In the void
In the void where there is no BSG nor Heroes how do I occupy my time?
Well, I have been busy since Christmas watching the entire 1st season of Rome - which Alana thoughtfully gave to me as a gift. I was really in love with the show, perhaps it helps that I was a History Major and Classics Minor with more than a passing interest in historical events. But personally I think they pulled off this depiction of the fall of the Roman Republic in a very good way. When watching this show it is important to keep in mind what my curmudgeony old Classics Professor told us "you have to keep in mind that everyone in ancient Rome was an asshole". By and large this is true, with the execption of Cicero. Although even in this show Cicero is portrayed as less than savory. My favorite character is perhaps Pullo, or Octavian (I think they portrayed him in a good light). I found myself getting attached to the characters, esp. Vorenus and Pullo's relationship, the final episode of season one was pretty emotional everyone knows about the Ides of March.
As a gaming geek, I have been passing the time by playing lots of games. I have been playing a bunch of new Board Games, one of which was a fantastic epic space game (not unlike Master of Orion) called Twilight Imperium. I also got to try (and really liked) Citadels.
We also got to try out the new Karaoke Revolution - American Idol! Although I'm not a fan of the show, playing this game with a bit of a "career mode" is interesting. Not to mention the commentary by Simon Cowell and Randy "R-Dog" Jackson. Suspiciously Paula Abdul did not lend her voice to the group of judges, although her song appears in the game. Despite rumours on the internet of her being drunk, on drugs, or "crunk" this is not the case. Apparently she has Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy although I'll let you decide...
If you're not already sick of Settlers of Catan, there is finally a decent version of the Cities and Knights online (currently v.0.9.1 - which is playable).
To all the Star Wars geeks out there I suggest you read the Reconsidering Star Wars IV in the light of I-III.
If you need a new game to try, the "Towers" game is pretty fun.
Also, Bilzzard released The Burning Crusade... the much anticipated expansion to the World of Warcraft. Yes, I have been thouroughly enjoying levelling again. No, I am not level 70 yet (although apparently someone did it in 28 hours). Yes, I have made a Draenei Shaman.
Work has been slowly ramping up with the anticipation of the "great client transfer of 2007" - scheduled for late February. The servers are slowly coming into alignment and I've made contact with a few new clients in the past weeks.
Well, I have been busy since Christmas watching the entire 1st season of Rome - which Alana thoughtfully gave to me as a gift. I was really in love with the show, perhaps it helps that I was a History Major and Classics Minor with more than a passing interest in historical events. But personally I think they pulled off this depiction of the fall of the Roman Republic in a very good way. When watching this show it is important to keep in mind what my curmudgeony old Classics Professor told us "you have to keep in mind that everyone in ancient Rome was an asshole". By and large this is true, with the execption of Cicero. Although even in this show Cicero is portrayed as less than savory. My favorite character is perhaps Pullo, or Octavian (I think they portrayed him in a good light). I found myself getting attached to the characters, esp. Vorenus and Pullo's relationship, the final episode of season one was pretty emotional everyone knows about the Ides of March.
As a gaming geek, I have been passing the time by playing lots of games. I have been playing a bunch of new Board Games, one of which was a fantastic epic space game (not unlike Master of Orion) called Twilight Imperium. I also got to try (and really liked) Citadels.
We also got to try out the new Karaoke Revolution - American Idol! Although I'm not a fan of the show, playing this game with a bit of a "career mode" is interesting. Not to mention the commentary by Simon Cowell and Randy "R-Dog" Jackson. Suspiciously Paula Abdul did not lend her voice to the group of judges, although her song appears in the game. Despite rumours on the internet of her being drunk, on drugs, or "crunk" this is not the case. Apparently she has Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy although I'll let you decide...
If you're not already sick of Settlers of Catan, there is finally a decent version of the Cities and Knights online (currently v.0.9.1 - which is playable).
To all the Star Wars geeks out there I suggest you read the Reconsidering Star Wars IV in the light of I-III.
If you need a new game to try, the "Towers" game is pretty fun.
Also, Bilzzard released The Burning Crusade... the much anticipated expansion to the World of Warcraft. Yes, I have been thouroughly enjoying levelling again. No, I am not level 70 yet (although apparently someone did it in 28 hours). Yes, I have made a Draenei Shaman.
Work has been slowly ramping up with the anticipation of the "great client transfer of 2007" - scheduled for late February. The servers are slowly coming into alignment and I've made contact with a few new clients in the past weeks.