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  1. Eyru

    Brickcon 2013

    By Eyru,

    I am going.
     
    (this decision is largely thanks to a certain Rene that some of you may know)
     
    I have been wanting to go for years and years and finally I do believe this will be the year (unless something huge inexplicably comes up but shhh don't jinx it).
     
    My only problem: it is 260 days, 10 hours, and 29 minutes away, and I don't know if I can make it because I am super excited and nervous already and it's only January.
     
    Um so yeah that's all I really have to say here.
  3. Eyru

    So... Hockey?

    By Eyru,

    The NHL lockout has come, at long last, to an end (yes this is old news but I forgot to make a blog post about it)
     
    I, however, will not be watching any hockey until October 2013, because I'm stubborn and I don't want to support a league that treats its fans so poorly.
     
    I am Canadian, in case you didn't know, and hockey is in my blood. In my very soul.
     
    Needless to say, this is heartrending.
     
    *tears*
     
    #staystrong #gocanucksgo
     
    (I swear though if the Canucks win the Cup this year I will die because I won't get to see it)
     
    #goeyrugo
  4. Eyru
    I have a habit of buying books.
     
    In case you are new to this blog, I work at a coffee shop. The business right next door is a used book store, which I frequent often. As a result, I find myself acquiring new books all the time (much faster than I can read them).
     
    Here's a list of books I currently have on the go:
     
    Les Misérables - a book about- nevermind, you guys all know what it's about, right? ( and actually I started this one long before I saw the movie thank you very much )
     
    Wild Cards - an anthology of short stories written by different sci-fi writers set in a shared universe where superheroes are the result of a virus.
     
    A Game of Thrones - the first book in the Song of Ice and Fire series. It's fantasy and really, really good (yes, I am a latecomer to this series shhh [also I bought this book in like-new condition for $1 and that makes me happy] ).
     
    I also recently finished The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time which was one of the strangest books I have ever read. But it was good, and, again, I got it for only a dollar, so I'm happy with it.
     
    In the meantime, Tolstoy's War and Peace, Stephen King's Misery (The Shining got me hooked on King), and Margaret Atwood's Cat's Cradle (The Handmaid's Tale got me hooked on Atwood), among others, are staring me in the face, begging me to read them.
     
    Anyone else in this sort of a situation? I have dozens of books, and no time to read!
  5. Eyru

    Les Misèrables

    By Eyru,

    So, I went to see ​Les Misèrables last night.
     
    Let's just say that it didn't disappoint. It was an emotional roller coaster of a ride that did justice to the play and to the book. I'm not much of a cry-er, but let me tell you: I was blinking back tears several times.
     
    Highs: Anne Hathaway as Fantine. She stole every scene she was in (which numbered too few, IMO... but that's how the story goes), and I honestly would have paid full ticket price just to see and hear her sing "I Dreamed a Dream", which was my absolute favourite scene in the film. Absolutely phenomenal; she deserves every award it's possible for her to win.
     
    Pretty much everything else. Hugh Jackman and Russel Crowe was absolutely fantastic as Jean Valjean and Javert respectively, as everyone knew they would be. Samantha Barks played Éponine brilliantly, so much so that I would say I almost enjoyed her scenes more than Jackman's. The Thénardiers (oh, Bonham Carter <3), Cosette (both young and old), Marius... oh, everyone was amazing. Absolutely amazing.
     
    Lows (which I am spoilering so you won't have to read them if you haven't seen the movie yet and don't want to judge before you get to watch it):
     
     
    Overall, though it was fantastic. I saw the musical on stage in the summer, and you can't beat Les Mis live, but this film comes pretty close. If you haven't seen it yet, I would recommend it in a heartbeat. Do yourself a favour and go see ​Les Misèrables.
     
    Tonight.
     
    Seriously, go see it now! What are you waiting for?
  6. Eyru
    Ketan: "I must stop Naming Day from coming... but how?"
     
    Oreius: "Why am I such a misfit? I am not just a nitwit. Just because my Stone glows... why don't I fit in?"
     
    Avya: "Bartan was dead, to begin with."
     
    Cael: "Remember, Joske: no man is a failure who has friends."

    Jin: "Seeing is believing. Am I right?"
     
    If anyone can name the sources of all five of these quotes, they get... virtual gingerbread? That, and my everlasting approval.
     
    A very merry Christmas to every BZP member out there, and a happy New Year!
  8. Eyru

    I Saw the Hobbit!1!one!1!

    By Eyru,

    It was amazing.
     
    I don't want to put any spoilers here (though really if you haven't seen it you shouldn't have clicked ), so I'll suffice with saying that it was an excellent movie. There are some parts that I would've liked to see done differently, and there are some parts that absolutely blew me away.
     
