Sunday, August 14, 2005
Lo, and behold!
listening to: Morning Musume - Iroppoi Jiretai
wishes for: Herald Mage trilogy by Mercedes lackey
mood:
Lo and behold, my 400th post!
Yes, after two and a half years of blogging, I have finally reached my 400th post marker. My counter lies. I sort of restarted it to 0 by accident on the anniversary, so it's supposed to be reaching 20-30 thousand already. Yeah. Cool, ne?
So what's up with this post? First up, a faggotry commited on Star Wars! Second, a review of Howl's Moving Castle(A copy of which will be put up at Yorokonde!). Third, just some rambles. ^^
Let's begin!
The Star Wars Faggotry
It's hilarious. Really. I couldn't stop laughing my ass off, and that was just the first three pictures! XD you have GOT to see this! Really. No offense though. I know there are a lot of fans that might be, but please bear in mind that not all Chinese know English that well. Now go look at that link! >w<
Howl's Moving Castle
This movie has got to be Hayao Miyazaki's best. At least, in my opinion it is. The story is about a Hat-maker, Sophie, who is rescued by a mysterious handsome wizard. At first glance, she falls in love with him, but her feelings for the mysterious wizard led to her being turned into an old woman by the Wicked Witch of the Waste. Afraid that her family and friends would see her in such form, she ran away and ends up as a cleaning lady in a walking castle owned by a famous wizard: Howl. As it turns out, Howl is the handsome wizard who had rescued her earlier. But Howl has secrets, including one that involves an evil spirit that powers the moving castle, Caluficer. Sophie's determination and love brings about a change in the atmosphere of Howl's moving castle, and ultimately leads to the end of the war. The movie was based off a Diana Wynne Jones book of the same title. This book was first published in 1986. I did a little search on Amazon.com and there are still copies available from a recent publisher(HarperTrophy, 2001). As I have not read the book, I will not compare the book to the film.
As can expected from any Miyazaki film, the animation is most wonderful. The colors and themes fit the magical and mysterious feel of the story. The scenes-- especially the valley with the lake and the small house where Howl used to stay in when he was young-- were spectacular. Joe Hisaishi's great talent was again displayed in the film. I loved the background music! It was absolutely amazing! It went oh-so well with the film ^^ I would love to have a copy of the OST~
All in all, this is a must see film! ^^ Now go look for a copy! ;)
Rants
I have a friend who likes someone, to the point of...err.. obsessing? Not sure... Let's call her A and call the person we like B. A really really likes B, but B doesn't feel the same way about her. So A gets all depressed and sulky, and B feels bad about it because she's feeling that way. What I don't understand is why A(and a lot of other girls) can't just accept the fact that "hey, the guy doesn't like me, oh well, there's a lot of other guys there anyway." I mean, move on! He's not the only person who would be able to care about you! And you're still young. There's a lot of world out there that you haven't seen yet, and a lot of people you haven't met. So stop frowning and put on a smile! Frowns make you look old and wrinkly and ugly, and you don't want that, do you?
And.... um... Artoo? Sorry about last night.. ^^;
OH! And I had a dream about that person who won't talk to me. In that dream, we were talking to each other, we were happy, and we were singing. I forgot which song it was, but it was a happy song, and we were smiling and he even had his arm over my shoulder. ;o; I miss him.
listening to: Morning Musume - Iroppoi Jiretai
wishes for: Herald Mage trilogy by Mercedes lackey
mood:
Lo and behold, my 400th post!
Yes, after two and a half years of blogging, I have finally reached my 400th post marker. My counter lies. I sort of restarted it to 0 by accident on the anniversary, so it's supposed to be reaching 20-30 thousand already. Yeah. Cool, ne?
So what's up with this post? First up, a faggotry commited on Star Wars! Second, a review of Howl's Moving Castle(A copy of which will be put up at Yorokonde!). Third, just some rambles. ^^
Let's begin!
