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A sudden burst of energy...
2004-02-25 18:15:11
Last night I went to bed early again, in hopes that I would repeat what I did yesterday, and wake up at 4:00am. But unfortunately it was unsuccessful, and I woke up around 6:00am. This mean I got around 7 hours of sleep, which is much more than usual. It would explain why all afternoon I've felt so full of life, ...Making jokes, being playful, and being a lot less calm than usual. I guess around once a month I just let go and act with a little less restraint. ~_^
I had a busy afternoon, but I was able to resolve everything. I went to the Prom committee meeting, then popped in at the Art council meeting to hand in my article. Next I went to the doctor, which is, oddly enough, something I enjoy. I love going to places where people examine you and tell you things about yourself. Anyways, all I learned was that my asthma is getting much better, I've pretty much stopped growing, and since I"m not growing anymore, I don't need as much sleep. Sweet... ^_^
I did a computer competition yesterday, and take it from me, it was pretty much impossible. We're given 5 questions, and need to create a program for each one. The last time I tried it, I typed up the Junior contest, and completed 3 programs, which is pretty good. But this time, doing the Senior competition, I couldn't even complete ONE program. It was so hard and complicated. And I wasn't the only one having problems. It started that 6 of us started on the Senior contest. But one of us, wanted to do the Junior instead, so that left 5. Next, about half way through, 2 more guys dropped the Senior for the Junior. Just for a little comparaison, even with only half the given time, they finished 4 of the 5 Junior questions. With only 3 of us, I found out my friend had quit and was playing games now. In reality, only the guy beside me (a good friend of mine) and myself worked the 3 hours and completed the competition. Of course I couldn't even finish one program, and neither could he, but we both came VERY close. Talk about pathetic. Not even one out of five. -_-
All this energy is giving me a headache. I think that's enough from me for today. Hope you all have a great evening! ^_^
Kevin (Anime Jedi) -
The end of Kare Kano...
2004-02-24 19:32:48
Whoever said that Kare Kano pulled an Evangelion wasn't kidding. -_-
There was a thread in the forum talking about how episode 24 would have been a good place to end, and now I believe it. It still leaves many questions unanswered, though it was still nice. But then all of a sudden, episode 25 comes out of nowhere! An episode dedicated to Kano and her mysterious stalker?!?! And this episode has a different drawing style than the rest of the series! We're just hitting the peak moment in Arima and Yukino's relationshipand we're distracted with this?! Not to mention forgetting to reveal the Culture Fest to us! And what about episode 26?! It starts slow, with lots of narration. Then it goes into the "manga" look again, and tries to tie up half a dozen loose ends rather abruptly and poorly. The only thing that saves this episode is that little scene with Arima and Yukino (in colour), though it opens even more questions because Arima reveals to himself about his controlling side when it comes to Yukino. Then the final episode concludes with Tonami (sp?) discovering that his feelings of hate for Sakura are really feelings of love.
I wonder if the manga does teh very same thing... I somehow sincerely doubt it. Now I have to continue buying the mange just to have a more comfortable ending in my heart. -_-
:: does web research :: So the manga does continue! Why must people take something great (Kare Kano manga), and try to make it great in something else (Kare Kano anime), but adjusting it to their own liking and schedule (ending a series early, or any other changes)? Hum Bug...
Well, other than anime, nothing too new. Tomorrow I have a doctor's appointment, Art council and Prom committee, all at the same time. Now how am I going to pull that off?! lol We'll just have to wait and find out. ^_^
Kevin (Anime Jedi) -
Early morning Journal entries...
2004-02-24 04:17:58
Last night was a little odd for me. I was going to take a nap from 8:30pm to 9:00pm, but when I woke up, I figured I might as well just stay in bed for the rest of the night. So I woke up at 3:00am instead and continued my homework then. And that's where I am right now. I did get my usual six hours of sleep, just at a different time than usual. lol
It's so disappointing when I see an anime that seems to have gotten it's message to the audience all mixed up. Anime like Cardcaptors, which seems to have taken an all too serious approach to representing it's characters and situations. One little problem, and everyone panicking like it's the end of the world. Or how about Pokémon? In all the newer episodes, there's been a total lack of seriousness. You'd imagine that the episode where Brock, Ash and Misty actually split up would be a tear-jerker. But unfortunately, I felt it was totally unfufilling and tried to hard to cover up with humour. -_- I understand this is a children's show, so no one wants to see anything sad, but ever seen the first season of Pokémon, especially the first few episodes? Now those had some emotional moments. ^_^ Oh ya, one more thing I'd like to add about Pokémon, please let me see just one episode without team Rocket showing up. ;_;
5:15am... I better get my homework done very quickly since I'm runnign low on time. -_- :: sigh :: That's one thing I dislike about finishing work on the same day, is that I have to have it done NOW! There's no "worse comes to worse I can stay up all night". -_-
Kevin (Anime Jedi) -
Weekend's half over...
2004-02-22 01:15:45
It's the curse! -_- See, I didn't log on for two days, and there were banners voted worthy again! I admit I would have voted for at least one of them, but it's just the idea that whenever I don't log onto this site for at least two days, there's always one or several banners voted worthy. I'm tempted to try out and prove my theory right again, but I hate the idea of not participating in the voting. -_-
(if you're wondering why I don't mean 4 days because you were looking at my Journal dates, I just decided not to make an entry on the 19th because I was lazy. lol)
Another DVD of Kare Kano down! Only two more DVDs. Incase you wanted to know exactly where I am, I just watched the episode that was about how Yukino's parents met and got together (eps 16?).
It was one of my best friend's birthday today. I wanted to get him something really special, but I'd been so busy (and not to mention I've been panicking on what to get him) that my big plans went a bust. Oh well, I did however bake him a cake. Everyone said they loved it, but in my opinion I don't think there was enough icing. ~_^
I bought Grave of the Fireflies and Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles on Friday! Grave of the Fireflies was a pretty good anime. I felt a bit disappointed, but I have a feeling it's because with so much hype I've heard about it, I was expecting to witness the greatest anime in history. But if it wasn't for that, it was a really nice and sad. As for FF:CC, I still haven't had much time to play, and in all reality, I doubt I'll be given much time. But at least I own a copy. ^_^
Kevin (Anime Jedi) -
Inspiration on the horizon...
2004-02-18 22:03:15
The more I watch it, the more I adore it! Kare Kano is a great anime. Of course I may be saying this prematurely, since I haven't even finished watching the series, but I can't hide how much I enjoy it. I just watched the entire second DVD today (I usually watch one episode a day but couldn't stop myself today) and found myself bursting out laughing at certain points. The manga look has lost it's awkwardness with me, and now I find it captivating. :: sigh :: Though I admit it keeps giving me ideas about how to live my own life, but then I get all depressed realizing that I'm already a senior. Argh!!! I'm not even 18, yet I can't shake this feeling that the most important years of my life have already past! -_- <- over reacting, just like in Kare Kano. lol
... (awkward silence) OH NO! I forgot to go buy a present! Argh... My friend's birthday is on Saturday and I still haven't gotten him anything. It's frustrating because I've been telling myself I'd get him something really great for the longest time, and now it's too late. (smashes head against the desk) Why must I live a life of procrastination?!?!
...And why must I be so animated today? lol It must be because I just finished watching some Kare Kano. Oh well, I suppose I shouldn't question it. Considering that it's quite a nice change to be full of energy for once. ~_^
Kevin (Anime Jedi)
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