The Paradigm of Misspelling

This a lovely place where everything is misspelled and everyone frolicks in fields of pretty flowers! Or not...





Wednesday, April 30, 2003

 
Minamoto family and their successors with their capitol at Kamakura (1192-13233)
Ashikaga with their capital at Kyoto (1338-1597)
Tokugawa (aka Edo) with their capital at Yedo, later Tokyo) (1603-1867)

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Reforms and bureaucratization of government led to the establishment of a permanent imperial capital at Heijokyo, or Nara, in A.D. 710. The capital at Nara, which gave its name to the new period (710-94), was styled after the grand Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907) capital at Chang'an and was the first truly urban center in Japan. It soon had a population of 200,000, representing nearly 4 percent of the country's population, and some 10,000 people worked in government jobs.

http://motherearthtravel.com/history/japan/history-4.htm

The various Japanese states are named for the regions in which the capital was located. In 710, the capital was moved north to Nara. It was a carefully planned city laid out on a rigorous grid after the Chinese capital of Chang-an. Meant to be a permanent capital, it was moved again only eighty years later.

http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/ANCJAPAN/NARA.HTM

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The Kojiki, "Account of the Old Matters", is the oldest chronicle of Japan whose compilation was completed in 712. On three volumes it tells the Land of the Rising Sun's mythical foundation and the imperial lineage's history since the Jimmu emperor.

http://japan.chez.tiscali.fr/Th-Index/E-Th-Kojiki.htm

The oldest historical work existing in Japan is the Kojiki. The Kojiki is a three volume set with the first volume dedicated to Japanese mythology, the second to the dynasties of emperors Jinmu through Oujin, and the third marks the reigns of emperors Nintoku through Suiko. The books were arranged by Hieda no Are and Oo no Yasumaro in 712 for the emperor Tenmu.

http://japanese.about.com/library/weekly/aa123097.htm

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A city of west-central Honshu, Japan, north-northeast of Osaka. Founded in the eighth century, it has long been a cultural, artistic, and religious center. Kyoto was Japan's capital from 794 until 1869, although its political importance declined after the rise of the shoguns (1192). Population: 1,452,240.

http://education.scd.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entries/19/k0121900.html

Established as the capital in 794, Kyoto was at that time called Heian-kyo and referred to as miyako - the capital.

http://www.taleofgenji.org/kyoto.html

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The principal image of the Todaiji Temple popularly known as the Nara Daibutsu. An edict for the erection of a Virushana buddhist statue was issued in 743 and a ceremony to consecrate the newly built statue was carried out in 752. Since it was damaged by warfare several times and subjected to repeated restorations, the only original parts of the statue are the lotus-petal throne and the drapery part of the left femoral region. This huge gilt-bronze image is 15 m high and the circumference of its stylobate is 70 m.

http://www.kiis.or.jp/rekishi/nara/nara19-e.html

The main entrance to the temple is inside the Nandaimon, or Great Southern Gate. The Nandaimon was rebuilt in the 13th Century and features two guardian Kings (Nio), each more than 8 meters tall. Once you go through the gate, the sweeping horned roof of the Daibutsuden comes into view. The Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall), houses the largest bronze statue in Japan. The 15 meter tall, blackened figure sitting on a lotus throne depicts Rushana, later known as Dainichi Nyorai(The Cosmic Buddha). This statue is commonly know as the "Great Buddah of Nara" and is perhaps the city's most famous attraction. The completion of the statue was an extraordinary achievement. After several attempts at casting the statue failed, it was finally dedicated in 752. The Emperor Shomu, his wife the Empress Komyo, and the reigning Empress Kogen all gathered to dedicate the statue by "opening his eyes". An Indian priest stood on a specially built platform and painted in the eyes, using a gigantic brush. From the end of this brush were hung colored strings which ran down to the VIP's below, enabling them to take part in the ceremony as well. Also in attendance were local monks, numbering in the hundreds, as well as ambassadors from China, India, and more distant places. The guests brought a dazzling assortment of gifts. Many of them have been preserved in the Shoso-in treasury, along with the original paint brush.

