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Ibaraki-douji
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[2013-05-30 23:31:27 +0000 UTC]
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# Statistics
Favourites: 138; Deviations: 0; Watchers: 25
Watching: 123; Pageviews: 11484; Comments Made: 1436; Friends: 123
# Interests
Favorite visual artist: Takeda Hiromitsu is the first that comes to mind. There's too many to name though.Favorite movies: Jackass, Ten Commandments
Favorite TV shows: The Drew Carey Show
Favorite bands / musical artists: Evanescence, Paramore, Panic at the Disco
Favorite books: Catcher in the Rye
Favorite writers: ZUN. His drawing could use work, but he writes lovely stuff, dontcha think?
Favorite games: Phantom Brave, Touhou (too many to name), Persona 2 (Batsu and Tsumi), Tecmo Super Bowl (nes), KOF *prior to 03*, FF (prior to X-2)
Favorite gaming platform: Comp for emulation purposes, but PS2, PSP, NES, SNES, VBA, DS and 3DS all come to mind. I like most save for Xbox series.
Tools of the Trade: Pencil, Paper, Myself. Hope to add more in the future though.
Other Interests: Chatting! Making friends! SOPHIE~ But if you wanna know more, just chat me up! *salutes!*
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I see. It just takes a long time for your processor to load the information.
Yea ofc not. It's always fun to experiment.
Yea, you're welcome. But... sometimes one thing or another happens that you do indeed lose them in spite of them being so precious to you... no matter how much time passes in your life, the friends that you lost that you may never get back due to circumstances who are still vital to your heart... Never Forget them...
Yea... I figured you would tbh. For the sake of the experience, and you don't strike me as being anti-social, just socially awkward. ...You're welcome, Choko-chan.
Oh you needn't worry about that. I don't mind hearing about you at all. It actually makes me feel better listening to others about their problems or their life in general. Like, the person cares enough to tell me and considers me someone who'd listen. It's a very nice feeling, and I am only too happy to return to them my attention and opinions.
..."Interesting", "Painful", "Enlightening" ... I suppose any of those words can be used. It's not that I don't want to tell you but, I'd rather spare you the litany of my ramblings. ...But know that it feels worse to lose your best friend than the person you thought was the one for you romantically. *shakes head*
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XD Haha! Yeah, that's about right. Great analogy.
Exactly... Hm... That could be taken completely differently if taken out of context...
Oooh, deep... I agree. I take in your great wisdom, great okaa sama. Joking aside, I'll take your advice. Good friends are hard to come by.
Thanks. That about sums it up, yup. I don't exactly hate people (just the genuinely stupid ones that could help it if they wanted to), I'm just not good at... speaking. 
Haha, I feel the same way. Mostly because I'm bad at talking, but hey! That's the same reason that I appreciate someone who is willing to listen to me for a change. I tend to babble on about strange things... Oh! Speaking of which, I'm going to look around and probably buy a nice shinobue flute! In my opinion, it's the most beautiful sound of any other instrument.Β www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u5-Wi...
I don't mind listening, but I won't force you of the problem is not wanting to talk about it. I'm just saying that you don't have to worry about boring or bothering me. This is a 2-way street, right?
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Yea.
Your words, not mine. Lol
*nods* hah. Yea apparently I'm more of a parental figure to people than BF matieral... Oh well. Oh! Not that I'm suggesting I want YOUR attention that way! Just that, it happens all the time! XD
Yea. Some people you just can't help but be "DAMN THIS PERSON" Yea... you'll be fine.Β Though again, as I said before a bit hard to imagine that seeing as you're pretty talkative with me. Or am I just that awesome?
Ahh so that's the name of it, Shinobue. Yea that sound is indeed beautiful but it seems harder to play, or maybe the guy in the vid was REALLY into it? Dude, can you not imagine that in some anime or game during like some serious but fairly calm scene?
Well I utterly summarized it. I did an epic fail an dlost my bestie because of a stupid person who really forced my hand to do all this simply for lulz. I can't get over how stupid I was and how I let that infatuation ruin so many things in my life.
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Well, my words should never be repeated. It's when they're repeated that I realize how stupid they are.
Nah, I get what you're saying. People get along with me, but... I'm not exactly parental. More childish... I guess I'm the weird little sister that everybody doesn't mind having to drag around because she's adorable... Apparently... So, you're the dad/mom, and I'm everybody's little sister.
I know, I've met some of those people. Not the type of people I like to be around, but I tolerate and accept their existence... It's because you're just that awesome. I'm also a much stronger writer than I am a speaker. In person, I mostly communicate with facial expressions, sound effects, and gestures... It makes speaking on the phone with me very awkward and confusing.
