The Fearless, DVDs & Stuff...!

Although it is unrelated to the picture next to this, I was able to watch Jet Li's The Fearless a few days ago. And I could go into every single little thing that I liked up about it, but I think I'll just say that this movie was simply awesome. Loved it in theaters and can't wait for that one to hit DVD.

Which basically sums up the idea of this blog today: DVDs.

As far as I can recall, I think the only movie I've seen this year (besides The Fearless) that I'd get on DVD would be Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. That and, like the previous time I did it, to get yet another shameless excuse to post up a picture of Keira Knightley.

Ok and maybe X3: The Last Stand.

Maybe.

Or maybe I'll get that when it hits the discount rack.

I'm not saying that it was the worst movie ever, but with everything it could have done to end it... I just thought the whole thing looked pretty weak. Kill off Cyclops to let Wolverine get Jean? What? Then again, I did read that Wolverine might get his own spin-off movies. Blah.

I think my favorite character out of the entire movie would be Magneto. I think his personality was shown truly for what it was for once and the greater showing of their powers made it feel a little more like a movie about the X-Men.

But I guess enough about that, time to go into something else. Such as....? Hmm... Video games? Wrestling?

Haven't really played much of Disgaea 2 lately, though I did manage about 50 hours before actually stopping. Though considering the amount of things left to do, 50 hours is truly nothing. Still, I've gotten a little tired of it and quick in thanks to the fact that overall, it really isn't different then the first game.

What I have gotten into is Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria. It takes some getting used to in the beginning, but the graphics is beautiful and the gameplay seems simple enough to get into and yet addictive. But more about this later, maybe when I get more game time in.

Another game I'd like to get before the PS2 dies off forever is Okami. It looks fun...

Oh and WWE Smackdown! vs. Raw 2007. Oh to make people cring just thinking of a game... hahaha...

Onto wrestling...

Surprised that AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels won back the TNA Tag Team titles. But I guess I shouldn't be, considering they had pretty much gotten the crap kicked out of them nearly every time these 2 teams crossed. I guess this will help carry on the feud...

Kurt Angle to TNA. Wow. Just wow.

Sad to see Trish Stratus leave. Personally, at this point, it looks as though the Women's Division is indeed dead. Hopefully Lita doesn't become the Stephanie McMahon-type champion, should she win the title back. Another hope would be that the other women are able to step up and maybe start to drag the division back up again. But considering how things have gone for it, I doubt that will happen.

Well, I'm done. Out of thoughts. Tank has run on empty. Is that even possible? Anyway, be back eventually to write.

Goodbyes and Fresh Starts...

So last night marked the last time myself (my character is Alexandor) and my girlfriend's (her character is Kellar) last time in the world of Final Fantasy XI. We had hoped that maybe it could have ended with a lot of good memories, but it really didn't.

Well, not to say that it ended badly. The three of us (pictured to the left) did have a fairly good time being the weirdos we are. Conversations included talk about retarded, drooling, cross eyed Chocobo inbreds that could withstand numerous headshots via walls, doors and other objects and/or persons.

It was just... it just reminded us why we needed to take this break before we ended up truly miserable person. A game should be all about having fun and not having to take it as if it were life itself. If it was, and we were paying $12 a month, then we were the fools. And for a while, we both have been taking it far too seriously in that we put off life and basically suspended ourselves from the outside world to be in this fantasy place instead.

Ok, that makes it sound a whole lot worse then it really was. We weren't bad to the point where we vanished off of the face of the Earth. No. We just negliected to take care of real life business and now its time to scramble and play catch up instead.

Ultimately, I think we will be back in that game eventually. Our goal is to maybe get back there in about 3 months, or that is our hopeful time table to turn our lives around and get everything settled and back on track.

On the flip side, we've come across an online rpg that is free and hopefully dial-up capable. Its something called Maple Story, which looks pretty damn good. Only one problem stands in the way now. Why in the bloody heck can't we get our confirmation codes!?