http://www.yamasa.org/japan/english/destinations/nara/todaiji.html

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The Kamakura shogunate (1185-1333) was the first shogunate. It was founded by the Minamoto family, also known as the Genji, a provincial family of warriors who came to wield great power in the 12th century. The Kamakura shogunate was named after the site of its capital, Kamakura, which is located an hour's train ride to the southwest of modern Tokyo. The shogunate established a new government controlled by samurai who imposed order throughout the empire and re-established contact with China. The new Chinese contacts brought in new sects of Buddhism, especially Zen Buddhism, which flourished. Kamakura is now a quiet sea-side town with large temples scattered beautifully throughout.

http://hkuhist2.hku.hk/nakasendo/g043.htm

Traveling to the southwest of Tokyo, we'll enjoy a day in the historic city of Kamakura. Serving as capital of Japan from 1185 to 1333, Kamakura played a major role in spreading Buddhism throughout the nation. Today, the city is a treasure of gorgeous temples, ancient shrines, and meticulous gardens.

On our tour of Kamakura, visit Kotoku-in Temple, home of a 35-foot-tall bronze image depicting Buddha in a seated, meditative pose. Venture up Kannonzan Hill to tour the Kannondo, Amida, and Kyakuden halls of the Hase Kannon Temple. Here, we'll observe the famed 11-headed statue of Kannon (the tallest wooden image in Japan) and the temple's gigantic 13th-century bell. Enjoy the magnificent view of Kamakura afforded by the elegant Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, which was originally constructed in 1063 by order of Minamoto no Tokiyori, the leader of the Minamoto clan. Stroll through the tranquil bamboo garden of the 14th-century Zen temple, Hokoku-ji, before returning to Tokyo.

http://www.tulipstravel.com/asia/japan/intrav/INT14IJ.htm

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The castle passed in 1590 to Ieyasu Tokugawa , founder of the Tokugawa line of shoguns, who made Edo the capital of a province and, after formally assuming the title of shogun in 1603, the capital of the shogunate. The imperial capital, however, remained at Kyoto. In Tokugawa times, the shogun's palace, encircled by the residences of the daimyos [feudal barons], samurai , and merchants, dominated the city's life. The urban population was increased by the shogun's retainers and by the large retinues of the daimyos, who were obliged to divide their time between their regional power centers and the capital.

Although the city prospered as a commercial and cultural center, it later declined as the shogunate weakened. On Apr. 11, 1868, the last Tokugawa shogun surrendered Edo Castle to the imperial forces. The emperor, restored to power, made Edo his capital, renaming the city Tokyo [eastern capital] as distinguished from Kyoto, since then often called Saikyo [western capital]. The castle then became the royal palace.

http://encyclopedia.infonautics.com/html/section/Tokyo_History.asp

The Samurai warred among themselves for almost 1000 years. It was not until 1600 AD that a great victory was achieved by the Tokugawa Family. The Emperor invested the ”Shogun” title on the Tokugawa ruler and Yedo became the capital of Japan. It is now the well-known city of Tokyo.

http://www.gotheborg.com/qa/onsatsuma.shtml

posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 10:10 PM

Monday, April 28, 2003

 
Kay, so I have to post thrice a week here about my feelings in an attempt to improve my emotional health. If I do not do this, I will be shot, though by hypospray or shotgun is not specified. So. Touchy-feely stuff. Right...

OMG! This may not make much sense until I explain, but...

One good thing had come from all of this. The new ship that was being built at the Canopus Ship Yards was completed yesterday, and a close friend was coming to captain it. Fleet Captain Dennis Day was to be her first captain. Captain Day had been The Admiral's best man at his wedding so many years ago. Captain Day was a fine officer who could fill any center seat well.

(Taken from here.)

