Almost an entire month has gone by and what can I say to mark it's passing? I am working downtown in the financial district, taking solace as I join the throngs of good working people trudging through the construction sites and muddy puddles that riddle our path between the glorious and sleek cement monoliths of modern industry. I am bringing my lunch and riding the subway, I am putting on make-up and wearing leather shoes, I am becoming something else, but so much like everybody is. No one starts out this way.

I saw a girl today in a funky caramel faux fur coat, matching hat and silver eye liner. I felt connected to her in her quirkiness and smiling, swinging gait and yet, to the world I resemble her about as much as my mother gets mistaken for a solid gold dancer. Which is to say - not so much. What happens to us? At what specific point do we abandon the microcosmic celebration of our individuality - the little things we make an effort to show to the world about ourselves in favor of blending silently into the crowd and taking so much vain comfort in our "belonging". It's not conscious, not for me at least, but I see it today and every day that I do this walk and watch all the people and do the pointless math in my head ("about 90% of the people I see are thinner than me, about 90% of these people make more money than me", etc.), admire people's boots, hats, bags, umbrellas and make sure not to talk to anyone or even make eye contact of course because what's the point really? Sigh... it's not so tragic really. I do like my job and the people I work with are great - but the commute breeds this kind of Kafka-esque pablum - what can I say?

In other news, if you know me and you know Robby send Robby an email. People like to get emails. Robby likes to get emails. Especially if he has sent you a post card : )

The Weight Watchers success goes on, slowly but surely. I lost another 1.8lbs last week. I am now about 8 lbs away from my 10% goal (losing 10% of your starting body weight). My clothes are getting loose and I feel better, healthier, etc. - but food-wise I am dreading the holiday season (who isn't)? So much good food and good drinks and who wants to be a noodge during the holidays? I've done ok and have been doing Pilates (not easy btw) and sticking to "The Plan" so we'll see. Cross your fingers for me : )

The Red Sox have been voted SI's Sportsmen of the Year. Go Sox!!