So, to leave a comment on Wil's blog, I had to sign into TypePad. Was going to switch my blog from here to there...but I still like here better over all. Sure, I could prolly do more over there, if I was willing to pay, but I'm not. This will do nicely, though I do have an idea for something.
Okay, so in playing around with the title pic, I've made myself a new 'cooler' avatar icon :D
Monday, November 30, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Dragon Age and other stuff
So, got an early Christmas gift a couple days ago; Dragon Age for PC. It's great! It's giving me Neverwinter Nights (the first one) flash backs. The graphics are good, but nothing to rave about, and I mean, the story is A-typical, but it's what I like. I'm finding it really fun :D I got the Deluxe edition, so got a few bonus items and free downloadable content.
Been watching the new 'The Prisoner'. It's not so much confusing, as just kind of...all over the place. The acting is good (Sir Ian McKellan and the guy that played Christ in The Passion), but I'm wondering if the original, or the previous remake was better. If there's a book form, I'd be even more interested in that.
Speaking of books, just started reading Neuromancer. Interesting, and I wonder when it was written, 'cause it's very much 'Johnny Mnemonic' with hints of 'The Matrix' (funny how both are Keanu). Either way, will prolly talk about it more later.
That's it for now I guess. Be seein' ya (hehehe)
Been watching the new 'The Prisoner'. It's not so much confusing, as just kind of...all over the place. The acting is good (Sir Ian McKellan and the guy that played Christ in The Passion), but I'm wondering if the original, or the previous remake was better. If there's a book form, I'd be even more interested in that.
Speaking of books, just started reading Neuromancer. Interesting, and I wonder when it was written, 'cause it's very much 'Johnny Mnemonic' with hints of 'The Matrix' (funny how both are Keanu). Either way, will prolly talk about it more later.
That's it for now I guess. Be seein' ya (hehehe)
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Still hooked on Teh 'Hawsome' Wheaton
So, been reading Wil Wheaton's blog (from Sept. 2005 on) and just on April 2006 now. I've been reading pretty steadily these last few nights, and it feels good.
I'm _reading_ again. I actually went and finished Tarzan of the Apes last night (which I've been reading off and on for a while now) because I didn't want to stop reading. For those who haven't read the book, DO SO! The only thing Disney got right with theirs, was a fantastic visual interpretation of Mr. Burroughs' telling of how Tarzan travelled through the jungle canopy. Clayton isn't such an ass, he's just got moments of jealousy. Jane isn't quite so bold, though she is American in the book so bold'er' works. Okay, the professor, bang on *laughs*. The ending of the story, however, is nothing like any of the live action or animated versions I've seen. It's not bittersweet, it's just down right sad. I cried.
Back to Wil's blog. It has inspired to me to try to write more in my own blog. I have grand ideas of moving to a bigger, more personalizable site, but I highly doubt that will happen. For now, I am satisfied to be able to write down my thoughts, and maybe add a picture or two. The side gadgets let me post links, so that's nice too. Nothing fancy, but nice. Maybe in the future, I might start writing a few stories out. We'll see ;)
I'm _reading_ again. I actually went and finished Tarzan of the Apes last night (which I've been reading off and on for a while now) because I didn't want to stop reading. For those who haven't read the book, DO SO! The only thing Disney got right with theirs, was a fantastic visual interpretation of Mr. Burroughs' telling of how Tarzan travelled through the jungle canopy. Clayton isn't such an ass, he's just got moments of jealousy. Jane isn't quite so bold, though she is American in the book so bold'er' works. Okay, the professor, bang on *laughs*. The ending of the story, however, is nothing like any of the live action or animated versions I've seen. It's not bittersweet, it's just down right sad. I cried.
Back to Wil's blog. It has inspired to me to try to write more in my own blog. I have grand ideas of moving to a bigger, more personalizable site, but I highly doubt that will happen. For now, I am satisfied to be able to write down my thoughts, and maybe add a picture or two. The side gadgets let me post links, so that's nice too. Nothing fancy, but nice. Maybe in the future, I might start writing a few stories out. We'll see ;)
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Wil Wheaton, Big Bang Theory, Steam and Me
So, been immersing myself in podcasts and audiobooks by Wil Wheaton lately. First it was 'Memories of the Futurecast', then 'Just a Geek'. Memories was extremely funny and highly entertaining, and I feel like I could walk up to Wil and strike up a normal conversation with the man. Just a Geek only made that feeling more real. He shared a whole lot of his life story and troubling times with his audience in that one. I feel like I should go find his blog and read it, start to finish. Now, I never hated Wesley Crusher on TNG, but that might have been because I was too young to see the bad dialogue. All I saw was a cute boy on a sci-fi show roughly my age. I had a crush :P It continued with Lucas Walencek(sp?) in seaQuest, I'm ashamed to admit. Anyhow, Wil got me reinterested in blogging, and really made me feel for him. If I ever get the chance to go to a Con where he is performing, that will be on my 'Must See' list, with a possible photo op and autograph signing, but for his blog and books. Go Wil!
