@Penelope: I'm only going on what I hear....I'm only a casual smoker myself so I wouldn't know from personal experience.
THIS IS HOW IT STARTS.
I kid. I just want to avoid craving them on a daily basis. I'll probably always smoke socially. Nothing goes better with hard liquor when you are out at the bars then a nice cigarette.
So, here I am, a little after 7:30 on a Wednesday night, and I am dreading using up my last cigarette. Been slowly working myself down over the past month from roughly half a pack a day down to now... my last cigarette for the foreseeable future.
Started smoking abroad as it was cheaper and didn't hold most of the negative connotations that exist here in the U.S. I've gone months at a time without smoking but when I get angry or stressed I pick it right back up again. Started smoking again in June due to a drastic increase in stress, and I've been a chimney ever since. Now it's quitting time again and I am mentally preparing myself for the next week of unpleasantness.
Headaches, mood swings, lethargy and the desire to rip out the throat of anyone who even tries to talk to you.
I've done it before, and I'll do it again this time. It's not as hard as everyone else makes it out to be. It really does just take willpower.
It's just not any goddamn fun.
Any other smokers out there trying to quit and want to share in my pain? Any tips etc... for making the process any easier?
Non-smokers who just want to rag on the habit or call it stupid- you can keep it to yourself. Yes, smoking is bad for you, but there are very few cigarettes I've regretted smoking. Not everything in life is measured by the metric of human health. There are aesthetics, (the taste, smell and act of smoking, all of which I enjoy), and the social benefits as well. You can always ask a stranger for a light or a smoke and I've met some crazy people and had some amazing experiences because of cigarettes.
It's never as black and white as your parents tell you. Smoking IS bad for you and IS harmful, but I AM an adult, and I can make my own choices.
Now, I'm choosing to stop. Brace yourself brain: it's going to be a long week.
@crusader8463: DA2 was a fucking nightmare, Anders and Fenris tried to stick their penis in my Hawk, that's half of male party members, the other 2 are your brother and a dwarf.
I know DA2 is a M rated game but obviously kids played it too, guess what kids ? sticking your penis in other mans butt is OK !
It's shit like this.
@Liber said:
Gaming industry turned into a fucking gay parade, seriously WTF ?
Why do we need homosexuals in games ? DA2 was a fucking disaster.
You are either a very intelligent troll, or an incredibly bitter person. DA2 wasn't great, but it was the "gay" that ruined it for you?
Really?
If you are going to include sexuality in games, it's stupid and shortsided to only include the same kind of sexuality that you yourself subscribe to. I'm straight. Why the fuck would I care if they put homosexual options in the game? You do realize that there are homosexuals in real life too right? Bioware didn't just create this concept and introduce it to the world via DA2. You can't just pretend that there aren't and insist that games adhere strictly to your ideal view of how human sexuality should be.
Would you be alright with a white person asking "Why the fuck are there all these black people in games? What is this? Why do video games need to have black people in them? The industry is turning into some kind of million man march!"
No. It's a stupid ignorant view, and if you really believe it, you're stupid and ignorant as well.
" At times, I felt guilty between my ages 4-11, and everyone time I drive my mother nuts, I only make it worse by talking back at her. Before all that, I was once a hippie and always gone for the peace, but something changed me during my young gifted times at U.S Army Academy. I punched an idiot who actually drove MY butt nuts. I had to punch him, because I thought it was the damn right thing to do. I was then about to be kicked out of the place and I resigned for personal reasons. I was later grounded for 4 months by my parents. I then came brutal and became a pain in the butt for everyone around me. I'm not that headache anymore. So that's where I ask you that is it the correct decision to do it right, despite that fact that you feel ashamed all of a sudden? "
This is an interesting post. I wish it were in English so I could read it.
That's right ladies and Gentleman, I'm flat broke and can't afford to go out tonight. So, what beats going out on the town?
Megaman.
Megaman and Tequila.
Tall Cooler Glass x1, Shot of tequila x1.5, Fill with OJ, Top with grenadine = Tequila Sunrise So, follow along (or not) as I boot up an old favorite of mine and write down my thoughts after completing each level. We'll see how far I get before I get to frustrated or drunk to continue!
