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When I see one, I think of the other.


I'm also wondering if my refusal to accept the negative aspects of reality is a strength or a fault.

Courage is foolishness on another tongue.



]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5367422/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5367422/ Tue, 17 May 2005 22:18:52 PDT
These little sadistic quirks of reality really annoy me.


That aside, the car is dying (engine troubles), so my work schedule is further deprleted in potential.

Good thing I was lazy and hadn't called anyone.


And... let's see... replaying games...

Should I continue submitting game reviews, or just shut up and concentrate on artsy things?

lol


]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5351723/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5351723/ Fri, 13 May 2005 21:42:03 PDT ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5339448/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5339448/ Thu, 12 May 2005 14:21:43 PDT

Ichijiku: Flogging a dead horse.

As the subject mentioned, this is likely just more flogging on an already dead horse, but I have to say something to justify my rants.

First, I'd like to establish that I consider nude photography/painting/whatever to be a perfectly valid art form. The human body is incredible, and should be appreciated, not hidden like something distasteful.

That having been said, I find my views on that changing, largely due to the amount of nude photography selected for daily devs. I won't debate quality, art is perception, and everyone sees things differently. But it seems like a truly disproportionate quantity of DD's come from this category.

So, I find myself in the position of being unable to appreciate the actual artistic nudes I run across, simply because I associate them with the number of nudes selected to be featured.

Yes, that's just a personal issue, but I certainly know I'm not alone in this.

I just feel it's unfair to the category, having the merit of the art based on the voyeuristic thrill, rather than the art itself.

Painting geese on a pond isn't daring, but more talent goes into making something like that good that what is required in asking your girlfriend to lie naked on a rock.

I make no claims to being great, or even a good artist, but that doesn't mean I'm incapable of enjoying, and disliking, various pieces of art.


Perhaps a little moderation?


Thank you for your time.


^firelite-photo: Re: Flogging a dead horse.

Sorry, but if deviantART met everyones demands, where would we be?

i already moderate as is...



Well, regardless of result, the response WAS prompt, and as the director of the nude photography galleries, he does actually select some good photos.

And I wasn't banned, which is an improvement over the last time I made my opinions known to the admins or my RO site.

^_^;;;;


]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5337539/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5337539/ Thu, 12 May 2005 09:59:58 PDT
Just wondering, but does anyone else's sound like the noise your car makes when it wants you to fasten your seatbelt? ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5334020/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5334020/ Wed, 11 May 2005 21:33:59 PDT
27 hour marathon to beat the game (yes, no sleep inbetween).

Though, it was more like 16 hours 43 minutes to beat the game, and the rest of the time spent working or or eating...

I digress.


This is a VERY good game. For all of those who felt absolutely betrayed by Fable's gimpness (raises hand), this is the heaven-sent compensation.

Literally.

While the overall plot isn't that original (then again, is anything?), there are some VERY interesting twists, not to mention characters. (Kang the Mad. Name says it all)

Also, this was done by BioWare, same company that developed KOTOR. Much the same system... in the sense that the Hulk is similar to a body builder. Everything was improved, combat is a hybrid between KOTOR's D&D-esqu controls and an action RPG (which it is, but with more customization), dialouge is improved (more voice acting, better lines in the first place...), and it has better sidequests.

Though, the character alignment hasn't changed much, despite everything their site says. It's still largely "Oh you poor orphan waif" vs. "Get off my leg before I tear your head off" sort of things.

But... dear god, do I love the skill system... *salivates*

You have five classes of styles, martial, support, magical, weapon, and transformation.

Martial: Fists, feet, your most common weapons. Pretty self-explanatory.

Support: This is where it gets more fun... support area attack = status effects. Status effects + martial style power attach = bloody insta-kill explosion. Not to mention the fun you can have rapidly switching between martial and support styles to get a perfect on any boss in the game.

Magical: Eh, never used it much. Chi is for healing and making my attacks better. These are your long-range skills.

Weapon: Weapons are interesting... whereas they are greatly stronger than all the previous styles, they consume focus (we'll get into this later) with each hit. If you max out focus reduction though, things die. Fast.

Transformation: Who doesn't like turning into a huge freaking demon and ripping things apart? Costs a shitload of chi though.


And your three life bars...

Life: Your HP.

Chi: Your mana, use if for healing, strengthening attacks, magic, or transformation.

Focus: My favorite... focus is either consumed with weapon attacks, or to allow you to become the ungodly speed demon of rompness. Flip it on at the end of your combo to allow you to strike AGAIN before your enemy has time to respond, and turn it off after your first hit connects. This makes the speed difference between you and your enemy pointless. Even with a base level White Demon martial style (slowest and strongest) vs Thousand Cuts style (fastest), I still strike first.


And... this is the first north american game I know of that allows sexual deviancy in your relationship choices. Straight, gay, lesbian, menage a trois, single... whatever your preferance, you can get it. Really contributes to the open-ended theme going with this game.

Even more so than Fable or KOTOR, you really get to pick your destiny.


I won't sell this as a hardcore RPG or anything, but it's a nice little genre filler that has some good replay value.


Graphics: 8/10 BioWare's 3D engine is still behind it's japanese competitor's, but it's much smoother than KOTOR.

Sound: 7/10 Sound was... overrated in their reviews... they have good music in it, but nothing that really stands out.

Characters: 9.5/10 I love them. So diverse and amusing.

Plot: 8/10 Standard student-seeks-revenge-for-master, but with some nice twists.

Controls/Skills: 10/10 Innovative, easy, with room for customization and cheapness.

Battle: 8.5/10 They don't go for either RPG or action controls, instead picking the hazy middle ground. You can call it diversity or indecisive, your choice. Either way, they have a bit of both.

Replay value: 9/10 I'm on playthrough no.2 after just beating it. I have never done this before.


Overall: 9/10

(By comparison, Fable scored a 4, and KOTOR II scored 7.5) ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5297253/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5297253/ Sat, 07 May 2005 21:22:34 PDT
I have enough trouble distinguishing my dreams from reality (not to mention my continuing skepticism regarding reality itself) already, I DON'T need more things to confuse me.



