Saturday I captured the King Kong achievement for being King of the Jungle. A modest feat. After doing so, I realized I was logged into my father's 360 as my father. Thus, I had to go through the levels I had played all over again.
Yesterday, my daughter was being especially fussy and wouldn't go down for her nap. My wife tried many times, but in the end I was able to get her to go to sleep. That was a major achievement.
I have been thinking a lot about how much value games, entertainment, and fun have in relation to life's great achievements. Nobody sees the achievement on my gamer profile for successfully changing a diaper, eating right, or exercising. Nobody knows whether I study, help old ladies across the road, or provide relevant marketing messages to help individuals find the solution they are looking for.
I had hoped to have uploaded a video segment to accompany this blog. Unfortunately, my video capturing solution is not much of a solution, but another problem.
Below is the transcript from an address my wife and I enjoy, for different reasons:
On a recent flight, I sat behind a husband and wife. She obviously loved her husband. As she stroked the back of his neck I could see her wedding ring. She would nestle close to him and rest her head upon his shoulder, seeking his companionship.
In contrast, he seemed totally oblivious to her presence. He was focused solely upon an electronic game player. During the entire flight, his attention was riveted upon that device. Not once did he look at her, speak to her, or acknowledge her yearning for affection.
His inattention made me feel like shouting: "Open your eyes, man! Can't you see? Pay attention! Your wife loves you! She needs you!"
I don't know more about them. I haven't seen them since. Perhaps I was alarmed unduly. And very possibly, if this man knew of my concern for them, he might feel sorry for me in not knowing how to use such an exciting toy.
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