Π is the loneliest number that you'll never do...

Damn, it's hard being the 3.14th wheel. I added the extra, being slightly larger than the average bear that I am.

I've never felt more alone in the world than I do today. I started thinking about all the people I know and the fact that they all have significant others or someone else that they devote their time to in a non-stalking fashion. My siblings, parents, fellow students... even my partner-in-crime at work. They all are either married, getting married, have children, in a committed relationship... someone else is a close source of mutual strength & support for them. I doubt my sister would agree with that, but then, she has her daughter. I truly think only someone on the outside can see all this. How can I look at them and not feel pained?

People tell me I'm not relegated to such an existence forever, and the truth is I usually believe them. It's every once in a while you hit one of those days when it's hard to keep the faith and march on. You can only solo for so long before you have to rely on someone else for more gas, you know?

I know I'm a bit of a hermit. It's true. I suppose if people didn't scare me so much, I'd be out there more actively searching for the "other half".

So what set off this missive of maudlin meditation? Well, that's simple enough. I found a perfect woman today... and she's getting married in a couple of weeks. Oh, well, that's the story of my life, I suppose.

To end on a lighter note, a really funny blog has been making the rounds in the Net. So I also will link to this incredibly poignant look at the misunderstood genius of Darth Vader. Enjoy the read... or he may crush your trachea with his mind.