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Homerow keys. Because I honestly could not think of a title. Let me think... what's new in life... Uh. Oh, yeah. Wednesday was a snow day, which contrary to belief really sucked. See, we have no allotted snow days this year, so if we have one, then we lose a day off somewhere else. In this case, today we would have not had school, but instead we had off on Wednesday. I mean, really, a four-day weekend is so much better than a day off in the middle of the week and then a three day weekend. The snow sucked too. It's not even snow, technically. It's like, tiny pieces of ice. So you can't make snowmen, snowballs, snow forts, nothing. Well, you can BARELY make snowballs with the half-melted stuff but they're really bad snowballs anyway... However what's nice about it is that it coats over and fuses into a nice smooth surface and at the right time of day it's covered in a film of slick water. It's got enough surface irregularity for traction and enough smoothness to slide, which is awesome. It's like skating on shoes. Of course, me being the genius that I am, I picked an especially smooth untouched area, fell flat on my back and twisted my ankle.
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Today, I'm going to rant about the game series, Baten Kaitos. More specifically, I'm going to rant about how understated it is. I found Baten Kaitos completely by accident. I was watching a DVD of game trailers that I got free with a magazine, and clicked the wrong link. I immediately found myself watching something that would change my life. The trailer was outstanding. Full 3D, interesting plot, great characters, and the music was amazing. The story of Baten Kaitos revolves around islands floating in the sky. It's been done before, I know, but I like that sort of thing. Anyway, I watching, and it was going through a sort of animated book, telling you the backstory. Then, suddenly, with a crescendo of brass and strings, the camera was soaring through the sunset sky, rotating around the main character, Kalas. As he narrates, a mechanical wing unfolds from behind his cloak, followed by a large, birdlike wing on his other side. It's such a cool image, with gears and metal bones all sliding apart and forming a wing. Then he runs forwards and dives into the clouds. I won't describe the rest of the trailer in detail, but let's just say I watched it twice in slow motion, and then rushed to make a Bionicle version of the mecha wing ('Winglet'). Needless to say, I failed. I don't think it's possible to make one that can fold up, and still looks good. I'll keep trying to make one though. The plot of Baten Kaitos is incredible. I'm not going to spoil it, but it has everything you could think of - power, deceit, love, corruption - everything. It's a massive game, and halfway through, there's a gigantic twist in the story that was so unexpected, but worked so well. Now, here's the ranting part. Practically everyone seems to understate just how amazing Baten Kaitos is. For a start, the graphics. The 3D character models are rubbish. I will not disagree with anyone there. The animation is awful, and the voice acting is terrible. But the artwork...all the locations use prerendered backgrounds, and they'll all works of art. Seriously, you have to see them to believe them. Yet nobody seems to appreciate just how amazing they are - giant castles, wreathed in swirling mists and glowing in the sun; deep forests, glittering with insects; dark, deathly labyrinths, full of gloom and shadows. And people say the graphics are awful? Anything but. The backgrounds far outweigh the characters. Now, the plot. 'It's all been done before', people say. 'It was boring and predictable'. No it wasn't. Nobody could possibly predict the huge twist. Nobody. 'The characters were rubbish'. Nope - their backstories are all inter-connected, and so interesting, whoever came up with them all was a genious. Sound. The voice acting and sound effects are awful - but people say that about the music too. I was defend the composer, Motoi Sakuraba, to the death if I need to. The music is stunning: Quiet, calm flute melodies; intense, epic brass pieces; fast-paced battle tunes that guarantee to make you tap along to the beat; haunting choral works that chill the blood. Everything is here. It is, simply, the best soundtrack I've ever heard. Yet people say it's not good? Silly people. This series inspired me like nothing else; I went on to write two fantasy novels based on the same concepts of life and death, and I've made 65 movies using the music. Yet people say Baten Kaitos is no good. I say, buy it or rent it now - exclusively on Nintendo Gamecube and Wii. -Aero-
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I'm in Florida! Yay! Now, let me tell you something: I almost ended up in Alaska. Yup. My dad went to the wrong gate at the airport, so I was almost flying on Inuit Air. Dang. Well, the flight went through Toronto, after an hour on the plane. Then we ended up flying for 3 hours to Florida, but at least we had TV. The Office, Scrubs, and 30 Rock. Booyah. We're about to leave to MGM studios, yay. ~Shadow Lurker~
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Mood: Good, but sick Currently Listening to: Underwater - Switchfoot Currently Doing: Working for dad, and on BZP Real quick, that drawing down there, the MatauXNokama, it was done with Prismacolor marker and also just some cheapo markers I found around the house. So...Yeah. Your guys prayers must be working, because I have heard that the Flu lasts usually for a week or so, and this is the 3rd day for me...And I feel fairly fine; I mean, my throat hurts a bit, and I still have that sickish feeling, but I am much better than I was yesterday, I was hurting so bad I couldn't even go to sleep. >< Oy, I hate the flu. Anyway, Art Contest 13! Even though I don't like the theme all that much, it's fairly ok and I don't mind it...I just need to think of something, and I he NO idea what I am going to do. So I need to brainstorm on that. Oh yeah, I updated my art with Toa T's colored request and another random Toa dude...Though I am slightly tempted to make him Captain Krewe from my Short Story. *Shrugs* So yeah...Need to think of an AC13 idea and back to working for dad(Already have made $30!)...and dadjimit I need to do some more epic/art reviewing. So much to do!
