tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53666749323214340292024-02-07T20:22:56.472-08:00Married and Playing: 100 Days of Video Games and MoreThis blog was created to chronicle a 100-day commitment I made to my husband to play video games. From a wives point of view it continues to detail my intrapersonal and interpersonal journey as a wife, gamer and geek.Professor CCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589242947190280311noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366674932321434029.post-81459563620734744182020-04-21T09:20:00.000-07:002020-04-22T09:30:13.788-07:00The Jiron's Almost 60 Year Love Story<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz5dTTcsrpeHf_h03rOppIoKmV8QRgaXvFwjzhP4ZGPViTROjRFgewhq1lU9SUvaNHb-PYcsJHH-U1lhxpZko4iQQCszu-KSxZWbgt7J_R5LlFUJb4NWPxtRU1tvS04Zg2TiY92qHMZhdd/s1600/Picture+5.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672305840159614946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz5dTTcsrpeHf_h03rOppIoKmV8QRgaXvFwjzhP4ZGPViTROjRFgewhq1lU9SUvaNHb-PYcsJHH-U1lhxpZko4iQQCszu-KSxZWbgt7J_R5LlFUJb4NWPxtRU1tvS04Zg2TiY92qHMZhdd/s320/Picture+5.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 224px; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><i>Wise men say only fools rush in</i></span><br />
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<i><span jsname="YS01Ge">But I can't help falling in love with you</span><br /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Shall I stay?</span><br /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Would it be a sin</span><br /><span jsname="YS01Ge">If I can't help falling in love with you?</span></i></div>
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<i><span jsname="YS01Ge">Like a river flows surely to the sea</span><br /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Darling so it goes</span><br /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Some things are meant to be</span><br /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Take my hand, take my whole life too</span><br /><span jsname="YS01Ge">For I can't help falling in love with you</span></i></div>
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<i><span jsname="YS01Ge">Like a river flows surely to the sea</span><br /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Darling so it goes</span><br /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Some things are meant to be</span><br /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Take my hand, take my whole life too</span><br /><span jsname="YS01Ge">For I can't help falling in love with you</span><br /><span jsname="YS01Ge">For I can't help falling in love with you</span></i></div>
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<span jsname="YS01Ge"><br />Elvis, "Can't Help Falling in Love"</span></div>
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The year was 1961, Ted Jiron was working for the Los Angeles County Engineering Department when he decided to join a bowling league with some of his coworkers. Arlene Cruz had recently decided to move from Bakersfield to Los A with some of her friends. These three Bakersfield women also decided to join a Bowling League and dragged Arlene along. Once a week, in a smoky room with squeaky rented bowling shoes the Jiron romance blossomed.<br />
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Arlene was working at an ice plant on Alemeda street and Ted's job for the county was only a few blocks away. Working only blocks apart, bowling dates turned into lunch dates. Ted spent every spare moment courting Arlene.<br />
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Tragedy struck as their courtship progressed and Arlene lost her job. She confessed to Ted that without work she would soon be moving back to Bakersfield. Ted realized he could not live another day without Arlene and immediately asked for her hand in marriage. Before Arlene officially said yes, she brought Ted to Bakersfield to meet the Cruz clan.<br />
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After a few whirlwind months, Ted sat across from her imposing father, Grandpa Carl at there family home in East Bakersfield and asked for Arlene's hand. On November 11th 1961 Judge Noriega married Ted Jiron and Arlene Cruz inside of her childhood home. <br />
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After almost six decades the Jiron family has grown beyond their 3 children Teddy Jiron, Gina Hertz and Joey Jiron, to include 9 grandchildren (Genine, Chris, Tawny, Nick, Jake, Sydney, Joey, Annette, Molly) and 8 great grand children (Anjel, Inara, Nathan, Jett, Jax, Susie, River, Cali). <br />
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After they retired Ted and Arlene and their cockapoo Taffy moved to the Rio Bravo Country Club. They stayed busy with their grandchildren, church and playing golf. For many years together they coordinated Eucharistic ministers at St. Joseph's church.<br />
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With my grandmother by his side today my grandfather Ted Jiron took his last breathe. I went back and reread this story that they both helped me write almost 10 years ago. I am amazed that in a dark smoke filled bowling alley Ted Jiron saw my grandma and just knew. The certainty and degree to which he loved my grandma inspires me even on this dark day.<br />
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Watching <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Buffy the
Vampire Slayer</i> is a daily ritual for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some people sleep to white noise but to unwind each day I prefer the
riff of a guitar and the poof of vampires being dusted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Choosing the best episode was difficult
because the episodes I watch the most are ones that I like to sleep to or for
moments I need in my life. <o:p></o:p></div>
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There are some emotional days when I am angry at the world
and need to watch episode 5 from season 6 titled “Family” just to get to the
end and see Tara and Willow levitate as they embrace lovingly. Other days I
feel so misunderstood I need to watch the twelfth episode of Buffy season four
“A New Man” and watch Giles transformed into demon with magical boogers and
huge horns that no one but one but Spike understands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I know its coming but I still cry every
time I see Giles face go from a smile to horror when he finds Jennie Calendars
body in the episode “Passions.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
whether it is a moment or monster that draws me to episodes, I have a long list
of episodes that keep me riveted to the screen even after dozens of views.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Here are my top 6 with my favorite moment from the episodes explained.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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When Buffy walks in on Giles and Angel discussing her
eminent death.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has an long monologue
but halfway through she says “does it say how I will die?” and a takes this
breathe to hold back a sob and says after that “will it hurt?” Those last 3
words “will it hurt” is an amazing moment for such a young actress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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The outfit: white dress, crossbow & leather jacket (nuff’
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The bloody handprint on the TV screen playing Saturday
morning cartoons when Cordelia and Willlow find the vampires victims in the
school recreation room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #c0504d; mso-themecolor: accent2;">Amends</span></i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>(almost my topic pick)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Fav Moment: When Angel tries to commit suicide by waiting for the sun to rise. And then the sun never shows its face because instead in a southern California beach town it snows (uh I get a pang in my heart just
typing about the moment) <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #c0504d; mso-themecolor: accent2;">Prom</span></i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>(almost my top pick) <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><br />
Season 3 Episode 20<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Fav Moment:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
episode restored my faith in humanity but that is not reflected by my favorite
moment but is worth saying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even after
all Angelus’s murdering and torturing people, I remember being devastated that
Angel was walking away from Buffy in season 3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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She is speaking to Giles about the wonderful surprise of her
classmates honoring her with the sparkly umbrella/ class protector award and
she says, “Sometimes people surprise you.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The music starts and Giles replies and directs her attention to Angel in
a tux approaching and says, “sometimes they do.” And in the end she gets her perfect Angel and Buffy high school moment. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #c0504d; mso-themecolor: accent2;">A New Man </span></i><span style="color: #c0504d; mso-themecolor: accent2;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Fav Moment: Giles jumping out of his “perfectly serviceable
car” to chase Professor Walsh up the street after declaring he was not going to
behave like a monster (Maggie so had it coming).<o:p></o:p></div>
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Feeling <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Season 6 Episode 7<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Show writer producer Marti Noxon singing about a parking
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Show writer & producer David Fury singing about getting
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E<span style="font-size: 12pt;">very part of the song “I have a theory” but in particular
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">“It could be witches, some evil witches! Which is ridiculous
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Fav Moments: Buffy and Angel eating ice cream like a normal
couple in bed. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Angel sacrifices the chance
to be human and with Buffy. The moment when he reveals this to buffy and she weeps repeating
the mantra, “I will never forget.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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**I know this is a crossover episode and not technically a
Buffy episode but as a fan that was on team angel and this day that the show
creators gave the couple was a major moment of closure for me. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It was a tough choice to make the season 3 episode "Revelations" my top pick overall. But ultimately it won because it was about the core group of Scoobies and Faith, not just the Bangel ship. Season 2 made me almost hate Angel and Season 3 made me feel like Buffy's life would always be: wake up, shop, save the word, go to sleep, repeat. Instead the episodes of "Amends" and "Prom" gave her high school moments that every person should get and as a fan I so wanted for her. I was a high school girl when I first saw these episodes and they so fully captured that heightened emotions of puberty/teenage years and how even though it seems like the end of the world everyday sometimes you get a beautiful moment. </div>
Professor CCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589242947190280311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366674932321434029.post-67409923266694165832017-03-18T21:08:00.002-07:002017-03-19T08:59:44.515-07:00Journalists are Wrong: The Best Episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Explained<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Since its the 20th anniversary people are actually interested in my favorite topic: Buffy. </span>There are so
many lists ranking best and worst episodes and thus far I have not agreed with
a single one. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This blog post is different than any of the articles I have
read this week naming the top Buffy episode because I don’t play it safe and
just choose a random season finale. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It is insane to me that not every list of top Buffy episodes
is not littered with season 3 picks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Every person I know who watched season 3 was glued to the screen every
week and completely invested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over time
what draws me back to season 3 is all the tension and twists.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was when the show deviated from its one theme
that a tiny blonde girl can kill everything that goes bump in the night to
being a drama about the complexities of coming of age. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">The Best Buffy episode of all time is:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Season 3, Episode 7 “Revelations” <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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From the first time I watched “Revelations” to when I watch
it again today it echoes so many themes that would re-occur season after
season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has all the characters I love
to hate and just love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But it had a
trademark that made a show with an already strange premise great, it was an
episode filled with misdirection for the audience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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The three reasons I love this episode are:<br />
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1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dichotomy between Faith &
Buffy<o:p></o:p></div>
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2. The Scoobies challenging Buffy to choose between them and Angel<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt;">3. Giles struggling with his choice to be more of a father
than traditional watcher</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #c0504d; mso-themecolor: accent2;">First: Faith Versus Buffy <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Buffy is the all American blonde valley girl archetype. She is a girlie girl that sleeps with a stuffed pig (Mr. Gordo), pouts when she doesn’t get her way and
is often costumed in soft colors to accentuate the perception of female
fragility. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In contrast, her slayer
counterpart Faith is clade in red lipstick and black leather with her bra
straps always showing and that lives in a pretty gross hotel room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The virgin/whore dichotomy seems personified
by the two slayers who have nothing but their roles as “chosen ones” in common.
