Cephiros, The One Winged Angel

So, As owner of a Xbox 360. Every game has ability to gain achievements, anywhere for 200 for most games on Xbox live arcade to 1000 or 1250 for full retail games. Now, I’m not a gamer who must get the max achievement points for each and every game I play. I mean I have a few that I maxed out and I have a few I can easily get 1k gamer points by just sinking in some time.

However, I think to myself.. one game particular, should I even bother. I played through Eternal Sonata which is a beautiful Japanese RPG. Story was a little weak and confusing and the character development was not the best. Overall I really did enjoy the game. Not to mention it was the first game I’ve beaten on a console since Dragon Quest VIII and Grandia III. Both great games in their own right.

Okay, so in one play through of Eternal Sonata, I get 77% of the possible achievements but net less than 400 points. I really think that is really messed up. Now, I started a second play through game. I don’t know, I might just give up on it. In the encore mode, enemies have 1.5 health, attack and defense but give the same fucking amount of exp.

We’ll see.. until the next time.

Another Tuesday means more Rockband coming way to Xbox 360 users. Our PS3 friends will have to wait until Thursday. They will be able because they have been without access to Rockband DLC for the last few weeks.

In addition, there was addition today, a Motley Crue single debuted not on radio, nor television but as Rockband DLC. I believe it was called “Saints of Los Angeles”. It was only 80 MS points ($0.99) for a limited time.

Overall I am quite happy with this week’s DLC. Call Me is a great and classic Blondie song. Message in a Bottle is a very good Police song and Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks. All of them were masters and great songs in their own right. As for their challenge on hard guitar, they are pretty easy. I might have to try them on this upcoming weekend sometime. I don’t sing and I am only a medium player on drums. Bass is almost easy even on Expert.

If you have the MS points, or the money then I suggest purchasing this for your next gen system.

I’ve decided that one of the things that I could do to encourage me to post to my blogs is to post about my excitement then later opinion about upcoming DLC for Rockband. After two weeks of not using any Microsoft points… I’ll be forced to make more DLC purchases. I know that I *really* don’t have too. However, I really like expanding my song list in the game.

‘Call Me” by Blondie (Master Track)
“Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd (Master Track)
“Message in a Bottle” by The Police (Master Track)

$1.99 Per Song (160 MS Points) per song or $5.49 (440 MS Points) for “The Classic Rock” pack.

Source: Rockband.com

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So, I was thinking least once, maybe twice a month.. have a Rockband Friday. Have some beer, some pizza and play some Rockband. Someone on drums, bass, lead, and mic. I have almost all of the downloaded content. We get to play on my 42″ LCD HDTV. I will have a real excuse to clean up *EVERYTHING*.

I was thinking of hosting the first Rockband Friday on March 14th, 2008. Let me know what you think of this? You can email me at cephiros.matsuri@gmail.com

You’re probably wondering where I’ve been, huh? Any readers I may have had in the past probably no longer read this blog. I’ve been busy with various things. I’ve been clean from World of Warcraft for 7 months so far! I purchased a 42″ LCD HDTV and Xbox 360 in November and I’ve been playing it tons since I’ve purchased it. Mainly playing Rockband which kicks the ass of Guitar Hero series. I’ve also been playing some first person shooters for the first time in over 10 years with Halo 3 and Call of Duty 3/4.

My relationship with Chandelle is going very well. We’ve been together for almost 3 months. She has moved in with me since pretty much Thanksgiving. Last weekend was a very happy time for me. I gave her a promise ring. Some people may think we’re going fast but I’ve found the one for me.

What else, I’ve did 50-55 hour weeks at work for nearly two months. I’ll have 3 credit accounts paid off fully once I do my taxes. I’m doing really well with my job. I was finally hired to be a full time associate.  So, Not much I’ve been doing, working, playing video games, and hanging with my baby and we survived the holidays. Whew!

