Endings and Beginnings

A couple of unrelated things, made related via the device of a LJ post title:

Endings: I just finished the last cigarette in the pack. I am now quitting smoking again. I started again (in a non-social-smoking way) during the past month as a bullshit way to cope with stress….but that’s it. I’m done. If I try to bum a smoke from you, or if you see me light up, kick my ass. I’m done with this, and need to stick to it.

Beginnings: I’m starting back up on another creative outlet that I haven’t done in a while. I just ordered the following books from Amazon to help me out:

Graphics behind the link

Wow.

An honest-to-god protest song.

(video link at YouTube) Pink – “Dear Mr. President “

Best line:

“What kind of father would take his own daughter’s rights away
And what kind of father might hate his own daughter, if she was gay
I can only imagine what the First Lady has to say
You’ve come a long way from whiskey and cocaine.”