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In the last season Faith jokingly asks if she is “the good
slayer now?”</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">But fans first asked this
question four seasons prior when Buffy was lying to everyone and having a
secret affair with Angel.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></div>
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In this episode Faith has a new watcher arrive named Gwendolyn
Post.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before this point the audience
never sees anyone who is dedicated to mentoring Faith.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a fan meeting this new watcher helped me
see Faith’s “Spartan lifestyle” as a badge of honor and question what it means
to be “the good slayer.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>20 years ago I
was sure the show was going to turn its attention to Faith and move towards
Buffy as the villain but by the end of the episode I would learn I was
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Forever after the episode aired I resented Buffy’s
privilege.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She got the watcher father
figure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She had a mom who cleaned her
room and washed blood out of her clothes and an absentee father that bought her
any pair of shoes she desired. Faith had no one until the evil mayor would later
adopt her and she would move further away from the idea of being a hero.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the only episode, until the comics
that Buffy seems like a brat who does what she wants while Faith makes hard
ethical choices in the face of adversity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Buffy is a special slayer because instead of embracing her
secret identity she has both a quasi-normal high school existence and slayer
support network via her friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
this episode is when everything goes to shit because her friends think she is bionking
her previously-homicidal boyfriend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Many fans, myself included were on “team Angel” and drawn
into the dysfunctional love story of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>an underage girl and her ex sadistic serial killing hundred year old boyfriend. This episode gave me some perspective that
even in spite of the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>beautifully framed
stolen moments that maybe Buffy and Angel finding their way back to one another
was a bad idea.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">In the episode, Xander comes across Buffy secretly kissing her
vampire ex-boyfriend that hurt everyone only months before; until that moment
all the Scoobies thought Angel dead. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
next scene is a classic intervention where Cordelia, Willow, Oz, Xander,
and Giles confront Buffy about her lies.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Unlike normal quipy exchanges this was one of the first episodes where
the Scoobies all turn on Buffy.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Throughout
the show run there is tension in the Scoobie ranks but this is the first time it is
so pronounced and justifiably against Buffy.</span></div>
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This episode was key to challenging Giles as a successful watcher.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes I know a young watcher named Wesley would
later come along and unsuccessfully try to usurp Giles but ended up mostly
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To the dismay of the stuffy ole’ British watchers council,
Giles loves Buffy like a daughter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When
a new watcher appears on the scene in this episode Giles seems genuinely threatened.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And as a fan, I feel like Gwendolyn Post is a
pretentious powerful British woman who reminded me a lot of “M”
from James Bond.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> The female watcher </span>successfully shows up Giles at every turn until we find out her evil intentions and she knocks
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Previously I mentioned an intervention scene in regards to Buffy’s
poor dating choices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That scene ends
when Giles abruptly stops the attacks on Buffy and sends her friends away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like a good father, Giles was always the one
who always stood up for Buffy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But when
they leave and she thanks him, he curtly reminds her that <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">"Angel tortured me for hours, with pleasure. You have no respect for me or the job I perform." </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This was one of least fatherly moments of the show for me, in that
moment Giles was all watcher and the look on Buffy’s face echoed my own shock
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This episode was not business as usual in Sunnydale. <span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Revelations” is the best episode of </span><i style="font-size: 12pt;">Buffy the Vampire Slayer</i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> because it was the one that converted so
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Hi I’m Nathan. I think you should not kill or hurt animals. They
are innocent. I know you should not kill them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They can be nice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They will be
mean though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just do not bother a rattle
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I love all animals they are really fun, especially pandas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pandas have lots of good things about them
like they are chubby.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are fun,
cool, and they don’t bite.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will get
one. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Animals are nice, not mean, they
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Professor CCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589242947190280311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366674932321434029.post-58563451991122054472016-03-28T22:02:00.001-07:002016-05-09T15:56:56.361-07:00Is the CSU Strike Safe?--LETTER TO THE EDITOR <div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">I am super grateful to the Bakersfield Californian for <a href="http://www.bakersfield.com/news/breaking-news/2016/02/08/csu-faculty-members-authorize-systemwide-strike.html" target="_blank">covering</a> the CSU strike and publishing my recent <a href="http://www.bakersfield.com/News/Opinion/2016/03/27/Threat-assessment-Safety-risk-of-CSUB-strike.html" target="_blank">letter to the editor</a>. Because of understandable word limits several important points were removed. For clarification, here is the unedited letter I submitted: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">THREAT ASSESSMENT: THE RISK OF CSUB STRIKE </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">On April 13<sup>th</sup>,
California State University Bakersfield faculty will take part in a system wide
<a href="http://www.calfac.org/" target="_blank">CSU strike</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Chancellor and several
<a href="http://www.campussafetymagazine.com/article/cal_state_officials_prepare_as_historically_large_faculty_strike_looms#" target="_blank">CSU leaders</a> have publicly commented on their concern regarding risks associated
with this legally sanctioned strike.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As
a mother, educator, and lifelong Bakersfield resident, safety has been an utmost
priority as I have helped organize this event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And though a peaceful event has been planned, I still continue to be
asked by community members and students if I am afraid?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">The honest
answer is “yes.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am afraid but it has
nothing to do with the looming teacher picket lines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A few days ago I listened to testimony from a selfless CSU
Long Beach Sociology professor who physically removed a male student wielding a
<a href="http://www.presstelegram.com/general-news/20160303/cal-state-long-beach-student-accused-of-pulling-knife-inside-classroom" target="_blank">knife from her classroom</a>. I met her at an equity <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">conference </span>with college instructors
from all over the state who listened as she vividly recalled the fear<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> she experienced </span>for her
students. Within moments <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">other</span>
CSU professor<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">s </span>stood to share
their stories of physical threats and <a href="http://auditor.ca.gov/reports/summary/2013-124" target="_blank">violence</a> they have faced in their<b> </b>classroom<b>s</b>. The
meeting ran far past its scheduled ending time, and still not all those waiting
to tell their stories of peril were heard. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">I did not reach
for the microphone at this event, but this is not because I have not been
threatened as a teacher.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, the
point of this letter is not to insinuate that teaching in the CSU is always
unsafe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When K-14 school safety is
discussed, the fact that teachers put their lives on the line when threats of
violence occur is rarely mentioned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coincidently,
now that teachers are prepared walk out of their classrooms if our contract is
not settled, finally “our safety” is becoming a part of the conversation. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">CSU
Vice Chancellor for Human Resources <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZRKKof38M4" target="_blank">Lori Lamb </a></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">reported at the recent Board of Trustees meeting they are
preparing to protect everyone during the strike with the maximum police
presence,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i>“Our primary focus on campuses is always the <a href="http://www.scpr.org/news/2016/02/26/57993/new-report-nearly-one-out-of-four-cal-state-studen/" target="_blank">health</a> and
<a href="http://www.scpr.org/news/2016/03/18/58695/csu-faculty-urge-action-on-large-mental-health-cou/" target="_blank">safety</a> of our students, faculty, and staff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That will not change during a strike.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Our university police and campus security will operate at full capacity
to assure our campuses are safe and healthy environments for all.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Over my last 10
years teaching at CSU, Bakersfield I have sometimes felt intimidated and even
afraid, but it has never once stopped me from entering my classroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Similarly, no fear-mongering will stop me
from walking out of my classroom to improve my working conditions on April 13th.
I will always stand up, so that one day maybe my daughter will not have to. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Still waiting for a contract CSU faculty are <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cfaseeingred?src=hash">#cfaseeingred</a> and ready to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/strike?src=hash">#strike</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFAfightforfive?src=hash">#CFAfightforfive</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFA_News?src=hash">#CFA_News</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ns2CeLM7nz">pic.twitter.com/Ns2CeLM7nz</a></div>
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Professor CCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589242947190280311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366674932321434029.post-1426259281801398222016-02-09T11:04:00.002-08:002016-02-16T11:00:02.060-08:00Why I love James Marsters and You Should Too <style>
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While traveling from Orlando, Florida back to my home in
Bakersfield California I had a serendipitous event that has left me forever
changed. </div>
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But before I tell you what occurred, I need to provide some
context.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My love of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Buffy the Vampire Slayer</i> runs deep; though some might claim that I
am a “fan-girl” or “geek” those labels do not do justice to my passion for Joss
Whedons’ storytelling and the artists who bring it to life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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My love for Buffy transcends re-runs and spans decades.
There are many dimensions to my relationship with the BtVS franchise that
include comics, video games, novels, scholarly articles and books, board games,
clothing and home décor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am loyal not
just to BtVS franchise but enjoy new dimensions of the lore and projects by
associated artists (I can’t wait for <a href="http://amberbensonwrotethis.tumblr.com/">Amber Bensons</a> next book!!!!). </div>
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While I am on the subjects of books, “<a href="http://lastbookstorela.com/">The Last Bookstore</a>” in
Downtown Los Angeles has a great selection of my paranormal romance and fantasy
and there are several shelves dedicated to Buffy/BtVS related lore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On a recent visit to TLB the hubs found a
“<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spike_and_Dru:_Pretty_Maids_All_in_a_Row">Spike and Drusilla</a>” novel by my favorite author <a href="http://www.christophergolden.com/">Christopher Golden</a>, that by some
miracle I had yet to read.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To maintain
some semblance of sanity I brought the book along to read on my cross-country
flight. </div>
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OK NOW HERE IS WHAT HAPPENED <br />
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A few months ago, my real life converged with my
favorite fantasy when in a TSA line at the Orlando Airport I spot James
Marsters. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I started panicking and one of
the TSA screeners actually turned to me and asked if I was “feeling okay?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thankfully, I was not pulled aside for a
cavity search and after a few moments I remembered that I need to keep track of
my children. </div>
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I walked up to James Marsters and asked if he would sign my
book (I am not sure how unsettled he was that I happened to have a Spike novel
on my person). He did not let on any duress, and personally addressed the autograph to me,
aka“ Dr. CCB.” And if that was not generous enough he took time out to take a
photo with me and the fam.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He remarked
that he appreciates that “educated people love the show.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I almost died of embarrassment when my 8-year old chimed in
to tell him that “my mom is totally obsessed with you and we have pictures of you on the walls at our house.” If you know me in real
life, you know it takes a lot to shake me, but I am still blushing as I write
this blog about my chance encounter with a gifted and gracious artist I have
admired for a long time.<br />
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The best part of this experience is that I met someone I admire greatly and he
was a nice person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was under no
obligation to hug me, pose for a photo, chat with my kids, or take the time to
talk with me: but he did and was sincere during every moment of our encounter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It just goes to show that all famous people
are not soulless and sometimes the universe rewards patience during the
long security checkpoints at the airport.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br />The only downside to this encounter is now my 8-year-old daughter is convinced she is going to meet Shawn Mendez at the airport but who knows, it could happen. </span><br />
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Professor CCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589242947190280311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366674932321434029.post-31173152779877535332015-06-25T21:12:00.000-07:002015-06-25T22:13:45.411-07:00100 More Days (aka 200 days)<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Day 179: Here we go again, Here we go again <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I vote more Firefly? Browncoats FTW</td></tr>
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The downside of playing for 100 consecutive days of gaming to save our marriage is that we
played even when we were cranky, tired, annoyed, or uninterested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In this blog I have talked a lot about my
range of emotions and even when I could barely stand I would play. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have to admit the last few weeks our
enthusiasm for gaming together has been waning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The routine of playing daily quickly dissolved into fitting a game in a
few times a week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The last few weeks we
have had a lot of conversations about what comes next?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
But let me back up and explain the awkwardness that
jump-started the conversation. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tired, Awkward and Missing Kiddos </td></tr>
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<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Marriage Reboot
without Children (Eeek)<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<br /></div>
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The in-laws recently took the kiddos to the “happiest place
on earth” for over a week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We live in So
Cal but the in-laws in Florida so they did a fly by and picked up kiddos and
took them to Disneyworld.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The kids were
having the time of their lives chasing <a href="http://phineasandferb.wikia.com/wiki/Agent_P%27s_World_Showcase_Adventure">Doofenshmirtz</a> through the Epcot center me
and the hubs were left really alone for the first time since our marriage reboot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">When Shit is Weird
Pack Your PS4</b></div>
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<br /></div>
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Every parent will admit that a week reprieve from parenting
is nothing to scoff at.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But when you are
redefining your relationship the kids leaving can make everything, well, really uncomfortable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The day after the kids left, I had a union
meeting and the hubs tagged along.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
was our first hotel stay without our kids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We knew it might be difficult so we packed the PS4. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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We arrived late (around 10 pm) and prepared to immediately
set up our system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But of course to add
to our turmoil our four-star hotel assigned us a room and TV with no HDMI
port.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The hubs seemed uneasy so I called
the front desk, concierge, and hotel engineering office.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To add insult to injury each guy I talked to
explained to me where the HDMI<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>port
would be on my TV (you know, since I have no penis of course this entire
problem is obviously that I don’t know how to use a TV).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the last guy finally understood that I
just needed a new TV we finally got the problem resolved around 1am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So before collapsing into bed we turned out <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://www.magickagame.com/">Magicka</a></i> and killed a few monsters to
calm our nerves.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PS4 Hotel Vaca like a Boss </td></tr>
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<br />
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<br /></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What Comes Next <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
My take-away is my PS4 is awesome and that I vocalized that
I have been surprised by the genre of games that I have enjoyed playing on
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During this project we have played a
lot of games but no video games entirely through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So we decided this will be our next
conquest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We plan to choose one story-driven
PS4 game and in 100 days play through it together. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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We were very scientific about our game choice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We made pros and cons of various games (ex:
Witcher, Tomb Raider, Wofienstien, Last of Us).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We watched gameplay, read ESRB, and even got on the message boards to
see what would be worth three months of our life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know at this point you are frantically
swiping ahead on your smart phone screen to see what we chose but you will just
have to keep reading. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Learning from our last 100 days, we decided we don’t have to
play every day but that we won’t play the chosen game solo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After 20 years of friendship, 12 years of
marriage, and 200 days of blogging and games I am still finding new ways every
day to love the hubs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is hoping the
next 100 days has more good days than bad and I will find a new a different way
to love games.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Proof We Need a New Game ASAP</td></tr>
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Professor CCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589242947190280311noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366674932321434029.post-34511345070776700022015-06-23T10:48:00.000-07:002015-06-25T22:15:18.791-07:00Unashamed Button Masher <div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Day 176: Gaming
without Tantrums</b></div>
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Within many aspects of my life I am fairly accomplished
person but I really do not like to fail.
