The ground is so dry there are cracks in it everywhere. You don’t notice it unless you’re up on the athletic field and everywhere you step are giant cracks. It’s kind of how my mind feels when it thinks about homework. On Fridays I don’t have any school so I am planning on sitting down and getting the rest of my things figured out. I’m a little behind on a few assignments but it seems like all the teachers are just as behind these days.

I was at Thrive in the morning and by the time I was finished I was seriously doubting whether or not I wanted to do this. There had been too much exposure to or discussion about drugs. There are people all over this town using drugs, and while it really disturbs me, it does make me appreciate the sheltered life I have lived here. I can remember learning about drugs in school and thinking, “Who even does this?”

When I was shopping for a coat I saw drug users everywhere. At some point though I realized that I was operating in what they call “a state of depletion”. You’re much more likely to feel discouraged, tired, or overwhelmed when that’s the case. So that made me feel better to realize that’s all it was, and I went for a walk and enjoyed our conversation at supper. Dad and the boys were laughing about movies and I added my two cents.