The Black Lion Roars

Moving~

2006-09-11T18:16:00.001+08:00

Current System Configuration: BewilderedEarworms: -Bring It On by Steven Curtis Chapman [CCM]I fell in love with this song when I first heard it back in college, but I never found an mp3--until yesterday. -ZEST SEVEN by Salamander Factory (From Super Robot Wars Alpha 3: To the End of the Galaxy; Shivah Gozzo's boss theme)It's hard not to love this epic, tragic piece. Part battlehymn, part march.

Inhumanities Week

2006-09-09T19:40:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Fighting neuralgiaEarworms: Iisang Bangka by The DawnHemisphere by Maaya Sakamoto (from the anime RahXephon)The Gate of the Hell by JAM Project (from Mazinkaiser vs. Ankoku Daishogun). Yes, it really is "The Gate of THE Hell." Sustenance: [Breakfast] French toast and blueberry jam[Lunch] Spaghetti with meat sauce[Dinner] Ziti with meat sauce D:[Coffee] NoneCurrent

Be Just or Be Dead

2006-08-24T19:26:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Painfully justEarworms: Salva Nos by Yuki Kajiura (from the anime Noir)Sustenance: [Breakfast] French toast and blueberry jam[Lunch] Shawarma without the onions[Dinner] 3x Julie's cheesedesal with cheddar cheese inside.[Coffee] Homebrew coffee and a venti mocha frappuccino with valencia syrup. Double blended, as usual.Current Read:-Still not readingRemember that

Anachronism

2006-08-18T19:59:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: In, but not of this worldEarworms: Canta per Me by Yuki Kajiura (from the anime Noir)Sustenance: [Breakfast] Chicken nuggets, kesong puti and garlic rice[Lunch] Footlong hotdog with coleslaw[Dinner] Tokyo Tokyo's Beef Misono Big Plate. Veggies + yakisoba + potato balls. Also some California Maki on the side.[Coffee] Homebrew coffee and a grande mocha frappuccino with

Murphy

2006-08-04T19:08:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Vexed but fulfilled anywayEarworms: NONE, Busted speakers.Sustenance: [Breakfast] Raisin bread[Lunch] Fusilli pasta with my brother's as-yet-unnamed sauce.[Dinner] Fruit Magic's pesto verdi spaghetti[Coffee] Homebrew coffee.Current Read:-None right now; TIRED.Had a run-in with Murphy today. I prepared a listening activity for my students, and in light of the

Litany of Castigation

2006-07-25T20:06:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: IndignantEarworms: -Avantasia from Tobias Sammet's Avantasia: The Metal Opera [Power Metal]-Kyrie by Yoko Shimomura [BGM: Parasite Eve]Sustenance: [Breakfast] Cheese toast[Lunch] Cabbage rolls and wheat bread[Dinner] Burger steak in mushroom gravy with rice[Coffee] Venti Mocha Frappuccino with Valencia syrup. Double blended.Current Read:-None right now; finished

Dreaming of the Dragon

2006-07-17T19:12:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: DisturbedEarworms: -Reach Out for the Light from Tobias Sammet's Avantasia: The Metal Opera [Power Metal]Sustenance: [Breakfast] Longganisa, cheese omelet and fried rice[Lunch] Tuna on whole wheat pandesal and salad[Dinner] Not eating dinner tonight[Coffee] Homemade mochaCurrent Read:-none right nowI had a nightmare last night. I haven't had nightmares in a very,

The New Temple

2006-07-09T22:50:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: InsomniaEarworms: -Palace of Fantasy by Freedom Call [Power/Epic Metal]-Heart of the Brave by Freedom Call [Power/Epic Metal]-From the Inside Out by Hillsong United [CCM]Sustenance: [Breakfast] Grilled cheese sandwich[Lunch] Beefsteak and salad[Dinner] Grilled cheese sandwich[Coffee] Gourmet mocha, forgot the brandCurrent Read:-Wormwood by G.P. Taylor (Not really in

Plastered, hammered and gone

2006-07-07T20:39:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Totally exhaustedEarworms: -The Seven Angels from Tobias Sammet's Avantasia: The Metal Opera [Power/Epic Metal]. Can't get enough of this song. 14 minutes of sheer epic quality.-Rise Up by Freedom Call [Power Metal] Something to help spur my tired spirit on.-Worth It All by Disciple [Christian Rock] Excellent Christian rock song. Disciple is a must for any believer

The Return

2006-07-01T11:13:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Physical Fitness ModeEarworms: -Jin/Shin/Ki -MAN-GOD-MACHINE- by Yuichi Ikusawa [JRock, Kishin Houkou Demonbane OP]-Ages of Power by Freedom Call [Power Metal]-Subarashiki Shin Sekai by Flair [JPop/Trance, Namco vs Capcom insert song]Sustenance: [Breakfast] Grilled ham and cheese sandwich[Lunch] Fruit magic's pesto spaghetti and choco-banana shake.[Dinner] None yet.

