Although things are, as I've said, 'somewhat better', they're still Not Very Good (more on account of my grades and the now very impending college processes than anything else at this very moment)..and I still want to do more things and talk more to Ali and Laris, because they are wonderful and kind and I, being the emotionally dysfunctional sort that I am, would have been lost without their guidance (and gift of Chik-Fil-A, which I'm sorry I did not eat more readily, as it was delicious as always). I love Ali and Laris good.

I know that my parents are not psychotic and unreasonable like my friend Emiko's parents, and that if I do indeed receive two C's they are not likely to go completely insane and say... cancel Christmas or something of that nature. However, they could still do Very Bad Things... such as, taking away any number of privileges that I take for granted (that friend Emiko already usually doesn't get to enjoy) such as (first and foremost) the computer, video games, the TV (not really a big thing; I don't watch a lot of TV^^;), the phone, etc. And since I'm a loser who can't drive, I'd be pretty much trapped then. I have never really been 'grounded', as in, not allowed to leave the house, and my parents are pretty tolerant about people coming over.. in fact I think they get happy about it, as my social life isn't what one would refer to as sparkling. Though I think I'm a lot more 'nice' lists this year (to use a Christmassy analogy :3) as I've been making it my business to be more friendly to everyone around me and a lot more people will say 'Hey' or otherwise recognize me in the hallway than in years past. x_x

The biggest problem with my grades, if they do happen, will be explaining them.. especially if I really do get a C in math. Physics will be easier, as I've already got one C and they know my teacher is affiliated with the netherworld, but since my grades in math have actually been good in the previous marking periods they will get bothered. The real reason will be, of course, that I got a 48 on the first test. Now, tests are only thirty percent of your grade, but even with a near perfect daily average (seventy percent), you still have a C. If I didn't BOMB the test today, I may have a B. A low B, but even an 86 will be enough for a 90 for the semester, which is not only a solid grade but also qualifies me for exemption from the exam. So basically it's either two blows or two..uh.. good things.