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Normally I would squeal like a fanboy and say what I want, but I am going to hold off until I feel more like doing that. Until then, check this bad boy out.

Also a sequel to Scribblenauts is coming out this fall with more words and (much needed) improved controls.

I'm making a note here, huge success!

The Allengator

This is more or less just a note that I'm going to neglect my blog on here for a while, including Mega Media Mondays and whatnot. I will update when I feel like it, but when a situation comes up like the one did a couple days ago, you really lose your willingness to blog. I'm not shutting this down, just really slowing down for a while. My family is more important than my personal rants and hobbies. I'm sure I'll eventually get back to blogging like I used to, but I can't put a timeline on it. I may update here or there with some personal notes or news, but that will be it for a while.

Thank you for checking this blog out. Hopefully I will see you either in real life of somewhere on the Internet. Again, this blog is not dead, but it won't be updated much for a while.

Until later, may God Bless.

The Allengator

One of the policies I use for my blog is to keep my family out of it, issues or otherwise. So when I break that policy its a pretty big deal. While I won't go into specifics on a public scale, I just wanted to get this off my chest.

Here is all I feel like diverging in a public setting. My father had some tests done a couple weeks ago and we got the results back a couple days ago. Needless to say, we received some distressing news about his health and its an uncurable condition that will eventually lead to worse problems in the future. Again, I am uncomfortable going into specifics on here, but while this will take its time, hopefully years, its still disconcerting to learn and hard to accept.

I try my best not to ask this a lot, but my family could use some prayers/good vibes in coping with this. I know we'll make it through this, but I know the power of prayer never hurts in a situation like this.

Thanks,

Allen

Sorry guys, due to illness and life in general, there will be no Mega Media Monday this week. I was really hoping to make it 100 weeks in uninterrupted, but it just wasn't in the cards. 86 weeks isn't too bad, though. Thanks for understanding and sorry again.

The Allengator

Do you prefer these rather short but fast coming entries or do you prefer the longer entries that I don't do as often? I am curious. I want your inputs. It may affect outputs, depending on how I program my blogging robot....I mean...my brain. Totally my brain.

My robot's glaring at me.

The Allengator

Results are in, and my team got second place in the post-secondary contest, so there is a possibility I will be competing on the state level. I will know more next week. I'm actually happy about that.

Technically speaking, there were both secondary (high-schoolers) and post-secondary (us old people), and there were 3 secondaries and 2 post, so we got second in post-secondary, but may have placed lower overall. I believe that technically we are eligable for the state level, but I need more or less an official word on it. We will crack the bubbly (cream soda) when it does come down.

Side note: Lucky Star Box Set is coming from Bandai. Thanks to my friend wilhelminaanime for giving me a heads up. My hurt towards Bandai is slightly aliviated for the time being.

The Allengator

There is hardly any conversation more depressing than your parents telling you they are setting up their will, what to do if they are on life support, and what to do with them when they aren't aware of things. I know the day is coming for that stuff, but its still morbid to talk about. Another possible family issue has been popping up and I'm hoping for positive (or in medical terms, negative) results. My goal is to be in high spirits as long as I can. Kinda hard when you're...you know...alone in conversation.

Then again, I go back to work tomorrow, so I guess I'm screwed anyways.

The Allengator

Disappointed with Toradora being subbed only? Yes.

Will I still purchase Toradora? We'll see what the freebies are.

Disappointed with Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei being subbed only? Very much so.

Will I purchase it? Heck no. I can't keep up with fansubs of it, so I doubt I can handle a legit version either. It begged to be dubbed and I refuse to purchase a single volume release system. Its expensive AND outdated, Media Blasters.

Titles in purchasing queue: rest of Soul Eater, My Bride is a Mermaid, and any more Sgt. Frog that Funimation licenses. My anime collection will be suffering muchly so.

In closing, read this blog post. It's my feelings in a nutshell. I was going to type up a manifesto, but he beat me to it.

