Vectoring Images

to be honest, if there was some sort of magical way to vector images easily, i would do it. but so far, i haven't found anything reliable that can do that as of yet. so i though, why not i learn it myself? asking a few people i know here and there and voila, i began to vector my first image ever.

of course, there are a number of images i wanted to vector. but given that this is my first time, i wanted a to vector something i truly desired. unfortunately the resolution of that particular picture is too small for an amateur like me to handle. so i headed for what is second best.



of course i don't intend to vector the entire image but merely mio-chan there in the middle. eventually i may or may not vector mugi and yui though it is very likely that i would.

through much time and guesswork, i finally finished vectoring mio-chan.



this is mio-chan of K-On! version 0.1a.

so far, the only other version is 0.1b though the only change is that the hair reflection has no black border so i don't see the point of uploading it. after all, this image is pretty large.

the image is 3800 x 4065 pixels with 32 bit depth. since i was vectoring it, it is only common to super-size it this much, right?

personally i think it could have been better. i'm a little disappointed that i can't put in the blush on her face without making her look retarded. nevertheless, i find this piece of work satisfying for me.

i wouldn't know why you would want to but you can feel free to download and use the image. though please remember to credit me.

EDIT: in the twenty minutes where i was reviewing my vectored images, i realized that the white gap in the lower right hand side of her hair was supposed to be transparent. though i have corrected it in my laptop, the image above remains wrong. if you wish to use it, you may want to correct that error first.

Suzumiya Haruhi 2009 Download

as you all may have known by now, i uploaded the first episode. now i'm uploading what i have again but this time it is all done by chihiro subs. why? because i like them and i like my anime to be from the same subbers to make my life more standard. having a different subber for each episode is a real turn off for me.

Suzumiya Haruhi 2009 episode 1

Suzumiya Haruhi 2009 episode 2

Suzumiya Haruhi 2009 episode 3

Suzumiya Haruhi 2009 episode 4

Suzumiya Haruhi 2009 episode 5

Suzumiya Haruhi 2009 episode 6

Suzumiya Haruhi 2009 episode 7

Suzumiya Haruhi 2009 episode 8

Suzumiya Haruhi 2009 episode 9

Suzumiya Haruhi 2009 episode 10

Suzumiya Haruhi 2009 episode 11

Suzumiya Haruhi 2009 episode 12

Suzumiya Haruhi 2009 episode 13

why choose deposit files you say? because i used to live in an apartment near my campus where they block access to certain websites such as megaupload, rapidshare, and so on. the only thing they seem not to block is deposit files. so yes, i'm being a little biased for them. and no, i will not mirror this anywhere else. i know its a little slow but it also makes sure that those who share internet connections will not leech too much.

from what i can see, the only people who suffer are individuals who own their own internet access.

this post will be updated whenever i feel like it after i get more episodes. i am not affiliated with chihiro subs. i am merely uploading their work.

*update 5 July 2009
suzumiya haruhi season 2 episode 4 is now ready for download. go over to chihiro fansubs website to read what they have to say about this release. there might just be something there that may peak you interest. ;)

*update 19 July 2009
i know it has been out for a bit i have been lazy to upload. anyways enjoy your ddl of suzumiya haruhi. don't forget to give thanks if you did download.

*update 30 July 2009
episode 7 soon but i don't get why you would bother with the endless eight.

*update 1 August 2009
episode 7 up. endless eight it endless. i even went and read that particular chapter on the light novel.

*update 6 August 2009
uh.. yeah. new, wait, i mean the same episode is out again.

*update 23 August 2009
endless eight is over!

*update 3 September 2009
episodes 11 and 12 finally up.

*update 9 September 2009
episode 13 up.

Mustang's Opponent Cheated in Chess

as you all would have known by now, the thirteenth episode of Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood is out. while i can say it is a nice episode as always, there is a part of the story where Roy Mustang is seen playing chess.

this, of course is normal. up to the point where you notice that Roy has already captured to of both his opponents bishop and yet there is an extra one that remains on the board.







while it can be argued that in the second image, Roy has captured the bishop in the first image, the third one shows that it is obviously still there.

those who have some knowledge on chess would know that this is wrong. what is more is the fact that the opponent lost even with this extra advantage.

