Minecraft Time!

So tired and chilly... and this blanket is so soft and warm... I think that I'll just stay like this forever...zzzzz
("testing" my sister's new blanket)

Habib, if you're reading this, do you see our Trainer card near the bottom right of my bulletin board?..
Also, the cloud postcard thing (it's actually a coupon, lol) to the left of it came with that panda
 shirt that you gave me for my birthday  <3

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RICHARD III

Since my dad finally had a night off, we cooked my sister a big steak dinner, so while eating it, me and my sister watched Ian McKellen's version of Richard III.  I was very confused the whole time since I never read the play, but his acting was, as expected, top notch.  However, I never EVER want to see him as a warthog again.  EVER!!  ; A ;  And Maggie Smith as his "mother"?.... L.O.L!

       

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FREAKAZOID!

I never really watched a whole lot of this, but what I did see/remember, it was pretty funny at times.  So when my sister brought the DVD set of Season 2 home today, I was pretty stoked.  xD  yaaaay nostalgia? Well, sorta.  Since I didn't really watch much of it in the first place.  Haha.  Can't wait to curl in a blanket on the couch and watch this.

★★★★★★★★★★★★★PRP BUSINESS/APPS ★★★★★★★
USPS MOBILE

One of the apps that I utilize for my business purposes on my iTouch is the USPS Mobile app.

USPS Mobile gives you instant, on-the-go access to the most popular tools on USPS.com. Track a package, find Post Offices™ and collection boxes, calculate prices, and look up ZIP Codes™ any where you go.


After shipping orders out, I can input the tracking numbers in this app and check the statuses of all the packages (after inputting the tracking numbers, you can give them nicknames so that you know which tracking number belongs to which package) from my bed right after I wake up.

★★★★★★★★★★★★★INTERNET  ★★★★★★★
FACEBOOK

Don't really play this Fb game, but stopped to laugh at the
"Japan week" items and the otaku references.
(DBZ YEAHHH!!)

★★★★★★★★★★★★★GAMES  ★★★★★★★

Big day for games!!!  >w<  Didn't spend a whole lot of time on any one, but had a very satisfactory appetizer of each -->  super happy panda rabbit

MAPLE STORY

OMFGHKJLKJKJLKLDJLSK.  I finally got to play Maple Story again with Kei.  :,D

Well, I was quite happy, sorry Clam-dude.  >3

Finally got to explore the deep sea gorge!!  ... those sharks are scary!!  Dx
-hugs my Magic armor and Elemental reset buffs tightly-
Without them, I'm ironically like a fish out of water.  ha. ha. ha.
(my sister's words, not mine!!)  

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TIBIA

After yesterday's failsauce (and record short) run, my computer/internet/gaming gods seemed to take pity on me and granted me a fun time playing with my friend today.  :,D

Achievement for the day:  NOT being killed by the ghoul.  yaaaaay!

A trail of fish and something about flaming wolves.

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MINECRAFT

Haha, yes, Fly, I know that you advised against it, but I've just been dying to play this game for the longest time with my good friends, so after being informed that Minecraft's official release (and non-beta-stage price!) was soon impending, I caved in and finally bought it, haha!

I've watched a few videos on Youtube on how to get through the first few days in survival mode, but I decided to try and get a hang of the controls and such in creative mode first.  I created a new world, Galicia, and started by trying to build a simple structure by digging into the clearing where I first appeared.

Man, I can't wait to play with all of you Minecraft people!!!  >w<

more like digging a dry pool

Then two cows fell in.  And a pig.

What is this, an animal pit trap?

Maybe I should just keep you as a pet down here.

Being Trolled

I really like this bottle and scent, I wish that I could buy it.
And even more so, because every time I see this ad in the fashion
magazines, it makes me smile... it reminds me of
my super awesome friend, Livi, since it's just one letter off
 from her alias, "Livi in Love" ♥

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http://www.mangafox.com/manga/fairy_tail/v22/c195.5/19.html

I was on a Fairy Tail manga high for most of the night (so, SOOOO aweeesommmmee!!), then right when I least expected it.....   *BAM!!*  Gintarolled.*  For a minute there, I seriously thought that I got trolled by the scanlators or something.

