Saturday, January 31, 2004

Currently: Swaying away on.... PIRATES OF THE CARRIBIAN!!!

I FINALLY bought the DVD of Pirates of the Carribian!!! My parents and I immediately watched it and my parents... they couldn't understand why I loved it so much. Oh, it's such a great movie! Way too cool! My parents must be old =P.
Aahh.. it seems I'm in love with almost anything that comes from the ocean. *chuckle* Mermaid, Sea Life itself... pirates... BOATS! I LOVE BOATS!
Anyway, this movie will still hide in a special part in my brain, because when I first saw this movie, I also met Sol Nuada. It's a pity I'm not online that often; it's such a nice guy- go SPA- eh.. VISIT him! I hope to see him again one day!
Okay, now if you excuse me, I have to design my pirates costume....

Friday, January 30, 2004

How to start a blog topic... well, lately I feel like a counselor, and often a RELATION counselor. I don't have ANY experience with relationships and yet still people ask me for advice.
Oh, don't get me wrong, I don't mind. It's not that I dislike it. It's just... I always wanted to feel needed, and latelty, most of my time, I'm busy cheering up other people.
Advice about life, love; I try to give the best, but I'm not that experienced.
The only thing that makes it worth, is when they say: 'Thank you for cheering me up.'
Don't worry. It's almost my daily routine... I feel like a depression magnet. People come to me with their troubles, I do my best to cheer them up and we say good bye.
It's starting to ask a lot from me. I start to feel more helpless each time. I want to help... but I can't.
And, the other side of the coin... I'm often busy cheering up people... but... who will cheer me up?

Another topic. I think I will make a Forever Young website this summer, and post the story online. I always wanted to have a manga from it, and I've been browsing along artists and look who I could ask...
But I found out, there is only 1 person I want as my personal manga-ka. The only one who I consider good enough and worthy of drawing FY. But, he's too busy with his own projects, and I'm afraid to ask him. So, I found the perfect manga-ka... but I can't ask him. He already has too much to do.

I feel like ****

Tuesday, January 27, 2004

Currently bouncing on: The Rasmus - In the Shadow; finally the FULL mp3 found!!

Wai! I finally found the full version from In the Shadows! Such a great song! I started out looking for Mad World, by Gary Jules, which I found btw as well.
So, what to tell? Well, it's an insane world. Honestly.

Friday:
internship (the kids ADORED the puzzle I made), computer class (I appearently had the wrong assignment in my head... WOOPS), went home, updated the site, phoned to the swimming pool if I was still needed (WOOHOO! I WAS NOT!-- eh... that's so terrible! I wasn't needed! *sarcasm*) so I could go to my friend Ambrosia's b-day. She's 21 now ^_^. I gave her a crappy gift (money for books), and I drew her as well and when I was done...
Me: HOLY ****! Hey Ambrosia, remember that I said I already drew you a couple of years ago? Hell, I've just drawn the SAME FREAKING pose!!! O.o
The pic looks nice; I need to colour it though.

Saterday:
Went to the swimmingpool (as you all know), worked and went out with my collegues. Okay.... they now think I'm insane because I adore Japan. They think it's a scary culture, and as they say: 'Even more scary than America!'. Okay, what is wrong about Japan? And Manga's? And having a dream to make your own Anime one day. They'll see.... when I get my own Anime or Manga, I'll be sure NOT to thank them!
And the waitress kept on saying You (U in Dutch) to my collegues, and you (jij in Dutch) to me!! HELLO!? And what's this thing about: 'Kitt, you should really drink alcoholics! You've never drank it so it's stupid to say you dislike it!'
Why do I feel like my collegues don't see me for full? And still see me as a freaking child just because I don't want to drink beer, breezer or what not more? The smell alone makes me sick! And I already get hyper from Coca Cola! You want to serve me alcoholics then?!
So, I was glad to leave. And, good thing as well. Had huge stomach cramps afterwards. No kidding; each time I went to a restaurant, I get stomach cramps. WHY?! WHY?!

