In Memory of a great blogger, a great gamer, and a great person

He might have been someone I've met only handful of times. (E3, Comic Con) I never knew your first name, and I think you told me it was Christian at one point, but in all honesty. You were always going to be Ryo from 1up to me. It was the name I knew you by, and the name I'll always remember you by. I remember reading your blogs, and commenting as much as I could. Always about various topics. I remember our conversation about the whole Kobe Bryant-Shaquille O'neal drama. You were truly someone special.

Hell, you came out of your way to pick me up and take me to Comic Con two years ago. And forever I'll be grateful for that. It was one of the best times I've had at Comic Con. And that pizza joint you took me and Marie to was fantastic.

When Marie told me via Gmail about what had happened I was in shock. I'm holding back tears right now. How can someone so great as you no longer be part of this world? I feel so helpless now as the time has gone. I remember you starting up your digital ink blog iDorkus. I used to read it on my blog reader. I would see you pop online on Xbox Live. I remember having a couple message conversations on there.

If there is one thing I could tell Ryo right now, it would be thank you. You, and your family are some of the most important people on 1up. Your legacy will live on forever. In my book, you are beyond a "Total Mozart" or "Hardcore." You gave 1up a personality that'll never be replaced. Thanks for being so kind. I'll miss reading your latest endeavors.

~ Ralph Manzanares

Anime Expo

Another Anime Expo has come and gone. It's actually pretty sad. I was only there half the time, and wish I had someone to go with for the other days. Ever since Issac passed away, no one's really been in love with Anime Expo anymore. Maybe next year I should just plan to go with XenSoldat (Erik) instead. Well, here's a couple shots from the Expo. I'll blog some more tomorrow.

In loving memory of Eddie Brown

Life is so short. People enter and exit in an instance. Whether it be fourteen years or nine months. Most people you meet may come and go, but some will always remain in your heart.

I should feel honor to have known some people. Eddie Brown is one of those people. Since getting the opportunity to work with him at Washington and Lambert, he always made me feel welcomed. Like I was part of his store. I can't delve much into Eddie's life, but I can tell you what I knew about him from working with him.

He was a great man. He was a very likable person. He would always work hard. Never one to be too serious, but also never one to always joke around. It's funny, just a couple days ago me and my co-worker Candice were just talking about how we love him. I told her I loved working with him, and he's the kind of guy I could see myself hanging out with. Just the way he presented himself, you just wanted to get to know the guy.

My heart is torn right now. I loved this guy. How could you not? He was funny, fun, and a hard worker. Tonight Eddie Brown, you, and your family will remain in my heart and prayers. I love you man.

Randy's 4x4...

Ha ha, I wish.

Another breakfast

You would think I'd be tired of this junk...

Woot