Day 16: more setbacks

I came home from a full day at school today exhausted and looking forward to spending some serious relaxation time on my couch...and perhaps spending some time working on the So-Called Novel. But instead, I came home to sick dog and the necessary (and repeated) clean-up. So here's a report from last night's late night brief stint of NaNo'ing...and here's hoping doggy's tummy settles soon so "Mom" can get some rest, with or without noveling.

Word count: 16,569
Where & when: in bed before going to sleep last night
Last line: This was my official coming out as a Buddhist at Northeastern: after you've chanted in front of your work colleagues, there really isn't any going back.