I am still getting stressed out even though I had a *really* relaxing weekend visiting my cousin. I hadn't been to Victoria in about 10 years, and he has been living there there for the last 4?? And he's only a ferry ride away!

Anyway, it was good to hang with him. Growing up, he was sort of the mysterious cousin living in the States. Of all my relatives, I guess he's the only one. And I guess you could him an archaeologist. How cool is that?

But once we got back, it was non-stop activity for me. I was hoping to be able to unwind for an hour and watch TV. But no...I got home around 5:30, went grocery shopping, made dinner, returned phone calls, made lunches for the week, did laundry, did the dishes, and washed some clothes by hand; by the time I was done, it was midnight :( I couldn't even return all my phone calls.

It took me a while to fall asleep because I hadn't unwinded. And then less than 6 hours later (mere 8 minutes before my alarm clock was to go off), I woke up...having to pee really badly. I even woke up in the middle of a dream. I'm glad my body knows to wake me up. 

I am already stressed out thinking about the rest of this week. I have too much going on. I think when I get back from my trip, I am going to take one week where I do not make any plans except with me. Maybe I will include Mr. Nick. I stress out because I haven't really made time for him. I'm not sure I have for the last month. I wonder if he's noticed?

I really need some sleep right now :(