It’s so sad that one of my favorite cartoon is already concluded. The last four episodes were released just last week. Episode 17 entitled “The Ember Island Players” was released last Friday, July 18, 2006, and the last four episodes “Sozin’s Comet, Parts 1-4″ were aired on July 19, 2008.
I was holding my breath while watching the last four episodes since I can’t contain all the action and the excitement. I didn’t expect that Avatar Aang will end the war that way. Although, it was really fast and everyone had just few scenes during battle, I couldn’t think of a better way to end the anime. It was very good.
On the other hand, I am sad because I’ll be missing the series and the characters. I wish there will be more episodes. I think I just can’t get enough. Also, I was a little hopeful that Katara and Zuko will end up together, though I know Mai’s still out there waiting for him. I love Zuko and Katara. But it seems like Katara was really made for Aang. They’re both good benders and I think they really love each other.
There were things that wasn’t clear to me also. I was wondering if Zuko’s mom is still alive, it was never revealed. Also, did Toph return to her family when the war ended? Where were Katara’s father and all of those escaped prisoners during the war? These are just few of the things I missed, but anyway, the story is really, really great.
Lastly, all I can say is, congratulations to all of the staff behind this show. I believe “Avatar: The Last Airbender” will continue to reap rewards for being the best animated series aired on TV. And to all Avatar fans out there, cheers! :D:D:D
Jars of Clay, one of my favorite, and among the most awarded Christian Artists released another inspiring album this year.
For a little background, this band is consists of four official members: Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois. They’ve been active in the music industry from 1993 to present.
The band’s name is derived from the New International Version’s translation of 2 Corinthians 4:7:
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
Greatest Hits is the third compilation/album of Jars of Clay, which was released last April 1, 2008. This compilation follows 2001’s Jar Of Gems, which was released to the Singapore market, and 2007’s The Essential Jars of Clay. The album will contain 14 tracks, 13 previously-released songs and one new song, entitled “Love Is The Protest”.
Here are the contents of the said album:
1 “Flood”
2 “Love Song for a Savior”
3 “Like a Child”
4 “Worlds Apart”
5 “Crazy Times”
6 “Frail”
7 “Unforgetful You”
8 “I Need You”
9 “Show You Love”
10 “Amazing Grace”
11 “God Will Lift Up Your Head”
12 “Dead Man (Carry Me)”
13 “Work” 3:55
14 “Love Is The Protest”
Just as I love the 3rd and the 5th ending songs of the anime D Gray Man, I also love its 7th ending song. Although I can’t understand the lyrics, i like the rhythm and the singer’s voice. So, I decided to share it here in my blog for anime music lovers out there.
Below is the lyrics and the translation of it. The song is really great!
Regret by Mai Hoshimura
D.Gray-Man 7th Ending
Mado no soto no keshiki utsuri kawatte
Kisetsu made ga atashi wo oiteku
Dare yori chikaku ni ite fuan no tameni
Doushite ano toki kidzukenakatta
Anata no sugata ga mie nakunaru mae ni
Tatta no tatta hitokoto “Ikanaide” ga ienakatta
The scenery outside the window changes
Even the season is leaving me behind
I was closer to you than anyone because of my insecurity
Why didn’t I realize it at that time?
Your figure slipped out of my sight before me
I didn’t say the only, single thing I wanted to – “Don’t leave me”
“Anata ga shiawase nara sore de ii” nante zettai ni ienai
Nejimagatta konna kokoro ga
Doushiyou mo nai kurai atashi wa kirai
I can never say “If you’re happy, then it’s alright”
A twisted, crooked heart like this
I hate it so much that I don’t know what to do
Tanjoubi ni moratta ‘initial ring’
Omoi dase ba tsurai dake na no ni
Ima sara wakatta no wa omou ijou ni
“Anata wo hitsuyou doushiteta koto?”
The ‘initial ring’ I received on my birthday
It’s only painful if I remember it
What I knew at this late hour is that this is all I’m thinking about:
”Why is it that I needed you?”
Futari de kidzuita chikasa e kowasu youni
Kokoro to urahara ni detekita kotoba ajikenai “Sayonara”
The two of us noticed the break approaching our closeness
Unlike what the heart said, the words were dull - “Goodbye”
Anata ga sugoku koukai suru
Sonna hi ga kuru koto no sonderu ijiwaru te
Minikui kokoro ga
kinou youni wo motto atashi wa kirai
You regret it greatly
The hurting, unkind hand of when such a day comes
This ugly soul, like yesterday, I hate it even more
WOW Hits is back with more inspiring Contemporary Christian Songs!
It comes in two discs which contains about 15 songs in each disc. And among the songs, my favorite is Walking Her Home by Mark Schultz. Listen and be inspired.
