The Bizarrette

Happy Chinese New Year!!

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:54:54 GMT

I just want to wish everyone a very good year (Year of the Ox). Eat well, sleep well and prosper!

Vinyl Figures

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:02:32 GMT

Kingdom Hearts Formation Arts Vol. 3

Last month, Bandai released another series of the beautifully crafted vinyl figures, featuring Queen Minnie, Jack the Sparrow, Sora and 3 other characters.

Pictures can be seen here: www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Hearts-Formation-Art-Vol/dp/B001JEI1UM

Since they seem to be making SOOOOOOOOOOOO much money with these things, they also started releasing formation arts figures for Alice in Wonderland, Pixar and Peter Pan.

Pictures will be available as I find them.

To Splurge or not to Splurge...

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:21:16 GMT

I've been thinking to get a DS Lite on and off for a while now. And recently, I saw this.

it looks sooooooooooooo nice. Red and black. Now.. I'm contemplating on getting one once again...
I was suppose to be saving up too.. dang!
>_<

Happy B-Day Bishie_doll!

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:12:04 GMT

Have a very happy b-day and an even more wonderful year!

(Sorry I'm one day late..)

The EX

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:47:40 GMT

Anyone want to go to the EX this year? Opening day is this t/m!!

I'm definitely going, just for the crepes!! I believe that David can get general admission passes for $10 each. Yes, they have raised the prices again. General admission at the door is $14. *Yikes*

This entry is for discussion of whos and whens of this event.

[EDITED]
***$5 after 5pm on Tuesday, Wed, and Thurs***
Who's free on Aug. 28 or Aug. 30 to go to the EX??!!
Also.. please extend the invitation to anyone else who's interested in attending.

Taste of Danforth

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:53:04 GMT

The long awaited Taste of Danforth is finally here. I would like to ask my food buddies to join me in this exciting event. The hours are listed below.

August 10th 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
August 11th 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
August 12th 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Friday night is preferred, since I have to work on Saturday.
I heard that it's also less crowded on Friday. If no one can make it Friday, Saturday night is also okay. Please decide soon which day you would like to go.

P.S. How's all the costumes and accessories coming along? We only have 3.5 weeks left!!!

Pride Parade

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:54:46 GMT

Who's planning to attend the Pride Parade on sunday?

Summerlicious - cont'd

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:26:58 GMT

Some additonal places I would like to check out. These menus are generally smaller - maybe about 3 choices or so.

Strada
Fred's Not Here
La Bruschetta
Fieramosca - Lunch
Bistro Globe - Lunch

Summerlicious - 5th Element on July 10th

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:48:06 GMT

The table is booked.

Date: July 10th (kayoko_chan's B-Day!! What a coincidence!! ^o^)
Time: 7:30 (Please don't be late)
Guest No.: 7 people
Location: 1033 Bay Street

Note: Remember to dress up!

Summerlicious - 5th Element

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:41:38 GMT

After randomly picking out of a hat (based on Karen's recommendations), it's decided that our first choice is 5th Element and second choice is Fred's Not Here.

Now we shall decide on a day. Which day would everyone prefer? If we can't get a specific day, which day of the week would everyone prefer? Remember that Summerlicious goes from July 6 - 22. I don't have any specific preference. If no one has any preferences, then I would assume that a weekday would be less busy. Also decide whether you're in or not. Once you're in, we would appreciate it if you don't back out once the reservation is made.

Please decide by t/m.

Summerlicious Group Dinner

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:38:26 GMT

It seems like Summerlicious is mostly for smaller parties of 2 - 4 because the menus that most of the restaurant listed are quite small. I did manage to find some that offers a larger menu to suit our group (probably 6+).