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Hello, remember me? Most likely not. It's been quite a while since I've added an entry. Hate to say this, but I am pretty much done with BZPower. I'll pop in once in a while, but don't expect to hear from me a whole lot. I'm just not into Bionicle anymore. People say, "Hey, what do you think of the Mahri and Barakki," and the response in my head is what the heck is mahri and barakki, some sort of food? As I said, I'm simply not into it anymore and that's just the way it is.
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By the time this is read by anybody, I will probably already driving to the airport for my trip into the rainforests of North America (which are south of the cold place I am currently sitting at). I'll be studying the geography of the area for my own purposes, practicing my Spanish, and exchanging all of my currency for the local currency in order to more safely barter. The trip is actually through my school, but being an upper-classman, I'll have a certain amount of autonomy that will allow me to explore as I wish at times. Fun stuff. Of course, this means I'll sadly have to be away from the computer for about ten days, and I'll miss receiving my third-year Huna. Ah well. At least I hit the big 10,000 before year three was up (a long-time goal of mine). Also, interestingly enough, in my fiscal BZP years, I have made more posts in this third year than either my first or second. (I didn't see that happening since I worked much less posting in the summer than my first year, but my steady 50 posts a week during the past five months have tipped the scale.) Don't trash the place while I'm gone. See you on the other side of February!
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I'm going to Germany...Later in the spring or summer! We had achoice of either Germany or France but seein as only four people wanted to go to france only Germany's left1 It's a lot of money about £300 I'm not sure how much it would be American or Canadian but i'll bet it's still expensive we've already paid off a third of it by selling stuff in my attic even a spare Vakama Hordika which I managed to sell for it's original price!Anyway my mum bought me a new Digital Camera I have yet to test it but i soon will. I'm deciding what to pack I know i'm bringing my Nintendo DS, Bionicle Legends #1 #2 and #3 ( the only three legends books i have) for some reading, My Camera of course as long as I don't lose it because if I did well...Lets say you may lose a BZP member. Though i feel sorry for one of my freinds who's going to be on a differant coach than us. I know we may have to sleep on the bus but I sure am not gonna I'm not risking someone stealing my stuff! *Yami*
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magna Two words: Snow Day. Hahahaha! I got to sleep, and I''m heading to FLORIDA! Haha! Which means I probably won't be able to update my blog unless there's a computer in the hotel. I dunno. Anyway, I gotta get ready to leave, so, as my last words, I shall say: Frabbalackawoopdydoo. ..... Wait, wait, wait. The flight was delayed. My dad says that we actually won't be leaving until 3:00. Frabbalackawoopdydoo.
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Tired- need sleep. Can't sleep. Blogging..... Augh...... Tomorrow I'm flying to Florida...... 10 days in Florida...... Yay....... Boy, is it snowing. Take a look at the new content block- it's an animation! LOST - So cool. Desmond relived his past, 2 years ago during the explosion. Charlie's gonna die eventually, I wonder how... Next week is the day that Cindy and the kids return... I bet that they were brainwashed, just like Carl. Gotta go now..... Tired..... But can't sleep. Wanna sleep, but, for some odd reason, can't. I'm only on the computer now 'cause I'm sleeping on the couch tonight.... It's comfy. Can't sleep, so I'm online. Dang.
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So, Valentine's Day. What does that have to do with a martyr dying? I mean, I understand the history of the holiday, after Claudius put Valentine to death some guy was like "I will be as devoted to you as Valentine was to God" or something along those lines, and poof, we get St. Valentine's Day. But honestly, Hallmark (the term essentially standing place for all holiday-oriented companies of the like) just took it and ran with it. Where did all those poofy red hearts come from? And Cupid, I mean, he's a ROMAN god, nothing to do with a Christian St. Valentine. And DIAMONDS. You know what? The rarity of diamonds is diddly-squat compared to that of other gems such as rubies. De Beers just had a very good advertising campaign and a near-monopoly. I guess it's just a part of the culture now. Sure, it wasn't what it was. But neither are many other things, the English language for one thing. Like, people used to write "do" as "doe." It's like saying "Female deer you have the time of day?" And probably "to" as "toe," too. I'm going digit of the foot female deer my SAT II practice now. AND DON'T ACCUSE ME OF POSTING THIS ENTRY JUST 'CUZ I'M SINGLE.