*innocent bystanders can hear Sarah's mind fitting the pieces together*

This was written by Admiral Micheal Nick. Admiral Micheal used to be Mr. Coolness with his wife, Admiral Patricia Nick. They retired and became ambassadors long ago. But, sometime after this the Empie was sent on a mission to rescuse Admiral Nick, FCapt. Day's best friend. Then, on the evil fuzzy things mission, we got this new officer named Allan Lewis. But in his e-mails it was always from "Admiral Mike." Which just happens to be Mike Nick's nickname on the boards. When FCapt. Day dissappeared, it was apparently due to computer troubles, and Allan was involved in a big thing about how he was Day's BF. So, this means Mike Nick is actually Allan Lewis who might be able to let us talk to the Captain again! I'm so happy! I haven't heard from him in over a year and a half. And I want to show him that he was right, and that I could make a good captain.

History for those just joining us: I am a part of an online sim called the Federation Defensive Task Force. It's a Star Trek based game, and one I have been a part of for a little over three years. For two years I was second in command on my ship (the Empire) under Captain Dennis Day. Now I've been captain for over a year.

I realize this is probably not important to anyone but Katana and myself, but...

You know, in Health today we were supposed to write about a time when we had experienced a personal loss. Well, I wrote about a move, which wasn't really good material because I went straight to acceptance. Ao then I wrote about Luke Skywalker, because he is one messed-up little dude with all the death around him. But I think something a bit more personal would be when Captain Day. I supposed I shall print this and staple it in my notebook because it makes more sense. Ah well.

Our mission started out like missions normally do. It was run of the mill. But then activity on the board dwindled until it seiced entirely. So, I let it sit, the passive person I am. I was denying the fact that somethign had to be done. I believe we sat there for something like three of four months. I would check and check, but nothing would be updated. In two years, I had about twenty posts to my name. I had never had a lot to say. So it made it especially hard when I had to step up to the plate.

Admiral Slusser (the head honcho) decided to have an inspection of the fleet. Three people responded to his message. Captain Day was not one of them. I'm sure somewhere deep down I was not surprised, but I kept futily clinging to the hope he would magically reappear. It was shortly after the inspection I got this message:

Needless to say, the Empire is in bad shape and has seen better days.

I would like to offer you command of the ship. If you do not want to command the ship, it will be necessary to reassign you and the remaining crew (the one's who responded to the inspection post) to another ship.

In the event that you accept command, you will be promoted to captain.

Should you decline, I will need to know what position you held prior to XO so you can be reassigned accordingly.

Thank you

Paul Slusser
Federation Defensive Task Force
Site Administrator

Well, here was choice. To fill ya'll in, I was only an Ensign for under a week before being promoted to Commander. I have never been a Lt., nor have I been a LTJG. So, sometimes I regretted taking the promotion without having the time to grow as an officer. Of course, I had, and now I had been on this ship for two years. I love my ship. I even wrote an ode to her. I made Katana get a promotion to preserve her future. And I started keeping records to preserve her past. I may be a bit obsessive, but I do love this site. Anyway, I had been offered command before. I always declined, but once in a panic I wrote FCapt. Day for advice. He told me he didn't want to see me leave, but there really was nothing like the big chair (LOL,,,). I ended up staying, but his confidence in me was something I've always treasured. So, when I came to this, I took the job, not feeling myself qualified, but willing to do anything necissary to keep my ship together. I had feelings of excitement mixed with regret and depression and a sense of finality. When I took the job, I knew if Day came back and asked me to step down, I would. Now, I'm not so sure.

Since I had to, I stepped up to the plate and blooomed under the pressure to be Captain. So much so, I got the Distinguished Service Medal. I accpeted my fate and did what had to be done. But I've always had that longing to actually talk to him again. Maybe even give up my command at some points. This man is my personal hero, kind of like Lincoln was Kirk's. He inspired me even when he wasn't there. No, especially when he wasn't there. I'd really like to thank him. I've even considered putting up my quiet little tribute in case he ever read it, but I never could get the words. Well, how're these?

