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  1. Kaleidoscope Tekulo

    Clannad

    By Kaleidoscope Tekulo,

    So, I recently started a 30-day trial for Amazon Prime, and Clannad is able to be streamed on Amazon Instant Video for Prime members.
     
    I've heard really good things about this anime and its sequel, so I'm pretty excited (I haven't found it anywhere else before).
     
    I'm only three episodes in right now. I gotta say, the two main characters are pretty adorable so far. Her parents are equally adorable. EVERYTHING IS ADORABLE, AAAAAAAAA!
     
    Anyway, it also looks like it will be dealing with some more mature themes, so I have a feeling I'm in for a feelsy show (but I already heard as much anyway).
     
    Anyway, after watching the ending credits (along with references in a few other anime shows), I seriously need to research dango and see if I can find ingredients to try making it some time.
     
    I mostly just have no idea what it is (I assume it's like a colored sweet bread type thing? Cake?)
     
    GET OFF MY LAWN!
     
    ~Tekulo <3
     
    (PS: I've kinda been considering taking a break from my blog theme for a bit and making it slightly more normal. It's probably not that big a deal, but I'm also kinda curious as to what my many devout fans couple of internet friends and random people off the street think)
  3. Kaleidoscope Tekulo
    Step 1: Work with two other writers to develop characters and world-build for over a year.
    Step 2: Give Lewa dialogue and give even more thought than that to determine the correct usage of treespeak.
    Step 3: ???
    Step 4: Yell angrily at the sky in frustration
     
    o___o
     
    GET OFF MY LAWN!
    ~Tekulo <3
  4. Kaleidoscope Tekulo
    Me: Hmm, you know, I never read it before... Do you know what Of Mice and Men is about?
     
    KK: Probably men and mice.
     
    Me: -insert 20 second I-give-up glare in his general direction- ... It's like pulling teeth with you...
     
    KK:
     
    GET OFF MY LAWN!
     
    ~Tekulo <3
  6. Kaleidoscope Tekulo
    Okay, so, apparently everyone was so blinded by my MOC brilliance in the last entry that they forgot how to like and comment.
     
    I know, it's a lot to take in. Deep breaths.
     
    But that other slighly inferior tower build is still going, and I actually have made some progress. I was out of town for a wedding this weekend, and wouldn't you know it? They had a LEGO store that actually offered light grey and beige bricks. I still don't have quite enough light grey, but it was a huuuge help.
     
    So, I wanted to start with an update on the status of the interior of the tower. I have made a few small changes to it in terms of furnishing and an attempt to hide all of that pink. Let's start with the furniture.
     
    I managed to build a closet that would fit Eugine inside. Unfortunately it turned out to be radioactive so I had to rebuild it from scratch. The door system can be seen clearly here. It's not hinged, so it's a bit weird, but I'm happy with it.
     
    As for the main room of the tower, you can see I've added in a bit of a stone plate design leading to the balcony. I feel it fits a bit with how the floor looked in the movie, however I'm not sure if I'll expand it to the rest of the floor because that would mean no attaching any figs or furniture inside, and I kinda like how it's just in one area of the room. There is also a chair which is more accurate to the one as seen in the movie as opposed to the set's giant armchair.
     
    Now then, as for the bedroom I added in a few small changes. It's nothing major, but I think this looks more like a bed than the one plate I had before. (My work table is a huge mess, my gosh).
     
    Anyway, as for the tower as a whole... It's getting there. I added in a system on the inside of the tower to keep it from wobbling around. It's actually pretty sturdy. Also, I placed various objects next to it so you guys could see just how big this build is on the whole. To the left is a toa, on the right there's a minifig clock and I have Rapunzel and Flynn in front standing next to Unikitty and a slightly larger Unikitty.
     
    It's BIG.
     
    Anyway, I'm always open for suggestions and criticism. (I kinda want to send this thing to Brickfair when it's done. =P)
     
    GET OFF MY LAWN!
     
    ~Tekulo <3
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    Whew. Updated.
     
    I mean, it's nice enough, right? Links to old blog entries that are noteworthy, random quotes that make me smile, new blog approval stamp... I can dig it.
     
    Anyway, I was looking over the entirety of my blog entries. Some were silly, some were horribly heart-warming in the worst possible way (Want to hit myself with a brick, I can be so stupid), some were bland and tasteless and others made me want to curl up into a dark corner and hide. All and all, that sums up life in general. =P
     
    Anyway, if for any reason I quoted you, and you wish to not be affiliated with my lawn, then I shall remove you from my memory completely. So feel free to ask! 8D
     
    GET OFF MY LAWN!
     
    ~Tekulo <3
  10. Kaleidoscope Tekulo
    Base
     
    Base again
     
    Okay! So!
     
