Grazing Rites

Tight finances and poor weather mean staying at home as much as you can get away with. I’ve never particularly minded that but I’ve always had my own place where I was master of the universe, like that oft-referenced Depeche Mode song. This time however presents some unique challenges. It’s not just living with someone, it’s not just a small space, it’s not just the baby or the more-than-usually limited funds.

It’s all of those things and more, such as lack of sleep and noncritical snow related injuries, that add up to make me, well, stupid. A little dose of SAD doesn’t help either. I’m finding myself more easily tired, decreased appetite, less patience, and getting frustrated over things both valid and imbecilic. Today news outlets were warning of possible turbidity issues with drinking water in the near future which would just increase the strain.

I guess some patience and perhaps accepting an earlier bed time would be good first steps in addressing the situation. Maintaining some contact with the outside world might help with keeping some perspective as well. Good thing I got the kitchen table and chairs effectively adding another habitable room useful for reading, feeding the kid, and unobtrusive midnight snacks plus I think it gives the illusion of creating space.

I think in terms of entertainment we’re as well stocked as ever. I can always download a game or two for the Wii if we get bored. I guess the writer’s strike doesn’t really help the situation either

As well it probably doesn’t help that a big part of my plan for holiday gift giving just fell through.

I just need to keep reminding myself that things could be worse, I could be in school.

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