Thursday, September 9, 2004

   Goodbye Cruel and Unusual World
Well guys, it’s happened. I think I’ve finally hit rock bottom. I’ve lost all control over the online legacy that is Artukei. Every morning, Makoto emerges from the computer room and taunts me by saying, “Just sent another e-mail to Aisha.” God knows what she’s putting in those e-mails. Knowing Makoto, probably embarrassing and possibly lecherous rumors about me. But I won’t do anything about it, because I’ve simply lost the will to live. Whereas normally I’d consider pounding her face in, this is different. She has taken my dreams and blown them to bits with an ion blaster. T_T (sob) That’s it! I’m gonna DELETE MY ACCOUNT, grab a bottle of sake, and drink till I pass out! Good bye, friends. May we meet again in that ultimate fan-fic in the sky. Oh god, I’ve lost the ability to compose coherent sentences!! T_T (sob)

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Monday, September 6, 2004

Things I Prayed
Hey guys. I'm feeling a little down today cause Makoto's locked me out of the computer room. But at least I've still got my laptop. "So what's the problem?" The problem? I'll tell you what the problem is. She's in there everyday sending e-mails to Aisha filled with god knows what, and right after she sends them she deletes the copies! So I have absolutley no way of finding out what she's writing about me! OKEE-DOKEE?!

Sorry. I'm just reeeeally stressed out right now. Maybe if I listen to some Eli.


Things I prayed for when I was young
That my father would love me like his only son
That my mother would be patient with me
That my sister would not leave
And if my grandpa could see me beyond his grave
That he'd think his little man was so brave
That my hair would not stick up in weird places
That I'd be someone someday

CHORUS:
Years go by so easily
That sometimes I forget
Years go by and make me see
That there's no time for my regrets
No time for my regrets

Things I prayed for in my teens
That God would forgive all my evil deeds
That my father and my sister would come home
And that mom could meet our needs
And if my grandpa could see me beyond his grave
That he'd say a prayer for his family's sake
That my hair would stick up in weird places
That I'd be someone someday

CHORUS

Things I pray for now in my twenties
That God would still love me
That dad would like his new family
That I could hug my sister
That my mom could rest
That my wife would still melt everytime we kissed
And if my grandpa has seen me beyond his grave
So cold and silent he has remained
That my hair would not fall out in weird places
That I'd be someone someday

CHORUS

That I'd be someone someday

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I think I'm feeling a little better now. Still a little down, though. Well, have a good week everybody! Ja ne! L8R!

