Took this picture around the same place I took the other one. This was one up the stream, all the water runs from a pond. It had been raining for a couple days, so the water was rushing at a good pace. I used a new program to edit the photo. It is called Paint.net, and it is a nice little program. I found out about it through Maximum PC. It is offers a lot more features than the paint that comes with Windows, and is good for a quick edit. I still like using Photoshop Elements, but this takes less time to load up. Give it a try, like I said it is great for those quick edits.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Notes 03-15-08
Took this picture around the same place I took the other one. This was one up the stream, all the water runs from a pond. It had been raining for a couple days, so the water was rushing at a good pace. I used a new program to edit the photo. It is called Paint.net, and it is a nice little program. I found out about it through Maximum PC. It is offers a lot more features than the paint that comes with Windows, and is good for a quick edit. I still like using Photoshop Elements, but this takes less time to load up. Give it a try, like I said it is great for those quick edits.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Notes 03-08-08
It is a nice little snowy day in my part of the world. The snow has been falling about all day, and we have a few inches. I will be glad when spring comes around, I am ready for some warmer weather. We did have a nice day last week, and I used the opportunity to take a walk in the woods.
I took this picture about half a mile from my house. I was walking down the road when the sound of water rushing over rocks hit my ears. I went back the house and grabbed my camera. I took several shots, and found this one to be one of the best. This is the reason I am looking forward to some warmer weather. I plan to take my camera out on some nature hikes this spring. This is going to be my new hobby, something I have always wanted to do.
I took this picture about half a mile from my house. I was walking down the road when the sound of water rushing over rocks hit my ears. I went back the house and grabbed my camera. I took several shots, and found this one to be one of the best. This is the reason I am looking forward to some warmer weather. I plan to take my camera out on some nature hikes this spring. This is going to be my new hobby, something I have always wanted to do.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Notes 03-01-08
Long time no blog my friends. Things have been really crazy in my life since mid December. There is way too much to write about, but things are starting to go a little better. I will just leave it at that. Hopefully, I will start blogging on a regular basis. I am starting some new job duties at the beginning of the week, so it may take me some time. I thought I would take the time and give a quick update for those of you that do read this.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Notes 11-23-07
Happy late Thanksgiving everyone, I know it has been better than a month since my last entry but a lot has been going on. Just like everyone else, work has been crazy and keeps getting crazier. I am so glad that I have four days off from the nut house. I spent yesterday hanging out with family and playing Wii games with my cousins. I really love the holiday season, it give me a chance to see family members I don't get to see all the time.
I have been spending most of my evenings playing through Super Mairo Galaxy on the Wii. It is by far the best Mario game I have ever played. It really makes the Wii shine, and the game play is so much fun. I am not that far into the game, just about to finish up the first galaxy. My main concern about this game was the camera, but that was put to rest after playing the game for a few hours. The camera does a great job of being in the right place and the right time. I don't feel the need to adjust once I move onto a new area. I wish I could give more detail on the game, but I have not spent enough time with it to go any further.
Other than playing SMG, I have been playing a good bit of Guitar Hero III on the Wii. I picked this up for the heck of it, and it is a great game. I beat it on easy today, I know that sounds sad but my reflexes are not what they used to be. I am going to try going up in difficulty because this game really relaxes me after a hard day at work. Rock on.
I have been spending most of my evenings playing through Super Mairo Galaxy on the Wii. It is by far the best Mario game I have ever played. It really makes the Wii shine, and the game play is so much fun. I am not that far into the game, just about to finish up the first galaxy. My main concern about this game was the camera, but that was put to rest after playing the game for a few hours. The camera does a great job of being in the right place and the right time. I don't feel the need to adjust once I move onto a new area. I wish I could give more detail on the game, but I have not spent enough time with it to go any further.Other than playing SMG, I have been playing a good bit of Guitar Hero III on the Wii. I picked this up for the heck of it, and it is a great game. I beat it on easy today, I know that sounds sad but my reflexes are not what they used to be. I am going to try going up in difficulty because this game really relaxes me after a hard day at work. Rock on.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Notes 10-21-07
Sorry for the long time between blogs, but I have been battling a little illness. Everything is going fine, so don't worry about me. I have a little reivew for you all today on Madden 08 for the Wii.
Madden '08 for the Wii is one incredible experience. I purchased this when I bought my Wii for $38 at Circuit City. I read a ton of reviews and forums to see if this game was any good. My main research revolved around the controller for the Wii. I wanted to know if it was easy to pick up and learn, and if the controls actually w0rked. After much research I decided to give it a try, and I am glad I did. The use of the Wii remote makes Madden '08 one of the best experiences I have had in gaming for awhile. Sure, the controls take some getting used to, but I found myself having a harder time getting the location of the buttons correct. I am used to playing with a PS2 controller, so it has taken me sometime to learn what buttons do what on the Wii.
