Thought Box

So, this video was passed through the I Sys list today, and it is quite possibly the greatest video I have seen in forever. Not only am I incredibly jealous of this guy and his amazing experience traveling the world, but I think there is a fun message about humanity and coming together as human beings.

I know that sounds cheesy, and that’s what Jared Vanderhorst said when he sent out the email with the link to this video, but I felt pretty inspired by how we are all the same even though we live in such different places across the world. It’s things like this that help me feel more of a connection with others around the world and truly see that we are all children of God. Seriously, this video kinda made me tear up a little… Haha! How lame am I?!

Anyway, on to the video, eh?

And I really need to get some posts up about the glory of my new computer… It’s the best thing I’ve purchased for myself in a LONG time!

Oh, and if anyway is willing to donate a few dollars to my art collection fund – let me know! :)

This probably doesn’t come to a huge surprise to those who know me super well, but I have a pretty insatiable love of video games… It’s not like I really spend very much time playing them, but for some reason the really play to my imagination. I’m not talking about Grand Theft Auto or World of Warcraft (don’t get me started on the ridiculousness of both of those games), but when I talk of video games I’m talking about the Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, Smash Bros., and Guitar Hero – games that are FUN and generally have a good story (come on, who doesn’t want to lead a quest to become a Guitar Hero?!).

Anyway, not only do I like games, but I am constantly humored by video game comics (see Penny Arcade), stunts (see Mega64), and random odes to formal gaming glory:

Come on, who doesn’t find that awesome?But seriously, the more I get to know myself the more I realize that I really am a kid at heart and I don’t want that to change. I find simple humor humorous, I find simple pleasures pleasing, and I find great story telling fascinating (you didn’t think I was going to pull a poem out on you, did you?).I think that’s really what gets me – the great story telling. I’ve been spending a lot of time reading this summer, and I honestly have been all over the young adult fiction. Those authors REALLY know how to create complete worlds of intrigue and excitement. I should probably read the Lord of the Rings books to get a more adult example of that, but the point is that the great story telling really keeps me engaged.

Say what you will about gaming and gamers, but I officially accept my nerd-dom when it comes to gaming. I can’t WAIT for Mario Galaxy or Smash Bros. Brawl!!!