It amazes me how much the city has changed since I got out of politics. To think, someone agreed to use our fair city for some sort of zombie or horror film shoot, and they plan on taking over the college campus. I wonder if they're making any sort of donation or doing something to raise attention for us for everything we'll be doing for them.

Auditions in two weeks? Who would even think of attending such a thing?

Education shouldn't be interrupted for some movie. I intend to have strong words with the mayor over this. Perhaps this is a sign.

...bah, I should find some way to get my mind of this displeasure.

I'm starting to feel like a failure in many aspects of my life. I seem incapable of leaving my work there, and I fear it has made me a less-than-viable relationship partner. I worry that I might feel that 'keeping' someone free of responsibility is the same as 'loving' them to me, and that need to change.

I am interested in seeking new ventures, perhaps lending a friend the needed capital to fund renewed endeavors. Who knows? Perhaps these subtle changes can shake me free of this tedium.

If anyone has a business proposal I'd be interested in hearing it, I should branch out from politics.

All work and no play make Jack a dull boy, but all play and no work makes Jack a mere toy. Which is the better option?

This economic crisis is creating more work for me, and I'm thankful my staff is so diligent and my paramour so understanding. When things settle down I will be certain to repay you all.

Now I have a meeting with the Governor, this Prop 8 situation continues to cause strain. When will those in a position to decide realize that people should be aloud to live their lives? It's upsetting.

I knew the peace couldn't last and something smelled foul.

Let's hope this doesn't prove too interesting.

The day before Valentine's Day Aizen would have called Rangiku and asked her to be ready by 10am. A limo will pick her up and bring her to a swanky day spa for the works. When she gets back to her place the living room will be filled with tropical flowers and there will be a box with a dress in it.

Aizen himself will show up promptly at 6pm bearing roses to take her out to dinner in Napa Valley, where they will stay overnight. The rest is up to you. ^^

If anyone needs either Ms. Matsumoto or myself we will be at the Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado. I am already quite accomplished as skiing and I'm hoping before the weekend is out Rangiku will be as well. Admittedly, it's not the most expensive place I could have taken her, but the instructors there are second to none.

If something of importance comes up I will have my Blackberry, otherwise please remember this is a vacation for us.

Things have been going quite well for me, well enough that I'd like to spread some good-will around. Since the dreaded (for some) Valentine's Day is coming up I was thinking of having a city-wide event. A Scavenger Hunt, perhaps culminating in some sort of mini-carnival and celebration of love and happy relationships. I wonder, would anyone like to help me plan this?

Where is Gaara when I could use him to help me with some of the more diplomatic things I'm working on? I show he's still on my payroll and I don't remember offering him a leave of absence. I'd love to have him assisting me once again, and I'm sure Ichimaru would appreciate having some new blood to help with ideas.

Otherwise, things seem to be progressing as per normal. Let's hope this lull in criminal activity helps to boost the reputation of the city.

Edit: Ichimaru, it has been a while since we spoke. We should rectify that.

I've been released from the hospital.

Now, to play catch up.

Nice to see the city hasn't gone to Hell without me.

How odd. My doctor tells me I was out for a few days due to an infection that developed from the wound-site. I apologize to anyone who came to visit me while I was unresponsive, and I thank those of you who sent me flowers.

If anyone could sneak me in some real food it would be most appreciated.

Has anyone seen the news lately? Two new murders, the second far more unsettling than the first. I truly hope the police have their best members on cracking this case, the details of these crimes were enough to make even a hardened politician like myself want to call home to speak to his mother.

This city needs help, and with me laid up in the hospital I feel useless. I can't help but wonder if someone planned this, deliberately. No matter, I can't dwell on that.

To those of the city who are scared or worried by recent events I am certain that the members of the SFPD will appreciate your support in these troubling times.