*takes deep breathes*

...No stress... so what if I got sick of waiting and hit their resend button until it said I hit the daily limit. And still did not get a single email... and yes, I did use the correct email address too. Sonofa... lol

And that's it. Looks like this really is the ending of the chapter that was Final Fantasy XI (at least for us, for now). It was fun for the most part, stressful during the rest. Still, hopefully we can turn our lives around and get our messes fixed up and what not. Maybe then... we will return...

Random Thoughts & Comments

I don't really feel like focusing this entry on any one particular subject. Ok, so that's basically how all of these writings has been, but I think today will be a little different then the norm. Hmm... maybe I don't know what the hell I'm talking (typing) about...

Anyway...

Watched the entire first season of Inuyasha, as well as four movies based on the series. Truthfully, I didn't take too much into this because when I first saw this, it wasn't long after watching the series ending of Ranma 1/2 and I was absolutely bombed by it. Just totally wasn't happy at all with how that ended (was looking for the happy ending I guess!).

Well, I am glad I took a second look at Inuyasha, because I've found myself getting into it. Still has humor like Ranma 1/2 (dare I say it's better written??), but it feels like its a lot better played out in Inuyasha since there are a good circle of characters to keep the balance between humor and serious. The action in this is definately a lot better too.

Only down side to all this is the fact that I cannot afford to buy the second and third seasons of this any year soon! So... so very sad...

Moving along...!

We got our cable internet back for a few days, been trying like a mad man to get everything squared away before it goes buh bye again.

Yes, that also means my Final Fantasy XI characters have now officially been canceled. So now at the end of the month, they'll disappear from the world of Vana'diel for three real time months and, if I do not return, then it's adios to my Elvaan forever. I was a little sad to do it, I mean this game has been a part of my life for a little over two years now and to just suddenly have to do this, it was a hard. Kinda. I did need to take this break, maybe things will be better in a month or three.

Watched Jackass the Movie last night on Comedy Central. Those guys are really... messed up to say it nicely.

Disgaea 2 plays has slowed down some, just because I haven't been able to actually sit down and level up my characters without wanting to stand up and run away. Hmm. Could this really be old age sinking in!?? NEVER!!! I do like Etna a lot better this time around though, she certainly is a lot stronger that's for sure. Still haven't run into Flonne or Laharl yet though... bum bum buuuuum!

I got to read up on a review for Final Fantasy XII and man... that game looks (and sounds) great! I hope it lives up to the hype that it has been getting. I mean I've read that a great many of the boss fights are gonna be insane and drawn out fights, something I personally have been hoping for for a long time. Was anyone else disappointed that Vegnagun (of Final Fantasy X-2) was such a push over? I know I was. Considering that was a planet destroying weapon, whodathunkit that it was actually a piece of **** you could destroy so easily? Anyway, I really really can't wait for this one (Final Fantasy XII that is) to get released...!

Haven't see as much wrestling on TV lately, but I do catch TNA every few weeks. I thought they were pretty good before, but now... what happened!? Now when I tune in I feel like I'm watching WWE Castaways, not TNA Wrestling. Still, there are a very few things that still draw me back in to watch their show. Sure was nice to see AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels get a win without getting absolutely destroyed by LAX. They made great rivals/enemies in the X-Division, but they sure do make an awesome tag team too. Need an example? I thought it was very cool to see Christopher Daniels hit his B.M.E., then AJ Styles following up with a D-Lo Brown-like Frog Splash.

I got to read parts of Shawn Michael's biography a little while back, and I have to say that it is definately a interesting read. I think I did what anyone that picked up the book would do and that's search out for the Montreal screwjob. After reading through that, I can only wonder what Bret Hart's side of this, I mean his thoughts and what not. I know he did that documentry that gave a small fraction of it, but I am somewhat curious...

Anyway, that's it and that's all for now. Back to searching for something productive to do.....

Firestorm of Changes...

It's been a weird few days, I mean with changing out from Cable internet to dial-up. It has been years since I've ever had to deal with the joys of dial-up and thankfully, it hasn't been the pain in the ass that I remember it to be.

Still, there is a noticeable change in webpage loading speeds and its been a little rough getting used to having to slow down. But I guess having some form of internet at this point, is leaps and bounds better then having absolutely nothing at all.

