Late Saturday afternoon, dull and cloudy, too much work drama. I won’t go into details, as this is an open site, but the work drama demoralized me. Sometimes I think I need to take the leap and go somewhere else. We’ll see. Every year I seem to want to quit my job at some point or the other. Maybe I should take the leap.

In the meantime winter trudges on, still strong but the first flashes of fade are showing. How do you know winter is nearing its end? Well, February first, for example, is a good sign. I always perceive winter as November, December, January, and February, when the sun rarely shines and the weather sucks. I suppose you could add March to the mix but by the time March rolls around cold days are easier to take because you know they’re among the season’s last. So, in my mind, this bitch of a winter is 75% over. I don’t think we’ve seen the sun since the middle of the week. I hope some light breaks through tomorrow. Bright winter days used to bother me but I’ve come to appreciate their power.

This morning I interviewed high school students interested in earning merit scholarships applicable to our university. I had fun. The high school kids seemed so nervous. You have to feel for them. They’re about 10,000 times smarter than I was at that age, too. Good kids. Afterwards I drove home and hung out with the boys while M napped. After she woke M took the boys outside to play in the snow. I ate a late lunch/early dinner and checked email. Oh, I also sent F a long email with some work ideas. Tonight I’ll immerse myself in “Little Children” and try to get my mind off of the office.

I’ve added weights to my workout. Not a day of the last eight has passed without a workout. I feel better. Plus, I’m eating healthier. Yay me.

N just put the back massager he got me for Christmas on my neck. Ah. Not bad. Good night.