Thursday, October 14, 2004

   Toot Sweets, Toot Sweets, the candies you whistle, the whistle you eat...
yeah, i went to see "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" the Musical at the London Palledium. we were at the front as well. I must have been the oldest non-adult there though.
There was a really funny bit where one of that actors mucked up. It lasted two minutes and the whole theatre was in hysterics. LOL.
To their credit they kept going, but the woman actor had the giggles. ^^

It was also raining quite hard, so I wore my Poncho ^^

and now....some words of wisdom:
Set Priorities: Nearly eleven o'clock is time for a little sanck
Check your store cupboard: Its comforting to know that you have fourteen pots of honey left, or fifteenas the case may be.
Take time to relax: What I like to do best is nothing. It's when people call out to youjust as you're going off to do it, "What are you going to do?" and you reply, "oh, Nothing," and then you go and do it. Doing Nothing means just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering.
Control your stress levels: To seem quite at ease hum tiddly-pom once or twice in a what-shall-we-do-now kind of way.
Use Cold Logic:It's no good going home to practise a special Outdoor Song which has to be sung in the snow.
Keep Busy Its just the day for doing things.
Don't procrastinate If your always saying "We'll see," nothing ever happens.
Assess your surroundings If your house doesn't look like a house and it looks like a tree that has been blown down, then its time to find a new one.
Supposition Supposing a tree fell down whilst you were underneath it? or, Supposing it didn't?
Expiedency You never know when a piece of string might come in useful.
Insight Sometimes its best to know what you are looking for before to start to look for it.
Knowledge If you stood on the bottom rail of a bridge and leant over, and watched the river slipping slowly away beneath you, you would suddenly know everythingthat there is to be known.
Companionship It isnt much good having anything exciting if you can't share it with anybody. It's so much more friendly with two.
Admire someone You cant help respecting anybody who can spell TUESDAY.
Action When you have nothing else to do, do something.
Desision MakingWhen you've been thinking you can come to some very important decisions.
Organisation Is what happens when you do a search and don't all look in the same place at once.
Sociability A good reason for going to see everybody is because its Thursday.
Whenever you feel afraid jump up and down once or twice in an exercising sort of way.
Make a brave gesture Just hum to yourself, as if you are waiting for something.
Dont worry If you get a sinking feeling, its probably because you're hungry.
Practise the art of disguise When asked if its you, pretend its not you and see what happens.
Spare time While you wonder what to do, sit down and sing a song
Punctuality Don't be late for whatever you want to be in time for.
Try a little spontaneity Do a Good thing to Do without thinking about it.
If at first you don't succeed If the string breaks, find another piece of string.
Find Comfort Nobody can be un-cheered with a balloon
Say it with flowers How sad to be a person who has never had a bunch of Violets picked for them.
Solving Storage Problems A useful pot can make you glad. It's for putting things in.
Look on the bright side Everybody is alright really. Thats what I think.
Manners Always say "Goodbye" and "thank you for a nice time,"
Be open to creativity Poetry and hums aren't things you get, they are things which get you. All you can do is go where they can find you.
Be caring... A little consideration, a little Thought for Others makes all the difference.
...and kind Be Kind and Thoughtful.

extracted from Winne-the-Pooh's little book of wisdom.

*strolls off humming*


.:You live your life: ~indifferently~:.
Nothing matters. You fear nothing. Everything
matters. You fear all. You could be the perfect
partner and the worst friend/lover. There will
always be the things that matter and the things
that don't. Realize that before you let go of
your grip just a bit too much..


How do you live your life? (with pics! ^.~)
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not carefree...just indifferent...


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Wednesday, October 13, 2004

Sharkey and George. The crime busters of the sea..sharkey and george, its a fishy mystery...
who used to watch that.
*sticks his hand up*
that was a cool show.

I have to be brief today. I have more work to do (darn teachers) and tonight im going up to London for no reason what so ever. It was like this:
Mum: Any reason why you boys (me and my bro) cant get a dinner at school tomorrow?
Us: No. why?
Mum: I was thinking we could meet dad up at London and maybe see a show or watch a movie or something.
Us: 0.o ...okay...

so we're going up to London. so i gotta go and get a dinner now, and then I have work to do, so im trying to be brief. It also means I wont be able to visit your sites today. well, maybe if im quick.

so, to keep you intrigued and interested and stuff, a couple of sets of lyrics from songs i like. TTFN.

