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4 weeks to go...
2004-07-31 02:43:49
I was just thinking about how there's about a month left of summer until school starts back up. That's a month to do whatever it is I need to get out of my system before University. And even though I haven't started planning anything, it already seems busy.
To start things off, my friend who works with me, has just quit. That means for the last three weeks of August, I'm going to be getting more work than usual, which is fine with me. But I also have to remember that I need 3 days off for my grandparents 50 wedding anniversary. Then there's the fact that from August 29th on is basically University stuff everyday. With these key days in, that leaves the rest of the time to fit in all the evens that don't haveset dates. Like going to the Canadian National Exhibition with all my friends (somtime late August). Like doing out anime-marathon (probably last 2 full days). Like having a huge joint birthday party (also probably last at least a full day). Like going skydiving once we all turn 18. Like going clubbing once we can find some "all-age" clubs around here. ike checking out everyones Universities so we can all get used to them before hand. And we can't forget hanging out everyday that we're not working.
In the mean time (for myself), I still need to get working on my paintings for my friends. One is for this girl whom I really like. She's a huge Finding Nemo fan. She's watched it who knows how many times. So I plan to make some sort of painting about Finding Nemo. I just hope it turns out decent, because I could never forgive myself if it turned out anything less than perfect.
Should I go to sleep tonight? I don't really want to, but tomorrow I also work 9 and a half hours, so I'm worried that may not be very good for my health... I'll have to make the decision soon I suppose...
Kevin (Anime Jedi) -
Poor Murphy and his annoying laws...
2004-07-28 23:37:49
I've always talked about how my computer is the only computer in the house that is bug-free. Yet, once I mentionned it again just the other day, there's been something kinda weird going on with it. It tends to shutdown with no warning at all. Very weird... I was watching a music video just a few minutes ago, and the screen went black and the whole system was restarting. I didn't touch a thing. It was halfway through a music video, minding it's own business. Same thing happened yesterday. [sigh] What am I going to do now?
ToS has been taking over my life. I've logged 29 hours on that thing. The story is so engrossing. And the bad things about a story like that, is that it never leaves you out of the action. You always want to know what's going on next. You're always thinking that the next event you do, could be the big finale, so you're not able to put it down. Like today, I got to this point where Colette is now able to speak again! I was so happy when she started smiling again. Great, listen to me now. To think, a video game has me emtionally wrapped around it's finger. Anyways, here's the kicker. Before I was able to get used to her being her happy self again, she gets snatched away! Do you really think I'm going to put down the controller when something this drastic happens?!?! [sigh again] Unfortunately I have to, because I need to finish a birthday present.
I got her her birthday present yesterday, it's a sketchbook (have I already mentionned this?). Unfortunately it's not as personal as I would have liked, but I figured I could draw an anime picture on the first page which might add a nice touch. ^_^
With everyday that passes I'm getting more and more worried about University. I have to start moving in in just a month. That's a scary idea that I'm not used to yet. You'd think I'd be used to it with all this talk over the last year! [third sigh] I'm going to need to spend A LOT of quality time with all my friends over the next 4 weeks.
Kevin (Anime Jedi) -
Love/Hate for Tales of Symphonia...
2004-07-27 21:21:37
This is simply an amazing game. Well, in reality, the game as a whole is great, but it's the story that makes is so awesome. So many twists and turns that it makes your head spin. I suppose if you sat down and actually pondered about all the odd things you might have noticed, you might not be as surprised, but when you try and blown through all the problems with a full head of steam, you're in for a shock.
