Today at work I finally reached some semblance of sanity near the end of the day, in which things were proceeding at a normal pace and I could reasonably make the claim that I was “caught up.”

First time since starting the job.

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Today I was reminded again that I’m in a very good position overall, with respect to my life. I really should take time to appreciate it, and myself, a little more now and then. Whatever the next twelve-to-eighteen months brings in terms of logistical difficulties, things in the longer term are ready (as I was told today) to “blossom.”

I feel very optimistic.

I’m also very tired, though, so maybe I just have no idea what I’m talking about.

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The ex-hippie insurance man tells me that he will teach me to surf, and he’s given me the name of a friend of his that makes and sells surf gear. I don’t know when I’m gonna find the time, necessarily, but damn it’ll be cool if I can get some surf skills acquired as a part of my stint in southern cal.

Gawd I feel ill this morning. I wonder if I’m coming down with something. I can’t stop coughing, sneezing, and sniffling. It’s raining pretty good, so the sneezing and sniffling somehow feels appropriate.

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I bought soda on the way to work. Now I’m going to sit here and drink an incredible pile of soda. Wohoo. Woo, hoo, hoooo.