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Fri, 04 May 2007 05:25:20 GMT

What Ouran Host Club Host Are You?

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Are you a Protagonist or Antagonist?

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What's Your RahXephon Pitch?

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What Yami no Matsuei Character Are You?

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Fri, 04 May 2007 05:09:11 GMT

Who's Your Anime Daddy?

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Fri, 04 May 2007 04:57:30 GMT

What kind of Anime Whore are you?

You are a total yaoi whore! Nothing is sweeter than the love between two sexy men, except for sex between two sexy men!
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Fri, 04 May 2007 04:53:02 GMT

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What Seigaku Regular Are You?

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Which Prince of Tennis team do you belong on?

The scappy good hearted underdogs with something to prove, oh yeah baby! Plus you get to be on the same team with Kamio and Shinji, that's worth being compared to alley cats all the time eh...
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and i break my silence with.....this?

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 06:58:21 GMT

Ah it has been awhile hasn't it? I'm sure all four folk out there who are aware of my existence have been anxiously awaiting another blasse and trite update. Well I guess I have one....sorta. It's also been awhile since I penned shitty poetry. So, without further ado here's a boring update complete with some shameful writing. Good day to you all!

I get bored
Drifting endlessly
through the grey
A life without ambition
I tell myself it's ok
It's safe
when nothing changes

my wits are dulled
my sword rusts
i'm worse off now
than when i was young

I am stuck
amongst the Doldrums
Featureless
Lethargarians absorb
my simple motivations
distress
I hate
when nothing changes

An-chan, Han-kun Text MagicTheater #2

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 03:34:33 GMT

Scene: (Stairwell after school. Hanako Noriko stands carrying her bag, and long shoulder bag. She is thinking to herself and smiling as she slowly heads home.)

HK(thinking): I did it! Yay. A perfect debut. Finally after three years I'll get to be a girl again. Not only that it looks like I might get some school idol consideration.

Action: (A streaking blur flies down the stairs past Hanako.)

HK(aloud): An-chan? Nah, he'd never run that fast.

Action: (Seconds later three tough looking seniors come running.)

Senior 1: He went this way c'mon!

Senior 2: What should we do when we catch him boss?

Senior Boss: We'll put that skinny bitch in the hospital.

HK: Crap! If it looks like An-chan, sounds like An-chan, and can inexplicably enrage school bullies like An-chan....I need to start charging protection money.

Scene: (Anei Kanashii is cornered in a dead end hallway. The three seniors are closing in.)

Senior Boss: Now, we'll teach you to talk to my girl.

AC: All I did was tell her a different way she could make cookies!

Senior 1: Yeah right! A real man would never bake cookies.

AC: I'm not a real boy! I love desserts!

Senior Boss: Shut up! Taka! Hideki! Make him bleed!

Action: (As the two henchmen close in on Anei there's a flurry of activity. Hanako quickly and expertly attacks with her boken and subdues the thugs.)

Panel: (Hanako stands victorious. To the right of her is the text: “Hanako Noriko: top first year, potential school idol”(this is now crossed out). To the left of her is: “Hanako Noriko: “two time national junior high girls kendo champion” (this is circled).)

HK: An-chan are you ok?

AC: Yeah, thanks Han-kun.

HK: Good! (bonks AC) You ruined my debut! Now I'll never get to be the cute girl! (sighing) Three more years of effeminate boys and dreamy eyed girls hitting on me. An-chan if I have to take a girl to a school dance ever....I'm gonna bonk your girly little brains out.

