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Time for another journal entry. I'm going to put everything I can think of, so forgive me if it looks disorganized.

But where to begin? I guess I should update you all on my progress on FFVIII. Well, here it is. I passed it. Watched the ending. Loved it. It's funny how much trouble Ultimecia gave me on my first file, which is why I made the second one. Finding rare magic does make a difference, I didn't even use Squall. Unlike most people, I just use the first party I'm given and hope for the best. During the first three fights, I had Selphie, Zell, and Rinoa. Couldn't revive poor Zell in time, but Irvine did a good job when he tagged in. In Ultimecia's last speech in the very final battle, I just spammed Normal Shot for the lulz. I made things even easier by refining Bahamut's card, which grants 100 Megalixirs. Once Hell's Judgment hit, a Megalixir was used. Oh, and the ending was kinda strange to me at first, but I'm glad it's a happy one.

Now it looks like I'm gonna be bored until Christmas, and that's an awfully long time. I decided to get a PS3 once I save up enough money, and hopefully I'll have enough by Christmas. Kinda sad that a big business needs to cut our bonuses when accidents happen, but I guess it can't be helped.

Oh, what do I plan to play on the PS3? I was thinking about the Sonic Collection they have at Walmart and perhaps other cheap games. However, the best thing on my list to play is probably White Knight Chronicles 2. I saw a video of it and I want it. I plan to play online, but this is where I need help. I'm no expert on technology and its complicated terms so I feel intimidated by what Internet service to get. Some people have recommended Cox, others recommended a wireless router or a combination of the first two options. I really don't know how the online feature works for the PS3. No matter how many times I ask other people, I still have trouble understanding. I feel like a dunce. Not even Google has helped >_>

Has anyone watched the original Saint Seiya? It's an anime from the late 80s and it's pretty darn good. Sadly, it didn't do so well when they finally dubbed it in English around ten years ago. Only 60 episodes were made, and I'm guessing what killed was probably a certain scene in the Libra Temple. What did everyone expect from an anime where the majority of the cast was male? >_> Anyway, if anyone wants to talk about it then come to me. It's my latest obsession and I'll be sure to talk your ears off o_o

Now there's life in general. First off, Black Friday's coming. And I cringe at the thought of it since I work for a big business. I find it pretty ridiculous that hordes of people trample others for the sake of low prices. And I was around there last year, too. And I made the mistake to shop when I got off, the lines were never ending. The guy in front of me bought like 100 items and we were both on the 20 items or less line, but I do work for a company where the customer is ALWAYS right, no matter what. And given how long all the other lines were, of course no one else was going to care so I had no choice but to wait. Thankfully, I work overnights now so I come in at 10 PM every time. No more working a late evening shift on one day and a morning shift the next.

As for my love life, I'm feeling better than ever before. I owe that to the conversations I've been having with other people, they really helped. Granted, I still have my bouts of despair but it's nothing I can't handle. My biggest worry now is finding that someone special. It's going to be difficult, and do you know why? I tend to disagree with many people, and here's why.

I'm Catholic. I disagree with many of the things done in this world today but I still let people go their own way. Yet I live in the Bible Belt, where we see a lot of Christianity. Yet there's teen pregnancy (lots of it), men who would hit their wives, ignorance, lack of acceptance, and other things that I'd rather keep to myself as they are not a big deal to a vast majority of people. I live in an area where Christianity is supposed to be dominant. Why don't people practice what they preach? Not everyone's a Christian, I'm sure, but conservatives states like the one I live in sometimes have it wrong. Not just wrong, but VERY wrong. Heck, I'm sure most of the people here would side with the GOP and make it difficult for women to fight domestic violence just to make the Democrats mad. I'm infuriated. Where are the Christian values they normally preach?

It's how serious I am about Christianity. I do my best not to pick and choose what to believe in. And by that I mean I'm not gonna be against abortion but be all for the death penalty. I'm against both, personally. That's what pro-life is supposed to be ABOUT! I disagree with many of the people around me and that's why a lot don't like me once they see who I really am. I'm scared about my future because I fear I'll never find someone who can accept me just as much as I'll accept her. I don't want to be alone, but I don't want to settle either.

But I guess this is where I should end my rant. I leave you here with this pic. More Saint Seiya. Personally, I don't believe in horoscopes but it's scary how accurate astrology can be as far as characteristics are concerned. As for the pic, my favorites are Virgo and Scorpio.