*Gintarolled= (verb)  The act of being shamelessly trolled in the manga/anime [more commonly] Gintama.  Derives from the term "rickrolled"

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DEVIANTART

 I finally caved in and decided to join my first ever Secret Santa project, one that will be hosted by the
Gotta Craft Em All group, so I filled out the form and will be awaiting my assignment, which will be given on the 11th!  How exciting~!  >w<

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ETSY

My good panda friend, Edwin, wrote to me with an inquiry for a possible commission for an Assassin's Creed "ultimate hoodie" somewhat similar to one like this:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/63606394/assassins-creeddesmond-miles-hoodie

Unfortunately, as much as I would have loved to make something like this for him, I lack the proper sewing machine and level of technical skills to make something durable and professional as this.... for now, that is.  I feel sad, though, because I love to make dream commissions come true.  He's been looking for something like this for 5 years now, but since it doesn't look like I'll be attaining a Serger sewing machine anytime soon...

★★★★★★★★★★★★★11/8/11 ★★★★★★★

YOUTUBE

This morning, besides having the immense pleasure of being able to talk to one of my East-coast friends, I was extremely happy when he introduced me to a video from one of the most awesomesauce YouTube channels, ImprovEverywhere.  It was one of the cutest, fun, adorable, and slightly whimsical videos that I've ever seen, if you haven't seen this yet, TAKE THE TIME RIGHT NOW.  It'll definitely leave you feeling warm inside and with at least a small smile on your face.  ♥

I also watched "Black Tie Beach 2011", where a whole bunch of people randomly go to the beach to cavort in their formal wear.  My thoughts?  Crazy fun.  These are my kind of people.  xD  I can't wait to watch more of these videos!  

the boy at 00:17 has a Snivy Pokemon plush in his hand!  >w<


**EDIT**  There's a part 2!  xD  Carousel Horse Race: Post Race Interviews

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TIBIA

So.  After wanting to explore Venore for the longest time, I finallllly got to play with my friend, yaaaaay!..... or so I would have thought, if I hadn't ended up looking like a totally inept n00b.  How could simply just clicking and dragging go so wrong???  ; A ;||||  Yep, that was thoroughly humiliating.  Maybe I'll just make an optional PvP character and play by myself...   orz

And of course, the game seemed to work only AFTER I reboot and am playing by myself.  -___-
After exploring a bit on my own, I started to reach the carrying limits, so I went back to town to deposit my gold, only to remember that I had given my shovel to my friend and needed it to get back down there.  Not sure how I forgot, though, since I had a rather humiliating time of it today simply trying to move it for a few minutes.  = ~ =||||

So now I'm debating whether I should just go back to town and buy another shovel, or wait til when I can play with my friend again, and maybe create another [optional PvP character in the meantime.  Hnnnn....

Finding out that the Tibia game programmers have an odd sense of humor

EXHIBIT A:

The holy soccer ball ("football") shrine

EXHIBIT B:

"Me strong!  Me ate spinach!"  
Uh, apparently not too strong, since even I can kill you pretty easily?

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MAPLE STORY

Since I try and make a point of trying to log in the Facebook Maple Story Adventures game app to get the daily bonus, I also try to make it a point of logging into Maple once in a while.

After taking a break from Tibia, I remembered that my character has been sitting at the bottom of the Korean Folk Town well for the last 2 or so weeks, so I wanted to make sure that she hadn't drowned and turned into the next Sadako from The Ring.

Apparently, I was closer to level 95 than I thought, I leveled upon logging in [due to the app log-in exp bonuses].  Annnnnd I was able to choose 1 of 3 gifts to receive in 3 days' time, so I chose the Kerning Hair Salon ticket (VIP) when I logged out!  8D

Truffle fingers

Daylight Savings Time is over~!!!!  Now I'm an hour closer to Habib and the rest of my mainland friends!  :,D  know that 1 hour sounds really trivial, but hey, as my sister said, "an hour's difference can mean walking home in the dark [or not]."

........on the flipside, though, that extra hour definitely made some things possible that really won't be anymore.... A LOT less early morning chatting and no more early-morning gaming sessions for me, I'm guessing...   ; ___ ;   Oh well, it was fun while it lasted...  -sighs sadly-  </3

On a happier note, though, I got phone calls (and voicemail!) from my 3 friends in Minnesota today, one of whom I had never spoken to before... but I guess we're friends now!  >w<

Also, I have the strangest conversations with my friends... so just for the record, I DO NOT HAVE TRUFFLE FINGERS, Mr. Loui....!!!!  (and they're not weird, either!  > A <;;;  )
It's all a figment of your truffle brain imagination.  Honestly.  -coughs-  moving on...

Nope, that's Habib (some of the time).  

★★★★★★★★★★★★★SNACK  STUFF ★★★★★★★

Dangerously addictive to panda rabbits.

★★★★★★★★★★★★★PURCHASED  STUFF ★★★★★★★

Now I can display my shop jewelry in a more professional
manner in photos!

