Just Cuz I Haven't Posted In A While...Thoughts on Pokemon

So yeah...a geeky topic if ever there was one. Not a lot new in my life, but some thoughts on one of my favorite pastimes. Pokemon. My interest in Pokemon started the summer my little cousin was either nine or ten, I forget, and he was utterly obsessed with them. Since I was babysitting him, that meant that that's all I heard about. Finally, in an attempt to save my sanity, I agreed to learn more about them. I watched the animated series, which is ridiculously cheesy and silly in the 4Kids incarnation (never seen the actual Japanese version), I started collecting the cards (and still have a decent collection for the first 250 or so) and started playing the games. The games are what I enjoy most now, though I'm still working on collecting the whole series on DVD, mostly for nostalgic purposes. I have almost all the games, and I'm pleased that this is a game that I'm actually good at, for remembering and studying type strengths and weaknesses for raising an effective team for battle. Silver was my favorite game for the longest time, but I'm also very much enjoying Fire Red/Leaf Green, and Emerald, as well as Diamond, though I haven't gotten very far into the latter two. I like the challenge of catching and raising my team, and I always name my Pokemon according to people or characters that suit their personalities. I'm a dork that way. But yeah, it's tons of fun, and I'm looking forward to finally trading with my friend when he comes to visit. I haven't actually had anyone to trade with before. I like raising the little critters, and I actually find myself talking to them while I battle, encouraging and sympathizing when they get hurt or faint. Wow. I'm how far into admitting what a dork I am...but I still love it.