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I also told her about Fantasyland opening up at Disney World and how the Beauty and the Beast castle was recreated
Matilda and her parents are going there in November and they're going to try to crash the "Be Our Guest" restaurant because they couldn't get reservations ::meev::
Beast is her favorite, and "princesses are for Mommy" XD Very modern young lady, yes sir.

Currently: working on adding spellcasting to the game, got battle mostly-kinda-sorta sorted out last night ::batsu::
 

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They do know most kids don't remember anything before they hit 4 or so, right?
 

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They do know most kids don't remember anything before they hit 4 or so, right?
Omg be quiet. At least my mom was there to document my lifelong love for Beauty and the Beast. XD

Anyhoo, I can't wait for the day I get to go to the Beauty and the Beast castle. I was discussing the idea in February, I almost forgot about it by that point, but then I wasn't able to go. I still can't believe I haven't gone. One imagineer said, "When a guest walks through that entryway and looks up... it's the movie. You see the chandeliers, the walls, the drapery, the mural on the ceiling, even the floor is recreated from the movie. We've put our guest in that environment. When you walk into the space it's almost overwhelming. It's very emotional as well. For those of us who truly love Disney this is so over the top that I've seen tears come to some peoples' eyes. It's that powerful, that emotional."
Yeah, I know that will be me because I was like that just watching a video of it.

I still think you can be a modern woman and still love the princesses. I never liked it when parents, trying to be feminist or modern or egalitarian or liberal or what have you, prevented kids from having anything pink (even if the child wanted it) or stopped them from seeing anything Disney. Maybe the child doesn't like the princesses because her parents forced her not to see them or always badmouthed them. Or maybe the child just doesn't like the princesses, and that's fine too, just as it is fine for a child to like them. I don't think how modern she is should be judged totally based on that.

It kind of goes along with the whole judging of who is more modern, "liberated," etc. I always disliked when stay-at-home mothers are seen as the less modern, less feminist, less liberated because they stay at home taking care of kids and don't have a career. Then women who don't want kids or who want to focus on a career first aren't seen as "real" women or are seen as selfish. It's always something!

Don't even get me started on that whole nonsense of what a "real" woman is. Real women have bodies, that should be it. Unless it's something like "Real women don't sell children or women as sex slaves" then that's okay.

I really miss the joy of being "evil" with someone. I can't be that way with anyone in my life right now. Ugh, just one thing I hadn't done in years until this year. :( Hm, I'm not sure if it's being "evil," but just being totally honest, being politically incorrect, and poking fun at things you're not really supposed to? I almost forgot how much fun it was and I almost forgot what it felt like to say, "Oh my God, you're so bad!!"
I also at one point said, "You're not an old man" and "How can you judge something if you've never tried it??" Man, I hadn't said those phrases in what seemed like centuries.

This is really random, but I wonder what happened to a friend of mine from NYU. We met online first in a facebook group and then happened to have Lessons from the Biosphere (loved this class!) together so we talked even more. She was a fashion blogger and writer and she wrote really well and got more popular, got coverage, getting thousands of fans. She'd ask me to check her posts to make sure there wasn't any mistake she missed.

We'd study for class together and found "organism moments" exciting. She said she was going to drop out though due to personal issues and pursue her startup career and dedicate herself more to her blogging job, so I sat alone for the rest of the semester. It made me look mysterious to the rest of the class, as I've been told (by a sailor bold), especially since I got perfect scores and extra credit and I became friends with the professor.

I loved that class. I almost forgot how much I did! I learned more about the dinosaurs and extinct species and CO2 emissions. ::squee:: I didn't really know much about CO2 in general until then. We were also forced to go to the Natural History Museum on a scavenger hunt and I had so much fun on my own. I really liked working on my projects on erosion and human evolution.

