Stupid Economy....

Exotic, cute british accent, smart... I'll miss her giving the news!

Sad news for G4 viewers who enjoyed watching The Feed with Layla Kayleigh. Layla's contract with the network was not renewed so unfortunately you won't be hearing that cute british accent giving you the news you need to hear. But a lot of cutbacks at the network have caused to par down some shows and release people from shows such as X-Play and Attack of the Show! But fret not, you'll still be able to see her in various outlets such as America's Best Dance Crew...

On a bright note though, they replaced her with Alison Haislip!

Sassy Jersey girl...

Hmmm....

Still debating whether or not I want to get Killzone 2, that's if they even have the darn game... maybe I'll wait for a minute to see what the reviews for online are... Man I'm getting addicted to this online stuff...

EDIT: Got the game, awesome graphics and compelling single player game play... Some frame rate hitches but nothing that would kill the deal or anything... But I'll play me some online mode before I put the jury to bed on this one... But I will say the only annoying thing is the cameras which made me sick because it's that Saving Private Ryan camera stuff that always gets me sick... Oh well, I'll get used to it... I hope.. lol!

I'm So Lucky...

I was sitting here looking at the message board for my SOCOM clan and I had a realization... I am such a lucky person to have found such a great group of people to game with. I've actually been able to find friends in all parts of the U.S. and Canada, that is SOOO cool!

Matter of fact one of my friends Paco and his cousin Hector just visited my hometown and we just had a big ol' order of wings at Joe Bob's Chicken Palace.

Some of you know Paco's work from the AWESOME header that he designed for this blog (Check the link at the bottom)! He also designed the uber-cool sig that's above! We have a lot of things in common and similar values and the same sense of humor so of course that stoked the fire of friendship... Of course the fuel is fired because Paco actually laughs at my antics in the game... LOL! I couldn't imagine a better squad mate because he actually has some skill to balance out my nonsense...

We even play other games like Skate 2 and Street Fighter IV which are fun as all get go because we can just hang out and have fun. Same goes with Tiger Woods with some of my other clanmates!

It's been a trying 5 months since I moved back to Reno, with my Dad still recovering from a stroke that left him paralyzed on his left side. It's been made even harder in that my Dad's mental facilities aren't all there. Couple that with the fact that I haven't been able to get a job in this stinkhole makes the time here even more stressful!

I can honestly say, if it wasn't for the members of Riders of the Apocalypse, I probably would've spiraled into REALLY bad depression... The character of the membership of my clan is unlike many I have ever seen! It's really a family... Albeit a dysfunctional family but a family nonetheless... Again, all from a video game...

I guess this post is to really recognize those awesome folks who I can count as my sisters and brothers from other mothers!

Thank you ROTA!!!

Alan Varah

A.K.A. colt556

Stay Classy...

Stay Classy Oscars...

Those of you who read this blog know I have an affinity for Anne Hathaway (apparently... she's on the header!), I'd find it difficult to say that I wasn't disappointed when she didn't win best actress at the oscars.  But what can you do?  Kate Winslet is a great actress as well!  Oh well I can take solace in the fact that she gave a great musical number and like the classy-type gal she is she wore a classy gown.  What else can I say?  She's a hottie!  

Random Hot Chick(s) of the Moment

Darn you Danny Hood for getting to her before I did!!!

I figured since we're on the eve of the NHRA Phoenix Nationals event I wanted to highlight Ashley Force-Hood.  She's hot of course and goes 300+ MPH in 4 seconds, in a Nitro Funny Car...  Need I say more???  Oh and did I mention she's quick witted and makes for great television!  

She along with father John Force had a show on A&E Driving Force which was funny as heck!   John Force me and my brother found is very similar to my father in that they both kinda speak their minds without a whole lotta thought...  LOL!  It also highlighted the other Force sisters (Brittany and Courtney) who are racers as well...  The oldest Adria wasn't highlighted as much since she wasn't racing, but she's married to one of John's funny car drivers Robert Hight.  Who by the way is a super cool dude!   

My brother and I got a chance to meet Ashley in Phoenix and she was super nice and cordial with all the fans in her pit!  If any of y'all have seen the photos from that event we were not in the right frame of mind when taking those photos with her... We totally got blazed out from a nitro funny car testing session in the Force Racing pit so we were still a little groggy...

Actually thinking about the whole John Force Racing Team was awesome that whole weekend! John Force is still the man in my book, just because he's one of them old school dudes who doesn't give a crap what anyone but his fans think of him.  Ashley is of course hot and super nice, so of course it made the experience great for us both!  

Middle Daughter (Kinda) - Brittany

Youngest Courtney

Yep, just like my dad...  LOL

HADOUKEN!!!!

Ryu's my homeboy...  lol!

So I broke down and got my nostalgia on...  I got Street Fighter IV...  I'll have to play through this and see if it gives me that lovin' feeling that I used to get in the arcades!  But I mainly got it for the online capability gotta take my homeboy Paco on and getting our hadoukens on!  lol!  

What a Nap!

I just woke up from a wicked nap...  All I can say holy crap!  I slept for like 4 hours!  I couldn't sleep last night so I didn't get a load of sleep.  I finally crashed out at noon...  Boy that means I ain't sleeping tonight...  Suck...  

Watching a bit on Attack of the Show's podcast about Lucha Va Voom...  The most utterly ridiculous thing I've ever seen...  LOL!  But you can't beat midgets wrestling!

