Sideshow & Syrana

…an answer, more than likely.

I’ve heard that bloggers are narcissistic.  At least, that’s what I heard at a work training (seriously, what the hell?)  a couple months ago.

I suppose there’s a certain level of truth to this.  I mean, I do like to babble on and have people read/listen to me babble and comment on my babble.

So, I finally thought I’d set up this formspring question thing-a-ma-jig.  Consider it like your own private interview with moi.. ‘cept everyone can see the question and answer.  Hey, at least you can anonymously ask something.

Now, I’d love to say “Oh I’ll absolutely answer anything” but there is no way I can promise and guarantee such a thing.  But, it’d have to be a really awful question for me to ignore it.

If you are so inclined…. ask away!

As you know from other posts and podcasts, I do enjoy genealogy and the research that goes into unraveling my family tree. Last year, I came across a show on BBC Television in the UK called Who Do You Think You Are? I was able to watch most of the last (seventh) season and scattered other episodes from different seasons in the English and Australian versions via YouTube and other methods. (Since it’s only on British television and the DVDs are only Europe and UK region-coded, so I can’t watch them easily.) I have yet to watch an episode didn’t completely captivate me. Maybe it’s my love of Genealogy, or my love of hunting down a mystery, but the show grew on me.

Coming March 5 on NBC is the American version of this outstanding show. Here is the synopsis from the official NBC site:

“Who Do You Think You Are?” is an adaptation of the award-winning hit British television documentary series. The seven-episode program will lead celebrities on a journey of self-discovery as they unearth their family trees that reveal surprising, inspiring and even tragic stories that are often linked to crucial events in American history.

From the California Gold Rush to the Salem witch trials, from European aristocracy to the beaches of Africa, and from the Civil War to the Holocaust, “Who Do You Think You Are?” will reveal the fabric of humanity through everyone’s place in history. Each week, a different celebrity takes a journey into their family’s past, traveling all over the world. Viewers are given an in-depth look into their favorite stars’ family trees, and each episode will expose surprising facts and emotional encounters that will unlock people’s emotions — showing just how connected everyone is not only to the past, but to one another.

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I thought I’d start a new franchise here on the site. You know, cuz Syrana has stolen all of the good weekly memes. I enjoy music, as most of you know, so I thought I’d post a song everyday during the week using my Blip.fm station and tweet it at the same time (if you wanted to follow at home.) Every week, I’d recap my choices and write a little blurb about them.

Hopefully, it’s a good chance to hear some new music (or old music) and get my take on it. I do tend to lean towards Heavy Metal and Hard Rock, so most songs will probably be in that general area, but I will veer from time to time. I know music is very much like religion and politics, so I’m not pushing anything onto you. If you don’t like something, I respect that. But, if you do, I’m more than happy to get you more info on it, just let me know.

Most entries will have a Wikipedia and Last.FM link at the end for you to get more information and listen to other songs at your leisure.

Without further ado..

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If you are just joining us or are looking for a refresher, the entire series can be found here.

Generation 2: Aerissa and Caleb

Aerissa had a lot to ponder after chatting with her father’s ghost.  Later that week, she spent some time painting.  She didn’t have anything in particular in mind as she picked up her brushes.

When she finished the painting, she stared at it; wondering what her mind was trying to tell her.  She took the scene to mean it was time for her to set sail again for new adventure.  So, the next day she went downtown to hang out and try to meet some new people.  Strike that.  To try and meet a new guy. (continue reading…)

So… the other night I was perusing keyword searches that reach this here blog.  Some make sense, some are weird and make me wonder why they woulda looked through 50+ pages before finding us, and some…. some are just amusing.

One of these amusing search terms was “syrana hampster.”  Of course, I shared this on Twitter.

And, you know what, I think we have found it!

Or… more accurately… Sunshinecelery found it!

It’s quite likely this person was trying to find Syrian hamsters.

Or… maybe… there really is an evil Syrana hamster?  You be the judge!

Syrana: So what do you want to do tonight, Hamster?

Syrana Hamster: Same thing we do every night, Syrana – try to TAKE OVER THE WORLD!

First part of this is… full of superawesomeSyrana-y goodness.

• Syrana received some in character mail over at Diabolical Minds.  She has now shared her thoughts on Sylvanas and Thrall.  She will be expressing her (not mine – HER… ok a little bit of mine) opinions of the faction leaders over a series of posts.
• Polygamerous celebrated its 10th episode this week! This show was a lot of fun – you don’t want to miss it.
• Syrana takes another step up the ladder towards becoming a professional last minute guest.  Check out TNB’s 75th episode: Need More Guest as I join Fimlys and Nibuca to talk about the latest WoW news.  I had a blast, again.  Anytime you need me, you know where to find me.

The second part is… making up for the lack of TLC Thursday posts and bringing you up-to-date on posts I starred in my reader as excellente.  (Of course, this does not mean I am caught up on my reading… this is merely an array of posts I’ve wanted to include in TLC Thursday for… um.. since the last one was posted! And… you’ve probably seen these already, but I still love to give my, um, love.)

• Player Versus Developer has an interesting and thought provoking post about the differences of difficulty and how they scale than in say, Mario, versus the difficulty of Wrath of the Lich King.
• The 7th Annual Women in Games Conference is coming up in March.  I wish it was near where I live.
• The ever amazing Pike illustrates a great Weezer song – WoW style.
• Talented Tami (I know she likes alliteration ) shares the secrets of writing in a guest post over at Too Many Annas.
• Miss Medicina wrote us a prescription on how to make it through the least favorite random dungeon.
• Arioch uses a great analogy for the various levels of ‘core when it comes to playin’ WoW.

Psst – there were actually more, but I had to make a cut off.  Bad Syrana shouldn’t compile links more than a month old in a links -OMG GO READ- post.  (I still <3 you though.)

Buff                         FPS                    Newbie                 Lore                     KOS

Main                     Progression                 WTB                   Lowbie                Guild

WTT                Raid                      Server                    Elitist                              PvP

Crafting                     Own                     Casual                  Alt               kk

Cap                 Levels                WTF                    Hardcore                    WTS

Professions                     PvE         EPIC            Gathering                           DIAF

Spec                    Race                        MMO              RP                          Faction

Talents                     Griefer                   FTL                       Noob                   Skills

Nerf                           Min/max                           FTW                          LFM

Class                  Realm                     RPG                  Role                 Spells

Pwn                  LFG             Endgame              PST

(Part 44)  For the entire listing of this series, please go here.

Aerissa wasn’t entirely sure why she felt so nervous as she got ready.  She felt a bit off, but figured it had more to do with not being able to see the morning sun.  That, and her stomach would revolt occasionally from the smells of The Undercity.

Guess I haven’t gotten completely used to the stench, she thought as she rinsed out her mouth again.

Quietly she hummed, trying to calm her nerves, as she slipped into the elegant green dress.  She stared back at herself in the scummy mirror.  The dress fit her very well, although it was a little tight across her hips.  Aerissa frowned as she rubbed her hands over her belly.

Have I gained weight?

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I will have today’s RP post up later this evening.  I had about half written prior to the start of Polygamerous last night and was planning to finish it up after the show since we were starting earlier… but we had SO much to talk about, a guest, and just an all around awesome show.  However, I needed to go to bed afterwards.

So… stay tuned!