I'm watching my daughter. She's hopping from couch to ottoman and back again. Like a sugar fueled jumping bean, she leaps in hysterics, laughing in only the fondest of glee I can imagine. Not a care in the world.

But my joy is short lived. Her mother has scolded me for letting her make too much noise and waking her brother.

A life metaphor of sorts. Hapiness is a fleeting moment. Most of the time, I'm just trying to pay the bills, take care of the kids, or get some rest.

I've started a new job in a new city. We're doing our best to enjoy our stay. It's freaking expensive, which prevents us from frequently hitting the town for excitment. For the most part, it's work, eat, sleep.

I really am enjoying it though. The holiday season does make it a bit stressful, but this too shall pass soon enough.

To be sure, there is much else to write about, and all in due time, but I felt it at least polite to say, "hello, I now have internet."