things that are going on:

• spider bite or neck strain or both

• request for leave

• finish the damn manuscript in 48 h.

• drink more H20

• feel bad about loss of motivation

• regain temporary motivation

• is there a way to handle contact management? can i build a system to allow me to keep in touch or in the loop with approx 500 people that i rarely get to see in person

• do i ask an old prof. to dinner?

• ignore corporate xmas gathering

• reread email archives

• feel more badder about a.) loss of motivation, and b.) loss of contact

• popularity contest (am i living in a self-created)

• making peanut brittle

• chiropractic appointment

• is what i am wearing really considered a sweater vest?

• going home early: the hope