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Well, it's that time of year again. I spent some time this week reviewing last year's goals, seeing where things went right and wrong, and thinking about what I'd like to accomplish this year. I feel like some things from last year were overly complicated and hard to track, so I did some streamlining. Other items were ambiguous and made it easy to cheat a bit, so I made an effort to be more specific. This is my fourth year making a goals list, and I think this time I have something that sets me up for success.

2026 Goals... )

And that's it. Everything will kick off officially next week - I'm looking forward to getting started. =]
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Hi there, and welcome to 2026. Just a quick catch-up post today, since there isn't much to tell about the holiday break.

I spent most of the past couple weeks with the flu. Great timing. Started feeling it on Boxing day, and then was wiped out for about 4 days after that. Most of the things I had planned for my time off didn't happen, and the couple things I did do, like go out for NYE, I probably shouldn't have done. And the lingering heavy cough, well I'll get to keep that for another week or two. Fortunately most of my visiting with family and friends was done before I got sick, so I didn't spread it to anyone else. 

I received a great assortment of gifts this year, including two really nice bottles of whiskey, some gear for running, and a plethora of new puzzles (10 in total). On top of that, the meal I made for the family was the best I've done in a very long time. 

I had intended to get some work done prior to today - most of that didn't happen either. That has put me very much behind, and I'm not sure I can get everything done on time now. It'll be a busy start to the week for sure.

I have yet to figure out what my goals for the coming year are going to be, although I did pick up a new planner today. There are certainly lots of things to consider, and changes to be made from last year. One thing I did decide is that I'm doing Dry January. My weight loss stagnated last year, and I feel one of the bigger roadblocks was the empty calories of beer and the like. So we'll see how that goes.

And that'll be all for this week. I hope everyone's year has started well, and continues to be great. See you again soon. =]
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... Feeling in your gut that you're being lied to, but not being able to prove it. =/
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I'm feeling somewhat less curmudgeon-y today than I was yesterday, so the bulk of this week's post should be on the lighter side. Plus, today's cappuccino is very well prepared and is hitting the spot nicely.

Not much out of the ordinary happened at work last week, other than we had our Holiday luncheon. Although it's nothing fancy - standard turkey etc catered in from a local restaurant - it was tasty and much appreciated. Especially since there was a corporate directive to all the plants to not have any parties this year (our Plant Manager basically flipped them the bird and did it anyway).

My leg has still been healing up well, and I did some more running - until Friday. Remember that foot injury I had back in the summer that sidelined me for two months? Well guess what I woke up to? It's not nearly as bad as the summer, but still swolen and sore. At least I was smart enough to put a halt to any more running until this goes away. I have two half-marathons in April to train for, and I can't afford any more set-backs.

Curling was a bit of a mixed bag. As a team we didn't play as good as we could have, and we lost handily, but it was enjoyable to see the other team making some really great shots to capitalize on small openings and steal points away from us. Funny - I'm finding it much easier to appreciate the game for itself this year, and my tendencies to be unnecessarily competitive are far in the background. I'm having fun.

Almost forgot - I got new ink. It's the first of the ones I had created concepts for a few years back, and now that I have this one in place, I can visualize the rest of them. Now I have a plan in place for the next one, in about six weeks.

Well, the coffee is gone and I need to eat, so I guess it's time to wrap this up and head back to work. And I should probably put some thought into my holiday gift shopping too - at some point (it's still kinda early for me). Have a wonderful week - I'll ttyl. =]
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 ... Feeling like you're on the outside of every single friend goup that your friends have. =/
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Changing things up again. Funny thing - the coffee's just better on Mondays (different crew). Plus, I spent most of the morning migrating to my new work email address, and I felt I needed a relaxing break from that nonsense.

The bulk of last week wasn't much better than how it started, mood-wise. Avoiding triggers was only partially successful, and although I had some nights of better sleep, I think it was more likely from sheer exhaustion making me shut down. If I keep cycling like this it's going to be a long month.

On the plus side, my leg seems to be healing well. I took a solid week off, then tested it out at the gym on the treadmill on Friday. Since that went ok, I went for longer runs the next two days and had no issues. I'll give it another week and then think about trying the hills course again.

