I have been resting, GLORIOUSLY resting, since Tuesday when they let us out early. Tuesday afternoon was spent at the movie theatre -- watching TED (laughed so much), and then the Amazing Spiderman (which WAS amazing). Wednesday I had one assignment I had to write and post. I had imagined to myself that I would write a research paper, complete the 3 writing assignments for next week (early), and write a chapter for my dissertation as well as compose a note to the author of a personality test I am using in my dissertation. I had not done any of that until today.

Instead, I finally watched "The Great Gatsby," from 1994, with Robert Redford. Since a remake is in the works with Leonardo diCaprio, I felt I needed to watch the original in order to be informed, since comparisons will no doubt be made. Glad I watched the original, probably won't go out of my way to see it again.

Went on a 2+ mile dogwalk yesterday before the inferno outside heated up.

I also watched Season 1 of "Cranford," one of the most delightful BBC miniseries I have ever had the pleasure to view. HIGHLY recommend, based upon the writings of Elizabeth Gaskell, with whom I was unfamiliar.

Went to the nail salon for a mani/pedi, cleaned off some kitchen counters and have juiced a couple of times -- honeydew melon and today, watermelon.

I realized this morning that I have not had 5 carefree days off since I left Shell in July 2007. So, 'it's been 5 years since I could, without anxiety, rest for several days in a row...not fearing what would, or would not, come next.

Today, I have turned my attention to the research paper. Outline is due today. There is a good chance I will write most of it today. The topic, which I realized I was supposed to run by my professor 2 weeks ago, will be Ethical issues in Family and Marital Therapy: Infidelity in Counseling. I am fascinated by conflicts in loyalty. I have an interesting book, highly recommend, entitled Loyalty, by Eric Felton. Anyway, I sent a quick note to prof apologizing for not running the topic by her a couple of weeks ago, and presenting this topic and she replied "that's just dandy!" Whew.

Anyhow, back to my fascinating research on the ethical conflicts facing therapists counseling partners in relationships in which one, or both, have been unfaithful...and in which a partner might still be unaware of the other's infidelity. Interesting stuff to me. And really, this bears parallels outside of the therapist's room. What do you do if you know a friend's husband is cheating on her? I have learned that they don't always want to know. It's sticky.

What do you think?  To disclose, or not to disclose?