Hey all. Now, I know we all buy stuff at an impulse or through various research in buying that one item in the store or online. So, I'm curious as in what members here buy themselves everyday or mostly everyday. Food doesn't count because.....well, it's common sense. :heh: So share what you have purchased recently and if you like, why. Are you happy with it or having buyer's remorse? I'll start us off.

I recently bought another DSLR. A Nikon D3100. :shifty: Well, after I bought it, I had major buyer's remorse and almost listed my old SLR on eBay, but after calming down a bit and buying a new camera bag, tripod, and lenses, I'm now happy I got it. :heh: That is, until I found out Nikon just released their new D5100. :mellow: Eh, doesn't matter much since it doesn't have much differences with mine so I'm happy because it can shoot 1080p HD videos. :D

Nikon D3100

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/Nikon-02.jpg

D3000 and D3100
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/Nikon-01.jpg

http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/2/5/3/734253.jpg

Electro-Harmonix Germanium 4 Big Muff Pi Overdrive and Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal

I LOVE this pedal. Just got it in the mail today and already spent about four hours messing with the settings. Can't wait till I get home from work to wake up all my neighbors. XD

My PSU had a heart attack, I got a new one yesterday. Tomorrow probably I will be buying a Hard Drive to dump a pool of sounds. I am low on money so I will be getting the Western Digital WD1002FAEX Caviar Black Hard Drive - 1TB, 7200RPM, 64MB, SATA 6Gbs. I wish I could afford many SSD!

http://www.newh4rd.com/image/cache/data/wd1tb64-500x500.jpg

I don't buy many things these days, besides gas and the occasional crappy food, however, this was my last real purchase of something... a champion on League of Legends. Hah xD

http://itsnothax.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Alistar1.jpg

That is, until I found out Nikon just released their new D5100. :mellow: Eh, doesn't matter much since it doesn't have much differences with mine so I'm happy because it can shoot 1080p HD videos. :D

Actually, the CMOS chip in the D5100 is "supposed" to be better, as the D3100 tends to have a blurry capture and post processed dot-pinch, resulting in really bad micro-quality when compared to the equivalent Pentax, Canon, and Sony models, although you do get the nicer lenses with Nikon.

^ yup, like I said, minimal differences, not much that I care that is since i don't take a lot of micro shots. I'm starting on a business in photography shooting such as engagements and outside family portraits. :D If my friend wants to buy my D3000 I'll probably go ahead and get the D7000 as well.

I'm waiting on my shipment on items I bought on eBay: a new Nikkor 28-85mm lens, Nikon camera bag, and Nikon tripod.

Now I just need a 50mm 1.8/4.5f lens, and a 105mm lens and I'm set.

@ Nyuu. Nice. Those are great HDs but I wouldn't get the SATA6 one if you don't have a motherboard that supports SATA 6s. I'm also at that WD 1TB SATA 6 HD too. My SSD is basically my backup and emergency-rushing drive since it boots up less than 40 seconds for me, and another 10 seconds to be on the internet to search for something in a hurry. LOL

hmm.... I bought a bag of Sun Chips?

Recently bought The 3rd Birthday... This was from Friday, last week (in my time zone.) I haven't bought anything else. -.-

http://apochromance.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/the_3rd_birthday_cover.jpg

Got Dexter Season 1 (https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Dexter_%28season_1%29).

Batman Beyond, the complete series. Enough said.

Batman Beyond, the complete series. Enough said.

Also got Return of the Joker with that? Probably my favourite Batman animated movie.

My SSD is basically my backup and emergency-rushing drive since it boots up less than 40 seconds for me, and another 10 seconds to be on the internet to search for something in a hurry. LOL

That sounds quite funny in the way I visualized that action, lol.

got a new backpack for my laptop:

http://img.cbcdn.net/products/92988/hp-laptop-sport-rugzak-173.jpg?width=500&height=500

got a new backpack for my laptop:

http://img.cbcdn.net/products/92988/hp-laptop-sport-rugzak-173.jpg?width=500&height=500

That thing isn't just for your laptop... it's a backpack for your whole office :O

Got this package second-hand for absolutely dirt cheap.

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/9819/1006233.jpg

Got this package second-hand for absolutely dirt cheap.

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/9819/1006233.jpg

Sweet lookin' electronic piano there~ Now that I see a pedal on your picture... Did my electronic piano ever have a pedal? O_O;; *Goes and look*

Also got Return of the Joker with that? Probably my favourite Batman animated movie.

Actually, yes I did. Well, that was a separate/earlier purchase.

Got a new laptop and an air-conditioner, both being family purchases.


http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/macbookpro-hero-500.jpg

Macbook Pro. They wanted to try an Apple for once.

http://www.sanyo.sg/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/SAP_KC96S_491414cbd09d3.jpg

Sanyo Brand.

^ nice. I recently bought a 14" paper cutter. Why are these so darn expensive?!

Whaha, your family is gay now :)

My new Nikon tripod came in today. =)

http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/macbookpro-hero-500.jpg

Macbook Pro. They wanted to try an Apple for once.

If I get a new laptop it'll be that. I've been using PC's for so long that taking the plunge and learning to use a Mac will be a breath of fresh air.

^ It just means you gave up on life and went into depression. Macs = overpriced aluminum shell with pretty colors.

Yeah I'm always open to picking up and learning new sidearms.

Try Linux, it's cheaper and a lot more interesting than Apple shit.

Talking about sidearms, I'm looking around for a decent hand gun. I'm looking into either a beretta or a Colt 1911

My respect for you just dropped so much :(

Slowly been paying this off through the school and finally got it last week. :)

http://www.cranbournemusic.com.au/ICimages/930042002366.jpg

Definitely not up to scratch with some of Pearl Piccolos I've played, but I got it very cheap since it's an ex-school one though; so I'm quite happy with it. :)

My respect for you just dropped so much :(

What? Why? Time to time I'd like to go to a shooting range and relieve some stress you know. =|

What? Why? Time to time I'd like to go to a shooting range and relieve some stress you know. =|

There are many other ways to relieve stress, such as taking it out on Apple and Macs, which Neko seems to really respect you for.



Slowly been paying this off through the school and finally got it last week. :)

http://www.cranbournemusic.com.au/ICimages/930042002366.jpg

Definitely not up to scratch with some of Pearl Piccolos I've played, but I got it very cheap since it's an ex-school one though; so I'm quite happy with it. :)

Man, woodwinds look so intricate and expensive.

What? Why? Time to time I'd like to go to a shooting range and relieve some stress you know. =|

I had actually not thought about that, actually that sounds cool.

@Zero: shut up. I'm just balancing out the universe by going against the Apple fanboys.

MAC VS PC are endless fights. No one ever win. :(

At Taemond: That looks great! Looks like you play many instruments.

@Zero: shut up. I'm just balancing out the universe by going against the Apple fanboys.
And I balance out the universe by making fun of all Mac vs PC flamers.

Do you honestly believe that people give a rats ass about what you think about Apple in a thread on people's recent purchases? Somebody's family is gay because they bought a Macbook? Seriously, wtf? Go beat on a pillow and rate youtube videos down with a vengeful wrath instead.

It's time to settle this, evil ravens! You shall fall to your deaths and lead the way for Apple as it sinks into its coffin!

