Hi guys,
On hiatus while I study for my Project Management exam in two weeks. ^_^
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It's Monday, that's why.
But I thought I should post more, so let’s do a weekend update.
My 2012 New Year’s Resolution is…
…learn Japanese!
Seriously. How long has it been? 10-15 years? Since I was in my early teens, I’ve had a fascination with Japanese culture, starting with anime and manga, and delving into food, fashion, music, culture, history… you get it. My own wedding will even have a Japanese theme. Anyway, I’ve been on and off with the whole self-study thing, but I think now is the best time to do it, because… if I keep putting it off, I’ll never do it!
(And I really really want to play otome games and read manga without having to wait for scanlations >_>;;)
Happy New Year!
Wishing you all the best for 2012.
This year, I am looking forward to:
- Finishing at least a term at uni (with honours, if possible? :3)
- Seeing our nephew Kyle grow up ^-^
- Getting married to my wonderful fiancé <3 <3 <3
Bring on 2012!
Engaged!
Looking forward to spending the rest of my life with my best friend. :)
P.S. Actually, this happened 12 days ago. I was just too lazy to update…
Pocket Academy: The school is in your hands
Two things I learned while playing Kairosoft’s Game Dev Story:
- Never say, “Oh, I’ll only play for an hour then I’ll stop/sleep/do something else.” You won’t.
- Never play during your train commute or you’ll definitely end up missing your stop.
Kairosoft has done it again, this time with Pocket Academy. And I haven’t learned my lesson.
In Pocket Academy you’re in charge of nurturing a school and its students. On one hand you can use your limited resources to make the best school ever. On the other hand, you can direct these points for educating the youngsters so that they graduate out into the world as successful people. It’s addicting. Don’t play it when you have deadlines or need to sleep early.
It’s similar, but not quite to Game Dev Story. For me GDS’s quirk (which pulled me into the game in the first place) was the fact that you control a game development company. That’s something I have dreamed of and am still trying to achieve. GDS helps me pretend I’ve already fulfilled that, and coupled with the very addictive gameplay, the game is a certified timesink.
As for Pocket Academy, I have never really wished to build my own school, but when I was a student myself, I did care about grades and the future.
PA is engaging enough to actually make me care about these pixellated students, and spend hours trying to make their school life as enjoyable as possible.
Why do I enjoy simulation games so much? My workmate says I’m probably a control freak or have a God complex.
Hmmm.
Confessions of an Inexperienced Driver
This week I started driving again. Just to the train station – it’s only a short drive. Should be able to manage it, right? I only have to battle one busy street and then it’s smooth sailing.
Until I get to the parking lot, that is.
Car bumps, dents, and scratches are a big part of a rookie driver’s life. And today, I got my first one on the Toyota. I misjudged my car’s turning circle and rammed into a pillar. Boo.
What happens when an unstoppable car meets an immovable object?
It’s a shame as it could have been avoided. I wasn’t holding up anyone. I could have parked slowly. Not that being late or in a hurry is an excuse – we all know that haste makes waste. In my case, haste makes car accidents.
Now that all is said and done, I need to move on. Truth is, I really feel like screaming at myself for being so stupid, but that doesn’t really help my driving confidence. Mistakes happen, especially for someone inexperienced like me. Best thing to do is to learn from it and resolve to do better.
And never to rush.
Here With Me – CMV
I don’t usually talk about my religion but now that my church has an official website, I’m reversing my stance.
Click to watch the video on the INC TV website
I’m very proud of everyone in INC TV Australia Bureau who worked on this Christian music video, “Here With Me”.
I confess I was very close to tears especially at some parts. It’s a very inspiring song and should remind all the brethren that God is here with us even in these trying times, and we shouldn’t lose faith in Him and what He can do.
Love Com
My favourite iPad manga reader, Manga Storm, finally fixed the MangaEden issue and now I can read the Lovely Complex manga in its entirety! ^_^
Because height shouldn't matter when it comes to love~
Lovely Complex is an old series, but it remains as one of my favourites. It’s hilarious but also very sweet. The story is about a girl who is too tall for her age, and a guy whose height is below average. They have the same hobbies and get along quite well but they also bicker a lot. The school has nicknamed them the “All Hanshin Kyojin” after a comedy duo with a halfling and a giant. It starts off with both main characters trying to help set each other up with their respective crushes. Koizumi Risa (the tall girl) likes a guy who is taller than her, and Otani Atsushi (the short guy) likes one of Risa’s friends who is very cute and shy. Something happens and the two of them have to change their plans ^^; But along the way, Risa also falls for Atsushi. Now she has to get him to see her as a girl, and not just part of a comedy duo. And also get over the fact that she’s taller than him.
