Well not much going on right now, Basically school is over till the fall semester starts. I decided I wanted to change my major from computer programming to be a PC support technician. Luckily sense it is still in the Computer Technology program, I wont have to take a bunch of extra classes, and the classes I have taken thus far will still go towards my change. After some thinking I decided I wouldnt really be happy, or have fun just programming computers all day. I would feel more satisfied knowing I was helping out a bunch of people every day with their computer problems. And id get to talk to and meet new and different people everyday. Well, im still training, Monday I finally started my cardiovascular training. Of course im still meditating, and it feels really good, relieves my stress so well and gives me such an energy boost do to the ki building methods. Well, another anime series comes to an end for me. The other day I bought the last DVD for Yu Yu Hakusho, and to my surprise, I had no idea those were the last episodes, so it kinda caught me unexpectedly. Very nice ending to the series though, very emotional, touching, and very well put together. It was kinda weird how Enki ended up winning the demon tournament, I figured if Yusuke hadnt won, Yomi or Makuro would have, but Enki did, and that was kinda funny. But he made a good ruler of demon world, making the new rule that demons will no longer cause trouble in human world, so the realms will live in peace with one another. The ending of YYH was much better than the end of Dragonball Z, DBZ was kinda fucked up the way Goku just left his family all alone to go train that little indian boy Uub. Sure he was Kid Buu's reincarnation but still. YYH had 112 episodes all together, which may sound long to some, but that seemed very VERY short to me. I suppose thats because DBZ has 291 episodes, and dragged most of its main battles out longer so it was different. And yes, I know I sound like a major geek going on about these anime series and their endings and what not, but what can i say, im an anime junky, and I will miss not having anymore new Yu Yu Hakusho sagas to watch. Oh well, at least there is still InuYasha, until another new series comes along that I get interested in like those. Paranoia Agent and S-Cry-ed are ok, but im not really..... "loyal" to watching those ones. I also lost interest in Read Or Die after a while, but that was a good one. One Piece sucks, I dont see how it has so many fans. I guess fans of One Piece could say the same about DBZ or YYH, but whatever. Gash Bell is ok too, but a lil to childish for me. I have to watch the more adult animes, and no i dont mean hentai :P Ok, my geeky lil anime portion of this entry is over haa haa... But, speaking of Japanese culture and old time traditions, yesterday I was talking to my mom about the ancient Samurai ritual known as Hara-Kiri. Those of you who dont know, Hara-Kiri (Also used in Mortal Kombat Deception) literally translates to "Honorable Suicide" The Samurai would commit Hara-Kiri infron of their temple members as an honorable way of death. Normally they would take their sword and thrust it into their thigh and sever the major artery in their leg, bleeding to death. Why would they do this? See to understand Samurai, and ancient Japanese culture in general, you need to understand their ways of life, their religions, and their thoughts on the after life. Samurai would live and die by the sword. They would live and die for honor. If a Samurai lost so many battles to an enemy (Most of the time if they lost 2 battles in a row), or if they felt they disgraced their samurai heritage and principles, as well as a number of other reasons, they would commit a Hara-Kiri, as a way of honorable death to the other side. See, they see that as HONOR, not cowardess, and not a sin. See, my mother thought that was stupid, and a way of being a coward. And it's fine if she thinks that, or if any of you who read this thinks that, but the samurai did not see it that way, they saw it as honor in it's purest form. She also thought it was dumb because I brought up the fact that had they lost twice in a row in battle, and were lucky enough to escape with their lives, they would still commit Hara-Kiri. My mom was all "Well whats the point, if they wanna die, why not just let their enemy kill them in battle?" I had to explain to her that that wasnt the point. Samurai did not commit Hara-Kiri only to simply take their own life. It was a ritual, a ritual passing if you will. It was a celebration of honor, strength, and belief in your vows as a samurai warrior. Sure, many samurai back in the old times did die by theor enemies sword, but if they were able to, they would escape with their life, so they could control their own fate in an honorable fashion. If anyone thinks thats stupid, thats fine, thats your opinion. But seeing as how im into Japanese culture, both past and present, I find the way of the samurai, and their Hara-Kiri principles to be very unique, brave, and yes, honorable. Wow, how many times have I used the word honor in this subject? :P Dont get me wrong, I dont wish to practice Samurai ways, and id never kill myself for any reason, thats just not who I am, or what I believe in. But I do respect the samurais way of life, and I wont say it's stupid. I do however feel if one commits suicide because they just cant deal with life anymore, so they jump off a building or whatever, that is dumb. It's a waste of life, and a very cowardly way to leave this world. However a samurai does not commit Hara-Kiri because they simply cant "deal with life" as my mom said "Ohh so they lose twice in a row, so they just go kill themselves" lol, that was funny when she said that, because she does not understand. Thats not what it's about. To those of you still reading this and your not bored to death yet, I know it can be hard to understand, and you may not understand why I think its honorable, yet normal everyday suicide is not, but in order for you to understand the way I feel about all that youd really have to understand the culture, and the meanings behind it all. Even though I explained it somewhat in this entry, I know it's still hard to understand for some of you, so.... yeah! Ok, well thats all for now, I gotta eat dinner soon, then go to my friend Jennifers house and see what shes up to. I havent talked to her in a lil over a week so I should go see her. Im definately not ever gonna talk to her about that samurai stuff, she seems to HATE anything Japanese, or Asian in general. She isnt really racist per say, but she isnt a fan of Japanese culture, and that would just end up in a bad argument haa haa. I still think it's funny she actually believes the Japanese CREATED anime ONLY to hypnotize Americans into hating America and getting revenge for Hiroshima in World War 2. Thats just retarded lol.... Shes living in the past man! That shit happened 60 freakin years ago, and those who were in power back then are either dead now from old age, or not in power any longer. The majority of Japan and it's citizens dont hate Americans. Japanese people go wild when American sports go there to perfrom for them. When WWE goes to Japan, all the people are just so happy and so respectful to the wrestlers, it's really awesome. Id love to live in Tokyo someday. OK, NOW im done :P peace everyone! Domo!