I was conflicted with what to write in an update post in a blog world I rarely think about.

I could have written about how recent times have proven (time and time again) that family and newly acquired family are by far, some of the most precious people in the world to you. How they have renewed your sense of faith in the human race. And how much you have come to cherish those who live far away.

I could have written about Petey, the newest addition to the Gore, Jr. clan. About how her energy, goofy smile and presence and big heart have brought so much joy into our home, and how after only a month and a half, our hearts are completely dedicated to her.

Or about how I didn't realize that with marriage comes more laundry. And more dirty dishes.

But also more of a need to actually wash the laundry. You know, college habits should die out, especially if you have a significant other. They tend to appreciate daily showers and clean clothing. And by "they," I mean "he." And by "he," I mean it goes both ways. I'm glad I got one who likes to be clean. Most of the time, anyway. :)

I could have also written about how things are finally (finally) starting to calm down.  Event after event after large life event tends to leave one lethargic and wanting to live in the new amazing bed (perhaps with a good book and a certain mutt named Petey).  Also realizing that with life "calming down," one must come to realize that it is the internal motivation that must keep them going in the everyday life stages. Not another person. And most certainly, not more events.

Or about how "little" puppy kisses and snuggles in bed and warm meals and plopping down in front of basketball games, big hugs after long days and warm hugs after a few minutes and laughing to stupid videos and holding hands and warm times with great friends and a clean kitchen would be some of the best "life events" you could ever imagine (please note how many times the word "warm" was used).

And then I looked up and realized that a nice little blog post had already been written.  How convenient.

I have been seriously considering closing this blog down.  Thinking about this blog made me think about the trail of blogs I've left in the world of the 'tubes.  That's a lot of useless space. 

So, unless you can convince me otherwise, I'm taking down this blog (and all three and a half years' worth of entries), and leaving the world of Xanga. 

Though, I'm not so sure you can.

Toodle-oo for now.

Wowzers. Almost 4 months, eh? And I'm not the worst one? Man, Xanga... when did you die on me?

True to form, I am updating at a time when I have, in fact, the least amount of time. Or, at least, time that should be spent doing something other than updating a blog. Rather, it should be spent doing something productive like cleaning or showering or reading or starting research (yes, I said "starting") or writing papers.

I have been catching up on lectures that I have neglected over the semester, and my eyeballs are pretty much shot. A few minutes more, and they probably would have fallen right out of their sockets. Not a pretty picture.

I did, however, have a great weekend. Blackmon came down, and that was fun. I got to play some Smash, and that was fun. Tara and Audra and I went to Irashai Saturday night and ate a ton. I went to see the Moody Blues, and they really put on a great show.

Now, it's time for dinner and studying until I feel like quitting school forever. For reals, E, I am ready to be done with you. No lyin'.