Volume 3, issue 1
Saturday, October 2, 2k4
New Look
For those that haven't noticed, theotaku.com has a new look, and feel. I've worked with it for a little bit, and found it easy to figure out, easy to navigate, and it looks great doing it. I didn't have any problems with it when I was there yesterday(well, one little thing, but it's a setting on my computer I need to tweak, so I won't waste time detailing it.) I said it before, and I'll say it again, a lot of work went into making the new version, and it shows. I did forget to compliment the new logo which has the right feel for the site.
Improving Myself
after more than a year, I've finally begun a language course for the purpose of learning Japanese. There are a few reasons I want to learn, but I won't lie about it. My primary reason is so I can follow along original dubs of anime without needing the subtitles, and possibly read some of the signs and characters in the background of both anime and Graphic Novels. Obessive? Maybe so, but when I'm passionate about a hobby, I go all out to get the full experience(within the confines of my budget of course). Who knows, maybe I'll benefit in other ways by learning another language, only time will tell.
Out of Touch
There are times when I'm online(not here on this site, I'm talking the message boards I belong to) that I find myself in a position similar to my days in High School(there's a scary prospect, I've been out of school for going on five years now). I say I'm out of touch with reality, because that's what it feels like. I'll try to discuss something in which I'm knowledgable, answer any question I know, or can easily find the answer to with simple research, or get an RP(Role Play) started, sometimes things go well, and others, I'm left in dead threads. I'm told I do excellent RPs, but the same people who tell me that only show token interest in my projects. I've got one left in me, and if it fails, I'll retire officially from Message Board Role Playing to focus on my story writing and art. If I'm going to be an outcast among "friends," I'll make it count this time. This is of little consequence to anyone here, unless you happen to be on one or more of the boards I frequent, so I'm not sure why I even mentioned it.
The Chill Wind
With autumn upon us, and winter fast approaching, I think a short time out to soak in the inspiration that is the chill wind of fall would be beneficial. My best works were written either during the change to that slower somewhat timeless energy of winter, or about those changes, and the mix of emotion stirred up at such times. A sense of longing prevails with a hint of nostalgia, and the deeper wisdom from beyond time's beginning. I encourage people to wrrite from the heart, using the environment around them as a source of material, be it emotional, or physical. Just some food for thought.
Editorial
I'm too tired to editorialize anything except to say this. I'll be high as a kitw when the elections are over, that's all I see in the news, when there are other, more important things like SpaceShipOne's flight(It was covered on CNN, but I have yet to hear what caused the vehicle to roll during it's ascent). Anyway, that's my two Cresents, I'm done now.
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Anime Dreams
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