2.17.09

Well, it was announced today that, like all newspapers, we're getting the shaft. We need to cut back. So that means furloughs and pay freezes. Oh, fun. So I guess I know what I'll be using when I go to Ohio. So I use this as my background to keep my spirits up. I love you Bret and Jemaine.

2.16.09

Monday night group. Learned some things about friends I had no idea. Pretty good stuff.

2.15.09

Sam came over to print off directions and so I could give her a goodbye mix CD. I rushed it and felt it wasn't right. But then again, I kind of felt the same way about her leaving. But I think she's doing what's good. I can't blame anybody for leaving to follow their dreams.

2.14.09

Welp, Valentine's Day strikes again. A lot less worse than, say, last year. But nonetheless, one of my best St. Joe friends, Sam, told me she's leaving for Portland, Oregon. And she's leaving Sunday. So I spent my Valentine's Day working then helping her pack. One of these days, I swear I'll have a good February 14.

2.13.09

Met some church folk at the local bar after work. It was supposed to be me and another guy and some girls. Welll, it was just me and a bunch of girls. I was basically the gay friend who isn't gay. But, it was a good time. I'm not complaining.

2.11.09

Nothing happened. I was still pretty sick and sat at work. Ah, fun.

2.10.09

Was sick. Resorted to watching the karaoke channel. It was a sad night for my dignity.

2.8.09

Have an awful cold, tried to use a Neti-Pot. Too stuffed up. Bad fail.

2.7.09

Had to cover a fallen soldier's funeral, which is never fun. Brought back alot of memories of my friend who died in Iraq and all of the sadness and questions that followed. When I saw the family after the funeral, I dunno, almost lost my composure. You just want to tell how much your heart goes out to them and how tough it is but how much of a hero he is. But, I dunno, you know they've heard it a million times and from many strangers. Hopefully, the article I wrote did him justice.

2.6.08

F'ing beautiful day. Beautiful weather. Perfect. And in February, nonetheless.

2.5.09

Tonight, Sam (equipped with cancer stick) had a really, really good long talk till way into the early morning. It was really, really good to have one of those nights where you just kind of are able to get everything off your chest. And now she's leaving for Cali in a few weeks.

2.4.09

Went to this seedy bar called the Rendez-Vous with my friend Autumn, who I haven't seen in a long while. Good times, not quite as good as what this guy had. Oh arcade game, your cooly goodness.

2.3.09

Nothing happened, nothing even remotely exciting.

2.2.09

Cleaned my room. I know - 11 days of waiting for this? Please, contain your excitement.

2.1.09

It seems wherever I go there are always a ton of Steelers fans. St. Joe is no different. Of course, I'm pretty sure I'm the only Browns fan.

Anyways, went to a few places for the Super Bowl including friends that looove the Steelers. And food, such as what's pictured above, was served.

Despite the Steelers ultimately winning, it was a lot of fun. Funny commercials, a great game and good people. Am I disappointed Pittsburgh pulled it off? Yes, because my Steelers friends will hold it over my head like sword of Damocles, but no, because they really played a clutch game and Arizona gave it up with a ton of penalties.

Good times, good times.