Put on my blue suede shoes
And I boarded the plane
Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues
In the middle of the pouring rain
W.C. Handy -- won't you look down over me
Yeah I got a first class ticket
But I'm as blue as a boy can be

Then I'm walking in Memphis
Walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale
Walking in Memphis
But do I really feel the way I feel

Saw the ghost of Elvis
On Union Avenue
Followed him up to the gates of Graceland
Then I watched him walk right through
Now security they did not see him
They just hovered 'round his tomb
But there's a pretty little thing
Waiting for the King
Down in the Jungle Room

(Chorus)

They've got catfish on the table
They've got gospel in the air
And Reverend Green be glad to see you
When you haven't got a prayer
But boy you've got a prayer in Memphis

Now Muriel plays piano
Every Friday at the Hollywood
And they brought me down to see her
And they asked me if I would --
Do a little number
And I sang with all my might
And she said --
"Tell me are you a Christian child?"
And I said "Ma'am I am tonight"

(Chorus)

Put on my blue suede shoes
And I boarded the plane
Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues
In the middle of the pouring rain
Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues
In the middle of the pouring rain

Marc Cohn- "Walking in Memphis"

and now for a particular fav of mine:

I want my money back
I want my money back
It's all or nothing

And nothing's all I ever get
Every time I turn it on
I burn it up and burn it out

It's always something
There's always something going wrong
That's the only guarantee
That's what this is all about

It's a never ending attack
Everything's a lie, and that's a fact
Life is a lemon and I want my money back!

And all the morons
And all the stooges with their coins
They're the ones who make the rules
It's not a game - it's just a rout

There's desperation
There's desperation in the air
It leaves a stain on all your clothes
And no detergant gets it out

And we're always slipping through the the cracks
Then the movie's over - fade to black
Life is a lemon and I want my money back!

I want my money back
I want my money back

What about love?
It's defective!
It's always breaking in half

What about sex?!
It's defective!
It's never built to really last

What about your family?
It's defective!
All the batteries are shot

What about your friends?
They're defective!
All the parts are out of stock

What about hope?
It's defective!
It's corroded and decayed

What about faith?
It's defective!
It's tattered and it's frayed

What about your Gods?
They're defective!
They forgot the warranty

What about your town?
It's defective!
It's a dead end street to me

What about your school?
It's defective!
It's a pack of useless lies

What about your work?
It's defective!
It's a crock and then you die

What about your childhood?
It's defective!
It's dead and buried in the past

What about your future?
It's defective!
And you can shove it up your ass!!

I want my money back
I want my money back

It's all or nothing
And nothing's all I ever get
Every time I turn it on
I burn it up and burn it out

It's a never ending attack
Everything's a lie, and that's a fact
Life is a lemon and I want my money back!

And we're always slipping through the the cracks
Then the movie's over-fade to black
Life is a lemon and I want my money back!

"Life is a Lemon" Meatloaf. and to finish, one more Meatloaf song:

Hey Ricky, now mine is empty, how about one for you
We could sell it out together, seems tomorrow's overdue
Captain Video, done went home, one pilot laid to rest
And dragon ladies now talk that talk, about who loves who, who loves best
Silver bullets in the jukebox, spin another round
Everybody at the back of the line, it's midnight at the lost and found

Midnight at the lost and found, lost souls in the hunting ground
A remedy for all your ills, at the lost and found
Midnight at the lost and found, midnight

Have a double, it's gettin' late, you'll get home, just rely on fate
Place just finally came alive, good old boys just arrived
Stools keep changin' faces, and the night just slips away
And like a long distance love affair, soon you've got to pay
Silver bullets in the jukebox, spin another round
Everybody at the back of the line, it's midnight at the lost and found

(chorus)

Hangin' on barely, hitch a ride away
Belly up and bury, boy, all the hurt you feel today
Hangin' on barely, hitch a ride away
Belly up and bury, boy, all the hurt you feel today
Silver bullets in the jukebox, spin another round
Everybody get back in line, last call for the lost and found

(chorus repeats out...)

"Midnight at the Lost and Found"

and thats all from me. see y'all tomorrow.

*rushes out to get lunch*




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Tuesday, October 12, 2004

We're a Duo, a duuuoo. we're a pair of lonley ones that should be made two...
"American Tale/tail(?)". what is it about some lil russian mouse that goes to live in America thats so damn appealing???


nehoo, still got no homework (yay!) but still have coursework to do. (boo)

And, Demon Messiah, Darren Hayes is the one who had dark hair, but then he dyed it blonde, but i think its gone back to its natural colour now.

had a rude awakening this morning. I sleep next to the radiator and so it was just getting warm and comfy when my mum burst into my room and yelled this to me:

"You gettin up or wot?"

in that tone of voice, like shes a british gansta or something.
im like 0.o;
not the best way to get up in the morning...

and thanks for letting me know where tennesee is.

I put some more stuff up on deviantart. its kinda mature content. but, if you're interested...

buh...

more lyrics!!!

