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Best ending? Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2

Playlist, eh? I have 16. Currently enjoying the one titled "1000 no Kotoba" (i.e Japanese anime + game music): [ Ayashi no Ceres ] - Iwao Junko - Scarlet - Iwao Junko - Scarlet [orchestral] - Sinking into the Deep Water (Ayashi no Ceres OST) - Sasaki Shizuka & Nojima Kenji - Mugen no Kaze [ Fushigi Yuugi ] - Akemi Satou - Itooshii Hito no Tame ni - Akemi Satou - Itooshii Hito no Tame ni [slow] - Konna Yukari - Tokimeki no Doukasen - Akemi Satou - Wakatte-ita Hazu - Akemi Satou - Yo ga Akeru mae ni - The S.H.E - Yume ka mo Shirenai - Ishidzuka Saori - A[cabbage]a no Watashi wo Shinjitai - Sakamoto Chika - Kaze no Uta - Touma Yumi - I Wish [ Neon Genesis Evangelion ] - Takahashi Youko - Cruel Angel's Thesis [ Final Fantasy IX ] - Emiko Shiratori - Melodies of Life [Japanese] - Emiko Shiratori - Melodies of Life [English] [ Final Fantasy X ] - Rikki - Suteki da Ne [ Final Fantasy X-2 ] - Koda Kumi - 1000 no Kotoba - Koda Kumi - 1000 Words - Jade, from Sweetbox - 1000 Words [game rip] - Jade, from Sweetbox - 1000 words [orchestral] [ Kingdom Hearts ] - Utada Hikaru - Hikari - Utada Hikaru - Simple and Clean - Hikari [piano] - Hikari [orhestral] [ Kingdom Hearts II ] - Utada Hikaru - Passion - Utada Hikaru - Passion [after the battle]

I sat for my final exam (the HSC for NSW) back in September/October last year. The trick is actually to start early; you need to work consistently throughout the year to help cushion any problems with the exam. You need to work hard with assessments and spend time learning independently. If you've been working throughout the year, the exams with be easy. With exams - get a good night's sleep. I had about 10 hours, each night. Not sure how long your exams are, but mine were 3 hours each. So don't drink too much, lol. With studying for exams, it depends on your subject. I took French for the HSC and to study for that, I listened to French music, watched French news and spoke French with my parents. For Maths and Maths Extension 1, I did past papers from 1998 onwards. For English Advanced, I wrote essays, re-read texts, and did past-papers. Always do past exam papers. In NSW, Australia, past papers are available from the government's Board of Studies's website for students to download and practise. In making them accessible to students, they are encouraging students to do so. Enjoy what you're doing. You should've chosen subjects you enjoy studying; that you enjoy learning more about. With this, I scored a Universities Admission Index (UAI) of 97.00 out of 100; enough to get me a place into Commerce (International Studies) if I wanted to.

Atonement. The ending is so tragic. The viewer, through a clever narrative structure, is led to believe the 2 progagonists (Cecilia, Robbie) battle all odds and finally are together. At the last minute, we learn it was part of Briony's imagination, to give the "story" a happy ending. I hope this film wins Best Picture-Drama at the Golden Globes. I really do.

- BBC's Robin Hood I highly recommend this excellent modern BBC adapation of the classic legend. Well, it's certainly worth seeing Richard Armitage in a full-black leather ensemble. :mrgreen: Full of swashbuckling action, clever plots, anachronic costuming and extraodinary sets and scenery... This is a fantastic drama. Nothing like Robin Hood: Men in Tights or the frankly poor Prince of Thieves with Kevin Costner as the "American" Robin Hood. Very serious drama. - NBC's 30 Rock Sassy, funny. Very sharp self-conscious comedy. Alec Baldwin is great in this late-night (in Aus) comedy.

Atonement. Although I haven't read the book, as a standalone film I was quite impressed. Keira Knightly will be remembered for this role; possibly her best so far. I highly recommend this for those old and mature enough.

Yikes, I was really surprised with my marks. :shock: I didn't realise that the assessment marks would be scaled up as much as this! Not that I'm complaining. My highest were French Continuers and Business Studies - both 94. Lowest was Economics at 83, ouch. Extremely happy with my UAI. I was hoping for 98, but 97 is enough to get me a place for B.Comm @ UNSW. To those who feared these 2 days and are still disappointed, my thoughts are with you. But it's not the end of the world - there are other ways to get into the course of your dreams. Best of luck!

HIM - And Love Said No (album) All the songs on repeat:all.

