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Not all books make good movies and vice versa. The two media are very different and the way one tells a story is restricted accordingly. Because of this, authors are often dubious about sending their precious babies to the slaughter houses known as movie studios.
As an aspiring writer, I sympathize with these authors and am more than willing to acknowledge the anger and frustration when sweeping changes are made to the story.
But as a reader of books and watcher of movies, I also have to admit that sometimes the changes had to be made. There is, after all, only so much you can fit into one and a half to two hours of screen time. The best the author can hope for is that some of the less essential bits get left out or glossed over.
Remember now, I said the best the *author* can hope for. How good the movie is sometimes has very little to do with how faithful it is to the original. There seems to be a general consensus, for instance, that Disney's The Little Mermaid is several magnitudes better than the original Anderson story, which the movie only resembled vaguely.
My impression is that there are just a few outcomes for the book-to-movie journey.
The movie makers could take great pains to make a movie as close to the original as possible, as if to prove that this story should never have seen the light of day to begin with. (I can't think of an example at the moment, but I'm sure there is one out there somewhere.)
The movie makers could take equally great pains to make the movie faithful to the original, with the realization that the information contained in those long tracks of exposition are going to either have to be ignored or presented in a rather more visual manner. The quality of this method depends a great deal on the quality of the original work. (Though people will probably argue on for decades as to whether the right choices were made in the Lord of the Rings movies.)
The movie makers could say, 'hey, cool concept,' and work a mostly new story around those cool ideas. Here the quality depends on the skill of the movie makers, the quality of the original (the lower latter and higher the former the better), and just how rabid the fanbase of the original is. Because, let's face it, some aspects of quality are subjective.
And, lastly, the movie makers could completely ignore the source material and make something up out of whole cloth. (I, Robot, I'm looking at you.) Here the quality of the original is irrelevant unless it was so bad that no one cares what anyone did with the movie, in which case why was a movie even made? What will make a difference is the size of the angry mob armed with torches and pitchforks marching up to the studio gates.
All this brings me to the actual reason I wanted to write this post.
I recently saw Studio Ghibli's new movie, Tales From Earthsea (properly Gedo Senki, which seems to translate as Ged Battle Strategies or something like that). I rather liked it, though I was rather concerned during the slow parts as to how they'd wrap things up before the end of the movie. Probably didn't help at all that I was watching it online and so could see just how much time was left. Takes away from enjoying the moment.
Well, I noted in the credits that it was based on a series of books, so I did some research. And found a rather curious article writen by Ursula LeGuin herself. I say curious because of the combination of understanding and displeasure evident in the work. I nearly said 'ignorance' instead of 'displeasure,' but that would have been unfair. Not all of the problems she seemed to have were the result of ignorance.
The article certainly made me curious as to what the original source material was like, so I just today borrowed a copy of the first book, A Wizard of Earthsea, from the library. Honestly, I didn't expect much, given my experience with Howl's Moving Castle. (The movie was a great deal better than the book, for reasons that could be an entire post in it's own right.)
What I've read of the book, so far, comes later. Right now, to the article.
"It was explained to us that Mr Hayao wished to retire from film making, and that the family and the studio wanted Mr Hayao's son Goro, who had never made a film at all, to make this one. ... I am told that Mr Hayao has not retired after all, but is now making another movie. This has increased my disappointment."
This is why I nearly used the word 'ignorance' above. Miyazaki-san has tried a number of times to retire. It almost seems like every movie he makes is 'going to be his last one.' He probably means it every time, too. It just doesn't last very long. Frankly, I don't think he's capable of retiring by any means short of death. An event that I hope is a long time in coming.
"We were given the impression, indeed assured, that the project would be always subject to Mr Hayao's approval....We realised soon that Mr Hayao was taking no part in making the film at all."
I do wish she'd explained exactly how they (she and her son) realized that. It would help convince me of the validity of that last statement. Oh, I'm quite certain that Miyazaki-san gave his son as much freedom as was asked for, it just seems strange that a promise like that would go unheeded.
"Mr Goro Miyazaki asked me just as I was leaving, 'Did you like the movie?' It was not an easy question to answer, under the circumstances. I said: 'Yes. It is not my book. It is your movie. It is a good movie.'