Sunday:
Started way too late with my homework and my grandmother came as well. Sitting behind my computer too long resulted in pain in my wrist. My computer will probably move to my old sister's room, because that will be better for my wrist, back blahblah. So... what to do with that space I have left then?! Does this mean...? Yes... YES! I CAN USE MY HEATER AGAIN!!! No more cold winters....
And I need more bookshelves O.o I have way too many books.....

Monday:
Went to school, tried to do some stuff on the pc there (which we had to do btw) and went through an awful lot of time just fixing the problems THEY caused. And, my classmates nowadays think like this: Computertrouble? No way I'm calling the helpdesk!! Is Kitt around here???!
I'm not THAT smart.
When I came home I started studying for my final I had today. And... I realised I started WAY too late with studying.....

Tuesday:
The reason why this world is nuts. I barely studied for my final and I could give to almost all questions an anwer! Sure, if I still gave a GOOD/ RIGHT answer is a detail, but heck... if I get a good grade for this.... and I barely studied... can you imagine my motivation for my next final??!

Saturday, January 24, 2004

Today's qoutes from kids from the swimming club (who went along last saterday):

Girl 1: You know Kitt, you should have passed that exam! You are a good teacher!

Girl 2: Hi! Did you pass? (Her parents knew the result; she didn't)
Me: I failed.
Girl 2: What?! Why?!
Me: Well, they think I'm not good enough, and that you didn't have any fun and..
Girl 2: What?! But I DID have fun!!!

And Girl 3 admitted she liked it a lot last saterday. So, the kids like us.... those damn judges don't. Rumours go they had to fail a few people, just so they would cash in more money. My father says that's rediculous, but to be honest... from the 4 who would surely pass, 4 failed. I consider that odd!! VERY ODD!

Well, tonight I have a Night Out with my collegues from work. I'm actually way too tired.... Bwech. But, I skipped it so often; it's about time I went along.
Next week I'm having 2 finals. 1 I need to study for; the other is a powerpoint presentation.
I want my bed... I want it a LOT!
And I miss my online friends a lot. Actually, all my friends. I MISS YOU GUYS!!!!

Thursday, January 22, 2004

I am an Intellectual



Which America Hating Minority Are You?


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I kinda sound like an Eurpean as well XD But then again, even though some American people can't seem to find the Netherlands (they always look for Holland; thinking it's a different country....), Dutch people have been proven NOT to be able to find their OWN country, and pointing at France, Germany, or even the USA or UK.
So, if American people are dumb (exceptions ALWAYS exist), it also means Dutch people are Dumb. Conclusion: HUMANITY IS DUMB!
Did this make any sense?

Sunday, January 18, 2004

Hi everybody,

I believe you all know my father and I have been busy with a swimming teaching course, to become officially swimming teachers. The exam was yesterday. We both passed the theory part, but also both failed the practise part (as well as a good friend of mine; it wasn't justified for you too!!!).

Anyone we have spoken can't understand it. Especially the reasons:

My father was too strickt, talked too loud and was in the water too much. If he was more often in the water, he would have seen the kids were better than he thought. 'Sir can undoubtly give lessons, but didn't show it here'.
My father has about 25 years of experience, he ALWAYS talks that loud and I couldn't hear him (yet the judges could, while they were further away, talked to others and were sitting in a chair) that well! And too strickt?! Excuse me?! Not at all!!!!!

With me, they said I just 'didn't have my day'. I stood there too static (I should've moved, but they did say that this way none of the kids escaped my eyes), they didn't learn a thing and didn't enjoy the lesson.
I know I'm quite static; that's who I am. They also didn't hear that I decided to change my lesson plan because the kids were tired. My father, who was on the other side of the pool did hear it, the judge behind me did NOT.

And that evening, one of the parents of the kids called us, to ask if we passed. Because... her daughter had so much fun!
So, I failed, and so did my dad, because the judges THOUGHT the kids were not having fun. Excuse me, but in my swimming club we let children work AND have fun!

