Episode 16 of Pure Pwnage came out yesterday as a sneak peak for viewers in Canada. I’m pretty excited, not gonna lie! I really love that online show, and every episode is fun to watch. For those of you that don’t know, Pure Pwnage is a show about a guy named Jeremy, who games 24/7. His brother Kyle films everything Jeremy does in a documentary style. A lot of Jeremy’s gaming becomes real life when his friends become his enemies, and people start using their powers from video games for good/bad in RL (real life). It’s very niche and you really have to be a gamer to understand most of the jokes in the show.

After traveling to Canada in March of ‘06 with a friend, I can honestly say Pure Pwnage changed my life. I’ve met people worldwide through the forum community and the ones I’ve met in real life. I have taken the most enjoyable vacations ever, and I have the best memories of each one. The cast and crew are also people I’m thankful for meeting. They are all very nice and kind to their fans, specially the hardcore ones. I respect the PP crew for not becoming a mainstream show, and keeping to their origin, online with the gamers that started watching the show a few years ago.

Pure Pwnage is always a great treat to be had every few months when a new episode is introduced.

Back on track: The episode will be available online for free download on the 8th of this month, and I’m looking foward to watching it with my boyfriend, Darren, who I met in Canada through Pure Pwnage. <3

Microsoft Research started this new computer visualization of the entire universe (or, at least what we know now as the universe). It basically lets you pan through the universe to wherever you want to go. Being a bit of an astronomy geek myself, I would LOVE to fly through the universe on a big projector screen. It’s like bringing one of my dreams to life (almost…).

This is the website

And here is a video

It’s beautiful. It’s just plain astronomical (ha, no pun intended.) I can see why it made Scoble cry.

I just got home from a karaoke bar downtown here in Springfield… It’s pretty fun. Full of a wide range of people, good cheap alcohol, and fun songs. I’ve made a lot of friends there… But you know what I really wanna do? I wanna go to Japan and visit a real karaoke roomu. Where you invite a bunch of co-workers or friends and drink sake (sake o nomimasu!) and sing til you are so drunk you fall over!

When I was in middle school, I was first introduced to the cult world of anime… I didn’t know much about it til I moved to Waynesville, where I met a group of friends who knew much more than I ever dreamed of. Well, about three years ago, my friend Matt invited me to this thing called Acen- Anime Central Convention held in Chicago, Illinois. I went for three years straight, but this year, I graduate that same weekend. /sigh

But I guess graduating is more important? EEK!!! 11 weeks!

Anime Central

Sayonara

-Shannon

I was talking to my SO today, and he said something along the lines of “Why don’t you have a blog?”

Why don’t I? I rant, I rave, I like to talk and talk… So here is my webblog. Be amazed. I’m not really sure what I’m going to make this about, whether it be my travels, strange daily happenings, or just conspiracy theories about random characters like Paul McCartney. Maybe I’ll just post random fun things I come by as I procrastinate my senior paper by surfing the net. I don’t know, I haven’t decided yet. But I do hope you enjoy it.

I listen to a lot of podcasts. I blame this on my SO, even though I love him. Well, my podcasters keep me informed on the news, because I don’t watch TV (Unless it’s Mythbusters). I like listening to podcasts when I’m on my way to class or work. It’s a good way to start the day.

For those that don’t know yet, you should. I’m glad I’m not an early buyer like a lot of people are. You guys remember the HD-DVD/Blu-Ray war? Well, Blu-Ray won. For sure this time. HD is gone, long gone. I actually somewhat consider buying a PS3 now. Hmmm…

BTW, the MacBook Air has nothin on the Asus EEE pc. Just thought I would put that out there.

Almost done with my paper that I’m procrastinating. It’s about Wi-Fi cafes. I was doing some research last night and I came across this “How Wi-Fi works” page. I scrolled down and I saw LabRats! How exciting! I think they are a reliable source, don’t you? http://www.labrats.tv/

I’m using LabRats as a source and I am very excited about this!! I’m also very excited about starting something new once this paper is finished… You’ll see.

Ja-ne!

-Shannon

Hi, I’m Snubs! I’m the cutest thing there ever did was. No really! Ok fine, this is actually Snubs’ boyfriend posting her first (err, well, second is you count the one that came with wordpress) post! LOL! I’m a 22 year old k-rad ultragamer with mad noob pwnage sk1llz. I’m in love with a hakker named Darren and he r0×0rz my s0×0rz off. Literally! ^_^

So with the introduction of Snubs may I be the first to say this is an outlet for procrastination and creativity. <3