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Aufsteigende Flügel is German for "Soaring Wings", a beautiful piano piece composed by Masashi Hamauzu. It is a retreat, a place for me to speak my mind, my thoughts,
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In case you're wondering, the song you hear playing in the background is called Memories, composed and performed by Kow Otani for the best PS2 game of all time, Shadow of the Colossus.
This was one of the many unused tracks from the game, so I thought I might do it justice playing this lovely track here. It may take a while to load, but please pause it and give it a good listen.
Otani makes good music (unfortunately, this is the only one I know of), and this is one of them. Enjoy!
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Tuesday, January 1, 2008, 00:28
first post of the year
No wonder they wanted to just stay home and chill. ;__;
I was at Mont' Kiara, waiting for the fireworks. But there were soooooooooooo many people there. Well, we managed to seek refuge in Sarpino's Pizza, which was somewhere at the back. But when we heard they were having performances at the stage, my sister and I escaped the dinner table and joined the crowd to watch this...
The ones on the stage were men dressed as cowgirls. Sleeveless cowgirl outfits. Apparently, they think it makes them look either sexy or muscular. Well, nobody's paying attention to them as they dance and lip-sync.
We have these fire-blowers for better entertainment. And yes, when I say fire-blowers, I meant "fire-blowers".
Not fire-eaters.
They just wave their rods with blazing ends and blow 'em. And lick them too. But no, not eat 'em.
Now that that's over, I'll move on to the part where everyone likes (that includes me as well).
FIREWORKS!
We were still at the table, munching on our chicken wings, everyone at the stage was like "10, 9, 8, 7...". I jumped out of the table, half munching on my chicken wing, and yelled, "COUNTDOWN! IT'S THE COUNTDOWN!"
Everyone else were nice enough to run all the way to where the stage was, but I got separated from them and got a somewhat better spot to view the fireworks. Lol, it took most people a while to realise that the ramp was such a good place to sit and stare up. So, with my trustysword, camera, handphone, I took some nice piccies!
It was rather hard to time the shot, but I managed to get these!
...this was due to bad timing, I swear.
But this wasn't too bad, na? I was too excited and jumped around a lot. That's why some of the pictures seemed a bit move-ish.
It was pretty when I saw it, but in this picture, they look like...squiggly red glowing worms falling from the sky. And again, that is thanks to my brilliant exited jumping skills. But hey? Wouldn't anyone get excited over fireworks? Especially big ones like these?
And then they started using the fireworks that...sort of made it look like they were throwing falling flames to us.
Too shiny. >.<
Yea, yea, I know, my pictures suck. But hey! I haven't shown you my best picture yet. Lol. But I must say, this picture, the one I'm about to show you, is the best picture I've taken so far. On the fireworks, of course. Precision; that was all I needed. But I think I got this picture out of luck, because it was so beautiful (well, for my standards, of course. I mean, this is only a rookie's job, but heck)
I love this picture. And I'm currently using this as my wallpaper in my phone. I feel so proud~ =3
Well, that's about it, everyone! Happy new year!
Ryu: KORA!! DON'T I GET TO WISH 'EM TOO?!
Me: Go on. =3
Ryu: Happy new year to y'all~!! And my new year resolution is to...go to Uni and get a Masters on Engineering and Robotics so I can work on ADIA.
Kaworu: My new year resolution is to...branch out on my bakery business. ^_^;
Fii: Mine is to grow a whole forest of flowers! =D
Me: Uh...Fii, isn't that a little too much?
Fii: Anything's possible when you believe in your dreams! Na? Na?
Me: ...that got me thinking...
Ayana: Minna-san, happy new year! And umm...my new year resolution is to...umm...grow more healing herbs and to stop the squabbles in the House! *sigh* Honestly, I'm really tired, everyone =(
Ryu: Their fault, not mine. *looks away as he points to Fukami and Rin*
Fukami: New year resolution, eh? Slapping some sense into my twin brother's empty skull would be one of them.
Asgard: New year resolution! To better serve Fukami-sama!
Fukami: Atta' boy. *smirk* You deserve a reward for that.
Asgard: I am honoured, Fukami-sama! =)
Rin: New year resolution...to find my master and kill him.
Me: ....
Ryu: ....
Fukami: Truly, no one believes me when I tell them that it was him who starts the argument. *rolls eyes*
Emperor Yazuri: To better serve my kingdom! And to regain what my clan has lost.
Me: What about expanding your clan, Yazuri?
Emperor Yazuri: ...
Ryu: That would mean she has to get married, right?
Me: ...ohhhhh~ I see.
Emperor Yazuri: *blush*
Albert: ...to take over Hikusaak's place and rule Holy Harmonia.