More people failed (5) because they were too strickt, or that children did not enjoy the lesson. And that is BULLSHIT my friends. Oh, and my friend, failed because her lesson preporation wasn't good. Her mother and brother, who are both SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS (way higher than a swimming teacher), helped with writing that lesson. EXCUSE ME?! Besides, I think she is a good one (haven't seen her actually giving lessons, but still)

We all failed on the most SUCKY and UNLOGIC reasons. We have to re-do that lesson in 3 months, and then we can choose what we will give. I will ask underwater swimming; because I'm used to give snorkling; where underwater swimming is very important as well.

No fun? The kids did not enjoy themselves? If the judges would have STAYED till the end, they could have seen the following event:
Me: So, you all had fun?
Them: YEEEEEEEEEEEEES! (without thinking!!!)
So, both of us should have passed. Honestly.

Our grades:

My grades:
Theory: 8 (out of 10)
Practise: 5.5 (out of 10; so close!!! I needed a 6!!)

My father:
Theory: 6 (how he hates that- he studied WAY more than I did)
Practise: 5

We will have to do it again, but I don't want to any more. I NEVER failed something before! (well, a test, but that is something different). I cried a lot yesterday, and then my mom told me that when SHE had to do that same course... she too failed the practise part....

At least OCEAN FAMILY UNITED!!!!

Thank you all for supporting me and wish me luck for the 2nd time!!!! The 4 persons who were told to pass undoubtly... all failed. My father was one of them. I believe I'm one of them as well, but not certain about that.
Kiss,
Kitt

Thursday, January 15, 2004

I'm the most stupid and most horrible ***** of the entire world! I just can't do ANYTHING right! I can't even keep thursday and tuesday (the english words) apart! The entire calendar is WASTED! I'll never make a calendar again! I just can't seem to make a simple calendar WITHOUT ANY mistakes! First Tiamat's birthday and now I switched Tuesday and Thursday!

Wednesday, January 14, 2004

Quote from my internship today:

Mentor: Tell me, honestly, are you afraid of making mistakes?
Me: Eh... yeah.
Mentor: But that's okay! You're here to learn! I'm not here to insult you! It's okay to make mistakes. You know what... tomorrow: MAKE MISTAKES!

And when I left:
Mentor: Remember; make mistakes tomorrow!!!

XD Oh dear.... Just one detail... if I plan a mistake... is it still a mistake then? Anyway, with my internship things are going great! I can stay there till the end of the year! YAY!

As for.. well, saterday.... HELP ME! *panic mode* ARGH! Exam!!! *grabs a pole* I DUN WANNA GO! PLEASE DON'T MAKE ME!!!! *cries*

Thursday, January 08, 2004

One of the wisest pieces of advice my father gave to me, concerning bad comments about my work:
'Listen to it, nod, and take from it what you think is valuable for you. You don't have to do anything with it, but if you do, do something with it as well. Never defend yourself. Listen, and nod. Then do with it what you like.'
This piece of advice has helped me a lot with handling bad comments about my work. I care a lot about my work, and I still have trouble with dealing with bad comments. But, if someone doesn't like my work, I simply think: 'Okay, so be it. Can't help it. Their opinion'.
Thinking like that has given me a lot of peace, even though some bad comments sometimes still sting. As long as they don't go all Idols-jury-like XD. Things like: 'It sucks' isn't really a helpfull comment, but it does sting. Mostly because they don't say why, and because most of the time I put my heart and soul in it.
But, in time, it'll pass. Heck, about 50% of the people who heard me sing thinks I sing off key. The other 50% say I'm not that bad or even good. So, should I hate those 50 people who say I sing off key? Nah. Why should I? Heck, my taste is not their taste!
Just like my art. There are people who hate it, or (the kind of people I really hate) always seem to be looking for an error. And sometimes they are not even straight about it.
Come to think of it, some people really need to think before they comment. I've met some people online and they bluntly say things! They don't think! THINK PEOPLE! THINK BEFORE YOU WRITE OR TALK.
Come to think of it... I should start doing that too XD. Oh, and never assume. Never assume people will think it's okay you trace or alter their art. Never assume people will know what =D or XD will mean XD.
So, what is this rant actually about? Something about bad comments. To those who get bad comments: listen to it, and take from it what you think is useful. Throw the rest away.
People who give bad comments: have you ever thought about HOW you should say things? Be straight, don't sugar-coat it, but don't say bluntly something like: Nice picture, but the legs are waaaaay too long (long is a subjective term! It's an opinion! The artist might think the size is just right!). Rather type: Nice picture *study other pictures and define wheter or not the long legs is a kind of style*, even though in my opinion the legs are a bit too long.
And! Very important! If you point out something bad, also point out something good! And not like: Nice pic, impossible pose. Rather: Nice pic, pose looks difficult to perform, but the hair is great!
At least.... that's what MY opinion is and the way I like to receive comments ^_^. And I think more people like it that way. (but that is just opinion)
Ah, I feel a lot better now!! WOOHOO!
Thanks for listning and if you feel completely different...... I DUN CARE! WOOHOO!

