Wednesday, October 17, 2012

A milestone, politics, and something new

Greetings.  I know I have not updated since August or so.  I really do try to keep up, but sometimes life gets in the way.  Since our last meeting I turned 30 years old.  Yes 30 years old.  Do I feel 30?  No, but what I do feel like is that I'm starting to really come into my own.  I'm finally starting to  get a handle on my weight.  I'm done about 55-60 lbs since the start of the year, but really that is just the tip of the ice burg of what needs to be done.  I plan on finishing what I started this time around.  Yet for now I'm confined to the couch, because of some slight surgery I had yesterday.  It was nothing major, but requires about a 3 day recovery period which gives me an excuse to sit and play video games.  Speaking of which I've decided to not buy games when they first come out any longer.  Its crazy to spend $60 on a game when 3-6 months later you can find them used for $20.  The exception to this rule might be the new Castlevania when it arrives next year, but I did cancel my Assassins Creed 3 pre-order to stay in line with this new rule of mine.

Last night Emily and I did something we have never done together before.  We watched the Presidential Debate.  Historically I identify myself as a republican/moderate while Emily is a democrat.  In years past I had much more political vigor.  In recent years I've kind of mellowed out mostly do to the fact I've realized just intricate our political system is or has become.  There is just so much to consider.  I tend to just keep my thoughts to myself and listen and discern as much as I can.  I can tell you one thing I can not stand is the demonizing of people during political races.  Growing up it seemed a bit tongue and cheek to me, but anymore it has just got down right ugly.  What that says to me is that you do not have enough faith in yourself and your ideas,  because instead of furthering your own cause you have to attack your opponent instead.

I think I found a new hobby.  That would be gunpla.  Rather the building of model robots, more specifically Gundams.  I did my first one last week.  The Shining Gundam from Mobile Fighter G Gundam.
I'm really happy with how it turned out.  I did add some panel lining to it after this picture was taken.  I want to keep building them.  I really enjoyed it making this one, but also Emily is into making crafts and when she is doing that I can spend time with her by doing this.

Well friends that is all for now.  Hope everyone is doing well.
-Brandt