5 Months, 1 Week, 2 Days

That is how long it has been since last I was heard from via this self-indulgent corner of the interwebz. 

I’m sure many thought, “Yeaaaah, not surprising.  I knew he wouldn’t keep it up,” or something similar.  I’m also sure many were upset, disappointed, let down, and generally downtrodden over my lack of blog upkeep.  And that’s understandable.  I’m rivetting, I know.  Many have likened my words to cocaine.  Truthfully, if you’re honest with yourself right this moment as you read this you are likely already experiencing a mild euphoria, which will be a full blown high by the time this thing is all said and done. 

“So asshole, why did you go like 20 years without providing the masses what they need?!”

I wish I had some extraordinary reason.  What it really boils down to though, is a matter or free time and how I chose to spend it.  Previously, when I was diligently making a post or two each week, I had much free time.  This also happened to correspond with a time in my life when I was indulging in video games that involved a lot of down time.  I could fire up the ol’ PS3, and during the extended waiting periods between actual gameplay I could easily crank out some profound insight.  Then I went and got involved with more involved games.  Games that required my utmost attention.  Just like that the time that I had used for months to make my posts was gone. 

Isn’t that pathetic?  The main reason for the lapse in posts stems directly from my gaming patterns.  I understand the implications this has on my image as a functional human being, and I’m prepared to live with that. 

“Wow, so you couldn’t like…you know, say literally anything this ENTIRE TIME??”

I’m glad you asked.  And…no, not really.  I mean, technically sure.  But I really do try to invest real effort into these things.  I would have probably just half-assed anything over this period of time, and if it’s not worth doing well, it’s probably not worth doing, eh?  Sounds good, anyways. 

I almost wish I had forgotten all about this thing.  That would be a much better excuse, really.  It’s plausible I could have gotten busy while I was in Dallas last semester, and then magically realized “OMG! my blog!”  That just isn’t the case.  In fact probably twice a week or so I would think, “I want to make a post.  Buuuuut, I think I’ll play another game of FIFA, instead.”  Or, “I think I’ll take a nap instead.” 

Nonetheless, I just want to put this dark time behind us all.  I mean, I’ve got stuff to say.  Important stuff.  Stuff that could reshape the entire fabric of society.  It has also been brought to my attention that should I quit being boring and lazy I could contribute to a number of people’s efforts to kill some time at work/in class.  That’s what it all comes down to, really.  When I started this thing I declared I only wanted to give the masses what they want. 

So, do consider this my vow to maintain this site with the ferver and enthusiasm with which it started. 

Be on the lookout for an onslaught of knowledge, humor, and general worthlessness. 

‘Twas lonely and dark,

My absence; a transgression.

Return! All rejoice!

That’s right.  Haiku will never leave this blog. 

If you are not satisfied with this explanation, perhaps i can offer up a humble apology for my long silence…

End.