The Allengator

So I was dressed up real nice for a presentation at my college yesterday, you know, slacks, button up shirt, tie, small bag for papers and minilappy. Very professional looking.

Anyways, I had my usual 10-15 minute trek to class and along the way a younger kid came up to me and asked "are you a teacher?" Now, most kids like to do this thing called "punk'd-ing" and I figured he was just pulling my leg. So I did the reasonable thing and said "Yes. Yes I am. My name is Andrew McKinney."

"What do you teach?"

"I teach psychology."

"That's so neat. I've always been interested in psychology. What classes do you teach?"

"I only teach one intro class a semester around my regular job as a psychologist."

"Do you work in town?"

"No, I actually live in a town about 20 miles from here. That is also why I only teach one class here. Its tough on my gas mileage."

"So do you have many patients."

This was about the time I started to realize this kid was either pulling my leg or wasn't playing with a full deck. My brain was saying "ABORT! ABORT!" but I wanted to see how long I can do this charade.

"Several."

"So what is intro to psychology like?"

"Well, we do several mind exercises in my class. We look at different parts of the brain and see how we can exploit them. Did you know we only use 10% of our brains?"

"Whoa....that is so interesting. I always thought we used our whole brains."

"Not an issue for you either way" I thought. "Yes. If we tap into the other 90%, then we would have untold knowledge of the universe."

"Wow. Is there a way to do that?"

"Scientists have not found a way yet, but that doesn't mean that it will never happen. They have mapped out the entire brain and have found things that make us tick, but they have not figured out how to tap into the 90%."

"Wait." the kid paused. "If we only use 10% of our brains, then how could scientists have mapped out the entire thing."

"PANIC! PANIC!" my brain yelled. I was very much in danger of letting my secret slip. I needed to come up with a proper excuse..."

"Our brain has layers like an onion. The 10% is the surface layer of our brain. The 90% is buried underneath that."

"Whoa. That is so interesting. I think I may take a psychology class next semester. Will you be teaching?"

"I don't know when or if I will be. Gas prices are high and this job is kind of out of the way. I'll leave you with a brain exercise however. Write a list of 5 good attributes and 5 bad attributes, then think of people you know and assign them to each atttribute. For each positive one, go to the person and enforce that attribute. For every bad attribute, point it out to the person and help them overcome this. For example, someone once told me that I am bad at deception, so I am working hard on that."

"Cool! That is a great idea! I'm going to get on that." The guy didn't even get my hint in my "exercise".

This is normally where I say "I'm worried about the future of America and whatnot" but I think I may be a positive influence. Here was an art major who may end up being happier as a psychology major in the long run. I just helped him get there.

How do I know he was an art major? He didn't tell me, I just assumed. Only art majors are as gullible as he was.

The Allengator

Usually on Mega Media Monday I show you guys some clips that are usually light hearted, entertaining, and possibly funny with a side of viral. These are the kinds of videos I usually watch and love to share with you guys. Today's entry, however, is a stark contrast from what you usually see on here.

Word of warning: these videos, while not graphic, will probably make you sad, depressed, or even angry. I think that its important to look at the grittier side of humanity from time to time and realize that the world isn't all peaches and cream. Especially with a certain video in here, I couldn't help but feel true sadness and horror at some of these things. Again, what I am posting on here today is far from funny and is really meant to be more of a wake up call. The funny will return next week, I promise.

Today's offering of videos range from accidents to intentional disasters. The videos are all safe for any age, but they are grim, so you are warned.

( Disaster Clips in Here )

That was all I could handle for one week. My intention was not to kill your buzz or to make you depressed, but to remind you of things that have happened. I think its healthy to remember those things once in a while and to reflect on the future. I've been doing that the past couple of days myself. I'm not depressed, but thankful that those times are behind us.

Until next time, keep watching.

The Allengator

AnnCast, the awesome anime podcast from Anime News Network is going to have none only than the PR person from NIS on their show. Here is what Zach's Twitter *shudder* said:

We have the director of NIS America's new anime business and their PR person. We'll ask about dubs, I promise

Meaning we may possibly have the answer whether Toradora will be dubbed or not. Worse case scenario - "We won't dub it". Best case scenario - "We will dub it". Probable case scenario - "We can't announce that yet."

