The Aftermath

Today, we were all suffering the effects of Halloween — too much candy! Tiffany had a stomach ache all day and I'm just trying to figure out how to stay away from the leftovers. Anne P came over for awhile today and I helped her pick out photos for a slide presentation on her new book. She should really be quite proud of all the work she put into it - since 2004! So all day after that, I wondered whether I would have the focus and drive to finish a book. Of course, I once wondered if I'd have the focus and drive to finish a long-form news article. I guess it all comes when you're ready for it.

I am still proud of your focus both on your studies and on your art — the piano. You definitely have the gift of concentration. Which brings me to your recent dissatisfaction with your studies. I could try to advise you, but I can see that you're developing some good judgment skills. We can talk about your progress and what you're gaining from Missouri as we go along. The good thing about avoiding hasty decisions is that it recognizes how things change. They can, of course, change for better or worse, and you should be able to tell.

Don't force things, though. If your path isn't obvious, then give it time.

I still can't believe you are almost 19! How did this happen? I guess it happened one year at a time - slowly, steadily. And here you are.