So, some of you may have had the good fortune to catch my post titled "The Quarter-Life Crisis is Upon Me," a long, somewhat depressing account of the big shift going on in my perception of self. But after a few hours of reflection, I decided that those thoughts are too personal to post to a public blog. A girl has to retain some kind of mystery about her! In any case, here is a brief, enigmatic summary of that post: I have been struck over the past week or so by overwhelming spells of sadness, that disappear as quickly as they come. Sometimes they are brought on by dreams, sometimes by things I witness in my daily life, and sometimes for no reason at all. In any case, it is disconcerting. I thought I had my emotions under control, but something weird is going on. I will call it Puberty #2, because it kind of sucks like that. But this time, at least, I know it will pass. If anyone can identify with this or offer me any advice, I'd be interested in hearing it.