Anyway, that is the explaination as to why I went from posting like a madman, to nothing in a heart beat. I guess I will try to pick up my writing pace, just as soon as I know that everything in life is settled to the degree it needs to. What the hell does that mean? Heh... I'll write more about this later on.

But for me, the biggest and most noticeable change would be my "retirement" from the game of Final Fantasy XI. Yeah, I know I blogged a short while back that I had ideas of taking a break and I guess this counts towards that. It is just that I can't say for sure as to how long this break will be or it just might be the end it for me. It was truly a fun run (for the most part) and it was a very eye opening experience, to see what these online RPGs were like.

I admit that I did feel a little bad about it at first, I mean neither myself or my girlfriend get much of a chance to say any goodbyes to our friends (like all 2-3 of them in reality). But we did manage to send them messages through POL's website, so hopefully that will suffice.

Overall, I think it was the fact that we had spent a little over 2 years on the same game is a little too long for my own liking. And, after reading up about Final Fantasy XII, I think the time is right to take a step back and look forward to something new. Considering what was written about the next chapter in the Final Fantasy series, I fully expect to devote every possible minute playing that bugger. It sounds like the beast I've been waiting for...

So anyway, I've continued on (slowly) with Disgaea 2 and I am definately enjoying the story. I'm like Yukimaru, though she is a little nuts. I must admit that Etna and her Prinny servents are a nice addition to the story. I can't wait to stop having to level up my army for a bit and push forward with the story.

Well that's it for me, for now, but I will definately be back eventually. Man, that is a line you don't want to hear someone say to you huh?

Day 2: The Mindless Continue to Roam...

Like the title states, this is the second day that I've managed to get on here with absolutely no ideas on what to write about. Is this a problem? Nah, it really isn't I guess. More like just the usual signs of boredom that haven't struck me in the last several days.

Ok, with that out of the way... What now huh? Hmmm... Well, I guess I could throw out a fair number of lines that would be dedicated to a bunch of mindless, meaningless bull. But what would be the point in that eh? If anyone bothered to come here and actually read this stuff, I don't think he/she would be fond of such an idea. No...

I guess (yes, a lot of guessing done here folks) I could start off with how I spent yesterday. I basically spent it in front of the television, watching Lethal Weapon 1 & 2, as well as Braveheart. Good stuff all around there folks, despite whatever Mel Gibson is up to these days.

Oh and attempted to watch Star Wars Episode 3 again. I think I got about a 30 minute eye full before I went down for the count (damned movie put me to sleep!). Is that bad? Now don't get me wrong, I didn't think that movie was the worst thing to ever hit the screen (I'll leave that for X3). To me, the scene that made watching those 3 movies worth it was at the end where Anakin fought against Obi-Wan Kenobi. Student verses Teacher. Awesome action, which they had more great action like that prior to the final movie.

Ok, and I think it is safe to admit that my previous comment about X3 was a little cheap. I'll admit that I did enjoy the movie to a certain degree, because I'd be a big fat liar to say that I didn't. I enjoyed the fact that X3 pushed much more action then the previous 2 movies combined. I enjoyed the fact that Magneto was actually a ruthless son of a bitch. I did not enjoy to see them finally bring Angel in... For a scene that really doesn't do a damn thing for the story unfolding. If there is an X4, I do hope that Angel (or maybe Archangel...?) won't be wasted. I also did not enjoy seeing X3 transform into Wolverine the Movie. I mean, they killed Cyclops off so Wolverine could have at it with Jean!? I think that also came as a shocker in that theater... The fact that basically the entire leadership of the X-Men was killed off and so easily too for that matter.

And there was more movie talk then I have ever written about before. Quite a feat, but with that out now... What next? Oh man, the stresses... The pressures!

No, I'm not a drama lover.

As pictured above, that would be one of my favorite actresses, Keira Knightley. I like her, I think she is a very versatile actress. I mean just take into consideration that she can easily do a movie such as King Arthur or Pirates of the Caribbean and then turn around and do a movie like Bend it like Beckham or The Jacket. Other reason for this? Well, I'll gladly take any opportunity to post a picture of her...! lol

My second favorite actress would be Kate Beckinsale. I thought she did a pretty good job with Pearl Harbor (though the love story in that mess was... Well... A mess). Like Keira Knightley, I liked Kate Beckinsale because of her versatility. I liked her in Serendipity, but I also surprised to see that she could do (quite convincingly) a vampire in the Underworld movies.

