short

5 - - number of minutes between now and the rest of the afternoon to be spent in mind-numbing meetings, both of which will require my intellectual attention and input

29 - - the number of dollars in my checking account

3 - - the number of events requiring my financial input between now and the next pay day

1 - - the number of times i've felt like complaining today - even in the face of the numbers above.

it's my best day ever.