They didn't know it, because you never show it

Feeling less stressed now that there's a shooting schedule and I can see with my eyes what the parameters are. I can do things that are very difficult as long as I have reassurance they are theoretically possible.

On the other hand, I've just been asked to do something impossible at work, but I flat out refused to even pretend I was going to try. On another week, I might say "well, they're paying me to waste this time," but this week . . . no.

Long-term stressors that are falling away: Ciro is done with school, and we're set to move in October. My parents are very much looking forward to seeing us, and I am looking forward to once again living with adults I trust.

Letter from Val arrived yesterday. She spends twice as much on postage as I do, because she likes to write one-sided on thick paper with expressive handwriting. I write tiny and would do it on tissue paper if I thought it would be legible.

Ciro and I have started doing stretches before bed, and I do seem better rested, but this could be coincidence. I've also been wearing my mouthguard to bed to still my gnashing of teeth.