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 22:00:51 GMT

- - - - - - - Your Life: The Soundtrack - - - - - - - -
So, here's how it works:
Open your music player (iPod, iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, etc).
Put it on shuffle.
Press play.
For every question type the song that's playing.
When you go to a new question press the next button.
Some songs will fit perfectly. Some songs won't. That's life.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Opening Credits: Nobuo Uematsu - "Coin Song"
Waking Up: The Decemberists - Shanty for the Arethusa
Falling in Love: David Bowie - "Lady Stardust"
Fight scene: Something to Do - "Losing Streak"
Breaking up: The Forces of Evil - "Hey! Woo! Yeah!"
Getting back together: Pixies - "Gigantic"
Secret Love: Malice Mizer - "Kyomu no Nakade no Yuugi"
Life's okay: Weezer - "Why Bother?"
Mental breakdown: The Shins - "So Says I"
Driving Flashback: The Forces of Evil - "Go to Hell"
Partying: The Beatles - "Yellow Submarine"
Happy dance: L'arn en Ciel - "Twinkle, Twinkle"
Regretting: Film School - "Harmed"
Final Battle: Kuniyoshi Chiemi - "Genki wo Dashite"
Death Scene: Catch 22 - "Neverending Story"
Closing credits 1: Alkaline Trio - "Your Neck"
Closing Credits 2: The Pillows - "Crazy Sunshine"
Closing Credits 3: Strokes - "Vision of Division"

huh...it must be a cheery movie....

An-Chan, Han-Kun Text Magic Theater #1

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 22:03:29 GMT

So, I've had thoughts about characters, scenes, and comics for a while now. However I lack any and all drawing skills. So, I'm going to start posting little scripts for short scenes. More than likely they will not be in any sort of order, but they'll probably involve the same group of characters that live in my head. So, please enjoy, and if you draw let me know! I'll work with you! Well..here we go.

Scene:
(High School Girls Locker Room. Various people at various point of changing before gym class.)

Sound Fx:
(Door flying open and slamming shut.)

Action:
(Anei Kanashii comes running into the locker room in his gym t-shirt and boxers. Jumps and hugs/buries his face into Hanako Noriko's shoulder.)

An-Chan(crying): Waaaa! Han-kun the boys threw me out of the locker room and locked me out!

Han-Kun(annoyed): An-chan what are you doing?!?

An-chan: Crying and wishing I had pants?

Han-kun: Where are you?

An-chan: The locker room.

Han-kun: Whose?

An-chan: The girls'.

Han-kun: Exactly! The girls' and you're a boy An-chan.

An-chan: Yeah, but I don't wanna look at the girls.
(pouting) I wanna look at the boys.
Curse your wonderful ass Takazawa-senpai!

Han-kun: Don't stare at people when they're changing!

An-chan: But it was pretty!

Action:
(Hanako hits Anei in the head with her gym shoe.)

Han-kun: Bad An-chan! Now get out before the teacher comes.

Screen Text:
(“The next day.”)

Scene:
(Sign: “Broom Closet”
Below the sign is a boy icon that has a dress on. Below the icon is another sign that reads “Anei Kanashii Changing Room.”)

tadaima

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:45:30 GMT

Ok so, I realize I have been remiss in writing lately, and yes by lately you could say the last quarter of a year. Of course I don't have a good excuse, and it is not as if nothing has happened, so....you'll just have to accept my apology. Currently through the magic of the laptop I'm typing this as the West Coast of the States draws ever nearer. So, it has been seven months since I've been home and a year since I've been back with any sense of permanence. Ain't that just the strangest thing?

Anyways lots and lots has happened. A ridiculous amount in all actuality. I honestly don't know where to begin so I shall just ramble and wank it, as it were. I'm definitely coming home a slightly different person, pro'ly for the better. I'll admit though I'm gonna miss my bat shit crazy days, and I will live to learn with just being nuts. It's sad I know, but what can you do? I think the whole Korea thing wasn't a bad thing, wasn't a purely good thing either, but nothing is. I really don't know how exactly I feel about it. The bank account is happy, and certainly I was able to do things that I never would have otherwise. AT the same time gotta wonder if I missed out on anything. Of course can't do something without giving something up so, I'll just stop right there. Let's leave it at happy to be home, and pro'ly was good for me to spend some quality time with myself. Though, just so you all know I missed each and every one of you something awful.

The last month abroad was crazy and fun. Summer classes, smart students, traveling, reunions, etc. I really liked the summer classes, because you get to work with the kids who really care. Plus they say cute things like they'll miss you and that they are grateful for teaching them so much. So, got to leave with a bit of a warm and fuzzy feeling regarding the students.

