On August 12 I observed the solar eclipse. In my zone it had an
obscuration of 94%. In Bragança district, north of Portugal, it
had an obscuration of 100%. The eclipse was total. It must have 
been beautiful to see.                 

I'm terrible at handling certain situations due to my anxiety. I 
was never diagnosed, but I suspect I have social anxiety. The
other night at the hotel I got a strong anxiety attack and I
found it very difficult to talk with the costumers. Heart was
racing. My hands trembling. And I allowed one thing to happen
when it shouldn't.

I have to get an appointment with the doctor one of these days
and see what's wrong. I feel my anxiety is getting worse each 
year. I though it would go away when I got older, but it was the
other way around.

Today my town celebrates the 15 August. There will be a catholic
procession where they carry the statue of Our Lady of Salas, the 
patron saint of the fishermen, from the chapel to fishing
harbour. Once there, the priest will bless the fishermen and
their boats. After the mess is complete, the boats, all decorated
with colourful flags, will go for a short ride beyond the
breakwater.

I will be working today until 4pm. Let's see if I make it on time 
to attend the festival. I'm not much interested in the
procession, but to ride on myfather's boat would be nice.