Tuesday, December 13, 2005

   another short one
Listening to: "Realize [Everlasting Mix]" - Nami Tamaki

Still workin' on the papers so I won't be able to get around to everyone's site. Bio lab exam went really well so I'm stoked, and I passed orgo! Yesterday, I checked out the 1st volume of Journey to the West, which, if you didn't know already, is the Chinese legend behind Dragon Ball and Saiyuki. I grew up w/ Goku (except that he was called Sun Wu-k'ung) so I figured that it's time that I read the novel. Then I stopped by Chris' room to see the progress on the movie. He's gotten most of it edited, and Daniela and Jen were helping him w/ the kinks. It looked really good, and I'm surprised that I appeared to have gotten my nose broken. His elbow was really close to my face during one take. Then, as we were debating what background music to use, we had a FFF (Final Fantasy Freak) moment.

Quotes of the day:
"I just saw you get smashed in the face." - Phil's greeting (he's Chris' roommate)

"Hey, I find Cloud hot." - Chris after I apologized for a fangirl moment (although I'm all about Rufus and Vincent)
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Sunday, December 11, 2005

   cute but kind of evil
Listening to: "Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight)" - The Ramones

We shot the kung-fu video today. It was a lot of fun even though there was some waiting around. We were joking around, saying it should be called Chris vs. the J-fighters since all our (the thugs') names begin w/ J. I was the secret weapon since I had to film the 1st half. My intro was pretty cool though. We wound up using one of Chris' knives (which wasn't sharp except for the tip). I stalk in looking very badass and I unsheath the knife by popping it out of the scabbard. Then they get a close up of my hat, which says "Cute but kind of evil" (it's from Happy Bunny). I ask Chris in Chinese, "You wanna die?" Then I throw down the scabbard and charge (slowly since we don't want anybody hurt) w/ a yell. He knocks the knife out of my hand and pretends to elbow me in the face. As I stumble back, he takes my wrist and then send me flying w/ a kick to the chest. I was really in the air during the last take. One time, I accidentally hit Joe in the face, but he's okay. I had a good time, despite getting defeated.

Parker is leaving today. Our numbers are dwindling! My parents plan to come down the 15th even if the girl hasn't moved out of her room. I guess they don't want me trashed the night before my birthday. ^_^

Quote of the day:
Aragorn - "Are you frightened?"
Frodo - "Yes."
Aragorn - "Not nearly enough. I know what hunts you."
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Saturday, December 10, 2005

   Is this what being an action hero feels like?
Listening to: "I Am" - Ayumi Hamasaki

Firefly is going to be the end of me. >< I can't resist watching it even if I've seen the episode. It's such a shame that it got canceled. Baker has its own little union of Browncoats. Well, Jen is from Lovett, but she hangs out here a lot. Despite everyone calling her the "freaky freshman," she's a really nice girl. Just VERY smart and into science.

I'm kind of sad b/c 2 of my good friends aren't getting along. One has always been kind of an idiot in that he doesn't know when to shut up, but he went out of line to insult the other's girlfriend. Now they can't stand to be around each other, which bums me out b/c I enjoy the company of both. :(

Ah, everybody is starting to leave for home. Gabe is already gone, and I think Parker and Rob are leaving tomorrow. I have to stick around until after exams b/c I'm moving out of my room. Everybody is kind of surprised that I'm moving out, but they've been great about it.

My title refers to what happened today. After a hellish orgo exam T_T, I went to help out Chris w/ his kung-fu demonstration movie. Jerome, Joe, Jen, and I were the thugs that get the crap beat out of them. I get to be sent flying back w/ a kick. My wrist kind of hurts now b/c he has to knock the fake knife out of my hand.

Quote of the day:
"Parker, I want your movies in my computer." - Cat, in a fake attempt to seduce him.
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Friday, December 9, 2005

   I'm a bad person
Listening to: "Heng Xing de Heng Xing" - Mayday

Instead of studying for the English exam tomorrow or orgo on Saturday or writing my English paper, which coincides w/ the exam (ha, I knew picking a hard topic would pay off!), I spent a good 3 hours of the evening watching an episode of Firefly and Love Actually. To be fair though, I spent almost all of the afternoon studying. The episode was awesome, and we have yet another Browncoat convert. Love Actually is a great romantic comedy. Perfect for the holidays so pop it in w/ your loved ones, whether they be significant others, family, or friends.

A funny moment:
Gabe (after Chris makes a dirty comment at dinner) - "Somebody stab him."
Jared and I simulatenously stick out knives toward him.
Chris - "Hey, what's w/ all the stabbing?" (Much of dinner and afterwards involved trying to stab him for various reasons.)

A Firefly quote:
Zoe - "Preacher, don't the Bible have some pretty specific things to say about killing?"
Book - "Quite specific. It is, however, somewhat fuzzier on the subject of kneecaps."
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Thursday, December 8, 2005

   And the pain begins
Listening to: "Gimme Your Love"- Tommy Heavenly6

I do not feel good about the cell bio exam at all, and that makes me worried about my status in the class. It's a given that I should have studied more, but there was so much material to know. I didn't anticipate it to be so specific. Oh well, I can't waste time fretting over an exam I've already completed.

I'm starting to regret sticking around for all the BakerShake reading of "Cymbeline" (which is an awesome non-traditional Shakespearian play). The event got delayed, and the play was really long. I had fun though. Jared and Phil really got into it, and Parker made a very good Jupiter (as in the god). It'll help me when I audition next semester.

