Well...today was div III foil. I won all my pool bouts and got a bye into the top 128. The next three matches were relatively easy and no one scored more than seven points on me (faint deceive, baby XD). The bout to get into top eight I lost by one point. I'm not disappointed, because I know I fenced well --she had better point control (which ultimately cost the bout for me), but I felt I was fencing smarter, and the last touch really could have gone either way. And Mike was couching me. I love Mike ^^. Both Ray and Mike are excellent couches, but whereas Mike humors my smart-ass remarks, Ray gives me push ups _o_. Oh, and if you ever want to go to a fancy (read expensive) restaurant in Austin, look up Zoot, which is where Mike works as head chef.

Ah, onto social blogging. First off, don't worry about your driving a manual. The first time I drove, I killed the engine at a stop sign with, like, five people behind me, then shifted into second instead of fourth after pulling on the highway...if you ever were curious why I don't drive, it's because of my mom's screams of terror and her asking "What do you think you're doing?!" I'm trying to ruin the engine and get us killed. Isn't that obvious? >.> Anyway, before I go onto too much of tangent, "Hedwig" is a good choice if you're looking for artsy indies ^^. Yeah....it's got the whole "Velvet Goldmine" feel about it, although a little more surreal if memory serves.

Kitty-twin~~~ *whines* Try to be a bit more careful about posting spoilers in your blog o.@. I'm not as adamant as her, but still....;_;. I do plan on seeing more Get Backers, I swear. *cries tears of blood*

And one last thought for peeps to ponder on before I go...is it just me or does David Grohl cross-dress a lot?

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 05:14 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2003,
Snowblind, System of a Down was playing in the background

Eesh...registration ended at 2, but we didn't start till 6:30 due to lack of directors and strips o.@. I fenced kinda crappily, but this was div 1-A, which means, at this level, people don't make stupid mistakes...damn XD. I was 4 wins and 2 loses in the pool and had to fence a friend from El Paso for my first direct elimination >_<. I hate fencing friends/teammates. Anyway, I won but was promptly disqualified in the next round by a chick from Hungary, whom I've fenced once before and also lost then. I hope Melissa beats her XD. I probably ended up around 25ish place. There. Now everyone won't have to ask how I did next time I see them ^^.

Oh, and by the way, Mario ended up first in men's sabre wheelchair. I congradulated him and, while I get the feeling he was confused as to who I was, he wished my luck and was generally very pleasant ^^. I might be biased, but fencers tend to be cool people ^^***.

And, to you, from my understanding, the anime of Shaman King and the manga are completely different, so I wouldn't worry about spoilers.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 11:36 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2003,
Pilgrim's Chorus, Tannhauser, Wagner was playing in the background

Today was a great deal of fun. You should throw birthdays more often, ne? ^_~ And thank you for your wonderful boat XD. I'm a big fan of all things watery, and despite my wrist literally giving out several times, I'm confident it'll be fine for what I need tomorrow.

I fence div 1-A foil tomorrow, div 3 foil on Tuesday and u-19 epee on Wednesday, if anyone is curious. As always before a tournament, my stomach is kinda fluttery and I'm nervous about forgetting everything I've ever learned over night and all my weaons breaking, but I guess I'm ready ^^. That's just how tournaments are. No matter how prepared you are, you could still be that much more prepared.

Also, I updated Blue Waters, mostly with things that regular blog-readers have seen, but I also posted extras (including gift piccies and a short MGS fic) to tempt peeps to check it out, in my continual adventures into shameless self-promotion ^^.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 09:10 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2003,
All hail me, Veruca Salt was playing in the background

Well damn. I can't believe I'm finished o.@. What am I going to do with my free time? How will I occupy myself? Oh right...Triple Strike ^^. Anyway, g'night all. Someone tell me if there're flaws in the html...I'm not sure I'm thinking straight enough to find them x.X.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 01:35 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2003,
Arsenal's Guts, Metal Gear Solid 2 was playing in the background

I love Thursday night fencing. For example, today I got to use the word, "Smacktard," in everyday conversation. Sure, I've said "w007" and "asshat" and "0wnz0r," but I'm pretty sure I've never said "smacktard" in real life. Woo! But damn, I'm really going to miss seeing the Thursday night crowd when I go off to college. Those people rock ^^.

But in other good news, I now have two pairs of pin-stripe pants XD. I don't have any shirts that match really well, but d00d! Pin-stripe! *flutters* Despite me dressing like a bum, I really do like nice clothes, and pin-stripe anything rocks my little world ^o^. Still...dressing like a bum/slob/refugee from India does have its advantages. People don't expect much from you. I can live with that ^_~.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 09:40 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2003,
Shevat theme, Xenogears was playing in the background

I just finished, and at the moment, I'm very proud of it, and since I don't know when the next update of "Blue Waters" will be (hopefully soon), here's Auron as an Aeon. It's, like, two months late, but hey! Better late than never, right? Now I sleep X.x.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 01:55 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2003,
Seether, Veruca Salt was playing in the background

Hee. My Futurama dvd came in today ^o^. It made me very happy, as you can well imagine. So basically, I spent today following my mother around on her errand running and watching Futurama ^^. I attempted to draw, although my wrist is still pissing me off, so nothing was really accomplished. That, and how the hell did my iguana's nails grow so much in the last two days? Yaowza >_<. Vegetarians shouldn't have claws like that ;.;.

Also I love Kikaider. I love it in a firey, passionate (but purely platonic) way. It's like Cyborg 009 without the really awful Engrish subtitles that come with the Hong Kong bootleg. And the evil dude with sun glasses reminds me simultaneously of both Protoman and Rock from Metropolis. I <3 both Protoman and Rock, and also the evil dude whose name escapes me XD. And the main dude (can't remember his name either ^^***) has a guitar and goggles, which makes him also cool ^^.

Oh, and I found a bunch of unfinished CGs on my hard drive. It's really depressing; especially since I don't want to draw _o_. Speaking of, my suggestion to you is to try both and maybe do a combination. Comic in some parts, text in others. And maybe this is just me, but comics are highly addictive and highly time-consuming. If I had known how much work they'd be, I'd never have started, but now that I do them (now being a general span of about a year in my life), I couldn't stop if I wanted. They're my favorite medium of expression by far ^^. So nota bene, if you do decide on comic format, prepare to do a lot of comic ^_~.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2003,
nothing was playing in the background

It had to be done...If I hadn't, somebody else would have (or already has, and I just don't know about it o.@), and they probably would have done it better than me, and we can't have that, can we? ^_~ So here's Sakura from CCS and Momo from Xenosaga, because it had to be done. And I apologize for making the wand thingie look like a stick with Woodstock's head impaled on it o.@. The next should not have been done. It's Xenosaga meets Vagrant Story and features Margulis' scar and a nekkid Guildenstern. I'm so sorry, you have no idea >_>;;;;.

Meh. I was going to respond to you, but it just didn't work out. The good news is, the rest of y'all don't have to wallow through several paragraphs of boring shit ^^. Instead, I found this for you, but everyone can enjoy it ^^. And on another note, I really like Asian Kung-Fu Generation XD. Thank you~~~!!!

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 12:41 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2003,
something by Asian Kung-Fu Generation ^^ was playing in the background

Ha! I have an excuse for not posting sooner! My internet connection was down for a bit, so it didn't happen ^^. Anyway, all I'm really going to say is that your picture is on the ftp server under "Misc" and the one you wanted to see is under "Misc/art/."

Naruto scanslations can be found here and here, but the latter may not be around for long, due to bandwidth. There. I would type more but my wrist is not amused. If it's not better by Monday, my fencing coach is going to kill me >_>.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 10:31 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2003,
Favorite Things, Me first and the Gimme Gimmes was playing in the background

Why am I so lazy? I'll post more soon, I promise... here's a piccy inspired by that new Cirque act until then ^^.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2003,
nothing was playing in the background

First off, let me assure people that I too hate FilePlanet and am not overly fond of GameSpy, but I do love their humor and most of their articles. A lot of this was either before my time and/or didn't really affect me, especially when it comes to computer gaming, but it is quite interesting, not only seeing basically the birth and evolution of video games, but also see how people with multiple degrees in business do the dumbest shit imaginable. Or, by that same token, seeing shrewd companies pick up the pieces of the dumb ones and define the industry we have today.

Anyway, I got an ultra badass piccy of Kakashi from Wedge for my birthday (I'll forgive the lateness, because of his sheer sexiness ^_~) and my beloved twin/muse brought me the infamous CTS poster ^o^. I'm glad you're all safe and sound and not completely corrupted by those crazy Seattle people...although you should at least try coffee ^_^. Make an effort, dear, make an effort!

The par-tay has been talked about by many people, and I would discuss it just to prove to people I'm not cynical and lazy, but I am cynical and lazy so let's move on! Although I will say Sinorm (that's his handle?) throws a wicked cool party.

I'm (theoretically) making a card for my Dad for Father's Day, but I'm kinda behind schedule on all my projects due to a brief spiral down into self-pitying teen angst. Every now and then, I get really depressed about my art and wanna stab a 2B pencil through my eye or something equally melodramatic then go off on a rampant crime spree to pay for my soon-to-exist drug habit, but people have been asking for art and he was kind enough to send me a tutorial (thank you!), so I figure I'm going to shut the hell up and post schtuff. Although I am going to do a bit of spring cleaning on my website in a bit, just for yer information.

I've always have had contempt for "female" mech designs and mechs with wings, so this is kinda ironic. Although in my defense, those "wings" are actually blades, but now I understand why people do that. It's fun. If you can't tell, the basic design was based on Crescens from Xenogears.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 06:12 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2003,
The End is the Beginning is the End, Smashing Pumpkins was playing in the background

As a general rule, I'm not overly fond of pasting online test results and what not in my blog, but, on the other hand, Rum and Monkey 0wnz j00. And the image of "fluffy, frolicking little critters" using uzis and kalashnikovs will be a beacon of light and hope for me for many days to come. Gotta love R&M ^o^.

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Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2003,
nothing was playing in the background

Holy crap.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 12:12 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2003,
nothing was playing in the background

I had about two paragraphs of other stuff before this, which I subsequently deleted, because I want to talk about this instead...so if this entry seems a bit random, it's because it's kinda out of context ^^. I remember the exact instant in biology class, four years ago, when the teacher explained how a leaf functions. If I had any doubts about the existence of God up to that point, they were put to rest that moment. It was (and still is) just so incredibly amazing how perfectly functional and efficient each individual leaf is designed. Even more so that there are so many varieties not to mention billions upon billions of them in this world alone.

That's also when I realized that the very existence of life, the universe and everything is a miracle. Each leaf is a miracle, albeit such a common miracle we take it for granted. Still, that does not make it any less of a miracle. Because miracles don't have to be bright flashes of light accompanied by full choir and pipe organ (although that's cool too). The real miracles in life are simply that, despite everything going against us (all living things), things work. It's so obvious, we often overlook it, but, seriously, pause for an instant and consider the full implications of this statement: things work, everything works.

