This is a blog, and I am a hippopotamus.

Though, I must admit. I am not actually a hippopotamus. I lied. Sue me.

I've never really done the blogging thing before, but I recently noticed that I spend a great deal of time staring at the computer monitor, wonder what it is that I could be doing. Could I be playing some game right now? Could I be watching some movie? Could I get off the computer and go spend time with my wife?

Well now, I can spend those idle moments here, posting nothing for nobody to read. I apologize if there is actually somebody reading this, however. You are not a nobody. You are special, in your own way, and I'm sure you'll be very successful in life. Put the razor down.

I recently completed the Call of Duty 4 single player campaign, and I must say that I was quite satisfied with the experience. The game really makes you feel like you're in the action. I actually caught myself leaning around corners to see the bad guy. Physically leaning, from my keyboard, as though simply holding the E key was insufficient. Nearby shells made me jump, and I actually grimaced with pain as I hauled my bullet-ridden body to cover before I died. I actually have shellshock now. I have flashbacks and everything. It's ridiculous.

If you haven't had a chance to play COD4 yet, do so, in whatever platform you choose. If you enjoy shooters, you will not be disappointed. The game even mixes it up a little by adding really unique missions. I once found myself blasting tangos from a massive flying fortress, utilizing infrared technology and watching for IR beacons so I don't blast friendlies.

Our living quarters are disgraceful. My wife is pregnant, as so she has no energy to clean up, which means I get to do it. Hurrah.

Valar Morghulis