"I did not realise that I was speaking to anyone but him and the few people around us. I would have preferred that a private reply to a private question not be made public. I mention it here only because Mr Goro has mentioned it in his blog."
No idea why she would think such a question would be private, at least for any great length of time. Surely she realized that the instant the movie was released she'd have to give a public response to that question? In any case, it was a very diplomatically put answer.
"The excitement was maintained by violence, to a degree that I find deeply untrue to the spirit of the books."
Was she watching the same movie I was? Because there hardly seemed to be much violence, certainly in comparison to some of Studio Ghibli's earlier works. Heck, the kid couldn't even draw his sword for 99% of the movie!
"Both the American and the Japanese film-makers treated these books as mines for names and a few concepts, taking bits and pieces out of context, and replacing the story/ies with an entirely different plot, lacking in coherence and consistency. I wonder at the disrespect shown not only to the books but to their readers."
Now this got me very interested. It reminded me a lot of some of the things I'd heard about Howl's Moving Castle, which I've already mentioned was better than the original book, in my eyes. In any case, I wouldn't have called the movie 'incoherent,' exactly. There were a lot of unanswered questions up until the end, but that's part of the reason one keeps watching. To find the answers to those questions.
"I think the film's "messages" seem a bit heavyhanded because, although often quoted quite closely from the books, the statements about life and death, the balance, etc., don't follow from character and action as they do in the books."
This is where I go into my reading of the first book. Now, granted, I haven't gotten very far. Page six, to be exact. But those first six pages where almost entirely exposition with some mention of the balance thing. If much more of the book is like that I can see why the movie, while quoting from the book, would sound a tad "preachy" as she says later on.
"The moral sense of the books becomes confused in the film. For example: Arren's murder of his father in the film is unmotivated, arbitrary:"
She goes into detail at this point, which would be a major spoiler so I won't quote it here. Suffice to say that she would rather the motive have been presented at the beginning as she did with Ged in A Wizard of Earthsea instead of held in suspense until the last third.
This leaves me rather dreading further reading of that book, since it seems having such a clear answer from the start would defeat the purpose of turning the next page.
"But in the film, evil has been comfortably externalized in a villain, the wizard Kumo/Cob, who can simply be killed, thus solving all problems."
Well, yes. Here we get back to the whole book medium vs movie medium again. Movies are very visual. If there isn't anything happening on screen people won't pay attention. You can have an internal struggle, but there better be an external one, too, so that people have something to watch other than the character angsting. Ghibli's Tales From Earthsea have both, and while LeGuin might not like physical struggles with external evil it sure does make for a compelling story.
One more question, did she even notice that the good guys tried to talk Cob out of doing something stupidly evil? Perhaps not.
There's also the issue she had with the skin tone of the characters. Apparently the people of Earthsea are mostly dark skinned. I wouldn't have known that from the first six pages of exposition, but apparently that was her intent.
Now that I have gone through what an author had to say about the movie based on her books, I want to make one last note on what I thought of the movie. Not Studio Ghibli's best work, but a very good watch. Now I shall see if the other 191 pages of this book measure up.Current Mood:  not enough sleep Current Music: rabbit grooming. *flapflapflap* |
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Her special power is being able to hold her hands like that.
I really have mixed feelings about this anime. On the one hand it's a pretty good story about a girl who's trying to figure out who she is. It even manages to make fun of some of the conventions of the magical girl genre, mostly by having Amu flip out when she first transforms or gets a new weapon. The ease with which she uses her powers is even explained by the fact that the Guardian Characters are partially controlling her actions, and they know what they're doing (usually).
On the other hand... so much pink. @.@
Seriously, now. Friendship speeches and the obligatory making friends out of enemies thing aside this series has some serious problems. Not the least of which is how slow it is in the beginning. The first few episodes is little more than Amu flipping out over the weirdness thrust upon her alternating with bishie sparkles whenever one of the Guardians shows up. (Guardians as in the insanely powerful school council, not the Guardian Characters who are little chibi manifestations of a child's would be self. Yes, it does get confusing.) Apparently adults can have Guardian Characters, too, though early in the series it's mentioned that the GCs disappear as the person grows up. Continuity, please?