Whaha, your family is gay now :)

@Zero: shut up.

=/

Y' know... As an admin, I would hope that you'd be one of the people trying to set an example for how to treat other forum members. :\


It's okay to have an opinion, heck everyone does, but it's really not okay to express it in a way that personally attacks or insults other members. When you do that, you're not just being a bully, but more than that, you're setting a bad example for regular members. I'm not singling you out, or ganging up on you, as I don't agree with some of the words Zero chose towards you either, but it seems you are the one who started the fight, not him, so what I hope is that you'll both just stop it now. Especially before other members come in and get involved in the fight.

Talking about sidearms, I'm looking around for a decent hand gun. I'm looking into either a beretta or a Colt 1911

If you're not really looking into getting the hand gun for self defense, I'd seriously consider buying a .22 caliber pistol. While I realize that's probably the least manly advice to give, as far as target shooting goes you'll save A LOT of money buying .22 rounds versus 9mm or .45 rounds. Also take into account that the fundamentals of shooting a hand gun don't change between weapons. Besides, if you're ever itching to shoot a more heavy gun, I'm sure you have (or will find) a friend who owns one and who won't mind letting you practice with it.

I had actually not thought about that, actually that sounds cool.
Yeah, have you ever shot a gun before? It's ridiculously fun, hahah. It satisfies a very basic instinct of wanting to break things. Very good stress relief. =D
I mean, I've only shot at ranges, but even so, I couldn't help but be charmed by the ridiculous death-spewing machines I was wielding. When you pick up a good knife, you're like "whoa, this is SO SHARP!" When you shoot a gun, you're like "WHOA IT'S SO LOUD! XD" I'd give it a go if I were you. Everyone I've shot with grows an evil grin on their face after the first shot, even if they were reluctant to go at first. =)

And Whip's right about ammo. .22 rounds are stupidly cheap. And most places will let you rent bigger guns, anyway. Which you'll want to do. Having a magnum almost jump out of your hand and into your face is an awesomely scary and fun experience, hahah!

If you're not really looking into getting the hand gun for self defense, I'd seriously consider buying a .22 caliber pistol. While I realize that's probably the least manly advice to give, as far as target shooting goes you'll save A LOT of money buying .22 rounds versus 9mm or .45 rounds. Also take into account that the fundamentals of shooting a hand gun don't change between weapons. Besides, if you're ever itching to shoot a more heavy gun, I'm sure you have (or will find) a friend who owns one and who won't mind letting you practice with it.

Actually, I do have a friend that is into guns. He has a AR-15 rifle he recently built, of course semi-automatic. Fully auto is illegal of course. :heh:

Yeah, I actually want to try shooting a desert eagle. Heard the recoil is a beast but so is the sound. haha. My friend said one time when he was at a range, some guy came in with a .50 cal. Barret Sniper Rifle. He said the shockwave is so intense he felt it 10 lanes down. :\

@Solaphar: It was a joke. Not a very good one but I meant it as a joke. Hence the smiley. If you can't take a joke, be gone from the internets :P

@Zero: I never mentioned PC's now did I? Apple products in general are too expensive design items that are normally popular amongst women and gay dudes. Not that I have anything against women or gay dudes.

@Hopeless: I shot an air rifle once or twice but that's about it. Weapon laws are very strict here (though somehow we've been having shootings every day of the week for the past week, even near where I live)

@Xpeed: Actually, to be honest, in the past I've thought about joining a shooting range... club thing for a while but I never got it over with and then forgot they exists.

Oh my. Sorry, didn't mean to cause all this with my Macbook picture. :heh:

I guess Solaphar was right with what he said a few months ago, I have a knack for starting things in the forums that have the potential to turn into arguments. Again, sorry about that.

In other news, bought these couple of Royce chocolates. They're heavenly! :wub: More details below the pic.

http://sparklette.net/archives/862/royce-nama-chocolate.jpg

(http://sparklette.net/food/royce/)

lol, I thought these were blocks to build houses.

Soon I shall have my hands on the world's largest gummy bear (http://www.vat19.com/dvds/worlds-largest-gummy-bear.cfm)

http://www.vat19.com/webimages/covers/large/worlds-largest-gummy-bear-blue.jpg

as well as a boxee box (http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-DSM-380-Boxee-Box-by/dp/B0038JE07O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1302803021&sr=8-1).

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/319eUGll--L.jpg

But probably not at the same time.

Off-topic:
@Solaphar: It was a joke. Not a very good one but I meant it as a joke. Hence the smiley. If you can't take a joke, be gone from the internets :P

@Zero: I never mentioned PC's now did I? Apple products in general are too expensive design items that are normally popular amongst women and gay dudes. Not that I have anything against women or gay dudes.

Actually, if you can't make a "joke" (in other words, covertly taking it out on something you hate by rationalizing it's a joke afterwards) without coming across as a douchebag, maybe you need to begone from the internets.

The fact that people keep getting on your ass for the same shit year after year... doesn't it tell you something?


Soon I shall have my hands on the world's largest gummy bear (http://www.vat19.com/dvds/worlds-largest-gummy-bear.cfm)

http://www.vat19.com/webimages/covers/large/worlds-largest-gummy-bear-blue.jpg

My gawd, you can actually eat that. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/ZeroIchigo/gonk.gif

My gawd, you can actually eat that. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/ZeroIchigo/gonk.gif

Oh yes, you can eat it but I'm buying it to take care of it.
I'm hoping that eventually I can have an entire pack of gummy bears so they can frolic around my apartment and eventually set them into the wild.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBa458RoLpw&feature=player_embedded

Soon I shall have my hands on the world's largest gummy bear (http://www.vat19.com/dvds/worlds-largest-gummy-bear.cfm)

http://www.vat19.com/webimages/covers/large/worlds-largest-gummy-bear-blue.jpg

as well as a boxee box (http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-DSM-380-Boxee-Box-by/dp/B0038JE07O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1302803021&sr=8-1).

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/319eUGll--L.jpg

But probably not at the same time.

Boxee <3 I wish I had the money to buy that

Finally caved in and got me a new 50mm 1.8F lens and some UV filters and polarized filters. Now I'm poor again for another two weeks.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC_0016.jpg

Boxee <3 I wish I had the money to buy that

:comfort:
just save up and go without food, like me.

I bought a jumper with cats on. It's real cute :3

:comfort:
just save up and go without food, like me.

Yeah I'm not good at that. And besides, I want an HD TV first :P

I used to have Sony MDR-150 headphones; the headphone jack was bent due to my carelessness ( :bleh: ) , so I bought these:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41BawuzKMwL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

(Grado SR-60i headphones).

Now I'm poor again for another two weeks.

Even when I don't buy little things that give me enjoyment, I am poor.

Blah.

Yeah I'm not good at that. And besides, I want an HD TV first :P

How do you survive?!?

I gave in... 32gig version of the iPad 2... kill me.
My first apple product :X

I gave in... 32gig version of the iPad 2... kill me.
My first apple product :X

If it turns out you don't like it, I wouldn't mind taking it.

