I'm done with this website. I'm going to Giantbomb.com from now on. I've just gotten bored with Gamespot and decided not to use my profile anymore. I'll leave this blog up for a while if you have anything to say to me, and then probably commit profile suicide, which won't be hard on this site, knowing the mods. My Giantbomb profile is GirnBlanston if you want to check it out. Be there.
Aloha.
I've been seeing alot of people making blogs on this site about being "tagged", then providing a number of facts about themselves, usually five. I'm not sure how this got started or who made it up. But alot of gamespot users are doing it, and it doesn't seem to bother anybody.
Now, i've been a gamespot member for five kickass years, but i have no idea how i am supposed to know if i have been "tagged" or not. I know how to tag things myself, i even have the tagger king emblem. How do i know if i get tagged by another user?Do i get a message in my inbox? Or is there a tab somewhere on my profile?
I'm fairly certain that i haven't been tagged yet. But even so, i'll provide five facts about myself anyway, just cuz' i'm a nice guy :D. Well, here goes:
1. Location: Plattsmouth, Nebraska. It's right on the Nebraska/Iowa border, which is basically the Missouri River. Plattsmouth is about 20 miles south of Omaha, and has a population of just over 7,000. It's a simple town, with alot of bars, so most of the people here are ****faced.
2. Music: There's alot of stuff i like, but i can't stand country. My favorite band is 311. They're from Omaha, which is awesome. I got to see them in concert during the Soundsystem Tour in 2000, and it was a kickass show! Also, my dad took drum lessons from the same teacher as 311's drummer, Chad Sexton. Or so he claims, i'd like to confirm it, but i have no reason to doubt the old man.
3. Movies: I couldn't tell you what my favorite movie is. I thought long and hard about it, and i just can't decide. However, i can easily tell you which movie i hate the most, and that is Ready to Rumble, starring David Arquette. It's the worst movie i have ever seen, and i've seen alot. It's about pro wrestling, the bane of my existence. Seriously, i hate it so much, and i hope to see it die, one day. David Arquette is a total douche in this movie, thinking wrestling is real, and sees his idol get beat during a match. I have to stop here, i'm getting pissed off just thinking about this **** sandwich.
4. Games: I've been playing games since i was five. There's too many games to list as my favorites, so i'll just list some things. Systems owned presently: Xbox 360 (60 gig), PC, Playstation 2 (slim), Gamecube (jet black), N64, DS (lite), Game Boy Advance (original model). Over 120 games across all mentioned systems, as well as PS1 games i just play on the PS2. Systems owned previously: NES, Super NES, Genesis(or Mega Drive), Game Boy, Game Gear. Sold these because i needed the money at the time.
5. Other Stuff: Let's see here, i collect keychains. I have over 400. If i see one i find interesting, i get it. I also get them as gifts. The types of keychains i have are mostly random, but i like to get ones from other states. I also have keychains from Thailand, Qatar and Ireland, but i've never been to those places. I also like playing golf, but i'm lousy.
Well, there you have it. I hope this was at least somewhat interesting for you to read. Have a Happy Black Friday!
I've got 2 cats. Both are male, and i inherited them from my mom after she moved to Florida. She took 3 cats with her, meaning she had 5 when she lived here in Nebraska(It's a long story:roll:.) She couldn't take them all, so i took in 2 of the 5 cats she had. Both are male, and they love to go outside, and do god knows what. They seem to like catching small animals and bringing them to me. These animals aren't always alive, though. Sometimes, they're not in one piece, either. Yeah:?. I've seen things in my front yard that would make Hannibal Lecter blush. Mice, small birds, rabbits, even squirrels. As a matter of fact, i found a dead squirrel in my front yard yesterday. I took it and threw it in my outdoor garbage bin. Don't give me that look! It's a squirrel! Anyway, today i see another dead squirrel, in the EXACT same spot as the squirrel from the previous day! The first thing i did was check the date, as i thought i was in that movie Groundhog Day.
This is perfectly natural though. Cats do this sort of thing. I just wish it was less often, so i wouldn't have to pick up so many dead animals. I even had to dispose of a dead bat last week! That's no typo, folks. Bat. That made me shudder! These cats like people, though. They won't do any harm to me or others. AND, i've never seen a single mouse in this place, so when someone has a mouse infestation and their friends jokingly tell them to get a cat, they're actually right! Beats mousetraps!
For the record, i watched each of the big 3's conferences during E3. For some reason, i only got the Nintendo emblem. So when people see my profile, they're going to think i only watched the bad conference instead of the good ones. Let's face it, boys and girls, Nintendo's conference was disappointing and boring.
Speaking of E3, i've never been to one in my whole life, and you know what? I don't feel bad about that at all. Any recent footage of the E3 showfloor has shown about, what, a million people? It looks insane! I don't even like being in a crowded Wal-mart, so how would i be able to tolerate this? I'm surprised nobody gets killed during this show. I would have liked to have gone to an E3 during the mid to late 90's, when it wasn't completely out of control like this year or the early 2000's. Nintendo's booth wouldn't have you wave a remote around, Sony's booth wouldn't have people who can't sing playing a karaoke game, and Microsoft wouldn't have a booth to begin with, or at least it would be smaller if there was one.
