Avatar: The Last Airbender

I first heard of A:TLA when one of my friends from back home was talking about it. She had said that she liked it, but that was back in the day when I wasn't allowed to do most things, and other things I was too proud to do.
But, when I came to school, one of my friends showed me part of the abridged version.
Which, I have to say, was highly humorous. ^^

But, now I am watching the real thing, for real.
Legend of Korra is being released, and I actually want to be part of this fandom... from the beginning. I like that they empower the female characters... give them some class. Give them some strength. Not make them... well... womanly. ^^

My roommate and I started watching... last week, I think it was.
Then today, after RCA [Role Call Association; our cosplay group on campus] met up to redecorate the display board in the University Center, we got pizza and such and hung out in my dorm room watching it.
We are now on Book Two: Chapter 9, I do believe.

As of now, these are my impressions and/or feelings on the characters:

Aang: he is the main character, and he is a child. He is also entrusted with this awesome power that he doesn't know how to control. Overall, he is a fun character, and the amount of cocky and assertiveness is easily balanced with his child-like carefree and joking attitude.
Katara: she is the responsible, level-head female. Sure, she's got a little bad-assery in her, but for the most part she is the mediator... the calm one. She can defend herself and stand her ground when she is fighting, but overall... not too hardcore.
Sokka: I love him! He is definitely comic relief, but he also has a severe devotion and dedication to friends and family. He's been put in charge of things at a young age, so he tries to be the bold, brave, confident one. I also think he feels left out at times, because he isn't a Bender. But, he doesn't get down about it.
Toph: so. hardcore. She is a definite favorite. XD She is any girl's dream... bold, confident, daring, independent, and her family thinks she is weak, and needs protection. But she isn't. Because she is young, a female and blind, she is considered less than what she is. And she disproves all of that. She is an amazing character, even if she is short-tempered and spoiled.
Zuko: Zuko. Baby. Honey. Come here so I can hold you... My heart breaks for him, poor dear. All he wants to do is win the attention and approval of a father who is never going to give it to him. And he is too proud to ask for help, so he denies his uncle. I can see why he would hate his sister... she is a sadistic little instigator. But I think Zuko needs to step down from his pedestal and away from his father. Either that, or just kill the bloody bastard and take what is rightfully his.
Iroh: Zuko's uncle is the father Zuko should have had... he lost his own son in war, and 'adopted' Zuko as a result of both his loss and Zuko's lacking. His tea and advice are both good for Zuko, but Zuko is too confused and clouded by his father's denial. Iroh simply cares about what happens to his nephew, and goes along with everything he does, allowing Zuko to be independent, but he is always there when he is needed.
Azula: A bitch, but an amazing woman. She is definitely a go-getter. XD She fights for what she wants, and she is a well-crafted character. The younger sibling who is good at everything and shows up the older one, winning daddy's affections... She is bold, confident, and ruthless... I am curious to see how she falls, if she does.
Ty Lee: She is a total badass. All three of these girls are. But she is also very... womanly. XD She accents females in the typical manner, I should say. She is an acrobat, which is legit... and she uses her skills to temporarily paralyze people, making them unable to Bend.
Mai: Always bored. XD I like her... and her fighting style. I don't think she can bend, but she is always shooting and throwing knives, arrows, etc. She is quick and dangerous. all three of these girls are. Although Mai kind of grates on my nerves... she's just so conceited, like she is just too good for everything.
And of course, Appa and Momo and all supporting, one-episode characters... gotta love them all. ^^

It's a well-written show, and I am anxious to see it through to the end; one more thing I need to do. -.-
BUT, I enjoy it, so it's all good. ^^

Things To Get Done:

Well, I had a nice relaxing day of not doing anything productive at all...
I guess I can't say that; I showered and I washed dishes. ^^ And I am going to do laundry later this evening [currently 10:39 PM].
I watched The Lorax online... I have to say, I really enjoyed it, even though the only videos I could find online were really bad quality. BUT... once I started, I didn't want to stop, y'know? So, I got through the whole thing... and it was cute. ^^ I loved it.
AND THE ONCE-LER.

I like him when he was getting rich... like, when he was a bad guy. (He reminds me of the Riddler from batman... I think it's the attire.)
I also cannot stop listening to the the song How Bad Can I Be? from the sound track. It's just... I don't know! I really like that scene from the movie, so maybe that's why I like the song. XD The soundtrack was a lot of fun... I really enjoyed the entire thing.
Overall, it was a good movie. ^^
[p.s. Biggering is a good song too... it wasn't in the original soundtrack... JUST... GO WATCH THE MOVIE AND DOWNLOAD THE ENTIRE SOUNDTRACK XD)
What movie I really can't wait for is Brave... I have a feeling like it's going to be one of my favorite movies (based solely on previews).

