Farewell, General

It didn't take us 3 weeks, but downing Mimiron again was a bitch.

We're building up to 25s now. It's a slow process. We have 18 now. Or is it 19? Not quite enough for two teams.

Thanks to 3.2, we're running heroics like crazy. 6 or 7 of us already have their 4-piece Tier 8 bonuses thanks to badge T8.5 helms and chestpieces. So much for Herald of the Titans.

I guess what's important at this point is to get to Algalon. We'll work out the gearing later.

Requiem for a Fallen Hero

In 1983, when Sen. Ninoy Aquino was assassinated, I was 7 years old and didn't understand what it meant. I only knew that my parents were crying and that something very bad had happened.

When the People Power Revolution happened in 1986, I was 10 years old. I didn't understand it either. But my parents were adamant about being in the middle of a very large crowd of people, so I came with them in my bright yellow Ninoy T-shirt and khaki shorts and I prayed aloud with everyone around me, heedless of the danger.

I'm 34 years old now and I understand.

Pres. Corazon Aquino passed away last weekend. She was the housewife-turned-president whose call to action ousted a dictator and restored our freedom. She was Ninoy's widow and a powerful center of opposition to the Marcoses. She became our president - the first legitimately elected president following the dark days of martial law and the Marcos dictatorship.

The many luxuries I enjoy in my life - including the ability to play World of Warcraft - I owe directly to Tita Cory and her martyred husband.

For the freedom to do the things I love, for the freedom to write (badly) about them, for the freedom to choose my own path in life, I am forever grateful.

Sleep well, Tita Cory. We will always love you.

A Picture Worth A Thousand Gold

Three weeks of furious raiding.

Over 1000 gold per person in repairs and consumables.

Two pieces of loot (one token).



And we're still not sure we can get him down again next week.