Took Mena to the MetroPCS store to get her phone replaced around 3:00, then went out "to get lunch", which I managed to stretch for a couple of hours (Among other things, a nice long stroll through Circuit City).
Got back, and
Then I took off to
I know what I need to do, and I know why. I apparently simply need to convince the rest of myself of this before I go completely batshit.