My 2011 Resolutions In Review
Wow. I am rusty at this writing thing. So, 2011 sucked donkey balls and I’m going to grade the resolutions that I made a one year ago on this day. Here’s a hint: I failed. This is why I hate New Year’s Resolutions. They are just further proof of how much I suck.
Obviously I haven’t written much of anything since March. I have a litany of excuses. My job workload picked up dramatically. I became a political activist. I acquired a taste for zombies. Awesome games such as Portal 2, Catherine, Dragon Age II, Skyrim, and Deus Ex demanded my fleeting attention. All of that is true, but none caused my flameout as a writer.
I blame Netflix. My name is Bobby and I am a Netflix Addict. I hate you Netflix and your stupid, amazingly accurate suggestions. You know my tastes better than I do. And for that, you must be destroyed. You know too much.
The Gifts of Christmas 2010
This past Christmas was one of the best ever for gifts. I know, I know, it’s not about the loot. Christmas is about family, friends, love, giving and gorging on all the turkey, ham, stuffing, casseroles, pies, candies, cookies and popcorn tins. Agreed. But I also love all the gifts.I think I like giving gifts more than receiving. Scouring the Toys R Us aisles for the perfect gifts to give kids (and adults) is one of my favorite and most cherished parts of Christmas. But damn if I don’t still love receiving heaping piles of awesomeness as well.
A Day at the Theme Park Formerly Known As MGM Studios
I have been reading about Star Wars Weekends ad naseum on my Facebook news feed the past few weeks. I’m a fan of Disney World’s Facebook page and as punishment they spam me every day hyping their events, hotels, and restaurants. I finally decided to take the plunge and see what this Star Wars Weekend was all about.
We arrived at Hollywood Studios just after high noon. This June day was blistering hot and the air was drenched with humidity. I felt sweat beading on my back and forehead the very moment I left the comforts of my ice cold car in the parking lot. With Star Wars Weekend signage everywhere, I was excited about what awaited us beyond the turnstiles in the park. We made our way through the gates and into the park and…nothing. Same old Hollywood Studios as ever except there was a little girl dressed as Padme wandering around with her parents. What a letdown. I knew the heart of this event would be at the god awful Star Tours ride, but I wanted to make sure that I had the Aerosmith ride FastPassed for later. So we went that direction first and took care of business. Still, I wondered what all the fuss was about if this event was only being held where a Star Wars themed area already exists. Hey kids, it's Mickey Mouse Weekend at the Magic Kingdom! We wandered the park, braved the heat, ogled at the candy store, and searched in vain for this so-called Star Wars Weekend.