Can I mention again how happy I am with this life? I woke up in soft blankets with friendly cats, made breakfast, cleaned the bathroom, worked on some code... I walked in the rain over to the grocery store, listening to NPR on my iPod nano (thank you, marshall!) and bought groceries... Then walked home, again in the rain, but dry in my fleece and shell... Once home, I started a load of laundry and put away the groceries. Now I've just closed a P1, I'm working on a feature I've been wanting to add for months, and I'm safe and warm.

This is what I wanted. This is what I've been trying to create for myself.

The word of the month is gratitude. Thank you, world. Thank you, village. Thank you, old and new friends, for helping me get here.