School is progressing as only school can do. I'm finding time to finish all assignments thrown at me, though sometimes I believe I'm going to drown in paperwork (alternately: monitor radiation). I am incredibly fortunate to have such wonderful professors this semester; and, indeed, remarkably blessed to have such an opportunity to attend this institution. I mean (as a single facet of many) the computer lab I am currently in, typing this journal, is outfitted with the latest software for computer science, engineering, complex modeling, systems design and simulation, ad infinity -- and it's dedicated solely to Computer Science/Engineering ma