so... although, I can't publish yet I've decided to keep posting. It's a bit of a setback to begin with, but still somewhere to start. I was talking tonight with a lovely lady, and it was very nice to just chat with someone. I'm not sure the point I have, or the relevance there is to this, but it's nice just to get to talk with the opposite sex. I know I have issues to work out with talking to people, and this might be a good jumppoint. I've always felt more articulate when I write than when I speak, so perhaps this will help get through those problems.