I woke up this morning and I wasn't exhausted - which is the first time in approximately a month.   Part of it is that I've been working too hard, admittedly.    I'm getting to the point where I *know* I need to take some time off; I can't maintain this pace much longer... just long enough to finish up what I need to, I suppose.

I've been receiving a lot of attention at work lately.  My annual review with my boss was this past week.  While I didn't expect it to go badly, he did say a lot of positive things I hadn't expected, including that he thought I'd be in management soon - if that's what I wanted.  A half hour after that meeting was concluded, my boss's boss and his boss came to my desk to present me with a time-off award and tell me how much my work is appreciated and how they know I'm performing way above my level.  It's a good thing I don't blush, because I did feel like it... and afterwards, I started to feel uneasy about all the attention.  I take that as another sign that I need some time off; usually I adore the spotlight, going back to my drama queen roots. :)  Lately... I'm just worn out.  I'll do my job, and do it well... but there's a limit to how much I can accomplish without a break, and we're approaching it.

Oh well... I'm sure I'll get some sort of break in the next few months, though it's not going to be Thanksgiving - we're going down to visit Drew's family, and while I definitely like all the family members I've met, 1) I'm still at the stage where I'm on my 'best behavior' around them and not just hanging out and 2) members of the extended family will be there, who I've never met.  So.  Maybe Christmas will be my break (though I'm not holding my breath).

Anyway, even with the time change, I need to get ready for work.  Just thought I'd update here so you all know I'm still alive, and OD doesn't decide to archive me.  Maybe I'll write something more interesting soon...