life without work or school is bad

Boredom. Seriously nothing to do, no one to talk to, and going crazy. Regular work starts in 3 days -- hallelujah.

The question of internet is still up in the air. My roommate had said that she would like to get it, but at the moment she doesn't seem to think it's urgent. Since I've had NOTHING to do, I've been really wishing we had a hook up in our apartment. However, if I'm able to check my email at school (most schools block email accounts on their network, some of them only block yahoo and hotmail types so I could still get to uwalumni mail, maybe), then maybe I wouldn't be so desperate at my home. Over the years, the internet has become a huge part of my evening relaxation routine, plus there are the weekends. But, if I don't have access, then maybe I'll be forced to be more active and tidy (I have found that I clean a lot more when I don't have anything to do).

Pretty much, the question is, am I strong enough to resist my internet addiction. If I am, then having internet would be a good thing, because it is an invaluable reference tool for everything from school-work at home, looking up events to go to, and those wonderful maps and driving directions. But, if I cannot resist, then I'm better off staying "unconnected" so I'm forced to be more resourceful with my time.

The good news is that this is the type of problem I have in my life. So so very glad that this is as severe as it gets right now.