The Unit Earth

well, what could this mean? what could i possibly want to blog about? showing only the globe is of course a vital clue. is it global warming? or perhaps even about art? now, some may say this is not fair since i am technically only showing half a globe so here is the other half:



well ladies and gentlemen, any ideas yet? don't know? please, keep guessing before you continue reading. consider it a challenge to figure out how i think.
(not that many have ever succeeded in doing so.)

when you are done deciding, scroll a little to find out.

oh yeah, these pictures are large sizes so you can download and scale them to be your wallpaper accordingly.

and its my birthday today so feel free to buy many expensive things for me. make sure its at least three digits on its price tag. XD


















once upon a time, me and my family were deciding on dishes to order for dinner. they asked:"what do you want?"

any other person would know what they meant. i mean, we are talking about dishes. but then i thought, what Do i want?

of course there is natural list of material things. a powerful laptop, a server, a thumb drive on steroids, the list goes on. then there is the less material things. a hug, a nocturnal friend to chat with on msn, learning something new and worthwhile, and so on.

but the more i think about it, the more greedy i become. which explains the two pictures above. ladies and gentlemen, i want the world. heck, now that i think about it, i want more than the world. i want what is beyond that as well!

yes, this means i am greedy. yes, this means i am selfish. yes, this means that even if i have everything, i want more. i want the knowledge of the universe. i want immortality and eternal youth. i want acknowledgment by every sentient being out there.

but when one thinks about it, what is the whole point of wanting, if you don't reach out and actually get what you want? we can't have everything in life. life is unfair and we know it. but when we take one step at a time, we can move forward and bring our dream closer to reality. and even if we fall, and died trying, we know that we have made a difference. and that difference is all it takes to inspire others to achieve their goals in life.

Suzumiya Haruhi Season 2 Episode 1 Download

well, in my previous post, i said i didn't know how. well now i do. i have taken the liberty of uploading it for you all to download. it is in mkv format so i suggest you get CCCP Player to play it.

for a direct download, click here.
of course, you could always search the internet for other sources but this is all that i am able to provide. i did not sub this. i am merely uploading it after i get it from torrents. this is just a torrent alternative for people who want to download directly.

*update
head over to my new post here for the latest episodes of suzumiya haruhi 2009. all direct download of course.

Haruhi New Episode

for those of you out there who watch suzumiya haruhi, i'm sure you all have known that there may or may not be a new season. for those of you who are somewhat obsessive with this would have known by now that there is a new episode mixed with the what seems to be the re-airing of the first season.

i'm not going to speak much on this. Sankaku Complex has a very good post for this already. it can be found here.

for those who want to watch the episode, i can't help you because i don't know how. however, if you would like to watch the ending credits which is (obviously) different fomr the first season, head over to youtube on this link.

i have also ripped the new ending song from the youtube video link given. heck, i even ripped the video for you guys to download if you don't want to view it from youtube.

Haruhi New Song (Video) download
Haruhi New Song (Mp3) download

Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover

i once saw a rather odd looking book. its cover was downright strange. it showed a headless horseman. when i was through with the book, i could honestly say i was surprised by its rich content. i would say that in this experience, i had literally judged a book by its cover.

we all know that we shouldn't judge simply based on first impressions. and people like Susan Boyle proves this even further. but even though we know this, why is it that many of us still do so?

one good example would be on homosexual rights. many had condemned homosexuals without rational reason. some even say it was a disease that had to be cured. but when a person is good friends with someone, and then realized they were homosexuals, they are shocked. is it really that strange to realize that they are only human?

when you see a rugged man walk down the street with his head hung low, is he really a beggar or a jobless man? when you see a brand that has a better label than the other, is it really healthier? when you see good examination results from a student, is he or she really hardworking?

there has been many books that i have read which do have dull beginnings but a splendid storyline. there are books that i would give a high rating despite its ending.

then of course there are people like Greg Pritchard who simply blow my mind:

by the end of the day, we realize that for every book we did not read, we lose a chance realizing its greatness that hides beyond its cover. don't judge a book by its cover.

The Experiment

ladies, and gentlemen. living in an apartment means having to take care of my own trash. about once a month, my rubbish bin gets full and i will have to pack it up and dispose of it. that's when the idea of this experiment came up.

i thought to myself, 'what if i don't throw my rubbish away after one month?'. well ladies and gentlemen, after one month and several days, i present to you, a weapon of mass destruction!



trash is something that must be well maintained. otherwise, you will end up with a biological weapon as seen above.

