Someday I will look back at this period in my life and think about the lessons I have learned and how strong it helped me to become. For the moment, though, I am distinctly aware of the stretching and growing as if I were poor Westley on ‘the machine’.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. And God, can I cancel that request for patience and strength of character? Seriously.

There are links to new photos on the website. Besides, aren’t you curious what time it is in London?