a blog via bullets

So much has gone on in the last few days, weeks, months, etc. that it's beginning to be slightly overwhelming. In a good way, for the most part. Just to skim the surface: - I've been playing a lot of poker (Texas Hold 'Em and, on occasion, a little five-card draw), and I have consequently learned quite a bit about lying, cheating, and winning back my freakin' money. - I'm trying a new "outlook on life", i.e. being as productive as possible. This includes changing my eating habits, cutting out pop (or soda, as some strange folks call it), working out on a regular basis, and eating smaller portions. Not only am I trying to live healthier, but I'm trying to be less negative, judgmental, and more patient with people. Also, cutting down on swearing. So far, so good. - Branching out in my taste in music. No, I don't like majority of the shit they put on the radio. I will listen to it, mock it, and eventually end up enjoying the occasional song. I've found myself listening to a lot of folk and oldies lately. Strange, but good. - The Wings Game last night was BEAUTIFUL. Thanks to a good friend of mine, I got to tag along and watch them win 3-1 and see Zetterberg throw down with pretty-boy Malkin. More on this later today. - DMB concert is tonight. Heading to Anthony's around 8pm to play some poker and listen to them jam. - NJani is staying in MI indefinitely. I cannot begin to describe how ecstatic I am. That girl...she's my person, she's my rock, she's my best friend. I can't imagine how I would have survived without her this past year. - The funeral for John is Wednesday. Jackie isn't exactly doing very well. Can't blame the kid. I just wish there was something I could do. - On a final, and much lighter note, the new DMB album comes out tomorrow. I plan on spending majority of my day listening to it finally indulging in some new tunes. I've been avoiding listening to the entire album (I've only heard two songs in full, and bits of a few others), so finally getting to hear the album in it's entirety will be fantastic.