Making use of my left over Christmas money. :)

http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab293/Taemond/recent_purchase.png

Bought a new champion on League of Legends today. Got tired of being a tank... needed to be stealthy... and have more sex appeal: Evelynn. Have to say, she's an awesome team champion. Steam-rollin' other high level players like craaazayyy :3

Picture *slightly* NSFW:

Evelynn, The Widowmaker (http://www.leagueoflegends.com/board/attachment.php?attachmentid=26940&d=1272337451)

Inuyasha Seasons 1-4 :D

I just bought a new piano
Casio "Privia" 88 keyboard
and a new car

I bought...

1. PSP Component Cable
http://playurconsoles.com/shop/images/pspcomponentcable.jpg

2. Diamond VC500 One Touch Video Capture Device
http://ii.alatest.com/product/600x400/7/3/Diamond-VC500-One-Touch-Video-Capture-Device-0.jpg

I'm using it to record my PSP gameplays since I'm going to be doing some Let's Play videos. :) Oh... And many of the users were right... Recording some gameplay footages really do make you cough up at least 60 bucks. :/

I don't have a camera so I can't take a picture. But I bought a zen garden along with a bunch of Japanese and Chinese wall plaques. It was kinda stupid considering I have to pack up for college soon...

^ Nah, you're just preparing yourself for four years of stress and depression.

^ Man, what a downer. You know, I found that I gained so much more during rough times than I ever could have gained during easier times.

Even if your college years might've been a little rough, when you look back now, really look back, you may find that it may not have been all that bad.

I bought a voucher yesterday, 20 euros for the voucher to get 50 euros off when buying new shoes at a certain website. So after that I also ordered a pair of new shoes :P

^ Man, what a downer. You know, I found that I gained so much more during rough times than I ever could have gained during easier times.

Even if your college years might've been a little rough, when you look back now, really look back, you may find that it may not have been all that bad.

IT was meant to be a joke. But for most people, they don't look back at college because their life turns out better in the future. I think when you look back to the past and think those were the best years, it means you really haven't done much for your future.

^ Negative sarcasm never works, my dear, especially on the interwebs.


No recent purchases and probably won't for a while. Not a big spender here.

An airplane ticket. o( ﾟДﾟ )O

http://cliparts101.com/files/133/B4A4385AB57318181D23F9DE118C8FFC/Cute_Happy_Airplane.png

Also an airplane ticket (of course all the way to Albuquerque (is that joke too old for people to get it now?)), and this (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YAV85U/).

I've needed a new mouse for... probably close to 8 years. I didn't go big, however I did go home with a nice quality mouse: the Logitech m500.

http://static.gadgetfolder.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/logitech-m500-mouse-2-295x300.jpg

P.S. This was some compensation getting rid of my cell phone ($50/month that I didn't really *need*) and getting a 3rd job right now. Goal is to get rid of any private loans for my first year at college (which is extremely possible now).

Hehe! Nice. I dislike mine, its plastic feels a bit sticky in my room temperature. It makes me have to use a tissue.

I know exactly what you mean. I upgraded. This has rubber on the top/side parts of the mouse, and gross-dead-skin can't accumulate on the bottom of it anywhere... gaming shall be a breeze now :3

Haha, that is awesome Maze! :D

NICE! I cringe whenever people say that a $19 mouse is the same as a $50 mouse. Let me tell you, no they're not!

Bought two movies today for $12. Matilda and Fast & Furious Tokyo Drift ( The latter because someone stole my first copy )

Bought
http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/4585/wooltrenchcoat.png
Wool Trenchcoat. In hindsight, probably a bad thing I bought it in Spring, but it was cheap :3
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/4404/sweaterv.png
Turtleneck sweater, bought alongside the coat...apparently, it's made out of Merino wool? What is that? XD
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3884/boxartps3.jpg
Pre-Ordered "Catherine" for the PS3. Doesn't count as a "recent buy" but it's something I partly paid for already so...

I WILL buy soon:
http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/2300/yamahaf310acousticguita.jpg
Yamaha F310 Acoustic Guitar. Her name shall be "Cadenza" 8D
I heard Yamaha makes good guitars for its cheap price range

^ hey, I have that guitar at home. It's a pretty decent guitar for its price. Just change your strings to either higher or deeper tone and you're gold.

I really ought to get myself a decent acoustic guitar someday. I'm still using my $70 one I've had for the last x number of years. It does for home but I wouldn't use it for a concert.

I also bought this off steam for a very reasonable $8.99 (beats the $80 retail).

http://www.mediafiregame.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit1.jpg

^ hey, I have that guitar at home. It's a pretty decent guitar for its price. Just change your strings to either higher or deeper tone and you're gold.

Ooh, nice tip! I'll remember to get ones with a deeper tone when I buy the guitar, thanks =)

I bought this a couple weeks ago but I will be attending tomorrow.

Tickets to KFMA Day in Tucson. It is going to be AMAZING!! Ten hours of non-stop music. Gonna be a LONG day.
Here is the lineup:
Sublime
Hollywood Undead
Flogging Molly
Sum41
All That Remains
Black Label Society
Black Veil Brides
Drive A

Bought
http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/4585/wooltrenchcoat.png
Wool Trenchcoat. In hindsight, probably a bad thing I bought it in Spring, but it was cheap :3

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/8185/emotsmugu.gif

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/8185/emotsmugu.gif

>=3

http://www.unionofsports.com/images/ride-phinney-insltd-snowboard-pants-black-denim.jpg

You'll all see a series of posts from me as I collect my new snowboard gear for next season. ROAAAAAAAAAAR.

Got all of these for a great price! They're pre-owned, but I got them for only 23 bucks plus free shipping! :D

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9d/Tenchu_Fatal_Shadows.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/31/Tenchu_Wrath_of_Heaven.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/Jeanne_d%27Arc_Coverart.png/252px-Jeanne_d%27Arc_Coverart.png

Wow Tenchu. The first one was a classic. Pretty awesome too.

I ordered an HP Proliant N36L yesterday:

http://www.ah-consulting.net/ah-media/hp_proliant_n36l.jpg

Also ordered an extra 1.5 TB harddisk (to combine with the two I already have to create a RAID5 setup) and 8 GB of memory (I want to run virtual machines on it)

:drool:

I ordered an HP Proliant N36L yesterday:

http://www.ah-consulting.net/ah-media/hp_proliant_n36l.jpg

Also ordered an extra 1.5 TB harddisk (to combine with the two I already have to create a RAID5 setup) and 8 GB of memory (I want to run virtual machines on it)

What's it for? Server?

Home server indeed. I'm going to run a bunch of virtual machines on it.

http://www.thebuzzmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/street-fighter-iv-xbox-360-box-art-front.jpg

Bought this for ten bucks off amazon.

^ Nice price. Then again, guess because of Marvel vs Capcom 3 nobody buys it any more.

http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/AvatarMarketplace?Game=66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8025454086c

1940s Detective suit

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5142/5677137814_0111b9da78.jpg

This entire outfit!

What a messy bed! :P Outfit looks nice!

What a messy bed! :P Outfit looks nice!

Haha, yeah. It's got four blankets, six pillows, and a good amount of laundry on it on a daily basis!

And thanks!

Haha, yeah. It's got four blankets...
Yeah, it gets pretty cold down there in Texas. :D =P

Anyway, about how much did that whole outfit cost? And where did you get it? If you don't mind sharing.

Spent about £8 on Pilot G2 pens
http://uncrate.com/p/pilot-g2-mini-pen.jpg

Yeah, it gets pretty cold down there in Texas. :D =P

Anyway, about how much did that whole outfit cost? And where did you get it? If you don't mind sharing.