Friday was also a good curling day. Our team was playing very well and we came away with a strong win. Reflecting afterward on the season so far, I realized that the better playing conditions at this new location are translating into me being a better player. I hadn't expected that at all, but it's a very nice side effect.

I capped off Friday by spending some time hanging out with my good friend. We stayed up far too late talking, especially since I was getting up early to run the next day, but it was a worthwhile sacrifice. 

The weekend was mostly normal, and it was a busier food prep day on Sunday so that kept me going more than I really wanted. But I also found time for some leisure, and I actually picked up a book to read. I've had this series for so many years, and I dont think I've ever gotten more than two pages into the first book. I'm a few chapters in now and I'm slowly getting into the story. One interesting thing, it was written in 1993, and is about humans colonizing Mars - in 2026. I get a kick out of stories from past generations that were set in the future, but are actually present time as I read them. 

Well, I should head back to work, as much as I don't want to. I still need to play catch-up from this morning's debacle. Have a good week. See you again soon. =]
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Welcome to week two of Coffee Chat.  XD

It's been a week of things. Some good, some not so much.

Among the good things, curling went well despite it being a close loss. It was another close match that came down to the last shot, which I found pretty remarkable since I ended up needing a push stick to make my shots (more on that later). I also got to spend some time afterward with my good friend, which frankly doesn't happen often enough. The weekend was also decent, with a smaller list of to-do's leaving me with more time for relaxing.

I did have plans to take time off Thursday and Friday to coincide with the US holiday, but the plant decided to do a physical count and my plans got messed up a bit. I ended up off only on Thursday, which started ok but ended with a leg injury on one of my new hills runs. I was limping pretty good for much of the weekend, and it was also the reason for using the pusher for curling. Fortunately by Monday the limp had faded, so it would seem I avoided anything serious. My leg is still sore though, so I'm taking time away from running until there's more improvement.

The worst part of the week was that it's the start of December, definitely my least favourite month of the year. I dont remember last year being so bad, but this one is starting out with a bang. I tried to take my mind off things a bit yesterday by putting up Christmas decorations earlier than normal. Unfortunately I was also cooking and working at the same time, which killed any good feelings I might have otherwise gotten. To make it worse, I spent the night with the worst case of insomnia I've had in a very long time. Hopefully it all subsides quickly - we'll see. 

Well, my coffee is done (not the best I've had here), and I need to get back to finish month end (did I mention that yet?). Take care of yourselves, and I'll be back again soon. =]
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I think I'm going to make Tuesday my posting day, at least during the coming cold months. There's a coffee shop near my work, and I'm becoming a bit of a regular on Tuesdays, and there's something that just seems right about sipping a cappuccino and writing about my week.

Work has been much the same, which is to say, still quite boring. I'm somewhat of an isolated example though - many people I know are so overloaded due to department reductions that I can hear the exhaustion in their voices when I talk to them on the phone. Neither situation is good, and I feel there will be more and more people reaching a tipping point soon.

I've been mostly successful in getting better sleep lately. Getting up to go to the gym each day has been a good motivator for going to bed on time. I've had to remind myself to turn off the hockey game and get off the couch a few times, but I'm getting better about remembering. The gym has been good too, and I'm starting to notice that I'm gaining strength in previously weaker areas.

Running is also going well. I registered for the third of the four half marathons I'm planning for next year. I added an extra day at the gym just for running, to make up for losing one of the run clubs. And, in a moment of what I can only describe as complete masochism, I got myself signed up to do a hills challenge during the next two months. It's 10km of climbing up and down hills (23 individual climbs), and the objective is to do it as many times as I can between Dec 1 and Jan 31. I did a practice run with a group on Saturday, and even though it was a tough challenge, it was actually a lot of fun too.

I was just about to sign off but I didn't mention curling. I got my first win of the season last week. It was a close match, and true to form, I kept giving the other team points by missing some shots. But we pulled it out in the end, when I finally made one of those tough shots I needed to make.

And that's it. Time to head back to work and get through the afternoon. I hope everyone is having a good week so far, and for those in the US, have an enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend. Until next Tuesday. =]
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Lots of things went on this week...