See you in the next two months… naw just kidding, I should post before that time frame.
Alex

So, I haven’t updated in awhile and I’m bet you’re curious to how my weekend went? No? Fuck you, read it anyways.

Friday: Went to Superbad with my two friends Marcus and Christa. However, before that we had some sushi at the ever popular and best sushi place, Sushi Takahashi. We arrived at the Regal Pioneer Place theater around 5 minutes before the movies started and there was a long line to buy tickets, suckers. We came prepared, I bought our tickets on Fandango. While the commercials are horrible, the service is very convenient. After that, we just sorta hanged for a little, talked while we waited for my blue line MAX. Oh yeah, Superbad was Supergood and I suggest everyone to see it who likes these kinds of movies.

Saturday: Laundry day for me… woot.. Earlier this day I made a post to the DamnPortlanders livejournal community to see if anyone. Actually got a few people interested but they already had plans that night. However, I still went to Ground Kontrol but around 7pm instead of the time I posted earlier. I played some DDR, and of course other games as well. Brought some spare clothes for the excursion out. Impressed a few people with the Arrow smash skillz. Talked to some of them, talked to a cool bartender lady. Lots of cute girls there but I didn’t really talk to any of them. I’m in the stage of putting myself out there, trying to be more social and such. I’m sure it would be easier for me meet more if I had a friend with me. Perhaps another time.

Weight Update: Lost 1.5 pounds - down to 234 - Lost 18 pounds in the last 1.5 months.

Sunday: Becky and I were supposed to go out to Mt. Hood for a hike but there was a high chance of rain. I had cramped my leg pretty badly and I guess both of us preferred a lazy Sunday and moved our plans to next Sunday.

Overall, I think it was a good weekend.

This Week

Monday - Called out sick. Yes, I really sick. Going to see if I can make up some time.
Tuesday - Tai Chi workout, Vitamin Shoppe for more Tonalin and Protein Shake stuff, both or just the shake stuff
Wednesday - Free Day
Thursday - Dinner with Joy and Lee
Friday - DDR Arrow Smash with 2 people from DamnPortlanders LJ community.
Saturday - Possible Meetup with more DamnPortlanders who are going to the Freezepop show
Sunday - Hanging out with Becky and My dog, Aeris

So, I’m sorry I’ve haven’t been posting on my blog. Believe it or not I’ve been pretty busy with sorta of a social life. How about we rewind and such and I’ll tell you the full story, trust me… of course you trust me.

Tuesday, July 24th - Hung out with Eileen (Bob’s GF), Bob, and Josh. Played some Guitar Hero II, watched some bad movie and watched some Venture Bros and such. I stayed the night there.

Wednesday, July 25th - Hung out with all three of them again until Josh had work. We had some booze in our empty Viso bottles and got some juice to mix it up. Walking around Downtown Portland and we were getting pretty wasted. Went back to the Lloyd Center and Eileen got some lunch while Bob and I rocked the arrow smash of ITG. I did well for being under the influence. Got some more Vodka. Got wasted and made some tentative plans with my friend Christa.

Thursday, July 26th - Fucking lazy this day. Watched some TV, cleaned up a little in the apartment and got my haircut to its new short style.

Friday, July 27th - Had testing at this temp agency. It appears I can do 9200 KPH on the 10 key. Passed all of my tests and such. Later that day, Christa and I met up. Got some food at Subway. Back to her apt, hung out. Went to this strip club/bar and watched some cute strippers. The best one being Jasmine, our new stripper friend. We talked to her for.. I dunno about 1/2 hour. Walked up to Blockbuster, Got Leon the professional and Life is Beautiful. Got some pizza and beer at the Safeway. Watched the movies, had some pizza, drank some beer, and a good time was had. Discovered I suck at Dirge of Cerberus.  We talked and such.. pretty much sums up that day.

Saturday, July 28th - Christa and I headed over to the 24 hour Hotcake House. I never been there before but always heard about it and of course as she stated, it’s a hot spot of Portland. Headed to the Avalon Wunderland and played some video games. All kinds, DDR, Dance Manix, pinball, shooters, etc. After that, we parted ways at 39th and Powell.  It was a fun weekend and I’m glad I have a new friend that is pretty cool.

