Thursday, September 26, 2019
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Mario Kart Tour!
Mario kart tour is finally here and taking social media by storm! However, with something this big, it came as no surprise to see all the issues at launch.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Look at All This Loot!
Borderlands 3 finally came out and it is simply amazing so far. I have no idea how I am going to be able to finish all my blogs with this grind ahead of me!
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Smashing My Way to Third Place!
I got third place at the smash tournament on campus and really surprised myself.
Thursday, September 5, 2019
How to Respond to Life
Today, I want to take a closer look at Chapter 4: "How to Respond to Comments" and how it relates to everyday life. Point 45 in particular talks about how we should always assume that people are good until proven bad which is just great life advice in general. Especially in social media like the book refers too, people are looking for a right and want to troll others for fun which is sad to me. The book said it best, "Don't take anything personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering."
It is always to consider the context and tone in which a situation might be progressing. We as humans, let our emotions get in the way of our thinking and actions. Sometimes, we say things we do not mean and we hurt others in ways we never imagined. Also, I know that people say to never assume, because it makes an "ass" out of "u" and "me" but that does not mean we never find ourselves making quick judgments on things. I try to see the good in people like the book talked about and to always give people another chance or opportunity to be better. I love to see the glass as half full like the famous saying always references, meaning I am an optimistic kind of person. However, sometimes I find myself blindly trusting someone or being oblivious tot the sad truth right in front of me. More often than not, I find being optimistic and seeing the good in the world the best option though as I usually do not regret being this way.
In regards to trolls or "haters" we find on social media, I think the book is spot on by telling us to be above them and never respond more than twice. The two message rule, you can address their message and then follow up with a defense or reasoning for your stance on it but not engage in petty discussion has it now becomes informally, an unproductive argument. Now, from an outside perspective, I love the gossip and the visible tension two people can create online but it is safer to stay away from these situations if at all possible. Let me know in the comments below how you feel about assuming people are good until proven bad and if you agree with my views!
It is always to consider the context and tone in which a situation might be progressing. We as humans, let our emotions get in the way of our thinking and actions. Sometimes, we say things we do not mean and we hurt others in ways we never imagined. Also, I know that people say to never assume, because it makes an "ass" out of "u" and "me" but that does not mean we never find ourselves making quick judgments on things. I try to see the good in people like the book talked about and to always give people another chance or opportunity to be better. I love to see the glass as half full like the famous saying always references, meaning I am an optimistic kind of person. However, sometimes I find myself blindly trusting someone or being oblivious tot the sad truth right in front of me. More often than not, I find being optimistic and seeing the good in the world the best option though as I usually do not regret being this way.
In regards to trolls or "haters" we find on social media, I think the book is spot on by telling us to be above them and never respond more than twice. The two message rule, you can address their message and then follow up with a defense or reasoning for your stance on it but not engage in petty discussion has it now becomes informally, an unproductive argument. Now, from an outside perspective, I love the gossip and the visible tension two people can create online but it is safer to stay away from these situations if at all possible. Let me know in the comments below how you feel about assuming people are good until proven bad and if you agree with my views!
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Nintendo Direct
Nintendo continues to amaze and excite the world by bringing people together through gaming. I love the way they market their products and how they get the whole gaming community hyped up through their frequent directs that they livestream. Today, The Nintendo direct livestream for September happened and focused on various Switch games coming out later in 2019, with an emphasis on two titles: "Luigi's Mansion 3" and "Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield." The September Nintendo Direct was broadcast on Nintendo's YouTube, Twitch, and Twitter channels at 6 p.m. I highly suggest checking it out if you have not seen it yet or missed it live.
I personally am most excited for the "Pokémon" information as it was my childhood and the source of many good memories in video games. I would play for hours and hours while trying to "catch them all!" Nintendo has always managed to market their games in a way that promotes fun and playing others. I love my Xbox of course but if I want to get friends together or play some good old fashioned couch play, then I always look toward my Nintendo library of games and consoles. They are also one of the first of the big three gaming companies to do this direct livestream style of content release and the fans have supported it greatly. The style is well received and all the success has caused the other two to follow suit. The only negative is how this transition hurts some of the biggest video game conferences around the world like "E3" when there is little left to be shown and revealed if everything has been put out by the companies directly beforehand.
