So Christmas was cool

Yup. And life is generally okay at the moment. Maybe I ought to make a Twitter account if future updates are likely to be this short.

Might as well be dail up

To my surprise, I'm actually getting upset over how horrid playing online games on Xbox Live is thanks to an utterly ancient router that probably won't get replaced any time soon. It's rather pathetic.

Singal Patterns Personality Test

I got pointed to this cool personality test today. And since I'm a whore for web quizzes like this, here are my results:

Understanding

You are willing to take the time to find out what's going on with other people, especially if they're in distress. You're a good listener, you don't criticize, and you offer unbiased, respectful, honest advice when it's requested. With a high score on the "understanding" trait, it is likely that you are enthusiastic about charitable work, helping others, and making the world a better place.

You don't feel the need to impose your standards on others or say things that, even though true, cause pain.

Prudent

You look before you leap, think before you act, consider what you're about to say before you open your mouth to speak; that's why you rarely have to eat your words.

You usually don't get excited easily or blurt out the first thing that comes to mind without considering the consequences.

Unflappable

You are not a slave to your emotions. It takes a lot to upset or unnerve you. That's why you're a good person to have around in a crisis.

You don't let it all hang out, which means that those around you often don't know the pressures you're under or what you're going through. You're not the kind of person people run from in a crisis.

Introspective

You like your own company; you're a very interesting person. Tracking your own mental processes, knowing what you're thinking and why you do what you do, is important to you. Often, what's going on in your mind is more compelling than what's going on outside. For the most part, those with a high score on the "introspective" trait enjoy reading, taking long walks, learning new things, and other solitary activities.

You are not someone who is constantly looking to be among a group of friends; you never feel bored when you are by yourself.

Aesthetic

You appreciate art, beauty, and design; you know that they are not superficial but absolutely crucial to living the good life. You have good taste, and you're proud of it. Those with a high score on the "aesthetic" trait are often employed in literary or artistic professions, enjoy domestic activities — doing things around the house — and are enthusiastic about the arts, reading, and travel.

You don't think it's pretentious to be moved by art and beauty. You're not one of those who believe it doesn't matter what something looks like as long as it does its job.

Arbitrary

You believe life can be fairly random, and trying to impose a tight little grid on it is a waste of time - your conclusion: relax. Things will work out (or not). No need to get ultra-logical about everything.

You do not believe that everything has a logical explanation or that every problem has a logical solution.

Original

You are constantly coming up with new ideas. For you, the world as it exists is just a jumping-off place; what's going on inside your mind is often more interesting than what's going on outside.

You don't feel that the road to success is to be a realist and stick to the program; you never stop yourself from coming up with new ideas or telling the world what you're thinking about.

Self-Contained

You like to stick to your own business and leave the power struggles to others; you know who you are and what you believe in, but you don't see any reason to impose your values on everyone else.

You generally don't get involved in organizing or motivating people, and you don't feel the need to always be seen as a big public decision-maker.

Intellectual

You are thoughtful, rational, and comfortable in the world of ideas. People find you interesting to talk to. You're the living embodiment of the saying "You learn something new every day." In general, those with a high score on the "intellectual" trait are employed in such fields as teaching and research, and are enthusiastic about reading, foreign films, and classical music.

You do not avoid abstract conversation, experimenting with new ideas, or studying new things. It bores you to stick to the straight and narrow of what you already know.

Loose

You feel that a clean, orderly desk is the sign of a person who doesn't have enough to do. Schedules and "to do" lists feel stifling; you thrive on a sense that anything goes, and know that the world won't end if you don't clean up after finishing a job.

You don't need to know that everything is in its place; it is not empowering to you to feel that the world around you is neat and organized. Mowing down every item on your "to do" list, every day, does not bring you joy.

And here's a link to the test if anyone has interest in it: http://www.signalpatterns.com/psych_central/

Japanese breakout-style strip game

Personal pros - The subject is a pudgy guy in traditional japanese threads.
Personal cons - I'm awful at breakout.

It took forever but I beat it. If it's to your tastes, see if you can as well.

(Spoiler - there's two layers)

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A questionnaire for the ladies and gentlemen

I'm personally amazed I never put up some form of internet quiz yet; I've always been strangely fond of them. I found one yesterday that matches you up with your best suited superhero guy, then thought there would be little harm in sharing it, so here you go. There are other silly quizzes on the site if that one fails to take your fancy such as Date a Super Hero Chick too, but I am of course apathetic on that subject. If there are any readers out there, do share results.

P.S. I seem to have ended up with The Thing, the quiz claiming I like them "hard as a rock and sensitive". I do not object.

Solid Trouser Snake

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(This happy rainbow post was made because a reader reckons this blog is depressing.)