Through various twists and turns in fate, I have found myself working from home for the last several months - I'll go into more detail about that later, 'cause what I'm working on deserves its own post...
Now, this is not the FIRST time I've been on a hiatus from the day-to-day hustle and bustle of the nine-to-five workaday world, but it never fails to fascinate me how isolation from the 'normal' ebb and flow of society can effect one's demeanor.
Since Leigh still works a regular job, I make a point to try and get some of the errands done like drycleaning, grocery shopping, etc. This gets me out of the house now and then, but there are stretches where I will come to my senses and realize that a week has flown by and I haven't really left the house except to walk the dogs.
Consequently, the other day I had to go drive to the market after one such stretch and sitting in my car, turning the ignition, driving away - it all seemed so ALIEN!
I mean, my brain sorta snapped back into place after a couple of minutes - but that initial stint of xenophobia was trippy. My car's seat felt so COLD! And then, of course, at the market I had to actually INTERACT with people! THAT was even MORE of a shock to my system.
I guess I would liken the whole thing to sitting in a position that makes your leg fall asleep and then standing up and trying to walk on it again... the sensation is weird... not necessarily unpleasant, but extremely odd... and as your leg slowly wakes up you become acutely aware of its presence.
Anyway - that's my observation for the day... I have some chores to do that will force me to make contact with the rest of you humans again.
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