After the students came Japan, and it was everything I hoped it could be everything anime told me it was, and more....oh so much more. Someday I think I will live there for a spell and make with the working. As for the trip it was a nice mix of anime, the urban metropolis of the future, and a cute little mountain town. I also got to see again the person who's my favorite. Which just made everything that much better. Some of you, oh will you have presents. True, you may throw that at me or let lose a string of unholy curse words, but hey at least I was thinking of you. There so much to tell about Japan that I'll just tell the tales in person. It's easier that way, plus I mean I need to talk to everyone in person anyway, being gone like I have, so I all works out.

That's all I'm gonna write for now. Two and a half hours until landing in San Fran, then only customs and two more airports between myself and Minnesota. Bye for now.

sittin'

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 12:46:46 GMT

So, I'm sittin' around waiting for my mp3 player to delete its data so I can put what I want on for flying and Japan. So...I give you silly online quizzes.

If You Ruled the Land . . . by wackyweasel

Your first name:

How you gained your rule:

Your title is:

Oh Great Powerful Super-Duper One

Your symbol is:

the tiger, for that cool stripey don't-mess-with-me-ness

You rule from:

a cloud castle - so fluffy . . .

At your side is:

your griffon steed, Simba

Your enforcers, troops, and guards are all:

NINJAS!!!

Your most popular law is:

"Whack Your Boss With A Dead Fish" Day

Your least popular law is:

Banning of 'stupidity and laziness in the same person'

Your worst enemy is:

Johnny Depp - possibly hotter than you in good light

Your popularity rating is:: 94%

Your chance of being overthrown is:: 1%

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JRock Murder! by i_am_wog
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You killed	Kohta [Pierrot]
With	platform shoes
Because	he ate your doughnut
He said	::grunt::
You said	"My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
Did you get caught?	No

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a moderately accurate summation

Sat, 27 May 2006 09:08:13 GMT

Since it's pouring buckets out, and everyone else is in the bath, I thought I'd throw up a quick post. However, because my head still hurts the original content shall be brief. So, here's a moderately accurate summation of how I am feeling or what's going on in my brain. I realized this listening to it on my MP3 player earlier. Anyways, here it is for the 5 of you out there who read it.

Married with Children by Oasis

There's no need for you to say you're sorry
Goodbye I'm going home
I don't care no more so don't you worry
Goodbye I'm going home

I hate the way that even though you
Know you're wrong you say you're right
I hate the books you read and all your friends
Your music's shite it keeps me up all night

There's no need for you to say you're sorry
Goodbye I'm going home
I don't care no more so don't you worry
Goodbye I'm going home

I hate the way that you are so sarcastic
And you're not very bright
You think that everything you've done's fantastic
Your music's shite it keeps me up all night

And it will be nice to be alone
For a week or two
But I know that I will be
Right back here with you

There's no need for you to say you're sorry
Goodbye I'm going home
I don't care no more so don't you worry
Goodbye I'm going home

I hate the way that even though you
Know you're wrong you say you're right
I hate the books you read and all your friends
Your music's shite it keeps me up all night

in case you don't hear from me i'm not dead, just thinking about it

Sun, 21 May 2006 22:33:40 GMT

Ah it's gonna be one of those days, weeks, months, years (I never really know). What seemingly started harmlessly enough on Friday as a bit of being cranky, because my office was so stuffy, has turned into full blown pre-occupation with visions of my grim demise. I also might be depressed a little, but I think it's more the pictures in my head that have lead to that, rather than the emotions that have led to the pictures. Who knows though? Certainly not me. I think it's just hard to be cheery when your head keeps seeing you stepping out in front of a bus or slipping in the shower, breaking your neck, and ultimately dying do to drowning (the shower drain is very slow).

The one I've been most hung up on I'd have to wait for winter for. It's pro'ly a little over romanticized, and I know it would actually hurt like a bitch, but hey pictures don't cause actual physical pain. Anyways a clear, starry, winter's night is necessary, as is a good amount of snow on the ground. Really I suppose it could be anywhere you could see the stars, but I seem to be hung up on the idea of it taking place in the middle of a frozen and snowy Lake Mendota. It just makes a good scene to imagine stabbing, disemboweling, or otherwise making myself bleed and die in that situation. A nice eerily quiet night, clear sky, and you'd get the fun pool of blood soaking into the snow. Plus, even though it's highly unlikely, there's always a chance my corpse would be over looked and the ice would melt and I'd fall into the lake. Pro'ly not I know, but there's a chance.