Let's play a game. What would you like to hear about the man wearing the armor based on your sign? And who else would you take if you had to make a team? I'd pick to take Andromeda's and Unknown Entity's signs, but I wouldn't trust them since Scorpio would be the only good guy out of the three >.> <.<

Just kidding. I love you both and would love to have you on my team. <3

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Updated 11-19-2012 at 11:31 AM by Leon

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  1. Martin's Avatar
    Just a quick one regarding FFVIII progress - I'm on disc 3 with 100 of every rare magic. Including Ultima. I went down to the Deep Sea Research Center with a level 100 party, took on Ultima at his strongest (as I will Omega with the same result as I've never once Game Over'ed against him) and stood there drawing Ultima from him. It was rather embarrassing to be honest. But statswise I'm past endgame. It's a bit mad.
  2. Leon's Avatar
    I had problems with Ultima, got a few Game Overs from him so I hardly had time to Draw Ultima from him. I haven't even challenged Omega yet, I just went straight for Ultimecia.
  3. Tiffany's Avatar
    This came up in the activity stream, LOVE that you are playing VIII. Its my fave

    I don't want to comment on your personal stuff as its personal and I don't really know you. I'm sure you will find your special someone though.
  4. Rowan's Avatar
    I like you Martin. I liked you before I learned you were theist/catholic and I still like you as a person after learning that you are catholic.

    I thought you should know that (Y)
  5. Alpha's Avatar
    Honestly I'd hope that a person's religion wouldn't influence whether you liked them or not. That's just me though.
  6. LocoColt04's Avatar
    Alpha - so long as that person isn't trying to push his/her beliefs (or nonbeliefs?) on me, I agree with you wholeheartedly. When the "my way is the right way" or worse, "my way is the only way" attitude comes along... I don't care if it's the most attractive person to grace the earth, that is just unacceptable.

    Living in a southern state, I can see what Leon is talking about, even if it isn't quite as bad this far west.

    I like people for who they are - personalities - not who/what they believe in.
  7. Rowan's Avatar
    Alpha, someone who believes I'm going to hell and that I'm a sinner an will suffer for eternity bothers me. Someone who will respect me enough to not push their beliefs on me and respect me has my respect. You would be surprised how many people I've met who treat me like a dog because I'm atheist.
  8. Alpha's Avatar
    I've also met a lot of people who would treat a religious person like a dog because they're religious. It goes both ways... I prefer to just let that slide and judge people on what they do and not on what they believe.
  9. Leon's Avatar
    @Tiffany, you can comment if you want. One thing about me that everyone should know is that hardly anything bothers me, so I'm not the easiest person to offend. I'd never be like "How dare you comment on this, I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOU!!!!"

    @Alpha, what my message meant is that I just want someone who would accept me just as much as I would accept them. Even if Catholics didn't allow dating people from different backgrounds (I'm so glad they do), I'd be open to step outside my own little box. I let everybody go their own way, but I'd definitely be more preachy about my religion when lies and slander are involved.

    @Loco, I'm right in the buckle of the Bible Belt. ._. It's hard to find someone who doesn't have that kind of mentality.

    @Rowan, as long as you don't tell me how "wrong" I can be about my decision I don't see why I should bother you by trying to shove my beliefs down on you. You're an adult who's chosen to be an Atheist, and I'm sure you've had some time to think before making that decision.

    I like people for who they are. But racism is pretty much alive these days, as much as no one would like to admit it. Has anyone seen the pics? I'm Hispanic. I'm pretty much a minority in a few areas though I'm glad it's not as bad as 50 years ago >_>
  10. Aerif's Avatar
    Leon, you're doing Catholicism right. After all I've seen from some American Christians, I'm glad that someone, at least someone, is doing it right.
  11. Rowan's Avatar
    I never tell people they are wrong (unless they are) I only ever debate, which I'm entitled to do.
  12. Martin's Avatar
    In all honesty, I'm very much a lapsed Catholic. I'd like to believe in a higher presence or something along those lines but I'm too much in control of my own life to believe anything other that it's myself that controls my own destiny. It's a good way to live - but I admire and respect both sides of the coin. If you are religious, I'm glad you have the comfort of a religion to help you if you should need it and I certainly won't question your beliefs. If you're athiest/agnostic then also good for you because you believe in yourself instead of an almighty deity that influences your life choices.

    The only issue I have is when people fail to practice what they preach. THAT'S ANNOYING.
  13. Leon's Avatar
    As someone once said, if we're only good out of fear and hope for a reward, we sure are a sorry lot.

    But Catholicism is a choice I made, and I'm happy I made it.
  14. Rowan's Avatar
    Thats why i feel sorry for the people who believe that if they are 'bad' they will burn in hell for eternity.
  15. Tiffany's Avatar
    My thoughts are more on the religion side of things. I was raised Baptist, but the church we went to was kind of wonky as it comes to beliefs and such. Very clique-ish, but I suppose that happens anywhere. I dislike "Church", but very much am into faith... if that makes any sense.
  16. Leon's Avatar
    I do. There are people who are more into faith than going to Church just for the heck of it and I've met some. Personally I think a healthy balance between the two can also be good. For instance, if you're going to Mass or a service where "love one another" is one of the key rules, you can't be coming off as a racist ignoramus on your personal time. That's the way I see it, anyway.
  17. Tiffany's Avatar
    My issues are with the Church as an institution. The one I attended is very judgmental and cliquish, not to mention the assistant youth group leader was convicted of being a part of a child pornography ring. He used to bring boys to a vacant lot in the north end of our town and photograph them.

    Bad eggs in every area of life though I suppose?
  18. Leon's Avatar
    Yeah. I always believed there is a hint of evil in everyone and everything :/