Zachary Armstrong’s Blog

Life has been wild this past year.

Made a move from my comfort zone of NJ to the unknown city of Boston.  Came here with no friends, ready to begin the journey of my life.

I have since made about 50 new friends (according to facebook), of which 10 or so are good friends, in the sense that we talk often and hang out somewhat regularly.

I’ve broken a few hearts, had my own heart broken a few times.

I’ve been promoted at work within the first 6 months of my professional career.

I’ve been given two raises within 6 months of each other.

I’ve been able to purchase my first new car all on my own.

I own some really cool stuff.

I’ve been fortunate enough to make some cool connections and pursue my photography hobby; taking it farther than I’ve thought possible.  I’m still a nobody, but I’m working at it.

I’ve met some amazing people by being weird; I’ve traveled on the local mass transit system, The T, sans pants.  Yes, that’s right, I rode the T in my underwear.

I’ve gone on blind dates, I’ve gone on dates with friends of friends, I’ve gone on dates with coworkers.

I’ve met someone new.  She’s amazing and I’m hoping it works out.

I’ve been in pain, physical pain mostly.  I’ve gotten my shoulder taken care of, or at least I’m in the process of getting it taken care of.  It feels better than it has in years, but its still not perfect.

My best friends mother passed away.  This contributed to a massive depression which lasted about a month.

I’ve lost a few people in my life for other reasons.

I’ve been a shoulder to cry on for a very special friend who found out the person she was falling for was gay.

I’ve had major issues with sleeping and adapting to the work cycle.

I’ve been taking ambien for a few months to combat my insomnia. It sorta works.

I’ve taken up a new hobby or three, one of which is billiards.

I’ve gone to tons of concerts, most of which rocked my socks off.

I haven’t updated my blog with a legitimate post of any substance for over a year.  Here’s the update you’ve probably not been waiting for.

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