We can also email questions. I am working on one right now. News as events warrant.

The Allengator

Tomorrow is it. It will determine whether I will feel good about what I am doing, or if I'm destined to be a grunt worker for the rest of my life.

Ok, so maybe not so melodramatic, but it will give me a good indication if I am on the right track since it does emulate what one experiences in the field. Maybe I should explain what I am doing furthur for those of you not in the know.

I will be competing at SkillsUSA, a prestigious competition where people are judged on their professionality and skills in a certain field. For instance, I am going into the "team web development" contest, which will be more design than development, but whatever. I'll have to wake up at 4 in the morning, after getting off at work at 10 the night before, and drive about 45 minutes to school to get on a bus to Neosho, sign in, and take part in some opening ceremony. After that, we will wait/compete, where we will not only have to show off our skills, but also turn in a resume and go through a mini-interview, both I am not looking forward to. I will have to be in a stuffy suit, then afterwards still dress professionally until I leave. The competition will be 3-4 hours long and we will be there about 8 hours, no counting travel. To be honest, I don't like wearing fancy clothes all day, but I will have to suck it up this one time. If its for a job, as long as I get paid I don't care.

The past month and a half I have been training myself in the ways of web development through Dreamweaver CS3 which is why I have been away from you guys more often lately. Heck, even my hobbies and TV shows have had to go by the wayside just to do good.

For most people going, its a required portion for our final capstone class in the computer prgramming department, but its more than that to me. The reason I am working so hard at it right now is simply to test myself, to see if I have what it takes to be a professional and if I am making the right career decision. Another plus is that recruiters come to these events. If they see what they like then there may possibly be a job in my future. These chances increase the higher you go. So that is why I really want to go to the state level. It will not only look awesome on my resume, but also possibly be my first major step in getting out of my currently assinine job. Very assinine.

So that is why I have been short and whatnot. If I am eligable to go to state, then expect more of the same. If not, then I'm not saying I will blog more, but I should have more free time. I really do feel strongly about this.

If I end up not winning (I won't know until next Friday. The wait will be exhausting :S), then I'm not going to give up. It will more or less will be how well I can handle myself and whether I can be proud of what I do and know I did the best I could. If I come out of this thing feeling confident, then I know I am making the right choice. That is my goal. If I fail at that, then I will be significantly worried. I want to enjoy what I do, and feel like I do my best. If I don't, then I have to rethink things. I know it will be stressful, and that there will be some panicing, but I want to feel confident, and if I come out feeling like that, then finding a job won't feel like an impossible thing. What you need most, is confidence, which I admittedly have little of. The more I get the more I can recieve. Winning is also a main goal, but I want that confidence. If I win and don't feel confident, then maybe I just need a new change in attitude. *shrugs*

In any case, wish me luck. I will let you know if anything happens.

The Allengator

Welcome to another random edition of Mega Media Monday. I really don't have much else for an introduction this week, so let's get right into the videos, shall we?

( Mega Media Monday Grab Bag )

That is it for this week. I'm happy to take suggestions anytime. I'm going to have a little bit more time to work on these after next week, so keep those suggestions coming in, ok?

Until next Monday, happy watching!

The Allengator

Yes, this post warrants five(5) exclaimation points. Possibly the best news I've gotten in a long time I got today...well, more or less stumbled upon.

Long time readers know about my absolute love for all things Vault, the hybrid energy soda. I was a huge fan of its Surge-type citrusy flavor. I freaked out when I saw the cherry version "Red Blitz" come out in stores. I nearly spazzed when I not only saw it in a fountain at a gas station, but it came with cherry flavoring to make my custom "Red Blitz". I did a dance when I saw the Vault Icee. So imagine when I found out that there are not one, not even two, but THREE NEW FLAVORS of Vault out there in the vast wilderness. I jumped, screamed, ran laps around my house, and burned the local library down. Well, all but the last one.

