Learn from the mistakes of others

You might enjoy getting together with your extended family, Steven. This is
a good time to visit relatives you haven't seen for a while. Call up a
cousin, aunt, or grandparent. Make plans to visit or to meet somewhere
for lunch. Time flies so quickly, and it is easy to lose touch with
loved ones. Slow the clock down and spend the day connecting with your
family. You might enjoy getting together with siblings, nieces, or
nephews.

uh, except they're practically all hundreds or thousands of kilometres away. australia is a big place.

calling requires a phone and money. granted i have a phone, but long distance on a pre-paid mobile phone. don't think so.

but i did slow down today. and things have gone pretty well so far.

still waiting for my surprise :)