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Usually, I’m a big fan of books over movies.  I don’t mind the movie adaptation but I always find the book more engrossing.  Until I started to read the Bourne books.  Oh my gosh, I was bored.  Ignore the fact that the movie is loosely based upon the book and that’s probably because it’s so boring to the casual reader.  The author rambles on about so many characters in the beginning that my head spins.  Now I know it just might be my medications that are at fault but I think not.

I’ll just try my hand at some other author in that genre.

I admit it.  I’m addicted.  I purchased my new MacBook Pro with Warcraft in mind (as well as the upcoming ST:Online).  I made sure that I got a good graphics card and enough memory.

I’m playing on the 10 day trial and only have 1 day left but I’ve already purchased the retail version so I can take my level 8 warlock chick to the next level.  I’ve made a few different characters such as Paladin, Druid and Mage and although they were decent…my warlock chick is kicking tail.  If I knew how to take a pic of her, I’d post it.

Now, I’ll be putting my experiences here as well.  If I find some clever hints that have been passed to me by others, I will.  One thing I’ve found in the WoW is the people there are amazing.  Yes, there are those that are specifically there to play games and nothing but.  I’ve also found those that are more than willing to help advance your character and show you the ropes.  For them, I am grateful.  I wouldn’t have had my imp at level 2 if it wasn’t for one of those members.

By the way, for those that like to duel…pick your opponents judiciously.  I don’t know how many times I’ve been challenged to a duel by a level 20 or higher.  Are these people nuts?!?  Why would they do so?  What’s in it for them?  Does it make them feel better to find someone lower than them?  Do they have an inferiority complex in real life and this is there escape?  But then I have to laugh…a gnome warlock kicking my tail was kinda cute…all about 2 seconds.

It’s only a week until Thanksgiving. While it’s supposed to be a time to be grateful for all that we’ve been blessed with, it’s also time for hair-pulling, shopping carts slamming into one another in crowded supermarket aisles and family. This year instead of having close friends over we decided to spend the holiday with Kara’s family. Originally it was supposed to be at her mother’s but it’s since been moved to our house. The maddening part is that we’ve just completely and I mean completely moved our house around.  All the kids have moved to new rooms and we’re just finishing up the cleaning. Imagine what we’re doing this weekend?!

So why is it being held at my house? Supposedly it’s more kid friendly.  Personally, I think it’s because of my new 42″ plasma tv but that’s just me talking. If the family only remembered that I’m not a football fan and would rather pull my eyelids over my head than watch it they might have reconsidered. Despite that, I’ve been helping Kara decide on appetizers, dishes served, etc.  To me that’s the fun part…helping plan the meal and watching it all pull together. Kara’s been making Thanksgiving dinner ever since we’ve been married so she’s only gotten better at it. Hats off to her!

So what am I thankful for? A wonderful wife that loves to cook and cook big, my family and the plasma tv to keep them occupied!