piektdiena, 2010. gada 31. decembris

Pēdējā diena.

Displace the mosaic.

svētdiena, 2010. gada 26. decembris

Mīlīšīīī...!

Čaū_.
Novēlu jums sirsnīgus un smukus svētkus, kas būtu tik pat mīlīgi kā šitā dziesmiņa. ^^


Šodien man pirmo reizi pa ļoti ilgu laiku bija saruna ar vairāk kā 4 cilvēkiem paralēli, kkāds es īpašs laikam šodien uz mirklīti biju, priecē. ^^

Rīt darbs, parīt ballīte amatciemā (can't wait for the starry sky again♥, cerams būšu tādā pašā sajūsmā kā pagājšreiz), tad jaunais gads ūn kkad janvārī stokholma ūn martā anglija. mmh. pārdzīvot sesiju un es būšu laimīgs puisis ar bērneļa dvēseli (sun) 

♥ The fox in the background.

Īpašas vietas nevar tik viegli iznīcināt.. tās rodas no jauna.. kamēr vien ir daļa brīnuma saujā. (:

ceturtdiena, 2010. gada 23. decembris

trešdiena, 2010. gada 22. decembris

Just for me. Perfecto.

I laughed...
I cried...
I experienced something that changed my life...

In a nutshell, Clannad ~After Story~ influenced the way I will live for the rest of my life and not just in some half-assed way like any other show would. It legitimately moved me to make certain decisions, for better or for worse. In that sense, no other anime can compare, as no other anime has provided an equivalent reaction on my part.

*Note: I am aware that this is a repost of my old review. However, I have changed some elements of the review after further reflection and consideration of the views of others. As such, I found it more appropriate to repost the review than to merely edit it. I’m not going to lie either – part of this repost is to get more people to read the review, which is important to me because I want as many people as possible to pick up Clannad.*

Before you continue, you should know that Clannad ~After Story~ is a continuation of the story from Clannad and an adaptation from the original Visual Novel by KEY. Although knowledge of the first season is not necessary, it is highly recommended if you want to get the most out of ~After Story~ as well as this review. That being said, this review is tailored to all readers, and can be understood without knowledge of the first season. Note that there may be very minor spoilers. Now then, on to the meat and potatoes.

I won't spend much time on the individual components of Clannad ~After Story~ (or Clannad ~AS~ as I will call it now) like I have with my other reviews. At first glance, there is nothing notably outstanding about it as a whole. For those who are interested in the individual components, here they are and the reasons behind them are available at the end of the review:

Story: 8.7/10
Art/Animation: 8.4/10
Sound: 7.8/10
Character: 9.7/10
Enjoyment (in this case influence): 10+/10
Overall: 9.8/10


| Main Review |
It is difficult to convey the emotions that went through my mind as I watched Clannad ~AS~. For those of you who watched the first season and dropped the show, I urge you to pick up ~AS~ and give it a chance. The first few episodes run almost identically to those of the first season, but the true After Story part branches off in a manner that is unique only to ~AS~. What Clannad ~AS~ gives the viewer is a story of life. A story of despair. A story of forgiveness. A story of hope. Through this story, Clannad ~AS~ can powerfully change the way you perceive the world around you. I am well aware that not everyone enjoys Clannad and ~AS~, especially since the magical light orbs are outlandish to some, but for me it was a bit of a godsend among anime.

The concept of Clannad ~AS~ is neither truly unique nor breathtakingly wonderful. What the viewer gets when watching it is the story of a man. Nothing less and nothing more. What Clannad ~AS~ really excels at, however, is the way it tells the story of that man. While it may be classified as a romance or even a harem anime by some (at least the first season could be), I really classify Clannad ~AS~ as a slice of life. A slice out of the life of a delinquent who can’t seem to do anything right and struggles to protect what really matters to him as the world comes crashing down.

However, “slice of life” can be a deceptive term. As I watched Clannad ~AS~, it was not as much a slice out of Tomoya’s life but a slice out of mine. You see, what Kyoani succeeds in is hitting on the points that make life truly what it is. The continuation of time. The reality of truth. The genuine meaning of “life goes on.” Additionally, by extending over many years, the true significance of every event begins to emerge. Clannad ~AS~ takes the tale of the first season and shapes it around a single person. It is a respectable reflection of life and delves into what many shows do not, and cannot, represent: the story after the story.