This has got to be the most Ree-Dunk-Culous show ever...

Sad Songs at 5 AM!!!

I'm up at 5AM and can't sleep...  Holy crapola!!! I'm listening to Sara Bareilles' new tune Gravity, just listening to the song it's such a sad song...  But so good at the same time with it's simplicity.  I think as I've gotten older I tend to enjoy simpler sounding music.  Simple arrangements and a great singer I've found is all I need recently.  

Awesome song, so simple and a great video! I know I've lost some macho points but I don't care...  LOL

That's probably why I couldn't tell you what Lil' Wayne sings without looking at my brother for an answer... Which by the way his music sucks now, not that it was noteworthy before but the fact that he got nominated for so many darn grammy awards is ridiculous!  If he had a message or something then yes I can see you win awards for it.  Sucks to say that Run DMC, Public Enemy, and NWA came out at the wrong time...  Cuz those cats deserved awards for being the innovators of the hip hop genre.  Oh well...

Well for now I'm gonna contemplate if I'm gonna go on glass and stay up for the rest of the day and play some SOCOM respawn...  While I'm doing that I'll listen to some more Sara Bareilles.  By the way, if you get a chance to see her in concert she's an awesome performer!  Sara Bareilles Live at the Fillmore is a great DVD that showcases a simple show where the artist can actually sing!  

Check Out Sara's Site!!!  

On a lighter note...  Here's Sara taking a tour around an concert venue...

SHE'S FLOORIN' IT RIGHT NOW!!! LOL

Has He Left the Building???

Ladies and Gentlemen...  I present to you...  The King... Of Bombay...  LOL

Random Hot Chick of the Moment

I now present to you Miss Olivia Munn goddess of G4.  Look at the pic and you'll see what I'm talking about!  Can't beat a smart-ass half asian, half caucasian chick who's not afraid to make fun of herself...  Are you still reading my post???  

She also has an incredibly absurd fear of balloons...  LOL

Check Out Her Website!!!!

More Fun with Subtitles!

I think I'll call this The Case of Mistaken Identity...
So I couldn't figure what to write so I had this one saved in my e-mail archives for such an occasion...  LOL  Enjoy!

It's Been Awhile...

Lazy Days...

So...  It's been awhile since I've blogged something.  Hmm what can I say...  Well I got a follow-up interview with AT&T's call center here so that's something new.  Hopefully I'll get it.  It's always funny how I can go on a writing jag and then all of a sudden BLAM I can't write a darn thing!  But I think the main culprit of my lack o' writing recently is because I've been a lazy ass...  LOL

I've been playing my PS3 and finding that is a great way to take your mind off of things!  And besides SOCOM is just too darn important!  I'm sure I'll have people who will agree with me!  :)    

Ahh The Pretty Lady...

Of course I had to get me some Anne Hathaway on here again! This actually came from the movie Bruce and Lloyd: Out of Control... Which occurs at the same time during Get Smart is happening... 

You may recognize the future ex-wife in this scene from Get Smart when Max tries to use his miniature blow gun and swallows the poison dart... 

All I can say for Agent 99... Jealous much??? LOL

Skate 2...

In response to my boy Paco's entry about Skate part Deux, I had to put this gem of a clip on the web! This will show you why I play Skate 2... Although I was actually trying to grind the ledge...

Extreme I am not friends...

Dude... The Day...

Man I got a lot of stuff done today! Thank god...

Got my dad's bank situation squared away, along with sending off letters for his debts...

Went to Costco with Mom and Grandma...  Had to take 2 ibuprofen afterwards...  

Then had to finish grocery shopping by buying tuna steaks for my mom's reformed dietary habits...

I didn't even get to play SOCOM tonight!!!  No bueno...  :o(

And Now a Message From...

Check Out Olivia Munn's Official Webspace!

Amazingly a Good Game...

Former customer of mine at Foot Locker Adrian Wilson sorry bro!

Can't believe the Cardinals came back and gave the Steelers a game!  Good till the end, and now I need some Pepto...  LOL  

But anyway congrats to the Steelers for winning a record 6th Super Bowl!

Random Hot Chick of the Moment...

Whoo!!!

Some of you may know of my affinity for Miss Anne Hathaway!  I dunno, I think this it's a combination of her classic beauty, and her love of helping others.  From the interviews that I see and her interactions with people she seems like a very nice person who seems genuine.  I need to get a script going so I can get her cast in it!!!  

AFRO!!!

Afro Samurai...  I just got this video game a couple of days ago, excellent graphics and good ol' classical hack and slash type game.  The only issue that I've seen with it is it has a few framerate hitches during the game though, which is annoying but bearable.  Samuel L. Jackson (i.e. the reason I got the game in the first place) has some pretty funny dialogue in it.  But nothing that you couldn't watch Snakes on a Plane to get.  LOL  

One of the funky things that I noticed immediately was that it didn't have a HUD (Heads Up Display) to help guide you around.  The developers wanted the game to play more like a live comic book and I certainly understand it.  However it was more than one occasion where I ended up on another side of the map and needing to call on the Ninja "GPS" (again voiced by Sammy J.).  So that was kind of annoying, but what can you do?  

Overall though pretty fun game to play, lots of blood, guts and gore and dialogue that would definitely NOT make it safe for kids to play...  

Ok...  That's one now I gotta play Skate 2 as well...  Sheesh too many darn choices!!!