Trying different things.

        I readily admit to being a bit of a geek. I'm not as hardcore geek as many of my friends and acquaintances, but I do enjoy many of the same diversions. I love comic books, miniature war gaming, and table top role playing games, as well as gnre films and books. There are some things, however, within the sphere of geekdom I had pre-judged, but had never done previously. Two of these things I recently decided to try in an attempt to broaden my own horizons, X-Box Live and World of Warcraft, and I came away with different opinions on each.
       I had two coupons for X-Box Live; each for a two day free trial. After signing on for said free trials, I decided to play the online versions of the following games; Call of Duty- World at War, Call of Duty- Black Ops, Call of Duty- Modern Warfare 3, Medal of Honor, and Space Marine. I really enjoyed all of them, with the latter two being my favorites. I still prefer single player campaign for story purposes, but I'll probably get a paid X-Box Live account just to get more out of my games.
      I still don't understand why people pay for World of Warcraft. I'm playing the free version and I find it quite boring. It seems to be a lot of running around (as your character) and not much else. I can see playing it if you have nothing else to do, but I know that the game has had a hand in ruining marriages and I'm not sure why. I guess "To each, their own."
      

Doing it all over again.

I've decided to do the juice fast again. I'll try and do 30 days again and see where things go from there. I think I did well last time, but doing it just before the holidays meant I've gained the weight back again. I hope this time to do better post-fast since the only "eating" holidays coming up are Easter and my birthday.

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Machine Head

Last night, I had the opportunity to see the band Machine Head play at The Masquerade nightclub in Atlanta. It was an incredible show from start to finish. Normally, weeknight shows don't have as much energy as weekend show (people have to go to work/ school the next day, etc.). This show, however, was an exception with non-stop energy from both the band and the crowd. My only problem is that...I'm getting older. I woke up this morning feeling as though I'd been hit by a truck. It was still a great show, however.

Archeologists: Viking massacre came to unexpected ending

Archeologists: Viking massacre came to unexpected ending

Roman Empire ran on camel power

Interesting...Roman Empire ran on camel power

The Smallest Minority: Yes, It Really IS That Easy...

The Smallest Minority: Yes, It Really IS That Easy...