Now that Halo: Reach has hit store shelves, what upcoming titles are all of you most looking forward to? For me personally, Medal of Honor is looking incredibly well. Though many may not enjoy it - or call it a cop-out from Battlefield: Bad Company and Call of Duty, I think it'll be a surprising hit.

I'm nearly finished with BioShock 2. My first and final impressions are this: it exceeds. This game is absolutely gorgeous and tells an amazing and engaging story, even throughout the narrative. What I enjoy most is the exploration. I've never been much of an open-ended world game fan, such as Grand Theft Auto or The Elder Scrolls - so this game gives me the right amount of discovery, where I can still genuinely feel captured by the essence of the story without side-questing away from the main appeal. Overall, it is an absolute must.

Playing BioShock has also taught me a life lesson, and that is to be patient. That being said, I recall a very tangible memory during the summer vacation that took place on May 7th, 2010.

Everyday for lunch, I head to Wendy's and order the same meal: Grilled Chicken Go-Wrap, small chili, and a small diet coke. As I was eating with a good friend, and all of a sudden I noticed vaguely an older middle-aged man cussing up a wild-storm at an employee for no vindictive reason. The cashier taking his order simply asked, "Would you like a small, medium, or large drink?," and he got frustrated and said ungodly words, left the building in a hurry, and started using his middle finger as a logo while driving off in his raggedy car.

There's a great Bible verse, Proverbs 14:29 - He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spiriy exalteth folly.

To be honest, a lot of us struggle with this infirmity. In this day 'n' age, everything is fast-paced and incredulously full of multitasking; we expect things to be done in a hastily manner. This ranges from various subcultures: a reply to a text, faster modems and computers, automobiles, relationships, developing video games, and/or movies. Instead of patiently waiting, we choose to have things rushed in an unorganized process. I've learned to be more lenient on time; to take things slowly and keenly observe my situations. Don't get me wrong, some things need to be rushed, such as if being sick and needing medical attention. For the most part, however - we are hurried to insignificant things.

No shame goes into taking things at a slow tempo, and that even involves your life choices. Those who read this and are still in school, I know your agony. Like me, you're most likely wanting to hurry up and graduate. Please listen to me: I have graduated - I loathed on school, but I miss it very much. It may seem frustrating or annoying - but it is highly beneficial, and it's a lot easier than the "real world." Your responsibilities change dramatically once you're facing adulthood and out of school.

Not only this, but learn vicariously to take a step back and examine your life full-throttle, especially your friends. Many don't believe that the people that you surround yourself with have a high octane influence on your lives, but they do. Are your friends creating a good boundary for you? Are they setting prime examples that will exceed you remotely?

I've learned a lot over the course of my graduated days, and I can assuredly say that, we waste a lot of time on things that aren't valuable. Yes, it may be fun and enjoyable, but ultimately it's worthless. I'm not discerning on having fun, but I am saying to examine yourself, and check out your personal priorities - and if need be, change them. Life is too important and aesthetically promising to live it in frailty.