Long time. Hope everyone is doing well. Had to drop off the face of the internets for a while. Trying to get some shit straight. I've popped in to read some stuff, but never stayed for more than a few minutes.
The therapy thing went well for a while. I found out I despise people/crowds, have no empathy, am a bit of a sadist, and basically would probably be a serial killer if I didn't have my kids to keep me going. I am never allowed to own a gun, per my therapist and wife. I've been put on anti depressant/anxiety medicine indefinitely. But really, it helped. My marriage is definitely stronger (which means tons of poon and the meds make you last like a champ!), and I am a much better father.
Sadly, a lot of the metal that I touted in the past has been put away for the time being. I mostly focus on clean vocalled metal and the classics. I still buy some black/death stuff, but those purchases are few and far between and thoroughly researched. The last one was Ruins of Beverast, which is great stuff. Albums from Judas Priest, Maiden, Sabbath, Blind Guardian, Dream Theater, Threshold, and Savatage occupy most of my listening time these days. I'll still pull out Graveland, Amon Amarth, and Enslaved on occasion. I tried my hand at prog rock, but it didn't take. That shit sucks.
Looking for a new job is no fun, but it's a necessity for my goals. The kids and the wife are doing great. Daycare is expensive as hell, but manageable.
Anyway, have a great turkey day and Christmas. Cheers.
Jeff
