I just found out that actor Heath Ledger has died, apparently of a drug overdose.

I am in complete shock and I am so sad. I just watched “Brokeback Mountain” for the second time over the weekend, with my mom, it was her first time seeing it. He did such a wonderful job in that role. He was such a talented actor. This is indeed a tragedy. And I think it hurts just a little bit more because he was from my generation.

Reminds me of the way I felt when I heard that River Phoenix was dead. All that talent gone to waste. I just wish people could face whatever their demons are and move through it, instead of letting it ruin their lives.

UPDATE: Okay, so it wasn’t drugs, thank god. It seems kinda creepie say that I’m glad that it wasn’t drugs, ’cause either way he’s still dead. But I’m glad that it’s looking like it wasn’t another “typical” Hollywood-related tragedy. So now this reminds me of when Nikki Taylor’s sister Krissie died from her asthma inhaler.

Because there’s a new Alanis Morissette CD coming soon! I’m soo excited. Just the other day while uploading all of my music I was wondering when she was going to get around to making another CD. Yay!

Check out the video for first single “Underneath.” They took the friggin’ video down, oh welly. Who cares about videos anyway, I can’t wait for the CD!!!

I am so glad I asked for an iPod Classic for Christmas. It is the best thing ever. My entire CD library is now in one place and it’s portable too! The past few days I’ve brought the iPod with me to work and I’ve been listening to songs that I haven’t heard in years.

I forgot how much I love the music and artists that I have in my collection. Have you heard of Artificial Joy Club? Did you know that BBMak was freaking awesome?? I think I have literally every CD Tori Amos has ever made. I’m actually quite proud of that that fact.

In other news…

Yesterday I was dealt a harsh blow. Nobody died or anything horrible like that. No, I approached my boss about my NASCAR project and asked if I could work from the road basically. I was denied. I could go into a million reasons why me working from the road isn’t impossible and isn’t a bad idea at all, or how it wouldn’t change anything productivity wise, but it’s pointless. Although it still boggles my mind, considering the fact that we live in a world where I could be on the beach in freaking St. Tropez nowhere near anything and I could still send email and make phone calls as if I were in a regular office.

But whatever, there’s no use crying over spilled milk. I would rather take my lemons and make some kickass lemonade. Which is what I fully intend to do.

I always have a plan. Well, I should say, I always have a plan when it comes to something that means a lot to me. The original idea has changed but the heart of it is still there. I think this is the best and only way to make the most of my racing blog. I really need to be at the races, more than just two or three a year. I would layout my tentitive plans here but I’ll wait till I know for sure.

It’s official ladies and gentlemen, I have joined the rest of you in the 21st century by purchasing a brand spanking new cell phone slash PDA device. I bought the Palm Centro in red and I looove it. It does everything except make waffles. I can check email, go on the web, take photos & video and text quickly!

I’m actually excited about receiving phone calls now! Woo-hoo!!