When I was little I made a couple of dinosaur projects about extinction. My mom helped me and we used Nike shoeboxes to make backdrops, like stages to depict a time period, link them to make a timeline, and I placed dinosaur figures in them. For a snowy period I'd sprinkle baby powder on them. I also had all these books on extinct species. (I also read books on the Titanic and the ancient wonders of the world... I just always had a lot of books on nerdy subjects!)

Then I took Einstein's Universe and I learned about the stars, scientists I never heard of, and about the universe expanding. I felt so small! My friends and I would joke about Fermi and neutrinos. I hated the math part of it though and that was a real pain, I got a C+ in the end, but I had a really good time with my friends while experimenting, especially when the TA couldn't answer homework questions. I'm happy Cosmos reminded me of those all those days from when I was little to my NYU classes. They better make a second season relatively soon. I can't go on much longer.

Anyway she and I kept talking about our personal lives, the way we saw things, and it was really good. We agreed on a lot of women's things too. One story she told me, about herself, was always in my mind. Most of her psychological problems started with an abusive relationship she was in a couple of years before she started at NYU. One time her boyfriend was beating her on the floor in front of his mother, she would be screaming for help, and all the mother did was sit there and pray to God. One time my friend called the police, but it wasn't taken seriously and that's why she never liked the culture from her country.

I can't even imagine being in that situation! Shrisha was telling me about her troubles for only a few minutes and while I couldn't really say much at the end I said I feel as though the right person will help bring out the best in you. I'm not a good liar and I know when something isn't good for me even if I hope for it to change. I was once caught up with "everyone's favorite guy" and even though I was really happy at first it later devolved into something almost entirely different and while nothing truly horrible happened I knew when to go! I can't really lie to myself either and even before anything ugly happened I knew what was going on. People aren't perfect, but I don't think someone for you will be someone whose behavior you need to keep excusing often, who is inconsiderate, who is not making an effort, and who makes you feel down, especially about yourself. I'd apply the same to friends.

I'm not sure why I just thought of my friend again, but we haven't spoken for a while.
Maybe it's because I just spoke to a friend of ours, Demi. She's an animator and she showed me back on February 2nd a really rough animated video of something she was making, "Strangers Again":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv8G-52uWfo
Even though it's super rough and not finished at all it brought a tear to my eye for some reason when I first saw it! She had a showcase that I couldn't attend, but she still hasn't finished this one. It starts off with a guy and a girl on the street and when she sees him she sees their relationship and break up in different historical eras. Or something like that. Demi isn't even sure herself, but I still like it!

Aaand I think I'm going to have to go to the doctor because I might have a concussion or whiplash, but we'll see. I was getting depressed as I was telling Odera, "I've been wanting to go to Coney Island since March, then that went poof, and after months I finally get to go with someone and now I have to think about doctors and concussions and it's like AGHGHHGGH." Seriously, I wish I could have a good time, or a good day, without anything weird or bad happening right afterwards. I was waiting for my Coney Island day for a while and I was feeling all, "Yay, I did it!" ::zetsubou:: WAAAAAAHHHHHH~

My dad got worried and it was sweet. I really want to help my parents in the future. My dad and I were walking after his haircut when we passed by the first apartment in NYC I lived in. I shared with my dad and an old cousin and my room was tiny while my dad slept on the floor and all I had was a fan by my head even though it was a terrible summer. I would get out of the shower and sweat immediately. Later we moved into a nicer apartment, which was also tiny, and now we're in a nicer one. I felt as though over the last four years my life (as a whole) has gone up, up, and awaaaay.

But my dad said he always thought I could handle anything when our car broke down on the road in the Peruvian jungle with giant mosquitos. It was raining and the car wasn't moving despite being pushed, but he saw me sitting there in the rain on the mud not complaining. The entire time I didn't complain about the mosquitos. Then on another Peruvian adventure I had to take a shower on the second floor of an unfinished building with cold water and no walls so it was just me, the shower, and the open air. I don't even know why that happened.

