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I've had the last two days off. They are my first full days off since July 5... I have had a few half-days but have managed to work every day since then. If you'll notice, today is July 28. That's lots of working.

I should have spent my days off working on my thesis (T minus 8 weeks, people!), but I am waiting for a book from Amazon and feel at a bit of a standstill until I can read two of the essays in it. Do you believe that excuse? Well, I'm sticking to it, because it's at least a truthful way to avoid researching. I've dabbled, but would never dare say I actually got anything of substance done.

Instead, I have: taken a nap, cleaned the bathroom, gone to the grocery (yay! first time in two weeks!) , seen "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (trippy!), had a drink with a friend I've missed dearly, made fresh-squeezed watermelon juice, dropped off a video that was long overdue, comparison-shopped for sewing machines, sampled some music online, read, went to physical therapy, and spent quality time with The Boy.

I've been a little under the weather but otherwise the break has been a much-needed taste of heaven.

Fortunately, I'm just now starting to go a little stir-crazy, and I look forward to heading back to work tomorrow. It feels good to think I've gotten the system back in balance. I'm going to make a nice, slow dinner tonight, and around midnight I am going to curl up with my book again. A great way to close a two-day vacation.