More than likely I pro'ly won't actually do anything, and just stick to slapping random scars on my body. Every once in a while though I get hung up like this and it's hard to want to do anything, other than shut out the rest of the world. In my worst moments I think, 'Oh hey I'll be in Madison in January. That'd be a good winter break. Beat FFXII and orchestrate my own demise in the middle of the lake. Neat that's only like 7 more months that I have to put up with living.' Yes, yes I don't really want to be like this, but enough of me is this crazy that it makes a push now and then.

So, to any of you out there who read this terrible sorry. Not for having such thoughts or anything, but for potentially going into seclusion or just being weird to talk to. Thankfully I only have one class today, otherwise things would pro'ly be a whole lot worse.

It's pro'ly not worth your time, but hey it's here to read if you feel like it.

Mon, 15 May 2006 10:29:06 GMT

So, I've been reading a fair amount this last week. I plowed from an amusing, if not literary great novel, entitled “Across the Nightingale Floor” in a grand total of three days. Now two days into Phillip K. Dick's “The Game of Players of Titan” I only have about 30 pages left. It's a truly enjoyable book, but I'm not writing for the purposes of review. I am writing because I believe I have realized a thing or two over this past week.

First off I am never more calm or at peace than when I have completely given myself over to a work of fiction. It is a true escape of reality, nothing enters, nothing leaves, everything is contained within me, and for whatever reason this makes me feel ridiculously calm. Now I don't always succeed in completely giving myself over to imaginary world's, but when I do I have no worries. Nothing can bother me, and while I can't say that this act makes me happy, it does at least put me at peace. This is a pretty big deal for me as I am oft thinking about something, or fighting a battle to bury something that I don't want to think about. Probably not the healthiest thing to do, but it helps me to get through the day. Also I've noticed that the effectiveness of my escapes go in this order (media wise):

1.Reading a Book
2.Reading Manga or Comics
3.Playing a Video Game
4.Watching a Movie or TV Series
5.Watching a Sporting Event

This I think makes a lot of sense as the activities that require more concentration and active involvement of the brain are the most effective in making me feel calm and peaceful.

Now this observation has raised an interesting debate within myself. Am I best off when I'm inwardly focused, closed off from reality feeling at peace or not? Certainly when I'm not engaged with the outside world I don't think I can be happy. Content and peaceful like I've said, but not truly happy. However, at the same time when stepping outside of reality I am never troubled by myself, my thoughts, or the trauma and sadness that can come with being with other people. So, I know ideally there is a balance to this problem, but I doubt my ability to ever find it. I tend to be more than a little manic and slightly obsessive at times. Hence why I can throw myself into a book or anime series like I do and simply devour the entire thing. The same happens with my emotions and thoughts in life I just get hung up on this or that and I can't let it go until it's all been used up or ingested. Perhaps I'm really lazy applying myself to things, because I don't want to get involved, so I don't have to expend the effort to take everything in? That's a rumination for another time though. Basically when I shut out the world I'm at peace, when I'm involved in it nothing but an uncontrollable ride ensues, and I'm not entirely convinced I like the ride, or possess the power to alter it in anyways.

This leads me to my second thought of the week; that being that I have been treading water since I was about 12 and at some point I need to learn to swim or drown. I think I've come to realize that there will be no random boat to come and pull me from the water I either have to figure out how to swim to shore or let myself go under. If I had to make a call I'd guess that I'll ultimately let myself go under. By this of course I mean, barring a freak accident, I will ultimately be the cause of my own demise. More than likely this won't happen for many, many years, but ultimately my death will be my own fault. Whether it be in dramatic fashion or through slow subtle sabotage of my own health, I honestly can't say, but as I haven't really found a reason to more forward and truly try to live for half my life, and it's the half of my life that I've been capable of critical thought, it seems unlike that suddenly I'm gonna figure out how to doggie paddle. Even if I do, the shores a long ways off, and I'm ultimately going to need to really learn how to make strides in order to close the distance at all. So, again I'm not exactly sure where this is heading, or when it will be heading, but I just get this feeling that one day the legs are gonna stop kicking and I'm just going to go under.