Then there's the romance angle. This is almost always a sticking point with me in shojo series as the people involved tend to act like idiots. And not the funny kind of idiot like in Takahashi-san's work. We're talking competence goes out the window level idiocy. This show doesn't have that so much but Amu does have a huge crush on one guy, a sort of crush on another guy, and a love-hate relationship with a third. Then there's the near platoon of guys who are crazy about her. Yeah, definitely shojo.
But wait, there's a surprise. She's in fifth grade!!! I'm getting Cardcaptor Sakura flashbacks. Someone, help me. Never mind that every guy I ever knew at that age who liked a girl expressed it by teasing her mercilessly. Never mind the improbability of a girl that age wanting to pursue such a relationship because of mutual immaturity. Never mind the nervous tick inducing weirdness of a third grader stalking a fifth grader because of a crush.
What I really want to know is what is up with that cat-boy!! He's obviously several years older than the main cast and yet he's obviously flirting with Amu. He even bites her ear, forces her into an indirect kiss over some ice cream, and reaches into her pockets! And that's not even counting all the pastel love sparkle moments.
Hello! You're hitting on a preteen! A preteen!
Good grief. I haven't even mentioned her parents yet. I've almost gotten used to the idea that anyone over the age of 20 is more than likely going to be incompetent, but Amu's parents take it to a whole other level. They aren't parents, they're the instigators of her 'cool and spicy' fan club. Seriously, they act exactly like her classmates do when she does something 'cool and spicy.' And why do they say 'cool and spicy' in English, anyway? In fact, why do they use English for the transformation names, and the into narration, and the attack names, and so many other random things? It's not even like they can speak it very well.
"Anrokuk!" for "Unlock!"
"Amureto Harto!" for "Amulet Heart!"
The list goes on.
I guess it's kinda cool that they think using English is cool, but it just sounds weird. The only English that's actually done well is the opening narration. Making me wonder where they got that from.
Over all, this is a strange, disturbed series. No idea why I've watched as much as I have. Aside from a certain amount of curiosity over the characters' goals and moments of cuteness.
It's also a pretty good model for me on what not to do.Current Mood: exhausted Current Music: listening to the rain |
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Aside from attending a lot of panels I also got some really good cosplay shots at the con.
A classic Kagura from Fruits Basket, complete with plush backpack.
My pick for all time best cosplay. Emma fits right in with the decor, doesn't she?
He's got the attitude down, now to turn down the volume on the hair!
Miyazaki fans, this one's for you!
He doesn't have the bangs, but other than that, good job!
I was supposed to be a soul reaper but the black kimono didn't turn out. Oh well, I think I look kinda cool like this.
The hat, the clogs, even the cane! Cool!
Outside the hotel I found some fascinating architectural examples. If only the best ones had turned out.
Note, that hedge across the street does not lead to a park. It's actually someone's home. Wow, the people here must be loaded!
The hotel is even more impressive in the day time.
The hotel even comes with a park.
And it's own wildlife sanctuary.
However, it doesn't come with a number of things I've become accustomed to receiving from much **much** cheaper places. Free continental breakfast, free wireless access, more than just a few basic cable channels, all for well under a hundred bucks a night and in a room that's about the same size as the one we were crammed into.
I really don't *care* if the inaugural ball has been held here since Roosevelt! I am **not** spending 4-digits on a room that doesn't even have internet access!
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Manga ... anime ... must have more.
And yet the library in this town only carries one of the series I'm interested in!
You'd think a larger town would have a larger library. Oh well.
Anyway, this post is for the benefit of a contest I entered called What's Your Obsession?
^w^ Obsessed? Me?
*ahem* Yes. Well...
I guess right now my obsession would be anime and manga. All things mythological. Japanese history. Plushies!!!
Such a wide range of interests... Cute animal! AAAA!!!
Yes. ^^; I like cute things. But my definition of cute is a tad loose. There was this really cute little bearded dragon I wanted at the pet store, but someone bought him. T.T
The tragedies of being poor. Must get job! Job opening! Banzai! ARGH! I am so sick of filling out application forms.
Pretty fishies. I want a beta, too. And canaries, and cats, and dogs, and raccoons! And a pet squirrel! I want a zoo!
^w^
And once I have enough money I'm also going to buy a decent video editing program so I can make some more music videos. I have some great couple videos planned for Miroku and Sango. (They're such a funny couple, and get very little attention compared to Inuyasha and Kagome.)
