KazeCraven

What would you type me as?

Well, can't help it

you know i don't trust my taste in movies either so what i do is google other critics top 100 movie lists. whether this be the top 100 of the 21st century, or just of all time its how i know i'm going to be watching a worthwhile movie.

as far as steppenwolf goes i hear what you're saying and when i first read the book i was in a place where i could relate to his want to end the inner tension and monotony of his life on his birthday. just the way herman described the way he saw everyone else, himself, the world at large i mean it was like for the first time i was reading a book from someone who had walked a mile in my shoes as cliche as it sounds.

also i know what you're saying with a certain phrase or concept grabbing your attention in a book, this happens to me too and i also have stopped reading to just absorb the idea and pick it apart. actually its why im such a big stephen king fan, sometimes i do this with movies too.

well my interpretation was of a syndrome or illness that intuitive's can suffer from sometimes (possibly specific to infj's in this case, though i do believe it exists in other flavors depending on mbti), because i actually did myself at one point, this book convinced me to give it up.

have you heard of anima and animas? if you google that with carl jung you'll get his theory on it, but basically it involves whatever a person considers male/female characteristics we as humans possess both, and in this case harry haller was repressing his animus (he gave obtuse reasons as to why, but didn't make this the focus, it can come from someone being mean to us that we consider animus oriented, thus the reason those traits become bad) and that was what he considered the wolf in him, while the more rational/caring qualities of his personality were deemed the human part.

he was convinced it had to be one or the other, when in all reality it needed to be an integration of both.

hey btw i also read redwall! that was my first fantasy series, i eventually went on to sword of truth series and wheel of time, though i don't really read them anymore.

i hear what you're saying about reading has its draw backs, culture being one of them as seeing these dynamics in film gives us an instant sense of how people are really communicating, different culture or not. actually this is really insightful and something i've never thought about before.

i might just see if i can't find that movie through megavideo, i wasn't sure what i was going to watch tonight, its either that or casablanca as i haven't seen that yet but i've heard its one of the best movies of all time (i just watched adaptation and they mentioned that). you ever watch movies through megavideo?

hey now thats an idea, if i could find a way to watch all the seasons quickly i'd be in, it probably would start to feel like just a good movie at one point. depending on how many i can find on youtube i might try that.

yeah you know i've fallen off the novel wagon too, though i think its more to lack of funds and exposure. my ma picks some up from garage sales sometimes and i almost always end up reading them, which i think is good and bad because some of them i liked that i never would've bought ya know? what kind of novles did you used to read? so far you're the only person i know who's read and enjoyed/understood steppenwolf.

well i watched the first episode of shakughan and the melancholy both of which i enjoyed alot actually, and i see what you're saying about the emphasis on existence with SNS, i didn't see that angle coming. you know i'm almost glad i don't get these shows in on tv because they are incredibly addicting. i mean it just feels like one episode isn't enough and i had to reel myself back in to make sure i watched a variation tonight, not just one.

as far as lucky star goes it seems like its centered around conversation and basically humor i've watched two episodes. to me it has its moments, i mean i could take or leave it. the other two i'm going to set some time aside and see which episodes i can watch on youtube.

really good stuff though, its so different than what i'm used to watching the variety alone is worth the investigation. thanks for the advice and tips.

You got it, babe

haha this is brilliantly funny man, really clever humor in this i don't know if you've seen this or not, i guess it's separate from the show but its from the creators of the melancholy of haruhi with the same characters. here's the link if you have the time, its like 30 min long.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KksH-ZGst0A"]YouTube - The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Ep 1[/ame]

actually i've really enjoyed what i've watched so far of shakughan no shana also. going to check out lucky star next, either way i like this style of animation. ever hear of naruto? a friend of mine recommended it to me once and it reminded me of shows like this, though i never watched a full episode or anything.

hey i'm not familiar with anime, do you have any suggestions? movies shows i don't care, but i'm interested in learning more about it.

yep i hear what you're saying and couldn't agree more. i think this is why the specific message is not so much important as the feeling someone gets from experiencing said art, bc as you said, individual interpretations can and will be different. though understanding the true logic behind the technical aspects of a piece of art could be rewarding, at that point i'd imagine its less about the viewer and more about the artist, with less emphasis on the ability to relate.

ok so what does that pic say to you? to me, bc of the shirt, i see her as possibly implying that even the most perfect images can feel messed up on the inside, thus the running mascara and bathtub which i see as a solitary, lonely place, despite the claims of prom queen. i know nothing of photography, so this is just pissin in the dark if you will.

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haha, you know, i just watched grave of the fireflies the other night, though i'm not familiar with most current anime i can certainly appreciate it. i looked up some of tony's work and also lucia, though i couldn't find the pic you're talking about through google image, i can appreciate the unique craft that is photography.

i think i get what you're saying though, there are certain specific emotions you want to capture through your photography. hey either way sounds like an artistic interesting route. do you own a camera good enough to experiment and take pictures right now?

oh thats a good idea, guitar usually has frets with little dots on the top of the neck in intervals of 2 and 3 after 5th fret.

ah, you know i'm not sure if i repped you or not but i read a post about how you draw your own avatars, and i'm impressed, the one you've got right now, really enjoy the backround color and shading. who are some of your influences?

hey very cool, i've also dabbled in piano and trumpet before, though never violin. i've heard its a difficult instrument at best, i think i can see why. with a guitar at least there are frets to indicate what not you're playing, i've never seen them on a violin. is this what makes it so hard? also, i notice your goal is to become an artist, what kind of artist are you hoping to become?

That's how I'm working on being selfish, too.
Living my life how I want to instead of heeding
to the opinions and wants of others.

Well, I made it up.
I just put it in quotes for emphasis and effect.
But I think it's accurate, too.


I can believe that, that we only move forward by keeping on the move.
Stagnation brings nothing. All it does is harbour unhappiness.


I'm working on becoming more selfish myself. How is it working
out for you?

awesome

"You are what interests you."


I don't really ever eat fried chicken. But I'm weird
about food. I tried my best friend's fried chicken
about a month ago. She baked it. I'm not sure how
it was "fried" chicken. It was really odd tasting. It
kind of made my mouth numb.
I'm sorry your fried chicken made you sick ): But
I do hope the time with your family was well worth
it


I have no direction whatsoever in my life.
I don't know what to do with myself. I'm
panicky.

I don't think I saw your photo then.
I think I just have this gut instinct.
I don't really know.

It was just nagging me all day so I thought I would ask.





How are you doing?


Also - kudos on violin!
I'm going to go find your video now ^^