Network

We often see so much pain in this Network, in this odd little community of ours. Enough that I very nearly feel guilty in how content with my life I am.

Most people say that when they pass a major milestone in their life, things feel much the same as they always did. But I could not disagree more; fifty does not feel at all like forty-nine did. It's so much better than forty-nine was. I have a partner with whom I an entirely happy. My practice continues to go well, I'm able to provide myself and my partner with a very comfortable lifestyle.

It's more than I ever could have hoped for, and I find myself deeply gratified and thankful for what life has given me.

Kinda sucks, I'm not having anymore crazy dreams right now. Except the ones I already had that keep repeating almost

Even with all the shite that goes on here, the waking world is ten times less crazy than my dreams. At least here I don't constantly have to deal with clone hi-jinks. And Vic doesn't exist here so that makes things easier too. God, I hope Vic doesn't exist. He's the last person I'd want to see. Other than Paul.

I hear it's National puppy day. I'd post a picture of Dragon when he was a puppy, but we don't have any. Dragon was already like a year old or maybe a little older when Myrcella's uncle left him with her. I never actually saw him and his siblings as puppies. I've always known him as a loud, hyperactive menace. Okay, so he's only part menace. But he's still loud and hyperactive. No one can argue with me about that.

I just realized that April Fool's Day is quickly approaching. I'm debating whether I should take a vacation day, or perhaps take up the suggestion a friend made as to what I should do to participate instead.

Advice? Suggestions? Remember, I'm faculty at UC Irvine, so I have a bit of a reputation and a job I'd like to keep.

I think I've finally had those dreams. After a month of waiting, wouldn't you know it, I'm still stuck working for Tony Stark. Some of us get all the luck.