It would be so cool if I had powers like in anime like Inuyasha. I wonder what sort of animal I'd be. Maybe a squirrel. I always wanted to be a squirrel. ^-^ Fluffy tail! I want a fox too. I want to meet Shippo and hug him and feel his fluffy tail! So cuuuuuuute!Current Mood:  geeky Current Music: some random Christian rock. |
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Today was a good day. The evening was so-so, but the day was, over all, good. ^_^ First off there was sunshine. Second, a very nice gentleman who bore a strange resemblance to a bum complimented me on my smile. (Strange how some of the nicest people I've met would, in some times and places, be called bums.)
Soon there after I had an urge to go into a resturant that was still under construction and ask for a job. I don't know where this urge came from, or why I decided to try today. I'd thought to wait until after Thanksgiving to try job hunting again.
So I walked along the side of the mall (the resturant was inside) and passed a man in a black coat talking on one of those little earpiece things. He started following me as I reached the door. When I tried it I found in locked, though I could see people working inside. The man in black approached and asked if we'd been locked out. He confirmed we were and directed me to follow him. He said something into his earpiece about being with a young lady.
I followed him around back and I discovered he worked there. He was even on the phone with the boss, who was going to be there shortly. He handed me an application and found me a spot to fill it out, surrounded by stonewall dust and half-finished electrical outlets.
About the time I finished the application, the boss showed up. He gave the ap a passing over and asked me a few questions. (Either he didn't notice or didn't care that I left the zip code off one of my employment history entries.) The questions were mainly things like "what have you done before?" Not much like the interview questions you're prepared for in job search classes.
Then he said he had space for me as a dishwasher/busser, probably on Saturdays and Sundays in the morning and afternoon though maybe other days too.
OO That fast?!
And I'll get some training next week, I'll probably get a call on Monday. And there're oportunities for advancement and getting more hours.
O_O
Not only do I have good news on the job front, but guess what came in at the library! The third Inuyasha movie *and* the eighth volume of YuYu Hakusho!! \^o^/ Yay! Kurama is so cool!
Not so great news, seems there's some wierdness with one of the tenant applications. (again ~.~) I should've known about this last week when I sent in the ap for a credit check. Instead I had to *ask* the main office about it. I got a call later that the resident has five days to fix the wierdness or they'll be evicted.
*Five* days?? Over the Thanksgiving Weekend?! Are these people nuts! Okay, granted, the tenants should've done something about this months ago, but still, *I* have to deal with them and that isn't going to be easy. ~.~ Man... I can just hear the verbal abuse now. *This* is why I don't want this job anymore.Current Mood:  well... happy, and frustrated Current Music: (watching Dirtiest Jobs) |
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I can't believe the brain dead idiots at Cartoon Network!! Okay, so Adult Swim is technically seperate, but it's still a shoot off of Cartoon Network.
First they bring in this ultra stupid show called The Boondocks, but that wasn't terribly surprising considering some of their other stupid and downright tasteless programming.
Now they've cancelled Inuyasha!! Yes! INUYASHA!! RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRR! >>.<<
I'm going to need a big pot, some roofing tar, and... darn it if only I had a feather bed.
And what did they replace Inuyasha with, you might ask? Well, they moved FMA to the 10pm slot and put reruns of Samurai Champloo in it's old 10:30 spot.
RERUNS!! Of a show they've played through at least three times!!
That's it. My theory has just been varified. There is a plot in the Cartoon Network/Adult Swim offices to sabatoge good shows. That would completely explain their previous treatment of YuYu Hakusho and their rather random treatment of Rurouni Kenshin before that. Also what they're currently doing with Gundam Seed, which seems to be running it every other week, alternating with .Hack/Legend of the Twilight Bracelet reruns. Also what they did four years ago with Tenchi in Tokyo. They pulled the show from their Toonami line up in the middle of a climactic sequence but neglected to remove the show from the website for over a month and still had clips from it in the Toonami promos.
Total ineptitude or plot? ... Well, my paternal grandpa does say never to assume malace in what can be explained by stupidity. Maybe these people are just the world's biggest bakas.