I'm reminded of my favorite benediction. "Go now, knowing that it was in the goodness of He who created the heavens and the earth, the stars and the moon, the sun and the dust, that you were created." It's a rather uplifting thought, no, to believe that in each and every one of us is the same beauty and perfection that a leaf holds. Don't worry, tonight I'll have a more "appropriate" entry. I can be philosophical only so long ^_~.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 01:28 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2003,
One who bares his fangs at God, Xenogears was playing in the background

Spent the day playing Chrono Cross...sometimes I forget how absolutely badass and fun that game is ^o^. Sorry if I bore you, but I figure you'd tell me if you want me to stop ^^. Guu....I want Chrono Break >o>...or Xenosaga ep2...or possibly Snake Eater...or Soul Caliber 2...*drools*...Soooouull Calibbeerr....why is nothing good coming out soon? I need something to play or else I'm going to have to take up Quake again, which is absolutely THE most counter-productive game. If I start playing Quake, I will do nothing else. 'Struth o.@.

Anyway, I've heard that newish Metallica song about five times and finally bit the bullet and listened to it the whole way through. So I can officially say it's complete crap (except for maybe the first fifteen seconds out of six minutes which aren't bad). I mean, really! The drum syncopation sounds like a three year old who discovered the joy of kitchen utensils, and could the lyrics be any more obnoxious and whiny? The answer is no, not unless they get into Emo. If I were Lars, I'd be embarrassed. They went from cutting edge rock to a bunch of money-grubbing, whiny old men...not even cool old men like the ZZ Top guys, 'cuz they don't have badass beards. I would be depressed, except 1) I've never been that big a fan of Metallica and 2) he showed me the joy that is Audioslave. Grunge lives!! XD

Anyway, in other news, this guy who goes to my fencing club has a kanji tattoo, so I go over, look at it for a second then say "death." He gives me this look of surprise and says I'm the first person in 28 years to recognize it ^^. Who says comics aren't educational? When I asked why he has a tattoo say "death," he replied it's part of his sordid past and all I need to know is that one shouldn't ever get a tattoo without thinking about it XD. There are some really cool people who go to my fencing club ^^.

Excellent. The more people who like Samurai Jack, the better ^_~. And let's face it, for that style of animation, he's about as hot as they come XD. And Phil LaMarr, who does his voice, is badass ^_^.

Oh, and I discovered some scanslations for Naruto, here and here. I thought the manga was badass without even reading, but now...d00000d...everyone...every last character is ultra cool XD~~~. Gaaa...I can't find volumes beyond 16 anywhere >_>. It's depressing. 'Specially since I've discovered a new favorite character...Shikimaru! XD Seriously! He's smart and lazy. He's, like, everything I aspire to be in life ^^. Not to mention he's relatively easy to draw, unlike Kakashi -_-. Speaking of, I wish I knew how he got the Sharingan or how his best friend died or more about his life as an anbu or or...yeah o.@.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 10:57 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2003,
Far Away Dreams, Chrono Trigger was playing in the background

Well, since both of you posted, I can't pretend to still be out of town so I don't have to post an entry ^^. The trip was a lot of fun...I'd expand on that, but then I might come off as emotional, and that might traumatize some of y'all ^_^;;;. 'Sides, my two compadres pretty much covered it...although you need to tell me how to do accents, umlauts and things of that ilk on the computer, so I can say "le sea gull" properly ^_~.

Mwah. It would really r0x0r if you liked Naruto in addition to Get Backers ^o^. The second opening of Naruto (I don't even know it's name o.@) is really my type of muzack. Offspring was one of my first musical loves, so (what I call) punk rock will always have a place in my heart, and, as I've said, he sounds like a Japanese Kurt Cobain, so I'm all about it ^o^. Glad you like it though *glomp*.

Anyway, here's a piccy I've been meaning to scan since...er...April ^^**. It's inspired by Cirque de Soleil, and yeah...I feel like more of a dork than usual ^^. Also I tried my hand again at mecha, for better or for worse. The aquatic one is two parts shark, one part MG Ray and three parts crap, while the chicken-walker is basically a rip off of a MW ShadowCat modified to not look like a rip off of a MW ShadowCat _o_. One day, I swear, I'm going to do mecha well ;_;. Oh well...on another note, I've been drawing BoB quite frequently which either means I'm suffering from OCD or he's gonna be wanting his own series very soon...piss off, BoB, I'm busy *glares*.

[Chibi Citan]:...She says as she lounges around playing the Xenosaga card game...
Citan-Sensei~~...don't tell them! You're so mean o_@.
[Chibi Raiden]: You know, I played Magic when I was kid...
No you didn't...you had false memories implanted after being brain washed by the government.
[Chibi Raiden]:...Oh yeah...I forgot...*weeps silently*

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2003,
Flammie's Theme, Seiken Densetsu 2 was playing in the background

This is a purely social blogging entry so here we go!

First off, thank you so much!!!! Kya~~!!! Kakashi-Sensei~~~....*heart*...and the sheep. Dear God, the sheep!!! *squeaks* Wow. It feels so nice to receive random gift-piccies ^o^. It makes me vaguely (or not so vaguely) hyper XD. Hee ^^.

And I really liked it personally. No matter what peeps say, I love filters. They're cool looking and fun to play with XD. And as someone who cannot personally draw mecha, I really admire all y'all that can XD. Of course, now that I have all the Xenosaga concept art from the gambling game, I may try my hand (again ;P) at it...

Wow, not very much social blogging now that I think about it. Does that mean I'm not loved? ;_; j00 need to get your overstressed arse down here and subject me to massive amounts of Get Backers so I can actually read your fanfic ^^. Strange how I've had Get Backers manga for close to three years now and yet you know far more than me about it ^_^.

Tomorrow I go down to the coast to massacre poor innocent fishies, thus giving up any chance I might possibly have had of obtaining Nirvana by living a peaceable, non-violent life. So if I don't respond to e-mail, it's because I'm not here, as opposed to being just a lazy bum ^^.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 09:23 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2003,
Estranged, Guns and Roses was playing in the background

Mwah. This whole weekend feels like one long day ^^. Yesterday, after commencement and project graduation, my parents through a quasi-graduation party, but with minimal people. My best friend from first grade showed up, since she's back for a few months from college, and although we're not nearly as close as we once were, I still really enjoyed talking to her and catching up on old times ^^. Besides her, it was pretty much all adults (my aunt and uncle, friends from church, neighbors etc), and Reese-Meister and his family showed up kinda after the party, but I would expect no less ^^;;;.

Anyway, at project graduation, I got a clock as my raffle prize, and despite it being refundable at Fry's, I didn't particularly want to go to Fry's. So I traded this $25 clock with this kid's $25 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble, only it turned out he gave me two $25 gift certificates, so, to make a long story short, I have several new books, the Matrix Reloaded soundtrack (I may be neutral on the movie, but the soundtrack rocks) and an Ultimate X-Men graphic novel ^^. It's kind of a modern retelling of the original series with it's own twists and "feel," but I'm enjoying it very much ^o^. Magneto is hot hot hot o_O. Not that I'm complaining, really ^^.

Anyway, today I'm going to a friend's graduation party, but have spent most of the day playing the Xenosaga casino mini-game (which is oh so highly addictive o.@), and teaching my brother to play MGS2. There's a certain amount of irony in this as he's always been the one to master games before me, and now he's asking me for help XD. Now if I can only get him back into RPGs again...

Oh, and congrats! Would you like a victory glomp when you get back in Austin? ^_~

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 03:06 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2003,
nothing was playing in the background

FYI the Japanese voice actor for Snake also does Bateau (Batou) from the Ghost in the Shell tv series. It's pure coincidence that he's my favorite chara from the series o.@. But d00d! I saw episode 10~~!!! He's so badass~~!!! Kyaaa....*glomp* ^_____^

And in his younger years, Batou looks like that dude from Contra. See? The irony of this fact doesn't escape me ^^.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 05:55 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2003,
nothing was playing in the background

Okay, I realize I posted five seconds ago, but the latest GameSpy grudge match is the best one in a long time XD. Just the mental image of Mario with a machine gun...*laughs*. And all of you who don't subscribe to the P-A club...I pity you. How I pity you XD~~~~. Gabe~~!! Blizzard~~!!! Wang~~~!!....*coughs* Hee...

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 12:37 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2003,
nothing was playing in the background

I realize I've been neglecting my blog recently...kinda...there's nothing to say, really. My aunt and grandma are in town, so I'm helping out with her. I don't have finals! w007! And, er...I have a ton of college stuff to fill out but I really don't want to. I equal t3h procrastinate.

However, I did add some peeps to my friends list *waves* (I luff you all!), and there's a fanart from Xenosaga. For those of you (who will remain nameless) waiting for certain pr0nage, it's mostly finished; I just need to add a background which I'm not looking forward to >_>. Damn, I'm lazy. I wish things would get done without me doing anything productive -_-.

Ne, get back in town. I need someone to kick me in the arse to make me do things...@_@. And you, boy...*smirks*...welcome to the Dark Side. Just you wait...as soon as I think your mind is ready, I'm gonna give you links to some nice Japanese websites XD. *cackles*

[chibi Otacon]: I feel so used ;_;
[chibi Snake]: You feel used...*looks at Sharky's hard drive and shudders* Then again...*leers at Otacon*...I am feeling kinda drunk...
[chibi Otacon]: ....Help?

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 12:26 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2003,
nothing was playing in the background

This has been a busy weekend. So busy in fact that if I were to give more than a general outline, I'd ramble on far too long and bore the hell out of y'all ^^. Let's just say, I went to no less than four parties on Friday, an all day party full of campy X-Men fun followed by a showing of Alexander Nevsky with music preformed live by the Austin Symphony on Saturday. Sunday morning (as in 1 am) I showed Rob and Tomo the joy that is Ronin (even though I have a feeling they slept through most of it ;P) and got Rob to agree that Snake is one sexy piece of man-flesh ;D. Hell yeah!

And because I spent the afternoon watching Mega Junkyard Wars (where the English, Americans and Russians went at it), and have this deep love of all things Russian (they lost, but they made up for it with style and their happy-go-lucky attitude!), I drew a pic of Olga. She, like everyone else, wants a piece of Snake...and she got it XD.

And here is the Kukai Foundation, which I did for my end of the year project. Now I'm going to get my arse in gear and work on "The Westlakean." No, seriously. I am....

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 06:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2003,
What's left of the flag, Flogging Molly was playing in the background

Wow, I have so much to talk about. But rather than give you boring personal details about my life, I'm going to post this, which is an even bigger waste of your time. I realize now that it's rather pointless and stupid, but I spent a relatively large amount of time collecting the piccies, so I might as well share ^^. Nyah...Now I shall go to sleep instead of play-pretending at being insomniac o.@.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 11:55 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2003,
nothing was playing in the background

I was going to go to this award ceremony thing, but it turned out I was getting recognized as a Commended National Merit Scholar, or something, which I'm not dissing, but it's not something I particularly care about, like DI (which I was expecting to be recognized for). So I decided to slack off instead ^^.

Eeeehhh???!!! I was so completely shocked to see this...I think I am still in shock o.@. The graphics are mindblowing...and geez...could they make Snake any hotter?! I'm kinda nervous from what I'm hearing though. While the jungle setting in extremely lush and amazingly well rendered (this is a screencap from a PS2, right?), the whole thought of Snake in the outdoors rather than busting into a compound just doesn't feel right. Still, it's a bit too early to be developing biases for the game, and, I'm not sure, but I think Snake will finally have a field knife in his inventory!!! w00t! Forget firearms, I want a damn knife XD. *goes back to staring at screencaps*...Snake...is so...fucking...hot...*dies*

Anyway! I was going to tell everyone all about my weekend, but it would take far too long and nobody really wants to hear it ^^. Basically, I fenced two events Saturday and qualified for women's foil, div 1, 2 and 3, and under 19 women's epee. By the time I got to the direct eliminations in epee, my muscles were so exhausted that I could barely lift my weapon. My finest moment was when I came back in the second period from being down five points and with quads spasming so badly I was almost falling over and managed to win 15 to 14 o.@. There's still a discoloration on my arm where the tendon got knotted _o_. Anyway! I fenced Sunday morning for women's epee, but had to leave after pools to make it back for the orchestra banquet ^^. I had to say goodbye to Mr. Anaya ;_;. He was the best student teacher ever; I loved him so much.