Tuesday, July 31st - Job interview in North Portland. Never been there before and I got lost. I finally made it and at the time I thought the interview went very well. Later that day I was hanging out with Bob, then eventually Josh and Eileen.. oh and one of her friends who I name I seem to have forgotten. It was discovered that I got the job I interviewed for earlier that day. So beers was purchased and merryment ensued. I got pretty smashed but did not wake up with a hangover which is good.

Wednesday, August 1st -  Hung out with the friends, around downtown and such. Bob and Eileen drove me home so I could let them borrow my Season 3 & 4 of Queers as Folk. It is a really good series. That’s about it, Played some Odin Sphere and advanced the story a little bit more.

Thursday, August 2nd - Hung out with Summer for late morning to a little bit in the afternoon. At lunch at a Chinese place that was pretty good.  Walked to the Goodwill and looked around there for a bit and then head to to a Starbucks and hung out. Met and talked with this Vet from the Iraq and such. Then we head out. She gets a thumbs up for digging my new style and looking cute. Yes, I said it, don’t hit me!

So, tomorrow is when I start my new job, 8:30am. Working until 3pm I think, but not sure. I have no concrete plans for the weekend but I’ll see what I can do! Replied to a couple Craigslist ads for women seeking men. Been nearly a year since Becky and I broke up. I’m feeling it is time to least gain new friends, casually date, but of course I’m not ready nor want to jump head first into a long term relationship.  Haven’t gotten any replies yet but I was thinking about making my own post too after I get some new pictures taken.

My friend Amy seems to think I need to smile more often. So overall, quality of life has gone up. Diet is working out great. Losing weight and such. More energy and more confidence and a fuck you attitude if people don’t like who I am. I’m sorry for all those LJ users since I have a Wordpress plugin posts to my LJ but I don’t remember how to cut.

It is over, undone… addiction perhaps over in the very least. Time is money is usually what they say. However, I’m come to deeper conclusion in my life recently. I’m not happy with the way are going, no one bit. I do not hang out with my friends nearly enough. I have no dating prospects and well, I have no job at the moment. Overall, it just kinda all blah. I’ve started a new diet, I’ve lost over 10 pounds in about a month-ish. I feel I have much more energy now a days since I’ve been taking better care of myself. I guess I’m going for an image change for sorts.

I am most likely going to sell my account but I have not made a final choice on that. I have testing for a job and possible job interview for a data entry position in Clackamas. +11 an hour but it would be 5pm to 2m, overtime required, M-F. However, it would give me an excuse to outfit my bike so I can ride it at night.

I miss school, really I do. I am going to really enjoy my time this year with my classes and my ASPCC student govt. job. I hope my fin aid appeal goes through. I’m going to submit that on Monday. I’ve got a few other things to do on Monday as well.

Been practicing on my ocarina lately. I suck nowadays! Hm… that’s about it. Oh yeah! Finished Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows and I thought it was great. I think the ending could have been better but overall I think the Harry Potter series will still always be one of my all time favorites.

So…. I’m down visiting family down in Roseburg. The thing I usually do every six month. Last time I came back with a broken ankle. However, hopefully my luck is much better this time and yes it is a very long story. Yes, my brother Nick threw a hissy fit last night and pretty much ruined most of the late evening. I did play some DDR at the local mall. Ya know, gotta show off for the jailbait since, ya know, not getting much female attention. Rofl, no, no. I kid.

So, I’ve been working on my diet for about a week. That’s right, no regular soda for about a week, diet soda to a mininum, and exercise for at least an half-hour everyday. Not doing this for anybody, just for myself… maybe get a girlfriend.. =P Which of course I really don’t need one at the moment.

*Geek Alert* Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows -> 7/21/07!!! I shall be MIA for a few days after.