HIThopper,
regarding the poundages, ill let Eric and Jason deal with that. i am still learning and i dont want to add my opinion here because it really doesnt matter and to be honest i havent even looked at the starting poundages. Eric will be better than me at checking that. u know that.
umm..regarding this week...yes, i hear u...its been an emotionally draining week for me too. and very tiring. but thats nothing. do u wanna know how bad next week is going to be? i have 4 exams, 2 tests, 1 quiz and 2 papers due in the same freaking week!! how fucked up is that lol??? im so dead...
but, im going out tonight and ill study tomorrow and go on a splendid date (hopefully) with my gf in the evening
regarding squats: i know exactly what u feel. and i think ur plan is alright.