well, that was a good day!

* i talked to my boss about what happens after the film festival. he told me how happy they am that i've stepped into my role, and agreed that my fee should be upped again (probably another $2/hour or so) based on the amount of work i'm doing. i was able to dictate vacation time -- off between christmas and new year's, for hot docs, for florida and any other time i wish -- so i agreed to continue as managing editor until at least december.

* we're in a bit of a lull, work-wise, so i was able to leave on time today. i also had time to catch up with friends in the office, walk to whole foods for lunch and, best of all, WRITE. (today's assignment: five reasons you need to be watching Homeland.) though it's technically part of my job, the luxury of actually just sitting down and writing something fun during the work day is a rare thing.

* last friday, my chiropractor taped a vaccaria seed in my left ear. it's an acupuncture treatment that uses a small seed in lieu of a needle. its purpose is to stimulate an accupressure point when i press it, and that accupressure point helps relieve stress. she'd tried it in my right ear a week and a half ago, but it didn't really do much. but, ever since friday, i've felt a bit more relaxed. i've been sleeping better. whether it's a coincidence, psychosomatic or legitimately working -- who knows? but i'm happy with the result.

* the new IKEA catalogue arrived last night and, because i'm home "early" tonight, i plan on savouring it over snacks and before i continue watching Orange is the New Black, which i started last night.