Re: Gaming Gone Wild

I used to play a lot of video games. I probably spent all my allowance back in elementary school buying video games, but I had to make sure my homework was done before I started indulging my mind into hours of this stuff. I rather play video games than watch television, go outside and all sorts of other activities. I guess it's addicting. What I love about video games is the fact that they get you thinking, no matter what game it is. Nowadays, people are even trying to create video games for the "older" generation that will sharpen their minds, and keep them "mentally fit". But I have to say that the best part about video games is the fact that in some games, you can do things that you cannot in real life. It's always cool to be able to fly, to have three lives, go on a magical adventure, racing with "tricked-out" cars, shoot people down (depends on the rating of the game), and the graphics look so real! The games they make in modern society have really great graphics that can get people "into" the game. It's simply brilliant!
But now that I'm in high school (especially with the school being a self-directed learning school), I haven't exactly found much time for video games anymore. If I were to play games, I'd probably be so behind, that teachers wouldn't even know what to say. Instead of being involved in games, I think I'm a bit more involved in my social life now, and of course, UNITS!
But hey, what else can I say? Once a gamer, always a gamer. I still play countless hours of games over the weekend when I find time, and especially over long vacations.
Can't wait for Christmas holidays! (Y)
But don't worry, I'll still do my media work. :)

P.S. The "older" generations must have played some video games... What ever happened to Pacman and Tetris? Nothing is more relaxing that playing a couple levels of Tetris.

Re: The Campaign Trail

I think that Barack Obama was very clever using an old advertisement and re-inventing it to fit his campaign issues. Throughout the entire election between Obama and McCain, most of the big issues they talked about such as the war, the economy, health care, environment and jobs were mentioned in this video and it gives an example of what is happpening in the world as of now.

In the first video, the guys seemed to be really happy and relaxed on the couch with beers, but things have changed a lot in 8 years, and it is not necessary Bush's fault. It doesn't really matter who's fault it is anymore because America is already going through a crisis. But what does matter is that it's time for change and Obama could be the man to rely on.

Normally, if I were able to vote, I would vote for McCain, an older candidate with more experience with these issues. However, the majority of America has chosen someone younger and fresh! This is not necessarily a bad choice, but it could change a lot not only in America, but also the world. History was made during the day Obama won the election. He's first black president of America, and we need to have faith in the man!

Obama ftw!