1. all sorts of wonderful prospects on the horizon including (but not limited to): chipotle, a deep/thorough muscle massage, acupuncture, a chance to go back to something familiar, travel in the u.s. of a., driving, driving a new (to me) car, travel outside of the u.s. of a., white fenced farm chicken, coleslaw and cottage cheese, ohhhhhhh cottage cheese, bubble tea, insulated buildings and indoor heating infrastructure, drinkable tap water, a bathtub, hunting for a new job, exploring new places, revisiting old ones, disney's halloween and christmas parties and a childish dream to attend both next year, coffee/lunch/meals/beer with old friends and family.

2. a chance to do something over again.

3. courage to keep at this.

4. time off to sleep and regroup.

5. patience. i am surprised again and again how much i am grateful for patience- my own and the patience of others.