I was speaking with Shannen about some devastating Shanghai news. First Karen and David broke up and now we think Howard and Sherry broke up. Shannen had high hopes for Howard and Sherry. I'm pinning everything on Lord Phil and Jessica now. I can't wait to see Shannen on Saturday. She complained last night that she came home at midnight again. I asked, "What do you even work on? XD"

S: I work on a variety of deals. I'm a businessman.
A: The children need their father.
S: I need to make money for my family.
A: Does that mean not spending any time at home at all?
S: Someone's got to make money to pay for the kids' college education.

Omg XD
 

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Hm I am kinda annoyed. I told a couple of my friends that I will be in Yokohama and Tokyo for two days in August. Both said, they want to meet me but they have to make sure whether they have time or not. So far, they haven't replied. Now I do not know whether I should wait for their replies or whether I should ask other friends to meet me. :P

I met my German speaking Japanese dude and one of his friends today. It was quite funny. I enjoyed it a lot. Next time he wants to cook German food for me. ::squee::



I started running. Now I am able to run 5 km without having problems. However today it was still over 32 degrees at 1 am. Therefore I skip running today. Too hot. :|
 

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faith wrote:
this looks like something Hanachan would enjoy. Maybe someone else will too. But oh gosh "petch" 's face XD

http://i.imgur.com/OKEbXFJ.png
Is that "Tomodachi Life"? I never saw the appeal, personally. I mean come on, there are REAL games to play, like "Pantacle: Eigo Deluxe Edition" XD

EDIT: picked this up for Miss Matilda at Kinokuniya this afternoon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0399163549
::meev::
 

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It's especially funny if you imagine the Patrick one saying actual Patrick things.

And Hanachan, dude, the accents!

edit: Also, apparently Hora found out he and Kozi are compatible finally lol
 

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I'll check this earlye in the mornin.

One recent NYU Secret is this:
#6622: "I have an internship at a hospital. Today they made me wipe the leaves of a big plant with mayonnaise to make the leaves shiny."
I'm so proud that most of the comments talk about "Is mayonnaise an instrument?"

So I'm sitting here making reservations for the Park Avenue Tavern (OK, researching restaurants to go to is hard! There are so many to choose from!):
http://www.parkavenuetavernnyc.com/
And Shannen said she's still working at Bank of America! It's 2AM and she's probably going to work after we have lunch and on Sunday too. Geez. At least we'll have some fun! I read that the place is really good so I hope it is.

I said to her earlier, "Ok I'll text you the place. I'll research after harpooning a killer whale." She said, "You and your crazy adventures!" Earlier this year I was all about robbing convenient stores, transporting coke, going to strip clubs, and getting high and drunk on whiskey in my apartment. I would say, "Just drank too much whiskey and took too many hits from a bong." Now I'm all about harpooning, plundering, assassinating, singing shanties, looting, and drinking rum in taverns.

Sailing across the massive expanse of The Caribbean, exploring gorgeous and unique islands, and getting yourself into all sorts of swashbuckling trouble provide some of the most rewarding and memorable stretches of gameplay I've experienced all year. Even after putting in well over 50 hours with the Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, PC, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4 versions, I'm still discovering new islands to explore and tombs to raid.

Black Flag learns from AC 3's initial 10 hours of banal hand-holding by immediately throwing you into the action. After a lean and exhilarating opening mission that places you in the blood-soaked boots of Connor's much livelier and more likeable grandfather Edward Kenway, the world blossoms and allows you to explore its vast uncharted waters. The size of the world is staggering, and the fact that it's absolutely brimming with fun and rewarding activities made me want to get lost as possible as I traveled from point A to point B.

When you ignore the main mission prompt and simply set out in search of your own fun, Black Flag is at its best. It treats you like an adult, and allows you to explore its gorgeous and activity-filled world to your heart's content. Want to discover every nook and cranny of Kingston's sprawling expanse in search of Templar secrets? Or would you rather buy a small fishing boat and hunt for all manner of deadly sea creatures, using your spoils to upgrade your character? Maybe you just want to sail to a remote island, climb to the top of a mountain, and gaze in awe at the world around you. Black Flag is all about embracing freedom and carving your own path through the world.

