This week at work has burned me out more thoroughly than any other in a very, very long time. I feel so utterly drained in a variety of different ways, and it's affecting my mood as well, even though I got a stellar compliment from one of my co-workers today whose opinion I thoroughly respect. I told someone recently that my mood sine-waves... I don't maintain the level of boisterousness and outgoingness that I usually present to the public -- in fact, one of my close friends once kept questioning me and thought something was seriously wrong when I was on one of my downcycles and was quiet. Apparently, even those who know me well don't think it's possible for me to be down and/or quiet. But it happens, and it usually happens when I'm alone. Although I crave alone time, I wonder if it's maybe not so great for me. I think I need some time away from this life... to just recharge. But the funny thing is, when I'm away, I just think about how I wish I could get back to my creature comforts and my familiar surroundings. Odd. Here's a little something to enjoy on this mellow night. Remember that guy who called his one-man band Primitive Radio Gods? The one who did that great song "Standing Outside a Broken Phone Booth With Money in My Hand"? Well, here's a little something else from him: Primitive Radio Gods - Fading Out Right-click and save as, please.