Ryu: *in a softer voice* Power monger...=.=
Albel: DIE, WORMS!
Me: 0.0
Ryu: Uh...Albel?
Albel: What?
Ryu: Battlefield's that way *points to the portals*
Albel: ...
Ryu: ...^_^;
Albel: Shut up. *enters portal*
Me: Well, he's gone...^_^; Saaya! What's your New Year resolution?
Saaya: To better serve the realms, to protect Akiko-sama, and to honour my contract with you.
Me: ...ah yes...it's not finished yet, right?
Saaya: As far as I'm concerned, no. And I expect to still be with you until you're married.
Ryu: What contract? What's it about? 0.0?
Me: You'll find out in due time. 8)
Ryu: Darn it. =.=
Akiko: You purposely put me as the last, eh?
Me: Oh, no, no~ XD
Ryu: You're Kaiser! Leader finishes last! =D
Me: Sou~ Sou~ =)
Akiko: ...acceptable excuses. Fine. Provided, I get a paragraph of my own. I've got a lot to say.
Me: Sure thing!
I was at Mont' Kiara, waiting for the fireworks. But there were soooooooooooo many people there. Well, we managed to seek refuge in Sarpino's Pizza, which was somewhere at the back. But when we heard they were having performances at the stage, my sister and I escaped the dinner table and joined the crowd to watch this...
The ones on the stage were men dressed as cowgirls. Sleeveless cowgirl outfits. Apparently, they think it makes them look either sexy or muscular. Well, nobody's paying attention to them as they dance and lip-sync.
We have these fire-blowers for better entertainment. And yes, when I say fire-blowers, I meant "fire-blowers".Not fire-eaters.
They just wave their rods with blazing ends and blow 'em. And lick them too. But no, not eat 'em.
Now that that's over, I'll move on to the part where everyone likes (that includes me as well).
FIREWORKS!
We were still at the table, munching on our chicken wings, everyone at the stage was like "10, 9, 8, 7...". I jumped out of the table, half munching on my chicken wing, and yelled, "COUNTDOWN! IT'S THE COUNTDOWN!"
Everyone else were nice enough to run all the way to where the stage was, but I got separated from them and got a somewhat better spot to view the fireworks. Lol, it took most people a while to realise that the ramp was such a good place to sit and stare up. So, with my trusty
It was rather hard to time the shot, but I managed to get these!
...this was due to bad timing, I swear.
But this wasn't too bad, na? I was too excited and jumped around a lot. That's why some of the pictures seemed a bit move-ish.
It was pretty when I saw it, but in this picture, they look like...squiggly red glowing worms falling from the sky. And again, that is thanks to my brilliant exited jumping skills. But hey? Wouldn't anyone get excited over fireworks? Especially big ones like these?
And then they started using the fireworks that...sort of made it look like they were throwing falling flames to us.
Too shiny. >.<Yea, yea, I know, my pictures suck. But hey! I haven't shown you my best picture yet. Lol. But I must say, this picture, the one I'm about to show you, is the best picture I've taken so far. On the fireworks, of course. Precision; that was all I needed. But I think I got this picture out of luck, because it was so beautiful (well, for my standards, of course. I mean, this is only a rookie's job, but heck)
I love this picture. And I'm currently using this as my wallpaper in my phone. I feel so proud~ =3
Well, that's about it, everyone! Happy new year!
Ryu: KORA!! DON'T I GET TO WISH 'EM TOO?!
Me: Go on. =3
Ryu: Happy new year to y'all~!! And my new year resolution is to...go to Uni and get a Masters on Engineering and Robotics so I can work on ADIA.
Kaworu: My new year resolution is to...branch out on my bakery business. ^_^;
Fii: Mine is to grow a whole forest of flowers! =D
Me: Uh...Fii, isn't that a little too much?
Fii: Anything's possible when you believe in your dreams! Na? Na?
Me: ...that got me thinking...
Ayana: Minna-san, happy new year! And umm...my new year resolution is to...umm...grow more healing herbs and to stop the squabbles in the House! *sigh* Honestly, I'm really tired, everyone =(
Ryu: Their fault, not mine. *looks away as he points to Fukami and Rin*
Fukami: New year resolution, eh? Slapping some sense into my twin brother's empty skull would be one of them.
Asgard: New year resolution! To better serve Fukami-sama!
Fukami: Atta' boy. *smirk* You deserve a reward for that.
Asgard: I am honoured, Fukami-sama! =)
Rin: New year resolution...to find my master and kill him.
Me: ....
Ryu: ....
Fukami: Truly, no one believes me when I tell them that it was him who starts the argument. *rolls eyes*
Emperor Yazuri: To better serve my kingdom! And to regain what my clan has lost.
