shinigamiinochi

It is that time in my life that I have to start looking for a full time job. I know what I want to do with my life, I just don't know how to go out and get it. I want to write. Writing fiction is the only thing that I've ever been good at and nothing else will suffice. At this point, I'm not even talking about being a novelist as that takes a lot of time and patience, I'm just looking for any job where I get to write fiction, but I don't know how to look for something like that or if I should just get a job I hate and give up on the dream for about ten years until I get enough money to support said dream. My friend tells me that some people set up websites that feature their work and people have to pay to read them, but I don't know much about that or how to get anyone to read my stuff. I guess I'm just a little lost and I don't want to spend the rest of my life in retail. Considering I'm a recluse, that would probably break my soul and the only thing that keeps me alive now is writing fanfiction, so that seems like the right way to go. My parents seem to think that the second I graduate, someone will just hand me a job and they don't seem to realize that I don't have any skills. It's hard to get a job when you hate dealing with people.

I've been ranting and raving about this movie for months and yesterday, I finally saw it. I've always been a huge Batman fan (not psychotic, he's just my favorite superhero). Ever since I saw the trailer during I Am Legend, I've been very excited about it. I'm a movie fanatic, but lately, I've had nothing to dote about. Cloverfield was the last good movie I saw. The last movie I saw was the Happening, which was a let down, but I'm not here to talk about that. I've been preparing for this movie, bought the 'Why So Serious' t-shirt and journal, and even bought the tickets in advance for my cousin, friend, and myself on Thursday. Of course, when buying said ticket, the usher ranted about all the women going to the movie to see Christian Bale in the batsuit, to which I replied that it was the joker that held my interest, not Batman. The Joker has always been my favorite Batman villain and the way he was portrayed in the Dark Knight won my heart. I don't know why, but I've had this unhealthy, non-sexual attraction to sociopaths, including Hannibal Lector. Anyway, I decided to go 9:45 after work with said company, though my friend annoyingly said that she did not like Batman, but still wanted to go to the movies with me (why I will never figure out), but my cousin was just as hyper about it. That morning, I checked the reviews and sure enough, everyone (even the critics, shock!) loved it. The only people saying they didn't like it were saying that the only reason why people liked Heath Ledger's performance was because he died. Well, I hate people saying that they love a movie only because of the actor, so I'm the last person to tote that view, but Ledger was phenomenal, regardless of life or death, that doesn't change his acting in the film. The other people said that the film was too dark, but really, that was sort of the point. The Dark Knight isn't some fluffy superhero flick like Hancock, it has some painful points to make, but that was one of the reasons that it was so damn good! I'm so sick of movies that are afraid of fulfilling their potential because they don't want to be too extreme. In the two days that this film has been out, it's broken all the box office records and I'm not surprised given the quality of the film and the internet hype it created. However, there seems to be some sort of curse surrounding the film (or some pretty weird coincidences). First off, there's the two deaths that happened during the film, though that's not suspicious and I'm not saying that it's creepy, it's just a fact. The three of us went Friday and waited around to go in, but then discovered that there was something wrong with the theater room and all of us 9:45 people had to either get a refund or get another time. Unfortunately, the only other time available was the last at 10:50 (after nine hours of work, that seemed like a stretch, but I was not to be deterred!) and there were only a few seats left. Fortunately, we were the first ones at the scene (my friend makes fun of me for going to the movies so early and being overprepared, but in this case, my paranoia paid off) and got some seats. However, because the movie wouldn't start for another hour, we decided to hang out at my friend's house. Big mistake for me because my friend is an asshole and despite my many attempts of explaining to her my fear of dogs, she continuely forces me to be in contact with her evil yellow lab for 'therapy' despite the fact that this dog has a history of biting strangers, so the entire time I was there, I was incredibly freaked out and anxious. By the time we left for the movie again, it was pouring and thundering and there was lightning, but once again, I really wanted to see the movie, because to me, a good movie is the best drug on the planet. It was scary how close the storm was, but we somehow got there in one piece and actually got into the movie (finally!) While waiting in line, we met a guy that was going his second time and had been to the midnight premiere. He said that they never got to finish the movie because the reel caught on fire and the problem persisted each time the film was loaded. We got to our seats (it was freezing, by the way. We were soaked and sitting under both the speaker and the air conditioner, so we shivered the whole time) and to our luck, not a single person sat in front of us (we were in one of those nifty side seats) and because of the hour, there were only teenagers and twenty-somethings. The previews weren't too good and, horribly, halfway through them, the screen suddenly died, though the speakers still worked, and it took the theatre staff twenty minutes to get things back on track, though they didn't dim the lights until the first twenty minutes of the film was done. We were surrounded by chatting teenagers, but the second that the Joker made his appearance, there was a total, prevailing silence. It was incredible. The whole experience was amazing. Even hours after the movie ended, I was in this strange adrenaline high I get when I see a really good film. The worst, however, was when the power went out and we missed the last five minutes of the movie. After an entire film of mob and riot scenes, I was shocked we didn't riot. Everyone was extremely pissed off, but we were given readmission tickets and escorted out. Let me tell you, walking through a powerless mall at two in the morning reminded me a lot of Dawn of the Dead. It was kind of cool, though. When we got out, the storm had stopped. Normally during these reviews, I give out a few spoilers, but seeing as how I got a free ticket, I'm going to see it again on Tuesday, then write a spoilerific review (if you don't want to know, don't read that post). There were some downsides to the movie, though. The first is the biggest. The Dark Knight was monumental (even though I ended up only getting three hours of sleep before going to work the next day, it was worth it) to the point that I don't think that the third film will be able to live up (I am excited about what villains there will be, though). I'm upset at Ledger's death because, beyond the fact that he was incredible as the Joker, the Joker can never come back in the series. In reality, they could get a new actor, but what would be the point? Ledger was too perfect, too disturbing. The next bad point was that the film was almost too good. It left me with wanting more and the film felt rushed because there was just so much goodness, two and a half hours wasn't nearly enough. The music was also great (I got the soundtrack and it sounds good alone just as with the movie). This movie also created another problem for me: no other movie that comes out this summer can top it. There is really nothing else to look forward to (and don't give me that 'Mamma Mia is coming out!' b.s., because I already got that from both my mom and sister, who don't get the whole 'the Dark Knight was deep' thing) Anyway, anyone who has questions about it or wants to discuss it, just reply. By tuesday, I hope to have seen it again and have more things to gush about.

