I've had people tell me - and I'd say fairly frequently - that I think too much. I've heard it again recently, and I suppose I'm trying to process that. The challenge for me is how do I write a 'compelling' blog unless I occasionally wallow in my thoughts?

The message I hear is "Live your life. Don't ruminate on every decision, rue missed opportunities, or over-analyze every relationship..."

And that's what I've been trying to do. Live. The end of the school year is hard upon me, and the pressure is starting to affect me. Yesterday, in fact, I produced a truculent display worthy of a two-year old during our regular morning meeting at work. Thankfully, an engaging and productive Statistics class - followed by a low-key visit with Charlie - returned the bounce in my step. In fact, when I walked into work this morning, I heard, "That's the smile we missed yesterday!" and my co-workers joked with me mid-morning that they should have slipped me a Snickers bar and reminded me that I wasn't 'being myself.' Touche.

At any rate, I felt stressed, yet productive today.

And now? Now is time for me to do hit the hay. In the morning, I'll be juicing.

And hopefully smiling.

PS - The cause of my rash was the daily dose of Cialis my urologist had prescribed. We are going to try other forms of ED treatment. We shall see. Just goes to show you that no one course of treatment is best for all.

The surgery is in less than 3 weeks now. I've started prepping in earnest and I'm revisiting my support network of friends who have already been through the experience. The questions now are focused on surgery prep and recovery. Stay tuned...

Addendum:  The hot and cold flashes are real. That's all the attention I want to give them...  This, too, shall pass.