"Black Or White"

I Took My Baby
On A Saturday Bang
Boy Is That Girl With You
Yes We're One And The Same

Now I Believe In Miracles
And A Miracle
Has Happened Tonight

But, If
You're Thinkin'
About My Baby
It Don't Matter If You're
Black Or White

They Print My Message
In The Saturday Sun
I Had To Tell Them
I Ain't Second To None

And I Told About Equality
An It's True
Either You're Wrong
Or You're Right

But, If
You're Thinkin'
About My Baby
It Don't Matter If You're
Black Or White

I Am Tired Of This Devil
I Am Tired Of This Stuff
I Am Tired Of This Business
Sew When The
Going Gets Rough
I Ain't Scared Of
Your Brother
I Ain't Scared Of No Sheets
I Ain't Scare Of Nobody
Girl When The
Goin' Gets Mean

[Rap Performance]
Protection
For Gangs, Clubs
And Nations
Causing Grief In
Human Relations
It's A Turf War
On A Global Scale
I'd Rather Hear Both Sides
Of The Tale
See, It's Not About Races
Just Places
Faces
Where Your Blood
Comes From
Is Where Your Space Is
I've Seen The Bright
Get Duller
I'm Not Going To Spend
My Life Being A Color

[back to song]
Don't Tell Me You Agree With Me
When I Saw You Kicking Dirt In My Eye

But, If
You're Thinkin' About My Baby
It Don't Matter If You're Black Or White

I Said If
You're Thinkin' Of
Being My Baby
It Don't Matter If You're Black Or White

I Said If
You're Thinkin' Of
Being My Brother
It Don't Matter If You're
Black Or White

Ooh, Ooh
Yea, Yea, Yea Now
Ooh, Ooh
Yea, Yea, Yea Now

It's Black, It's White
It's Tough For You
To Get By
It's Black , It's White, Whoo

It's Black, It's White
It's Tough For You
To Get By
It's Black , It's White, Whoo

Michael Jackson. Say what you want about him, he makes awesome songs. the video for this is pretty good as well...

Y'know I leant Saikano vol.1 to Nicola the other day (and she forgot it-_-')well it turns out that all her friends wanted to borrow it as well. and shes like "i cant , it belongs to this guy (i.e me)" i didnt realise manga is so popular in my area...

oh well. im going to go and write some more "see no evil." hope the guys who i emailed the chappys to are enjoying them...

so until next time...

Thought: The more you think about it, the more there is no real answer...

EDIT: "See No Evil, Speak No Evil"

im gonna post chapter seven now. Its only partially complete. I will post the completed chapter up soon. But, just to whet your appitites...

CHAPTER 7: THE ACCIDENT…

It was coming towards the end of summer. We had a week left. We had had a wonderful summer together, but it was soon time for Kida to return for her second semester of her final year at high school. And I still had to decide whether to take up the Chief on his offer. I didn’t have long to decide.
I was mulling over this fact during breakfast. Kida was still dozing in the guestroom and Cain had already left for work. I rubbed the scars where my eyes had been. For some reason I was really depressed this morning. Perhaps it was something to do with the fact that it was all coming to an end.
Suddenly the door creaked open and Kida padded into the room. As she got close, our bond connected and I could see myself sitting cross-legged on the floor, eating breakfast. I automatically felt a little better, as I always do whenever the symbiosis between Kida and I was active.
“Morning…” Kida stifled a yawn.
“What ever happened to getting up early?”
“Hmm? Oh, I figured, cuz its summer…”
“That’s a bad habit to get into y’know.”
“ Whatever…” Kida went over to the mirror to examine herself. Even with bed hair and dishevelled appearance, she still looked radiant.
There was a knock on the door and Kida went to answer it.
I sat in the darkness briefly, shoving my personal problems on the back burner. When Kida returned, I could see she was holding a package. It was the package you get when you order photographs.
“What’cha got there?”
“It’s the film I used up when we were at Yokosuka.”
I tried to remember what she had taken a picture of when she got a photo out and looked at it so we could both see.
In the picture Kida had her arms thrown round my shoulder enthusiastically with the biggest ever smile on her face, whilst I was facing slightly away from the camera with a slight smile on my face.
I remembered when she had taken that photo. I smiled as the memory returned.
“Aww. That’s a really nice photo of you.”
“And you. You look really happy.”
“Its because you where there with me.”
We shared a small kiss, and then Kida went and took control of the bathroom.
I help the picture in my hands, trying to draw strength from it. Although I couldn’t see it without Kida’s eyes, I had the mental image in my head and that was precious. Especially if…
“Stop it.” I told myself. “Worry about that later.”
I was still sitting there when Kida came out of the bathroom. As our symbiosis turned on again, Kida was in front of a mirror. I could see myself in the background, but the image of Kida was enough to distract my mind from that.
She was wearing a dress, a new one. It was white and it started at her chest and flowed down to her shins. She was wearing new shoes as well and her hair was done up so that half of it fell across her face and the other half was done up behind her head to fall loosely across her back.
“Do you like?”
“Well, well. What’s the occasion?”
“You and I are going on a date. Now.”
“Um…really?”
“Yes. Its all been arranged. I had Cain help me out for some of it. We’re going to the Akamatsu Restaurant in Goto for lunch.”
“You’re kidding me right? That’s the most expensive restaurant in Goto.”
“It’s my treat. You’ve looked after me so much whilst I’ve been here. And I have to go back to school soon, so we won’t see each other regularly. So lets make some memories to take with us, huh?”
I smiled. “Sure.”
Kida smiled back. “Great. Go and put something decent on. The car is picking us up at midday.”
I froze. “Car?”
“Yeah. It’s too far to walk and I didn’t want to get the train. Its part of my treat. Just the two of us. And the driver, of course.”
“Did um, did Cain arrange this?”
“No. I did this part by myself.”
“Oh. Okay.” I paused. “Are you sure, cuz I don’t you going too extravagant on me…”
“It’s fine, really. Go on, hurry up.”
I sighed and went to find a shirt. “It’ll be fine.” I told myself. “Don’t blame her, she doesn’t know. You can do this.”
But I was shaking as I closed my door.