The player was very into it; he's a skilled player. I've listened to him play many beautiful songs. However, I can't say for sure whether or not it's harder because I've never played a professionally-made one (I made my own out of bamboo from Hobby Lobby. It's not great, but it's fun to play around with.) ... Yes! Because it's Japanese traditional music. This type of music is a big part of Japan's cultural roots. And it is AMAZING. I just love when traditional instruments and musicality are used in anime. 
Ah. Yeah. We see in fairytales that the princess leaves everything behind for her prince, and they all live happily ever after... In reality, the phrase "Bros before hoes," while offensive to the overly-sensitive, is very true. ... I'm sorry that you had to go through something like that, and that last statement probably didn't help. I'm sorry, and I really hope everything works out in the long run... However, I think this discussion is helping me go through something that I'm working Β through right now. Thanks.
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Yea... that happens a lot.
Hm yea. I really am bad with friends in the end 
Huh. Well thanks for the compliment. ...Well yea there are ppl like that who are chatty cathy OL but are rather quiet irl or on the phone or w/e
Yea it's really sweet. I wanna hear more of this stuff in anime. It's really awesome.
Forget about it. I lost her. And I highly doubt she'll ever forgive me. It's the price I have to pay. Worse yet, I had someone else I was really crushing on basically lead me on, and now tell me to forget about how I feel and is basically doing everything they can so I don't feel that way. Not really fair. How do you go and form a "more than friends" bond and let them continue doing so then just be "nah forget it". And people wonder why I wanna detach myself from my emotions? I can't take much more of this. You did nothing wrong, Choko-chan. You're absolutely right about that phrase. I fucked up. If anything you should hurt me more so you can cement how stupid I was. ..."romance" just isn't for me. I was so stupid and naive.
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Kind of like how your thoughts sound better in your head then out of your mouth? Like my cooking. Great when it's fresh, but... You don't want to eat my cooking for leftovers. So siree...
I'm just bad in all social situations... IMO? What is that?
Heh, yeah. My friend's mom is one of those people who can chat for hours about simple little thing. I remember her talking to me about how their new cat buries its poop, unlike their old one. She was rather impressed. And I didn't know what the heck I was supposed to say.
I know, right? Everything should have wonderful music. We need more great composers like John Williams and Hans Zimmer.
I get the detach thing. I often wish I was a turtle just for that type of thing. I wish I could shut out all of my emotions and just live my life. Seriously... And now I feel really bad about what I just did... It's a long story: Friends, good friends, really close, everybody thought we should be a couple, we became a couple. For reasons too complicated to explain, my relationship with him was distancing me from my best friend, so... I broke up with him. Earlier today............. I don't think I should beat you up because you seem to be doing a good job at that. You're not a bad person, and I'm sure you're capable...Β
I don't know what to do. He just left, and he's been crying. He accidentally hit my brother's car with his dad's truck, and his dad was yelling at him over the phone. He's had such a bad day, and I contributed to it! I even think he wasn't paying attention because he was upset when he started to leave. Oh, god, I feel so bad. I don't know what to do...
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Omg do your leftovers kill? Would they be censored like they were in Lucky Star? XD. But yea, once you say it you're like "...Fail."
IMO= In My Opinion. A variant is "IMHO" which'd be "in my honest opinion" Same thing really.
Dunno 'em but I will take your word for it. So far you've linked me to good stuff so you obviously have equally good taste.
...Hm Well I'm sorry to hear that about you but... I really don't remember what I brought up that made you say it. Either way, My Ex hurt me too much and my friends as well, so I will do my best to just completely close my heart in a romantic sense and concentrate on being there for my friends: the people who matter.
I'll be alright. It's been hell dealing with my emotions lately but I would like to believe I am coping, as slowly as that may be.
...Well idk what happened between your post and my reply, but hope everything's fine. But remember, just as you were selfish and you ranted off a storm,Β he was too, thinking of what deep shit he was in. Humans are that way by nature. Don't feel bad about being yourself. Feel bad about having to lie about who you really are simply to be accepted. I'm sure you can talk things over if you haven't already. And if reason will not fix the situation, then that fellow wasn't worth it. Sounds easy and simple, and while it is far more complicated and difficult to stomach than it may see, it is true, after all.
My apologies again for being away for so long. I hope I can reply more actively from now on.
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Haha!
Ohhhhhhh... That makes significantly more sense. Thanks.
Basically, anything with a commonly-known theme is by John Williams: Jaws, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones... Most movies with outstanding music that draws out your emotions is Hans Zimmer: Pirates of the Caribbean, Inception, The Lion King...
You were being vague about your life at that moment... And I think you should do whatever feels right for you. The people who matter care about you.
No matter how slow, progress is progress. 
