Reid is not a plant

I've moved!

2009-10-06T16:41:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's true! I've moved from Blogger to Wordpress for the option of more organization!

I can finally satisfy that pet peeve!

From now on, you can find me here, at: http://hawkrider1.wordpress.com

Hope to see you there!

In the world of me.

2009-09-23T15:38:00.000-07:00

*Mini-rant*

For the past few days, a friend of mine (he knows who he is), has been pestering me to update my blog. So here it is, I've updated. But for future reference: If I haven't updated bi-weekly, then I have nothing to say. Or I'm busy.

*End Mini-rant*

On to something worth reading.

All my life, people have called me strange. I don't deny that I am. I've imagined scenarios with various characters when I listen to music. Sometimes I would dream about them as well. Over time they've become more developed, come to have names, personalities. I Role play with them, a few I used for Dungeons & Dragons. Most of them have back stories, which I hope to someday make into a game. This isn't the only thing my imagination brings to life. I've brought toys and trinkets to have small stories, I've pretended my calculator was some kind of futuristic car. I've imagined epic battles between stick figures in a doodle. In my world, I am a ninja. In my world, I am the crazy guy down the street. In my world, I am a complete computer geek. In my world I am me.

So the moral of this post: If you have a problem with me, go away. Because I will always be me.

On another note: I was listening to Brian Regan while typing this. (Comedian)

Conversation ender?

2009-09-08T16:29:00.000-07:00

We always talk during lunch, my friends and I. What we talk about, though, is a different story. Our discussions range in topic from games to food to asking if record companies really deserve money.

Today, that's what we talked about. It started as a normal talk about what new games are coming out, then it turned into talking about lunch and teachers, then all of a sudden we were talking about record companies and if pirating music hurts the artist.

Honestly, I don't care about pirating music. I don't do it, it doesn't affect me. A couple others in the group were lost as well. So at a point where I deemed it would work, I said something random; in hopes they would forget about their argument, as it had become.

It didn't work, unfortunately. But I did learn something from that. I learned to not try and end a hot debate with a random comment.

Instead, I'll try and end the next one by walking away, or winning (loss is not an option).

Back again

2009-08-30T09:35:00.000-07:00

Starting September 2nd.

I go back to school, my first year in high school.

Not a whole lot has happened in the recent days. Besides going to a baseball game, school shopping, and getting stuck in traffic for an hour and a half because of a shooting.

This has been a great summer, and I got to spend a lot of time with friends. I've gone camping, tried a few new foods, read a book, programmed quite a bit, started a facebook, a blog, and a twitter.

As the school year starts up I should have some more to post about. But I may also get busy with the work. So that's my not-so-on-schedule weekly update. See you next week (Probably).

They just won't stop.

2009-08-18T12:51:00.001-07:00

They never will.

The world's population has been filled with ignorant people.

And a quote from someone on YouTube:

"No, Ive only been gaming since I was 6. what do I know?
When you say "third person game" to ANY gamer on the face of this planet, he is going to tell you third person shooter like quake, doom, CoD, etc.
go to google and type "third person game" and look at the first result, a wiki for 3rd person shooters. Look at the second result, it explains the definition as (and I quote):
"games that are played from a third person's point of view"
So don't patronize me you ignorant noob piece of sh1t"

End quote. Obviously this person has no idea what they're talking about, my response to this: Epic Fail.

Please people, do yourselves a favor and not say stupid things. Know what you're talking about.

There are plenty more examples that are simple to find. I'm not saying that I'm smarter than everyone, but I know I'm smarter than that.

To catch up

2009-08-13T22:31:00.000-07:00

I know it's been longer than a week since my last post, but with all that has been going on, I haven't really thought about it.

The summer seems to be nearing the end. School starts back up in a few weeks, and I'm still not done with C++ or my books.

So far I've done four chapters of C++ coding. Fun, if not tedious (The effects of little errors and the need for exact punctuation and capitalization can be frustrating, or forgetting that one little tiny semi-colon).

Other than that I've done a lot of my Japanese work, and can recognize a few characters from Hirigana right off the bat. Though my speaking of it needs more work... Katakana is a whole other story.

I read The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks, the first book in the "Night Angel" Trilogy.

Great. Book.

Though I'm not a fan of the cliffhanger, I love the characters and the storyline.

I won't spoil any of it, but I have to say many things were not expected.

I love the darker tone to the book, it's a change from the classic fantasy types that I've read.

Next I'm going to read Treasure Island by Louis Stevenson.

Most people should know this book, and I'm pretty interested in what it has to offer.

About time..

2009-07-31T08:08:00.000-07:00

It's about time it finally cooled off, the heat has been unbearable the last few days. With temperatures of 103 and 93, it's been pretty miserable. Now the skies are cloudy again, and it looks like Washington (as it's supposed to).

My friend has been over since Monday, and together we've beaten all four Left 4 Dead campaigns, gotten thoroughly owned at Nazi Zombies (round 5), and played over 150 games of Combat Arms.

Tomorrow I finally get back into my programming, and actually get more work done for Japanese. I just hope the power doesn't go out, we're expecting a thunderstorm...

Tribes

2009-07-23T18:45:00.000-07:00

"We Need You to Lead Us."

A book by Seth Godin, who also wrote Purple Cow and Meatball Sundae.

This book talks about leaders and tribes. It also talks about change.

Here are some things I got out of this book;

-Tribes aren't limited by physical boundaries now, with the internet tribes can be spread across the world.

-Leading and managing are two completly different things.

-Nothing is "stable" and change will always happen.

-You don't have to be at the top to lead.

-You can't just grow, you need to desire change and stregthen comunication.

-Keeping the status quo won't let you win.

-People don't change because they fear what will happen,

-But initative leads to happiness.

-Being afraid to fail isn't an excuse anymore. (You won't know till you try.)

-Tightening the current members of a tribe is a better idea than making the tribe bigger.

-No two leaders are alike, but they all decide to lead. They aren't afraid of change, they initiate it.

-Groups grow because people spread the word, not because the leader spreads the word.

Good moods.

2009-07-17T09:21:00.000-07:00

I've recently realized that when I'm in a good mood, I give out advice. Many people tend to find this annoying. Especially when It's during a game of Combat Arms. I'll kill someone, and say something useful.

Such as:

Kill one with a grenade - "Useful advice! Don't walk into frags!"

Kill one with a sniper - "Find better cover!"

Kill one with a pistol/knife - "Pay better attention!"

Kill while they're typing - "Don't stop to chat!"

Kill them while camping - "Be less predictable!"

Any "Useful" tips that you give people (in a good mood or not)?

Theres no doubt now

2009-07-11T22:10:00.001-07:00

Theres no doubt, I'm a geek.

List of reasons I'm a geek now:

-I have a facebook

-I have a twitter

-I have this blog

-I program C++

-I know waaaaay too much Warcraft lore

-I hang out with other geeks

And... I'm getting my first pair of glasses.... In 6-9 bussiness days that is.

Oh, and my mom says my birth certificate came in a pocket protector.

Definatly no doubt.

Happy Fourth everyone!

2009-07-04T23:35:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to take a quick moment (At 11:35 pm) to say, Happy Fourth of July! It's pretty late, but I was out all day, and being out ended with a bang. Literally! The fireworks show was spectacular here.

But anyway, hope you all had a great fourth of July!

Welcome to geek land!

2009-07-02T18:29:00.000-07:00

I am now an official geek!

I sport, not only my blog, but a twitter and a facebook now! I've been told that my birth certificate came in a pocket protector, but I think it came in a video game instruction manual... Or at least with a free controller.

But anyway, feel free to take a look at my site, and know that I cannot make fun of geeks anymore.

Why must it be us?

2009-06-29T19:07:00.000-07:00

So, for a change, I'm going to be posting about one of my games.

Today's game: Combat Arms

Made by Nexon

Military Based MMOFPS.

Great game. Once the era of hacking (Winter of 2008) was over, the game started to see new light. I had just started my fourth account, due to running out of money. I got a few of my friends into it as well. We started a clan, and things were going great!

The issue: Last patch. There's a new set of "Mercs" that you can buy with NX (real money) or massive amounts of GP (in game money). They're called specialists. They get a special item to use, that no one else can. One of the following: Claymores, Medkit, Grenade Launcher, or Satellite Tracker. Claymores are one hit kill versions of the Bouncing Bettys. Grenade lauchers are one hit kill chaos creaters. Medkits are a camper's god. Satellite trackers are the camper's bane.

