Friday, April 14, 2006

   Update on me, return of an old friend, an Good Friday! ^o^
Hey everybody. How are you today?

I was planning on going on a solo manga-run today (solo because Josh won’t be back ‘till late on Sunday, so no manga-run with him ‘till next week), but that didn’t work out. So, I’m gonna’ go tomorrow.
My aunt and uncle (on my mom’s side, if you’re wondering) are coming over tomorrow, so I have to be home before late that afternoon. After we all visit a while, my mom, dad, aunt & uncle are going to dinner and leaving me to baby-sit my siblings. *eye-roll* Better get the stun-gun ready….
I just spent the last hour or two out burning things in our chimneya (that’s like a clay mini-fireplace, in case you’re unfamiliar). Dear Lord, I love fire! ^_^

I got my braces tightened yesterday, and they’re hurtin’ pretty bad. >_<
I’m loaded on pain-killer at the moment, and they’re still kinda’ bugging me. But it’s not too bad….
This time the dentist skipped a whole wire-size for me because they’re already that straight (thus why they hurt a little more this time then last time). ^_^ I really need to be thankful for how minor my case of correction is compared to most people that have to get braces. I’m actually fairly lucky. I might just be out of these things by this Christmas; possibly even sooner if things keep going this well. ^.^

Oh, and I have some really good for you all today….
Guess who’s back on The Otaku……
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It’s CTRNikkiM!!!!
That’s right, CTRnikkiM’s back!!!
*dance* It is so good to see her again! ^o^

As you all remember, Nicole-chan left back in February of 2005 on the grounds of The Otaku (along with several other things that needed to be nixed) causing her to spread herself too thin as she left for college. I don’t know the full details of her return, but it seems like we might just be getting our CTRNikkiM back. ^_^
Nicole was almost a pillar of the The Otaku community, and she was one of absolute best friends. We didn’t have the longest time to get to know each other in full like I’ve been able to with Miyoko-chan and EAMR, but Nicole was always a kind and caring soul, as well as a spectacular artist. Hopefully some or all of her amazing artwork will be returning to The Otaku along with her.

You can check out Nicole’s new Otaku profile here (she’s still in the Process of setting everything up, so it’s not totally complete yet).
I highly suggest becoming friends with her, because she’s one of the sweetest, kindest, smartest and most faithful people I’ve ever known. ^_^
Welcome back, Nicole.
We’ve all missed you, and we’re beyond happy you’re back.

In other news, today is Good Friday! ^o^
OK, I know I’ve already bored you all to death, but The Otaku’s Prayer Ring leader, I feel it’s my duty to at least talk a little about today’s importance.
If you’re like me, you’ve got some bad memories relating to Sunday School, so many of you probably have a bad feeling about this idea. But I can assure you I can do a better job than any of those hacks at communicating a message. I speak your language, after all.
So, will you give me a chance? ^_^
OK! Here we go!

*Welcome to Logan-sama’s Bible-corner*
-Ahem-, good afternoon children.
There are some gram-crackers and apple-juice on the table that you can help yourself to.
When you’re ready, we’ll begin. ~_^
I know you’ve got other things to do today, plus if you’re like me then you’re attention-deficit to some degree ( XD Just kiddin’ around with ya’!), so I’ll keep the lesson short and get to the point.
Here’s the meaning of Good Friday:
A little under 2000 years ago, the son of God was murdered.
Why does that make it “Good” Friday? We’ll get to that…
Keep in mind that throughout his entire life he had never sinned once (I’d like to anybody else pull that off), and was a completely innocent man by all means. He even cured the sick, healed the lame, gave sight to the blind and cast out demons that tormented people, all through the power of the Heavenly Father.
And yet not committing any crimes (or even sinning for that matter), he was put to death. He was beaten, whipped, assaulted, mocked, slandered, and ultimately nailed to two big, splintery pieces of wood through his wrists and ankles. (Sounds like fun, ne?)
Why? For our redemption.
When Jesus Christ died, so did your sins.
Mine, yours, everyone else’s’, everyone’s. If you’re reading this post, every sin you’ve ever committed and will commit has already been paid and forgiven. Pretty cool, huh?
But it gets even better. Christ died upon the cross, but he didn’t stay dead.
No, He’s not a zombie. It’s because He’s basically too tough for death.
After dying, he descended to Hell, kicked the shit out of Satan, took the keys to the Pearly Gates and opened em’ up for everyone; including you and me. Then, he rose again on the 3rd day (Easter!!!).
That’s right, bitch: He conquered the grave.
No offense to anyone, but I’d like to see any of the other various deities do that. :P

So, that’s what Good Friday & Easter are about: A man whose love for humanity was so strong he died on the cross for us, and His father whose love for us was so strong that he allowed it to happen.

So, I hope you all can take a little something away from today’s post (I hope I wasn’t being irreverent….I’m just a 16-year-old male who gets passionate about such a story. Sorry if I wasn’t as respectful as I needed to be ^^;)
I hope you enjoyed my little mini-lesson, and I hope you all have a great Easter!

See you later!
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