...I'm talking about the dreams where you dream you're waking up, and doing normal things. Or very abnormal things, upon which you realize it's a dream (my dad wasn't having coffee), and you slept through your alarm. Or threw it across the room after hitting the 'snooze' button. Which is why it was lying on top of my dartboard. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5238673/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5238673/ Sun, 01 May 2005 14:05:29 PDT
^_~

(Fear not, you're still loved.)

People I actually know. (Small group)

THE rabid fangirl. Damn good writing though.
The Gokiburi. A far better abuser of photoshop than I.
The one who infected me with DA in the first place. Blame her. ^_^;
The wonderful Mi-chan, repository of more perverted innuendos than anyone save (maybe even including) myself. Not to mention a damn good emotional blanket.
Darci, the shoelace-stealing-worm. Not on very much, but it's hard to find someone cuter. (In her own unique fashion.)
Panda. One of the most talented people I know.
Isaac. Haven't heard anything in ages, poor guy is buried in work.
Ashley, the Gokiburi's little big sister. (She's the one who punts him across the room.)
....you KNOW I'm not good with names!

Now, on to people of note.

WEIRDEST things I have ever seen drawn. This is the future adult fairy-tale animator right here (no gutter mind).
Lovely, talented, and not ye generic pageview whore.
Maybe a little unrefined, but very talented. One of the people who you can almost watch their ability evolve in front of you.
Talented artist and photographer.
Sinnie-chan! Once we got over the gender issues... things are great. My favorite anime artist.
Has the most evocative photography I've ever had the pleasure of seeing.
Molly Priest, the sexy beast. One of the few truly nice people left in the world. Not to mention much wiser than she'll admit.
A great guy. interesting, novel, and pretty talented. Only annoying thing is that he won't roll over and let me get the last comment in.
~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5238261/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5238261/ Sun, 01 May 2005 12:43:25 PDT
SUFFER.

Save a lobster
ph34r t3h 1337 n1nj4
Don't deny g4m3rz
THE QUESTION
It's not there
AOHell
....fangirls
Reason no.456756343443231 that Macs suck
Boo!

Okay, that's all the torture we can fit into this session.

Next time I'll link you to a site for free DLs of Barbara Streissand's music.

^_~


(Yes I'm not checking anyone's devs. I'm currently in denial.)

]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5193505/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5193505/ Tue, 26 Apr 2005 09:48:14 PDT
From gardening though.

(Damned weeds making the ground slippery with their piles of wilted corpses.)


So, I'm forced to type with one hand now.

Left one at that, never knew how difficult having to use your offhand for everything was.


So, pardon my decline in comments and the occasional typo.


And... what's even worse... I'm relegated to only being able to play RPGs.... and I just got a copy of Soul Calibur II for the hell of it...


]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5160607/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5160607/ Fri, 22 Apr 2005 17:48:16 PDT
There ARE cute chicks, but they're all imported.


(At local thai resteraunt)

Waitress: What would you like?

Dad: I'll have the (can never remember the names...), and, make it 4 stars.

(Rating system goes * Hot ** Mexican Hot *** Thai hot)

W: You sure?

D: Yep.

Erik: And I'll have the _______, but make it 9 stars.

W: Ehhhh?!

D: He's not joking.

E: *nods* 9.

W: *holds out 9 fingers* 9....?

E: *also holds out 9 fingers* 9 stars.


....not hot at all....

*sighs*


Ah well, at least there was a cute waitress.

*is reminded of his last birthday party*

Ahhh.... too cute... hiding behind her serving tray...




]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5157664/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5157664/ Fri, 22 Apr 2005 11:47:05 PDT
Fscking 324534562346 other shitty ones...

*sighs* ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5143811/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5143811/ Wed, 20 Apr 2005 22:35:10 PDT
No, I won't tell you the exact date.

Work for your stalkerness.


Things that suck happening around my bday:

EBGames is bought out by Gamestop

Rent falls through again

I get sick

I retwist my already twisted wrist (I shouldn't be typing)

And I managed to stub my toe that's already missing a part of itself (long story) six and a half times today (one only grazed)


See why I never look forward to them? ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5125211/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5125211/ Mon, 18 Apr 2005 21:21:56 PDT
I'm in heaven.


Absolutely awesome game.

I love this series.


]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5082174/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5082174/ Wed, 13 Apr 2005 20:36:36 PDT
The boonies suck.


I can't even burn my mouth off out here. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5055381/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5055381/ Sun, 10 Apr 2005 20:55:57 PDT
Oh no. Up I go.

Today was... interesting.


Most recent employer had me scraping the flaking paint off the roof of her barn.

(Sheet metal painted black. Like HELL it's not going to flake and warp.)

But.. it's over a hill, so I can't get a ladder onto it, and there's no way I could possibly just climb it (as would be the case if I could get some TRACTION).

So... I got some rope. Or, well... tried to.

Ended up with 3 mid-sized lengths of borderline rope (somewhat on the thin side..) which were rather old.

Undeterred (ahh... foolishness), I tied them securely together, tied one end to a tree on the other side of the roof, and added loops on the side I needed to work on.

Put my foot through one, and slid down, hoping most ardently that it would hold my weight.

Sadly, it did.

So, with my feet hurting most severely (of all the days to wear converse...), I spent 4 hours in the sun, on a metal roof which was painted black, scraping paint.

I sizzle. And gimp.

And I think I might have lost the check.


The universe hates me.


(On the plus side, I beat Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay. Lots of fun, good source to relieve homicidal urges. Neck snaps are better than head shots for that.)


]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5044849/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/5044849/ Sat, 09 Apr 2005 17:30:47 PDT
And this vilest of small furred monstrosities hath also evaded capture from traps most ingenious, and returned, night after night, to visit further woe.


...luckily, it got killed by a conventional mousetrap placed in it's favorite pocket.

SOMEONE was almost dancing with glee.

We even have a quicktime movie of it being cremated.

9_9; ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4997309/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4997309/ Fri, 08 Apr 2005 07:55:59 PDT My, my, my, for once, it's art.

I'll be sure to find some bad ones soon, so it can actually be a rant.


]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4978490/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4978490/ Sat, 02 Apr 2005 10:40:51 PST
Proffer people an illusion, and they rarely (if ever) look beyond it for reality.

Not that I can blame them. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4968873/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4968873/ Fri, 01 Apr 2005 14:12:47 PST
In a row...

