::whine::

So I picked up a prescription for a new painkiller a couple days ago, and I'm already experiencing the major side effects and none of the benefits. I've decided it's not time to give up on the medication, for the simple reason that I haven't taken any of it yet.

Gah. My body is apparently trying to tell me I need more rest. I'd have no problem listening to its message if it weren't for the fact that I haven't done anything this week. Grfle.

On the plus side

Last night was my second night of a full 8-hours sleep this week.

I have enough tea--herbal, decaf Earl Grey, and several varieties of black, green, and oolong--to last for several cool autumn days without my having to go to the store.

Also, I have plenty of books to read if I can convince my brain to focus well enough that I don't entirely forget the previous sentence while I'm reading the next one.

It's a cloudy, cool, breezy day outside. Put on a sweater, open the window and invite the autumn in.