My new penname means "laughing heart" in Italian. =) I'm teaching myself Italian and it's kind of amazing. If anyone would like to practice Italian with me, MESSAGE ME! I have NO ONE to practice with!!
Well, I'm a crazy 16-year-old in 11th grade who lives a boring hick town in PA. I like being crazy; I think it makes me memorable. Or it could be the fact that I tell sick dead baby jokes. In any case, I love to write, but that's probably self-explanatory. I'm also very involved in singing (Alto IIs, represent!), and I also enjoy acting. I also write for our local newspaper, and the blog that I write for can be found here. My pastimes include laughing with my friends, being with my amazing boyfriend (who is my weapon of choice, haha), playing DDR, spending excessive amounts of time on the computer, and traveling. I also have a tendency to sleep for extended periods of time, be lazy, and bittersweet. But that just comes with the package. My current obsession is Digimon, and screw the fact that I'm 16 - I love it!
I felt compelled to post these quotes. They're two of my favorites:
"Oh, let us turn our thoughts today to Martin Luther King
And recognize that there are ties between us,
All men and women living on the earth -
Ties of hope and love of sister and brotherhood.
In our desire to see the world become
A place in which our children can grow free and strong,
We are bound together by the task that stands before us
And the road that lies ahead;
We are bound and we are bound."
"An Atheist loves his fellow man instead of god.
An Atheist believes that heaven is something for which we should work now – here on earth for all men together to enjoy.
An Atheist believes that he can get no help through prayer but that he must find in himself the inner conviction, and strength to meet life, to grapple with it, to subdue it and enjoy it.
An Atheist believes that only in a knowledge of himself and a knowledge of his fellow man can he find the understanding that will help to a life of fulfillment.
He seeks to know himself and his fellow man rather than to know a god.
An Atheist believes that a hospital should be built instead of a church.
An Atheist believes that a deed must be done instead of a prayer said.
An Atheist strives for involvement in life and not escape into death.
He wants disease conquered, poverty vanquished, war eliminated.
He wants man to understand and love man.
He wants an ethical way of life.
He believes that we cannot rely on a god or channel action into prayer nor hope for an end of troubles in a hereafter.
He believes that we are our brother's keepers; and are keepers of our own lives; that we are responsible persons and the job is here and the time is now."
If you have anything to say, please message me! I love meeting new people=D
(Except to attack me for the above quote. I've had really bad experiences with stuff like that. Like, really bad. So yeah, stuff like that always ends bitterly and it never gets anywhere.)
Digimon
Favorite Seasons:
1. Digimon Tamers
2. Digimon Adventure 02
3. Digimon Savers
4. Digimon Adventure 01
5. Digimon Frontier
Couples:
OTP: Taishirou
Close-second OTP: Daiken
Couples I still love dearly (in no particular order from here-on): Jurato, Tomato, Koukou
...that I still like: Takumi, Jenkato, Takori, Takari, Joumi, Ryuki, Sorato, TailmonxWizarmon, Hirota, Jouri, Taikari, Yamakeru
...that I don't mind: Taiora, Daikari, Takouji, Kenyako, one-sided Rukato (Ruki towards Takato), Oikawa being obsessed with Hida Hiroki
...that I will never understand and stick out in my mind because of it: Mimato (THEY NEVER INTERACT. EVER.), Taito (sorry lol), Koumi (it just REALLY doesn't seem right to me, no matter how I try to make it seem to work)
Everything else I simply don't ship. Some bother me more than others (example: TakuyaxTomoki bothers me more than Mira). Don't flip out because of it. It's Digimon. Get over it.
Favorite Characters:
1. Koushirou (my Kou-chan! Koushi!)
2. Takato
3. Ken
4. Kouji
5. Ruki
6. Kouichi
7. Masaru
Inspiration for Stories:
- "Samson" (song) (picture)
- "Wait for You" (song)
- "Of Ferris Wheels and Soccer Games" (picture)
- "The Kiss" (picture)
Favorite Stories not on FF.net:
Okay: Aphrael is kind of my hero. She got me into Taishirou, which I owe her mad props for, and she also got me into Takori and Jenkato, and she even made me like Hirota. Seriously, a good fanfic can do WONDERS.
Anyway, so here is an extensive list of my favorite stories of hers:
Two Way Street - THE Taishirou story that got me hooked on Taishirou in the first place. Probably one of my favorite fanfics ever. Warning: It's a lemon, but it's a lemon with PLOT! Gasp, amazing, I know. But seriously, it's beautifully written.
Drawn Out- This one's a Daiken. I usually don't like AU fics, but I do like this one!
Simple and Complicated- Taishirou, Daiken, AND Takari all in one! Can you say heaven? Amazing story!
Time After Time - She officially converted me to loving Takori with this story.
The Way Things Go - Adorable Jenkato and Hirota. Even a little Ryuki.