    My latest pick-a-brick came today (finally) and so I built this up. It's a bit on the basic side, but it's tall and I like how it's looking so far. I ordered 50 of those patterned 1x2's and I counted and I would need 150 more if I wanted to have that pattern reach the top. OTL
     
    So, it's coming along. I need plenty more light grey, which isn't carried at my local LEGO store, so bricklink it is because pick-a-brick gets super pricey and it takes forever to ship. I got pick-a-brick this time because my VIP points weren't going to last forever, so this tall order was actually free. First, however, I'm going to do some inventory and double check what grey I still have in my arsenal before pressing forward.
     
    The way I built this, I need 10 1x6's and 10 1x8 plates to hold the tower corners together. If I do that, I figure it will hold together well enough, especially since the base won't have much playability to it anyway. Next up I want to continue furnishing the inside of the tower itself. Making the closet is definitely not fun. I still haven't figured it out.
     
    GET OFF MY LAWN!
     
    ~ Tekulo <3
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    -The scene starts where I notice my brother KK is doing stuff on his DS-
     
    -glances to the screen-
     
    "Oh my gosh, you're actually using factorials to solve a Layton puzzle..."
     
    "I've used algebra to solve these before! It works."
     
    "Yeah, but these games are designed for children to be able to solve. You shouldn't have to use that level of math. Also, there has been an Awkward Zombie comic about this."
     
    "I know there has been an Awkward Zombie comic about this! Now hush... so if I do this, then that means the answer is 20! Let's go with that! -enters answer into game-"
     
    "... Just... watching this process of yours is...-dumbfounded-"
     
    "It's wonderful isn't it? 8D"
     
    INCORRECT
     
    "Yup, wonderful. :')"
     
    He proceeded to whack me upside the head, but I was laughing too hard to feel pain.
     
    GET OFF MY LAWN!
    ~Tekulo <3
  14. Kaleidoscope Tekulo
    ...when you learn how to take screen shots on your tablet and you realize Unikitty has so many wonderful expressions that you don't know what to change your avatar to.
     
    I'll stick with Bizniz kitty for now because there are other Unikitties here and I have no idea if we have a complete set going or not. If we do, I would hate to ruin the chain.
     
    GET OFF MY LAWN!
     
    ~Tekulo <3
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    I know all some five one of you is eagerly anticipating at least one of the things mentioned in the title!
     
    Unfortunately, I won't be sharing any new images for the tower as I haven't added too much at this point. I have changed some bricks and improved on a few items, but I didn't think it was anything too spectacular to share as of yet. I did get my pick-a-brick order in yesterday which was the first stage of building the base of the tower. It is apparent that I will need more sloped bricks and grey. Unfortunately, grey isn't a popular color for pick-a-bricks, so the LEGO store doesn't carry any of the bricks I need, which means my only options are LEGO shop at home or bricklink. Only one of those options gives me reward points. Anyway, I did a first attempt at the base, figuring out what does and doesn't work. It turned out pretty darn ugly looking, and while I did take a picture of it, I think it best for the sake of my tens of thousands ten five four maybe(?) readers to bury it.
     
    Now then, incorporating the bricks from Cinderella's carriage for a Frozen set did prove to be a little more challenging than I first anticipated. I'm still figuring out the best way to proceed, but in the meantime I did throw something together. Balcony
     
    It was made more for looks than actually being structurally stable. I already took it apart to build a snowflake pattern with all of those studs. Speaking of which... Stud Muffins I used this effect for the floor. It's trans blue bricks covered by 1x1 stud tiles. I tried to pattern it to see of this would work, and it did. The stud pattern is visible, and the 1x1 clear studs actually give it a sort of frosted effect. It may not look that frosty in photos, but I like how it turned out. I'll probably be fiddling around with this idea more. I tried making a snowflake pattern, but I ran out of clear bricks to cover it. XP
     
    GET OFF MY LAWN!
     
    ~Tekulo <3
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    The LEGO Movie DVD was released yesterday on Taco Tuesday. This makes me so happy that I went to the LEGO store and picked it up. ^^
     
    I rewatched it with KK and oh my gosh, the feels, the comedic timing, THE BATMAN!
     
    Such a good movie.
     
    GET OFF MY LAWN!
    ~Tekulo <3
  18. Kaleidoscope Tekulo
    So, I keep seeing/hearing about this anime and I decided to give it a shot. I'm not sure how to put it...
     
    It's not bad and it has its moments, don't get me wrong but it's also a bit lacking in my opinion. I mean, Sachi and her story arc was interesting and came really close with the feels... and then, like, I feel they didn't get too personal with anything else in the story ever again. (Quick note, I haven't finished the series yet. I'm at the part with the flying and the sister who is super creepy because, Japan, why?)
     