[He is so precious to me~]

But, on to the purpose of this post;

Writing a list of things I need to get done:

1. Illustration Project: Priority 2.
               Initial sketches/poses ~ Collaborative first draft ~ Practice final draft [in ink] ~ Trace onto    
                         water colour paper ~ ink wash and pen final

[Due: 2:00 PM Wednesday 4 April 2012]

2. Twentieth Century Art and Architecture Test: Priority 1
              Check email to see if professor has replied yet ~ Collect extensive pile of notes ~ Read        
                        coordinated chapters/notes/slides ~ Use Kelley's notes to filter through notes ~ Read
                        modified notes ~ KEEP READING EVERYTHING UNTIL YOU MEMORIZE
                        EVERYTHING

[Due: Unknown; Tuesday]

3. Math Test: Priority 3

             Figure out which chapters the test is on ~ Read chapters ~ Download emails from professor ~    
                        Write out how to do problems in notebook ~ Copy table from book

[Due 7:00 PM Wednesday 4 April 2012; potentially]

....why I didn't just write those in order of 'priority', I will never know...
Anywho~ I am wondering if I should start tonight... I SHOULD... gah. But I don't want to... -.-
I want to watch a movie, honestly.
I'll work on #2, the test... because I was supposed to take it today... but I didn't.

Yeah... and then I will watch a movie as a reward... I'll just have to come up with one. ^^ I have a list that I can pick from.

Farewell! [For now!]

Update
10 April 2012
2:24 AM:
Yeah... I switched everything around... I didn't make up my test for TCA&A... I photocopied my text book for Math, and I ended up making my final project for Illustration out of graphite and charcoal.
But, now I am moving on to the next step in everything I need to get done. A new list; a new day. That's how it seems to go. ^^

Kingdom Hearts

I've played a little of both Kingdom Hearts I and Kingdom Hearts II, but I would really like to play all of them completely...
Most of my friends from school have played most of them, and I am in a Kingdom Hearts RP... So they have all played them as well... and they all say that they are such good games...

I want to play the games... and understand the story line.

When I first heard of them, I scoffed at the idea... just because, y'know... Disney, Donald, Goofy, the cheesy lines, etc. all seemed childish... but the story is actually pretty interesting (and confusing as all hell) and semi-deep. I mean, sure, it has it's corny moments...
But I love watching my roommate (whom we will call.... Kiwi) play them.
Kiwi actually was the first person to tell me about them... and I knew she was like, obsessed with it. XD I bought her a poster for Kingdom Hearts II, when I didn't even know what it was. lol I just recognized the characters and design and such, and bought it...

wow.

That was a LONG time ago, it feels like... that was our first semester here at school. lol

Now, I know a lot... mostly from looking things up, watching Kiwi play the games, and asking questions about it. I RP as Larxene from Organization XIII... and I like her. A lot of people don't because she is a 'sadistic bitch'... but she is a woman who can stand on her own.
My friends had decided that I would be perfect for her, because when I first came to school I was very... brash and upfront. XD I was a bitch, more or less...
Once they got to know me better, however, they realized I am way more of a pushover.

But, Larxene was my first 'cosplay'. And I love her. I don't think I would want to be anyone else in the Organization, honestly.

Kiwi is my Roxas and Tater is my Zexion... :P Here at school I also have a Xemnas, Marluxia, Demyx, Axel, Namine, Vexen, Saix, and Xigbar (I've actually got like, 4 Xigbars in my life XD).

In our RP we've got:
Xemnas, Sora, Riku, Vanitus, Ventus, Aqua, Roxas, Axel, Zexion, Replica Riku, Demyx, Xigbar, Xion, Kairi, and a Larxene (of course). :P

I love them all; they are all so much fun. ^^ I've never RPed before this... I've written fanfiction, but it's different. We're all like family; it's funny.
I do some RPing... not too much, since most people don't really like Larxene as a character, and therefore their characters aren't going to associate with her, canon-ly. But that's okay. ^^ In the AU RP I ended up being Demyx's 'Mean Mom'... but I can't imagine being a mean mom in real life... so I am really working against that. XD
overall, it's fun, we chat a lot as a group and it's awesome. (and the ships... oh jeebs the ships XD)

But yeah... that's all I have to say about Kingdom Hearts right now... (28 March 2012 is the ten year anniversary of when it first came out, and it's all over Tumblr, and my roommate is playing it, and the RP group is flipping shit about it... so that's why I am getting all the feels and such. Therefore: blog post. XD)

Love you all, and it's time for me to sleep~ Until next time~

<3 AwesomeFace

So... We Meet Again...

