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Kay Lotus wrote: "(She's so mad that she refers to herself in third person! lolol!)"Ba ha ha ha ha!
Or should I make that, Mwa ha ha ha! (evil, crazed laughter)
Kay Lotus wrote: "I started recollecting comic books two years ago after a long hiatus from Hurricane Katrina washing away my previous collection."Oh no, that's AWFUL.
And you play chess? :) I took a chess class in JR High. It was fun, but I remember very little of it now. You'd beat my ass probably.
Chimney, so glad we have a resident Manga expert! I'm scared of Manga now after reading your descriptions. Sounds a tad bizarre. LOL
Lol, you cannot unsee, it's true. Shadow Star looks fairly innocent from the description and reviews I just read. There must be some hidden, sinister atrocities. Also, my comic shop told me this week it's pronounced mooonga, like an "o" sound. Didn't know that.
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And you play chess? :) I took a chess class in JR High. It was fun, but I remember very little of it now. You'd beat my ass probably."
Yes, it was awful. I had boxes of comics and books that I held onto since I was knee-high. After Katrina hit, I kind of felt defeated and decided I was probably getting too old to read comics anyways (I was 17 at the time). I didn't pick up another comic until four years later when I found that it helped alleviate some of the stress I built up from college. It was also around the same time I was unemployed and my 2 1/2-year relationship ended so I had a lot of time and void to fill up. In the least sappy way, you can say I rediscovered happiness through comic books =]
I'm okay at chess. The key is to think ahead but not too much ahead to where it becomes a distraction from your very next move. That's my problem, I over think my future moves, and next thing you know, one of my men gets snatched away in the dumbest way possible (x_x). I'm trying to get better so I can enter some local tournaments and make easy change.
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Here's a link to the opening of the anime: Shadow Star Narutaru"
Ahhh, why do I always let curiosity kill me... I'm about to download that and watch it. I think at this point, nothing can scar me more than what I've already been involuntarily exposed to. For example, the first episode of Tokyo Tribe 2. I was disturbed everyday for a WEEK having seen that (T_T)
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I'm pleased to meet ya'll !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chimney wrote: "I admit, I have yet to read the manga (I am to scared to), but don't be fooled by how innocent it looks! I was watching the anime and I was like, "oh, this is such a cute show." And then episode tw..."CUTE! ....Wait, what the hell is going on towards the end? Little violent there. Why are the kid and the star-thing in bed together?
Kay, do tell how your viewing goes. I'm afraid of being scarred for life myself.
Chimney, for some reason I thought you read Manga. You're just getting into regular comics right? There's so much to loooove.
Kay Lotus wrote: "Yes, it was awful. I had boxes of comics and books that I held onto since I was knee-high. After Katrina hit, I kind of felt defeated and decided I was probably getting too old to read comics anyways (I was 17 at the time)...In the least sappy way, you can say I rediscovered happiness through comic books =]."
Awww, I'm sorry Kay. That sounds devastating all around. Losing things you cherish must be so difficult and starting over would be daunting. It's like all those possessions became a part of you and almost a tangible history of your life. Books/comics especially mean so much to me, and I hate the thought of losing old journals and photos too.
It's beautiful that comics were a comfort for you. That would be hard going through a break-up, unemployment, and the stress of college all at once, AFTER Katrina. Now you're on the other side. :)
New Orleans is the #1 place I want to visit in the US that I haven't been to yet. How is it fairing lately, as far as the re-build and the areas that were especially damaged? Is it your hometown or have you lived there for a long time?
Michelle, Stefani, Barbara, Lashya - pleased to meet you all. I really love the people in this group. Stefani, what is your tattoo?! Photos? You can have an Alice name too. :)
I want to get an Arthur Rackham Alice illustration (the one where cards are flying all around her) on my right leg someday, when I have hundreds of dollars to spare.
Y'all are freaking me out with the manga. My 14yo daughter has recently started reading it because of her mother (who doesn't exactly have the best judgement), and I don't know anything about it. I was worried, but I trust my daughter because she *does* have good judgement. Now y'all have me worried that she's going to unintentionally stumble across something she can't unsee that will really freak her out. She already has nightmares because of all the stress from her mom. :(
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Anna and Chimney - I'm not entirely sure how to post photos on here (I'm useless with all thing technical) but I've got 'curiouser and curiouser written around my wrist with a cupcake on the inside of my wrist. I have pictures up on my Twitter feed but they aren't very good my user name is @Speling_Expirt One day I think I want to turn it into a literary bottom half sleeve or full sleeve but I'm worried that I'd be screwed job wise.