While many of the situations may be overblown and excessively dramatized (at least in the opinion of some people), it is ultimately true that every facet of Clannad ~AS~ gives the audience some insight into life. Does it matter that there are miracles and magic orbs of light flying around? For me, no. For others, this could be the case. That is to say, not all aspects of Clannad ~AS~ are perfect, but the impact was enough for me.

If you are looking for a cheerful anime, turn away now. Kyoto Animation does many things with Clannad ~AS~ including some very effective humor in many places, but Clannad ~AS~ will make you cry and smile, often both in the same episode. I won’t lie, I cried at least 5 times throughout the season. Even when rewatching episodes, I cried again. Don’t get me wrong, Clannad ~AS~ really has some happy moments as well, but Kyoani tends to depress many, many times. Each sad moment is profound and beautiful, but nevertheless it is sad. The ending song, Torch, which is played in every episode, serves to alleviate this, for better or worse. Torch is very upbeat, but many people consider it unnecessary and I agree. Torch can be a real mood breaker at times.

The power that Clannad ~AS~ exerts comes from its characters. While the first season portrayed many main characters and their stories, ~AS~ focuses on the life of Tomoya and lightly on the lives of those who surround him. Tomoya is a failure in a cruel world. In a sense, he is a fatal hero. While he may not know it, he is destined to face pain and suffering through his life. There is a bit of controversy over the ending of ~AS~, but those who wish to have a “truer” ending can consider the second to last episode as such (don’t hate me for suggesting it). When seen in that light, Clannad ~AS~ effectively played out a story that neither catered to an audience nor skewed reality (except for the orbs of light, of course). What it presented was something that many people can relate to. The loss of a loved one. The pain of recovery. The neglect of a father. Rediscovering love and friendship. Coping with suffering. *SPOILER* The feeling of holding a daughter in your arms for the first time. The pains and joys of being a father. */SPOLER* What it ended with was a realistic ending and a message for the future. Additionally, if seen that way, the last episode can be portrayed as Kyoani staying true to the visual novel and respecting the source material.

*Unfortunately, more talk of the plot would undeniably lead to spoilers, which I am trying to keep free from this review, so please bear with me. Heck, if I’ve convinced you at this point, what are you waiting for? Go see for yourself what all the hype is about. Otherwise, read on!*

Ultimately, Clannad ~AS~ molded characters that I thought I was familiar with into something close to human. Their stories produced emotion that made me reconsider the situations of the people that I see every day. Through social commentary and moral struggles, the viewer can genuinely begin to respect Tomoya. I know I wouldn’t be able to withstand half of what he did, but I truly began to respect the fact that he kept going, despite him being a fictional character. Through his struggles, I began to learn about myself. Through the struggles of those around him, I began to respect those whom I had once hated. This may seem extreme, and you may think that I am crazy, but what I write is nothing but the truth. Every episode gripped me, and many episodes evoked tearful reactions, which I am not very prone to. As I continued to watch, I could hardly bear waiting a week for each new episode to come out. At the same time, however, I knew that each episode held a bomb - a flood of emotions that could affect the rest of my day. Clannad ~AS~ went way beyond enjoyment – it went into the realm of what I could call an “epiphany.”

Can the story of one man influence the lives of others? Is it still possible if that man is a fictional character? For me, I did not think it was possible for anime to extend its influence at such a level. Clannad ~AS~ proved me wrong time and time again. Look past the first season and the first few episodes, and perhaps you can begin to understand what I mean.

For those interested or who can relate after watching the show, this is the ultimate and most powerful result of the show as it applies to me. The following is the reason why I can’t keep my mind off of Clannad ~AS~ and the reason why it will remain as my #1 favorite for what I know will be many, many seasons: *SPOILER* Through Clannad ~AS~, I have basically committed to wanting to have a baby. Ushio love. */SPOILER*


| Analysis of components |
Story:
Clannad ~AS~ is unique in its storytelling, but the story itself is nothing special. The earlier episodes present almost unrelated stories just as the first season did, but Clannad ~AS~ takes a turn for the better with a focus on a single character and his ordeal. At this point, Clannad ~AS~ does nothing but follow the life of a young adult, Tomoya. Sure there is drama (oh, is there drama) and there is romance, in a sense, but in reality, there is no real plot to speak of. What there is, however, is the tale of a life experience that can change the way you live. A real deterrent might come from some of the magic that inexplicably finds its way into Clannad (both seasons), but that never really bothered me. The ending is also less-than-stellar and can be a bit confusing, but as stated before, there’s always the second to last episode to fall back on.

