So guess what happened.
I got a new client that needed some editing done on a big report they wrote for the government. Sounds boring, right? But it was fascinating. It was a progress report about a long-term project taking place in Africa—a benevolent project. Then, while tracking down links to other projects referenced in the report, I found out how much is being done by so many agencies, governments and organizations in Africa, South America, Indonesia. It was so inspiring I was nearly ready to pack everything up and move.
And I became more proficient in Chicago Style. It was a big job, with a lot of re-writing. I liked it.