Gaa, I'm also going to have to say goodbye to all my other teachers. Mr. Ed, Mrs. Green, Mr. Harper. All of them I've had at least two years, and in all cases, it feels much longer (perhaps not for the best in physics ^_~). Between great teachers like them and my wonderful group of friends, highschool was...dare I say it...actually enjoyable ^^. Even when you screw with my head ;PPPPPP. Hope it made you feel better *glowers*.

d000d....Why do I feel so stressed? Nothing is going on...yet this sense that somewhere, somehow, I need to be doing something, won't leave me...oh right...Westlakean...damn -_-.

In other news this makes me so happy. Kyaa~~~ Gau!!! <3<3<3<3<3<3 He's always has and always will be my boy *cuddles*.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 07:19 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2003,
The Ol' Beggar's Bush, Flogging Molly was playing in the background

I have art. See, for my Calc project, I'm doing a report on this paradox called "Gabriel's Horn," and I figured, I might as well have a comic with Gabriel himself narrating. Only, instead of being a creature of limitless mercy and compassion, it insisted on being a droll, chain-smoking, Armani clad cynic. And it didn't end there. His archangel buddies also pushed there way in. So here are some scenes I dreamed about. Gabriel and Uriel argue over what it means to be black. Gabe and Michael go gift shopping, and Michael teaches Uriel the finer points of "smiting." What can I say? It's wrong, but they're so damn cute ^^;;;.

And when are you getting back? It's not fair to discuss GB, when we're not supposed to see it without you ;P. I wanna see Ginji-Ban meeting ;.;. Ginji is so fuzzy ^o^. *flutters* And what's up with Jackal? People's hips aren't supposed to do that o.@. I wish I had more manga >o>. Damn you!! Oh, and I adore the card. Every time I read it, I hear your voice saying it. That's how perfect it is ^^.

Oh, and I saw an eppy of "What's new Scooby-Doo." I sat down expecting a cheap marketing ploy to make even more money, and perhaps it was. But it was very much in the tradition of the original series. Campy sixties muzack has been replaced by campy punk muzack, they make digs at the silliness of the original series, and Shaggy seriously sounds like he's voiced by Casey Kasem. I was impressed...o.@. Scooby wasn't bad, but Don Messick was too perfect and no one will ever be able to come close, so it isn't really fair to judge this person. Anyway, basically, the show gets "Sharky's seal of approval," and certainly managed to push all my "nostalgia" buttons. No matter how many bad movies they make, no matter how much commercialization they crank out, I will always have a place in my heart for Scooby and the gang. *sighs wistfully*

I have qualifiers tomorrow -_-. I don't feel like sleeping!! Bleargh!

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 11:31 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2003,
End of the Line, The Offspring was playing in the background

I think I ought to explain why I was crying during lunch. It's much easier just writing it out on my blog than telling the same story over and over. So here it goes. Latin AP was a breeze, and I get into orchestra about half-way through the period. Laura comes up to me and says Mr. Ed would like us to do our ensemble now, if that's okay, so I go to Harper's room to pick up Kara and Drew, and we talk, and they basically say they'd like to do it after school as planned, and not now. I go back, tell Laura. She gets upset and wants me to go back, but, while I believe in accommodating people, I'm not going to run back and forth so that people can bicker through me. So at this point, my mood is already edgy and annoyed.

Laura convinces them, so they come, and we get out our instruments and tune, and I'm thinking we'll get a few minutes to warm up, but no. We go in cold. And we suck. I could deal with that. I could deal with the fact that I was missing runs and shifts I spent hours perfecting. It was just that, as we got about three-fourths of the way through, and Drew started playing his 16th notes as 8th notes and I couldn't get everyone back on time, I realized that all that practising was for nothing. Drew and Laura hadn't even looked at their music till Sunday, and that's fine because their parts weren't hard, but I'd been working on it since I first got the music in November. And suddenly I was dying on the 5th position shifts I'd spent so damn long practicing. I'm not a perfectionist, but I believe if you're going to do something, do it well.

So I said, loudly, something to the effect of "What's the fucking point if we're just going to fuck up?" and started crying. We went back to the last letter and started again, but now I was sobbing so badly, I could hardly see the music, much less play. And I think at this point I shouted "fuck" for a good measure, got angry and channeled my frustration into anger, which was quite effective, and we played pretty well for the last 8th of the piece.

In hinds sight, it's all rather amusing, if childish on my part, and when I stopped by to pick up my senior scrapbook stuff later in the day, I apologized to Mr. Ed, but he knows me well enough that he wasn't offended. "I know you were just caught up in the moment, right?" Poor Mr. Ed has had to deal with my mood swings and foul mouth for four years now ^^. Ms. Hayes thought I should get a 1 for "emotion and intensity" and Mr. Anaya, our badass student teacher, looked vaguely scared ^_^.

I realize this is an ass long entry, but I figure I ought to explain why it happened so you realize I am, in fact, not more emotionally unstable, and everything's cool...except I'm so very tired and not looking forward to the fencing tournament this weekend, but I need to do well so I can qualify for Nationals, only I don't feel ready for it, so it's going to suck -_-.

Wow, this entry is just brimming with bitching ^^.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 05:26 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2003,
Foxy Lady, Hendrix was playing in the background

Well, well. I had my first foray into the world of road rage today ^^. My mom was driving, and as we pulled into our neighborhood, this kid in an SUV (is there any other type in Westlake?) cuts us off, forcing my mom to slam on the brakes. Needless to say, she let him have it with her horn, so when we pulled up beside him, he began making rather impolite gestures plus a few words not repeatable in polite company.

Now, I know it's immature to respond to such infantile behavior, but he was clearly in the wrong and he flicked off my mother. I'm a firm believer in turn the other cheek, but I get pissed when punk-ass Westlake snots in SUVs cuss out my mother. So I returned the gesture and a few words of my own. I immediately apologized to Mom for being petty and vindictive, but she replied that the thought had crossed her mind as well ^^.

I'm still kinda angry about it. Handsome, white but nicely tanned, athletically built teens kinda annoy me to begin with (never trust pretty people, they're always the most dangerous!), and the shiny new SUV and him flicking his cigarette out the window didn't help. And I'm an angry person ^_^. The reason I'm so adamant about pacifism as a response to situations is that I know if I didn't have some kind of moral check on me, I'd go ape-shit on everyone's ass. It wouldn't be pleasant ^^. It'd be late elementary/early middle school all over again >o>.

Anyway, what do all my Physics 1 buddies think about the AP? 2 wasn't bad...I'll probably get a 5 on the mechanics, and E&M really depends on partial credit, but I thought it was easier than the Physics 1 AP (poor saps XD). Oh, and tomorrow is Harponian dress-up day, so be sure to wear what a "Harponian" would wear ^_~. I stole some things from his room, so I'm all set ^o^. I know I say this practically every entry, but Harper is so incredibly cool. Even if he does try to make me cry (only got me three times this whole year!) ^^.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 09:04 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2003,
Radical Dreamer Angelic Remix (Chrono Cross), Kaijin was playing in the background

All in all, it's been a nice, unstressful weekend. The Latin practice AP was so easy, I don't know if I'm going to even bother to study, and while Physics will kick my ass, if I can figure out 60 percent, I've got a five. I like those odds. Weeeee~~~ :D *floats*

I think school's over for me mentally. There's a Calculus project and senior scrapbook, but that's nothing...although someone needs to tell me how to do a scrapbook. It's too "crafty." I can handle artsy...it's crafty that's all "Martha Stewart" creepy @.o. Stickers are the devil and rubber cement is...is...heehee...fuuuunnn. o.O...Penguin-san has nothing on this shit ^o^.

Anyway, I think it was you I was discussing older Gau with. I figured he'd lose the rat tail and fangs, but that's just me ^^. And there're two versions of my boy. The teleporty smoke stuff didn't turn out quite as I intended, but I like how it looks on its own merit. Gaa, I wish I had talent.

Marquis =9. May I remind you there is a noticeable lack of Neverwhere schtuff on the 'net, so it is your duty, nay, obligation *coughtomecough* to post it ^_~. *dances* I absolutely love your style XD~~!!!

Okay, enough fan girling. Some people think me silly ;P.

Oh, and I wished my mother "Happy Mother's Day" by helping move furniture ^^. Speaking of fun with paint fumes...

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 11:09 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, 2003,
nothing was playing in the background

The saga continues...again...

[chibi Nightcrawler]: *popping into existence, shouldering Raiden with Sharky clinging to his side* And here ve are...

*o* Kyaa~~ Thank you for coming. Without a teleporter, it's an ass long drive to Houston *glares at Raiden*

[chibi Raiden]: My head hurts...x_X

Serves you right ;P. *clings harder to Kurt* Nya~~...we have so much in common! You speak German, I speak German! Bier! Granate! Sharf Schutzen! Der Ring des Nibelungen! *Nightcrawler tries to unhook Sharky* And, and...you're Catholic...I know some Catholics. You're blue, I occasionally wear blue. We're like long-lost soul mates!

[chibi Nightcrawler]: Terribly sorry, Fraulein Sharky, but I am afraid if I do not stay in zis man's mind, ze ozers will make him do horrible tingz. *disappears*

At least I have a Nightcrawler doll *cuddles*. Even if he did fall over in the middle of the night >o>. *Raiden coughs tactfully* Hmm, what is it, Rai-chan?

[chibi Raiden]: Sorry for all the trouble, but you never get upset at Snake for drinking so I figured...

See, the difference is, while Snake, when smashed of his ass, hits on Otacon (which is acceptable), you get all maudlin and go on about how you love Rose soooo much. Not even soooo much...sooooooooooooooooo much...If you didn't know, that's a lot of "much." Not so acceptable.

[chibi Raiden]: Well, I just don't think it's fair that I get locked in a closet, with Mr. "Oh look at me! I'm a dark mirror of humanity that likes to eat people's eyes," while Snake and the others can do whatever they please. *pouts*

If it makes you feel better, I told Corinthian to scram. He's definitely better as a wild bishie.

[chibi Raiden]: You did that just for me? *gets teary-eyed*

Er...sure why not? That and the fact that I was starting to judge people by the color and chewiness of their eyes o.@. But in any case, I figured I'd get you someone you'd be more comfortable with. I believe you've already met.

[chibi Otacon]: ...Hey...Jack...

*ruffles Hal's hair* He's 1337 h4x0r, a private pilot and has a bigger bootleg anime collection than him. *uncomfortable silence* What? What's the big...*does a mental recap of MGS2* Oh. Right. Well, let bygones be bygones, yanno? You two will get along fine, I'm sure. I'll just lock the door on my way out.

[chibi Otacon]: Wait. Lock the door? I was under the impression that I was renting a room from you for an indefinite time. Not that I was going to be locked inside like some sort of terrorist hostage, forced to do their evil bidding and bringing the world to the brink of nuclear crisis.

