Blog Profile / Only in Dreams
| URL : | http://renagrrl7.livejournal.com/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Animation / Anime & Manga | |
| Posts on Regator: | 109 | |
| Posts / Week: | 0.4 | |
| Archived Since: | March 5, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Thank you!
Thanks everybody for the birthday wishes (and fun virtual gifts)! 28 has been good to me so far -- I had donuts and coffee for breakfast while watching SpongeBob Squarepants. :D
Writer's Block: Most memorable concert
What was the most memorable concert you ever attended? What made it so magical? View other answers My most memorable concert was probably the first Coachella concert in 1999. It was my 18th birthday and my parents not only bought myShow More Summary
Damn, You, Comic-Con! shakes fist
So, I got my media pass for Comic-Con finalized a couple of weeks ago, got time off approved from work for Comic-Con today and the schedule is slowly going up this week. It's all coming together rather quickly, isn't it?This is whatShow More Summary
Obligatory Blog Posting
For all my American f-listers, I hope everyone had a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend! For all of my international friends, I hope you had good weekends, too, of course!So, here's this week's obligatory i ♥ manga blogging list:Black Jack, vol. Show More Summary
Yet Another Obligatory Blog Post
For anyone following along, here's the manga I read and reviewed for my blog, i ? manga.Apollo's Song With the Light, vol. 1Dororo, vol. 1Good-byeChapter Review: RIN-NE, chp. 9Skip?Beat!, vol. 6Parastye, vol. 1This week, I'll review the second volume of Dororo, several volumes of The Land of the Blindfolded, vol. Show More Summary
Writer's Block: RIP Michael Jackson
In honor of the King of Pop: What is your favorite Michael Jackson song?Submitted By deathbylies View other answers I actually wrote this yesterday right after the news came out, but LiveJournal was all wonky, so here it is now.WithShow More Summary
Another Obligatory Blog Post
Seems like all I'm doing these days is reading manga -- it serves as a nice diversion from worrying about whether or not I'll have a job in the next few months.Anyway, here's what I read and reviewed for i ? manga this past week:Mars, vol. Show More Summary
Obligatory Blog Post
So, I belatedly realized that I hadn't shared my manga blog reviews. Here's the list for the past two weeks:Swan, vol. 1Skip?Beat!, vol. 5Fullmetal Alchemist, vol. 1Backstage Prince, vol. 2Blank Slate, vol. 1Chapter Review: RIN-NE, chp. Show More Summary
Fannish Friday 5
Name 5 character deaths that surprised or shocked you.Here goes (in no particular order):1) Jet from Avatar: The Last Airbender. Let's face it, I was just plain surprised that a children's cartoon actually had someone die. Of course, I liked Jet a lot more by this episode...2) L from Death Note. Show More Summary
It was a drive-by fruiting!
Super quick post before I head out to a drag queen show for my BFF's bachelorette party -- I won the entire series of Osamu Tezuka's Buddha from a giveaway on Largehearted Boy! SOOOOOOOOOO AWESOME! I'm super stoked to read this series, especially since I've been eyeballing it for ages. ^______________^Of course, I'll be sure to chronicle my thoughts on my manga review blog.
I Am a Nerd
Seems like it's "hip to be square" this week. Not only did we get a list of pop culture's 10 greatest nerds, but U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu proudly called himself a nerd at Harvard University's commencement ceremony today.And,...Show More Summary
Busy Reading Manga
It's cold, "rainy" and cloudy in San Diego. Which is fairly normal up until about noon, but then the clouds are supposed to go away so the sun can come out. Unfortunately, the sun hasn't been visiting for the past four days.So, what have I been up to? Partaking of my favorite pastime -- reading manga. Show More Summary
Fannish Friday 5
Name five fannish things that never fail to cheer you up.1 - A new issue of a fav manga anthology. Sadly, there's only one issue left of Shojo Beat, but I've still got Yen Press to love!2 - Reading manga on a weekend afternoon. Lately, it's been Skip Beat!, but I've got lots of new manga to read this weekend.3 - Reading spoilers. Show More Summary
My Husband Might Kill Me...
Or the trials and tribulations of my ever-increasing pile of manga/graphic novels to read...So, I don't know if I've ever mentioned it, but my husband DETESTS any pile of books laying about our house. (I know, I know...How could I, a...Show More Summary
RIP Shojo Beat Magazine
I have a little sad face right now (like this --> T________________T) because Shojo Beat magazine's last issue will be next month's. I'm a subscriber and really enjoy reading all the series each month (with the exception of Haruka, Beyond the Stream of Time). Show More Summary
Sounds Like Fanfic to Me
I don't know what to think of this story in The Guardian. First, how can someone be ballsy enough to write an unauthorized sequel to The Catcher in the Rye? I mean, you're taking one of the most well-known characters in all of contemporary...Show More Summary
Waffle to My Syrup
This is just a quick "drive by posting" -- I couldn't not share this clip from the Justin Timberlake-hosted Saturday Night Live this weekend (which, incidentally, was HILARIOUS).Can we say, "Happy Mother's Day"? I think I like this better than "Dick in a Box"! See for yourself below:
Elizabeth Banks OD
I'm currently watching the end of Role Models and just realized the last three movies we've Netflix'd had Elizabeth Banks in them: W, Zack and Miri Make a Porno and the aforementioned Role Models. She's fairly funny, but I liked her best as Laura Bush in W. Show More Summary
In which I prove what a nerd I am...
I am SO excited -- first, I found out Aurora Publishing finally has a release date for the final and fourth volume of Walkin' Butterfly! I've been patiently waiting for the past year or so for some kind of update. Now that I know they'll...Show More Summary
This is too funny not to share...
For all the Watchmen graphic novel fans out there (I'm yet to see the movie because I'm cheap):Have I ever mentioned here how much I ♥ someecards? Highly suggested for snarky e-cards for friends who get the joke (others might be highly offended)...