Overnight, something was offered and taken away, and it could have knocked me down a bit, but I didn't let it and in a curious way it even built me up some.  I think, just maybe, I'm beginning to work out what life is about.

Positive side-effect no.1: I now have a half-way clean & tidy flat.

Positive side-effect no.2: I played a much better game of badminton than I usually do (still lost though), which in turn made me feel even happier about life.

Positive side-effect no.3: I think I'm pretty damn groovy.