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I’m not going to get into the nitty gritty details, you will have to wait for my memoirs I guess.

Had another weekend of partying, some fun, some not. But I have had an experience that has opened my eyes to the truly horrific roads in life people who live like me could go down. I think my face in the picture to the left says a lot. I have never truly been able to hide my emotions all that well, and I’m a worse actor because of it. More than ever I need to move on. But more than ever the timing is bad. I have a plan and I am 500% sure that it is right. I just have to make it. This shouldn’t be easy and believe me, it’s not.

I apologize for being vague about plans and happenings, but I need to figure everything out before I commit. I am a Libra after all. The only thing in life that lasts is family, I am a Ritchie. Like it or not. My uncle Sandy speaks of a sort of curse that is in our blood. Now we are not quite the Kennedys but, whether or not this is true or just an excuse to drink more. I am following a wee bit of a family tradition.

There is a responsibility that me, my brother and sister, and cousins hold. Our fathers and grandparents moved here from Scotland 40 years ago to have a better life for us. My Dad and uncle both drank and did drugs etc. So it either continues with me or stops right here. There are power lines in our bloodlines. I have to do better.

That is one of my favorite bands The Hold Steady and the song The Weekenders. They have a beer soaked anthem classic rock reminiscent of times we have all had. Seems to always fit whatever mood I am in.

I am a little down and out right now, but I am more optimistic than usual. Things will get better. It’s darkest before the dawn blah blah blah. But remember this, karma is a bitch.

I need to switch into Devin Ritchie VS. the world mode for a little while.

Also I think I am gonna start blogging more about music and pop culture again. Like the good old days. Give the mood in here a little pick me up.

Peace