What I had done for this holidays:

1. Building this

 

1:100 Wing Gundam Zero Model

 

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Wing Gundam Zero

 

Wing Zero's primary armament is the Twin Buster Rifle, a weapon capable of destroying objects several miles in size, like a space colony. When separated into two individual Buster Rifles, the rifles could destroy entire waves of targets. Like the Wing Gundam, Wing Zero is also capable of transforming into a flying machine, known as "Neo-Bird" mode, and allowing the suit to travel long distances at high speed.

 

The main feature of Wing Zero is the ZERO SYSTEM, a combat computer/pilot interface installed in the cockpit. The ZERO system connects directly with the mind of the pilot, flooding him with combat data and possible outcomes. This overload of data could allow the pilot to achieve total victory, but places great mental and emotional stress on the pilot. Those exposed to ZERO (an acronym for Zoning and Emotional Range Omitted) System can become totally unstable, unable to tell the difference between friend and foe. Victims may even suffer mental breakdown or death.

 

During Katoki's redesign for Endless Waltz, the design of Wing Zero is streamlined, with new armour and recolouring to almost solely blue and white. The main change was the addition of angel-like wing binders, which could also be used as a re-entry shield. The design changes eliminated the "Neo-Bird" mode. The wind binders were equipped with dozen of miniature vernier thrusters, granting the mobile suit unparalleled mobility in flight.

 

(from Wikipedia)

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A bit ugly, I know, but still, I love it! =P

 

Intellectually, a Gundam which allows its pilot to see the future (at the cost of becoming mad) simply appeals to me. Would you want to see the future if it might make you go crazy?

 

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2. Buying and learning Tarot

 

Finally got the Rider Waite Tarot which EVERY book on tarot referenced to. Understood the basic meaning behind each and every card within 3 days. Who wants a reading of his or her future? I don't charge $$$. =)

 

 

The Fool signifies the beginning of a journey. Notice the Fool is near the edge of the cliff and yet he can't be bothered, as if he believes that angels will support him if he falls off. A 'boat will always become straight when it reach the bridge head' attitude, just like me. =)  

 

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3. Playing game

 

Currently playing Monster Hunter Freedom 2. A game of skill. You play the role of a Hunter (wad else?), killing monsters, mining, farming, catch insects, fishing, create weapons and amour etc. Why is it call a game of skill? Because for some monsters, you seriously need to do your homework before proceeding to (or before you can successfully) kill the monster. Homework includes doing research on where are the weak points of the monsters, what are their attacks, where do they normally hang out etc etc etc... just like real hunting!

 

This is the first game I played which I consistently need to watch Youtube on how pple kill the monster.

 

Damn challenging! Damn fun!

 

Here is the opening video:

 

     

 

Another one from PS's version of Monster Hunter 2, more exciting!

 

     

 

I am the one who carries the big hammer and hits monsters in the belly. Heh heh. Here is another one:

 

 

 

 

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Some cool videos

 

How you achieve the effect manipulating of virtual objects just by your hands (like in Minority Report) using Wii Remote?

 

      

 

How about Virtual Reality (via Head Tracking) using Wii Remote?

 

    

 

This guy is a genius! For more of his Wii Projects, visit http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~johnny/projects/wii/ (Actually there is only one more.)