I have a social life!

Thanks for sticking around, faithful readers, even though I've been less than diligent about posting recently. It was nice to read your comments.

Now, about the title of this post. It's true! I think a social life might be appearing here, or at least a busier schedule. Last night, for example, I got off work, went to a hip hop dance class with Maike, came home to dinner guests (for whom I'd baked a homemade cheesecake the night before), then drove out to the airport to speak on behalf of United Way. When I got home, by the way, it was after midnight, and my roommates had locked me out with the chain, so I had to run around in the mud in my heels to get in through the back door.

This evening, a couple of VISTA friends from an organization across the street from mine came over for dinner, followed by an evening at the Jazz Kitchen, where I think we'll be salsa dancing almost every week from now on. It's spectacular.

I'm amazed by what a difference these kinds of interactions make for my moods. I love to be busy, I love to sit around and chat, and I LOVE to salsa. These kinds of things recharge me so I can enjoy my work even more and be more productive.

Tomorrow we're supposed to wear Colts memorabilia to work in support of this weekend's home game. You wouldn't believe this city's pride in its sports teams. Oh, man, I can't wait for basketball season!