* * *

Noon came all to quickly for me. The car pulled up outside.
“Its here, lets go!” Kida sounded so happy that I felt guilty about objecting. I put if off. And got in the car.
“Its fine.” I told myself. “See. No problems. Nothing wrong. It’s not like every car does it. It was an accident. One time thing. Yeah. No problems. Im cool.”
“Isn’t this exciting?”
“Yeah.” I forced a smile, but I could feel my hand shaking. I clenched it, then put on my seat belt. The car pulled off smoothly and onto the road that led out of Shinoi. The car picked up speed but it was still riding smoothly.
“Hey, this isn’t so bad. I think I can do this.”
“Y’know, Seraph.”
“What?” I kept my voice low, so as not to confuse the driver.
“When I mentioned the trip, you seemed a bit reluctant at first. But now you seem to be enjoying it.” She grabbed my hand and squeezed it. “Im glad Im getting this time to spend with you.”
This made me both happy and sad. If I was going to tell Kida, it had to be now.
“Kida…”
Suddenly the car swerved and the driver yelled out.
“HEY, WATCH WHAT YOU’RE DOING! FOOL! ALMOST HIT US!”
Suddenly a memory I was desperately trying to keep chained up broke loose and surfaced in my conscious mind. I started shaking.
“Seraph? What’s wrong?”
“Sorry bout that folks.” The driver was saying, but his voice was faint. All I could hear were cutting saws and ambulance sirens. And my own heart beat louder and louder.
“Stop the car.”
“What?”
“STOP THE GOD-DAMNED CAR!”
The driver, to his credit, pulled over and stopped. I wrenched open the door and got out. I stumbled across the side of the road, fell on my knees and threw up.
“Seraph?”
A hand was placed on my shoulder. I whirled round.
“DON’T TOUCH ME!”
I started then. I was looking at myself, stressed and agitated. It was enough to make me pause.
I swallowed. “Sorry Kida. But I can’t do this.”
I extended my stick and headed off back to Shinoi.
* * *

Oooh. its getting exciting, nich? Trust me folks, its gonna get worse before it gets better...

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Monday, October 11, 2004

   i got my managa back so i ish happy!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I Can't Ever Get Enough Of You"

Well I know that I have only ever held your hand
But just one touch is more than enough to understand
There's a master plan
And although I know I don't believe in destiny
Maybe it found me
Now my world is filled with so many things
But nothing compares to the touch of your skin
There's a symphony
And a melody that plays whenever you're around
I think I've been found

I can see the sun
And I can feel the rain
I can hear the wind call your name
I can feel your love
But there's one thing I can't do
I can't ever get enough of you

Now I know that in the past I've been much too keen
But your eyes are the kindest that I've ever seen
I guess there are some things you just know
There's a voice inside telling me to hold on
And never let you go
There's a tune that plays
It's a sacred sound
It's a symphony I hear whenever you're around
Now my world is filled
With a whisper of love and a promise of tomorrow

I can see the sun
And I can feel the rain
I can hear the wind call your name
I can feel your love
But there's one thing I can't do
I can't ever get enough of you

When we make love I lose track of time
I can't count all the colors I see in your eyes
And while your heart beats in mine, it's true
I can't ever get enough of you

Now my world is filled with so many things
But nothing compares to the touch of your skin
There's a symphony
And a melody that plays whenever you're around
I think I've been found

I can see the sun
And I can feel the rain
I can hear the wind call your name
I can feel your love
But there's one thing I can't do
I can't ever get enough of you

I can see the sun
And I can feel the rain
I can hear the wind call your name
I can feel your love
But there's one thing I can't do
I can't ever get enough of you


Darren Hayes. ^-^

Helllooooooooooooooooootaku...

