First contact

This is my first journal so well see how it goes. 

Tonight was my first meeting with my coucilor and it went very well. I haven't gone to one in over 20 years and was a tiny aprehensive at first, but settled in very quickly. It was nice to talk to someone on a more personal level. I have work friends but that is mainly about work, but I am lacking in close friends with similar interests or ideals. so this was nice to be more personal and feel protected. 

My work schedule makes it tough to find time, but i am still dilligently working on my book. It has been a nice distraction away from this rough world at times. My Art (drawing and painting) has suffered more as it is not something i can 'microwave' out a picture in such short times. But the desire is always there.