Yes! Yes. And yes.

Thanks! It was challenging! And the reproductive systems are gross as hell! Actually, our entire bodies are amazing and fucking disgusting!

don't feel too self-conscious, backgammon is a hard game

yeah, some days it's closer to what you said. Some days the most exciting thing is that it's a special day -- a day where I can completely isolate myself from the world if I want. Those are the good ones.