The Depression for her was a trip to Six Flags

I do hate discussing politics, unless I know that the other person is also able to take emotion out of the conversation, which is incredibly rare. Still with the results of the N.S.W. elections over the weekend, coupled with the fact that in 15 months (at the most) I will be moving to the North East of the US (Greencard permitting) I can't help but think of a Simpsons Episode. "Trash of the Titans", the one where Homer runs as Garbage Minister for Springfield, and basis a part of his campaign on personal attacks against his opponent, rather than highlighting his ownstrengths & benefits . He wins and immediately things go to hell because he is not qualified. They demand the old minister come back, but he is now jaded and fed up with the town and delivers this memorable speech:

"It's so gratifying to leave you wallowing in the mess you've made, you're screwed thankyou bye".

That's how I feel.

Ever notice how the radio is becoming like the spam filter of an email account, constant adds for erectile disfunction, etc. I suppose the 'spam' business model must yield results, so it makes sense that it would eventually cross into other platforms. Soon they will be on tv as often as those mobile club (Jamster etc) ads.

is there anything more embarrasing then thinking someone is talking to you, when in fact they are talking to someone behind you. Goes double if you actually answer them.

Life Update:
Ok, ranting over its been a good weekend. Swung by Gran & Pa's on Thursday afternoon and found out that my cousins were coming down for the weekend. Excellent.
Friday night Lana stayed over, we kind of hung out because I had to play taxi. It was a fantastic night though.
Saturday morning was gardening, which sucked, then the afternoon was spent watching the little ones, which included have the littlest throw up directly on my shoe, nothing else, just my shoe. That night went out for drinks with Kim. Went to the irish & Gymea Pub, then I piked early because my pay hadn't come through.
Sunday was spent doing a bit of work on a website, lots more time with babies. Shopping with Lana. More babies, dinner then relaxing at home.

I was asked recently if I was happy, and I broke it down into areas, relationship & financially yes, career wise no. Since I spend more time at work then with Alana & worrying about money, I suppose it has a more immediate impact on my mood. I am depressed at work, and unless a positive factor is waiting this will carry over to life after work. But all things considered I am happy, however there are a great many things still to accomplish before I would consider calling myself content.

Caught in the 'Net:

Google Update:
This week I added Google analytics to this site. I can now find out some info about who visits my site. I have the majority of people coming from Australia, but I did have one person from Boston having a look. If they ever come back, Hello, would you like to sponsor my immigration?

Reviews:
Mercenaries - Playgrounds of Destruction (X-Box):
The Premise: Grand Theft Auto set in Korea, following a bloody coup by General Song. He has killed his father and become General of North Korea. You are a mercenary, going to Korea to make some quick cash. To do this you accept jobs from one of the four 'factions' in the area, The Allies (The U.N.), The Chinese, The Russian Mafia & The South Koreans (A front for the CIA). Each of these groups has its own agenda, which frequently comes into conflict with one another. They pay you in cash & information. The cash can be used to buy weapons, vehicles & support. THe information relates to one of the 'cards', these are 51 different members of General Songs army, and each one must be captured or killed, with General Song being the Ace of Spades, the 52nd card.
The Gameplay: The game is similar in play to grand theft auto, the walking & aiming & driving is all quite easy. The world lives around the player, in that there are always cars, civilians & soldiers around, doing thier thing. However it is set up at times, there will always be a helicopter around here, a skirmish around here etc. This can be forgiven since they add to the feel of being in a war zone. Also the fact that buildings can be destroyed adds to the feeling of authenticity to your actions.
The game doesn't get hung up on your mortality, because when hurt you will regenerate some of your health back (You will stop regenerating when you reach 20%). Those times where you do die, it only costs you some money as you are immediately transported back to the nearest MASH.
On the default setting none of the missions are too tough, however may require a few attempts before succedding. The enemies are a little too trigger-happy somtimes, more than willing to launch a rocket at you, even when standing two metres from them.
Gods Commandment: A very fun game with a lot packed in. The side quest races dont add much, but the main quests are engaging and can be approached in different ways, from a front on personal assault, to hiding on a near by mountain and carpet bombing your prey.
All in all I give it 8.5 / 10. Play It.

Top 3 (Character Entrances In Movies) :

1. Jack Sparrow (Pirate of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl): As with his character, there is more to this entrance than meets the eye. It starts off looking grand and impressive, then reveals itself to be not quite what is expected.
2. Han Solo (Star Wars: A New Hope): When Luke & Obi Wan go to the cantina looking for a pilot, they were probably hoping to find someone who might be moved by their heroic purpose. No such luck. Han proves himself viscous and out for himself, although he is turned around.
   
3. Bulls-Eye (DareDevil): Just cool, doesn't have to say a word and you know he isn't to be messed with.