The Star Wars Faggotry
It's hilarious. Really. I couldn't stop laughing my ass off, and that was just the first three pictures! XD you have GOT to see this! Really. No offense though. I know there are a lot of fans that might be, but please bear in mind that not all Chinese know English that well. Now go look at that link! >w<
Howl's Moving Castle
This movie has got to be Hayao Miyazaki's best. At least, in my opinion it is. The story is about a Hat-maker, Sophie, who is rescued by a mysterious handsome wizard. At first glance, she falls in love with him, but her feelings for the mysterious wizard led to her being turned into an old woman by the Wicked Witch of the Waste. Afraid that her family and friends would see her in such form, she ran away and ends up as a cleaning lady in a walking castle owned by a famous wizard: Howl. As it turns out, Howl is the handsome wizard who had rescued her earlier. But Howl has secrets, including one that involves an evil spirit that powers the moving castle, Caluficer. Sophie's determination and love brings about a change in the atmosphere of Howl's moving castle, and ultimately leads to the end of the war. The movie was based off a Diana Wynne Jones book of the same title. This book was first published in 1986. I did a little search on Amazon.com and there are still copies available from a recent publisher(HarperTrophy, 2001). As I have not read the book, I will not compare the book to the film.
As can expected from any Miyazaki film, the animation is most wonderful. The colors and themes fit the magical and mysterious feel of the story. The scenes-- especially the valley with the lake and the small house where Howl used to stay in when he was young-- were spectacular. Joe Hisaishi's great talent was again displayed in the film. I loved the background music! It was absolutely amazing! It went oh-so well with the film ^^ I would love to have a copy of the OST~
All in all, this is a must see film! ^^ Now go look for a copy! ;)
Rants
I have a friend who likes someone, to the point of...err.. obsessing? Not sure... Let's call her A and call the person we like B. A really really likes B, but B doesn't feel the same way about her. So A gets all depressed and sulky, and B feels bad about it because she's feeling that way. What I don't understand is why A(and a lot of other girls) can't just accept the fact that "hey, the guy doesn't like me, oh well, there's a lot of other guys there anyway." I mean, move on! He's not the only person who would be able to care about you! And you're still young. There's a lot of world out there that you haven't seen yet, and a lot of people you haven't met. So stop frowning and put on a smile! Frowns make you look old and wrinkly and ugly, and you don't want that, do you?
And.... um... Artoo? Sorry about last night.. ^^;
OH! And I had a dream about that person who won't talk to me. In that dream, we were talking to each other, we were happy, and we were singing. I forgot which song it was, but it was a happy song, and we were smiling and he even had his arm over my shoulder. ;o; I miss him.
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Thoughts
listening to: My Chemical Romance - I'm Not Okay
wishes for: sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep
mood:
There is something called consent. There is also something called "an age of maturity". There are a lot of porn and sex sites over the net that actually require you to be of age-- either 18 or 21, depending on which country you're living in. But let's face it. When it comes to porn, sex and other same topics, everyone has owned, heard of and seen them. Those who claim not to are in denial. Most people who do admit that they do are of legal age and beyond. Think about it. The only reason why younger teenagers acquire their porn is through older people who get them from the net and sell them to the youth. But that's another story.
When porn isn't enough, people turn to cybersex to "quench" their thirsts. People who engage in this activity might say that it's okay since there's no actual penetration happening, but a lot of other people see it as immoral. But what exactly is morality? Times change and the views of people on morality and the like change as well. What might be immoral before might not be moral today. People would say that there should be laws against cybersex, that people should be stopped, but how can you? The internet is so huge, and a lot of people can bypass even the strongest of firewalls. Even if you do put up laws against it, a lot of people would still be able to do it (An example of this is illegal distribution of licensed material over the web.) No, laws won't be able to stop this. Some people would also say that we need a clear mind on the topic. To see it in all views before giving judgement. Yes, this is true. A lot of misconceptions and stereotypes have already formed, and a lot of them come from the internet. Come in a chatroom and you see people dirty talking each other, but if you know them very well, the dirty talking is just a part of their everyday joking around. Come into a forum where they discuss the occult, tell them that what they're doing is bad, and you're instantly flamed. Yes, an open mind is always the best option.
Although, open minds won't exactly fix the problem. Sure we'll get a better view of the problem at hand, and it might also help us figure out a way to fix the problem, but solutions to problems don't always end up right. Trial and error is needed, but in this case? No, that method will only bring things to a worse situation. As I said before, there is something called 'consent' and an 'age of maturity'. It's different in a lot of people; it's not constant. People do things because they KNOW that they can handle the responsibility for it.