Well that's about it for what's been on my mind. Please don't take this to mean that I'm feeling particularly down or anything, because in fact I'm feeling quite relaxed and content. These are simply thoughts that have occurred to me, and at least seem to contain some measure of truth. Now, if you know me, you also know that this isn't to say I'm going to feel at peace whenever you happen to talk to me later: I could be riding a high, about to slit my wrists, or feel nothing but apathy towards all of creation. However, at the moment I feel nothing but calm and to a certain degree like I've learned something about myself.

I'm a fucking nerd

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:32:23 GMT

My Life as an Anime (or atleast how I wish it was). Everyone who is so inclined is encouraged to copy, paste and fill this out for yourself.

4 Most Likely Genres:
Action/Comedy a la FLCL
Shojo a la FB or Hachimitsu
Drama/Comedy a la GTO
Shonen-ai a la Gravi

Character Stereotype that I'd Be:
The smart boy next door kid. He's nice, and might have some strange hobbies, but he'll come through for you in a pinch.

Or

The boy who's confused, possibly alarmed, by finding the class delinquent attractive. May or may not have delusions of confessing to him...only to be punched in the face.

Special Power or Quirk
If in an Action/Comedy – The ability to talk to robots...i.e.”Robot Mediator”

Shojo – The ability to be ambiguous...in regards to orientation, potentially in the looks department and personality as well.

Drama/Comedy – The ability to throw CD-Rs with a deadly accuracy at misbehaving students.

Shonen-ai – The ability to make boys feel bad for me/want to give me a hug, even if they don't like boys like that to begin with. They still think I need taking care of.

Best Friend/Ally
Action/Comedy – The Robots.....duh.

Shojo – Childhood friend/Neighbor Girl. May or may not have a crush on her, may or may not be trying to steal her boyfriend. However, she does do a fine job looking out for our confused little hero. The way they get along tends to confuse the crap out of people.

Drama/Comedy – The biggest kid in class. Our Hero lays off of him in exchange for the big guy occasionally taking care of some more unsightly business with some of the classes less cooperative folk.

Shonen-ai – another Childhood friend who's a girl. The catch here is that she's always kind of had a crush on our hero. She always helps him out, but is more than a little bothered by all the guys who seem to always be around him. She's starting to wonder what's up with that?

Nemesis
Action/Comedy - One of two. The government suit who wants to find out why our hero can talk to robots, or the high school girl who has a crush on one of them and drags our main character everywhere so that she and the robot can go on “dates”.

Shojo – All the boys sports team. They're fun to look at, but they don't like being ogled by a guy. Many a beating has our hero escaped or been saved from.

Drama/Comedy – The stingy Vice Principal. Has no sense of humor, and always seems to be plotting to create more work for our hero, if not get him fired.

Shonen-ai – The class Delinquent. Only because he likes our hero and won't stand people getting close to him. It seems like he's bullying our hero, but really just likes him.

Preferred Bands/Artists for OP (Depending on Series tone)
Beat Crusaders, Yoko Kano, Suga Shikao

People for the ED
Chiba Saeko, The Black Stones, Suneohair

In Show Music:
The Pillows, Spitz, Gackt, L'arc en Ciel

it seems i'm still a moody bitch

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 00:50:44 GMT

Disorder	Your Score
Major Depression:	High-Moderate
Dysthymia:	Slight-Moderate
Bipolar Disorder:	High
Cyclothymia:	Extremely High
Seasonal Affective Disorder:	Slight
Postpartum Depression:	N/A
Take the Depression Test

Yay for people visiting me

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 03:54:57 GMT

Y'know every now and then good things happen. Like this past week. My cousin was going to go to Japan for about three weeks, and he was nice enough to make a six day pitstop in Korea. It was really a lot of fun, and good for me. Sometimes being out in the country, lazy, and somewhat anti-social I go quite some time without any really social interaction with people, unless you count talking to them in school....which I don't. However, I was good and talked to people and did things for a few days. It was nice.

