Welcome to a new section I've decided to devote to all the stupid things that my superiors say. I'll be chronicling the idiotic comment and giving my thoughts on what I think it means or what they were trying to say. Once I get enough things I'll compile a separate page. Don't forget to leave a comment if theres anything stupid that your boss says. I'll try to update it as soon as I can if I hear anything worth mentioning. So on with the tardness:

Stupid Thing: "I'm asking the question..." - rv

My Take: I get this one every now and then. What baffles me is that I never actually hear what the question is. Maybe there is no question, whatever it may be I don't see a reason that I should give a damn. Often used completely out of any context, I'll just chalk this one down to having nothing to say but trying to express some form of managment skills. From now now I'll just assume that it's the question is that binds us, "what is the matrix?"...

YOU HAVE NO CHANCE TO SURVIVE MAKE YOUR TIME

Wow, I've got some kind mega-headache today. Top it off with a some hayfever and I'm feeling really great. Bleh, I've been tired since coming back. I can't seem to shake the urge off. It must be all the kangaroo pox and drop bears that are causing it.

Not really much else that's been going on. I'm almost though the 4th season of Xena, all episodes that I haven't seen. So slowly but surely I'm getting there, even if it's taking a lot longer than I expected.

I'm going to try and get the Kangaroo Island photos up tonight. Seems like I forgot about the Sydney stuff as well so I'll see about that as well. I've started making a new layout, it's a bit poo though so it might be a while before it's up, defiantly needs some work.

I haven't really bought anything the past few day. I seem to have a dire shortage of cash the past few days. Still all is well because today is payday, regardless that more than half my wage has to go on the god evil credit card that seems to be sucking all my funds.

I have however contacted Kinokuniya in ordering me the Sakura Taisen V Art book. I'll need it for the collection. I've seen it on eBay, but it's way expensive. I just hope they can get it in when they say they will.

It's off to Kangaroo Island tomorrow morning for me and Jessy. Should be good for an all expenses paid trip from work. I figure its the least they can do. As of late it hasn't been particularly fun there.

Ending on a Plus note I think I made the best onigiri (riceballs) I've ever made last night. :-D

Crap, I forgot all about the fact I'm not too far off the end of Shadow of the Colossus. Damn Xena series that I've bought. I just keep watching them and remembering all this stuff that used to make me happy. For the record Callisto was the best villain of the series ever. Despite what everyone might think I actually don't mind Joxer anymore, even though he used to annoy the shit out of me.

What I'm wondering now is why the Hercules series hasn't come out over here yet. Universal you can release the spin off series Xena but not the original (and the greatest mind you)? What the Fuck? To get them I'm going to have to pay a shite load of cash too videouniverse or brave the likes of eBay. The worst part is scouring the net I can't see a reason why they don't release it. Perhaps they don't think it will sell very well.

Whatever, I'm disappointed and pissed off.

Congrats to Will who is now an official world wide Castle Attack Champion!!!

Boya, it's your birthday

Uggh so lazy today. Can't be stuffed doing much of anything. I think I'm going to sit here and be lazy for most of the day. Oh, a new layout? Hmm yeah it could be but I just had a hell of a time with trying to set up Wordpress. My tables crashed out and all my fanlistings died for a little bit. Still it should be sorted out now. I just don't know if I can be stuffed that is.

I'll think about it. But for now it's back to some DVD's. *yawn*

On a side note:
Path of Neo = Path of Poo
And I had such high expectations for this title. Oh, Well I guess you can't with them all. I think it would have looked ok on the PS2, it's just not cutting it in the graphics department on the PC. Still, some of the hand to had combat can be pretty fun though, especially againts multiple opponents.

They were all dead. The final gunshot was an exclamation mark to everything that had led up to this
point. I released my finger from the trigger. And then it was all over. The storm seemed to lose it's frenzy. The ragged clouds gave way to the stars above.

Outside, the mercury was falling fast. It was colder than the Devil's heart, raining ice pitchforks as if the Heavens were ready to fall. Everyone was running for shelter like there was no tomorrow. It didn't get any better when I got to the subway. The feeling hit me like a point-blank shot straight in the face... Something was not right about this. My Beretta stirred nervously under my coat... but the train doors had already shut behind me, and I was in for the ride...

