After writing my final exam, I returned to North 3. I was promptly whisked away into a land of intrigue and…toys?

Yes.

After Algebra, I went to Fairview mall with Karthik, Ian and Jacob. We visited the Toys R’ Us, and we each purchased a Nerf gun of some description. I also took the opportunity to delve back into the world of gaming, by purchasing Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin. SIDENOTE: If any of my friends have Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, and would like to sell me the Thick Glasses and Long Sword through the Wireless Shop Mode, I’d appreciate it. Unfortunately, I sold these items before I realized they were necessary for some of Wind’s Quests.

Anyway, with our Nerf guns, we had an all-out Nerf war on the first floor, where I was gunned down many times. Unfortunately, Karthik and Ian had picked up these automatic weapons, so it was difficult to dodge their fire. With my weapons, however, I was disturbingly accurate, and - on more than one occasion - wowed everyone with my feats of accuracy. For example, I shot a water bottle off of the television from across the room, and I shot down all of Ian’s darts (he had fired them up at the ceiling, and I shot them all down from across the room).

Later that night, we assaulted Marguerite on the 3rd floor. In exchange for not shooting her, she gave me some strawberry-rhubarb pie, which was delicious. We took the opportunity to then assault N1’s don (Amy’s don), and then we settled in to watch Hard Candy on her MacBook.

At some point in the interim, I brought my Gamecube out and turned it on for the first time since arriving at university. I beat Jacob a few times in Pikmin, and then he beat me. Which sucked. So, I beat him a few times in SSBM. Then he beat me a few times.

Sadness.

Anyway, after that, we retired to our respective rooms. I came out later, and unlocked some stuff in SSBM. Then, I went to my room and packed up. I also shot each of the Reservoir Dogs in the head with my Nerf guns. Sweet.

I played some Castlevania, and then went home and slept for the next two days.

On Saturday, Sam surprised me and came over before I was going to go to Liam’s. She gave me my Christmas gift - two brown sweaters - and my parents gave her the gift they’d purchased for her. Newsies, the Disney musical about the paperboy strike in the 1880s or 1890s. It stars Christian Bale. She was so giddy.

I had yet to purchase her a gift.

So, for the first half of the Starcraft game, I was with Sam. For the second half, I was Christmas shopping.

Sorry guys.

And that is where I’ve been.

It is now Boxing Day. I got home from Brampton a few hours ago. I’m stuffed to the brim with food.

I’ve nearly beaten Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin. Boo yah.

For Christmas, I got some slippers (the first pair I’ve ever owned), some pajamas (from my sister), two sweaters, and a fleece sweater.

What’d you folks get?

EDIT: Also, I bought We Love Katamari for the PS2. It is such a fun game. I played it at UW once.

Anyway, I figured we could play it at New Years if anyone has a PS2. It is multiplayer.