Even after a sleepless night due a severe and unexpected asthma attack, I seem to be coming out of my doldrums/ennui/SAD*/sulk. I forced myself back to shaolin class yesterday after work, which had the effect of renewing my interest in the new forms.
I also received two books I'd located at the Alibris Web site: Spanish director Luis Bunuel's autobiography, and a recent history of the Vikings.
I'm not sure why I wanted the Bunuel book. Although I've liked parts of some of his films, a couple of them have left me either bored or wondering what all the fuss was about. I think I was curious to find out how a surrealist spent his days when not working on confusing films. So far, the book's been quite enjoyable.
* Seasonal Affective Disorder, which bothered me quite a bit when living in the UK. Sometimes I contract a milder but still recognizable case of SAD here.