Soooo, it's been a while since I've had steady, up-to-date posts on this blog. Quite a lot has happened since I returned from Japan, the lovable island-country that I now miss dearly. I'm actually on winter break right now, enjoying time off in snow-covered Doylestown before I fly out to California. I look forward to 2 weeks of sun, family, and In-N-Out Burger (seriously, it's the best freakin burger you will ever have).
This past semester, I continued to work closer towards finishing my custom-made undergrad degree, Games and Society. In addition to making a video game, drawing/painting, and writing poems/short stories, I took some more 'philosopical' classes about Society, Technology, Religion, and Virtual Worlds. While on winter break, I plan to construct my own independent study to make video games and distribute them on the internet, get feedback, and modify the prototypes. I'm on my way to becoming a great Game Designer... horay for chasing my dreams!
Arnold and I have gotten more serious about training. We've moved into western martial arts, and are studying fencing and longsword combat. Also, we've been meeting at the gym 3-4 mornings a week to do weight training, cardio, and ab workouts. Gotta get these bodies into peak fighting condition!
And of course, it wouldn't be college if I didn't meet some new friends, hook up with a few girls, and take a psychadelic journey. Quite a busy semester, but ah, what great times! Next semester will be my last, and I've already got plans for snowboarding, seeking internships in the computer gaming industry, going to GDC in San Francisco, and taking my motorcycle for romps through the woods. I can't wait to graduate, but there's still much to do!
Though we plan out much of our lives out, there are still so many questions and uncertainties to face. We ask ourselves: "Where will I be in 6 months? A year? Will I make steps closer to fulfilling my purpose? Am I satisfied with my path, my relationships, my career, my life?" I try to face these unknowns with a light heart, humor, and persistance.
What about this 2012 stuff? I've been researching this issue for about 3 years, finding all sorts of interpretations of what will happen during/after this time. I believe humanity is in for some interesting times ahead, and we're all about to get rocked with new discoveries. I can't help but question what the future holds: what kinds of realities will we create for ourselves and others? how will people change and evolve through the alchemy of time? what do extra-terrestrial species look/act like, and what hidden knowledge/skills do they have? Keep your eyes and ears open, brothers and sisters!
Be sure to check out these other Blogs of mine:
Integral Gamer- where I write reviews about video games, through the philosophical lenses of psychology, sociology, and games (as systems of play).
Fist of Fury- an outlet for my primal obsession with survival skills, as I continue to learn more about martial arts, weapons, and preparations for the Zombie apocalypse (maybe?).
The Future of this Blog- I want to practice my narrative writing skills by chronicling my ongoing adventures in Ithaca/wherever I am. I also want to share my evolving spirituality/emotionality/mentality/worldview, with open-mindedness towards changing perspectives on life. That's what blogs are for, yeah?
Final Words:
As contrived as the Christmas/Holiday season is, I think that a glance beyond the glitz, gifts, and repetitive 50's songs can reveal something more meaningful. Whatever you get out of the winter holidays, I hope we all can remember that authentic happiness is available 24/7/365.
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