[RightWhale]

Perhaps we should feel pity for them because they will live their lives, take the gift and burn it, and never contribute something of value. But just a moment of pity and then move on because we have things to do like some gawdawful reading assignments in philosophy and triple integrals for engineering class. We might never contribute anything of value either and it won't be for lack of trying, but then again we might, so carpe diem and carpe midnight oil too.

[McLynnan]

You're right, and we will definitely contribute something of value. The spring semester starts next week. I'm in for 16 hours (what was I thinking?) I'm psyched for it, and plan to enjoy the heck out of it. You're taking engineering? I'm impressed.