Work was once again fairly boring. It may sound like a good problem to have, but when it drags on for an extended period it kinda sucks. Even having a project to work on at the beginning of the week didn't help much. I do have a larger project to work on starting tomorrow, but that won't last forever, and I feel like by the end of the week I'll be in the same boat again.

I ended up working from home Monday and Tuesday as well. Monday the plant was down for a holiday (I'm corporate so I still had to work), and Tuesday I had a root canal. The appointment went well, and the freezing wore off in plenty of time to go to run club. Wednesday I had another appointment, this time for a new tattoo. My wife laughed at me later when I told her I made another appointment - she said "yeah, you're hooked now". However, now I've only got about three weeks to figure out what this new one is going to be.

Friday was a half day, and I went out for lunch with my good friend and her boyfriend. It had been a while since the three of us had gotten together, and it was a really good time. Friday was also curling night. We played a decent game except for one end when we gave up five points, and that ended up being too much of a hole to climb out of. So far I'm enjoying this season - it's much more relaxed and fun.

Saturday I got a lot of household projects done during the day, and then in the evening there was a run event that a ton of my running friends all went out for. It was the annual Santa Claus run in a nearby town, and the kickoff to their holiday light display. The run was a good one, and a lot of us got together afterward for some drinks and then dinner. Another enjoyable evening.

I've also been trying to keep up with going to the gym. I missed a couple days early in the week, but made up for one of them this morning. I also had a lot less food prep to do today, so it ended up being a more relaxing Sunday than I'm used to. And since I had dinner cooking in the slow cooker, and the temp outside was still decent, I was able to sneak in an extra run in the afternoon.

Well, it looks like I'm not going to get to bed quite on time, but I should wrap this up and start heading in that direction. Take care, and I'll see you again. =]
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It's been a couple months now since I first planned to write this post, but until yesterday the story was still incomplete...

Back in September our dog passed. It was a rough summer, watching her decline, knowing what was coming. And I still miss her.

She was my mom's dog, and she came to us several years back when my mom passed. That was a rough January, watching her decline, knowing what was coming. And I still miss her.

It's funny how many personality traits they shared. For all the years the dog was with us, it was like I still had a piece of mom around. And then it was gone.

But now there's a paw print tattooed on the back of my shoulder, just high enough that when I turn my head, I catch a glimpse in the corner of my eye. And I know they're still with me.
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Late, yes. But not entirely surprising - broken habits are always hard for me to get going again. So for this week I'll take late as a partial win.

Last week was pretty good overall. Work was extremely boring though, which can be really annoying. The weather has turned (wind, rain, and cold), so walks at lunch haven't been as frequent. We even got some wet snow on the weekend, so if we're getting into that kind of weather now I'll have to find some warmer things to wear.

I mostly succeeded in getting to the gym on the days I planned to. Friday I skipped due toothache-related poor sleep. Fortunately it didn't continue through the weekend, but I am scheduled for a root canal today. Much of the week I was fairly stiff, but that's mostly passed. I haven't been running as much though, so I need to figure out how to add more of that into my routine.

Curling started up on Friday. This year I'm in a new league in a different location (long story). There are a few people I know from previous years but mostly new faces. So far I haven't felt as out of place as I normally do in new situations - hopefully that continues. Also, the ice conditions are much better than what I'm used to, so maybe my game will show some signs of improvement (not yet, but maybe soon). 

After some deliberation, I signed up for my second spring half-marathon. The first one is local (only about 30 minutes away), so no overnight travel. For the second one I'll need to travel, so I'm making it a long weekend trip for the two of us. Details are still in the works but I think we'll have a great time.

And that catches things up for this week. I hope you have a good week to come, and I'll see you again soon. =]
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Wow. OK. It seems as though I've let an entire month go by without a proper weekly post. Not sure I should be surprised - I think I let quite a few things slide during the month of October (which should make for a fairly short post).

