To everyone who has interacted with me since December 1, 2003:

Do I appear uninterested? Do I act uppity or snobbish? Do you get the feeling that I just don't care? Do I show up to parties late and leave early? Do I appear to be unable to dredge up a smile even if my life depended on it?

Don't worry, it's not you. I seem to have fallen in some emotional hole and I'm having trouble digging my way out. But I will, and then all will be smiles and laughter and I'll be able to make small-talk again. I'm hoping this happens soon, or my social life will wilt beyond hope of repair.

In the meantime, please bear with me. I'll be back to normal soon enough.