Okay. Okay.
Tuesday 27 March 2012 1:38 PM

My roommate and I woke up late this morning, and rushed off to our Sociology class.
We are watching Capitalism: A Love Story which really gets my political side all up in a bundle.
But, after that we walked back and got some lunch [it was so windy, A TREE was blown over. A TREE. I was holding on to my hat for dear life.]
I ate a light lunch; spinach, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower... just because I am a little nervous about this interview here. I can't eat very much.

But, I am getting things ready... I will be showered and dressed within the hour, and I have class at 4:00.
My wallmate (let's just call her... Tater)... Tater is going to pick me up from the Art and Design building at 5:15, because my interview is at 5:30. I will have to leave class early, which is kind of bad cause I have a test on Thursday in that class [Twentieth Century Art and Architecture... (TCA&A) ] and I missed the last class, because I fell asleep... oops.

I am nervous, as I always am before something important, or even semi-important happens to me... so I figured I would start this post, y'know... in case I died. or something.

I will return afterward with the results of this monumental happening.

To Be Continued....

OKAY.
I AM BACK.
I went to class, and fell asleep (because I am so useless like that :P) But, my class has breaks halfway through, so I just left then.

Tater drove my car up to the mall so I could eat something for dinner on the way up.
I made it with a minute to spare!
But, overall, the interview went well... I just don't think I will enjoy working here.
At all.
I hope I get another job soon.
PLEASE, GOD. PLEASE LET ME GET ANOTHER JOB SOON.
But, I have high hopes for this one. ^^ At least in obtaining the job... :P I am not going to like it, but I will put up with it.

A New AWESOME Idea

Okay...
So I was on my Tumblr the other day (per usual) and I came across a list of ideas of things to do, kind of like, 101 ways to get kicked out of WalMart, y'know?
And one of these ideas was "Wear a shirt that says Life and hand out lemons to people."

...

Who thinks up brilliant things like this??
WHO?
WHO ARE YOU.

So, I decided that at a con in the near future, I would love to do just this.
I don't know exactly how I am going to approach this...
I was thinking, play of off the game LIFE (y'know the one I'm talking about... with the spinner, and the little cars with the little color-coded peg people). I could just play it simple and put like, the LIFE logo on a shirt and wear all white...

But there is also Life cereal.
I could do something there.
Hm... the possibilties...

Well, I guess it's good I have time before the next con. XD

[which is, in fact, Otakon in Maryland. We are going out ('we' being my roommate and our current wallmate. We are soon going to be living together in an apartment together. Well, it's specifically called a townhouse, but I will forever use the terms interchangeably.) to this con and we are going to be able to meet some friends we made through an RP. which, I will elaborate on at a different point. XD]

So... yeah.
That con is at the end of July.
Only about a week after my birthday.
MY BIRTHDAY.
GUYS.
I AM OLD.
AND GETTING EVEN OLDER.

Life is going far too fast for my liking. I would like to breathe and take a step back to enjoy the scenery.
But, I guess that's the price we all pay for being First World people. :P

But I was just wanting to get that out there... I need to start brainstorming these things...
and coming up with a cosplay list.
And work on my Illustration project... study for Math and for Twentieth Century Art And Architecture...
And like, live..... eat, sleep, shower, get a job, earn money, pay for things... etc. etc. etc....


Our lives are so short, and we spend so much of it doing the same thing over and over. XD


People are silly.

Awesome Discovers LookBook

So today while I was perusing dA [DeviantArt] I stumbled across a most curious thing.
I checked my messages, and one of the people I watch had posted a quite spectacular photo of themselves (all he does is photography, mostly of himself, some of his friends). It was quite stunning, and I read the description that said he had also posted it on his 'LookBook'.

Well, boredom, procrastination at it's finest [the internet in general] and genuine curiosity forced my hand, and I clicked on the outsourcing link...
...to discover a fantastic world.
It's beautiful.
It's a website that's purely fashion; both guys and girls.
It's full of beautiful people, in beautiful clothes.

Way to make the rest of society feel ugly...

XD
NAW.
I kid.

It's really a fantastic website... quite ingenious... it's like a Tumblr for hipsters up and coming models and fashion designers. I found it utterly fascinating.
So, naturally, I made an account to hoard all the beautiful pictures for drawing reference.

