Then we will fight in the shade

Alright, so it's been a month since my last post. Things have been busy, hectic even, but they're starting to sort themselves out and settle down. And so in the last few weeks has come a resurgance in my interest in roleplaying. Not so much the online freeform, though I'm starting to get back into that, but more of the table top and digital style. And that is where this comes in:
Level 5's White Knight Story - This is going to make it awfully hard to resist buying a Playstation 3. Hopefully, this game won't be a release title, but even if it is, I probably won't have the money for one so...I'll just have to invest in a Wii and possible an X-Box 360. *gasp* Heresy you say? Eh, maybe, but when I can get two systems for the price of the third, maybe it's time to start courting heresy.

So in other news, they're making a movie of Frank Miller's 300, a move of the Battle of Themopylae, based off of the graphic novel, which is in turn based off of true events. There are already some people claiming it's not historically accurate. Well, duh, it was made by Hollywood. Nothing they do is historically accurate, not even their so called documentaries. You might just as well complain that the new TMNT movie isn't historically accurate. Never would've guessed that one.

Not sure what else I've got to say in this post. I've got some ideas for a story running about in my head, very basic stuff though. I might get around to actually writing some of it. Or I might not. I can't wait until my next paycheck. I'm hoping it'll be large enough to get all the little things I'm wanting. A City of Heroes/City of Villians time card. WoW has exhasted itself on me, there's far too many player's even on the new servers. And over half of them are complete idiots. I know CoH/CoV isn't much better, but there's less subscribers so it makes them a bit easier to avoid. And Black Industries has a few new WFRP supplements coming out soon. Tome of Corruption is the first and the one I want the most. Anything and everything you need to run Chaos, including new Dark Lores, Artefacts, Daemons, and even Careers for those dark souls brave (or foolish) enough to serve the Chaos Gods. Loads of fun.

Paying Respects

Well, I was thinking earlier of what to do since I'm fairly certain I won't be able to make Mrs. C's funeral. I'll be doing something I've done twice before. On the day of the funeral, I'll head to the local Catholic Church and spend sometime there praying and honoring her memory. Yes, she was Catholic, and while I don't usually feel comfortable in a Catholic Church, I think I can make an exception this time.

I've only been in a Catholic Chruch twice before. The first time was the wedding of Mrs. C's daughter. The second when I had my cross blessed and I wasn't in there long. I just don't feel comfortable in them. They feel too stuffy and too...oppressive. Catholic's just don't seem to take any joy from their beliefs. Not sure why, it's called the good news for a reason. But anyways, I liked the idea so I'll prolly go ahead and do it. It'll be interesting.

RIP You were Greatly Loved

A good friend of my family passed away today. I've been taking it pretty roughly. I've known her for 21 years and she was like a second mother to me. I know she's in a better place and I'm glad she's not suffering anymore but it's still hard for those of us still here. For the past few months she was bedridden, unable to do anything for herself. As much as I wish I could've spoken to her one last time, I'm glad I never saw her like that. It would have been devestating.

She was an amazing woman. She's been fighting cancer and tumors for 13 years. She's survived breast cancer, chemotherapy, radiation treatments, recurrances of the cancer, and brain tumors. And through it all, she never gave up. I'm not sure I could be that strong if I was in her situation. She rarely let it get her down and she was such an inspiration. She was so strong. We always knew the brain tumors would kill her, we just didn't expect it this soon. None of us wanted it to be this soon.

I still have all the great memories. From faint recollections of my days in preschool when she and my mother worked together as teachers, to those countless Fourth of July's, the summer cook-outs, to the holidays we usually spent together. There are so many memories and I'm glad for each and every one. I've got so much I could say and I just can't find the words. Although I don't know if I'll be able to attend the funeral, I will definately pay my respects on that day. To everyone out there, God Bless.

Ode to Mrs. C

Ode to Mrs. C
Jenn H

Our hearts go out to her this day
The one who angels have taken away
A friend, a teacher who gave of her heart,
For woe is me,
Too soon did we part.
Our hearts go out to you,
Old friend
A woman who loved and laughed
To the end.
A friend forever will she be,
Kept safe and loved
In endless memory.

In loving memory of Mrs. C, you were truly an inspiration to all you touched, you will be missed.

Wow...I wonder if this is some kind of record...

So it's been a year and four days since my last (and only) post on this Blog. Like I said in that first post, I had no way of knowing if my posting would be consistent or if it would even happen. Evidently, it didn't. So here we shall try again. My goal is to try and post at least once a week, even if it's just a little something to let y'all know I'm still alive. Which I am. So yes, I'm back and for any of you curious, I still hold to the plans (plans? I planned? wow) mentioned in the first post. So, until I get the inspiration for the next post, hopefully either tonight or tomorrow, later.

Warm greetings and many welcomes

well, I've had this blog for nearly a month and a half and I've finally made a post. It's about time I guess. Work's been kicking my ass pretty majorly. The job is not difficult, just getting back into the habit of working again. In fact, the job is pretty great.

Now, as for this blog. I don't know what exactly it's going to involve, but I'm sure it'll be a lot of pointless comments. I'm sure it'll have commentaries and rants on the dealings I have with society. I'll probably be putting up running tales from my adventures in the realm of roleplaying, mostly World of Warcraft and Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. Possibly some City of Heroes tales as well. And finally, I'll be posting the few stories that manage to get themselves written.

I can't promise that my posts will be often or that they'll even be on a regular basis. I'll do my best though. And on that note, I'll give y'all a warning now. I have a tendency to be concise at times, even monosybllic. Other times, I can rant on and on and on. This blog will be an interesting experience, and to some degree, it's a method of delving into myself. Within the twisting paths of my mind lay insanity. Welcome to my world.