Yeah, I was having a tender moment (that happens from time to time but I'm learning to not let it bother me too much- we're all human, we're not all tough and resilient 100% of the time)- since then my resolve has grown stronger- I'm not daunted by the task at hand- so what if things take a bit longer than I would've planned? That's what I get for being a dreamer too long and not getting focused sooner and just now realizing that I have to take some classes to raise up my GPA before applying to grad school. These are the simple truths of life I have to deal with. Life is what you make of it . . . . Thanks for the kind words everyone.