Chewed and attempted to swallow.

One I had to wrestle out by placing my foot against the damn thing for leverage.

*shudders in annoyance*

Office Space, anyone?

**EDIT

Oh, and for all those I haven't told yet, my ear is now pierced. Again.

This time, it's not cartilage (oh the pain).

Custom earring, my design.

I'll submit some form of picture/drawing of it soon.

***FURTHER EDIT

I'm insane.

Just linked myself over 100 images to DL, modify, and use in a submission.

Sometimes, I really think I'd be better off if I DIDN'T get these good ideas.


And I also feel the urge to try some physical art again. (Damn you pro-violence...)


]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4962585/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4962585/ Thu, 31 Mar 2005 16:16:38 PST
Drawing, photography, poetry...

But, just fragments.


And, totally different ideas.


...this sucks.


I'm hoping at least one will relent, and allow itself to be captured. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4916229/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4916229/ Sat, 26 Mar 2005 13:24:48 PST
The Terry Schiavo bullshit. Please, someone explain WHY THE HELL this became such a big screaming deal? From what I recall, this was battled out for 7 years before becoming national sensationalism. Godforsaken political agendas... for once, I agree with some of the most radical Christians, keep religion the fuck out of this. Whereas I dislike the religion, I respect the concept. Don't whore out god for your own agendas.

Also... Whee, more torture of prisoners. Does anyone recall that little document Shrub sent out telling officers to use any method required to get information? And then the abrupt denial, and the foisting of culpability onto some peon?
UK Lawmaker's denunciation.
And, a blow against the UN, and human nature.

And, speaking of the Shrub, guess what is new budget solution is?

And, I'm sure none of us remember Afghanistan.



And... that's not even that half of it.

EVERY damned site I went to '______ stockpiling weapons!', 'Tension rises between ______ and ______', and on, and on, and fucking on.

Now taking devotees into the Cult of Ignorant Bliss.


Oh yes, and anyone care for some finger food?

]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4909046/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4909046/ Fri, 25 Mar 2005 12:02:58 PST
Anyway, on with the show.


Heading off to eat lunch (fridays and saturdays I am employed at an art gallery, 10~6), I walked in to find a crowd of old women wearing purple, with red hats that didn't suit.

I hope a few of you at least know what I'm talking about, and for those that don't, I'm afraid I can't enlighten you.

Posting the poem would be illegal.

No joke, I went to find the poem, to refresh my memory of it, and found this instead.

(The grey text is a link mi-chan)


That was really... depressing actually. I spent years staring at a tattered magnet bearing that poem stuck on the side of the refrigerator, and I was absolutely overjoyed to find a group of people dressed (and acting, to an extent) the part of an old woman who is just enjoying her last years.

The fact that it's commercialized, and BY THE AUTHOR WHO WROTE IT, truly ruined the moment.


People suck.

BAH! Clubs...
]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4848414/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4848414/ Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:02:21 PST
But... #^#$%#$%!@#$%#$@%@$#^& $%@#$%#@$~!!!!!!!! *further explatives deleted for the sake of space*

Why must they select such crap?!?

Porn, or shitty art from the admin's friends.

VERY rarely is there anything decent.

*rants on a bit more*


Okay, better now.

Just thought I'd share that.


THE DAY'S WORST DD (so far...)


]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4815053/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4815053/ Tue, 15 Mar 2005 15:53:54 PST
So, even further reductions in comments, and submissions.


Should I be excessively inspired, there will be something. Failing that, I'll attempt to keep my inbox clear.

**EDIT:

And I get MORE emplyment... retail job in an art gallery.

I seem to be loved.


BAH! Clubs...
]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4797893/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4797893/ Sat, 12 Mar 2005 22:15:04 PST
My massochistic streak displays itself...

I love spicy food.

The more I sweat just from eating it, the better it is.


Best hot sauce of my life actually made me hallucinate...


Ahhh~

*fond memories* ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4763233/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4763233/ Tue, 08 Mar 2005 20:18:55 PST

It's national support-the-starving-artists week! (okay, maybe not... bite me.)


*ahem*

Anyway... brought to my attention by another, just pass on the pimping..

Both guruubii and misskittyoooo are talented, and do commissions...

You know you want it...


(If you decline to patronize them... pass on the links. Get some good karma in.) ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4731218/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4731218/ Fri, 04 Mar 2005 21:42:53 PST
During these days... the knowledge of those boundries have been obsured by accepting the taint of grey.

The more we accept the little common evils, the further that taint spreads, untill one day, we won't even know what a hero is.


...this world depresses me. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4672987/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4672987/ Fri, 25 Feb 2005 19:23:07 PST
Everyone on my watch list seems to be submitting a lot all of a sudden... so...

My comments will diminish, just advance warning.


If there's anything you're really proud of, PLEASE TELL ME so I can view it. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4632657/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4632657/ Sun, 20 Feb 2005 20:33:51 PST snuffling outside the window...
the cracking of branches echoes by clinking chains...

A pair of ghost hounds invaded my territory!
In the dark of night, I donned armor, and took up sword (and flashlight) to sally forth and defeat the foe!

^_~

To summarize, a pair of stray white dogs were busy wrecking the garden. So, I went and chased them off.

Originally, they were crashing through the bushes below my window, which is how I first noticed them. So, I got my jacket and sword (often mere impact will not dissuade a dog... and I HATE being bitten) and a flashlight and went out to stalk them.
Actually had to, they were somewhat returning the favor, I only noticed them while they were slinking up the hillside by the glow in their eyes.
So, after exchanging various forms of threatening behavior (I won), they proceeded to haul ass off into the woods.

So, I'm left still trembling from pre-battle hype.

Ah well, it was certainly interesting. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4622952/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4622952/ Sat, 19 Feb 2005 15:20:57 PST

^_^

I am loved.

Plenty of work in the coming week, so I should be submitting once again.

*vauge zombie noises*


And... for various things...

Thanks to everyone for pageviews. I don't care that they're totally pointless counters of popularity. I have more than Aaron, so that makes me happy. ^_~

I'm resisting the urge of the dreaded SURVEY, but I shall doubtlessly succumb soon. You have been warned.

And.. *thinks* what else... oh! Yes, other things.

