Another Nerd Update

It's been a while since I've updated you all about my nerdy adventures online. Here's Westwater now, level 58, riding a demon horse and wearing a voodooish mask. I have nearly reached the coveted maximum level 60. Once one reaches 60 they no longer try to build experience to get levels. Instead they hunt far and wide for the rarest, most powerful pieces of magical equipment, anything to give them an edge in the extremely difficult high-level dungeons and in high level player-vs-player battles.

I almost thought I wouldn't make it to this point. Over Christmas vacation I didn't play, and when I returned to Japan found my addiction had vanished and it was hard to find time to log on. Slowly I've regained steam, especially during Spring Break when I was able to leave work early each day, and could actually play at the same time as my friends back home.

The question now is will I remain as active once I hit 60? For serious players, 60 is just the beginning. For me it's been the ultimate goal of playing since last summer. Once I reach my goal, will I still have an interest in playing? Stay tuned.

In other news, the Foreign Service Written Exam is this weekend. Wish me luck! If I fail, I guess we'll know what was to blame...