We can't take away all that porn and cyber sex off the net. We know that. And if people engage in those activities just so that they can sustain their family... Why not give them an alternative instead? Stop strangling the minimum pay of workers; increase it. Give the people something better to do. Next thing you know, cyber sex would be unheard of.
listening to: My Chemical Romance - I'm Not Okay
wishes for: sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep
mood:
There is something called consent. There is also something called "an age of maturity". There are a lot of porn and sex sites over the net that actually require you to be of age-- either 18 or 21, depending on which country you're living in. But let's face it. When it comes to porn, sex and other same topics, everyone has owned, heard of and seen them. Those who claim not to are in denial. Most people who do admit that they do are of legal age and beyond. Think about it. The only reason why younger teenagers acquire their porn is through older people who get them from the net and sell them to the youth. But that's another story.
When porn isn't enough, people turn to cybersex to "quench" their thirsts. People who engage in this activity might say that it's okay since there's no actual penetration happening, but a lot of other people see it as immoral. But what exactly is morality? Times change and the views of people on morality and the like change as well. What might be immoral before might not be moral today. People would say that there should be laws against cybersex, that people should be stopped, but how can you? The internet is so huge, and a lot of people can bypass even the strongest of firewalls. Even if you do put up laws against it, a lot of people would still be able to do it (An example of this is illegal distribution of licensed material over the web.) No, laws won't be able to stop this. Some people would also say that we need a clear mind on the topic. To see it in all views before giving judgement. Yes, this is true. A lot of misconceptions and stereotypes have already formed, and a lot of them come from the internet. Come in a chatroom and you see people dirty talking each other, but if you know them very well, the dirty talking is just a part of their everyday joking around. Come into a forum where they discuss the occult, tell them that what they're doing is bad, and you're instantly flamed. Yes, an open mind is always the best option.
Although, open minds won't exactly fix the problem. Sure we'll get a better view of the problem at hand, and it might also help us figure out a way to fix the problem, but solutions to problems don't always end up right. Trial and error is needed, but in this case? No, that method will only bring things to a worse situation. As I said before, there is something called 'consent' and an 'age of maturity'. It's different in a lot of people; it's not constant. People do things because they KNOW that they can handle the responsibility for it.
We can't take away all that porn and cyber sex off the net. We know that. And if people engage in those activities just so that they can sustain their family... Why not give them an alternative instead? Stop strangling the minimum pay of workers; increase it. Give the people something better to do. Next thing you know, cyber sex would be unheard of.
Monday, August 08, 2005
Blargh?
listening to: My Chemical Romance - Helena
wishes for: all my projects to be finished D:
mood:
One research paper, accompanied by a powerpoint presentation. Due Wednesday, Aug 10. Progress: 0%
One java program with SQL integration and GUI. Due Thursday, Aug 11. Progress: 40%
One java program with GUI: Chess. Due Monday, Aug 15. Progress: ???
One authored teachware for presenting. No date set D:!
One project defense (jBank). No date set.
Days going without sleep: two
Cups of coffee drank: too many to remember
Yeah. I am SO gonna sleep during Term Break.
listening to: My Chemical Romance - Helena
wishes for: all my projects to be finished D:
mood:
One research paper, accompanied by a powerpoint presentation. Due Wednesday, Aug 10. Progress: 0%
One java program with SQL integration and GUI. Due Thursday, Aug 11. Progress: 40%
One java program with GUI: Chess. Due Monday, Aug 15. Progress: ???
One authored teachware for presenting. No date set D:!
One project defense (jBank). No date set.
Days going without sleep: two
Cups of coffee drank: too many to remember
Yeah. I am SO gonna sleep during Term Break.
