Calvin

06:02 pm: Everything So Far
The semester has already heated up. Papers and night classes are on my schedule. The night class is for core credit, but I don't really feel happy in a night class (I'm a Morning/Daytime kind of guy). The classes I have are pretty straightforward and the work can be done. That means papers, more papers and readings. This is a big stretch to graduation and I've come a long way. It looks like one of the classes I have counts for Philosophy credit already. So no night class. SCORE!!

Oh and I got my hands on the new Tatsunoko vs Capcom. I already have the Japanese version of the 1st edition and this one has more awesome characters (and no Hakushon Daimaou?! What the Fuck?!!). I can't wait to try this thing out. At least it makes up for it by having Zero and Joe (Cool your jets, Joe) the Condor. I also reserved The new Zelda game, Super Mario Galaxy 2, and Final Fantasy 13. Good thing FFXIII comes out around my birthday in March. These games are going to be SWEET~!

That's about it for now. I got new paint for my project and felt for the super saiyan wig I'm adjusting. Ok. That about sums everything up.

05:15 pm: Back on Campus
The winter break is over and I am now back on the University Campus. After weeks of video games, and all that fun stuff, I'm still feeling, in a metaphorical sense, Hungover (not in the alcoholic way. I don't drink alcohol). The New Super Mario Brothers Wii and Muramasa Demon Blade are awesome and addictiing. Also, I've started playing Tengai Makyou II. I've had it in my possession for a year and never opened it, but as soon as I put the disc in the console, I was blown away by what I had witnessed.

The classes I have this semester might be a bit challenging, but I think I'll make it through if I stay focused. It's a new semester so I'll have to step things up and get everything done. I think I've gotten better at writing papers so I'll see what happens.

As for my cosplay plans for 2010, I worked on my ultimate ULTIMATE MegaMan project while I had free time. It's coming along greatly, especially since I'm getting things done with it. It's a slow process, but I want things to look great, even if they won't be perfect. Either way, this will be the most ambitious thing I have ever done out of all of my cosplays.

I saw the sherlock holmes movie. After what I've seen, It's pretty damn cool how Sherlock can be so awesome, especially when he gets into fist fights and predicts when, where and how to attack.

That's about it for now, so I'm probably going to get something to eat.

08:44 pm: What say you?
Reply to this post, and I'll tell you one reason why I like you. Then put this in your own journal, and spread the love.

03:28 pm: Found It!!!
I looked all over, far and wide, and everywhere else I can think of, but I finally found a copy of Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts! I think I'll play it now.

Oh yeah. In relation to games, I realized that Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes makes Dynasty Warriors look like Sesame Street. There are moments in that game that get me REALLY hyper, and I wish I had a can of Red Bull so that I could intensify things (I'm trying to achieve an overly hyper mental state with that game). Ive just been in a video game fix for a while. Since I've finally abandoned the boring world of Animal Crossing: City Folk, I can feel myself getting back into the action/adventure swing of things.

Also, since I have one more week before I head back to school, I will make the most of it by playing some Muramasa Demon Blade. That game is very intense, as well as super thrilling. It's actually one of the most awesome side-scrollers I've played in a while since MegaMan X.

02:43 pm: 2010 Draws Near
2009 was a pretty good year. I made a lot of good friends and I have gotten one step closer to being finished with school. I had some highs and lows. One of the most notable events was going to Otakon for the first time ever. That was lots of fun and very huge.

Also, I want to work on my social skills a lot better, and maybe get a girlfriend. And not someone who is an overly-obsessed stalker. I really look forward to graduating this year.

Well. That's about all I can think of now. Happy New Year everyone.

11:08 pm: Christmas Tally
Now to list all the things I got for Christmas

New Super Mario Brothers Wii
Muramasa Demon Blade
Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes Double Pack
Bakumatsu Roman Last Blade
Xbox 360
Street Fighter IV
Dragonball: Revenge of King Piccolo
Macbook Pro
Ruroni Kenshin Manga
iTunes gift cards
Clothes
Metroid Prime Trilogy
MegaMan Starforce 3: Red Joker
Wii Fit

So that's everything. It was a fun Christmas.

