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anime

Izumi Konata no Yuutsuu

4:36 PM
Props to the folks over at NND who made it. Very well made, and put a smile on my face. Lucky Star and Haruhi? Loved both series, although Endless Eight is leaving me in despair. ...

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music

Song of the Week - Better Together

9:18 AM
Title: Better TogetherArtist: Jack JohnsonGenre: AcousticSingle: Better TogetherAlbum: In Between DreamsVintage: 03/05Kenn's Comment: Good song! One of my faourite songs on In Between Dreams. I'm not too fond of rap songs, or punk rock, since a lot of those punk rockers sound veeery similar. But these kind of songs just have a soothing, peaceful feel to it. Good stuff to just kick back...

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anime

Summer Summaries

6:17 PM
Alrighty, with a title that just rolls off the tongue, let's kick this into parking gear, and pull the E brake! Just kidding! Anywho, I'm starting my summer series 3 episode review. There's a few series that I haven't had the chance to check out, but I get the feeling I'm probably not going to watch them anyways.Aoi HanaA moderately slow paced series....

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life

A Gift in the Heatwave

6:59 PM
Image by sorethroatAlrighty, so I met up with Ivy today, to give her souvenirs from my trip to Texas. So anyways, she had just gotten out of class (summer school) and decided that she'd walk down the hill and meet me halfway (since I'm at the bottom of the hill). So I'm walking up the hill, and she's walking down it. Indeed we...

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life hurts

It's hot

8:55 AM
Image by Campbell GichouIt's hot, and so is Reimu, in two ways ;DAnywho, the temperature's supposed to get to a scorching 32 celcius today. Gonna be out later today and I can already feel the heat beating down on me. Twas like that in Texas :'D. Somewhat used to the heat, thanks to the trip, but I still don't really like it. Anyways,...

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Cool stuff

Yutrue!

8:25 AM
Image by Ootaka NarumiHey y'all! Yutrue, formerly known as Cha Siu Bao, and will be known as Kevyn for now, has put up his latest video! Helped him with the music. It's Hitori by UbiQuinta from the Rozen Maiden String Sound Album. While he probably hasn't watched the series (I watched the first season), the music fits the video. Anyways, I know that...

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life

20 GB

9:59 PM
Image by tai0201The size of Andrew's porn folder. Because you needed to know that as much as I did. ...

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One Shots

Sporadic One Shot Time!

5:32 PM
Title: Snow in the Dark, スノウ イン ザ ダークAuthor: Kano Yasuhiro (Kanou Yasuhiro)Genre: Shounen, Action, Fantasy, Romance, TragedyKenn's Comment: From the author of MxO and Pretty Face, this is one of his older works. Snow in the Dark is actually a collection of other one shots, MPO, She Monkey, and the titular Snow in the Dark. MPO is the predecessor of what would...

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otaku

Manga of ze Week - Pandora Hearts

6:49 AM
Image by Mochizuki JunTitle: Pandora Hearts, パンドラハーツAuthor: Mochizuki JunGenre: Shounen, Action, Drama, Fantasy, Supernatural, Romance, ComedySerialized in: Square Enix GFantasy, Yen Plus (NA)Total Volume Count: 9 (ongoing)Kenn's Comment: I like this manga. Not everyone does. While it has it's action, I think much of the story lies in the mystery. I guess it's the kinda thing you either hate or like. The characters...

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life

Summer Night Market 6

11:48 PM
Image by yanagiAlrighty folks, back at the Nightmarket down in Richmond. After a three weeks absense, I had to refamilliarize myself with the set up, which had changed over the 3 weeks. Now, it's nicer. Possibly more efficient too. Anywho, slow day. It started out sunny, but quickly changed to just a downpour. It began as a drizzle. Then, typical rain. Then it...

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Gakupo

Weekly Vocaloid Feature - Imitation Black

9:22 AM
Hey everybody, it's back! This week's song is Imitation Black, by natsu-P. The song is sorta yaoi themed, but nevertheless, it's a good song. Also, there was a cover made, and it's really, really good. I love 蛇足's voice. It's just too awesome. Clear and バルシェ's voices are good too. Anyways, enjoy the song! ...

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music

Song of the Week - キズナ

5:28 PM
Title: キズナ / KizunaArtist: ORANGE RANGEGenre: PopSingle: キズナAlbum: NaturalVintage: 22/08/05 (DD/MM/YY)Kenn's Comment: This is possibly one of the oldest songs I have. Not in like age, because my X Japan songs far out date this one. This song has nbeen with me for years. Four years. Traveled with me through 3 computers, and still is with me to this day. It's a good...

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holidays

Bonus Episode: Photo Gallery

1:41 PM
Aights, so I finally got around to uploading all the images and stuff. It's quite a long post, so there's more after the jump. The Galleria, a mall in Houston. A funny shot my brother took. San Antonio, at some outlet center. The real cause of global warming. The Hong Kong food market I often mentioned in the episodes. Crawfish. Also known as...

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games

Currently Playing...4

12:35 PM
Image by SogashiinaTitle: Guilty Gear XX Accent Core PlusDeveloper: ARC SystemsGenre: 2D FighterSystem: PSP (also on PS2)Vintage: 04/09Kenn's Comment: I have to admit, I'm not too great at fighting games. This isn't an exception. I like the character designs much better than Capcom's Street Fighter though. The sound track is awesome for the game too. I mainly play Ky, Venom and Millia, and...

