snapdragon76: this is made of win and awesome (Hakkai (ryuichilover13))
...I came into the world.

Mom made me open my gifts at midnight last night. She wanted to see what I had gotten. Here they are:

'Hopes and Fears' by Keane
'Star Wars Ep. III' soundtrack
'X&Y' by Coldplay
'Songs for Jane' by Maroon 5

The only one she ever heard of is Maroon 5. I had to explain to her that they didn't have any dirty lyrics or anything. I'd think at least by now, she'd trust in my taste in music...

I went and bought the newest issue of 'Shojo Beat.' Like [livejournal.com profile] kawaiiayu said, I'm thinking of maybe subscribing. If any of the stories in there were put into graphic novel form, I'd probably buy 'Absolute Boyfriend' and possibly 'NANA.'

I really like the art in AB. Yuu Watase does good work, and it's slightly different than the stuff she did for FY. She renders bishies very well (as evidenced by Hotohori and Tamahome from FY. Yowza)! One of the characters, Soshi Asamoto, I barely recognized in one scene due to the fact he wasn't wearing his glasses. I read it a second time and I could pick up on the resemblence later (which I think was the point). I was thinking, "Wow! He's lookin' really good!"
I should really try to curb by bishie obsession, but I think I'm a lost cause.

I bought a few other books as well. A 'Star Wars' one, 'The Joiner King' which is the first story after the whole New Jedi Order series. I also got the fourth 'Slayers' novel (finally) and the newest 'InuYasha.'

It was a little amusing last night at Bible Study as my Music Minister and I (to a somewhat lesser degree) were explaining to my mom the finer points of 'Harry Potter.' She used to be of the mindset that they were a bad influence due to the fact they were about 'witchcraft' and I personally think it ridiculous since it has nothing to do with actual witchcraft. J.K. Rowling herself said that the majority of the novels are things she herself has come up with and the remainder is based on common folklore. The novels have good moral lessons in them. I told mom I'd let her read the first novel herself so she can get a better indication of what they're about.

We also were also surprised by the presentation of a birthday cake for me and another member of our group who has a birthday the day after mine. It was an ice cream and white cake. It was pretty good.

Today I'm not doing much in the way of chores and my grandma called and said she'd take me out to lunch today. Also, I plan to actually sit down and watch 'The Notebook' so it can be returned to Netflix. We've had it since forever.

*goes back to stare dreamily at her wallpaper of Jin*

Quote of the day: "Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon." -- Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Date/Time: 2005-07-27 14:59 (UTC)Posted by: [identity profile] tricianna.livejournal.com
Happy birthday!!
Date/Time: 2005-07-27 18:13 (UTC)Posted by: [identity profile] snapdragon76.livejournal.com
Thanks!!


^_^
Date/Time: 2005-07-27 15:21 (UTC)Posted by: [identity profile] ichiban-victory.livejournal.com
In any case, happy birthday!
Date/Time: 2005-07-27 18:14 (UTC)Posted by: [identity profile] snapdragon76.livejournal.com
Awww, thanks!
Date/Time: 2005-07-27 17:53 (UTC)Posted by: [identity profile] ajd-262.livejournal.com
Happy Birthday!!! Do you feel any older now?
Date/Time: 2005-07-27 18:16 (UTC)Posted by: [identity profile] snapdragon76.livejournal.com
Thanks!

Naw. I'd say emotionally I feel about 22-23, thereabouts.

*squee* Garfield!
Date/Time: 2005-07-27 18:23 (UTC)Posted by: [identity profile] kawaiiayu.livejournal.com
Otanjobi omedetou gozaimasu~ :P I like AB and NANA the best too ^_^~
Date/Time: 2005-07-27 19:49 (UTC)Posted by: [identity profile] snapdragon76.livejournal.com
I'm gonna assume that means 'Happy Birthday' in Japanese...


If so, Domo Arigatou!!

I think once I do get some extra moolah, I plan on subscribing...
Date/Time: 2005-07-27 18:56 (UTC)Posted by: [identity profile] lilmallard.livejournal.com
I hope you had a wonderful birthday :3
Date/Time: 2005-07-27 19:57 (UTC)Posted by: [identity profile] snapdragon76.livejournal.com
It's been pretty good so far!

*squees over your icon*
Date/Time: 2005-07-27 22:36 (UTC)Posted by: [identity profile] umadoshi.livejournal.com
ext_3743: (Glomp (sleepdebtfairy))
*just got home from work*

Hope it's been an absolutely lovely day. ^_^
Date/Time: 2005-07-28 14:22 (UTC)Posted by: [identity profile] snapdragon76.livejournal.com
Why yes, it was a pretty nice day!

And thank you for the well wishes!
Date/Time: 2005-07-28 03:56 (UTC)Posted by: [identity profile] sunset-glow.livejournal.com
Happy Birthday!

And because I forgot to comment on it earlier: yay for finding Cleolinda! I've been a fan of Movies in 15 Minutes for awhile, and they just keep getting better and better. I don't even have to have seen the movie/show/whatever she's recapping; she still makes me laugh out loud.

Be sure to check out the Empire (which is apparently this delightfully cheesy, over-the-top ABC miniseries on Rome) recaps in her LJ - they had me howling, literally. :) Just listen to this: "Aaaand finally it's orgy time. Could we ditch the panpipes, please? They're this icky combination of creepy and twee, neither of which you really want underscoring your debauchery."

Seriously, you just can't beat writing like that. ^^
Date/Time: 2005-07-28 14:25 (UTC)Posted by: [identity profile] snapdragon76.livejournal.com
Yeah, another LJ friend of mine suggesting checking out her regular journal also.

I may just do that!!

I take it you're gonna buy her book also?
Date/Time: 2005-07-28 15:35 (UTC)Posted by: [identity profile] soleta-nf.livejournal.com
Happy birthday! Hope you had a great day. :)
Date/Time: 2005-07-28 16:00 (UTC)Posted by: [identity profile] snapdragon76.livejournal.com
Yes, I did! Thank you!