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I am single. Take that Valentine's Day!
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Yes, Valentine's day. Where couples exchange kisses and express how much they love eachother. Unfortunately, I do not yet have a girlfriend, so for now I just make cards for my family... *sigh* I'm so lonely..... Anyway, today we got out at 12:26, so that was good. Easy math test 2nd period, and snow. Lots of snow. Unfortunately, it didn't start snowing until 6:00, so there wasn't enough to cause a snow day. Now there is, but it's too late.... Dang. Tomorrow I don't care, 'cause I'll be in Florida! Yay! 10 days in the suN! MGM studios, Orlando, oceans, and, oh yeah, grandparents. Meh, LOST is tonight, and we may finally rejoin the other half of the island. Finally! Ooh- forgot to talk about Heroes! Zane Taylor is DEAD, killed by Sylar, posing as Dr. Suresh. Now Sylar is posing as Zane. Wow. Sandra's brain is going crazy, 'cause they erased her memory too much. We didn't see Peter at all, and that bugged me. Aw well, at least now we now that Jessica's in control and is a hitwoman. Nikki may be more real than we think.... Matt stole the diamonds, and Nathan's going down.... Hiro's in trouble, and Ando's lost fath in their friendship. Wooh- cool. exo attack is today's random member. EDIT: Well, the SW fad is over. *sigh* I'm back to my normal banner and avatar.
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Title says it all Happy Valentines day! I've posted up my valentines special in my comics to view it check the link to my comics in the links section (Yes I know this should probably go into Comic News but don't want to post two entries on the same day) Anyway hope you all have fun today even if you don't have a girlfreind/boyfreind. *Yami*
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I got Age of Empires III! I love that game! It's so much fun! We also got the LarryBoy PS2 game! It's fun too! What short sentences I'm speaking! And all with exclamations! OK, I'll stop now... I so want a Mac! (sorry, that will be the last time.) My PC can't handle anything I like to do. ;_; I want to make movies and create music! But everything I try doesn't work on my computer. Except Roxio, which is the only media suite I can get to work on my computer. It's good, but not perfect (like iLife). My dad said we're going to try to 'switch' sometime this year. I hope that's soon. *get's hopes up* My dad wants to get an iMac for the family, a MacBook for himself for work, and I totally want an iMac. Seriously the best personal computer invented! I just have to be patient. *waits*
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I've had a crazy week. Last night I spent filling out a bajillion forms that I didn't know about until yesterday and that were due today, concerning next year's course selections. I was down to my counselor three times this week. That is, past seven days, not week starting on Sunday. I've had a cough all week, every since I was sick last week. Today I think I'm definitely improving. It only took three Ricola to get me up to here today. Went whole hours without a cough drop in my mouth. First day I had to go to school after I was sick, I used like, seven freakin' cough drops throughout the day. I'm also making a stopmotion movie. Another one. Technically in with all my "Traffic" movies, though the Traffic guy only appears once. Though of course the last time I made a Traffic movie was, like, a year ago so I doubt anyone remembers. The traffic guy is the dude with the big glasses who MUST get run over at least once per movie. And I had an English presentation which I COMPLETELY screwed up. Plus I'm taking a math test tomorrow. AND I had a Bio test last week, which I only got two questions wrong on so I'm quite satisfied. Plus an English project due next week. And a Chem test next class. Its almost as if I actually HAVE midterms, even though I don't.
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Terrible, TERRIBLE day. Got 2 hours of sleep.... That darn 24.... But it was cool.... French test first period. Probably failed. Ungh. My mom was late to pick me up, so I was outside in the cold waiting for 20 minutes. *sigh* But the Marhi rock. Lost is tomorrow. Thursday I'm going to Florida. Member of today be: .:STABE:.