Thank you, my first Captain, my mentor, my friend, Fleet Captain Dennis Day.

I look to these coming days with trepidation and uncertainty. It's the same feeling I had when I took command. And I hope this turns out as well as the last time did.

posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 9:08 PM

Friday, April 25, 2003

 

:: how nintendo are you? ::


:: how jedi are you? ::

I'm a Love Pirate, and I'm here for your booty! ARRRGGGHHH!!!

For more random pickup lines and a chart of failures and sucesses, click here.

posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 6:09 PM

Thursday, April 24, 2003

 
rabbit
Mean lil fellow, arn't you?


What Monty Python Character are you?
brought to you by Quizilla

I found a better name Beth:

Mari Mari Rythm Killer Machine Gun

Note: This is a REAL ARTIST.


From "Final Fantasy 7"
What Video Game Villain Are You?



Awww how cute...and explosive

Your weapon is a teddy-bear bomb from Cowboy Bebop: session 22.

Hmm....you'd put a bomb...inside something as sweet as a teddy bear. That's kinda sick. Either you're cute or you have some sort of thing against cute things. Either way, there's no better way to get your victim than something that seems as harmless as this. I suppose that would make you intelligent as well.

What's Your Anime Weapon?




What Anime Critter are You?


What anime hue are you?



Hyrule's Hero
What Video Game Hero Are You?


Dude, I took it again, and I'm Link now. So wierd...

I need to do that Kim thing... Feh.

posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 7:34 PM

 
This is my new blogchalk:
United States, Virginia, Burke, Burke Center, English, Japanese, Sarah, Female, Star Trek/FDTF RPG, Anime/J-Pop/Final Fantasy. :)

posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 7:01 PM

 
Now I really don't like Munro 'cause he interrupted a conversation I was having with Trevok. But I'll forgive him. That is, until he does something else stupid.

posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 4:47 PM

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

 
Ehehe. Gold project...

I'm thinking about seeing if I can translate children's books into Japanese. Therefore, if thou dost speakth Japanese, you may get something looking like this:

Amanda's Dance Party!!
Bring your own Japanese Dictionary

Hey, it's better than "BYO rake", right? Of course, I'm sure Katana would prefer BYOB, but we're not going there.

A haiku in honor of tonight:

Konshuu wa
saigo no owari
sayounara

I'm too old to volunteer at the library now! I cry. But I could probably be an adult volunteer... I worked extra hard tonight and shelved all the books, made sure everything was in order, stamped cards, and tidied up the place so it looked spick and span. I'm proud that I could leave it that way.

I need a title for the thread Kim is making me write though she said she would do it herself. Buttmunch. So, if there are any ideas...? On that same note, Bob needs a character flaw, so please help Aerial.

It was funny because both Kim and Kiimu were shocked to find out Aerial's true identity. Kim was sitting next to Aerial when I was telling her about Kiimu;s reaction on the bus, when Kim looks to her and goes "YOU'RE Aerial?" It was great.

I think Darkla's just a poet...

I still have to finish my math HW. And buy my mama a birthday present. Bah.

owari~

posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 8:05 PM

Tuesday, April 22, 2003

 
Makoto says I like the Japanese equivilent of the Backstreet Boys. I don't know if I believe him...

posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 8:52 PM

Sunday, April 20, 2003

 
HAPPY EASTER!

So we went to mass today, and we were listening to the Homily. The Father said he wasn’t going to talk for long, but he wanted to tell us this story. I will retell it here as accurately as I remember:

“I want to tell you a story about Burke Presbyterian and St. Mary of Sorrows. Both of us, we have squirrels.

“The Minister there, she called me up and said to me, ‘What are you guys going to do about the squirrels?’ You see, they set traps for the squirrels and then drove them up to Westminster. But the squirrels, they were smarted then we thought, and they worked their way back.

