So I managed to crawl out of my slump. In retrospect I think my low spirits were relevant to the old saying “one step forward, two steps back” meaning that essentially every time I try to reach my goals I inadvertently set myself back further from said goals. Over time, experiencing this type of frustration just leads to you not wanting to even try to work towards the goals–the textbook definition for lack.. Read More
This post is going to be a deviation from the norm. I want to talk about a short interlude track from Final Fantasy XIII that has struck a chord with me since I first heard it called “A Brief Respite” composed by Masashi Hamauzu. This song is potentially a track that is unknown to many Final Fantasy enthusiasts that in contrast I frequently remember and want to listen to. Final Fantasy XIII follows.. Read More
So the topic of this blog entry is Final Fantasy. This is a video game series started by Square back in 1987, when I was around 4 years old. Clearly I was not precocious enough to be playing that early. It was not until well into Nintendo Power magazine that I was introduced to the game. There was a promotion where Dragon Warrior was promoted as a free game for Nintendo Power subscribers.. Read More