And, of course, my username: AwesomeFace XD

[You guys who like fashion and such... check it~]

The Most Amazing Brownies I Have Ever Eaten

With my long-winded discussion about religion with myself feel free to ignore that post  I forgot to mention the most spectacular thing that happened to me last night.... 
I HAD. 
THE SEXIEST BROWNIES.
KNOWN.
TO MAN KIND.
HOLY.
BROWNIES.

They were bloody fantastic...
As you have probably gathered, I am college student.
Sophomore, in fact. 
It's getting close on the end of my second semester of my Sophomore year here pretty quick.
I also still live in the dorms, and have been eating cafeteria food for far too long.

SERIOUSLY. GUYS.
THESE BROWNIES.
They had a light layer of chocolate frosting, the brownie itself was dense and moist, and it didn't have the crunchy outside that brownies and cakes get when they are cut and sit out for too long.  It had those little chocolate scrapes, that curl up into curly-Q's, and it was white and milk chocolate. 
Aw man, guys... these brownies.
I ATE TWO.
THEY WERE BLOODY FANTASTIC. 


God.

I am glad I got two.
Because no other brownie shall compare.

Religion: The Initial Debate [No, I Am Not A Religious Fanatic... I Just Have An Opinion... Don't You?]

I have had several discussions with people who are not associated with any religious belief, and I find it rather hypocritical and rude for them to get offended when people try to press them into believing in a certain religion, but they feel justified trying to prove religion wrong, and that what we believe should be changed... Do you get what I am saying?


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No, I am not a crazy religious fanatic who is going to judge you and tell you how to believe. I was simply raised in a strict religious environment in a small town, so it is a big part of my life. 

I am currently caught between a rock and a hard place: believing in something that I grew up with, or agreeing with the logical side of things that I can plainly see.

Also, please don't try to convert me... it won't work. 

Religion is personal, and you are completely entitled to yours and your opinion. But don't get upset when I believe in mine and my own over yours. It's mine; something I hold dear, and something that is unique to only me. 

Just like yours. 

So keep your belief. 

And be proud to stand for what you believe in.

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I was sitting in the MP [Market Place, the school cafeteria] today, around 8. I had hurried down there to get something for dinner before the MP closed. I got my food and sat down at one of the high tables near the entrance. I like the high tables, I am glad that they put them in there this year. Unfortunately, I chose a spot close to others, but that couldn't really be avoided since a lot of people were down there, and pretty evenly spaced out.


But this particular guy and girl were discussing religion.


Well, not at first.
When I say down, he was talking about being depressed and how if you are sad you shouldn't smoke cigarettes, because it makes your blood pressure go up. (If this is true or not, I do not know, I am simply repeating what I heard.)

Then they continued on talking about their friends and relationships and such... I semi-tuned them out, just because I had no idea who they were talking about.
But, as the conversation continued, I caught a comment about religion, and how one of the girl's friends is religious.
The guy at the table, (let's just call him... Adam)... So, Adam here starts talking about how he was raised Catholic, and I think he was talking about how he knew, he just knew one day that what he was doing wasn't right (for him).
This girl, (let's call her... Anne) (yes, today is name's that start with 'A'... gtfo XD) said that she was raised without a religion.

They continued discussing it for a while, as I slowly ate, totally eavesdropping (no shame), and Adam makes a point (not exact wording, guys, this was hours ago):


"When you are growing up, you are highly influenced by your parents, and if they happen to be religious, well, then that is your influence."


That makes total sense, right guys?


But the thing that Adam said next, was what really got me:
"If people were uninfluenced by religion until they turned 18, no one would believe."




It was like, a smack in the face.


This is so true.


We have been Socialized into thinking the way we do. It's inevitable. Socialization is a very real thing in our lives; completely unavoidable. We learn things from the people around us; we are continually being taught through bias.

[Random Tangent-

As a culture, the world and all of it's different views, beliefs, races, etc...
We all have 'fads'. We all follow what is considered either 'right' or 'cool'. 

We develop these, and it's the herd effect: it only takes one or two people

to make something look desirable, and then everyone is falling head over heels

to either discard or obtain something, and I feel religion is one of those things, currently.
I don't know... maybe it's because I grew up in a small town, where a lot of people 

are religious and I am only now being exposed to the rather large number of agnostic, 

atheist,  or whatever term you prefer for your beliefs.
I feel the same way about a lot of things, not just religion. but that is another post.
I don't want the entire world hating me all at once. ^^]

And, yes, I am religious, but not in a condescending way. There is nothing that sets me off more than someone who tries to influence someone else's opinion, no matter what it is or the circumstances. People are individuals, and should be left to their own devices.
But Adam's comment... it was almost heart breaking in it's truthfulness and honesty.

