Very disturbing

I just finished reading We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver. Now I'm trying to shake off the feeling that there's a black cloud hanging in the air. This book has certainly stiffened my resolve to never have children! It was a good read, though.

Fall is creeping into the air now... it hasn't been uncomfortably hot in my room for about a week now, for which I am most grateful. School will be starting up again in two weeks, although the only class I'm taking starts the week after that. I'm trying to get used to wearing contacts again--I haven't worn them in a whole year. It will be nice to surprise my teachers and fellow students by showing up for the back-to-school reception in makeup and contacts. They've never seen me wear either.

My volunteer job starts a week from tomorrow, and I'm scared to death.