*innocent* Whatever gave you that idea?

[chib Otacon]: Mostly the contract that we both signed saying you wouldn't lock me in a closet for your own nefarious purposes...the one that you are now ripping to shreds...and burning...and scattering the ashes on the wind...you remember that contract?

Can't say I do....er...gotta go! *slams door and locks it*

*Hal looks at Raiden. Raiden looks at Hal. Raiden shrugs apologetically before turning to rummage through a cupboard looking for aspirin.*

[chibi Otacon]: *sighing with resignation* Hell, it's better than an effing locker.

Oh! I updated. Be sure to check out the kiribans ^_~.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 01:12 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2003,
silence was playing in the background

Hell yeah....Hell fucking yeah! *does a dance* The X-Men movie kicked so much ass. I'm not going to rant about it, because I plan on ranting to each and every last one of you in person...even the peeps I don't know who randomly read my blog ^^;;;;. Nightcrawler and Magneto are definitely favorites, and I can't wait till they really introduce Kitty ^o^. She's so cool~~~!!! Halle Berry still doesn't impress me, but I can deal 'cuz she's Storm. Storm r0x0rs everybody's b0x0rs XD~~~. /rant ^^.

I ended up only going with Tomo and her bruda (who is a badass among younger brothers ^^), mostly because I'm stupid. Sorry! I feel so asinine (what's new with that?) >_>. If you wanna see it with me at a later date, I'm all for that ^_~. I luff you!

Oh, and the Calc AP was not bad at all. Free response kicked my arse, but mutiple choice couldn't have been easier. Now Physics...don't feel like studying XD! d00d. Feels like Friday o.@. If I get anymore hyper, I'm gonna have flashbacks of today's Calc class...that is, dancing around singing the FF battle theme and getting into "random encounters" with people ^^***.

And damn you for taking Nightcrawler! Not that I could keep him ;_;. Now Magneto...
[chibi Magneto]: *growls* Don't even think about it...
Sorry! *pokes his bubble* Heh heh...*innocent look*
[chibi Magneto]: .....Hmph...*flys away*
Kyaaa~~~....He's so cool~~!! And I'm so unloved >_>.
[chibi Raiden]: I'm still here...
[chibi Snake]: *toying with Nikita* Heh. Not for long...

Oh, and I'm so not insane. That seriously blows my mind o.@. David Hayter...Solid Snake...X-Men screenwriter...not bad-looking either ^.~. *dies*

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 09:25 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2003,
Final Fantasy IV Battle Theme Remix, aneurySm was playing in the background

Now that we have something called "confidence," we can start working on gaining "self-esteem." One day, and there's no need to hurry, we might even have...gasp! A "positive self-image!" Wouldn't that be wonderful?! Kidding...kinda...but in any case, way to go ^^. And as soon as you get a four or five on your theory test, I can collect my ficcy XD.

If I see X-Men, it'll be a 6:15, since the only earlier time is at 4:10, and that's not enough time (I don't think), which means full price, but c'mon! It's X-Men...'sides, I literally haven't been to a movie since...Nemesis, I think -_-. Anyhow, talk to me, if you want more details.

Speaking of X-Men, I think I just created my best CG as of now. I need to decide if I should add in the swirly teleporty-smoke stuff, because I'm kinda worried about screwing it up, and I also need to decide if I should add rain and/or more clouds. I seriously am looking for feedback. Tell me what you think, people.

Guwah...APs suck >_>. I don't know if I can do any more studying. So sick of 'em >P.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 09:22 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2003,
Snowblind, System of a Down was playing in the background

Hell yeah? ^^. And j00 just seriously confused me o.@. I think I need to see episode 26 _o_.

English AP was kinda relaxing...a little too relaxing judging by how I could barely stay awake through the multiple choice o.@, and by the time I got to my third essay, I was in a "Sharky mood." That is, I don't feel like being serious, so I write in a humorous, vaguely Jonathan Swift-ish way. If I'm half as funny as I think I am, I figure the grader will at least be amused, and I did have some valid points...I think ^^. I'm not that worried about Calc. And even if I was worried, I figure it's too late now, so might as well relax, yanno? ^^

I think I'm going to have to do a comic based on my Calc class. There's too much good material being tossed about in that room to let it go to waste ^^. I would say keep an eye out for it, but you'd probably end up looking for a very long time >_<.

Piccies of today are a little perspective drawing of Nightcrawler, which I will color eventually, and...well...*sweatdrop*...female Snake. I'm almost positive someone else suggested this, since I usually don't come up with this type of stuff on my own ^^. Yeah...the idea of Snake as a girl is...confusing, to say the least o.@.

So chibi-Snake doesn't like me...well...I don't like him either! *hides various doodles saying "I <3 Snake" behind back*. And what mullet boy doesn't realize is that I have a very extensive collection of bishounen, many of whom like me. Like Raiden! You like me, right?
[chibi Raiden]: *sitting in corner of closet, clutching a crowbar* Mustn't sleep, Corinthian will eat me. Mustn't sleep, Corinthian will eat me...
Er...I'm really not going to ask...
[chibi Corinthian]: *toying with knife and looking speculatively at Raiden* Then don't. *flashes triple grins*
Anou...maybe I should look into getting Rai-chan a new roommate. Someone a little less...hungry...

Oh, and I'm hoping to see X-2 on Thursday. If anyone is free and wants to come along, tell me. I won't mind the company so long as you don't mind the mindless fangirling I do over every character I like ^^.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 10:32 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2003,
Falling, The Offspring was playing in the background

Well, I still love you ^^. I discovered that the Get Backers style of art is relatively easy for me to adapt to, so here's Shido and Madoka because even though she's typical "helpless female in distress to be rescued and saved," she's really cute...and plays the violin ^^...and the fact that she and Shido hook up still strikes me as funny ^^. Also Jackal and Kazuki, because I felt like it ^^.

If you like Natasha's voice, wait till you hear Sniper Wolf. She's got the best voice in the whole game XD. But then I like all the voices. Of course, I didn't even cognitively think of MGS as a Japanese game until...er...I guess it occurred to me most games come from Japan ^^. Which is really stupid, but hey, it takes place in the US, they speak English...*embarrassed look* Okay, I'm a dumbass, I admit it XD.

Right! I did in fact go to prom. Sure the music sucked like yer regular black hole, but I dunno. I saw people I haven't seen since, like, freshman year. It was nice. As much as I don't care for highschool, I can't complain about my experience. There are so badasses that go to our school ^^. And Jevan is the greatest person to be around. He acts like he's hyped up on speed all the time, but he's not, so it's just fun ^^. Kinda like Bobi, who's also really fun to be around.

Dras and I had to leave pretty early because he needed to pick up his compy for the after-prom LAN party at Kara's, which ended up being only a half LAN party because only two people brought computers and the router didn't work...so it kinda wasn't a LAN party in any way shape or form, but it was still fun ^^.

Aaron showed off his character in "The Westlakean" to his girlfriend, which amused me to no end. It's nice to know that the people you shoved into your comic without permission enjoy said comic ^^. I'm tempted to go on a rant about John and his choice in significant other, but that would take too much energy and I think I'm still too upset about the whole situation to regard it rationally, so! Moving on ^_^.

d00d. I can't believe there's an AP tomorrow...maybe, possibly, I will actually have time to play on my PS2 next week ^o^. Hey, a girl can dream ;P.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 11:11 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2003,
Namida no Hurricane, Get Backers song by someone or other was playing in the background

Whhhhhheeeeee~~~~~!!!! School? What school? *cackles madly* Right. One more day. One fucking more day and...and I have two weeks to worry about APs, but we're not going to think about that right now ^^. And yeah, definitely take the APs. They're not that bad if you study what the teachers give you. Our teachers do an excellent job of preparing us. As long as you do the work in class and do practice APs, you'll be fine.

Me? I'm just so sick of it, I could...I dunno. Do something bad. We had the third part of our Physics test today and I was so incredibly not mentally prepared for it. I ended up eavesdropping on my classmate's conversation about where she was going to college and discussing duct tape with Harper. Tomorrow it's normal period lengths. Bleargh. And I can handle twenty minutes of Calc.

Okay, for those of you who either stuck around past my bitch fest or saw the links and skipped on ahead, you get a reward. I have a ton of 3-D renderings to put up here, but I've been so busy finishing up my "pet" projects, I didn't have time to get them prepped for jpeg format. However here's a chess set I designed with a Through the Looking Glass theme. I'm quite happy with it. Especially the knight and queen. She just looks bitchy ^^.

Also, a little bird...er..feline hinted that she'd like some Get Backers fanart. It features Tare!Ginji, because, for some reason, I get the impression my Muse-senpai likes Tare!Ginji. I wonder how I got that idea. ^^ What can I say? I'm a sucker for cute widdle hands XD. And maybe this'll encourage her to be more prompt ^_~. Finally, there's a shameless yaoi pic (so don't look if you don't like) featuring Snake and Raiden. I'm not, in fact, very fond of this pairing at all, but yeah...I like Snakey's face (He's so fecking hot in MGS2 *o*), and Raiden's right arm. And yes, Raiden does look like a blushing little school girl. What else is new?

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 09:48 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2003,
Mortal Kombat Techno-Syndrom, The Immortals was playing in the background

Me: (attaches to Aaron's back) Yar! I'm a lamprey. Marphmarphmarph
Aaron: Don't lamprey's bite?....Oh God! She bit me! The pain...
Me: Heh heh heh
Drasnor: You'd better get a rabies shot.
Me: Marphmarphmarph.

And that pretty much sums up what kind of day it was ^^. Actually, the day was pretty standard, it's just, for some reason, the orchestra rehearsal made me more hyper than usual. Apparently my alter ego is a lamprey o.@. The things you learn in school.

And since I have nothing better to talk about, I love love love the new Naruto opening. And it doesn't hurt that there're parts where the singer sounds like a Japanese Kurt Cobain. Those lovely "smoker's voice" screams...gotta love it ^_~.

This week kinda sucks, and I've pretty much given up on Physics. So very tired...I just wanna not think for a week >_<. The good news is, it's almost over and...yeah...over ^o^. I just finished my Latin project and should do the Physics homework, but I'm so goddamn tired. Don't even have enough energy to be apathetic ^^.

I wish I could find my favorite brush...I can't color the Auron-as-an-Aeon piccy until I have a flat-edged brush and that was the only one ;_;.

Ga...I want X-Men and Matrix. Tank, I need an exit! XD

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 11:36 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2003,
Punk Rock Girl, Dead Milkmen was playing in the background

All living things cling to life. Even when in pain, even when suffering, life wants to live. I don't believe we have the right to decide when something should live or die, even when it's in pain, even when it's dying, because, at least for me, I wouldn't want someone to make that decision if my life were involved.

Because ultimately all life will die, and maybe it would be kindness to end it quickly, not slowly, but life wants to live. That's the nature of this world. Maybe I'm just a coward who uses that as an excuse, but I can't bring myself to "put things out of their misery." Not by my own hand.

I am then, a coward and a hypocrite, but I guess I'll just have to live with that part of me, ne?

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 11:02 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2003,
silence was playing in the background

Out of curiousity, how did they get to Krad in the fourth episode? Are they rushing like hell or just skipping a lot? I like the manga well enough, but not so much that I'd be insulted by a crappy conversion. Houshin Engi pissed me off and I've heard enough about Shaman King anime to be leery. How is Get Backers anime, by the way? Is it accurate to the manga? I can't tell if you like the anime, manga or both ^^. Oh, and I might as well plug the Get Backers scanslation site so that peeps that don't know about it can get a taste of the manga.

