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)

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 ;)

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.'

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

SGU - Beware of possible spoilers

Yay!! Stargate is back...kind of. The new series is definitely different in feel from the first two. It's kind of what I was hoping Atlantis would be like, the threat of death is much more real and they _are not_ finding a way home any time soon (well, okay, that's mostly conjecture but I believe the story will uphold it). Survival is the key word, and it's not a hand picked team where everyone has the right skills needed. And one of the main characters, he actually gives me a creep vibe...not sure his intentions, but I like that. I was told it had a BSG feel to it, and boy does it ever...even the music. It gets right into things, and very little (so far) standing around (or sitting in a briefing room) talking about what's going on. Both SG-1 and Atlantis kind of went heavy on that I now realize. They don't have time to stand around and talk, they literally have a count-down going as soon as they 'arrive'. One person is already dead, giving the others just a day of extra time. I am impressed and have high hopes for the series. Let's hope it keeps the slightly BSG feel, but stays true to it's SG roots.

Side note: Jack's put on a lot of weight :P Nice to see Sam again :D Why is Daniel only in a video?:( *wants copies ;)*

Oh! Speaking of Sam, Amanda Tapping's actual series, Sanctuary, starts this Friday :D Am almost as excited about that one as I was about SGU. I can't claim super fandom on Sanctuary, but I did start watching while it was still a web series.

You know, one of these visits out to Van, I'm going to get the courage to ask someone to get me an introduction...yeah, right :P

Anyhoo, completely changing gears here, an employee at work that's basically taken the summer off 'due to medical reasons' is back...and working as little as possible. They're not reliable, can't be contacted, lazy and backstabbing. Yet, we have to take them back...why?? They are not living up to the performance expected of them, especially at their level. It's the same with why can't we get rid of another employee that causes more problems than necessary, and has literally scared off other employees with their bad attitude? Grrrrrrr......

Yay for Holidays!

So, officially on holidays now. I don't go back until the 29th. Mostly want to just hang around home, veg and really relax. Last time off was fun, but didn't really feel like time off because I was off and running to Van. I might (prolly will) make a trip to Kelowna.

Speaking of a trip, we got the car majorly fixed recently. No worries about it blowing up anymore :P And C's still using his mum's while she's out of town, so I really could run off for a few days, and wouldn't have to worry about him. We'll see how I feel in a few days though.

Work is interesting right now...some people expect the world to revolve around them...we'll see how that turns out later.

That's about it for this update :)

Gone and done it again :P

Okay, I did it again...stopped posting. MY LIFE IS JUST TOO BORING!!

Well, not totally true, but mostly. Really, nothing much has happened.

I did get to go visit Michelle on her birthday, and we got ice-cream cake (not so much we had to eat tonnes to get it in the ice box this time tho).

Spent way too much on clothes, and most of them were for work. I did, however, get a real cool shirt that says 'When you give your <3 to a Vampire, it's forever' The heart is a big red heart with sparklies. I saw it hanging up and just grabbed it. If you know me, you know I _had_ to have it.

Oh, and we went to all you can eat dim-sum and I had chicken feet :D They weren't bad, but too much work for too little return in my opinion. Rest was yummy tho :)

My friend's kid fractured his hand yesterday actually, that was amusing. Gonna laugh at him when I see him next. The doctor could have just put a splint on, but didn't trust him to keep it on so he's got a bright green cast LOL I only laugh because he did it to himself for a stupid reason.

Um...oh yeah, end of the month the Esso across the street is shutting down. Rumour has it, being bulldozed and redone. This means work is gonna get extra busy for a while :P

Okay, think we're caught up :) Will try to post sooner next time ;)

Oops....Here's pics of Ren Fair

I think I was supposed to post this last week...sorry. Anyway, Ren Fair was great fun, especially the pirate/scottish king skit :D The joust was cool too. Awesome costumes, and a fun pub sing. And oh my, the hickory smoked turkey legs? Teh awesome!!

Okay, so here's some pics :D

Pockets, pockets and more pockets!

Added pockets to my bag purse :D And extended the front flap some more. The colour of the yarn didn't quite match, but it's stiffer so works better for the front flap.

It is done! (the base at least)

Wow, I did it!! First 'big' crochet project is done. Here are the pics I promised:

Front view























Side view























There will be pockets added, and more pics posted when that happens. Right now, I need sleep lol