I feel like I've just had the most satisfying awakening in a long, long time. Like a feline stretching from a midmorning nap, curling its claws into the earth to feel it warm beneath the pads of its feet before righting itself to take stock. And when I took stock, for once it didn't seem like I'd awakened into a worse rendition of whatever I was already dreaming.

It's summer. The earth is rich, the air smells sweet and the weather is warm and welcoming. People are smiling. Genuinely smiling. I have come to the conclusion that most people are solar powered. I didn't feel quite so outside looking in, and so much more inside looking around.

I guess I should probably attribute that to Gareth though. He's like a huge safety blanket and as long as he is there, then....everything is just peachy.