Comments | imperfectclark: Trips and stuff

imperfectclark

Trips and stuff

Sep 03, 2007 18:36

I'm a bit overdue, but here's a quick mention on my vacation(s). First, I went to Virginia for a weekend for a 20-person gathering of top gamers on Nintendo titles over multiple consoles. The trip included organized tournaments for Mario Kart 64, GoldenEye, and ping pong, as well as plenty of Super Mario Kart (the original)--all things I love and ( Read more... )

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backseat_jesus September 4 2007, 16:20:20 UTC

were all the games played on that little ass tv?

re: imperfectclark September 4 2007, 16:57:09 UTC

That TV wasn't used at all actually. There was an 82" projector, a 50" plasma, and a couple hulking CRTs.

Re: re: backseat_jesus September 4 2007, 19:08:50 UTC

whew

shinnoai September 4 2007, 17:36:54 UTC

looks like you had an awesome time. prepare yourself, i'll be harassing you in the near future.

imperfectclark September 4 2007, 17:41:21 UTC

GRUMBLE

anonymous September 5 2007, 00:28:37 UTC

I saw the Perseids too, but there's no doubt you had a much better view.

softstarz September 5 2007, 00:29:54 UTC

that was me

upstart September 11 2007, 04:34:34 UTC

I meant to comment when I actually read this but I didn't. Naturally it pleases me very much you enjoyed your visit and you're welcome to come again. Nikki (and perhaps Eli) have expressed interest in making a trip.

drorokusaki September 12 2007, 07:11:23 UTC

The best word I have found to describe the sprawling cities of Florida is Potemkin. It's all essentially a beautified mess. Pretty, bright pastels to cover up a number of growing problems. As you said, I won't carry on with it, but I'd just like to point out that you're not alone in the sentiment.

It sounds like you had an incredibly eventful trip. I'm fucking envious that you got to watch the Perseids from up a GODDAMN MOUNTAIN! That kind of view is of the type that no camera can ever capture.

I'm looking to defect, but the location is to be determined.

imperfectclark September 12 2007, 16:28:53 UTC

I'm glad you identify with what I'm saying. Defection is good, and for me, I think inevitable. There is no sense of growth here. I've become loosely spiritual in the sense that I feel the pursuit of wisdom and human communion should be central to experience. To the mountains we go, the new (or old) rite of passage for thinking men.

drorokusaki September 13 2007, 20:51:44 UTC

Defection is good for some people, but not all. Many are content enough with their current affairs that they would rather not risk disrupting the balance. Strictly defined, defection holds the negative connotation of failure. Who wants to be seen giving up? However, the more implicit nature of defection, gain, is often overlooked. Essentially it boils down to giving up what is known to gain the unknown. Not many are ready to sacrifice familiarity for personal growth. This is an admirable trait you possess ( ... )

imperfectclark September 13 2007, 22:52:03 UTC

Very well said, on the topic of defection. I've already had a few people dismiss the idea of embarking out West as an attempt to escape something; fear of the future, in general, maybe. But the emphasis of my relocation is on the new place and not the old place, which relates exactly to the (good) point you made about gain versus sacrifice. Honestly, I've looked at people who move around (for spiritual or romantic reasons) admirably if not enviably for their courage to act for the purpose of enriching their experience ( ... )