This is me on top of the mountain, about to snowboard on an intermediate slope. I didn't do any black diamonds, but I feel confident that I can try to do one next time. (Provided photo) New York — February was not only a busy month with my position as a Good Shepherd Volunteer. It was also filled with weekend outings, where I spent time with friends and family and took much-needed breaks from the daily lull: wake up, work online, self-care, sleep. That exact routine isn't bad, but I was beginning to feel stuck. Could it have been the winter blues, or was I getting more and more quarantine- and Zoom-fatigued with each passing day?