Well......
Well.....it's been quite a while, eh? After a long time at home recovering from what happened in Philly, I'm poking my head out a bit more these days. Work is comfortable, yet stressful as ever, but I'm used to it now. I'm in an asskicking band, Black Detour, that's finally giving me a musical outlet. By the end of the month I'll be living in Homestead with my coworker, Clint...AKA "Cletus". My girlfriend, Allison, is already moved in and job hunting as I write this. Sure, You may think, it's the same scenario that sent me spiraling into a suicidal depression, but I've really done some thinking on the matter. I needed to find someone who is different from me, not the same. She also lacks a lot of the personal issues that caused those problems for me two years ago. As for things with Lauren.......well.....I really wish her all the best and give her my blessings for success. However, in the crucible that was this past year, I've really changed a lot and learned what I want in a woman and what I expect of my friends. I expect honesty, not trickery. People who will simply listen to your concerns, not meddle in your affairs. Many of the problems I faced have been dug into pretty hard, and it hasn't been pretty. A lot of my interests have changed, but I'm simply more comfortable with who I am. If you're reading this from Facebook, it means I've thought you important enough to keep on my list. I've trimmed it up to the people that really mean something to me. In looking to the future, I hope things go well for the band. On the more immediate scale, my interest in brewing has really grown. Perhaps it's not too far of a stretch to go from chef to brewer. I'm tired of my family time being wasted by this business. I won't let it ruin important moments if I'm to one day be a father. Thanks for reading folks....more entries will follow.....