Reloaded...

Let’s see... what’s changed since my last post in December? Not a whole lot I guess, but that’s actually a good thing. You see the young lady I found myself smitten with (in my September 15th post) is still very much in the picture & we’ve continued to move in the right direction.

So much that we’re now beyond the point where I’d normally become disenchanted with the relationship. In the past, I’d probably be busy trying to find faults with the relationship (all but allowing for an easier exit), but there really are no such aspirations for me this go-round.

Being understood by a partner is 1 thing, but knowing he or she is also willing to remain both patient & loyal, even when you’re not so easily understood, is quite comforting.

She’s not the only good woman I’ve had, but the very 1st I was actually prepared for, which makes her the best in my estimation. Though I sometimes catch her in moments of what appears to be self-doubt, or perhaps a lack of confidence in me rather, I think our future is bright - she’ll see that too with time.

Don’t get me wrong, I fully understand nothing’s written in stone & if I’m being completely honest here, I MUST recognize the possibility of yet another failed attempt at love. But I’ve never been afraid to pull the trigger... no reason to get gun-shy now, right? I’m ready.

Season's Greetings...

I've always loved this time of year & I've gotten all of my Christmas shopping squared away (& an entire 2-weeks ahead of the big day at that). That said, I'm so very thankful for those in my life & look forward to the spirit of the season. Now there's little remaining for me to do besides sit-back & enjoy the time spent with loved ones. 

Thanksgiving was wonderful - I truly hope the vibe continues through to the new year as well, even though I've found this time of year now makes me think of those who have since gone on the most. Still, it's a happy time for me & there's little anyone can do to ruin my spirit - I simply won't allow it :-)

I spent much of 2012 getting rid of some additional cancerous associations & now that I've effectively handled that, I'm ready to move-on to my next chapter in life. I'm hoping others will follow suit & accompany me along the way. Guess that just leaves the many fruits I'm hoping 2013 will bear. 

I expect to make some additional life changes in the coming year; things like buying my 1st home & tightening up the budget (even more, lol)... sh!t - I gotta go, this'll have to be a shortie cuz I just missed my subway stop. In case I don't post again before the 1st, Happy New Year people!

Civic Duties...

Boy... workin the polls is a pretty thankless job - but with the long waits & lines each election, that's certainly to be expected. This year we had about a thousand new voters in my precinct, so that made things a bit more hectic this go-round. 

After being on my feet since 5:30am - I am pooped! So what's my reward? A desk full of sh!t to do just as soon as I get into the office to perform my full-time job tomorrow, lol. Ahhh well, what can ya do. Hopefully my presidential candidate wins the election! 

But at this point, I really don't care, lol. I'm so exhausted, I've got a good mind to lie down right now & just catch the results in the am. On the positive side, there was a steady line all day long, so it definitely seems like there was a really good turn-out.

Both the am & pm rush hours were brutal, but I've never seen the line wrapped around the building like it was this am - people were really committed to getting their votes in! As you'd imagine, I heard quite a few 'interesting' political views today. 

The most controversial issue was easily the proposed gay marriage law here in MD. I've never heard SO many people opposed to something that affects them in no way at all. I'm really curious to see what the public decided on this one.

Definitely thinkin of takin a 'Me Day' at some point next week, been dealing with alot & so have the people close to me, so it'll be nice to take a day - just to focus on MY mental therapy. It's hard when your the rock, most times you're left with nothing to lean upon yourself.

But it's my own fault, so I don't complain - you see, I'm pretty good at concealing my problems. I just hate to burden others with my issues, so most assume that my life is smooth sailing, but uhhhh... lol. In the end, another day, another dollar... hopefully, I'll awake to good news :-) C'mon Obama!!!