the power of positive thinking
status check - optimistic
background ambiance - six o'clock news

i will say nothing more about it, but please just think good thoughts between now and monday. i'd appreciate it!

the week's chaos continues. i'll always take chaos over boredom, but wow, the amount of running around i've done this week has left its toll. i've covered the spectrum between life and death, with some pyromania thrown in to spice things up (well, fire, anyway). i'm looking forward to being able to relax for a couple of days, as last weekend's antics were fun as hell, but also draining as hell. i haven't had a full weekend of being in one place in ... well, let's just say a long time.

as i was learning about this wacky profession of mine in college, i focused on being able to learn as much about the different elements involved as i could. hard news, features, sports, then my beloved theater criticism and, on occasion, even some music/concert reviews (hello, john mayer interview). then editing and design. i figured it would help me keep on top of my game and help my cause when looking for a job and developing myself in said job.

i feel confident in saying that approach worked out quite well.

in other news. now that i've been able to spend some time listening to graham colton, i can say that the band provides easygoing summer tunes that likely to suit the positive vibe i anticipate at nectar's monday. everyone who will be there should be in a good mood - the venue will be open again after its facelift - and there's a talented lineup scheduled. i'm looking forward to getting out of work, meeting up with friends, sipping a vodka cran and enjoying a summer night ...