Although the calendar says it's Thursday, and I know for a fact that I only worked four days this week, it certainly feels like I've put in the full five -- and then some, just for fun.

The goal for this weekend is to do as little as humanly possible, aside from the necessary weekend tasks: bathing, eating, washing clothes and dishes (though not at the same time). Maybe I'll actually read a book. I talk about reading a lot, and the truth is that I miss it. Maybe, over the next three days, I'll find the stamina to finish the book I started back in 2007 (or not, we'll see).

In any case, the biggest challenge I'm putting myself up to is not getting in my car before Sunday. Yes, I'll be going places, but, hopefully, I'll be catching rides in other people's cars.