Being sick over the last few days has given me some time for quiet
reflection, some reading, and a little bit of catching up on personal
correspondence. Ying was away in NY, and the fluid in my ears has also
really muted my hearing, so everything seemed really peaceful and calm in
the apartment. It's intriguing the effect that something as simple as
noise-level has on my mood. I think I'm going to get some noise-cancelling
headphones today.
That's right: it's July 4, and to celebrate I am going to sit in perfect
silence.