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[August 21st 2010|4.46pm] |
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One of my buds keeps trying to get me to try this game for the computer. It's called Borderlands, and he claims it's the best game EVER. That, of course, makes me skeptical right there. I mean, usually he's got some decent taste when it comes to games, but I don't know that I've ever been able to call a game the best EVER. Apples and oranges, dude. You can't really compare some games to each other. But yeah, I've hardly even been playing any games lately. Been too busy with work, and that's kind of a bummer. It's tough being understaffed, woe woe woe.
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[July 18th 2010|4.19pm] |
Good thing about a smaller apartment? Cleaning takes a lot less time. This means I have more time for recreational activities. Like hanging out and rotting my brain with video games some more. Or catching up on work stuff, which is not as fun, but it's gotta be done. I know. We're in the middle of a creative, artsy person shortage. How did this happen in the middle of New York City? No clue. Seems like everyone and their mother is an artist around here. Have we thought of approaching some of the guys in the parks selling stuff? I'm sure we could fudge up their qualifications a bit.
I'm going to read up on the new BioWare video game now.
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[June 29th 2010|9.03pm] |
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I want one of the new XBox 360's. They're slimmer and look awesome. Plus they run quieter (not that I've ever found mine to be loud enough to be annoying) and they've got a built in shut down system to ward off the Red Ring of DEATH. Did I mention they look awesome? Yeah, I want one. But I can't really justify buying a new system when mine works perfectly. Boo, responsibility. I'll just keep buying old used games until another big awesome game comes out. I've rediscovered some old original XBox games. Win.
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[April 17th 2010|9.46pm] |
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You know, I'm not always the most up-to-date dude when it comes to news. I don't like to watch the news, so I end up getting most of my information from the internet. But I'm surprised at how many people haven't heard about the volcanic ash cloud that's hanging over Europe. You know, the major one that's causing like...85% (I made that up) of flights to be canceled. People stranded in airports for days with nowhere to go. That's got to suck, big time. Imagine being on some fancy European vacation, having fun, but you're just eager to get home. And BAM, stranded.
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[April 2nd 2010|2.15pm] |
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I've got a cold from hell, and I know just what it's from, too. Me and some buds went to the museum the other day (what? We like dinosaurs) and it was cold and rainy. So we had to walk around in all that for a while until we got to the entrance. Yeah, we were kind of soaked by that point. But we saw what we wanted to see.
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[February 25th 2010|7.11pm] |
My mom called me the other day. Just to chat. She never does that. So of course I thought something was wrong, and she'd just bust out with it after talking for a while. But it never came. So either she didn't tell me, or there's nothing actually going on. I'm going to hope for the second. Which is more likely, actually, since she sounded perfectly fine.
I bought a new watch the other day. My new one is fancy and shiny. You should all be jealous.
I don't really have much to say right now. This last semester is kind of kicking my ass. Makes me not want to find something else to get a degree for or certified in. Actually, no. I want to be one of those guys that has a like a dozen different sorts of degrees in his field. So I'll be way qualified for absolutely anything. Maybe even over-qualified.
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[January 31st 2010|5.23pm] |
I've decided that when I grow up, I want to move to Canada and work for BioWare. No, really. I was surfing their site the other day, looking through their employment pages. I could qualify for so many of them in the spring. Because seriously, guys, that company makes the most awesome video games in the history of video games. Yeah, I picked up Mass Effect 2 last week. I've already beaten it once, but figured I'd go through it another time. This time I'm a badass dude who takes no prisoners. It's awesome. The scope of the game? Huge. I decided I want to be a part of that company. Hell, I'd color in backgrounds just to work for them. That would be so awesome.
Next game on my 'must get' list? Dante's Inferno. Hell.Yes.
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[January 19th 2010|9.51pm] |
I graduate from my animations course this May. You know, it's kind of hard to believe it's been almost two years since I started taking those classes. I haven't slept much in a long time; let's just put it that way. And with the art department being so bare I can hear my voice echo, I've had more than plenty to do, that's fo sho. Of course, now begs the question: when I graduate, do I stay here or find another place to work? If I stay, I better get a raise.
Anyway. I'm going on vacation soon. It will be awesome and I will enjoy every moment of it. We've got temps on standby and interns to help cover. And then I will return, triumphant and ready to kick some Photoshop ass.
Oh, and I'm also ready to kick some geth ass next week when Mass Effect 2 comes out. I've been keeping track of all the teaser stuff they've been releasing. It is going to be awesome.
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[December 30th 2009|10.02pm] |
So I'm going to try my hand at those HR questions. Cause I'm a cool mo-fo like that.
If you had to give up either chocolate or your mobile phone forever, which would you sacrifice?
Um. This is kind of a cruel question. I love my cell phone. It's got games and music and videos and apps and maps. Like, I can do just about anything with it. And chocolate? Where would we be in life without chocolate. I can't answer this question. It...it just hurts too much to think about. I'm gonna need a minute to recover.
How do you usually spend New Years Eve? Do you prefer big parties or a quiet evening with friends? Do you have any traditions associated with this holiday?
Why is there no 'big parties with friends'? That's what I like to do. New Years is fun; everyone just gets to cut loose a little bit. Well, not really a little bit, if you knew some of my friends. They be wild, yo. I get by with a little help from my friends.
