Day 12 of North Carolina

This is my 333 post!!! I'm only HALF evil. ;)

Wow. Almost a year has gone by of Mason joining the Marine core. It feels longer than that. Soon I'll be able to look back on the exact date of a year old post and see how much of a difference my life has changed. Crazy what time will tell.

Today wasn't too bad. The only frustrating part was just a couple hours ago. Mom and I were trying to figure out how to create a Minecraft server without risking my computer to someone else's network. Nevertheless, it got complicated. Our IP address and Default Gateway numbers were... strange. Mom and I were watching a tutorial while following along with the instructor. His IP address and Default Gateway numbers were way longer than ours. I'm guessing whether it's because the tutor had a different router. We own an Apple router. I'm not sure if that has anything to do with it but mom is going to work on it tomorrow morning with a teammate of hers.

Thank goodness she works for a software company or I'd be screwed.

Well, since I have my computer back for tonight, I'm going to continue uploading as many videos as possible. Again, enjoy:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 11 of North Carolina

I can't upload videos tonight because my computer is derpin' out and won't shut down properly. So, I'm leaving it alone to turn off whenever it feels like it.

I cooked a Dutch Baby this morning! Again, I know that sounds wrong - why would they name it "baby" anyway? - but I ASSURE you... it's not an actual child... Look it up yourself! It's a scrumptious dish! More or less a fluffy breaded egg. It's delightful! Especially with the powdered sugar on top. Mmmmmm... <3

My computer went through Hell today. I wasted three hours of precious Minecraft time trying to backup my software on disks. Well, these disks only held 700 MG... Each. That's not much. During those three hours, I watched House on Haunted Hill starring Vincent Price and The Breakfast Club. After those movies, and realizing the disks were hardly capturing anything, I stopped the backup, called Mason, mom configured some stuff on my computer and began another backup but on a disk drive; a little device called MyBookLive. That finished in an hour and a half. While backing up on individual disks for three hours, it didn't even make it to the half way mark. I learned my lesson. 

Now the computer is updating before shutting off. It says it's still updating but it has been stuck on 4/5 for 30 minutes... I hope it does it's job... 

Here's something soothing before I end this post: My dad ran around Lincoln Park this evening and took a beautiful picture of the sunset. 

Day 10 of North Carolina

Aaahhh.... My computer did a real douche move...

It went all kamikaze on me and took out its battery while I was manipulating the desk's position. I was JUST about to finish my post, too...

I guess that's not the worst of what occurred today.

Today, I dealt with the most GRUELING and TREACHEROUS situation yet!

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I traveled far from home, seeking out a journey that wouldn't delude my satisfaction! I adventured vast to the point of many seasonal alterations. Alas, that was when I began to notice my local surroundings... They were unfamiliar. I soon dropped the urge to venture. Instead, I was eager to find my way back home. It was an epic predicament. I lost my sense of direction. I was disoriented by the new turf! Heading whatever way I figured was the correct way, I saw habitual landmarks - a village! I knew this village! It was the village I came across as I went on my journey! I was indeed in close range! But where would I head next? It had been many days since I'd seen the forest tree illuminated by a single torch. That signaled that home was nigh. Subsequently, I destined to find the mountains. They, too, were artifacts that symbolized home is near. I trudged through the mountains, swam across rivers and paid attention to things I'd already seen. After another twenty minutes, I witnessed the beautiful sight of a glowing jungle tree that presented home base! How glorious that moment was!!! I laughed with tears in my eyes! I made it! I MADE IT!

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This happened on Minecraft, by the way.

Literally, that's what I did today. I played Minecraft. I started right when I woke up to the point of NOW.

Let's go ahead and move on to those videos you imaginary readers were asking for, huh?

Feast your eyes on some of THIS action! (Will upload more in the next post)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Day 9 of North Carolina

I have a confession to make...

I'm addicted...

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TO MINECRAFT!!!!!!! 

Whaaaaaaaat?

Didn't expect me to say something so foolish? Well, it's TRUE! After catching up with markiplierGAME, I decided to try out this Minecraft. I bought it anyway! I wasn't about to leave it in the dust!!! What a waste!!!

At first, I bought it to multiplay with Mason. It seems doing a server is more dangerous than playing solo. I'm not risking my computer for pixelated co-op. We can play it when he gets home. Mason claims he knows how we can play multiplayer without even using Internet!

Trust me, I figured he was losing it, too.

We both are... -twitches-

I've been playing Minecraft nonstop for about three precious hours... And I'm not ending any time soon...

You may be wondering if I ever talked crap about this game. You're not wrong. I did flap my jaws over how silly Minecraft looked and inquired to know why Minecraft didn't have the best graphics. Everything was so blocky! What kind of bull honky is that, right???

Turns out, the graphics don't bother me anymore. It's the simple fact that you're able to freely roam, do whatever you please and build whatever you want whenever, however. 

Minecraft, thanks for proving to me that graphics aren't the only thing a gamer should look for, but also for the games basic morals. 

Stay beautiful, everybody.

P.S: Here's a picture of a type of bug that likes to habit itself in our home... Cute or creepy? 

  

Day 8 of North Carolina

I won't be able to upload the videos tonight :( I'm sleepy. The parents and I were hanging out with the grandparents watching the Seahawks conquer the Broncos. What a great game!!!

Besides the Seahawks, I spent credits on IMVU, hung out with Mason and watched The Dark Knight. At 7, we joined the older generation at their house, cheering for the Seahawks on the grandparents' new SmartTV. 

I want one so badly... 

But our family owns ENOUGH TVs...

AND VEHICLES!!!! Hint, hint...

Speaking of parents thinking aimlessly, my mom tried to act like her youthful cheerleader self again by doing one of those happy picture perfect High School Musical jumps. But she messed up her landing, fell to her knees and almost bashed her face into the grandparents' old TV... 

Ah, when older people try to be young once more. Ain't that a scene? 

Day 7 of North Carolina

I'm going to summarize this party in a package because I am BEAT!

HAPPY 16th YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO MY FOLKS!!!!

This run was called the Electric Run. Lets begin with the wait to cross the start line. We scooted forward and forward and forward for 45 minutes. They were letting people go in waves - similar to a marathon. 10,000 people participated in the 5K. Every one of them, including me and the folks, were glowing in the dark. The DJ sat on top of the start line arch, spinning remixes and throwing free stuff. 

The lighted up areas were sporadic and beautiful! Mom took pictures, I took video. I hope the video is decent (uploading tomorrow)... I'm distracted easily and won't focus on my camcorder sometimes.

The folks and I ran half of it. We mostly walked. We were fascinated by the psychedelic areas - we strolled through, taking in the moment. 

At the end of it all, there was a concert; an Electronica Dance concert!!!!! The bass was so deep, you felt it in your chest. I'm not a partier. I've never experienced that before. It... was... AWESOME!!!! I wanted to join the party, but I felt weird partying with my parents... Next time, I'm bringing along Mason so we can have a good time. Mason's not a partier either, but I'm sure he'll feel the same powerful urge to break it down once he witnesses a show like THAT!

The sweetest part was when a guy went up on stage and proposed to his girl. The crowd went WILD!

I want something like that - a proposal with people around to celebrate, too. <3

P.S: The pictures previous to the running ones are from a restaurant called Foster's. My mom had her 30th year reunion with her classmates at that place. Nice restaurant. Yummy food! 

Day 6 of North Carolina

Hey guys! Just deleted this post like an idiot! Goddamn trigger happy fingers accidentally deleted the opened app... Whoops. 

I didn't finish the post, thank God... I had much to say. I only got about half done. Still, whoops.

Anyway, to tell you the truth, I'm feeling a lot better. I needed a day like this; away from home, hanging out with the parents and having a grand time. We drove to Green Lake today to pick up our running packets for tomorrow night's Electric Run. Amazingly, it's on the same day as my parents' 16th year anniversary! Whoo-Hoo! So, we're celebrating with a sweet ass run in the DARK with neon, glowing paint and gear!!! I'm totally pumped!

Crazy how I'm excited for a run...

No worries. I won't get as obsessed as my old farts. Trust me.

After buying our glowing gear and picking up our racing packets (not to mention, we randomly won a $100 gift card that day while retrieving our packets), dad ran around the lake as mom and I rested in the park, watching the sunset. 

Once dad came back from his 45 minute spontaneous 5K, we ate at a small restaurant called Kidd's Hamburgers before hitting the road for home. 

It's time for bed...