-Shannara-

Gosh it KILLS me that we don't get to see dinosaurs... It would've been nice to see the story keep going in this way. Thanks for sharing, Greg! -Shan

Number 10, shamelessly again. -Shan

I vote for entry 5. -Shan

Oh, and I have been given some little inspirations over there. I would like to do a Japan-inspired MOC soon-ish, but I'm sorta pressed for time to really sit down and plan something brand new out. And I'm finally getting back on track-ish. Two nights ago I couldn't fall asleep 'till 4. Last night it was 1:30. Not looking forward to waking up at 6 tomorrow for school... >.<

So I figured I better say something to everybody here. If anybody checks out my blog. Or anything. So Japan was an amazing experience. Spent 10 days in a completely foreign enviornment as a complete minority with only the most basic languages and a family I'd never met before. Hung out with 54 other band members for multi-hour train rides, shrine and temple visits, concerts and festivals, and Tokyo Disneyland ride lines. I may update with specific details and highlights later, but for now I just wanted to say hi and that I had a blast, but I'm glad to be back. I will be asleep for the next few days.

Ugh. I find myself rather ashamed to have started these controversies. The point of PBZP was to honor BZP members, but have a little more order about it. Yes, it is usually customary and polite to ask the advice of the member who is being MOC'd. And I can't say I like most of Tigs' MOCs in his PBZP. But beyond the basic 26 member idea, I was completely unaware of any real requirements. It's however you want to interpret the member. If your idea is a Neo-Matoran, that's fine. Usually I like to make something more personal and intricate as a representation. If another member doesn't do the same thing, it's their choice. And as far as members meaning something to the MOCist... At some point, you're gonna run out of friends with the letters of the alphabet. I know very few X's on BZPower; Xemnix and xccj are the two that only two that immediately come to mind. There are more arguments in here too, but I don't wanna get into all the ins and outs of BZP popularity. I'm sick of hearing preaching on that subject. >.< ~Shan

Back in 2003, the Blaine High School Wind Ensemble did something special. They took a 10-day trip to Japan to take part in the Funabashi Music Festival, a giant festival near to Tokyo. They were the first band ever to be invited from the United States. It was an amazing adventure, and formed lasting friendships that have spanned across an ocean. Since that time, many Japanese high school concert bands (which prefer to tour in Canada) have taken time from their trip to duck down into little Whatcom County, Washington to play. The trip in 2003 established a connection. One week from today I will be on a plane ride with 53 of my peers, doing the same thing. And I couldn't be more pumped.

Actually... ...yes! After a week something is going to obstruct this...

So I'm just tryin' out this whole blogging dealio. I don't really know how this works, and I don't know how frequent I can be in my posting in me blog... But bear with me. But here's to trying new things!

I'm thinking more along the lines of a conspiracy... You know, BBC contest MOCs being used to overthrow the powers that be... Ah ha... And trying to figure out who's behind it... Plus I'm -sure- that the other little tidbits you mentioned will work fine in little sub-plots. References to spam, flame, dupe topics, contest mixups... All dat stuf.