And, yes, we're messed up, and yes, you should feel guilty...but don't stop...I wanna read ^^***. This makes VetinarixVimes look tame, no?

Ah...now I need to read five books of The Aeneid in translation. Bring on the blood and guts, I am so ready ^^. "And verily Turnus did pull out a can o' whoop ass and smite Pallas, which did make Aeneas royally pissed, saying, 'Yo, Turnus, you my bitch' and thence laid the divine smack down on Turnus. Multus sanguis fluit." ^^

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 10:34 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2003,
Dark Messenger (Hell yeah XD), Final Fantasy IX was playing in the background

[chibi-Raiden]: *stares dubiously at Sharky*
*stares dubiously at Raiden*
[chibi-Raiden]: So let me get this straight. You like me, but don't really like me, because I'm a "pansy-ass whiner that needs to grow a spine and some chest hair," but you're still going to keep me in your closet, despite me defects.
Yup, that pretty much sums it up. Rent on astral-closets is atrocious, so I might as well put it to good use...*eyes drift down to Raiden's body suit*
[chibi-Raiden]: *blushing*...will you stop objectifying me?
It wasn't me! I swear!...Wha...? Oh, right...heehee...
[chibi-Citan]: *appearing out of nowhere with a cup of tea* You have to understand, young one, Sharky is a fangirl. She needs something to squeal about, or she will phase out of existence. And since her favorite bishounen have deserted her, she needs something to cling to.
Kyaaa~~ Citan-Sensei is so smart! *tries to glomp the doctor, but ends up only catching an after-image* ;_; Hidoi...>.<
[chibi-Raiden]: But she obviously likes you a lot more than me. Why doesn't she stick you in this closet?
But all the Xenogears people are ultra-badass. If I took Citan, I'd have to take Elly and Bart and Billy and Grafh and Maria and Emeralda and half of the other people...not to mention, last time I tried to lock Jessiah in a closet...let's just say he makes Snake look like an even-tempered house wife...>_o.
[chibi-Citan]: I just enjoy taking the occasional cup of tea here. *bows to Sharky* It is excellent as usual, now I must be --*Sharky pounces and grabs Citan, but when she opens her hands, they're empty and Citan is sitting cross-legged on her head* going. *Disappears*
I'll get you next time, Uzuki! Now, where was I? Right. Raiden-chan, I want you to meet your new roommate. He takes a little getting used to, but I hope you get along.
[chibi-Corinthian]: *entering* How very nice to meet you. *peers closer at chibi-Raiden* My dear boy, do you realize you have the most gorgeous eyes? *subconsciously begins toying with his pocket knife*.
[chibi-Raiden]:...Aww shit...where's an AK when you need it?

The good news is, the "Konoha Destruction" arc is completed, and even though I almost cried, it was a good ending. The bad news is Sasuke's bruda's in town and...gawd...Kakashi...Naruto...;o;. Why does Kishimoto-Sensei have to always end at such bad places?!

Cirque du Soleil was amazing. I was blown away by the talent and sheer badassness of it all ^^. And, yeah, I drew...things...inspired by it. ^^. I really don't have much to add. I suppose I'll say my favorite act was the one where they balanced on those rubbery beams and then got tossed in the air, but I loved it all. Even the clowns...kinda...they weren't as scary as the clowns from, say, Twisted Metal or The Brave Little Toaster *shudders*.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 04:57 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2003,
Tetris Remix, CheDDer Nardz was playing in the background

Okay, peeps, tomorrow after school I'm gonna have a kinda sorta party. I say kinda sorta 'cuz it's going to involve meeting after school for maybe thirty minutes so that you can stuff your face full of bunny cake ^^. If you can't come, don't worry. I'll get some sort of cake to you some how, but if you feel like stopping by/staying for a bit, feel free.

Drasnor got me a gift. He got me Robotech: Battlecry, but I have a sneaking suspicion he just wants me to play so we can do versus mode ^^, and...you'll never guess...a cardboard tube! *dances* I'm not talking some pansy-ass tube either. This mofo is around five feet long ^o^. I did the half of a kata that I know (teach me the rest!), and have been practicing my "badass sayings" like "This is for the fallen" and "When cardboard tubes are outlawed, only outlaws will have cardboard tubes." I want the next "Over Easy" pages to come >o>;;;.

Oh, and some fun with scanner stuff. A picture of young Snake before he became a cynical, chain smoking, alcoholic smart ass. I also drew one of my first video game loves, Gau, who is not in any way a gritty old man with stubble ^^. And finally, here's a dude in a straight jacket, who I think is inspired by all your talk of Loki.

I've always had a fascination with Nordic mythology, perhaps even more than any other, and Loki is always the most intriguing. Gaiman tends to portray him more malevolently (which he can be, without a doubt, such as in the case of Balder), but Loki is also a trickster/smart mouth who talks himself into trouble then talks himself out. It's interesting how the other gods are leery of him, yet depend on him for help (no doubt the duelistic nature of fire).

Loki also has a really cool motif in "The Ring Cycle" by Wagner. It's this bright, lilting melody that captures Loki's mischievous, playful nature while also blending with the darker undertones with which fire is associated throughout the operas...goddamn I've been writing too many effing essays in English >_>.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 09:23 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2003,
nothing was playing in the background

Tomorrow's my birthday. Woo. So anyone wanting to commit statutory rape had better do it damn quick ^_~. I suppose I ought to be a thoughtful, well-informed citizen of the United States now. I have to be all idealistic and believe a democratic republic can work and not get jaded and cynical until...how about forty-ish? >_> Maaa...I don't like responsibility~~~....

On a positive note, my mom has a the ingredients ready to make my bunny cake. Yeah, I said "bunny cake." I've been getting a cake shaped to look like a happy bunny with pink trim since I was three years old and I'll be damned if I'm gonna stop now. So there ^^. And we're also going to make brownies for Friday's English class, since that's Shakespeare's birthday (or thereabouts) and Shakespeare's all cool and stuff ^^.

And you...you're so going to eat your words...by Grabthar's hammer, my honor shall be avenged! Actually, I just wanted to use the word "Grabthar," but sure avenging and smiting and stuff. Heh. Grabthar ^^.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 11:04 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2003,
The sun is a mass of incadescent gas, They might be giants was playing in the background

Christianity: Hey...You guys need to convert...
Pagan Religions: Lalalalala~~...We don't think so.
Christianity: Okay...That's cool...*yoink*
Pagan Religions: Hey! Those were our religious holidays!
Christianity: Heh. Not anymore...now every time you celebrate, you're actually worshiping my God.
Pagan Religions: But, but...God dammit!
God: Heheheheh.

Now let's give a big round of applause to Eostre for being such a sport. Happy Easter, everyone ^^.

Yeah...I'm definitely on a plain today. On one hand, the Physics AP is gonna involve some serious rapage...any thoughts or words of wisdom? On the other hand, I'm re-acquainting myself with angsty, earlish 90's muzack (namely Offspring and Our Lady Peace) which makes me content ^^. So many deadlines...I way far behind on Westlakean (Xenosaga and stress over APs have sacked, burned and pillaged my productivity) and my goal this year is that I don't have a nervous breakdown on my birthday like I seem to remember having last year. Fortunately we were playing Elgar's "Serenade for Strings" in orchestra and the third movement is my cathartic "the world is a great place and isn't everything wonderful?" song. Kyaaa~~~....Elgar makes me so happy ^o^.

But yeah, it's all good. I need my scanner so I can show my "challenge" to your Auron-as-an-Aeon piccy. Okay, it's not really a challenge, but this is my mental image ^^. But none of you can see it anyway so it doesn't matter, does it? Bwahahahahaha!! Oh....*slinks off dejected*.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 09:34 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2003,
Falling, The Offspring was playing in the background

Today was good. I like people. Too lazy to talk about it. I figure someone else will write about it so then I won't have to worry ^^.

Yesterday was my brother's birthday. I talked to him for about five minutes just to wish him well and see how school's coming and he seemed pretty happy. Whenever I think about my brother, I always get kinda maudlin. Looking back, I realize how close we were. We did everything together; we looked out for each other. I can remember all the hateful, spiteful things that passed between us as well as all the good times, but I don't hold anything against him. I wouldn't trade him as a brother for anything. Because those were good times -even when we were being dumb shit. I guess kids just have to learn to hard way sometimes ^^.

So, I guess I'm posting this to remind everyone to appreciate those things that are important to them before it's too late. Which is really stupid and makes me come off sounding like some modern-day children's story (modern, as in without any wolves, killing or mutilations), but it's my blog and I'll be as sappy and sentimental as I feel like ^_^.

The Saga Continues:

*opens closet and peers inside*
Maaah...Hello? Kakashi-Sensei? Auron-sama? Snakey-chan?
*silence*
...oh...I see...that's fine...I'll just be here if anyone wants me...

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 11:41 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2003,
Volcano Girl, Veruca Salt was playing in the background

Yanno, I can think of a number of reasons why you wouldn't, but anyway! Today is pure social blogging because my life isn't particularly interesting at the moment ^^**.

Thanks for the vote of confidence ^^. I try not to bitch about my art too much 'cuz it pisses people off, but I dunno...there's a big gap between imagination and execution. Sometimes it's frustrating ^^. And have you noticed how people take Sephiroth (and FFVII in general) waaaay too seriously? Of course, you're talking to the girl who can amuse herself for hours finding creative ways to off Snake and other favorite characters, so maybe my opinion doesn't count ^^. And a quick warning! Beware the power of doujinshi! They're as addictive as crack and only slightly less expensive! You probably know what I'm talking about ^_~.

And I'm glad you like it ^_^. Sly Cooper's definitely one of the best platformers (2D or 3D) out there. Could of been a wee bit longer with more expansive worlds (and my opinion of the mini-games fluctuates between enjoyment and deep-seated loathing), but I figure SC2 will fix these "problems." And if the MG game you're playing is anything like MGS, you may notice some parodies of that in SC ^^. Oh yeah...and do your homework and stuff o.@. Study for APs, yo. (Sharky pretends to be a positive influence).

See what I mean? Get Backers is a lot of fun. Ginji is probably my favorite with Jackal close behind. I don't usually go for that type of character (I'd take Silva over Faust any day ^_~), but Jackal is just too...cool...creepy...kinda morbidly amusing? I don't know what it is, but he's great XD. And Ginji...well, Ginji is about the sweetest, cutest, most lovable character I've seen in a very long time. *huggles*. Oh yeah, I'm supposed to bitch at you for not eating, because Tomo thinks I'm mothering her, and if she's going to suffer, so should you...so eat! Sugar doesn't count ^_~.

And....Abe? Are you there? -_- Has chibi-Snake taken over again?
[chibi-Kakashi]: Don't worry...I'd give chibi-Snake one, maybe two, hours before he drinks himself into oblivion and passes out in his own vomit.
Kyaa~~!! Kakashi-Sensei! You're alive! *heartglomp*
[chibi-Kakashi]: (wheezing) Snake couldn't even finish off that lesser ninja with deep seated psychological issues; did you really think he'd be able to take me down? That was just one of my shadow clones...must of wandered off looking for pr0n...
Oh really? *whistles innocently* Hey! Look over there! It's Harem no Jutsu!
[chibi-Kakashi]: Huh?!
*shoves chibi-Kakashi into closet and locks the door* Heh heh heh. That's three down! Now if I just find a map of Ankh-Morpork...