Speaking of the Nintendo direct and all the Switch games that were talked about. I do not want to overlook "Super Smash Brothers," my favorite game and the one I play the most. They finally released a new character and new maps which I am so excited for. This Saturday, there is a tournament hosted in the Bear Cave so please check it out and enter if you want. I will be there and would love to play with you or talk about the Nintendo direct. Let me know in the comments below if you watched the Nintendo direct and what your favorite Nintendo game is!
I personally am most excited for the "Pokémon" information as it was my childhood and the source of many good memories in video games. I would play for hours and hours while trying to "catch them all!" Nintendo has always managed to market their games in a way that promotes fun and playing others. I love my Xbox of course but if I want to get friends together or play some good old fashioned couch play, then I always look toward my Nintendo library of games and consoles. They are also one of the first of the big three gaming companies to do this direct livestream style of content release and the fans have supported it greatly. The style is well received and all the success has caused the other two to follow suit. The only negative is how this transition hurts some of the biggest video game conferences around the world like "E3" when there is little left to be shown and revealed if everything has been put out by the companies directly beforehand.
Speaking of the Nintendo direct and all the Switch games that were talked about. I do not want to overlook "Super Smash Brothers," my favorite game and the one I play the most. They finally released a new character and new maps which I am so excited for. This Saturday, there is a tournament hosted in the Bear Cave so please check it out and enter if you want. I will be there and would love to play with you or talk about the Nintendo direct. Let me know in the comments below if you watched the Nintendo direct and what your favorite Nintendo game is!
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Happy Birthday to Me!
Guess who turned 24 today and feels really old? This guy. I always love how my birthday falls on Labor Day weekend and recently, during the fall semester of college too allowing for some fun times. All my friends on campus get to celebrate it with me and usually buy me a drink, at least for the last three years. However, this year feels different to me as it seems to be just another day; I had classes and woke up like it was a normal day. Also, I would like to post something on social media but this time around I do not have a good quote or caption. When I was 22, I was able to quote Taylor Swift and when I was 23, I had Blink-182 to reference but this year, there is nothing to go with boring 24. Regardless, I am still excited to enjoy my birthday and have a good time tonight.
Sometimes I ponder why we make such a big deal out of birthday parties and the date itself. I think we just love a good reason to party and to feel appreciated once a year. I love a good excuse to get friends and family together so I understand it. Also, everyone likes to sing the song and get the people they care about presents. I still get my friends presents or a meal because everyone loves food and in regards to the song, I like to spice it up at the end by singing "On Channel Four and Many More!" Let me know below how you feel about birthday parties and if you have had any memorable ones to share with me!
Tonight, I am going to watch the U.S. Open with my teammates and girlfriend to celebrate. It will be a good match featuring Roger Federer and we will be enjoying adult beverages during it. My girlfriend is also super sweet and bought cookies, as well as cupcakes for the occasion. She even grabbed numbered candles to really put the icing on the cake... or cupcakes in this case! I appreciate her so much and I am really excited to mow down on some sweets tonight. The party is at 10 p.m. and I do not want to be late so I have to go. Happy birthday to me, and many more on channel four.
Sometimes I ponder why we make such a big deal out of birthday parties and the date itself. I think we just love a good reason to party and to feel appreciated once a year. I love a good excuse to get friends and family together so I understand it. Also, everyone likes to sing the song and get the people they care about presents. I still get my friends presents or a meal because everyone loves food and in regards to the song, I like to spice it up at the end by singing "On Channel Four and Many More!" Let me know below how you feel about birthday parties and if you have had any memorable ones to share with me!
Tonight, I am going to watch the U.S. Open with my teammates and girlfriend to celebrate. It will be a good match featuring Roger Federer and we will be enjoying adult beverages during it. My girlfriend is also super sweet and bought cookies, as well as cupcakes for the occasion. She even grabbed numbered candles to really put the icing on the cake... or cupcakes in this case! I appreciate her so much and I am really excited to mow down on some sweets tonight. The party is at 10 p.m. and I do not want to be late so I have to go. Happy birthday to me, and many more on channel four.
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