Lack of Raves

[Vampyr]

This is something we did at another forum that I went to. Basically, there aren't enough posts celebrating the average yet awesome things that may happen to you on a day to day basis. Come here to post a rave.

Raves:

My girlfriend just baked chocolate and caramel brownies.

Won a game at Gold Rush on TF2 for my team earlier with the scout by dodging an insane amount of grenades and rockets to land on the train and push it into the last control point.

[Dylflon]

I've been nominated by my university for a national scholarship!

I'm going on a road trip to Oregon with my girlfriend in August!

[Combine 017]

I still dont have good internet connection.(no xbox live) My existence is meaningless.

[GameMaster]

I only have $30 to go until my Target credit card is payed off...

>_>

[BreakABone]

I only have $30 to go until my Target credit card is payed off...

>_>

You need to buy something to celebrate.
Most likely from Target.
And expensive.

And Vampyr girlfriend bakes. What's her specality?

[Angrist]

I'm really in love! More than I've been in the last 3 years.
We have a new 'date' coming up. More like an appointment, but it will be fun. :)

[Vampyr]

I'm really in love! More than I've been in the last 3 years.
We have a new 'date' coming up. More like an appointment, but it will be fun. :)

Are you dating a nurse? ;)

And she bakes lots of things.

[Angrist]

Heh, that would be nice. Hurting yourself so you can make an appointment with the nurse.

No, we're both Jehovah's Witnesses and as you know, we visit people to shortly talk about the bible. We usually work in pairs of 2. Working together is a really nice way to get to know eachother, and it doesn't always have to mean something.

[Jonbo298]

I guess some potential Raves are:
Got paid Today, thus allowing me to get an overdue haircut. After moving in with Grandma (Financial reasons) I finally got a Wifi card today for PC since Cable modem is in basement and only wireless is used. Hence my disappearance to GT because of the lack of decent internet.

Visited Iowa State last week and hope to be able to get in by next fall. Going to take some convincing =/ But I'm determined. Saw dad for first time in months and had a fun time as usual.

[Vampyr]

Visited Iowa State last week and hope to be able to get in by next fall.

Awesome. :D I'm in college now, and I think it's overrated and an outdated system, and I sort of hate it, but having a degree is still a great thing.

[Jonbo298]

Yeah, I haven't gotten into college yet (5 years out of high school now =/ ) due to many things that just went wrong right after HS so it threw me off track for years until now.

I too think College is a little overrated and way too expensive (thank god it'll be in state tuition, 6-7 grand a year vs 16-17 grand a year out of state is absurd). Though the only way I'll stand a chance to get a job in the Meteorology field/area is to go to college.

[Angrist]

Yay, got the 'date', next friday.

I'm trying to keep my hopes low, especially after talking to some friends who know her better than I do. We'll just see.

[The Germanator]

After weighing in at 207 pounds in late March, today I weighed in at 175! 3.5 months of exercise and eating better have really payed off...

Also, release dates for the new Spinto Band album have been officially announced. September 15th in the UK/Europe and October 7th for the US.

[Combine 017]

Thats my birthday!

[Dyne]

After weighing in at 207 pounds in late March, today I weighed in at 175! 3.5 months of exercise and eating better have really payed off...

Nice! Congrats dude! :D

I really need to get back on the weight loss train. Running three times a week and dieting isn't working for me. :(

[DeathsHand]

I recently quit the soda-pop!
I used to drink like a can or two a day at work, a bottle of root beer at lunch, and a 1 liter bottle of coke over the period of the afternoon.
Almost every weekday.
And god knows how much I drank over the weekends...
IT WAS CRAZY!!!
And now it has come to an end... As of 2 1/2 weeks ago...

[The Germanator]

Yeah, quitting soda has become part of my diet too. At first it was pretty hard, but now I don't really miss it and just drink a ton of water. The only beverages that I drink anymore that have calories are lightly sweetened iced teas (Honest Tea, Inko's Tea), smoothies, soy milk, lightly sweetened coffee, and booze.

