Orientation for my online class was this morning at nine. It was raining very hard, I could barely see. Only three people showed up. Near the end of the orientation one of the guys kept going on and on about the blackout being caused by a hacker. He spoke at length about that blaster virus or whatever it is. He said it was some guy that was fired by Microsoft and was pissed at Bill Gates. According to him, that guy started the virus and also caused the power failure in the northeast. Highly doubtful, but very interesting.

So classes start Monday. I'm going to have a load. I'm looking forward to finishing school, which is a long way off. I did something today that's quite a rarity: I shopped. I needed some things, so after Stanly I stopped by Wal-Mart, Office Max, Hibbett Sports, and Sam Goody.

You wouldn't want to purchase things with me. I hate shopping. And I dislike those girls that "love to shop!!!!!" It seems people only care about material things. I know that's an unfair generalization. But, everywhere I go, people are wearing $40 shirts and $70 pants. It's sad, yet laughable at the same time. What are they missing in their lives that make them need such frills? I think most people like that try to dress with the trends so others will think fondly of them. How incredibly stupid—wasting so much time, energy, and money so people of equal ignorance and insignificance will like you a little better. It's a shame, such a waste. Maybe they're so rich that they don't care how they waste their money. Yet, if I were rich I'd still wear the same plain clothing. I couldn't care any less about fashion. If something is so good, why must it change every few months? I wish I could live with a few select out in the wilderness. That reminds me. I saw this lady being interviewed on the news about the blackout in New York. She did nothing but complain. How self-centered and weak. People today are so pathetic and pampered. They need to live in pioneer conditions for a year so they'll appreciate our luxuries and the people who lived, and still live, without them. If your power goes out, don't whine and moan about not being able watch your favorite television show or chat online. Just shut up, read a book, and be thankful you have your senses.