Books and related things

2006-06-23T19:55:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: First Quarter StormEarworms: -Through the Fire and Flames by Dragon Force [Power Metal]-Warriors by Freedom Call [Power Metal]-XTC by Psychic Lover [JRock, Witchblade Anime OP]Sustenance: [Breakfast] Oatmeal[Lunch] Kielbasa, buttered veggies, whole wheat toast with olive oil[Dinner] Sbarro's Spinach and Mushroom pizza.[Coffee] Tall Mocha frappuccino with Valencia.

Work, work. D:

2006-05-31T22:28:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Warcraft Orc Peon Voice: Ready to work~Earworms:-Agnus Dei by Michael W. Smith. Agnus Dei means "Lamb of God" in Latin. A stirring ballad of worship.(This is different from the Latin Agnus Dei hymn)-Shine On by Freedom Call. I really, really love orchestral power metal. It's fast and powerful, and the vocals are done by people who can actually sing. This song's

Reverse Creation

2006-05-23T19:15:00.000+08:00

In light of the loooooooooong entries preceding this one, I decided to share a poem this time. The author is unfortunately unknown, but I find this one of the best pieces of poetry I've ever read. Too bad we didn't use this for our English class last year. REVERSE CREATIONby Bernard Backman In the end, we destroyed the heaven that was called Earth. The Earth had been beautiful until our spirit

Code of Errors

2006-05-15T20:11:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Still sick >_< BGM: Brother in the Faith by JAM Project, SRW Alpha 3's ending theme. A mournful rock ballad that speaks of courage going on forever. A fitting end to the last game in SRW's Alpha saga.Breakfast: Breadtalk's Cheese Floss bun.Lunch: Breadtalk's HotChic spicy floss bun.Dinner: Breadtalk's Earthquake Toast. Man, Breadtalk stuff is GOOD.I'm sure most of my

Eye for an Eye

2006-05-11T10:48:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Sick again.BGM: Holy Orders ~ Be Just or Be Dead~ by Saitama Saishuu Heiki. A remix of Ky Kiske's theme from Guilty Gear. S.S.H. is a very talented remix artist from Japan. Check out his website. (You can download stuff from his mp3 section) Take note: S.S.H. isn't his real name, it means "Saitama's Ultimate Weapon." Saitama is a place in Japan.Breakfast: Ensaymada

Last Day in Manhattan

2006-04-29T16:55:00.003+08:00

Current System Configuration: Sweltering. I expected the tropical heat to be a relief from the chilly weather in the US, but it's a bit too hot.BGM: The Shaken-Hearted Alchemist by Salamander Factory. Einst Alchimie's boss theme from SRW IMPACT, when you fight her demonic swordsman mech, Persönlichkeit. Breakfast: Strawberry cream risottoLunch: Irish lamb stewDinner: --Current Read/s:+Currently

How proud would the buildings of Rome look without a single stone?

2006-04-26T01:12:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Coughing up blood. For some reason I cough up blood in the morning. Just a little, but it's alarming enough---but I stop after a while. Weird.BGM: The Glory of Rome from Avantasia: The Metal Opera by Tobias Samett. I still can't get over Avantasia. This song is sung by the bailiff Falk von Kronberg, bishop Johann Adam von Bicken, Brother Jakob, and Pope Clement VIII

The City of Guilds [spoilers]

2006-04-20T19:43:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: RecuperatingBGM: The Tower from Avantasia: The Metal Opera by Tobias Samett. The second-longest song in Avantasia, The Tower lasts around 9 minutes and is almost as grand as The Seven Angels due to its complex structure of refrains, recited lines and guitar solos. The chorus is an impassioned plea from Lugaid Vandroiy, Gabriel's mentor, encouraging Gabriel to "Go all

Get ready for a long one.

