I don't mean to suprise or shock anybody, but I have some big news:

I'm human.

I know, I know... you thought I could handle sick family members, a demanding job, and tons of outside involvement in various groups and organizations with great aplomb. I can handle them, of course, but I need sleep. And to address the stress involved.

My therapist told me last time I saw him that he could tell I was under stress. The thing about stress is that it sneaks upon you... it builds so slowly you don't realize it's there, and then, there's that straw (or bitchy memo) that breaks the camel's back, and then, all at once, you cross over. You become STRESSED OUT.

So last night, I was stressed out. I pretty much still am, but going to bed at seven last night helped a lot. Twelve hours of sleep allow the body plenty of recovery. I'm also going to schedule myself a massage to work on the knots in my shoulder. I could barely turn my head all weekend. Yeah, I'm that stressed.

But you know, it's okay. I love that I have things to feel stressed about. I feel alive. I also know that I have had more dealt to me in the past, and somehow, I have come out of it with aplomb. I'm just sort of that way.

I'm thinking of taking some yoga classes, too. If YOU would like to relieve stress yourself, I would recommend coming to my yoga class, because I'm sure that a 270 pound man attempting yoga will provide you with lots of laughs, which is a known stress reliever.