I will be the first to admit that I am feisty and I am not always proud
of the way I react when I am not automatically successful at a task. Yoga has helped to calm my ego but when I am
with the hubs there is less censorship and accountability because he is my
person. Simply put, if I am going to be
a brat when I suck at a game it is usually while I am playing with the
hubs. I know it is terrible to admit in
writing that with my partner I am my worst self but this is usually true. The implication of my limited range when it
comes to game controls has been a major factor in our play and communication as
a couple.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">BUTTON MASHER EXPOSED
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: center;">Twilight Magicka session in Hotel </td></tr>
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For decades I have been able to get through gaming habits
with hotkeys and button mashing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
hubs recently (yesterday) admitted that he has strategically chosen/encouraged
co-op games based on the complexity of the controls because he knew I just
wasn’t good enough for more advanced games.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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After six months of co-op gaming we have been introducing
new challenges to see if I can overcome my lifelong habit of mashing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I shamefully admit that using both analog
sticks is still unnatural to me but I am getting there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first game that has really started to
push the boundaries of my skill has been <a href="http://www.magickagame.com/">Magicka</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">KILLING MY HUSBAND <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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As I mentioned in a previous post we starting our 100 days with
<a href="http://us.battle.net/d3/en/">Diablo</a> and moving on to games like <a href="http://arrowheadgamestudios.com/">Helldivers</a> is tuff because all of a sudden
there is friendly fire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The idea that
not just your character can die but you can kill your party requires much more
collaboration and focus sans button mashing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><a href="http://www.magickagame.com/">Magicka</a> has both friendly fire, new spells every level (some that suck),
and forces me to use both analog sticks simultaneously whether I like it or
not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I cannot be successful in this game
if I just mash buttons but the satisfaction of killing monsters together has
increased ten-fold because things are just hard enough. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Healing Spell Kills Skeletons (Duh)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dr. CCB & MrNinjaman in Magicka </td></tr>
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Tip of the Day: When it comes to married gaming its okay to
start out easy but always try to be better (as long as you are both having fun).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, if your partner is not at your same
level of gaming don’t berate them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Instead take a page from the hubs book and ease them into gaming with
quality titles that are within their current range.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of all—it takes time but things do get
better. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
Professor CCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589242947190280311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366674932321434029.post-23125258018043765142015-06-02T10:17:00.000-07:002015-06-02T10:22:21.757-07:00Video Games and Couples' Communication <div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Day 156: Deep Dark Secrets </b></div>
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This post is intended for my fellow gamers and I am hoping
that non-gamers lack interest and do not explore. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today I will reveal some deep dark secrets
that might have implications (so don’t rat me out or I will stop blogging). <o:p></o:p><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: center;">I will stop blogging if you rat me out.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: center;">And I will come after you. Be afraid. </td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Video Games, Venting, and Long Phone Calls<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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When bad stuff goes down most people need to vent and if a
therapist is not available they call a friend or relative.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am so lucky to be part of a large family
and have a great network of friends that support one another.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The downside is that I regularly get calls
that last for a minimum of an hour comforting or letting some just talk through
their current crisis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is not me
whining because I will be the first to admit that I have the gift of gab and
talk just as much as the next person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But some days I just don’t have it in me to be a good friend and console
others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Question from a Reader
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Recently I received an email from a wife asking what my
thoughts are on her hubs ignoring her to play games?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My first impulse was to say that is a jerk
move and its never okay to ignore you partner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I even started to construct a blog post about patriarchy and power
relationships between different genders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But then I realized that’s actually a lie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are several times when it is completely
acceptable to both be at home, hanging out, and not fully engaged with one
another because one of you is playing a game (um I did that for 10 minutes this
morning before I got out of bed while playing <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://www.popcap.com/plants-vs-zombies-1">PvZ</a></i>). <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">It’s Okay to Play
Solo and Block Out Drama <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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For example.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When
lets say just for sake of argument that my twin calls and needs to tell me
about the horrible encounter she had with her kids school that day. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As soon as she takes a deep inhalation I know
this is going to be a long call.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If she
seems particularly upset I will put my controller down and give the hubs a
knowing look.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is cool about letting
me sit beside him while he plays a solo game and I listen and support my
sis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The way I use games
that is NOT good while interacting with others<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: center;">"Oh no they didn't: what did you say?"</td></tr>
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What is NOT cool to do to your partner is to use games as a
way to dodge communications.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For
example.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes people call and I
just need to finish a final planet so I can get my upgraded mech in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://arrowheadgamestudios.com/">Helldivers</a></i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will still answer my phone and listen to my
sis (just an illustration) but will often mute my phone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I do not mute my phone I will mute the TV
and wear headphones while I soothe the sis and kill some bugs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I totally do this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like more than once or twice a month I am
guilty of being there for someone but being a superficial and shitty
listener.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I mean I get some brownie
points for answering the phone but really any advice I provide is not really
going to make the school administration stop being crappy to the person telling
the story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even though I do this on a
regular basis it is really uncool to do this to your life partner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well its really uncool to do it to anyone but
lets get real.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Its like the scene from<i>
</i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferris_Bueller%27s_Day_Off"><i>Ferris Buellers Day Off</i> </a>when sometimes people just need a reassuring “ah”, “I
know” and “I agree that is so unfair” not for you to actually solve their
problem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Tip for the day: try to be together even when you play
single person games.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I fold laundry,
grade papers, and read my angsty paranormal romance while the hubs plays solo
games beside me that don’t interest me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
sleeps, folds laundry, paints models, give instructions, and surfs the internet
while I play solo beside him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We do not
always have to be playing a game together to feel connected.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus watching someone kill big ugly demons
can really be soothing while you are on a long venting phone call. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't be a Jerk and use games to ignore people (all the time)</td></tr>
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Professor CCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589242947190280311noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366674932321434029.post-10111741765822183932015-05-26T14:04:00.005-07:002015-05-26T14:07:18.053-07:00PWNED by my Six Year Old <div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Day 149: Unpack the
PS4 first <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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My kids are having a hard time adjusting to the end of the
school year (my lil’ geeks love their school) and to moving homes so abruptly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our move was sudden and the kids have been
distressed about their belongings being in garbage bags.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is not a single room in my home that is
unpacked and not under construction (my kitchen is almost done just missing
half of the floor).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With all the stress
and woes that come with the end of the school year and moving we have still
made time to kill some (very few) but some bugs and set up our high speed
internet.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p> </o:p><b>A FAMILY WITHOUT INTERNET CANNOT STAND</b></div>
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Our previous residence had spotty cell reception and rock
built into several of the interior walls that disrupted our wifi
connection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even with high speed
internet and two top of the line routers our connection was not
consistent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would often hide my daughter’s
kindle so she wouldn’t steal bandwidth while I was trying to play a game (I
know, I know I can be a shitty mom sometimes).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Our awesome neighbors at the new house let us siphon Internet
for a few days but this was not adequate or viable long-term solution.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The hubs called our local service provider to
tell them we were moving and the next day they came out and hooked us up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The craziest part of this story was the
service guy was 10 minutes early (we weren’t even home when he arrived).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were unpacking games and anime and quickly
discovered the guy was a fellow nerd who explained why we should upgrade and
how to maximize our service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Um…this
guys is basically my hero.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Needless to
say I have not had to hide my kids kindle for 2 days straight. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>THE CON ARTIST<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My little PS4 Con Artist </td></tr>
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I am not trying to diminish the fact that my kids have
actually had a hard time adjusting with our move. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But my son is totally using his baby brown
eyes to milk it for all its worth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
hubs and I discovered he has been logging 3-4 hours of PS4 time a day by
conning adults into “playing with him because he is lonely” (cue teary eyes
here).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My teenage sister, neighbor,
hubs, and myself have all fallen prey to this adorable kid without realizing we
are each getting conned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No wonder unpacking
is taking so darn long. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>MASTER BEDROOM <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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So the master bedroom needs so much work I cannot even begin
to describe to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love that the kids
don’t call it the master bedroom but “mommy’s room.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Currently all that is in that room is my bathtub
sofa, yoga props, our 42 inch high def television and my PS4 system and
games.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The room is not practical for
anything at this time but playing PS4 which though not ideal is working for us.
