I had been buying gifts when I find time in between conferences or meetings. I want to be done with Christmas shopping by end of this month. But I think I’m done. All my US online shopping is also done, too, so I don’t have to wait for Black Friday drops.

I attended an event today and got two or three stories out of it. Hopefully, the second one will get past the night editor today. 😭

It was soooo hard getting back into workmode last Monday. I struggled with work yesterday so productivity was zero. I just watched videos yesterday and tried to talk to some sources. However, my brain was just dead. I’m going through a rather difficult PMS this week… I have to give myself grace and shouldn’t push myself because perimenopause is horrible. 🫠 Everything hurts physically and mentally I’m just a mess.