as of tonight, i will have been consistent with sleep for a whole week. it's really encouraging. i don't have to be afraid of getting a job and losing it immediately due to missed days.

i put on my shoe and felt something inside. brown and furry. took me a few seconds to recognize it as a little bat -- a baby? -- with a torn wing.

it squeaked pitifully as i picked it up and carried it outside. the only thing i knew was to leave it for some other animal to finish off.

i wish my cat would stop hunting these defenseless animals, but his instincts aren't likely to disappear soon.