    Aw, whatever, I've gotta get into a few specifics. If you haven't seen the Hobbit, guard yourself and turn away!
     
    First of all, I have to say that the opening sequence was easily one of the best parts, if not the best part of the movie. Erebor was portrayed magnificently; every scene of the halls under the Mountain were stunning to the point of breathlessness. Smaug's invasion was thrilling even though the Wyrm himself was hidden, and the war at the gates of Moria was also excellent.
     
    Andy Serkis stole the film as Gollum. The riddle-scene was more than I could hope for, and Bilbo's struggle between murder and mercy was brilliant (that reminds me: Martin Freeman did an exceptional job as the titular Hobbit).
     
    Overall, it was an excellent movie. There were however, a few downsides:
     
    One was the length. At nearly three hours, this movie almost matches each of the three LotR films for length. This isn't helped by the fact that the film drags a bit in parts, especially the first act, which is almost entirely spent inside Bag End.
     
    Something else that disappointed me was the license that Peter Jackson took with the book. One of the things I love most about the LotR trilogy is how faithful, for the most part, it is to the books. The Hobbit, in contrast, is not. Some of these changes are nigh unnoticeable; some are appreciated; but some are completely unnecessary.
     
    Regardless, I highly recommend the Hobbit. If you haven't seen it, but read through this entry anyway, I encourage you to go buy a ticket and see it for yourself. I loved it,and will probably end up seeing it in theatres at least a few more times.
     
    What does everyone else think so far? Favourite scene? Praise? Complaints? Let's hear it!
  9. Eyru

    let me pick your brain

    By Eyru,

    So, I just noticed that my blog is quickly (or not-so-quickly) approaching both 200 entries and 1,000 comments. I was thinking it might be nice to celebrate one of these occasions with something special.
     
    I was contemplating holding a contest or something in my blog, with the winner receiving a Real Prize. Or maybe holding a draw for an Authentic BIONICLE Piece. You know, something special and fun.
     
    Give me your feedback and/or ideas? I want to make it special, and I want it to be fun, just because I'm excited that my blog has made it this far.
     

     
    (also go away bfa no one wants to hear about your 1400 entries or 15,000 comments)
  17. Eyru
    ya so i have never ever ever owned my own computer before
     
    and i bought a laptop yesterday :3
     
    i got it on sale for $500 with tax, and it comes with a 2-year warranty and everything
     
    i am so excited to be connected to you all 24/7
     
    :3
  18. Eyru

    Metroid: Other M for $8

    By Eyru,

    Yes or no?
     
    OWAIT NVM I BOUGHT IT WHEN IT CAME OUT FOR LIKE FIFTY BUCKS
     
    srsly all these games are so cheap now i think it would almost be worth it to live on a three-year lag when buying new systems and games
     
    imagine it
     
    2009: yay i got a wii!
     
    2012: yay metroid prime trilogy!
     
    2015: yay skyward sword!
     
    on the other hand i would probably go crazy.
  21. Eyru

    Nostalgia

    By Eyru,

    There's nothing like reading old RPG posts to activate it.
     

     

     

     
    it's a weird feeling like what emoticon do i use halp
  22. Eyru

    Back

    By Eyru,

    Man there were a lot of hipsters on the mainland
     
    Good times were had by all
     
    Now
     
    A moment of silence for Aurax
  23. Eyru
    Because I posted two identical entries yesterday.
     
    I am sorry. These... com-pyoo-turrs... are difficult to use. I am not used to managing this... in-turr-net. You are all so tech-savvy, and I'm stuck in the 90's.
     
    In other news woohoo going to the mainland tomorrow.
     
    (the mainland is exciting because there's civilization there)
     
    (it's also exciting because Vancouver is there, and it's my favouritest city in the world)
     
    (although if I go elsewhere and find a city I like better I will let you know)
     
    (what is your favourite city by the way and is it better than Vancouver in your opinion)
     
    #parentheses
     
    #thisisnottwitter
     
    I just realized that my disjointed thoughts may be due to the numberless cups of espresso I've consumed in the past two hours. I was training with Tim, this barista who really knows his stuff, and we made/drank a lot of coffee.
     
    So yeah I guess that's why I feel weird and it's difficult to keep a steady train of thou- oh look a squirrel!
     
    Nah I'm just kidding no squirrels here. At least, not inside, where I can see them. They could be outside in the darkness
     
    ...I'll just end this entry now. Bai.
  25. Eyru

    One More Love Entry

    By Eyru,

    it has to be said:
     
    Tyler
     
    even though you may dress your biomechanical characters in scarves and hats
     
    and some people may disagree with that
     
    you are still #1 in my books
     
    rock on
     
    love,
     
    eyru
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