i have decided to make friends with the little mouse nibbling on my left eardrum. the doctor says my hearing is great in both ears, so no danger of losing any hearing. just danger of going crazy. so the doc says to lower my stress, breathe deeply, and forget about the ringing, and it'll go away.

so today i'm acknowledging the ringing as a not-so-quiet or gentle reminder to relax, take things slow, enjoy the moment, worry about absolutely nothing, and work to reduce my schedule, which is out of control. i will demise a plan that makes my life easier, even if it means making less money. the money will come. the credit card will get paid off. the wedding will still happen. all will be well.

that's what the mouse is telling me.

too bad he's telling it all to me on a G#, when i hear all my pitches from A.