I like to be extra cozy and warm. Also, my fiance is always really, really hot so he keeps the fan on high AND we have a stand up fan so I get freezing!

I don't mind sharing! The dress is from Forever 21- $12.50. The necklace is also from Forever 21- $4.00. The cardigan is from Old Navy and I don't remember how much it was but I know I didn't pay over $10.00 for it. The wedges are also from Old Navy and they were $20.00.

http://www.all4pc.com/images/SAPPHIRE%20HD%204650_1GBDDR2.jpg
Old 8800 GTX died...and here we are.

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2157/sengoku2bbasara3.jpg
Quite possibly the last copy anywhere within 50-100km of where I live, couldn't resist hahahah

Last thing I bought was a nunchuck for my second Wii-remote. Now I can play multiplayer. Yay! <-- How to cheer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xczDd2_X0DI)

i just purchased my own bassoon! i luvs it.

I got headphones for my travel!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rAHB92o7ZPY/RujC9YFTzcI/AAAAAAAAAB4/AE2aDtG0fKk/s320/SONY%2BHeadphones.jpg

Bowling shoes and a Bowling ball.

im considering buying one of these pretty wall stickers (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wall-Paper-Art-Deco-Mural-Sticker-Cherry-Blossom-A-B-/280406377632?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26po%3D LVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D126377035247482373) to go in my bedroom. I currently have plain white walls, and not an awful lot of decoration. I think they'd look nice over the top of my dressing table ^^

My aunt got me this a couple of days ago (not sure if it's consider my "recent purchase" :P)http://screencrave.frsucrave.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Apple-ipod-nano-touch-shuffle-1-9-10-kc.jpg

iPlod nano? :spray:

I believe Spoons ordered herself a new iPod Touch yesterday. It be cheaper in Japan.

im considering buying one of these pretty wall stickers (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wall-Paper-Art-Deco-Mural-Sticker-Cherry-Blossom-A-B-/280406377632?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26po%3D LVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D126377035247482373) to go in my bedroom. I currently have plain white walls, and not an awful lot of decoration. I think they'd look nice over the top of my dressing table ^^
Prettyyy~


My aunt got me this a couple of days ago (not sure if it's consider my "recent purchase" :P)http://screencrave.frsucrave.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Apple-ipod-nano-touch-shuffle-1-9-10-kc.jpg

I want it! Do you like it? :D

^It's not bad at all. The touch screen is nice change of pace and I love how it's so easy to listen to songs. The only thing I have that's a problem with this is the freakin' battery life. Maybe it's just me using the pedometer on the iPod, but it sucked 50% of the battery life in less than half the day.

Other than that, I love it and you should definately get it for music, radio, and if you want a small iPod. Though my best bet is that since it's 155 bucks now, just save another 50 bucks and get yourself an iPod Touch. :P

^It's not bad at all. The touch screen is nice change of pace and I love how it's so easy to listen to songs. The only thing I have that's a problem with this is the freakin' battery life. Maybe it's just me using the pedometer on the iPod, but it sucked 50% of the battery life in less than half the day.

Other than that, I love it and you should definately get it for music, radio, and if you want a small iPod. Though my best bet is that since it's 155 bucks now, just save another 50 bucks and get yourself an iPod Touch. :P

I currently have the iPod touch and do enjoy it greatly but I love the size of the nano so much more. I think I'll probably get the nano eventually just because of that.

My last round of undergraduate books!

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h255/porschegtiii/Stats.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h255/porschegtiii/controls.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h255/porschegtiii/Bio.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h255/porschegtiii/africa.jpg

You put that book last on purpose, didn't you? Racist.

AARRGGHHH STATS! I loathe stats! I just finished taking that abomination of a class. I never studied so hard for a class and i still couldn't manage a C. >=(

You put that book last on purpose, didn't you? Racist.

You caught me. lol

I forgot to mention I bought this some time ago:

http://images.twomillionbooks.com/9781439192399.jpg

just save another 50 bucks and get yourself an iPod Touch. :P

I would have to agree with this. I don't know how people can manage to have an iPod with such little space... however, if you say that it can receive [internet] radio (?) then even I'm interested in this. My iPod is an old beast; the first gen 30 gb iPod video. I've been meaning to upgrade to accommodate more size. I know this isn't much of a "recommend" thread, however, how is the picking up of internet radio (or "podcasts?") on new just plain old iPods. I say "plain old" because I honestly wouldn't want to have an iPod Touch or something which isn't for the primary use of music. xD

@Proche, are you in Electrical Biomedical Engineering?

Recently Purchased: Cubase 6, new headphones, CI2, a cheap controller, and EWQL complete composer package...still haven't arrived ><!

[QUOTE=KaitouKudou;476111]@Proche, are you in Electrical Biomedical Engineering?[QUOTE]

Nope. Good old Mechanical Engineer. The biomechanics class is an elective... and the only one that fit with my schedule. lol But the class is interesting.

Haha, Engineering seems so brutal. My gf is doing her masters in Electrical Biomed. I know I would not want to be an engineer after seeing her go through her degree.XD

eeee, I'm fixin to major in mechanical engineering.

I'm so obsessed with visual kei now that I just bought a shirt from ebay...I *think* it's by Sex Pot Revenge. I am currently waiting for it to show up in the mail...and will most likely be waiting for about 2 weeks. lol.

I also purchased the Kalafina Intermediate/Hard Piano Solo book by Shinko. Would've liked to purchase a brand new digital keyboard but the one I want is sooo expensive. Zero's picture just reminded me of what happened to mine - my cat peed on it. And THAT is also the reason why I'd like a new one. It plays fine...kind of. Watch out Zero! Watch that cat of yours! lol.

I've ordered more games! :D


http://www.a-kon.com/bm/bm~pix/dead_or_alive_dimensions_cover1~s400x400.jpg
Dead or Alive Dimension for 39.99. Another collection to our 3DS games (which this is our second one)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/88/Me_%26_My_Katamari_Coverart.png/252px-Me_%26_My_Katamari_Coverart.png
I've always wanted a Katamari game back when I was 8, so now I got this for only 8.99. XD

AND FINALLY...
http://pics.mobygames.com/images/covers/large/1073279208-00.jpg
I've been waiting for so long... ^^

They've ripped much of my father's pocket when he was buying these games as a gift for me. ^^;

Nice to see some people are still buying PS2 games. haha.

I recently bought two Tamiya White Primer paint. Now it's the waiting game. = |

^I before, I always buy some PS3 and PSP games, but now there are so many good games that I've missed back then that are on the PS2 system, well... I decided to buy more PS2 games than other systems. There are a lot of good games still on the PS2, that's why. ^^;

It's pretty hard to find one these days other than finding them on ebay or amazon. :P

^Well, I use to buy my games in Target, Wal-mart, etc. But now I buy them at GameStop, both online and in the store. GameStop is always the first pit-stop for buying games, especially the ones where it's hard to find and the ones that don't sell out in the big market anymore. (Like Fatal Frame series, etc.) ^^

^Well, I use to buy my games in Target, Wal-mart, etc. But now I buy them at GameStop, both online and in the store. GameStop is always the first pit-stop for buying games, especially the ones where it's hard to find and the ones that don't sell out in the big market anymore. (Like Fatal Frame series, etc.) ^^

Check amazon.com They have all sorts of odd yet old games.

