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My thoughts are all over the place- bouncing between jobs and responsibilities, and I'm in a constant state of prioritizing the ever-updating list in my head. Still, there are some good thoughts in there amidst the lists and I'd like to get them down. Grace for my weary head is quite welcome.

* I'm committed to maintaining JOY. A Panera coffee cup reminded me once again of this on Monday morning and, yes, I took a iPhone photo of a paper cup. When the universe gives you a reminder like that you take hold of it by whatever means will be most effective. It is now set as my iPhone background and I've already found it quite useful a reminder.

* My birthday was just over a week ago and I want to not let slip away the sweetness of how friends made me feel special. A dear, lovely lady sent me flowers at work. Jake gave me a watch that makes me smile, despite myself. I am loved and I best not forget it.

* Thanksgiving. Is it just me or does it already feel ages ago? Sad, but true in my absurdly busy life as of late. I keep glancing at these instagrams from two Thanksgiving weekend highlights: a double date with my sister and brother-in-law to see the jaw-dropping, cinematic wonder that is the Lincoln Center production of War Horse; a long, climbing hike to a breathtakingly cold but beautiful overlook. I remind myself these were mere days ago and feel so full and thankful for the people and opportunities in my life.

That'll do for now. Happy Tuesday.