onsen, Invincible, random things

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I went to an onsen yesterday wtih M., and My.. It was at a spa centre only twenty minutes away and it had two floors with weird stuff like a ridiculously hot sauna and a view from the outside bath (rotenburo　ろてんぶろ) over the river (and incidently, over into all the ryokan rooms...o_o). The funniest thing was the chinese herbal bath which smelled like soup and was green. M. ended up smelling like soup for the rest of the night which was entertaining *eg* We then headed over to the Kirara (キララ)sports centre (I call it the big white turtle building myself) which we walked around in the dark, and then hit up the souvenier shop restaurant which was a damn cool place that specialized in naan sandwiches and specialized ramen, so I had a teriyaki chicken naan sandwich and Vietnamese ramen (very good soup and nice and spicy though not too hot). The cook was very insistent that he also make a vegetable naan sandwich for M. despite her attempt to get away with her usual bowl of rice. Oh, and I learnt how to say "take a piss" in Japanese which will always be useful when I join the yakuza or something *L*

I've read all of Invincible out so far and while I can't quite get over how simplistic and clean the art is, it's a great series and I love reading it on the surface and in depth with all the parodies I recognize. It's got a lovely plot and good characters though I think Mark could use more personality.

The art for the new Death Note anime looks like the same art from X/1999. This works very well visually except Lighto looks too young.

I start my new university class(es) that I'm teaching tomorrow. No text, so I kinda have to wing introduction games and stuff for an hour and a half with no idea of their level. Oddly enough, I'm not that nervous... yet.

I am in love with the I Spy books atm and I desperately wish my work had more than one of them. It's such a great way to teach kids some new vocabulary and they adore finding things. I'm going to be sad when I use up the one book I have.

Star Wars Tales comics are excellent. They're like illustrated fanfic and most of them are gen. Where else can you see stormtroopers reading an emo Vader's diary or Vader vs. Darth Maul? Not to mention an actual Indiana Jones/SW's crossover (even if it is depressing). And "Incident at Horn Station" is just brilliant in its simplicity! <3s!

On the other hand, I really wish I had access to my old Star Wars novels. It'd get me over this renewed Star Wars obsession much quicker (I go through phases of this considering Star Wars was my first fandom long ago (if'n you don't count ST that is)). I miss the X-wing series.

I keep almost getting colds atm. Methinks my body is sort of fighting them off but also is confused cause the wee beasties are a mite different than the ones my white blood cells are used to.

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you chose AY - your Enneagram type is EIGHT. "I must be strong" Asserters are direct, self-reliant, self-confident, and protective. How to Get Along with Me Stand up for yourself... and me. Be confident, strong, and direct. Don't gossip about me or betray my trust. Be vulnerable and share your feelings. See and acknowledge my tender, vulnerable side. Give me space to be alone. Acknowledge the contributions I make, but don't flatter me. I often speak in an assertive way. Don't automatically assume it's a personal attack. When I scream, curse, and stomp around, try to remember that's just the way I am. What I Like About Being a Eight being independent and self-reliant being able to take charge and meet challenges head on being courageous, straightforward, and honest getting all the enjoyment I can out of life supporting, empowering, and protecting those close to me upholding just causes What's Hard About Being a Eight overwhelming people with my bluntness; scaring them away when I don't intend to being restless and impatient with others' incompetence sticking my neck out for people and receiving no appreciation for it never forgetting injuries or injustices putting too much pressure on myself getting high blood pressure when people don't obey the rules or when things don't go right Eights as Children Often are independent; have an inner strength and a fighting spirit are sometimes loners seize control so they won't be controlled fugure out others' weaknesses attack verbally or physically when provoked take charge in the family because they perceive themselves as the strongest, or grow up in difficult or abusive surroundings Eights as Parents are often loyal, caring, involved, and devoted are sometimes overprotective can be demanding, controlling, and rigid Renee Baron & Elizabeth Wagele The Enneagram Made Easy Discover the 9 Types of People Harper SanFrancisco, 1994, 161 pages You liked the test? so please don't forget to RATE it... but remember! it had only two questions!!! ;-) you wanna know MORE? so check out, what Google found about your type... or do you prefer to You are not completely happy with the result?! You chose AY Would you rather have chosen: BY (FOUR) CY (SIX) AX (SEVEN) AZ (THREE)

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