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My blogging and gaming have been inconsistent but they are
not abandoned completely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now that I am
on to my 6-year olds manipulations I will get some married time with my
controller. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me n Kiddos on Mother's Day just bc</td></tr>
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Professor CCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589242947190280311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366674932321434029.post-20769046476797757872015-05-07T13:28:00.000-07:002015-05-09T07:34:39.281-07:00The Purge <div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Day 130: Spring Cleaning</b></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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For a multitude of reasons our family is moving into a
smaller home and attempting to simplify our life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have mentioned previously that I am not
really a shopper so I don’t have an excess of clothes or accessories to
donate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ominous task that has
recently faced the hubs and myself as a couple is narrowing our gaming collection.
<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Tiny Living <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: center;">02' Dave & Hubs on couch/bed/game station </td></tr>
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When we were first married and living in the San Fernando
Valley (So.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cal) we had the tiniest
studio apartment you can imagine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
behind a house and was half of a converted garage that was actually constructed
in the early 1970’s and had never been renovated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a total sh*t hole but was also crazy
affordable and is the primary reason I have hardly any student debt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I describe this place because I remember the
primary challenge when living there was where to store our video games and set
up our gaming desktop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were broke
college students without any credit or sense of style.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But we survived with the most basic of
amenities, a place to play games, and each other.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As anyone with kids knows once you start breeding the amount
of stuff you acquire is ridonkulas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
toys, the rockers, the changing stations, the strollers, and the onsies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh my goodness the lists provided by stores for
first time parents contains so much stuff it will not even fit in a standard
size family home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even amidst the
clutter created as we have reared two little ones we have always had a desk in
our home with ample space for a gaming desktop and places to store our myriad
of video games. <o:p></o:p></div>
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And once we both had jobs and a 3-bedroom house the
Warmachine miniatures, board games, and multiple systems overwhelmed our
personal “style.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For us basic design
included organizing most rooms to accommodate each of our gaming habits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now that we are undergoing a process of
transformation both the hubs and me we realize we need to reevaluate what kind
of home we want to live in.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Bedroom <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I used to believe that a TV or computer should not live in a
bedroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But once I removed media from
my bedroom I just started searching the Internet on my phone and watching
Netflix on my tablet (always in bed).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Because we primarily use the PS4 for adult games we have decided that
the PS4 and our awesome 40-inch HD television should live in our master
bedroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a couple we want our room to
be about us and we want to keep playing together <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;"> </span><a class="spell" href="https://www.google.com/search?espv=2&biw=1145&bih=506&q=feng+shui&spell=1&sa=X&ei=qRpOVYbMA8aYsAXo7IC4Ag&ved=0CBoQvwUoAA" style="background-color: white; cursor: pointer; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 21px; text-decoration: none;"><i><span style="color: #660099;">f</span><span style="color: black;">eng</span></i><span style="color: black;"> <i>shui</i></span></a> be damned. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Living Room <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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For at least the last 8 years our living room has been a
place for morning cartoons and twilight solo gaming sessions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately it has rarely been a place for
coming together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When considering our
move the room that has gotten the most attention has been our future living
room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We decided we wanted a more
industrial feel, lots of seating, tables the correct size for board games, and
video games that are accessible to our to young kiddos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As we started to sort out what should stay
and what should go we realized almost every single PS3 and 360 game was rated
M.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After much conversation we decided we
needed more family friendly video games in our communal space. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I still own my treasured game cube and animal crossing from
over a decade ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But in all honesty it
has been over a decade since I have purchased a game or system from
Nintendo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After lots of research and
conversations the hubs agreed eventually we would need to invest in a Nintendo
Wii for our living room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Sacrifice <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A Wii is outside of our price range as we are currently
downsizing everything in our life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I
could not have been more surprised that the day after this conversation that the
hubs listed every single one of our 360 and PS3 games on eBay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have some lingering older gen Xbox and PS1
games but almost all the mature games are gone from our home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For any of my readers that have been lifelong
gamers you understand the gravity of this sacrifice. So many hours of the hubs
life have gone into these plastic disks that I could not imagine him parting
with them…but he did. <o:p></o:p><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SOLD Xbox 360 Collection </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SOLD PS3 Collection </td></tr>
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No matter how small our previous dwellings I would have
never have asked my partner to give up any of his games.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now I am realizing I should probably get rid
of my GameCube and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Buffy the Vampire
Slayer: Chaos Bleeds</i> in solidarity but I will be honest it is so freaking
hard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And if getting rid of 4 or 5
things for me seems impossible imagine how difficult it was for him to sell his
entire gaming library (sans PS4).<o:p></o:p></div>
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Daily gaming has been on hiatus this week because of
painting our house and sick kiddos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
everyday games remain a part of our recovery, a tool for our marriage, and a
way to keep showing our love. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">**We still have a well-behaved, other system friendly, current with its updates Xbox 360 and PS3 that need new homes. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Day 124: Dating my husband the reboot </b></div>
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<span style="color: red;">PLEASE PROCEED WITH MY FULL ASSURANCE THERE ARE NO ULTRON SPOILERS IN THIS BLOG POST </span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Joss Whedon is my
Hero<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I love Joss Whedon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Not a crazy stalker kind of love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But I am so moved by his storytelling that spans different mediums from
the big screen to his awesome comics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>One of the best aspects of his storytelling is his ability to create an
ensemble that portrays real life interpersonal relationships diluted with
hilarious quips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few, I am showing
amazing self-restraint here, but a few examples of my favorite lines include: <o:p></o:p></div>
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“The thing about changing the world... Once you do it, the
world's all different.”<br />
― <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18015.Joss_Whedon"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Joss Whedon</span></a>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/1259542"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Long
Way Home</span></a></i><o:p></o:p></div>
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“I'm not a leader now. I'm a whole damn army.”<br />
― <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18015.Joss_Whedon"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Joss Whedon</span></a>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/2336152"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Fray</span></a></i><o:p></o:p></div>
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“He is reproducing faster than catholic bunnies.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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― <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18015.Joss_Whedon"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Joss Whedon</span></a>,
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Age of Ultron</i> <o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: center;">Dr. Horrible & Captain Hammer (me n hubs)</td></tr>
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Plus Joss is unapologetically a feminist and supports women
both through his art and his fame.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since
I am obsessed with all things Joss it goes with out saying that I had to see <a href="http://marvel.com/avengers"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Avengers 2: Age of Ultron</i> </a>on opening
night.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Sci-Fi /Action Movies
101<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Though my Joss love runs deep, seeing action movies at the
stroke of midnight is not a new thing for me. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I think the hubs for first realized the depth of my geekiness on May 18, 1999
when I convinced him to ditch school so we could be first in line to see the
midnight showing of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Episode_I:_The_Phantom_Menace"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace</span>.</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If convincing him to wait in line for 16 plus
hours was not proof enough I was also a 17-year old girl that brought a light
saber with me to the movie (yup I am a big ole’ geek).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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This was the night that he also first experienced my
interactive relationship with action movies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I get really excited and often will clap, cheer, curse, or dialogue with
the screen while I watch an action movie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is a learned habit for which I blame my mother who took me to <a href="http://www.rockyhorror.com/">Rocky Horror</a> for so many years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I am not
embarrassed by my behavior, when you attend an action movie on opening night
the room is usually packed and filled with anticipation, so my conduct goes
largely unnoticed (thank you rowdy teenage boys).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, further into our relationship the hubs
would realize that even during matinees filled with gray hair I will holler at
the screen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Needless to say he pretty
much always tries to get me into a full theatre on opening night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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But it is not just the excitement of seeing it before anyone
else.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Or that there is almost always crazy good previews. </span>And it is not just the relief that
you can open your computer without fear of spoilers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The collective energy of the crowd combined
with the big screen makes it the only way to experience a big action or sci-fi
movie.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Dating My Husband<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Over the last few months I have played a lot of video games
with the hubs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have gone to couples
therapy, retreats, church, and lots of other group functions together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But last night was the first time in 124 days that we have gone on an actual date.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I have to say it was so weird.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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For a few minutes I felt self-conscious for being the only
one clapping in the theatre when the Marvel title appeared.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But once mesmerized by the amaze-balls
special effects that nervousness wore off because I kinda forgot the hubs was
there (I know that is bitchy but seriously Joss has the ability to totally
captivate me). <o:p></o:p></div>
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I had yoga before the movie so we arrived at the theatre
separately.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Arriving was made all that
more strange because there was nostalgia attending the same rinky-dink theatre
that I dragged him to so many years ago to see <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Episode_I:_The_Phantom_Menace">Star Wars</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even in the fervor of the occasion there were
many moments that I felt the overwhelming since of grief that has plagued me
for the last few months start to creep in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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I was still on a date with a fellow geek but he is not the
same guy I married and he never will be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Well ain’t that a kick in the pants?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Tip of the day: when things are crazy awkward-- taking your wife to see
a blockbuster movie written and directed by her hero is a great buffer (heh heh
buffer, get it?). <o:p></o:p></div>
Professor CCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589242947190280311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366674932321434029.post-41894958844741337812015-04-19T23:36:00.001-07:002015-04-20T07:33:24.845-07:00The End of 100 Days <div class="MsoNormal">
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<b>Day 102: The Road So Far </b></div>
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A close friend recently asked during our lunch conversation, “what is next for Chris Cruz-Boone?” And I have been percolating on the answer to that question over the last few days. I am a woman who likes to make plans and I was resolute that 100 days of playing video games would help me figure some things out. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What the heck do I do next?</td></tr>
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(Insert awkward silence here)</div>
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I am not sure I figured a single thing out but one thing I
know for certain is that things will never be like they were before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you asked me what I thought my marriage would be like after 12 years of gaming bliss I would never have predicted the events of the last few months. I am slowly accepting that I will never be
the same, so who do I want to be? </div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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Playing games daily as a couple is an intimate interaction
and after <a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/04/99-days-of-emotional-video-game-blogging.html">mapping my blogging journey</a> I realized that reflecting on our play
for me triggered a profound sense of loss and anger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It feels so easy to write that bad stuff
happened and now everything is different but it is so visceral when you are
living it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It seems impossible not to
mourn the loss of the life before a trauma. <o:p></o:p></div>
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For example, a few years ago I shattered my left wrist and
after I had these maddening moments when I was practicing yoga and I felt like