A lot of my focus last month was on prepping for and running the half marathon, and if you read my my post a couple weeks back you know that I was pretty happy with how everything turned out. Since then I did make a plan for the coming year - I decided to work towards breaking the 2-hour mark for a HM. I've already registered for my first for 2026 in early April, with three more to come (one more for the spring and two in the fall). I feel like that's going to be a big enough challenge, and I'll put off my first full marathon until 2027.

Now that I've made that decision, it's time to get off my ass and put the effort into it. I haven't been to the gym since September - that changes tomorrow morning. I spent some time putting together a weekly schedule that I think is workable, and now it's just a matter of turning it into a routine. I'll be losing one of my run clubs next week because curling is starting up, so having that time in the gym will be even more important.

Around the house I've gotten most of the fall things done. All the plants have been cut down and bundled for collection, the sprinkler system has been closed, most of the furniture has been put away, and just today I put the hard top on the Jeep. There's still some smaller items left to take care of, but the major things are out of the way.

Work has been fairly status quo. Another month end starts tomorrow, and physical counts for year end will be coming soon, so not everything will be rainbows and sunshine. But I'll get through it like always. Goals have been much the same as well, although that's not necessarily ok. I feel like I'm pretty much putting down the same thing day after day - the things I do I always do, and the things I miss I always miss. Maybe I have too many things, maybe I made them too restrictive, I don't know. I'll have to think it over, figure out where the issues are, and decide on a different plan of attack for next year.

Well, that's my story for today. I'll say goodnight, and since I'm making an effort to get things back on track in November, I'll also say see you next week. =]
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Yesterday was the big day - my half-marathon. The culmination of my 2025 running season. The weather was lousy but the run was pretty good. I struggled at times through much of the second half, but I still managed to set a new personal best by more than 8 minutes. On top of that, I got to spend the day with many of my running friends, which made the whole event even more enjoyable.

This afternoon, while out for my daily walk at lunch (loosening up stiff legs), I took some time to think back over this year and everything that led up to this point. As far as training goes, I started the year out decently. Probably not as consistent as I would have liked, but I also didn't set any kind of proper training plan either, so that's not surprising. When spring rolled around I began looking into actually training for this run, but the follow-through just wasn't there, and I continued to run only when and as much as I felt like.

Leading into summer, I decided it was about time to ramp things up a bit. But it wasn't long before that extra training, and some ill-fitting footwear, led to injury. Bad decisions - not immediately stopping training or seeking medical treatment - led to being sidelined for two full months. That was a huge loss, not just in training time, but also in the fitness level I had spent the first half of the year building. I was supposed to do a half-marathon in September, but I had just gotten back into limited training and didn't want to risk re-injuring myself by rushing into that long of a race. I was set to back out entirely, but a friend convinced me to switch into the 5K event. I intended to take it easy, but somehow ended up with a personal best. And better yet, no new injuries.

Over the past month I tried to get back into the swing of things. More runs. Longer runs. Faster runs. Time spent in the gym. But the conditioning didn't return as well as I hoped, and I came into this weekend feeling like I wasn't quite ready. But ready or not, the day was here and it was time to run.

And now that it's done, it's time to start thinking about next year. I have a lot of things to consider over the coming weeks. Specifically, what is it I want to accomplish? Am I content to maintain the same level of training, run a few half-marathons, and look to make modest improvements over the season? Do I want to get into a more regimented training plan for half-marathons, and strive to break the 2 hour mark? Do I want to start building longer distances beyond 21.1K, and aim to run a full marathon next fall? Right now I simply don't know.

One thing I am sure of, if I want to make any amount of progress with distance running (which I do), I need to spend this winter building a better level of health and fitness. Diet, sleep, exercise, and personal wellness are all areas that I'll need to make improvements in. Fortunately I have resources to help if I need it. My new family health care center has nutritionists and therapists that I can access. My gym has personal trainers. And I'm part of a really wonderful running community, full of people I can learn from.

This season may be winding down, but I'm already looking forward to great things in 2026. =]
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Today has been a pretty low-key day so far. I slept in, my chore list is small and almost done, and at the moment I'm spending some time chilling on the back porch with a beer. So it feels like a good time to catch up on my posting.

