@LadyShadow: It's so cool that you are going to meet Billy Zane! I've liked him ever since "Dead Calm," years ago. A great actor and a beautiful beautiful man. Gratitude can be a challenge for me too occasionally. It's natural to struggle with it from time-to-time. It's not healthy to NEVER have lapses. That's just toxic positivity.

@June08: I like "American Ninja Warrior" too! I watched one season and was surprised that the most muscular guy did not win. It was the wiry guy who won. Seems that being wiry has an advantage in athletics. Good on ya girl for applying to volunteer to assist in the grief support group. You have a good heart!

@Nammu: I'm very sensitive to noise and commotion too. Your event sounds overwhelming. No wonder you wanted to sleep. For me, public transit is a nightmare that way. I'm overjoyed to have discovered Uber. Riding in a private silent car is so much better. I arrive fresh and ready.