Grimblast.com

Yeah, I’ve not been keeping up over the months as I planned but I assure you I’m still around! I was busy with doing some coding over the past few months on top of trying to work on a new site design for my other site. I ended up getting a nifty theme for it so I changed gears and ended up gathering data about the new Star Wars: The Old Republic game. After I played beta, I was instantly hooked on the game play. I especially like the fact that what you choose as a dialogue choice affects your outcome in your own personal story in the MMO. Anyways, I might look into updating this personal sites theme but gotta pry myself away from all the other stuff I’m working on/playing so stay tuned as always!

Now that I’ve found the time(and some mental capacity) to post something new, I have had an eventful past few months. I bought a new home, had a dog pass away, and got busy with some personal projects. It’s been a rollercoaster of life that’s kept me away from my blog. Still, I’ll make efforts to post my useless rants and linkage here when I get the time. Time is what I seem to always be short on.

Yeah, its been a busy few months! Trying to juggle work and life is sometimes a pain in the butt. Anyways, I’ve been working on moving to a new place so hopefully once I’ve settled down and started purchasing a home(with all the other expenses, yay) I should be making more posts here and in other places I frequent. I’ve been thinking of doing more theme based posts on here but it will have to wait until I settle down and I’m moved into whichever home I think I want to buy. It’s amazing how many homes are for sale around here that need fixing up. I suppose it is a given that any home isn’t perfect but the price tag on some homes is way too high given the problems that I could identify. Some of the places I’ve checked remind me of the movie “The Money Pit”. I was tempted to see if one home had weak trees, hah!

Well, posting to make sure my very small crowd of readers knows I’m alive!  I did manage to make it to Blizzcon and it was a blast.  Figured I’d share some pictures for those that might be interested in what all I managed to get shots of.  There was a lot to take in and 2 days just isn’t enough time to check everything out there.  I plan on going again next year assuming I can secure tickets again.    Click the below gallery to get a gander at some of the pics I took. For those familiar with me, you may even know which dude I am in a certain picture there.

Blizzcon 2010

Well, it’s been a long while since I’ve made a post.  Life keeps me hopping it seems.  I’ve been counting down the days until Blizzcon.  It’s pretty exciting since it will be my first time going there.  Thankfully I have some local buds that will be tagging along with me.  I’m curious what they will bring up this year at the event since Starcraft 2 is out and their Cataclysm expansion is on its way.

Maybe the focus will be Diablo 3 or some hidden game they haven’t mentioned yet.  Personally, after seeing what was in Starcraft 2, I wouldn’t mind an MMO based on that game.  We need a good Sci-Fi MMO and Blizzard could possibly deliver it.  At any rate, this is going to be a hell of an October I’m sure.

Well, with work, Starcraft 2, and WOW, I’ve been keeping pretty busy.  I recently started doing a bit of cardio exercise and changing my diet to lose weight.  Its been challenging for sure but I’ll pull through it!.  Changing ones diet really isn’t that difficult and I must say, I do enjoy the new food I eat.  Food that is healthy for you doesn’t taste like crap and in small portions, its more filling than I thought it would be.  Of course, keeping up with the exercise every day is a big deal.   Especially since my job has me sitting for most of the day.

For some reason today, while sitting at work, I decided it was time to get my hair cut short.  For those that didn’t know, I had grown my hair very long over the course of 2 to 3 years.  The barber was in shock that I wanted it cut due to the way my hair naturally curls when it is long.  I pretty much wanted short hair thanks to the super hot summer and the tons of maintenance long hair requires.  So, within a half hour, my hair was made short.  I donated my 10inch segment of hair to a program for cancer patients so it could be put towards making a wig.  I like the long hair but this year’s weather doesn’t like it!

Looks like I’m about to work a 6 day work week starting Monday.  I don’t mind the overtime much since I don’t get it very often but it means only one off day to fool around with.  I haven’t been posting here as often as I should because I can’t seem to think of something to post that would be of any interest.  Maybe I should just come up with a rant about something or post something educational.   Then again, I love my lack of motivation, hah!

Well, looks like blizzard has started the cataclysm beta testing for WOW.  MMO-champion.com has been posting some nice information now that the NDA has been lifted on the expansion.  I look forward to possibly getting into the beta myself so I can get some face time with the stat and talent changes.

Well, after some guys at the office mentioned about going to Blizzcon this year, I figured I’d go as well since we could all car pool there.  As of 11:01am this morning, I got my tickets for Blizzcon so looks like I’ll need to make plans for the trip in October since that’s when they are having the convention.  It’s pretty exciting to think about since I’ve always wanted to go.  I’ll have to gear up my camera for pictures and what not so I can possibly share them here.