How is everyone? *goes and checks your sites* ...cool.

I got my dads b-day present. "Millenium Bell" by Mike Oldfield. I honeslty didn't know my dad listened to this kinda stuff. its weird.
Finished ALL my homework. Probably going to end up with more today *sigh*

And my friend bought back my manga too. so i didn't have to kill her. *puts his scythe back on its stand*

I have to get some cash out today. Luna needs petrol. but it only costs me a fiver, so its no problem.

And I got my book, "Brilliance of the Moon". I had to put it down cuz I was working, but if I wasnt, it would be finished about now. its so good.

i was watching a film last night that had Dolly Parton last night. "Nine to Five" it was about three female office workers who decide to get their own back on their chauvanistic boss. It was on late, and i fell asleep beofre i got to see the ending, but it was strangely appealing. i might see if i can find it in the video store...

Random Question...

umm..

where the f*ck is Tennesee?

laters y'all...

QUIZ: (well, not really...)
JANUARY:
Stubborn and hard-hearted.
Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be
taught. Always looking at people's flaws and
weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and
productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sensitive
and has deep thoughts.
Knows how to make others happy. Quiet unless
excited or tensed. Rather
reserved. Highly attentive. Resistant to illnesses
but prone to colds.
Romantic but has difficulties expressing love.
Loves children. Loyal.
Has great social abilities yet easily jealous. Very
Stubborn and money cautious.


What does your birth month say about you?
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OMG. thats like 90% right. i dont like kids tho. and not extremely hard working either. but the rest is me to a tee...

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Friday, October 8, 2004

*guhdah*
Hello y'all, you sexy beasts. how y'all doing?

yes, im high. please ignore me.

she forgot my manga.

*Dantes inferno comes to life Evil opera music plays*


SHE FORGOT MY MANGA!!

*snaps fingers. everything returns to normal.*

so i guess i have to go and get it off her later. *sighs*

if you're wondering about this, its a girl called Nicola who i lent my precious Saikano vol 1 manga to last week. and she forgot to bring it yesterday. and she only comes to my school one day a week. (she's a member of the girls school that we're twinned with and she has most of her lessons there, but comes over to do music once a week).

She better have it.
*picks up scythe* or else...

I dont mind going to meet her today tho. I gotta go and pick my book today and buy my Dads B-day present. so im up that way anyway. i've got a list of CDs my Dad wants, so im going to see if I can find them.
I've also got some fat English essay to finish by Monday, but im working all weekend. At the moment it is pure blaggability. i havnt a clue what Im writing about, im just writing and hoping that a subject will emerge...


...

hey, I get paid today! YAY!!
*does happy dance, but stops before he gets to the part which causes rain to fall.*

I started chap 7 of "See No Evil" yesterday. ^_^
ne hoo, have a fun weekend y'all. I probably wont get the chance to visit all your sites, so ill see y'all on Monday. Try not to have too much fun without me.

Toodles...


never thought one day you'd be gone,
away forever more
No one can say, no one could explain
why you were taken

Oh where are you now?
Could I get there somehow?

It's time to say goodbye
Block out the sun and pack up the sky
Don't let my tears start to make you cry
Each time I try to say my goodbye
Try to stop asking why

Tell me it's true, tell me there's something more
Another time for love
One day I'll know, one day I'll be there
Will you be waiting?

Oh where are you now?
Could I get there somehow?

It's time to say goodbye
Block out the sun and pack up the sky
Don't let my tears start to make you cry
Each time I try to say my goodbye
Try to stop asking why
Try to stop asking why... yeah...

Where are you now?
Could I get there somehow?

It's time to say goodbye
Block out the sun and pack up the sky
Don't let my tears start to make you cry
Each time I try to say my goodbye
Try to stop asking why, why
Try to say my goodbye

The Corrs. "GoodBye". They rock so hard...^^
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Thursday, October 7, 2004

   Guten Morgen, Bonjour, G'day, and top o' da mornin to ya all...
yes, its 9:30 AM British Summer Time and im in Mus Tech. Im gonna be here ALL FREAKIN DAY! *sighs*

For some reason my GB is doing that weird thing where the number goes down... it was on 121. now its on 118. but i really cant be bothered to count them all. are people being deleted???

anyway...

whats in my bag today?
one lunch (vitally important)
one homework (should I get REALLY bored)
one Azumanga Daioh vol. 1 manga.
two Saikano DVDs
one sketch pad
a buncha other random crud...

