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So, about 3 months ago I pre-ordered my copy of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare from Gamestop. I'm a nerd like that. But, I had heard that the same people that made Call of Duty 2 were on board for this project so I knew it had to be good! All the reviews about the game said that it was the most realistic game play ever. The BEST graphics ever.

And I'm here to say that the reviewers were right. It definitely is the best, most realistic gameplay. The graphics are AMAZING. The only thing that I can say that I'm a bit disappointed about is the fact that the actual game is very short. The missions are amazing... but it all ends so quickly. I got the game on tuesday Nov. 6th (the release day, of course) and I've been playing it off and on because I've been studying and going to school and what not. And, around 11am this morning, I finished it. I was amazed at the game... but still, kinda short. Guess that means I'm going to have to get an XBOX live account again. But, I'll have to wait until the end of the semester otherwise I won't concentrate on school! Damned addicting games!

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Here are my NFL's week #10 picks:
Falcons at Panthers = Panthers
Vikings at Packers = Packers
Broncos at Chiefs = Chiefs
Bills at Dolphins = Bills
Rams at Saints = Saints (Rams just aint gonna win anytime soon)
Browns at Steelers = Steelers
Jaguars at Titans = Titans
Eagles at Redskins = Redskins
Bengals at Ravens = Ravens
Lions at Cardinals = Lions
Cowboys at Giants = Giants (for the upset)
Bears at Raiders = Bears
Colts at Chargers = Colts
49ers at Seahawks = Seahawks

I've got a 4 game parlay ($10 to win $132.31) and a 6 game parlay ($5 to win $232.41). Parlay's are a great way to earn a huge amount, but we all know about those "upset" games every week. And those are Parlay killers. I think I'm going to go with this week's picks and bet a 12 game parlay of $5 to win $353.85. I'm sure there'll be some upsets... but hey, Its worth a shot.

I'm going to do another bet with some potential upsets later on this week for maybe $5 again, but with bodog.

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
when the road you're trudging seems all up hill,
when the funds are low and the debts are high,
and you want to smile but you have to sigh,
when care is pressing you down a bit - rest if you must,
but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns.
As everyone of us sometimes learns.
And many a failure turns about when he might have won had he stuck it out.
Don't give up though the pace seems slow - you may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than it seems to a faint and faltering man;
often the struggler has given up when he might have captured the victor's cup;
and he learned too late when the night came down,
how close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out - the silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
and you never can tell how close you are,
it may be near when it seem so far;
so stick to the fight when you're hardest hit - it's when things seem worse,
that you must not quit.

So I've passed my physical assessment, my MCT, and now we're in acute care at EMC. I have to say that more and more I love my career choice. Of course, there is not a day that goes by that I wonder if I should continue on to Med School. For now, I'll take things one step at a time. Finishing this semester is my immediate goal. Finishing the 2 years, passing, and graduating with my ADN is a short term goal. Going on to obtain my Bachelor's, then entering a Master's Program for Nurse Anesthesiology is my long term goal. Who knows, by then I may just decide to go into Med School.

At any rate, things are going well for this semester. I got my mid-term evaluation from my clinical instructor who told me she thought I exceed her expectations. I loved that. It actually brought things around full circle and made me feel much better. Lately I've had some struggles with my clinicals, nothing I want to get into because I believe it shouldn't be that big of a deal for me, but it is enough to cause me some stress. After mentioning that to my instructor, she had words of wisdom, words of encouragement, and well, words that essentially made me feel 100% better about my performance.

I'm looking forward to this weekend's huge game: Patriots vs Colts. I'm currently not betting on it, but I think I may be rootin' for the Colts!!