Amusing property things... It turns out that the land we own isn't set up like we thought... instead, it cuts right across the *used* pasture of a local rancher. Who is renting from my great-aunt, Dodo. (The name says it all.) So... Either she gets to build a road through the woods... and hills... and stream... or, she gets to pay us to allow a road through our property, and include it in the sale.

Happiness.


And, of course, the general bliss of knowing I can relax all day tomorrow.

Snow too!

*radiates bliss* ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4596557/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4596557/ Wed, 16 Feb 2005 08:51:23 PST
~_~

*still laughing*

Wait around for a bit, I'll find a cookie somewhere.


Deviant: *KagomeResurrected (#110648569)
Date: Feb 15, 2005, 7:53:12 PM
~Ichijiku
unique like all the reset

* is an Experimental Photographer
* is Male
* is a deviant since Jul 21, 2004, 7:21 PM
* has 2,996 pageviews
* is located in United States
* is currently Meditative / Reflective
* is an AIM user; nama no ichijiku

*majorly irritated*

Deviant: ~Firefly-away (#110668238)
Date: Feb 15, 2005, 9:32:40 PM
~Ichijiku
unique like all the reset

* is an Experimental Photographer
* is Male
* is a deviant since Jul 21, 2004, 7:21 PM
* has 2,998 pageviews
* is located in United States
* is currently Meditative / Reflective
* is an AIM user; nama no ichijiku

Flippin' damnit.

--
>I lack the beauty you display<

Deviant: *KagomeResurrected (#110670064)
Date: Feb 15, 2005, 9:43:24 PM
~Ichijiku
unique like all the reset

* is an Experimental Photographer
* is Male
* is a deviant since Jul 21, 2004, 7:21 PM
* has 2,999 pageviews
* is located in United States
* is currently Meditative / Reflective
* is an AIM user; nama no ichijiku

--
****

Deviant: *KagomeResurrected (#110670105)
Date: Feb 15, 2005, 9:43:37 PM
~Ichijiku
unique like all the reset

* is an Experimental Photographer
* is Male
* is a deviant since Jul 21, 2004, 7:21 PM
* has 3,000 pageviews
* is located in United States
* is currently Meditative / Reflective
* is an AIM user; nama no ichijiku

thereee we go ^_^

--
****
Deviant: ~habbi (#110670321)
Date: Feb 15, 2005, 9:44:52 PM
~Ichijiku
unique like all the reset

* is an Experimental Photographer
* is Male
* is a deviant since Jul 21, 2004, 8:21 PM
* has 3,001 pageviews

damn. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4593651/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4593651/ Tue, 15 Feb 2005 21:19:17 PST
Random synaptic responses as your brain cools off to standby mode, much like then ventin of oil wells?

Messages from elswhere?

Your inner self exerting itself to attempt to model you after perfection?

Sheer fucking insanity?


Regardless of facts, it's the interpretation that rules our days (or in this case, nights). It doesn't matter if that purple spotted cow in the sky (thanks Lucy) believes in you or not, if you ignore him, he doesn't exist.

Much the way of my dreams, the only problem is, they seem to ignore me more often than not. Which only serves to confuse me on the subject of reality even more. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4574108/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4574108/ Sun, 13 Feb 2005 21:24:54 PST
No idea why, I'm just remembering every single thing that sucked.


So, pardon if I'm not as prolific. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4529824/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4529824/ Wed, 09 Feb 2005 21:58:05 PST
DAMN these things!! They steal all my internet time!!!

Anyways... Here's the new one. Just for all you stalkers out there.

1. Full name: ...Erik Miles Bearer. I have cruel parents.
2. Nicknames: God, daddy, vampire, and e-chan
3. Eyes: They change, usually blue, green, or grey.
4. Height: 6' 2 1/4"
5. Hair: Long. And black with hints of red.
6. Siblings: One. She gets to take all the torment.
7. Do you like to sing in the shower?: I fall asleep occasionally...
8. Do you like to sing on the toilet?: ...why the hell would you sing on the bloody toilet?
9. Birthday: 04/19/86
10. Sign: Aires
11. Location: I'm not answering this for damn good reasons. Though, most of you already know. *curses*
12. Sex: No, thank you.
13. Who do you like if anyone?: I love two people, neither of which shall be named.
14. Have you ever been out of the country? Yes. Germany for a funeral.
15. Have you ever been out of your current state/province? Often.
16. Favorite movie: Hmmmm... I'll just say Beyond Hypothermia to confuse everyone.
17. Favorite band/bands/singer: X Japan!
18. Actors: John Travolta and Johnny Depp.
19. Actresses: ...not to be sexist, but most of them aren't very good. At least the modern ones, before that, talent was actually part of the job criteria.
20. Food: Asian.
21. Number: 3... I guess?
22. Cartoon: ...I don't watch cartoons.
23. Disney Character: ....that broom from Fantasia?
24. Color: Purple, or black.
25. Do you plan on having any childern? Redhead twins.
26. Do you want to get married?: I'm not sure anymore, hell, I don't even know if I even feel like dating again.
27. When do you want to get married?: Never?
28. Would you have kids before marriage: *shrugs* No clue.
29. Do you have a b/f or g/f (who): No.
30. Do you have a crush: I don't do crushes.
31. Music/TV: TV is for viedeogames and movies.
32: Guys/Girls: Huh? What the hell is this supposed to mean? (I'm a guy...?)
33. Green/Blue: Green
34. Pink/Purple: *shudders* Purple!
35. Summer/Winter: Winter.
36. Night/Day: Night...
37. Hangin Out/Chillin: Asleep.
38. Dopey/Funny: ...idiotic question.
39. Weird saying you have: I am a walking weird saying.
40. Have you ever taken drugs?: Don't knock it 'till you know it.
41. What's a major turn on for you?: ^_^;;; Wouldn't you like to know...?
42. How far would you go on a first date?: ....it varies.
43. Your most blonde friend: ....*thinks*....umm....do I have any?
44. Best friend: Gokiburi-san. Also known as Aaron
45. Nicest person: My sister.
46. Happiest: Same as above.
47. Most Caring: *blinks* My sister, of course.
48. Tallest: Me.
49. Best all around person: The sister... (I hate repeating myself)
50. What do you think of soul mates?: I wish.
51. Is it right to flirt if you have a bf/gf?: Flirt all you like, but go no further.
52. What was the last thing you cried over?: ...that, would be far too personal for me to answer.
53. What's something about guys/girls you don't get?: I don't get people's illogical natures in general.
54. Are you happy?: No, not particularly.
55. Why?: If I had the choice, I would not have been born. Think Donny Darko.
56. What's something you can't live without?: Oxygen, caffeine, flirting, and videogames.
57. Love or lust?: Same thing really, one just has an altruistic motive.
58. Silver or gold?: Silver.
59. Diamonds or pearls?: Diamond is my birthstone.
60. Sunrise or sunset?: Sunset.
61. Have you ever gone skinny dipping?: Accidently.
62. Do you sleep with stuffed animals?: Best pillow I have, had him since I was a child, and still haven't found a better sleep accessory.
63. Do you have any piercings?: HAD. Aforementioned sister was being less than kind...
64. What color underpants are you wearing?: *checks* Red.
65. What are you listening to?: My A&W soda divesting itself of carbonation.
66. What are the last four digits of your phone number?: ...I hardly ever use the phone... so... I kinda forgot my phone number...
67. Where would you want to go on your honeymoon?: Assuming I got married, the mountains of Japan.
68. Who do you want to spend the rest of your life with?: ...if you know me, you know my answer. However, I'm more inclined to spend it alone.
69. What's the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?: General overall blend of features and style.
70. Favorite sport?: Rugby is fun to play...
71. What's the next cds you're gonna get?: I need to get some more of X Japan's, I... ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4485143/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4485143/ Thu, 03 Feb 2005 01:38:17 PST downtown train?