The one part I miss is reviewing sodas as a hobby. When you don't drink 'em, you can't review 'em.

[Vampyr]

I've started drinking soy milk. It's pretty good, but I think it's going to be more of an acquired taste. I got chocolate too, and I think vanilla might have been a better choice.

I don't drink much pop, just an occasional Diet Dr. Pepper (regular pop is so insanely bad for you.) But I do drink a ton of coffee, which I've been trying to cut back on and drink more water. I'm down to about 1.5 cups a day.

[Bond]

Also, release dates for the new Spinto Band album have been officially announced. September 15th in the UK/Europe and October 7th for the US.
Why is the album being released in UK and Europe before your native land?

[The Germanator]

Why is the album being released in UK and Europe before your native land?

Eh, just one of the consequences of having two different record labels. Ideally they'd just be a day apart like a lot of bands do, but it worked out differently this time...It'll still be better than the situation with our last album where the CD came out in the UK a full 11 months after the US release. Plus, then we can tour around the release in both places and not have to be in two places at once...

[Bond]

Fair enough. If it's available on Amazon again I'll be sure to order it. :)

[GameKinG]

I only have $30 to go until my Target credit card is payed off...

>_>

Isn't the interest on those suppose to be ridiculous?

[Dyne]

Isn't the interest on those suppose to be ridiculous?

Jesus, you haven't posted in forever.

[Angrist]

Yeah and Germany lost from Spain, didn't you hear??

[Jonbo298]

Ah yes, I forgot to mention the fact I'm down over 40lbs from my all time high. Still at least another 20 lbs with a longer term goal of an additional 20 after I hit my main goal.

Jeez GameKing, welcome back? :p

[BreakABone]

Welcome back, Gameking. Maybe.

Also I got to see The Dark Knight early as most everyone who has my AIM/MSN/Facebook knows.

I get to see Spinto Band tonight and see Teuthida.

And I got a three day mid-week weekend from work.

[Teuthida]

Going to San Diego next week for Comic Con.

Going to see The Spinto Band tonight and kidnap BreakABone.

[Angrist]

Cool, a mini GameTavern meet? Post pics later!

Also: in 13 hours I'll meet that girl again. I suddenly realized what I love most about her: her eyes. Those amazing, beatiful, shiny eyes! If they're half as sparkling as last weekend, my day will be great.

[Vampyr]

Cool, a mini GameTavern meet? Post pics later!

Also: in 13 hours I'll meet that girl again. I suddenly realized what I love most about her: her eyes. Those amazing, beatiful, shiny eyes! If they're half as sparkling as last weekend, my day will be great.

Don't tell her that, it's very cliche!

Say you like her cheek bones or something different. :P

[Jonbo298]

Don't tell her that, it's very cliche!

Say you like her cheek bones or something different. :P

I like your Triceps and forehead. That'll creep her out good.

[DeathsHand]

Tell her you love the way her temple features prominent, pulsating veins.

[Vampyr]

3 hours and 45 minutes till i see the Dark Knight!

[Dylflon]

Angrist, tell her she'd look great as a coat!

[Swan]

Tell her if she was a booger you would pick her first!

[Angrist]

Haha, great. :D

And no, I wasn't gonna tell her about her eyes. We're just going to have a good time.

[Teuthida]

Just got back from The Spinto Band show. Twas good fun. Got to meet Germy and hung out with Penguin for the first time in six years.

Cool, a mini GameTavern meet? Post pics later!

Oh there are pictures...

[GameKinG]

Just making my random every-so-often post. Kinda weird...

[Swan]

Just making my random every-so-often post. Kinda weird...

Rawr

[Angrist]

We're just going to have a good time.So yeah that was nice. I talked to a friend about it afterwards, he thinks she's totally hinting and stuff. But I'm still a bit cautious... I'm not really convinced that she likes me enough and I don't want to rush anything.