We can now have Peach, Orange, and Grape Vault!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is only one tiny problem. They aren't available yet, at least in my area, but you're in luck if you live in the Orange County/Atlanta area. You can get this deliciousness as well as other semi-exotic flavors. Allow me to explain.

Coca-Cola is marketing a brand new fountain drink dispensor called the Coca-Cola Freestyle. Each machine has 100+ flavors of their sodas, including many that have never been released in America. Fancy yourself some Coke Orange? Then get it at the Freestyle. Fanta Grape tickle your fancy? Get it at the Freestyle. Think you can handle Diet Coke with Raspberry? Get it at the - okay, you get it by now. This has to be one of the greatest innovations in American soda since the addition of vanilla and cherry despinsors at soda fountains.

What are all the flavors you ask? Well, according to the official Facebook page they are:

Coca-Cola
Cherry Coke
Coke with Lime
Vanilla Coke
Raspberry Coke
Orange Coke
Diet Coke
Diet Cherry Coke
Diet Coke with Lime
Diet Vanilla Coke
Raspberry Diet Coke
Orange Diet Coke
Coca-Cola Zero
Vanilla Coke Zero
Cherry Coke Zero
Caffeine-free Diet Cherry Coke
Caffeine-free Diet Coke
Caffeine-free Diet Coke with Lime
Caffeine-free Diet Coke with Orange
Caffeine-free Diet Raspberry Coke
Caffeine-free Diet Vanilla Coke
Sprite
Sprite with Cherry
Sprite with Grape
Sprite with Peach
Sprite with Raspberry
Sprite with Strawberry
Sprite Zero
Sprite Zero with Cherry
Sprite Zero with Grape
Sprite Zero with Peach
Sprite Zero with Raspberry
Sprite Zero with Strawberry
Vault
Vault Red Blitz
Grape Vault
Orange Vault
Peach Vault
Barq's
Diet Barq's
Pibb Xtra
Pibb Zero
Dasani with Cherry
Dasani with Grape
Dasani with Lemon
Dasani with Lime
Dasani with Orange
Dasani with Peach
Dasani with Raspberry
Dasani with Strawberry
Dasani Sensations - Cherry
Dasani Sensations - Grape
Dasani Sensations - Lemon
Dasani Sensations - Lime
Dasani Sensations - Orange
Dasani Sensations - Peach
Dasani Sensations - Raspberry
Dasani Sensations - Strawberry
Fanta Cherry
Fanta Fruit Punch
Fanta Grape
Fanta Lime
Fanta Orange
Fanta Peach
Fanta Raspberry
Fanta Strawberry
Fanta Zero Cherry
Fanta Zero Fruit Punch
Fanta Zero Grape
Fanta Zero Lime
Fanta Zero Orange
Fanta Zero Peach
Fanta Zero Raspberry
Fanta Zero Strawberry
Hi-C Cherry
Hi-C Fruit Punch
Hi-C Grape
Hi-C Orange
Hi-C Raspberry
Hi-C Strawberry
Minute Maid Cherry Lemonade
Minute Maid Lemonade
Minute Maid Light Cherry Lemonade
Minute Maid Light Lemonade
Minute Maid Light Orange Lemonade
Minute Maid Light Raspberry Lemonade
Minute Maid Light Strawberry Lemonade
Minute Maid Orange Lemonade
Minute Maid Raspberry Lemonade
Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade
Powerade ION4 Fruit Punch
Powerade ION4 Grape
Powerade ION4 Lemon
Powerade ION4 Lime
Powerade ION4 Orange
Powerade ION4 Raspberry
Powerade ION4 Cherry
Powerade ION4 Strawberry
Powerade Zero Cherry
Powerade Zero Fruit Punch
Powerade Zero Grape
Powerade Zero Lemon
Powerade Zero Lime
Powerade Zero Orange
Powerade Zero Raspberry
Powerade Zero Strawberry

More are also being added all the time. Also, another major plus is that these are not a forced dispensor, meaning you can mix and match flavors to your heart's content. You can have a Vanilla Rasperry Coke, or a Cherry Coke with Barq's root beer. Seriously! The sky is the limit! The only problem I have seen so far is that Dr. Pepper is not being included in the beta tests so far, but they would have to be silly not to put it in there. They are including Mr. Pibb, but it isn't the same, ya know.

