Sryth!

I wanted to make a blog entry since it's been a few days, but I had no idea what to blog about. So, I decided to write about Sryth.

Sryth is a very cool RPG game that is compltely web-based. I happened to stumble across it one day and was hooked. The best part about it? It's free--for the most part anyway! People can create free accounts and play certain aspects of the game...however, if you decide to buy a membership, you get access to all parts of the game. And I have to say, at only $20 a year, I think it's worth it.

New features are being added to the game all the time. I wasn't playing for a few weeks and finally got back on the other day. It's exciting again. I have to admit, while I was waiting for new quests and adventures to be put up, it was kind of dull. Just doing re-doable scenarios to get experience points.

Now apparently, they've got a multi-player scenario. Kill some dude before he arises again. Coolies. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm hoping to do so soon.

Although I doubt anyone is reading my blog, but in case they are and are interested in Sryth, the link is:

http://www.sryth.com

And for the referral, please use my user name: narion

It's cleaning day!

Today was an incredibly busy day for some reason. I moved out my old computer table from my room so that my little bro could have it. All I can say to that is it's about damn time. I've been wanting to get that thing out of here for months. Years, maybe.
The problem? I have too many freaking books! As my friend recently pointed out to me, you never know just how much CRAP (not stuff) you have until you have to move or clean. I have to say I quite agree.
I asked myself, what is this thing for? It's a little piece of plastic? Toss it! Then I picked up a deck of cards that didn't have all it's cards. Now, mother always said save stuff like that. One never knows when another deck will come up missing cards. Then you can just steal from the other. But truly, who the heck wants to keep this junk until that day comes? (No offense, mom!)
Finally, after multiple trips to the garbage bin, stacking boxes and finally dirt-sucking with the dust buster, the room became decent. Still crap on the floor, but hey, at least I can actually SEE the floor!
Despite all the struggles, I have to say that a clean environment appears to be a positive one. One of the reasons why I suppose I embarked on so much cleaning was to get this room into shape. I've been wanting to sit down and start doing some creative writing again. But who can concentrate and think up brilliant ideas with a room that just oozes negative energy?
Well, let's see if this helps. I swear I already feel a change in this room. I never believed much in fung shua, but I have to say there seems to be some merit to it.
Anyway, that's all I've got to say. I'm off to walk my dog, take a shower and catch some Zs!
Natalie
P.S. If by some miracle there are people actually reading my blog, please help me out by going to writing.com and checking out some of my creative fiction.
http://Writing.Com/authors/althena

So While Listening to the Radio the Other day...

It's been a long while since I've posted in my blog. I'm going to do my best to write in here at least once a week if nothing else. If anyone person does stumble upon this (hahaha!) I hope they understand that these are my personal thoughts, feelings and/or comments. They aren't meant to offend anyone or anything.

Okay, moving on...

So while listening to the radio the other day, I heard an ABC report about Dara Torres. The 41-year-old woman who finished first in the U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Naturally, I was interested in this story. It had one of those "feel-good" moments about it. Although I have no idea who this individual is, I was very much interested to hear her story. Also, I was silently cheering her on, thinking to myself, "You go, girl!"

I've been watching the Olympics religiously since 1996. Naturally, I'd heard through interviews, radio reports, newspapers and other venues, that once you hit mid-thirties, it was getting close to the end of the line. So to hear about a woman in her early forties beating out girls half her age was just amazing.

But...

There's always a 'but,' isn't there?

While listening to the radio—again—I happened to tune into an ESPN radio guy's show (I'll kindly leave out his/her name) who was talking about Dara Torres. I found myself completely turned off by their words and comments. I don't quite recall what was said, but something to the effect of, with all that happened with Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, how can one not be suspicious in regards to drug activity?

True. Point taken!

My reason for blogging is not to expound on the idea of drug use, or to defend Dara Torres. I simply needed a venue to get out my feelings on the matter.

First of all, isn't it sad? Let's just go with it and say that someone like Dara Torres is completely innocent of drug use, etc. Isn't it terrible that we have to paint her, even minimally, with the same brush used on Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens? Naturally I understand being in the spotlight like this, one sets themselves up for ridicule, speculation and/or even criticism.

Yet, why do we have to do this? Doesn't anyone believe in doing things the good, old-fashioned way?

Speaking from my own personal thoughts, I feel sorry for Dara Torres. Again, I need to cover my bases—giving her the benefit of the doubt—this is a time that's supposed to be awesome, wonderful and one for the record books. However, it's marred by the gray area of other sports professionals.

All I can say at this point is I sincerely hope Ms. Torres is earning her current fame logistically. The United States of America does NOT need another Marion Jones.