Switch - Same couples as above. It takes talent to pull off a plot like this! I've seen a lot of failed attempts!
Other fics:
The Mistakes We Make by Kinslayer - Dun dun DUUUUUUUN! The INFAMOUS Kaisuke fanfic by Kinslayer. This is the only Kaisuke fic I've ever read and ever plan to read (the only reason I read it is because it was highly recommended). Warning: Um. Wow. I don't even know where to start on this warning. Everything in the book and then some. Enough said. I think I actually went insane for two days after reading this. I got through two chapters and then couldn't do anymore, but I ended up going back and reading the rest of it in one sitting. It's just so beautifully twisted, because Kinslayer is actually a genius with this story, and you just have to know what happens. Okay, I'll shut up, but seriously: Read at your own risk.
Reflections by herongale - THE original, very first Daiken fanfic (at least that's what I'm told). I LOVED it and then agonized over the fact that it's probably going to be forever unfinished...but I guess it could end where it did. Every Daiken fan should read it!
What the Sibyl Said by herongale - GORGEOUSLY-written Daiken. (I love Miyako and Takeru in this one.) I gave the link to herongale's website.
Favorite Digimon Links:
The Taishirou Resource Center - Yes, my friends, your eyes do not deceive you! This is basically the library for all things Taishirou-related, and the webmistress is yours truly! Go to the website for more information about sending in stuff!!
Digital Orange Farm - OMG IT SHUT DOWN!! T_T T_T T_T But it had THE most GORGEOUS Taishirou fan art ever! I'm keeping it up just 'cause I miss it that much.
Tai X Kou - Livejournal community. Links to fanart and such.
With the Will - Forums for everything Digimon. Has news and updates as well. (Keep looking back for updates about the Savers dub if you're interested!)
Translation to the Tamers Drama CD - Translated by onkei_kun, HUUUUUUGE props to her!! This translation pretty much makes Jurato canon. Onkei_kun also has translations to almost all of the Adventure drama CDs as well as sound clips from them! Go read them, they're like canon fanfiction!
Honorifics Used in Digimon - Huge props to blitzente who compiled this! Charts that explain the honorifics (-san, -chan, -kun, etc.) used in Digimon seasons 1 through 4. (So, for example, it shows what Taichi calls Koushirou, Yamato, Sora, Mimi, etc.) Useful to any fanfiction writer
Digi_World RPG - The RPG I'm role-playing in right now - as Taichi! It's kind of at a standstill at the present time, but go back and read over what's already there. The supported couples are Taishirou, Sorato, and Jyoumi right now, but there's a BIG focus on Taishirou and it's just about the cutest thing ever. Also: They really need people in this RPG! Go and apply!!
Other shows that I watch (but will not be writing fanfiction about):
- House MD (HousexCuddy)
- Kyle XY (KylexDeclan)
- South Park
- Air (I shed way too many tears over that anime lol!) (YukitoxMisuzu)
- Whose Line Is It Anyway (ColinxRyan...just kidding) (I just saw Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, they were hysterical!)
- Amazing Race (Oswald and Danny forever!!)
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (all of the canon couples - Kataang, Sukka - and Zukaang as a possible "The Mistakes We Make Part DEUX!")
Favorite Books:
- Harry Potter Series by JK Rowling (Favorite Books in order: 4, 3, 6, 7, 5, 1, 2)
- The History of Love by Nicole Krauss
- Many Waters by Madeleine L'Engle
- The Sight and Fire Bringer by David Clement Davies
- Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
- Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
- The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
- A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass
- Wicked by Gregory McGuire
- Nicholas and Alexandra by Robert K. Massie (I am SOOOO lame hahahaha)
- Some book on existentialism that I read in 9th grade for fun. It was kind of amazing.
Favorite Movies:
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail
- Crash
- The Breakfast Club
- The Illusionist
- Pan's Labyrinth
- Donnie Darko
- Under the Tuscan Sun (I WILL LIVE IN THAT VILLA ONE DAY! I WILL! I WILL!!)
- The Lion King
- Spirited Away
- Air the Movie
- Children's War Game
Favorite Musicals and Plays:
- SPRING AWAKENING!! (MY NEW FAVORITE MUSICAL!! EVERYONE GO SEE IT!!)
- Hairspray (Second all-time favorite! And the musical is definitely better than the movie, but the movie was still good.)
- Spamalot (Although "Holy Grail" is DEFINITELY better. Still: "You won't succeed on Broadway if you don't have any Jews!" XD)
- Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Soooo funny!)
- Wicked (MUSIC IS FUCKING AMAZING. But plotwise, the book PWNS.)
- A Chorus Line (I saw this with Honors Choir, and when the tits and ass song came on, my friend and I turned to each other and were like, "Best. Song. EVER." XD)
- Lion King (Saw when I was little, but I'll never forget it.)
- Miss Saigon (I SOBBEDDDDDDDDDD!!)
