of the work that needed to be done, we chose the latter option, which left us on the hunt for a new car. As we looked around and weighed up our options, we began to think about the life of the 3-year finance plan and what those next 3 years may bring. And the weirdest thing? It didn't freak me out at all. It suddenly seems perfectly natural to be sitting here thinking about needing to buy a car that was big enough to fit a large quantity of filmmaking gear in as I develop a plan to increase the amount I'm producing. It suddenly seems fine to buy a car that's got great fuel economy to get us good mileage around the country on our mini adventures we're wont to take. It suddenly, and strangely, feels fine to know that we can happily start a family without needing to upgrade the car to fit in car seats. And I cannot tell you how odd it feels that none of that feels odd. Five Years Gone Time flies, they tell you, when you're having fun. And how the last 5 years have flown. I've had my ups and downs, sure, but none of it would have been possible without the generosity of my donor and the courage of their family. You'll hear more from me on that subject next week, no doubt, but for now suffice it to say that every time I start thinking forward, start planning ahead, start