Sick Day Thoughts

When I'm sick my brain tends to work a little differently. It's like using a drinking glass for a plant pot or a plant pot for a fish bowl. Useful but not what it was intended for. This has resulted in incomplete fanfiction, figures made of candle wax, and backyard mudbaths (hey, I was eight, don't judge me). Today it has resulted in nostalgia.

The biggest nostalgia trip for me comes from the fact that I crave what I call 'trash food' when I'm recovering from illness. Trash food is, simply, junk food. Today's junk food of choice is potted meat and mayonnaise sandwiches that a certain Gintama shinsengumi officer would be very proud of. The taste reminds me of my childhood. When I was really young and spending every summer at my grandparents house, my grandpa and I would spend time together fishing and having picnics. He introduced me to potted meat sandwiches. I just wish I had fresh tomato and cucumber to go with it, like we used to have back then. Later we would go bust open a watermelon. It was a good time.

While I was enjoying my sandwich, my husband, who is also sick, is watching grumpcade playing old games. This reminds me of when I logged a ton of hours on my sega genesis playing some very rage worthy games. The likes of Lion King, Aladdin, Spot, and Bubsy Bobcat kept me amused, and annoyed,for most of my childhood. It makes me want to go back and play those games and post my reactions on youtube. My old yells of 'what the heck dude' and 'die jerk' have been replaced by my colorful adult language but I'm sure the results will be the same. Surely you guys would get a kick out of how bad I suck at platformers.

In other news, the last episode of Naruto aired recently. No spoilers, please. I'm re-watching from the start before ending the series. I just got to the part where Sauske arrives at Orochimaru's hideout. Wow, do things change later. Sakura is great and all, but she is the classic example of the 'only useful when no other option exists' trope. I'm so glad she trains with Tsunade to become an awesome healer with a punch like a tailed beast. Hopefully the next generation of ninja will be as interesting since Naruto's son, Boruto, is getting a series. I can't get over how dumb his name is, but maybe that's a sign it will be good.

Anyway, my head hurts and I'm due a dose of dayquil.I leave you with one question: What weird shower thoughts do you have when you're sick?

Lay's is doing the create a flavor contast...again.

I entered. Again. The prize for a winner? $1 million.
I would buy a house or have one built. That would be nice.
You should all go enter, too. You might win.
Here's a link to my entry page if you want to give me a vote.
https://www.dousaflavor.com/flavor-pantry/377445/762787

Pixelmon! Catching Articuno! rc-gamers.com

This was almost kinda hax without haxing.

Totally legit got the things to summon and the masterball.

But I used a masterball so it feels kinda too easy XD

I kinda miss pixelmon.

Computers, Gaming, and VR Thoughts

There’s something that has been on my mind lately regarding gaming, the part computers play in the industry, and where the future of video games is going. It’s amazing to see how far we’ve come over the years, from the first console system to the seeds of virtual reality becoming main stream. What does that mean for gamers? What about the industry? The only thing I can honestly see are positive outcomes leading to further other industries such as the medical field and military. Both of them already use simulations crafted from gaming technology at great success rates.

It’s no secret that most games these days are playable on a PC and some are even mac compatible. There’s even a meme about the ‘pc master race’ that’s so mainstream almost every gamer has seen it a least once. Computers are a great medium for gaming simply because they are easy to upgrade, are constantly evolving into something better, and are easy to adapt the most simple to the most complex games to depending on system requirements. Consoles, in response, have upped their game, so to speak. Gaming consoles have become even more like computers to make way to better graphics and more complex systems. Big RPGs no longer take multiple discs. This has caused the gaming industry to go from some niche kids and nerds thing to a past time anyone can enjoy.

You’re probably wondering where I’m going with all this. Well, virtual reality, naturally. I can’t seem to look at gaming articles without seeing one or two dedicated to virtual reality. There’s tons of hype as well as challenges standing between us and the future of gaming. The graphics and response have improved greatly since the first virtual reality machines hit select arcades a few years ago. There’s not many arcades left except for those with old game machines and the ones in theme parks with the newer units, like the virtual reality ones. Recently, we have seen an increase in consumer grade virtual reality devices. They have recently started selling for the same price, if not a bit more, than high end consoles or low end gaming computers. Mostly, the graphics are still needing work. I have seen some development announced for better graphics in games. I’ve also seen some rumors, still unconfirmed last I checked, about adding rpgs to the mix. We all know what we’re waiting on. A MMORPG with awesome graphics and tons of cool features. Let’ hope it doesn’t turn into a Sword Art Online.

We’re still a long way away from the perfect virtual reality experience but we have getting closer. Now I need to get my hands on one of the VR devices and see just how far they have come first hand. There’s only so much of the experience you can get from watching youtube videos.

Diary of Us 90's Kids

Hey everyone! My friend Mitchell is doing a podcast and invited me to join in! This is our introduction, basically episode 0. Enjoy!

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PS: Go to the link <3

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