I originally wrote a very whiny-sounding post and then 86'd it. Instead, I'll let this IM conversation speak for me:
(1:04 PM) graveyardgreg: Gneechers! (1:05 PM) the_gneech: Heyas (1:05 PM) graveyardgreg: Uh oh! You're stressed! *gets you a comfy chair* (1:05 PM) the_gneech: Heh. How did you guess? (1:06 PM) graveyardgreg: Because you usually respond to a greet with an ! (1:06 PM) graveyardgreg: I hope you get unstressed! (1:06 PM) the_gneech: I just need a break, really. Hopefully weekend will do the job. Although the comfy chair helps, thanks. (1:07 PM) graveyardgreg: Okay!
Long story short: parental health issues and lots of "taking care of stuff" has been all up in my face, and some interpersonal friction hasn't helped the situation, leaving me a bit frazzled. This morning it was to the point where I could feel myself slipping into depression, but I think I've pulled out of that particular downward spiral. If I can just get some relaxation (preferably with some cat therapy) in, hopefully it will all be better.