I've worked in retail for five years and I've seen everything from shoplifters to stupid parents. People are so arrogant and they seem to think that the rules don't apply to them. If a sign says 'no dogs', I don't care how 'little and cute' your dogs are, they aren't allowed in the store. My job is not to clean up after kids, despite what one obnoxious customer said to me after I told her to tell her kid to stop trashing the store. Bags and paper are not free. People keep taking dozens of our bags and the paper we wrap glass items in, not seeming to realize that those cost us money and we need them for other people, too. People wonder why I have such a nihilistic view of humanity, well, after working in retail, I have seen more bad behavior than good.

Well, making someone change a part of themselves just because you don't like it (beyond being objectionable), is almost impossible. People hate to change and if it is a personality issue, it's very, very difficult, like asking a social outcast to be a party animal. Mostly, if someone doesn't want to change for themselves, it's not going to work. If it was just some little things about this girl that bothers you; like her not picking up after herself, well, that would probably work, but it sounds like this is a continuing thing with her and you have tried to work with her on it in the past, but she keeps doing it. I seriously doubt that she's going to change her actions now. You could give her an ultimatum, tell her how much her actions bother you, or just give up. It all depends on how deeply you feel for her and if you are willing to overlook what she is doing. Personally, I don't think a girl like this deserves you. Either she's testing you (which is nasty) or she honestly doesn't get how upsetting she's being. Either way, games like that don't belong in a serious, comitted relationship and she either needs to see that or move on.

I remember my sister telling me about this and I thought what I always thouht when she tells me these things: who fucking cares? My second thought was that we are more concerned about Spears' drama than how sucky our mental health facilities are, and that's just sick.

I have stories that are in the thousands, have several five plus ratings, but no reviews. It's easy to show indignation towards sucky fanfics, but it's harder to write why you like something, I know that I suck at writing reviews.

because of Stephen King (mostly Storm of the Century) I'm afraid of children's songs (mostly 'I'm a Little Tea Cup') My friend is terrified of joint cracking (like when you crack your neck or knuckles) ever since I made her watch Ju-on (The Grudge).

I'm a girl and I don't understand other girls at times. My manager has a boyfriend and last week he asked her to go on a date, she said yes. However, for some insane reason she though that he was going to stand her up, so she didn't go, standing him up. He showed, but she never did. I asked her if he gave her any indication he wasn't going to show and she said 'no, it was just a feeling I had.' 0.o This is one of the reasons why I don't date, I hate the games that some women play just to 'test'. I hope that this girl isn't like that, good luck.

well, while it is annoying trying to keep up with a story that has slow updates, I've never had the problem. There is a fic I've been reading for the past four years that the author updates very rarely. Whenever I forget something, I just go back and reread the whole fic. Of course, some fics just aren't worth it, but this one was. Sometimes I just keep an eye on a fic and when it's complete, I read the whole thing.

I've gotten a few reviewers yelling at me for starting a new fic instead of working on an unfinished one. News flash people, that's not a review, that's badgering and, as the writer, if I want to write something new, I can. Fortunately, I'm not one of those bitchy writers that holds back fics because of what my reviewers say, but I'm not going to stop writing new stuff for my old stuff, either.

0.o When I had to go through confimation, I had to go to a temple and take part in the service, but even then I wasn't forced to pray, just watch. That's taking things a bit too far.

well, he was taken from the streets and forced into prostitution, I should have made that more clear, though I do think that a seven year old, based on how he's been raised, can understand what sex is.

I am currently writing a fic where the main character is a fifteen year old prostitute and has been since he was seven. Right now I am writing a flashback scene where it is his first job, but I'm stuck on one detail. What would his rates be? I've read fics where a prostitute gets paid anything from 5-500 dollars, but I don't know what would be a realistic rate for a pro. Since I'm in the middle of writing this scene, quick feedback is appreciated.

