"Why you no post Alric? *Clubs Blog Owner*

As many of you or maybe few of you are aware my Summer of Love has ended. I am back in the Old Pueblo -- that is Arizona. My time in Texas was great and I had so many wonderful moments with beautiful muse Alura Hexcaster whom wrote a lovely post detailing my stay. Link is below (No videos that's my bro KBB's thing :-P)
(Note: The misses has clubbed me in the head for my wording of the introduction Alura wishes to let it be know we weren't just a summer thing. So my bad for bad wording ;-) and sorry honey won't happen again can I get out of my room now?)

Summer of Love Post

It's been almost 2 weeks and I regret even leaving her but our paths are forever intertwine and I am certain our wanderings through the forest will bring us back together on that field of gentle winds, sweet smells, and undying love.

As for why I haven't been posting? Life has just taken over and my time in game I haven't really wanted to write about. Sometimes you just need to enjoy what has been set in front of you. Speaking of I have been thoroughly enjoying Wysteria although yesterday's bugs drove me insane. I have completed Wysteria and ALL it's quests on my Necromancer Morgrim ShadowShade and next is Alric. I know your surprised I was too I didn't quest FIRST on Alric but sometimes it's good to switch things up.

As for Fame at a Price 2 I haven't done it. Real life stuff has eaten my time and I haven't had the focus or time to dive into it. I suspect though it won't be until September I might get it out but who knows? Only me! I have also been working on other projects as well. I'll let you guys in on a secret project of mine. I have been working on a series of stories (Think LOTR) for near 8 years and it's coming along great however it's nowhere near complete. At my rate I reckon it would be 10 years or more (Maybe 15) before I unveil but it's all up to the author. ;-)

I also can announce I got my POTTERMORE E-mail and have awesome beta access! It pays to have gotten my Quill on Day 1 w00t! Has me registered on July 31, 2011. My school is Gryffindor and my wand is 11 inches 3 quarters Rowan with a Unicorn Hair core.

A small note I have changed my Header in honor of my trip to the Japanese Gardens and the release of the Samoorai pet. 

And that is all for now. I'll leave you folks with some pictures of my trip to the Japanese Gardens in Ft. Worth, Texas. (Read the blog post in the link it'll make sense)

(The one with the two lizards was my favorite. They were doing some sort of mating ritual right there on the deck)

 (Bonus image! Same day but at the Water Gardens in downtown Ft. Worth Alura was a scared y cat and didn't wanna go down to the bottom)

Until next time your friend,

Alric Ravensinger A.K.A Lovable Dork.

Vanishing Act

Hello wizards,

 I am sure you are wondering where the Kraken I have been? Remember the "I'm going to Texas" and "Arizona Owns Texas" post down below? Yeah I got to Texas and all outside connections and commitments (Other than my family <3) went out the window. Simply put I apologize for falling off the face of the earth when I said I wouldn't. Let me explain though once I got here my mindset completely changed.

Now for those of you married or in a relationship you might get me in fact I am counting on it. Once I got here to Texas I wanted nothing more than to just spend time with my lady love (@SorceressMiklai on Twitter A.K.A Alura Hexcaster). I know I am a sucker for love. I'm not the overly tough "doesn't cry" guy. I am multidimensional I am tough but I ain't ignorant to my feelings. For those guys reading this going "Blasphemy" I say this; "One day kid, we you get your own girl you'll understand"

  There is a new life that springs forth when you are with that special one. Needless to say I been spending most of my time with her. I also of course am slowly getting to know her family -- I think me and her sister are hitting it off rather well despite our musical differences. (Hip hop lover -.-)
One thing I can absolutely say about Texas itself? It's hot and humid here which isn't a great combination. As my tia Cassandra Dragonheart says I'm a Desert Rat my comfort zone is among desert, cactus, lizards, mountains, and freak monsoon weather. I do NOT like humidity one bit I want the dry clean air of Arizona.

As for in game goes it hasn't happened -- much. Although I am now a self-proclaimed Doodle Dug master. I have gotten every pet and wand available from KIfreegames minus that elusive Storm Beetle and Umbra Blade. I have time though to accomplish these last two feats or else  cheat and order from a Code shop from Wizard101 Central. I also have been updating The Petnome Project as we celebrate our birthday this month with various contests.