They're pretty uncommon, but they're hell when your against one, especially when they get things like "60% resistance to Headshots" or "+20% sprint time."

And then, whenever you finish a game, they added a new "Victory" or "Loss" music to the score screen. But instead of showing the last kill, it shows a black screen...

Come on Nexon! You fixed the Vote Kick already, and nerfed the Shottys to hell. NERF THE SPECIALISTS ALREADY!

Home, sweet home

2009-06-25T20:24:00.000-07:00

I'm finally back from camping. It was a nice, relaxing and laid back three days. But I missed my electronics. I made it out of the wilderness without too many mosquito bites, and I appear to not be in electronic withdrawl (whew).

While I was gone, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen came out. I'll have o pester my mom to take me to go see it sometime. And Michael Jackson apparently died.

I also ate enough clams to last me a couple of years. Approx: 90 clams. Hopefully I won't go into a clam coma.

The great outdoors.

2009-06-22T09:39:00.000-07:00

Or so it's called. I call it, the mosquito haven. They call me, a feast. Everytime I go camping, I come back covered in mosquito bites. I love being outside, but I hate; the mosquito bites, the rocks in my back, no access to electronics, no showers, and not having my bed. The upside though, I could use more vitamin D, and my friends are there.

But I'll be gone for a few days, so have fun without me!

And feel free to tell me what you think about camping.

It's finally here!

2009-06-17T10:26:00.001-07:00

Yes, it's really here! Summer vacation is here! No more school, or school food!

The year seemed so short, but I'm glad, because it's time to relax and practice my coding. Can't wait to go fishing, or hang out with friends... Maybe hit level 80 on my dwarf hunter, or maybe not. But aside from that, SUMMER VACATION, HERE I COME!

Remind me why?

2009-06-15T15:05:00.000-07:00

So, this is the last week of school. Monday is a half day, alright. Tuesday is a half day, cool. Wednesday. Wednesday is the last day of school. BUT, it's only TWO hours long. Why bother? We have 30 min first period, and then a 1 and 1/2 hour assembly. Seem pretty pointless to me. All the assembly is, is the Eigth Graders sitting infront of the sevies and sixies. Theres a small slide show, and that's it. Hardly anyone was there last year. So, why do we have that day?

But anyway, the last day of school is about here. I shouldn't complain. I get to practice my C++ skills and learn some Java Scripting, read some books about being successful then write reports on them. Do a Japanese homework packet for next year, and last but not least, go fishing. A busy summer, with few days for vegitation.

H.A.G.S! Or more often said, T.G.I.S!

(Have A Great Summer and Thank God It's Summer.)

It's almost here....

2009-06-12T21:44:00.000-07:00

Well, today was the last full day of my middle school carrer. The next three days are half days. No more homework, straight B's. Not too shabby. Now, the most anticipated thing by all students is almost here. Summer. Finally. Not many people realize that the year flew by. Another year of our lives. Another year of learning. Another year of making and breaking. And, andother year of friends and family, love and hate. Many people grow smarter, but wisdom isn't the same.

Here's to year past of growing old, but not nessecarily growing wiser!

Here's to hoping for another great school year ahead of me, high school, here I come!

A sight to be seen

2009-06-11T15:53:00.000-07:00

<-- The "Princess" (Aeornia, red-footed Tortise)
Yesterday was the first day that the "princess" ever went outside. I set her down in the vegetable garden, and she just had at it. Happilly chewing on letuce and crawling through it. So, I hope she enjoyed her ourside time, because she'll see a lot more outside this summer!

Reid is not a plant

2009-06-09T15:43:00.001-07:00

Some of you may be looking at this blog, wondering why the title is what it is. I've decided to name my blog "Reid is not a plant" because of the common misspelling of my last name. I constantly have to correct people and say, "It's r-e-i-d, not r-e-e-d (or r-e-a-d)." Nobody ever seems to have trouble pronouncing my name thankfully.

But aside from that, you may be wondering what this blog is about. Truth be told, I don't know. Though I'll probably settle for this blog being about me. My life, my struggles, my hobbies.

So, happy reading to anyone who will read.

And remember, Reid is not a plant.

-Tyler Reid