Still haven't found the supplies for me to provide the cover image... But found an even better solution.

For more people than myself.

I get a commissioned piece of artwork!

The perks:

1. I love her drawing style, and think it would be perfect for this.

2. Hey, I get a semi-anime me drawn.

3. It's good to pay artists instead of middlemen.


So, I need to revise and maybe rewrite the poem entirely.

This is primarily posted because I'm coasting high on exhaustion and insomnia, and I know I'll forget this if I don't put it somewhere I'm sure to run across it.


Oh, and the artist in question is

Go say hi, view, whatever.

Or, better yet, go buy something.


*lurches off to bed* ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4457863/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4457863/ Sun, 30 Jan 2005 22:21:53 PST
I have an amusing idea for the composition.

So! Hurry and give me pageviews!

^_^ ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4454150/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4454150/ Sun, 30 Jan 2005 14:21:29 PST
He almost fell off his chain when he noted the mailing address (Iriga City, Philippines) of one of my letters.


I do so love tormenting people with vauge comments. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4432985/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4432985/ Thu, 27 Jan 2005 21:58:53 PST
I am currently too absorbed in videogames and relaxation to do much on DA.


When I am once again in a hurry with everything, I'll be sure to comment more.


'Till then, I pray for your survival, I mean, you'll be absolutely desolate without me, ne?


...Good, that's what I thought.

^_^;


Have fun.


~tmp. mgmt. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4369515/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4369515/ Thu, 20 Jan 2005 14:24:18 PST
We shall see what happens with it. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4364317/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4364317/ Wed, 19 Jan 2005 21:00:10 PST very unusual...)...

SO!

Reply with your favorite survey (UNDER 50 q's), already answered by yourself, or blank (pick your evasion), and I shall fill it out.

Mind you, I won't answer some questions... At least not in public. Perhaps shall reply with a note.

*ahem*

In other words... Mi-chan.... Play nice...

^_^; ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4298615/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4298615/ Tue, 11 Jan 2005 21:30:46 PST
Where there's one thing, it inevitably changes to another.


Much the same with concentration.

After a certain point, you'll find that the more you concentrate on something, the less aware of it you are, 'till you eventually reach a point where your mind is seperated from it, and everything else, and your body moves on auto-pilot.

And, with enough practice, one can spend entire hours, unaware of everything that transpires during the duration. (Not to say that one sits around mindless... Quite the contrary, most normal actions, save some of the upper end thoughts, will occur as normal, but you only know of them by the results).


It's relaxing, and healing... But... A bit scary. At least for someone with my opinions on self and individuality. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4280737/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4280737/ Sun, 09 Jan 2005 19:16:29 PST

x_x;


Erik is now officially dead to the world.

And further comments and inquiries can be directed at my uncaring message board.


I SLEEP.


*off* ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4249171/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4249171/ Wed, 05 Jan 2005 19:37:19 PST
Or perhaps belated compensation for the bad luck plaguing me before.

(Though, I still stand by my opinion that novelty, for good or ill, is better than stasis.)


Anyways, enough philosophizing, on to the tally.

From dad's friend in Maryland (forget his name, a common occurrence), a set of Akira color plates, looks absolutely awesome. Huge, and just... cool. Also, an anime screener (contains the anime version of american pilot episodes, this is what the bigwigs view to see if they want to import the anime stateside) courtesy of his wife, who works in DC comics. They also plan to keep me in mind, as the employees get tons of free stuff...

And, from uncle Tommy (saying that amuses me) the money to get a new CD player, and an awesome set of headphones. As in, studio headphones, noise reduction, and excellent quality. Fuck the aesthetics, I want good tunes.

And, aunt Lisa got me a very fun longsleeved shirt, perhaps I shall post a pic of it sometime. And Johnny allowed me to burn a bunch of cds, including 5 Red Hot Chili Peppers albums... Happiness.

And, of course, presents to myself. This is where the luck comes in.

First: Star Ocean: Till the End of Time - Director's Cut (finally!!!!), Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords (yes, I, of course, am making a Sith Lord), Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (love that movie), a plethora of books (Aaron, if you haven't bought book 3 to the Dhampir trilogy, don't, it's yours when I'm through), as well as... *drumroll* a 32inch tv.
My lord, I do so love that thing... It's sitting on red velvet in my room, with all consoles attached. Got so lucky with the price tag... A mere $300, as opposed to the usual $600 or so.


Well, enough gloating (unless you're Aaron, in which case, I become insufferably smug), I depart. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4202643/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4202643/ Fri, 31 Dec 2004 13:20:28 PST

Got Guilty Gear Isuka, thank you Mi-chan, much love, I was bouncing off the walls for that. (Not to mention the other items, purr, and the card, touche)

Untill I started playing it, that is.