Art/Animation:
There is nothing blatantly wrong with the animation quality. Kyoto Animation produced Clannad ~AS~, so fans will know that there is nothing to fear. The character design is the same as that of Clannad and other KEY adaptations. The KEY character design is quite distinguishable, with its giant eyes. Personally, I am a fan, but other viewers might dislike the artwork. Other than that, Kyoani did another solid job with the animation, and there are no jerky movements that detract from the gorgeous lessons that unfold.

Sound:
Kyoani had its ups and downs with the music for Clannad ~AS~. In many aspects, Clannad ~AS~ shoots beyond other KEY adaptations with its unique, unconventional plotline and incredibly well enacted scenes of what could very well be the life of an individual. In fact, many of the ordeals that Tomoya must face strike a particularly strong emotional chord among many people. Who knows, you might not be that certain type of person, but I definitely was. Anyways… back to the music. Clannad ~AS~’s opening sequence is a strong piano melody with deceptively deep lyrics. However, the ending sequence detracts from many of the spectacular moments, especially because Kyoani tends to end episodes on a sad note. As such, many would classify Torch (the ED) as an elaborate troll because it is too lively. Beyond the OP and ED, Clannad ~AS~ features tracks from the Visual Novel, which include very familiar tracks from the first season. Notable among these are the songs with lyrics, ie Ana. Certain parts of the OST mesh very well, and a powerful soundtrack can produce a powerful reaction. However, I don’t remember anything in particular clearly standing out to me, and as previously mentioned, Torch ruined quite a few strong moments.

Character:
While most of the other aspects of Clannad ~AS~ are very similar to their counterparts in the first season, character development in ~AS~ take a turn for the better. Kyoani successfully made me hate characters that I loved and love characters that I hated. Through a roller coaster complete with dips and turns, Clannad ~AS~ changed the way I perceive all type of people. From Tomoya’s seemingly disinterested, alcoholic father to Nagisa, a character who I actually deemed annoying in the first season, I came to understand what truly makes up a person. Every character really has a story behind their dejected or cheerful façade. Despite the usual “Clannad magic,” every character also turned out to be associable, adding to the personal level of the show. Even the more comical, secondary characters had their share of emotional moments, giving them real depth and giving the viewer a relatively accurate understanding of human nature. About half-way through the show, there is a certain character that changes many, many things. I won’t spoil it now, but her unique appearance is what truly brought Clannad ~AS~ to unmatchable levels.

Enjoyment/Overall:
Enjoyment is really up to the beholder. My view of enjoyment may be somewhat different from others’. Clannad is not for everybody, but for those who dropped the first season, ~AS~ is truly on a league of its own and worth another shot. Every person has that one anime that leaps up above the rest and leaves a lasting impression. For me, that anime was Clannad ~AS~. No other words can describe the effect it had on me, and I hope that this review has at least made you, the reader, consider picking up this diamond in the rough.


| Final Thoughts |
Thank you for your time (I know the review was long), and I sincerely wish that you give Clannad ~AS~ a chance. Who knows, it may change your life. As always, comments about how effectively this review worked are welcome. Also, a helpful rating is always appreciated.
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The big one. Take two.





A Dream..
I'm seeing a dream..
The same normal day again and again..Waiting for the same morning and then returning to the same dream..

Red, white, cold, warmth, sadness, and then the day starts over again.. From years ago.. I knew it from years ago.. While floating through the endless dream. While waiting for dawn that won't come..
I'm sitting at the same place. A crowd without noise, Emotionless people pass by..
Nobody notices the figure of a child sitting alone on the bench.. Waiting for someone.. Someone you know won't show up. For someone you know won't show up for years and years.. I was waiting for years. Waiting for the dawn that wouldn't come.. inside my dream.... But...
A Dream..
The day the dream ends.. Like the snow melting away under the spring sun.

Like how people's facades fade away as they age..
Like how the memories start to fade and disappear in the course of eternal time..
Now.. the long dream reaches an end.
After granting the final wish..
That one wish..



I won't say thank you,
I'll keep it to myself forever.