Eeek. I'm most worried about my English Adv result. I wasn't happy with the AOS paper. :? I agree. It wasn't as bad as I thought - sitting the exams in a familiar environment, in a familiar school uniform. Indeed, it wasn't a big deal. What I'm more worried now, however, is whether or not I took it as seriously as I should have. Also, for the students who have scored above 90 in any of their subjects, names will be listed in the Sydney Morning Herald HSC results liftout tomorrow.

On PC, I'm playing Rome: Total War, and also Gran Turismo 4 on PS2. Yay.

HIM: Pretending

Apologies for misspellings! Asian: wonton noodle soup, chow mein (noodles), chicken in (black) / bean sauce, sashimi, chicken katsu (crumbed chicken), Thai curry (red, green), pad Thai French: coq au vin (chicken in wine, lol), onion soup Italian: osso bucco, gnocchi Indian: butter chicken, mango chicken

Well, summer holidays here. I've been on hols since 7th November. University commences March, so I have another 2+ months of holidays left. Already bored, lol. I'm still adjusting to not doing any studying, school work, etc. I might do some research on accounting and finance, which will help next year. Find a part-time job in retail. Complete my 120 hours to get to P1 drivers' licence. Make graphics. Loads of graphics. Lots of icon dumps.

Notre-Dame de Paris (Notre-Dame of Paris): The Musical La Monture: by Fleur-de-Lys Quand on te voit sur ta monture: when we see you on your mount Quelle allure et quelle stature: what allure and stature Un vrai modÃÆÃâÃâèle de droiture: a true model of righteousness Une force de la nature: a force of nature Ou bien n'es-tu qu'une raclure: or maybe you're nothing but scum Un animal de luxure: an animal of luxury Qui court ÃÆÃâÃâàl'aventure ? : who seeks adventure Y a-t-il un cÃÆââ¬Â¦Ã¢ââ¬Ãâur sous ton armure ? : is there a heart under your armour? Le mien est pur comme l'azur: mine is pure like the azure sky Laisse-moi penser tes blessures: let me imagine your injuries Oublions cette mÃÆÃâÃâésaventure: let us forget this misadventure Je t'aimerai si tu me jures: I will love you if you swear Je t'aimerai si tu me jures: I will love you if you swear Qu'on la pendra: that we will hang her La Zingara ...(verse) ... Tes mots d'amour sont des injures: your words of love are insults Tes serments sont des parjures: your promises are betrayals Mon cÃÆââ¬Â¦Ã¢ââ¬Ãâur dÃÆÃâÃâéjÃÆÃâÃâàse fait plus dur: my heart is already made stronger Je te mets au pied du mur: I place you at the foot of the wall ......

Since we're so behind in Australia... TV SHOWS: - BBC's Robin Hood: Series 2 - NBC's 30 Rock: Series 2 - BBC's Sense and Sensibility

I'm having them extracted in February, before they pop out. It lessens the problems of the teeth rooting themselves into the gum, it hurts less, etc etc. It shouldn't hurt too much. I've booked mine at my usual dentist, however, you can choose to have it done in a hospital if you'd like. It'll cost more, but perhaps you'll be more at ease. The injections won't hurt. I've already had 4 teeth extraced to make way for braces some 5 years ago (back then it didn't hurt. I was more worried about the blood oozing out of my mouth, lol), so unless you're afraid of needles, you should be alright. The stitches holding the wounds together are dissolvable. Don't worry about swallowing them, lol.

They're used for different purposes. My friends have urged me to get FB to keep in touch with them at Uni and in the future. But I still prefer LiveJournal for blogging, graphics, etc. I'm more interested in Photoshop-ing graphics. So, hmm. :?

Ok, I'll keep this simple. There isn't any solid evidence that God exists. However, it's based on hope and faith. It shouldn't matter whether or not something's real; it's a matter of believing and staying faithful in the face of adversity. During the hectic HSC (final secondary school exams before Uni in Aus) period, many of my friends turned to religion (and no, I didn't attend a particularly religious school. I haven't had a religious studies lesson since 2005) to keep them sane during the build-up to and during the exams. It's something to believe in, to turn to when you're in need. Yes, on special occasions (Easter, Christmas) I will, as I always have, attend Mass. Even though I'm not a devout believer in God, I enjoy being there; the peace it brings. Seeing hundreds of people crowded into a Catholic Chuch on a day consumed by presents, money and further consumerism, being there helps me to believe. It makes me want to believe. It creates a sense of hope in me. Hope. That's all we have.

