Posted by MikeyMike at 11:35 AM on May 31, 2004 as a stickied post.
Please come see me on my VOX blog. Visit my LastFMI have learned that to be with those I like is enough. -- Walt Whitman (1819-92), American poet, Leaves of GrassMusic and singing do not produce in the heart that which is not in it. -- Abu Sulaiman al-Davani ninth century philosopher
Getting ready for Comic-Con tomorrow! Lots to see and do (and post!)
But I know many of you like the dollies, so here is something you might
be interested in:
11:00-12:30 Asian Ball Jointed Dolls 101/Collectors Meeting— Doll owners and enthusiasts discuss the world of Asian ball-jointed
resin dolls from companies like Elfdoll, Volks, Cerberus Project,
Customhouse, Fairyland, Angelregion, Bambicrony, and many others. Learn
the basics about BJDs, and pick up tips on customizing, maintaining,
and photographing these beautiful dolls. Share the beauty of your own
unique doll, or just see the many dolls on display, from tiny to
towering. Make new friends—both live and resin! Room 8 Categories:Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Costuming | Fandom
I started to post this Thursday morning, but VOX hosed up, and I zonked out, so here I am! ^^
My friend Shane from Florida came out on business, but had Wednesday afternoon free. I took the day off and met up with him in the Gaslamp District. (The old part of downtown San Diego, that has been rehabilitated with fine entertainment and dining places. Wyatt Earp lived there after the shootout at the OK Corral!) Shane was staying at the new Marriott next to Petco Park, the new San Diego Padres ballpark. He had the Presidential Suite, which was awesome! Fantastic views of the Bay, Petco Park, The convention Center, the Bay Bridge, Coronado, including the famous Hotel Del Coronado, where Some Like It Hotwas filmed!
We went touring the local establishments, like Hooters^^, Cafe Sevilla (yah Gema!!), Hard Rock Cafe and the restaurant/bar that the widow of Jim Croce has called Croce's... We had a *real* good time!! Sleeping on the couch in the suite was moe comfortable than my bed! Especially with the magnificent HD 45" wide screen TV in there. I got up early and took a few pictures around the hotel and Petco Park. Shane had to be in Phoenix (where we were roomies many years ago) So we had a nice breakfast in the hotels outdoor restaurant, and I headed home... @@
Just got my Nikon D80 DSLR from KEH today! I have to leave for work about 2:30PM on Wednesdays, so I was sweating the FEDEX delivery - he came about 1:30PM, so I at least got to receive it, and got a chance to look it over and charge the battery. It cost me about $650US in "Like New" (with everything, never used condition). KEH and B&H are about the only camera stores I would trust for this kind of thing. Too many scans out there today, especially for used equipment.
I fugured it was about time to get a new DSLR body. The D70 has given me great service and is still a very viable camera, but it's to the point where you can get a lot of nice features for not too much money now. Yeah, I would have liked a D300 body like everyone else, buy I didn't want to spend $1800 for that! ^^ All of my lenes and accessories work with it of course, except the D80 uses SD cards, not CF like the D70.
This song by Miki Imai is one of MorningBerryz favorite J-pop songs, and that is good enough for me!
Imai Miki - Piece Of My Wish Lyrics
Asa ga kuru made naki tsuzuketa yoru mo Arukidaseru chikara ni kitto dekiru
Taiyou wa nobori kokoro o tsutsumu deshou Yagate yami wa kanarazu akete yuku kara
Doushite motto jibun ni sunao ni ikirenai no Sonna omoi toikake nagara Akiramenai de subete ga kuzure sou ni natte mo Shinjiteite anata no koto o
Hontou wa dare mo ga negai o kanaetai no Dakedo umaku yukanai toki mo aru wa
Kibou no kakera o te no hira ni atsumete Ooki na yorokobi e to kaete yukou
Ai suru hito ya tomodachi ga yuuki zukete kureru yo Sonna kotoba dakishime nagara Dakedo saigo no kotae wa hitori de mitsukeru no ne Meguri tsuzuku ashita no tame ni
Ame ni makenai kimochi o honoo mo kuguri nukeru Sonna tsuyosa mochi tsuzuketai Sore de mo itsuka subete ga kuzure sou ni natte mo Shinjiteite anata no koto o Shinjiteite hoshii anata no koto o
Even the nights I cried all night until the sun rose I will have the power to stand up Sun will rise and surround my heart The fog will certainly disappear Why can't I live a life being honest to my feelings? With that thought lingering in my back of mind Please don't give up even though everything may seem to be falling apart Please let me believe in you. -- Everyone just wants to fulfill their dreams But sometimes it just doesn't work out
Take these fragments of hopes and put them in the palm of your head And turn them into fond memories Those we love and friends will always be there for you Holding onto those words dearly But the real answer must be found on our own For each tomorrow that we are about to meet
Feelings that can not be beaten down by rain, I can overcome anything I always want to have that conviction to believe in
Even if there are times everything seems to be falling apart Please let me believe in you
I just want to believe in you
Currently listening to: Miki Imai - Piece of My Wish
Mike from (Spring Valley) San Diego, CA
Uses Nikon P5000 digicam and Nikon D70 DSLR for most pictures here.
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Sleeping on the couch in the suite was moe comfortable than my bed! Especially with the magnificent HD 45" wide screen TV in there. I got up early and took a few pictures around the hotel and Petco Park. Shane had to be in Phoenix (where we were roomies many years ago) So we had a nice breakfast in the hotels outdoor restaurant, and I headed home... @@