I still want to do terrible things to them. (Let's see, after the tar and feathering I could put them in shackles and parade them down the main thorough fairs. Then I'd put them in stocks and encourage people to throw rotten fruit at them. Hanging them by their toes is also a rather tempting idea.)Current Mood:  enraged Current Music: none |
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what kind of person are you
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I don't think this is very accurate (there was text that said I had a sad soul), but... IT'S A PICTURE OF KURAMA!!!!! *drools* *_*
I am such a fangirl. ^_^U
You are Persephone- goddess of transformation! You
are an arist,musician, and writer. Also, a
dreamer,a visionary, and a healer. You have
many moods- and can even be kind of cranky
sometimes. You enjoy spending time alone-
whether it's to work on an art project,write a
poem,compose a song, or just think about life.
You have an inner calm and can be hard to get
to know. Plus, you're super sensitive,
sympathetic, and a great listener. That's
probably why friends would come to you for
advice. While some people may think you are a
space case, you may just be deep in thought.
Because you think about everything.
Which Goddess are you?( WITH ANIME PICS!!!) and for ALL types of girls(7 results and girls only)
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This is a bit more accurate, I think. Though I have no idea who Persephone is.
Nothing else, really. Just had an urge to post this.Current Mood:  giggly Current Music: (watching Cold Case Files) |
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First, a quiz result:
you are the FOX,clever,fast,sly,some famous
foxes,the fox and the hound,youko kurama.you
get into many prediciments,but can bale
yourself out with incridiable ease.you inbody
*sorry but it's ture*sexualaty,because you have
no shame in useing it to get what you want,you
can be playfull,and a little crious at
times,and you tend to bare your fangs when
backed up in a corner,and when you do,the other
person had better get the hint,fast,or you will
finish what they started at the drop of a pin.
what is your inner animal form?
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I'm a fox! So if I turn into a fox youkai I can date Kurama! >_> *eyes Kurama desktop theme*
I wonder what Argu would get:
you are the WOLF,loyle,loving,hunter.some better
knowen wolves,wolf's rain,elfquest.you are more
light than dark,and once you latch onto
something*like a mate perhaps*you will never
let go,and there will most not likely be
another.you can be the leader,fallower,or lone
"wolf"but either way you are always
loved a taken care of.you love to
conmunicate,and jump out and scaer your famliy
memebers,and yu love to play and tease.you can
be quite the posevive little thing and can get
greedy,or jealous.just don't these lesser
quilitees get in the way of your loved ones.
what is your inner animal form?
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Like I'm really surprised...
Giol?
you are the FOX,clever,fast,sly,some famous
foxes,the fox and the hound,youko kurama.you
get into many prediciments,but can bale
yourself out with incridiable ease.you inbody
*sorry but it's ture*sexualaty,because you have
no shame in useing it to get what you want,you
can be playfull,and a little crious at
times,and you tend to bare your fangs when
backed up in a corner,and when you do,the other
person had better get the hint,fast,or you will
finish what they started at the drop of a pin.
what is your inner animal form?
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He's a cute little fox, too. *cuddles* More like Shippo that Kurama, I think.
And speaking of Argu and Giol:
Argu and Giol dressed for school!
You'll never see them actually dressed like this. For one thing, they live in a more medieval setting. Second, Argu's 2,000 years old, which is more equivalent to 20 years. Meaning he'd have graduated high school by now. ^_^ Anyway, it was fun to draw.
I don't think Argu likes his uniform. Giol doesn't have to wear one 'cause he's only eleven and would probably still be in elementary.
And he looks so cute in that outfit!
Nov. 11th, 2005 @ 04:29 pm
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Funny, I've been in this deep blue funk for ages and suddenly I wake up this morning feeling great. Even did some push up.
OO
Did my body get switched or something? If so, the new model isn't much of an improvement. I'm still getting winded in jujitsu.
Not much else to say, so I'll overwelm your friends page with random quizzes. Mwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Hmm. I'm not sure whether you'd like Japan or not.
You should go for a bit anyway. Even if you
didn't have fun, you'd have plenty o' amusing
stories about people mistaking 'erection' for
'election'. And some cool photographs....
Give it a try (^'^)
How Would You Survive in Japan??
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Okaaaay. That 'erection' 'election' thing is just...wrong. So incredibly wrong.
*insert favorite Clinton joke here*
You are a Hobbit!
A playful, friendly creature, with a love of the
countryside, frineds and family and more than
anything food!
Which famous sci-fi/fantasy character are you?
