Taken at my local supermarket:

Here's a meme I haven't done in a long time. And tis a slow day at work, soooooo...

Comment on this post and I will choose seven interests from your profile. You will then explain what they mean/why you are interested in them. Post this along with your answers in your own journal so that others can play along.

Here's mine from hyper_amychao

Seifer Almasy - When I first played through FF VIII, I couldn't stand him. I thought he was just a jerk who was blinded by his childhood dreams and the sorceress (notice: the statute of spoiler limitations has expired on this game). But at the very end of the game, when he was out fishing with Raijin and Fujin, my animosity towards him faded. The smile on his face looked so genuine, and he's been a favorite character of mine since.

Law & Order: SVU - I have an addiction between this show and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. The cast is amazing, and the cases are handled extremely well considering the subject matter. And the added bonus of Richard Belzer helps, too.

Gravitation - I remember hearing about Gravitation several years back, so I was surprised that it was translated and brought over to the US. (I think I still have several eps fansubbed XD I still haven't watched 'em) So far, I've only read the main 12-vol. manga, and I really enjoyed it. Gotta love the music industry and crazy teenage executives with robo-pandas.

Astronomy - This has been a passion of mine on and off. I recently re-embraced it when the IAU demoted poor little Pluto as a planet. From there I've studied the planets' geology, chemistry, and possible biology. One of these days I really need to get myself a telescope.

X-men - Oh man, I've been into the X-Men forever. I grew up on comics, but the X-Men was one of the few that I didn't read until I was a teenager. I kept up for quite a while, but recently I've fallen out of the loop with the latest story arcs. I kind of know what's going on, but not the details. I will tell ya though, the X-Wank is SCARY.

clasic rock - I've been a long time fan of classic rock, probably since I was a toddler. My parents listened to it, so I got all the runoff. It also most likely paved the way for my love of metal and grunge music.

bartending - Towards the end of my senior year in high school, I enrolled in a bar class back in Houston. I learned the ways of mixing drinks, and while I didn't get a bar job in Texas, my skills did come in handy years later in Vegas. I love creating new drinks and giving them nerdy names, and yes, I like drinking them too.

Continuing to the next movie of the 2008 season, I give you Hellboy II: The Golden Army. No spoilers this time around as I'm making this review quick.

The visuals are stunning. Guillermo del Toro pulled out all the creative stops and used a lot of influence from his previous movie Pan's Labyrinth. The action is constant, the story flows well, and plenty of laughs. I need to re-watch the first Hellboy (also directed by del Toro), but so far, I think Hellboy II is much better.

In TV watching, I've gotten into two new shows. One being House (I blame my co-workers on this one) and the other is Little Mosque on the Prairie (Canadian TV is awesome). Both are great ways to kill 30-60 minutes.

The 2008 movie season continues with my viewing of... HANCOCK.

( Spoilars and review. )

Oh yeah, the highlight of the previews... QUANTUM OF SOLACE. Is it November, yet?

And I dig these up again. XD Go ahead and ask my characters anything you'd like. I'll keep it unlocked since I only have one of these friended.

Active Journals

Venom (9ball_wizard) [Guilty Gear] [siebenrpg]
Kazuki Kazama (kazamaufo) [Samurai Shodown] [siebenrpg], formerly of [clairbourn]
Ukyo Tachibana (snowfall_slash) [Samurai Shodown] [siebenrpg]
Raine Sage (photon_cannon) [Tales of Symphonia] [siebenrpg]
Pet Shop (icy_horus) [Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders] [yareyare_rp]

Inactive/Retired Journals

Venom (stinger_aim) [Guilty Gear], formerly of [clairbourn] and [comfypillows]
Eddie (break_the_law) [Guilty Gear], formerly of [clairbourn]
Sie Kensou (meatbunman) [King of Fighters], formerly of [clairbourn]
Millia Rage (lust_shaker) [Guilty Gear], formerly of [clairbourn]
Vega (scarlet_mirage) [Street Fighter], formerly of [clairbourn]
Detective Gumshoe (det_gumshoe) [Phoenix Wright], formerly of [clairbourn]
Luise Meyrink (helix_prelude) [King of Fighters], formerly of [clairbourn]
Billy Kane (lotus_requiem) [Fatal Fury/King of Fighters], formerly of [dusk_academy]

Giant survey returns! Re-re-re-re-stolen from stefichan

1) Are you currently in a serious relationship?

2) What was your dream growing up?

3) What talent do you wish you had?

4) If I bought you a drink what would it be?

5) Favorite vegetable?

6) What was the last book you read?

7) What zodiac sign are you?

8) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where.

9) Worst Habit?

10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride?

11) What is your favorite sport?

12) Do you have a Negative or Optimistic attitude?

13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?

14) Worst thing to ever happen to you?