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holidays

Episode 18: FINAL EPISODE

9:51 AM
Image by HekichaJuly 22 - 23rd:Well, I got back safely. Leaving Texas was a bit hard, because upon arriving back in Vancouver, I knew that life would bite me in the ass. Being in Texas, I really didn't have to worry about much, but now I've got to get back into the swing of life and all. It's a bit hard, after living...

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holidays

Episode 17: The Melancholy of Kenn III

10:01 AM
image by yanmarJuly 22nd:Leaving today. In a few hours I'll be leaving Texas, headed for the 604. So, nothing was any different from a usual day, other than packing them luggages.Mandy, Jason and my sister were rolling each other up in a blanket, and rolling each other out of them. They were havng fun. You know that saying? It's al fun and games,...

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holidays

Episode 16: The Melancholy of Kenn II

9:30 AM
Image by MaruJuly 21st:Last day before heading back. At grandma's place until the afternoon. My parents said that we're probably not going anywhere. My mom does her usual and gives a 2 minute heads up that we're leaving. Pffft. Wouldn't kill her to give us mre time.At the restaurant, we sat around for a while, reading the paper and manga on the touch,...

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holidays

Episode 15: The Melancholy of Kenn Part I

5:54 AM
Image by CoocanJuly 20th:Went to Katy Mills today. It's a big mall in Katy. Really big. 'Twas my family with my uncle, Jason and Mandy, and Crystal.My parents went hunting for a store they couldn't remember the name of, while I went gift shopping. Got souvenirs, Kenn style, for a few people.Ran into Crystal (not literally), wandering around solo, after being dragged everywhere...

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holidays

Episode 10.5: Profiles

8:32 PM
Image by OrangeAights, so I used lots of names and stuff over the course of these episodes. So I'll post up a general list of the names of my cousins here that I made the most contact with.The SistersCrystal: Eldest of four sisters. Due to the school system in Texas, she will be starting grade 12 this August, despite being the same age...

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holidays

Episode 14: Land of Burning Junk

12:27 PM
Image by MinawaJuly 18th:My brother went with Staccy to a dog show, while I went with the rest of the family to a nearby mall. Nothing much there. Wanted to get souvenirs, but had no such luck. Lots of clothing shops, but that's pretty much all that's in there.After the mall, we headed to the Trader's Village, a large open flea market. Tried...

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holidays

Episode 13: Launch!!

5:52 PM
Image by RadatormJuly 16th:Aights, so today we went to NASA today. The Space Center was smaller than I thought it would be. Long ride there. Was a George Lucas exhibit there. Star Wars, Indiana Jones and other works of his.Got a picture with a pair of Storm Troopers. Very happy. Jason didn't. Bet he was upset. The picture was with my mom though,...

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holidays

Episode 12: Called it!

11:06 AM
image by klJuly 15th:So I managed to get some sleep. Stomach still felt really funny. Super nauseous. Was on the computer for a few hours before the rest of the house was up. No one is on early in the morning.Breakfast was ham, egg and cheese sandwich. Watched The Price is Right with cousins. Mandy Had Pop Pops. They're little things you throw...

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holidays

Episode 11: Even the sushi is warm!

9:01 PM
Image by TakayakiJuly 14th:Went out with the family to lunch at a high rated Chinese restaurant. Good stuff but no dim sum. Sad face. I don't like clams.Went over to the Hong Kong city mall again for a while. Sat around waiting for the adults to finish their shopping. Thank you, iTouch.Went home for a bit before heading to an aunt's restaurant for...

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holidays

Episode 10: Obligatory Filler Episode

7:07 PM
Image by Ixy July 13th:I like days like these. Staying home, doing nothing. Life's good. ...

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holidays

Episode 9: Obligatory Beach Episode

9:14 AM
Image by Imo WorksJuly 12th:Had to get up early because it's a long drive to Galvaston Island. Going there for tha beach.Loooong drive. Not as bad as going to San Antonio, but still pretty long.Upon arriving, you can still see that damage done by Hurricane Ike and Katrina. Piers and houses damaged and stuff. Anyways, ther were little gazebo kinda things, but he...

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holidays

Episode 8: Of Families and Brothers

8:13 PM
Image by Miyai MaxJuly 11th:Went to an uncle's place for some party thing. He's the youngest on my dad's side of the family. His daughter is still less than a year old but she's really picky on who holds her. Only mommy and daddy (mainly daddy) for her. Anywho, had some food and played on the PSP for most of the time.Watched some...

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holidays

Episode 7: The Lion, the Otter and the Heat

8:10 PM
July 9th:Alrighty, so today we went to the wonderful zoo! First things first. The stuff that happened before it.It started out like any other day. Sitting around playing on the psp, talking to cousins. Then my mom comes upstairs and tells me to get ready because we're going to the zoo. Cue the little kids trippin' up. Stacy (cousin) didn't want to go,...

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holidays

Episode 6: Of Razors and Arcades

12:09 PM
Image by Chika (Orange Pop)July 8th:Level up!! Learned how to shave with a straight blade razor. Leaves a nice feeling. Close cut too. Didn't cut myself =DWent out with four off my ocusins and my brother to the gaming center, Dave and Busters. tey're game selection isn't too awesome, but it's American ;D. Played Guantlet (oooold hack and slash) and Time Crisis 2...

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