I skipped last week's post - I didn't really feel like there was much to talk about other than the ordinary things. This week started out fairly normally, but Wednesday was the start of month end and this one was particularly bad. Most of my time was spent dealing with major problems with one of the plants - all of which they caused, but I had to fix. Wednesday I worked til almost 6, and then I was in early on Thursday to make sure I hit my deadlines. By the end of it I was so burnt out that I had to leave early and go home. 

After a solid night's sleep I was feeling much more normal on Friday. Work was decent, although I had to be on several calls explaining what went on with that one plant. But then in the evening I got to spend some time hanging out with my good friend. We sat by a fire for a bit (a proper one, not my gas fire table), and then something we haven't done in a long time - we got so lost in our conversation that I ended up being there more than two hours longer than I intended. It was a really enjoyable night.

Yesterday I was up early. A group of my running friends and I went on a road trip to a nearby city. We planned for a 13-14 km run, followed by visits to a couple of breweries in the area. We had a wonderful lunch and sampled many different beers, and spent a great afternoon hanging out and socializing together. The run wasn't the best - we stopped too many time to get our bearings and it kind of killed my energy levels. But it was still good to get some training miles in (my half marathon is in two weeks), and all in all it was a really fun day.

As for today, I'm not entirely sure how the rest of the day is going to play out. I have a couple things left on my list that must get done, but other than that I think I'll take it easy. Dinner is already on the go in the slow cooker (birria beef for tacos), and maybe a movie after. Feels like a good day to take advantage of the free time.

So with that I'm going to say farewell for now. I hope you all have the opportunity to enjoy a restful Sunday, and have a good week to come. =]
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Well, it's officially the end of my week off - back to the grind tomorrow. All in all it was a good week. It would have been nice to get away for a few days, but this time around it wasn't in the cards.

The week had a good mix of relaxing and getting some things done around the house. I went to a couple of run clubs earlier in the week, and then spent a few nights at home. I did some cleanup in the garage, set up my new laptop, and did some purging in the home office. I enjoyed lunch with my good friend, which was great since it had been a few weeks. I also took part in another 5K run event yesterday, along with several friends. It was a good event, and we all went for dinner at a nearby winery afterward.

I was successful at not looking at my work phone the entire week. I'm actually really surprised that I managed that, and also a bit nervous about just what kind of hell I'll be walking into tomorrow morning. I spent today doing my normal Sunday things (food prep for the week, cleaning the kitchen, etc.) and then watched a movie after dinner, which was a nice way to finish off the day.

And now I'm off to bed - 5am isn't that far off. I wish you all a good night, and I'll see you again soon. =]
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It's been how long? Where do I even begin?

I guess let's start with the foot saga. I saw a podiatrist a few weeks back. She gave me a cortisone shot, and told me that I could go back to regular activity at whatever level I could tolerate. After two days the remaining swelling had gone away, and I eased back into a running routine. I'm up to a few runs a week now, with no serious discomfort (the one toe still aches a bit).

Today was the day of the first half-marathon I was supposed to do this year. At the end of August I decided that it wasn't likely that I would be ready for a race of that length, so I switched into the 5K event. I was a little disappointed to have to make the change, but glad that I was still able to take part. Well wouldn't you know, I went out there and ran a personal best time, and came in 3rd in my age group. I'm really proud to have come back and achieved that so soon after everything I went through with my injury. Following my race, I stayed to cheer on all of my friends from the run clubs that were running the HM. It was a hot day, but they all did great.

Work has been ok other than month end. One of the plants was a complete dumpster fire, and it resulted in statements being very late and very inaccurate. I'm hoping they can get themselves somewhat back on track before the end of September. However, for the coming week I'm not thinking about it, because I'm on vacation - the first full week I've had off in over three years. One person has my personal number, and will get in touch with me only if something truly critical comes up. Otherwise, this will be the last time I think about work until I have to reset my alarms next Sunday.

Around the house, I finally (after two years of procrastinating) got my BBQ gas line extended out to the patio. Having a proper grill again is wonderful, and I'm one step closer to having the yard finished. Next in line is the landscaping (also two years behind schedule). I got a quote for the heavy work to get done this fall, and I'll do the last of the planting in the spring.