YESSSSS. I got a killer white shark finally!

Ubisoft wisely avoids the morose spaghetti bowl that Assassin's Creed's plot lines have become in favor of a much lighter tale that embraces the adventuresome spirit of classic pirate stories. I loved the fact that Edward is so unlike his Assassin relatives, and much more interested in the pursuit of money than the opaque goals of some secret cabal. It's a refreshing change of pace from a series that had started to take itself a bit too seriously.

Continuing its tour of historical fiction, sci-fi, and conspiracy, Ubisoft makes its latest stop in the eighteenth century Caribbean. Assassin's Creed IV invites players to raise sails across warm seas, but does Black Flag inspire loyalty from its crew or make a case for mutiny?
Captain Edward Kenway certainly navigates the story in a way that's worthy of command. This Welshman stands as one of the series' most likable leads, and the plot doesn't feel muddled even as new mysteries start to unravel. Kenway isn't sworn to assist either Assassins or Templars, but as you brush elbows with them, the struggle between factions gains a wider sense of scope, perhaps because you aren't always at the center of it all.
Famous pirates like Charles Vane and Calico Jack play a major supporting role, and although it's fun to watch Blackbeard exercise his flair for dramatics, there's more to them than plundering stereotypes. The supporting cast is laden with personality, fears, disagreements and aspirations, and Kenway's journey with these rogues is emotionally effective in a way the series has never really reached before. And yes, the modern setting returns in a new way, extending the lore without pretending to be something that it's not.

But there are many little things that make this one of the best games of the year, if not the best. The naval combat is fantastic, and full of little awesome surprises.

For instance, I recently engaged in a tough battle against a slightly more powerful ship. As the battle started, so did a massive storm. This complicated the fight, but we persevered, and began the boarding process. By this time some truly gigantic waves were knocking into both ships.

As I perched ready to board, the other ship was carried high, high above us and then back down almost a full ship's height below. It was one of those great, totally non-scripted cinematic moments that was so much cooler because it wasn't a cut-scene.

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag is an incredible pirate adventure. No other game in memory--the mighty Sid Meier's Pirates included--slides you so snugly into the boots of a brash buccaneer and demands that you collect booty with as much stylish aggression. As I steer salty protagonist Edward Kenway through rum-soaked debauchery, hunting for treasure, and brawling with drunken sailors at bars, I gently hum "What will we do with the drunken sailor" to myself, and feel a keen urge to refer to my colleagues as 'wench' or 'matey'. That's the strength of Black Flag's incredible world.
The vibrancy of the world is key to Black Flag's appeal. There's so much to do here--the main story lasts around 20 hours, and side-quests easily occupy another 20--so it's essential that you enjoy hopping between the game's islands and exploring its cities. Each city area has a distinct feel--Havana is a maze of very Spanish, terracotta-roof houses, while Nassau is a more randomly-planned, ramshackle pirate town. Kingston is typical colonial era British. They're all a welcome change from the dour streets of AC3's Boston and New York. Don't enjoy being a pirate? GTFO, land-lubber.
OMG yes.

I keep watching the Parting Glass scene over and over and crying my eyes out.
omg nooooo~
 

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How fitting that it was released on April Fool's Day!
 

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I sent my sister a copy ::meev:: It's her birthday on Thursday and she didn't ask for anything good, just a bunch of kitchen junk ::kisaki:: So I sent her that book and a bunch of mixing bowls. I'll think of something non-kitchen-related to send her later *shrug*
 

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nooooooot quite ;)

If anyone knows anyone who can help me get a non-teaching job in Japan please let me know.
I've made up my mind - I'm ready to leave France.
 
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