back at work

I'm back at work. Still with a swollen, unhappy ankle, but otherwise 'rarin to go.

Some of my coworkers have been so sweet, I'm just overwhelmed. One initiated a congratulations card, several have come in and asked for the gory details... I, of course, am wearing my finisher t-shirt and medal under a blouse.

After a day of telecommuting yesterday, I left the house and went to the bragging party. Silly me, I went fashionably late, an hour and a quarter into it, and missed a bunch of pals, but I was able to see my coaches and a number of the ACs. At one point, I welled up--I was surprised how emotional I was. Even though I don't know any of these folks well, I have this emotional bond to the group, and I was happy that we had done what we came to do, and sad that it was all over.

I'm surprised this morning, too, how emotional I am. It's really incredible.

I have a few pics that my sweetie took up on Flickr if you are interested:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52805841@N00/sets/18131/