Xenosga III is finally in production by Monolith Studios. Do a little hunting and you'll fine the awesome trailer. Or you can head here for a bit of the low down if you don't know what I'm talking about. The new artwork looks fantastic, I'm loving the new KOS-MOS design, and the trailer doesn't look too shabby either. The fight scenes between KOS-MOS and her pruple "Twin" look really good. I'm really going to be keeping an eye on this latest installment, especailly now that Episode II got realeased locally, still I'll end up importing the US version so all my nice save data carries over.

Also to no surprise there's also going to be a new game called Xenosaga 1&2 availible on the Nintendo DS. Probably going to be released the same time as Xenosaga III. Not really sure what to expect from this. They'll have to be shorted re-makes or something or other, sureley they can't re-do the entire games on a DS cart. Interesting none the less.

Seems like I've missed a game in the Xenosaga universe, but I can't be blamed, it was only availible on Japanese Mobiles. But I've tracked down a translation because the story is supposed to be the best, so far, of the series.

I've just gotten Jess' Christmas present, something I ordered from eBay just the other day. Shes obsessed with Blythe's at the moment so I've got another to add to her collection. So now all 3 of hers (Renee, Lucy & Sarah) will have a new playmate. I think I'm going to name her Hudson... either that or Cecrops, haven't quite decided yet.

Just placed my order, which I should be picking up tonight, which has got the new Pokémon game for the Gamecube. Now I don't really care what anyone says about Pokémon being a kiddy game. Sure the TV series and some of the merchandise is a little lame, but if you take it back to where it originally started what you've got is a pretty decent RPG. Theres actually a hell of a lot of strategy to it, which involves thinking if you don't want to be torn a new ring hole in a gym. I'm yet to be disappointed with a Pokémon game, well at least not one of the RPG games (we never mention Pokémon Dash or Channel), and the stadium games were pretty decent even if the minigames were the highlight. The last Gamecube game Coliseum had a mini 3D RPG, which was really good. I'm glad to see Nintendo have capitalised on a good idea and decided to go with a full game in 3D that you don't have to own 6 other Gameboy games and upload an excessive amount of stuff to enjoy fully. Sure the uploading is still there, and I'd be surprised if a stadium mode wasn't either, but the core of Console Pokémon has changed, hopefully for the better.

The new Mario Kart is now is stock as well. And although I'm ridiculously poor at the moment I couldn't resist the urge to get it. Worst part of it was, had to get 2. One to play and one to keep sealed for collecting. No, no, just kidding the other is for micromachines who gave me explicit instructions to get him a copy when I picked up mine. I'm not sure how this is going to play. I've never really like the handheld GBA adaptation of Mario Kart, it was ok but lacked the multiplayer shenanigans of a 4 player console race. Hopefully with the DS's wireless capabilities and the ability to hook up to an internet connection via WiFi it's going to keep my interest a lot longer than it's handheld predecessor. I'm willing to give it a bash because it's a Kart sequel. Fingers crossed it lives up to the expectation.

I'm the Mario Kart SNES, 64 & GCN champion. Play me and suffer a fate worse than death, I seriously rock so much it isn't funny. Bow down to me overlord of the Kart.

Shadow of the Colossus is turning out to be one hell of a decent game. It's a shame about the length though, I've only put in 3 or so hours and I'm over halfway through it.

You feel very alone when riding in the open fields. Theres an eerie vibe that you get by being the only human surrounded by such a vast landscape. The Hero's horse, Agro, is a little hard to control at times but is really the only companion you have in your quest, which goes something along the lines of travelling to this forbidden land you do a deal with a devil and set out to slay 16 Colossi so you can revive your dead lover.

The colossi look to be gentle giants, even when they are trying to stop you, and with some of the human looking ones I feel bad that I've just killed such a magnificent creature.The sheer size and majesty of the colossi can be awe inspiring, most of them are pretty easy to take down, to occasional one has given me minimal trouble, but I wouldn't say the game is easy.

I'm looking forward to the end of the game, which I might be able to get done tonight assuming I don't go looking for powerups. It's just a shame it wasn't longer, a game like this, which really pushes the PS2 hardware to the limit (you can notice occasional slowdown), could have been even better if it was twice as long. Get it, play it, love it.

Well I've finally done it. I've unlocked the tediously hard 1 Million Rose challenge in We Love Katamari. This pretty much signals the end of the game. Theres not much left for me to do, I collect a Million roses, which should only take a half a day or so, unlock a bunch of useless crap and then sit back be bored. I'll split it into a week or so though, for now my thumbs need some rest. I might go back and play Katamari Damacy, I know theres a few items and stuff that I haven't unlocked. (mainly because of the sore thumbs).

I'm think I'm gonna start Shadow of the Colossus tonight. It's a shame I haven't played ICO, and don't have a save game, cause apparently it changes your horse a little bit. It's not much I know but it's something. With a little luck and skill I might be able to get through it in about 15-20 hours. What an amazing looking game, hehehe I've linked out to that image. I wonder how long it's going to stay up. Yeah, I know I'm so bad sometimes.

Looks like Tales of Eternia is getting released for PSP in EU regions sometime soon. I've seen conflicting dates but the consensus seems to be early next year. I'm a bit disappointed because I would have bought it if it was out now, even though I don't have a PSP as per say. But hopefully I'll get one shortly. DVDcrave have the cool ceramic white Japanese console in stock. I do like the look of the back console as well though. I just don't know, decisions, decisions.

Most of the weekend was relatively slow and uneventful. We successfully managed to come into the city on Saturday and avoid the Xmas pageant! A noteworthy feat indeed. Unfortunately the Blythe store that we came to look at was closed for some reason. Odd considering the amount of people that would have been hanging around after that god awful spectacle the palm off as the Christmas Pageant...

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/

AWESOME

Ok I've joined the Katamari Damacy Fanlisting. Which is a good thing cause I'm really into We Love Katamari.

ZoneAlarm 6 is shit. I've had to uninstall it and find a different firewall now. I can't beleive how shite it is. Give me back Zonelarm 4.5. At least everything worked on that. I'm going to try OutPost and see if that's any good. Hopefully I'll have a little more luck. Stupid damn ZoneAlarm.

Oh well it's out to lunch soon so that's something to look forward too.

See I got around too it. Even though I was going to sort it out last night, didn't get the time. Still this is what's left of the Coopers Brewrey Christmas display in the aftermath of the rain we've had for a few days.

Not really sure what to think of this. It looks promising but I've been so dissapointed in some, nay most, of Square-Enix's exploits since the merger. Originally I thought it would be cool, and with the promised release of Star Ocean IIII got a little excited. But as of late... not so much. I've leaned away from my once fabled "Squaresoft" and "Enix/Triace" and am starting to venture into other companies. Namco have always been good but Monolith studios show some promise as well.

So what was my original point... I can't remember, something about someone leaving a comment about this game, is it good? Looks ok, won't get a chance to play it until I've "clocked" We Love Katamari.

Jeasus christ it's bucketing down today as well. There's some funny pics of the brewrey that I'm going to post, oh, poor baby jebus... that will make so much more sense later.

Of course I do, haw can you not. As you can probably guess I got my Us order today. There was some very nice goodies in there, one of the best being We Love Katamari, the sequel To Katamari Damacy. Theres a few reasons that make these games stand out from the rest. For starters the gameplay is different from anything you've ever played, they can actually be Laugh out Loud funny and the music is the original Japanese OST. This all leads to the unique gaming experience that is rolling Katamari's, it's a shame about the US boxart though, it's horrible. The Japanese original has the Namco Team holding up signs. Much, much kooler.

Yes, it's been a long day at work. The other stupid mole is trying to dump all her filing on me. Theres no way I'm doing that crap for her. She can stick it up her fucking clacker. Just cause her "slave" has gone she's decided she needs a new one. I know what she's doing, she's fishing for a payrise, little does she know there isn't any money to give out. Plus she's on almost $45,000 for being a glorified receptionist, and not a very good one at that. It must suck being her, no personal skills, not work ethics or skills, stuck in a dead end job with no friends. I'll tell you what scabbers, I'll buy you a nice shiny new nest if you smack her a round a bit for me.

*yawn*
Yeah, it's so time for bed.

What a terrible weekend. So much stuff happened. My car broke, micromachines had to drive, his car broke. I fixed his car. Had to replace the regulator in my car, did it. Man I feel so manly... and now tired. When my car died I got home, micromachines well his immobilizor remote busted and we had to drive all the way back into town and find a piece, then drive all the way back to his car. By the time I got home is was about 3am. Lat night for me.

Still it's all sorted out now. The regulator was easier to fix than I though, even though I almost electrocuted myself in the process. So did micromachines, so I didn't feel too bad. I head to my princess' house and did some onigiri tonight. Feel a bit better now.

Not looking forward to work tomorrow, but games could be coming, which is a good thing. So I'll go just for that. Man I'm tired. I should smack on a DVD and head to bed. I can't even think straight. It's raining, lightning'ing and in generally pretty miserable here.

ZOMG, this has got to be the best FPS that I've ever had the pleasure of playing on PC. Quake is back in full force with all of it's original glory. The new "team" aspect of the game is really good, I especially like how it picks up almost right after the events of Quake 2. It looks very Doom III, I suppose because it's built on the same engine. But I can't be dissapointed. Doom III was too dark, and the fact you have to change between the flashlight and the pistol was very annoying. Quake on the other hadn is all about the fragiing, gibbing and just plain fun. I hope I get to see some of the old Quake 2 levels in it. Now that would be 1337.

They fired one of the girls from work today, well not fired, her job was made redundat. Now that just puts a whole lot more pressure on me and the other girl to do our work as well as hers. We went out for drinks afterwards, really no-one was invited but the three of us. It's really sad to see her go, as much as I hate to admit it, even though she annoyed me a lot with that fucking radio of hers, I'm really going to miss her.

Just ogt back from having my hair cut and going out for a nice meal with my Jessy & Steve. It was good to catch up, especially after the day that I've had at work. 2 days now I've gotten almost nothing accomplished. WTF is up with that?

I have however managed to get myself a nice of copy of Quake 4 to play around with. I'm expecting a lot. Nothing beats the original Quake, I might re-install it as well as Quake 2 & 3 Arena and take a trip down memory lane. i should probably play DOOM III as well, considering I'm probably going to see the god-like Rock in Doom the movie this weekend sometime.

Mwhahaha, they are all mine!!!

I stopped off in DVDcrave on the way home (after I'd gotten the present that I was supposed to) and picked up the US versions of Lost in Blue and Lunar Dragon Song (Lunar: Genesis to others). Not only does this make me happy but I've also spent a fair bit of my hard earned manifest dollars at shinTokyo getting some Manga. I think I've pretty much got enough to last me until Xmas... But I still have more on the way. Picked up Please Save My Earth Volumes 1-12 & One Piece 1-7. I was tossing up whether to get Naruto or One Piece but One Piece prevailed, mainly because of the Pirate aspect of it. Pirates are just so kool. It's that damn Jump Superstars that's getting me into it. Luffy interests me now. He's kind of like cool Pirate version of Mr Fantastic... ok so he's nothing like him at all.

That's not the end of my splurge I've also gone ahead and done a US order for some games, something that I haven't done I think since getting the ADSL. What did I order:

- Radiata Stories
- We Love Katamari
- Romancing SaGa
- Shadow of the Colossus
- Sakura Tasien Ecole de Paris

So I should be happy and busy until at least Mario Kart DS & Dragon Quest VIII are released.

Ok ok. It's been a tad hectic as of late. For starters the thing that's greatly annoyed me is that I've run out of Manga. I went in the the holy shinTokyo tonight with the intention of picking up some graphic novels that have been sitting there a while. Low and behold I forgot my cash. Oh, woe is me. :'-(

I originally intended to pick up my step dad's birthday present, thinking that I could get it from town then perhaps catch up with sausage for a quick drink and skedaddle home with out too much fuss. Things rarely go to plan. Sausage wasn't in the city like I had hoped and turn out that the present that I have to pick up isn't either. So that will have to wait until tomorrow (his actual birthday)

I was in no rush to get home cause the folks were having a Melbourne Cup shindig that I didn't really want to be a part of. I'm about to head out for a drink with S-man from S&S. :-/ At least that's going according to plan.