^Nice. I'll check out amazon.com when I make the next purchase of old games. Thanks M! :)

I bought about 45 litres of Diesel this morning for almost 60 euros, so expensive -_-

I bought about 45 litres of Diesel this morning for almost 60 euros, so expensive -_-

And I thought diesel and petrol was expensive over here. @_@

I managed to nab some lovely deals the last 2 weeks on steam. :)

http://www.pcgametrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/assassins-creed-2-ii-pc-game-review.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ey2aZg-3bZE/TZjsjrk7icI/AAAAAAAAAYU/189-2ND62ps/s1600/prince+of+percia.jpg
http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/cfs-filesystemfile.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/BFBC2pcPFTstandard.jpg
http://www.covershut.com/covers/Dawn-Of-Magic-2-Front-Cover-12528.jpg

Best part about the sale, in total I only payed about $30 AUD for the lot. :D

^Assassin's Creed 2 is EPIC WIN there. XD

I agree. Leaping from building to building. Pretty awesome.

^Don't forget the "stealing money" part too! XD

http://img.game.co.uk/ml/3/3/9/4/339417ps_500h.jpg

^That game isn't too bad (since I have it on the PS3), but I love how they allow you to create your own characters, along with what weapons they can use. :)

My sisters and I combined our money to buy our mom this:
http://img.listal.com/image/766750/600full-zuma%27s-revenge!-cover.jpg

How old are you? That game is pretty fun, but I'm only asking because of the price. hahaha. It's a bargain for such a great game.

^I'm 14 still (Gr... Everyone's 15 but me! D: ), but I tend to do a couple of work here and there while my sisters do their business (I personally have no clue where they get their money from. lol).

Let's just say... Internet is on my side for now. >:3

Nice man. You're mom will like that game. I liked it.

^Right on, man! When I gave it to my mom, she was so happy! She loved the first Zuma game and kept beating it like 100 times or something. Right now... She already beat it 7 times and still counting... O_O;

Bought Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit and Shift 2 for my PC. Two games for under $50 is a bargain!

I had a slight change of plans for my guitar...I ended up purchasing this one instead
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/6888/fendercd60ntacoust.jpg
It's a Fender CD-60 with a hardshell case included. It cost $200 + tax

Pretty good in my opinion, better than the Yamaha F-310 I was going to buy

I got myself a new TV. I finally advanced into the flat TV era.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51oWXCoxpzL.jpg

^ Congrats man. Finally you join the rest of the world. haha.

A signed copy of The Midnight Palace- Carlos Ruiz Zafon!
I love that author :D

^ Congrats man. Finally you join the rest of the world. haha.

Yeah I know x_x took me a while, haha.

5 boxes... Guess that means I gotta start packing.

I haven't actually bought anything yet but I'm currently looking to buy a house :P

Hm... Lots of books!

To Aru Kagaku no Railgun Volume 1
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NM-kYi1dQkM/S8jIEfmbEFI/AAAAAAAACfE/LI8ZTbgdQX8/s1600/takrail.jpg

DOGS: Bullets and Carnage Volume 3 and 4
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51SKYFQGynL._SS420_.jpg
http://japanreviewed.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/dogs-4.jpg

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X0oWQgYOhOE/TdZwApSb-UI/AAAAAAAAADM/msUn2_gp44k/s1600/Ender%2527s+Game.jpg

Traditions and Encounters: A Global Perspective of the Past Second Edition
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51dxMTs46lL._SL500_AA300_.jpg


The history textbook luckily cost only about 30 bucks used. And it's in very good condition too. ^_^

http://www.cutleryshoppe.com/images/products/detail/bm_51.jpg

:D

EDIT:
Oh and I forgot to update on all the snowboard gear I bought.


http://newgoodidea.info/images/Today-Sales-Oakley-Freight-Jacket-Mens-White-EQ_51A50BCXXJL._488_410.jpg

http://outkastsports.com/images/T/Dragon-DX-J-Snowboard-Go-20200T.jpg

And pair of these:
http://images.trusnow.com/assets/products/229629/standard/UnionSierraContactSL%284%29.jpg

Getting a head start for the season eh?

Snowboarding is addicting. There's always purchases to be made.

I haven't actually bought anything yet but I'm currently looking to buy a house :P
ME TOO :D
Well maybe just rent a place, but we'll see. :3
What kind of place are you looking at?

I'm currently living in an apartment so I'm looking to move up and actually buy a house :P

I currently have a very nice place in mind, needs some work but has potential. Gonna call the estate agency tomorrow to make them an offer :)

A dream house huh? Yeah, I'm sure you'll make it into one.

I'm more into places like this:
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8656/shiki0113.jpgExactly like that. Walk in my place, no furnature, no decorations, just a bed, a phone, and a kitchen off to the side. That would be fantastic.

Exactly like that. Walk in my place, no furnature, no decorations, just a bed, a phone, and a kitchen off to the side. That would be fantastic.

Actually that does sound nice. I'm rather a fan of minimalism.


Snagged this off steam the hour it came out. :)

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/2306/89589271.jpg

I'm also on the look out for a car as well; so I'm not making any promises but you might see a car show up here in the next month or so. :)

I didn't know steam sold foreign games as well.

Well, I'm just waiting for the new Nikon D800 to come out......*sigh* Gotta wait for another two months. :|

I bought a house yesterday :mellow:

Details!

I bought a house yesterday :mellow:

Very nice. :)

As xpeed said, ^, details!

Address?

I'll send you a kitty.

I'll send you a dog. Dogs > cats, and I need to suck up to some admins :P

I'll send you a cacti.

I bought a house yesterday :mellow:

If you need a hand remodleing, I can lend a hand. It will only cost a plane ticket and a bed to sleep in. XD

I bought all my college textbooks o.o All 17 of them.

^Smokes. They must be ripping the money away from you. o_o;

Meh, most of them were short novels. Like my religion class and my communications class each had me get like 5 books that were all around 10-20 bucks. I ended up getting all my textbooks for under 500 USD.

I'll send you a cacti.

Yesss... to remind him of how big of a prick he used to be ♡

Software Inspection, Pro Apache Tomcat 6, Pro Hadoop, XSLT the Definitive Guide, Beautiful Visualization: Looking at Data through the Eyes of Experts, R Recipes, and Mortal Kombat the Movie.


One of these don't fit the model.

I read "Pro Hardpoop XSLT the Definitive Guide"
...I made XSLT eXtremely Silent Lethal Turds.

...I figured that was the one that didn't fit. WTF did you do to me M?

http://assets.nikesnowboarding.com/img/prod/detail/uploads/product/2010_boots_m/334841-700/334841-700.jpg

They may not be pretty, but they've got everything I want in a boot. They're selling at 175 USD now and I nabbed em brand new off whiskeymilitia for 99 USD. I'm so stoked, I just hope they fit. I'm not too hot on the fake-fur, but hell, my pants are going to be tucked over that so who cares? As far as fashion and snowboarding goes, the only thing less important than your boots is your underwear.

Das Boot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuDtACzKGRs)

Das Boot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuDtACzKGRs)

Really? If so, APPROVED!