I'm not a moderator, but I have read much worse stories than this. This is an adult website and while kiddy porn is disgusting, people here can write whatever they want. Unless this author is a troll or is underaged, there isn't much anyone can do and I shudder to think of a fanfiction site that kicks people out just for content matter. Anyone can find anything disgusting, it's the author's right to write whatever they want, even if it is questionable to the rest of us.

Stephen King's On Writing. It was amazingly insightful, and unlike a lot of writing books I have read in the past, it had a lot of useful information, not just idealistic crap that's a dime a dozen. Not to mention, because it was written by King, it was very well written and understandable instead of reading like stereo instructions.

I've been wondering if it is a good thing to post fics on as many sites as possible. I'm archived on this site, fanfiction.net, a little bit on ilovebishonen.com.ar, and gundam-wing-universe.net but I know people that are all over the place and am wondering if I should post on other websites so I can get more reviews and more readers, or is this totally unnecessary? How many websites are you guys on?

well, first hand experience wise, I've never been in a relationship, all I have is my cousin's four year marriage to base my stories on since his is the only healthy relationship I've seen.

In reality, all we are, are big sacks of meat, waste, and fluid and I happen to find scars sexy. Kind of like naturally occuring tattoos.

oh, yeah, and I'm also looking for high end motorcycles

If you were a seventeen year old boy who happens to be the heir to a billion dollar company, what kind of car would you drive? Seriously, I know very little about cars and even less about brands and types.

I don't know if this is supposed to go here or not, since it's really addressing a problem and not a suggestion. Last night I tried to post a new fic, but when I hit the 'preview' option, nothing happened, like the document wasn't there, though it had worked on other sites, so I know the document wasn't corrupt. I eventually just used text instead of downloading, but since downloading is my usual way of posting fics, this is distressing. I don't know if it was a one time only problem or if I go to post another chapter, it will do it again, I just thought that you should know about it. Thanks.

I recently finished a fic that I had previously categorized as incomplete, but when I went to edit it, I found that I couldn't change it to complete. Is there anyway to do this without relabeling the whole story?

well, I've never had sex, but according to reviews, my sex scenes are really hot, so I guess imagination can go a long way. People say that everything you write comes from experience, but that's just not true. The problem is when your imagination creates something that plain isn't true. With BDSM, some people think that it's all about the pain and whipping or beating your lover, but that isn't true, it's about the nature of trust in a slave/master relationship, though pain can be involved. Even if you haven't experienced something firsthand, you still need to do some research, though try not to make that research fanfiction because a lot of people get things wrong. And even if you do write about a firsthand experience, it doesn't mean that you'll get it right, human memory commonly equals mistakes and confusion and even with these experiences, a lot of imagination puts some spice into it.

Actually, I'm having the same problem. I've put my e-mail address in my profile, but I doubt anyone will actually read it, and I can't seem to change the 'e-mail hidden' space.

so, you're basically agreeing that you're a troll? Saying stuff like that you've never watched what we're talking about, then insulting the creater of the thread, is 'irrelevant' to the subject matter and you appear to be trying to get a rise by saying that you don't like the person. basically, you're responses on this thread are pointless as they give no opinion or thought on the original subject matter. Posting responses to people you don't like, regardless of what the material actually says, is troll behavior. This is a forum called 'Aimless Babble' and there are many threads just like this one, with people giving their opinion of a popular media, but not once have I seen you, or anyone else, bash that person's opinion except for now. With the exception of you, I don't see any troll behavior on this thread. The topic of this forum is whether or not Gundam Seed is good, not your personal feelings for the creator of the thread. So, please don't start a fight just because you don't like the person. I didn't join this forum to watch people bitch at each other over something as little as an anime. It's no wonder why humans have genocide and war when we can't even get along talking about a show. I love Gundam Wing, it's my fandom for life, but if someone told me that it sucked, I wouldn't insult them over it, no matter how upset that made me, because it really isn't worth it. Just because something's popular doesn't mean that it's above criticism (I hate Naruto, yet everyone else seems to love it). I, for one, love the anime parodies, keep 'em coming! I think that, if you truly love something, you can see the flaws in it and accept them and not deny that they exist. Nothing is perfect. I make fun of Gundam Wing all the time, but I love the show, but I know that there are some problems with it. Insulting the person making the argument isn't contributing to the argument itself, it's just petty name calling. Kind of like having an agrgument about abortion only to turn around and tell the other person that they're fat. Whether that is true or not, their weight has absolutely nothing to do with the argument and telling someone that all they do is mock something or that they're a troll is irrelevant. Frankly, I'm sick of seeing such childish behavior on an adult oriented site, not just in this thread, but many others. If you're so easily offended, then why bother visiting a thread that you know is going to be giving an opinion contrary to yours? I think the title of this thread says it all, yet there are a few people here who aren't really stating their point as just bashing the author. If you like Gundam Seed enough to get so fired up about it, then you should be able to defend what is so great about it.