“So, she called me and asked, ‘What are the Catholics doing about the squirrels?’ And I said, ‘Well, we baptized them so they only come at Christmas and Easter.’”

Now is that great or what? I have to tell Madeline…

See Vigilance for a Spring Break Recap.

posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 8:31 AM

Saturday, April 19, 2003

 
Kay, so I was mad. Now I reconstruct the post that was lost last night.

I ordered my stuff! Yay!

THE LIST

From Amazon.com:


  • "The Writer's Guide to Character Traits: Includes Profiles of Human Behaviors and Personality Types"
    Linda N. Edelstein; Hardcover; @ $13.29 each

  • "The Complete Writer's Guide to Heroes and Heroines"
    Tami D. Cowden, et al; Paperback; @ $12.57 each

  • "The Action Hero's Handbook: How to Catch a Great White Shark, Perform the Vulcan Nerve Pinch, Track a Fugitive, and Dozens of Other TV and Movie Skill"
    David Borgenicht, Joe Borgenicht; Paperback; @ $10.47 each

  • "All About Particles: A Handbook of Japanese Function Words"
    Naoko Chino; Paperback; @ $11.20 each


Total: $47.33

From YesAsia.com:


  • "grow into one (Japan Version)"
    Kouda Kumi; @ $26.25 each

  • "affection (Japan Version)"
    Kouda Kumi; @ $26.25 each

  • "FINAL FANTASY X-2 Original Soundtrack (Overseas Version)"
    Video Game Sondtrack; @ $19.99 each

  • "secret base - Kimi ga kureta mono - (Japan Version)"
    Zone; @ $11.49 each


Total: $83.98

You may notice I paid NO SHIPPING! And, Amazon gave me 20 cents off too! I'm so happy!

Also, I downloaded KaZaA, which is how I got "Bubba Shot the Juke Box." Here's what I've got so far:


  • Bubba Shot the Juke box by Alan Jackson
  • The Meaning of Peace by BOA & Koda Kumi
  • Simple and Clean by Utada Hikaru
  • Love Across the Ocean by Koda Kumi
  • M.A.Z.E. by Koda Kumi


And now I get remixes! Yay. And since we moved the computer downstairs I'm ESPECIALLY happy! Woo! Jaa.

posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 10:55 AM

Friday, April 18, 2003

 
I hate my father. Ya wanna know why? I'll tell you. Because he's an bumhole. Pardon my French. And if he reads this, I don't care. I can say what I want. Why because it's my darn blog!

He says "I'll do whatever I want" because he's so "mature". Well, you know what? Wake up!

We always have friction about the computer. He's a hypocrite. He tells me one day "Go downstairs and use the internet", the next it's "you know this computer is the only one good for the internet".

He does random things and justifies them by saying "it's my computer, not yours". Well excuse me if I'm the only one who knows how to use it and/or the one who uses it the most. He's always saying "You have to contribute to the family". Well, it's the family's computer!

So we were talking about common courtesy. I asked him not to close windows. I can hear him no, complaining to my mother. Well, it's not like I have anyone, so it's my blog.

Words from the computer expert: One of the great things about the computer is you can multitask, i.e. do many things at once. Due to this computer's processing capabilities, many progams can be open at once (and I mean a LOT) and not affect another's preformance.

The ONLY case where more is not better is the internet. More pages opening/downloads the slower it gets. But pages that are already finished don't bother anything else.

So now, we're talking about leaving windows open. My computer stays on a lot of the time. I requested he leave them alone, and I purposely tried to avoid conflict. Fat lot of good that did me. He started yeeling, and so did I.

He started randomly talking about dibs. That's not what this is. This is letting someone else's stuff be.

