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01/21/2003 Archived Entry: "HP 5, Mizuno's birthday, and the usual anime rant"

Song: Anti-Nostalgic, Kotani Kinya (Gravitation)

Anti-nostalgic is the one of the best Gravi slow songs. I downloaded it a couple of days ago after many trials before. It's so soothing and relaxing. *falls in love with it* Kotani Kinya is so unbelieveably talented. XD

Got this from Europa: YES! The 5th Harry Potter book is due out in June...that's so damn far away. I want to read it now. xP

Mizuno's birthday was the 16th and I totally missed it O.o So Happy Birthday Mizuno! I hate it when I miss my friends' birthdays, it makes me feel so bad inside. Please, if your birthday's soon, announce it so I know! Like how Ko is doing the countdown. xD Birthdays are extra-special, and should be shared with friends, right? Otherwise you're going to make me feel very bad. xP I have a tendency to feel bad whenever I feel like I did something wrong or missed something important.

I finished Yami no Matsuei today. It's such a freakin' awesome series. <3 <3 There was much less shounen-ai than I had anticipated xP although the few hints were very strong and the scenes intense. The last Arc really heats up things, and the story revolves mostly around Tsuzuki. The poor guy, such a horrible past. I urge you all to go out and get YnM! XD It's being released in the U.S. under "Descendants of Darkness" which is a pretty direct translation. I think what attracted me to it initially was the artwork. I'm a huge sucker for good artwork when it comes to anime. Then I found out it was shounen-ai! Could it get better, yes. The plot was unique, so I dug it out and saw for myself. Pity it's only 13 episodes. x.x Still, I place YnM behind Gravi. Gravi is hilarious, has good music, lots of bishies and what not. YnM is pretty much the same, but with a much more serious note and lots and lots of angst, especially towards the end. >D *is reminded of X/1999* Although I like both humor and angst, I'd vote for humor over angst. I've started making a wishlist, staying true to my new years resolution, and almost all of the items are related to Gravitation. Honestly, when I get a chance to go to a convention (hopefully later this year or next year) I'm going straight to the dealer's room and drown myself in Gravi heaven.

What's more, the Gravi manga is now being licensed by Tokyopop and I for one do not like it. Tokyopop has screwed up more than a few decent manga, although some others are alright. I hope Gravi doesn't end up being one of those screwed up manga.

Thanks Ying for the info on Photoshop slicing :3 She's got a beautiful singing voice as well, it astounds me. *.*

Other updates: New layouts @ Subdomain-ated, Host Panic, Recollection, and here, of course (covergirl: Zhang Zi Yi). Those first 3 layouts haven't been changed for about half a year now. I was productive this weekend. Fwee. xP

Oh yes, if anyone views the latest layout and sees nothing but broken images, please holler so I know something's wrong. ^^; My hotlink protection seems to be backfiring at times. O.o;

Replies: x11

Nice layout. My fav. color. w00t! Blue.

Posted by binh @ 01/23/2003 10:15 AM CST

Hi!!! I love Gravitation too, and I love Anti-Nostalgic. I really agree with you: Kotani Kinya IS so talented.. *sigh* About Gravi manga being licensed in Tokypop, I don't think we have to worry too much. I have Planet Ladder and Real Bout High School, and they're in great qualities. Every since they started "100% Authenic Mangas", fans have been more happy. I'm pretty sure we can trust Tokyopop ^.~

Posted by Sachiko @ 01/22/2003 06:13 PM CST

Such a gorgous new layout Trin-chu! *_* You rock! xD

Posted by Marurori @ 01/22/2003 01:41 PM CST

Awesome new layouts, Trin-chan! XD It's so sad, I found out about them last night when I was on the phone with Jesse. I made him read some blog entries for me cause I haven't had the time to get online lately. ^^;

Posted by Skylark @ 01/22/2003 11:24 AM CST

I love the new layout!!

Darn it, everyone is reading/watching YnM now, and I've only read sites on it. *bows in shame* I WILL watch it, once I get the money and it comes out here. :D

And I love Anti-Nostalgic too, I think I listen to it too much. o_o;

Posted by Europa @ 01/22/2003 02:20 AM CST

I had that problem with my hotlink code. I had to upload my guestbook images to a different domain or they were broken.

Gorgeous layout!!

For the record I'm still battling direct linkers. I've filed abuse statements with the service providers for each and am waiting response. I've also researched into filing lawsuits. *snickers*

Posted by Nahi-chan @ 01/21/2003 09:14 PM CST

Woah productivity... *word doesn't appear in my dictionary XD* lovely new layout Trin! I especially like the title section of it. ^^

Posted by Belinda @ 01/21/2003 09:14 PM CST

Lovely layout, Trin! :D I'm glad you're back.

Posted by Mae @ 01/21/2003 08:16 PM CST

Anti-Nostalgic is such a good song, I like it too :) Ah, I ALWAYS miss ppl's bdays! ;_; I'm terrible with remembering things that importants! p.s. My bday is Feb 2, Groundhog's Day! And the weekend of Chinese New year!

Posted by Valerie @ 01/21/2003 07:45 PM CST

YAAY you fixed it crappy.. I mean great layout XD

--Jay

Posted by Jay @ 01/21/2003 06:58 PM CST

MAYBE YOU SHOULD TAKE OFF YOUR DIRECT LINK AND THNE I CAN SEE THE LAYOUT YOU SNOT!

Posted by Jay @ 01/21/2003 06:56 PM CST