Still Zooming....

I am still having to zoom through more things than can be reasonably expected from a normal work day.  But, some small glimmers of hope are starting to appear:

• I am giving some exams this week, and I get a reprieve from "big voicing" lecturers a bit in two of my classes.  And, other than having to monitor for "roving eyes" continually, it is a calming bit of time.
• I even was able to daydream a bit while proctoring the first exam today.  I am not sure if I did so INTENTIONALLY or if I lapsed into the daydream because I am very tired, but either way, it was pleasant.  For about five minutes or so, I was in a vivid daydream about smoking Sir Walter Raleigh pipe tobacco in my favorite, old Peterson pipe.  A student's water bottle clattered from her desk during the exam which disrupted the daydream and brought my attention back to watching for "roving eyes".  
• My wife has promised me that we are going to be able to swim today.  
• And, I THINK (hope/pray) that I will be able to simply "shut down" my mind and relax on the couch with my wife by 9:00pm this evening and may even watch a bit of news or a program on the tv,  

If the final two do happen, it will be a great day!

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