Awesome game, lovely graphics (even can get in in high definition), music is incredible as always, characters I know and love, few added features (color test mode!!!!).

You'd THINK the rest of the game would be as good, wouldn't you?

So did I.


Except for one teensy thing. You have to hit R1 to turn around. Doesn't sound like much, but remember, this is a fighting game. People always have put AUTO TURNING in those games for a reason. The reason being, without it, the game freaking sucks.

Unless I can find some way to put it on auto (manual turning SUCKS, I can't combo, you can't correct fast enough, because of the command lag, and your character sits there like a freaking moron while you're getting the shit beat out of you), this goes on the list of 'could have been great, but because of some fucking idiot, it sucks'.


Apologies for the profanity, as I said. I'm pissed. This is one occasion where I actually will go email the developers and ask what the fuck they were smoking when they designed that idiotic feature in.


(Not your fault Mi-Chan, no mention of that was made in any of the press releases I saw, I THOUGHT it would be good.) ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4185817/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4185817/ Wed, 29 Dec 2004 14:03:33 PST
(Have an idea for a rather cute drawing, when I'm a bit more energetic.)

Anyways... List of all the unique (as in, nobody but me knowing about them) tricks and treasures I've discovered.


Starting with Fable.

1. Earliest trophy: before taking the first quest (to kill the wasp queen), go to the fisherman's hut (off the Greatwood main map, it's the one in the NW corner) and whack some wasps, save the fisherman going through withdrawal ("I haven't fished in so long my hands are shaking") and catch the Golden Fish Trophy. Use this with the easy renown trick (respawning people at the boasting stand by digging) and the Wasp Queen's Head, and you'll easily gain enough renown to get the Hobbe Cave Quest. (You also get a bunch of items at the fisherman's hut)

2. Infinite ANYTHING. I'm serious. Ever hear of the infinite life via temple of Avo trick? Similar to that, but it only costs 20g a pop. Here's how it goes: hire the mercenary in front of the TOA, and recall to the Chapel of Skorm. You'll note you are STILL in Hero Save mode. You'll also note, that, no matter where you go, you are in Hero Save mode. This is what I love about the 'Find the Archaeologist' quest.
Anyways, take the mercenary to the Chapel, and sacrifice him. Voila, 5~8 years younger. (I had 1 previous sacrifice, the Bowestone mercenary to gain the bow, unsure if any other sacrifices affect this)

But, the possibilities of this are endless. Kill anyone, steal anything, do anything, Hero Save, reload.

I'm sure you get the idea.

3. Kill the Wasp Queen with max stats. This is more complicated, it requires a few things.
a)that magic armor spell (so sue me for being too lazy to turn the damn XBox on...)
b)as many will potions as you can afford (and, preferably, will+2~3)
c)a good weapon. Cutlus Bluetane, or the the weapon behind the evil door (just grab some people, and kill them in front of it. I believe it's the Dollmaster's Mace) are both really easy to get. for the Cutlus, get your magic shield up, and run into the Hobbe Cave, go all the way back to the large semi-circular room (WITH MAGIC SHIELD RUNNING), slaughter the hobbes, and then proceed to leave a crimson trail all the way back to the demon door (while killing the hobbes in front of it). It's very easy to get a 14+ combat multiplier here.
d)a spade.

Now, get to glitching. Find a nice grassy spot, and dig your way into Bowerstone North. (Note that when you dig, you're pushed back a small amount, thus allowing you to glitch yourself through walls)
Then head to the Cliffside Path, where you shall encounter an infinite number of undead. IF you have a good weapon... They go down in 1hit each, thus allowing you to conserve potions. But, here you'll start getting into the 100+ combat multiplier, and some ungodly experience. Get bored, warp out, stock up on potions, recall.


Chrono Cross:

1. Dreamer's Sarong. This is the item that people thought could only be obtained through use of gameshark. Hah.

After you've cleared all areas, go back to the (whatever) of Time with the green octopus, and talk to him. After a bit, you'll start getting some major Chrono Trigger vibes. Anyways, run in a circle in the newly opened room for a total of 8 laps. You'll be awarded the Dreamer's Sarong.

This lovely accessory starts you off at elemental level 8. Can anyone say, Black Hole +1 as an opening move?


Final Fantasy 8:

1.Infinite money, max stats, base level. No joke, you can go the game WITHOUT LEVELING ONCE, and still max your stats. And the best thing about this... All the monsters in 8 are based off your level. As in, their levels are a certain proportion to yours. Get the idea?

Anyways, this trick takes a LONG time.

First, get to Esther in disc 3. (Yes, long ways to go with no level... Just Card things to receive AP, but no EXP) You'll also need several abilities.
Discount, Haggle, Call Shop, GFMed-Rf, GFAbleMed-Rf, ForbidMed-Rf, and perhaps another I'm forgetting...
Anyways, buy 100 tents, refine them (GFMed-Rf) into 25 mega-potions, sell for profit (increased with Discount and Haggle), repeat.
Now comes the fun part.
In one of the Esther shops, you'll find items that give GFs base level abilities, HP+10%, stuff like that. Buy 100 of each. Then, refine them into mid level items (GFAblMed-Rf), buy more, and make yourself some high level items. Then, refine those into (stat)+1 (ForbidMed-Rf). Costs over 1,000,000 for each stat point, but it's worth it... Just for the ego trip if nothing else.


Final Fantasy 7:

Ahhh... My true love. One of my a... ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4173431/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4173431/ Mon, 27 Dec 2004 22:31:10 PST
Not a sure thing, but it's looking like it.


Lovely raised and reddened swelling around two small punctures, and that combinant itching/hurting sensation I've grown to know and hate.

We shall see how I fare on the morrow.


---------------------------------------- -----------------------------


As for the OTHER game I bought...

Nightmare of Druaga.


If I hadn't paid for it, I'd torch it.


Dungeon crawler that purposefully goes back to the days of 2d 16bit characters. You use the bleeping D-pad to direct your character. Attack with X, use items/skills (1~2 skills per level... Each averages about half your SP) with the left/right analogs, and generally get bored to tears.