- The Music Man (The Shipoopi is loooove!)
- Avenue Q (Really want to see this, too! The Internet is for porn!!)
- Jekyll and Hyde (Never seen it, but I LOVE the music!)
- Rent (Ahhh, I forgot about this one! Rent is amazing!)
- Chicago (girls dressed in skimpy clothes and dancing seductively? And belty alto music? Hells yeah, bitches!)
- The Laramie Project (I participated in this at my school and had to deal with Westboro and everything. One of the most amazing experiences of my life!)
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Terrence Howard and James Earl Jones FTW!)
- Crazy for You (1 2 3 4 5)
Updates:
11/5/07 - FINALLY updated "No Hidden Cameras!" Enjoy!
11/26/07 - Uploaded "Why I Love Ikebana," thanks to a lovely little Muse that struck me. Editing in "Samson" is a slow work-in-process.
12/5/07 - Uploaded the one-shot called "Of Ferris Wheels and Soccer Games" in exchange for SageoWind218's "Paper Crane." Also uploaded "The Kiss."
12/15/07 - Fixed-up a few mechanics here and there in "Magnitism."
12/17/07 - FINALLY edited the "Amazing Changing Verb Tense!" in "Samson," as well as some other little things here and there, such as honorifics, typos, clarity, and word choice.
12/19/07 - Posted Chapter 12 of "Samson."
1/4/08 - Updated my profile.
2/14/08 - Baha, it's 1:47 AM on Valentine's Day, and I just uploaded "As One" (previously titled "The Party") - my longest one-shot yet. (It's almost as long as my "John Tucker Must Die" story, that's pretty sad, haha.) Oh, and in case you didn't notice, I posted the links to my big project: "Bokura no War Game-TAISHIROU-FIED!!" at the bottom. Please have a look! Oh, and isn't my new avatar the cutest thing ever?
4/8/08 - Posted Chapter 15 of "Samson," and it's the longest one yet! (Wow, I kind of forget to update this when posting other chapters, huh? Haha.) I've also posted a Spring Awakening one-shot, "The Sun Sets in the West," due to my new-found obsession for it. XD
5/20/08 - I've watched all of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and I love it! Unfortunately, I think the fandom downright sucks. Or maybe it's just the fanfiction. Yeah, I'll go with that. I doubt I'll ever write anything for it, 'cause I don't think the characters have that much depth to them. Plus I'd end up writing some shitty, same-old Kataang thing. So yeah.
6/2/08 - Okay, so I like the Avatar fandom when it comes to videos. And one fanfiction. Haha. Anyways, I just posted chapter 20 to "Samson." Go read!
Status of Current "Samson" chapter: Not started.
On schedule for the future:
- Write another chapter to "Samson" ASAP.
In the far future:
- Finish "Samson."
- Begin and write the Daiken/Kensuke chapter story. (I read over the giant summary I wrote for it the other day, and I'm really excited about it!)
- A few ideas about another Taishirou chapter story when they're adults are brewing, but obviously, it won't be happening for awhile. But I definitely hope to write it!
At one point or another:
- Write a sequel to "Wait for You" in Ken's POV. (Note: Umm... "Wait for You" sucks. At least I don't like it anymore. I doubt this will ever happen. Maybe. Slight chance. If I'm feeling weird.)
- Eventually finish "No Hidden Cameras" so I can finally be done with it. Haha.
- Write the Jouri one-shot that's brewing in my head.
NOTE: If there is ever a delay in story updates, it is ALWAYS because I am: a) too busy with schoolwork or my social life (yes, I actually have one). b) suffering from writer's block. c) too lazy/just not feeling like writing. More often than not, A causes C. And B only applies to "No Hidden Cameras." I think you all get the picture. =)
For all else, go here:
Thanks,
cuore ridente
BOKURA NO WAR GAME - TAISHIROU-FIED!!
This is a parody of the movie "Bokura no War Game" with a Taishirou twist! Lots of laughs and Taishirou goodness! Even if you don't like Taishirou, give it a chance!
Scripted and video edited by me, beta-read by SageoWind218!
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
ATTENTION ALL "SAMSON" READERS:
I WILL BE AWAY ON A TRIP UNTIL JULY 28TH. I DO APOLOGIZE, FOR I HAVE NOT EVEN BEGUN THE NEXT CHAPTER. REASONS ARE MAINLY THAT I DON'T HAVE NEARLY AS MUCH FREE TIME AS I EXPECTED, PLUS IT'S A LEMON, AND YOU CAN'T JUST SPIT-OUT A LEMON WITHOUT IT TURNING OUT REALLY, REALLY AWKWARD AND BADLY. SO I'M SORRY TO MAKE YOU WAIT ANOTHER MONTH OR SO, BUT THAT'S OBVIOUSLY THE WAY IT'S GOING TO BE. I STILL LOVE YOU ALL AND I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO FINISHING THE STORY!
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