World of farewell will drop.
Silently after a crystal clear dream.

Holding flakes falling from the sky in both hands
I embrace them forever and ever.
She already knows the strength it takes,
To smile until the end..

otrdiena, 2010. gada 21. decembris

Okyo goes Latvian.

Locked out of Eden for failing the test
They just can't live like all of the rest
Speaking in tongues without any rhyme
Ragged outcasts on the wastelands of time
Easy rider coming down the road, easy rider overload

Looking for sometime, somewhere, some place
Sometime, somewhere, some space
Sometime, somewhere, some grace,
But nowhere is their freedom

Red flames of fire reflect in her eye
Masked by the smoke that's floating on high
Seizing the road, reaches the sky,
Like a falcon she just wants to fly
Dark clouds gather on the edge of the mist
Hear her laughter and she's gone

There's always one more mountain to climb
But we are all lost, travelers in time, a long way from home

You always fear what you don't understand
Choosing to live in Disneyland
They polish the children, they polish the grass
Definitely in a different class
All is magic on a mushroom ride
It's so tragic when you realize

svētdiena, 2010. gada 19. decembris

True story!

i have to say, i was completely devastated by the last five episodes of After Story. midway through the last one, i thought i would be dehydrated. 
i've watched this show three times and the feelings it gives to me never get old. 

seriously, a person that doesn't shed a tear for this got nothing beating in his/her chest. 

even though i don't think anything will ever come close to it (and i hope i'm wrong), i don't even argue about people's opinions on the whole series, but how one can be that heartless is just beyond me. it's impossible to remain oblivious to the heartbreaking/heartwarming moments. 

i hope key and kyoani keep turning to gold everything they touch.


so true, nevarētu pateikt labāk myself (sun)

Kimi kawaiiiiiii :3

Saigo no koi, ni shiyou tte chikata koto,
Ima wa mada naisho ni shiteokou ka
Hitori de niyaketeru gozen reiji sugi,

Aishiteru anata no koto
Hajimete no kimochi yo,

Aishiteru zutto zutto,
Kawaranai kimochi



We promised that we would be in love forever,
Maybe I'll keep it as my own secret for now,
Laying there past midnight, grinning to myself,
I love you,
I've never felt like this before,
I love you forever and ever,
My feelings will never change.


sestdiena, 2010. gada 18. decembris

piektdiena, 2010. gada 17. decembris

zsvētku balle.

psc..
Balle pati iesūkāja, un... bļ... es nekaaaaaaaaad neesmu vēl bijis tādā kõmā..
kamõn, pat policija redzēja kā es korķējos pie olimpijas. :(
džīzas.. :(
I feel bad right now =/

trešdiena, 2010. gada 15. decembris

iiii.!

Šodienas funny moment.
Skype saruna:
Mamma: "kam kājas pieder?"
Es: "?"
Mamma: "fočenē"
Es : "manas o_o"
Mamma: ":O"
Es, apjēdzot, ka man vairs nav šī fočene.--->











Bet gan šī ->











Es: "uj! cita bilde! nē! tās nav manas! nezinu kam! :D"
Mamma: "ehh, es jau sacerējos, ka ES tādas radīju.."

.. D:..

Pēc veiksmīgas darba intervijas and iekļūšanas avārijā and ieskaišu iegūšanas universitātē and pirms sesijas and pirms rītdienas zsvētku balles I got only one thing to say
...
...
...
Voice of an angel.

Rrrr... (:

Baby, don't cry now. you ask me just like always
That time we found a pure white memory, the commotion
Baby, hold me now, i'm trembling.
So we don't break this memory, more shy than yesterday

The rain has lifted, only the path
With light drying it, swaying quietly remains

How many times have our kisses piled up, as fragile as glass
A love that can't sleep has no where to go, lost in heaven

In a straight line we go into the evening
Make a shadow, stretching out, crying a little

If this warm miracle blows through my chest
The flow of time and flow of water will stop
The person i love will have a trembling memory
And keep going forever into a dream

Let's make a promise, never to forget it
Baby, classic blue tears are overflowing

If this warm miracle blows through my chest
Just like this here, gently the two of us
To my lover the trembling memory is still alive
If the wind still blows strong in this town
It will beautifully paint those painful days the color of sky
The person i love will have a trembling thought
And keep going forever into a dream

pirmdiena, 2010. gada 13. decembris

Cuz when a ♥ breaks, no, it don't break even.