I think I prefer the original Das Boot movie.

Bought a ticket to see The IZOD IndyCar Series race in Baltimore, MD. Includes paddock passes, so it should be a good (nerdy) time!

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/schmuck/longbeachgrandprixgetty.jpg

Nice! I always want to go those type of races. NASCAR, not so much.

I bought couple of stuff last week, they should be here later this week. I'll show you guys what I bought when it comes in. =)

http://image.become.com/imageserver/s4/754240424-150-150-5-32/twin-metal-loft-bed-black.jpg

And with that I'm 99% done with college purchases.

I got DJ Max Clazziquai and Black Square 2 in 1 pack for the total of 53 bucks. It's actually my first time importing a game from another country besides Vietnam (well, I physically go there and buy a couple of rare Game Boy games) and the US. :P

This isn't really how the cover looks, since it's a 2 in 1 pack, but yeah. The two games cover are these.

Clazziquai
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BIsOXPRrEp0/Te2a7emRPGI/AAAAAAAAAFI/P1frsZ34gu4/s1600/djmax_clazziquai.jpg
Black Square
http://www.pspgamesthemes.com/psp-images/2009/06/DJ-Max-Portable-Black-Square.jpg

So, like I said before. This is what I bought and came in this week.

The parts
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/PC-02.jpg

The finished build
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/PC-01.jpg
Shiny Memory Sticks =)
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/PC-03.jpg

Xspeed...comeon man, fix up those damn cables.

...whats it for?

Smokes. Too many wires and cables around the place. @_@

Haha, I don't feel like cleaning up the wires. There's no room in the back to tuck them and I don't have any sleeves left over to cover them. =|

I built this for fun and now I'm selling it. =| :lol:

Why would one ever want to use a celeron? :sick:

Why would one ever want to use a celeron? :sick:

First thing I noticed as well. :\

Not everyone's a computer geek.

Why would one ever want to use a celeron? :sick:

It's built for a client who only needs it for basic purpose. It's not meant to be a uber performance computer. =_=

If it was built for me, I would of opted for the i7 950 Bloomfield but it's not for me.

My personal rig is WAY better. XD

Don't lie to me... you woulda gone for a 2600k...
Not to pry... but is that what you do or something on the side? Build computers and stuff I mean?

I bought a pack of smokes... which has to last a while, cause I am broke as fuck.

I bought a pack of smokes... which has to last a while, cause I am broke as fuck.
Fag. =P
Just quit, and get your money and your lungs back!

Don't lie to me... you woulda gone for a 2600k...
Not to pry... but is that what you do or something on the side? Build computers and stuff I mean?

I bought a pack of smokes... which has to last a while, cause I am broke as fuck.


Haha, yeah, it's a side job I do. I usually convince them custom built PCs are more reliable and tend to run longer than retail brands. XD

If I had money to throw away I would get the 2600.

It's built for a client who only needs it for basic purpose. It's not meant to be a uber performance computer. =_=

If it was built for me, I would of opted for the i7 950 Bloomfield but it's not for me.

My personal rig is WAY better. XD

Even then I wouldn't install some rejected Pentium processor and get a proper CPU instead.

http://www.viewsonic.com/gtablet/

Going to hack that shit like something bad.

This tablet thing is getting out of hand. HP is smart and cut their plans short. hahaha.

This tablet thing is getting out of hand. HP is smart and cut their plans short. hahaha.

Nah, this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_8) is where it's getting out of hand.

That looks so....complicated...no thanks.

Hive Carbon (http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2655/hive) - very fun

Corolla 2002 - $3,800
Hardware upgrade on comp - $2,000
iMac 21.5inch - $1,600
Dinner+movies with gf - $100

The joys of realizing I've spent 2month of my savings in a matter of a week...priceless.:cry:

7.5k in savings ...in just 2 months?

...Can I come live with you? I clean/cook decently and don't take up much room.

actually $1800 on the car was paid by my gf lol. so...only 5700 savings over 2 month sorry :bleh:

A new lamp from IKEA. The stone in the stand of my old lamp broke (what normally doesn't happen, referring to the clerks). It was less than 7 € :P

Anyone stationed in Nihon right now? I'm in the market for something Japanese, but ebay prices are a bit ridiculous...I'll pay whoever helps me out, because I'm sure it'll still be cheaper than buying it from importers, lol.

Corolla 2002 - $3,800

My country is such a fucking ripoff. Cars over here cost around $50 000, and that is before they add the price of the COE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certificate_of_Entitlement).

At your price, I could buy 3 more cars. :P

Anyone stationed in Nihon right now? I'm in the market for something Japanese, but ebay prices are a bit ridiculous...I'll pay whoever helps me out, because I'm sure it'll still be cheaper than buying it from importers, lol.

Good idea! Anyone over there want to pick up a Dollfie for me as well? :D

Oh rawr. My imported DJ Max 2 in 1 Clazziquai and Black Square just came in today. ;D

On the other hand, I've bought more books for school. These are for my AP World History class. (-.-")

http://goodnews.ws/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Siddhartha-is-a-novel-by-Hermann-Hesse.jpg
http://s3.amazonaws.com/bonanzleimages/afu/images/0642/0104/king-leopolds-ghost-adam-hochschild-colonial-africa.jpg

I bought some books last week.

Bram Stoker - Dracula
Mary Shelley - Frankenstein
Charles Dickens - Great expectations

Now just to find time to read them all x_x

^Heh, have you read Dracula before? I got to read about half of it before I somehow lost it...I was very surprised at how good it was. Because of all the shitty vampire movies and other such garbage that comes out nowadays, I thought the book was going to be lame as hell. But it's actually super badass. Dracula is the fucking man, hahah. =D
Awesome book! I gotta finish it sometime...

Dracula didn't have all that great of an ending. HC doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. When reading it pay close attention to theme and motifs and it'll be more enjoyable. The ending wasn't terrible, but compared to the beginning of the book it was pretty shitty.

SMPK8990
http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/6794/smpk.jpg

Bigger than an iPhone

Plays MKV's, in HD

@Hopeless and Whiplash: I read a simplified version of the book years ago and I've seen a shitload of Dracula movies so I'm pretty familiar with the story. I just never read the original novel which I can finally do something about now :P

Speaking of your buys Not Angelic, do you have photos of your fancy new home?

Nope. Still needs a lot of work :P

I'm curious, what kinda work? like cleaning and stuff or are you redoing electrical/walls shit like that?

Painting the ceilings and the walls, put in a new floor, that kinda stuff.

Ah. That sounds like a lot of work. :/

Ah. That sounds like a lot of work. :/

At least he's got a house standing. Mine is still a vacant lot waiting for me to make enough money to get the building supplies.

I would actually love to see some floor plans for that, even a rough sketch/couple paragraphs from you.

I would actually love to see some floor plans for that, even a rough sketch/couple paragraphs from you.

http://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/lisette-7111/ is what I want, but my plot of land is too small :mellow:

Strange... Everyone seems to want a big luxury dream house.

I'd rather have a small apartment as a Room, while treating the world as my Home. Or am I drifting too far away from normalcy...?

Well, I didn't like how my parent's house was cramped, and when I have children, I'd like to not have to move due to my house only fitting two instead of three or four.

Startin a family huh? Guess people still want things like that.