Then again, she might start losing the feeling because I'm not making enough moves.

Difficult. :)

[Vampyr]

I bought Super Mario Bros. 3 yesterday for the Wii Virtual console, and have been having an awesome time with it. :D

I'm going to Gamestop today to buy a Wii Classic controller.

[Storm Eagle]

I go on vacation in two weeks. In thirteen days to be exact.

[BreakABone]

I didn't get in much trouble from the investigation.
I got paid for my suspended day off.
I am moving from the girls unit to the boys unit.
But I still hate my job.

So a rant and a rave.

[Storm Eagle]

Yeah, quitting soda has become part of my diet too. At first it was pretty hard, but now I don't really miss it and just drink a ton of water. The only beverages that I drink anymore that have calories are lightly sweetened iced teas (Honest Tea, Inko's Tea), smoothies, soy milk, lightly sweetened coffee, and booze.

The one part I miss is reviewing sodas as a hobby. When you don't drink 'em, you can't review 'em.

I didn't bother to read the whole thread until now, so...

I've noticed I've cut down on soda. I haven't given it up completely, but I just don't drink it as often these days. Now I think my guilty pleasure is Vitamin Water.

[KillerGremlin]

I gave up soda completely for like a year and a half. Then, I broke down and slowly started drinking it again. And, I started drinking beer in college which is a technicality I suppose....so now I go for moderation.

One soda every once in a while won't kill you. Drinking 12 mountain dews at a LAN will....those were the days.

I still drink energy drinks like Red Bull and Rockstar. That's like soda combined with coffee, only worse.

So...you pick your battles. I avoid Coke and Pepsi like the plague. I can't stand that crap....it's way too acidic. I'll do a Mr. Pib or Dr. Pepper if I'm really feeling up for something with a nice acid kick, otherwise I go with rootbeer or 7up.

[Vampyr]

Finally beat the last battle of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, so I can transfer my data and start Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn.

[Angrist]

Yay, a friend and me finally fixed some shelves and other stuff in my room. Now I'm redesigning it, even though it's very hot in here.

[Dylflon]

I just got back from the Pemberton Music Festival where I saw these bands:

Tom Petty
Coldplay
Nine Inch Nails
Flaming Lips
Jay-Z
Interpol
Tragically Hip
Death Cab For Cutie
Wolfmother
My Morning Jacket
N.E.R.D.
Metric
Sam Roberts Band
Vampire Weekend
Matisyahu
Wintersleep
Minus the Bear
Fiery Furnaces
Grand Ole Party
Low vs Diamond
Airborne Toxic Event
Monte Negro
Annie Stela

I missed Serj Tankian and a bunch of the acts on the little stage but seeing 23/32 of the performances seems pretty good to me.

[Dyne]

Yessssss! I just got my Batman Animated Series in the mail.

Absolutely ridiculous deal. Thanks so much to BaB. I got all the seasons for $17, PLUS when I did checkout I chose the faster shipping option, and it still applied the promotion of $8 off. :D I'm so happy.

Plus it actually shipped immediately. This is the fastest shipment I've ever gotten.

[GameMaster]

I went to a James Taylor concert at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on Sunday night... >_>

[Vampyr]

A Team Fortress 2 update was just released, and Valve has fixed some very annoying things. Most importantly, the health bonus given by the back burner is gone! :D

[BreakABone]

I have some awesome friends.
It's not often I say that because I am an egomaniac.
But work was bad as it usually is, but about an hour to go I get a txt message from a friend that is cheesy as hell but I still got a smile on my face.

[KillerGremlin]

A Team Fortress 2 update was just released, and Valve has fixed some very annoying things. Most importantly, the health bonus given by the back burner is gone! :D

That did piss me off, it gave the pyros what I felt was an annoying advantage. I need to play some TF2...maybe tomorrow. I hope they do a soldier, sniper or spy update soon.