    I mean, they had some pretty good moments. The drama was really fantastic at certain parts of the plot, and then the murderer was revealed and that person had literally the worst reasoning ever and just collapsed with remorse. And it had such a good buildup too! (Trying to keep this spoiler free, but if you don't want anything spoiled, why are you tempting fate by reading this entry to begin wIth?)
     
    The plot was pretty engaging as it was. Super mysterious and intriguing. Too bad there were only two interesting characters. The rest of the cast was either just unexplored or dumbed down. And where I'm at now, it just seems like they realized "######, we ended this too soon! Get me a super cliche and sinister villain with no redeeming moral qualities and another setting, stat!"
     
    Not to mention most of the deaths were characters who got literally no screen time or character development. It's fine to off characters so long as they're not mentioned except for that one time. I feel cheated. "We lost fourteen people... and none of them had names."
     
    So, what do I think of the show so far?
     
    Meh, I've seen worse. Besides, it's interesting enough, but I seriously hope Asuna doesn't turn into Princess Peach. She is so interesting and cool, why did they put her into that position?
     
    GET OFF MY LAWN!
    ~ Tekulo <3
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    So, my brother KK and I started playing a game this past Wednesday.
     
    My character is a Rock Gnome (because they seemed like a fun race) Druid. He turned out to be Chaotic Neutral, I'll get to that in a bit. It's been a lot of fun thus far.
     
    Our story begins within a Gnome city. The sector my hut is in is less crowded and has more of a natural environment. I woke up and started doing Druid exercises (whatever those are) when there was a knock on my door.
     
    "GO AWAY! >=/"
     
    "It's the head druid in the city."
     
    "GO AWAY"
     
    "... Am I going to have to turn into a bear and knock your hut down?"
     
    "Yes. 8D"
     
    "... He does that. You are now homeless. -.-"
     
    Long story short, he was talking me into going on a quest. I was too busy calling him a dictator after he just demolished my home.
     
    "I wouldn't say being a dictator is a problem. Now, having your house destroyed by a bear; that sounds like a problem."
     
    "Yes, and it's my problem, so you can see how I would be unhappy with you right now."
     
    Anyway, I went into council with the Mayor along with a bunch of other NPCs who were my party. Due to my bringing up that MY HOUSE WAS DESTROYED BY A BEAR AND APPARENTLY THAT IS OKAY IF YOU HAVE STATUS, my reward money was dropped by ten gold coins.
     
    So, yeah. I went through the first dungeon and killed six bad guys. Off to a pretty entertaining start. (I kinda love the snarky, unyielding attitude my character has. He is going to get into so much trouble before this game is over)
     
    GET OFF MY LAWN!
     
    ~Tekulo <3
     
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    "Hey, Tekulo, where is the dog's toothpaste?"
     
    "...It's being held in place keeping a pocket dimension sealed off. If anyone were to remove it, unholy nightmares beyond comprehension would befall us."
     
    "Okay, well, I'm not going to move it, but for history's sake, where is it?"
     
    -Me and my brother, KopakaKurahk.
     
    He gets me. =P
     
    YOU NEVER GET ME, BILLY!
     
    GET OFF MY LAWN!
    ~Tekulo <3
  22. Kaleidoscope Tekulo
    Elsa
     
    Anna and Kristoff
     
    Anna back
     
    I used Cinderella's dress from her carriage set because it had sparkle prints on it, and a design at the base of her skirt similar to the movie. I don't like that she has gloves, but it's not possible to switch arms with friends torsos.
     
    With Anna I used Merida's skirt and the cape from the roman series minifig. Her hair helps keep the cape in place fairly well. I wish this piece came in orange. Also, while I don't have a wide variety of torsos in the friends line, there is one in the Pet Salon that would really work for Anna. Unfortunately it doesn't look like I can order that specific piece from Lego, nor do I want the Pet Salon set. The dark grey was the closest I could get.
     
    I like that Kristoff isn't from the Friends line. It gives him a more solid build, which fits with his tough guy muscleliness. That is totally a word.
     
    So, are these figs perfect? No.
     
    Am I happy with them? Heck yes!
     
    I have yet to get my pick-a-bricks, so it may be a little while until I continue work on Rapunzel's tower.
     
    However, I am looking forward to getting a Frozen work underway. I'm thinking inside Elsa's palace so I can reenact Life's Too Short (I totally did that with the Elsa and Anna figs earlier today. I regret nothing!).
     
    GET OFF MY LAWN!
     
    ~Tekulo <3
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    Can I just cry for like twenty hours nonstop?
     
    Must read the book...
     
    Yet I haven't started on Harry Potter nor have I finished the two I am currently reading... this poses a problem... ;-;
     
    I just need to digest this story for a while. I didn't hear about the author or the book before, so I went into this movie blind.
     
