At the moment, online communication (this blog being a part of it) seems to have lost all appeal to me. I just don't get around to surfing blogs or the board and I am not missing anything. I've had these phases before but never to this extreme. There's the occasional guilty conscience - that I am neglecting a world that has long been so important. I still care about many people that I've met on the net but have too much on my mind to write e-mails or comment on what is going on in their lives. I am well aware it's not exactly how you keep friendships so I hope this lack of interest will pass soon.

My life away from the net is intense, mostly satisfying and at times emotionally draining. I've been listening to Maria Callas all night - her incomparable voice perfectly matches the ups and downs of my own life. My new job is quickly proving to be a good thing for my career as well as my character. All those little games and intrigues that eventually cost me my old job wouldn't have been good for me had they gone on much longer. Well, they do go on - but without me. I still have close ties, though, to my former allies. But not fighting those wars on a daily basis has helped me sleep better and focus on content instead of bad patterns.

I've booked a week-long shopping and sightseeing trip to New York City for December and I can hardly wait to return to the city where a part of my heart will always reside.

Other than that, not much is new. Hanka and I will throw a belated BBQ-birthday party for our friends tomorrow. It won't be a big affair but hopefully, the weather will be sunny and warm.

What else is left to say? A lot that can't be said in this public forum so I am leaving it at the three or so paragraphs above. Hope you're all well. I may update again this year. LOL