I'll admit, it's been way way way too long since I have posted a blog, or anything useful really. This new job is kicking my ass. But, it brings the money in.

My story starts off on the 16th of November, when shortly after I got hired my parents surprised me with a trip to see really close family friends (we always got together on Thanksgiving, but because we all moved away, we missed last year.) We were to leave on the 21st and be back the 26th. I was more than stoked, as I got to see two of my best friends who I haven't seen in a long time. Good times were bound to come.

The first day I spent getting settled, hanging out my family (all three of them), and having a fun time. It was the great to see how much they changed and finally get away from fabulous Las Vegas***. Nebraska is quite a bit different than Vegas and it's very beautiful. The houses there with 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 3000 square feet sold for about $160,000. Those houses would easily sell here for $4-500,000. It was crazy.

The second day was thanksgiving, and I slept in a lot because of the jet-lag and partying all night before. Unaware, the family we were staying with owned the PS3 version of Rock Band. This came to my attention as I heard the beating of the drum was rocking throughout the house. A few more alcoholic beverages into my dad(s), and the party really got to rocking. Wigs, guitar shaped glasses and ass-cracks a plenty were displayed as they rocked out to songs like Don't Fear The Reaper and Jukebox Hero. I was a little bit skeptical, but after playing Rock Band, Guitar Hero just does not come close. The guitar was great, except the strum button didn't seem to connect all the time, because, I believe, it didn't click like the Guitar Hero guitars do. It didn't matter though, it was still a blast to play, messing with the distortion switch and using the shred buttons at the bottom. The drum set was also amazing. The tapping of the drums was also not a problem, as the TV was turned up to max volume, to emphasize the rock™. It all worked seemlessly, and I was playing Creep and Black Hole Sun like a pro.

Then Friday came. My dad (miraculously) got up with my mom(s)[no, he's not a polygamist], and went to find deals. Best Buy had a deal for the Orange Box for $25. I also got paid that Friday. Guess who now has the Orange Box?
Then, later that night, I went to GameStop to see what all they had for purchasing. (I know, GameStop is bad, but I'd have much rather spent my money there than Wal-Mart.) GameStop was doing a buy two get one free deal also. I picked up skate., Gears of War and Dead Rising for $100. Pretty sweet if you ask me.

The next 2 days were spent faithfully glued in front of a TV, controller in hand playing all 3 Xbox games, saving the Orange Box for when I got home. I had one of the best times I've had ever really, and I'm so grateful to have been able to. Dead Rising has also inspired a new piece that I will be writing soon, so keep an eye out for that one.

P.s. Pictures will be put up when available.

***Las Vegas should be renamed Hell. Honestly, it's not cool to live here. It's a great place to visit, but just don't live here. It sucks.