last night i finished the last coat of paint in the basement. now i can move on to (or get back to) unpacking. tonight we hung a bunch of art in the living room and our bedroom. i feel we're on our way to normal.

and as i start to make a turn towards normal, i want to start getting more intentional about again about my sleeping habits and connecting with others. on the weeks that brendan works evenings, i'm pretty cooped up and i can't get out as easily as i'd like. it's easily to become or feel isolated. and i'm not always good at reaching out, unless when i feel a sense of urgency.

this afternoon i had a nice walk with scarlete along the water front. it was good to connect with her. i think it was good for both of us.