Me: What about expanding your clan, Yazuri?
Emperor Yazuri: ...
Ryu: That would mean she has to get married, right?
Me: ...ohhhhh~ I see.
Emperor Yazuri: *blush*
Albert: ...to take over Hikusaak's place and rule Holy Harmonia.
Ryu: *in a softer voice* Power monger...=.=
Albel: DIE, WORMS!
Me: 0.0
Ryu: Uh...Albel?
Albel: What?
Ryu: Battlefield's that way *points to the portals*
Albel: ...
Ryu: ...^_^;
Albel: Shut up. *enters portal*
Me: Well, he's gone...^_^; Saaya! What's your New Year resolution?
Saaya: To better serve the realms, to protect Akiko-sama, and to honour my contract with you.
Me: ...ah yes...it's not finished yet, right?
Saaya: As far as I'm concerned, no. And I expect to still be with you until you're married.
Ryu: What contract? What's it about? 0.0?
Me: You'll find out in due time. 8)
Ryu: Darn it. =.=
Akiko: You purposely put me as the last, eh?
Me: Oh, no, no~ XD
Ryu: You're Kaiser! Leader finishes last! =D
Me: Sou~ Sou~ =)
Akiko: ...acceptable excuses. Fine. Provided, I get a paragraph of my own. I've got a lot to say.
Me: Sure thing!
Akiko's 2008 Resolution
I hope Alissa's not too gullible this year, and I hope she learns the beauty of saying no. This year, I'll really make sure everyone bucks up on finding the missing shards for Saaya's 3rd gate. I'm sure you all remember that our darling Rachtna destroyed that and unleashed the creatures from beyond the Gate to lay waste on Ryu's and Kaworu's realm.
I hope Alissa's not too gullible this year, and I hope she learns the beauty of saying no. This year, I'll really make sure everyone bucks up on finding the missing shards for Saaya's 3rd gate. I'm sure you all remember that our darling Rachtna destroyed that and unleashed the creatures from beyond the Gate to lay waste on Ryu's and Kaworu's realm.
Ryu: Oh...yea, I remember that.
Kaworu: >.<
Kaworu: >.<
Also, don't forget about the threats from Amon Morragan! He's still out there and always looking out for a chance to get back at us.
Ryu: Wait, wasn't that because he wanted you, Akiko?
Akiko: By just wanting me, he'll get rid of everyone else. That includes you too.
Ryu: Oh. Right.
Akiko: By just wanting me, he'll get rid of everyone else. That includes you too.
Ryu: Oh. Right.
AND I WANT COMPLETE RENOVATION ON OUR HOUSE! PAYMENT AS WELL! Honestly, if you all reaaaaaaaaally need to fight, you can just transport yourself to some abandoned realm and settle it there. BUT NOT IN THE HOUSE! And gimme a huge bedroom as well. =D
Rin: ...
Ryu: She was referring to you as well.
Rin: *nods*
Ryu: She was referring to you as well.
Rin: *nods*
Well, I guess that's about it. Ryu, get a girlfriend. Kaworu, all the best with your bakery business. Rin, watch out for those China vases I bought. Fii, try not to ask the Erlking to help you with gardening because he keeps turning your garden into forests. Fukami, Asgard, keep those noises you make a night to a minimum.
Asgard: Why you-
Fukami: Yes, of course. My apologies, on his behalf, Alaistar.
Fukami: Yes, of course. My apologies, on his behalf, Alaistar.
Ayana, tame your wyverns, please!
Ayana: I-I'm sorry!
Ayana: I-I'm sorry!
Yazuri, if ya need any help running your country, ya can always call on me or...someone more reliable.
Emperor Yazuri: Thank you, Akiko-sama.
Albert, make sure that you arrange the books accordingly in our library.
Albert: Of course.
Someone please tell Albel not to destroy his bedroom and out training hall again. And Saaya, programme a firewall or some anti-spyware programme on your portal gates. I don't want anymore unwanted visitors coming to our House again.
Saaya: At once. *goes to fix the problem*
And Alissa?
Me: Hmm?
Remember that you're not a super rich person who could afford anything. Think of your parents, all four of them, and just think of them first before you plan to buy anything expensive. Also, try to score a 3.5 and above to get that loan from your Mother's bank for your degree course this year. Take care of your sisters, brother, friends and family.
And cherish your beloved truly.
And don't do anything stupid! I know what you've done and I'll use that against you if you dare go any further!
And cherish your beloved truly.
And don't do anything stupid! I know what you've done and I'll use that against you if you dare go any further!
Me: ...o-okay. =) Thanks, Akiko.
Yea. And as for me...I just hope I'll be able to settle things with Amon once and for all. That's about it. Happy new year, everyone!