Wednesday, January 07, 2004

Yesterday:

I slept in till 10, then woke up, computered a bit, worked on a PowerPoint Presentation for school, and then started colouring my Sen-draa art piece that is uploaded on Deviant Art ^_^. In the evening I wrote Forever Young 84. I'm swearing, if people weren't confused already, they will be now XD.

Today:

Slept in till 10 again, am now computering, will work on my school powerpoint presentation, make lesson preporations for tomorrow, check out what the hell I need to do for school, type out day reports and scan something for my parents.
And I also need to make sprites for Dougurasu (if spelled correctly XD) again XD. Been waaaaaay too long again XD

Monday, January 05, 2004

Mm... very odd. I'm missing a day in my last 'week' report and I have no clue what I did XD. But, I guess, nobody cares ^_^. It probably wasn't important ^_^.

Saterday:
My dad just HAD to wake me up about 8 minutes before my alarmclock went off. I hate that. Truely. In my worst mood ever I went to my work, and saw one of my collegues leaving.
Me: THAT little mail?!
She: YUP! It's QUIET!
I was done 1.5 hours earlier than usual! I was HAPPY! Then my dad called and that I could better come to that course he was attending (I had told them I could't come...) so I came... and PU-LEASE! What a waste of time! They were checking if people already studied and this is what the teacher said about me:
Teacher: Good! Well done! I don't worry about you!
Okay....I haven't studied yet. Then the other teacher gave me back my report:
Teacher 2: Well done! I can see you worked hard! A good report!
Okay.... I hardly had done anything about it. (I guess I kinda have to thank daddy XD). But, my mood was still pretty low.
Went home, and 'cleaned' the christmas trees. We ate and I honestly cannot remember what I did then. I probably drew some stuff, I'm into drawing again! And the characters do belong to Serenay Moon, but not the series. I decided I will call it: Serenay Moon World...

Sunday:
Last day of freedom. Saw the most grotesque commercial on tv (thinking about it just makes me wanna throw up- NO KIDDING!) and drew some more. Way more. Also did some homework. Nothing special. Average sunday. ^_^

Monday:
Went to school, and guess what the teacher says:
Teacher: Oh... so many? You guys did know today was for asking questions, right?
No... we did not. So, we could immediately leave! Not that I did mind that much, that teacher is honestly a total nutcrack. If you have a different opinion she goes yelling you should act normal. And she smokes about 10 packs of sigarettes a day! (judging her scratchy voice...)
So, went home, did some work for mom, went to the local Lidl to buy sketchbooks (I'm running out of those... WAAAAAAAAH), drew some more and watched Spirited Away in Dutch (I still prefer Japanese NYA!). Then I scanned the art, walked the dog.....and.......
after dinner...... you wouldn't believe it......
WROTE FOREVER YOUNG EPISODE 83! Has been such a while! Funny, I already wanted to write, but when I got a mail from Derex, I REALLY wanted to write again! So, I wrote. Kinda boring and calm, but heck, it's 11 pm now and action will soon come again ^_^.
As for the Serenay Moon World Drawings.... 4 girls left to draw, then maybe the guys and then..... colouring them ^_^. I also made tiny profiles for them; that makes it easier for me to draw them ^_^. I also gave them a name, but they won't even appear in the series, so why should I?
But....I just like doing that XD So sue me!

