Today, I started back to classes for the spring semester. I did so after having my life turned absolutely upside down this past week. I also just did seven hours of coursework while caring for an ill family member, coordinating some care for another ill family member, organizing some much needed resources for a very dear, incredibly ill friend, and oh yes, I am also ill, with some sort of virus.

I always thought the title of that song was kinda amusing. Like you can anything do what it is going to do. I guess you can make up your mind to accept what is and then go a step further and make up your mind to enjoy what is.

I love to move. So it also means that I love exercise! Yep, I was one of those kids who adored P.E., ran everywhere I went, and did sports year round in school. To be in movement meant I was a happy Kat.I still move a lot, but holy reverberating ouch does aging a bit combined with autoimmune disease make movement a bit more, well excruciating.

I had the intention of writing a post today about the most excellent bookstore and bistro I visited Friday, and I will still get to that, it's just that this weekend took a bit of an unexpected turn and I am feeling all ruminate-y at the moment.

There is a Void who dwells on the farm who never fails to both entertain and quite often, exasperate. Jojo, as my daughter so christened her almost two years ago, is our floofy black cat. She's a regal sort, but she is also from a different plane. Of that I am most certain.

Just kidding, there is no normal around here. My life is kinda like Jumanji Fluxx, a very fun card game that I played over the New Year's holiday. Just when you get used to the rules and goals, they shift, and you've got new things in front of you. Also, everything and everyone is trying to end you. That pretty much sums up the game and Kat-life. Okay, maybe not the everyone trying to end you part, but the fluctuation sensation most definitely.