First day back at work. Ah, to-do list, if only I could express how much I haven’t missed you.

The last few weeks have been pretty crazy in Khullar Relph land (yes, I’ve taken my husband’s name and have a new byline). The wedding was absolutely perfect and I’ll tell you all about it later, we honeymooned in the South Indian state of Kerala where Sam taught me (unsuccessfully, let’s just say) to swim, and came back last week relaxed and ready to get into life as we know it. We found a new place last week, moved in a day later, and now, after four days  of sorting, cleaning, organizing, and screaming at the Internet folks, we’re finally connected and sort of settled in to our new home and our new lives.

I can’t tell you how incredibly fantastic it has been to not be Mridu the journalist for these last few weeks and have uninterrupted time and space to spend on love and relationships. I’ve defined myself by my work for so long that it’s been refreshing to know that even without it, there’s a full and complete person who has varied things going on in her life that bring her equal joy.

But, back to work today, and I’ll be honest– it’s been missed. I’ve had three assignments and two edit requests find their way to me while I was away, so I’m on my fourth cup of tea this morning. It’s going to be a busy day.

How’ve you been?