This is a list of suggestions only. If anyone have any preferences, feel free to post about it. Here goes:

5th Element - $25
Across The Road - $35
Cafe Moroc - $25
Cfood - $25
Corner House Restaurant - $35
Da Gianni E Maria Trattoria - $25
Eggplant the Restaurant - $25
Fred's Not Here - $25
La Bruschetta - $25
Miatignon Restaurant - $25
Mildred Pierce Restaurant - $35
Myth - $25
Quince - $25
Richlee's Restaurant - $35
Sopra Upper Lounge - $35
Southern Accent - $25
Strada Restaurant - $25
Trapper's Restaurant - $35
Zucca Trattoria - $35

Remember that the price listed are only for the meal, drinks, taxes and gratuities are extra.

Check out the menu at http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/se/restaurants.nsf/summerlicious?OpenForm to see the menus.

If we do go through with a group dinner, we should decide on a restaurant and a date soon since the reservations start at June 21st.

P.S. Does anyone have an American Express card? AMEX cardholders can jump the line and start making reservations on the 19th.

Fabricland Inventory Sale

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:07:44 GMT

Just want to inform everyone that Fabricland is having inventory sale in all of their stores starting now until June 24. Eveything is 50% off. Don't miss this chance to stock up fabric for the next costume. :D

Sale at Fabricland

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 02:47:36 GMT

My fellow cosplay buddies, Fabricland is having a 40 - 50% sale on almost everything in the store. The sale ends on the 22th and if you can't get to one in time, I can help you pick up a few items. You'll have to leave you request by Friday night cuz I'm most likely going to go on Saturday.

Another thing: I was told that the Fila store on Queen St. W. (near University Ave.) is having an 80% sale on everything in the store (off the last ticketed price I believe). You shouldn't miss out on this!

Have Anime Stuff to Sell?

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 02:34:55 GMT

I just reserved a table for the Nominoichi (AKA Japanese flea market) to sell misc anime, manga, video game, cartoon related items at Anime North. You can sell off any of your new or old anime merchandise. If you want to sell your stuff, just msg me and let me know and I'll fill you in for more details.

You know you need to get rid of your old stuff to make room for new ones you know. :D

*If you need more info about the type of stuff you can sell.. check the AN website for more details.

Exams ARE DONE

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:56:05 GMT

Regardless of how I did on them. They're done and that's a relief. Does anyone have any plans for the holidays? Should we still hold our annual X-mas/New Year get-to-together? Any ideas?

Happy Birthday Stepho!

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 13:29:47 GMT

Wish bishie_doll a very happy birthday. May everything this year will be better than the last.

BTW, how was the concert?

Back from Survey Camp

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 14:57:33 GMT

I'm back. I'm alive and well (??). Sorta well I guess.

Short summary of Survey Camp
- work from Monday - Saturday for two weeks
- some days went from 8:30am - 10:30pm
- luckily, some were much shorter 8:30am - 5:00pm
- morning temp: 3 degrees; afternoon temp: 27 degrees; evening temp: 17 degrees
- attended classes at 8:30am and or 7:00pm
- worked outside in the rain
- worked beside ground wasp nests
- drank coolers, played poker and Big 2
- watched other people play beer frisbee
- watched other people do the funnel
- saw a woodpecker and hummingbird
- John, the chef, fed us really well (4 delicious meals a day)
- in turn, I fed the mosquitoes really well (all day)
- reacted to mosquito bites
- failed exam
- slept through car ride back

If I get around, I'll put up some pictures soon. I'm soooooooooo tired......

Happy Birthday!

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 18:30:23 GMT

Today is a very special day where we celebrate the Hawaiian Flag Day, the birthday of Harry Potter (the boy who lived), and the birthday of a good friend. Wish konecchiwa A very happy birthday. May everything this year is better than the last.

Welcome to the twenties. You're no longer a teenager.

Reunion or AN?

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 18:22:29 GMT

I just realized today that the Jarvis Bicentennial Reunion is happening on May 25 - 27, which is at the same time as Anime North 07. Considering that the reunion happens once and the con come back every year, it is very likely that I might not go the con next year. However, we'll have to wait and see how everything plays out.
If that indeed is that case, then I HAVE TO finish my costumes for ~~CNA~~ FanEXPO this year.

