This is the first entry,

Don't ask what the title means.

I've been using the internet for something like 11 or 12 years now, I thought it was about time that I started a self-indulgent blog. It's also a convenient way of making myself get back into the habit of writing.

Well, I'm still unemployed, and haven't really been trying to hard to fix that, beyond a cursory 15 minute browse through online job banks and newspapers every morning. Even when I do see something that I might be willing or qualified to do, I discard it anyways. I'm simply too happy in my free time at the moment. It's also been a bit of an exercise in learning how not to be frightened of uncertainty. My mantra over the last 3 months has been "Things are going to work out". And they have been, despite the fact that I haven't really had cash to do much of anything, my bills are starting to pile up, and I'm just barely making rent. But I'm happy. Which I haven't been for a long while. I know that if I take another job simply because I could get it, I'll just wind up back in the same rut that I've been for the last 3 years. So, I'm going to keep seeing where this path takes me, hazardous though the way may be.

The other big piece of news with me at the moment is my upcoming DJ gig at the Solstice cafe, under the moniker of DJ Dodd. DJ'ing has been something I've talked about doing for years now, and I never really felt that it was within the realm of possibility (not for any particular reason, either). So, to have an actual booking, and be practicing, and be seeing improvement every time I hit the decks, is huge for me. And I just learned today that I get to have the closing spot of the night, which puts me under alot more pressure. The closing spot is generally expected to be the most rockin', which is cool because I get to play alot of fast, fun music, but I also have to keep the momentum going from the previous DJs. It'll also be the first time that I've performed in front of people in....well, ever. I'm into it! I also can't wait to see my name on a poster.

I had an awesome hangout with a new friend of mine the other day. We took a walk around downtown and just talked for about two and half hours. It's rare for me to maintain a good convo for more than 10 minutes, let alone 2 hours, so it was bit of a thing for me. It was very open and honest conversation too. Now I'm on a big "tell everyone how I feel before it becomes an ugly issue" kick, which I think is great. I've traditionally had an almost phobic response to uncomfortable conversation topics, and it's made alot of my relationships with friends and family difficult to deal with over the years. Personal growth!

I've been telling everyone who will listen to check out "The King of Kong". In case I haven't told you yet, go check out "The King of Kong"! It's a documentary about two guys in the states who are trying to 1-Up (lol) each other for the highest score in Donkey Kong. It's a rare movie that actually had me emotionally caught up in the ridiculous drama between the two main characters. And Billy Mitchell is a dick.

And that is all for now.