My weekend has gotten significantly better.

The Allengator

Are there any must-have traits, such as intelligence, humor, and integrity, that you look for in potential friends? Have you ever made exceptions? How did it work out?  I look for intelligence, humor, and reliability.  I have made regrettable exceptions.  Read the last sentence.

People often focus on the things they'd love to change about their lives. What parts of your life would you choose to keep exactly the same?  My sense of humor.

Have you ever said something to an online friend that you would never say in person? Do you think it's easier to discount real feelings when a relationship takes place largely online? Can the emotional disconnect become habit-forming?  I have given several online friends my bank account information so that I can be given part of my rightful inheritance from relatives I didn't know existed.

If humanity were to become extinct, do you think another animal species would evolve to take our place? What lessons do you think they'd learn from our successes and failures?  Monkeys will take over and will fight the penguins....so...no.

How do you think online dating has changed the way people meet and form relationships? Do you think it's increased or diminished the superficial emphasis placed on looks and financial status?  I think online relationships have taught us that most women online are either prostitutes or peverted men.

What is the worst movie you've ever seen? Did you sit through it or walk out? What made it so dreadful?  Any Hallmark Hall of Fame feature.  I walk out on them.

What's the most unusual food you have ever eaten? Have you ever consumed anything without knowing precisely what it was and gotten sick when you found out?  Hot dogs.  Well, one time in history class our teacher fed us hot dogs while reading Upton Sinclairs "The Jungle" about the meat processing.  Most people ran out and threw up.  It was awesome.

If you were forced to live forever at any age, what age would you choose, and why? What if your memories stopped at your chosen age? How would that impact your decision?  These questions are a paradox within themselves.

If you could experience being dead for one day to learn what happens in the afterlife, and were guaranteed to return to life the following day, would you do it? Why or why not?  I wouldn't do it because I would be a raving lunatic afterwards.  Moreso than I am now.

What is the absolute worst song ever written? For what amount of money would you consider listening to it over and over again for 24 hours?  Any song by James Taylor.  97 Gazillion dollars.

Do you get offended if someone repeatedly checks their mobile phone when you're out for lunch or dinner? If so, do you usually say something?  No, because no one eats meals with me.  *Sad panda*

Has anyone ever unfriended you without explanation? Did you ask why? Have you ever deleted someone from your friend list without saying why? Yes, on Facebook.  I didn't ask why because she's my ex.

How do you feel about human cloning? Do you think the long-term societal impact will be positive or negative? Why? My answer would depend on how much maintenance a clone would need.  If not much at all, then heck yes, so it can do my job while I stay at home and make love to my hot wife who hopefully isn't a clone.

What's your favorite cult film of all time, and why? What are the essential ingredients for a cult classic?  Monty Python and the Holy Grail because of the absurdity of the comedy.  An essential ingredient would include not being popular at first.

What was your last random act of kindness? Do you believe in karma?  It was back in 1993, when I gave a monkey some banana bread from my lunch at a zoo.  Since then all monkeys have loved me.

If you could wake up and spend 24 hours in an online game with any weapons/powers, would you do it? If so, what type of game would you choose, and why?  I would be the guy who gets nothing but "draw four wild cards" on online Uno.  I would be champ in no time!

Do you believe the groundhog can accurately sense the approach of spring? Even if you don't buy it, are you happy when the little guy doesn't see his shadow? I believe the groundhogs are more accurate than a meteorologist is.  Either way, weather is weather.

Have you ever had a nightmarish roommate? What made you incompatible? How did you eventually resolve your conflicts?  I had a roommate who demanded that I snuggle with her and that I wouldn't move a muscle while she slept on me.  I'm of course reffering to my cat.

