Today, I had what would could be referred to as a G-day, not a gangster day, but a gamer day, a day totally set aside to playing games.  
It was not something that I really had planned in advance, it was more just something that gradually unfolded, and manifested itself into a G-day at around 1700, where I realized that I had just spend 6 hours playing FO:New Vegas (I'M ADDICTED! Somebody get me off these chems!).  
I use these days to pull the plug, kick back and bake, chill out or to put it in simple language, to relieve the stress of every day life and enjoy an activity which really gives me something. I do not play games for financial gain, for social mobility or to improve my health (Besides the relaxing factor in playing games, for me at least), I do it because it is a kind of sanctuary in the every day life where school must be attended, work done and life can be hectic for many people.  
The gamer culture has evolved in a fantastic way, given birth to a million online communities that are full of advice, information and opportunities for competition, and has connected humans around a central hub consisting of the fondness for playing games. GB.com is a direct result of this evolution, and maintains itself on the basis of all the members and listeners of the podcast that find the gaming community an attractive space.  
I guess this culture has had the kind of impact on me, which allows me, and has me wanting a few of these gaming days, where the plug is pulled, and the world narrows in on the computer entirely.  
 
It is awsome.  
Spending around 8 hours with FO:NV made me realize how much I actually treasure having the time to do these things. It is not critically important to the world that people play games (if one ignores that the gaming industry actually has an impact on the world's economy), however maybe it is something  that is needed by certain people, like some others need a space to meditate, or be alone. Sure when it comes to gaming, not everyone experiences the calming effect of it, just try to recall the last time a bullet pierced your skull in de_dust! However, is it not right, that one can find a small little world in the realm of games that just provides that kind of fun which is so easy to obtain and can come in so many varied ways.?  
 
The day basically ran like this: 
 
1200 pm - Booted FO:NV 
1300 pm - GOT THE PASS FOR THE STRIP! Hello Mr. House  
1400 pm - Killing legionaries, fiends, spores etc. IT'S ALL FUN! 
1700 pm - All ranger bases got their radio codes delivered, died 10 times trying to scale a hill infested with flying bugs. 
Then I realized I could take the road around and on the way discover Jacobstown.  
  
1900 pm - Puppy got a new brain. 
2000 pm - My *ss hurts, computer is shut down. 
 
 And what else did I do today? 
I cooked eggs - Check 
Fed the dog - Check 
Made a contribution to the world, or engaged in valuable activity - No.... 
But I walked the dog! - Check 
 
Sweet lord it was a great Saturday. Hope some of you guys are also having a great G-day!