The 'puzzles' (otherwise known as 'get the silver chest with romptastic loot') are simply this: kill things. Then kill more things. Then keep killing things untill the game decides you've killed enough, and gives you a bonus.

Not to mention the severe lack of NPCs, craptastic shops (potions... potions... ooh, silver ingots... potions... potions... a... spike....?), will-o-wisps (reduce you to 1hp in a single hit, CANNOT BE KILLED), the fact that your light radius constantly shrinks, and you have to 'offer' items to get it to get back to proper size, and that, if you die, it auto-saves, and you lose every single item you have, and half of your gold.

And the main character's a pansy.


All in all... Save you money.

Or, if you feel the need to defend anything that ever resembled an RPG's honor and burn this piece of crap...

*grumbles*


This is why I save receipts.


Back to Kuon and Fable. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4171325/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4171325/ Mon, 27 Dec 2004 17:21:01 PST

Called Kuon. Creepy as hell.

A must for people who liked Resident Evil, but would prefer it more japanese... With fireballs, and summoned critters.


^_^


You play as either a yound exorcist (current game), or as a young girl looking for her family (blah, cliche). Oh, and the exorcist, also a chick. With a kickass fan. (Zombie vs. Fan of Doom).

Only problem. It's MUCH harder than RE. WAY harder. I'm playing on Daydream mode (as opposed to Insomniac or Nightmare), because you die in 2~3 hits in Insomniac, and like 1 in Nightmare. And, no health ups, no defense ups, no attack ups. Only major plus, you can regenerate all your hp back in like 5 seconds if left alone.

That compensates for the nasty critters (even the freaking slowest is almost as fast as you...) and lack of targeting (though there is a bit of auto-tracking). So, instead of using my fireballs (firepuffs is more like it... weak spells... *grumbles*), I've been going around beating on things with the fan. Saves ammo, and hey, I regen it all back.

Though, that one nasty ice spell.... *purrs*

Think 'glacial crucifiction'. Nasty mother.


Oh, and did I mention, limited number of saves? Have a certain amount of cleansing boats (put your sins in the boat, and set it adrift in the stream... Jeez, haven't these people ever heard of spiritual pollution?), and you use one every time you save. So.... I've been stretching them out.


And, like RE... Things GET BACK UP AFTER YOU'VE FINISHED BEATING ON THEM.... Unless, of course, you go and kick them in the nuts.

...I'm serious. She stomps on their nuts for a KO move. Pool of blood and flailing agony and everything.


But, all in all, good game, quick learning curve, hardest thing to get the hang of is turning. (Somewhat slow.) Great puzzles (of the two I've encountered so far, there's also a lot of the 'run here, now there, now back to the start' going on, but you get a handy map that marks unopened doors for you), and wonderfully creepy enviroment.

Particularly fond of the shadows, the fact that you track the blood across the floor when you step on it (though it reloads when you exit the screen), and that you can choose japanese or english voices. THAT, is a MAJOR plus, at least for me.

Hmmm... What else...? Oh, right, plot. Shan't spoil it, but I'll at least say it has what looks to be a decent one, I confess to not having played enough to give a better critique... But it's got promise.




Annnnyywayyyys.... That's the review of the moment.

Think I should make this a habit? ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4131989/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4131989/ Wed, 22 Dec 2004 22:48:26 PST

I do one sort of thing here, another there, and yet another one way over yonder.

I'm thus to her, and this to him, and something entirely differant when I stop and try to remember myself.


Not conformity, or posing, merely adaptation. As a chameleon emulates the colors of it's surroundings, so do I meld with the moods of those near me.

Like I've said before, easiest way to drive a chameleon insane, is to put it by a fiber-optic.


Similar principals.


Think I might just get the preliminaries over with, and retreat in shell-shock for a while.


(Though, back to the same old, once the world has begun spinning the proper way again.) ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4131789/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4131789/ Wed, 22 Dec 2004 22:13:21 PST
Tore a muscle in my wrist.

Freaking SUCKS.


I'm doing all outdoor physical work, so this gimps me for a bit...

*glares at said wrist*


Combination of fences, and a maul.


*shrugs*

Oh well, at least I'm in much better shape, physically and financially. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4099211/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4099211/ Sat, 18 Dec 2004 23:08:31 PST

ie: main page.

You'd think I was cheerful. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4096204/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4096204/ Sat, 18 Dec 2004 14:56:55 PST
In the beginning, there is life, hope, promises, dreams, fantasy, and very little of reality.
You're rested, imagining the future, and eager to go.

Ending something...
Tired, bored, and often not wishing for it to end at all.


This applies to everything, from relationships to toaster ovens.

Waiting sucks.


If I ruled the world, the second thing to go (the first being the majority of the population) would be the pointless waits where nothing is accomplished save waste.

Of course, getting rid of most of the population would help that...

Ever notice I don't like people much?

If not, you should now.


Refer to pretty much anything I've written, and you'll notice a general saturation of contempt for the weakness and lies of humanity.

The only ones fit to rule are those who know better, and want nothing to do with it.

So, we get stuck with the evil and the idiots.


*grumbles*

I have a headache, and I've been listening to the news.


Bah freaking humbug. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4076752/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4076752/ Wed, 15 Dec 2004 21:03:19 PST

I constantly find myself doubling back on my thoughts, realizing there's an exception, so I have to change that assertion to include that. Then, it changes to where I was 'right' the first time.

Shades of grey become black and white, then back to grey after an interlude of plaid.


But, I'm not quite sure about that either.


Sometimes, I REALLY wish I could get it over with and just go insane.

Of course, with my luck, I'd end up one of those people who still think they're sane, it's everyone else who's fucked up. (Though... That isn't too far from the truth...) ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4068070/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4068070/ Tue, 14 Dec 2004 18:13:25 PST E: O_O;
M: ....joking?
M: meep
9:05 PM
M: *closes your eyes*
M: stop with the O_O
E: O_________O
M: its a frog!
M: *screams and starts trying to step on it madly*
E: *hops off*
M: murhahaha..hahaha...ha
E: *tounge slaps you*
E: XD
M: EEEEEEEEEEK!
M: *rubs wherever you slapped me madly* COOTIES! COOOOTIES!
M: *runs around in circles screaming*
E: *does frog victory dance*



*laughing* ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4061626/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4061626/ Tue, 14 Dec 2004 14:59:17 PST I am.... Reverse Pocky!


