Hey everyone!

Only been a few weeks, but that's alright.

I had an interview for a job this week! Wow, big opportunity! It was apparently brought on because of some higher-ups that took a shine to lil 'ole me, and that's great news! I didn't get it, but they said I interviewed great, and it was a technical experience decision, nothing that reflected bad on me. So i'm quite happy about that! (Stoked you might even say!)

I got extended through 12/31, so i'm gonna be around Illinois for a bit longer at least ... and to be honest, i'm very happy about that. My heart says this is where i'm supposed to be.

I picked up an A+ Certification book the other day and plan to plow through that, learning and whatnot, it doesn't seem too difficult at all. Mayhaps i'll get that taken care of soon...

The last few months have been a lot of change for me. A bit like going through the fires; being forged, if you will. I'm a different person today than I was in months past, and although in many ways I am similar to who I was, I know I am something different... I feel it in my heart. The trouble with changing is that it doesn't always come in on your schedule, you don't always grow when you need to, or when you want to ... and it can have drastic results on your life. I'm learning that now ... and wishing that I had been this person a few months ago, instead of the person I was... the person so good at alienating and being a general jackass. But, I suppose I can only dust off my knees and hope for the future. Maybe i'll have a chance at that happiness, maybe i'll just sleep each night, wishing for a joy I feel when she's happy, and the elation I feel when she is happy because of me.

And lastly, I know I keep talking about it, but i'm feeling more and more like i'm in the writing mood, and I plan to get myself typing up something soon here. The ideas have been basting and it's about time to put them out for people to read.

That's all for this spin of the merry-go-round... but no worries, there'll be more. I'll leave you with a thought I had last night, yet again inspired by someone that I hold dear to my heart.

"Anyone can appreciate the beauty of a diamond, but only someone wise can know it's true value."