Well... He and I have since been on speaking terms, at least... I just feel really bad about that whole predicament. I don't know about him, but I still feel somewhat uncomfortable around him since then. Mostly because he keeps trying to talk about it when we're both really bad at talking, so awkward silences ensue... I dunno.
S'okay. You've got a life outside of the computer. It's a good thing.
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Yea ok so I won't eat them. got it.
No problem.
You really know your stuff.Β And I love Lion King :3
I honestly don't remember. I'm sorry if I wasn't detailed enough. ...Whatever feels right, huh...? I'd like to, but I get the feeling that sometimes I'd hurt people or be too much of one thing or not enough of another if I just went with my instincts. I need to learn some sort of moderation.
...True.
Well maybe he just wants to clarify things. The fact that he's talking to you still and wants to talk about it most likely means he doesn't just wanna scream his ass off or something. Of course I don't know the fellow so I cannot say for certain... and yes, there are some things that are just very difficult to talk about with certain people
Man. A lot of people have been saying that lately. I'm not sure if it really is good or not
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Wouldn't be the music nerd I am if I didn't. 
No, don't be. You told me the details you were comfortable with telling me. That's all I ever ask... I'd say that that feeling nagging at you IS your instincts. Often, when we don't know what we want to do, we spend too much time thinking it over and analyzing the situation after we've already made up our mind. Usually, we're wishy-washy because we don't particularly like the option we know we'll choose. Maybe it's a situation of choosing the lesser of two evils. We don't want to choose either, but something has to be chosen, so... I dunno. Maybe I'm saying something that doesn't really apply to your situation, but I think it's something you could at least consider. It's okay to trust yourself once in a while.
Yeah. I think it's slightly worse in my case just because I have such a hard talking with people in general... It's a very inconvenient flaw to have...
Haha! 
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Hm... true. Just don't expect me to memorize all that
Well if you say so... I really have no problems telling you about whatever it is, I just don't remember what.
...Yea... I think you're right. I was trying so hard to go against what I knew was the right answer. I was being too defiant and blind about it. It applies more than you realize, apparently. And yea... I will definitely consider it. ..."trust yourself once in a while" huh...? Well... I'll try.
Well... yea. Sucks, really. I guess it's one of your little demons to work through, huh?
Ahh basically "faith". But well yes, I believe it all depends on the individual. In my case, I've become rather jaded, but there's still that hint of hope that, when touched and brought out in a certain way, makes me... well bluntly put: a fool.Β It's happened twice recently in the course of roughly 3 months. It's actually quite pathetic of me. I hope I make no such mistakes ever again.
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I didn't expect you to memorize all of that. Just remember that John Williams and Hans Zimmer are amazing.
Hehe, yeah...Β
Well, hey, we all make mistakes. The important thing is to learn from them and not make the same mistake too many times. One of the hardest "mistakes" to correct is perception because people often have seen things the same their entire lives. Perception can become habit, and a hard habit to break... If that makes any sense at all...Β
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I'll try.
Even if you say that... doesn't mean one mustn't strive for perfection. Limiting one's self simply because of the idea that we are flawed seems like giving up in itself, don't you think?
No, I think I understand what you mean. I mean for instance, someone who was raised in a heavily religious environment will grow up believing that is what is and those who do not believe in the same thing are incorrect. And for them to consider other possibilities of what is "right' will be quite difficult. The more those beliefs were drilled in, the stronger the hold they have on that individual. I'm very more or less with religion, not a hater nor lover of it but... I suppose that'd be an exmaple.
So yes... my excessive negativity and lack of trust could be a "perception" that society has solidified for quite some time. Changing that will be rather challenging, my friend.
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Never said to not at least try. Just know that it's not the end of the world if you do mess up. As my band director always said, "We will continue to strive for perfection... We will never reach it, but we will achieve excellency along the way."
Well, it doesn't have to be something as big as religion. It could be something as small as "I don't like spicy food." If you believe that food that makes you sweat is unenjoyable, it's hard to understand the person who orders everything on the Taco Bell menu with lava sauce and fans his grinning mouth between bites. On the other side, if you think spicy food is fun, you may not understand the person who asks for no teriyaki on his chicken because it's too spicy... Way back in history, we could say that the general perception the population had was that marriage between a black man and a white woman was bad. Now, we've got Asian dudes marrying black dudes, and nobody has the right to object, lest they be shunned by the public... Shoot, back in history, the politically correct term was "negro." If anybody tried to use that term now, they'd get SHOT.