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[December 15th 2009|10.41pm] |
I love Secret Santa stuff. I really do. I mean, you can get awesome stuff for people and they don't know it, and you get awesome stuff from other people. The mystery part is what makes it awesome, cause you know that some potential stranger knows you well enough to get it. Well, you'd hope so. That whole bit didn't make that much sense. Oh well; it's late and I'm tired. I also need some more XBox Live points, but am feeling too lazy to get up and get my credit card to buy some. But dude, some of the downloadable content for this game I've got is awesome. Special missions and gear you can only get on these missions? Hell yeah.
Oh yeah. I moved into my new apartment last week. It's much smaller than my old one. Guess this means I won't be throwing any more Wii parties. Seriously, it's like a third the size. But a third the price, so I guess it's worth it. Plus I don't have two extra rooms that aren't being used. Waste of money. Money I could be spending on XBox points.
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[November 26th 2009|8.11pm] |
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Thanksgiving is awesome, you guys. I'm back at home in Missouri now, hanging out with the folks. Luckily, my mom's now one of those creepy types that leaves the bedroom just the way I had it when I lived there. The fact that they live in a different house is enough for that, but still, you know what I mean. Mom cooked, and we're all still stuffed from dinner. I think if I tried to eat anything else, I might actually explode. Which would suck, because then who would eat the leftovers? Anyway. Tomorrow I go hunting with Dad, while Mom goes out hunting for bargains. I'd rather fight a deer than fight the crowds at those stores. Either way, we're all going to be out of the house by 4am.
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[November 11th 2009|8.04pm] |
I'm not dead, guys. I just picked up my copy of CoD2 the other day. I'm thinking of getting an IV put in so I won't have to stop to eat or drink. Oh yeah, and Britney totally passed out on my couch and drooled everywhere.
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[October 30th 2009|7.08pm] |
I'm so behind on this, but I finally picked out my Halloween costume.
Indiana effin' Jones. I've got the fedora and everything. How awesome is that?
I guess we're not having an office Halloween party this year, huh? In that case, I'm going to need some happenin' suggestions, guys.
Oh yeah. I'm going to be moving into a new apartment next month. So I'm going to require some people to help. I'll pay you in beer, pizza, and hot wings.
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[October 22nd 2009|9.22pm] |
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I want to buy a new computer. There's not anything wrong with mine. I just made the mistake of going into the Apple Store yesterday. And the shinies, they call to you. They try to tempt you into purchasing them with their dirty ways. I did get a new iPod, which was what I'd gone in there for in the first place. Did you know iPods tend to stop working when you drop them in dishwater? I need to invest in a dishwasher. Or, you know, a smaller apartment. Three bedrooms is an awful lot for me, since my roomie peaced. Not to mention I might save some money. Then again, I've been in the same place for like, three years now. It has sentimental value. Woe. Decisions, decisions.
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[October 5th 2009|10.37pm] |
Vegas is awesome. Just saying.
I dropped my cell phone in a puddle the other day. Smooth, I know. So I had to use this old one I completely hate until I get back to the store. And then I got to spend an hour arguing with the guy at the counter that I did have insurance, and that I was assured water damage was covered. In the end, I triumphed and managed to just pay fifty bucks for my new phone. Which is all shiny and lacks the scratches that had built up on my old one. Maybe I'll get a case for this one. Who knows.
Also. I'm kind of addicted to various iPhone applications. I've got one that will tell me the locations of different restaurants, depending on what kind I want and where I am. One with a hamster that changes your voice (mature, yeah) and then a Mass Effect game. Which is surprisingly fun and awesome.
Anyway. I'm going to go back to my work now. Because there's no way I can finish it all at the office. All by my lonesome. Sob.
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[September 21st 2009|7.18pm] |
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So, they finally got their act together and gave a release date for Bioshock 2. It isn't until February, but I am STOKED. The first game was pretty awesome, can't lie. And playing a Big Daddy this time around? It's going to be pretty epic. Yes, epic. I said it.
I also got over my flu or whatever the heck I had going on. I didn't go to the doctor, but I'm going to say it was the flu. SWINE FLU, OH NOES. No, I don't know that. I've still got a cough, but its few and far between now, which is sweet. I didn't show up and infect all of you, so you're welcome for that. I had to work from home, but I dealt. I wasn't doing much else than sleeping anyway. But seeing as how my department is rather slim, I didn't want the magazine to get too far behind. I'm all caught up now. Go me!
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[September 14th 2009|7.23am] |
I'm not at work today, in case you guys haven't noticed. Why? Cause I feel like crap. Fever, chills, the works. I took the subway the other day, so I'm sure I got exposed to who knows what. That's what I'm blaming, at least. Nothing else in my daily schedule changed, and I don't think anyone else I know is sick. Anyway. I'm just going to chill at home today, buried it about half a dozen blankets. And hopefully I'll feel better in the morning and be back at work so I'm not too far behind. I have my awesome MacBook that I can use to work on stuff at home, but I'd rather just do work at, you know, work.
Oh, and WTF, Kanye? WTF?
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[August 21st 2009|4.12pm] |
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I think for my next show, I'm going to perform a song like THIS.
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[August 15th 2009|3.54pm] |
I really want to see that 'District 9' movie. It looks like it'll kick some ass. More than G.I. Joe, which kind of sucked. Yeah, stuff blew up, but it was really just a bad movie, even for a comic/toy-based movie. But yeah, I think I'll go see D9 soon. Hell, maybe tonight. And then see 'Inglourious Basterds' next weekend. Quentin Tarantino, dude. How can you go wrong?
Oh yeah. I've also been hooked on old Addams Family reruns. They had a marathon the other day for like, six hours or something. And I sat and watched about four hours worth. I love old cheesy 60's shows.
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