Why would I hate it though? Because of the story, there are so many things I just can't believe have happened. There are going to be spoilers, so this is a warning for those playing the game. Well, Colette loses her voice. How can someone so lovable be unable to speak?! Next she becomes an emotionless doll!!! That is one of the cruelest things I have ever been subjected to watch. I can't stand seeing her like this. I know exactly how Lloyd feels right now. And what about this? I'm 25 hours in, and I'm not even on the second disc yet! I hope the second disc isn't the second half of the game, because that's even crueler. And let's not forget about Kratos! I wasted so much money on him, pumping up his stats, only to have his betray me. Couldn't he give me back all my stuff? And why is he so strong when I face him, yet when he's on my team, he sucks? Ditto when it comes to Sheena as well. Oh ya, I forgot to save Chocolat!!! I had better be allowed to go back to Sylvarant because you won't believe how guilty I'll feel if I don't save her from the Iselia ranch! -_-
Ok, I'm done for now. Just needed to work off some extra energy. Anyways, great game. Though it will probably ruin my social life until I've completed it.
Kevin (Anime Jedi) -
Running out of time...
2004-07-27 00:22:43
My friend's birthday is coming up in a few days, and I still don't have much of an idea about what to do for her present. She's a big anime fan, but two of my friends are already getting anime related presents. I was thinking about making a painting, but in reality, I don't have enough quality time to make something decent.
This is also sorta like practice for later in August. I know of the topic for one of the paintings I plan on doing, but the second one is still a blank. I really need to start getting going on these kinds of things, before I lose my head when it really counts.
One month. One month is all I have left until it really starts getting hectic in my life. In the last week of August, I have to move into residence, take a few tests and register for University. Not to mention I have my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary, my very own birthday and the birthdays of 3 of my friends all within that very last week. 0_0
Tales of Symphonia is an awesome game. I've played quite a bit already, and I don't think I'm halfway through it yet. I've logged on about 20 hours, and I'm still on the first disc. The deceiving part is that the gameply makes you think you're almost done. What does this mean? Is the second disc the second half of the game, or just extra stuff?
I've sorta been in deep thought for the past few days. There are a few things on my mind, and which just won't leave me alone. I think I'm starting to worry some people, because whenever I'm serious, I tend to come off pretty cold. Doesn't exactly help when the girl I like is trying to make conversation with me, and I'm too emotionless at the time to say anything encouraging back to her. I can be a real class act sometime.
Kevin (Anime Jedi) -
A full week of work in a single day...
2004-07-24 01:59:03
Yesterday (Thursday) was an absolutely crazy day at work. As I like to think, everything that could happen, happened. There was enough variety in that one shift to fill a week's worth of work. First, we get new uniforms that include hats, shirts and aprons. Next, I work for the very first time alone for three hours. But here's where it got really nuts. Within those three hours, it was so busy. I always had at least a three person line up waiting. And I practically made every single item that we sold. Frozen yogurt, soft serve yogurt, ice cream, soft serve milkshakes, smoothies, slushies, parfaits...
I mean, I couldn't believe how many firsts there were in one day. First time alone. First time with new uniform. First time ever using apple cinnamon in a frozen yogurt. First time actually using the fat free/sugar free frozen yogurt. First time making a parfait. First time having to prepare the pinneapple juice. First time using gummy bears as toppings. First time having the soft serve machine blow up in my face (not literally, but yogurt went everywhere).
I've been working there about three weeks now, and I feel like I know how to do everything. But Thursday seemed to be that once in a million chance kind of day. It may sound like I'm complaining, but I have to admit that I thoroughly enjoyed it. ^_^
I hate not completing a Journal entry in a single shot, because I lose the flow and end up doing a lowsy job on the ending, just like now. I got distracted by South Park, and here I am, ignorant of what kind of point I was planning on coming to. -_-
Well, let's think what is there to do. Tomorrow I have an afternoon shift at work. Then we have guests coming over for dinner. Monday should only have soccer keeping me busy. Sometime next week I need to make a nice anime painting for my friend's birthday, and arrange an Evangelion night so we can all watch the entire series in one shot. Better plan it soon, because this will be a good excuse to get back my anime. Three weeks now, and I'm still down something like 29 DVDs. -_- Other than that, I don't think I have much more University stuff to do, but there are tons of things to get done around the house. And one very important last thing I need to do, is admit my feelings to a very special person... That's definitely going to be the toughest item to check off my list.
Kevin (Anime Jedi)
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