Stimuli

in memory of Choon Yang. may he rest in peace.

when i got back from his funeral, i was rather sweaty. i accessed my laptop to check various things. blog updates, e-mails, and so on.

it was soon when i decided to take a bath. granted the water in my apartment is always cold, since we do not have a water heater. but today, it seemed almost inviting to shiver in its cold wake.

after i have finished cleaning myself, i continued letting the water pour onto me. it was a curious sensation. by now, my body had already adapted and stopped shivering. i raised my head to feel the droplets on my face. i faced downward to let it hit the back of my head and slide down my spine. it was a very curious sensation.

each water droplet felt like it has its own identity. they all came from the same source. but when they dispersed and hit my body one by one, it felt as though each of them had a story to tell me. and yet, after they had made contact, they slide down my body and flow away. they had become one again.

the water droplets were amazingly cool. their temperature much lower than humans. they absorb my body heat the moment they made contact. they continue to absorb as they slide downwards. such small things. and yet, they can cool and clean my body.

as i turn off the shower, the remaining droplets slide down. going about their way.

after i had slipped into some attire, i head toward the balcony of my apartment. the wind hits my body. they seem to come in waves. sometimes strong, sometimes mild. the feeling of it brushing against my face seems almost addictive. it felt as though the most smoothest silk cloth is being brushed against my face while being pulled lightly backwards.

as i look into the purple sky where the yolk orange sun was setting behind a building, i felt almost like i was flying.

i walk back to my room. as i did so, i let my hand touch the walls on the way. as i slide my hand along the wall leading to my room, it felt as though an explosion of emotion had surfaced. the surface was not smooth. and yet, somehow, it seemed so perfect. the feeling of such random dried up patterns, with no rational arrangement whatsoever, and yet, somehow, it feels so in place, so perfect.

i sit in front of my laptop to start typing, i felt a curiousness in each keystroke. each key seems to have a different texture. different enough to know its not the same. and yet, so similar its hard to what is different. some keys felt smoother. others felt rough, having a grainy texture, as if the finest sand were upon it.

i decided to take a sip from my tumbler. the feeling of the tumbler touching my mouth was amazing. it felt like the wall, only more refined, less chaotic. it was smoother. as i began to swallow the water, it felt as though it was trying its best not to break apart. as if it wanted to be swallowed as a whole.

in less than an hour, i have taken notice of stimuli i often do not bother to think about. the touch of a breeze, the texture of wood, metal, even water. how often do you do this?

if i were to tell you that you had only 48 left to live, would you do what i had just done? the prospect of dying gives us the jolt we need to appreciate life. to appreciate the things around that can be humanly perceived. you would see things differently, smell air differently.

why is it that we must face death in order to realize that we have only one life to live?

27042009

you know the feeling you get when you stay up the whole night to do something you don't want about something you have no interest in for a reason you don't care about but you have to do it anyway? that's what i'm feeling right now.

granted i can actually just ignore everything in the world and not do my four page long essay during the last minute, i did anyways. why? cause i have nothing better to do. oh, except sleep.


suddenly, this became my best friend.

when i'm finally done, i though i would take some pictures since i'm ridiculously bored and class is an hour away so i can't sleep. but guess what, my phone decided to go opn strike and simply refused to take a single picture. fan-tastic. fan-f*&%$#@-tastic. so i had to take crappy VGA scale pictures with my laptop instead of 2MP pictures with my phone.


you see how crappy my laptop webcam is? at least it has a webcam right?

smucker's goober. i mean, its just yummy. i can't help eating it. having a diet of just peanut butter & jelly with bread for more than two weeks is Not good for health. (note: i did not eat that many in 2 weeks. it's collected through several months.)

another thing to make my day crappier is the fact that i'm broke. supported GACClite too much i guess. but i can't deny their sandwiches were good. can't really blame me for buying everything on the menu within three days.

so i'm tired and broke. what else can go worse right? oh wait, finals are less than a month away and i hardly understand my syllables. to top it all off, if i don't score my finals, i might just have to repeat another semester on top of the semester that i already have to repeat. yippee!

why can't they predict the world to end tomorrow instead? that would make me feel much better knowing that i don't need suffer anymore on this boiling planet. i mean seriously, lately the temperature here is so hot, i can hardly sleep anymore. then i wake up all sweaty and sticky, as if i wrestled someone while sleeping.

since i already begam ranting, let me just continue by saying that i want a better printer. its not like i don't appreciate the printer i have now. its laser after all. but of all the types of printer, its monochrome. i can't even use my Own money to print colour with it. i don't have much to complaint about printing speed but it is apparently slower than other laser printers.

at this point, i'm just annoyed with life. i think i'll go get sugar high now and see if that helps me stay awake through class today.


yes, that is a jar of sugar.