Hanazakari no Kimitachi e
So, somebody finally introduced me to a J-Drama (Japanese drama)... ...and I unfortunately got hooked... *cough*thanksmeghan*cough*
Anyhow, this J-Drama is called Hanazakari no Kimitachi e, or more commonly known as Hana Kimi. The drama is a romantic comedy based on the manga by Nakajo Hisaya. Ashiya Mizuki, the protagonist, got surrounded by gangsters one day, yet she escapes unharmed thanks to the help of Izumi Sano, a top high school high-jumper who happened to be passing by. Unfortunately, Sano got injured when trying to escape the gangsters, and stopped jumping as a result. Mizuki, convinced that it's her fault that he stopped high-jumping, decides to move from California to Japan where she attends Sano's school (Osaka High) in order to try to get him to high-jump again. However, Osaka High is an all-male school, with enrolment limited to good-looking males. Thus, Mizuki cuts her hair and disguises herself as a boy as she tries to accomplish her goal.
On Modern Religion
I've been looking for a quote I once read to include in this post, but I have yet to find it. It is about the irrationality/stupidity of believing in something without evidence. That is, although you have no evidence of such, you could believe that the hamburger you had for dinner last night was actually the ground up remains of your best friend. It is not an impossible proposition. However, unless you have evidence to believe so (direct evidence; your not seeing your best friend since the previous afternoon is not sufficient evidence), the belief would be, I hope you agree, a rather irrational thought.
Fanlisting Page Moved
Just a note, like my book page, I have moved my page of fanlistings to my other website; it can now be found at www.tylersuzukinelson.com.
Yuki Kajiura Live 2008.07.31
Omg. I hate how I don't have a Region 2 DVD player. My mom brought me back a concert from Japan... ...but our DVD players are Region 1 and won't play it! :( Anyhow, here are my favorite bits from the concert (thus far, at least)...
PS: Give them a listen. Their voices and the instrumentation I find incredible for a live concert (not that I'm biased or anything)...
MetroQuest
A few weeks ago, my ASIC 200 class participated in a "lab" which involved using software called MetroQuest to simulate our ideal lifestyle choices and see the outcome of our choices.
Books Page Moved
As some people noticed on my Twitter last week, I finally got my domain name www.tylersuzukinelson.com. It's still under construction, but I did manage to get my book page up, so I took it down from my blog and moved it here. Just a note so people don't think I stopped reading :P
Fail Nerd Cookies
So this will be a quick update since I haven't updated in almost a month (though, I'm almost done a couple of books, so reviews on those will be coming shortly).
At the beginning of January, I decided to make Nerd Cookies (inspired by http://notsohumblepie.blogspot.com). Unfortunately, I was working with a standard sugar cookie recipe, ad-lib royal icing, icing dye, knives (no cookie cutters), and zip lock bags (I don't have icing kit things). And thus, the cookies did not turn out as wonderful as planned. I'll have to practice to make them look better...
“Panic in Level 4″ by Richard Preston
Apparently, my book reviews for his other books (The Hot Zone, Demon in the Freezer, and The Cobra Event) were written on my old blog and didn't get transferred to this one... Anyhow, Panic in Level 4 is the latest book I've read by Richard Preston. Preston writes literary non-fiction; that is, he writes non-fiction novels in a fictional style. The Hot Zone, a book based on true dealings with Marburg virus and Ebola virus, and Demon in the Freezer, a book based on past stories based on Smallpox virus and Anthrax, are interesting books based on true stories yet told in a way such that any reader (assuming they can handle some of the more gory descriptions) would find them enticing. The Cobra Event is similar in that it is a story based on disease, but is different in that the disease does not actually exist--it is merely loosely based on a fusion of a virus and a genetic disorder.
Contest for Fantasy Readers
Just thought I'd let you all know that if you're interested in fantasy novels, there's a contest open until December 31, 2009 that can win you a free copy of Imago: A Warrior's Tale.
On the contest page of the book's website, there is currently a free preview of the book available. Details on how to enter the contest (it's free) are present at the end of the preview. So feel free to check out the book and enter the contest if you're interested. But remember, the contest closes on December 31, 2009 (that's in 5 days)! Good luck!
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
So I didn't end up watching X-Men Origins: Wolverine last May when it first came out, but I did get a copy for Christmas today. We (my cousins (Coco K, Maxine K, and Nia W), sibling (Michelle N), and I) watched it while eating dinner.
The movie is basically a prequel to the X-Men trilogy. As suggested by the title, it explains the origin of the character Wolverine. It also introduces some characters from the previous movies, such as Sabertooth, Cyclops, and William Stryker, while explaining his past. A plethora of new characters such as Gambit and Blob are also introduced.
The movie opens up with Wolverine and his brother as kids; it introduces a bit of background information about their family and also demonstrates that they are both mutants. The introduction also shows the brothers' participation in many wars. In fact, it shows them in so many wars that it led me to believe that the brothers no longer age, although I don't believe this idea is mentioned again during the movie. Eventually, the brothers get captured and make a deal with Stryker in return for their freedom. From there, the plot erupts into an action-packed story explaining much of the complexity that is Wolverine.
Merry Christmas :)
Merry Christmas everyone (and happy Winter vacation to those who don't recognize/celebrate Christmas) :)
New Layout
So I decided to add a new layout to my blog... I've gone back to black.
On a side note, The Lucifer Effect is a bloody long book...
“The Sound and the Fury” by William Faulkner
So, I finished William Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury a few weeks ago. And I can confidently say it is the most confusing novel I've read to date.
TEDxTt 2009 Update: Tahira Ebrahim
Tahira Ebrahim’s Wish talk got released recently (scratch that--a while ago. I suck at keeping up with everything), so I updated my previous post and added her video. Be sure to check it out!
- is watching Nodame until he falls asleep... 15 hrs ago
- is home and getting ready for bed... 15 hrs ago
- @sugar_beets I'm innocent in reply to sugar_beets 16 hrs ago
- #asic200 @sticckler ...maybe he was a GMO? Or maybe he had that other body part growable by a nude mouse? 17 hrs ago
- #asic200 @sticckler ah :P too bad. Disney was only 99.9% dirty. Or maybe that priest was just constantly on Viagra... 17 hrs ago
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