So, the first couple of days were kind of low key. I went to work James (my cousin) went and saw a few places on his own. Night time was good quality going out for dinner and then hanging out and either playing video game or watching anime. It's really quite nice to actually watch my nerdly habit with somebody. Mainly we watched Bleach, Black Cat, and Rec (all of which I'd recommend to varying degrees). He also got really into Guitar Hero. It made me wish I had a second controller in Korea, but figuring out how to fit one in my luggage was tricky enough. We also played soccer with the teacher's and some students from my school on Friday. We were definitely schooled, but it was fun.

The weekend was ridiculous, and except for the mistake of not coming home Saturday night and the moderate cat destruction that resulted it was great. Saturday James and I started our day by going and seeing Gyeongbokgung Palace. It was quite impressive. From the people in traditional dress, to the buildings, the carvings, and the gardens. Granted the Cherry Trees won't be in bloom, but with the rest of the gardens holding their own it would be a great place to visit in June I think. Walking around it also made me really want to go back and time and live in a palace like that. So much cooler than a Midevil Castle. I know it's somewhat odd to hear me say that, but really it was awesome. Also coming out of the place James and I got cornered by a portion of a college English class, and got to have fun answering survey questions and talking with cute girls. Plus we were amused by the fact that the group of them wanted their picture taken with us, despite the odd fact that there must have been atleast half a dozen other foreigners in the area at the time.

From there we went to the wonderful Electronics Market in Yongsan. Ah nine floors of temptation. Well...more than that because there are always the bootleggers out front too. Nothing like a $2 to $5 movie. I bought four bootlegs on this day to help flesh out my Studio Ghibli Collection: The Cat Returns, Howl's Moving Castle, Castle in the Sky, and My Neighbor Totoro. I also, after much price checking, and some mixed language (broken in both) bartering purchased a PSP, and the Japanese fighter based on Bleach. Both have helped me stay amused and happy. The key to the purchase was the region freeness of PSP games, and the 1 gig memory stick that I talked the lady into throwing in. I saved about $85 over all.

After that we hopped back on the train and headed to Yeouido. Which, while short, was eventful. A little girl came up and said hello to us. This prompted her older brother (the girl maybe 7 the boy maybe 10) to slap his hand over her mouth and put her in a headlock. Eventually both talked to us, and we got the brother to unhand his sister. It was amusing and cute. Also during this train ride. Two random girls on the opposite platform waved and James and I really happily, and appeared to giggle a lot when we waved back.

Finally we reached Yeouido met my friend Elizabeth and a Korean friend of hers. Her Korean friend had also brought along two of his friends so the six of us walked out and saw us some cherry blossoms. They were pretty and white and pink. It made me happy. We also saw a church about the size of the Metrodome (I was told it seated 30,000), which had a Giant, and I mean Giant bright light up cross. It amused me greatly. Not as much as the shady 4th floor sign that proclaimed “Erotic Art Museum Inside!”, but amusing none the less. Then we all went out to eat, and had something that was delicious, but I can't pronounce, and then to some light drinking. After this James and I took a train back to Elizabeth's house and had a sleep over. The sleep over was terribly amusing as well, and many stories were told. As I have a tendency to do I pro'ly told the most...ok by far I told the most, but I like stories.

Sunday was walking around Suwon and talking some more, and then home. Like I said there was some mild destruction but it was ok. All in all it was a fantastic weekend. I think I need to travel more places, do things with people, and have sleep overs more often. This will be down especially after Kisa loses her claws.
May 5th through May 7th Busan here I come!

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 11:53:30 GMT

i just watched all of the movie "major league" in japanese. it was hilariously awesome.

Death, Sadness, Alternate Possibilities.

