Study Leave

I am on study leave this week. So far, it has been a " best of times/worst of times" sort of week. I really needed a quiet week. As rich and fulfilling as I find Lent, Holy Week and Easter to be - it is a bit exhausting. I had more stamina for it when I was first ordained, but now a nice quiet week to nurture my inner Introvert is good for me.

I believe that falls nicely into the category of "live and learn."

I spoke earlier this week with my former faculty advisor for a reference regarding a grant application in support of next year's sabbatical leave. It was so lovely to catch up with him and find out how things are going at the old alma mater. He also had plenty of good ideas re: people to contact for interviews and great articles for study.

The cat is very happy to have me home. Or at least she was until earlier today when I took the garbage downstairs and happened to meet a nice couple in the elevator who had (gasp) a dog with them. I am presently being shunned, as I smell of "dog." Oh, the shame......

Last night was rough. By mid-afternoon my head was screaming for mercy and by the time my dear and concerned friend called to see how I was doing, I'm afraid I wasn't actually fit for human interaction. Sorry R - you know I love you, right? I had a case of the "For corn's sake, enough already!!!" re: this stupid brain of mine. Next week I head back to Toronto for another set of injections, slightly different and hopefully more lasting than the ones I had done in March. Though, really, the return of Teh Hurt has been mercifully gradual.

By the way, "for corn's sake" is completely stolen from a dear friend - you know who you are. LYMI. :)

On a lighter note: the snow is gone from the patio!!!!!!

BBQ season may just arrive yet. Yay!!!!