Between long hours and bad situations, I've gone through a long span of non-blogging. I've been down in the dumps and haven't felt like faking interest in anything but myself and my bad mood, to be honest, so I've kind of kept to myself.

I've learned an incredibly valuable lesson in this time, however. Life boils down to your perspective of it. Seriously. It sounds ridiculously cliché, but it's true. I've gone through a lot of bullshit and have been in a horrific funk since the beginning of April, and while there have been some circumstances where I just couldn't help it, a lot of it is cause and effect.

So last week I tried an experiment. Have a positive outlook. Have a sense of fucking humor about the situation. All that "think positive" crap, you know? Well, wouldn't you know it, I've had a fucking fantastic week. All the bullshit is the same (if not more ridiculous), but I've managed to stop taking everything so seriously and start finding the humor in it all.

The other thing that I've gotten out of this experience is the strength to claw myself out of my funk. I've had a number of people try to pull me out of it, and I just got mad at them. "I'm mad, I want to stay mad, so leave me the fuck alone!" I needed to find my own way out, and I'm happy I did it myself.

I'm back with a vengeance, but a positive vengeance. I have a lot of catching up to do.



Five songs. I owe WAY more than that.

Alanis Morissette - Right Through You
I rediscovered "Jagged Little Pill" during my recent dark period. I'm so dramatic.

Tom Waits - I Beg Your Pardon
No need for justification. PEHDTSCKJMBA.

Citizen Cope - Appetite (for Lightin' Dynamite)
I'm pretty obsessed with this song right now. It's one of those SERIOUS head-bobbers. You'll know what I mean.

The Gap Band - Outstanding
I just listened to this song and ended up dancing all over my room. That's all I have to say about that.

Journey - Sweet and Simple
This album ("Evolution") has skyrocketed into my top ten favorite albums of all time, and it's edging its way into the top five. Absolutely phenomenal. Make sure to make it to 2:48, when Steve Perry OWNS ALL OF YOUR ASSES.

And, of course, my current celebrity crush:


The fictional Charlie Kelley. Illiterate, hygenically-challenged, and an awesome dancer. We'd have the most foul-mouthed and explosive relationship of all time.


Exciting things to come.