Gaming Weekend: 30th Birthday Edition

I spent all weekend pretty much not playing games. Friday we had family come and visit for my birthday and a motorcycle ride outing to West Virginia. After an epic seven hour ride, me sorely looking forward to a nap and dinner at Outback, I was treated to a truly surprising surprise 30th birthday party. Friends and family showed up from all over, including Mr. Brian himself.

And I think for the first birthday ever, I didn't really care about getting presents (of which I usually hope are video games). With that many Seinfeld-esque worlds colliding, I was constantly talking to people and munching on food.

I did receive a few gaming gifts though, proof that people really do get me. The 4th edition of Penny-Arcade book, 4000 Xbox Live points, a Vote for Mario and Luigi in '08 shirt from ThinkGeek.com, and my loaned out copy of Forza Motorsports 2 back (is that really a gift?). I also got a good assortment of food and beer and sci-fi memorabilia.

Sunday ended with going out to see the new Hulk movie (very good) and a four-way graduation party out in Keezeltown. By the time we got home last night, I knew my brain couldn't even handle a video game.

But this week though, games are fully on. As well as work in the basement with my new air compressor (thanks Dad!).