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Mother Hen?!
listening to: Sunshine Blind - Cold from Fever
wishes for: us to be on good terms now D:
mood:
Oh god, Rika's Mother Hen instincts are kicking in again D:
You might think that, "Whoa! Rika has Mother Hen instincts! It's the end of the world!!!!!!111eleventyone11!!11!!11"
But I do! D: I've even been proclaimed Everyone's Mother in DesCha (to the Dkada: remember that one phonecall where we had to describe everyone in DesCha? That was when Gino was still here, and mass 3way calling was the fad D: That's where we proclaimed Creole as DesCha's bitch, me as teh Mum, Arred as teh chicken, Khan as.. um.. what was he again?) And Niichan even said that I'm ready to be a mum any time! D:!! WHY?!
Is it because I pamper my DesCha children so much? Is it because I worry about them? is it because I worry about people and want to send them baskets of homemade cookies? (I seriously want to send Grade a batch, just to keep his 15-year old brain off of Defense Ministry work. SERIOUSLY. I mean, how can the government do that to a 15 yo!! He's a kid! And he said he wants a girlfriend! I feel like his mother!! D:!!! ) Is it because I care for people much? So much that if they skip class I scold them and MAKE them go, even if they're already massively late? Is it because I tell people that they should stop feeling bad for themselves and try make things better?
Is that so wrong?!
Eh.. okay, but what really invoked this topic?
He ripped his pants at the bus D: And if we were in speaking terms, I'd have volunteered to sew it for him D: IT MAKES ME CRY THAT I CAN'T TELL HIM THAT!! *sob*
Seriously.
Oh, and just a note.. It's kinda rare for me to actually DO these things, like volunteer to sew people's pants, clean up rooms, do the laundry-- no, I'm not a 'clean' person (Hey, I have better hygiene than anyone at our table combined!! D: ). I just don't like doing chores. I mean, come on! Leave my room alone! I like it they way it is, even if all my books are scattered on my desk and my pillows are all piled upand my stuffed animals cover the floor D:
Crap it, Rika. Shut the bloody fuck up about your mother hen shit. You are no fucking chicken. Lol. Lol. I made a spelling mistake. xD good thing GG hasn't waken up yet to scold me!!
Shut it, you. You're not supposed to even Haha, too late. I'm here! And you fucking better cram it or I'll make the laptops lag and you SHUT UP ALREADY!
...I hate it when those voices control your body and disable the backspace key D:
My life for Aiur!
listening to: Sunshine Blind - Cold from Fever
wishes for: us to be on good terms now D:
mood:
Oh god, Rika's Mother Hen instincts are kicking in again D:
You might think that, "Whoa! Rika has Mother Hen instincts! It's the end of the world!!!!!!111eleventyone11!!11!!11"
But I do! D: I've even been proclaimed Everyone's Mother in DesCha (to the Dkada: remember that one phonecall where we had to describe everyone in DesCha? That was when Gino was still here, and mass 3way calling was the fad D: That's where we proclaimed Creole as DesCha's bitch, me as teh Mum, Arred as teh chicken, Khan as.. um.. what was he again?) And Niichan even said that I'm ready to be a mum any time! D:!! WHY?!
Is it because I pamper my DesCha children so much? Is it because I worry about them? is it because I worry about people and want to send them baskets of homemade cookies? (I seriously want to send Grade a batch, just to keep his 15-year old brain off of Defense Ministry work. SERIOUSLY. I mean, how can the government do that to a 15 yo!! He's a kid! And he said he wants a girlfriend! I feel like his mother!! D:!!! ) Is it because I care for people much? So much that if they skip class I scold them and MAKE them go, even if they're already massively late? Is it because I tell people that they should stop feeling bad for themselves and try make things better?
Is that so wrong?!
Eh.. okay, but what really invoked this topic?
He ripped his pants at the bus D: And if we were in speaking terms, I'd have volunteered to sew it for him D: IT MAKES ME CRY THAT I CAN'T TELL HIM THAT!! *sob*
Seriously.
Oh, and just a note.. It's kinda rare for me to actually DO these things, like volunteer to sew people's pants, clean up rooms, do the laundry-- no, I'm not a 'clean' person (Hey, I have better hygiene than anyone at our table combined!! D: ). I just don't like doing chores. I mean, come on! Leave my room alone! I like it they way it is, even if all my books are scattered on my desk and my pillows are all piled up
Crap it, Rika. Shut the bloody fuck up about your mother hen shit. You are no fucking chicken. Lol. Lol. I made a spelling mistake. xD good thing GG hasn't waken up yet to scold me!!
