I was thinking about words earlier, as I am prone to do, and ended up thinking about how we use the word "perserverence."

So, persereverence.  Its a noun and a verb.  According to etymologyonline.com, "mid-14c., from Old French perseverer "continue, persevere, endure" and directly from Latin perseverare "continue steadfastly, persist," from ( Read more... )

I have decided I need to practice cooking.  I went for something no normal person could screw up... stew ( Read more... )

The 4 pound devil has found a springboard to launch herself onto the couch, and, from there, the bed.  *Dundundundaaaa ( Read more... )

Hello my dear non-existent ones ( Read more... )

I realize that about 99% of individuals who would currently glance at this blog are Arashi fans, or at least Japanese-something fans, and the rest are personal friends, so I just feel like I should preface this by explaining something that would not be obvious on this blog ( Read more... )

I am unspeakably annoyed ( Read more... )

I know my mother is trying to be helpful in getting the information for me about what I need to finish my degrees.  I know this.  She got information on money and what credits I'm missing--information which I could easily get by myself.  However she completely misunderstands the problem ( Read more... )

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To be honest, I am not totally certain yet what I just watched.  It was... unbelievable.  Utterly unbelievable.  It was at Hollywood level.

Which only goes to show, Japan can make some really bloody awful movies too.

( Yattabad! )

I occasionally worry that my non-existent readers might come under the misapprehension that I am an entirely serious individual.  To correct this gross misunderstanding, I would like to provide you with this vignette from this evening, entitled "Fun With Mothers ( Read more... )

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