11/23

1525: Where to begin? Well, first off we've been near obsessing about the time change. (Wow! It's deer-feeding dark as we trudge home!) From heading out of work shock of the day bailing like a party that just ran out of beer to the early morning sunrise at 6:30, this time change slap in the face never gets old. Gotta say, I love these fall changes, better than spring. Spring forward not only feels like being robbed an hour of sleep but it has this strange off kilter feel all day. Can't say enough about trekking through the chilly dark evening with as cold beer in tow and looking forward to evening rituals. 1548: T-day will be spent @ PO. Duck, turkey parts, roasted veggies, stuffing, lots of gravy and homemade cheesecake on the menu so far. It all comes as a relief to be out of the family limelight this year but there also seems a lingering hint of disappointment, oddly enough. Could compare it back to '04 when the folks cut us out of their t-dinner plans. We just bought the Mazda -- we got over it. 1559: Rain in the forecast for this evening! Brought our trusty club/umbrella. Been having trouble sticking to the gym routine these past weeks -- if not due to changes to our personal routine it'll be someone using the eliptical etc. It's disappointing the excuses come too easily and we're recognizing that it is more than simply working out. It's an outlet for stress, frustration, discontentment and a bad day, which all too often the case.