I hate that you hesitated... because of them.

HARVEST MOON

Hehe.

Hehehehe.

Mwahaha! +_+

Finally...
I finally had the time to finish it. I've been so excited over it for so long, but now that it's over I feel kind of sad. Though... this wasn't the kind of game I would play again, despite loving it. This is a game more to experience than anything else.

I really had no idea what to expect at first. I was simply going to try it out a little, but... I ended up playing it for 10 hours straight the first time I 'tried it on'. Which was not at all what I was supposed to do at the time, yet I couldn't tear myself away from the screen. ^^ So what is it about this game that is so incredible? I actually don't know. There is no predetermined story developing as it runs its course, as most games I come to love. There's actually not that much happening at all. It's mostly based on everyday routines.

I had no idea what I was supposed to do at first either. So I didn't really do that much. I chopped some wood, crushed some stones, grew some vegetables and stuff like that. And of course, I fell in love. With the redhaired daughter of the tool shop owner. Ann was her name. I knew from the start that you could court the girls in the village. They told me so, that I should find a girl to settle down with. So I went around and talked to all the girls but... I knew the first time I laid eyes on her that she was the one. ^^
There was another girl who also caught my eye, though not in the same way. Maria, who spent most of her time at church. Somehow she felt so... sad. So I took my time talking to her when in town, on rare occasions I even gave her little gifts. And she seemed to open up, become a little happier. Which made me a little happier. Isn't that weird? I can't help myself, even in a silly game.

Anyway, I started courting my redhaired maiden. I gave her presents as often as I could, danced with her (and only her) at the festivals and everytime I went into town, whatever business I was there for, I always took time to visit her. And finally, after making my house bigger twice so a family could fit, I was able to propose to her. I was heartbroken when she asked my to come back that weekend. I was sure she was going to turn me down. But when I came back, once again asking for her hand in marriage, she replied;
"Are you sure? I mean... me?"
My heart melted and I sort of wanted to reply that I have never been as sure of anything in my life. But I am sure that was what he said when I wasn't looking. ^^

We got married and she moved into my house. She was the perfect wife. Every morning she reminded me of things I should do or keep in mind, and during the days she sits in my toolshed, trying to invent better tools to help me with my work. She also thanked me every night for my hard work before we went to bed together. And from time to time she would say things like; 'I have to do my best today also' or 'I hope I'll be able to cook better step by step. ...please be patient.' or 'Darling, please take care of yourself.'. The very first morning with her she tried it on for the first time, saying 'D-d-darling'.

My darling & me

Kyyyyaa. I love her so much. ^^ So I make sure to give her presents everyday, and that I'm home in time to go to bed together. Afterwards, I found out that was something you -had to- do for her not to divorce you. But I would have done it anyway. I might've spoiled her even. But she's totally worth it. Totally. <3
One morning, out of the blue, she said to me;
"Well... Uummm... say... I... umm... I guess I'm pregnant."
I was really happy. I was going to be a dad. ^^ Unfortunately there wasn't enough time left in the game in order for me to see my son being born, but I'm happy enough knowing he was on his way.
In real life though, she has become my rolemodel. I want to become a loving wife just like her. :)

Something I also became attached to was the cows. In the end, I had 12 cows. And every morning I milked them, petted them, fed them and talked to them. All 12 cows had their own personalities to me, even though they were simple replicas in a game. Which is a part of why I loved this game so much. All of my cows were named with utmost care, perhaps that was why I became so fond of them.
My first three cows were Lori, Meli and Cami. Lori had a habit of walking into the other cows' booths, and since she was the only mother I interpreted it as motherly care. Cami was a social wanderer, walking around all over the place while Meli mostly stayed in her place. She always had that habit, even in real life. My next three cows were Jeni, Vaji and Honi. Honi is the daughter of Lori, the only cow I breed myself, therefore Hon-i(ey). Jeni is named after my big sister and Vaji was named from the spanish 'vaja'. Vaji mostly hung around the food box, probably munching away while I wasn't looking. The next three cows was Puni, Rani and Sadi. Puni and Rani were twins, I bought them at the same time. Sadi was named after a lot of things that I like and she was the least obedient of them all. A very headstrong cow. The last three cows were Wani, Kyri and Neki. Wani was named in japanese, after the OP arc I was watching then. I like that name. Wani. ^^ Kyri was as Meli, very attached to home, unless she was with the other two. It was as if she wasn't as shy when she was with them, oddly enough. Neki was my last one, she was a loner. She mostly hanged around the upper left corner and for some reason, I thought of her as a little depressed. Kind of like me. ^^
Other than my 12 cows I also had 12 chickens, and even though the game didn't require you to name them I did anyway, in my mind. Everyone of those I breed myself, except my first. But in the end, they were bugging the heck out of me when I tried to feed them and collect their eggs since they were always, always, in my way.

