Off Topic: Fall Edition

I know, I haven't done much posting in the recent weeks; things at school have really picked up. However, a cold front just blew through Texas, so it put me in the mood to do a post on the Fall, so far its been a damn good one.

My dad and I are pretty big football fans (Go Cowboys!) so every Sunday at our house has been a party. We've been making a literal ton of snacks (chips & queso, salsa, vegetable dippers, mini burgers, cheese stuffed jalapenos, pigs in a blanket, hot wings, grilled shrimp, pizza, to name a few) and then sit down to watch six hours of football with family. It's great. I can't honestly say I've enjoyed my Sundays September through December more than I currently am. Looking forward to Sunday really helps to balance out all the anxiety that builds the other six days of the week.

This Sunday looks to be just as wonderful. Like I said, a cold front blew through last night so it's 67 and dry, a rare condition where I live. It makes our normally grumpy dogs happy.

Also, if you haven't heard, be sure to check by Beau Turkey's Spouse Aggro page today through 9AM tomorrow. He and his wife Leala are doing the Extra Life 24 Hours of gaming to raise money to help the Texas Children's Hospital. A worthier cause there is not. Give if you can!

Back in the summer I was glued to my computer all weekend when some guys were doing a Mario Marathon to raise money for a Penny Arcade Charity. These 24 hour gaming extravaganzas can be pretty addicting to watch.

Lastly: music. Of course!

I can't stop listening to a song called "Lust For Life" (no not that Lust for Life) by the band Girls. There's a free download floating around the internet, somewhere. These guys are the next big thing.

My friend also turned me on to a free downloadable mix called LSTN that Urban Outfitters puts out every once in a while. Like I always say: There is no music better than free music! I've found that mixes 2 and 4 have the most consistently good songs.

And because Pitchfork named it their number one album of the 2000's I finally went to Best Buy and picked up Kid A by Radiohead (for under $1!). They are my favorite band and I'd pretty much run out of excuses for not owning what most people consider to be their greatest album. Suffice it to say, all praise is well deserved and the album is perfect.

Well, anyway. Enjoy your Fall!

-Max

It being Fall, I am in search of a good, light fantasy novel. I'm currently re-reading Dragons of Autumn Twilight for the billionth time. But, if anyone has a suggestion send it my way. I'll probably be getting the new R.A. Salvatore novel soon too, though this latest series has been somewhat of a disappointment.

...what?

Just heard Aion described as a "next-gen mmo."

Still trying to figure out just what that means. Any takers?