Yesterday my court hearing was canceled, and won't be rescheduled for another week. So I called up a good friend and said I wanted to drive to a nearby town, have lunch at the lake. She was free and open to being spontaneous, so we did. It was so nice to reconnect with her after a month or so of little contact. She wanted to go to the movies, but I said I'd promised my family I'd be around for dinner. And I'm glad that I did. My H brought up a hot issue for me for discussion, and I found myself standing my ground and being honest but gentle. He was more accepting of our differences than I've ever seen him, and he used very little of a favorite manipulation of his. It was actually a good discussion and I did not allow myself to commit to something that I didn't want to do. Actually, it kind of blew my mind.

Today my plan is a pick-up of my home office, scattered and disorganized since I returned from my trip. A friend canceled our coffee date, but that gives me more freedom to plan my day. I will get some writing down on my project, walk the dog as long as it doesn't rain, and maybe mess about in the garden for a bit. I am looking forward to the week ahead, where I have few very commitments and not a lot of structured work. Should be a good week to write.