So, we're about a month away from the new Doctor's First episode. I have not watched one trailer, and I don't really want to start. It's not because I don't like Peter Capaldi, or don't think the show will survive with an "old Doctor". Far from it, I think he's going to be fantastic, and it'll be great to get away from a Companion/Doctor Romance.
But I don't want to be spoiled by anything. So many trailers (in films, as well as shows) put way too many spoilers into their trailers. Just keep it simple. Look at the first couple of trailers for the 9th, and 10th Doctor's. Heck, even the first trailer I saw for 11th was fantastic. Not too much spoiler, an odd face of what was to come. That's good, but to put clips of the show kind of spoils the show as you'll know exactly what the next words will be, or even (and films do this bit ever too much) the comedic bits!! Thanks for making the joke now not funny, because we'll watch the trailer a bazillion times, and memories it all off by heart.
The thing is it's hard not to keep away from the trailer as it is a big thing. (I think nearly everyone has posted it multiple times on social media sites.) And then we still get it flashed up on TV in ad breaks, although since I'm normally playing video games I don't tend to catch it as much as I use to.
However, even if I don't click on the trailer. People will post, "did you see such and such in the trailer?", I can't wait to see that person again!" or "how they're going to make them come back?". (Except they actually put the name of the person in there.)
Don't get me wrong. I will be glued to the set when it comes on TV. But please hush up on spoilers, not everyone wants to know every second of what will happen. Some of us like to just enjoy the ride, the thrill, and the surprises as they come to us as they're meant to be. Without us trying to second guess it!
Also, don't get me started on the leaked episode scandal!!
Wednesday 23 July 2014
Wednesday 16 July 2014
Si vis pacem, para bellum
Si vis pacem, para bellum.
Today at work. I killed the first wasp of summer 2014.
This year thousands of the evil things will die, over the last few years I have been thinning their populace. They always start with a surprise attack, and they have given me too many scares, too many near misses. This year. I will slay their numbers in a the billions.
I've punched them, slapped them, hit them with whatever, I've even managed to kick one in mid flight, and stun it. I will be their public enemy number one, I will be victorious, and uninjured.
Sic Vis Pacem, Para Bellum. You might be wondering what it means. It's Latin. Translated it says "If you want peace, prepare for war."
Today at work. I killed the first wasp of summer 2014.
This year thousands of the evil things will die, over the last few years I have been thinning their populace. They always start with a surprise attack, and they have given me too many scares, too many near misses. This year. I will slay their numbers in a the billions.
I've punched them, slapped them, hit them with whatever, I've even managed to kick one in mid flight, and stun it. I will be their public enemy number one, I will be victorious, and uninjured.
Sic Vis Pacem, Para Bellum. You might be wondering what it means. It's Latin. Translated it says "If you want peace, prepare for war."
Monday 14 July 2014
Heart Under Blade.
So I've wanted to talk about a hobby that I've been interested in for a while (No, not video games. I've done quite a few of them already.) I'm writing about the Martial Art that I practice. Bujinkan Ninjutsu.
Now, first things first. This is my own opinion of what training, Martial Arts, and Bujinkan means to me. I see too many Martial Artists get so obsessed with trying to put down other Martial Arts, and Glorify their own. Every Martial Art has it's good points, great points, bad point, strengths, and weaknesses. Anyone who thinks otherwise has very clouded judgement.
However, I think nearly every Martial Artist would agree that doing Martial Arts is very beneficial for you. There is a Martial Art out there for everyone, and while Violence is never always the solution (if you disagree with that then try slapping a mosquito that's landed on your genital and see if you think violence is good for everything.), Martial Arts is a great way to exercise, teach focus, and make a person more positive about themselves. As well as other great side effects.
Anyway, why I chose Bujinkan as my martial arts of choice is quite a simple one. I wanted to learn how to use weapons. Yup, something as child-ish as that. I tried Karate for a while when I was younger, but when I found out that "Karate" meant "Open Hand". I found it pretty boring. (Sorry, Karate people)
Since training however I have found something much more than "learning how to use weapons", I've made great friends, gotten a little fitter, learnt some great self defense (and weapon work), even helped myself become more confident.
Some of my achievements have been....Going to Japan and getting lessons from the high level masters, and the Grand Master, getting my Black Belt (currently 3rd Dan. Just one more level to go, until I have to go to Japan to get higher!), and.... of course.....met some great people. Don't always see them all the time, but they're still great.
To that's what it is to me, my Martial Arts has become like a second family. I love the Art, and I love the people. (Don't tell any of them that, else I will find you....and kill you. ;) ) And I will be doing this until they nail the coffin lid shut on me.
Now, first things first. This is my own opinion of what training, Martial Arts, and Bujinkan means to me. I see too many Martial Artists get so obsessed with trying to put down other Martial Arts, and Glorify their own. Every Martial Art has it's good points, great points, bad point, strengths, and weaknesses. Anyone who thinks otherwise has very clouded judgement.
However, I think nearly every Martial Artist would agree that doing Martial Arts is very beneficial for you. There is a Martial Art out there for everyone, and while Violence is never always the solution (if you disagree with that then try slapping a mosquito that's landed on your genital and see if you think violence is good for everything.), Martial Arts is a great way to exercise, teach focus, and make a person more positive about themselves. As well as other great side effects.
Anyway, why I chose Bujinkan as my martial arts of choice is quite a simple one. I wanted to learn how to use weapons. Yup, something as child-ish as that. I tried Karate for a while when I was younger, but when I found out that "Karate" meant "Open Hand". I found it pretty boring. (Sorry, Karate people)
Since training however I have found something much more than "learning how to use weapons", I've made great friends, gotten a little fitter, learnt some great self defense (and weapon work), even helped myself become more confident.
Some of my achievements have been....Going to Japan and getting lessons from the high level masters, and the Grand Master, getting my Black Belt (currently 3rd Dan. Just one more level to go, until I have to go to Japan to get higher!), and.... of course.....met some great people. Don't always see them all the time, but they're still great.
To that's what it is to me, my Martial Arts has become like a second family. I love the Art, and I love the people. (Don't tell any of them that, else I will find you....and kill you. ;) ) And I will be doing this until they nail the coffin lid shut on me.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)