Feels a bit like the beginning of something, or the end of something, or the weird in-between of two somethings. We're barrelling toward a "soft opening" at my workplace for the return-to-the-office thing, and we're all going to be expected to be there 40-60% of our time each week. I'm not particularly excited. I've spent the last year-and-a-half with my partner and our cats every day and it's going to be hard to give that up. Plus, with delta, I'm more nervous than I used to be, though I'm vaccinated at least. I don't have a problem with wearing a mask but all else being equal I'd rather be at home, where my computer equipment is better than the office, and I don't have to mask up. Plus, we're shorthanded due to a departure, *and* being asked to do more work than we used to...blergh.

I'm sure it'll work itself out, but right now, I feel uneasy and stressed.

Had a good weekend though. We recorded a new Crystal Furs song for our next album, and it is turning out fantastically. It sounds tremendous and punchy and we've already kinda collectively decided that it's going to be the opening track of our next album, when that comes out in a year or so. (Vinyl production delays are ridiculous, but we're gonna do a string of digital EPs and singles between now and the album, so it's not so bad.)

Now I'm keeping an eye on Monday morning fires at work, finishing my coffee, and about to hop in the shower to go to the office. I suppose I had better get used to saying that again.