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Saturday, September 4, 2004

A: (singing to self) “…to live, to breathe. You’re taking over me.”
M: Hey, Justin-san! What’s up?
A: Huh? Oh, nothing. Just checking my e-mails.
M: Hmm. Waiting on a reply from a certain someone?
A: Who?
M: Meow! How goes the search?
A: Like it’s any of your business.
M: That bad, eh?
A: SHUT UP!
M: Wha? Hey!
A: If all you’re going to do is heckle me, then get out!
M: (steps back in shock, but quickly furrows brow and kicks Artukei in back of the head)
A: OWW!!!
M: (storms out)
A: ..............(sigh) Makoto-san? (no answer) Makoto-san! Geez. (gets up)
M: (in the kitchen, sitting at the table)
A: Makoto-san?
M: (glares at Artukei then looks back down)
A: I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have blown up like that.
M: ..........
A: It’s just............you’re right. The search is..........isn’t going as well as I thought.
M: ..........
A: I’m really sorry. C’mon, Makoto-san. I don’t want you as an enemy. (Having you as friend is dangerous enough.)
M: (looks up)
A: (warm smile) C’mon, let’s forget about it.
M: (slow smile) OK. Apology accepted.
A: Good. That’s one less thing to worry about. Are you crying?
M: Huh? NO! (sniff)
A: (half smile) Hmm.
M: So, how IS the search going?
A: (rolls eyes, groans slightly)
M: I wanna help. Trust me.
A: (sigh) Not well at all. I’ve already sent her two e-mails.
M: Only two? Well no wonder. You just need to send more.
A: Yeah. I’ll send her one next week.
M: No. Now.
A: I can’t send one today. I only sent the last one two weeks ago.
M: TWO WE-....(heavy sigh) What is wrong with you, boy!?
A: What? Are you saying I should send her one every week?
M: More like every DAY.
A: What? No! I don’t want to come across as some kind of obsessive freak.
M: Newsflash, Justin. You ARE an obsessive freak.
A: Yeah, but SHE doesn’t have to know that.
M: ......(lightbulb) Maybe she does.
A: What?
M: (puts hands on his shoulders) Justin-san, a girl like Aisha WANTS to hounded, chased, hunted.
A: ..........?
M: She’s a wild animal looking for someone to tame her. Show her you’ve got the guts, the tenacity, the stamina!
A: Stamina? I just want an interview.
M: Show her you’re obsessed, that she means the world to you, that she’s the first thing you think of in the morning at the last thing before you go to sleep.
A: Should I?
M: Why not? It’s the truth, isn’t it?
A: Well, yeah, but...NO. I can’t say that. She’ll slap a restraining order on me or something.
M: Nonsense! Let’s write that e-mail! (marches upstairs to the computer room)
A: Uh....Makoto-san!
M: Wait! I just had an even better idea. Let’s send her that wallpaper you made of her in an attachment. That’ll get her to come for sure!
A: What? No!
M: (runs upstairs)
A: Makoto-san!
M: (runs into computer room) It’s for your own good, Justin-san. (locks door)
A: (pounds on door) Let me in!
M: “Dear Miss Aisha Clan-clan, I am your biggest fan.”
A: Makoto, I am going to KILL YOU!
M: Now, which “My Pictures” file did you put that in? Oh, here it is.
A: Makoto-san, for the love of God!!
M: Sending! ^_^
A: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
(falls on the floor) My dream is shattered. T_T

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Monday, August 30, 2004

Make It Last Forever

Sorry I haven't been around much latley. Like I said last week, "busy." Mostly working on the BIG thing right now. But I can't let that get in the way of my weekly routine. For this week's song, we're back to the old groove of CCM. This is my current fave of the genre, performed by one of the greatest Christian groups today and possibly of all time: Avalon. LET'S ROCK!


Can you feel it?
It's like a thunder
Something moving like an echo through your heart
Do you hear it?
A voice is calling
Out of nowhere, through the noise to where you are
You can't ignore it
You're created for it

CHORUS:
Do you wanna fly?
There's a higher high
Just this side of heaven
Brings you to your knees
Brings you back to life
You can make it last forever

It's like adrenaline
Rushing through you
It can make your heartbeat jump right off the chart
Like a fire
It consumes you
And in a second it can saturate the dark
So you're in the moment
Before you even know it

CHORUS

You can search the world forever
But you'll never find a better love
No, never ever never
BIGGER THAN THE UNIVERSE!

CHORUS

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Have a great week everybody! Ja ne! L8R!

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Thursday, August 26, 2004

GL5K: F-Zero GX
(screen fades in on Mute City, Blue Falcon and Fire Stingray whiz by at over 1500 mph, Fire Stingray is in first)
A: (in Blue Falcon) You’ve got a nice lead now, but I’ll catch up.
M: (in Fire Stingray) Don’t count on it. WHOA.
A: Hehe. Whatsamatter? Too fast for ya?
M: Grrr.
A: I have more experience with this game. You’ll choke in no time.
M: Who’s the one choking right now? You shouldn’t have staled when you started.
A: Staled?! I gave you a five second head start. I fact, you requested it!
M: I don’t know what you’re talking about.
A: Grrr.
M: There’s the finish line! This race is mine!
A: Not yet. (hits the speed boost, hits a jump plate and lands in front of Makoto)
M: WHA!?!
A: YESSS!! (crosses the finish line just seconds ahead of Makoto)
M: DAMN IT!
A: (smirks) Hehe. Best 3 out of 5?
M: You are sooo going down!
A: Winner picks course. I choose........Halfpipe.
M: YOU SUCK!

Do not mess with me and my racing games.