★★★★★★★★★★★★★PRP/BUSINESS STUFF ★★★★★★★

B. Castleman, T. Singer, and J.Ruiz, your
packages have been mailed out today!

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EBAY

After being told by my friend Justin last week that eBay dropped the listing fees for the holiday selling season, I finally got all my leftover inventory from this past anime convention together (all small stuff, like bookmarks, pins, and sticker sheets) and made my first 10 eBay listings!  Wish me luck!

my very first ebay listing!.. of a product made from my sister's art, lol

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GAIA

While his his/our 2 friends went to the store to buy stuff for the fire at his place, Habib and I talked about possibly running an art gifting thread during the upcoming holiday event, and possibly recruiting artists (and my lazy sister) for it.  Looking for people who would want to stick around and chat, draw gift art! 

★★★★★★★★★★★★★GAMING  STUFF ★★★★★★★

TIBIA

Right before turning in last night, I suddenly really wanted to explore Venore a little bit since it seems that it'll be a while before being able to play with my Tibia guide again, but after logging in and seeing a whole bunch of players, one of whom had a red skull, I decided that I should call it a night after all.

thanks so much for leaving me somewhere safe, Vyce!
and ew, that guy looks almost like me.   =A=

Goodbye, Mr. Sun

Start of November and frequent downpours

As if on cue, the start of November was accompanied by the start of heavy and sudden downpours; coupled with the early setting of the sun and my nocturnal habits, I've hardly seen the sun in the last few days.  However, there's something strange about it being pitch dark outside at only 6:30 PM, it makes the day seem so much longer in an ironic way, so I may start to shifting back to my normal sleeping schedule...

★★★★★★★★★★★★★FOOD  STUFF ★★★★★★★

Anyone may know my regard for mochi anpan.  Or perhaps you don't.  So I'm telling you now- I absolutely LOVE mochi anpan.  Or did, up til now.  For the first time yesterday, I had one that I just didn't enjoy.  Maybe it was because I wasn't feeling all that well, or just that I was unlucky for getting one that only had anko on one side, but not being able to enjoy one of my favorite snacks was a little disheartening.  :,(

★★★★★★★★★★★★★PRP BUSINESS  STUFF ★★★★★★★
With Halloween past and the Christmas ads out, my blood pressure shot up just thinking about all the stuff that I have to do this holiday season.  Today, I did some much-needed cleaning and organization of my supplies and products, and emailed people who I am holding things for.  After that, I did some prep work so I can build up a small inventory of plushies to have on hand to sell, since I won't have time to do so in a short while.  Still have that medium mochi commission to fill out, augh!  Thinking about selling some of my extra stuff on Ebay if they have that listing discount special running still.

TO MY FRIENDS: WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR CHRISTMAS?!? LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT ANYTHING SPECIFIC SO I CAN GET A HEADSTART

-ahem-  that being announced, moving on...

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BEEZAG

Woo!  My beezag cash came in!

"I earned $11 watching ads!"  :D

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SERVICE (or lack thereof)
Ok.  Even though I had my suspicions due to the ever-decreasing quality of my internet service especially as of late (which I didn't really think was possible), I was informed today that the good people at my internet provider company, Hawaii Telcom, are going to go on strike.  If this doesn't convince my parents to switch to Roadrunner (or at least attempt to transfer the phone account holder information so that we CAN switch), nothing will, I suspect.

 Even though the circumstances aren't the same, I'm forcefully reminded of this Penny Arcade strip:

http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2009/5/1/
Seriously, how would I be able to tell?!?

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PIXIV
On a lighter note, during my periodic perusal of the Japanese site, Pixiv, I noticed the unusual presence of Krillin (and just plain unusuallness) in the daily rankings .  Was it his birthday today?  *googles*  Hmm, yep, I think so!  the November 4th.  Happy birthday!  You got some pretty interesting fanart to celebrate. ... No, wait, "Guririn"?!?  Isn't that the parody Krillin from Gintama?  And he explodes?!?  Poor Krillin.

what is this, I don't even...

he's not even the main subject in this one.  

Maybe people are just in a weird mood today.

The Colonel has never looked so kick-@$$

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(though my sister technically bought both of them xP )
After 1-2 years of waiting and merely speculating about how awesome it would be, a very heavy box from Amazon came in the mail today- the long awaited ichi Q hachi yon/1Q84!!! (along with Evangelion: You Can [Not] Advance).  Rainy weather + impending dead internet -->  yet another Murakami coma.  And since it's so thick (think Harry-Potter-V.7-thick), I may be comatose for a while.