Yes, that right. Costumes. To cosplay Kakurenbo again, I have to make a new top. On the original, the dye from the red fabric added pink washes to the white part.  It is unwearable unless I somehow manage to bleach the pink out. I do want to cosplay Kakurenbo again, since it was so much fun. At least I have experience on making the top this time around.

Another note on the side, I'm going to be out of town from Aug 6 - 19. It will be two weeks of merciless torture by the cruel UofT civil department, where we give up two weeks of precious VACATION time for survey camp. Survery camp = wake up early, attend classes, work outdoors, do homework, write midterm, get sting by bugs and thorns, get sunburned, miss dinner, write final exam, etc.

additional note: I WANT MY RICE CAKES!!! (You know who you are.)

Guest for Play! Video Game Symphony

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 14:51:24 GMT

I was just browsing around and I found the guest list for the symphony. XD

Guest confirmed:
the ultimate Nobuo Uematsu - composer for the FF series
Takenobu Mitsuyoshi - composer for scores in Shenmue

For more info, check www.play-symphony.com

This is so exciting!! I just hope that they don't cancel at the last minute. :D

Happy Birthday Kayoko-Chan!!

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:57:19 GMT

Just wanted to wish kayoko_chan a very happy birthday. May this year be better than the last.

Canada Day BBQ??

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 13:18:19 GMT

Calling all friends, calling all friends…

How’s everyone’s summer so far?
I’m thinking of having a BBQ on Canada Day (July 1st). Here is the premise: I will only have a BBQ if people are going to show up, FOR SURE, on that day. AND some of you will have to help me prepare for it before hand.

This is the plan so far:
Event: Canada Day BBQ
Date: July 1st
Location: My house & the park across the street
Cost: pending ($10?)

I will do most or all of the shopping and preparations before this day (cuz pot lucks just don’t seem to work). I expect to get help from you people. So the basics: no people, no help, no BBQ. The BBQ doesn’t have to be a big event, as long as we have 4 or more people; I’m still willing to put something together. So please respond quickly via email, phone (please call after 8pm) or leave a msg on livejournal. Depending on the response, I will decide and post about it.

Post-con and others

Sun, 04 Jun 2006 01:10:06 GMT

Since everyone had already wrote a con-report (or plans to write one), I'll just be lazy and not write about it.. since the info will pretty much be the same.. :D

I am officially wired as of last week. Yesh pepo, I have gotten out of the Stone Ages and have gotten myself a cellphone. I'll give out numbers when I see you all and also, don't bother leaving a voice mail yet cuz I haven't figured out how to check it...( I know, I know, I'm technology illiterate =P)

Another thing is about the pictures.. I'm not sure where to upload the con pics to, does anyone have any good suggestions?

As for cosplaying.. I have mentioned it to some pepo... I am swearing off abnormal-hair-colour characters (i.e. green, pink..etc.) From now on, I'm sticking to normal coloured hair.. it just make things so much simpler... Oh yesh.. my next cosplay target: Suikoden III.

I'm deciding between two characters.. Belle and Mel. if I have time.. I might do them both (eventually). But for now.. I'm taking suggestions.

Belle: I really love those bloomers.. :D

http://www.suikosource.com/images/chars/b/belle01.jpg

Mel: This is also fun to do.,,, but the stuff animal is going to kill me.

http://www.suikosource.com/images/chars/m/mel01.jpg

AN registeration confirmation

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:15:15 GMT

AN06 staff sent out the registeration confirmations yesterday, so please check to make sure that you have received yours and if not, please leave a message here or msg me.

Cosplay: I started on my Kakurenbo costume, I finished the red hakama, and now I need the mask, flipflops, and the top. As for the other one, I'll have to contact Hiru-kun to find out about that.

School: I finish exams on April 28, last Friday of April. What about everyone else? We should really celebrate when this is done.

Concert: I'm going to go to the symphony concert along with Hiru-kun and the gang. Gotta start saving real soon.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AKU-KATT!!

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 22:07:41 GMT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR AKU-KATT, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.

Welcome to the twenties, my fellow akuma!!! May this day bring you much luck and joy for many days to come.