Proud member of the



And, thanks to Lucy for making me laugh.

"how the hell did you get a fav off of three pieces of candy?!"


(Damned DA and it's html blocking self... Check the link.) ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4053369/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4053369/ Sun, 12 Dec 2004 20:54:30 PST this wonderful person.

Go say hi and give her pageviews or something.


Or, just sit here and read the rest of this.


LAYER ONE:
-- Name: Erik
-- Birth date: 04/19/86
-- Birthplace: Florida
-- Hair Color: Black/reddish/dark brown
-- Eye Color: Usually green with flecks of other colors. Sometimes blue or grey.
-- Height: 6'2" and counting.
-- Righty or Lefty: Righty, working on becoming ambidextrous.
-- Zodiac Sign: Aires.

LAYER TWO:
-- The shoes you wore today: Converse.
-- Your weakness: Caring, romantiscism, sweet things.
-- Your fears: None really, wary of some things, but afraid of nothing save myself.
-- Your perfect pizza: Mushrooms (non-hallucinogenic), black olives, italian sausage, extra cheese, hot peppers, canadian bacon, etc....
-- Goal you'd like to achieve: Complete and absolute independant solitude whenever I so desired. And infinite power, immortality, that junk.

LAYER THREE:
-- Your most overused phrase on AIM: lol.... EVERYONE abuses that.
-- Your thoughts first waking up: No thoughts, more white noise and a few pops.
-- Your best physical feature: Hair, eyes, and eyebrows. Or so I'm told.
-- Your bedtime: 2 am.
-- Your most missed memory: Dunno, I forgot it.

LAYER FOUR:
-- Pepsi or Coke: Pepsi.
-- McDonald's or Burger King: Sushi Nichi.
-- Single or group dates: Single, don't go for the orgy thing. ^_~
-- Adidas or Nike: Converse.
-- Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: They both taste horrible.
-- Chocolate or vanilla: Swirl.
-- Cappuccino or coffee: Not for another year or two... Still recovering from that damned coffee shop.

LAYER FIVE:
-- Smoke: When stressed.
-- Sing: Hum.
-- Take a shower everyday: Cleanliness is next to godliness. And I want divinity.
-- Have a crush: I don't have 'crushes'...
-- Do you think you've been in love: Twice. Unfortunately.
-- Want to go to college: Yes.
-- Want to get married: Perhaps...
-- Believe in yourself: Yes and no.
-- Get motion sickness: Nope.
-- Think you're a health freak: No.
-- Get along with your parent(s): One of them, usually.
-- Like thunderstorms: *purrs*
-- Play an instrument: Yes.

LAYER SIX:
In the past month...
-- Smoked: Once or twice.
-- Done a drug: Marijuana, but only for a short time. Curiousity.
-- Made Out: ^_^
-- Gone on a date: Yep.
--gone to the mall?: Yes.
-- Eaten an entire box of Oreos: Yes, got really sick off it too.
- Eaten sushi: *purrs*
-- Been on stage: Yes.
-- Been dumped: Oh yes.
-- Gone skating: Yes.
-- Made homemade cookies: Yes.
-- Gone skinny dipping: Accidently...
-- Dyed your hair: Often.
-- Stolen anything: No.

LAYER SEVEN:
Ever...
-- Been trashed or extremely intoxicated: So, so very sick...
-- Been caught "doing something": Usually I'm good at getting away with things...
-- Been called a tease: What do you think? Of course!
-- Gotten beaten up: After elementary, I won all of them.
-- Changed who you were to fit in: Within reason I'll accomadate someone.

LAYER EIGHT:
-- Age you hope to be married: Hopefully in my twenties or possibly extremely late teens
-- Numbers and Names of Children: No clue. More than two.
-- Describe your Dream Wedding: Temple.
-- How do you want to die: Don’t know.
-- Where you want to go to college: A good one.
-- What country would you most like to visit: Ireland, perhaps.

LAYER NINE:
In a guy/girl...
-- Best eye color: Something that will attract notice in relation to hair/clothing.
-- Best hair color: Black or red.
-- Short or long hair: Depends on the person.
-- Best weight: Slim.
-- Best style of clothing: Elegant.
-- Best first date location: Depends on the mood of the relationship.
-- Best first kiss location: Sunset. Gotta be a sunset.

LAYER TEN:
-- # of drugs taken illegally: Taken illegal drugs, but never drugs illegally.
-- # of people I could trust with my life: Seeing as that's a trivial... Plenty.
-- # of CDs that I own: Dunno, 20?
-- # of piercings: Had one, plan on another.
-- # of tattoos: None.
-- # of scars on my body: More than I can count.
-- # of times my name has appeared in the newspaper: Once.
-- # of things in my past that I regret: I regret nothing. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4004982/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/4004982/ Mon, 06 Dec 2004 17:05:58 PST
Only missing the presents for 3 people on the list, 2 because they're online orders, and my dad's, because that comes later.

Everything else is cool, save shipping costs.

SO...

Things be mailed next week sometime.


*sighs*

My poor, aching wallet.... So empty... ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/3972980/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/3972980/ Thu, 02 Dec 2004 14:31:44 PST
Actually, a very cool place... The owner, Alan Zuschlag, is rather interesting. Sci-fi fan, and very intellegant.


And, raises more than just sheep.


Check out his website.


Kitties... ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/3943703/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/3943703/ Sun, 28 Nov 2004 22:42:32 PST
But, nonetheless.

Beyond Hypothermia.


Chinese film, and it's as beautiful as Jin-Roh, and in a similar way.


One of the few times I've stood up and applauded a movie I saw on tv.


(And, if any of you want to get me a really nice X-mas gift, that'd be it.)

^_~


Ehhh... Unfortunately, I'm also depressed as hell after watching it. ]]> ~Ichijiku http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/3942186/ http://Ichijiku.deviantart.com/journal/3942186/ Sun, 28 Nov 2004 18:54:48 PST

Lot of jobs coming up, and no inspiration.

I'll be posting as soon as my muse adapts to Erik-the-farm-grunt.


<_<;;


I promise you though, I will NEVER, EVER, write a single line about sheep.

Just one thing that's not gonna happen.


>_<; ]]> ~Ichijiku