People nowadays plan ahead. I'm planning to buy a decent condominium in the near future and planning to stay there until I have too many kids to manage. LoL

Painting the ceilings and the walls, put in a new floor, that kinda stuff.

Do some before and after. I wanna see :D

People nowadays plan ahead. I'm planning to buy a decent condominium in the near future and planning to stay there until I have too many kids to manage. LoL

Lets hope you planned into the future further enough ahead.

Strange... Everyone seems to want a big luxury dream house.

I'd rather have a small apartment as a Room, while treating the world as my Home. Or am I drifting too far away from normalcy...?
Heh, I kind of like both...I think location is more important to me than anything, though. My friend's family owns a beach house...it's tiny, but the area is beautiful. I think I'd rather live in a place like that than in a big "luxary" house in the noisy suburbs, surrounded by rich assholes and their obnoxious kids...

I mean, if I could afford to build a mansion in the middle of the woods/on top of a mountain, that'd be nice, too, but really, I don't see why people need so much space...

Got these in the mail today. =D
http://animeradius.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SFBHSD100.jpg

Ah! My Goddess 2nd Season Complete Series DVD
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61aqtxkkSNL.jpg

And this will come in tomorrow...hopefully.

Western Digital Black Caviar 750GB 7200 64mb cache SATA 6.0 HDD (It's going to replace my current one. It's making a bad whirring noise. Damn Seagates. Never again!)
http://media.bestofmicro.com/8/C/241356/original/WD%20750GB%20Caviar.jpg

Two of these:

http://www.gevapo.be/Images/Monitors/hp-w2207h.jpg

Now I need to get them to both work on my laptop at the same time. When I connect them seperately they work fine, but when connecting one screen to VGA and another to HDMI the VGA screen doesn't display fullscreen (even though the resolution's fine)

http://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/lisette-7111/ is what I want, but my plot of land is too small :mellow:

McMansion ew

Got my second screen to work properly, had to install the AMD driver and change a setting that I'd never used before (composite sync)

McMansion ew

Thanks, I'll haze your house choice whenever you post it up online; if you ever decide to build/own a house.

I'll probably just end up squatting and living in my own piss and poo until the day I die truthfully.

EDIT: I went through the plans and images and honestly it's a really great house based off what was online. I'm just a bit adverse to the idea of catalogue homes when there are perfectly great homes out there to buy, or established plans made from more "legitimized" architects. Try looking up home plans that are in creative commons, based off of that house it seems like you're into a more traditional look, and there are many arts and crafts home plans out there for the grabbin if you're willing to search through records and archives.

http://www.modcloth.com/Modcloth/Womens/Dresses/-Sharing-a-Shake-Dress

Internet clothes XD

Now we need a picture of you wearing that!

That's an interesting looking dress. Looks nice actually. Comfortable looking too. But what do I know about clothes.

Bought a cake for my mom's birthday today. :D

EDIT: I went through the plans and images and honestly it's a really great house based off what was online. I'm just a bit adverse to the idea of catalogue homes when there are perfectly great homes out there to buy, or established plans made from more "legitimized" architects. Try looking up home plans that are in creative commons, based off of that house it seems like you're into a more traditional look, and there are many arts and crafts home plans out there for the grabbin if you're willing to search through records and archives.
I actually don't see what the difference is between getting your plan online and getting it in an arts and crafts home store...if you like the plan, you like the plan, right? =D
Then again, if I had the money and land to build a house, I'd love to design it myself. Or rather, I would design it myself. That'd be fucking awesome! X3

I actually don't see what the difference is between getting your plan online and getting it in an arts and crafts home store...if you like the plan, you like the plan, right? =D
Then again, if I had the money and land to build a house, I'd love to design it myself. Or rather, I would design it myself. That'd be fucking awesome! X3

I would love to design my own house, but there is so much that goes into a house other then day dreaming, realistically speaking. It's like saying if I had all the time and money to design and sew my own clothes, I would... Yeah, no, I would be wearing crap.

And the difference is the weight of the design and designer. Many if not most people don't really care about what historical style their house falls into and why that is significant though, so it doesn't really matter I guess, I was just speaking out loud for no reason. I would just like a house that more of a history and a bit more to say for itself other then the fact that it's functioning as a place where I eat and have sex.

Dayquil - $2.00 for two caplets.
Chapstick - $2.49 for one stick.
Sinus Relief - $1.79 for eight caplets.

I pay a very high price for the convenience of having a convenience store within my resident hall. x.x I honestly, I wasn't even aware that dayquil was sold in packets of two, and that chapstick was more than a dollar anywhere in the world.

I would love to design my own house, but there is so much that goes into a house other then day dreaming, realistically speaking. It's like saying if I had all the time and money to design and sew my own clothes, I would... Yeah, no, I would be wearing crap.
Well, depending on how much time I had, I was talking about maybe just co-designing with an architect friend, lol. =)
I tried making my own clothes for like two days, and then realized it was a little harder than I thought. XD

An airplane ticket!

Thor on BluRay

Thor on BluRay

:thumb:
Sweet.

Four packets of pokemon cards.

:o

A bot advertising bed bug bite symptoms? aw yeah..

Four packets of pokemon cards.

:o
You can't just drop that and leave! Pictures, lists...video! comeon what'd you get!

Bought a pair of Coach men wallets. Got them on sale for under $80 total for both. =D Me rike!

I tried making my own clothes for like two days, and then realized it was a little harder than I thought. XD

Seriously, I thought 'how hard can it be, I know how to use a sewing machine."

I was shut up really quickly.

Seriously, I thought 'how hard can it be, I know how to use a sewing machine."

I was shut up really quickly.
lol, right? I made like...a striped armband which actually came out well, since it was so simple. Then I tried making a hat, and sewing put me in my place. X3
As for my most recent purchase (actually, my dad was nice enough to buy it for me, lol. Thanks, dad! =) ):
http://norcalfightsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/l_fuji-judo-gi-single-weave-white.jpg
Judo is incredibly fun. =)
Because of it, I finally collected enough courage to try a front hand spring (they're very easy, actually). I'm starting to knock down some of the lower belts in randori once in a (great) while, too. And my gym is fucking full of olympic competitors for some reason. It's freaking awesome! :3
I told one of them he needs to watch his back, since I'd be taking him down soon. He told me to "tell him when," lol. XD
Anyway, I'm excited. Everyone there is ridiculously friendly and helpful. I'm going to learn really fast I think. And I can already tell judo is going to be ridiculously good for my physique. My whole body hurts like a bastard after every class, hahah. You really use all of your muscles while you're sparring.

Gonna practice dive rolls and front tucks sometime this week too. Front tucks aren't part of the training, but I figure I might as well, since they have the mats for it...

Also recently bought:
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Along with Seiken Densetsu 2, Seiken Densetsu 3, Final Fantasy V, Tactics Ogre, and Act Raiser. Gonna buy Terranigma, Treasure Hunter G, Soul Blader, Bahumut Lagoon, Septentrion, and a few others whose names escape me right now. Pretty sweet! The Engrish opening to Seiken Densetsu 2 is super lulzy, and it's really fun trying to read through some of the simpler parts of the games. I was surprised at how much I could actually read, and despaired at how much I totally couldn't. Ah well. Fight on, I guess!

