Simple Things

So there I am at the local merchant, buying some eggs. Seems I’ve been buying a lot of eggs and egg whites lately. Miracle food and all that.

The overly large female Caldari cashier noticed my purchase and commented, “So I guess you’re making me eggs for breakfast?”

Without missing a beat I replied, “I guess that depends on how tonight goes.”

She smiled and laughed (a horribly grating sound), and packaged up my purchase for me.

As I left, she threw out a “Have a great day, darlin.”

It was a beautiful moment.

Ego

PROLOGUE:

The Ego Takes Over

Meh, I probably shouldn’t even bother with this post, as it will only garner more attention for the original poster, but I figure, why the hell not?

I’m not going to go into how EVE Online is a game that promotes Egocentricity.

I’m not going to go into how judging someone else’s efforts is completely arrogant, vain, and condescending.

What I will focus on is this: EVE is Real. Continue reading

IV

I’m sorry. I’ve let you down. It’s just so hard sometimes to continue on without you. I couldn’t even write this post last year. It wasn’t for lack of trying. It was simply that every time throughout the day that I would sit at the keyboard, I would physically weep when bringing you to mind. I miss you more than you would’ve imagined. Continue reading