[Storm Eagle]

Yessssss! I just got my Batman Animated Series in the mail.

Absolutely ridiculous deal. Thanks so much to BaB. I got all the seasons for $17, PLUS when I did checkout I chose the faster shipping option, and it still applied the promotion of $8 off. :D I'm so happy.

Plus it actually shipped immediately. This is the fastest shipment I've ever gotten.

You probably wouldn't be interested anymore, but a complete SERIES set is slated for release later this year.

[Vampyr]

That did piss me off, it gave the pyros what I felt was an annoying advantage. I need to play some TF2...maybe tomorrow. I hope they do a soldier, sniper or spy update soon.

Heavy update is next. :)

I would say soldier and demoman will be the last updates they do, since they need the less work. I would think that Spy would follow after Heavy, but they might do Spy/Engi at the same time, so that if the spy gets another method of taking down buildings or something, the Engi has a way to combat it.

I do feel like they should give the Pyro -something- back, though, because they're underpowered again. They need to expand the size of the back burners back-hit box. If you imagine a clock, right now the crits only work when you are directly behind the person, at 6-o'clock. I think they should expand it to be from 5 - 7, or at least 5:30 - 6:30.

[Dyne]

You probably wouldn't be interested anymore, but a complete SERIES set is slated for release later this year.

Hahaha, that's a lot of Batman. I didn't really watch anything but the first animated series. I was hesistant about buying volume four, which is the new batman adventures - I don't think I watched that much either.

[BreakABone]

Hahaha, that's a lot of Batman. I didn't really watch anything but the first animated series. I was hesistant about buying volume four, which is the new batman adventures - I don't think I watched that much either.

I think he was referring to just the 4 Volumes.
Collected with some artwork and other stuff.

I've never heard of it..... :sneaky:

[Dyne]

I think he was referring to just the 4 Volumes.
Collected with some artwork and other stuff.

I've never heard of it..... :sneaky:

There IS a collection up on amazon, and I think it goes for more than $130. I got all four volumes for $62.. so I think I made the right choice. :lolz:

Oh, there's one up for preorder and it's $76. That's not too bad.

[The Germanator]

Be Your Own Pet, a band out of Nashville that I loathe, announced that they are breaking up today. Yes!!! I normally try not to take too much pleasure in others misfortune, but this is just too good. After seeing many more superior bands break up, I guess there is some justice in the music world.

[Teuthida]

My first work for hire comic apparently just came out in stores according to a mysterious text message I just received.

http://www.myspace.com/deadutopia1

Snazzy cover.

[KillerGremlin]

Heavy update is next. :)

I would say soldier and demoman will be the last updates they do, since they need the less work. I would think that Spy would follow after Heavy, but they might do Spy/Engi at the same time, so that if the spy gets another method of taking down buildings or something, the Engi has a way to combat it.

I do feel like they should give the Pyro -something- back, though, because they're underpowered again. They need to expand the size of the back burners back-hit box. If you imagine a clock, right now the crits only work when you are directly behind the person, at 6-o'clock. I think they should expand it to be from 5 - 7, or at least 5:30 - 6:30.

It's like the guys at Valve decided to do the updates in the order of classes that I play as the least....

Seriously, I spend most of my time playing as a Solder, Sniper, Scout, Spy or Engineer. I'm not a big Pyro, Demo, Heavy, or Medic fan.....uggh.

[Vampyr]

It's like the guys at Valve decided to do the updates in the order of classes that I play as the least....

Seriously, I spend most of my time playing as a Solder, Sniper, Scout, Spy or Engineer. I'm not a big Pyro, Demo, Heavy, or Medic fan.....uggh.

Evidently what they are trying to do with the Heavy update is give him an option that makes him less dependent on the medic. I would definitely play that kind of Heavy.

Right now I play Demo/Soldier, and Scout occasionally.