A sad shadow of lovers,
On a road after the last train,
Already nobody else there..

It was a summer night,
When we promised ourselves in our hearts,
We'll never see each other, forever,
Never see forever..

We smiled at each other,
Only because we were side by side,
I believed such a day lasted forever.

We should be a dark night itself,
If I were to not love you.

Your last kiss,
Stung when it touched..
Before my heart overflows..
With a love overdose that hurts you.

Hug me tight,
With your arms,
Only one more second,
With you I want to be.

It would be impossible
To quarrel,
To be jealous,
And even to see your looks forever.

I wonder why they utter a promise instantly,
Which wouldn't be kept.
Although they know there is nothing anywhere,
To tie their hearts together firmly.

Your last words,
They stung,
Because they were too tender for me,
Maybe we've known each other too much.
I want to hug your face in my bosom,
And stroke your child-like hair,

It would be impossible
To laugh by your side,
To sleep by your side,
And even to call your name forever,

It isn't a promise that ties our hearts,
Only to console ourselves,
We make a promise, don't we?

Hug me tight!
With your arms!
Only one more second,
With you I want to be.

If it is impossible
To quarrel,
To be jealous,
And even to see your looks forever.

Even if I want to see you,
Even If I can't breathe,
I promise not to call your name,
I promise not to call your name..

_____________________________
Mou nido to, mou nido to awanai to,
kokoro ni chikaiatta natsu no yoru
_____________________________
Skan.. jau pailgu laiciņu..

svētdiena, 2010. gada 12. decembris

Chills down your spine.

#390 Suki yooo itsumademooo :3




:3
________________

 










Yes, even though everyone noticed it,
But they pretended like they didn't.
I wished everything would've just ended.
In a heavy rain.
You silently reached out your hand,
Without saying a word,
You showed me what bravery is.


We are running straight ahead, breathlessly,
To an endlessly distant future.
It feels like we have been living for so long,
But we still haven't reached it yet.

Hey, even if my heart is filled full of pain,
I wish that I could still recognize beauty as it is.
You are not anyone else, just be who you are,
Hold the memories tightly, with both of your hands,


The world spreads out before your eyes,
Not a single thing happens without meaning.
We will remember the days,
How and when we got through life,
..Someday I believe.
Open your heart. Life sings.



We are running straight ahead, breathlessly,
To an endlessly distant future.
It feels like we have been living for so long,
But we still haven't reached it yet.


The bright shiny morning is waiting for us
I believe.
 
  








sestdiena, 2010. gada 11. decembris

"How much is too much?"

Sāku skatīties seriālu Modern Family, It's just so awesome. ^____^
Pēdējā nedēļa skolā. Es tik ļoti ceru, ka es visu paspēšu nokārtot.. rīt būs traka mācību diena, jo šodien vajadzētu, bet es tomēr nemācīšos.
Es esmu lupata. :(
:D.

P.S. I lost 90% of my hair yesterday :(
P.S.S. My hair smells AWESOME (sun)

trešdiena, 2010. gada 8. decembris

I LOVE THIS SONG (sun)

Just so you know..

"With us..It's never really off the table."

pirmdiena, 2010. gada 6. decembris

Easy Peasy.

All it took was -
Izgriezt to no video,
noņemt nost video, atstājot tikai dziesmu,
padarīt par mp3,
Padarīt atkal par video, jo youtube nepieņem .mp3
Upload to youtube!

And now it's here! yay!
<3 this song.
P.S. Fuck you if you don't like the pictures, me likes them. ._.



in case youtube is fucking up like it is for me now and embedding doesn't work :x

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kf1vQl6gSs

svētdiena, 2010. gada 5. decembris

Nevaru dabūt šurp grrr.

Welcome,we love you,
We hate you,
We love you,
We want you,
We need you,
We wish we were like you,
They say you're a saint,
You're a whore,
You're a sinner,
That he had you,
Made you,
Can't live without you,
Would you confess if we asked,
That you nurture,
The urge to declare,
That it's time,
To settle down with a man of your own,
You want,
A baby,
A family,
A piece of security.

piektdiena, 2010. gada 3. decembris

wtf.

Mums drīz mājās būs kaķis.

________________________



best Fan-made content ever. :D
[even tho it's a bit queer]