today:

i had jury duty today and i landed right in the box, right at the very start. i was dismissed at the end of the day and felt mildly sad about it. it was actually really interesting to see the judicial system from the inside... from that particular vantage. it's a rare point of view. i don't know anyone who has actually served as a juror for a trial.

but now, worn out, i'm glad to be home. i didn't get much sleep last night. my non-smoker sleep disturbances are still pretty steep. they should wear off soon i'm told.

i am making myself some tea and then my dog and i are going for a walk. i want to enjoy my freedom to roam about as i please. being in a courtroom all day made me feel the need to get out in to a natural landscape.