I also may open a shop on the internet and sell t-shirts and things with my art. Feedback appreciated!!!

Friday, January 02, 2004

Has been a while... again. But I guess you can't blame me this time ^_^.

Monday:
Was into a depression. Didn't want to do anything. Talked to Luna Puella and asked where she has bought her Manga. She told it was in Amsterdam and I said that I would never be able to convince my mom to go to Amsterdam to shop. (Going alone is BORING!)
We had lunch, and I talked to my mom, asking what she would do today and telling her I was having no spirit at all any more. I told her I wanted to go shopping, but Utrecht wouldn't have anything. To make a long story short: I managed to convince her to go to Amsterdam ^_^.
I was still kinda depressed, but the results were 3 Tenchi Muyo Mangas (I had to leave 3 other missing volumes there T_T) and 1 Sailor Moon Manga (number 2!! FOR 5 EURO! WOOHOO). On the way back we took a subway to my dad's work (he worked in Amsterdam that day) and we went home together. Came into a HUGE traffic jam.

Tuesday, New Year's Eve (or as we call it: Old Year's Day):
Still in a depression. And then knowing Stevo's b-day package hasn't arrived yet isn't helping at all. Then my dad took me along on his road quest: going to my sister's place to fix the letterbox (closing it in case of fireworks), letting me try and find a My Little Pony DVD (I just want to complete my collection T_T) and buying a DVD player. Oh, correction, we had saved enough Rocks (free points) to get one for free =P. Oh wait, correction, 40 cents ^_^. My dad bought 2 DVDs; Men of War and The Time Machine. I got Chicken Run and the Animatrix from him. Still depressed.
Went home, and went online, so my dad could hook up the DVD player. If we would do it together, we would have ended up in a fight XD. Around 7 pm I went downstairs and together we ate 'Oliebollen' and Soup. Then we watched the DVD's from my dad.
New Year came and Holly, the smallest of our dogs was scared of the fireworks. She already disliked it but I've only seen her once this scared; which was 2 years ago during a thunderstorm in france. But, the fireworks were fairly soon over, so around 1 am (HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!!) we went to bed.

Wednesday; New Year's Day
I had no choice then to go along with my parents to my grandmother. They talked a LOT (I played Sailor Moon Sega on my dad's laptop, and somewhere in level 5 the thing- BLIP - battery dead; lost it all) and when we went home, I prepared some little toasts with all sorts of things. We first watched Chicken Run (we had seen it on tv 2 times already, but then only half- I had already seen it before) and after that... Spirited Away.
I expected my parents to dislike it. They almost always dislike what I like. My dad went all: wow, you can learn japanese from this! (we watched the japanese version).
And my mom: What a great movie! Really great fantasy! (I guess it disappointed me because I expected a plot XD). She really liked it and that surprised me!
Went to bed around midnight.

Thursday: aka now
I didn't sleep well. Stevo's package still hadn't arrived and that was making me down again (even though I wasn't depressed yesterday!). I dreamed that it would be delivered back home with 'Return to Sender' all over it, but not the reason why.
At 8.30 I went online and HALLELUJA! Stevo had received it on December 31st! Thank you of Mighty Gods for FINALLY delivering it! I feel a lot better now.
But, it was way too early so I crawled back in bed and almost drowned myself XD I was between sleep and awake and dreamed (even though I was awake!) that I was swimming under water. I was holding my breath and suddenly I woke up and started to breath XD STUPID! (and scary, that too). I also dreamed my mom was going to be my new PE teacher. Can you say: SCARY!?
Well, my mom is now downstairs, and I have lunch soon with her ^_^. Tomorrow I have to work.... mustn't forget that XD BWECH!