The 5 things I am most looking forward to right now...
5. Sony Playstation 4: Yes, this was on my last list, which is testament to how exciting it really is. However, since my lastlist, a lot has changed. The official reveal has occured, the fallout from E3 is still doing the rounds on the internet, and Sony is really rubbing it's corporate-sized hands with glee. Little wonder with their beauty of a NextGen console. Not only will it build on the powerhouse entertainment aspect of the PS3 with improved graphics, amazing processing capabilities, as well as hardware that would scare most computers, but it brings a raft of new features to the party. Not only will you be able to play with a snazzy new 6-axis controller, but you can use your Xperia phone, tablet or PS Vita too! Even game on the go. Smart stuff indeed.
4. Supernatural Season 8: Whilst it's been impossible to avoid spoilers from the US, having been aired there months before the UK (thanks Tumblr, you asshat!), I am still uber-pumped for this season. After the catastrophe that was Season 6, and my dwindling interest and expectation of the show, Season 7 was a surprise turn-up for the books. A great season, against all odds and my expectations. Now, I am hoping this series carries on building on the incline, and we get something truly awesome. That said, the spoilers have already spoilt some really juicy bits (damn you all!), and I am a little irked by odd points in the story-line. Hence it's only ranking at 4th in this list.
3. The Mentalist Season 5 on DVD: I used to watch this show back when it first aired on TV, but lost track of it circa the middle of the third season, only having a casual interest in it. I caught a few episodes late last year, and decided to pick the show back up, having developed a keen interest in the art of cold-reading and the associated practices. I watched the whole of the new season, eagerly devouring the serialised release. I have since bought the first four seasons on DVD, and have been avidly watching them, refreshing my memory of everything that has happened in the show up till now. The completionist in me wants this Season to complete the set - to it's present state of completion at least - whilst the fan of the show in me, wants it so I can watch all 5 seasons in an ill-judged marathon, one weekend in the near future.
2. Ruby, my pet Kune Kune Pig: This is a strange story. I decided two weeks ago that I wanted a pet duck. I then read that they need to be kept in pairs, so I decided they would be called either Patrick and Teresa, or Jane and Lisbon (prizes for anyone who guesses the inspiration for the names)... Long story short, I went with my parents to the place where they'll be buying their chickens (yes, chickens!), and they had baby pigs for sale. 60 of my finest Great British Pounds later, and this little baby was mine. She is the runt of the litter, and is terribly cute. She comes home in just over a week's time. I had a whole raft of names drawn up, including Saffron, Ginger, India, Abigail, and Isabelle, but I ended up plucking for Ruby, named after the beauty in Supernatural. I've included her picture below, just so we're all on the same page...
| Oh! Yes, yes. Her. |
And, drum roll please! At number one, and this wasn't even close...
1. Samsung ATIV Q Tablet: This beautiful slate of modern technology has it all... Made by Samsung? Check. Brand-spanking new? Check. Tablet/Laptop Hybrid? Check. Cutting edge tech? Most definitely! This thing is a real beaut. I honestly think it is one of the best devices in the mobile technology market's history. It has a dual Operating System! That's just amazing. Best of all, it's the best two OS' on the planet; it can seamlessly switch between Windows 8 and Android (it remains to be seen which version). This little revelation makes me want to weep with joy. On top of that, the hardware is fantastic, the screen is a world-first in pixel density and vibrancy, the battery life is immense, and the ergonomics of it are second to none.This device is a 10/10, and it isn't even ready for general release yet. Wowzers!
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