things are really hectic right now, so this is going to be short

[athenejen]

But I just need to say that I have never been happier that I accidentally Stockholm Syndromed myself into becoming a Dallas Stars fan. Jamie Benn has grown into the C so fast, and so strong... His little spontaneous speech at center ice tonight after they clinched their first playoff spot since 2008 was perfect, and it's something I would've had a hard time imagining him doing a year ago. It's been pretty incredible to watch both him and Tyler Seguin blossom into leaders this year, both on and off the ice. I've always had a thing for a good coming-of-age story, after all.

Also, Captain America: The Winter Soldier was amazing. My favorite of them all, I think. Not perfect, not that anything is ever perfect. But truly awesome and incredibly fun to watch.