I managed to watch ALL of Metropolis last night on Sky Movies3 and i recorded it on the VCR. whats so hard about the VCR btw? why do people have so much trouble with it???


ANIME REVIEW: METROPOLIS
brought to you by the same guys who brought you Cowboy Bebop: The Movie, this anime is an adaption of the classic manga by Osamu Tezuka, who is considered to be the Godfather of Japanese Anime.
And it shows. The character designs are similar to those in his best known work, Astro Boy, with deformed cartoony like features. However, the story line is anything but cartoony. There is a lot of politics and intrigue involved and it is one of the best written animes I have ever seen. I'll admit the cartoony characters put me off initially, but the story got me hooked.
Metropolis is a city, the most advanced civilisation on Earth in the future. However, despite its advanced nature (the city spans nearly a mile or two from the very bottom to the very tip and covers a vast area) and its wide use of robots, everything seems to be set in the late 30's. Clothing, peoples general attiudes, even the soundtrack has its basis in 30s style music.
The story follows the Young Kenichi and his Uncle, a Private detective called Hunsaku Ban who have come to Metropolis looking for a wanted scientist called Dr. Laughton. However, Dr. Laughton is under contract by Duke Red, who has just completed this huge tower called a Ziggurat, within which lies a secret weapon. To fully utilise this weapon he has ordered the construction of a super human android called Tima, based on his deceased daughter, to take control and be in charge of Earth. However, Duke Red's adopted son, Rock, who is a member of the Mardukes, who taske care of rogue robots, doesnt trust Tima and tries to destroy her before she is activated by killing Laughton and burning down the lab. However, during the confusion, Tima is activated. Kenichi and his uncle are seperated in the confusion and Kenichi finds Tima.

The story continues on with Rock trying to destroy Tima, Duke Red trying to reclaim her and Kenichi trying to return to his uncle.
Along the way they meet a colourful managere of characters, each with their own perks and flaws. It finally all finishes in the Ziggurat...

Apart form the characters, which are endearing in their own right, the animation is superb, with a nice blend of CG and traditional methods. The music is well placed, Jazzy and upbeat for most of the film.

My one gripe is that the ending is a bit weak (except for the last couple of frames), however, i dont think that an ending should be the thing that defines how good an anime is. The rest of the movie makes up for it.
The one thing Metropolis does really well is give you a sense of the city. If you put all the major cities in the world together, you might get a small feel for what Metropolis is like. There where certain scenes that reminded me of Midgar (FF7) and that ambience you get when Cloud is running around the slums. Metropolis is alot like that.
Metropolis is an excellent piece of work. i would fully recommend it to slightly experianced anime watchers. Not really one for beginners, you have to be able to look past the animation to see its true beauty.

and thats all from me today. Off to visit your sites now. TTFN.

*takes to the air*

now where am i again...um...

*flies off in a vague direction*


EDIT:
*flutters in like a drunk butterfly*
hey, i've just finished my homework! or at least, the bit I had with me...
ima gonna go and read some of my downloaded Midori stuff now. or start writing the next chappy of see no evil. later. *time is 20 mins past miday here*

*stretches wings and takes to the sky.* meh, im hot. its getting really warm here...
*flutters off in a random direction*

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004

oki-dokey
Had a request last night, so here is my tutorial again for those of you who didnt get it the first time.



okies?

thats for shippo-chan102.


Popped online briefly last night to email the chappies to Onee-sama Sailor Firestar. Speant a bit of time doing stuff (notice the changes? *points to sign at top of page* ^^;) I also found out that Gundamwing.net has been HACKED!! FU*KERS! one of my email accounts was on that site. BAST@RDS. it was a decent site too.
Anyway, after i had disconnected my mum asked me If I had emailed some people about my coursework. I told her no. she got all pissed. my mum is such a moany cow. I know, i know, she does college work and does half the stuff around the house, but she could be a bit more respectful. I did only do the washing up for Mondays dinner, as well as my scheduled Tuesday washing up session (breakfast and Dinner) AND empty all the bins in the house AND have to do my homework. when do i get a time to relax, huh?

felt ever so slightly suicidal last night. thought about it, but had no real desire or motivation to plan or attempt it. I got over it after i watched my Saikano DVDs and listened to Evanescense "Fallen" Album. Im fine now. dont worry about me.

Why is suicide illegal? Surely if you fail, you havent done it, so you cant be prosecuted, and if you succeed, you're dead, so gives a damn whether you get prosecuted or not? we live in a crazy world.

