I'm not feeling fabulous right now. Rather down and upset. Instead of wallowing in it, I'm trying to pull myself out.

Tell me something happy that's happened to you lately.

This is me attempting to get rid of things.

1. The World Ends With You - Nintendo DS game
2. Volumes 2 through 7 of Saiyuki - manga
3. Avatar: The Last Airbender The Complete Book 1 Collection - DVDs
4. Air Gear 1 - first DVD of the anime
5. Marie Antoinette - DVD
6. Full Metal Panic! Complete Collection - DVDs
7. Marian Successor Nadeisco 1 - first DVD of the anime
8. The Meaning of Night by Michael Cox - book

If anyone's interested in any of the above, drop me a comment and we'll see if we can't come to a mutually agreeable price.

Holy crap, it's fanfiction.

Title: The WDITFAMPTGAG Association
Rating: PG
Fandom: One Piece
Summary: In which a very serious problem is addressed and four pirates try to figure out a solution.
Warning: This is fairly ridiculous and merely a vehicle to write funny dialogue. Ah, my soul for a plot...

( Read more... )

Might as well just make this official.

This journal is likely to be silent for quite awhile, due to work shenanigans and other internet distractions. I have little interest in posting and while I've tried to keep up with my friends list, I haven't done a stellar job. I enjoy everyone I have friended and have enjoyed the conversations I've had but my mental and emotional energy is being eaten by other things. There's just not much left over for my personal journal.

Feel free to defriend if it suits you. I imagine I'll come back in a couple of months or so, but I know sometimes people have issues with having silent journals on their friends lists. No worries about kicking me off if my continued silence is going to unnerve you.

In any case, adios for now. My email address is alice.and.lain @ gmail.com if you have the burning desire to contact me for some reason.

RE: Final Fantasy IV

The Tower of Zot can die in a fire. I hate the Barbierazilla's elemental girl. I cannot seem to defeat her and when I die, I can't just go back into the fight. Oh no. I have to sit through a good five minutes of cut scenes and talking. I've done this about ten times now and I don't have the patience for this! Dammit, why can't she just die! ;asdfasdf DIE ALREADY. I AM TIRED OF THE SAME CUT SCENES.

I think I may have just made the world's grossest vegan lasagna.

It is still cooking. I shall give the verdict in about twenty minutes.

EDIT: My parents thought it was fine. I thought it was gross. Good job, self.

Title: Gossip
Rating: PG
Fandom: Prince of Tennis, Inui/Kaidoh

( 'And now, for the popular news portion of our program.' )

So I got a book package that I ordered last week. After doing a happy dance, I promptly opened the box and...read everything in an hour. Now I remember why I normally don't buy comics or manga. It's because I get very little reading bang for my buck.

( Excel Saga Volume 17 )

( The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suit )

And just because.

( One Piece 528 )

Title: Countdown
Rating: G
Fandom: Prince of Tennis, Inui, Fuji

( 501 Days )

Backbeat the word is on the street
That the fire in your heart is out
I'm sure you've heard it all before
But you never really had a doubt
I don't believe that anybody feels
The way I do about you now

And all the roads we have to walk are winding
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
There are many things that I would like to say to you
But I don't know how
- "Wonderwall" by Oasis

Title: Fire and Fire
Rating: G
Fandom: One Piece, Usopp, Enies Lobby

( The burning of the World Government flag was only the beginning. )

Take a good look around
Does life really suck
Are we just complaining
I hope that this mic is on
'Cause I'm on a roll here
I hope this is making some sense
I hope that you'll throw up your hands and sing it
And tell all the haters that they should just shut up and smile, yeah

Sail around the world and tell them all to keep singing it
(la la la la la)
All we needs a harmony and we'll convince the world to sing
(la la la la la)
Throw your arms around someone
Maybe spread a little love
I know it sounds a little dumb (or maybe I'm a little drunk)
But all we need is some ice cream and a hug
- "Shut Up And Smile" by Bowling For Soup

Title: Moonlight
Rating: G
Fandom: One Piece, Usopp, Kaya

( He had been through the secret passage to Kaya's house a hundred billion zillion times before without any trouble! )

I hold on so nervously
To me and my drink
I wish it was cooling me
But so far, has not been good
It's been shitty
And I feel awkward, as I should
This club has got to be
The most pretentious thing
Since I thought you and me
Well, I am imagining
A dark lit place
Or your place or my place

Well, I'm not paralyzed
But I seem to be struck by you
I want to make you move
Because you're standing still
If your body matches
What your eyes can do
You'll probably move right through
Me on my way to you
- "Paralyzer" by Finger Eleven

Gotta move, gotta choose
You've got a difference to make
Don't watch it happen again
Gotta change, rearrange
Something's bending to break
It's just a matter of when

Ooh, you're gonna make your mark this time
Ooh, you're gonna set your hope on fire
- "Hope On Fire" by Vienna Teng

Downfall, and it all falls down
I fall from grace I got your taste
Turn off your mind, unwind
and see how high the cloudy sky

Run away, run away, leave your lemon drop
Soak it up, soak it up, won't you crush on me
Running free, running free, driving me insane
Shut it down, shut it down, it's about to explode

Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away, Run away...
- "Shut Up and Explode", Boom Boom Satellites

I admit, I've been really looking forward to seeing the end of Thriller Bark animated. Let me tell and show you why!

( cut for images of Zoro busting the testosterone meter all to hell )

This afternoon, all I did was lay around and play Final Fantasy IV. I DO NOT REGRET THIS DECISION AT ALL.

Afterward, I went on a walk. I had the pleasure of seeing two tiny kids standing on a front law, screaming their guts out at each other. GOOD JOB, KIDS.

Then I came home to watch the new One Piece opener. I DO NOT APPROVE.

But before I did all that, I watched the first two episodes of the Chinese Prince of Tennis drama. A++++ WOULD WATCH AGAIN.

Remember when I used to write thoughtful, long posts? YEAH, I DON'T EITHER.

I was so convinced that I'd never write any One Piece fanfiction and was very happy for things to remain that way. But then serrende had to write an absolutely excellent Franky->Usopp story that worked its way into my brain and camped out there. With her permission, here's a take on Usopp's POV.

Title: Indispensable Inessentials: The Road to Confusion
Rating: PG
Summary: Usopp tries to ignore his feelings but, as usual, things just don't work out that way.
Note: This story is a companion piece to Superfluous Necessities: An Ode to Confusion by serrende. It's not necessary to read that story to understand this one but you definitely want to anyways because her Franky voice is absolutely SUPER. Also, I took a small liberty with Usopp's Main Factory workroom on the Thousand Sunny.

( Franky was huge, widest of all the Strawhats and second tallest to boot. )

I know I should probably be writing about the recent One Piece manga trauma-drama chapter but I am much happier with the most recent anime episode. The anime is making me love Thriller Bark more! There's just something about hearing the characters and seeing the panels animated that excites me.

( One Piece 367: Cut for Severe Dorkitude and Excessive Badass Imagery )