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TIBIA

Early, EARLY yesterday morning (I had been resting earlier that night because I was feeling unwell, but woke up in the middle of the morning due to super stressful dreams), I finally got to meet up with my friend and go on my first adventure on the mainland continent around 5 in the morning !  haha.  No screenies posted today since they're on my laptop (that my sister is desperately trying to finish her now-late essay on), but hopefully, I'll have more to post and write about later~!  .... if not, I'm going to try and get back into maple while I still have internet... my cash shop items expire in December!  Must..... reach... level...100...

Halloween begins on Gaia

My friend Justin:  "more like a breaking up pendant"

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So.  Waking up this morning to a sore, slightly swollen, and stiff body in decidedly unpleasant weather conditions was admittedly not a very fun thing to do.  Lucky for me, though, things unexpectedly went in a thankfully upwards direction for the rest of the day, starting with a simple text of just 2 words [and 2 symbols].  =^w^=

Next mood boosters came when I checked the mail.  A package from China, and a letter from Minnesota from an address that I wasn't familiar with (which turned out to be a letter written by 2 of my favorite Minnesotans  <33).  And the package?  Yep.  My measuring spoons finally decided that its vacation was finally over and went back to its original task of being delivered.  Yay.

Right off the bat, I noticed a few.... interesting things about my measuring spoons.

1.  Although clearly measuring spoons, its packaging label mysteriously reads SPATULA.

2.  On the upper right-hand corner of the packaging, Korean characters are seen, yet the sticker label says, "Made in China."

3.  Increments:  1 ml, 5 ml, 15 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml.

....okay.  Nothing super strange about #2, I guess, but I don't feel very apt to trust any information on a package of measuring spoons that's prominently labeled "SPATULA."  #justsaying
(To anyone who is wondering, I have non-food intents for these measuring spoons.  xD  )


★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ONLINE STUFF ★★★★★★★
GAIA

kitaaaa~!! My mood soared to even higher levels when I logged on Gaia and soon found out that the 2011 Halloween event had started!  I started off by doing a much-anticipated round of Trick or Treating at the shops.  I must say, I really enjoyed seeing all the NPC's costumes this year!  I couldn't wait for that minute or so before clicking the next shop in line and seeing what the next NPCs were dressed up as.  Here are some of my favorites:

  

Notice the first picture?  It's TETSUKO from Gintama.  --> "This is why I love you, Gaia" moment

Radio Jack Kyuubei is pretty kick @$$ too.  Kanako makes a shockingly good Yui. 
Wow.  BRS?... a tan BRS with blue hair and sizable chest?... and I can't believe how mainstream it got.

Agatha as Professor McGonagall?  -->"This is why I love you, Gaia" moment redux

Edmund makes a pretty damn cool Assassin.  o.o  

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FACEBOOK

Facebook has been getting creepier.  Seriously.  Stop being such a creeper.  :|                                                                                                         

          

Exhibit A:  "Alejandrina and 5 other friends posted                      Exhibit B: ...Just what kind of "interesting"

about Halloween."                                                                             updates?...  = x = ;; 

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TUMBLR

Today, I was introduced to Memebon by her self-proclaimed #1 fan, and after scrolling through all 13 heart-melting pages of her awesome Memebon tumblr, I now have my own picture folder dedicated solely to those photos.  I'll also be randomly revisiting it to look through all the Memebon cuteness after what may be considered to be short intervals of time.  @ A @;  

http://27.media.tumblr.com/jHD3S3TLsmtqv68mI7OI4IYro1_400.jpg

Memebon trapped in a tissue box, oh noes~  >o<

★★★★★★★★★★★★★ GAMING STUFF ★★★★★★★

TIBIA

No Tibia today. I did, however, finally get to talk to my friend about it... and found out that I pretty much chose the wrong hometown, all the way on the other side of the continent from where he is.  orz  Sorry...

But it looks like my first adventure on the mainland continent sure is going to be a big one!  (to be cont.)

ANIMAL CROSSING

Also!  Talking today with aforementioned friend on Skype chat, we decided that we NEEDED to play Animal Crossing together.  After settling on Animal Crossing: Wild World, my first thought was that every free square inch of my town must be covered in weeds.  And later, it occurred to me that my house must be absolutely FILLED with those gross cockroaches...  Well, time to start weeding and exterminating!  Even though I had played AC: WW religiously for almost 3-4 years after purchasing it, it's been at least a year or two since I've turned it on... I hope that all my favorite neighbors haven't moved out!  *animal crossing blubbing animation*

http://actownrecord.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/26-gross-cockroaches.jpg?w=550&h=200
You got that right.