What animal best represents your inner spirit? If you had to wake up as an animal, which one would you choose, and why? Are your two answers the same? Why or why not?  I think my favorite animal has been well documented on here, so figure out the answer yourself.

Given the choice, would you rather sleep in or eat a delicious breakfast? Is there any food you love so much that you'd wake up at dawn or travel a great distance just to eat it?  I would rather sleep in and go somewhere that advertises "Breakfast 24 hours".  Seriously, you can have bacon and eggs at 3 in the afternoon if you wanted to.

What is the one simple indulgence you could never live without? Would you consider giving it up permanently for any amount of money?  The Internet.  No amount of money would be enough.

Have you ever made up an excuse to avoid a social obligation so you could spend the evening by yourself? Do your friends and/or family understand when you need some quality time alone?  Yes, I have avoided people and event before.  Usually no one understands that I need some "me" time every once in a while.

Have you ever had a crush on another LiveJournal user? If so, did you confess your feelings? What happened?  Yes, I do.  I don't think I've ever expressed my feelings due to my own incompetence.  Nothing happened except for that unsightly singleness part of my life.

Thank you, LiveJournal.  Now I have no writer's block.

The Allengator

As you have seen, my blog has fallen victim to the latest virus called "life". Nowdays all you see are Mega Media Mondays and small anime bits. Is that all my life consists of right now? Well...yes and no.

I have my classes four days a week. I know I know, I've gone into this a few times over the past couple of months, but believe me when I say I have an actual workload. After this week I will have a little more unadulterated free time as the whole Skills thing will be over, at least for districts. I'm really wanting to aim for state, partially to give me some confidence in my craft, but also to catch the eye of recruiters. Plus, making it to state looks very nice on a resume. If I'm going into the software/web development field then I will need all the help I can get.

Then there's work, constantly interferring with both my social life and my sanity. I have learned to seperate my personal life and work life, but it makes me seem more bipolar than usual. I'm beaming more outside work and more...er...dreadful at work. Work sucks, no two was around it.

Outside of that, I have my nights where I watch Chuck (though its off now due to those darn olympics) and Lost. Then there is my anime, but I'm leaving it out for this entry as it mostly still consists of "OMG, Baccano and Toradora FTW". I need to find a new song to play.

Well, another romp through the annual "single people awareness day" is coming up and will pass. I have been pretty apathetic about it this year, probably because I have been so busy. Usually the even bothers me to the core, but I actually went out and bought a girl some candy this year. It felt right and it made me feel like I'm finally on my way to conquering my fear of having a relationship with a girl. I know I posted a slight angsty post a few entries ago, but that wasn't because of the holiday. Don't get me wrong, I still don't care for it, but I guess I've just grown a slight tolerance for it. Perhaps I'm growing up. Maybe its a sign that I'm a recovering man. I hope so. I hope I can make some girl truly happy someday.

I've also been more introspective latey. Nothing major, just looking into my life and seeing my true friends and people who care about me and appreciating how they affect my life in positive ways. I want more. I want more people, more friends to hang out with and talk long hours on various subjects. I don't want to be a popular kid, but I want to have a network. I'm not talking professionally, but personally. I want a personal network. As soon as I can find some worthy people, I will look into it.

Perhaps I am evolving/maturing again. Next thing I'll want is a motorcycle and a passport so I can go to Canada. The people there are much cooler. Literally too.

That is all I can think of off the top of my head. My life isn't anything too special to talk about, as you can see. That, and I don't think many people care about that kind of stuff on the Internet >.> I guess I will need some inspiration on here...

The Allengator

Talk about a ninja strike here. Here is something interesting that has happened. One of the series I wanted to see licensed has been snatched up by a license company. No, it isn't Funi. No, it isn't Bandai. And no, it isn't Media Blasters, NeoADV, or Nozomi. Who is it?

NIS America!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Er....wait? Who? A new licensor? Really?

