The Sadness Awakens

Well, I certainly wanted to type a little howdy-doody into this blog while I was up in NY for business. However, the hotel I was staying at did not understand what the term "Hi-speed" internet meant. They advertised it, but they sure as hell didn't have it. It was like you going to a fancy resteraunts, spying the bottle of wine you absolutely LOVE (Whitehall Lane in my case), order it, and the waiter brings you tap water. Muddy tap water, at that.
So, I didn't get to make an entry.
Trying to make up for it here. What's cool is I'm lying in bed - upstairs - typing on my laptop with no strings attached. technology can be really grand some times. I thought of going out for a beer or two, but just lost my energy. I don't even have the will to play some videogames right now. Traveling really wears me out.
The title is called "The Sadness Awakens" for a reason. See, I was just thinking about going to visit some friends in France (and I want to soon, I really do), and it made me think how most of the people I really connect to always seem to just float away.
I'm pretty sure I've brought this up before.

I understand it all, they all move on to persue bigger and better things, to live their life the best they possibly can, and I think that's fantatstic. It's just a little sad when distance puts a strain on relations; though I'm far from naive, time does the same damn thing.

When I was little, I mean REALLY little, my parents used to have this couple GAry and Luann over all the time. It seems like they were over every weekend. They played cards, hung out, drank, just had a good time. Eventually, they stopped coming over. I know my parents harbor no ill feelings toward this couple and I'm pretty sure this couple doesn't hate my family - I'm not watching my back or anything - but they just stopped communicating. I remember every now and then we'd run into them, and they would talk, but they never really came over.

It happens to us all.

Ok, the funny thing is, I'm not really feeling down or anything, and I hate to be such a downer here, but I miss my friends. I wish them all the luck in the world, and I hope we can talk often, and I'm glad technology allows me to communicate to them whether they are an hour away, or 20. Still, I miss them.
Maybe it's the booze talking.

I've been playing a game called "Brain Age" for my Nintendo DS, and it's fun. There are different challenges that you have to complete, with the intention that you get, well, brain-trained. Things like 20 simple math problems (8*8, 6+7, 3-1, etc.) I do pretty well, though some days I'm embarrased at how long it takes me to add 6+7 (13). Still, it's nice to stretch the mind. It's not the most perfect game, it wouldn't make you buy a DS (like Phoenix Wright would), but it is a good time-occupier.
Plus, it also includes Sudoku. Now, before this, I could never really get into Sudoku, but then I got this program. And then it pointed out to my I was doing them wrong (everything should have a tutorial), and now I love 'em. i finally GET them. and I can understand the craze a bit.
OK, I think that's it for now... I'm falling asleep here. I feel better, and hope to come back with a smile for next time.

Oh, and I found a Yankees jumper for my nephew while traveling. Let the corruption begin. heh.