An analogy: You work at a desk(top. hehe. Get it?) and you share it with other people. The last person has left their half written letter. It may even be in the corner (minimized) not bothering anyone. Then you come along. You can A) leave it alone or B) say "I guess he doesn't need this anymore" and throw it down the shredder. Guess which one he does. Why? Because it's "his computer." I'd like to see him get on without me to fix it. Or upload pictures. Or install software. Or download useful programs. Or pull it apart and dust it to find out what's wrong with my baby!! Or use the correct search engines. Or find directions and weather and other things this family needs off of the interent. Or set the correct options. Or give the users choices to open files other than the excrement that came with windows. You know, I think it'd be a lot different without me around. I know HTML and programming. I know my way around. And frankly, except in powerpoint and excel, he can't match me. Maybe he feels threatened. I don't know.

Anyway, he accused me of not having courtesy. Well, let's see. Here are some of the things I do a courteous person OBVIOUSLY WOULDN'T:


  • Answer telephone calls
  • Get offline whenever others need to make phone calls
  • Get off whenever His Highness feels like checking the e-mail
  • Fix the computer and get it running well
  • Get off if I'm asked, sometimes even if I'm doing something
  • Stop listening to my music when asked
  • Keep my music low on purpose (you can't hear it outside this room)
  • Download/search for people on the internet
  • Think of people (i.e. Downloading KaZaA because my mother mentioned wanting to make her own CDs)
  • Offering to help when people are in trouble


You know, I try to be pleasant, and I don't complain even if it's a real inconvinience. Like yesterday when my mother was on the phone for over an hour with the Verizon man, picked up my brother, the called someone else and spoke to the for a while. I admit I am not without faults. I do use the computer and the internet a lot. But if I have been on for a while and someone asks, I'll get off.

So, in summary I used to be furious at my father. Writing this has helped me cool off. Note those used to be real expletives at the top. Do I use expletives? No. That's how angry I was. I am tired of his arbitrary hypocricy and inconsiderate nature which he waves away by saying it's his computer. Well, if possesion is 9/10th of the law, this computer belongs to me 9/10ths of the time.

You want to know what he threatened me with? Banning me. While it would be a major inconvinience, I have other ways of accessing a computer, and I wouldn't give in. Another of my faults. I'm too proud.

I can't wait until May when this gets moved somewhere else and I con work in peace instead of the constant harping. "Stop playing your music," because he's watching TV or trying to sleep or just because he doesn't like the Japanese language. "Why are you always hanging out in Mommy and Daddy's room?" Hmm, maybe because you put the computer here? It's not my fault the decision was made by my parents to place the computer in their room. You put an attraction in your room, you have to deal with the consequences. Example: PS2. My brother was in my room all the time, and he would make a mess. But I lived with it because it was the price I payed for having it in my room. Well, buddy, you've got to bear the consequences of your decision as well.

I don't think he realizes exactly what this machine means to me, or how deep it wounds when he pulls this *expletive*. I mean, this will let me talk to anyone at virtually anytime. And when I get a job, it will. He really won't wanna piss me off when I'm paying for DSL. Because if I pull out he has no internet access whatsoever. Ah, the power. Maybe I need to get a job soon just for that. I think I'm going to go fill out my page application right now. Or when I'm done. This machine lets me listen to music I love, watch movies, get new songs (if you're willing to wait). It can always show me something new. This machine is my life. And to insult me regarding it is of the worst possible kind.

You know what really sticks out in my mind? When he deleted ALL of my files off the hard drive. Not all of his, just mine. Because obvoiusly I'm not important enough to merit consideration. Well, then maybe I'm not important enough to help either then. Maybe I'm not even important enough that he cares. Maybe I should have him read this (leaving out the very beginning when I was VERY angry, of course. That first paragraph really isn't important.). Because Blind Freddie could see exactly how important the computer is to me, due to the fact that I am probably the best to it and the one who takes up the most reasources (Which, by the way, we have 42 of 55 gigs left, so don't start freaking about that now too.).