Will also be buying the Nichijou Blurays as soon as the come out over here. Because it's one of the best shows ever made. Nichijou, fuck yeah!
So yeah, in a great mood! :3

^Ah... Haven't seen those games and the gaming console in quite a while when I was young. Good to know that they're still having some popularity. :3

Judo sounds like a lot of fun for you! Nice to take some self-defense class so you won't be helpless when a serious situation arises. When I use to take Ta Kwon Do, people were especially rough during the sparring and apparently had lots of injured students. :/ And for Karate... It's just not too serious. The only time I enjoyed was the sparring days when we get to beat up others. There are some students who are a little too... fragile, but others are just ready to murder someone with just their aura. But what's up with the "no punching face" rule? I got punched in the face multiple of times by my rival and yet when she angered me and I gave her the same treatment only one time (she made my little sister cry), I was made to do 50 push-ups. -.-"

Oh well... I'm currently studying Mixed Martial Arts on my own anyway. Would love to test my new skills on somebody though...

Training martial arts on your own sounds incredibly dumb without a big background in it. Why go at it alone and more likely than not develop bad form that could end up being very dangerous for you in the long term?

Haven't bought much lately. Instead I've been selling off a bunch of old computer parts, games, and random clutter around the house that I have no use for.

Traditional martial arts with long history such as Karate, Tae-Kwon-Do, and Aikido have been shown to be useless in real-life situations.
Anybody with a few years practice in any of those (maybe barring Aikido, lol) would put you on your ass without breaking a sweat. My coworker boxed for about a year, and I couldn't even hit his face once in more than an hour of sparring. A girl in my judo class put me down repeatedly with barely any effort despite me having an almost seventy pound weight advantage on her and about five inches of height. If people fall apart during real life attacks, that's because of their lack of nerves, not because of faulty fighting systems. All of these martial arts have been around so long BECAUSE they've been proven effective. Besides that, Krav Maga is basically just boxing mixed with a few throws and submission techniques, with a bit of "how to dodge a knife!" thrown in for good measure. An "okay at everything, great at nothing" martial art. =P

Go spar at a few different gyms before deciding what works and what doesn't. I think you'll find that almost any martial artist will be more than a match for you! ;)
Personally, I'm cross-training in wrestling, boxing, and judo now. I'll gladly fight any Krav Maga practitioner when decent in all of them, hahah. Break his nose with boxing. Throw him on his head with judo. Then, if he's still got some fight in him despite being blinded by his shattered nose and almost completely paralyzed because of his broken neck, make him submit on the ground with wrestling. XD

Then again, it's best not to fight at all. A lot of people fight mostly just to improve their mental and physical health. If it helps us kick some scumbag's ass down the road, then all the better. =)

Judo sounds like a lot of fun for you! Nice to take some self-defense class so you won't be helpless when a serious situation arises. When I use to take Ta Kwon Do, people were especially rough during the sparring and apparently had lots of injured students. :/ And for Karate... It's just not too serious. The only time I enjoyed was the sparring days when we get to beat up others. There are some students who are a little too... fragile, but others are just ready to murder someone with just their aura. But what's up with the "no punching face" rule? I got punched in the face multiple of times by my rival and yet when she angered me and I gave her the same treatment only one time (she made my little sister cry), I was made to do 50 push-ups. -.-"
Yeah, I took Kempo Karate for a few years when I was a kid. Think I got to...blue belt? Whatever belt I ended up at, they told me I couldn't get any higher without sparring, and that to spar, I needed to be like three years older. So I ended up quitting. It was pretty fun, though. I agree that karate's lack of face punching during sparring is a little silly. One of the main reasons I don't plan on taking it again, at least in the immediate future. I don't know much about Tae Kwan Do, but I've been wanting to get into Muay Thai, so that'd probably be next for me, lol. Pushups suck!

And like Luis said, I don't know how much martial arts training you can really do alone. I was trying to practice judo and boxing for awhile just from youtube videos, but as soon as I started sparring with people who actually knew what they were doing, they told me how completely wrong I was doing everything...plus, like you said, you need to be able to test out your new skills to know whether or not they actually work, heheh.

Off topic.

Traditional martial arts with long history such as Karate, Tae-Kwon-Do, and Aikido have been shown to be useless in real-life situations.

That's laymen speak, based on opinion and not grounded in reality or research. That's on the same level as saying religions have been around so long because they've been proven to be correct. And I know you're smarter than that. Usually.

Herp a derp. Stop talking to yourself out loud, Zero. People are going to think you're crazy.

Also:


During World War I these bayonet techniques were supplemented with unarmed combat techniques, which often proved useful in trench warfare. Between the world wars, Colonel Anthony J. Biddle began the creation of standardized bayonet and close combat techniques based on boxing, wrestling, and fencing. Also during this period, Captains Wallace M. Greene and Samuel B. Griffith learned martial arts techniques from Chinese American Marines and brought this knowledge to other Marines throughout the Marine Corps.

In 1956, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Hayward (captain of the judo team at MCRD) made Gunnery Sergeant Bill Miller the new Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Hand-To-Hand Combat. Miller was ordered to develop a new curriculum that a 110- or a 210-pound Marine could use to quickly kill the enemy. Miller created the program from various martial arts styles such as Okinawan karate, judo, and jujutsu. Every Marine recruit that went through MCRD was instructed in Miller's Combat Curriculum. This also included Special Operations Forces from all branches of the military and civilian entities. Later in 2001, retired Gunnery Sergeant Bill Miller was awarded the Black Belt Emeritus "for pioneering Martial Arts in the United States Marine Corps.
Hmmmm...I'm not completely sure, but last I checked, the Marine Corps were pretty highly regarded fighters. Probably more famous than the Isreali troops, actually...
But I'm done with this discussion. Arguing with an armchair martial artist (or an armchair-anything else) is a complete waste of time. There's no completely sure way to see who'd win in a fight besides having the two people in question duke it out, hahah. =)

And really Zero, the outcome of a fight has a lot to do with the fighter, not the art itself. The top comment of this video sums up this point nicely, I think:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtIz9E2faYs

And sorry for being off-topic, guys. This is my last post in this thread about this subject, promise. :heh:

Huh? We were arguing?

I don't put truth values on anything I say. I assign utility values: Language is a way for me to transmit energy and direct attention.

By the way, I don't believe in anything I just said.

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Now I need to buy some decent gloves, and a Giro helmet....*sigh* another money-zapping hobby.

Oh, I'm also contemplating whether I should buy a new sunglasses since the frame on my old one snapped. =(

plus, like you said, you need to be able to test out your new skills to know whether or not they actually work, heheh.

Quite true. Though right now in my situation, I'm not doing much martial arts anymore thanks to school being in the way of my life once again a month ago. Pretty much have give up hope with studying martial arts. >_> I really wanted to take another martial art class just one more time with my instructor since learning by yourself actually SUCKS. (As in nobody to teach you, learning by yourself with videos, and pretty much the point of what Luis has said.) Talk about having another one of my hobbies be thrown back into the closet (not to mention that my family is now broke. Can't afford the lessons on anything anymore). >.>

Back on the subject of the thread though, I'm planning to pre-ordering Fate/Extra Limited Edition for 39.99. Good deal since the PSP is going to be overtaken by the PSVita anyway. Well, the PSP had a good life for the most part at least. >.>