Quote of the day:
"O, never say hereafter/ But I am truest speaker. You call’d me brother/ When I was but your sister." - Imogen in Cymbeline by William Shakespeare
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Monday, December 5, 2005

   I can't make decisions
Listening to: "Cutie Honey" - Koda Kumi

(My computer is being weird and not letting me make comments on people's sites.) I am the reincarnation of Hamlet. Our personalities are exactly the same, and we're plagued w/ a horrible indecisiveness that results from being too nice. "Thus conscience does make cowards of us all." I want this year to be over. I've put up w/ enough shit, and I feel like I've been backed into this corner. Occasionally, my friends will rescue me, but thoughts of the future plague my mind. Yeah, I'm being vague, but I have to in case this gets out. All I know is that I hate my current situation, but I don't want to move to a place that's bad too.

Anyway, my friends (the people I like to call the "movie room crew") are my saving grace. I had so much fun shopping w/ Amanda and Daniela today, and I anticipate more nights of movies and Firefly. It makes my day to know that I've made their day. The statement is a bit circuitous, but it feels so GOOD to be appreciated. Everyone loves their anime counterparts, and that just puts me on Cloud 9. (A person needs a hug every now and then.) I was so hesitant on drawing them b/c my art wasn't as appreciated last Christmas. REAL friends (the ones that I have now) recognize the thought put into it. If you're curious, this is everybody's character. Everything is based off of inside jokes and experiences. Now I present: Super Baker 112 Movie Room Sentai

Gabe - Shinobi no Beer
Cat - Faery Neko
Amanda - Cure Pink
Rob - Cyberpunk Mastermind
Chris - Winged Bishounen Br-inja
Parker - Mecha Supreme Commander
Jared - Mad Hatter Pimp Extraordinaire
Elyse - Kamen Bishoujo Senshi
Daniela - Medieval Kiss Shinigami
Becky - Monster Tamer Meganekko
me - J-rock Half-Demon Anti-hero

Quote of the day:
"These people are too pure for me." - Daniela
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   I feel special
Listening to: "New World" - Round Table feat. Nino

I love dead (half) week despite agonizing over my lab paper and anticipating my finals. I've had an interesting but very tiring weekend. There was Gabe's half birthday, Chris' movie night, and a nice chill out session in the movie room. At some point there was talk about purity points (next time I'll link to a purity test). I'm still in the 90s range, which many people find hard to believe.

Anyway, I've been giving everybody their Christmas presents, which includes a little anime drawing of them. Everybody has been turned into my own interpretation of stereotypical anime heroes. It makes me happy that they all love it so much. It's my way of showing how much I appreciate their friendship.

Quote of the day:
Eric S. - "[Sailor Venus] is the one w/ all the hearts."
Everybody - *stare* (Eric is definitely not the type to watch magical girl anime.)
Eric - "Yes, I know this. I was president of my anime club in high school."
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Monday, November 28, 2005

   I feel kinda better now
Listening to: "Join Me" - H.I.M.

This week has been made slightly less hellish as Dr. Sullender has made our lab report due next Monday. I still have a 15-page paper due Friday though. *sigh* At least I'm feeling a whole lot better.

To all of you who think country singers are mopey people, listen to "Honky Tonk Badonkbadonk" by Trace Atkins. It's like a country western version of "Baby Got Back." Actually country folks have a great sense of humor. Just listen to Toby Keith, some Brad Paisley (he can get really sappy too), and Gretchen Wilson. I came across "Honky Tonk Badonkbadonk" when it was on the radio of Becky's car. I used to listen to country a lot and then I stopped for some weird reason. Now I'm convince to start back up again.)

Quote of the day:

"The little moth round candle turning
Stops not till its wings are burning:
So woman, dazzledby man's wooing,
Rushes to her own undoing." - "Simile" by Charlotte Dacre
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Sunday, November 27, 2005

   yoshi!
Listening to: "Queste Saranno" - Origa

Sorry for not getting around to everybody's sites. I haven't done much work today so I need to get to it. I picture myself as one of those anime characters that suddenly finds the conviction to do something...you know, those scenes where the character goes "Yoshi, I'm gonna (insert impossible task here)."

Anyway, I totally didn't want to get on the plane this morning. More b/c I was sick than anything else. On the bright side, I got to watch a lot of anime before I left. Last night's Fullmetal Alchemist episode was freakin' hilarious! I don't think I've seen anything that funny in a while. However, it still had some serious points. Roy Mustang is so devious but in a good way. Samurai Champloo, on the other hand, was good in the dramatic sort of way. I'm glad the action has picked back up. This morning I saw Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne. It's like DNAngel meets Sailor Moon. Chiaki is my favorite character b/c he looks like Takuto from Full Moon wo Sagashite, but he's such a pervert.

Quote of the night:
"If she's a cross between a potato and a tomato, then I'd rather her be more tomato and potato." - Jean Havoc (the sentence makes no sense out of context)
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Friday, November 25, 2005

   Thanksgiving dinner and the day after
Watching: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones

It was great having Thanksgiving dinner w/ my best friend Daphne. She and her sister Angela did an awesome job cooking dinner, even if there was no turkey. After eating and talking, we were going to watch a funny Korean film, but we had to leave.

I've been so tired today b/c I think I have a cold. I should be doing working on 1 of the 3 papers that are due next week or studying for a test, but I've been working all afternoon.

You know, everyone rags on the Star Wars prequels. While they can't compare to the original, they aren't so awful. Maybe it's b/c I can relate Anakin now. Sure he's angsty and awkward, but he's a teenager torn between love and duty, striving to be the best. His lines in Attack of the Clones were cheesy and sometimes creepy, but he's honest about his feelings, and that in itself is romantic. Anakin is a very emotional person, which can be a good or bad depending on the circumstances. I pity him b/c he needed people to believe in him, people that he could trust.

Quote of the night:
Padme - "To be angry is to be human."
Anakin - "I'm a Jedi. I can be better than this." (I understand his frustrations, but Padme is right. I tend to forget that.)
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