It has been nearly two weeks since I gave up smoking cigarettes. Monday will mark the two week period. On the day of my brother's bday, he asked me if I would consider quitting in the near future. So we discussed it a bit, how I felt and what I had been planning to do all along. I felt that this summer I would start making better decisions when it came to my health. I haven't been in good shape since high school. That's been a few years now, and I'd like to change that. So I quit smoking. I've been trying to eat healthier and work out more. As of late, I've been feeling really good. So for the rest of summer my goal is to lose some weight. I figured I'm not getting any younger and I'd rather not have many health problems when I get older.

Besides all that, I gave up smoking and my computer decided to die on me. I had it fixed today, and got it back up and running around two hours ago. Another problem bites the dust.

I saw Transformers 2 last weekend. I have to say it wasn't bad. It sure was long. If you haven't seen it yet, go see it.

I've been playing Ninja Gaiden 2 alot as of the last few days. I've put it off long enough and decided I need to finally finish it.That game has given me many problems though, and it by far is one of the hardest games I have ever played. The normal difficulty makes it feel like I'm playing DMC (let's face it, NG2 is DMC with Ninja themes) on Dante Must Die mode. It's so frustrating. So I'll be finishing that up this weekend. I'm on the final boss fight. And after that, I'll move on and finish Gears Of War 2. Games I have been putting off for awhile now.

And a Happy 4th of July to all of GS' American users. My plans involve going out of town for the weekend and spending it at my lakehouse. Mostly I'll be drinking cold beers, watching the fireworks, cooking out, fishing, swimming, and doing a little bit of much needed yardwork on the property. I hope everyone enjoys their holiday as much as I'll try and enjoy mine.

Well that's all for now. Catch you around on the boards.

For the last four years I have lived on my own, up until about a month ago. I have moved back home and in with my parents.

Things were a bit rough this past year, and at the end of April, they really set in. It all became a bit too much to handle, and I made a decision to cut my loses and start over fresh.

To be blunt, this is what happened:

My housing situation went to hell. I lost my job and was barely able to pay my utilities and rent. Fortunately, while I was out pounding the pavement in search of employment, one of my room mates was generous enough to foot the bill for me. But after awhile, that became impossible for him with the way the American economy is going these days. Not to mention being a college student with various personal expenses. So he did what he could for me, and for that I am grateful. I have done everything in my power to save our home and make end's meet. But it wasn't enough. Another room mate neglected his responsibilities and in the end wanted to place the blame on the other two of us. So in the end, we let the house go and went our own ways. No hard feelings between me and the one who had my back. I'm now working everyday to pay him back. The other roomie who I once considered a close friend became a total (expletive).

That's the basic gist of it. I moved back home in with my parents because I had no other option. So here I am now, back home. Fortunately I have been able to work, mostly with my father. Some days are grueling and long, but it's honest work and it gives me a chance to once again bond with my father. It also alllows me to learn a new trade. I've helped him over various summers when I was younger; installing floors. But I never had a chance to really get in and do the grunt work myself. In my off time I relax with the family who I've only had the chance to see during holidays and the rare occassions when I would make a trip back home. As well as my old friends. It's nice.

I thought my parents would be mad. They were a little disappointed. However, it's nice to know that they are understanding and are willing to help me get back on my feet with school and finances.

All in all, I can't say that I completely mad or disappointed with the way things are working out. I'm still young, and it gives me the opportunity to grow, learn, and adapt. It's life, and I've welcomed the changes with open arms. It's still going to be a bit rough but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Well that's all that's been going on in my life.

Today is my 22nd birthday. Sweetness.

So I suppose that I will be boozing a bit tonight. But I am planning a big bash on Friday. Alot of fun, hopefully.

As for everything else going on, not much. Room mate is really ticking me off, spreading rumors and getting into other people's business when he should mind his own. I'm really close to sorting him out.

Other than that, just living life. Had my radio show today. Fun times.

And if you're interested in tuning in sometime, every Wednesday 2-4pm United States Eastern Standard Time. Hope that clears it up for a few of you.