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The Original Xbox: 20 Years Later

We still have the box too…

Over 20 years later and the Original Xbox still shines on. With Microsoft celebrating this special Xbox anniversary, I thought I would resurrect this blog (last post was September 29, 2019). Back in 2001, I remember my brother and I dreaming about Xbox from all the magazines we used to read (such as EGM and Gamepro). I recall the EGM issue (#149) December 2001, a hefty issue where the Gamecube “battled” the Xbox, where editors shared which console they preferred after a lengthy debate. Back then, the magazines really shaped our opinions of the video game industry as we did not have an internet connection at home.

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Movie Spotlight: Beautiful Dreamer

I came across this video on YouTube, and was completely mesmerized by the story on how a terminally ill mother decides to go into outer space to prolong her life in order to see her daughter grow up by returning to Earth every seven years. A powerful movie worth watching!

Song of the Week [#143]

Who could forget the famous song “Better Off Alone” by Alice DJ? This trance song was played everywhere back in the day (which also reminds me of another song “Back In My Life”). I came across a dreampop version by PLEINE LVNE which was recently released, took me away and surprised me. Check out the song here: 

 

Happy Belated Anniversary to Silver.Peace!

anniversThis month marks an astonishing 11 years since I started my blog in December 2007. Although my activity on here has dwindled to only a few sporadic posts per year, I still view my blog often as there is always something pulling me back – whether it is a new comment from someone, an email someone sent to me, or an article that I go back to on my blog to re-read.

In the earlier days, my blog was heavily focused on gaming. However, as of December 2018, I still do not own an Xbox One, Switch, or PS4. I do, however, play games occasionally on the 3DS and PC. Will I ever get a new video game console? I don’t know, it’s difficult to say. If I do, I am almost positive it would be handheld (Switch or a future Switch, perhaps?)

As 2019 approaches, I am not certain what is on the horizon for me (does anyone truly have certainty anyways?) I can say though that 2018 has been an important time in my life for taking time to analyze and reflect on my life, while also having had a productive year with a UNAOC Fellowship and 5 different part-time opportunities.

My personal aspiration for 2019 is to solidify a full-time position and pay off at least 1/3 of my students loans from my PhD program.

Although of course, world peace will always be my #1 choice.

Have a happy, peaceful, and beautiful new year.

Song of the Week [#142]

I’ve listened to this song many times since the album released a few days ago. Max Richter, thank you for bringing a deep connection to music and the ability to dream.

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