I also took that religion class, and I felt that it was the first time that writing actually came "easy" to me. For some reason it did not seem as stressful as writing a paper that would be turned in and that helped me to write more freely. I think it is ridiculous that people would use "LOL" in a paper, but I do understand that writing something in a blog or message board format makes it seem a little less stressful and more fun.
ohhh I love Sky Mall! All those ridiculous inventions... so amazing and completely useless at the same time. I particularly enjoy the new Harry Potter wands and the vegetable garden that grows upside down. Keep on keeping on... -Kat