05:58 pm: Christmas
Alright everyone. So far, I'm almost done wih my Lord Ike cosplay. Things are going well and I'm excited for Christmas. I also want to thank The-Real-Link for the card. It's nice.

As for the issue from the previous post, things will slowly be worked out more.

Finally, I wat to say Merry Christmas to everyone on my friends list. You guys are great.

And here are some videos:





This one for humor

07:04 pm: Winter break and Final Call on cards
I know I'm late in saying this, but I'm on christmas break now. Finals are done and I'm ready to go buck wild this christmas. This also gives me time to work on Ike, Link and the Ultimate cosplay that I want to finish up and have ready for the next convention I attend. Plus, there will be a Breath of Fire III cosplay constructed. I went out shopping today and I'm almost done with it. I have a few ideas for some designs for the exterior and the interior of the house.

Lately, I've been playing some Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn. I's more interesting on the 2nd playthrough. The only difference is that I now have promoted units. Another game that I haven't touched in a while is Fate/Unlimited Codes. I can still manage to beat the arcade mode wth Archer and Assassin.

Oh and this is the final call for christmas cards. You know the drill.

07:00 am: Thanks, Izuro

04:16 pm: Thanksgiving
I'm home for thanksgiving and I'm frying another turkey. Also, I'll have to work on a couple of papers. Even if this is the case, I'll still make room to have some fun. The first thing I did when I came home was play some Samurai Shodown, and I completed Punch Out for Wii. The ending is kind of sad, seeing that Mac retires after 3 losses.

During my break, I will also resurrect a couple of cosplays. I know what to do now. Plus, the major cosplay I'm building will have a little done until I have time in December.

Speaking of December, I will be sending out Christmas cards again, just like I did last year. As usual, I will need addresses (in case any of you have changed addresses). And your comments will be screened.

10:24 pm: Weekend done
After a huge outing on Saturday, I'm actually done brooding on my dog for this year. I saw that new Christmas Carol movie and it's put me into the spirit of things. I liked it alot and I wouldn't mind seeing it a 2nd or 3rd time. Jim Carrey did a great job as Scrooge.

Also, I managed to go to the Arceus event today and cash in on an Arceus of my very own.

And on Friday, a certain something was waiting for me in the mail:



This is just posted for those who haven't seen it yet.

08:12 pm: One Year Later
This month marks one year since my dog was put to sleep. It was November 7th when it happened. I knew it was his time to go, and I felt a little jaded afterwards. I remember all of those days when I took him for walks and how he would always bark at everyone that walked past him.

He was my first pet, and I still miss him. I know that the flow of time continues, but I can't help how I feel. At the start of 2009, I was almost at the point of avoiding the celebration of holidays, because it was going to be the first year without a pet. And some said that kind of choice would be stupid.

So...that's pretty much all I have to say.

01:14 pm: HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Have fun and don't do anything idiotic

03:03 pm: Trick or Treat

My LiveJournal Trick-or-Treat Haul
fango_7 goes trick-or-treating, dressed up as Crono from Chrono Trigger.
aleathiaburns gives you 8 mauve apple-flavoured gummy bats.
ambranii gives you 12 dark blue passionfruit-flavoured nuggets.
gingie_breads tricks you! You get a wad of paper.
guuuu gives you 3 dark blue banana-flavoured jawbreakers.
hiroone gives you 16 softly glowing pineapple-flavoured pieces of taffy.
izuro gives you 12 light blue apple-flavoured gummy bats.
mewten gives you 3 teal lemon-flavoured gummy worms.
rozillla tricks you! You get a broken balloon.
takaginaosama gives you 13 light blue coconut-flavoured gummy worms.
thereallink gives you 17 tan blueberry-flavoured jawbreakers.
fango_7 ends up with 84 pieces of candy, a wad of paper, and a broken balloon.
Go trick-or-treating! Username:
Another fun meme brought to you by rfreebern.