Plans for my week off? Well, there will be some decluttering in the house, a couple of lunches with friends, running, going the gym, and hopefully going to a local festival on the weekend. And, with any luck, a good chunk of down time to relax and recharge.

And here's where I call it a night. I was up very early this morning, and the pillow is calling. A good night and a good week to all - I'll see you next time. =]
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You know what kinda bugs me about me? Recognizing something after the fact that in hindsight was glaringly obvious in the moment. =/
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Not really a full catch-up, but I'm on lunch, and sitting on a patio with a cold milkshake, and I thought I'd take a minute to check in.

The last couple of weeks have been pretty good overall. The foot is still a problem, but I'm seeing a podiatrist tomorrow and hopefully that will give me a better idea of what's going on and how to start treating it. I still go for walks, and I've run on it a couple times - at the very least it hasn't flared up like it did the first time.

There have been a number of occasions for getting together with friends and family, all of which were quite enjoyable. I managed to get myself a Sunday free of regular chores, so of course I took the opportunity to tackle a bigger chore that hasn't been done in a long time. But I didn't spend the whole day on it, and I was able to take some relax time for myself too.

I finally moved offices. I'm still getting used to the new morning routine, and today was actually the first day I got here on time. I don't like the extra commute either, but it is what it is.

Well, short and sweet - time to hike back to work and finish the day. Take care, and I'll see you next time. =]
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Another quick recap for this week (it's late and my spoons are long gone).

Foot: The good news is there's no fractures. The not-so-good news is that there are signs of arthritis. Unfortunately the doctor I saw at the clinic isn't back there until tomorrow, so I'll get more detail then.

Work: An OK week overall, although there were some stupid things that cropped up Friday when I was out of the office (naturally) that'll get sorted tomorrow. Also, only one more week left in my current office before moving to the plant.

Social: Similar to last week, including a depleted social battery. One thing I anticipate from my change of office location is that I'll be forced to take a step back from some of the extra social stuff that is overloading me, which should lead to a better balance.

Goals: I'm mostly still tracking things daily, and for the most part nothing has changed in the last couple of months. I haven't looked at monthly numbers in many months now, and getting back to a monthly review post seems more and more unlikely.

Exercise: I haven't run in almost four weeks now, and I'm probably going to have to back out of my first half marathon, which is only five weeks away. I'm glad I got myself going to the gym - I've been doing a lot more there recently, but I'll need to figure out a workable schedule after I change offices. I've also been riding my bike quite a bit. I've ridden to the Tuesday run club a few times, done a couple of 25km rides on a paved trail, and this morning a 50km long-haul on a naturalized trail. It feels good to be able to do as much as I have been, but I really want to get back to running as well.

That's all I've got for this week. See you next time. =]
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Just a short recap this time around.

My foot has gotten more swollen again. I'll be heading back to the clinic on Tuesday to look into the x-ray results and hopefully get some idea what I'm dealing with. I know I'm not doing myself any favours by continuing to exercise, but at least I'm trying to limit how much that foot gets used.

I went to run club on Tuesday - no running, just socializing. I went out for lunch with my good friend on Wednesday, for dinner with some friends on Friday, and for drinks with friends on Saturday afternoon. It was a busy week socially, and a good one, but that battery definitely needs a couple days to recharge.

Due to tightened deadlines for month end, I had to spend much of Saturday in the office. I wasn't thrilled, but I did manage to get all of my work completed. That allowed me to keep my holiday tomorrow, and I'll take next Friday off in lieu, so only a three-day week to look forward to, which is nice.

This weekend I also managed to take care of a couple of small household projects that have been on a to-do list for a while. I have a couple more I want to do tomorrow as well, but still leave some time for relaxing.

That covers the week, but I've also been dwelling on some thoughts lately that have been weighing kind of heavy. I heard a song recently, and, as can often happen, one of the lyrics struck me and brought up some tough memories. Individually, I manage my feelings about those things fairly well when they come up. But when they all piled on at once I went into overload, and it has taken a while to stop spiraling. There will be some days in the near future when I expect a lot of it to hit again, but for now I'm doing ok.

That's going to be all for me this week. So long, until next time. =]

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