BLOG -- Recap of February

February was a mix of good and bad. Had a lot of stresses with one week of relaxation. Then just painful headaches / head pains and other stresses after that.

"Outings" / Events in February:

- Had vacation for a week. It was fun, productive, and relaxing for the most part.

- Had a voice-chat with a few friends via LINE. We tried an activity to cook a dish while one of us gave instructions. It was a hectic but fun experience! Below is what we tried to make:

https://www.justonecookbook.com/ketchup-spaghetti-recipe/ 

- Been having headaches / head pains since February 18. Today it seems okay for now with slight twitches, but every day leading to today was kinda painful. Fingers crossed that these pains will lessen and go away for good soon.

- Doing a one-month trial of Amazon Prime. Gonna try to make the most of it before it expires. 

- Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn achievements / news: 
-Still haven't logged in. My subscription expires soon. Let's see if I can pop in briefly before then.

Exposures:

- Nothing this month.

Finished...

Watching:

- (Movie): The Lighthouse -- Really good acting and very intriguing. Not sure if I'd ever watch it again, though.

- (Movie): Suspiria (remake) -- I'm a bit curious about the original. The first intense scene was whoa -- creepy but nicely done.

- (Movie): Green Room -- This had nice cinematography for a horror movie.

- (Movie): Attack of the Killer Tomatoes -- Way too silly for my liking. The first five minutes should be enough to give you whatever you may be anticipating from a movie title like that.

- (Movie): Jumanji: The Next Level -- It was okay. I enjoyed the first movie more.

- (Movie): It Follows -- Interesting but creepy movie. Definitely one of the better made horror movies out there. If that kind of thing ever happened to me, I wouldn't last long.

- (Movie): Under the Silver Lake -- It was a very long and unusual ride. The cinematography was really nice and some of the ideas were interesting. Not sure if I'd ever re-watch it.

- (Movie): Bloodrayne -- Not the worst video game adaptation out there, but it's pretty bad.

Playing:

- Nothing this month.

Reading:

- Nothing this month.

Currently... 

Playing (not all at once):

- (PS4): The Walking Dead: A New Frontier

- (PS4): Yakuza 4 Remastered

- (PS3): Borderlands 2

- (3DS): Tomodachi Life
- (3DS): Phoenix Wright: Dual Destinies
- (GBA): The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition   
- (Wii): Fortune Street 
- (PC): UnEpic  
- (PC): King's Bounty: The Legend
- (PC): Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (When They Cry)

Watching:

- (TV Show): The Walking Dead (Season 7 - Episode 7)
- (TV Show): Criminal Minds (Season 15)
- (TV Show): The Strain (Season 3)
- (TV Show): The IT Crowd (Season 3)
- (TV Show): The Office (Season 8)
- (TV Show): The Goldbergs (Season 3 - Episode 15)
- (TV Show): Huff (Season 1 - Episode 10)
- (TV Show): Legend of Korra (Season 3)
- (TV Show): Nodame Cantabile Live-Action (Episode 7)
- (Anime): Log Horizon (Season 3?)
- (Anime): Attack on Titan (Season 4?)
- (Anime): Food Wars (Season 5)
- (Anime): Pyscho-Pass (Season 3)
- (Anime): Carole & Tuesday (Part 1 - Episode 5)

- (Anime): Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story (Episode 4)

- (YouTube): StephenVlogs (Day 953)

Reading:

- (Comic): Bodie Troll by Jay Fosgitt
- (Manga): One Piece by Eiichiro Oda (Volume 93 -- Chapter 940)
- (Manga): Berserk by Kentaro Miura (Volume 2)


That's it for February. Here are some pics I took this month plus a YouTube video.

The ingredients for the chocolates I made on Valentine's Day.

Playstation had a Wrap Up of 2020, and here were the numbers of games I played in 2020. 
It looks like the Wrap Up is still accessible for a couple days more so check it out
if you're curious about your own Wrap Up of 2020.

I finally got this class in SINoALICE.

I believe she was available since launch day.

This was free from the latest collaboration event.

"Baka Mitai Karaoke 100% or bust" by AdumPlaze 

(YourMovieSucksDOTorg's gaming channel).

I was so psyched when I found out he was playing Yakuza 0. I applaud his attempt!

"Baka Mitai" is a song from the Yakuza video game series. :)

Thanks for reading! 

As usual, if you have any questions / comments about anything, feel free.

Take care, stay safe, and until next time! :)

BLOG (PERSONAL) -- My Idea of An Ideal Date

For my Valentine-themed blog this year, I'm gonna take a stab at describing my "ideal" date. I'd like to think that I'm generally easy to please so there could be variations for this. The core factor, though, would always come to spending time because I still consider that as the most expensive gift (does that make me a "Time Digger"?). :3

Ideal day: A weekend or vacation day (so we can spend the whole day together)

Ideal weather (in case part of the date takes place outside): Mild sun with a light cool breeze and occasional clouds. Warm enough to wear a shirt, skirt, and leggings, and not freeze. Also, not too warm that I'd be sweating while wearing all that.

Ideal place: For me, the only thing that matters here is that we end up either back at the date's place or my place, so the date can resume and we're relaxed and comfy (don't get any wrong ideas here!). I've yet to come across a spot or scenery outside where I thought 'yeah, I'd like to be here with my boyfriend'.

Ideal itinerary: This is where lots of variations can occur. As long as my date is spending time with me and showering me with lots of attention and expressing interest in me (physically AND mentally), then it doesn't matter as much what we are doing. Here are some things I enjoy doing:

-Watching movies in theaters (outdoors)
-Singing karaoke in a private booth (outdoors)
-Playing video games, preferably co-op (indoors)
-Watching interesting YouTube videos (indoors)
-Having philosophical discussions (anywhere)
-Having discussions in general (anywhere)

With that said, though, I am generally open to other activities so long as it doesn't endanger my personal safety or force me to interact with people I wouldn't be comfortable interacting with.

Also, it's important that my date would be interested in doing those things as well. It wouldn't feel great to think somebody was spending their time with me and not enjoying themselves.

Favourite foods (if we eat out): Sushi, poutine, lasagna, Japanese curry, soft pastries like donuts, cakes

Favourite gifts (in case anybody was reading this blog like a dating sim guide): I never expect gifts (especially never on Valentine's Day), but I guess if you'd wanna see my surprised happy face, here's what to give:

-a bag of potato chips -- ideal flavours being Ruffles' Sour Cream and Bacon OR Old Dutch's Smokey Bacon
-some small merch (fan-made or official) from some of my favourite series (for example, Undertale, FFVI, One Piece, Yakuza)

Ideal words I'd love to hear (to reach "maximum hearts"): Secret! ;)


Before I forget...

Happy Valentine's Day! :D
Like every year, I follow the Japanese custom of making chocolates for Valentine's Day.

That's it for this blog. Thanks for reading!

If you have any comments, feel free.

Take care, stay safe, and until next time :) *e-hug*