Sun, 02 Apr 2006 01:23:37 GMT

Another fansubber bites the dust. The poor folks who had been bringing us E7 appear to have been shut down. That's truly sad. Both because they were nice people, and because I may have to wait for AS to get around to episode 34 before I can see the end. I heard rumors though that Bandai might be doing some kind of streaming internet release of the show too, you could shell out some pocket change and watch the show on your computer. However, it would still pro'ly take a while to get to 34. Alas, my viewing options have been reduced by one. 'Tis most sad.

In other news, it's been gloomy and rainy all weekend. Which I boo. I hope it's nice soon, I don't wanna ride my bike to work in the rain t'morrow.

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 07:01:58 GMT

Read this.

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 06:59:05 GMT

Is there a better way to end the work week than teaching 40 Korean Kids to scream along with "Talkin' Shit About a Pretty Sunset"? If there is...I haven't found it.

The Doctor Says....

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 02:58:57 GMT

For the vast majority of my baseball career I have been a steady and reliable performer, though hardly a star. However, I think I've finally gotten myself nicked in a way that's going to put that trend in danger. The return on the MRI results that were taken on me are in, and sadly they show that I have come down with the bane of throwing arms everywhere. Yes, I have a torn Labrum (Glenoid Labrum). If you didn't take the time to read the link, it's in the shoulder and it's hard, if not impossible to go out and compete when it's dinged.

So, that sucks. But what to do? Well I hear tell I have three options. The first is to keep playing with the injury. It's going to hurt on a daily basis, and there's really no way to make it go away if I keep at it. Also I'm told that I'll be operating somewhere between 25% to 75% strength. So, on a good day I could still probably get out the 7-8-9 hitters. However, on a bad day I'd be out there just as a body with nothing really behind what I'm throwing, just keeping up appearances. There is of course the risk of further injury the results of which could range from a further drop in short term effectiveness to compromising my long term potential. In a worst case scenario it could worsen to the career ending point. This makes me hesitant to just keep playing, and trying to do what I can, and hope everything manages to hold together.

There are two treatment options though, which is good. The first, the quick fix, is surgery. With the Labrum though, unlike the elbow, sports medicine has yet to come up with a fool proof fix like Tommy John Surgery. In fact while surgery helps to aid a quicker recovery, the amount of overall effectiveness that is regained is largely a mystery until sometime down the road. The upside of this is after a few weeks you can start playing long toss, and maybe pitch in simulated game situations. The downside is that it is surgery, and it does leave ones body forever changed. Though these changes can be very minor, they also can be quite noticeable. Also as I mentioned having surgery is not a sure fire way to get back to 100%. In some cases a level of only 80% to 85% is regained. Plus once surgery is performed, even if it isn't overly effective, it can't be undone.

The second, and longer form of treatment is of course rehab. Now the downside to Labrum rehab is that two fold: 1. It can take a very very long time, and 2. The risks are similar, though not as great, as playing with the injury. Basically rehab is like playing with the injury, but with some strength building exercises, and of course everything is in a very controlled environment. The pain is still there, but ideally to a lesser degree. Also by paying close attention to its condition you can hopefully shut it down for a while, if it seems like the risk of further injury is creeping up on you. Generally rehab is a more reliable way to come back from the injury, barring a disastrous set back most people get back to at least 90%. Most though can get back into the ballpark of 100%. The downside, other than the fact that you're still going to hurt, is that it takes a long time. If everything fell right one could maybe be back by the All-Star Break, but it's just as likely to take two full seasons to get back to where it's safe to get back on the field. While it's less likely to ruin your career. It does hurt in the next round of contract negotiations, plus depending on the team's patience it's also a possibility that one could be placed on waivers.

So, what to do? Right now I don't know. I'm definitely leaning towards one of the two treatment options, but which one I couldn't tell you. Also looking at the history of other players there are cases like Troy Glaus who has bounced back quite nicely from a Labrum injury. However, there also cases like former hot shot Twins prospect J.D. Durbin. Who, at this point in time, seems like the once touted future ace may never notch any more than the 7.1 IP in the majors then he already has. I will think on this further, and hopefully the right path will make itself clear.

My editor informs me that I need to put out more ink.