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Wednesday, August 25, 2004

Reality Check and More Teasers
Sorry I haven't been online in a while, but I've been VERY busy. I hope no-one was worried about me. My room was getting re-carpeted and we needed to move everything out. That's what I've been doing since Sunday; moving stuff in and out of my room. My two least favorite types of work: Manual and Labor. But I can't argue with the results. My room looks so awesome right now! We figured since we were moving everything that we'd try a new layout. Everything got changed around but it looks so cool! So, in a nutshell, a basically got a total room makeover over the last few days.

Well, time to get back to the work I love: working on that BIG thing. Am I going to tell you what it is? No, I'm not. But I know you're all going to love it! Trust me, it'll be worth the wait.
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Saturday, August 21, 2004

   Are ALL Psychics Cute?
Connichiwa, guten tag, bonjour, ciao, hola, aloha, and HELLO fellow Otakus!! Today’s guest comes all the way from Tokyo....in the year 2023. She is a member of AMP (Attacked Mystification Police); a unit specializing in interdimentional attacks. Ladies and gentlemen, please make welcome Miss Yuki Saiko!

(applause)
Y: Hi, everyone!
A: Welcome to my shoe, Yuki-chan.
Y: I’m sorry?
A: Um....welcome to the show.
Y: Thank you.
A: Now, the AMP is very special. Each member of the team has their own special abilities to combat the evil Lucifer Hawk. Katsumi’s a sorceress, Kiddy’s a cyborg, Nami’s a Shinto priestess, Lebia’s a visionaire, and Lum Cheng’s an elementalor. Tell us what special skills you bring to the AMP.
Y: Well, I have the ability of precognition; I’m able to see things before then happen.
A: That’s right. You’re psychic aren’t you?
Y: Yes.
A: (leans in) You’re able to see into the future?
Y: Yes, but I can also......oh, I think I see where this is going.
A: Maybe you can answer a question for me.
Y: Sure.
A: Will I ever meet Aisha Clan-clan?
Y: (closes her eyes)
A: ........
Y: (opens her eyes) Hmm...the details are a little fuzzy, but I do see you with her.
A: So is that a “yes, definitley?”
Y: It’s a “yes, probably.”
A: YAY! Hear that, Ozz? I AM going to meet Aisha!
O: ^_^ Wheeee!
A: You’ve met Ozz, right?
Y: Oh, yes! He escorted me to the studio. He’s so cute!
O: (flies up to Yuki)
Y: Oh! Hello there.
O: (nuzzle nuzzle)
Y: Heehee. (scratches Ozz’s ear)
O: Mmmm. ^_^
A: (That’s right. Eat it up, you lucky devil.) Yeah. You know, he’s a psychic too. He can’t see the future like you, though. But he has telekinesis, telepathy, he can teleport, see over distance, and.......you see those two “tails” of his?
O: (now laying in Yuki’s lap)
Y: (petting Ozz like a kitten) Um-hm.
A: Those are actually sensors that he can use to see into your mind.
Y: Really?
A: Yeah. I’ll show you. You don’t mind, do you?
Y: Not at all. I’m very intrigued.
A: Ozz?
O: (flies up, lays on Yuki’s head and puts his tails on both sides of her head)
A: Now, think of something. Anything, and then visualize it. Be as specific as you like.
Y: OK. (closes her eyes)
O: (closes his eyes, eyelids start to glow)
A: ........
O: (opens his eyes, flies towards Artukei)
Y: (opens her eyes)
O: ........
A: He sees....a teacup: pink trim around the edge with a rose in the bottom.
Y: 0_0 ! Y-yes. That’s amazing!
A: Yeah. Comes in handy when playing Pictionary. Hey, that reminds me. You own a coffee shop too, right Yuki-chan.
Y: That’s right. Actually, I made a fresh brew this morning and brought some with me.
A: Perfect! I was hoping you would...........bring your own..............your own HOMEMADE COFFEE.
Y: ???
A: ............That was your cue, Makoto-san!
M: (offstage) I’m not coming out!
A: Come on! It’ll be cute.
M: NO!
A: You don’t, and I suspend your Game Lab privileges.
M: Grrrrr! (comes out pushing a cart with a full tea set on it and wearing a French maid’s outfit, leaves cart in front of Yuki and Artukei) Will there be anything else,.......monsieur?
A: No thank you. That’ll be all, Miss Maid.
M: Grrrrr! (walks off, grumbles under her breath) I am soooo going to get you for this.
Y: What was that about?
A: I have no idea. (Just punishment for unplugging my game the other day. Not to mention taking my towel last week. Hehe.) Now, the mug on my desk is filled with coffee from Starbucks; the most successful coffee chain on the planet. I hope you don’t mind, but I’m going to compare the two and see which one is better. (grabs pot) If I may.
Y: No.
A: Huh? Oh, I’m sorry if I’ve offended you.
Y: No, it’s not that. It’s my coffee. I should be serving you.
A: But you’re the guest.
Y: I insist.
A: Uh...OK. (sets pot down)
Y: (pours into Artukei’s cup)
A: Arigato, Yuki-chan.
Y: (pours into her cup) What about Ozz?
A: Oh, he can’t drink anything with caffeine.
Y: Does it.....?
A: No. It’s just Zilders and caffeine are not a good mix. OK, here we go. (drinks from his mug) Mmmm. Not bad, buckey. (picks up teacup) And now yours.
Y: Kampai. ^_^ (drinks)
A: Kampai! (drinks)
Y: How is it?
A: WOW!
Y: Oh my! Is it too hot?
A: No, not at all. It’s just...I think I have a new favorite.
Y: (blushes) Oh, you’re so sweet.
A: (That’s what all the girls say. -_-\/) No, I mean it. This is exquisite! Hey Makoto-san! You gotta try this!
M: (offstage) I don’t do coffee! Uh...no offense, Yuki! It’s just that I’m a tea person.
Y: None taken!
A: Thank you very much for coming, Yuki-chan. (holds out hand)
Y: Well, thank you for inviting me, Artukei. (kisses his cheek)
A: Uh...um...hehe. ^_^ OH! Yuki Saiko, everybody!!



