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As has been my experience thus far in this City of mine, the people here have all been wonderful. From Sunday on, I've had my friends and even people I hardly knew offering their shoulders, company, breakfast, dinner (the only way I could manage to eat for a few days was with friends), walks-- many forms of solace and as much or as little talking as I wanted. I haven't been alone a single moment I haven't wanted to be, although I have spent some time with myself, as well. I wasn't exactly sleeping a whole lot earlier in the week.

Work has been very understanding and extremely flexible, especially considering I'd only been there a week. Of course they knew this was all a bit of a surprise and shock. I did go back to work on Monday, despite the news. I only shared it with the few who needed to know (my boss and a couple others). I had things to do and welcomed something on which I needed to try and concentrate for part of the day. I wasn't sweeping anything under a rug or anything, I just knew I had to keep life moving. The show must go on and all that. I've been grieving and mourning how I needed.

I'm off for a few days, until after the holiday. I'm taking some time to take care of a few things, as well as allow myself time to just slow down. And I finally slept a good solid while last night.

Thanks so much for those who've sent on your condolences. The messages and support are all much appreciated.