today I was rewarded.

yesterday I felt like a jerk, but managed to stay very calm. I also got that speeding ticket, and also managed to stay very calm.

today the Government of Canada sent me $915 for the EcoEnergy Retrofit Grant. I will also have a provincial portion coming to me. this money will cover both my house insurance due in two weeks and the speeding ticket.

not freaking out is lovely. especially since life is okay and manageable if you don't freak out.

today at lunch I got an email through the online dating site. it's inconsequential since the guy lives in Toronto, but it lead me to seeing the profile of someone whose seems to be my profile twin! he mentioned three large things in his life, and those three things exactly match me. I sent him a message! we shall see. but, this means that I'm now actively talking to two guys and potentially talking to a third on this site. and that means I am feeling like there is possibly hope for dating in this city.

yesterday I lazed around after declaring that Mondays and Thursdays are now cleaning nights. I didn't freak out, though. tonight I simply had a glorious hour-long nap after supper, then cleaned for 90 minutes. I did a bunch of dishes in the sink, I cleaned the bathroom, and I am now running the dishwasher. that's plenty for tonight, and I'm feeling caught up.

the trick to life seems to be keep calm and carry on.