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 01:40:16 GMT

I figured I should throw up a post. I wrote something else, but decided to shelve the project for the time being so, random statements.

My cousin is coming for a week from April 3rd to the 10th. It should be fun, we’re gonna go see cherry blossoms, and a soccer game. He’s also bringing me the special edition of DMC3.

My new recently purchased Korean toothpaste is the Lucky Star brand. The flavor though doesn’t make me feel so lucky, though it is glittery.

It’s only one more month until midterms! Depending on if I can be sneaky and rock two weeks of review sessions for class I might have it very easy, very soon.

I don’t have the money but I still wanna hop to Japan while my cousin is over there for a weekend. We’ll see if reason wins out on this one. As it stands Abe might be making the call.

I cut my hair the other day. I did it myself. It was largely a de-mullet and de-mopification process. I'd show you the results, but again I'm lazy. If you really want them maybe I'll e-mail them out to you, if you ask nice.

I’ve been doing anime style training for soccer lately. It’s fun and amusing, I dunno if I’ve actually improved any though. We’ll find out Friday.

I just started two new animes. Kyou no Go no Ni. It’s funny. It’s kinda like azumanga daioh, but with elementary schoolers. Only complaint is as the first episode progresses it’s gets more and more like stupid boys going through puberty think stupid things. However, some of the dialogue is priceless.

The second one is Gokinjo Monogatari, or Neighborhood Story. This is another Ai Yazawa vehicle, but was actually made back in the mid 90’s, so it’s no new. The story is actually centered around two character who pop up as minor characters (an older sister and her friend) in Paradise Kiss. Also the arts school from Paradise Kiss is the same school in Neighborhood story. So, it’s very interesting. Also as I have a soft spot for Ai Yazawa I enjoy. They just started subbing it though so only episode one is out.

Another one of my cousins, Kari, sent me a package of pretzels and Girl Scout cookies. The tummy is happy, oh so happy. I must make them last longer than a week though.

Thus concludes the semi random, and only somewhat informative update.

Yep...Ruing and my kitty is stupid

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 02:26:45 GMT

As I predicted man am I ruing. It's a free period and here I find myself sitting in front of my office computer begging the box score that updates every 30 seconds for Gonzaga (one of my Elite Eight Teams for my Bracket) to over come the 4 point margin it finds itself behind. The only good thing is that I got into a pool with 13 other teachers from UW (120-80-60 for the top three people).

Ok...my kitty, Kisa, is the dumbest animal ever. She likes to attack things she thinks are moving, but never really seems to evaluate the situation. Point in fact this morning I didn't get the bathroom door closed all the way so she busted in. This isn't horrible because I live alone. However, the poor creature seemed to think the stream of urine coming out of me was something to play with. How did this end? With Kisa jumping and landing squarely in the toilet. This was both befuddling and hilarious. Needless to say she wasn't happy, she was even less happy when I gave her a quick Shampoo and shower. Truly she is a cute but foolish creature.

Ruing

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 06:11:07 GMT

Yes there have certainly been other times that I've rued the day I came to Korea, but tonight into tomorrow will bear witness to a large amount of ruing. This is of course because of the second most important sports holiday of the year. I of course am speaking of the start of the NCCA Tournament. Lo will I regret that I am surrounded by swarms of Korean children for eight hours, as opposed to parked in front of a TV. This time last year it was me, sushi box, and SK's bedroom TV at 710. This year it's gonna be me and some kid asking if I like sex. Boo.

Oh in case you were wondering...opening day for baseball is the most important sports holiday.

damn good quote

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 02:57:49 GMT

Reading "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?"

Here's a nice paragraph that struck a chord:

"You will be required to do wrong no matter where you go. It is a basic condition of life, to be required to violate your own identity. At some time, every creature which lives must do so."

Also just for shits, and because more than likely no one will respond thereby saving me....I saw this on a friend's LJ. Seems terrifying, and well like something I should try and not be scared of.

Ask me 1 question for each of the following:

1. Friends
2. Sex
3. Music
4. Drugs
5. Love
6. Livejournal

No matter how rude, sexual, or confidential.
Then post this in your journal and see what questions you get asked!