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Mood: Tired, but well. Currently Listening To: Guardian Sunspears – Guild Wars Nightfall Soundtrack Currently Doing: Opening math and going through PMs Sorry I've been gone, and if I have been on, it's only to check some topics and PMs. >< My internet keeps on killing on me, and my comp was moved to my room for awhile because mom and dad were having this church-party thing. So...There is my excuse. But do not fear, I will go reply to PMs now, and do some needed reviewing on art and epics alike later today. Sorry for any delays. =( And I saw Nikira's newest drawing; girl you draw so well, I think I need to get better watercolor pencils cuz mine just don't end up as smooth as yours. But of course I could be using them wrong. *shrugs* I also saw that VF had a new drawing of this Toa-Assassin girl, she rocked. I'll review her too sometime...and like a billion others. My art? Well, I have a few more, but after looking at some art today, I feel all sad and in one of those moods like "I can't draw so why bother?” But I might as well do some more drawing, but good news I am improving on inking, and my sketches don't look so messy, not I need to work on (water)colored pencils and practice blending them...I wish I could afford some prismacolor ones. And some more art markers. And sadly, I lost my tutoring job. So no more $15 a week. But dad has some work for me...if he will actually show me how to do it. But I think I can get a lot of money by that, but only in time. Because I would like to get: Lady In the WaterGuild Wars NightfallPrince of Persia Warrior WithinSims 2 NightlifeBionicle HeroesA New Bible (My old one is all torn up)Voyage of Slaves, by Brian Jacques (I got it at the library, but I would like to buy it)Bionicle Legends 3#, 5#, and 6#Piraka ZaktanMatoro InikaWar of the Worlds SoundtrackNew Relient K albumPrismacolor Markers and watercolor pencilsSome Manga booksYeah I a lot of things I would like to have, but probably won’t get all in the time that I want. =P Oh well, fun wishin’ ya know.
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Yes, I really am bored enough to post pictures of my room. pillow bed electronics Bionicle empty corner closet
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Well, because a picture of Gadunka has been posted in the news, I can actually get this pic back up! Yeah! Also, today we had a public speaking tournament. A kid in my class made it to the finals, but he didn't win. He talked about Charlie the dog . Yeah. The grim ripper.
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Well, it hasn't been a very exciting day so far. Au contraire, I bored. Congratulations to today's member: Master Howl. 'Kay. I've been helping to clean the house for some random people since 10:15. Then we had lunch. Whoopie, exciting. I'm waiting for my friend to come over now. He's like, 10 minutes late. Some of you may know him as Visorak Cooper. That's about it. And Live from (place), it's not SATURDAY NIGHT YET! Yup. Tonight's Saturday Night Live. Can't wait.
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Today, while walking back from class, I ran into, I swear, everyone and their mother. It was crazy. So, the lesson I learned today: Go to class, just so you can see everyone when you're walking back from it.
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Oh boy. Let's start with Lost. I'm terribly confused. That episode did not progress the show at all. We just got a new mystery of that Carl guy, and the fact that Juliette came up with some sort of pregnancy drug. That doesn't really help.... ish.... Okay, today was rather rough. 10:00 -- LOST 11:00 -- Bed 11:45 -- Can't sleep 12:00 -- Calvin and Hobbes 1:00 -- Bionicles 1:30 -- Lego Catalog 1:45 -- The Far Side 2:30 -- My dad comes in 2:40 -- My dad leaves 3:00 -- Calvin and Hobbes 3:45 -- Zits 4:30 -- Get Fuzzy 5:15 -- Sleeeeeeeeeeeeep..... 7:00 -- Time to get up 7:45 -- Sleeeeeeeeeeep.... 10:30 -- Wakes up 10:40 -- Goes to school 11:08 -- Arrives at school 11:15 -- Lunch 11:45 -- End lunch 11:54 -- Languages 1:00 -- Geography 1:15 -- Sick 2:15 -- Home 2:30/3:30 -- Futurama 3:30/4:00 -- BZPower 4:10 -- Blog And that's what happened today.
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Yeah that horrid day is almost near. I usually don't care for it, whether I have a valentine or not. My plans are at the moment dull, since my valentine is like miles away from me. Our schedules are kinda meeeeh, so it is hard to set something up. So what I plan to do is just have flowers sent to her. She likes lilies. And of course, if any guy needs help on what to do on that day, just go ahead and ask me. -Omi, BZP's Resident "Hitch"
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OK then. Time to bring back a blog that fell into disrepair a month ago. Just one pointer: Listen to Bearmon. See that box marked "Bearmon Says..."? Pay attention to what he has to say, OK? Secondly, the school year in Australia started this week. This may slow down the Comic Emporium a bit, so don't expect comics to come quickly. Speaking of which, the Emporium currently has an all-new look to it (No, not a BZP skin ). Check it out and prepare to be awed by the incredible power of Photoshop! Thirdly... well, nothing. Besides that I might add a box called "Patamon Says...". Now ending really boring entry... Dlakii
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*sniff* Yesterday it was so cold with the wind chill that we didn't have school... Which was awesome (free day off! Whoo!), except that I was coming down with a cold. Which had set in with certainty by the evening. And which I still have now. We had school today, but since getting out I've been lying on the couch reading and drinking cider... Something really good to do when you have a cold is to drink hot cider through a cinnamon stick. It's wonderful. – Kit
