There are so many things going on as the semester is winding down that I don't really know where to start. Let's start of with the thing that is bothering me the most.... my laptop. Okay, so here is the background information. We bought the laptop from CompUSA and at the same time, purchased a $400 3 year warranty. This warranty is to cover everything from the battery to replacing the screen. Well, I have had the battery replaced and apparently the motherboard as the sound card went out, not quite sure if they were able to get the part in for that or just replaced it all. Ok, well now there is a new problem with this $1500 Toshiba Laptop... the Hinges went out. Now, anyone that works with a laptop knows that the screen is really only visible at a particular angle and thus this poses a major problem. I went in and had CompUSA order the parts and they said no problem. Well, the next day the lid fell shut as there is no tension in the hinge system to keep it open. When the lid fell shut it broke the latch off that holds the lid closed when the laptop is closed for transport or something of the like. Well, I called CompUSA to see if they could just order the latch and install it at the same time as the hinges. This is where I start to get the runaround. I was told that this latch was a cosmetic aspect of the laptop and thus would not be covered by the warranty. Above that, they said the part could not be ordered even if I wanted to purchase it and have them install it. Well, I got frustrated and called Toshiba, found a parts dealer that sells factory direct parts, got the part number of the latch and took it to CompUSA. Upon getting this information, their story changes and the $5 part can now be ordered and installed free of charge... The hinges are on back order though. Okay, so it has been 2 weeks now and they got one hinge in early on this week however can't get the second one in. It is such a big, stupid problem that I am about done with CompUSA. As of now, I have a string tied in a loop that I slip around the laptop and then when I open the lid, it holds the lid in the right position for viewing. This looks rather stupid but it allows me to use the computer so it is all good. I think the parts are to be in by tomorrow, but with the way it is all going, who knows. So, that is about all that is really bothering me with the computer, classes are hard as usual, Differential Equations is really killing me. I am hoping to simply come out of the class with a C at this point. My Physics Lab is now over, that is nice, Physics class isn't going bad, but I can't say it is good. I hope I did well on my last test, so far the grades have been in the C+, B- range. Politics is currently at a B- and the final is structured to replace the lowest grade if higher and thus my grade can only go up from there. I had one test grade of 62 in there so as long as I do better than the 62, my grade will go up. Music is kind of up in the air. I should do fine but not sure if it is going to be the A I was counting on. Some of this theory is getting a bit hard to remember while dealing with so many other tough classes. I am excited that classes are winding down and soon to end. I am looking for a job so hope something works out soon! On a good note, my 21st birthday is coming up soon, April 12. No big parties or heavy drinking as I am still in school and besides that, I am not really into the drinking mindset. I feel I have gone 21 years of my life having a great time most every day without alcohol so why should I start now? Oh well, off for now, will let you know when something new goes on in my life. Aaron