Of course you use both the Wii remote and the Nun-Chuck for the game, but there is an option of using just the remote. I am not going to go into detail on what you have to due with the remote in game. The fact that you have to swing the Wii remote in order to pass the ball made playing the game much more exciting. I felt a great since of urgency in the passing game then I ever did on the PS2. I have only played one game thus far, but it was fun using different motions for different moves. It may not have the next gen graphics of the PS3 or 360, but the use of the Wii remote more than makes up for it.
Madden '08 for the Wii is one incredible experience. I purchased this when I bought my Wii for $38 at Circuit City. I read a ton of reviews and forums to see if this game was any good. My main research revolved around the controller for the Wii. I wanted to know if it was easy to pick up and learn, and if the controls actually w0rked. After much research I decided to give it a try, and I am glad I did. The use of the Wii remote makes Madden '08 one of the best experiences I have had in gaming for awhile. Sure, the controls take some getting used to, but I found myself having a harder time getting the location of the buttons correct. I am used to playing with a PS2 controller, so it has taken me sometime to learn what buttons do what on the Wii. Of course you use both the Wii remote and the Nun-Chuck for the game, but there is an option of using just the remote. I am not going to go into detail on what you have to due with the remote in game. The fact that you have to swing the Wii remote in order to pass the ball made playing the game much more exciting. I felt a great since of urgency in the passing game then I ever did on the PS2. I have only played one game thus far, but it was fun using different motions for different moves. It may not have the next gen graphics of the PS3 or 360, but the use of the Wii remote more than makes up for it.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Notes 10-5-07
I finally went out the other day and bought something with my b-day money, and a little extra I had saved up. I went next gen and bought a Wii.
My good friend has a Wii so it made the decision a little easier. Even though there are not many games for it know, the ones that are out are fun. The fact that you can play all the Game Cube games makes it nice. I only picked up a few Wii games, Madden '08, Wii Play, and Super Swing Golf. Madden '08 was a nice pick for $38 at Circuit City. Super Swing Golf was $25 at Wal-Mart, and of course Wii Play was $50. I have not had much time to play around with the games. I did manage to try a little Madden, and it was a blast. It will take some time to adjust to the controls since I am used to the PS2 system. The hardest part seems to be adjusting to the receiver buttons, but I am sure a little practice and I will get better.
Also managed to pick up some Game Cube games at Circuit City. I picked up a couple controllers and a memory card at Wal-Mart. As you can see I picked up about every Mario game for the Game Cube, except for a few that are hard to find. Hopefully I will have time to set down Sunday and play around with them.
My good friend has a Wii so it made the decision a little easier. Even though there are not many games for it know, the ones that are out are fun. The fact that you can play all the Game Cube games makes it nice. I only picked up a few Wii games, Madden '08, Wii Play, and Super Swing Golf. Madden '08 was a nice pick for $38 at Circuit City. Super Swing Golf was $25 at Wal-Mart, and of course Wii Play was $50. I have not had much time to play around with the games. I did manage to try a little Madden, and it was a blast. It will take some time to adjust to the controls since I am used to the PS2 system. The hardest part seems to be adjusting to the receiver buttons, but I am sure a little practice and I will get better.
Also managed to pick up some Game Cube games at Circuit City. I picked up a couple controllers and a memory card at Wal-Mart. As you can see I picked up about every Mario game for the Game Cube, except for a few that are hard to find. Hopefully I will have time to set down Sunday and play around with them.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Notes 10-2-07
Today is my 26th birthday, and it has been a blast. A couple people at work got me a cake, and then all the people that come in and eat sang to me. Then as I was eating lunch one of the other sites called, and they all sang to me. It really made be feel loved, and let me know that the people I work with are nice deep down.
I have received some money so far, but I have not decided what to buy yet. I am between a few different things. I am really just trying to figure out what I want more. I did pick up Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer today. Bought the special addition to see the deleted scenes.
I got an awesome cake on Saturday. My cousin that works at Dairy Queen made it for me. She picked out the design but only made the cake. Another person drew the design. She put all kinds of good stuff on the inside, like Reeses cups pieces, Snickers pieces, Oreo crumbs, fudge, and a few other things. It is one of the best cakes I have had a long time. As soon as I decide what to buy with my money I will post an update.
I have received some money so far, but I have not decided what to buy yet. I am between a few different things. I am really just trying to figure out what I want more. I did pick up Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer today. Bought the special addition to see the deleted scenes.
I got an awesome cake on Saturday. My cousin that works at Dairy Queen made it for me. She picked out the design but only made the cake. Another person drew the design. She put all kinds of good stuff on the inside, like Reeses cups pieces, Snickers pieces, Oreo crumbs, fudge, and a few other things. It is one of the best cakes I have had a long time. As soon as I decide what to buy with my money I will post an update.
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