don't know how long it's been, but i'm back. been gone for good reasons. i've been attending the lafd recruit academy. yes, after much waiting i got a job as a firefighter. in fact, i've spent the past 16 weeks training. also, there's a special person in my life. and i'm finally driving something other than my trusty lil green civic. i would like to think i have learned and matured over the past several months. it has been quite a struggle...