As for the ones who tricked me...*covers rozilla's house with toilet paper, raw meat and shaving cream*

*puts the world's stickiest glue on gingie_breads' windows, door mat and door*

08:19 pm: Updates to post about, and no idea where to begin
Alright. First off, I'm currently on Fall break. I'm gonna make the most of it regardless of anything. I'm SO glad that it's October (a.k.a. Ninja Season). September has not been a kind month at all. So it's good to get some down time for onece in 6 weeks. This has given me time to work on some cosplays. Especially one I wish to have done by Halloween. Oh and even though the weather has gotten a little colder, I want to get MegaMan done.

I got my passport a couple of weeks ago. It means only one thing: INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL!!!! That's correct. I get to go to any country I want. So that means Japan, China, Scotland and England are all up for grabs. I do plan on going out of the country soon, but I will not tell you where I'm going....yet.

Lately, I've been reading one of the Majora's Mask mangas. As I looked through it, I thought that I should resurrect my Link cosplay in a new form. I've learned a lot since the first time I made it, so with what I know now, it will be better if I want to go through with it. Also, I got a copy of Bleach: Diamond Dust Rebellion. It looks really REALLY awesome. Can't wait to watch it.

That's it for now.

08:40 am: This is starting to get even trippier
Now it's Sprite that's affecting my dreams! Only this time, it was a semi-nightmare.

I had this dream where I was on the way to the hotel for Anime Central. I had made a reservation for the convention, but when I got there, my data didn't show up. It was as if I never even existed at all. I was at a loss, and this priest came up to me and led me and my friends to dark and unknown parts.

No more Sprite before bed...

09:52 pm: So...Reactor no longer exists now..
Reactor is now dead. I remember attending that convention for a full weekend back in 2005. I met some of the people I'm still friends with to this very day. Yeah. I remember buying that Konjiki no Gash Bell game that weekend. Yeah. I met a lot of great people, but somehow, I think we all knew that reactor was fading: The issues with the hotel, alcohol, space, and other stuff. I wonder what's gonna replace it.

So...Farewell, Reactor. You may be gone, but the positive side is that you've helped me make some great friends.

09:35 am: Cosplay sword for Sale
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150370775111&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123

That's right. I'm selling it.

I haven't really updated, so here it goes. My classes seem to be going well. Nothing major has taken place yet, so I still have preparation time for exams and stuff. My Labor Day weekend is almost over, so I'm sort of prepared to head back to class. Though I had some studying to do this weekend, I still managed to get farther on that helmet.

Oh and I have the new Melty Blood game. It's pretty good since you get to choose your own style of fighting. Kind of like in Samurai Showdown. Yesterday, I had a BBQ and the food is delicious as always. There are leftovers, so I'm definately having some.

So...that's about it...and how is everyone doing?

06:00 pm: Summer has ended for me
I'm now back in school and I'm moved into my dorm. I met my roommate and he's a nice guy. Hopefully, he's not as messy and sloppy as Joe (my previous roommate). He's into tabletop gaming, which is kind of cool.

Yeah. Summer has been great with having a job, going to Otakon, Wizard World, sending in my passport application, and so many other things to name.

May this year be a good one.

09:01 pm: More and more thoughts
First off, I'd like to report that I know have a Nintendo DSi. I can't wait to start playing games on it. This is gonna be great.

I've still had this fighting game slump lately. I'm losing over and over in every fighting game I play. Especially Tatsunoko vs Capcom. At first, I thought about getting rid of every fighting game I own since I've lost my edge. But some of my friends convinced me to keep them in my possession.. So I've been practicing a lot in Tatsu vs Capcom and I think I'm getting a little better. I've even practiced until I fell asleep at the controller. One of the things that's been happening is that I've been drawing the button combinations for the hyper combos. Thsi includes every tactic I've followed thanks to shoryuken.com.

It will soon be my final week of Summer vacation. Time to make the most of it.