A: Did you have fun back there?
O: (nods) ^_^
A: (sigh) You’re despicable. You know that?

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Friday, August 20, 2004

GL5K: Zelda: Ocarina of Time
On a whim, I recently looked at the Original Anime page of the Wallpapers area of the site. I don't know if any of you guys take a look at them, but some of them are real works of art. Just beautiful is all I can say. Check'em out!

Also, I just got back from EB Games with a real jewel. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Said to be one of the best Zelda games out there and I’ve never played it. I can’t wait to see what I’ve been missing. Plus, this’ll be a great way to break in the Game Lab. Here we go!

A: Wow. For an older game, these graphics aren’t that bad, even by today’s standards. Wait, what the?........Is that...the wind? I can feel the wind. Man, this is so awesome! And I’m Link! Well, little baby Link, but Link nontheless. Man, I can’t wait to try combat with this system!

15 minutes later:

A: YEAH! EAT THAT! Oh, there’s another. YOU WANNA PIECE OF ME!?! (slash, chop) WOO!! Hell yeah! Whoa, calm down boy. It’s only the first dungeon and they’re just little vines. But, MAN! The combat simulation ROCKS!! I mean, I was worried that I’d get hurt or something, but when I get hit it’s just like a rumble feature.
“byooooo”
A: AHH!! I’M BLIND!! AH!! W-wait a minute. (takes off headband) HEY!!
M: You’ve been playing long enough. It’s my turn! I wanna play FFX2.
A: I’D ONLY BEEN PLAYING FOR 20 MINUTES! I’D JUST GOTTEN INTO THE FIRST DUNGEON! I DIDN’T.....I didn’t save. I didn’t save! (trembling) You..... unplugged.........my game.....before.......I could save. Not...cool. NOT COOL! YOU ARE SO DEAD!! (lunges at Makoto)
M: AAAAAHH!! (runs upstairs)
A: (runs after her)
M: (runs into her room, locks the door)
A: YOU CAN'T HIDE IN THERE FOREVER, YOU LITTLE BITCH!!

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Wednesday, August 18, 2004

   New Toy!

