Hello, dear readers, and welcome to Thursday! I don’t know if it’s that the time change is still throwing me off, if it’s general seasonal stuff, or if it’s just getting to be that point in the semester, but I have been so tired the past couple of weeks. Getting out of bed (and then staying out of bed) is taking Herculean levels of willpower. Work and school both feel overwhelming and like I’ve possibly bitten off more than I can chew. I’m just exhausted, and I’m not really sure what to do about it.

There have been some bright spots, though. For one thing, I’m taking tomorrow off as my quarterly “wellness day,” which my department intends as a day, planned in advance, dedicated to doing something to care for your mental health. I intend to spend mine sleeping and reading something for fun, although I’m also not holding onto any plans too tightly at this point.

Also, yesterday some dear chosen family members asked me if I’d officiate their wedding next summer! So, after a little Googling and a quick chat with a fellow non-religious seminarian who’s also done this, I went and got myself ordained by the Universal Life Church. I’ll need to get registered with the county once that paperwork comes in the mail, but I’m pleased and amused by how straightforward that was. I’m excited to get to help our dear ones craft a simple wedding ceremony that fits them and honors the life they’re building together.

Anyway, that’s about it for this week. Nova’s also been sleepy: