Time rolls on

Hmm.. I need to head to bed since it's 1am and I have work at 7. The incoming ice/sleet isn't going to affect me at all, neither will the 4-8 inches of snow comin tomorrow night. Not too much has changed.. workin at Staples, still job hunting (I found a nice tech job at the state - it's a shame it's seasonal. I might still go for it... $400 a week is better than $250, even for a few months). Classes started last week, so I have Calculus (again), Computer Systems Management, Sociology, Mass Media, and Java Programming. Whee. My last semester, now I need to get a few college apps out. I guess I should send some out anyway, even though I'm not sure what I'm gonna do. Maybe I'll work on getting certs instead of a bachelor's right now? Who knows.. any input would be helpful. I'm doin Computer Systems & Networking Administration at the moment. That's pretty much it - waitin for my tax return to pay some bills.. downloaded the free 7 day trial of PlanetSide, bought a $99 8x DVDRW burner (on sale at Staples this week) that I'm slowly getting myself to use - I think I'll redo my 2002 DC Trip in DVD format first ;) School, work, clean room, games.. thats my life, heh. Fun huh? Ooh I still have some truffles.. Oh, if you haven't yet please visit my new site.

The Nintendo DS

Wooa, I've been wondering what Nintendo's mystery product is, and now they've unveiled it (info at least). All I can say is.. woa. I don't know how they plan on keeping it separate from the Gamecube and GBA, and how well it'll even sell (not to mention it's going to be going up against the PSP so it better be damn powerful), but here's the press release:

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2004--An unprecedented approach to video game play -- holding two separate game screens in the palm of your hand -- hits the scene later this year when Nintendo introduces a new portable game system, code-named Nintendo DS. From information made available today, players can look forward to being able to manage their game progress from two different perspectives, enhancing both the speed and strategy of the challenge. For example in a soccer game, users can view the whole game on one screen while simultaneously focusing on an individual soccer player's tackle or goal on the other screen. Players will no longer be forced to interrupt game play to shift perspective, such as moving from a wide shot to a close up, or alternating between a character's ongoing battle and a map of the environment. Nintendo DS makes it possible to perform the tasks in real time by simply glancing from one screen to the other. Today's announcement is but a glimpse of the additional features and benefits that will be shown in full at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles in May. Once fully revealed, players will see innovative advances in game interaction. "We have developed Nintendo DS based upon a completely different concept from existing game devices in order to provide players with a unique entertainment experience for the 21st century," explains Satoru Iwata, Nintendo president. Nintendo DS features two separate 3-inch TFT LCD display panels, separate processors, and semiconductor memory of up to 1 Gigabit. It's scheduled to launch worldwide before the end of 2004. In addition to Nintendo-developed software, the company is in discussions with third-party game developers around the world. Nintendo DS will be marketed separately from the company's existing Nintendo Game Boy(R) Advance portable system and Nintendo GameCube(TM) home console. The worldwide leader and innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its popular home and portable video game systems. Each year, hundreds of all-new titles for the best-selling Game Boy(R) Advance and Nintendo GameCube(TM) systems extend Nintendo's vast game library and continue the tradition of delivering a rich, diverse mix of quality video games for players of all ages. Since the release of its first home video game system in 1983, Nintendo has sold more than 1.8 billion video games globally, creating enduring industry icons such as Mario(TM) and Donkey Kong(R) and launching popular culture franchise phenomena such as Metroid(TM), Zelda(TM) and Pokemon(R). A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere.

I'm still here!

Yea I know, some of you were probably rejoicing that I hadn't posted any updates in a little while again. But I'm still here, and kicking amazingly :) I've actually been doing stuff this time too, shock! I'm still working 5 days a week, making $250 or so a week.. not the greatest but it's money. I've been looking for another job but no luck so far. I'm gettin tired of Staples, and of retail in general. I start school again today - 2 classes at Mercer, 3 online. This is my last semester, yay! Then I get my associate's and then what? Who knows.. I need to get on those college apps and finish them off. And as for my relationship side.. it's going very well :) Oh and I filed my taxes today, YAY! I'm gettin $460ish back all together, not too bad. Hey, Cingular is attempting to buy AT&T Wireless. I'm happy about that, because it means that I can roam on AT&T networks if it happens, and AT&T seems to have better coverage near me than Cingular. woohoo! I'll keep you posted ;) Hey, I'm sure some of you have read Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy right (RIP Douglas Adams *sniffle*)? You know they're making a movie off of it right? Check out this pic of concept art for Marvin the Paranoid Android - Warwick Davis (Leprachaun, Wicket the Ewok, etc) is up for the role.. Speaking of what I've been doing recently.. last Wednesday I and some others decided to create a website, and I began to work on it Thursday, and by Saturday www.jglonek.net, is still being worked on. My success with scripting on 2Fort gives me hope that Mystic Dragon might end up what I want it to be some day.

uh, hi :)

Yea yea, I know I haven't updated this in a long time. I think I need to update it now though or people are going to stop even checking to see if it's changed or not. I've just been working a lot, and doing other assorted things - cleaning my room every day thanks to my cats, filling out college applications, trying to find a new job, etc. So where to start.. I've been working on my website somewhat, trying to get things going. I've been working on my personal information part mostly, which you can read at info.mystdrag.com. I'm putting up information about me, and links to where you can see C++ programs I've written, and websites I've made, and stuff. Once I get that done I'll get back on track with my company part of it, as well as the news part of it. I know it's taking me awhile :) And I'm debating on restarting TFH! Yay! Or at least some type of gaming site; and Mystic Dragon might be going away, I'll have to see if I can come up with anything better. And I'm starting school again next week, yay! Mass Media, Sociology, Java Programming, Management of Computer Systems, and Calculus. My last semester at Mercer and then I get my Associate's Degree. I really want to just get a job and be done with it, but I'm also filling out college applications because who knows anymore. I'm so tired of Staples, I've been filling out applications left and right. I just want a ground floor IT job, why is it so hard :( Oh and I've been playing games too - attempting to finish The Frozen Throne now, and then move onto the other bazillion games I own. I'm getting about $500 back in tax returns, but its almost all going on credit cards - I might use a little and pay off other stuff, or get a nice 8x DVD burner as they're gettin cheaper (every week one seems to be on sale for $120-$130 - not bad at all). My computer is still alive and kicking besides that. That's pretty much it for now.. the rest of the night I'm going to be figuring out my website, cleaning my room, and generally falling asleep. To end the night are two random things: If you'd like to sign up to marry a 20 year old pregnant Lithuanian model, click here! (pics available there as well). Someone read this article about Nintendo's mystery product and make sense of it for me.