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 11:49 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2003,
silence was playing in the background

Thank you, Ms. Yo-tan M.D. You're theories on Ricky's gayness are both intriguing and insightful. However I would like to propose an addendum that, if Ricky were to become, say, 15% less gay, and that gayness were to enter somebody else, that 15% of that person's straightness would be forced out (as there can only be 100% in one person except in the case of one Youko E. Ricky, who has already been diagnosed to be a raging lesbian and thus over 100% gay). In any case, that straightness would be passed along (in much the same manner as influenza and/or Pokemon) and someone will become more straight in the process. Over the course of several months, this cycle could be repeated several times. Ergo, it is possible for our beloved Ricky to become a raging heterosexual. XD

And you. While I have no problem with you dating my wench beloved twin, what's this about killing Kakashi? *glares* Listen up, chibi Snake, you may be an adorable chibi version of a sexy, ultra-badass, mulleted, super soldier assassin, but I expect my bishies to play nice. Watch out, or you may get replaced by Raiden or something. Sure the kid's a pansy-ass whiner with hips of a prepubescent girl, but he does save your (aging) sorry ass and he's got a molecule-splitting sword. Not to mention he's fecking hot in that sneaking suit...mmm....skin tight black leather =9. Er...*coughs*...right!

I probably should at least mention my orchestra trip, which was incredibly fun ^^. There was snow, but it was a pleasant 60 degrees out, so all the snow near the hotel was either icky or ice. This was slightly annoying ^^

But since I don't ski, I spent the first morning wandering around the "town." I say "town" with quotes because it's not like a normal town with normal businesses...it's a ski town with just overpriced food/ski stuff for sale. Kinda scary. However, I thoroughly enjoyed myself riding up and down service elevators checking out the kitchen/dumpster/utilities in a hotel we weren't staying at ^^. Once this guy kinda firmly, but politely, asked if he could "help" me, and I was kinda like, "Yeeaaahh...I'm..er..looking for the concierge." "Yeah, the concierge would be next to the lobby with the sign saying 'concierge.'" "Really?! Thank you so much!"

I also watched a shit load of movies...and reality tv with my roomies, which simply reminds me why I don't watch much tv....scary o.@. Ocean's Eleven (I've only seen the remake) is incredibly good. I absolutely love it. It's inspired me to become a career criminal! w00t! And, yes, the "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" is campy beyond belief, but I love it. They used a firecracker for the visual of the earth exploding. Do you have any idea how incredibly awesome that is? XD.

Oh, and I got to play the Xenogears fighter mini-game with Drasnor. We always start of politely and pick non-Omnigear mechs and avoid ether missiles, but it invariably degenerates into a bitch-fest between Xenogears and Fenrir (Citan and I can so kick Dras and Fei's asses XD~~~!!!).

So I really did have a lot of fun hanging out with my senior buddies on the orchestra trip, although it would have been even better if the former seniors had come ^_~.

...Alas...there's a Physics test tomorrow and the next day, apparently. Ego moritura te salutam >_>.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 11:19 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2003,
Final Fantasy IV battle theme remix, aneurySm was playing in the background

d00d |-|4/3 j00 533|| t3h GameSpy 6|2|_|<|63 |/|47(|-| 837|/33|| 1337 5p34|< /5 TALKING IN ALL CAPS? It's funny shit. Highly recommended ^_~.

And you. You made the mistake of saying I'd never get around to finishing the piccy. I probably wouldn't have, but now...now...*cackles*. If only I hadn't screwed up the USB directory trying to get my tablet working >_> (Sharky 15 t3h 57|_|p1<| 14|/|3|2). Scanner is going to be off commission...probably until after I get back from the orchestra trip (Tuesday). But don't worry. Ninpou Puppy-chan will live yet *grins*.

And don't worry. Physics is supposed to be hard. Magnetism was always one of my weaker fields (something that's coming back to haunt me with a vengence >_<), and, believe it or not, the AP is generous with points. I left it thinking I fucked up royally yet got a 5. To this day I wonder if my grader wasn't stoned or something o.@.

At the moment, my favorite class is...Calculus. XD. We're reviewing trigonometric stuff that, while I'm not particularly good at it, at least I have a faint clue as to what the fuck is going on ^^***. And the class is so incredibly laid back. Between the kid who spends the entire period re-enacting scenes from "Dukes of Hazzard" with his toy cars and Aaron in the back making comments like "What is the derivative of --shit?" and "So we're doing problem numbers --what the hell?," the class is...kinda fun ^^. Doesn't keep me from dozing though x_x.

I am so ready for the orchestra trip.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 11:07 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2003,
Small of Two Pieces, Xenogears was playing in the background

This was my morning.
Alarm clock: Beep beep beep beep beep beep...
Sharky waves arm wildly, knocking her glasses, watch and book off the night stand, and managing to push every other button on the alarm clock before pressing the right one which turns it off.
Sharky's semi-coherent thoughts: Mmmmpppgggrrrpphhh...I'mgonna make a save, sothat Ican sleep afewmore hours...mind wakes up enough to analyze aforementioned thought...aww shit...today's gonna suck...

Fortunately, the day got better ^^. Mostly because of your story, which had me beating my head on the keyboard in the library. Beast as a chemist is perfect...and I glomped Magneto~~...almost ^^***. w00t! Gimme part two XD.

I have a shite load of piccies. First off, you can see the Predator 3-D rendering I did in Cmat class. Looking at it now, I realize it's pretty awful and doesn't reflect the work I spent on it at all...my poor, fugly baby ;___;. I still love you, even if you are crap >x<. I also have a picture of...er...Sephiroth I suppose. It's a long story...that's Gau in the corner chewing on the stereo, by the way, and, yes, those are one-winged bongs floating around Sephy's head ^^***.

Here's Storm as an English teacher at Phoenix High...an ordinary school with mutant employees. Nightcrawler (my boy!! ^o^) is the janitor, and there's some disagreement as to what Eric would teach. It's either Calc or English...or maybe both *ponders*. Anyway!

Mwahahaha.... I so remember when you swore you'd never speak 1337...then again, I also remember when you swore you'd never play DDR ^^**. Sell out XD. Mega Tokyo is one of those things I like on a general level (the art's amazing...that man can fucking CG o.o...the plot good and the jokes funny), but I never got into it, despite multiple people trying to drag me in. Of course, with P-A as a notable exception, I really don't read online comics. There are a bunch of funny ones I peruse when the mood strikes me, but the reason I stopped reading Life of Riley is because it got too plot intesive. I didn't feeling like keeping up. The irony is, of course, that I have my very own plot intensive online comic, so call me a hypocrite or whatever, but don't try to hook me on online comics. Trust me, it's very difficult. Drasnor has tried countless times ^_~.

I think it's kinda like Hikaru no Go...I have nothing against it persay, but I don't want to see it. I don't even know why I don't want to see it. I like the art, I think the concept is a cool one, Sai is a sexy biznatch, but unless j00 ambush me and force me to watch it, I don't intend on seeing it. Call it one of my personality quirks o.@.

And personally, Chopin is my favorite piano composer; even more than Liszt. I'm not very familiar with his life (except he died around, what, 34?), but if he lacked vitality and passion in life, I think he certainly made up for it in his music. His music is so rich and brooding -something you could literally sink into. I love that. But that's just me ^^.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 10:28 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2003,
Mechwarrior 2: Mercenaries Remix, Scott Peeples was playing in the background

Ack! I forgot to mention, this is the greatest thing 3v4r. There once was a Snake from Manhattan...XD

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 09:37 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2003,
Dancing Mad (Final Fantasy VI) Remix, Sekito and Fukui was playing in the background

You. I am now going to set a world record by running from here to Seattle screaming fangirlishly at the top of my lungs the whole way and perform a flying glomp tackle. Okay? Or how about I just hand you my soul on a platter...and give you fifteen bucks? ^^ Kyaa~~ You just made my week ^o^. Did you channel me and spazz like a ditzy fangirl at their feet??? Hee...CTS...CTS...Mwahahahaha *tries to float away only to be pulled back to the ground by Physics AP practice tests* Uuughh x.X.

And yeah, aren't they horribly addictive? I have seven Tetris remixes, four Pacman remixes and two FF battle theme remixes alone. And let's not get into the Mega Man and Mario remixes o.@. The thing is, I don't normally download stuff, but when I do, I go on binges. And the Sharky's downloading theme this month seems to be remixes ^^. I need to download some Hip-Hop in case I play Def Jam Vendetta...don't ask me about the logic in that...it's there somewhere o.@.

Gaa...I don't wanna to do more Physics, it's too depressing -_-.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 08:48 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2003,
Metal Gear May Cry, Jared Hudson was playing in the background

Friday was spent going out to eat with t3h parents. It was very wonderful and pleasant except for a brief interlude where questions about college arose and I ended up, to be perfectly honest, sulking for a good five minutes. Anyway, what made it really nice was that Mike, my epee fencing couch, works there as the head chef (damn, but that man can cook ^^), so I got to see him outside of fencing and show off my dress to him ^^. Mike is so great. Yes, he bitches me out in every lesson, but he's really nice and really funny. I deserve it anyway ^^***

So Friday ended (mostly) successfully, and Saturday was damn sweet. You always throw the best parties...and I'm gonna try to get you your piccy in a reasonable amount of time. Okay, everyone can stop laughing >_>. Waaah!! That stack of unfinished pictures is really damn depressing ;_;.

So today is "Get caught up in Physics, read the Aeneid, finish my artwork, level up in Xenosaga, collect more dog tags and practice the violin day." And this time I am so not skipping to the antepenultimate and penultimate items on the list. w00t! I used "antepenultimate" and "penultimate" in a sentence! Perhaps middle school wasn't a complete waste of time...wait, yes it was. Nevermind.

Oh, and this place has more remixed game music than you can shake a drunk-off-his-ass one winged angel at. "I'm a ONE WINGED ANGEL! I'm a ONE WINGED ANGEL!" Okay, I'm going to leave now before I end up sitting here all day downloading schtuff ^^.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 12:47 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2003,
Mega Man X Airbased Remix, Chikusho Sound Team was playing in the background

Maaa...today went well...I think. The Latin test was easy as per usual, and...dare I say it...I think I finally understand this chapter of Calculus? The test was not bad at all...eeeshh...this is bad...I'm gonna fail _o_. But the good news is that CMAT class rocks my world. I finished my Predator, but I wanna do a few touch ups on it before I upload it. I'm working on an Alice in Wonderland chess set, and can't decide if I should make Alice the "king" piece, or if I should keep it as the real king. Ah, decisions, decisions. Now if only I got Physics, my day would be perfect ^^.

The concert went pretty well, except for a few, kinda funny, moments. Hear laughter backstage right before second piece. See Mr. Edwards lower baton and gesture violently to tech crew. Hear laughter cease and door slam as Mr. Ed cocks an air-shotgun for the orchestra's eyes and hear orchestra snigger.

So today was good. Oh yeah, fyi, I got accepted to Wellesley. *glares* Happy now? They sent me this promotional video, which, on one hand I recognize as advertising propaganda, but on the other hand the campus does look gorgeous, and I know the professors will be outstanding. But at the same time, I'd still like to try Bethel for at least a year. I dunno. Thinking about colleges makes me want to forget the whole matter completely and become a bum in a van down by a river. Or be like my hero, Gabe, and do art full time.

