I need a hug.

I'm really lonely right now.

I never thought of myself as a personal who really wants physical contact, but I haven't had a true hug since September. And I could really use one. Or even just someone to sit one, to feel somebody's body close to mine. I am craving human contact.

17 days till I see my brother and friend, and I can't wait. 2 papers, a research project, and a take home test is all I have left. it's going to be a busy two weeks, but I just need them to be over. I can't wait to get out of here.

Thanksgiving was all right. I had classes most of the day, and then my friend invited me to a small Thanksgiving dinner. It was nice, and I was glad to be invited somewhere, because otherwise I would have spent it in my room eating microwave sweet and sour chicken.

Did I mention I'm really lonely?

Post comments, please. I really want to chat with people. And Snowbunny, there is nothing wrong with Lee Greenwood.

My thoughts on Election Day

If tomorrow all the things were gone,
I’d worked for all my life.
And I had to start again,
with just my children and my wife.

I’d thank my lucky stars,
to be livin here today.
‘ Cause the flag still stands for freedom,
and they can’t take that away.

And I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.

From the lakes of Minnesota,
to the hills of Tennessee.
Across the plains of Texas,
From sea to shining sea.

From Detroit down to Houston,
and New York to L.A.
Well there's pride in every American heart,
and its time we stand and say.

That I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.

And I’m proud to be and American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.

Lee Greenwood's sounding pretty damn good right now.

I got posted in the Washington Post travel chat!

Norwich, UK: I'm studying abroad right now and everyone wants to talk about the election. It's number one on their minds as well. The bar is even staying open all night so Americans (and everyone else) can watch election returns come in. We've been talking all about it in my politics courses, and there's a round table next week. Even though I'd rather be in America for this great event, it's really exciting over here, too!

Scott Vogel: That bar might have to stay open into the next day. Nah, let's think positive.

I made it

I'm through the storm.

Just a minor setback.

Hopefully.