M: (yawns) WHA?! (sees a giant crate in the middle of the hall) What the heck is this?
A: (pokes his head around the corner) Huh? IT’S HERE! IT’S FINALLY HERE!!
M: What’s here?
A: Only the greatest thing in electronic entertainment! (tries to open the crate) Uhn! Urg! Gaaaaarr!!..............Ozz, get a crowbar.

12 minutes later:

M: What in the world is it?
A: This, oh lowly mortals, is the Game Lab 5000. It plays any videogame ever made. Everything from Atari to X-Box.
M: Wow. Let’s try it out! Where are the controllers?
A: There are none.
M: What?!
A: The Game Lab doesn’t just play any videogame, Makoto-san. It puts you in them!
M: You mean like VR?
A: Exactly! You just sit in one of these chairs here. (sits)
M: (sits) Hmm. Nice.
A: Yeah. I chose black leather. Next, you put on one of these headbands. They read your brainwaves, interpreting them into character actions. And simultaneously, they send information into your synapses, simulating the look and feel of the game. The result: full virtual emersion.
M: Whoa.
A: Basically, it’s like Tron meets The Matrix. The only downside is that it doesn’t have online play.
M: Let’s heat it up! I wanna try Resident Evil!
A: It’s my omni-console and I wanna play F-Zero!
M: Your racing games stink!
A: You’re only saying that cause I beat your ass every time. :p
M: Shut up! How about Soul Caliber?
A: I’m not a big fan of fighting games.
M: That’s cause you suck at them. :p
A: HEY! Well what about Zelda?
M: That’s a single player game. Let’s play DOA Volleyball.
A: OK.
M: HA! Letch alert!
A: SHUT UP!

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For those of you who are wondering if this is the BIG thing I was talking about, it isn’t. Even though the Game Lab does take up half the living room. What’s coming up is much much MUCH bigger than this! So big I might not be able to contain it in one site!

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Tuesday, August 17, 2004

M: (in the kitchen) (cutting veggies and singing) “...and got so far. In the end, it doesn’t even matter.” Hey, Justin-san! Can you get me some potatoes from the garage? (no answer) Justin-san!? Justin-san!?! Where is he? (puts down knife, moves to the living room) Not in here. (checks the hall, hollers upstairs) Justin-san!? You up there!? (no answer) Well, he’s not down here. Where else could he be? (walks upstairs, knocks on bedroom door) Justin-san? (no answer) Where IS he? He better not be in MY room.
???: YAAAAAHH!!!!
M: Huh? (looks around) Justin-san?
“BOOM!!”
M: What the hell? Where’s that coming from? (looks in the computer room, the bathroom, her room, but nothing) (heavy sigh) Where ARE you?........Huh? (notices a crack in the wall across from the bathroom) What the?
???: HIYAAA!!
M: Is that where the noises are coming from? (looks closer at crack) Wait a minute. Is this......a door? (puts hand on wall...and it moves, slides open door just and little and sees a replica of a traditional Japanese dojo, sees swords and various weapons all over the walls, and sees Artukei in the middle wearing training robes and clutching a pair of sai)
A: Again.
O: (uses his telekinesis to raise several sandbags and sends them flying at Artukei)
A: HAA!! (thrusts out his sai and destroys every single sandbag) You sure you’re not holding back, buddy? All right, let’s try that exercise we talked about. (drops sai)
O: (looks at a punching dummy in the corner and causes it to stand and move as if it were alive)
M: Wow.
A: Nice. Let’s do this!

Artukei fights the psychically controlled dummy for several minutes. To Makoto’s surprise, Artukei is actually quite good. His punches, kicks, dodges, blocks, everything almost on par with that of a martial arts master. What’s even more surprising is that the dummy isn’t that bad either. Makoto continues to sit and watch, eyes wide and un-noticed.

A: (pant pant) I think that’s enough for today, Ozz. Besides, I’m getting hungry.
M: Oh no! I completely forgot about dinner! (quickly springs to her feet and runs downstairs)

(downstairs)
A: Hey, Makoto-san? Dinner ready yet?
M: Um, not yet. It’ll be just a few more minutes. So, where were you two? Why are you all sweaty?
A: Uh...we had to move some stuff in the attic.

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