One Step Closer

We filed the divorce papers today. There's really only one thing left that I need to do now and that is to get the financial aspect handled. It's gonna make things pretty tight for me for a while but I have to do what I agreed to.

Pocket Change

A couple of weeks ago, my Soon-To-Be Ex and I had an appointment with a Mediator to iron out how we would deal with separating out our finances; credit card debt, alimony, the house, etc. We pretty much have had no issues in figuring out little stuff like who gets the toaster or the Disney Collectibles or any of the other possessions. It was the BIG stuff that needed to be sorted out.

Laughter, The Best Medicine

I've been sorely in need of a good laugh and a smile recently. On a messageboard I frequent, some eFriends have posted some jokes, some of which have had me rolling on the floor. So, in an effort spread some chuckles around, I will repost them here, with proper credit given of course.

Rain Will, Indeed, Fall

This might possibly be the most perfect song ever written/recorded.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxfVaufgdaE[/youtube]

Junk Collection

So, for the last few days I've been packing up my things to move back in with my parents. I've never been much of a "hoarder" but I am simply stunned by how much stuff I have accumulated. It's really quite amazing.

A Tale Of Mixed Signals

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. I work downtown where there are Parades and events scheduled. From my office on the Third Floor, I have a Bird's Eye view of the Parades as they continue along their route. I'm not normally one for these sorts of things for any reason; it has nothing to do with it being MLK Day or anything of that nature. I happen to consider him to be a great man who has had a huge impact on the world. I'm just not a Parade kinda guy.

Baby Steps

I'm not used to putting my life into words. I've never been a journal/diary keeper. In fact, I'm pretty bad about keeping my thoughts and feelings inside and not expressing them to anyone; even if to only to put them in writing for only myself to see. I've come to the conclusion that this is not a very healthy practice. Internalizing everything seems to have the effect of turning me into a very dour person. There are lots of things changing in my life right now and I've allowed myself to become somewhat moody. Not bipolar moody, but just a little prone to feeling down about things. Perhaps working at putting my thoughts into written form will be therapeutic.

Life Changing Events, Part II

Well, to say things are awkward is an understatement. My home is not large enough for us to coexist without having to be around each other. I try to find reasons to not be home. Since I'm not in a band any more, that really only leaves work and who wants to stay at work longer than they have to? I should reconnect with some of my friends and get back to some of the other hobbies I once had. It's time to be "alive" again.

Life Changing Events, Part I

After several months of struggling with my feelings, I finally asked my wife for a divorce last night. It was the absolute most difficult thing I've ever done. But the fact is, while I care for her very much, I am not "in love" with her anymore. It is not fair to either of us to stay in this relationship; she deserves the chance to find the right person for her (as do I). As long as she's married to me, that can never happen.

Well, That Went Well

So, I was at rehearsal last Sunday and I, by my own admission, got my shorts in a bunch over some trivial bullshit and walked out. I should've been a bit more of an adult but I was (and have been) fed up with the entire band thing for months now. It's almost like I've been looking for a reason to quit. I guess I'd finally found one (and the balls to follow through and actually "quit").