Today was the first full thunderstorm of the season, and even though I was working from home I reveled in it.  Yesterday I spent time with an old friend who, for various reasons, I hadn't seen in about two years.  For five hours we caught up, traded stories, laughed, just hung out like we used to, and it was the best thing that I could have done.

I've been too isolated, too caught up in my own drama, and overall just dealing with those who are worst for my sense of self esteem even though I know this is not healthy for me.  Nothing's fixed, and there are still so many issues to deal with and/or recover from, but hopefully this storm is passing.