For some unexplainable reason, starting school again has left me feeling weary to the bone. And it's only been the first week.

True, we're expected to come up with ridiculous amounts of assignments done by the first week, but I feel as though I'm about to crash at any given time. A "burnt out" problem is arising and I'm not sure my mother's ever popular essence-of-chicken solution will help. As it is, I've gone into the binging at odd moments mode but if the stress continues, I have a feeling I'll be skipping meals again.

As it is, I'm sorely tempted to drink heavily to get my mind off things. Of course, I absolutely refuse to go through alcoholism so the only thing I allow myself to drink with alcohol in it during weekdays is Shandy. Good lot of good that does. I'd rather just be rid of the urge completely.

Oh joy... And people think having pets actually help keep the blood pressure down. In many ways, having pets actually causes more stress. But... I admit, seeing that stupid, doggy grin as a greeting when I come home is heart-warming, even if it's soon followed by a pee puddle on the floor.