I know I'm not alone on this, but I felt like I needed to put my frustration down before I choke.

The past few months and the volatile state of our economy has placed everybody on edge and those of us that still have a job try our best to go above and beyond the "CALL OF DUTY" to please our ungrateful bosses, managers and supervisors.

I can't even remember when was the last time I fired my 360, PS3 (let's not even talk about the Wii) to any major length of time. To my surprise a few days ago I got on the 360 only to realize that some folks on my friend list actually removed me from their list because I haven't been on XBL in such a long time. (you know who you are, but I do understand!!!)

The past few weeks have gotten so bad that I haven't been able to catch-up on my favorite podcast (UncleGamer Radio) or even get 5 minutes to catch-up on news and events from the TAG-website.

Due to my lack of game-time, I catch myself every now and then - daydreaming about unlocking my next achievement or trophy. To keep things interesting day-to-day I've had to make myself some achievements for different tasks performed at work/ life:

1. Landfall - Make it to work on time (60 points)

2. I.D.10.T Error - Trouble shoot the server, when the IT-guy couldn't figure it out. (20 points)

3. Pacifist Pride - Don't go "office space" on the office fax/copy machine (10 points)

4. Power Gamer -  Keep your game time to a max of 2hrs in one week. (5 points)

5. The Human light Switch - Be the first one and the last one in the office (20 points)

6. I Love GOLD - get your taxes done early (50 points)

7.  Warm Coffee - Successfully go on a date and get invited into her house. (85 points)

8. You are the Support Son - Actually spend some money on consumer goods trying your best to keep the economy going (200 points) 

9. Seriously 3.0 - Work 80HR min. (16hrs/day) and only get paid for a  40hr work week (500  points) 

10. Fully Researched Bouncer - Get kicked out of the Bar for being too drunk after an 80hrs work week (50 points)  

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 "I've got a fever and the only prescription is....more VIDEO GAME!!!!!"