Earlier we were talking about KaZaA. He makes seem like A)Everyone's out to get me and B)I'm a idiot child who doesn't know what she's doing and could get our identities stolen. Hmm, here's a clue: I do things that are recommended to me, not things I pull out of my butt. I try to go with mainstream, especially for downloads. And I'm the one who downloaded the spyware detector. I'm the one who got the virus off of our other computer and then began to pick up the pieces (and thanks goes out to my mother and cousin for that bit of direction). I've been searching for at least five years now. Sure, I take some risks sometimes. But I'm not an idiot, and my parents need to understand that instead of being paranoid. I understand a bit of suspicion's good. I have it myself. But were I an idiot I would have been kiddnapped or robbed long before now. I'm careful, and I think about what I do.

Okay, so, now I'm pretty much done and I'm going to go check out that page application. If I can pay for DSL, not only will my life be better, but I'll control the internet which will give me a lot more say. "Oh, you want to ban me from the computer? I want to ban you from the internet. None of your precious e-mail. Because you can't proxy into our server, my friend. Not only that, but you won't be able to look at cars. Oh no, what WILL you do?" Now the sarchasm fest's over, I'm off to look into a job. Jaa.

posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 6:25 PM

 
Do it work? Do it, do it do it? NOTE: If you have not watched "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" you won't get it. For that matter, why are you here? Go, watch, now!

posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 9:38 AM

Wednesday, April 16, 2003

 
Bah. Template is badness.

posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 8:20 PM

Tuesday, April 15, 2003

 
Due to my all around yuckyness, I shower. Ergo, see Vigilance. "Ergo"? Where did that come from? I must be spending to much time around Katana...

posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 4:39 PM

Monday, April 14, 2003

 





Hot Headed

You are the most destructive video game cliche. You can start out calm, but you quickly become a rage of emotions that leaves everything in your path in ruins. People try to stay on your good side...then they realize that your good-side isn't much safer than your bad-side.

Find out what anime character cliche you are.






Strong, Silent, Baddie-buster

You are the one thing a video game can't exist without. You are the hero. You never are out for the count, and you just seem to get stronger. The people look up to you, but be careful...your sidekicks might start to think "mutiny".

Find out what anime character cliche you are.





Freaky.

You are dangerous and completely psychotic. You've probably tried to do many-a dangerous thing just for laughs...and I wouldn't be surprised if you've been arrested. Stay away from me!

Find out what anime character cliche you are.





D

You don't say much, and what you do say is important. You're smart and very cool. You are quite skilled in hunting with vampires as well. Now if only you could get your hand to stop talking so much....

Find out what anime bad boy you are.





A different kind of wild west.

Are you prone to feelings of lonliness or at least feelings of emptiness? Can you shoot things with amazing accuracy? Chances are your answer is either "yes" or "...maybe, what's it to you?". Planet Gunsmoke is a relatively large desert full of skilled gunsmen. With that in mind, you don't drink much water do you?

Find out what Cartoon location you are.





Geek!

So quiet and fragile that it makes me want to cry big tears! Innocence is the pillar stone of your cuteness.

Find out what anime girl you are.







Find out what anime series you belong in.



Take This Quiz!



Bad-ass, Street Fighting Chick
What Video Game Hero Are You?







Take the Anime soundtrack Quiz







*clever*

You are intelligent and highly curious, which sometimes makes people think that you are evil.


What fuzzy creature are you?



You got Pashmina!!

The most dependable one of the group, you look out for Penelope like your own sister. But in style of course!

quiz created by Tsukitty




cold.. or are you?

You appear cool and calm, but really you have many bottled emotions inside. Besides that, you are dead sexy.

Find out what bishonen you are.


posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 8:29 PM

 



Your favourite bishounen tend to wind up alone, or dead, or both. These guys have hard-luck lives, useually resulting from falling in love with someone they're never gonna be able to stay with. You like to watch your bishounen suffer, don't you?

What bishounen type is your favourite?

