Never fear, I'm still here!

"Hey, how's it going? It's been a while.. sorry I've been distant. I've missed you!"

This conversation excerpt is one that seems to be coming out of my mouth a lot lately. I've been out of touch. It's really been a helluva month.. I helped my mom buy a new house, attempted to play realtor by helping my mom sell an old house, packed, turned the big 2-3, broke my collar bone at 3 am, moved to new house, ripped wall paper off with my good arm, unpacked, packed again, moved to Verm, started TA workshop... and here.. we.. are. Whew.. *deep breath.

It's good to be back.

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