new layout

so, its a new year, and i've decided to change to color and layout of my blog. the black was just too depressing. it was good for a while, but im in a much better place in my life now, so i thought something different would be more appropriate. i'm experimenting with some new functionality in this blog. you can now add polls. if you read this, take the one on the left over there and tell me what you think. these are fun, and from time to time, i think i'll add different polls. i already have some funny ones in mind. political affiliation, sex, race, does just the tip count, how you might know me, stuff like that. i neglected this blog for much of christmas break, mainly because i was sick and didnt do anything worth writing about. hopefully, i can make some memories, and share them.