Lost Cause

Currently listening to: Tech N9ne - Something Else, Trivium - Vengeance
Currently playing: Wind Waker HD, Assassin's Creed IV, Killzone:Shadow Fall, Battlefield 4, Mario 3D World.

First of all it has been a very long time since I updated this blog, don't get me wrong, Ive thought about it, wanted to, but nothing seemed worth putting down in digital ink and paper. In saying that its not that my life has been boring or monotonous, quite the opposite in fact.

Around June I switched careers from rig moving and boom truck apprenticeship, to Drilling Rig Waste Management. Short story of the switch is more money, and I work with one of my best friends so its been pretty great so far. My new boss is probably the best guy Ive ever worked for, he even bought me an iPad for Christmas, that's a pretty expensive gift for someone like me.

In taking a job where I basically doubled my income, I was able to purchase another house in a town close to my old one. Its much bigger, more yard space, and in a million times better shape. Me and Alison took the plunge together, but not after much work and dedication to bettering our relationship. Since we have moved away from Carnduff, and the old house things have magically been less stressful and happier at home. Its a serious win.

Headshot the Hero was close to being axed this year due to lack of dedication, and embarrassment of not having anything out there for 2-3 years of plugging the brand. If it wasn't for Luke Jay Knight from the band Near Ruin I would've given up already. His help co-writing, and support has kept me going. He believes we have something fun and special in the HTH album. So this year, Im really going to try my ass off to produce some quality music, and put video games on the back burner.

This doesn't mean Im abandoning my clan Lost Cause, or my duties as a member and a leader in the group. I love my friends I've met from gaming. Diverse group from Puerto Rico, Canada, USA, Mexico, UK, and even people from Filipino and Cambodian race. Its been a cool ride to talk to these people and get to know them. So many personalities meshing under one banner, its really crazy to see the conversations that take place in the clan chat. I've been less of a voice lately, and in doing so, Ive seen the dedication and loyalty our members have had to the clan. "Lost Cause for life" seems to be the attitude of many of us.

What me and dswiftbr0 started years ago has flourished into a multi-gaming platform clan, multiple games, multiple races co-existing in one place. Both genders. All ages from young as 15 to as old as almost 50. YouTube channel, message board, skype group, logo, I even got a Lost Cause shirt, and some rings. We have dedicated and intelligent members have tons of knowledge and abilities to help the clan get out there and get well known. Even with the amazing skill of some players like Derpy and Symphonia46 we still keep a humble and laid back demeanor, and people who play with our members sometimes comment on them being genuine people and fun to play with. Id hate to be an elitest clan that judges people on their KDR instead of their personality. That will never happen as long as me and the other leaders keep the focus on fun gaming, instead of skilled gaming.

Breaking away from gaming and my gaming friends and circle of people is something I doubt Ill ever truly do. I might be less of a voice in the clan, but Ill always be there. Both in game and out. As long as my personal life continues to be great, and my job is always there, I hope to always have a hand in gaming in some way.