Chimney wrote: "Anna, I read tons of manga. :) I have about 200 volumes on my shelf, I think. It scares me sometimes about how much space they take! Literally, an entire bookshelf and I still have to double-stack. I am worried about bending spines."Oh, okay, I was confused when you said you have yet to read manga. Maybe you meant the freaktastic manga? :)
Michelle - Uh oh, hopefully Chimney can address your manga concerns. Maybe she can tell you tame and not-so-tame titles.
Stefani, I LOVE THAT. Curiouser and curiouser, that's great. Do you want to pick an Alice name or would you rather be christened with one? Here's a pretty extensive list of characters. Leg of Mutton, however, hardly qualifies as a character imho, although it did make me laugh. :) Plum-pudding is cuter for a girl.
http://www.alice-in-wonderland.net/sc...
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Chesire Cat is much cooler I think, and you can be CC for short. Only us folks in the know will understand. :)I love nicknames.
Which brings me to something I've been curious about for a while. Chimney, why on earth are you named as such?
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You are now christened Chesire Cat, aka CC. :)
Skimming Alice quotes and I thought these were charmingly appropriate for the group:“And what is the use of a book," thought Alice, "without pictures or conversation?”
― Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
“I'm not strange, weird, off, nor crazy, my reality is just different from yours.”
― Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass
Anna (Bananas!) wrote: "“I'm not strange, weird, off, nor crazy, my reality is just different from yours.”― Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass "
Ooh, I love that one. V nice.
Deb wrote: "Anna (Bananas!) wrote: "“I'm not strange, weird, off, nor crazy, my reality is just different from yours.”― Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass "
Ooh, I l..."
Works well for fantasy authors as well. :)
The most important question to be asked of all the moderators is if they can all say Toy Boat five times real fast. :)
Yes, fail for me as well. What kind of mods are we!? :)
Bob wrote: "The most important question to be asked of all the moderators is if they can all say Toy Boat five times real fast. :)"What is supposed to happen, if success ?????????
What is supposed to happen, if fail ??????????????
Oh my gosh. I'm shocked. Well.........I still think you are great mods. (grumble, grumble) Really. :) Here's a clip from youtube to give you hope that if this person can do it......anyone can. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mR4ucI...
Chimney wrote: "Anna (Bananas!) wrote: "Yes, fail for me as well. What kind of mods are we!? :)"I guess we're just not very good with our tongues. I suppose it's true what they say, "practice makes perfect." Or..."
So many things come to mind when you say that but I'm keeping my big mouth shut. I know my mind is in a very bad place. :)
Ha, Chim, so dirty! I was thinking the same thing, Bob.
Chimney wrote: "Dirty, dirty minds. ;)"LOL, I can't help it. It's all those m/m reads warping me.
Anna (Bananas!) wrote: "Ha, Chim, so dirty! I was thinking the same thing, Bob."Well it's good to know that I'm not the only one with a dirty mind here. :)
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Anna (Bananas!) wrote: "New Orleans is the #1 place I want to visit in the US that I haven't been to yet. How is it fairing lately, as far as the re-build and the areas that were especially damaged? Is it your hometown or have you lived there for a long time?"
I was actually born around your neck of the woods in Houston, Anna. My family left shortly after I was born so I'm far from being Texas-fied. I lived in Hawaii, California, and Kansas before my family finally settled in New Orleans about 13 years ago. I love New Orleans. The culture and people are very distinct as well as laid-back, but I can't say things will ever return back to the way they were before the storm. A lot of local businesses are lost forever (including my grandma's grocery store), and there are dilapidated, large areas of New Orleans that still haven't been rebuilt. But what can you do, you know? We just keep it moving and enjoy life, music, and good food! You should definitely pay a visit. I've come across a handful of tourists that end up moving here.
Chim, first, I miss the cookie! Hunter's Pursuit looks good! Tough girls - I like it. Checking out the m/m book also.Bob, you are not alone. My mind is down in the dirt ALL the time lately.
Kay Lotus wrote: " love New Orleans. The culture and people are very distinct as well as laid-back, but I can't say things will ever return back to the way they were before the storm. A lot of local businesses are lost forever (including my grandma's grocery store), and there are dilapidated, large areas of New Orleans that still haven't been rebuilt. But what can you do, you know? We just keep it moving and enjoy life, music, and good food! You should definitely pay a visit. I've come across a handful of tourists that end up moving here."I hate that I didn't get to see it before Katrina, but I'm determined to make it out there for a vacation. It's such a unique city.
I was actually born in Garden City, Kansas myself but I grew up near Texarkana, TX.
Chimney, another f/f read by Kim Baldwin. This looks good too!http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29...
The cookie has returned!!!!I like Kay's new alien pic also.
Chimney wrote: "I love me my cookie. :)"Nom nom nom
May I have some of that cookie ?????????????
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I like Kay's new alien pic also."
