Anyway I got my essay back and the biggest problem as I've predicted was that the paragraphs aren't linked very much to the thesis statement. Plus I can't craft a complex all encompassing thesis statement.
My weekly update goes like this: I'm supposed to be studying for my programming now. I have two more tests this week. I'm going to new york on saturday to watch the producers. I witnessed the most dramatic fire rescue operation ever, hoses plugged in, ladder to the roof and all, and didn't bring my camera down. A drunk girl came into my room and flopped onto my roommate's bed. She put on my roommate's clothes. I got up on my waterskiis. I'm skipping math lectures even though, and also because I don't really get them. The falling leaves of red and gold. I haven't figured mahjong out. I liked karen's memes. I have three hours left to study. I've had someone read out the trainspotting prologue. I bitched about other people.