it is getting easier to deal with the stress, channel it away from me, and not let the job rule my life, but it takes work

Yes, yes, yes! I just started a new job too (One month on Friday!) and I need to not bring it home with me. There are younger people there and it is easy to get sucked into their personal drama. I just try to work the best I can and then leave it there. I laugh and complain about things when I'm home but I try not to stress about it. It's surprisingly hard!

Also: I can't wait for your book to come out! :) (and now that I have a job, I can actually buy it! Haha.)