Does anyone have else difficulty starting a weblog? Maybe that's the reason this will only be my 2nd blog ever. That will change soon enough. I know that most of you in our class don't know me at all. And who could blame you. So here I am. My name is Michelle. I'm from a small town in SD. I came to UMN on a spur of the moment thing I guess you could say. Since I've been here I feel like I've been walking around wearing a mask and not letting anyone in and not really experiencing my life. But I feel so blessed right now. I have everything I've been wanting the past 3 years. But I'm not happy and I don't know why. It's like seeing and living the bright side, but not being able to feel it. I'm not good at asking for advice and I figure what an easy (although embarassing) way to do so. I've suffered from depression for the past 3 years and now I can finally not be ashamed. It could happen to anyone, b/c it's just a chemical inbalance right? Does anyone have any previous experience with depression? And what are your opinions on the matter? I really enjoy the people in our class, even though I don't know all of you well. And I would appreciate anyones input.