my body was betraying me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mentally I
knew my body could do a yoga pose because I had done it so many times before
but after the accident my body would just not let me do things in the same
way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slowly my yoga practice has grown
but I am not the same yogi I was before my broken wrist. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like a car accident the last 100 days of
playing games with the guy I married have changed me. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I am luckier than most and so many of my lifelong dreams
have been realized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Owning a house with
3 toilets (seriously on my bucket list), completing my doctorate, getting to be
a mom, teaching at a university, and collecting some of the best friends
someone could ask for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have always
searched for the next great adventure but when asked by someone what is next, I
was speechless. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Today, my son and I were not feeling so great and I decided
to forgo planned outing and sent the hubs to volunteer at the church fiesta
with our daughter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While they were gone
we spent hours on the floor piecing together puzzles and legos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After playing with the little guy I made
enchiladas for dinner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I made so much food that we delivered extras to both my brother and
sister's family for their dinners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
son asked me when I learned to make enchiladas and I realized in the six years
he has been alive I have never once prepared one of the only recipes I know how
to cook.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sadly, I also couldn’t remember
the last time I got lost for hours playing with one of my kids (he had to
explain to me how the lego sorting head worked).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps planning for the next adventure is
like obsessing over the next big game launch sometimes it is just a distraction
from experiencing the awesome game on the shelf right in front of you. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p><br /></o:p></div>
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In short, I do not have a single plan for the next great
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It has only been two days but with no deadline or agenda we are still playing every day and I currently have no plan to stop. </div>
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Our marriage is not surviving just because of games, but play has been the best tool for us to engage and reconnect with the new people we are becoming. For those of you who want to try this tool just remember that playing games as adversaries when you are
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Professor CCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589242947190280311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366674932321434029.post-74225114217257590182015-04-16T12:19:00.001-07:002015-04-16T16:19:00.888-07:0099 Days of Emotional Video Game Blogging <div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="background: white; color: #141823; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">April 15<sup>th</sup> is a
day most grown ups dread and like other procrastinating adults we were derailed
from gaming by the taxman.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only
gaming that took place yesterday was a few moves of mobile Carcossone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But the government is not the only reason we
were distracted we have also spent much of our downtime watching an episode of
the new Netflix show DareDevil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #141823; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are 24 hours left until
“D-day.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I euphemistically referred to
tomorrow, or the end of 100 days, as when I would make the choice between
Diablo and divorce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And it is probably a
good sign that over the last few weeks I have stopped labeling my blog posts
with the word divorce but as every good researcher knows, current trends do not
determine final outcomes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today the plan
is to get the hubs the moment he gets off work and get as much gaming in as
possible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #141823; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have been working on an
audit about how this experiment has changed me emotionally, my relationship
with the hubs, and if it provided any insight into what to do with our broken
marriage. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The thing that surprised me the
most is that I wrote as much about my feelings as I did what games we played. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have decided
to map my blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To create themes and sub-themes of the
topics and emotions that have filled the last 100 days. I placed asterisks next to my favorite post in each category. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/01/quitting-my-marriage-and-picking-up.html">Quitting my Marriage and Picking Up a Controller- Day 1</a></span></h3>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/01/why-play-games-instead-of-getting.html">Why Play Games Instead of Getting a Divorce?-Day 4</a><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/01/can-video-games-save-marriage.html" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Can Video Games Save a Marriage?- Day 10</a></h3>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/01/why-i-dont-just-play-games-for-my.htmlA">Why I don't just play games for my husband.-Day 23</a></span></h3>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/02/a-treacherous-river-in-kern-love-and.html">Treacherous River in Kern: Love and aBroken Marriage- Day 39</a></span></h3>
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<a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/02/love-and-legos.html" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">Love and Legos- Day 41</a></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/02/my-centennial100th-blog-post-dedicated.html">My Centennial(100th) Blog Post dedicated to Wil Wheaton- Day 43</a></span></h3>
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<a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/03/warmachine-widow.html" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Warmachine Widow- Day 54</a></h3>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-hubs-guest-blog-20.html">The Hubs Guest Blog 2.0- Day 67</a><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/03/day-77-in-disguise-its-been-over-week.html" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Far and Away from my PS4- Day 77</a></h3>
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<a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/01/things-that-are-hard-20.html" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Things that are Hard 2.0 –Day 17</a><br /><br /><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/02/living-in-shadow-of-kick-wife.html" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Living in the Shadow of a Kick A$$ Wife- Day41</a><br /><br /><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/02/tales-of-wannabe-slayer.html" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Tales of a Wannabe Slayer-Day 47</a><br /><br /><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/02/tales-of-wannabe-slayer-part-2.html" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Tales of a Wannabe Slayer Part 2- Day 48</a><br /><br /><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/02/glitter-vs-gem-part-1.html" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Glitter vs Jem Part 1- Day 52</a><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><br /><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/03/glitter-vs-gem-part-2.html" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Glitter vs Jem Part 2- Day 53</a><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><br /><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/03/helldivers-survive-hard-stuff-and-dont.html" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Helldivers: Survive the hard stuff and don't shoot your wife-Day 63</a><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><br /><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/03/glitter-vs-jem-part-3.html" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Glitter vs JemPart 3- Day 68</span></a></h3>
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<a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-husbands-side-of-story.html"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal;">The Husband's Side of the Story- Day 18</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></a></div>
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<a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/01/why-i-dont-just-play-games-for-my.html" style="font-weight: normal;">Why I don't just play games for my husband.-Day 23</a></div>
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<a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/02/a-treacherous-river-in-kern-love-and.html" style="font-weight: normal;">A Treacherous River in Kern: Love and a Broken Marriage- Day 39</a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/02/love-and-legos.html" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Love and Legos- Day 41</a></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/03/warmachine-widow.html">Warmachine Widow- Day 54</a></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><br /></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/03/married-people-play-video-games-in.html" style="font-weight: normal;">Married People Play Video Games in a Scandalous Way- Day 65</a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: small;"><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/04/video-games-and-indoctrinating-our-youth.html" style="background-color: transparent;">Video Games and Indoctrinating our Youth-Day 86</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-hubs-guest-blog-20.html" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">The Hubs Guest Blog 2.0- Day 67</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/01/things-that-are-hard-20.html">Things that are Hard 2.0 –Day 17</a></span></h3>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">**<a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-return-of-hope-aka-will-wheaton.html">The Return of Hope aka Wil Wheaton –Day 27</a></span></h3>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/02/my-centennial100th-blog-post-dedicated.html">My Centennial(100th) Blog Post dedicated to Wil Wheaton- Day 43</a><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/03/helldivers-survive-hard-stuff-and-dont.html">Helldivers: Survive the hard stuff and don't shoot your wife-Day 63</a></span></h3>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">**<a href="http://100daysofgames.blogspot.com/2015/02/tales-of-wannabe-slayer.html">Tales of a Wannabe Slayer-Day 47</a><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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Professor CCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589242947190280311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366674932321434029.post-40593790939911047662015-04-10T09:36:00.000-07:002015-04-11T09:09:57.058-07:00Chronicles of a Gaming Mommy<div class="MsoNormal">
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<b><br /></b><b>The Wicked Witch of
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I wish I could equip red-stripped socks in the game <a href="http://arrowheadgamestudios.com/">Helldivers</a> because then I would resemble the Wizard of Oz witch both physical
and in the way we both meet our untimely deaths.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During <a href="http://arrowheadgamestudios.com/">Helldivers</a> strangers keep joining our
campaign and every time they drop from the sky they crush me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I never saw it coming, all three times I did
not see the heavy metal human carrier falling from the sky.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And yes I did change my settings so that only
people I know will join my party. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It has been hard to get solo time on the PS4 because every
spare moment is usually spent with the hubs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But the other day he had a conference call and I got to log some <a href="http://us.battle.net/d3/en/">Diablo</a>
time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My 6-year old<br />
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</b>is an avid
spectator of t<a href="http://diablo.wikia.com/wiki/Treasure_Goblin">reasure goblin</a>s in <a href="http://us.battle.net/d3/en/">Diablo</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This kid is like a lucky charm because even though I only played solo
for an hour I killed four different <a href="http://diablo.wikia.com/wiki/Treasure_Goblin">treasure goblins</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The hubs was super jealous and our tiny son
was so elated each time he spotted a new troll he would start pointing and
screaming, “that way, follow the gold, go go, faster mommy.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although some might question letting my kid
observe <a href="http://us.battle.net/d3/en/">Diablo</a>, I say this kid is my lucky charm and it would be stupid to play
without him. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Support Good
Developers <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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My kids call my iPad the “Buffy Player” or “<a href="http://www.popcap.com/plants-vs-zombies-2">PvZ</a>”
machine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Technically they aren’t wrong ,I do partake in
both of these activities daily.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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This is going to sound like a really stupid realization to
other gamers but I need to give more money to good developers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My kid was highly motivated to behave by
playing seasonal piñata levels multiple days in a row in <a href="http://www.popcap.com/plants-vs-zombies-2">PvZ</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The latest piñatas were all easter egg themed
and my kid could not wait to see what the new daily challenge would be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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My realization came to me after a conversation with the
hubs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was talking about how we are
hording our gems to buy new plants and he reminded us that we could always buy
gems with RL money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At first this seemed
frivolous to me, but on further reflection I realize how stupid that is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I play <a href="http://www.popcap.com/plants-vs-zombies-2">PvZ </a>almost every day on my iPad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I got the <a href="http://www.popcap.com/plants-vs-zombies-2">PvZ </a>app for free and really
spending six bucks to get a few upgraded plants is a small pittance. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">My Plan to Torture My
Teenagers <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Like other holidays we do not just leave gifts for our kids
to pounce on but make them do some work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This Easter the hubs used his new calligraphy pen to write bunny notes and leave them hidden around the house. The scavenger hunt was a huge success but a major source of pride is that my six an eight year old kiddos were able to puzzle out the <a href="http://www.lordoftherings.net/">LotR</a> clue in less than 30 seconds. As I mentioned in my previous
post, sharing, creating, and playing games is a family affair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For my entire life I will always remember the
excitement as the kids collaborated and reveled in hunting together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And even when they are moody and angsty teenager
I have every intention of making them search for their gifts through a series
of cryptic clues.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijS9JJA2K2b4AYkcpdtt_7h2NotCIpxh8VkjIyy8wRUzRlvBW9rwPNX_qeZH6cSDS79wpkYiJ278gsSwkxQbtk1DIVO6tKI9OK_re-W7eaOUcEWHMIdT5oieZai8rN7HJ2fW4NldEo9A9U/s1600/2015-04-05+11.25.36.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijS9JJA2K2b4AYkcpdtt_7h2NotCIpxh8VkjIyy8wRUzRlvBW9rwPNX_qeZH6cSDS79wpkYiJ278gsSwkxQbtk1DIVO6tKI9OK_re-W7eaOUcEWHMIdT5oieZai8rN7HJ2fW4NldEo9A9U/s1600/2015-04-05+11.25.36.jpg" height="150" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kiddos & their loot on easter </td></tr>
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I know todays blog was all over the place, even more so than usual. But I have a very busy brain and I needed to get some of my reflections written before I go crazy. There is only one week remaining of our 100 day experiment and I can't say anything about its outcomes yet other than I have no intention of putting down my controller. <br />
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Professor CCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589242947190280311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366674932321434029.post-37553320902751020672015-04-03T10:34:00.001-07:002015-04-03T10:41:29.616-07:00Video Games and Indoctrinating our Youth<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Day 86: A Love Story</b></div>