[Dyne]

Be Your Own Pet, a band out of Nashville that I loathe, announced that they are breaking up today. Yes!!! I normally try not to take too much pleasure in others misfortune, but this is just too good. After seeing many more superior bands break up, I guess there is some justice in the music world.

Hahaha, wow. So much hate. But yeah, her voice was kind of grating and the music was kind of tinny and repetitive. Thank god.

[Vampyr]

Several Raves:

1. I bought some espresso and started using the Espresso machine my uncle gave me a couple of Christmas's ago. I made a couple of cafe lattes for my girlfriend and I, and they're amazing. I'm going to get some chocolate syrup and make mochas.

2. This could have potentially been a rant. I've worked for two weeks on a quick search engine at work. In order to make it I had to learn an entire system that my team had written years ago, learn Struts (a framework for designing complex web pages), and java server pages. I had everything working great, the search returned the right results, and it even allowed the use of wildcards so that you could do something like A% and get every customer's name that started with an A. The point of the quick search was to launch a new window with a list of customers, then the user could click the one they wanted, and it would close the window and repopulate the original screen.

Turns out the funcionality I was using made everything possible...except for the opening of a new window. Since the searching is done server side, I can't display the results in a different window.

So now I have to learn AJAX, which greatly annoyed me at first. But now I'm pretty excited to be learning it, it's going to be really useful later on when designing my own websites.

3. I finally found a copy of The Watchmen at a local bookstore. Walden Books is now officially my favorite book store. It's great so far. I also bought the second book in the Twilight series.

4. It's the weekend. :D

[Dylflon]

Just won a scholarship for $5000.

Woooooooo!

[Angrist]

Grats! :)

[Vampyr]

This is my dream car:

http://www.jaguarusa.com/us/en/xk/models_pricing/models/xkr_coupe.htm

http://www.jaguarusa.com/us/en/xk/gallery/photography_C60CD3BE-187E-4754-A530-A01F0D1FF782_378x624.jpg

[Bond]

I know someone who has that car. I was allowed to drive it around the parking lot, haha.

[Jonbo298]

Finally got the bank caught up on the advancing (issue a few months back killed me financially for awhile). Bank charged $1 for every $10 I borrowed and been the hole since then. Finally got 3 weeks of pay on one check, paid off all $550 in one shot, and been frugal like no other to ride out until next payday.

Currently sitting on $33 in my bank account until Friday :lolz: I have been keeping up on everything else bill wise, I just had to keep borrowing from bank so that's been killing me on getting other things caught up.

[Dylflon]

Got my second scholarship too! The National one!

Now I'm up to $9000!!!!


omfgawesome

[BreakABone]

Well congrats man.

Soon you will be tossing 100s like the big ballers. Shoot callers.
;)

[GameMaster]

Got my second scholarship too! The National one!

Now I'm up to $9000!!!!


omfgawesome

Buy a Mac with maxed-out specs and an HDTV

[Dylflon]

More like pay for school and grad film.

[BreakABone]

This is a weird rave, but one of my residents came out to me. Which is a very proud moment for me since he feels safe enough to talk to me about it.

[Dyne]

This is a weird rave, but one of my residents came out to me. Which is a very proud moment for me since he feels safe enough to talk to me about it.
Did he use the term "jungle fever"?

[BreakABone]

Did he use the term "jungle fever"?

dude was black.
And he wasn't hitting on me.


He was one of those kids everyone knew was gay, but I wasn't going to say anything to him about it. His business and all that. He came to me today to discuss some personal problems he'd been having.

[BreakABone]

After 6 months, I finally passed prohabation at my job.

Well, I passed like 3 weeks ago, but they finally got around to making it official.

Now, I can take off days without any worries. :)

[GameMaster]

So on the day when Spider-Man 4 comes out, and you call-in sick to work because of a sudden cough and fever, there won't be any lingering doubt in the back of their minds? :D