15) Tell me one weird fact about you.

16) Do you have any pets?

17) What if i showed up at your house unexpectedly?

18) What was your first impression of me?

19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary?

20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?

21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?

22) What color eyes do you have?

23) Ever been arrested?

24) Bottle or can soda?

25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?

27) What's your favorite place to hang at?

28) Do you believe in ghosts?

29) Favorite thing to do in your spare time?

30) Do you swear a lot?

31) Biggest pet peeve?

32) In one word, how would you describe yourself?

33) Do you believe/appreciate romance?

35) Do you believe in God?

36) Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same for you?

I love the nightly chat. It was there that I came up with this booze recipe. It's probably been done, but it now has a cooler name.

Vizard

1 1/2 oz. Orange Vodka (Grey Goose preferred)
1 1/2 oz. Pomegranate liqueur
Twist of Lemon

Shake first two ingredients with ice and strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

Thank you, areisama and your Shinji for inspiring this drink. <3

Since all the cool kids are doing this, I'll give it a whirl too!

Here's all the RP journals I have:

Active Journals
Venom (9ball_wizard) [Guilty Gear] [siebenrpg]
Kazuki Kazama (kazamaufo) [Samurai Shodown] [siebenrpg], formerly of [clairbourn]
Ukyo Tachibana (snowfall_slash) [Samurai Shodown] [siebenrpg]
Raine Sage (photon_cannon) [Tales of Symphonia] [siebenrpg]

Inactive/Retired Journals

Venom (stinger_aim) [Guilty Gear], formerly of [clairbourn] and [comfypillows]
Eddie (break_the_law) [Guilty Gear], formerly of [clairbourn]
Sie Kensou (meatbunman) [King of Fighters], formerly of [clairbourn]
Millia Rage (lust_shaker) [Guilty Gear], formerly of [clairbourn]
Vega (scarlet_mirage) [Street Fighter], formerly of [clairbourn]
Detective Gumshoe (det_gumshoe) [Phoenix Wright], formerly of [clairbourn]
Luise Meyrink (helix_prelude) [King of Fighters], formerly of [clairbourn]
Billy Kane (lotus_requiem) [Fatal Fury/King of Fighters], formerly of [dusk_academy]

A little fun factoid about my characters: I play a ton of fighters in real life, and the fighter charas I RP I use in vs. and tournament play.

And the Banana is still going with her movieness. Last night was The Incredible Hulk with Ed Norton as Bruce Banner and Liv Tyler as Betty Ross.

I won't stick this under spoilers as most of you already know the story of the Hulk. Well, that and I'm too lazy to spoil it this time around. Long story short, it starts off a bit slow, and then before you know it, BOOM! You have awesome action scenes, a showdown with Abomination (played surprisingly well by Tim Roth), and two appearances by special guest stars. And as always, Gen. Ross is a major asshole.

While it does trail directly behind the other Marvel hit Iron Man, the Hulk does hold its own very well. Go see it if you just want a good comic book popcorn movie, but it's a must-see if you're a comic book fiend like me.

This post is part of my 2008 movie-viewing season. Today's movie is Kung Fu Panda, starring Jack Black as Po, the snuggly, fat, panda protagonist.

( Review that includes spoilers as usual. )

Kung Fu Panda comes highly recommended by the Banana, and it's a fun that can be shared with the whole family and kung fu movie fans. If you have it in your area, go see it in IMAX. It's worth the extra few bucks.

The temperature outside is barely 60 degrees. AND it's doing this:



What the hell, Nevada? On Memorial Day weekend when it's supposed to be over 100 already. But hey, at least I could turn off my AC... AT THE END OF MAY!

I am on a movie-viewing ROLL! Today's review is Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

This is easily one of the most anticipated movies of the summer. It's been what, almost 18 years since the last Indy movie, and while Harrison Ford has aged, his character still keeps on truckin'.

( Spoilers within, again. )

I bring you two awesome videos...

( Courtesy of Youtube )

First off, here's a little something snatched off several people:

Comment on this entry, and I will tell you what I honestly think about you.

( Now for your feature presentation about The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Spoilers within. )

( Previews! )

Happy May Day to all the mommies out there! :D

Now that I'm awake and coherent, I can give a full review and report on the Iron Man movie.

( Here thar be spoilers. Read at your own risk. )

All in all, it was a bit hokey in places, but a damn entertaining flick. As I said before, it was so worth seeing it twice in a row. Even the previews during both runs were slightly different. That said, The Happening made me go, "Whaaa...?"

Just got back from seeing Iron Man twice in a row and yes, it was worth it both times. A tip for those who want to see it, be sure to sit through the credits. There's a little easter egg at the end that's totally worth it.

Full movie review coming up soon.

I saw this and thought of you, nemesyx.



Mom post coming up ASAP. I just need to upload the photos. :3