I bought a couple of things for my 12-hour trip down to Wildwood, New Jersey. First of all, I bought a couple of Star Wars Expanded Universe novels, three of them in total. For those interested, they are from the Edge of Victory trilogy. But, that's not all that is needed for this rather long journey.

Today, I went to Future Shop and got myself a Nintendo DSi. Yes folks, you read that right. A Nintendo console has entered this household. The last time that happened was when I bought my friends' Nintendo 64 two years ago, and was only the second Nintendo console to make it's way into my collection, after the NES. Along with the portable console, I got New Super Mario Brothers and Brain Age 2. I tried out the latter tonight and I quite enjoyed it, but I can see it becoming old after a while. I also fiddled around with the DSi's other functionalities, such as the camera and the sound mixer, which was a complete riot when I got my nephew to say something and then modify his voice so it was very grave and low.

Sadly, I didn't get my hands on GTA Chinatown Wars. They were out at Future Shop, and I didn't feel like going around town to find a copy, so I'll just order it online when I come back from vacation. I also got the 22-in-1 pack, and am now the proud owner of 5 styluses. Go me!

I'll give you my impressions on New Super Mario Bros. when I return, but for now, I bid thee farewell... for now.