2006-04-19T07:44:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: CongestedBGM: The Sign of the Cross from Avantasia: The Metal Opera by Tobias Samett. Not as epic and grand as The Seven Angels, but it also has a catchy chorus and a great melody---not to mention an awesome guitar solo. Most of Avantasia's guitar solos are done by Henjo Richter, and all of them are excellent. European symphonic power metal has really grown on me,

Across the Heavens

2006-04-15T11:25:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Rather coldBGM: The Seven Angels by Avantasia. From Avantasia: The Metal Opera. An epic, 14-minute long song that's so complex it could be called a symphony.Breakfast: Grilled cheese and turkey sandwichLunch: Frozen pizzaDinner: Macaroni and Cheese(First of all, disregard the date. I'm in the US right now so I'm 12 hours behind my usual readers in the Philippines.

Radical

2006-03-27T21:53:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Waiting for the end of the SchoolyearBGM: Lion by Rebecca St. James from The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe soundtrack.Breakfast: Grilled cheese sandwichesLunch: Jollibee ChampDinner: Nothing This is not a dream that I'm livingThis is just a world of Your ownYou took me from all that I knewShown me how it feels to hopeWith You with me,

さらばだ　~Farewell~

2006-03-11T22:26:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Aaaargh...BGM: The Roar to Tomorrow (Asu he no Houkou) by JAM Project. Heroic, valiant and passionate.Breakfast: Longganisa, scrambled eggs and riceLunch: Pasta ArrabiataDinner: Prawns with feta cheese, chateubriand, potato salad, brocolli au gratinAnd so this schoolyear has ended. For some of my students, this is the last time I will be your teacher. For others, I

Rage and Repose

2006-02-26T21:13:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: VigilantBGM: ZEST SEVEN by Salamander Factory. Shivah Gozzo's boss theme in SRW Alpha 3: To the End of the Galaxy. Martial, climactic, and both tragic and noble at the same time. One of the best SRW boss themes. Breakfast: Cereal (Chocochino Crisp)Lunch: Lamb, pasta and potato salad. Yum.Dinner: Mushroomburger. And no, not THAT kind of 'shroom!Classes were cancelled

Toxic

2006-02-16T17:09:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: ...BGM: DISC X by Kouhei Tanaka. A special theme song used in GaoGaiGar when Mic Sounders XIII uses his "Disc X" attack. An awesome, creepy mix of choruses, synthed organ music and electric guitars. Breakfast: Cereal (Chocochino Crisp)Lunch: Linguine bologneseDinner: None yetSomething awful happened in school the other day.One of our students drank from her

Curtain Call

2006-02-14T21:50:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Hating Valentine's DayBGM: Lithium Flower by Scott Matthew. The ending theme to Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. A rare all-English (good English, not Engrish) song featured in a Japanese anime series. I really don't know how to describe this song, but I guess it echoes how I feel right now.Breakfast: Cereal (Chocochino Crisp)Lunch: Chicken strips and rice

Setting the Stage

2006-01-31T15:41:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Ruthless Oppressor and Dictator of Sapphire, Topaz and RubyBGM: 星空のレクイエム Hoshizora no Requiem (Starry Sky Requiem) by JAM Project. The closing theme of the last episode of SRW Original Generation: The Animation. One of JAM Project's best ballads. Mournful, solemn and passionate.Breakfast: CerealLunch: Lemon-butter tuna, cottage cheese, lettuce and pesto dressing

Singapore Pics, part Zwei

2006-01-16T17:22:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Taking a breather, just finished the grades for the third quarterBGM: Ichirin no Hana by HIGH AND MIGHTY COLOR. It's a song from the Bleach anime. Though I haven't really watched Bleach (I don't particularly care for it, I have a tendency to shy away from mainstream stuff), this song is pretty good. It's fast, intense and relentless. Breakfast: Chocolate oatmeal and

Tadaima~

2005-12-30T18:07:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Vacation ModeBGM: Beautiful by Round Table feat. NINO. A song from .hack//Dusk. I never really watched it, but I found this song and it's pretty cute. Jazzy, mellow and sweet.Breakfast: Ham and mozzarella sandwich from Upper Crust at Changi airportLunch: Manhattan Meatlovers pizza from Yellow Cab. Dinner: Nothing, still full of pizzaI'm home!Dad gave me and my

The City of Lions

2005-12-19T19:52:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Vacation ModeBGM: Groovin' Magic by Round Table feat. NINO. The opening theme of Aim for the Top! 2: Diebuster. Cute, funky and retro.Breakfast: Toast, scrambled eggs and hamLunch: Homemade beef stew and riceDinner: Mos Cheeseburger for the win! Singapura, the City of Lions. Singapore. It's my sixth day here, and I can defintely say that I like it here. I'm staying