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As a gaming couple we have had a mission during our spring break stay-cation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And that mission was to play a
bunch of different games with our kids. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Family Dungeons and
Dragons<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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As a couple we decided the kids are finally old enough to be
initiated into geek culture by playing their first <a href="http://dnd.wizards.com/">Dungeons and Dragons</a> game.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our children understand board
games, and digital games but role-playing and storytelling with their parents
seemed a radical idea to them (minds officially blown).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is our current character roster for the
family game:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Age<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Character<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Name <span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Skills<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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6-Year-Old<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>
Thief/fighter<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Sneaky
Death<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Stealth <o:p></o:p></div>
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8-Year-Old<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> Wizard<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Elanna<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Controls Ice
<o:p></o:p></div>
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33 Year Old<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Baird<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Mama Cas<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Sings People to Sleep<o:p></o:p></div>
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33 Year Old<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> DM<span style="mso-tab-count: 6;"> </span>Sound
FX<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>& crazy monsters <o:p></o:p></div>
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At the start of the campaign the kids wanted to physically
interact with the DM (their dad).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elanna offered the massive gate guard a real life hair bow as a gesture of goodwill
(which of course her dad immediately wore).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was adorable until she wanted to give each new character we
encountered a new hair bow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sneaky Death
is having a hard time playing as a team and when new challenges appear he often
suggests that his character should run and hide or abandon his party.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To get them to comply several times my
character, Mama Cas, sang her own party to sleep so she could move them to the
next phase of the campaign. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I was worried with the kids home for ten days that they
would become addicted to their digital devices,--they have proved me
wrong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A week after our first game<a href="http://dnd.wizards.com/"> DnD</a> the
kids created an impromptu surprise party for the hubs and me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They designed their own tickets, gift bags,
trivia game, and snacks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
resourcefulness of these little people reminded me they still know how to
make-believe even without a dungeon master to direct them. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First Family Dungeon and Dragon game</td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">D20 and Positive
Re-enforcement <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Whenever I suggest the hubs make a game related purchase he
is on his iphone using amazon prime before I can change my mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had read about using marbles in a jar as a
representation of positive behavior for the kids but local craft stores did not
have the gems that we had in mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then
I casually mentioned that we should buy a bulk order of dice and use them
instead and you can imagine my utter lack of surprise when the amazon box
appeared a day later.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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It makes me entirely too happy when my kids find out they
earned a dice and then asks, “Do I get a D20.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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One rule is that no one gets dice if they barter or ask for
dice for accomplishing a task.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When they
fill their jar they can earn an individual play date with a friend or solo
parent, or combine their jars for a large family outing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Last night w</span>hen I came to tuck them in, they were laying
in bed planning out their ideal family day with a movie and arcade visit
(indoctrination success). <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Two Weeks Left <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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My spring break does not coincide with the hubs and kiddos and it has been nice to come home from work and find them all playing together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All together we have played <a href="http://arrowheadgamestudios.com/">Helldivers</a>, <a href="http://dnd.wizards.com/">Dungeons andDragons</a>, <a href="http://www.worldofmunchkin.com/game/">Munchkin</a>, <a href="http://www.catan.com/game/catan-junior">Catan Junior</a>, and <a href="http://www.ea.com/plants-vs-zombies-ios">Plants versus Zombies</a> (of course). <o:p></o:p></div>
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The hubs has been playing games his entire life and he cannot
even define the earliest point of origin. Together we have been playing games at
least 17 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been blogging about our gaming for more than 6 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And for
the last 86 days I have used games as a way to communicate, love, and cope within
my marriage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Reflection: As an academic and gamer I am often the target
of rants that associate gaming with everything from the deterioration of interpersonal
communication, to desensitizing youth to violence—but in my life games have
been a love story with many high and low points.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> T</span>he legacy of that love story is brought
full circle by playing with the two beautiful little humans that we made.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo of family hike with our awesome kiddos during stay-cation 2015</td></tr>
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Professor CCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589242947190280311noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366674932321434029.post-78286040085743044142015-03-25T09:20:00.000-07:002015-03-25T09:25:44.373-07:00Far and Away from my PS4<b>Day 77: Robots in Disguise</b><br />
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Its been over a week since I blogged but the delay has been
for the best possible reasons—the ocean and a mec (plus I had a crap ton of grading to do). <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Mec<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A few weeks ago a guest speaker in one of my communication
courses reported that the Target distribution center in Kern county is bigger
than the Empire state building laying on its side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Inside this local Target warehouse lives a
giant robot that helps the human workers (so much awesome).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since this revelation, and buying the game
<a href="http://arrowheadgamestudios.com/">Helldivers</a>, I have been fixated on getting a Mec to control in game (just to be
clear, the game <a href="http://arrowheadgamestudios.com/">Helldivers</a> not the Target mec).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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And it finally happened, last Thursday we finally got
exosuit and now every game we play I just clank behind John and mow down all
oncoming bugs/cyborgs/illuminate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On a side note, if my
character walks to close to the hubs character in game, while I am wearing the big
metal suit it does damage because I stomped on him. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a great metaphor for life, when I am
fully suited in my armor and get too close to the hubs I can make him bleed. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Since we earned the exosuit we have been playing <a href="http://arrowheadgamestudios.com/">Helldivers</a>
every spare moment we can get.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I even
played a few planets with our son who is a few levels behind me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I played with our son, as soon as I
called my Mec he climbed inside forcing me to call my backup because he loved
playing as a robot as much as his mama.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over
the weekend we were away from our PS4 for almost 72 hours and had to instead
rely on our mobile games. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Our Fav Mobile Game <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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My last out of town trip was solo and John installed
<a href="http://carcassonneapp.com/">Carcossone</a> and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/agricola/id561521557?mt=8">Agricola</a> on our mobile devices so that we could pass and
play.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since that trip we have ongoing
games of virtual <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carcassonne_%28board_game%29">Carcassone</a> that often take days to complete.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since the first time we ever played
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carcassonne_%28board_game%29">Carcassone</a> on our phones I have only beaten the hubs once, and it was before we
watched the tutorial and understood how to play, so my first win does not
entirely count. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Ocean<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New blue hair with the hubs at the ocean</td></tr>
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We travelled out of town to attend a marriage workshop near
the beach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We thought it would be all
sand and relaxation but the trip was actually a lot of work and simultaneously
we suffered some PS4
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withdrawal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The most
enjoyable aspect of the trip was meeting another couple that like us are also
board game geeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They proclaimed they
are “strange” because their standard celebratory gifts are board games to one
another (um, most romantic thing ever).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Unsurprisingly this couple, like the hubs and me, had also
brought board games along on their weekend away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After playing Sushi Go and Carcassonne, people
who started as strangers became our fast friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The beach was beautiful but my favorite part
of the trip was the first time we play the RL copy of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carcassonne_%28board_game%29">Carcassonne</a> (and I won and have included a photo of our awesome board). <o:p></o:p></div>
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The game <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carcassonne_%28board_game%29">Carcassonne</a> is wonderful digitally but it is so
much better face-to-face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The face-to-face
game is easier to modify and as the pieces start to weave together you move in
closer to the people around you and start to silently communicate in building a
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Tip of the day</b>:
Some days play without your armor so you don’t make your partner bleed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, always take the opportunity to play
games, even with strangers you never know what you will find out about yourself
and your coupleship. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Final board for my first Carcossone victory</td></tr>
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Professor CCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589242947190280311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366674932321434029.post-16619324737800720512015-03-16T16:57:00.000-07:002015-03-16T17:15:27.841-07:00Glitter vs Jem Part 3<b>Day 68: Dr. CCB is Totally Outrageous </b><br />
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I love my gray hair and commentary from the internet did not
make me hate myself and run to the nearest beauty parlor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I made a decision after a frank
conversation with my 8-year old who said “mom you should have your hair every
color of the rainbow, you are super fun, and your hair should be fun too.” I am
super fun and that conversation reminded me that I can do anything I want, and I want to have crazy hair. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Dilemma <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">2nd Grader and her Lemur Advising on Color</td></tr>
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The problem with finding a haircut and color that matches my
personality is that I am not good at girl stuff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Searching magazines, and pinterest for
hairstyles is about as appealing to me as a colonoscopy, I would much rather be
getting my exo-suit in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://arrowheadgamestudios.com/">Helldivers</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i>My first impulse was to trust my second
grader to give me input, her idea remains to dye my hair the color of her
favorite my little ponies, starting with powder blue for rainbow dash (yup my
kid is awesome).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Second, I asked a
friend with fun hair for advice and was immediately directed me to the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://www.atomickittensalon.com/">Atomic Kitten</a></i> salon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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I went last week to meet with my stylist Cheryl and informed
her I wanted crazy hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She asked for a
length, color palette, or inspiration photo (I had none of these things).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead I told her to let her imagination run
wild and that I would bring my 8-year old to help with direction (this woman is
immeasurably patient).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cheryl was up for
the challenge, albeit a little concerned that I was unstable and might weep if
she made me look too much like a fictional pony. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Moment <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Buffy Season 6 Before Cut </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Buffy Season 6 After Haircut </td></tr>
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There were several phases of my hair creation and not all
were pretty. Within the first 10 minutes
I knew Cheryl was an artist with a vision that understood me. She started by unceremoniously chopping of my
hair, the first blunt cut was meant to simplify the coloring process. But as I waited for her to mix my color I
almost wept because my hair style matched Buffy’s hair transformation in the
season 6 episode “Gone” that had initially inspired me to cut off my hair many
years ago. We had discussed cutting my
hair even shorter but as soon as I saw this first cut I knew this was the right
length, the right moment, and the perfect stylist for me.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">My Blue Period <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I have entered the blue phase of my life as hand-selected by
Cheryl my stylist and my visionary little daughter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My hair is different but I still feel like
me.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Inara (the second grader) is already plotting my next color
scheme.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Look out world because a video
game playing, crazy colored Jem hair, yoga practicing mom is on a rampage and
she is going to blog about it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Professor CCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589242947190280311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366674932321434029.post-6629779646519179642015-03-15T22:11:00.000-07:002015-03-15T22:11:05.918-07:00The Hubs Guest Blog 2.0<b><br /></b><div class="MsoNormal">
<o:p><b>Day 67: Memories and Shot Guns </b></o:p></div>
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<o:p><br /></o:p></div>
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<o:p>O</o:p>ur family’s current gaming obsession is <a href="http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/03/14/helldivers-review">Helldivers</a>. Me and Chris will play a
couple levels every day and Nate (the 6 year-old) even plays occasionally if he has been
good. The game has even drawn Inara in
as a very active observer (she loves when me or Chris kill each other). Hell, even my mom got sucked in the other day.
