So after a long absence away from not only Gamespot, but gaming itself, I'd like to get back into the gaming scene. It was such a huge part of my life growing up, and now that I'm in college, it feels like something is missing. In fact, it feels like I'm headed towards a very bad place. Grades a declining and what time I used to spend playing WoW or **** around on CS:S is now spent drinking and smoking.

Don't get me wrong, these things will not stop..

However, I feel like it was my gaming that kept my life in check during high school. I didn't smoke TOO much because I was usually playing a video game instead of smoking a bowl. Now it's smoke up and eat Dorritos instead of doing calculus homework. Engineering is unforgiving, and there is certainly no place for weed in my major.

With that said I will be getting back into gaming, and hopefully back into the community here at Gamespot. I have just bought and am in the process of downloading Team Fortress 2, which we have been patiently anticipating for at least three years. I'll be purchasing it for my brother as well, as I owe him 30 bucks (WTF WAS I THINKING?!). It will be interesting to see how gaming fits into my life here at Boston. Peace.