Recently formed habits die hard, as I've been finding out. You think you've got it conquered, and then there it is again, ready to bite you in the arse.. I say this partly because my mother is here and though I love her dearly, she can't help but straighten and sort and clean until I'm exhausted just from watching her (and attempting to save what I want to keep).

It's been quite the long week-end. I realized again how I much I enjoy alone time. That's the introvert in me, I guess. I gather some of my energy just sitting there, not having to expend outwards toward other people. Also why I'm a book person--you don't have to worry about what they think of you and even get a lovely story out of 'em.

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Oh dear, election day tomorrow. I've already placed my vote in the hands of the mailing gods, so all I can do is sit and watch as our next four years are decided for us. It's going to be a squeaker.