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The conversation continued on, to both Anne and Adam discussing ethics and morals, and how people should do things from the good of their hearts, not because they fear condemnation. I have two main points to cover, because this is a very common argument I see arise when I discuss religion with others:

(And please do keep in mind that everything here is MY PERSONAL OPINION. I am affiliated with a religious sect, but I am not revealing that to you. Religion is something I hold dear, and it is something that is very personal to me. So these are my views and mine alone.)

A] Fear is a very strong motivation, but it is not the singular motivation of all religious individuals. 


In religions that observe the Ten Commandments, is not one of them: "I am the Lord, thy God: thou shalt  have no other Gods before me"?


In the religious literature that I used in both Sunday School and Confirmation, a summary of the Ten Commandments was written and it says:


"I, the Lord thy God, am a jealous God..."


And after each of the Commandments, there are short summaries, which help explain the Commandment, all beginning with: "We must honor, fear and love God..."


We must 'fear' him.


See, the thing about religion, is that everything is vague. Everything is open to interpretation. It's all about mindset. And mine, in accordance to the way I was raised, and the moral/ethics I have gained and developed, I truly believe that God is something to be feared in a sense of, he is the Master of All Things. He is the Divinity. He is the Almighty.

[Another Random Tangent- 

In the Road To El Dorado, an animated Dreamworks film, 

Tzekel-Kan tells both Miguel and Tulio, whom the city of El Dorado 

believe to be Gods: "My Lord, these people will not respect you 

if they do not fear you." I know, those of you who know what 

I am talking about, things... weren't so awesome for the civilians... 

but it's just something small I would like to point out.]

Religion dates back hundreds and hundreds of years. Sure, some people say it is primitive, that people cling to it because it is comfortable, and traditional... And this may be in part true.


The Facts Are:
Throughout history, people have developed stories to explain things that they couldn't understand.
Religion is developed because we do not understand what happens after we die.
We have discovered many things through research, science and logic, but we still do not know what happens in the after life.
Therefore, religion is something that I think society needs to some extent. Not everyone was always a believer, and not everyone has to be a believer or a follower. Those people have accepted a different explanation to the riddle of afterlife.
Religious people just have a different way of viewing it, and a different approach to the idea as a whole. 

[A Third Tangent-

Yes, I know I am not getting into the political aspect of the 

situation. And I understand there is a problem.
This post would just never end if I were to include

each and every detail I would like to.
Maybe I'll make a different post about it another day.]

There are people who have good intentions and people who have bad intentions on both sides of the fence. Just keep in mind of stereotyping, because we all do it.


B] Not all religious people 'do good' because they fear condemnation. 


Honestly, I can say that, sadly, Condemnation, and the circumstance of my eternity is not something I take into consideration all day every day. It is something that terrifies me.


I do believe in the existance of both a 'good' and a 'bad' place, whether they be called 'Heaven' or 'Hell' or otherwise... the only thing I worry about is, what have I done with my life. Which way will the scales tip when my time comes?


I believe in the power of forgiveness. I do believe that wrongs can become right again, if done with an honest and pure intention.


And just as a note, I think, for all those people who find religion so wrong and corrupt, there are fewer and fewer 'honest' religions out there, I feel. (Remember, everything in this post is my feelings, and position on this matter alone.)


You hear terrible stories about things that religious people do, and I am not going to list the things that have been publicized; you can look those up yourself. Sure, some people say that the things they do are backed by religious reasoning...


But I feel that, if I want to go somewhere happier, after I die, I need to go through life honest, clean, and open. I need to take the hits, because they are trials. They are purposefully placed there, to see if I am worthy; if I can hold steadfast in my faith, no matter the circumstance.


What other people do with religion is none of my business, unless it is harming others. Religion is a mindset. Religion is a belief that we can be better people for a higher cause.

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And there are people out there who give religious people a bad name. Isn't there people out there who do that for every group, organization, sect, race, sex, any type of group of individuals who have one thing in common?


Stereotyping is the real criminal in all of this.


We live in such a fast-paced society, that we need to generalize, and it comes to a point where we cookie cutter people the minute we learn something about them.


And that is wrong.
It's so very wrong.




But it's what everyone is doing.
And there is nothing we can do but change ourselves.
You can't press religion onto other people, just like you can't press opinions onto other people.
People just need to be educated with the truths, and we need to make up our own minds.
And I don't mean religion. I mean, you need to do right by yourself, by others, and by your conscience; religiously or not.

[Again, please keep in mind everything said here is my own personal opinion and belief. 

Take from it what you will.]