The terms 'intelligence', 'knowledge', and 'wisdom' are often used interchangeably, but they have very different connotations which can mean different things in different contexts. I write this post mostly because intelligence and wisdom are two abilities in Dungeons and Dragons, and many players often have difficulty determining when one should be used versus the other.… Continue reading Intelligence, Knowledge, and Wisdom
Category: Autobiographical
Why Ready Player One is my Favorite Fantasy World
Warning: This post contains (very minor) spoilers for the book, and soon to be movie of Ready Player One. Aside from the obvious, the OASIS, there isn't really that much that is great about the world of Ready Player One. In fact the world kind of sucks. Rampant poverty, unemployment, the energy crisis, major climate… Continue reading Why Ready Player One is my Favorite Fantasy World
Mini Golf like a Kodas
My dad and I play mini golf at least once a year, and we play in a very specific way. Play every hole over until you get a hole in one. One does not need a score card in Kodas Mini Golf, because you will always get a hole in one. Eventually. To play like… Continue reading Mini Golf like a Kodas
Ready Player One, a Call to Arms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6vEqhOh8E0 I am absolutely floored by the new trailer for Ready Player One. I was already excited for this movie before seeing this trailer. Now I am not only excited for the entertainment value, but the cultural significance of this movie. This movie is going to be extremely fucking relevant to the people of my… Continue reading Ready Player One, a Call to Arms
How I Wake Up in the Morning
I have had to wake up in the mornings with no assistance since middle school. I am very well acquainted with the snooze button and having my REM cycle interrupted. But after years of practice getting up in the morning is relatively easy for me now. Below I share the tricks that have worked for… Continue reading How I Wake Up in the Morning
Coco Recommendation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rvr68u6k5sI Kersti Rating: 10/10 Worth Seeing In Theaters: Most definitely yes. The movie is amazing and beautiful and deserving of a 10/10 regardless of visuals, but the visuals are pretty darn stunning. MVP: I cannot recommend this movie enough. I have not enjoyed an animated film this much since Song of the Sea or Finding Nemo.… Continue reading Coco Recommendation
My Cool Cats
We all know cats are cool. I have owned my fair share of awesome cats in my life. I was getting nostalgic about some of them the other day so I decided to write a tribute. Here are a select few of my awesome cats in chronological order of when I owned them. Kris Kris… Continue reading My Cool Cats
Where the Water Tastes Like Wine Teaser Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnznWYE_wxc&feature=youtu.be If you have read the 'About' page, you know that I am the Art Director at Serenity Forge game development studio. This is the most recent trailer for Where The Water Tastes Like Wine, a game I have had the opportunity to work on. Its a great game if you are interested in stories,… Continue reading Where the Water Tastes Like Wine Teaser Trailer
Some Things I Learned to be Happy
I am writing this because when I was depressed and searched the internet for help, I was sorely disappointed. I found platitudes, and self help nonsense that seemed like it was written by happy people for happy people to be happier. It didn’t feel like they actually helped or spoke to me in my mental… Continue reading Some Things I Learned to be Happy
