I Want This Game Now!

Happy Friday the 13th!

I like Friday the 13th (the date, not the movie). Something about the superstitions surrounding it all just amuses me. Anyway, enjoy your Friday!

Golden Axe: Beast Rider

If the above video does not explain to you why I am playing this game, then there is nothing else I can say.

In all seriousness, I've so far enjoyed the latest iteration of the Golden Axe franchise. It's not for everyone, make no mistake about that. It does not try to reinvent the wheel; does not try to be anything other than a hack-and-slash action game.

As I've played through it so far, I've felt like I've been playing an upgraded version of the arcade classic. Does it get everything correct? No. But then I never thought it had to. Golden Axe: Beast Rider has its problems and shortcomings but for me this has not ruined my enjoyment of the title. For me, it's just fun and that's why I play video games.

Doctor's Note

I've spoken a bit recently about feeling "off" for the last month or so. I've been lethargic, lazy and generally just feeling unhealthy these last few weeks. And due to some recent health scares that occurred with a couple friends of mine, I decided it might be a good idea to have myself checked out. I haven't had a physical examination since before I left for California. I'm not too old (a shocking admission that I will never admit to in front of my friends), so I really should not be feeling the way I do. My guess is that I haven't been as diligent in watching what I eat and that I have not been getting enough exercise of some form.

So, off to the doctor's I went. Got my physical examination taken care of. Had a bunch of vials of blood taken. That was about a week ago. And just got the results from my doctor today. The results were ... inconclusive ...?

Hmmm ... don't like how this sounds. I wrote it about a week ago, but I am not satisfied with it at all. So, let's summarize.

Been feeling unhealthy. Weigh 175 lbs. Body fat around 20 - 21%. Need to eat better and exercise more. Might be helpful to get back in to martial arts.

Going to doctor on Monday to have blood drawn for some testing. Routine checks to make sure I'm not about to die. We'll see how it all goes.

Post-class Results

Surprisingly, I did much better on my Hiragana test than I expected. Doesn't mean that I shouldn't straighten up my study habits but it's good to know I am actually learning.

Pre-class jitters

This is how I'm going to feel tonight after I take my test in Japanese class. Ugh, I really need to be more diligent in my studying.

Blergh 2

Seems like all I do on this blog is post about how lazy I've been. What I wouldn't give to have one day where all I do is lay in bed and sleep all day. At least I hope that would clear up this malaise.

High Kick Girl

Another movie I am interested in seeing. Looks fun. High Kick Girl Kicks Really, Really High.

2009 BCS National Championship: #2 Florida vs. #1 Oklahoma

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I'm a homer, so I'll be cheering for the University of Florida tonight. I think the Gators will win but I expect it to be a good, competitive game. Prediction: UF 45 - OU 38

Sword of the Stranger

Sword of the Stranger Mukoh Hadan
by Deathcs13

February 5, 2009 - Citrus Park Mall Stadium 20
I will be at the theater for this as well.

Ong Bak 2

Whenever this comes out, I'll be at the theater.

Happy New Year!

Just want to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas

Relief

Noun

relief (plural reliefs)

1. the removal of stress or discomfort
2. the feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort

Taken from Wiktionary.



It's a nice feeling.

LBP MGS

This is just awesome! I really need to play more LittleBigPlanet!

Blergh

It's funny ... This time of the year, ranging from around Halloween to New Year, is usually one of my favorites periods. I help to celebrate a lot of birthdays, spend a lot of quality time with family and friends, and generally enjoy all the different holidays associated with this time of the year.

But so far I have been feeling kind of ... I don't know ... just, blergh. I don't know if it's just stress from the move back to Florida. Or the accumulation of expenses that always seem to crop up around this time of year that I have to pay. Or some other factor ... I think things will pick up for me shortly, but just have not been feeling "the holiday spirit" as much as in previous years, I guess.

Other than that, I am trying to figure out what I want to do with this blog beginning next year. I would really like to commit to doing like a regular column here, maybe once a week at least. Just haven't figured out if I have anything I can speak (intelligently) about that often. We'll see ...

Ninja Vanish!

It's that time of year again. The greatest day known to the history of man! Annual Day of the Ninja!

Also, I've just recently discovered that today is also the 75th anniversary of the ratification of the 21st Amendment. Hey, in honor of that I'm heading off to a bar tonight to celebrate! Woohoo!

Ninjas and drinkingare awesome. Oh yeah, it's my birthday too. Happy Birthday to me!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Round 1: Fight!

I don't know if I've mentioned it before, but I like playing video games. And one of my favorite games, one I've played over and over including all variations, iterations, sequels, etc., is Street Fighter II.

Anyway, another new version of Street Fighter II has appeared. Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD! I have been eagerly anticipating this game along with Street Fighter IV, and I even downloaded and tried out SSF2THD last night on my PS3. Looks absolutely gorgeous and plays great. I can't wait to try out my, admittedly, paltry skills in some online matches including ranked, friendly, and the tournament mode. I might also have to spring for some Microsoft Points so that I can get it for the Xbox360 as well. Mainly so I can go up against my friends on that platform.

Below I've included some videos that have been making the rounds regarding SSF2THD. Enjoy!

The Old Stomping Grounds

As evidenced by the picture above, I went up to Gainesville for the day to just walk around and see my old, college stomping grounds. The pictures are all posted up on my Flickr page. You can use the link to your left or you can follow the direct link below.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dracos/sets/72157609305968699/

Not too much to report right now. I started working soon after coming back to Florida, so I've been busy getting used to things and getting back into the flow of how my company does things versus what I was used to in California. I haven't been able to see all the friends I want to, but I know that will get taken care of eventually.

Anyway, quick post tonight. Thinking up some topics for later in the week but this will have to do for now. Need to relax a bit before going to sleep.