I arrived back in Chicago today. Just a reminder to CJ and Claire on your computers. When you see a yellow shield in the bottom right corner, that means you have Windows updates. Install them. Ughh…derr…CJ. I also use McAfee Anti-virus, with Ad-aware, and Spybot Search and Destroy. Anytime you run these, check for updates on them too. Firefox 1.5 now has an automatic update feature, so upgrade to version 1.5 if you’re not using it.

After getting back, I went on Amazon and bought an Anime DVD, QOTSA-Through the Woods…, and Dragon Quest VIII for the PS2. Typically, I dont agree with paying $50 for a game. I got all my XBOX games for free with a mod, but I cant do that with the PS2 (or could I?) I’m just going to plan on putting it on ebay after I’m done. I’ll see how much I can get for a used game when I’m done. But, I’ve read the reviews and I have some high expectations for this game. That’s why I thought the price was worth it.

I had finished Slaughterhouse Five before we met for the weekend. I wasn’t sure what to make of the book, so I didn’t really talk about it. I read the Sparknotes Themes and Symbols. That helped piece the story together for me. The book is supposed to make a statement on the destructiveness on war, and question “the illusion of free will.” Overall, it was kind of a depressing read, and not as forward as Fahrenheit 451. If you didn’t notice, I’m now reading a biography on Warren Buffet. I’ll try “Kim” after that.

…and now a little Calvin and Hobbes.