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Level 1 (Replay): Let’s Try This Workout Thing Again
Written on January 14, 2013
in Geek Culture, Geek Fitness, Geek Health, Media, Video Games
I may have overset my goals last week. My plan was to return to practice three days a week, and do some off skates training three days a week. Well, I made it to practice three days, but I only did off skates training once. Ouch. I had not realized how much
Am I Seriously Still Writing About Violence in Games?
Written on January 11, 2013
in Games, Media, Video Games
Since the horrible shootings in Newtown, CT everyone seems to be looking for something to blame. It’s the lack of mental health care and the stigma around seeking help in this country. It’s the easy access to guns. And of course, it’s the fault of the violent media. The NRA jumped on
5 on Friday: Products I’m Most Excited About From CES 2013
Written on January 11, 2013
in 5 on Friday, Conventions, Geek Culture, Geek Health, Media, Mobile, Technology, The Usual, Video Games
Is it just me, or has CES gotten a bit… boring this year? I really do not care about Smart TVs, 4k TVs, or OLED TVs. Ok, I just don’t care about TVs. Or iPhone cases, as seems to be the other big category. Pebble Watch – This is completely unnecessary, and
Dungeons and Dragons: Choosing a Paragon Path
Written on January 10, 2013
in Games, Media, Tabletop Games

We’ve made it to level 11! Which means it is time to level up and choose a paragon path. I finally have my own set of D&D Books, so I was able to take my time and read as I was leveling up this time, instead of rushing through it and just picking stuff. I
5 on Friday: 5 Songs to Introduce You to Nerdcore
Written on January 4, 2013
in 5 on Friday, Media, Music, The Usual
Nerdcore, in a nutshell, is hip hop with nerdy lyrical content. I’m calling these songs all nerdcore, although some of the artists mentioned don’t identify as such (or don’t anymore). Some of them prefer to be called indie hip hop. It’s a very niche genre but if you’re reading this there’s a chance
Game Night: Cards Against Humanity
Written on December 27, 2012
in Games, Media, Tabletop Games

You saw my costume from the Apocalypse Party last week, but what did we do at said party? Game of course (and watch The Fifth Element)! There were several games to choose from but we ended up playing Cards Against Humanity. Because if the world is ending, you want to make sure
My First Cosplay – Jet Girl
Written on December 22, 2012
in Comics, Geek Culture, Media

I am very excited to be writing this post. I was invited to an apocalypse costume party, and it has given me my very first cosplay experience! The costumes were supposed to be apocalypse themed, so my friend Claire and I went as Tank Girl and Jet. I was Jet, naturally. Coming
Dungeons and Dragons: Absolute Silliness
Written on December 16, 2012
in Games, Media, Tabletop Games, Video Games
Usually I’d have a post describing where we were in our quest, and what I have learned about my character and how the game is played. I also don’t usually offer to help taste test my friend Claire’s cranberry-orange infused vodka (which is very good for what it’s worth). I’ve also started playing Star Wars the Old
Rant: Games Aren’t Childish
Written on December 11, 2012
in Games, Geek Culture, Internet, Media, Tabletop Games, Technology, Video Games

Sorry readers, you’re getting a bit of a rant today. I very much do not like this meme. I’ve seen it (or something like it) pop up in my Pinterest feed a few times now. I find it sexist, old fashioned, and close minded. So I fixed it: OK, while that makes
Dungeons and Dragons: The Quest Continues
Written on December 8, 2012
in Games, Media, Tabletop Games

Last night was my third Dungeons and Dragons night, and another day where we got more into the story at hand. We started and ended the night with story development, which is giving the game a lot more purpose in my eyes. It seemed before hand, we were just wondering around getting
