I don't know if it's the gloomy weather or the fact that I haven't exercised in weeks (!), but I have absolutely no energy today. I promise I'll get up first thing tomorrow morning, get into my workout gear, and crunch, lunge and sweat myself back into a better state of health, but right now I need an artificial second wind. Hello coffee my old friend...

Anyway, I did get that editing contract, so thanks for all of the positive vibes! It's just a 3-week gig, but it's for the Kyoto Protcols Conference, so it should be interesting. Plus, it'll give me a nice little economic boost just before Christmas. We never splash out on big gifts for Christmas, but all the little things have a way of adding up. Plus, I'd like to get some new decorations. Last year for the first time ever I did not put up a tree; I was just too sad, thinking about everything we were missing. But this year I'm ready to celebrate again. I really feel happier and more at peace than I have in a long while. I'm not quite where I want to be, but I'm enjoying the process, which is a big improvement.

Meanwhile, I think I need some chocolate with that coffee. Self-control? Delayed gratification? Not in my vocabulary today!

Congratulations on the job!

mmmmm...chocolate...

Congratulations on the editing gig! That's excellent news! I think chocolate and coffee was the perfect way to celebrate. Good on you!

Congratulations on the editing contract, and at feeling peaceful. That can be an elusive emotion and embracing it when it appears is always a good thing.