Quick update:

It looks like the adrenaline rush from getting something going is starting to wear off. I feel saddened that it has come to me traveling down this path. I've been out of the house most of the day, doing my stuff from my laptop in coffee shops.

I bought a cellphone today. I've never needed one here before because I'd always be in the apartment. Thus the die is cast and we move onto the next stage 2 (2nd stanza or whatever of my theme song (Major Tom))

watching in a trance
the crew is certain
nothing left to chance
all is working
trying to relax
up in the capsule
"send me up a drink"
jokes Major Tom
the count goes on
4 3 2 1...


Tonight I'm too fatigued to go out and "play" so I'm headed to bed for an early night.

Thank you to those of you who provided feedback on combating hate. I have read your posts and am busy digesting.

Dudess thanks too for your feedback. Your response is also in the queue. You asked many valid questions and one word answers would not suffice.