Ah...tomorrow is Friday. Thank you Lord Almighty for Fridays. And mummy bought Cadbury eggs. I can't stay mad at her, even if sometimes I think she makes a better friend than mom. Chocolate truly does make the world better ^^***.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 10:58 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2003,
Tetris theme remix, Aphex Twin was playing in the background

Okay, so the title's technically cheating, since it's not from a song, but I couldn't think of anything else.

Heh heh heh. I guess you got to that part. But isn't Janus adorable...and Magus a pimpster? Now do you see why Schala is so incredibly badass? XD

I know I'm mean, but don't worry! If you play Chrono Cross, it'll resolve all the loose ends from CT. Kyaaaa~~~~ Kiddddddd~~~!!!! <3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3 *sparkles*

Er....*coughs*....anyway, this is my favorite Chrono Trigger/Chrono Cross website. She makes Magus purdy *.*. Hope that makes you feel better ^^***

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 11:11 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2003,
silence was playing in the background

That is has...I really haven't been in the mood to post recently, mostly due to the fact that I'm too tired and too busy to worry about it, but I've got a few things I ought to post, so here it goes!

First off, another one succumbs to the eyiivil (tm) that is online blogs. When are you going to get a website...or do you have one I don't know about? *peers suspiciously*

Ah, and before I forget, this is really great, and everyone who's played any Soul Edge/Caliber game (and those foolish people who haven't) should go read it. Voldo's the best XD.

Kyaa...Don't feel like talking about my life at the moment. Calc sucks and my mom is acting vaguely schizophrenic...either trust me or be pissed off at me...I can't handle this constant oscillation o.@. So anyway, while I haven't had time to do any serious drawing, I got carried away in Latin. I love ink -especially my Koh-i-noor pen. I start shading and suddenly I can't stop. If I didn't have any self control, I'd end up coloring entire pages black; I'm sure of it. Also, here's Ahiru from Princess Tutu. I realize I probably butchered her design, but I didn't have any reference piccies, and I'm far too lazy to look them up, so...eehnn.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 11:05 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2003,
silence was playing in the background

Wah. I'm home...the meeting was actually a pretty big waste of time for me. While everyone else got to go off and work on the device and buy shit at Fry's, I was stuck at the school reworking the script (yet again!) and redoing paperwork >_>. Damn me for my Mad BS Skillz. So basically, I ended up sitting around catching up on 8-bit Theater until everyone realized Lauren and I weren't needed anymore, and we went home.

Gaaah, today really sucked. Horribly, unbelievably. It's sad when the highlight of your day is a kid's cellphone going off in Calc and him dancing along to "The William Tell Overture" in midi form as the teacher plows on with the lesson completely ignoring him, while the rest of the room sniggers quietly. Hey, if you had been there, you would have found it funny too.

Hmm...the compy is randomly shutting down and requiring a hard reboot...I mean hard as in I have to unplug the fucking thing and trying again...Unix systems are not supposed to do shit like that. Fortunately my dad works for the university and his sysadmin is a badass, so no worries hopefully ^^. I swear, all one needs to survive when one grows up is an electrician, a plumber and a techie/sysadmin for neighbors. Everything after that will just fall into place.

Oh, and, the layout is very nice, however I don't entirely approve. Either a ShadowCat, a StormCrow, a Guardian-Mode Veritech or Fenrir would have earned you full "Shark-approved points/Sharky's undying devotion." But then Andren already gets you full Shark-approved points/Sharky's undying devotion, so I guess it's a moot point ^^;; Green is pritty...*o*.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 10:27 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2003,
nothing was playing in the background

Heh. I managed to slam the car door on, not one finger, but three. Oh, ph34r my skillz. I think it fits with my whole day...kinda blah. I've never really caught on to electric fields in physics I, and now we're doing electric fields in physics II with, oh goodie, differentiation. Fun. And I miss Cliff in orchestra class. It's not the same without him ;_;. Who am I supposed to blame now for all the wrong notes? And in Calc, the teacher got mad at me for drawing in class. I will admit I did kinda go overboard by taking a quarter of the page, but I was so unbelievably bored! If I wasn't drawing, I'd be sleeping! After I ended up putting it away, I vacillated between a day dream about piloting Siebzehn and wondering if I could scientifically prove that studying Calculus slows down the flow of time. Einstein apparently forgot to mention that, or something.

And, to top it off, the student network is still funky. It was down on Friday, and now I can access my home folder, but my current project isn't in it, so if they lose it, I'm going to be fucking pissed. It was going to be a Predator...I spent a day on the dreadlocks alone >_>...*sobs* My baby! On a positive note, I saved all my other projects (everything on PowerPoint, Flash and Rhino) so it's not all lost, but it's still annoying >_<. Here are my completed 3D renderings if anyone is curious. I may put up some of my craptacular Flash thingummies if the mood strikes me.

On a positive note, I got doujinshi in the mail today. Aestheticism is freaking fast. I'm genuinely impressed. And, and, I'm getting seventy bucks to go to Houston on Friday and not eat! Well...I'm going to Houston for the DI competition, and the seventy bucks is for food, but it all works out to the same thing ^o^. I'm not broke anymore! Woo!

Gahh...Latin is staring at me and calling me a bad person for ignoring it...stupid Aeneas ;|.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 09:48 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2003,
Cliffs of Dover, Eric Johnson was playing in the background

Inspiration is one of those precious things that comes to a person, seemingly from no where, and, having delved into the heart of that person's thoughts and ideas, it brings forth a truly wonderous creation. This is neither wonderous, creative nor even particularly inspired, but I took the time to html it, so I expect y'all to read it ^_~.

Schrodinger's Cat (as sung to the tune of "Particle Man" by They Might Be Giants)

Schrodinger's cat,
Schrodinger's cat,
Not doing much in Schrodinger's flat.
Does he exist?
It's kinda strange,
Schrodinger's cat.
Is he alive, or is he dead?
When he's in a box,
does he breathe the air,
Or does the air define him instead?
Nobody knows,
Schrodinger's cat.

Pavlov's dog,
Pavlov's dog,
Pavlov's dog hates Schrodinger's cat.
They have a fight,
Pavlov wins,
Pavlov's dog.

Schrodinger's cat,
Schrodinger's cat,
In a box in Schrodinger's lap.
Usually messes with Physics saps,
Schrodinger's cat.
He's got a state with dual form,
A wave form and a particle form,
And when they meet, it's paradox land,
Confusing cat, Schrodinger's cat.

Pavlov's dog,
Pavlov's dog,
Pavlov's dog hates Schrodinger's cat,
They have a fight,
Pavlov wins.
Because he exists,
Pavlov's dog.

There. Now that that's out of the way, social blogging! I agree with you about Princess Tutu being a good magical girl series. Mebbe it's just 'cuz her duck form is so frickin' cute, I dunno o.@. And Fakia is your favorite...I really need to see later episodes, don't I?

I really like the Ghost in the Shell anime too. It has the whole detective-genre nostalgia (since I was practically raised on A&E mysteries), with that realistic sci-fi twist...and yet, every time I look at Mokoto's lack of pants, I'm reminded of, like, Miami Vice or Dirty Dancing, or something ^^. Poor girl can't afford complete outfits on her copper's salary ;_;.

Sorry! She is a badass...it's just I have this tendency to make fun of things I like...but you've probably figured this out already ^^.

Oh, and here's Aurabooru, who's going to be my ghosty, when I become a shaman!...Hey...why are you all smiling condescendingly and patting me on the head? It's true! Damn youuuuuu~~~!!!!

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 07:52 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2003,
silence was playing in the background

Hee, they showed one of my favorite Futurama episodes today. One of the "What if machine" ones, with the first-gen video game characters invading and "Wizard of Oz" rip off ^^. Funny stuff. My other favorite is probably the one where Bender becomes a were-car. "I'll kill you too, buddy. I'll kill you too." XD Futurama makes me happy in a way Simpsons stopped doing so about three seasons ago.

You are Haruno Sakura
When I'm not doing my hair, or bashing Naruto, I'm chasing my heart!
SASUKE-KUUNNN! HOLD ME IN YOUR ARMS! Oh but don't think of me just
like that, I also care about being a ninja! I'm the best in my class! I look after my friends
and will fight until the end! Right! Right!? Sasuke-kun, are you listening!?
Which NARUTO Character Are You?

This test created by Cadet

And how did this happen? How am I anything like Sa-- Kakashi-Sensei~~~!!! *fly glomp* Okay, maybe just a little ^_~. I got Kiba next, which amuses me. I didn't realize I was so....loud ^^.

And truthfully, it's not hard to make Xenosaga into an anime ^^. Sometimes I almost think there's too much FMV, but without them, the game becomes one long dungeon-crawl. (Random note: some day, I'll do a rant on gameplay vs. in-game cuts. Who's with me?) But I'm not complaining! The battle system rocks, and I love systems with well-executed no random encounters after yer mainstream "REs every two steps" FF games *cough*FFVII*cough*. And, surprisingly, the lack of background music isn't missed at all. Since Yasunori Mitsuda did the game's score, the music therein is gorgeous, but during the dungeon crawling, there's nothing but sound effects. It's very different, but not disturbing or distracting, and, hell, I like it ^^.

I do miss the world map and flying the ship, but FFX seems to have set the current RPG trends in at least that department (and considering you're flying across space, it'd be next to impossible to have either). Not to mention Matthews and his crew kick ass (Hammer~~~!!!), so unlike in FFX, I like chilling on the Elsa. The camera angles are handled a lot better too. However, I'm neutral on how they wove in the mecha. Xenogears rocked in that department, even if the fuel system was kinda nerve-wracking during longer fights ^^;;; Friggin' go into hypermode already!!! >o<

I don't really like discussing RPGs in my blog, since it can get too spoilerific if I'm not careful (and it's boring for people who don't care!), but let me just say, while Xenosaga has one of the best cast of characters I've seen recently and the plot, of course, is stunning, Xenogears still holds that certain place in my heart. I think it's 'cuz the sprites were so bloody cute o.@.

Yeah, there's my not-quite-review-but-more-of-a-rambling, and I'll try to make sure this is the last I really talk about Xenosaga in my blog. So, before I forget, here's Jackal and Ginji from Get Backers, since j00 are inspiring me to reflip through the manga. Unfortunately, I only have through volume four, since I can't find five anywhere o.o. Six, yes, five no, and after collecting Houshin Engi backwards, I'm kinda anal retentive about getting them in order ^^***. Anyway, I think you'll like Jackal, since you like Faust from Mankin. They both have the creepy, psychotic thang going on ^^.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 11:12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2003,
Sheep go to heaven, Cake was playing in the background

Okay. Animals don't have belly buttons, right? I assume that's because they don't tie it off like humans do, right? So did cavemen tie off their umbilical cord? Did they have belly buttons? And I'm pretty sure animals eat their umbilical cord; so did cavemen eat theirs? Did they cook them or eat them raw? Maybe stirfry? Oooooh...deep ^^**. If anyone knows anything about this subject, or if I'm flagrantly, horrendously wrong, tell me...seriously. I want to know.

Now that that's out of the way, I'm glad that you like Lucca. She's a badass ^^. I'm still partial to Schala myself, but she's NPC so it's sad ;_;. Jaaaaaannnnuuusss~~~~!!!! He's so fricking adorable ^o^. Wheeee!!! Nostalgia ^^. Speaking of, I need to finish playing Chrono Cross for Cy-kun...saaa...if you read this, Patrick, I'm soorrrry!!! I'm a bad person ;o;.