Lazy days on the farm ^^

The very first animal I recieved though was a dog I named Mew<3. Every morning, during summer/spring/fall and nice weather, I carried him outside and every evening I carried him inside. I later found out that he could scare off wild dogs if kept outside during nights but somehow I couldn't bring myself to do that. ^^
I also got a horse. I found her outside the farm one day as I was on my way into town to talk with Ann. She was kept in a 'stable' but I could might as well say she was kept outside. I didn't really like that, I wanted her to have a more proper place to be but that wasn't for me to decide, obviously. I couldn't feed her either, that sucked. But we rode around on the field a lot together instead, as often as I had some spare time. Her name was Iris. ^^
Another thing that was kind of cool was the gnomes. But I'm not going to spoil everything about the game for you. ^^

In the end I had a farm development rate at 36% and my ranchmaster points was only 628. But more importantly I had a happiness rate at 888 and a wife who loved me with all her hearts. Though I did not see him in the game, the ending showed my son, who was born the 24th of Fall and whom I decided to name Edal.

My family with my newborn son ^^

But honestly, I don't care about the scores. Because you can't grade life, and that was what this was. I didn't play this game. I lived it. So no, the scores mean nothing to me. The experience though... that meant a lot. <3

The End.

Movie Update

Now, I haven't updated in a long time and this isn't of interest to anyone because it's just a long stupid list of things I've seen these past months. I'm telling you here and now that this isn't worth your time. :P
Also, I'm just hurrying this along because I've been wanting to post this before... well, you'll see. ^^

"Over the Hedge" is a very cute move with adorable animations, but is nothing special. It's a very ordinary film in many ways. About five minutes in, you could see the ending coming more than a mile away.

Honestly, I don't know what I was thinking at all when I put "Scary Movie 4" on. I never really liked the first two movies and after that I simply didn't care anymore. But I actually laughed out loud (haha, LOLed ^^) several times. It's a silly, silly, awfully silly movie with a little too much toilet humor for my taste but I absolutely -loved- the scene when the female lead and the Grudge-child spoke 'japanese'. XD
Despite being funny every now and then, sometimes it felt like they were trying to hard. But it still beat all of its predecessors. I managed to identify four movies and suspect a fifth (simply because I haven't seen it myself yet).

"Nightmare Before Christmas" is a very, very good movie. I'm not as fanatic as some people I know (you know who you are ;) ), but I still love it. Watch it if you haven't. Otherwise you might be shunned forever by my kin. ^^

I also had a Monthy Python-marathon by myself. I worship Monthy Python. Really.
This time I saw "Monthy Python's Life of Brian", "Monthy Python's The Meaning of Life", "And Now For Something Completely Different" and, of course, "Monthy Python and the Holy Grail". I also managed to plow through all of "Monthy Python's Flying Circus". Actually, it was my first time seeing it all.
But my favourite remains, probably forever, "Monthy Python and the Holy Grail" even though "Bright Side of Life" and "Every Sperm is Sacred" are two of my favourite songs. Not to mention "The Lumberjack Song" but that one's so obvious it's silly. Who can -not- love that one? ^^

"Happy Feet" is a very sweet movie about penguins, yet sometimes it still raises the expression of "human filth" from the depth of me. Of course, the penguin society is based on human society, which upsets me a lot at times. Not to mention the actual humans in the movie. Humans suck. But anyway, the movie is really good. I grew truly fond of it. Especially the part of soulmates. I loved the idea of everyone having their own heartsong and how they used those to find their match.
It would have been so neat if it had been that way for real. ^^

"The Brothers Grimm" has Heath Ledger in it. 'Nuff said. ^^
Or not. He does a blank of a job as actor in this though. I was actually pleasantly surprised when I first saw it, since everyone had been telling me how much it sucked. I even cry at the end, even though I've seen it before.
I have this thing, as I've mentioned earlier, for things known twisted around into a new story. This movie is such a film, that spins the old fairytales around yet still manage to carry its own tale.
I love the part of little Red Riding Hood, though it only pass by briefly. That is also a reason as to why I enjoy reading "No Rest For the Wicked" (http://www.forthewicked.net/), a webcomic who also takes elements from known fairytales and create its own story around these.
Moving on, it's an entertaining movie and Heath Ledger rocks.

