I know it's been awhile since I've come out and told you all what's up with me, and when I have in the past, it's been a sob-story, or something stupid.
Not this time.
I guess at least once I'd like to stand up and tell you guys that I'm doing OK. Things are really looking up for me, and I can honestly say, even at my current status, I'm for the most part satisfied with my life.
I'll start with the personal stuff:
I'm currently sitting down every month with a new friend, his name is Bill. (no, guys, that's not where I'm going with this) Bill happens to be a pretty smart guy --in fact, he's my psych. I have someone to talk about my problems, and get some level-headed advice, and for the most part, lots of compliments and pointers about the things I'm doing. I've learned so far that I'm pretty OK in the head, even though the things I say don't always indicate that.
I'm not actively looking for a new lady in my life, and for once, I think I'm honestly preferring to be by myself. (Strange, considering my worst fear is being alone) Every afternoon, I devote some time to myself to do whatever I want --Work out, listen to music, or ride my bike. I've really cut down on the smoking --I took up the cancer sticks for a bit, but for the most part, they now repulse me. I've also stopped smoking buds as often as I did before. 
Conversely, I'm trying to learn to play guitar to compliment my musical abilities. At some point I hope to be a muscian, and preferably while I'm still young and hip. 
Next, my job:
Since last March, which was about the time I was still going through some tough times in my head, what with my car still being down, and my lovelife and self-esteem in many pieces, I'd taken up a job in the warehousing industry with a friend of mine, and my cousin. This has since led to other greater opportunities which I did indeed come up on. I'm proud to say I've since started working at a very wonderful, very positive, and well-known industrial supplier. Some of you may know them:
www.grainger.com
It's a pretty good feeling to know that you can see exactly where you'll be in twenty years. Where I'm at now, I have the ability to go nowhere but up. Although I'm not getting the hours I'd like yet, I'm getting some really nice compensation for a job that's interesting, worthwhile, and fun. It's like getting paid to work out -- I toss freight off a truck (In having done this for the last 5 1/2 months, I've gotten bigger -- a great confidence booster!) and then later check it into inventory, where previously I had to deal with the same freight many more times before it was delivered. I also get to drive some REALLY cool industrial equipment. Not just forklifts, but all kinds of fun-powered rides that help us get the job done. It's really helped with my driving skills, as well.
The work is better, the pay is better, and I'm working with some positive people who have an honest vested interest in the company and the people around them. It's so much better to come into work and get things done with people who have sense of mission, duty, and hard work. I really feel like I'm where I'm supposed to be.
My car:
Well. . . I love it to death, but I'm glad it can't talk to you all --the abuses it'd tell of!
I've been so busy running back and forth down freeways, and doing this and that, I've not found a whole lot of time to tinker with or really maintain the poor thing. I've got a few days off here, so I think I may do the fluids and a full detail this afternoon. I'm seriously looking at doing a 5sp swap, and I've been reading the how-to, gathering parts, and making calls on other things I'd like to do it. It still has the hanging corner light from The WCLCM --Jake, the duct tape is still there! That's the scoop, and while things aren't exactly where I'd like them to be, it's really comforting to know that everything will be alright, and I'm going places --places I'm supposed to be. Being rather fatalistic-minded, this is one of my big tenets.
So, uhhh.. That's IT man!
. I'm glad to hear you quit pulling tubes. Ever since I quit that shit I've also been a lot more clear headed. Sometimes you just reach a point where you've got to take a time out and step back. Try meditation too, it can help center you. Anyway, good luck with everything. If you need any input on anything feel free to ask, I'm always looking for stimulation conversation.
. Nonetheless, it's good to hear that things are only going up. I'm kind of in the same place you in the lady department...just not the part where I don't want one 
) So it's probably in everyone's best interest that I stick to/with(?) the left hand.