The gentle weather we are having has put me in a good mood. I would not say that I experience seasonal depression, but there is clearly a variation of some sort in my outlook from season to season. It is isn't even connected to sunlight, for me, but to the warmth in the air. I think 60 degress is ideal. Give me a balmy, overcast day anytime.

I'm starting to figure out financial aid issues for school. I never thought I'd be doing this again, but I am so pleased to have a compass and a sense of purpose, something concrete to work toward, that I am willing to lose myself in a mound of paperwork, and play phone tag with people to give this dream of mine some legs.

I am drinking a decidedly sub par cup of coffee and feeling all right. How are you doing?