Envy

So, Ben got a copy of Magic Battlegrounds for his Xbox. I've been wanting a copy for the PC since I saw some preliminary screenshots a couple of months ago. One unfortunate thing is that his neck of the woods doesn't have broadband access, and as such he can't take advantage of any Xbox Live gameplay. While I am quite envious that he has the game, I feel badly that he can't play it online, where I imagine the game would be even better. Real, human players are always better than any A.I. in my opinion.

I did get some money in the form of a Best Buy gift card, but I think I'll save it and drop hints to folks (read: family) to just get me some more Best Buy gift cards for my birthday in March. I really, really want to get a replacement digital camera--I can be patient, I think.

Whoa. Friday Five? Where has this week gone?

1. What was your biggest accomplishment this year? Finding out Rachel was pregnant was a good surprise--can that be considered an accomplishment? Guess not. Besides that, refining the online course system processes was a good thing as well. Woo. Work.

2. What was your biggest disappointment? Fortunately, my only real disappointment was the death of my Fuji FinePix A101.

3. What do you hope the new year brings? An annual raise this year? 2003 was the first year staff and faculty did not receive one. If that's the case this year as well, I'll be looking elsewhere for employment--which I have been doing since last summer.

4. Will you be making any New Year's resolutions? If yes, what will they be? No. No resolutions! Sheesh.

5. What are your plans for New Year's Eve? Hmmm. Come home from work, and just spend it at home. Rachel and I never were too big on going out on New Year's Eve with all the drunk drivers and all out there. So, sitting at home playing with Abby will be just fine by me.