I know, I know…It’s been a busy month.

Between Selphie’s birthday, work, and a more active schedule…I have not been able to be as active in getting updated.
That will change however. I am starting to get into more and more of a better daily routine, and I actually have a number of topics that I have “in the queue” for the blog. So bear with me a bit. Let me update you on my doings as of late…
I will say, I have really settled nicely back into City living. It’s really hit me, how much I missed living in Chicago. Secondly, I have started to get back into shape with regular cycling again. I haven’t cycled regularly in years and it feels damn good to be back in this habit again. One of the things I have noticed is that the bike path along the lake which shadows Lake Shore Drive is a lot better than I remember. Despite the usual idiots who dont follow common sense, its always a brilliant ride. Seraph and I made it as far as fullerton on our last regular run. Our goal is to be able to bike to Navy Pier and back home by the end of summer.
Third, cigarettes in the city are really freaking expensive. Up to $80 a carton in some parts of the city. So, I ditched the regular brand smokes, and have started making my own cigarettes. I bought really quality Cigarette Injector. For $50 bucks, it does a damned good job. I found a place that sells cigarette tobacco which is blended to mimic storebought brands. Kicker is: you buy a bag of tobacco from them, they send you a free box of filter tubes for free.
So, my cost for a carton now:about $15.00. Takes about 10 minutes to make one pack of smokes. Takes about a week to get your technique down. The trick is learning the right amount of pack for the injection chamber, and how to load it properly. Too much tobacco, the cigarette is too tight, and you can get any draw off it. Too loose, and it burns too quickly. I love it. Mayor Daley and Todd Stroger can blow me.
The CTA continues to annoy me. I realize they have growing pains, and budget pains. However, what disturbs me more is their lack of understanding when it comes to straight up good old common sense when planning your logistics.
Work is great. I actually feel like I am making a difference where I am. While I have wild days, and slow days…I feel useful and productive again.
I have started working on game design when I have the time. My friend Dave has been submitting material like a madman, and I have a few coders taking a look at things.
I am making plans for two major fall purchases. One: a wall mount jukebox kit from mameroom.com. I so want this for my apartment. It will compliment the bar atmosphere perfectly. The second is my cocktail MAME cabinet from dream arcades. I think these will be aquired by August/September.
The other major purchases I am working towards are a Training sailboat for next summer. And a 25′ to 30′ sailboat for the following summer. The ultimate goal of which is to be out on the lakefront for Venetian Night 2010. Wheeee.
I do plan a full redesign for Digital Arcadia. However, aside from some minor art contributions, I am probably going to hire a freelancer for the job. I just dont think I have time for it. Between everything else I mentioned above, I am also trying hard to get more “community minded”. I am making an effort to shop more locally, and I want to start getting more into my community.
So, please pardon the long stretch there between updates. I do plan on adding “update the blog” to my daily routine. And remember, you can always hit “The Best Of…” if you want more, or you want to look around and don’t know where to start. =)
Ja Mata!
Current Mood: Bouncy