Just a lonely day in sunny Southern California

Ok, so I guess I missed a week. Lets do a quick summary of what's happened since the 15th, shall we?

I doubled my hard drive space. I'm now the semi-reluctant owner of 1TB. I got an external 500GB Wester Digital My Book. It was on for $140 at Costco, and I've been meaning to get something of the sorts for proper backup purposes. I was hoping to get the 250GB version, which was not available. Oh well, I only need ~75GB for backup storage, but I suppose the other 425GB will come in handy some how.

I lazored the Wii on Friday - it now has a big' ol' Zelda/Triforce crest on one side, and the Okami wolf on the other. It looks pretty slick, when you hold it just-so in the light. I'll try and get some pics together at some point.

Oh! And there's now an FNF TF2 server! Not only that, but Ventrilo to boot. Assuming you're reading this, interested in TF2, and are not Frank, the relevant info can be found here. It brings a warm feeling to my belly and makes me excited when I think about the clan. I hope this goes really well. And if you are reading this and you are Frank, thanks dude. You know I appreciate all your hard work and that I loves you <3

Been a good two weeks in music for me. I've bombed through the Barenaked Ladies discography and found some real gems. I also found a few good 'uns from Steve Page's Vanity Project and How to Be a Mega Star (Live!) (from the Blue Man Group). I've also listened to the latest Coldplay album, Vida La Viva el Taco Varnish Amigo Pasta... or something like that. I don't really have any strong feelings for any of the songs therein. I also got the Early Stages Of... The Polyphonic Spree. Nothing in there really grabbed my attention like the Fragile Army album did.

What else... Grid is frustrating me, I'm really not that good at more serious racing games. Still an intense game though. I've started out Stranglehold, which is failing to leave an impression. It tries to be Max Payne, but it's just missing something. In TF2 I've now got all the Pyro unlocks, and because the criteria have been altered I now have the Kritzkreig too. Man, I love Valve sooo much for their awesome games.

Ok, quick rant: I hate how books still cost significantly more here in Canada than in the US. I thought I'd be sneaky about it and order from Amazon.com, but they stick you with stupid-high shipping fees to the point where it's not worth it. Gah, it frustrates me so much. I might have an ace up my sleve, however, if I can use my uncle's business drop point at the border. Also on a similar note, the aforementioned Valve I love so much no longer ships to any addresses outside the United States. Argh. Why must they torment me so? Once again, the fabled border drop point may come into play...
-Cril

Put your hand in mine
I'll introduce you to my pets, oh yeah
This one's called They're Lying to Us All
This one's called Regret, it is the patron saint
Of Southern California

What Could Have Been and What Never Was
Conspire against us all because
They love a lonely day in sunny Southern California
Another lonely day in sunny Southern California

Steven Page - So. Cal