The Measure of a Man

2005-12-10T20:06:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Vacation Mode, but still waiting for late script submissions -_-BGM: Holy Orders ~Be Just or Be Dead~ by Daisuke Ishiwatari. Ky Kiske's theme from Guilty Gear. Soaring neo-baroque piece with awesome guitars. Breakfast: Corned beef with pandesalLunch: Greasy Shakey's pizza (Forced to good since I was in a hurry. Blarg. :P)Dinner: None, had late merienda at a cousin's

もはや時がない

2005-11-28T21:02:00.002+08:00

Current System Configuration: Back to work. Work work work~BGM: For My Pride by Spirit Level. The second ending theme of the Shadow Skill anime series. Soaring, epic and mighty.Breakfast: Sausages, scrambled eggs and rice.Lunch: Beef with bellpeppers, fish fillet and rice.Dinner: Jollibee Double TLC Yum and Jolly Hotdog. (was hungry on the way home from Subic.)"Then I saw another mighty angel

闇と光

2005-11-04T23:02:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Trying to accept the fact that vacation is about to endBGM: FOREVER AND EVER by JAM Project. The ending theme of Super Robot Wars Alpha 2. A passionate yet mellow rock ballad.Breakfast: Raisin bread and tuna mechadoLunch: Home-made waffledogsDinner: Baked ziti and cheese pizza at Sbarro (was hungry)"Light creates shadow, light destroys shadow. Such is the transience

Sol Y Sombra

2005-11-02T18:41:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Fatigued SlackerBGM: Anthem Apocalyptica by Machinae Supremacy. Dark, sombre and burdening. Check out Machinae Supremacy's site. I don't usually listen to plain rock, and many of these songs aren't very wholesome, but some of their instrumentals are really good. Anthem Apocalyptica is my favorite.Breakfast: A few slices of monggo breadLunch: Salad and cream of corn

Pseudo-Sabbatical

2005-10-28T20:19:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Tactical CoordinatorBGM: The Midnight Carnival by Daisuke Ishiwatari. Final battle theme of the 2d fighting game Guilty Gear XX #Reload. Hard, fast and heavy with soaring lead guitars.Breakfast: Sourdough toast and corned beefLunch: Fettucine ala Pesto with garlic bread (homemade...mmm...) on the side and a beef quesadilla.Dinner: Mushroom and spinach pizza and

The Crackdown

2005-10-25T17:41:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Criminal InvestigatorBGM: Sarani Tatakau Mono Tachi（更に戦う者たち）Advent Children Version by Nobuo Uematsu. A hard rocking remix of the Final Fantasy VII boss theme used in the Advent Children movie when Avalanche fights the bug-like Bahamut. Edgy, hardcore and heart rate stimulating.Breakfast: Muesli with pineapple-flavored yoghurtLunch: Beef shawarma and nachosDinner:

Postmodern Idolatry

2005-10-22T08:47:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Pan-Dimensional Reality Synthesizer (Applying decals onto my 1/100-scale Temjin 747 type A8 "White Knight," which is a very tedious task.)BGM: "Cry for the Earth" by JAM Project. Somber and angsty, which is atypical for JAM Project songs. JAM Project usually sounds like Queen or Aerosmith, but in this particular song they sound like Linkin Park. Lyrics: http://

Of One I'll Come Many

2005-10-19T17:37:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Time Management/Chronology and Reality -Adaptative Manipulation (CRAM) Device with Plagiarism Search-and-Destroy Module.Background Music: To the End of the Galaxy by Salamander Factory (from SRW Alpha 3: To the End of the Galaxy) Maleficient, grandiose and apocalyptic. "To the End of the Galaxy" (Shuuen no Ginga he/終焉の銀河へ）is the said game's final boss theme. It's a

Saa, hajimaru da ze. ~So it begins.~

2005-10-18T17:04:00.000+08:00

Current System Configuration: Number-Crunching Grade Machine with built in Grammar Corrector and Logical Fallacy Disposal Unit. (Checking information reports.)Background Music: GONG by JAM Project from Super Robot Wars Alpha 3: To the End of the Galaxy. Heroic, hot-blooded and valiant. (which would make an awesome description of coffee flavor if Starbucks used it)Breakfast: Muesli and yogurtLunch