Well, the fangirl in me has had an excellent year. Lots of squealing and pwhoaring at obscure fandoms. Managed to obsess myself enough with actors and costume/period dramas to keep me sane during this hectic year! HSC's finally over. Time to start uni. I've figured out my career path, I've figured out how to get there. My life's on track. I'm happy about that. On the downside, however.. Friendships have been messed up with the pressure of marks, assessments, being repeatedly compared to everyone due to rankings. Jealously, misunderstandings, lack of communication. Intense studying for 2 months. Exams. Extraodinarily hectic. The results will be released next Wednesday 19/12, so depending on the marks and the UAI I receive, it may or may not turn into a frankly bad year. Hmm...

Straylight Run - Existentialism on Prom Night.

I've had this problem a couple of times, too. I think there is a hot key for it - there tends to be a shortcut for everything - possibly crtl+shift+k. *shrugs* :mrgreen:

Ok, I'll start of by saying I'm in Australia, so brands and models may differ. Also, to make this easier, I'll number the different points / sections. Finally: apologies for any typos, lol. Trying to remember what I learnt several months back about TVs, lol. Hmm. =D 1. Size. LCD technology originated from laptop screens; so relatively small. Unless you're willing to pay AU $5,000+ for a TV, the largest LCD in a modest price range is 42" (106 cm. I think. Can someone confirm the conversion?). So it's the perfect size for the bedroom, kitchen, or for a slightly smaller room. Plasmas are much larger. 2. HD: High definition. Depending on your budget, with technology changing so quickly, try to buy a FULL-HD TV. In most cases, this means the TV can receive "crystal clear images" (lol, I think that's plain enough English). This is important if you plan on purchasing the more expensive Blu-Ray and HD-DVD movies on the market. They cost about double the price of your ordinary DVD, but can hold more content, the picture is clearer (very high resolution) and excellent sound quality. 3. Room lighting. In short (for once, lol) Plasma's are better in darker rooms. I think. I haven't been to a TV-shopping in over 2 months now, so hmm. 4. Gaming and fast-moving pictures. MUST purchase a Plasma. Much better for sport as well. Fast-moving images on the screen tend to become blurred and mushed on an LCD. 5. HD Channels. Yes. BBC HD is definitely worth it. If you had to choose between, say, BBC1 and BBC HD, you'd opt for the latter. However, to have access to the full benefits of the HD service, you'll need a FULL-HD tv. 6. 1080 refers the vertical resolution of the television. Basically, 1080 = HD. Like computer screens (e.g. 1024 x 768), tv's also have "resolutions". For HD, it's 1920 x 1080. Basically, very large, lol. The "p" (1080p) and "i" (1080i) refer to the ways images / pictures / shows / anything on the tv is "loaded" or "painted" on a screen. Although you don't see it, with i's, odd lines are loaded followed by the even-numbered lines.. Yes, although you don't see it, it takes a bit longer than a 1080p. If price isn't an option, 1080p screens are definitely worth it. Examples are the Pioneer Kuro range. In AUD, you're looking at around $8,000, compared to $3,000 for a 1080i. 7. Response time. 8m/s should be ok, I think? Can someone also confirm this? 8. Scaling up images? Hmmm.... Not sure, lol. Never tried, actually. 9. HDMI. For the time being, it's not entirely necessary. As far as I'm concerned, in Australia (yes, we're behind in technology, lol) HDMI is merely used as a marketing ploy. However, if you're planning on using the TV for the next, say, 10 years, yes, make sure the TV has 2+ HDMI inputs. 10. Other things to watch out for..? Hmm. For the time being, no, I don't think so, lol. I might add more later. I'm also shopping for a good Plasma TV, and waiting for last-minute sales. I'm currenly looking at the Panasonic Viera range. Conclusion: I'm going for Plasma. Don't worry about the slightly shorter lifespan of Plasmas vs. LCDs -- if you watch TV for a couple of hours a night (2-4) it's not a problem. People have had issues with images being "burnt" onto plasma screens - things like TV stations' logos. This has been addressed with faded-out logos. Unless you're a 100% green environmentalist who's worried about the high energy consumption of plasmas, I'd definitely, without a doubt, recomment a Plasma TV.

1. Communism is the extreme form of socialism. As others have said, it's merely a game, with little or no stream of political thinking embedded in it. To distinguish between the two on a scale is rather, err, hmm.. Futile. In "real life", however, there is a significant disparity. 2. As politics is heavily intertwined with economics, it's better to say the "RS world" is run by a market economy, or one close to, with most prices determined by the independent forces of supply and demand and the extent of their elasticity respective to changes.