"X-men; the Last Stand"
I like it a lot, despite being a big fan of the comic and noticing all the small flaws. I love X-men overall, but I still think the movies did a lot of justice to the characters. They have done a great job at casting (except Halle Berry as Storm, she's the only one who -really- bugs me, and even more in that damn ugly haircut in this movie). Most of the actors seem right in place, like Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Wolverine is one of my favourites in the comic and I was glad to see such a match. I was a bit disappointed that Gambit wasn't in it because I would have loved to see him in reality. Gambit is foxy.
But the scene where Jean Grey makes out with Wolverine is smothered with hotness. Mrr. And Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) is so smexy this time around, with that coat... *Milia happy*

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
Johnny Depp can rock any role he ever plays. Johnny Depp can rock anything. Johnny Depp is the definition of hotness. Not many can play the role of Willy Wonka and still have more than half the audience wanting to jump him at sight.
I never really cared fo this movie when I was younger, nor the book. I still don't think I've read the book, and before watching this my clearest recollection of the story itself comes from Family Guy and their parody with Pawtucket Brewery. No, I know the story from before that, I did see the movie at least once in my early days.
I was deeply moved by the boy who played Charlie (Freddy Highmore), mostly because of the character but it suited him well. I actually cried when he found the golden ticket because I was so glad for his sake. I like these movies. They restore my faith in mankind. All thumbs up. ^^

"Ice Age 2 - the Meltdown"
Milia absolutely adores these movies. I love the first movie, but this one... I'm not sure but I might like this one even more. For starters, they have seamonsters lurking in the water. And at first, all you see is their shadow moving under them... oh, how I love that. Secondly, I think the new characters are adorable. The possums are so cute. ^^
And to go on, we have Denis Leary who makes the voice for Diego. I know he's in the first one too, but still. Mrrr.
And Sid's songs of Mammoth extinction ("If your species will continue, clap your hands [clap clap]"). All the songs are sweet.
Oh, and the squirrel! Skrat. <3
Another thing I love with this is the molehogs. The grampa-molehog rocks. ^^
"I'm not leaving this boat! This is -my- boat now!"
Simply put, I love it. ^^

"The Gathering" is a movie with Christina Ricci in the lead, another one of my favourite actresses, but even though the movie carries a very interesting theory that appeals to me a lot her acting is disappointingly weak in this particular movie. So all in all, it's not really that great.

I also watched three anime series; Fruits Basket, Trouble Chocolate and Naruto.
Trouble Chocolate was something I mistook for another show when I downloaded it, and in the beginning I thought it was going to suck but I was kind of pleasantly surprised. It's not something I would just watch like that, but it passes the time and entertains me.

Fruits Basket is one of my favourites. I love it. Everything about it. The characters, the interplay between them, the emotions shown... just everything. But most of all... I love Ayame. He's incredible. I'm thinking of adopting some of his qualities simply because he's so su-te-ki. ^^
I love his personality. Though it does remind me of a certain someone I know at times, but I can't really figure out who. But Aya is so, so, soooo wonderful. If only he was real... *sighs*

Naruto is also a favourite of mine. And yes, I watched the -whole- thing for the second time, as well as the movies. But I really, really love it. As well as Gaara, which you might have noticed before. He's like the hottest thing ever. Or maybe not. But absolutely a top ten, maybe even top five ^^ Aya is also somewhere around there, but I don't know. There's something special about Gaara. Maybe the fact that he used to be a bit... psychotic? ^^
Ah... if only he was a little older and real. *sighs again*


Anyway, this concludes the movie update for this time and remember; this count is over a two month period where I watched most of the movies when still in Kiruna. But yeah, maybe I don't have a life. Still, I'm pretty okay with that. ^^