Thanks =]
I'm usually not one for PDA, but there's something about those darn extraterrestrials. LOL.
YAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chimney wrote: "Lashya wrote: "May I have some of that cookie ?????????????"Cookies for everyone!"
Yep, it's like when you bring candy to class. You have to share with everyone.
Kay Lotus wrote: "Anna (Bananas!) wrote: "The cookie has returned!!!!I like Kay's new alien pic also."
Thanks =]
I'm usually not one for PDA, but there's something about those darn extraterrestrials. LOL."
Well, they're so sweet and loveable. How could you not kiss them? Just be careful of acid spit.
Anna (Bananas!) wrote: Thanks =]I'm usually not one for PDA, but there's something about those darn extraterrestrials. LOL"
Well, they're so sweet and loveable. How could you not kiss them? Just be careful of acid spit.
It could be one heck of a kiss but what happens afterwards............not so good. :)
Anna (Bananas!)!!! A moderator here! OMG I notice just now XD
ohhhh....
going to spam everywhere!
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kidding :)
I really didn't knew :)
Lol, you're too funny.Spam away!
Anna (Bananas!) wrote: "Lol, you're too funny.Spam away!"
No you are a moderator and is a powerful being. You would kick me out of the group and with magic transform me in a frog. I don't want to be a frog
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Don't use your powerful magic on me
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Lmao :)What animal would you prefer? Maybe a moocow? :D
Kay Lotus the Red Queen
"My three utmost love is music, writing, and comic books. I listen to every and anything from Wu-tang to Black Sabbath to Disney musicals. I started recollecting comic books two years ago after a long hiatus from Hurricane Katrina washing away my previous collection. Now I'm back in full X-force =] I also enjoy manga, anime, and cosplaying. I'm not a hardcore gamer aside from Pokemon, Zelda, Mario, Sims, and a few online trading card games. And chess, I love chess. Yes, I'm pretty much stuck in my 13-year old mind frame when it comes to gaming lol. My other fandom includes The Walking Dead, martial arts and horror films, electronics, and all kinds of cartoons. Through She-Geeks, I hope to read with you, watch tv shows with you, spaz and maybe even argue with you like any dork friend would do. Most importantly, let's have more fun to come!"
Anna Bananas the Mad Hatter
"Madam Bananas is a die-hard comics fan, genre reader, romance lover, and supporter of all things feminist and girly. Goodreads quickly became the place for her. She loves talking about her interests and passions and tends to get REALLY enthusiastic at times. Watch out for fireworks! She also enjoys meeting and talking with people from all walks of life. Diversity is welcome. She is BEYOND thrilled to be joining the esteemed She-Geeks team!" (She's so mad that she refers to herself in third person! lolol!)
Chimney the March Hare
"Hello Everyone. I'm the new manga Moderator, Chimney! I have been a She-Geek for nearly my entire life! I've always loved animation, but wasn't introduced to anime until roughly 15 years ago, manga followed behind at about roughly 7 years ago, and than I finally branched out to other comics (mostly Marvel) about a year ago. I'm also a rather big gamer though I do stick mainly to the RPGs (Persona 3 & 4 forever!). I don't tend to follow many television series, but I am a huge Once Upon a Time, Sherlock, and Psych fan. Well, there's a little bit about me. I know, I'm super awesome! Right? Anyway, I'm not very good about talking about myself, so if I left anything out that you would like to know feel free to ask!"
Kelly the Cheshire Cat
Kelly has been a crazy comic book lover since 1997 when she walked into her comic book store and discovered Johnny The Homicidal Maniac. Her love of all things science fiction date way back before she could even read. Kelly has a special place in her heart for all things cyberpunk, and loves the blend of sci-fi and noir/mystery stories. Favourite authors include Ray Bradbury, William Gibson, Raymond Chandler, and Douglas Adams. Favourite comic artists include Jeff Lemire, Fiona Staples, Alan Moore, and Warren Ellis.
Stefani the White Rabbit
Stefani goes by many names: Stef, Speling Expirt, Bread, CC, Pluggy, Scarface; the list is practically endless, and a lot worse if she steals the covers from her girlfriend. The two constants in her life are her love of geekery and her love of third person monologues.
Inducted into reading at the tender age of something very young, her passion was kindled by Roald Dahl and since then she's never really grown up. She loves to read fantasy, SciFi, the cereal box and anything close by - she knows the signs on the Subway by heart. Forced to realise her geekery would never go away, she discovered one of the most addictive gate way comics - BtVS and has been an avid reader of most things comicy ever since; although she does prefer the non-superhero variety.
TV is even worse, addicted to everything from GoT to Grey's Anatomy, Strike Back to Surburgatory and everything in between. Seriously why did Daria ever leave our screens?