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I think I'm going to see it on the 22nd, but not that keen. Only really going because some friends invited me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gare
And ditto on LotR. I read the book growing up and watched the movies when they came out, but was never hugely crazy about either. I appreciate the scale of what the story contributed to Western fantasy, but beyond that, not so interested. Just thought it was kind of okay.
Haha, I kinda envy you for that. :wacko: There's much to hate about the world, I don't think I could ever come to love all of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Elin
Look at me, taking an innocent statement so seriously. :wacko:
I also enjoyed your updates due to their dual-language nature, actually! I was mostly just reading the Japanese half, and only checked the English to see if I got everything right.
I've never watched any of the movies but I did complete LotR Return of the King on the GameCube many moons ago. Can anyone recommend any decent current gen hack n slash games? Ultimate Alliances have been completed many times over during stoned gaming sessions.
I don't love the whole world. ^^;;; But I love enough things that I can still love it in spite of the stuff that I hate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gare
Ohh! I never thought of that. ^_^ Yeah, lots of my friends here who are learning English say the same thing. :'D Guess they're useful for something~ When do you sit your exam, by the way?
There's also the fact that I'm really into the Song of Ice and Fire books. I just can't go back to LotR after having a taste of that. :wacko:
I'm assuming you are in Japan right now. I was thinking of booking a trip to Osaka with my $500 AirAsia voucher. Have you been there? I kinda miss snow...Quote:
Originally Posted by Elin
I know I know, I was just going all philosophical and shit for no apparent reason. :wacko: Maybe because I re-watched Se7en recently? BEST ENDING + LAST LINES EVER.Quote:
Originally Posted by Elin
Apparently in April. I haven't signed up yet or anything, though. I can do that until March, if I'm not mistaken.
Yep! Where were you again? The Philippines? Singapore?Quote:
Originally Posted by D
I've been to Osaka a couple of times. My brother lives there, so I actually touched down there and crashed at his place for my first few days here this time around. Cool city.
WHAT'S IN THE BAAAAAWKS?!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gare
Has been ages since I've seen it, but great, great movie. ^_^
Eep, good luuuuuck! I have to sit a practice JLPT N3 online in the next couple of days as part of my degree studies back home, Despite already having passed the exam at not just one but two different levels that are higher than that. I normally don't mind doing stuff below my ability level... but a lower level of the exact same exam I've already passed at its highest level? No thanks. :'D The worst thing is that even if it's easy, it'll still take me at least an hour because of the stupid listening part. ._.
My lappy just hung something fierce and have a sneaking suspicion all my progress is lost in the game I was playing :(
Also it's snowing :!!!:
Sweet I may give it a try... Japan and Vietnam are the only two countries in the region I've yet to cross off my list. Hong Kong still tops it for me, wish I'd have moved there instead of Singapore! Maybe for my next job...Quote:
Originally Posted by Elin
Fuck you with your snow it's still 30c here (dunno what that is in old money) at 2am. Swap for a couple of days?Quote:
Originally Posted by Zaladane
Oh Elin by the way I apologise for being a cunt to you back in like 2003 or whatever.
Quadruple post?
You were? Can't really say I remember. ^_^Quote:
Originally Posted by D
Thanks, I think I'll need it. :wacko:Quote:
Originally Posted by Elin
Well, you can just ace the test and feel all good about yourself. THERE'S THAT, I GUESS.
Dungeon Siege III, Realms of Ancient War, Dungeon Hunter.. Not sure if the latter is on the box.Quote:
Originally Posted by D
:<3: MUA
Going to Hong Kong next year, actually. I have a friend there I can crash with for free, and it seems super-cool.Quote:
Originally Posted by D
How's life in Singapore? Do you speak any of the million official languages they have besides English? Or does everyone speak English anyway?
It hardly snows here so I was surprised when I looked out. Especially since they say it's only 5 degrees out right now. Raining now though.Quote:
Originally Posted by D
And I would switch in a heartbeat. Don't like the cold.
Although everyone speaks English here it has a bit of a local twist called Singlish which is based on terrible grammar and short to the point sentences. I can speak that perfectly fine but it's difficult to pick up the other languages as no one will ever use them with a white guy. I'm getting quite fluent with Tagalog and know a small amount of Malay but I'll be honest, I haven't tried that hard.Quote:
Originally Posted by Elin
By the way, I know it's a little touristy but when you go to HK you need to take the cable car up to Victoria Peak, at night I would suggest. It's absolutely immense. If you ever come to Singapore I got a sofa you could stay on. Or my bed if you like, but don't tell the government as that kind of thing is illegal. :lou:
Oh, I know Singlish. It uses lots of Chinese bits and bobs like "le" and "la" too, doesn't it?Quote:
Originally Posted by D
Well it's not really a necessity like here, where hardly anyone speaks English. If you live somewhere where people speak English (or at least a creole), there isn't much need to learn local languages unless you're a language dork like me. Cool that you've picked up Tagalog, though!
Cool, I'll bookmark it! And thanks. I'd offer you the same here in Japan, but I'm in student dorms, and having visitors would probably cost me my place at the uni here. :'D If you need a Japanese to English translator, though, I can always lend a hand with that!Quote:
Originally Posted by D
Yeah it's all can or cannot. After a couple of years here I've almost got it 100% perfect but I only use it with cab drivers.it also works in Malaysia too
Since being in Singapore the only two words of Japanese I have picked up are Asahi and Sapporo...Quote:
Originally Posted by Elin
Hand waving goes a long way as I'm sure you know from your travels. And Osaka is a big city, so there's probably more English spoken there than somewhere like here, where you only ever really hear it from exchange students or people who study it at the university. Sure you'll be fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by D
Just had a thought: if you've been everywhere in the region, did you go to North Korea? Have always had a sort of perverse interest in taking a trip there.
Haha ok, you got me there. I'd fucking love to go but I got a wife to come home to!Quote:
Originally Posted by Elin
Haha, was genuinely curious if you had taken one of those tours of Pyongyang with a guide. :'D Would definitely like to someday, but it's not enough to justify a trip there since that's literally just about all you're allowed to do. Maybe I could go to South Korea and make a two day trip of North Korea or something.Quote:
Originally Posted by D
I'd look a bit like Kim-Jong Un if I sellotaped my eyes to look Chinese so maybe I could fool them and we could get the low down on what these crazy bastards are up to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Elin
http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/hungry-kim-jong-un
Couldn't resist.
Just curious...has anyone ever pressed the connect with Facebook button? Seems like a recipe for disaster...
What the hell? Why is this Hangout so active?
http://media.gizmodo.co.uk/wp-conten...y3u0kp8gif.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by Gare
Essentially because I am double, triple and quadruple posting...Quote:
Originally Posted by Corey
One of my booty calls wanted to come over so I'm heading for the five S's. Shit, shower shave, sex, sleep. God I love Asia. Ciao
We should have a skype get together or something :wacko:
21+ to access the open bar/smokers lounge, though. :top:Quote:
Originally Posted by Nemesis
(BTW - whats with the ' :wacko: ' after 95% of whats said here? ...some sort of odd prerequisite or something? Weird...)
:4x:
The staff is counting each of your posts that go without. You'd best start using it soon, otherwise its goodbye.Quote:
Originally Posted by GradyWilson
:wacko:
The wacko smiley is an EP tradition. Sort of. Some of us even use it when talking to each other on Facebook. :wacko:
(If you really need an explanation it's basically the universally accepted "I'm not 100% serious when I type this" smiley of EP.)
Well, Jazz, you just had to spill it.
And I was planning to ban you last. What a shame. :wacko: