The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Trailer2

it looks better than the last trailer anyway.

The biggest influences in modern Christain music.

 I would like to point out ahead of time, this is all subjective. This is my opinion and you are free to agree or disagree as you please.




 5th place: Micheal W Smith

Genre: Pop
hits: Friends, Place in this world, Secret ambition, Go West Young Man, This Is Your Time, and many many more.

I never really liked Smitty. His work always seemed super shallow to me, but I would be lying if I said he didn't have talent, and further that he has been a big influence. Friends, and Place in this world being his two biggest hits ever, I personally preferred his slightly deeper pieces such as: Secret Ambition.

Overall, his career has been filled with catchy pieces with just enough meaning that almost every album he has released has been a huge success.



4th Place: Steven Curtis Chapman

Genre: Pop/Country
hits: Remember your chains, Dive, Great adventure, Lord of the Dance, Heaven in the real word, Live out Loud.

Unlike Smitty, Steven Curtis Chapman is an artist I actually like, just not love. His influence is just as big as Smitty, but evenly spread between pop and Country. for the longest time he was one of the few singers out there with both talent, and lyrical depth.

Steven's works such as Great adventure, and Dive made him one of the most fun pop singers to listen to. While others such as Remember your chains showed just how much depth he's had, and just how much he offers to the industry.



3rd Place: Petra

genre: Rock
hits: Beyond Belief, Grave Robber, This Means War, Beat the System, Witch hunt, many more that I am not familiar with.

Petra is one of the few bands that can lose their original lead singer, and actually become more popular. First with Greg X Volts they took a genre that essentially had no talent, or so little that it's influence was nonexistent, and defined it single-handedly.

When Greg X Voltz and Petra split up, they got John Schlitt who had already been famous as lead singer of Head East before converting to Christianity. After his arrival they produced hits such as Beyond Belief, and This means war, and this success continued till the end of the 80s.




2nd place: Kutless

Genre: Rock
Hits: Shut me out, Sea of faces, Hearts of the innocent, Strong tower, Not what you see, Treason, What faith can do, and many others.

If Petra defined Christian rock, Kutless transformed it. Their influence has been felt everywhere in music, from Worship music, to hard rock, to Acoustic, Kutless has done it all, and has been one of the best behind their lead vocalist Jon Micah Sumrall.
While their first Album Kutless was a hit in the rock industry, it was Sea Of Faces that started their single handed change of Christian rock. Since then almost every album has been a success including their two Worship Albums.

And the best part is that Kutless does not seem to be seriously slowing down, they will continue to influence a previously starved Christian rock genre for years to come.



The Most Influential Band in Christian music is: Dc Talk

Genre: Rap/Rock
Hits: Jesus Freak, Colored People, Say the Words, Jesus is Just Alright, Into Jesus, Supernatural, Luv is a Verb, Between you and Me, Mind's Eye, What if I Stumble, Consume me

No band in Christian music has had more of an impact, and no band has changed more of our music than DC Talk. Their lyrics were the best, period. Their talent made secular equivalents sound just plain bad. They were that good.
They started out as a rap band, and stayed that way up to their Hit album Free at Last. Then out of the blue, they switched to Rock, and it wasn't a mistake at all.
They Released Jesus Freak, And the world has never been the same since. No Album, so SONG has changed Christian music more than Jesus Freak.
Then three years later Supernatural. Such a worthy successor to their first rock album, and then, suddenly out of the blue they broke up. The band still technically exists, they just are taking an extended break.

The band however STILL is changing the genre, Toby Mac is the king of Christian rap, Kevin Max is doing..... something, I know he still sings but I don't know what he does, and Micheal Tait is the lead Singer of the formerly Stagnating Newsboys. Their influence is still felt long after their break up, and I do not believe a band will EVER have more influence.


A note from my father, He believes, and I actually agree, that Steve Taylor should be on this list as an Honorable mention. His influence on music was large, and he turned the Newsboys into successful band.

A change of plans

Some of you know I have been gearing this site up For my Christmas and thanksgiving events. Trouble is they are not gonna happen.  See this year I'm doing something slightly differant.


like moving. to whole new blog. That's right, this blog is not going to be my main blog anymore as I got a new one. Me and Kindy are going to be posting together, and I'll keep this one around for my stories, and other guy stuff.

If you want to see me and Kindy's co-blog http://ttibw.blogspot.com/ The Truth In Black & White is a new blog for the two of us to post what is going on in our lives, and for us to discuss courtship related matters. When Kindy gets back on Sunday the blog will officially launch.

See you there.

Ummmm....I'm being naughty :P

Hello! Me is being naughty *grins* He didn't say I could post anything again. But me is doing it anyways...cause I am bored, and I've had enough with calling colleges for the day!

So...what havock can I employ here?
What mayhem may I pursue?
MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! as I speak to him now he doesn't know! He doesn't realize the depths of my insanity! (or what I can do when I'm bored :P)

Me is happy! And no, I don't know why I'm saying me instead of I. But, who cares? No one said I had to be perfect! if I was perfect, then I'd be a robot. A marionette. A drone! I wouldn't be me, I couldn't be me, I'd be the world, and then I would be dead. I would live a life only according to the world's standards, I would be nothing, even if they all said I was quite a something. I must live, and if to live it means I must be different, then so be it! I shall be different, I shall be both tame and wild! Both a servant and Free! I am what God has made me to be! and I'm also not supposed to technically be here! But who cares! I don't know. But I do know that i was bored, and now I am better ^_^

So, fare thee well ya'll! :D

(I hope he doesn't kill me :P)

Angel signing off!!! ^__^

I'm officially ticked off

This looks to me like they threw out the book, and made a movie by same name.

Keep moving forward

Nothing is so frustrating as waiting. It can be easy to quit when you have to wait on something, and that's why God makes us wait. When we want to take the easy way out, he gives us another challenge.

I have been in a waiting cycle in my life for a while. I hate waiting as much as anyone so it has been easy to say I quit, but still I keep coming back to the fact that there is no easy way through life, and if God wants us to wait, then we wait, not that we sit around doing nothing, but we prepare for what he wants us to do. I have been studying my bible more than I ever have, and trying to figure out my math. I also have been trying to fine tune my writing skills.

Unlike so many other times in my life though, I actually see the end of my waiting cycle this time. I am moving forward, and I hope that I will be ready when I do move forward.

I just wonder how many others here are caught in a waiting period, and frustrated that nothing seems to happen?

Back

Well it's been since September 23rd since I last put up a decent blog post, s it's high time I do it again.

As you all can tell Kindy posted on my blog, and yes it is all part of my (evil?) Christmas scheme. do not expect any more hints, they ain't coming till December.

Now, you may also have noticed I didn't put NFL picks up. that's because they were stressing me out, so I decided to ditch them before I became crazed, and drove my competitive nature to the point of blowing up certain team's locker rooms.

Now that that is all cleared up, I hope to get back to regular posting. The problem lay in that I had created a series of posts that I have decided to pull. you will not be seeing them now, or likely anytime in the near future.

A LOT is happening this Tuesday. Me and Kindy are planning to work on my book then (The Nithcur Prophesy), and that evening me and my dad are going to watch Toy Story 3. While I know it may seem silly for two grown men to watch toy story 3, Toy story was our first movie together,a nd I thought it would be special, and kinda cool to go see together.

This is about all I can think of right now. Not sure what else to say, so thank you for reading my blog, and I promise you I will be back to posting soon.

Howdy Who!

Howdy who! Hello from me to you! I'm Kinderline! Does my name sound like a bell tinkling?

Ok, no more ryming for right now. I don't want you all to think I'm crazy, cause I'm not; I'm insane ;-) lol

Sooooooooo.....who am I? I dunno, who are you? I don't know that either! But I is me not a Who. Oh wait, I'm gf to the nut who owns this blog :P I'm insane, he's a nut, if you don't know t he difference...well, ask him *grins*

Ok, I think I'm rambling a bit too much right now. Right now I am typing this and only half paying attention to what I'm saying, I'm looking around at my room. there're roses wilting on my windowsill ;( I wish they would have lasted longer. Oh well! *smiles*

Did I mention Adam's a goof? Yeah, he is one, but he's an awsome one. Eventhough I'd advise you not to mention stuff that will make him go on a rant unless you have a while lol jk, his rants aren't that bad. Plus he actually makes 'points' when he rants. Unlike me, where I just wind up doing nothing but a bunch of hot headed opinions. Sometimes I do make sense though...I think :P

AGh! I forgot to tell you what I'm doing here *palms face* I'm here going to be doing some guest posts on my man's blog here. Yuppers, it's something to do with this christmas scheme he's got. I'm still not quite sure what it is even! ^_^ oh well, we'll all just have to be surprised now won't we?

P.S.
If no one comments, I'm going to do something much worse than string you all up by your neckties...because...I'm an Angel *grins mischeviously*

A chess match with the Devil

This is a weird Idea I had

To Kinderline

The person who convinced me to follow through with this.

The man sat in the bar. He picked up his drink and sipped it carefully. He looked ahead of himself at the man in the dirty rags for cloths. He moved his piece, knowing the man in front of him was going to fall.

His name was unknown to everyone in the bar. The women behind him were his. They were really there as part of his defense, but he loved to use them to gloat over the hobos that came in to play against him. He took another sip.
“Looks like you are going to have to pay me big.” He said. His name was Louis, and he was in the nicest suit that money could buy. He knew what the high life was like, and this was as close to it he believed could be gotten.
“Sir, please have mercy upon me, I didn't know it would cost this much.” The man said.
“Oh it's not me you have to pay, I have debts to pay, and I'm sure your hide would be worth something, so you better pay, or win, Your choice.” Louis said calmly.
The man made his move, and Louis put him in check mate. Louis looked him in the eye as he cowered there.
“Go line up against the wall, and prepare for my first task.” Louis said. Louis reset the table, and ordered a new drink. He smiled to himself. He never lost a match, a new sucker came in first playing the gamble, and then getting caught in the match, and Louis would have them for life. A new slave, and when they died, he would just sell the bodies to those whom he owed. Let them have as they would. He hated the low life, and loved making them suffer.

Louis dinged the bell, and a new individual came up. He looked Louis in the eye, almost with hate, but something else was there. Louis sighed and pulled out his book.
“What do you want to sell your soul for, $100, 1,000, what?” Louis smiled and took another sip.
“Everything.” The shabby man replied. Louis almost choked.
“You are going to risk everything for my everything?” Louis smiled. “Amazing, well I'll call it a deal.”
“Good, I'm black.” The hobo said.
“Black? You people usually want white, but whatever.” Louis said, and turned the board around. “So where do you come from?”
“I'm not a local, but I heard you are unbeaten.” the hobo said in a gruff voice.
“The prize is huge, so take your best shot.” Louis said.
“I assure you, I will.” The hobo replied.

Louis moved a pawn forward, and took a sip from his cup. “Yes, I have won many matches, and you are just my next.”
The hobo stayed quiet as he moved a pawn. Louis looked at it, and made his move. Louis would win, as always. The hobo was more ambitious than the usual throwback humans in the area. Louis looked at one of his guards as they drove the last loser into the back room. He scanned through his book, and jotted down the order of all or nothing, and then reached over and moved his next pawn.
Suddenly the hobo moved his knight. Louis looked at it, but then moved his last pawn into position. He picked up the the newspaper, and looked at the headline. The hobo moved, and as before very quickly. He moved his bishop into check on Louis's king.
“You are better than the locals.” Louis said, and moved his pawn in defense. The hobo moved his knight into empty space, it had no gain as far as Louis could tell. Louis moved his rook, and then the hobo replied by taking the blocking pawn with his bishop.

Louis look at the board for a moment, and then took the bishop with his queen.

As soon as he let go he swore; the hobo took his queen with the knight. Louis sat back and looked The hobo in the eye. The Hobo looked at him with a cold glare.
“Who are you?” Louis asked.
“I'm Joseph, I do believe you owe me.” The Hobo replied.
Louis tapped his fingers nervously. “You still have to beat me.” Louis said.
“I assure you I will, I know what you will do. I know your every move, and I know you will try to cheat, even though I just stated this now; you lost this match before I ever entered the bar.
Louis moved the king toward the knight. “You still have to beat me.” Louis said coldly.
Joseph moved his pawn; Louis moved his king to take the knight; Joseph slammed his rook across the the board to put his king in check. Louis moved his rook in the way. Louis moved his queen to take a pawn.

It kept going like that for the next two minutes: Louis would make a movement, and Joseph would take another piece. Finally Louis scanned the board carefully. He looked up at the bar maiden, and signaled to her.
“Please get me the usual.” Louis said.
“You're stalling.” Joseph said.
“I'm thinking, and I'm hungry.” Louis said.
“You are afraid. I would leave you if you let these people go.” Joseph said.
“They are mine, and you can't talk me out of them. I haven’t lost yet.” Louis said. “Now, you want anything?” Louis asked.
“Just a second.” Joseph said. He turned away to face the bar maiden explaining to her what he wanted. Louis looked a the board, and quickly moved Joseph's queen into a position that he could take with his rook. Joseph turned around to face Louis, and looked at the board.
“Your turn Louis.” He said.
“Indeed.” Louis said, and took the queen with his rook. Joseph frowned, but moved his bishop. Louis moved a pawn, and so did Joseph. This time Louis frowned; he struggled against Joseph's seeming undaunted strategy. Louis made a move, and then watched as his rook was taken.

“Louis, your cheat, you thought was a help, but I took it into account when I first looked at this board. You don't have a strategy anymore.” Joseph said. Louis ignored him and got his food; it was swordfish. Louis had the best meals ordered to the place as he paid for practically everything inside its walls. Joseph however did not get anything but water. Louis did notice the bar maiden taking a steak back to a man sitting in the door. Louis put down his fork.
“Ordering food for the locals now? They aren’t yours.” Louis said.
“They will be In fifteen moves.” Joseph said.
“Quit it.” Louis said.
“I will when you hand everything over.” Joseph said.
“These people are my slaves and you can't have them!” Louis snarled. He then moved his bishop.
His king went into check. Louis moved his king. But then Joseph moved a second rook down. Louis realized it was going to be less than fifteen moves.
“You are the real criminal here, why would you never leave me in peace?” Louis snarled.
“Because you are mine. Remember when we worked together, You were my greatest assistant, and things worked so beautifully. I recall you had quite the beautiful mansion near me, but now it's all gone. You decided to start looting my pockets, and you then turned to me, and wanted me to make you more powerful.” Joseph said.
“You were taking advantage of me, I simply wanted my due.” Louis said.
“You wanted to hold these people as your own slaves, to erect a house for you grander than mine.” Joseph said.
“It would have worked if it had not been for your guards.” Louis said.
“If they hadn't taken you down, I would have, and that's why you are here, in the slums picking the pockets of the poor, and stealing the food of the needy. You are a leech, and that's why I'm here.” Joseph said.
“The only leech is you.” Louis said.
“Funny that before you came here everything was a far more beautiful place.” Joseph said.
“I hate you, and these people deserve everything coming to them, you yourself said so.” Louis said.
“I also said I do not like to see them suffer, and you do. You delight in their pain, and your power. You always wanted to know what's the difference between us? You are heartless, you would kill your own henchman here if you thought it would do you any good.” Joseph snapped back.
“Get out.” Louis moved his king. Joseph moved his rook, and so they repeated till Louis was one move away from losing everything. He grabbed a tuft of his hair and looked Joseph in the eye, then looked at the solid wood board, and then grabbed it, and threw it into Joseph's face.
Joseph took it out of the air, but Louis quickly threw a punch into Joseph's face. Joseph flicked the board up to block the blow. Louis felt his hand crunch against the board, and he screamed.
“You just forfeit.” Joseph said.
“I will lose nothing!” Louis screamed, and stood up. Joseph stood up and looked him in the eye. Louis panicked, and threw another punch, but Joseph grabbed it out of the air.
“Give it up.” Joseph said, and the almost with a flick of his wrist sent Louis flying over the table and trough the window. Louis fell into the dumpster and blacked out.

__.....__

“You people are all free to go as you wish, and you are free to take any food you need, I will be waiting to take you all outside. I have a place where you all can stay.” Joseph said to the stunned people.
“Where is it?” A man asked.
“A ways up the road.” Joseph said.
“Will we be tortured?” A woman asked.
“Absolutely not, but hurry I do not have all day.” Joseph said, and you will have to work, basic upkeep, oh and helping me get these people off of the streets.” Joseph said. “Like I said, meet me outside when you are ready.”
He turned to the table and saw the white king standing upright. He scowled, and then flicked it over, then walked out of the bar.

My NFL Picks

Last week 9-7 overall 28-19

Falcons vs 49ers: Falcons W
Jets vs Bills: Jets W
Bengals vs browns: Bengals L
Lions vs Packers: Packers W
Broncos vs Titans: Titans L
Seahawks vs Rams: Seahawks L
Panthers vs Saints: Saints W
Ravens vs Steelers: Steelers L
Texans vs Raiders: Texans W
Colts vs Jaguars: Colts L
Redskins vs Eagles: Eagles L
Cardinals vs Chargers: Chargers W
Bears vs Giants: Bears
Patriots vs Dolphins: Patriots

It can't be done

Some people have been left with the impression that I can't write a song, while I still think I'm not that good at it, I'm going to still show you the one I've written yesterday.


You said it can't be done!

Verse 1
Through time, many wars have been fought.
With no peace, Anyone looking for hope,
Only hate will win, is what they're taught.

We all want to break out,
All eager for a chance to get away
But as they fight and shout
it's hopeless, that's all you say.

Chorus
You said it can't be done!
(As these streets are calming)
You said it can't be done!
(As the mobs are disarming)
You said it can't be done!
(They're helping not harming)
And you said it can't be done!

Verse 2
Death is inevitable, the grave is calling.
The fragile path we walk, eternal not an option,
We all grow old, and the young are falling.

We still can rise above,
though we're doomed at the start.
The Holy Son shows us love,
But we must give him our heart.

Chorus
You said it can't be done!
(He rose up from the grave)
You said it can't be done!
(While we rant and rave)
You said it can't be done!
(eternity, it's what he gave)
And you said it can't be done!

Bridge
We ain't gonna win any awards
For not showing any faith
We ain't gonna get win a prize
For spreading the hopeless lies!

and while this clock is ticking,
o ye of little faith
and while you fall for tricking
I won't sit and wait!

Chorus
I say it can be done!
(The walls are falling)
I say it can be done!
(he is there, willing)
I say it can be done!
(To keep us from dying)
And you said it can't be done!

You said it can't be done!
(give it up, you're wrong)
You said it can't be done!
(You'll know before long)
You said it can't be done!
(just how much you're wrong)
While you said it can't be done!

End
And while you scream, saying:
It Can't be done!
He's on his throne, saying:
It Will be done.

You people aren't commenting on my blog!

I'm finding it annoying that the more posts a put up, the fewer comments I get, but despite this behaiviour, I will still put up my NFL picks for this week.

My NFL picks for the week are

49ers vs Cheifs: Cheifs W
Lions vs Vikings: Lions L
Bills vs Patriots: Patriots W
Falcons vs Saints: Saints L
Titans vs Giants: Titans W
Steelers vs Buccaneers: Steelers W
Bengals vs Panthers: Bengals W
Browns vs Ravens: Ravens W
Cowboys vs Texans: Texans L
Redskins vs Rams: Redskins L
Eagles Vs Jaguars: Eagles W
Colts vs Broncos: Broncos L
Raiders vs Cardinals: Cardinals W
Chargers vs Seahawks: Chargers L
Jets vs Dolphins: Jets W
Packers Vs Bears: Packers

Last week I went dead even at 8-8, meaning my score has dropped to a terrible: 19 - 12
Unless I go nearly perfect for the rest of the season, I'm definitely not gonna do better than The pros.

Facebook's real nemesis

Ok, I would like to say, my first attempt at the social media world was Twitter. I liked that it gave me away to update the world on what I was up to without writing a huge blog post, but it was very limited, and eventually I got frustrated and left it behind.

My second time in was Google Buzz. Immediately when I got into buzz I noticed two things: One it had way fewer limitations, and Two it integrated seamlessly into my existing lifestyle because I already use Gmail, Blogger, Picasa, YouTube, and many other Google services. I immediately found some of my friends though my Gmail contacts, and then found a few that they chatted with. Gmail also was built in as the private messaging system for Buzz though a  robust email service, and Gtalk integration was a nice bonus.

I was happy with this, and probably wouldn't have done anything else, but Kindy talked me into joining Facebook. As you all know Facebook is the king of Social media. They have chat, private messaging, they invented the wall, and also have integration into many services. It was powerful, it was clean, it was boring.

Seriously, I learned there was one thing about Facebook I truly hated, it's bland boring 1990's style web page. It was possibly the ugliest thing I have seen on the internet in a long time. Even Twitter allowed you to add a custom background, but this was just white and blue.

To add insult to injury, it was harder to find my friends on FB. See unlike Buzz where I could look through my contacts, FB had no such robust feature set, it's friend finder was powerful, but it didn't help me find the people I wanted to find, so in the end it was useless.

FB also has games, which at first seem really cool, but I quickly learned they were more of a nuisance than fun. I get tired of 95% of my news feed being about what my friends and family are doing on Farmville. And the Integration into my Google services are weaker than Buzz.

Now I find myself back to Buzz mostly, I still do some stuff on my FB, but I find Buzz is easier, more robust, MORE social, and just friendlier. I can more easily control who sees my posts, and who doesn't, I can choose whether a Follower gets into my chat contacts, and same with other buzz users. It essentially allows me to control my privacy better than I would normally be able to.

The truth is I suspect I am not the only one. Buzz is more private and closed to my friends. I can control who sees what, and I can feel more like I am in a tight circle of friends, and less like I am on public display in a crowd on people, trying to find someone I know.

It will take a while, but I think that Buzz will in the end win out over Facebook.

Beware of grapes with wooden mallets

My posts have been experiencing technical difficulties. *hides game controller* So don't expect them just yet. On that same note, my books have been rebelling, and ran away to join another author. If you spot them, just email me.

However I am not without bits of wisdom for you. If you watch a trailer for an upcoming movie, make sure your two year old brother is nowhere near. He might love one of the character in it, and want you to replay it over and over.

But I didn't not heed my own advice, and He now loves this:




It's "The guy movie."

Recall notice

Ok everyone, I was supposed to have a great series of posts this week, but I got lazy and did not finish them, so while I play catch-up I have to get something up right?

Well Considering I do not have much going on, I will have to just ramble on here. I got the talk to my Girlfriend yesterday, and we had a great chat. The Packers (GO PACK!) ripped right through the Deadbeat Bills yesterday, so I got both of my Positives. I just ate a bag of vanilla cream sandwich cookies by (looks at bag)  Frito Lay. I have been enjoying an old MMO but newly free to play known as Lord of The Rings Online. I am enjoying it quite a bit, so if any of you ever want to download it and play it, my name is Jingard, and I play on the Meneldor server.

Tired of me rambling yet? TOO BAD! This is my blog and I can do whatever stupid things I want to do with it.

I'm tired of rambling.

Now I will share four completely different songs that have nothing in common other than I like them.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6cdPeYJh0s



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ0LAs9KiXc&feature=related



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngHP6ppfRw4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvSwcMp9vU4&ob=av2e <<<< This one is brand new, but not embeddable

My NFL Picks

Last Week I went 11- 4 In my picks


Dolphins vs Bills: Dolphins W
Lions vs Bears: Bears W
Raiders vs Titans: Titans W
Bengals vs Patriots: Bengals L
Panthers vs Giants: Giants W
Falcons vs Steelers: Steelers W
Browns vs Buccaneers: Buccaneers W
Broncos vs Jaguars: Jaguars W
Colts vs Texans: Colts L
Cardinals vs Rams: Rams L
Packers vs Eagles: Packers W 
49ers vs Seahawks: Seahawks W
Cowboys vs Redskins: Redskins W
Saints vs Vikings: N/A
Chargers vs Chiefs: Chargers L
Jets vs Ravens: Ravens W


This week, I am taking these picks, and hoping to improve upon last week.


Cardinals vs Falcons: Falcons W
Ravens vs Bengals: Ravens L
Cheifs vs Browns: Cheifs W
Bears vs Cowboys: Cowboys L
Eagles vs Lions: Eagles W
Packers vs Bills: Packers W
Steelers vs Titans: Titans L
Dolphins vs Vikings: Vikings L
Buccaneers vs Panthers: Panthers L
Seahawks vs Broncos: Seahawks L
Rams vs Raiders: Rams L
Patriots vs Jets: Patriots L
Jaguars vs chargers: Chargers W
Texans vs Redskins: Texans W
Giants vs Colts: Colts W
Saints vs 49rs: Saints W

Great news for me today: My Pack are Facing the deadbeat bills, and My Girlfriend is calling me today :-D

Day 7 of My insane video countdown.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
My blog is celebrating its 1st birthday, and on this special occasion we are going to give you the weirdest video of them all. I hand picked this as being the most surreal, so far removed from reality that it no longer applies to any form of logic.

so:

SWITCHFOOT!

http://new.music.yahoo.com/Switchfoot/videos/view/Oh-Gravity--36951650

another one you'll have to go to the website for.

I will just sit here and let all of you try to explain this video.

I'm speechless.

Day 6 of My insane video countdown.

This is the second weirdest video out there.

OWL CITY!








This video is just bizarre. He starts playing, and he hits a magic button that makes his toy all go crazy.
First of all why does he have so many toys in his room? and why from SO many different era's of toy making?  Yeah I was wondering all this when I realized it has NOTHING to do with the song at all. Ok now that we have established that, why are his toys (are they his?) running amok to his music?

I have two theories:
One: it's late, and they are angry that he is not sleeping, and are all trying to get to him and shut him up, but being toys, are not very good at that.
Two: They are all possessed.

Either one is not good.

and the dude needs to clean his room.

Day 5 of My insane video countdown.

This video is another bending the rules of reality, and is one of the weirdest yet!

RELIENT K!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jd9dfn0Fgc

Notice anything wrong? yep, this vid does not allow embedding, so You will have to go to Youtube to listen and watch.

The video is weirder than your average music video: it has time altering Affects! The last Lifehouse video showed us how time can go in a loop, and this one shows us that it is all because of where we walk on the street.

Now I am very afraid of city sidewalks, and who else thinks this may have been taking place on the same street as the last one?

Day 4 of My insane video countdown.

This Video will shows that time is actually a loop:

LIFEHOUSE!


I never get tired of shouting their names.



Let me get this straight. He is riding in a taxi, and is on a rooftop, and in a grassy park, then everyone around him is singing in HIS voice, and time slows down as he zooms in on them. Finally everyone that sings in his voice joins him on the roof?

Not to mention he gets to pass himself by on the street, and that version wanders on to get into the taxi cab, restarting this loop!

Excuse me, I am going to lie down to recover from this headach....

Day 3 of My insane video countdown.

After yesterdays one would assume I will keep ramping it up,and if you said that, then you guess right!
Todays wierdo bit is:

SWITCHFOOT!




First we see water running backwards. the droplets falling up. soon we learn that the lead singer is a human sponge soaking up all that water, and..... well next thing we know he sprung a leak and everyone is drowning but still trying to preform. and just as they are probably gonna die, someone opened a door and let out all the water (off camera) but wait! someone set off the smoke alarms and the sprinklers have gone mad, and they are getting rained on.

If I was there for filming day, I would quit.

Day 2 of My insane video countdown.

Next in line is the famous:

NEWSBOYS!




Ok I have really ramped up the weirdness today: first thing you notice, its all balloon themed, second thing is more subtle....... yep you guessed it, they are TRANSPARENT!!!???
yep, the newsboys obviously died and turned into ghosts, and so they are singing on a transparent Elephant Balloon that at the end comes to life.

Nothing odd about that!

Day 1 of My insane video countdown.

All week this week i will be doing post about insane music videos, so stay tuned for some wierd possibly mind altering stuff.

First up to the plate is:



Not that weird to you? How about that they are locking themselves up? Ok I get the point of it, but you have to admit it is way up there on the bizarre list.

In an impossible world

Ever found yourself dreaming and finding that the dream you are in is an impossible world? I do that all the time, and not just in dreams, but I "Daydream" I can visualize any kind of scenario in my head, I can manipulate it, and create variations, and it can be like I was there in that visualization. I can hear the voices of the characters acting it out in my head.

Not that I think I am there, but I can feel this other Impossible world. It is a world of my creation, and every story of mine takes place within. Believe it or not, all my stories are connected in a weird way. the stories that all my small stories tell are just part of a bigger more complicated arc; an arc that tells a bit about who I am, and what I think about the world.

I am probably weirding you all out right now. I weird myself out as well. My point in all of this is that I think everyone has their own Impossible world; one that tells about who they are, and shows the story of their lives, and their view of the world.

So have you ever found yourself stepping into your own Impossible world?

This is mostly just a test….

Can you see the above? and if so, what song is it playing? I’m experimenting with a new way to share music, and I want to know if it worked.

Dreary and yucky

This is one of those days that you really just want to stay inside, watch a movie, or read a book, and maybe play a game.

Don't get me wrong I like Rainy days and all, but this one is just grey dull and lifeless. Everything feels like it is going by in slow motion, and the world just kinda has a ho-hum feel to it.

I'll get over it though. the rain should be over by friday, just in time to have fun.

Typings speed

35 words
Typing Speed Test

I was impressed considering that I do not know how to touch type. I also got none of the words wrong, which was extra cool.

this is what happens when I get bored:

This is Caveman News Network, the news we want when you least want it. I'm your host Greg Bonehead, and I will be bringing you this useful news today.

First up today a cave school was attacked by Slingshot wielding terrorists. Our in field reporter Elise Clonk is there to bring us first hand what went on; Elise?

Elise: “Thanks Greg, and I am standing here where not two hours ago there were weapons of mass destruction hurling boulders at the local cave school. Shortly after the first round left eh long arm catapult, Men riding savage donkeys burst through the doors and started shooting with assault slingshots.”

Greg: “Elise, can you tell us how many were killed?”

Elise: “So far the body count is unknown. When the police arrived the Terrorist shot them first, and then went on to kill unknown amounts of beavers and foxes.”

Greg: “Where any Cave children hurt?”

Elise: “No, however the Terrorists did read them stories that involved Dragons, and blood, and many children are suffering from trauma.”

Greg “How were the terrorists stopped?”

Elise: “They um, well they actually went home.”

Greg: “We will now take you to our local expert of criminal psychology, John Ugg, are you there?”

John: “Yes, Thank you Greg.”

Greg: “John, in your opinion, can you explain how this all came around?”

John: “Well, I would say that it has to do with this country's rampant allowing citizens to carry assault Slingshots. Slingshots have been the cause of dozens of deaths over the years, and the fact that anyone can own one has lead to many unsavory types such as these terrorists to get a hold of them.”

Greg: “Are you suggesting a slingshot ban?”

John: “Well, not exactly, one does not want to take away freedoms from out people, but I do think that an all around restriction of Arms for general public will be necessary, leaving only registered law enforcers with such devices to protect themselves from savages such as these.”

Greg: “Thank you John for sharing your thoughts, now we will turn you over to what our President had to say.”

“We are very sorry to all those animals who lost their lives in the shooting today. We will think about them for the next few days.” -President Bonk

Greg: “Thank you for tuning in, in a few minutes we will cover how the Banana Peel inc Banana rig explosion has cause hundreds of golfers to lose their tournaments, and later we will cover the British tea parties held by the Victorian radicals. Stay tuned, this is Caveman News Network.

Keep moving foward, keep moving foward, keep moving, keep moving, stop!

Well life has been crazy the past few days, and I can say thing may just get weirder. For the first time I am meeting an Inkling in real life: Anna. this Saturday we are going to the local water park, and she is joining us.

On another note. My story has greatly improved in this new version I am writing. I am finally feeling like it may be as good as the original book. With a new villain, and an old nemesis returning, this could be the better book.

Hy hair is a mess. I hate it when it gets messy, and this time is no exception. I hope to get it cut today, maybe tomorrow.

It's august and so now I am beginning to think Christmas. (Christmastime begins in august here, big family = big Christmas) Last year I did a very popular christmas song coutdown. to repeat that would be boring, so I am planning on topping it.


Here is the big question though: last year I did an equally popular thought of the day column, and I ask, does anyone want that to return?

Why I am an optimist

If one were to analyze the past few years of my life, one would wonder why I am an optimist. My Girlfriend used me to get another guy. I lost a younger sibling, and I have had three computers crash. I twisted my knee and permanently injured it. I got kicked out of a writers club in an ugly debate, and then I lost a lot of my writing.

My life was pretty terrible.

Shortly after I was kicked out of Inklings, I went to praying, and got saved. My life has had a pretty quick turn around. I started writing again, I rejoined Inklings, and not only that, I was made assistant leader. I then Finished my first book, caught up in all subjects except math, and have a new sibling on the way.

Things could not look better in all honesty. My writing is improving in leaps and bounds. I have good friends, I am reading my Bible. I am catching up in school. I will graduate soon.
The one thing that greatly delights me is My new Sibling Boo on the way, if one wants to hear all the drama about it I will send you to my momma's blog, but let's just say it has been a rough turn of events that are looking up now.

I wish I could explain how great my life feels now, but there was one thing missing. Of all the things that went wrong,t he one I never got over was the way my girlfriend had used me. We had been childhood friends so it hurt doubly. Since then I have read and read and I know now we were never meant to be, our lives were headed in different directions.

In recent times it has been easier to put that aside. I am now moving forward, and I will not look back. I have however said I would never love again until I was on my own and ready to Marry.
Things just never turn out the way I plan them.

On March 23rd I met Kinderline, and she joined Inklings. It was not long before we both got flustered, and admitted we liked each other. It was funny really, because we were both sure the other did not feel the same way.

In truth. I never really thought I would move on. No person would ever truly understand me, so I never expected to truly care about someone. Kinderline is different though, as she does understand me. Sometimes as well as I understand myself. We have long gone over debates, and have been discussing things, and I honestly say she is one truly special girl.
And the best part of all, is she is My Girlfriend.

So one may wonder why I am an optimist, I must tell them that after my bleakest years, everything came together. It has been a two year emotional roller coaster, and even if I regret some decisions, I would never for the life of me turn back the clock. My life has turned out better in the end.

That is why I am optimist.

My Girlfriend's post

Warning, this post has no previous thought put into it. Unedited thoughts may cause Brain explosions, or dizziness; do not operate heavy machinery for at least 8 hours after use.

Ok I need to get a post up, and I don't have much to say, so I am going to say as much as I can.

Bad Idea, I know.

Ok let's get started. The local Wal-Mart has been undergoing MASSIVE changes. They repainted the intirior, rearranged the whole store, and made everything more streamlined. The only problem I have seen is that: We can't find anything. Now they have done a lot to improve the place, they have taken out unattractive displays, and replaced them with new nicer ones. They brightened up the whole store so that it is warmer and friendlier. They have been installing more cashiers at the front so that there are speedier checkouts, and they have been relocating sections to places that make sense.
We just wish we could find them.

I had my birthday already as many of you know. We held the party the day before, and we went to see "How to Train Your Dragon" Which I must say was incredibly cute, bu like everyone else: I hated the romance, it almost wrecked the movie.
I also got the new FireFlight album, and I got WipEout Fusion, and then after that I got a bunch of clothing.

The WipEout Fusion reminds me, I will now torture you people with videos of the most insanely fast game EVER made. F Zero GX


This game had what every other sci-fi racer wished it had. This game was pure raw Energy, and the courses were insane. the one I just showed you there was an easy course. This game did not however just stop with fun courses to drive, they were also insanely cool to look at too. When you are in Aeropolis you have those clean whites and blues. When you are in The lightning storm, You have a brown electrified track with massive lighting going on all around. When you step into the Fire Field you are on a track suspended over a pit of magma, and there are huge flares shooting up and dancing all around you.

No track ever was boring, and not track looked or played exactly the same. This game made you cringe, jump and tense up over some insanely tight turns.

I would like to go one record as having said: This game is not easy. the first sets of tracks can be completed by anyone, but anything above Emerald cup is insane. Especially on higher difficulty levels. I have unlocked all the tracks, but I assure you, if you are not a major gamer, then don't count on getting those tracks.

It is football season, and I am am gonna be doing Fantasy football this year. I never have done it before, but I am doing two teams: one will be played by making careful decisions, and deciding who to go with, and the other is going to be making random choices. This is happening because I made a comment that a monkey with a dart board would probably beat all the fantasy players out there.

I have run out of things to talk about, and this should keep you all busy until I DO think of something.

You got a room full of toddlers...

Who want to watch a movie. Specifically they want to see "Cars". you do not have "Cars", so you try to think of a plan. First you try to convince them there are other movies, but in all honesty, you know that won't work, and if you outright refuse, they will go mad and start throwing temper tantrums, and next thing you know, you will be sprinting out the door to save your life.

The truth is, you either have to go and look really hard for "Cars", or you'll have to trick them. you are tired, and you don't see why you should have to work this hard, so you go for tricking them. You look through your movies, and find a  car chase movie. You tell them all that it was the car movie the wanted. they get all happy excited cheer you on, and get ready, and....

They realize you tricked them, and you find yourself running for your life.

This is not uncommon. In fact it is done probably every day. probably not in that way, but people trick little ones all the time. It is how they can avoid doing what the toddler wants, without the work of dealing with a tantrum. This mentality however doesn't end at the toddler stage. People wind up doing it their entire lives. They will do something that is showy, and makes them look good, but if they really had to work, you'd find them running.

The best of these tend to go undetected for years. Politicians are the most notable, because the really good ones make sure that the blame falls on the next guy in line. People are tricked in huge masses, and some of them are starting to wise up to the lies.

We have Politicians left and right, and anyone outside or in between, telling people how they envision America. Everyone has a different vision on the surface, but in all honesty they are one and the same: Control. One does not know always where they are lying, and where they are telling the truth, but we can know to look out for hidden meanings.

Just because something has cars, doesn't mean it IS "Cars". We need to be careful what we agree to in this country. We see Corporations committing fraud legally though licenses. Such as Microsoft limiting windows installations to two times on the same computer.
You may have "Purchased" it, but that doesn't mean anything with how law works today.

And Politicians, and corporations both use our broken Law system to win. they manipulate, point that they didn't lie, we simply misunderstood, and can take our money and run without providing the services they claimed. This is the kind of madness that will in the end destroy this country.

When everyone wises up, and riots.
The question is, when everyone wises up, will they bother to learn the truth? or will they just follow another liar?

Well that makes sense

You know, sometimes I am just baffled by logic in stores.
Ok actually, I have never been baffled by logic, but i have been baffled by immense stupidity, and that is what I am going to share with you today.

About a year ago, or tub knobs broke and we had to replace them in a hurry, so we did an emergency run to home depot, and couldn't find them. They weren't with the faucets, with plumbing, or the tubs. finally we gave up and asked someone....

he instructed us four isles down with the toilets. Shoulda known.

Now sometimes I understand thing getting stuck in an odd location when you are running out of space, but who in the world is going to go look at toilets to find bathtub knobs?

Well, Lowe's knew better. We went there yesterday because our knobs broke again. (I think we have gremlins) Anyway, we decided to go to Lowe's this time because we just prefer them. Again, I was lost. we tried everywhere, even the toilets and couldn't find anything. we were about to give up and go to home depot when momma asked someone..... and was pointed to outdoor plumbing.

now I really want to see the idiot who would put their indoor tub in their front yard. This is about on the level of sticking your kitchen sink.... not in the kitchen, but out in your garage.

I fail to see logic in either.

well now we know where to find them, and we need to replace a kitchen faucet soon. I think we will try the lumber section first.

I mean, it makes about as much sense as the others did.

Time to do something drastic

This blog has hit a slump. I am not writing, and you people are not commenting, so I am planning something big stunning, and comment worthy.

Like...... setting all your kitchens on fire.

Why you, you ask? well I wouldn't want my kitchen on fire. That would be a bummer, but you? I barely know any of you! So let the torching commence!


This just in, PR tells me I should not make these threats, so I apologize for attempting to torch your kitchens.

Now for plan B, TORCHING YOUR LIVING ROOM!!!!!!!



we interrupt this progam to bring you the following message: The viewpoint of this blog may or may not reflect the viewpoints of Adam Brewer, and as such we are not held responsible for Adam's actions or non-action. We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!! You all shall find nothing but ashes in your living rooms HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!

Ok, I think I am done with the threats, how has your week gone?
 

A newsboys song

Sometimes this song is so sickeningly true. Don't have much to say other than that, so here is the song.


Newsboys: Lost the Plot



When you come back again
would you bring me something from the fridge?
Heard a rumour that the end is near
but I just got comfortable here.
sigh.
Let's be blunt.
I'm a little distracted.
What do you want?

Headaches and bad faith
are all that I've got.
First I misplaced the ending
then I lost the plot.

Out among the free-range sheep
while the big birds sharpen their claws.
For a time we stuck with the shepherd
but you wouldn't play Santa Claus.

sigh.
Let's be blunt.
We're a little distracted.
What do you want?

Once we could follow,
now we cannot.
You would not fit our image,
so we lost the plot.

Once we could hear you,
now our senses are shot.
We've forgotten our first love.
We have lost the plot.

When I saw you for the first time
you were hanging with a thief
And I knew my hands were dirty,
and I dropped my gaze.
Then you said I was forgiven
and you welcomed me with laughter.
I was happy ever after.
I was counting the days
when you'd come back again.
we'll be waiting for you
When you comin' back again?
we'll be ready for you
Maybe we'll wake up when...
maybe we'll wake up when
you come back again.

lies.
Let's be blunt.
We're a little unfaithful.
What do you want?

Are you still listening?
`Cause we're obviously not
We've forgotten our first love
We have lost the plot.

And why are you still calling?
You forgave, we forgot.
We're such experts at stalling
that we've lost the plot.
lost the plot

When you come back again
would you bring me something from the fridge?
Heard a rumour that the end is near
but I just got comfortable here.

Of things that go right

Of things that go right:

Best Friend returning,
We have a new (used) truck, (Which we have been needing desperately)
Favorite band puts out an epic new Music Video.
Texas has been not facing drought (Bigger deal than you think)
UFO's have not landed.(big news for those who watched Independence day)
I am starting to get over my Head cold.
My Efforts to revive Inklings is paying off finally.
The Narnia trailer looks awesome.
I'm not dead. (Duh)
Laura's Birthday did not end in disaster (Unless you are a bear. We now have a Venus Bear trap in the Inklings garden)

So how have things gone for you lately? My week started out bad, but has ended with a bang. I am somewhere between Delighted, and Deliriously Happy. If you need me, I will be somewhere in the upper atmosphere.

Fireflight: For those who wait.

It is no secret that Fireflight is one of my favorite bands, they have some of the deepest lyrics in Christain rock, and their sound is so crystal clear and sharp. So today I am gonna share their newest video along with the lyrics.



This is for those who wait

Another day another waiting game
A little different but it’s still the same
I am here but wheres the One I’m longing for
I’m having troubles feeling all alone
When my heart find a home
I want to hope but sometimes I just don’t know
I know I’m not the only one

(Chorus)
So you sing a lullaby
To the lonely hearts tonight
Let it set Your heart on fire
Let it set You free
When you’re fighting to believe in a love that you can’t see
Just know there is a purpose
For those who wait

I want to open up my eyes
I know that I’m in need is time
I’m growing stronger every single day
God, I’m gonna lead them to You now
Letting go all of my fear and doubt
I can’t do this on my own so I’ll give You control
I know I’m not the only one

(Chorus)
So you sing a lullaby
To the lonely hearts tonight
Let it set Your heart on fire
Let it set You free
When you’re fighting to believe in a love that you can’t see
Just know there is a purpose
For those who wait

The pressure makes us stronger
The struggle makes us hunger
The hard lessons make the difference
The pressure makes us stronger
The struggle makes us hunger
The hard lessons make the difference
And the difference makes it worth it
(Chrous)
So you sing a lullaby
To the lonely hearts tonight
Let it set Your heart on fire
Let it set You free
When you’re fighting to believe in a love that you can’t see
Just know there is a purpose
For those who wait

Set your heart on fire
This is for those who wait


hope you enjoyed it too.

Of things that go massivly wrong

We have had an interesting week. From fridge failures to my knee popping out of joint (again). We have just plain had an bad week, but despite that some good HAS happened.

-I started back up on writing my book
-I am getting everything in place to finally fix my laptop
-our fridge crisis turned out to be a minor thing (the fridge got turned way up so that it was not cooling at all.)
-my knee is getting better.
-we had a cool front move through.


I think these are all good things, and so I am feeling upbeat and happy. We have not had any asteroids hit our house. nor has a volcano erupted beneath our feat. so far we have avoided brain eating zombies, but sock eating dinos seem to have invaded.

how has your week gone? please do tell me.

back from my long break

as you all know I vanished from my blog. Well I am back with a variety of things of talk about, but not sure how to say them. I have been spending most of my time lately working on improving my computer, and writing. I also have been checking out loads of trailers.

Because I have been checking out trailers, I am going to show you the trailers for all three Narnia movies, and let you decide which had the best trailer.











Personally i like the Prince Caspian trailer the best.
I'll post more soon.

The unmarried Teenager's five rules for a happy Marriage

I have not posted in a long time. I have been writing and dealing with real life more. I also have been playing some video games.

Ok now to the blog post. I have noticed that there are a lot of marriage tip books, and they all are rather similar. They also are generally written by singles, or divorced people. So I have decided to jump on the bandwagon, and write..... a pamphlet because I do not have the patience to write the book, so here are your five tips for a happy marriage that you won't find in any other book.

1. Don't hate your spouse.
this I think is fairly clear, if you hate them you are likely to not get along with them. I know this may sound stupid: "Why would someone marry someone they hate?" I am going to say that it is mostly because people are selfish. Get off your rear end and help out.

2. Don't blow up their car.

I must stress this. If you blow up their car, they might wind up dead, and the marriage will definitely have a hard time succeeding. Even if you lucked out and they turned into a zombie.... Zombies are generally not well received at family reunions. Some restaurants also do not allow them. not to mention your spouse might get hungry and eat your brain.

3. Don't kill their pets.


The big ole' Lab dug up your garden, or the cat broke your new GPS? the simplest solution would be to shoot the animal, but that might make your spouse mad. Possibly even hostile. Pets are like dumb ugly smelly children that never learn any better, and you are not quite as affectionate towards. Ok so the personal attatchment ma not be that strong, but still.
(On the other hand if the animal takes to attacking your kids then it is generally acceptable to make them vanish mysteriously)

4. Don't blow up the neighbor's house.

Tired of hearing that awful reggae music cranked up to the point that your coffee is on the ceiling, and the windows are all broken? Some people may talk to their neighbors, but you are special, you take a pack of plutonium and stuff it in their windowsill. A few seconds later you blow up the house. (And if it really was a nuke, you also blew up the neighborhood including yourself) This will land you in jail, and make your spouse look bad too. No one want to look bad, and therefor you will have strained your relationship.

5. don't be a psychopath

read the above.



I hope that these carefully thought out issues that plague today's society may help someone in this world. If you think this guide will help anyone you know, please pass i on.

as you may have noticed I have been doing....

Spider-Man reviews. I was doing them to keep from getting bored, but the problem was.... I got bored. Well now you know that I like the really old one, but not the slightly newer ones.

Basicly I had four more, but to simplify things I will just give my ratings for them,a nd move on with life.

Spider-Man 2 for PS2 7.5/10

Ultimate Spider-Man (all platforms) 8.5/10

Spider-Man 3 PC/PS#/Xbox 360 5/10

Spider-Man Web of Shadows PC/PS3/Xbox 360 9.5/10

Ok all done. I may eventually give a review for that last game because I love it, but I am done with reviews for now.

Now on to my life. My life has been hectic. Between arguments over religion, politics, and whether or not older members need their own section; then there was a cottonmouth in our yard, and my best friend is gone for two weeks.

A lot of good has happened too. I got three new games. I found a free copy of another game i dearly loved, and I have been catching up rapidly on school.

So now I am going to let you all debate this subject: Which is more likely to happen?
A: Finding a field of gold, or
B. Illegal Aliens launching them selves into Canada via a rocket.

Spiderman revew set #2

Yesterday I focused on Spider-man games for the PS1 while the were really good, Today I will focus On the two movie games for the PC: Spider-Man: the movie, and Spider-Man 2.



Spider-Man: The Movie

This game came out at the same time as the movie. I LOVED the movie, and so I bought the game. One thing that is immediately clear after booting this game up is that this game is WAY better looking than its predecessors. big shiny explosions, and animated faces were just one of many things that made this game so cool to watch. There was rain, and then the weather even sometimes changed while in a mission. Spider-man was no longer restricted to one or two swings at a time, he could roam on his webs freely!

This is where things also start looking bad. The game made one other thing clear from the get-go, it was ALL about attack combos. with around fifty combos to unlock, and each of them doing different styles of attacks, you had to memorize a lot to keep going. The game-play was severely hit by the necessity to keep opening up new moves, because you hammer the bosses over and over with the same move, and they will start countering you. The game-play was also affected by one severe flaw: His webs were now CLEARLY hitting the sky. Before with the old ones it was harder to notice, but now there were mission where you were webbing around from the sky, above all the other buildings. That distraction aside, there was one last glaring problem: The camera. the camera never co-operated for a minute, and would make you dizzier than any of spider-man's daring moves.

The story to begin with has little to do with the movie, you go after Uncle Ben's killer, who is now oddly a huge gang leader. This was done so you could fight through tree levels of around 100 some-odd thugs, and get a feel for the game. then you do this again with about 4-5 other bosses before you learn of the Green Goblin. The Green Goblin was a huge highpoint for this game, because Willam Dafoe came back from the movie to voice him, and so all of the menace of the movie version was in the game.

The missions are another low point in this game. It is essentially: Beat up three levels of thugs, and a boss fight. You repeat this formula till the end of the game. the only deviation from this method are a couple of chase missions that were annoying because the camera would glitch out a twirl around at all the wrong moments.


Conclusion: 5.5/10
Overall it was fun one time through, but there were as many things in the game hindering it from being a great experience, as there were positive aspects. The best reason to get the game back then were the visuals, which were stunning, but now look dated. The game-play is frustrating, and the camera is headache and nausea inducing.


Spider-Man 2 (PC edition)

Spiderman 2 was praised for its new free roam abilities, swinging system, and visuals. it had great voice acting.... but wait! the PC version was not even the same game. Read to find out.

First thing becomes immediately clear... this ain't Spider-Man. He has been reduced to being controlled b a mouse, and having only two attacks, and NO combos. The graphics on the humans looks slightly better than the last game, only for the environment to look like it was from a playstation. it was HIDEOUS!!

Like I said before this game has ZERO game-play, from the lack of combos (zero) to the horrific camera, to the fact that they TELL you how to beat EVERY boss before you face them. I do not know how to emphasize how bad the game-play is.

The story is non-existent. there is no story at all. you go through a series of missions without a clue as to what is going on. Nothing is tied together, and the cut-scenes are as confusing as the game itself.

Conclusion: 2/10

there were moments of a glimmer of hope here and there, but the game made no sense, and was also impossible to have fun with. It is the only spider-man game that I can honestly say, was horrible. Do not buy this game, you will not have fun.

Spiderman game reviews.

I have played just about EVERY 3D spider-man game on the market. I enjoy Spider-man games like no other, and so I thought I would give my review on the various games throughout.
 Over the next few days I will be going over one or two games a day, and telling you the pros and cons of each title.
Today though I will focus on the first two: Spider-man for PS1 and Spider-man 2: Enter Electro for the PS1.

Spider-Man

The first game is about a Symbiote invasion on new york, I will try to not spoil too much, but I will say it is a rather cheesy plot line. The story actually is supposed to be what drives this game, but instead of driving the game along, it feels more like you are watching random clips of different TV episodes. The story has about 6 major turns, and they are all barely tied together. The game also seems to throw in bosses for the sake of having them, like Venom who distracts from the actual story. This happens a lot, but Venom is the most annoying part.

Cheesiness aside, the gameplay is good even if rather simple. You get three basic moves: Punch, kick, and web; the combos are weak too, so don't expect a whole lot of depth there. 

The missions themselves are the best part. rarely do you repeat a mission objective. Expect a new type of task and requirement after each mission. the bosses also got progressively harder, and more unique. This was pretty much required after the weak combo system.

Conclusion: 7/10
The game was a load of fun the first time though, but with a distracted storyline, and weak combo system, there was not much to go back to.


Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro

This game went under the radar, and almost no one heard of this sequel to Spider-man. With the much bigger movie game coming out only half a year later, all focus was on the movie title. The story was both a step up, and a step down. on one hand it eliminated the distractions the first game faced, but it also was even dumber than the first game's plot. This time Electro has gathered up all of the less famous villains not shown in the first game, and sent them out after a generator suit and crystal that will make him even more powerful than he is now. This plot was followed extensivly and we never deviated from it, so no distractions this time around.

The combo system was a HUGE step up over the original. With around twice as many moves as you could preform in the first game. this id however make the game a little harder as well, but in a good way.

The missions are even more varied in this game than the first as well. It makes everything you did in the first game seem redundant. one minute you are defusing a bomb, the next you are clearing the way for an air plane, or crawling up and down  a electrified wall trying to avoid Electro's attacks. the Bosses also were different from any bosses that I have personally faced on any other game. This alone makes this ancient game worth trying.


Conclusion: 8/10
The lame story is almost headache inducing, but it excelled at its new combat system. The story being more linear also helps it greatly. The Missions are actually better, and the bosses are more interesting to face.

Are we there yet?

Sorry i have not been posting lately. Between managing Inklings, getting caught up and finished with school, and throwing myself down a virtual mountain at roughly 75MPH, I have been quite busy.

I got a game that came out a few years back, but i never bothered trying till now. SSX3. Me and my sis have been having loads of fun snowboarding while doing insanely impossible tricks, and riding through insanely impossible terrain. If you have never played it I strongly suggest picking up a copy and trying it.

I have dropped working on my latest book for now. It is frustrating me, and I seriously need to finish school.

Supposedly i am getting another game today. ATV off road fury 3. Should be fun. I willl probably continue to blog, but probably not every day.

Read below for details on this special blog post

Happy Mothers Day Momma!

Worst Generation

I was doing stuff last night when I thought of something. But first I must explain myself here. Most of you have heard the term: “A man is only as good as his word.” Which means that a person is only as good as the promises they keep, even the little ones. And every little lie is a mark against him.

This got me thinking. Is our Generation then the worst the world has ever seen? Think about it. We are going to be a generation that lying is the norm, and that divorce will be the highest of any generation before.
So this Generation will be the great big black mark on world history centuries from now. People will read that we never kept our word on anything, that we did whatever we want without any care for others. We will be known for extremely high divorce rate, and for lawsuits over broken contracts, and nobody trusting anyone else.

I do not know what we can do about it, but be honest ourselves, and do not do anything to break contracts, or agreements. If enough of us do it we may be able to counter this overly dishonest Generation.

Anyone with me?

Second post today, look below for the other.

I had a crazy school assignment: Take two books, write down 5 sentences from each, and use at least 6 of them in a short 1 or 2 page story. These are the books and sentences:

Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports:

Used - I crossed my arms as Fang and I instinctively moved between the whitecoat and the rest of the flock.
Used - “And then everyone starts eating beef jerky,” Nudge suggested.
Used - She knew we were way, way up the creek, and that I had no plan, and that we had no hope.
Used - Pink patches flared on her cheeks, and she stepped back.
Used - Fang and I exchanged looks, and we rolled our eyes.

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader:

The children didn't meet anyone whom they knew; the prisoners were mostly Galmians and Terebinthians.
Used - Meanwhile Caspian was having a much more interesting time.
Used - Lucy looked away after a few minutes because she was dazzled by the beauty of the other Lucy; though she could still see a sort of likeness to herself in that beautiful face.
Used - She became horribly afraid and turned over the page at once.
Used - But here part of the magic of the Book came into play.


And this is the result.

Lucy and the Ducks.

I crossed my arms as Fang and I instinctively moved between the whitecoat and the rest of the flock. I hated when these scientists came to my farm, My dog, Fang, was especially protective of the ducks. This scientist name was Lucy. Her hair was a slight mess, but over all she was pretty. I did not care how pretty she was though; she was not getting my birds.

I must explain myself here though, most farmers do not own talking ducks. I do, I breed them carefully for their range of vocal capabilities, and over these years I had finally developed fully functional vocal cord for talking, and these pesky scientists wanted them to pick apart dissect and study. I was not about to give them up just yet.
“The answer is no.” I said.

I stood there wondering where Caspian was, he was always off doing something crazy or other. I looked Lucy in the eyes. “You may come inside and we will discuss things, but my answer will invariably be no.”
“That would be nice to at least talk, I have driven for two days to get out here.” Lacy said. I rolled my eyes, and walked toward the old home. I opened the rickety front door to the all wood building. Lucy took a seat on the checkered couch. I went into the kitchen and got myself, and Lucy some tea.
Lucy was in the next room flipping through a book. I looked over and smiled.
Caspian was the inventor of our crew, and he made that book to freak anyone who read it. Lucy was only at the begging, and I was worried it would not start working. But here part of the magic of the Book came into play. She flipped the page and lights started glowing off her face. She gasped. She became horribly afraid and turned over the page at once.

I smiled as I walked into the room. I handed her a cup of tea. She took it but looked into the page with a slight horror written on her face. I looked down on the page and realized she reached the distorted mirror part. In it was a Lucy similar to the one before me, but far more beautiful and terrible. Lucy looked away after a few minutes because she was dazzled by the beauty of the other Lucy; though she could still see a sort of likeness to herself in that beautiful face. I reached over and closed the book.

“Caspian made that.” I explained. “He is good with his hands.”
“I can see.” An obviously rattled Lucy said.
“You wanted to discuss the ducks?” I said, wanting to get this over with.
“Yes, I am prepared to hand over five million for the ducks, and the right to study them.” Lucy said.
“No.” I said.
“They told me you would say that.” Lucy sighed.
“I meant no, I am willing to let you go out and see them.” I said, and tossed a bone to Fang.

She smiled, and I stood up. I shoved the lever that opened the door, and walked outside. I was incredibly bored and frustrated with this whitecoat.
Meanwhile Caspian was having a much more interesting time. I just knew it. He always was having fun. He created all kinds of crazy inventions.

I reached the pen, and the ducks all came a running, and were jabbering about nothing in particular. There were a few that I liked in particular, such as Daffy, Or Donald, but the one that ruled over them all was Nudge. I loved Nudge the best because she picked up mostly insults, and snide remarks, making her one of the funniest around strangers.

“The ducks need feeding darling.” One of them shouted. I laughed and grabbed the feed bucket. Me and Lucy stepped inside. She seemed both amazed and stunned. I started feeding them, and heard a bunch of “thank yous” and a few “Whatevers” But Nudge stayed out and looked at Lucy.
“And then everyone starts eating beef jerky,” Nudge suggested.
Lucy looked at Nudge in shock. Pink patches flared on her cheeks, and she stepped back.
“This is amazing.” Lucy said. “You must let us study them.”
“No.” I said yet again.

The most unexpected thing happened next. Fang ran out barking, and I heard a loud machine. I twirled around, and saw Caspian riding a rocket tractor. I screamed as he leaped off.
“Bad news!” Nudge squawked, and the tractor smashed through the fence before coming to a halt. Many of the ducks started flapping and quacking like mad, and I swore I heard a cuss word coming from Nudge. I would have to deal with that later though. Ducks were escaping through the hole in the fence and heading for the creek.

“Get them Caspian!” I yelled. We ran after them, but it was Lucy who did the sensible thing and grabbed an old door laying against the house and blocked the hole with it. I ran after Daffy who was the furthest ahead, but he made it to the creek first. I ran to the dock and shoved the raft into the water. Lucy came up from behind and hopped onto the raft as well. The rains from the day before were causing the creek to run really fast we headed for Daffy as fast as we could. Caspian was screaming from up above. I pulled out a net attached to the raft, and handed it to Lucy. She tried to reach for the duck. I used the rod to steer the raft.

She grabbed Daffy. I heard Fang barking from above. I suddenly realized we were going to too fast. Caspian appeared to be riding his rocket tractor. I looked at Lucy.
“We will get out of this.” I said. But one look from her eyes told me everything. She knew we were way, way up the creek, and that I had no plan, and that we had no hope. I refused to give up on hope though, and looked ahead at Caspian. The water was rushing around and bucking us. I tried to stay calm, but it was not easy. I suddenly jabbed the rod down hard, and tried to slow us down.

The rod snapped though.
I looked up at Caspian, who threw out a net. The raft caught up in it. I braced for the impact, but Lucy smashed her head against the raft as it came to a halt. Caspian held on surprisingly and started to pull us out. I was grateful for his recent workouts now. We reached dry land, and I got out. Daffy was safe. I was soaked, and Lucy was screaming still.
“You people are crazy!” She yelled. She stormed away for her truck, and I smiled.
“You people will not be hearing from me again” She yelled.
Fang and I exchanged looks, and we rolled our eyes. I paused, and realized that a dog just rolled its eyes. I looked at Caspian, and he shrugged.
“Guess we need to build a new fence.” He said. I smiled and walked back towards home.