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I'm short and hairy? Come to think of it...
Your name is Emiko you ar blessed with talent for
the arts and have beauty inside and out ^_^
Whats your Japanese name .::Girls Only::. *~Anime Pics~*
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Really? I'll take your word for it.
My actual name would be written this way in Hiragana    , this way in Katakana    , and this way in Kanji  . The last would be pronounced yukai.
My screen name, Brigid, would be ... mangled. Does Burijitto sound anything like Brigid? Seems that's as close as the Japanese language can get, though.
ARTIST
you have a touch with the internal. most of the
time your physical appearance may lack due to a
more intense focus on the beauty of the world
around you. you may be gifted in that
everything you touch becomes more appealing,
able to draw pictures or coordinate colors, or
you have a way with written words that can move
the coldest heart. you are very aware of your
feelings, which can cause you to lapse into
stages of depression occassionally. you can
also sympathize with other's feelings.
what kind of personality do you have?
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Wow. OO
your a natural soul you love nature and love taking
care of people
your power is over the earth you control the very
thing you love most you can cause natural
distasters or stop them but this can only be
done through your heart.
What type of soul do you have?(pics and detailed answers)
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Awesome! I get a picture of Roy Mustang! Sweet!
Now, sleeeeeeep.
Nov. 10th, 2005 @ 10:37 pm
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I'd like to call this one Hiei's near coronary.
Or: A shocking encounter.
This is an illustration for a fanfic Kittenlark is working on. I hope to convince her to let me post them on my website. When I get one, that is.
Her big hang up is with the legality of fanfiction. So I found a resource: Legal Fictions.
If you want a rather longer PDF discussion from an educational institution, there's Boston Univerity's Fan Fiction, Fandom, and Fanfare: What's the Fuss?.
As an artist and author, I must say that I wouldn't like it if someone stole my work and tried to make money off of it claiming all the credit for themselves. I wouldn't mind fanart or fanfictions based on my stories or other tributes (all properly credited). Actually, I'd be rather flattered.
But in the interests of fairness, what's your take on this?
Nov. 8th, 2005 @ 10:24 pm
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I've finally done it! I've drawn a picture of Argu that Nightengale thinks is bishie!
Unfortunately, the chances of Argu ever having this expression are slim to none. But I wanted to see what he'd look like if he were actually happy.
OO Woah.
I think it turned out rather well, but I'm open to comments.
...
Please comment?
I haven't worked out a background yet. I'm thinking of having him sitting on a stone wall, but that could take some doing.
Nov. 7th, 2005 @ 07:23 pm
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Kittenlark says she wants me to update more. And what Kittenlark wants Kittenlark has a way of getting. (She's a scary little spagetti girl.)
She also said that she tries all the quizzes I post and is often creeped by how closed her results are to mine.
Or to Dad's. She and he got the same result on that What You See In the Mirror quiz. They both see dragons, apparently.
Cool! ^_^
Anyway, what should I update with? Nothing is really happening here. Nightengale and I saw the latest episode of YuYu Hakusho and it was SO funny! Yusuke's back and just as crazy as before. And Koenma is getting cool, too. I'm not quite as disgusted at the idea floating around the internet that Koenma and Botan should be a couple.
I still don't see it, but I'm not as disgusted. I mean, really, his normal form looks like a toddler. Going out on a date punctuated by changing diapers.
Yes, yes, I know, he is toilet trained. Still.
Oh, and the quiz was stupidly short, but -
You like the romantic type. He likes to take you
for walks on the beack and he buys you roses
and chocolates. Awww, how sweet!
What Type Of Anime Boy Do You Like?
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SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
KuramaKuramaKuramaKuramaKuramaKurama! If only he was real. If only he'd notice me. If only I could fall for guys who aren't already taken!! ><
Calm. Deep breaths. Okay.
Well, first I really should get my life in some sort of order. Then worry about boys. But isn't it natural for girls my age?
You are happy. You think of others before yourself.
You love to skip and frollic and are not too
bright when it comes to school and common
sense. You have friends but some people think
you're annoying. You get hyper a lot, but
nothing ever puts you down. THAT'S THE
ADDITUDE!
What Beauty Is Concealed In Your Heart (W/ positively dazzling anime pics!)
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Man, I sound possitively giddy. I guess it does fit, sort of. But there's a darker side to my personality.
