Hmmmmm..... sigh of relief

Today is the beginning of reading week for me. What a blessed idea. A week in the middle of each semester to work ahead (read: catch up!) on reading and prepare for upcoming presentations and papers. And to give one's apartment a deep clean (which is what I've been doing all day--and LOVING it). And to go home for the weekend to enjoy the company of one's parents and friends.

Hmm...I can't remember the last time I felt this relaxed. What a much needed break.
A deep breath.