For me, it happens before Labor Day: the end of summer. Because I start looking at the calendar. I start counting how many days are really left. When I start doing that, I am no longer really enjoying the summer. I’m trying to make it last longer, but instead it goes by even quicker.
Going away for a week with my friends was great. But school starts next week for me, work will always be there, and the grind begins anew. However, this time, I am very optimistic. Why is that? Because this is my first fall season since 2003 that I will not be going in as the member of a gaming clan. I won’t have that hanging over me. I won’t have to juggle school, work, friends, girlfriend, AND the next match. I just get to play games for me and smile all the way.
Hell, just last night I got to do that. Got in a random game of Left 4 Dead with Draco and some dude she knows. This guy was a walking cliche in gaming. Talked like he had a mouth full of spit (you know that voice, you can’t not make fun of it). Then the fact that he really wasn’t all that good at the game. Yeah, he had a lot of kills, and even kept his health p, but he stayed in the back and fell behind a lot. Draco and I are just too used to speed running that game and we tend to take off regardless of who we are with. But we did make the effort to not ditch the guy and yet he fell behind anyway. What the fuck? So after the first two chapters, I made it a point to try and ditch the guy. Just for a laugh.
And if anyone out there thinks that makes me the “bad” gamer, I really don’t care, but go ahead and sound off anyway. It made me and my friend laugh. That’s all I’m looking for.
So go ahead and end summer. I think I’m going to have one of the best fall seasons of my life.
The man with no hat Said:
on September 15, 2009 at 11:32 pm
Haven’t you dropped that clan shit yet, Jesus. Have you seen “The good, the bad and the ugly?” I am sure you have. Remember Tuco saying “if you’re gonna shoot, shoot don’t talk” that reminds me of you..still posturing over something you should have put to bed. Well you do a good job of pretending you have, well done for the duality. The funny thing here is I wont check back so even if you insult me I wont be around to fall asleep.
That’s the beauty of a fly by with no ties. Still I didn’t actually come here to pick on you..just suprised you are still talking about gaming..rather than just play and shut your mouth.
On a positive note though as that was my intention when I came to look at your blog today..I saw this and thought you may very well be interested..for more reasons than |I can list..so here is a link explaining what I cannot..but if you are not aware of this game you will probably get a kick out of this:
http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/action/batmanarkhamasylum/review.html?page=2
Seriously check it out if you haven’t already, if the reviews are true I could see this being a future purchase for you
Kayle Rain Said:
on September 16, 2009 at 11:14 pm
Whether or not you return, I would just like to say that I’m simply pointing out a much appreciated change. Nothing more.
This entry was inspired by my friends saying they hate it when summer ends. I tend to agree with them, but decided to look at the reasons I like seeing it end. The fact that it is the start of my first fall in 6 years without being in a clan is a fact. One that brings a smile to my face.
I am allowed to view my life and write on my blog the way I choose.
Though I also recall someone saying he wanted me to go one way and him to go the other and to leave it at that. I agreed and have lived up to my end of the bargain. You’ve since made two comments here. So if you really want to say I’m the one coming off with a sense of duality…..OK.
As far as your link goes, I’m well aware of that game, but thank you for letting me know. I first heard about it maybe 5 or 6 months ago and was all set to get it when I had to cough up a large sum for my latest tuition bill. That game though is right at the top of my wish list. Already played the demo and want to play more very badly, but have put myself on a strict budget. Basically just gas and food. If I work my balance where I want it to be, I’ll get it. Otherwise, it’s going on the Christmas list.