"You wouldn't like me when I'm angry." Bruce Banner.
You are happy. You think of others before yourself.
You love to skip and frollic and are not too
bright when it comes to school and common
sense. You have friends but some people think
you're annoying. You get hyper a lot, but
nothing ever puts you down. THAT'S THE
ADDITUDE!
What Beauty Is Concealed In Your Heart (W/ positively dazzling anime pics!)
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Cool! I could be like Beast Boy! Who needs super speed when you can turn into a cheeta! And who needs super strength when you can be an elephant!
you are a preformer your life is on the stage
what type of girl are you?(girlz only )
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And the world is my stage! *takes dramatic pose*
You'll lead a normal life that most
doctors/surgeons lead. You will have a barrel
of kids, most probably 4, running all over the
place. You are a busy person having to do
almost two things at once (example: talking to
one of your patients on the phone while cooking
lunch)
-Your 'other' job also consists of teaching your
kids how to ride a bike, and kissing their 'boo
boo'
-You and your husband met, cause you guys work side
by side.
-You got married in your early twenties.
-You'll live in a big house somewhere in the city
meh, a look into ure future(Beautiful anime pics)
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Me? A doctor? An herbalist maybe if I can ever get the hang of it from Mom.
Early twenties... those years are going by pretty quick, don't know if I'll make it.
You are a nature person,u love animals,trees and
everything green
What tpe of anime character are u? (with amazing pictures) (girls only)
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What, no picture? Oh well, I do like being out in nature where there aren't any city noices or people or anything.
So, Kittenlark, does this count as an update?
Nov. 5th, 2005 @ 01:37 pm
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I finally managed to access Lemonizer so I could upload that fanart. And since I already mentioned it I figured it'd be only polite to post it.
So here it is---
Obviously, it isn't finished yet. This is definitely one of my more ambitious art projects.
Nov. 3rd, 2005 @ 12:07 pm
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My Botan costum may be finished, but it definitely isn't perfect.
My real hair shows! T0T If I'm going to cosplay with this I need to find some way of hiding my hair. (Maybe a flesh-tone swim cap. Wonder if they make those?)
Anyway, I took a couple quizzes just to kill time. (Die! Die! Mwa-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!)
You're Plum from Chobits!
You love to be entertaining, and be hyper at times!
You're loyal and comforting as well!
Which of the following Random anime characters are you? (WITH PICS)
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Could've been worse. I could've ended up as that kid from Digimon. ~.~ (Somebody shoot me.)
Your Ally is an Ice dragon! Dragon species: Ice
Dragon
these dragons live in the snowlands. they tend to
be small (classic dragon size or under) and can
run extremlly fast. they only hunt every 5-8
weeks as food is scarce. they tend to be kind,
but like annoying large dragons.
The reason your mystical ally is an Ice dragon is
because in the beginning of time, Ice dragons
lived in fear of the Chinese water dragons and
Fire dragons. So they lived alone up in the
mountains to protect themselves. Since they
were smaller than other dragons, they felt they
would never be able to protect themselves in
the real world.
^Kinda freaky stuff right? Well Ice dragons were
depressed yet very well tamed creatures just
like you. You are serious, smart, calm, moody,
and sometimes a little depressed more than
others. Just like the Ice dragon, you let
people beat you down into not believing in
yourself. THATS NOT VERY POSITIVE AT ALL!
Carrying an amulet that the Ice dragon wears
around its very neck, you press its magic
button to summon the dragon from the artic.
Your style would be a ban tee and a pair of
pants. Maybe a hat too.
colors: Ice blue, grey, white, black
element: Ice
Please VOTE!
What mystical creature would be your ally? (Amazing Pics and Results!plz Vote!)
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Am I really that depressing? Good grief. Though I do like hats. ^_^ And dragons are cool. (In this case, literally.)
He will be extremely cute, and is kind of solitary
and cold, but deep down in his heart, he loves
ya grl!
What Kind Of Boyfriend Will You Have? (Great Anime Pics!)
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Cool! Hiei! (Though I would've prefered Kurama, or maybe Inuyasha. *swoons*)
I gotta get a boyfriend. But I have such high standards.
Oct. 30th, 2005 @ 06:08 pm
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What to update with...
