Happy Monday everyone!

My mom has already started the stressful, almost panicked "we have to start packing and preparing" nonsense. Don't get me wrong, three months ago she was already well underway with this behavior -- at least once a day mentioning it. Now it's every few hours it's something else. So, I am in the process of preparing to pack for a trip over 10 days away. In my own humble opinion, it's too early for it but it's not worth going through the pains of explaining that to her. I'll just roll with the punches, even if it is driving me mad. Other than having to get out suitcases and stuff, I haven't done much today. I do feel well though. This evening I think I'll drink some hot chocolate and watch some TV after my bath. It just seems like a good way to finish out Monday. I'm trying to be more varied in my daily tasks-- but I'm not doing a very good job at it. I may try picking up reading again. We'll see what happens I guess.

I wish I had means to go back to school. I love learning so much and while I can do plenty on my own, I'd love to just start over again in another field. It's really where a lot of my passion lies is in learning new things. Maybe I should get a hobby?


I had Progresso soup tonight that kind of just hit the spot (Chicken and Sausage Gumbo). It was something a bit different from my normal routine go-to foods. Just thought I'd share that too.