... and she's back.

Once again, the time has come. I feel that my life is so fantastic, and I’ve reached the appropriate level of narcissism that it indeed needs to be shared with the loved ones. So welcome back kids, after a year, to what was previously known as ‘Here Comes The Sun’. Hope you enjoy the new title as I do. I feel it encompasses me; all the tiny treats that you’ll get to experience when you take a break, unwind, and read about someone cooler than Andrew.

Ahem… ahem. The year was 2009. The month, May. Our princess, the student extraordinaire was back from Prague, finishing what she hoped would be her last semester of secondary school. Potential failure loomed beyond the horizon however as our excellent pupil had turned into no less than a senioritis cliché. Her finals ended with a flip of a coin…

While our stressful student was enjoying a carriage ride to the Emerald City, The Queen, better known as the Judge, Jury, and Executioner of the Eckert Kingdom called. The diploma had arrived (and I’ve been told they can’t take those back). So hats off to our Princess, the graduate.

Since that glorious moment of elation, (I mean, come on, no school ever again) I’ve been living it up, down and sideways out here on the West Coast. Its okay, I judge myself too. I’ve called Seattle home for ten months now; just eight weeks shy of a year, although I still use my Wisconsin ID with pride.

I would give you an enticing recap of this time in Seattle; an epic montage full of laughs, tears and not too many beers, but let’s be frank… if you’re reading this, oh dear family of mine, you already know ‘cause Mom told you.

What you do need to know however is that life is grandiose at the moment. Since around thanksgiving I’ve been getting into the film scene up here in the Northwest. It’s been a dream, more or less. I’ve been able to meet some cool and kooky filmmers that have made Sea-town a bit more like a home for me. I am proud to say that the last project I worked on was a web series by the same talented folks who made the movie ‘Gamers’. Having nerds as siblings, and you know you are, (and I must admit I’ve existed as a half-elf rouge from time to time) I felt privileged to be on set with wizards, elves and orks.

Best news of all, Jenny Lentz, one my lovely roommates from Prague, has officially moved into my… our studio. Cramped as it may be, I am enjoying her company and feel lucky to have such an excellent cook finally utilizing my kitchen. I must say I’ll probably be eating better than I have since high school. (Should have thought ahead before purchasing that pallet of ramen.)

Other than that, I’m enjoying the sunny weather as spring is peeking around the corner. I think I’ll actually take advantage of residing in Washington this summer, so here’s to all the adventures of youth that await me. Until next time…