You couldn't get me to go to an E3 now. I wouldn't be as excited as others, and there seems to be too much walking involved, which could hurt my back(long story short, i had surgery at 15 for a spinal fusion, which now limits my activity). I'm not gonna bash the show or say it's unnecessary, that would be a lie. I just don't think i can go through something on that scale. It's too much for me. Some can handle it, some can't. The ones who can handle it should be the ones to go.
That's all for now.
Well, ladies and gentleman, i did it. Many of you accomplished this feat years ago, but i couldn't join the club until just recently. I finally purchased an Xbox 360, i finally have(officially) gone "next-gen", as this is my first console that is current generation.
Don't get me wrong. I've wanted one since launch, but i could never afford it. I didn't know how or when i was going to get one, and that sucked. What else sucks is knowing that almost every person i know has one. Meanwhile, i was stuck with my aging PS2 and Gamecube, with virtually no games for each to be released in a while. I was given a new PC as a gift last year, and it can run any of today's PC games, and while i love it, i still wanted a 360. Halo 3 has been out for a year, and while many of you have since finished the fight, i was yet to start it. Gears of War for the PC was really good, but when i see Cliff Ble-whatever say the sequel would never be released for the PC, that pissed me off. PC gaming dead? Hardly:roll:. Grand Theft Auto IV. A new GTA game that's supposed to be the best yet, from what i've read, and i can't even THINK about playing it. And finally, the killer app, at least for me, Banjo-Kazooie. My GOD! I have the first two on the N64, and i've been waiting for the next Banjo for eight of the longest years of my life. Words cannot express my love for those games, especially Banjo-Tooie, which is my personal all time favorite video game, believe it or not.
ALL of these games, unattainable. Imagine that. Yes, put yourself in my position and think of what it would be like with a PS2 and Gamecube during these last couple of years. I have a feeling you wouldn't like it very much. But no more. I have a 360 now. I am finally one of you, and i get to play the same thing that you're playing. Now i have three years of Xbox 360 games to catch up on. Also, i need to keep from becoming a homeless person, which after this impulsive purchase just might happen.
I'm kidding, i'll do fine. In fact, i'll tell you how i managed to get the money together. I buy, and drink, alot of bottled water. Bottle after bottle, case after case, i realised how much money i was spending on this stuff. It was quite a bit. So i stopped buying bottled water and pick up a DuPont water filtration pitcher a few months ago. By filtering tap water and drinking that, i could save alot of money in the long run. The pitcher was, i believe, 30 dollars(i can't remember). It came packaged with a filter. Each filter lasts 2 months, or 40 gallons, whichever comes first, so you have to treat it like a frickin' oil change. Filters alone are either packaged in singles or threes, and i prefer the package of three. A single is about 5.98 at Wal-mart, a triple pack is about 14.98. Since i live alone, each filter lasts two months, and if i get the triple pack of filters at 14.98, that pack will provide six months of pure water that tastes as good, if not better, than bottled water. That's six months of bottled water money in my wallet. So i took the money i saved up and i got an Xbox 360.
It's little things like this that can save people money. It's to bad we all can't be this frugal. Anyway, i haven't created an account on Live yet, but when i do, i will probably go by Girn Blanston. When i do this, i'll blog it so you can look me up. Or not. It'll be a silver account, so you can send me stuff, but you can't headshot me. Good night!
Well, folks, it's almost over. It's been going on for a long time now, and i didn't think i was going to make it. It's taken a major toll on me. But now, mercifully, it will come to an end and release me from this misery. I am, of course, talking about the 2008 Presidential Election. I've been dealing with this bull**** for a year and a half. Yes, that's how long these networks have been force feeding us this junk. These "news shows".(I use that term loosely) There have been many instances where i would be watching one of these "news shows", and the host, or anchor, would have a thousand people via satellite to talk about what they think are issues, but aren't. One example is Sarah Palin's wardrobe. Alot of people, democrats, are complaining about her expensive wardrobe during this campaign, because of this economic crisis. I DON'T GIVE A RAT'S ASS! The McCain Campaign wants her to look good. This is only about attracting male voters. Think about it. Alot of young men will see her on tv. If any of these guys think about her in the shower, you got yourself a McCain voter.
There's also this Joe the Plumber. Where did this start? Every single day it's Joe the Plumber this and Joe the Plumber that. Even typing his name is pissing me off, mostly because i keep screwing up. You know what? F*** Joe the Plumber! Then we wouldn't have to see his stupid face anymore.
The above are what these "news shows" talk about, and the economy going down the crapper, but what else is new? Here are two of my concerns. Healthcare and Education. We have neither. Kids today are either really stupid or not living long enough to realise they're really stupid. Yes, i'm REALLY insensitive, but that doesn't mean i don't care about kids. I remember when Bush vetoed that child healthcare bill, or whatever it was. I don't recall the details of the bill itself, but it had something to do with kids getting healthcare, medicine and whatnot, and Bush said no. I couldn't believe that! I've always wondered what the motive for this was. It wasn't money, i know that.