Claymore is an anime based on the manga by Norihiro Yagi. The manga is still ongoing but the anime was concluded last September 25, 2007 with a total of 26 episodes (episodes 23-26 deviating from the manga). After I watched about 2 episodes, it quickly became one of my favourites. It takes place in a world where humans and demons (which they term ‘Yoma’) coexist, as well as ‘Claymore’s; half yoma, half human creatures (they look just like human but with silver hair and eyes). They are cold-blooded people who avoid contact with humans, and humans fear them because they still view them as ‘monsters’ but Claymores actually work for humans to get rid of Yoma, when requested.
At first, I didn’t think Claymore would strike me as an entertaining series because of the dark colors and some scenes are gorey like people’s hands/limbs getting chopped off. Even though that sounds gruesome, it is not as bad as one may think. Although the battle scenes do show limbs flying off, you don’t actually pay attention to them because of the action, and the plot is strong and interesting.
However, I don’t like the ending of the anime. It’s way too rushed. They divide Clare’s awakening into 2 parts, and they make Priscilla FURTHER awaken. Clare defeated Priscilla, and tried to take revenge for Teresa but Raki tried his very best to stop Clare.
My favorite part of this anime are the episodes where Teresa appears, when the anime goes into the protagonist Clare’s past. That is the most interesting part of the anime. It has an EXCELLENT hook that will make you keep watching. It’s also emotional yet filled with suspence and action all at once. Because of the twists in the anime, it makes the anime unpredictable and obviously enjoyable. It’s amazing. Overall I would highly recommend this anime if you like some good action and tired of the mainstream “school girl/days” type of anime. The concept of the story is well brought across. We know much about Clare and we understands all the situation she and Raki is going through. That is what makes a good anime. The main reason why Claymore is so popular is because of it’s well balanced gore and action scenes. None are over-done, and none are under-done. It certainly makes you hunger for more, and lets you think what may happen next.
Of all the animes I’ve seen, Claymore is on the top of my list and I give it a rating of 9 out of 10. I know everyone who had seen the series will agree with me that Claymore is very addictive.
When I was young, I used to love cartoons very much. My favorite cartoon character is Bugs Bunny and I always watch Warner Brothers’ Looney Toons.
Until now, my fondness for cartoons/anime is still very strong and I have devoted some of my budget to collecting DVDs of my favorite anime series. Sometimes when my friends recommend new anime titles, I search for it and read about the plot, characters and reviews. That way, I will know if I would like to watch it or not. The video below, however, was not found while I was browsing for cartoons or animes whatsoever. I just noticed the YM status of an officemate and I was quite intrigued that I clicked on it. Later on, I found myself so entertained that I played the video many times and memorized the song “I Love to Singa” sung by the cute owl character. Watch this:
My friend had this quiz and I thought I would like to try so I did. I was just surprised to see the result and thought it was kinda funny so I would like to share it here.
I guess I over exaggerated my answers though. Here is what it says:
Your Job Dissatisfaction Level is 84%
Your job is a disaster - it’s surprising you’ve lasted this long.
You need to quit if you can, even if you don’t have another job lined up.
As far as stressful work situations go, yours is off the scale brutal.
Almost any job would be better than what you’ve got!
A month passed until I decided to update this blog again. Fortunately, I’m in a not-so-busy-mode this week so there’s a time to do this. It seems like I forgot about how to blog lately. I forgot about my social networks accounts and I wonder when was the last time I visited them. I had a lot of things to blog about the holiday season but it’s already too late to talk about them.
And so, with nothing else in my mind, I decided to write about D Gray Man. It is an anime I discovered 2 months ago. The story is about eliminating evil and stopping the Millennium Earl from destroying the whole world. The main characters are called Exorcists and they are fighting demons with weapons that are known as Innocence.
Although I don’t like how they involve God’s name sometimes I find it rather interesting to watch. The fight scenes are good and I like the main character who is Allen Walker. He is a young British boy who can see demons. He was cursed by his surrogate father because he attempted to resurrect him by turning him into an Akuma. After he killed the Akuma which is his surrogate father he joined the Black Order, an organization that fights against the Millennium Earl and his demons.
Other than the story and the character, I like the opening and ending songs. Although I can’t understand what it says, I just like the music.
Last November 30, 2007, Promet Philippines went to a Boracay Trip. Everybody was excited because aside from our Project Manager, none of us was able to visit the enchanting place. There were 18 of us including our two clients. We rented two vans and traveled for 7 hours to reach the island (normally it would take 4 to 5 hours but we made several stop overs and I was sick during the trip so I was one of the factor to slow them down).
We had some activities while we were there. We had fun doing the banana ride, island hopping and snorkeling. We enjoyed our 3 days stay there and as proof, here are some of our pictures.
The full set of our Boracay pictures can be viewed here.
