I made it to the middle of the week. Yes my back was beyond painful last night but that is going to happen when you work in the food industry. I did remember to wear my brace, but that didn't do much good besides adding additional support to my spine. My classes are coming along okay. I found out what each class requires so let's just hope I can perform well this semester. The only down part of this week is the blasted weather. We've gotten almost 3 inches today from the snow and the worst part is the -25 degrees wind chill. I don't mind snow if it is like 32 degrees or warmer. When you throw in the snow to a location that is highly elevated you are asking for blizzard conditions even if the storm isn't dubbed a blizzard. So now I am sitting in my "L" shaped single with my warm Purdue slippers on and listening to music while I am trying to relax before I venture downstairs for dinner. Get to get up early tomorrow for work. I haven't had to get up prior to 6:30 since last November when I went on medical leave for my broken elbow. Let's hope I do okay tomorrow. I will have to take my pain meds with me to help keep me going. Please don't make the day any harder for me. I just want to get through work, my one lecture, and finish my lab for Agronomy.