My name is Luis Gabriel but my friends and family call me Gaby, and/or Gabz. I am from an island called Puerto Rico, and currently living in Idaho (of all places), with my wife and two daughters, no pets – yet.

This blog of mine is about just the things that interest me, thoughts and stories, whatever it’s on my mind but mainly for my enjoyment. Think of this blog as a digital journal.

Why Gabz/mL?

Well, I do have a science degree, worked in the Biotech industry for over five years, now currently in the agri-business. Thought these days, I am no longer a bench-scientist I am still a scientist in a different role, thus the per mL. It is a little nod to my profession but also a nod to my two daughters, Marley (m) and Luna (L)

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Tuesday, Marley had a dentist appointment, she was super-stoked btw. I have never seen anybody so excited to go to the dentist — ever.

I mean, can’t blame her, she gets cool headphones and a tv that hangs from the ceiling, and she watches a cartoon movie while they do the thing. Plus, the hygienists are fun and engaging.

She gets her teeth cleaned, a sucker, and two toys as grand prizes lol

At the time of checking out, I needed to make an appointment for Luna. And of course, they ask for her date of birth. Oh, man! I got the month and date right away, but the year, the year escaped me. I had to think long and hard about that one. 2018, Luna was born in 2018. Marley’s it’s usually a lot easier to remember, 2016. Sadly, or unfortunately, some bad things happened in 2016 but Marley was the best that happened that year.

Now I’m thinking if I should get a tattoo with the girls' bday, super-cliché, I know, right on my right wrist. So the next time I can just consult the wrist when I forget.

Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition

Yup, exploring the wilds again, 5 years later. This game was originally released on February 28, 2017, on the PlayStation 4. It is the year of our lord, 2022, and the game is still bitchin'.

This time around, though, I have been playing the Complete edition, on the PlayStation 5.

Why am I playing this, 5 years later? Well, the game is a masterpiece, in my book, but also Horizon Forbidden West is coming out soon, February 18th. Thus, just like some of us watch previous movies in preparation for the sequel that is about to come out, I am playing this game. Also, back in November of 2017, a DLC for Zero Dawn was released, The Frozen Wilds. I never got around to playing the DLC, so this was also a good incentive to re-play this game.

Not sure if it's the fact that it has been 5 years since, or the fact that I am playing it on the PlayStation 5. but the game feels both like it belongs to the ps5 and like a whole new experience from the one I had 5 years ago.

I am currently about 10 to 12 hours in, I have been doing a lot of grinding though, and having fun while doing it. Also, damn, I had forgotten how massive the world-map is in this game, so much so it can be super-overwhelming if you expand and look at it.

Also, I am playing it in the easiest mode available, which I am not sure this particular mode was in the original release, I could be wrong. This is making the playthrough much faster too, and some of the machines that were a nightmare before, well, they are still a nightmare when you look at them up close but not as much when fighting them (I am looking at you Thunderjaw).

It is interesting when you come back to an old goodie like this and even if you have forgotten some of the sorry, the control mechanics, and such, there are still things you remember dearly. Also, you remember your priorities, don't sell this material, get your fast-travel pack early, and so on.

If you haven't played this game, ever, do yourself a service and play it!

GO!