Intuition

For the past week, I have been feeling as if something wasn't quite right. Something has seemed out of order. This has been my general feeling in life, but these feelings were more intense at work. On Friday afternoon, my direct boss called a meeting of our department to let us know that he plans on leaving the company. In the end it will be great for him and I congratulate him. You can't help but wonder, though, where things go from here. I suppose there is not much we can do but hold on tight to the oars, do our best to steer the ship, and simply ride the waves.

I've noticed that I've been using a lot of sailing metaphors lately. I suppose that is ironic given I live in a landlocked state...

I've spent the day today cleaning my apartment and relaxing. We've had another snowfall this weekend, the sixth, I think, in six weeks. Fortunately this storm wasn't that bad. It was simply a nice dusting of snow that added up to a few inches. The snow can be an annoyance at times, but I love it for its beauty. There is something pure and simple about a cold winter night--the snow glowing in the dark, the sound the snow makes as it crunches under your boots, the sight of the steam from the warmth of your breath, the smell of a wood-burning fireplace in the distance.

Finally, safe travels to some friends who will be setting off on the road in the next few days. I'll miss you...