The game is great but it has this quality where it is always creating
“moments”</div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM8k0v3W3FrPrIIpjx7nJCq5wKGidwKfvhd0V7HhbhdpnxmoKfdg8Q1ELiOMoy15lI7R3fX0M0tWJYp-zDLVTT4KHIV22S5xyfPrqT8qBuZ7yFwcSb4bwV6ombMHnYn-bq5Ihfpso0rVSQ/s1600/3217564-500px-gipsy_danger_vs_otachi_orbit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM8k0v3W3FrPrIIpjx7nJCq5wKGidwKfvhd0V7HhbhdpnxmoKfdg8Q1ELiOMoy15lI7R3fX0M0tWJYp-zDLVTT4KHIV22S5xyfPrqT8qBuZ7yFwcSb4bwV6ombMHnYn-bq5Ihfpso0rVSQ/s1600/3217564-500px-gipsy_danger_vs_otachi_orbit.jpg" height="176" width="320" /></a>This occurred to me when me and the Doc were walking through Target and she was upset that Inara only wants to watch because she hopes we
will kill each other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I explained that
I’m pretty sure Inara just gets sucked into those “moments.” Every good movie,
or game has them, like when Gimli and Legolas are counting off how many Orcs
they have killed at <a href="https://youtu.be/bh2tUipUnaI">Helmsdeep</a>,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or the
scene in Pacific Rim where Mako reveals that she added a Giant Kaiju slaying
sword to Gypsy Danger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9bXEcw31p0zt2XvJNCl6MkZAdfDgt3PiDPmRPyDAAykWDHxPBcL21UA4W3aUMQtqvKUhQTJDxmHDxp4BsKiAIlthKZFdjsn8uFuc6240fyjRSQmfb0xPrvp8LPf5ANW6DNesGo2weDqDf/s1600/thankyou.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9bXEcw31p0zt2XvJNCl6MkZAdfDgt3PiDPmRPyDAAykWDHxPBcL21UA4W3aUMQtqvKUhQTJDxmHDxp4BsKiAIlthKZFdjsn8uFuc6240fyjRSQmfb0xPrvp8LPf5ANW6DNesGo2weDqDf/s1600/thankyou.png" height="155" width="200" /></a>Or if you are
more game inclined the first time you jump over Bowser and learn “the princess
is in another castle” or the first time you <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">really</i>
hear Comstock say <a href="https://youtu.be/_jj0ruv9vEY?t=23s">“Would you kindly…”</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>maybe even the first time a motion game actually “works”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All good movies or games should have these
moments, usually carefully crafted by their creators but great games let you
make your own.</div>
<o:p></o:p><br />
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The fact that <i>Helldivers</i> makes these moments all the time is
why we love it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This blog posts is meant to share a few examples
of these moments for our family created by the game <i>Helldivers</i>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<h4>
<b>It's the gun Not me really</b> (Inara's Favorite)</h4>
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I
had just unlocked the shotgun and decided to try it out on a mission.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are running through the level and Chris
ran ahead, I came up to shoot the bugs surrounding her and BAM the bugs are all
dead, so is she.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Crap.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I call in a drop pod to bring her
back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Moments later a patrol shows up
and we are swarmed by bugs, we both start firing killing bugs left and right,
when the dust settles I realize I’m the only one left, I killed her again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since it was so close to calling her in I had
to wait another minute in game to call her in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I scramble and run until I can call her back in, when she is back we run
to the shuttle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We call in the shuttle
and just have to survive the 90 seconds till it shows up, I’m being careful
only shooting bugs, we start to get surrounded and I run then at the last
second notice I was about to run into a minefield, I turn around to kill the
bugs on my tail and the Doc drops a third time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The bugs swarm me as I ran out of ammo and we finally fail the mission.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<h4>
The Posthumus Savior Turret</h4>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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We are trying to hold a point as we capture it, we have
water on one side and open field on the other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The bugs aren’t slowed by the water but we can barely move through
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bugs start swarming from every
direction, so we both kneel to call in reinforcments, me a quick airstrike and Chris predictably calls her favorite automated turret.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There is a big pack approaching Chris from the south so I tell her to
run and I’ll call in my airstrike, instead of running she hits the deck and
gets vaporized with all the bugs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
swear a little and start running for my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I run north am gunning down bug after bug, when I hear the click meaning
I’m out of ammo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I try to switch to my
pistol but some bugs get to me and I start crawling away bleeding out, when I
hear a sound like the answering of a prayer, the hum of a turret winding up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Apparently the good Doctor called it in right
before she died.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It clears all the bugs
and keeps me safe I heal up call her back in and we finish the level.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<h4>
The New Rocket Launcher</h4>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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I had just unlocked a new rocket launcher and me and Nate
were playing against some cyborgs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He’s
only 6 so I usually have to pull most of the weight when we play but we still
have fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also doesn’t help that
likes to use the murderous shotgun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyways, we get an opening so I decide to call
in my Rocket Launcher, it's pretty awesome, it only has one shot but the other
player can pick up a backpack to reload you between shots.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> We are trying to capture a point when
a patrol sees us, we get surrounded and I go down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not sure if it was Cyborgs or that Shotgun,
but I say “Nathan come help me up!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So
he makes a bee-line to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, instead of helping me up he picks up the rocket launcher and laughs maniacally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At this point Inara and my Mom both start
rolling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He runs away shoots some
cyborgs who conveniently surrounded me killing all of them (and me).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He then tries to reload but can’t get
away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Rant </b></div>
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<b><br /></b></div>
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I could go on forever, we have more moments and more will be
made every day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the things I
realize in this process of recovery is that before I would isolate all the time
and experience these “moments” alone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Now I make them with my family, my friends, and my fellows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These moments bring us together, make us
closer and have things that for years we will be able to say “remember that
time…”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Even if you don’t play Helldivers or games, maybe you like
Golf, or board games or fishing, go out with your family, your partner and make
more Moments, fill your life with “remember that time…”’s<o:p></o:p></div>
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/Rant<o:p></o:p></div>
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To continue the tradition, Wil Wheaton, you should come make moments with us to, or just help us kill bugs in Helldivers.</div>
Professor CCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589242947190280311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366674932321434029.post-31562643253171256452015-03-13T10:40:00.001-07:002015-06-01T12:08:25.136-07:00Married People Play Video Games in a Scandalous Way<b>Day 65: FTW married
gamer geeks shock their therapist</b><br />
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The great thing about therapy is it gives you an outside perspective and can often be affirming.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
is only affirming if you have a good therapist, and you know how experienced
they are when you say all kinds of crazy things and they never even
flinch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our therapist has been awesome
but this week the hubs caught her off guard, at the strangest moment while
talking about our daily gaming sessions. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In mid-story she cocked her head to the side, looked up
towards the ceiling, and paused mouth agape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It happened, the un-flinching woman had been flummoxed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And if the story was enough to ruffle the
feathers of our therapist, even if only momentarily, then I thought our blog
readers might enjoy the re-telling of the story that gave a medical
professional pause. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Scandalous Story <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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“My mom is visiting from Florida, we heard her come through
the front door and she was walking around looking to see who was home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were in mid-campaign and she probably
heard the television. When she saw my head sticking out of the bathtub she
started to talk but as she walked closer she seemed surprised. I wasn't sure why my mom seemed so shocked when she
realized Chris (the wife) was in the tub with me?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could not figure out why she, my mom, would be surprised that we
were playing <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://arrowheadgamestudios.com/helldivers/">Helldivers</a></i> on the PS4 in
the bathtub like we normally do?” <o:p></o:p></div>
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As the therapist listened to this story she paused and said “Do
you play a lot of games together in the bath?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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The hubs simply replied “yes” and went back to his story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took only a few more moments for him to realize that the
implication of her question was that she likely assumed we were naked and sudsy
while we played. And that his unsuspecting mother had come in to find us naked together when she arrived. Although that makes
for a more colorful story that is not what occurred. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Video Games in the
Bathtub</b><br />
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The most lasting impression for me from the movie <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakfast_at_Tiffany%27s_%28film%29">Breakfast at Tiffany’s</a> was not the diamonds, LBD, or cat, but instead a the sofa made of
a bathtub.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A 300-pound cast iron claw
foot tub that was converted into a sofa by the hubs is one my most prized
possessions. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though it usually lives in
a corner under a window, we move it a few times a week directly in front of the
TV and then both climb inside to play.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We never thought to contextualize to our doctor that we have a sofa tub
because it is such a normal part of our lives, it does not feel unusual. It occurred to me I do not have a single photo of me and the hubs in the now infamous tub but here are a few photos of it from the last few months. <o:p></o:p><br />
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To my complete disgust, students in my introductory speech
course often admit that they aspire to be reality television stars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other than <a href="http://geekandsundry.com/shows/tabletop/">Tabletop</a> of course, the only "reality" show I adore is <a href="http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/video/CSMG8JVIgLWJqbDZ_nqjdCnFLhpsHvOY/survivor-worlds-apart-it-s-survivor-warfare/">Survivor</a>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But in
most cases living in a fish bowl of social scrutiny is both narcissistic and
asinine to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t want to be famous
but I would be on <a href="http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/video/?ftag=ACQ95093bf&vndid=survivor&ef_id=Umb1tAAABYtYSkLX:20150312042138:s">Survivor</a>, especially with <a href="http://wilwheaton.net/">Wil Wheaton</a> (someone call <a href="http://www.jeffprobst.com/">Jeff Probst </a>stat). The idea of a social experiment that is both physically and
mentally grueling, that challenges the core aspects of human interaction is so great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This show appeals to me because castaways are
asked to complete impossibly hard tasks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Plus its all one big game, and games are fracking awesome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But the reason my students’ shallow
aspirations bother me is because all of my best qualities have been acquired by
doing hard things. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The last few years some of those hard things include: <o:p></o:p></div>
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handstands and arm balances post wrist fractures <o:p></o:p></div>
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running half marathons <o:p></o:p></div>
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finishing my EdD<o:p></o:p></div>
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writing a dissertation (all recent characters named DrCCB)<o:p></o:p></div>
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deciding to game instead of get a divorce <o:p></o:p></div>
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Currently I am undergoing several simultaneous self-imposed transformations
in my marriage, in my gaming habits, in myself, with my hair (yup stay tuned
for Jem hair).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some days life is so
painful that I am not sure how I will ever move my legs from the bed to the
cold hard and unforgiving floor of the early morning, but I do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I am able to do that because I do hard
things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By choice or by fate, I faced
the hard things and did not let it make me hard, all those experiences just
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It does not mean I have to do every hard thing that comes my
way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have regularly mentioned I am not
good at FPS games.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Though not an FPS, m</span>y current aim
accuracy in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://arrowheadgamestudios.com/">Helldivers</a></i> is less than
20%.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But we are surviving levels because
I call in the turrets and take cover when I can’t survive another wave.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t put down the controller I just learn
new stratagems (this is a real word I swear) to help keep the support coming. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Wil Wheaton is not responding to my blogging pleas to visit Btown. At this rate I am thinking I will need a Wheaton effigy to replace him at our table for gaming. </div>
