That was a crazy game of poker.

So far today I have ripped all of my fake nails off and bitten my real nails down so low that my fingers throb with every stroke of this keyboard. I also went and saw Eat Pray Love. I took my dogs to the park...oh yeah...and I quit my job. I guess I should rewind to the night of the Rihanna show and explain what actually happened. I know I made reference to something "ridiculous" that went down. I think you could probably use that night as a jumping off point to understand what lead to my resignation today. Although technically I'd have to say that there are a series of events reaching all the way back to September of 2008 which, when added together, culminated in my departure.

There are people who will say I'm crazy. With the current economic climate and stalled job market, why would anyone choose to be unemployed right now? The simple answer I have is that my sanity isn't worth a paycheck.

I could launch into some self-righteous diatribe about the whole thing but what good would that do? The reasons behind the decision aren't as important as the future so I'll keep that to myself. I know why, that's all that matters.

I'm leaving California on Sunday.

I'll be back in NC by Friday.

Sometimes, in the poker game of life, you have to fold a good hand to win the tournament.