I can understand that, but you know that not ALL people are bad and untrustworthy, right? Just the other day, I had an unbelievable experience... My mom and I went grocery shopping. My mom had no money on herself, and was planning to buy everything with my dad's credit card. We had plenty of money in Mom's checking account in case the store didn't accept credit cards. Mind you that our grocery cart wasn't exactly filled with necessities (ie, lunch packets for me to take to college, lactose-free milk, low calorie ice cream for my mom's diet, etc). Turns out, that particular store doesn't accept credit cards OR checks, only cash or debit cards. Having neither of those with her, my mom said that we couldn't buy the stuff. I offered to use my debit card saying "most of the stuff is for me, anyway, and I don't have to pay for my college classes for a few more weeks." My mom started to cry at the thought of having her daughter pay for our groceries. So, before my mom had a chance to really object, the man behind us paid for us. He was a complete stranger, and the food was a little over $60. Needless to say, we were both shocked and very, very grateful. Felt somewhat guilty, though. I mean, we HAD the means to pay for it, and the groceries, as I said, weren't necessities... We just didn't have a way to access our funds in a manner that grocery store would accept... It was quite the experience...
So, yeah. I wouldn't trust the general population, either. But there are people who genuinely have golden hearts.
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Yea. sounds about right. Well maybe I'll be the first to reach perfection? heh.
Lawls You actually put it better than me. Yup. And I think not being able to understand such things is what leads to so many conflicts and wars and such. Few people try to empathize with the other, especially when the POVs directly oppose one another. Sucks, but can't be helped, apparently...
...Hm. I'm not saying you're lying or anything but... well I just haven't come across such fellows. *shrugs* Sorry. But I guess it is unfair to have a "guilty until proven innocent' mentality but... I suppose... it's become habitual...
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That would indeed be impressive. Good luck.
Yup. The less I think, the more accurate and obscure my words become.
Nah, I know that it's pretty unbelievable. It's one of those things. Still, I've vowed to pack enough food for two lunches every day so that I can share with anybody who doesn't have enough food or forgot his wallet, or something. And I know that the majority of society is selfish and any "normal" person would have just watched me and my mom leave without a second thought to helping. People have a tendency to worry about themselves, and I know that. I'm just saying that, while very rare, those kinds of people DO exist. I would never trust society as a whole, but not every rock has quartz.
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I'd prefer if you wished me "skill" lol.
Pretty much the story of humanity. Lack of empathy and willingness to understand one another is what has caused the human race to be... well... not as good as it should be, I suppose.
Heh. I like the quartz thing.Β You're right... judging everyone by the same ruler is rather uneducated in the end. I suppose I'll try to practice this a bit harder then. But as I said before, breaking such a long and old habit will not come overnight...
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Oh, okay. "Good skill."
Still, I think it's human nature. It's human nature to be selfish, and it's human nature to want to always be right, and it's human nature to always want to be the best. There are many negatives associated with the human nature... Hmm...
Oh, heh. Yup. Remnants of my rock nerd phase, I suppose... I understand that very well. I've been working at getting over some of my own personal prejudices, and it's very hard to change one's overall perception of, well, everything. To be honest, I think learning to either get over and or laugh about prejudices and stereotypes is just a part of being in marching band. Meaning, our band had cheerleaders and a football player that still joined us on the field at half time. Not to mention all of the instrument stereotypes that one learns to laugh about or accept as true. Because not all sax players think they're the greatest thing in the world; it's just the overwhelming majority that think so. And our band had at least three exceptions for every trumpet stereotype out there.
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Thanks, lol.
Well Humans should just go against their nature to be good fellows.
Not so much about being in marching band as much as life. Everyone has that Biased "cross" to bear. The question is if you've the will to get passed such trivial matters and move on or not.
Well Stereotypes are after all statistics. It doesn't speak for everyone, just the largest majority. Which means, it can be expected but is not always foolproof.
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You're welcome.
Indeed. There's a very good reason why people take the road less traveled by, and it's not because of the common road's traffic jams... Well, it's weird to say, but I think you get what I mean. The road less traveled tends to be "the right thing to do," and we could do with more people choosing that path.
Yeah, I get that. I was using just one example... Hmm, I can't think of anything to add. I agree.
Exactly! Finally, someone who gets that! Black-people stereotypes aren't meant to be racist, they're just statistics. Black dudes tend to be good dancers, but some white guys can dance, too. Usually, I think the girls who bother to dye their hair blonde are idiots. Natural blondes have a 50-50 shot, I think. As my high school math teacher said, "Just because most of the marbles in the bag are blue, that doesn't mean you can't get the one red one. SOMEBODY'S gotta get it, right?"
It was more than a math lesson. It was a lesson in LIFE.
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Really? Seems more like most people take that crowded road... but I will agree that we could use more people going the "right" path.
Hm yea. I know. Just sayin'.
*fistbump* Totes. Sometimes stereotypes are even funny. It all depends on how you put them across, I suppose. I personally never get offended at any of them that are targeted toward me. I usually laugh and am like "YEA THAT IS SO TRUE LOL." or something.
Also @ marbles, that is really cool. I totally agree to that.
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