Avoiding

Must try very hard to avoid hearing any news on the Oscars today. Living on the other side of the planet plus having a regular day job equals having to watch a rerun tonight of what was broadcasted live this morning. Did that with the Grammy, will do that for the Oscars. I just pray it's not another four-and-a-half-hour show that's going to haunt me for the rest of the week.

Unfortunately, not all things in life are avoidable. Only four and a half hours into the day and I've already gotten enough bad news to not only reverse all the joy built up from my wonderful weekend but haunt me for the rest of the year.