And, yeah, today was good. The moon is full and lovely moon-white, and the pear blossoms are falling and giving off that wonderful, cloying, semi-decayed smell I really love (because I'm weird like that ^^). And everything is so green, green, green. That soft yellow-green of new life. It's the most beautiful color ^^.

Waaa...I'm so happy. If you're expecting a reason, you're going to be disappointed. I have none save I'm alive and the blossoms are falling and the leaves are growing and the sky is that lovely shade of blue and I could stare at the moon for hours. Hee ^^.

Ah, and before I forget, here's a picture of Elly from Xenogears. Elly's always been one of my favorite, favorite characters, and Xenosaga isn't helping (she's Elly, dammit, no matter what they're calling her these days). I was going to finish this piccy up with coloring and what not, but I don't feel it does justice to Elly's beauty and grace (not to mention it's a boring pose ^^), so I think it's going to remain as is. Now I remember why I never got into drawing Xenogears characters. The art style is too hard for me to adapt well ^^.

Oh, and Get Backers is a fun series. Nothing particularly deep or surprising, but the characters are cool and so are the powers...not to mention, as a yaoi fangirl who doesn't see much of the "other side," the blatant fanservice for guys is amusing. Kinda like Chobits ^^;;;. Oh, and Genji is really cute. I don't usually go for the genki, dense hero-types, but he's sooooo friggin' adorable ^^.

And finally! I too shall play the song-title game ^_~.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 10:56 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2003,
Simple and Clean, Utada Hikaru was playing in the background

Heh. Now I kinda want to play FFX-2...okay, so not really, but it seemed a good way to make everyone do a double take. And FFX-3? Fuck you, Square. Way to sell out and go the way of Metallica and Apple. The review is pretty damn funny though. I especially like the suggestions for other games at the end ^^.

Let's see...in response to j00, no, I don't like you just 'cuz you bring me Naruto...not that I mind, you see, but you in yourself are quite enough. And I'm vaguely curious about Wolf's Rain. Gotta love wolfies ^^. Although, geez, Tomo is gonna have a complex now that you wasted her with your Mad FTP Skillz. As if she weren't crazy enough as is >_>....^^;;....I luff you.

And to wrap up my thoughts on mainstream anime, I think you're confusing the anime itself with both fandoms and commercialization. What I think you're saying is that the fandoms and cheap marketing ploys (fuck you to fucking hell, Square-fucking-soft!!!) can be a bad thing. I'd agree. But it's not the popularity in itself of a series that is bad. That's all I'm saying, and I think you're saying ^^;;;.

Gaa...I promised myself I wouldn't go on a spiel about Bush's dabbling in imperialism the war on Iraq, but it pisses me off. That and the people who are cultivating anti-French sentiments. God forbid foreigners express their ethical and political views and protest what they see as wrong or immoral as we'd expect them to do in a world where democracy and freedom are considered "right," since obviously they're wrong and need to do exactly what we want them to do. Actually, someone said this exact argument to me in dead seriousness, so let me clarify and say that the above sentence is completely sarcastic.

As a person who was raised to believe in certain ethical absolutes, I protest all killing and believe that the phrase "just war" is an oxymoron, and even if I did believe in just wars, I certainly do not consider this one of them. I have many reasons, but other people have phrased them better, and this isn't an essay on US foreign policy and the politics of Iraq. It's about my thoughts, hopes and fears.

As a person born and raised in the United States of America, I protest this war as anti-American and anti-democracy, counter to the ideals of our forefathers. Let me again use the word "imperialist" since it most accurately describes our actions as a nation. We fell into that trap in the Philippines over a hundred years ago and it seems to me we're doing it again. And Bush either does not have the knowledge of history or lacks the foresight to connect the dots and realize the full implications of invading Iraq.

Even as a person who sees a global community as the next step in human progress, I still love the United States so much. Despite our tainted history of genocide, oppression, bigotry and bloodshed, I've always managed to keep my faith in the principles on which the nation was founded. I had faith that our forefathers were smart enough to create something that couldn't be destroyed by stupidity or ignorance --not just of Bush, but the masses as a whole. What can I say? I'm not actually a cynic. I'm a humanist and idealist. I love humanity, my country, the world.

And on a logical level, I know this will be just one more foot note in history --the damage is not irreparable, even if this is the beginning of the end of the US as a superpower. But it still hurts to see it in front of my eyes and to wonder if, maybe, people aren't as stupid and useless as they seem.

Damn, I go on, don't I? On a final note, God bless America and all that America should stand for. And God forgive me for not being able to forgive Bush for his misguided idealism, overzealous warmongering and tyrannical disrespect of the foundations of American ideals.

Yeah, now I'm really truly going to shut up ^^.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 11:24 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2003,
99 red balloons, Goldfinger was playing in the background

Wow. It's amazing how little I've been at the computer this past Spring Break. Between socializing, new games on the PS2 and a fencing tournament, I've managed to keep myself occupied without resorting to mindless surfing of internet/playing really stupid Flash games (I'd hyperlink to Fly the Helicopter but I'm too lazy to HTML it in).

This entry is mostly to tell people that the fencing tournament went pretty well. In foil, my primary weapon, I got 20th place. In epee, the weapon with which I've literally been to one other tournament, I got 1st. Don't ask me how that happened. I was kinda surprised myself. Too be fair, the epee was Div III while the foil was Div II, but I now have a C ranking in epee (the weapon I've only toyed with for the past couple months) as opposed to my D ranking in foil (the weapon I've used almost three years). >_> I think there's irony in there somewhere.

Anyway, Spring Break is coming to an end. It burns us, precious. You need to come and provide entertainment for me now that the break is over (dance little kitty, dance!). But until then I'm going to listen to my lovely Trainspotting soundtrack and finish up my homework. Ha. Finish homework. What a laugh.

And just because you know I couldn't have an entry without bitching, I wish I was feeling inspired. I really want to draw, but everything turns out repetitive and ill-composed. What I should be focusing on is more comic type stuff, but right now I don't have the mental energy to think about (or execute) paneling and layout. *beats head against wall* I need to stop bitching about my art.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 09:54 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2003,
silence was playing in the background

Gaa...I feel so bad. I hope this is a "better late than never" entry. It's about anime becoming mainstream, and I'm about a week late >_>. Spring break messes with my mind.

Anyway, I personally have no problem with US companies pushing anime, trying to make it "mainstream." I don't necessarily like the shows they're pushing, but, while I could do without the Gundam series and Lupin, Cowboy Bebop is, in my opinion, one of the best animes period, and will always be, whether or not other people know about it. A series' popularity doesn't affect the quality of the series although it might affect how I relate to the fanbase (including fanfiction, fanart etc).

And, to an extent, I'd like some of my favorite series to have a bigger fanbase. I waited two years for peers of mine to finally see Naruto, and it makes me incredibly happy that not only do my friends like it, but now I can actually fucking talk about it without getting glazed over stares of disinterest!!! Truth be told, I'm glad Shonen Jump picked up Naruto. I think it's a good enough series to deserve having more acknowledgement.

So yes, I like anime becoming part of US pop-culture. Although "anime" is such a general term. There's more anime out there that I don't like than I do, and, call me blasphemous, but Futurama and Freakazoid probably outrank a lot of anime series that I do like...such as Trigun *flees lynch mob* ^^.

This, of course, leads into my main point. Anime fans can be real elitist bastards. Hey, I'm guilty of it too. When someone says they like anime and mention only DBZ and Cowboy Bebop, I automatically think "n00b." It's an asshole thing to think, but there you go. 'Cuz, let's face it. It's a frickin' cartoon. It's, for the most part, mind-numbing television (maybe less so than shows in English if you're having to read subtitles), and your time could probably be spent better reading a book or playing outside. There is nothing sacred about it, and it does not make the Japanese morally or genetically superior to us American yokels. Yet sometimes you'd think that the way some anime fans act. It's very curious.

Hmmm...I think I may offend people saying stuff like that. I dunno, if I do, too bad, 'cuz I need to wrap this up so I can clock some time on Xenosaga before I leave town. Geez, people seriously need to just chill and enjoy life for what it is.

And, on a random note, I'd like to say that MGS skateboarding is the most ridiculous, messed up and all around silly thing I've ever seen. Oh, and I really, really suck. Everything you see is all true, sadly enough...'cept the last bit, but, go on, laugh at me >_>;;;.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 05:19 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2003,
Underwater World, ATB was playing in the background

Hmm...I'm going to respond to your post about anime sometime in the near future, but since I just got back from "La Boehme," and I am in fact going to church tomorrow (I'll probably be home around 1ish...should I give you a call, or will you call me?), this post is gonna be reasonably short and pure opera talk. You've been warned!

I guess I'm just not a Puccini fan, when all is said and done. His operas are nice. They're not bad, but I wouldn't call them "good" either. I don't find them riveting or even particularly thoughtful (even "Madame Butterfly" which had the whole culture clash thing going on). Yes, the music and libretto are both wonderful, but they never captured my attention the way, say, Wagner does.

Wagnerian opera is like a four-hour long roller coaster ride of over the top drama, gut-wrenching emotions and this power that radiates from every chord and every note. It makes you feel, and I'm not particularly poetic or good with words, so I won't waste both our time trying to convey the full effect of listening, even on the radio, to Wagner, but I will say, when you're talking about powerful, life-changing music, it's all about my main man ^_~. I am in fact a Wagnerian 'ho, which is why, whenever I talk about opera, I almost always end up saying "it was good but it wasn't Wagner."

And since I'd feel horribly snooty if I left it at that, I'll give a good reason for why Puccini never captured my interest. His operas (at least the ones I've seen) lack substance that even Verdi, a contemporary Italian composer, has. "Simone Boccanegra" is truly a masterpiece. There's romance and dewy-eyed love songs, but there's a message beneath that which sticks with a person. There's a redemptive quality about it.

But, to be fair, opera isn't just about tragedy and dying and all that serious stuff. The actual point of opera is to entertain, and personally, I'm a big fan of Mozart's operas and throughly enjoyed "Le Nozze di Figaro," for all its silliness and sharp, but inane, wit. And "La Boehme" was a lot of fun. The libretto was witty and humourous and the singers really hammed it up. When the actors are having fun, it's hard for the audience not to...and it was kinda slashy, but we are SO not going to go there!

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 11:54 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2003,
silence was playing in the background

Okay, I changed the layout for no better reason than I'm capricious and subject to whims. I have so much to say, but right now I'm feeling lazy and kinda hungry, so maybe later today I'll actually post something with content.

Kakashi last flipped out and killed people at 12:35 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2003,
silence was playing in the background

All pictures scanned and edited by me. The top image comes from Shonen Jump, and the others are straight out of the manga (volume 2, I think).

11/30/02-1/16/03
1/17/03-3/08/03

Blue Waters
The Westlakean
Catfish
Life as a man

WhiteCat : world walking
Tomo : The Magic Quarter
Ricky : Youko Ricky's Den
Lilisin : Manga Project
Wedge
Lyssie
Steffie
DCB
Chris
Yo-tan
Abe
Bridgette
Cy-kun
Shinkako
Nexy

Pitas
Penny Arcade : comic
Sinfest : comic
Clan Bob : comic
The Onion : gag-news
PlanetFargo : game commentary
Rum and Monkey : political/peegs
Toriyama's World : scanslations