Gaming

I traded in my DS Lite the other week. I just didn't play it anymore, so I decided to trade it in for some cash and buy a cheaper system like a Game Boy.

I did really enjoy Meteos, Tetris DS and Mario Kart DS were cool and New Super Mario Bros. was OK, but there weren't any new games I wanted. And it's strange, but I think I just prefer older consoles. I don't know why exactly. It's probably because of the retro/nostalgia factor and because I like to be different. Plus, old stuff is cheaper as well.

I actually bought a GBA SP on eBay, but it got lost in the post, so I'm going to order another one. And I might get a Gamecube too and start gaming properly again, especially over Christmas, because I miss it. Also, my housemate just set up a SNES in the living room the other day, which is really cool. I didn't know he was into anything like that, and I'm currently working my way through Super Mario World whenever I'm cooking or something down there.

Essays

Been writing an essay on Japanese history recently. It's not too hard once you get started, in fact, I'm finding it very hard to stay under the word limit at the moment, but it just requires so much time, and I don't really know whether I'm arguing along the right lines. We'll see. Then I also have another one to write on the Japanese economy.

The Week in Photos is a feature put together every week by Yahoo!. It reports the week's top news stories as well as some more obscure ones using several high quality photographs. It's always an interesting view at the end of the week, especially if you don't like reading lots of text.

Studying

Studying has been really hard recently. Usually I can do all the work I'm set and make sure I'm up to date, but I think my brain really needs a rest right now. Everything seems to take twice as much effort and I really could do with a week off.

I went back home last night as my parents were throwing a house-warming party. I enjoyed the party, but it kinda felt like my parents' house wasn't home any more. It's cool though, I'm enjoying being away.

I've bought a few new albums recently, might throw up some short reviews or something.

METEOR

Is this possibly the best shop in the world?

It's a Japanese shop (Tokyo) of course, and it's called Meteor. It sells Famicom games, retro PC games, video game themed music, clothing and other goods. I'll note this one down to check out next year when I'm there.

4oD

I just downloaded 4oD recently. It's a PC program from Channel 4 which lets you watch anything that's been shown on the channel in the last 30 days for free. It's been around for a while now, but I decided to give it a try and it's pretty cool. The downloads are quick and there aren't too many adverts and Channel 4 generally shows some good stuff. I hope they start showing My Name Is Earl again sometime soon so I can watch all the episodes using 4oD.

Uni lessons have been cancelled today. There was a power cut round here last night, and apparently there's been a fire in the Arts Tower, which is where I have all my classes. Dunno if they're related.

Autumn

It's properly autumn now. There's loads of trees near me, so you really notice it when all the leaves change colour and stuff.

Not been up to that much lately. Went to this big communal bonfire thing for Bonfire Night last night. Watched fireworks and ate a toffee apple. Good fireworks are actually quite cool, one of those things which make you happy for some unknown reason. Quite life-affirming.

Going to see Bedouin Soundclash tomorrow. That should be cool.

ORESKABAND

For some reason blogging on a Thursday just feels right.

I've been ill again. Illness sucks so much. It doesn't put everything on hold, it just slows things down and makes them unenjoyable. But this is like the 2nd or 3rd time I've been ill already this semester. Anyway, I'm getting better now.

I think I've found my new favourite band. Watch this video and tell me you expected 5 girls to come round that corner, 3 of them with brass instruments. You didn't did you.



They're called ORESKABAND.