The blame stick is not such a bad thing as long as you know that is what you are doing. Like you said some times you just need to get it out. I know what you mean because I go down that road as well. Happy Birthday!! I just had mine as well and all I could think about were previous ones.
Me 27, W26 T-12 M-4 SEP 4/29/08 Holding 250 miles Awaiting Support Current