My cold has been getting worse, so I stayed home from school today. I think this was the first time I've done so where I would rather have gone to school than stay home. I've had this ultimate feeling of futility and lack of inspiration lately that prevents me from doing anything productive. In fact, that's probably why I'm blogging right now. I need to finish my National Merit essay before tomorrow so I can give it to Mrs. Hunt and have her proof-read it in time.