All sorts of games, both literal and figurative

It's something like 3 in the morning. I'm writing because I'm at work and I need something to do now that my actual work is done for the moment. I just read my good friend Aaron's blog, which he wrote only hours ago apparently, and I thought to myself, "I'm tired, but instead of sleeping, I too will write a blog." Not that I had much choice between the two, considering I'm at work, but we'll look past that particular point for the moment. I will not, however, get deeply philosophical in my post. I too wonder about those things (if you haven't read his blog, it had to do with not being completely honest and open around people who are not our good friends), but I doubt what I could say on the matter would alter anything greatly. I like to converse as much as the next person, and when I feel adequately comfortable around someone they get an earful, but I am painfully quiet around those I don't know. It's been easier lately to feel more comfortable around new people more quickly, which is probably a product both of time and of having roommates. I have decided that I need to work on my strangers skills though. I randomly smile at people at work all day, but I get so engrossed in what I'm doing that I don't converse as often as I should even with acquaintances. I'm getting better, but it's a continuing process. It'd be so much easier if everyone were in elementary school. I rather enjoy the times I've been able to spend volunteering at Annje's work, reading and helping little kids to do their homework. There are no inhibitions around those half your age. I actually find I like the kids that are punks more than the rest, because they bring me hours of enjoyment. They remind me of my 12 year old nephew, who I had to chase around a pool table to get a hug goodbye, which only succeeded as I was about to call down my little sister to help me sandwich him. They're so honest in their actions, which I value. I rather tend to be blunt myself, which probably isn't always recieved well, but there's hope for all of us, right?

That said, I guess I should look for an actual subject. Let's see, what's happening in life right now?... Most of you already know that the time is quick approaching for the big move (that is, the time when the lease is up for the house me and my roommates are living in). This sadly means our fake fireplace must come down, along with the coloring book pictures that line the walls of most of the rooms in our house. I'm still wondering what the straightening iron burn on the carpet will bring about. I will miss my roommates, and having my own house...After a fashion. My parents probably aren't anticipating having my sister and I back home, even though it will only be for a few months. They will have to stop using our rooms for storage. It will enable me to save more money for endeavors such as New York though. I still need to buy our theatre tickets. Hopefully we can go see Conan O'Brien or something. Free entertainment is the best kind. Speaking of which, certain roommates and friends of mine have with me discovered a most excellent game store. Game Night Games; It specializes in Euro and family board games. You can go there and try out most of them any night of the week, and I rather enjoy it. They have games I've never heard of before along with some I have. If you like games with strategy, or ones that are in depth, it's a great way to hang out and waste time. Just this Thursday we played a game called "Hoity Toity" where we were collecting pieces of art, trying to steal pieces of art, trying to steal money to purchase pieces of art, trying to catch the thieves of those pieces of art, and were exhibiting our acquired pieces of art...All of which included the moving of pawns. I guess it was ranked a 2 on a scale of 1-10, as far as complexity is concerned in that store, but we're still new to the circuit after all.