Had a interesting lesson in Comms this morning. We were discussing "self" and how the Internet effects it. For all you guys know, im a twenty-eight year old woman in a wheelchair. You know im not (i've shown you the piccies) but i could be.
same for all of you. We were reading about how sad and lonely people spend all their time on Multi User Domains (aka Chatrooms or Online Games) and how they have several different online personalities and how they use them to modify their own personalities. It was quite interesting. well, for me anyway...

I've gotta get home quick tonight. we ordered our shopping online and they are delivering tonight, so i gotta be there to collect it. I've also got to go shopping for my Dads b-day pressie soon and pick up my book I ordered. AND i have to do coursework and three bits of homework. *sighs*

nehoo, enough from me.

um...random question:
why is dyslexia so hard to spell?
and why isnt "phonetically" spelt "foneticaly"?

answers on a corpse ^^

later y'all...

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Tuesday, October 5, 2004

*boing*
hiya!!!!


just posting for no reason. im glad you liked my "guide" i made it up a few years back, and i thought you'd be interested...


My ex has finally twigged that it was me texting her, not my "mate".
so its back to textual silence. it was a bit of a laugh tho ^^;

Im meant to be in General Studies right now, but im skipping it like usual, cuz its stupid and pointless. I didnt go to a single lesson last year and I managed to get a D in the exam. How cool is that?

So im in music for most of the day today. I've just finished my only lesson for the day, so im going to do some work that needs doing, then im going home. I might stop off and post the See No Evil chappies to Onee-sama (Sailor Firestar) cuz she thinks she deleted my last lot. -_-'

I might start to begin writing the final chapters now.

ne hoo...

ne shoe...

ne port in a storm...

bleah..

so, until next time...

heres a crazy random song my mates and I made up when we were 13...

Theres a dingo in the kitchen making a susage sandwich
asuasagesandwich
theres a koala in the bedroom eating a bacon sandwich
abaconsandwich
and the odd one out is the kangaroo
lying on the bed doing you-know-who,
Kangaroo, uh, yeah...
Everybody do the can-can
la lal ala lla lall alalla al ala
REMEMBER KIDS, ALWAYS BRUSH WITH COLGATE TOOTHPASTE!
*brushes teeth*


...

...

...

its funnier when your 13...
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Monday, October 4, 2004

LONG POST AHEAD. CHECK YOUR FUEL LEVELS. NO FUEL STATIONS FOR THE NEXT 300 MILES...
So here we are again starting another week of life. I get paid on Friday (yay) and FMP vol 7 (final vol) and Azumanga vol 2 DVDs come out shortly (yay!)
and i started to download Midori No Hibi Vol 7 (YAY!!) Its raining (boo.)

I also sold my first ever christmas bits this weekend. I mean, WTF? why do people buy stuff this early? We still got halloween to come. And yes, we're selling Halloween stuff too. How early do you guys start gearing up for christmas?

Enough natter, heres what you all came for.

DARKE ANGELS GUIDE TO LIFE:

Okay, this isn’t actually a guide, more a collection of thoughts and theories that help you laugh at life. I had a more detailed one but I’ve lost it, so you have to make do with an edited and cropped version.

First off, two things to always remember:
1:Life is consciousness.
2: Consciousness is that annoying time between naps.


Theories on life
1: Life is that property that a person would lose if they happened to fall out of a giant marble cup suspended 13 miles above ground level. (However, this fails to take into account the fact that the subject may be wearing glasses, in which case, it is very likely that they would lose them also.) [Thank you to hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy for this titbit]
2: If we can’t stop to smell the roses on life’s highway, why were they planted there in the first place?
3: “Remember, as you walk down the road of life: Hitchhike. It’s faster. (Thank you to “The Simpsons”)
4: Practise makes perfect, but nobodies perfect, so why practise?
5: Life is like a Ferrari. It goes too fast. But that’s okay. You can t afford it anyway. (Thank you Garfield)

Darke’s Universal Law to Life: Be Happy. ^^

Views on various aspects of life

Maths: I would use a time machine to go back and destroy maths before it was invented. But then I would not have the mathematical knowledge to build such a machine. So I could not go back. Therefore, I could not destroy maths, or end up in a temporal paradox.

School: is that place you can’t wait to leave but will probably miss when you leave.

Death: The ultimate high.

Art (and Music): What is art? How long is a piece of string? Why are we here? Who really gives a flying (insert word of choice here.)?

Fashion: I am not a label. I will be defined by who I am, not by what I wear. Which really doesn’t make much difference frankly.

Grassing on People: “No! don’t tell, please! Cuz if you tell them, they’ll tell mum. And mum will tell dad. And dad will say, “not right now, I just got home from work,” (thanks to Ed, Edd and Eddy)

Sex: you know you want it. Go and get it.