Let's do this! 11:45 PM, Title Screen: Its iconic. Its awesome. It brings back memories and its got me pumped. 11:48 PM: Dropped immediately into a crumbling cityscape. Great way to start a game.Shit yeah! Giant flying wasp thingies. You guys remember these? This is how you know this game is going to be good.
11:50 PM: Riding robot cars! If you played this game, you know how much fun I'm having right now.
Imagine the wind in his hair.11:54 PM Oh man, Sigma got me guys. This doesn't look good. How will Megaman survive this?
That looks painful. Thanks Zero! You're the man! You blow that bastards arm clean off!
From here, Zero tells me I will need to Power up if I want to reach my potential and defeat Sigma. Well I'm ready assholes. Lets bring these Robot Masters on!
Levels completed: 1 Times Died: 0 Drinks Finished: 1 *** Making myself another drink. The snow guy is easy right? I'm going to go and try and kill the penguin robot ice man. Frost Penguin? What's his name? We'll find out when I megabuster his ass back to the ice age that's for goddamn sure.
Chill Penguin. Right, right...12:08: Why the hell is this Evil Sigma bastard basing his evil robots on fluffy forest animals? I mean, bunnies? Really? Megaman is not impressed Tequilla continues to be pleasant. I'm coming for you Danny DeVito! Robot bunnies or no!
12:13 Now I'm in a cave blowing up bats and spiky wheels. Then a capsule with Dr. Light is blocking my way? This seems pretty intense. I guess I forgot about these things. Shits getting real. 12:16: Oh yeah! He powers you up! I can dash now, so that's cool I guess.
12:20: Hopped into a giant mech-suit and used it to kill some robot dragonflies. Awww yeah! Boss time! Let's see if I can beat him without dieing! I am getting a little tipsy so, so we'll see.
12:22: Aaaaaah! He got me. I was doing really well, and then his pattern changed. Lets try this again. 12:25: ...aaaand there we go. 2nd try is not to shabby I suppose.
Suck it DeVito. I'll finish my drink while I ponder what level to do next. Fire right? I think it's the fire one...
This should be good 12:42: Already made it to Flame Mammoth. I'm pretty sure that if I hadn't beaten Chill Penguin first, this level would have had a lot more fire in it. I think, beating certain bosses alters the levels of others. Interesting. I found a health tank, and an E tank on this level so that's cool. I'm feeling more and more tipsy so I'm pretty curious how this fight will go. Lets rumble! 12:45: Aaaaahhh, he got me once. Same thing as Chill Penguin. I need to go into these fights with more than half health. Turns out he's not weak against Ice Shot either. 12:47: Almoooost got him.
Little more.... 12:50: Got the bastard. Next is.. forest man? He's a lizard right? Also: more tequila. Fuck yeah! I really do love this game. Everytime I play it, I notice all the little details. Like how the miners laugh at you when they manage to hit you with one of their mining pics etc. Great game.
Levels Completed: 3 Times Died: 2 Drinks Finished: 3 Powerups: Dash Shoes, E. Tank x1, Health Tank x1 Weapons: Shot Ice, Flamethrower
12:56: Sting Chameleon. Alright, I remember this guy. He jumps around in the trees.
12:59: Going through the level. Fighting off robot lumberjacks, worms, and grasshoppers. Then I remembered a secret and wall jumped up to face this guy. If I remember right he's kind of hard. We'll see. More and more tipsy as time goes by. You have to hit him in his really tiny eye. It's kind of hard. 1:03: Okay, I think I understand his pattern, Just need to either wall jump over his arm, or dash under him. I got this. Wall jump X! 1:03: Beat him! Looks like I get another capsule.
Wow. That's actually really good. Nice. Tequila! 1:11: AM: The level continues, but the only real highlight is this awesome mech fight. Inspiration for the movie "Avatar" 1:17: AM: Found you sting Chameleon! Full health here. Let's roll! 1:29: AM: He got me once, but I had the last laugh. See you in hell you scaly bastard. Ha!Levels Completed: 4 Times Died: 3 Drinks Finished: 4 Powerups: Dash Shoes, Body Armor, E. Tank x1, Health Tank x1 Weapons: Shot Ice, Flamewave, Chameleon Sting
*** I think I might be taking a break for now. I've succesfully had enough fun, am plenty drunk and I do have class tomorrow. On that note: Good night internet! Get some sleep!
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