This should have happened a while back. Now while its true that its awesome that we are finally getting some nice titles coming our way and that NeoADV and Bandai didn't get their filthy mitts on it (yes, despite being on a Haruhi high, I am still irked and Bandai, who is now Namco-Bandai) we are not sure, I repeat, NOT SURE how NIS will handle releases since they are new on the scene.

NIS, or Nippon Ichi Software has been a video game distributor releasing such excellent titles like....um......Disgaea(?) and.....er....Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman!(which I will not link because I think its a bloody awful game).

So honestly who knows how they will handle this or even if they will dub it. I'm not saying I won't buy it if it isn't dubbed, but I definately will not be all "OMG! I MUST HAS NOW!!!" assuming the pricing and handling is up to snuff. Dubbing is the main discussion going on right now at ANN, so who knows.

If it is dubbed, it will no doubt be delegated to an outside dubbing company. My guess is either Ocean or Bang Zoom will get it, if its dubbed at all. However, it sounds like its coming out some time this year, not too far off, so unless they have excellent at keeping this under wraps, it seems to be pointing to sub-only. Again, that is pure speculation on my part. With the way the R1 market is right now, I wouldn't be suprised if its sub-only, so I am hoping that they will suprise me. I need a nice suprise right now.

Don't get me wrong. I'm psyched that ToraDora is coming and that another possible distributor is on its way. More competition will mean more quality in the long run, I hope. Prices may go up, but its nice to kind of see someone steal a title that Funimation was considering getting. They kinda deserve a swipe after their awful (in my opinion) roll out riot. If little NIS stole this gem from Funimation (speculation, again), then more power to them.

As long as they don't screw it up.

The Allengator

Imagine that this intro had all sorts of interesting facts and why I love the show "The Big Bang Theory" and that I posted some classic comedy bits below. Also ignore the fact that I fell asleep three times while typing this up. Snap. Make that four.

( Sheldon Cooper - For the Win )

That is all I have for you this week on Mega Media Monday. I am almost certain that bext week will be either a random one or a mini considering both my schedule and your lazy never-giving-me-ideas deal. HINT HINT. Just saying. Probably will be short anyways, but I could always use ideas.

Anyways, enjoy yourself, and happy watching!

The Allengator

As far as anime is concerned, I finished watching Bamboo Blade, which ended up being better than I originally thought it would, and instead of finishing Kaze no Stigma, ended up rewatching Baccano! again...that should probably speak for how well I like that series or how much I stopped caring for Kaze. Probably both. I really need to finish Kaze before I forget the main plot points...oh wait...Just kidding. Its not all that bad, but it just isn't memorable. Perhaps it will pick up speed towards the end...

I have partially watched Soul Eater, which continues to entertain me, as well as the latest Sgt. Frog. I have a system for the later. When I get a new set I marathon the first disc, then drag the second one out until the next set is released. That's more or less what I am doing with Soul Eater as well, so far.

Other ones I haven't finished watching include Comic Party and Kujibiki Unbalance. I mainly got Kujibiki just for the Genshiken OVAs, but I need to watch the actual show on the set as well. As far as online goes, I have watched about 10 episodes of My Bride is a Mermaid and will probably stop there just for the English release so I don't spoil myself. I am definately getting it when it comes out. My only wish is that it doesn't get old. I'm also finally getting around to watching Hayate because I'm almost done reading what has been released of the manga so far and now won't be so confused with all the characters in it. You have to pay more attention to subbed anime so I don't get to multitask like I usually do with anime.

Anyways, that's all I have for now. Aside from My Bride is a Mermaid, a Hayate Boxset (if BanDai ever gets their act together), and Haruhi 1.5 (as ashamed and annoyed as I was, yes, I'm probably still getting it), and future editions of Sgt. Frog and Soul Eater, my anime watching is noticably taking a dive, but I'm so busy with school and life right now that it's probably best.

Take care.

The Allengator

Sometimes I think about her. It may be a link, or seeing her comment somewhere, but I think of her, and it reminds me of the pain I felt and what I lost when I lost her.

The Allengator