To put it plainly, the last couple of months at work have been rough, I won't go into details (see first blog post), but its been a tiring time. There is light at the end of the tunnel, just need to make it a couple more weeks.
When times get tough, there are certain things that I usually turn too:
Tori Amos (who the title quote is attributed to). Her music usually isn't what you'd expect to pick someone up, but I just find listening to artistry very soothing and energizing. If Scarlet's Walk isn't in your collection, it should be.
Cuddling with my wife while Gavin is playing. I highly recommend it as good therapy, but get your own wife and kid, I don't share.
Daily Show / Colbert Report - You need to laugh.
Playing with my video editing tools - I accomplish SOMETHING, and it looks neat, at least I think so.
Fencing - Swords are fun.
Speaking of which, I had an 'old' moment when I was wearing my Tori Amos t-shirt at fencing, and one of the 14 year old girls asked "Who's that?". I mean, she's still making albums, touring and selling out concerts. So what the hell? I shouldn't be having these moments for another decade or so...
As I'm growing older I also notice that I do other fun things less, video games, playing hockey (not at all lately), and going to movies. Part of growing up (somewhat) I guess.
As a closing thought, hockey playoffs are coming soon. You should watch, there is no sport on earth like playoff hockey. For those like me in St. Louis who do not have a team going to the playoffs, I urge you to cheer for the Pittsburgh Penguins. They are an incredibly fun team to watch, and you can count on the fact that as soon as the playoffs start, I'll be watching them any way I can. Go Pens!
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