One more step in the right direction. Today the house assessment person came. As I understand it, this is the last detail needed for Simon to close on the mortgage. Then it goes to the lawyer, we sign some papers and we are done.

Then I can start in earnest going through my stuff, getting rid of things, paring down, packing, getting moving boxes – preparing what I need for the Hoffman Process – and handling all sorts of details. This will mean lists.

I have a sneaking suspicion that I will have to buy more pens and writing pads.

Taking lots of deep breaths. I want to stay un-agitated.

I was crazy stressed yesterday – I can tell by how my body reacts.

Sometimes, the only clue I have about my stress levels are my physical reactions.

But it’s okay – just something to get through. It’s not as though I don’t have practice. You can’t live on this earth for 70-plus years and not know how to deal. Or maybe you don’t know how to deal – but you’ve had enough experience dealing that you know you have to get on with it.

All I really need is more alpine.

Most specifically – Swiss alpine. Now that’s my idea of heaven.