What did you do today?

A lot of things. And stuff. And other things. And other stuff.

It's pretty late - I'll be keeping this short.

Feelings running around in circles, as always. Flying dangerously close to the candle.

I got some cool new adult toys at REI today - a really nice winter coat and a rockin' sleeping bag. My old one was not all that warm, entirely NOT mummy-like, and just not pulling its weight around, in general. I'm not done there - I just need to buy a nice pair of wind-resistant outer gloves (I got the inner ones today) and possibly a wind-resistant hat. I should be ready for some slightly sub-arctic winter hiking.

Time slips away for my trip. I found a new region (Mývatn) I might be able to just set as a goal at this point and work from there. I'm also now toying with the idea of renting a car, but I still feel that will be isolating, and I'm changing my route to include bus routes, which would be a good option if hitchhiking is not going to work.

Yes, emotions. Running circles, as I said. I'm just taking it one day at a time. Meditation is going very well these days, although I find myself slipping away as the time since my last group session increases. Is group session really that helpful, really that much of a recharge for me? In that case, I hope Kando acts like I know nothing every single time, treats me like I don't know anything. That way, I might remain in beginner's mind?

No time to write to Any. I will do when I can. I would like to do that before the weekend, if possible.

Going to sit. No, I'm going to do something bold, and then I'm going to sit.

Good night.