It has been a bad day. I hate it when it seems like all control has just gone out the window. I have the sort of job that requires that I pretty much know where everything is all the time. Today, I lost it. That is why, I think, that the video game is such a welcome release at the end of the day. Although there is certainly lots of room for unexpected things to happen, the only witness to your failure (unless you are playing online) is yourself. And even if you are playing online, you will likely never meet these people... unless you play with friends - which is frankly just silly. I take enough crap from my friends without having to listen to them telling me how I should have played a particular battle in Champions, FFXI, or Resident Evil Outbreak. I far prefer having strangers question my judgement.

I am playing Kingdom Hearts these days (thanks Isis - you were right I do love it). It is a really good diversion. The plot is simple, the characters fun and recognizable, the bosses challenging but beatable, all you could ask for in terms of a game to help with stress-relief. I have often wondered if they have looked at the potential therapeutic benefit of video games for stress relief. It is a fact that having a pet can really lower blood pressure and aid with relaxation. I believe that it has something to do with stroking the fur and unconditional love. What about the benefit of running around a virtual maze blowing up monsters... Why can't my doctor write me a prescription for Final Fantasy XII?

Just a thought...