Riv's random self

[*Jess♥]

I have seen the 3ds.

I hated the 3d so if i got one at all, I would slide the switch to turn the 3d off.

[river_chaos]

The 3DS is more of a novelty imop than a system worth buying. I love the 3D enhancement, but Nintendo made it little too much on Ocarina of Time. A lot of people are complaining that the 3D is giving them headaches, including me.

By the way, I had the weirdest dream last night. I was going through a dungeon similar to the Legend of Zelda game, but in one room before I went to the boss all these shadows just popped out and started attacking me. The fairy accompanying me identified them as Shiekah, and that's where it becomes weird. In the real game, the Shiekah are the protectors of the royal family and act as attendants. Why were these monsters identified as the Shiekah who are human?

[*Jess♥]

interesting

what did it make you think about?

the best judge of our dream is us.

[river_chaos]

I am not sure. I think the dream might have been triggered because I went through the scariest dungeon in the game before I went to bed that night. Those shadow monsters were really freaky; they looked like black, transparent mummies with red glowing eyes.

[*Jess♥]

I don't recall. which dungeon is that?

[river_chaos]

It was the Shadow Temple...I think. Might have been the Bottom of the Well.

Wait, have you played Ocarina of Time before?

[*Jess♥]

yeah, I played them all. lots.

well the main ones anyway.

bottom of the well...

Oh thats the area that I didn't play much. I did the early areas lots but I always didn't like that area very much.

I'll play that game some more.

yeah that was a creepy area.

[river_chaos]

Cool.

I don't think even Aptom would go down there.

New blog post:

Went to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 today! I loved it! As soon as it comes out on DVD I'm going to get it.

Edited July 15, 2011 by river_chaos

[river_chaos]

Have I ever mentioned I hate the smell of smoke? Some douche bag outside our apartment decided to smoke pot late last night, making me gag and close the windows for an hour or so.

How can addicts stand the smell? It's revolting! I just hope he decides to pollute the air somewhere else.

[Toku Warrior]

I got used to the smell of smoke as most of my family has smoked for years. I never picked up the habit though, thank god.

If he continues to smoke outside your apartment then you should just tell him to move along as the smoke from his weed is bothering you. If he causes you any trouble then either call the apartment super attendant or, as a last resort, the authorities. It's the only way a pot head will learn any respect about other peoples personal space.

[river_chaos]

I'm glad no one in my household smokes. My dad smoked at one point, but quite when I started getting sick around him.

The pot head moved on. It might have just been kids having a laugh or something for all I know. At least he's gone.

[river_chaos]

Another of my friends died today. He died of a heat stroke from what I have heard and his family is not taking his death too well. He wasn't old, but he wasn't young either. This is a very shitty year so far for their family and mine.

[*Jess♥]

Wow, i'm very sorry to hear that.

very sad indeed.

you have my support

[river_chaos]

Thanks, Ryuki.

[river_chaos]

I found my new favorite artist on youtube.

I didn't think anyone could turn one of Michael Jackson's songs into an awesome instrumental

[river_chaos]

I found a new instrument to pester Big Brother with I bought a tin whistle yesterday while I was out in San Francisco with my mom. As it is, he hates it when I play my ocarina, flute, or whatnot. Hehehe, oh he's gonna hate it when I play the tin whistle!

Edited August 2, 2011 by river_chaos

[river_chaos]

I had a rather scary experience today. I picked out some black clothes that had a black widow spider in them that I didn't know about until the cashier lady opened the bag to put the receipt in. Both me and the cashier lady screamed and Mom was the only one with enough sense to kill it with a plastic sale sign. When mom and I got home, the product that was bought was washed twice with a fair amount of detergent.

[*Jess♥]

wow, that is scary!

glad you're ok.

[river_chaos]

Well, I left California last night. I'm back home now. I started missing my mom when I went through the security point I feel like part of me was left behind in California.

[*Jess♥]

a part was left behind, which must mean that something else has come with you. i mean, you weigh roughly the same, don't you?

maybe your mum put a big chunk of her love in you and it pushed a different piece of you out?

[river_chaos]

a part was left behind, which must mean that something else has come with you. i mean, you weigh roughly the same, don't you?

maybe your mum put a big chunk of her love in you and it pushed a different piece of you out?

Yeah, I guess that's how I've felt since I left California.

MUCH NEEDED BLOG UPDATE:

Last Thursday I moved into my dorm with my friend at the university we're attending. We got settled, signed in for orientation, got financial aid stuff squared away, and went to a picnic at the university president's back yard (which was in walking distance from the campus).

Orientation started the next day and lasted until Sunday with all sorts of events for us Freshmen. We were split into groups called Critical Inquiry (CI) groups to help us get use to college life. We did teamwork activities because everyone works together on this small ass campus.

Every night for orientation there was a show or fun event: first we had a mentalist perfomr, then an awesome comedian, then a movie night at the local cinema, and lastly a magician. All events were fun! [emote=monkey]yay[/emote]

Before I forget: I recently found out that there's an anime club here. They're called the Otakus Club....which I later translated and found it a little strange. Otaku= "your house" or formally "you" Is this even correct?

[ErutanXiku]

Wow...your orientation (we called it Fresher's Week at my uni) sounds so cool! I've always regretted not standing my ground and living on campus...would have made things a lot easier, especially when taking part in the events I wanted to take part in. I hope you have a wonderful experience

As for 'Otaku'...from my experience, it has a meaning similar to 'Geek' or 'Nerd' and can be applied to all hobbies/interests, but more often with computers.

I think Metal Gear Solid gave a definition when you meet Otacon (which stands for Otaku Convention)

I've never heard it translated as 'Your House' or being used as a formal form of 'You'...must do research

Edited August 23, 2011 by ErutanXiku

[*Jess♥]

basically, it's intended to mean "shut-in".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGmKxma_CUQ

it's not a nice term in japan, but for westerners it's used to describe committed anime or manga fans.

[river_chaos]

Erutan: Thanks! Living in the dorms is really fun so far.

As for how I got a translation for 'otaku', I have an English/Japanese dictionary and that's where I got it from.

Ryuki: Hmm...That actually makes sense. I'll remember not to use the word if I ever visit Japan.

[ErutanXiku]

Erutan: Thanks! Living in the dorms is really fun so far.

As for how I got a translation for 'otaku', I have an English/Japanese dictionary and that's where I got it from.

No worries I found more info on the 'Otaku' definition on Wiki if that helps...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otaku

I was also going to make the point about it being offensive in Japan (especially after the Otaku Murders) but I think the profile is lifting a little, such as when a Japanese politician described himself as an Otaku about Politics.