The Infestation Continues

In September 2009 our apartment experienced a sudden and intense World of Warcraft dork infestation. I undertook some pretty drastic measures at the time but, like some former presidents were all know, I celebrated a little too early and on December 7, 2010 the infestation returned.

This time it started at midnight and lasted until almost five in the morning to 'commemorate' the unveiling of and the dive into the “Cataclysm” add-on. Furniture was rearranged, naps were taken, beer was enjoyed, and hearts were racing in joy – thankfully I slept right through it.

Oh, but aren’t they adorable?

And I do have to admit that the add-on looked pretty darn cool. You can see one of the thousands – the infestation is a global issue and counts in the millions – of videos here.
 
 
xo

Contradictions

The world is full of contradictions – not just our personal relationship or our professional activities – but throughout our entire world. Take just for example the recent, and quite contradictory activities, regarding the environment taking place in Moscow and in the Maldives: one country wants to control the natural flow of weather through chemicals regardless of the impacts; the other wants to also, in a way, control the environmental issues we face globally through raising awareness of the activities we undertake without considering the impacts.

So, should it really surprise us when we love someone but don’t always ‘ride the same wave’ as they do? For example, the Mrs. is more than happy to dive into a book, any book, for hours, while the Mr. is more than happy to dive into World of Warcraft for hours. For us both the outside world ceases to exist and yet neither of us gets how the other person can possibly spend hours with their hobby and consider it enjoyable.

One could say that all four parties have the same general goal – control the environment or step out of the here-and-now to enjoy a hobby – and yet take different approaches to reach said goal. Think large here, my dear friends and family.

The Mrs. supposes that the secret is to find someone that has the similar set of goals and values, regardless of their approach (within the limits of reason, of course) and then accept it. With a smile, a laugh, and large amount of loving teasing in both directions.

But what does the she really know after less than six months of marriage?



xo