The weather is unseasonably beautiful (if you've ever been in Minnesota during late fall you know what I mean) and I'm doubled over in pain.
Eve had to have commited the greater sin. There's no other explanation.
Besides that, there are two appartments that will have new tenants within a month or two.
That also means I'm going to have to clean those appartments. >.<
Thankfully, I won't be mowing (correction, asking Nightengale to mow) for a while because the cold has been inhibiting the growth of the grass.
But it's still green. It's almost Halloween and there hasn't been enough snow to even dust the sidewalk!
At least I'm nearly finished with my costume. I've been working on a Botan costume for over a year, and I think it's almost ready. Why has it been taking so long? Because I'm making the wig by hand. Out of cloth mess and blue yarn.
This had better work.
And I still don't have a paying job. There is **nothing** here.
Over saturation, my unwillingness to walk around town at night, and my lack of experience have been, I think, the major factors. I've gone over my tactics several times and I haven't been able to see anything wrong.
Neither has the councilor I've been seeing for the past month, but she's still convinced I'm doing something to sabatoge my efforts.
9_9 I'm going to this woman why? Well, I have been dealing with some depression, but this really isn't doing much good.
I'm better off solving my own problems. I'm too different from normal people for a councilor to do any good.
At least I have Mythbusters tonight to look forward to.
Urban myths getting busted, and blown up, and smashed, and otherwise mangled. Fun gallor.
Have to wait till Saturday for next YuYu Hakusho episode. That last cliffhanger was murder! Literally! AAAAAAAAA!
Oct. 26th, 2005 @ 04:31 pm
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Most of you will probably recognize one of the characters here as Kurama, from YuYu Hakusho.
Most might not recognize the situation, however. It's from an AU fan fic Kittenlark is working on. (I gotta get her to let me post her work, she's BRILLIANT!)
I gotta work on some stories I've started, too. Both fan fics and original pieces. ~.~ Man. So much time, so little motivation. It was easier to write when I had school work I was supposed to be doing instead.
Maybe getting a job will help. I tried at the college today, but the only opening stopped accepting applications yesterday. AAAARRRRRRRGH!
(breathing, breathing)
Something's bound to come up. Just gotta keep plugging along.
Oct. 20th, 2005 @ 05:37 pm
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100% You KNOW your stuff!
How Much Do you Really Know About Yu Yu Hakusho?
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So I'm a fan. A really big fan with a good memory and an internet connection.
Of course, you answer just about any way and you'll get this result. (I tested it.)
9_9
Surprise! You got the very romantic and very
hardworking Shuiichi/Kurama. You lucky girl
you! Kurama is very happy that you chose to
except his proposal of marriage. He is a very
romantic lover and very dedicated to the
special one in his life. There is nothing he
will not do for you.
Who would marry you from YYH?
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*swoon*
(Hiei's surprised you actually got this result!)
Congrats! You'd make an excellent friend for
Hiei! You know when to stay out of his way and when
to not! Go you!
Could you be called Hiei's friend? (With pictures!)
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Hee-hee. I love the expresion on his face. ^-^
Your boy friend is the one and only Inuyasha
himself. He's sweet and cute and protective,
plus strong and tough. He also is annoying and
irritating and jealious and bad tempered and
always saids the wrong things. Well if you
could get over that he's a cool b-friend. NOW
CAN YOU KEEP HIM.TAKE HIS MINI QUIZ TO SEE IF
YOU STAND A CHANCE VS HIS LADYS.O please
rate.^-^
what Inuyasha character would be your boyfriend*UPDATED*
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Funny how I get such disparaging results. Kurama or Inuyasha. So different, yet so cute! I can't make up my mind.
What is your spirit animal? (TERRIFIC pictures)
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I'm a fox! I'm a little kitsune! ^w^
Argu, of course, is:
What is your spirit animal? (TERRIFIC pictures)
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And Giol:
What is your spirit animal? (TERRIFIC pictures)
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That's an interesting result. I suppose it sort of fits. (Another time I took it Giol got Wolf, which is funny seeing as his best friend is a wolf.)
Anyway, it's been a fairly standard day, spent time with Nightengale, made a stab at cleaning my apartment, went to Mass, and goofed off online.
Still at the latter. ^_^
Oct. 9th, 2005 @ 09:54 pm
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amused
Kittenlark frightens me.