By ShoSen of Totally Kawaii!




Your favourite bishounen are the introverted silent ones. They never want help, tend to ditch the group, and frequently mutter sarcastic comments. While strong support in their own way, it's not always voluntary. You must have a fondness for solitude.

What bishounen type is your favourite?

By ShoSen of Totally Kawaii!



posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 5:15 PM

Saturday, April 12, 2003

 
Bought Voyage Home. Got Blister from shoes. Festival was horrible. But, I got to eat Yam-Yam and Muscat Gummis. YAY!

Images turned on on board. YAY!

Darkla's moved on. I don't know how I feel about that... I mean, it's nice he's gone, but it kinda hurts he just up and left. Hey, what can a girl do. Still only been kissed once. Maybe that'll change... I so bad. No, actually, I want to torture Sarah and help her at the same time. Definitely have the author mentality.

If you want to be an author repeat this: Characters are simply plot devices for me to manipulate.

"I HATE YOU"

Lyrics by Kirk R. Thatcher
Music by Mark Mangini

(to be sung Allegro con Temptible)

Just what is the future?
The things we've done and said.
Let's just push the button.
We'd be better off dead!

And I hate you!
and I berate you !
and I can't wait to get to you...

The sins of all the fathers,
being dumped on us – the sons
The only choice we're given is:
How many megatons?

So I eschew you!
And I say "SCREW YOU"!
And I hope you're blue too!

We're all bloody worthless,
Just greedy human scum,
The numbers all add up
to a negative sum...

And I hate you!
And I hate you!
And I hate you...too!

(Repeat in angry scream 'til hoarse – or blood sprays from throat. Whichever comes first...)


Ha! IT does exisit!

Kay, so I think I'm done. And, I've been cleaning up the board. Yay!

posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 10:03 PM

Friday, April 11, 2003

 
Okay, so I really feel the need to be profound. I even have a couple of things to be profound about. So, consider this your warning. Why am I posting this? I have no idea. I should probably stop myself, but I’m not going to. Bah. Deifance.

Preface: Everyone left me today to go on trips so I had a while to think and stuff. And to be alone.

Race: This morning an announcement was made over the PA talking about yet another *expletive* racial issue involved in the Jefferson admissions process. You know what? People are stupid.

By having stupid racial pride and being oversensitive, how exactly will racial harmony be achieved? If one is constantly reminded that he’s a Latino and his friend is black, there’s no way not to have race get between them. Yes, people come in different varieties. But by accenting this fact, only separation can be bred. And I’m gonna stop before I dig myself too deep a whole.

Relationships: Okay, I need to say this. Really, I do. It’s been bumping around in my head for a while. And now I’ve forgotten what I was going to say… Poop. This one will have to wait.

I’m done now. Festival tomorrow. I’m doomed.

~The manaita no ue no koi

posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 8:23 PM

Monday, April 07, 2003

 
For Duty---

Spiderman
Spiderman, Spiderman,
Does whatever a spider can
Spins a web, any size,
Catches thieves just like flies
Look Out!
Here comes the Spiderman.

Is he strong?
Listen bud,
He's got radioactive blood.
Can he swing from a thread
Take a look overhead
Hey, there
There goes the Spiderman.

In the chill of night
At the scene of a crime
Like a streak of light
He arrives just in time.

Spiderman, Spiderman
Friendly neighborhood Spiderman
Wealth and fame
He's ingnored
Action is his reward.

To him, life is a great big bang up
Whenever there's a hang up
You'll find the Spider man.

I got these here.

posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 11:46 AM

Friday, April 04, 2003

 
I was at the library the other night and Samantha asked me hiow many licks it takes to get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie roll pop. Well, here's the answer folks. According to this study done by the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science the answere is 1656 for girls, 1239 for boys, a difference of 417 licks. So, it you're a guys, you must have a bigger tongue or something. Yay.

posted by Cap'n Cosmo at 9:58 AM

 

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