Last subject to write on before calling it quits for the day would be the news that the Crocodile Hunter, Steven Irwin, passed away recently. I always thought the guy was nuts, seeing as I'd never see anyone so willingly jump on the back of a massive crocodile and still manage to keep a smile on their face. Now that, ladies and gents, that is a man that loved his work. Such a terrible lost, he will be missed.

Well, I think that was a fairly productive post for a guy who hasn't had a fair number of interesting writing topics so far. I know, my blog lacks in comparison to others. But believe me when I say, this beast is just starting to get warmed up. I'll take any chance to write, so chances are that you will see me writing here for as long as humanly possible.

So Very Much of Absolutely Nothing!

What to say? What to say.... Hmmm....

I used to like days that were cloudy and dark and raining. It wasn't because I was being some kind of freak, but more because it was a day that I could relax and let myself catch up on whatever might be bothering my mind at that time. Hell it used to do me wonders back when I was in high school, but now...

How I wish that were still possible.

But I think what gets at me so much these days is the fact that I seem to have lost touch with so much in life. I guess we all do, at one point or another, and its more or less just another part of life and growing up. I dunno... I guess I'll drop that train of thought, I mean it definitely won't be going anywhere nice.

Its funny to watch on TV how the music that was big during the years I was in high school are now hitting the greatest hits/compilation CDs. Talking about feeling older and older by the day...

It feels like that writing bug I had a few days ago had come and gone already. God I wish I could just hang onto that a while longer, to just get more ideas out onto the page before it goes. Eh... Next one should be in a few months anyway.....

Ok, so was it painfully clear that this blog entry was basically an entity of absolutely nothing? I like to write a little offbeat and random some days, just to somehow entertain myself I guess. That, or maybe its just that I have nothing else in life to bitch about and so I take whatever petty little thing I can find and exaggerate it as much as I can? Ha. Nope... No, definitely not true on that count.

If this were so, then I would be writing about how I fished out the lost city of Atlantis from my bathtub the other day while flying. Actually, that little idea sounds like it could be the start of something really weird...! I'll have to look into that.

Fullmetal Alchemist, Among Other Things...

I picked up watching the Fullmetal Alchemist series the other day, and although I have already seen the series... I still get hooked into the story as if I hadn't seen it before.

One aspect of the story that I find so interesting is the Alchemist themselves. It seems that those that had a good heart were all struck by some deep rooted tragedy. Take for instance, Roy Mustang (pictured to the right).

On the outside, he was confident and cool and he always seemed to have plan. On the inside was entirely a different story. He was constantly haunted by what he did during the Ishbal rebellion. It seems as though his turning point arrived when his close friend (Maes Hughes) was murdered.

I guess I could go on about this forever, but what would the point be in that? Why... I could be spending this time writing about... oh... maybe Disgaea 2 again?

Almost 10 hours in and just got around to unlocked the Sinner class. They seem pretty good, just having issues on keeping the poor bastard alive. I forget that a level 1 character against a level 5 equals... well, death.

I do like the job class of Thief, they have a gitty/psycho laugh and they aren't all that bad on ijn battle. I like them a lot better then I did the Ranger/Geomancer from the first game (Whom I *accidently* killed on numerous occasions). Funny thing is, my healer is the highest leveled character so far... (Adell is level 11 and she is level 13 or so)

On a non-gaming/anime/yadda yadda basis, I have also begun to write again. The ideas just struck the *beep* outta me the other day (while watching Fullmetal Alchemist...) and I just started typing my life away. Will it be the story I finally see to it's end? So far, I think it is safe to say that it is... then again, I've started a great deal of stories and yet never saw them to their respective ends. Probably because I ended up not "feeling it" as time went on. Oh well.

I guess that's that for today. If not, I'll be back for a second post. Or third. Or forth. Hmmm....