alright, sometimes I am just embarrassed to be myself. that's self-centered, but it's true. so, here's my own version of self-help: "deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me [Jesus]." All other self-help, (i.e. I'm good enough, I'm smart enough books, the power of me books, groups, etc) is an oxy-moron. I personally think the only One able to understand me enough to fix me is Jesus. That conclusion comes from years of experience trying to fix myself, others trying to fix me, using others to fix myself.

I should either be asleep right now, or finishing my book that I need to write a 6 page paper on by Tuesday. instead, I write. See where procrastination is coming in? At least this time I will have read the entire book that I am writing my paper on. I think that's a first...