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Buy a pig with hairclips on
Ryan has now picked up enough language to fill the gaps in his favourite songs. However, he doesn't always get it right - hence the pig with hairclips on.
Little things from the last few days:
* What sex is Demogorgon?
* I found my write-ups of the Final Fantasy prequel. They are here and here.
* Last night I watched Final Fantasy: Advent Children for the first time. I liked the graphics for the different characters (particularly Tifa, Rude and Aeris), although I'd have preferred a closer look at Elena and Tseng (and, by the way, shouldn't he be dead?). Actually, I also liked the background graphics (and recognised various places immediately) and the monsters (although it took us ages to realise that a certain creature was Bahamat rather than Weapon). The music was great and recognisable. The way that the plot was handled was also good; although I'd have also liked a lot more plot. I also thought that the treatment of Aeris and Zack was right - although Sephiroth's appearance was a little fan-satisfying (and the same could be said of the almost-constant presence of the motorbike). I didn't like the fights so much - a bit too 'Matrix' and confusing for my tastes (with the possible exception of Tifa's where her 'martial arts' style was more suited to it). Also the other characters made more of a cameo appearance than I would have liked (with the exception of Tifa). Finally, when it came to the Turks I felt that they were much less cool and much more of a joke than they should have been. Overall, however, I enjoyed it (and loved that 'mobile phone' moment) and will be watching it again sometime (along with all the other bits that are on the DVDs).
* Due to a late parcel from Marks (and, thus, re-ordering) I have a choice of two swimsuits for Bea (and will then send the other one back). Which of the Stripy Tankini and the Rainbow Halterneck Swimsuit on this page looks better?
* I have just started my first packet of Machu Picchu coffee (first recommended by![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
smiorgan) - decent (I'm reserving judgment on whether I consider it outstanding until I've drunk a bit more of it) and my sort of mild/medium taste. Ever since quisalan bought me a present of a set of nine coffees (the Kenyan was my new favourite) I've realised I need to try a few more types and expand my range a bit.
* To treat myself on the way home on Friday I bought some strawberries and asparagus (both of which had to wait until Saturday becausebateleur had already bought tea), a pound's worth of each from the little market under Vauxhall station puts the likes of Tesco to shame.
* Bea and Ryan have each had their third and final egg today (presents from Unclechrestomancy and Aunty TheHattedOne). Postman Pat and Spiderman. No prizes for guessing who wanted what.
* I now have a new backdrop for the summer months; 'Orchids' courtesy ofleathellin. Up until now I've used the standard 'Autumn' and 'Tulips' pictures each for half the year - now I'll be moving to three pictures each for four months. I think I might plan to eventually go to a picture for every month of the year.
*bateleur and I have a difference of opinion on what is more stressful - a process that one can affect and a process that one can't. I go for the former (because - if I can make a decision, I can also make the wrong decision) and he for the latter (because - there's nothing he can do about it). Sometimes the difference is difficult to spot though; I tend to stress more than bateleur in general.
Little things from the last few days:
* What sex is Demogorgon?
* I found my write-ups of the Final Fantasy prequel. They are here and here.
* Last night I watched Final Fantasy: Advent Children for the first time. I liked the graphics for the different characters (particularly Tifa, Rude and Aeris), although I'd have preferred a closer look at Elena and Tseng (and, by the way, shouldn't he be dead?). Actually, I also liked the background graphics (and recognised various places immediately) and the monsters (although it took us ages to realise that a certain creature was Bahamat rather than Weapon). The music was great and recognisable. The way that the plot was handled was also good; although I'd have also liked a lot more plot. I also thought that the treatment of Aeris and Zack was right - although Sephiroth's appearance was a little fan-satisfying (and the same could be said of the almost-constant presence of the motorbike). I didn't like the fights so much - a bit too 'Matrix' and confusing for my tastes (with the possible exception of Tifa's where her 'martial arts' style was more suited to it). Also the other characters made more of a cameo appearance than I would have liked (with the exception of Tifa). Finally, when it came to the Turks I felt that they were much less cool and much more of a joke than they should have been. Overall, however, I enjoyed it (and loved that 'mobile phone' moment) and will be watching it again sometime (along with all the other bits that are on the DVDs).
* Due to a late parcel from Marks (and, thus, re-ordering) I have a choice of two swimsuits for Bea (and will then send the other one back). Which of the Stripy Tankini and the Rainbow Halterneck Swimsuit on this page looks better?
* I have just started my first packet of Machu Picchu coffee (first recommended by
smiorgan) - decent (I'm reserving judgment on whether I consider it outstanding until I've drunk a bit more of it) and my sort of mild/medium taste. Ever since quisalan bought me a present of a set of nine coffees (the Kenyan was my new favourite) I've realised I need to try a few more types and expand my range a bit.* To treat myself on the way home on Friday I bought some strawberries and asparagus (both of which had to wait until Saturday because
bateleur had already bought tea), a pound's worth of each from the little market under Vauxhall station puts the likes of Tesco to shame.* Bea and Ryan have each had their third and final egg today (presents from Uncle
chrestomancy and Aunty TheHattedOne). Postman Pat and Spiderman. No prizes for guessing who wanted what.* I now have a new backdrop for the summer months; 'Orchids' courtesy of
leathellin. Up until now I've used the standard 'Autumn' and 'Tulips' pictures each for half the year - now I'll be moving to three pictures each for four months. I think I might plan to eventually go to a picture for every month of the year.*
bateleur and I have a difference of opinion on what is more stressful - a process that one can affect and a process that one can't. I go for the former (because - if I can make a decision, I can also make the wrong decision) and he for the latter (because - there's nothing he can do about it). Sometimes the difference is difficult to spot though; I tend to stress more than bateleur in general.