Big Bang Theory, a show a number of my friends said I had to see. Well, I got a hold of a copy of the first season DVDs and started watching them. It's a half hour sitcom...I don't like those...so I can't say I'm going to rave about it. However, for what it is, I would have no problem watching it if someone flipped to it. The two main chars start the series off showing up at a high IQ sperm bank, then proceed to discuss the 'protocol' for not donating after all. They are geniuses, and with that comes eccentricities. Leonard, the more normal of the two, is the one I think the audience is supposed to relate too...I think Sheldon is great. He is the more eccentric of the two, the least connected to the mundane world, and I find myself watching mostly to see what trouble he gets them into. The cliche 'pretty blond across the hall' love interest is given to Leonard of course, and she is played fairly stupid to their brilliant. I mean, I know more about what they talk about than she does. But, she brings 'humanity' to the group. Their two other friends, 'The Raj' and 'Sexual Harassment already happened' guy, I could do mostly without. Especially Sexual Harassment guy, who I think is trying to look like a Beatle? Overall, it did get a few good laughs at me, and I managed to watch the first five eps or so all in a row without stopping in disgust. So, for a sitcom, it's not bad.
Steam. Steampowered.com to be exact. A game site that allows you to download games _legally_ for less than box price (with weekly specials even) and behaves similar to the online PS3 setup. You have a friends list and chat windows, and can have other friends join you in the online sections of the game you download. Another neat feature, is if you install the client on another computer, you can connect to your account and download any game you own to that computer. This will come in handy as I bought Overlord (fun addicting game) for $5.99USD and now Colin wants to play as well. The games look good, and are the PC versions of their console counterparts. I started doing this after much encouragement from my friend Shawn, since he's been on it since it began...almost. Also, he showed me Dragon Age, and I'm hooked and will prolly get it through Steam. Apparently, you can insert non-Steam games into your Steam client as well, so I could WoW to show up in it's launching window...if I understood correctly. It's a neat 'gadget', and I'm enjoying it so far. If nothing else, it was worth it to get Overlord at that price.
Me. Personal section now I guess. Not so nice really, as I've recently had a major falling out with a long time friend of mine. It appears it's really over this time, as I've been banned from things that I'd never been banned from before during our worst fights. I'm sad, but to be honest, I think it was time. There was more annoyance and grumbling between us than friendship. Maybe, in a while, we'll talk again but I don't think we'll be the friends we were. If that person reads this, I don't know why they would, all I have to say is 'I'm sorry it didn't work out.'
Big Bang Theory, a show a number of my friends said I had to see. Well, I got a hold of a copy of the first season DVDs and started watching them. It's a half hour sitcom...I don't like those...so I can't say I'm going to rave about it. However, for what it is, I would have no problem watching it if someone flipped to it. The two main chars start the series off showing up at a high IQ sperm bank, then proceed to discuss the 'protocol' for not donating after all. They are geniuses, and with that comes eccentricities. Leonard, the more normal of the two, is the one I think the audience is supposed to relate too...I think Sheldon is great. He is the more eccentric of the two, the least connected to the mundane world, and I find myself watching mostly to see what trouble he gets them into. The cliche 'pretty blond across the hall' love interest is given to Leonard of course, and she is played fairly stupid to their brilliant. I mean, I know more about what they talk about than she does. But, she brings 'humanity' to the group. Their two other friends, 'The Raj' and 'Sexual Harassment already happened' guy, I could do mostly without. Especially Sexual Harassment guy, who I think is trying to look like a Beatle? Overall, it did get a few good laughs at me, and I managed to watch the first five eps or so all in a row without stopping in disgust. So, for a sitcom, it's not bad.
Steam. Steampowered.com to be exact. A game site that allows you to download games _legally_ for less than box price (with weekly specials even) and behaves similar to the online PS3 setup. You have a friends list and chat windows, and can have other friends join you in the online sections of the game you download. Another neat feature, is if you install the client on another computer, you can connect to your account and download any game you own to that computer. This will come in handy as I bought Overlord (fun addicting game) for $5.99USD and now Colin wants to play as well. The games look good, and are the PC versions of their console counterparts. I started doing this after much encouragement from my friend Shawn, since he's been on it since it began...almost. Also, he showed me Dragon Age, and I'm hooked and will prolly get it through Steam. Apparently, you can insert non-Steam games into your Steam client as well, so I could WoW to show up in it's launching window...if I understood correctly. It's a neat 'gadget', and I'm enjoying it so far. If nothing else, it was worth it to get Overlord at that price.
Me. Personal section now I guess. Not so nice really, as I've recently had a major falling out with a long time friend of mine. It appears it's really over this time, as I've been banned from things that I'd never been banned from before during our worst fights. I'm sad, but to be honest, I think it was time. There was more annoyance and grumbling between us than friendship. Maybe, in a while, we'll talk again but I don't think we'll be the friends we were. If that person reads this, I don't know why they would, all I have to say is 'I'm sorry it didn't work out.'
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Windows 7
So, it's done, I now have Win7 on my desktop. Half hour to install OS, still playing around with personalizing it though. Will do laptop in a bit, but I think I need more food (lol).
For those that I haven't gushed over it to, go check out Riese: The Series!! I will put link in link section to the side as well as here
In other news, annoying person at work is no longer working there w00h00!!! All of us are rather relieved. Now if only one other could be gotten rid of *evil grin*
Hmmm....think that's it for now. Cya :D
For those that I haven't gushed over it to, go check out Riese: The Series!! I will put link in link section to the side as well as here
In other news, annoying person at work is no longer working there w00h00!!! All of us are rather relieved. Now if only one other could be gotten rid of *evil grin*
Hmmm....think that's it for now. Cya :D
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