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Jem hair countdown 5 days (not Gem as autocorrect keeps insisting). </div>
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John has not killed me as much in <i><a href="http://arrowheadgamestudios.com/">Helldivers</a></i>. We have taken a screenshot of the three times where my character was not shot by my husband. Plus my turrets have totally saved his butt several times. The "accidentals" row numerically counts how many times you killed your co-op player. </div>
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<b>Day 61: Marriage is about surviving the monsters </b><br />
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If you read this blog you know that First Person Shooters
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</span>There is plenty to get excited about in the gaming world during <a href="http://east.paxsite.com/">PAX East</a> and
by some twist of fate I was most excited about a co-op shooter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I read an</span> IGN <a href="http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/03/05/helldivers-impressions-deadly-dynamic-fun">review</a> of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://arrowheadgamestudios.com/">Helldivers</a></i> for the PS4 and the description of the plot had me at
satirical riff on US imperialism and the write up mentioned playing with a romantic partner. I included a quick video to give you an idea of what the game is like instead of writing an overview because I am being lazy. </div>
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Co-op games are great for couples because you have to work
together and stay out of one another’s way simultaneously.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have only beaten one planet over the last
few days. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have had zero incidentals
whereas the hubs has killed me 5 times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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strikes and me not fleeing quickly enough.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Yesterday the kiddos watched us play and they actually think it is hilarious that their dad keeps shooting me, which is starting to bother me. But I keep reminding myself that I play shooter games like a noob, and I haven't killed him yet, which brings me some comfort. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Touch me gentle, push
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For a lot of reasons I normally hate shooters. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One reason I actually sometimes like to play
shooter games is for the ability to hold a trigger and spray bullets into
monsters --it is so cathartic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However,
because the reload time is so long in this game, I try to be more conservative
with my bullets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead of my normal
guns blazing strategy I have to tap R2 gently to only release one bullet at a
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Conversely, the left toggle has to be pushed and held hard
to run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since my partner favors using a
flame-thrower and keeps killing me, I had to learn to run in game.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel like pushing on my toggle so hard is
going to break my controller but it seems fine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
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<b>Aspiring to be a Mec</b><br />
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Though I have detoured into the Buffy Board Game and Diablo, I am hoping to
keep playing <i><a href="http://arrowheadgamestudios.com/">Helldivers</a></i> until I can play as a mec.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This weekend gaming reminded me, never say
never, when it comes to choosing a game title.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I still play PvZ daily but hated Garden Warfare; Normally I will never
pick up an FPS but I am loving this one. Each day we just drop in and try to make it out through the swarms of monsters, in this way, this game simulates our RL marriage.<br />
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<b>Hubs on the Bugs </b><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif;">I love this game, I love that the levels are short, that it's
easy enough to play with Nate (the 6 year old), that it's hard enough we can't
just breeze through it and that it's hilarious and goofy. It's a fantastic dual stick shooter I love
that they made it have friendly fire, it forces us to communicate with what we
are planning. I can't just spray because I inevitably will shoot you in the
back, I haven't in the last couple levels though! So now we have to say hey
back up I will clear these guys, or hey call the drop ship I'll cover you! Or
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out of the ground and it all turns to chaos as you start scrambling to survive. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To survive the swarm you have to communicate
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif;">I love the blog. I love the game. And I love my wife. Elbows.<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Professor CCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589242947190280311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366674932321434029.post-45565634967107749302015-03-02T12:03:00.002-08:002015-03-03T11:19:34.633-08:00Warmachine Widow <div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Day 54: Don't expect your wife to like games if they are your mistress. </b></div>
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Today I received a tweet from a new reader that asked about
how to encourage his wife to participate in playing games together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The short answer is, it is not about wanting to play, but wanting your wife.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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There is this uncomfortable moment when a beautiful woman
enters the room and to your utter dismay your partner reacts in one of
following two ways: they stare with longing, or obviously are trying with every
part of their existence not to stare.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No
matter your orientation or what stage in your relationship you want to hold someone’s
gaze and imagination.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The masculine gaze
should not and cannot be reduced to insecurity, but I use this example to
illustrate that playing with your partner is never about getting them to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">do</i> something—it is about keeping them in
your sights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><b>My Nemesis <a href="http://privateerpress.com/warmachine/welcome-to-warmachine">Warmachine</a></b></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2OoSAl_Y_wA_mjA2ykPP5bDC2CTG807YQwt9-NczAkvpCldHgnVQtF_xPAuAWNW6OCC_p0N6cEhniXqcRzqFLw9QviCofo9mDePjBpokj4cuNyJQl4wF-1mwqch4oPPUYaLSA2sSUDZOZ/s1600/2015-01-24+12.09.07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2OoSAl_Y_wA_mjA2ykPP5bDC2CTG807YQwt9-NczAkvpCldHgnVQtF_xPAuAWNW6OCC_p0N6cEhniXqcRzqFLw9QviCofo9mDePjBpokj4cuNyJQl4wF-1mwqch4oPPUYaLSA2sSUDZOZ/s1600/2015-01-24+12.09.07.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></a><span style="text-align: center;">For the last two years the proverbial other woman in the
room has been the game </span><a href="http://privateerpress.com/warmachine/welcome-to-warmachine" style="text-align: center;">Warmachine</a><span style="text-align: center;">.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">It is
a </span><span style="text-align: center;">tabletop miniature game that requires construction and painting of an
army.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">For my husband every spare moment
has been spent listening to podcasts, reading books, and message boards.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">But privateer press is not his only source of
readings, he receives at least 20 texts a day from other players.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">No place in my home is safe from his
obsession and there is </span><a href="http://privateerpress.com/warmachine/welcome-to-warmachine" style="text-align: center;">Warmachine</a><span style="text-align: center;"> in the bathroom, bar, garage, kitchen, car,
and even in our bedroom.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">My partner has
taken road trips for his addiction to San Diego, Vegas, Pasadena, and
Tehachapi.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">The only role that </span><a href="http://privateerpress.com/warmachine/welcome-to-warmachine" style="text-align: center;">Warmachine</a><span style="text-align: center;">
has had in my life over the last two years is as a time suck, that increases
clutter, and is an expensive hobby.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">I do
not know enough about the game to determine my feelings towards it, all
I know is that my husband chooses it over me, every time.</span></div>
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<b>Just Do It: Play Games with your Wife </b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Playing LoTR card game with hubs</td></tr>
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Last month my partner remarked that, “it would mean the
world to him if I would try to play the game <a href="http://privateerpress.com/warmachine/welcome-to-warmachine">Warmachine</a>.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First off, he has never once asked me to play
this game. I have four jobs, was finishing my doctorate, and recently
re-committed to this whole blogging thing so I am pretty busy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But my reply was simple, "if it meant so much you should have just set up
a short game for us to play so I had a chance to try it."</div>
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That was last month and though he has verbalized again his <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">hope</i> that I will try it, he has still
never initiated a game.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Gamer, Geek and Half Marathon Runner </b></div>
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Besides gaming, all things Buffy, and yoga: I also enjoy
running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My partner signed up to run a
half marathon with me and then at the last moment thought he could not do it. I
packed some icy hot, taped up his knees and dragged him to the run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We stayed together the entire 13.1 miles and
he crossed the finish line just like I knew he could.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since he almost cried when he moved our
garbage can to the curb last night due to soreness, I am thinking he will
likely not adopt my hobby, but not because I did not make every attempt to
share it with him. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Gamer Wife Tip: If you want your partner to play, don’t whine, beg, or
guilt-trip: just keep setting up games until you find one that you both
love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A game that reminds you how much
you love to be together and why you chose this person in the first place.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the view from the Heavenly Half Marathon with the hubs March 1, 2015</td></tr>
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Professor CCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589242947190280311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366674932321434029.post-89931269972307786442015-03-01T13:20:00.002-08:002015-03-02T10:20:04.625-08:00Glitter vs Jem Part 2<div class="MsoNormal">
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<b>Day 53: Should I cut
and color my gray hair part 2?</b></div>
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My next few blog posts will break from reflecting on married
gaming.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead, I am soliciting input
from my readers about my hair quandary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I will tell the story of my own hair journey and ask for input and
advice on whether I should cut off my long glittery/silver locks and dye my
hair an outrageous color?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All natural waves and gray</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: center;">Flat ironed rogue strip</td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">PRO GRAY HAIR: Rogue
and Real Hair <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Thanks to genetics, I started going gray when I was in my
late teens and I used to color my hair every month because that is what you
do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But in 2012 I started my doctoral
program and to cut family expenses I decided to forego my one beauty
treatment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The 80 dollars cost converts to
a new video game a month and it was easier to stop than you would imagine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was pleased when a defined streak of gray
appeared that looked much like Rogue from X-men.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over the last 3 years I get regular
commentary on my hair from men and women of all ages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People either hate or love my gray hair. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In 2013 I was in a Vespa collision that shattered my left
wrist and forearm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After surgery and
subsequent recovery I could not wash or style my own hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was forced to accept the natural waves and
frizz that can be tamed with a few spritzes introduced by my
mother-in-law.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With only one working
hand I still maintained a 4.0 GPA in my doctoral program and fully embraced my
natural hair color and wave.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Fast-forward to now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I am conflicted between keeping my God-given glitter or going for a Jem-style?
In some small measure I want to feel sexy, and trendy, and truly
outrageous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The superficial voice has
been long over-ruled by my own strong sense of self that thinks I do not have
to buy into social norms of feminine beauty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A major change on the outside will not make me a better or different
gamer, professor, wife, or person. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">PRO GEM HAIR:
Grandma’s Greatest Regret <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I have been surprised that so many people in real life are critical of my gray, but online there have been very few people that advocate for a hair change.<br />
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Unlike the hubs who loves to spend money and crazy spoils
our kiddos I am a frugal person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I worry
that my resistance to change is less of feminist principle and more related to
my inability to be frivolous and fun when it comes to myself. Even if I change
my hair I will never be a girly-girl, I would just be a gamer geek mom with a
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The loudest opponent of my gray hair is my grandmother.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In her prime my grandmother had at least 5
different color beehives, a large collection of hair extensions, and infamously
hid from my grandfather that she was not a real redhead until after their
marriage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She recently shared that one
of her greatest regrets was never having platinum blonde hair. I hate to be
seventy years old and sharing with her same the regret. <o:p></o:p></div>
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But then again maybe I will wish I spent more money on yoga and beer and less on hair color. </div>
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