Tag: Fatherhood

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Gamers, bullied and hacked

This article caught my attention a few weeks ago on UK TV.

According to this report which was sponsored by Habbo, an online vintage pixel-art style virtual community, 38% of gamers have been hacked.

A deeper dive into the data reveals that the source was taken from 2515 young people aged 12-25 in the actual Habbo game.  This tiny sample is a poor representation of the Global gaming industry and to the casual viewer of the article, 38% is a pretty high percentage.

You can download the actual 2017 report here

As usual, the media falls into the easy alarmist viewpoint on gaming reinforcing the stereotype.  There are many sources out there that confirm the average age of gamers to be between 35-38, these and other facts contradict the tardy image gamers are burdened with.

It’s really usual to see a positive article on Gaming in general and Gamers are not generally bothered about their image. Maybe they should be.

Typical gamers have jobs, families and mortgages.
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Thank You

Hi everyone,

I am truly thankful for your friendship during my 51st Party.

You all made me feel really special and actual human.  Friends and family gatherings are a rare precious luxury in my life and I do not take any of it for granted, especially as I appreciate you all have busy London lives.

Reasons to be Cheerful Part 51

Special Thanks goes out to the Hosts, Music entertainment, The Daughters, prezzie givers and The Lady in my Life.

Bye for now and don’t you dare Facebook me.

“I’m just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe.” — Jango Fett

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New Souls

Yesterday Two new Souls entered my world and I’m bubbling with joy for the parents.  I’m an odd egg so maybe this will bring some balance back into my life.

Dates in my life cross and weave around each other like wild salmon trying to swim upstream.

9th August and 16th Auguste

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Bills (57), Money (-3) and Work (47)

Right now, I’m swimming in the “get out of debt” river.  This has added nothing but daily stress to my existence but this is largely my own doing.  I used to check my phones over 100 times a day for incoming messages, social media and alerts.  And for a long time, I used people and Loved shiny gadgets and Things.

At the end of a credit line, there is nothing but forced change.

Watch your back on the way down

My minimalist trait has kicked in and I’ve ditched over 80% of my personal possession.  I’ll be gearing up for Winter properly this time but only going for things I need rather than things I want.

No extra men left and time running out….pressure is on.

No medication today, No aches or pains, No throat infection

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Reasons to be Thankful

Hmmm what am I grateful for?

My mother is still vibrant at age 89

Dad died leaving me a massive legacy of Happiness and Hope. 
 He was a Man of his Word.

My daughters are happy, healthy and talkative

My Myasthenia gravis (MG) is dormant, I’m strong and healthy

I have a partner that Loves me and is on my side

I have property assets

I have the ability to travel, live, work and drive 
in any country I choose

I have a thriving career in an industry I enjoy.
This time next year….

Why Computers games work so well

Well, they let you see and feel it now

Want to drive a high end fast car…get a copy of GTA

Want to climb a mountain…get a copy of Horizon Zero Dawn

Want to deep see dive…get a copy of ABZÛ

Don’t stop there though….follow through with the physical world experience.

I’ll be offline for the next few days enjoying

the fruits of my physical world….brb.