Homework: Homework sucks.
Homework2: Homework sucks and blows.
Homework3: Is that physically possible?
Physics: Physics sucks.

Procrastination: Put off today what you can do next week. Except when it really matters. So put the bins out. Yes, now.

Laziness: Underrated Human condition. E.g: What if a war was declared and nobody could be bothered to turn up?

Genesis: In the beginning was the word. And the word was good. But no one was alive to appreciate it, so it kinda went unnoticed.

People: Animate objects best dealt with Love and affection.
People 2: Sometimes that really annoying and nasty person is just in need of a good hug.

Temptations: I am capable of resisting temptations. I just choose not to.

Sunbathing: Natures way of telling you to go back to sleep.

Time: Everything changes throughout every second of every minute of every hour of every day of every week of every month of every year. The time you stop changing is the time you die.
Time2: something we wished we had, but never do when we need it.

Darke Angel: I will never have a mental breakdown. *taps head* no moving parts ^-^

On this guide: Theres something to be learned here. But I cant for the life of me think what it is.

THE MEANING OF LIFE: the meaning of life is to go back to bed and hope that tomorrow will be a better day. And if you’re thinking of eating at this hour, forget it! (Thank You Charlie Brown)

Navy: a Navy is an army entirely surrounded by water.

Apathetic People. Don’t care about anything.
Lazy People: Care, but don’t do anything about it.

Gravity: Why fight it?

Darke Angel’s Last message to mankind: “whoops.”

Enemies: if you cant beat em, eat em.

Happiness: The secret to happiness is to not let anything really bother you for you know that when the world ends, its not going to really matter anyway.

Love:
Love is a hunger
that burns in my soul,
Bu t you never
notice the pain.
Love is an answer
that won't let me go.
I reach out
to hold you
but you push me away
you always convince
me to stay.

And I wonder whywe hold on
with tears in our eyes,
and I wonder why
we have to break down to just
make things right.
And I wonder why
I can't seem
to tell you goodbye
yeah, I wonder why
I'm no angel
with my selfish pride
but I love you more every day.

Love is an anger
that builds up inside,
as the tears
of frustration
roll down on my face
why does love always have to turn
out this way.
I don't want tofight again tonight
about the little things please baby,
I just want tofind my way
back to love
and I'll meet
you there, baby.

And I wonder whywe hold on
with tears in our eyes,
and I wonder why
we have to break down to just
make things right.
And I wonder why
I can't seem
to tell you goodbye
yeah, I wonder why
I'm no angel
with my selfish pride
but I love you more every day.
p in your wishin' well
your hopes and sadness
take your love 'n' promises
and make them last
you make...

Curtis Stiger: “Love is a hunger”


Thank you for reading and good evening.

*flies off humming "Love is a hunger" in the rain*

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Sunday, October 3, 2004

*chibi flutters by*
Glad you like it.

Also, go to my deviantart website (link above) and check out my latest comic strip.

Im glad i got to go online today. AISLINN-CHAN IS BACK!! yay!!! she might not be able to come on regular, but at least we know what she's doing.

worked again all weekend. bleah. its like people have nothing better to do than go to a supermarket and shop. Some guy yelled at me yesterday. he was complaning because he had queued up for 10 mins at customer services to find out what kind of film he needed for his camera. Then he had to wait in my queue to purchase said film. then he blew his top when I told him he had to ge the security tag removed at customer services. I understand why he's pissed off, but theres no point at yelling at me. I cant do anything about it. Also, my English teacher came to TESCOs this weekend. How embarrising is that? My English teacher, seeing me on the checkouts. *shudders* I'll never live it down. shes that kinda teacher...

ne hoo.

I mangaed to send of all the chaps thus far of "See No Evil" to TheAngelHasFallen. you should have em by now Angel-chan. Remember, if anyof you guys want all the chaps, PM me and I'll send em to you.

You might wanna wait a bit longer tho.

BECAUSE!!! i am finishing it shortly. I am about to commence work on the final two chapters of "See No Evil, Speak No Evil", chaps 7 and 8. I have already written the Epilogue (in typical Darke fashion where i write the beginning first, then the ending, then fill out the middle -_-')
Writing the Epilogue got me all emotional. I wont tell you why, I aint gonna spoil the ending. But its gonna be the best thing I have ever written. Stay tuned for them.

My brother found his door keys. So we swapped the locks back (again). It doesnt matter too much anyway. we're getting a new porch soon...

Bleah, its raining here.

Im gonna post my Guide to Life tomorrow. if i can find it. I wrote it a few years back. its a collection of theories and thoughts I put together, with some help of my friends.

Thats it from me. I got stuff to do. I'll see y'all later. Buh Bie...
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