    I just... augh. No words...
     
    Should have sent a poet.
     
    GET OFF MY LAWN!
     
    ~Tekulo <3
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    Frozen is coming
     
    I haven't abandoned my Rapunzel's Tower remake. Quite the contrary: while ordering pick a bricks for the base of the tower, I was browsing through sets and I realized something. Cinderella's carriage set could make a wonderful palace set for Elsa. Not only that, but Cinderella, with a bit of work, could be made to look like Elsa. I don't have the set in yet, but I have been toying around with some pieces I do have and I figured out Elsa's train! Wahoo!
     
    I also have an Anna prototype done. Her color scheme so far is darker than what was in the movie, but I kinda like it better. Actually she might be as good as she's going to get since Friends torsos are limited compared to regular figs.
     
    Anyway, I'm hoping to turn the carriage into either a mini version of the palace or just a small room. It won't be as extravagant as Rapunzel's tower.
     
    GET OFF MY LAWN!
     
    ~Tekulo <3
  25. Kaleidoscope Tekulo
    You know that person who, despite all of your flaws, just doesn't care? You know, the person who looks past your faults and motivates you to do better.
     
    That person is so not me.
     
    I mean, sometimes I might act that way towards other people. I honestly don't care about someone's orientation or beliefs or whatever. But that's not because I'm a nice person. No, the reason I don't care is because I am genuinely apathetic. The reason I don't care is because I am so self absorbed that I am too busy dealing with my own stuff to care about other people.
     
    Whenever I goof up, my mind goes into "self hate" mode. One time when i messed up at work, I was yelled at and the only way I could live with myself was to bash my head into a wall just to feel pain. Another time when I messed up at work (I burned a tray of cookies), I chanted "I hate myself, I hate myself..." around five times... in front of my boss. I guess that's how I work. I sweat the small stuff enough that I'm overcome with so much guilt that I either have to bring myself to physical harm, or, more likely, be a bully with self-slander. This is why I am not that kind of person that I mentioned earlier. I do not motivate myself to do better. I do not see past my own faults. I stress out so much that I become emotionally exhausted which makes me apathetic. It's how I live with myself.
     
    I hate it.
     
    My anxiety and depression probably didn't help me in this respect. Like at all. Not even a little bit. And even though I've gone through treatment and I'm feeling pretty fantastic, I'm still not over it entirely. It also doesn't help that my family has a low tolerance for my being a ditz. And don't get me wrong here, I love my family. They've supported me, raised me, and loved me. And they're awesome. Wonderful. Fantastic. Buuut they could also be a driving force for my want of self destruction (so I take them with a grain of salt. But hey, what family is perfect, right?)
     
    Case in point: Yesterday my family and I went over a family friend's house to celebrate the holiday (which is the most depressing holiday of the year). While I was there, I did something. Something horrible. Something major. Something that could have potentially forced an evacuation of the entire planet to Mars.
     
    I broke a glass.
     
    Once I did, my family (whom I love! Really, I do!) moaned my name in that tone that just says "Oh god, he did it again, why do we put up with him?" You know the one, right? That one quiet, subtle tone that screams shame and humiliation which is so loud it can be heard in any room of the house. Now, it was at this point that my family dropped everything and came over to where I was. Not helping, mind you, but just standing there to watch the freak of nature in his natural habitat.
     
    Now, my method for cleaning broken glass is as such: Carefully try to piece the shards back together to make sure nothing is still lingering around.
     
    "You know you can't just glue it back together (moron)." (I added in the moron because they do think I am this stupid).
     
    So, recap. I screwed up. I am now overwhelmed with the agony of twenty tortured souls because that's just how my brain works. I snapped.
     
    "Shut up. You are not helping me. Shut up. I have this under control. Shut up. I already hate myself enough for literally every other human being on the planet. Just. Shut. Up." (Okay, so I didn't actually say all of that. I just said "Shut up" Whenever I'm losing my mind, I speak in between the lines).
     
    So, shortly after this, our lovely hostess walks in and asks what's going on. Once she learns about the broken glass, her first question, her first instinct is "Are you alright?"
     
    I said I was fine. I mean, no shards of glass had cut my skin or anything, but I was lying. I wasn't alright. I was giving myself way too much guilt over something insignificant. I was being harassed with one snyde comment and that was enough to make me flip out at my family. Above all, though, I was almost moved to tears because I was so unused to anyone asking me if I was alright that that one small gesture of kindness actually felt significant to me.
     
    You know what, I would love to be normal. I would love it if I could just not sweat the small stuff. Alas, the damage is done, and right now I am that guy who thinks something so small as breaking a glass is important enough to write this entire entry about.
     
    Ugh... I don't care anymore.
     
    ... I guess that's apathy for you...
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