And there's education. What to do about this? That's a tough one, seeing how the average 5th grader can't even locate their belly button. I told you i was insensitive! Some people think kids aren't being challenged enough in the classroom. I can agree with that. My old stomping grounds, Plattsmouth High School, not only bad in sports, but academics as well. The school board decided to lower the passing grade, although they didn't call it that, they called it something along the line of a less confusing grading system. When i was in this place, the passing grade was 70 percent and up. Now it's 60 percent. So much for challenging our students:?
Politics.:roll: So tiresome. For the next election, let's just have a raffle or something. I can't do this anymore!:cry:
I had a bad day yesterday. As a matter of fact, it sucked. It started well enough. I caught the Nintendo and Sony press conferences, after missing the Microsoft conference the previous day(I spaced out on that one:(). After that, i went outside to mow my lawn. This normally isn't bad, but it was 90 plus degrees out. Typical Nebraska weather. This is why i hate July. Anyway, i finished the lawn, guzzled alot of water, then got in the shower, but not before peeling my clothes off. That's right, PEEL! I got out of the shower just in time for the 5:00 news, and i saw that there were thunderstorm warnings in the surrounding counties. Halfway through the newscast, the cable went out. It was nothing but snow on every channel. Internet was down too. Greeeat:roll:.
Now i have to call Charter, my ISP and cable provider, and i HATE calling these people. It's a chore! The lady on the other line said that they were having some kind of problem with cable and internet services, but it should be resolved in a few hours. I wasn't living by that statement. It was just an estimation. I've got no internet, and more importantly, no tv. The MLB All-Star game was on, and i didn't get to watch a single minute of it. And from what i heard, it was a damn good game. It went into extra innings! Son of a b****!
That's not all. During all of this crap, my town got hit by a thunderstorm and i had no idea it was coming. There was alot of rain, lightning, and high speed winds. At about 10:30, i heard a loud noise on top of my house. It was towards the front. I couldn't step out to look because of the rain and darkness. So i went to bed.
When i got up, i saw the cable and internet were working again. But i stepped outside and saw a large branch in the yard that had broken off my tree. That's what i heard! I looked up at my house and saw the rain gutter was damaged. You gotta be kidding me! Tomorrow, i'll have to get a ladder and see if i can fix the damn thing. I also need to inspect the roof for any other damage. With my luck, there will be:evil:
It was a good thing i mowed the lawn, though.:D I wouldn't have been able to do that for days.
The other day, i was helping my grandpa with a home improvement project he is working on. He's building a room for his computer stuff, which he has alot of. He and i went to Menard's to get some wall panels, insulation, a four way cable splitter, and a couple other things i can't recall. I'm not the most hardware savvy, okay?:?
So we got the stuff, except the wall panels, which were in the yard behind the store. As the system goes, you have to order something from the lumberyard from within the store, pay for it at check-out, then go around to the back to get it, so you can put it in your car. We were at check-out, and my grandpa, says to me,"Wait here." He went to order the panels while i waited. A few minutes later, he comes back, and he is FUMING. Absolutely pissed the f*** off. As angry as anyone can be. This is a guy who normally is laid back and easy going, but not at this moment."I hate this f***in' store," he says. I wasn't sure what happened but after leaving the store, he told me.
He went to talk to the clerk about ordering the wall panels. He was very specific about what he wanted(you have to be when it comes to hardware.). After telling him, the clerk said,"I'm sorry, could you repeat that? I wasn't paying attention." My grandpa told him again, and the clerk said,"what's that?" Again this guy needed to be told, my grandpa even pointed to the very same type of wall panel that happened to be on display behind him. So he fills the order sheet and my grandpa takes it, except it was wrong. My grandpa goes back to tell the guy about this. The clerk then asked his manager to help him with the order sheet.
After getting the panels, a part of me wanted to go back into the store just so i could LOOK at this guy! But i didn't. I probably should have, just to see what he looked like.
This is a follow up to my last blog post. If you haven't read it, here it is.
Good. You're back. Now i can tell you a new story. My sister got back from San Diego last night, so i went with my mom to pick her up. We weren't going to be there long, so i wasn't able to look for those luggage carts this time. Not that i was in the mood for it, anyway. My mom and i were standing in front of the gate, waiting for her. Then something caught my eye. A luggage cart. Empty. No one within several feet of it. Well, what have we here?:twisted:
I decided to help myself. I took the cart. If someone was using it, f*** 'em. I then took the cart those machines at the baggage claim, you know, the ones you get these carts from. I don't know what they're called:?. But i got that quarter. And to add to that, i found another quarter in the parking lot. How about that?:D Finding quarters is quite rare. Pennies and nickels are more common, but quarters? Guess it was my lucky day.
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