Hold on loosely...

For the first time in a long time, I'm actually doing okay. Recent events have left me more optimistic about my life, and more ready and willing to welcome this here and present change with open arms.

School is still challenging. The students are still pre-pubescent and the sound of their shrill voices sometimes makes me want to gouge out my eyeballs. But on a whole, they're definitely the high point of my day. I don't know what that says about my day, but it speaks volumes about my decision to be a teacher. It's not what I wanted, but it sure does make me happy.

And, unfortunately, that's about it. No new movies. No new books. Just me and my cats. But now I have a better outlook. And I know that's better than nothing at all.