Shut it, you. You're not supposed to even Haha, too late. I'm here! And you fucking better cram it or I'll make the laptops lag and you SHUT UP ALREADY!
...I hate it when those voices control your body and disable the backspace key D:
My life for Aiur!
Monday, August 01, 2005
Take me to your leader
listening to: Angel's Feather - bgm02b
wishes for: Jark
I got to talk to Arred again, after three months D: Intellectualy stimulating discussions were afoot. Maybe I should have taken PolSci as well xD Y'know, it was only in that phone conversation I was able to let out all my opinions and thoughts on the current political situation of the Philippines. I've had a lot of stuff brewing in my head, but it was only with him that I got to let them out. Feels sorta good, thoughnot for the fact that he's my ex-boyfriend ^_^ Don't forget to call again! D: We've got a lot more to talk about! D:
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dA related news, jark was sacked last Wednesday. Who is jark? He's the Co-Founder of deviantArt together with matteo. Who kicked him? Well, who else could have the power but the current CEO of dA, spyed, of course. Now, what's so important about this? Jark was the only obstacle left for spyed to make deviantArt, an Art Community, into a Money Factory. Jark and Matteo created dA as a COMMUNITY FOR ARTISTS, not a corporation for money-hungry bastards who want to "weed out bad artists" in his whim. T52 has all the resources you would like to read. If you're a fellow deviantArtist, support the cause! On dA's fifth birthday, submit something Yellow or Nothing at all! Support the Yellow Alien!
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I backtalked my mum again.. And it feels good ^______________^
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Okay, so I distinctly remember something about telling everyone that I'm on at MSN messenger, not at YM, and something about kitties. o____o; must be a dream.
Oooooh, speaking of dreams, I met the doll again! D: Although, I don't remember what she said. o______o;
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I'm rewriting Nine Tails. See, there were a lot of inconsistencies from chapter 1 to the current chapter three(which, btw, is still in the works). I fixed those now, along with grammar and typographical errors. Oh god, I didn't even realize I made Ietre kiss *name censored for the sake of the story* in chapter two!!! D: OMGWTFBBQ!
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I hope I pass ISTECH3. We're sorta teetering on the edge here. ;o; Two more java programs, a database and one research paper to go!!!! >o<
listening to: Angel's Feather - bgm02b
wishes for: Jark
I got to talk to Arred again, after three months D: Intellectualy stimulating discussions were afoot. Maybe I should have taken PolSci as well xD Y'know, it was only in that phone conversation I was able to let out all my opinions and thoughts on the current political situation of the Philippines. I've had a lot of stuff brewing in my head, but it was only with him that I got to let them out. Feels sorta good, though
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dA related news, jark was sacked last Wednesday. Who is jark? He's the Co-Founder of deviantArt together with matteo. Who kicked him? Well, who else could have the power but the current CEO of dA, spyed, of course. Now, what's so important about this? Jark was the only obstacle left for spyed to make deviantArt, an Art Community, into a Money Factory. Jark and Matteo created dA as a COMMUNITY FOR ARTISTS, not a corporation for money-hungry bastards who want to "weed out bad artists" in his whim. T52 has all the resources you would like to read. If you're a fellow deviantArtist, support the cause! On dA's fifth birthday, submit something Yellow or Nothing at all! Support the Yellow Alien!
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I backtalked my mum again.. And it feels good ^______________^
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Okay, so I distinctly remember something about telling everyone that I'm on at MSN messenger, not at YM, and something about kitties. o____o; must be a dream.
Oooooh, speaking of dreams, I met the doll again! D: Although, I don't remember what she said. o______o;
---
I'm rewriting Nine Tails. See, there were a lot of inconsistencies from chapter 1 to the current chapter three(which, btw, is still in the works). I fixed those now, along with grammar and typographical errors. Oh god, I didn't even realize I made Ietre kiss *name censored for the sake of the story* in chapter two!!! D: OMGWTFBBQ!
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I hope I pass ISTECH3. We're sorta teetering on the edge here. ;o; Two more java programs, a database and one research paper to go!!!! >o<
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