Falling

It's a little short lived this year, but I have every intention of enjoying all three days of fall at the close of the endless summer and before winter descends. I do so enjoy a nice light sweater.
Today I had the rare experience of actually getting everything on my list checked off. It might never happen again, but I'm going to enjoy the feeling. With such a daunting project I think it's important to find some little celebratory points. I am actually feeling like what I really need to do is become a hermit for awhile. I love my friends and family,but I also need several days of just me, the books, and my laptop. As I read about nuns, I actually envy those in the cloister who can actually concentrate on the tasks at hand. I have a hard time trying to write my dissertation with curious george in the background. Perhaps I'll be a nun in my next life.
This weekend promises to be overwhelming as well--I have two meetings to attend, two showers, chores, manuscripts to edit, and a half marathon to run. You know, no big deal.
I'm a little too frazzled to properly close this entry, so I'll just let it fade away.. .