What now?

For the first time in a while I have found myself without any brand-new, hot-off-the-shelf video-game to play through. The sensation is quite relaxing. Now, I can focus on all my scholarly endeavors... or I can just go back and play some older titles. I've also recently taken up the position of Comic reader to complete my trifecta of geekiness. For those unaware, the trifecta consists of a healthy dose of video-games (preferably of the R.P.G./ fantasy genre), hit t.v. shows (again, usually your usual sci-fi stuff) and graphic novels of any variety. Take these 3 bases and toss in some tech-fetishry for good measure and you have got yourself a run-of-the-mill geek. We like to think of ourselves as an advanced form of the classic nerd. So pretty much we don't wet ourselves at the though of social hang-outs and we're also very snappy dressers.

Anyways, I'm rambling. So what game shall I indulge in? Let's see here... ah Uncharted 2! Critically-acclaimed and pretty to boot! So I guess until later this month when Red Dead Redemption and Super Mario Galaxy 2 comes out I'll just sit back and do a bit of trophy-huntin' and the-- ah crap, an update.

Road trip!

Going off to Orlando with my dad this weekend. Nothing exciting but we get to stay at hotels and I freaking love hotels. I've been feeling a bit inspired lately, maybe Ill finally squeeze out some writing with all the free leisurely time I'll have just chilling in my hotel room.

In other news: I downloaded and beat the Ballad of Gay Tony for PSN. It was fun and GTAIV was one of my favorite games of '08 but it didn't leave me with any strong impressions. Not that was expecting much either.

P.S. This iPad case is great! Now I can take it outside my house!

P.P.S. Oh yeah, I have an iPad. it's awesome.

Kick-Ass a.k.a. Story of my life (minus all the awesomeness).

For as long as I could remember all I've ever truly wanted most out of life was to go in some insane and life-endangering adventure. I've always sucked up stories about average or geeky type kids that gets thrown into a crazy situation where they have to buckle up and be a hero. Kick-Ass is the apex of these tales and probably my favorite film of all time ever. Seriously.

Kick-Ass is the story of an ordinary and boring comic-book geek, Dave Lizewski, leading a plain existence. Inspired by the words he has picked up from his precious novels he decides to buy a wetsuit off e-Bay and become a superhero. This is what is so great about Kick-Ass. How many of us just want to go out and there and be something great? If only life could be as simple as making the decision of donning a costume and stopping evil-doers. Kick-Ass makes us believe that such a way of life is possible.

Although, the film is in no way meant to be taken seriously. I really did have to wonder to myself: "How come nobody has ever tried being a superhero?" And it is because people would probably die. But Dave doesn't see that side of the equation. He only sees the side that leads him down a path of what is just. You might think this makes him delusional and he very well could be. If I fantasize on a regular basis of killing dragons and jumping off spires and doing totally awesome flips, does that make me delusional too? No. It makes me-- well yeah, maybe a little bit. The difference is that while I only fantasize, Dave had enough of fantasy and went out to make a difference.

You might think it silly that Kick-Ass instilled such a large sense of inspiration for a comedy-action film but you've gotta hold on to your dreams, right? When I was watching Kick-Ass I felt like Dave was standing up for me. Living out my dreams. Kick-Ass is standing up for everyone out there who has ever wanted and still wants to be a hero! And that is pretty goddamn special.

So I saw Shutter Island...

Personally, I thought it was a really good suspense/mystery film. The films biggest flaw, and it's pretty substantial considering what the film is trying to achieve, is that it had a very predictable and cliche twist. Before I even saw the movie I had already told myself what the most likely outcome could be and was disappointed when I discovered I was right. For a moment I believed maybe that the film was about to take a sudden turn and leave me surprised. Alas, it did not. But the film isn't gonna be remembered for having a crazy plot twist. It's a cool suspense film with great atmosphere and some top-notch acting.

Happy Birthday, 16th Mario!

If the title for this post seems off to you, then your head is in the right place. That's what my cake had read at my shindig last night. The bakery may have messed up but at least my friends and I got a few laughs out of it.

There is something about the age of 16 that just shouts teen-hood. Although, I don't feel very different; I feel like this development in my life opens up many opportunities. Every day seems the same when they're compared back to back but when I look at the span of my life as a whole, I can see that I've changed quite a lot. Always inching closer towards my future and my goals. It's a pretty scary thought. But I still have some time left before that moment comes. So for now I get to soak into my hobbies and blow off my responsibilities. Because thats what being young is about. Right?

Happy birthday to me.

The End Is Nigh!

Whether you're a crazed fan or just irritated by them, surely you have heard the big news. The final season of Lost is premiering tomorrow night on ABC! And what better way to kick off such a monumental moment in TV history than with a 2 hour event.

I wish I could say I've been with lost since the start, but the truth is I only just started watching around a year ago and I caught up with the rest of the fan-base even later. But now that I've gone through all the plot twists, character deaths and in general 'omgs' as the rest of the world; I can say I am completely prepared for what I am sure will be the grandest mind-fuck to grace my delicate little mind.

I can't wait to see where the series heads next. Just like last season went into a mess of time-travel paradoxes and a tangled of web of continuity. But if the pic above is any indication, shit is about to get seriously real on a scale of biblical proportions.

It works just like Magic!

When Apple announced their new wireless, multi-touch mouse, I have to say that I wasn't all too taken with it. Not because it isn't cool but because I already had a mouse that suited my needs perfectly. It scrolled. So I wasn't about to go running to my nearest Apple store to shell out 70 bucks. But then the scroll-ball on my Mighty Mouse got clogged for about the fifth time. No problem I thought to myself. So I went about the usual procedures in cleaning my scroll-ball. Tedious, but better than spending money. So when I was done I put away all my cleaning materials and returned to a seated position. But the thing still wouldn't scroll downwards. So I got up and tried again and again and again. It was hopeless. I needed a new mouse. So I began to contemplate on getting a Magic Mouse using the money I would receive for my birthday. It would take some patience but the pay-off would be so worth it. So I began to wait. Only being able to scroll up and having to drag the page down manually. It was annoying. Fortunately enough though, I had explained my ordeal to my uncle and he more than happily suggested that he should buy me a new mouse as an early gift. And what kind of nephew would I be to refuse such a grand offer? So to the Apple store we went! And I am now in possession of a Magic Mouse. And guess what guys. It scrolls.