yellowted, your relaxation method sounds divine, to say the least. I'm definitely the type to loll in a good soak, especially with a book, but your means of approaching this experience sound lovely. As soon as I'm able, I'm going to assemble some of the goodies you've mentioned and try to treat myself to that experience.

Writing can be cathartic for me, but often revs me up instead of helping me let go. However, that bath you've described can't be beat. You and everyone else who've been kind enough to reply are on to something--the idea of taking an active role in solving a problem, or at the very least, finding some relief, however temporary. I've been so scattered these last days with everything I've been through that forethought and planning seem foreign to me, and pleasure, well, downright unknown. Every day I shall give it another shot, or at least try.

Thank you so much for caring, yellowted.