Portraiting is definitely a creative outlet, just not my preferred outlet. It can be a slow process, but somewhat fascinating, I suppose. Perhaps, one day, you'll have opportunity to observe the process yourself.
Ah, my distractions. They've not been too stressful, more wonderful than anything else. I have reunited with an old friend whom I'd thought dead whom I haven't seen in two years. It's been great fun getting to know her again after all this time.
Friday night would be acceptable. It is, in fact, preferable to anything later, as I'm planning a trip to Spain for my birthday. Does 8 o'clock work for you?