As for everything else? well I am not worried at this moment. I am solely focused on enjoying my time here. However for those readers who are anxious to see me back I return home to Arizona on August 8th after staying in TX for 2 months. Once home it's back on the last lane with Fame at a Price 2 and other projects. So until then I say in a melodramatic tone "wait for me my friends, (insert exaggerated sob here) wait for me"

Until next time your friend,
Alric Ravensinger

Big Ole' News

Howdy folks it's your favorite Balance wizard (Don't fight it Ronan and John). I have some exceptionally great news for you all; I am heading to Texas. For a while I'll be in "The Lone Star State" wrestling bulls and showing those Texans how we Arizonans roll! No just kidding (AZ would win!) I ain't going to go pick a fight I am going to further my IRL relationship with Alura Hexcaster and I didn't want to leave off the map without informing you all. This isn't a goodbye though it's a I'll be blogging and gaming in the land of steakhouses and world famous barbeques. Heck maybe I'll even be able to visit KingsIsle and do a interview or something (wishful thinking).

That's my IRL big ole' news for y'all another little bit is check out SpikeTV June 6th @ 3:30 PM ET/ 12:30 PM PT for E3 2011. If you don't know what E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) is well you are missing out it's the world's greatest gaming expo where every developer and game company show off their new stuff.

In other news of epic proportions Fallon Shadowblade over at Diary of a Wizard has announced the details for the highly anticipated social event known as the 2nd annual Ravenwood Ball. It's a massive social event for all wizards of MMO Wizard101 to attend and have fun. In celebration of this superb event DOAW is giving away a plethora of prizes. Each prize has graciously been donated by wizards, twizards, sites, and W101 itself. It's sure to be the biggest event of 2011 barring the announcement of a new world. Head over to Diary of a Wizard to enter for prizes and RSVP the event which will happen June 25th, 2011. Be sure to dress to impress! I will be taking my sweetheart Alura Hexcaster and I hope to see you all there~

Until next time your friend,
Alric Ravensinger

One of the best Vacations EVER.

       In my giddy excitement of obtaining a hybrid pet the following evening I forgot to tell you folks (though most on my twitter knew) about my little vacation I took to Tombstone,Arizona  last Saturday with my two older brothers and my Mother. First off I say mini cause I actually live in the state and its only about an 1 1/2 hours away from my city which I won't say. Anyway first funny my mother seem to have forgotten how to speak the English language as we stopped at a Burger King (I wanted In-N-Out Burger!) and my brother Chris wanted the Tendercrisp sandwich to which my mother said to the drive thru people "uh yes can I get the chicken you know the fried one" to which me and my brothers kept telling her  "Mom say the sandwich" cause the poor drive thru girl didn't understand  and started to list off the things with chicken in it >.< what a disaster! Being the loving boys we are teased my mom on her hiccup the rest of the drive to Tombstone.
     The rest of the ride went relatively smooth with none of us talking much (except to make fun of my mom) as we passed many towns such as Benson and St David. It was quite refreshing cause out there especially near St David people are really into plants and trees. Green was everywhere it also brought into my mind the fact everyone thinks Arizona is some desert wasteland with the only plants being Cactus they couldn't be more wrong. It wasn't a uncommon sight as well to see horses roaming around and locals selling goods from their fields along the roadside and very cheap too except the Beef jerky which was ridiculously expensive. The day was nice as well high clouds keep us cool and shaded from the sun its was perfect!
      As soon as we blew into town we wasted no time showing my older brother Mario all that Tombstone had to offer. First we walked for hours along Fremont St,Allen St,and Toughtnut Rd going into various shops and attractions showing my big bro the ropes me being a Tombstone visiting veteran we went everywhere from the O.K Corral to the Bird Cage theater where after a tour I aptly bought a new ghost story book titled "Haunted Arizona" to add to my collection of the macabre. It was tremendously fun cause I got to experience everything all over again showing my big brother and I felt as if I was visiting the "Town to tough to die" for the first time again. One experience which was truly new for me was our tour of the Good Enough Mine where miner and founder of Tombstone Ed Schieffelin struck it rich with the mine's rich deposits of Silver. We were literally over a 100ft underground and it was amazing Silver veins could still be seen and everything was left as it was as later the mine was no longer worth it to keep it running and was abandoned allowing for the water Table to come back up and flood the lower levels (As I believe I remember the mine actually went down near 800 ft) I took pictures left and right and was in awe of the work these minders had done with nothing more then a hammer,wedge,dynamite,and Candle light. After we left the mines the weather had a surprise for us and it started to rain. I know what you are thinking man that sucks again you are wrong it was extremely delightful the cool rain felt AWESOME! if only cause of a lackluster Monsoon season we've been having this year the only thing missing was a Pina Colada;) After that we all decided we were hungry and had a nice Dinner at the Longhorn restaurant the day went slow from here just us laughing at our sillyness and glad we got to do this. On our way out we stopped by the famous Boot Hill Graveyard and snapped a few pics but soon left on the ride home I feel asleep with the gentle tapping of the rain on the car window what a day!
(Not home right now but I do promise pics from the trip soon )

See ya the pets are a calling,
Alric Ravensinger