I think i must be on Day 15, counting back from end o' month. Not sure if I got balled up on my days somewhere along the line? Anyway, still putt-putting along. That nebulous pall that had overhung the palace lifted here yesterday. I'm aware, today, of being able to keep it gone. Not looking forward to weighing in Sept. 1, but will do it. Oh well. At least once I've done it I can measure my progress. Will definitely resolve never to stop weighing self again, because I ALWAYS get into trouble when I do. Will weigh once a week, yes I will.
OH -- it's just started POURING here! There's my decision -- run or the step tape -- made.
WSW, have you ever journalled your dreams? I've just started again lately, as part of a journalling process from "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron (which is a book I'd heartily recommend for the recovering artist in all of us). I haven't worked many of them out in great detail yet, but I've had some strange ones -- woke up from a very non-nightmarish kind of dream terrified. And it took me a while to calm down. Last week one night I had a nightmare about attacking guinea pigs.
Very horror movie-esque, but I woke up thinking how silly it was instead of being frightened. 
A woman in my writing group also belongs to a Jungian dream analysis group, which I think it might be fun to join. Hope your sleeps are sweet and peaceful now! I'm glad you enjoy my descriptions of nature experiences. I was struck the other day by how much of my own enjoyment of them is the virtual experience that I can return to whenever I want. And the mental experience is sometimes more powerful even than the physical one. I'm so happy to be able to share those experiences with you! And I remind myself that I can summon those, or similar experiences to give my spirit a lift whenever I need it... Our minds and spirits are wonders, aren't they?
Your breakfast with the Times sounds lovely!
Amarantha, thank you so much for stopping by to say
. I hope those pesky whatevers leave you alone SOON! Why must they torment us so??? 
Eydie, hope all is well with your family. I know that your dad's progress is likely to be uneven and, of course, the down parts must be so hard to deal with. I remember when my son had his psychotic episode how hard it was when it wasn't possible to connect with him... Remember to breathe, treat yourself well, find joy!
Kaylets, I'm reminded of a psychologist I heard on the radio about the overworked, overstressed pace we maintain and the inadequacy of holidays. He said that, in reality, we need a pre-vacation vacation just to wind down sufficiently to really enjoy our holidays. Do you have plans for your time off? Sounds like just taking it easy and nurturing self would be nice... Oh, you definitely need a new job
: Ceara, I hear you! I've been semi-mechanically putting myself through the paces -- fake it till you make it, I guess. I've occasionally felt fantastic after a few days of "clean living" but it's not a given any more. Nevertheless, I know the payoff comes eventually! I'll keep doing it and sooner or later I'll be into it
Anagram, I hope you're well and not too stressed. Remember that we can only live in the present moment, so -- having dealt with those precautions we need to take for future possibilities -- I hope you can relax back into your life, even in its altered state. I know this is a very difficult period and I can't even presume to say I know how you're feeling, but I know you need to look after your own needs for health and peace. Sending love and violets!
Frogger, your trip sounds like it was good, if too short! Kudos on the maintain! Those 5 pounds are history!
Punkin,
of Friday, doth thee lurk? Hope all goes well with you. Did you take in the moon this month? Didn't you and Cerise speak telephonically at one time? Actually, maybe I've got her address... Might drop her a postcard... K -- I must away, work beckons! Love to all, mentioned or un. Let's make this a good one!!!
Not quite a week to go before the dreaded WI (not Wisconsin) which I will survive. 
Ah, well... onward and downward, right? Glad to hear the hopeful news at work.
We went to this GREAT french bistro and I started off with their amazing potato and leek soup followed by roasted chicken green curry and jasmine rice and finally, crepe suzette. OH THE HUMANITY!!!!!!!!! 
I hate going there because their food is so wonderful you just want to eat everything on the menu. Oh well. Start over....
