New Year's Apologies

I must apologize for neglecting my blog. I'm so, so, so sorry. I feel bad about ignoring it. It's one of those things where you just don't think about it or are unsure of whether to continue or not.

I'm happy that I'm taking the time to post tonight and will post tomorrow about my feelings on what to expect in 2012 for me. And definitely discuss some NFL and plenty of MLB and maybe others topcis that come to mind.

Once again, I'm terribly sorry for neglecting this blog. I'm not doing that ever again. I promise. 2012 will see plenty of posts. Hopefully, I'll get to posting 2-3 per week. Which would be about 8-12 per month. That's pretty good.

Happy New Year to all and to all a good night!!!

11/11/11

Decided to post on November 11th, 2011. Why not?

Just wanted to say that my job is still ongoing, but I'm hanging in there. And that I'm writing a lot and reading my comics too. Currently, I'm deciding to either continue the current story I'm on OR put that on hiatus and start a different story. Don't know what I'll do, but I'll decide soon.

Hope everyone enjoys their weekend!!!

First one of the month

I know, I know, I know. It's been way too long since I posted anything on here.

Sorry, so sorry.

I do plan on blogging again with regularity. I must say though, that I enjoyed the World Series last month and am happy that baseball proved once again that the doubters are wrong about the sport. A great series that did catch people's attention. Though I personally wanted to watch the Texas Randers win, mostly for Josh Hamilton, Michael Young and Ron Washington.

I'm still happy that it was a great series. It took long enough for us to get a Game 7 of the World Series. Nine years is too long a wait. Of course, the decisive game was a bit anti-climatic given the amazing and awesome, and I rarely use this word, but epic Game 6 the night before. But all-in-all an amazing series to watch, hopefully 2012 brings us more amazing moments.

Now it's time to focus on the NFL. That means lots and lots and lots of Steelers talk, Packers talk, some Raiders, some Eagles, some Falcons too. Expect me to maybe blog during the Steelers-Ravens matchup on NBC this Sunday Night.

My pick? Steelers 21, Ravens 10. It'll be a hard-hitting and brutal affair. But aren't all their games like that?

Also, I will get to discuss my thoughts on Gears of War 3, the DC Comics stuff and maybe even my thoughts on, well, whatever comes to mind.

Thanks for reading and sorry for the lack of updates. Enjoy your week!

It's been awhile

Sorry for not posting in a long time. I just haven't really had much to talk about recently. And since the MLB season is pretty much over either tomorrow night or Thursday night. I'm going to admit that I won't have much to talk about on my blog.

Unless, of course, everyone who reads my blog, wants me to talk comics and video games. However, I am an NFL fan too, though it's my second favorite sport behind baseball. I do plan to talk about my Steelers and my number two team, the Packers. So, I'll mention them often as the season progresses.

I also plan to discuss Gears of War 3 and how I felt about the game. Of course, if you know me, than you already know my feelings about this incredible game, and to me at least, how a trilogy should end.

I'll post something else later this week. Thanks for reading and enjoy the day.

Monday Post

As I sit and watch the Rangers and Tigers slug it out for the AL Pennant and chance to be in the World Series. I almost forgot to mention that I have another story I wrote in the Justice League universe, courtesy of fanfiction.net!!! I'll post the link below. But before I go further.

When I heard Al Davis had passed away. I was sitting in my car driving to work at around 8:05am on Saturday. I was shocked and when I got to work I immediately looked up on SI.com, ESPN.com, Yahoo! Sports and Fox Sports. I also, when I came home, read the different sportswriters discuss Mr. Davis. While it's not clear what happens to the Oakland Raiders from this point forward. I know the Raiders are in the best shape possible and the future looks even brighter after being in the wilderness from 2003-2009.

Secondly, how about those Pittsburgh Steelers wiping the floor with the Tennessee Titans?!?! Or the surprise upset that the Seahawks dished out against the Giants? And the Packers continued manhandling of the Falcons. Good Sunday of NFL action.

Well, that's it. Here's the link to my new story.


http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7452175/1/Everything_Will_Be_Alright

Quick Post

I'll have another post later tonight. But I'd like to say it's been a sad weekend given Al Davis passing away yesterday morning. Despite all that, it's good to see the storied Oakland Raiders win one for the Legendary Owner. I do have more to say later about other things. Examples include more NFL, some MLB and even some of my thoughts on what books of DC Comics' 'New 52' are my favorites.

I'll post more later.

Quick Post

Here's a brand new piece of fiction I wrote a few days ago and had published on fanfiction.net!!!

Here's the link and enjoy. Oh, and it's a Gears of War 3 fic.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7433072/1/Not_So_Lonely_Anymore

MLB Postseason Predictions

Yes, yes, yes. I'm fully aware that October Baseball has started this past Friday and that the MLB Postseason is in full swing, but that won't deter me from postign my quicky predictions.

Here they are:

NLDS
Phillies over Cardinals in 3
Diamondbacks over Brewers in 4

ALDS
Tigers over Yankees in 4
Rays over Rangers in 4

NLCS
Diamondbacks over Phillies in the BIG upset of 2011 in 6

ALCS
Rays over Tigers in 6

And the World Series ends with the Arizona Diamondbacks beating the Tampa Bay Rays in 6.

Another surprising end to an already bizarre and wild and crazy MLB Season. Gotta love baseball!!!

I'll post something else tonight or tomorrow.

Updates on what I'm reading in Comics

Earlier I finished reading Power Girl #25. I've always been a fan of the character, and not just because of the boobies....

I enjoyed the art by Hendry Prasetya and story by Judd Winick. It's been a fun ride reading the book over the course of the last two years. Now I just need to finish the last two issues and catch up entirely on that side of the DCU pre-Flashpoint/Relaunch.

I also finished reading Wonder Woman #610 and will continue to read #611 & #612. I've enjoyed the story and what has gone on with all the crazy changes during the "Odyssey" arc.

Then I'm going to finally catch up on Batman: The Dark Knight by David Finch. I've also enjoyed this story as well and the art has been really awesome.

And last I can't wait to read Gears of War #19, got to get my Gears fix going. Right?

That's all for now.

And last thanks to my FIRST FOLLOWER of my blog. I feel happy, oh so happy!!!

Gears Of War 3 and Comic Book Stuff

Yesterday, I bought Gears of War 3 and played some of it this morning, mostly it was the multiplayer and boy was it fun. I loved the look of the graphics and how quick the matches started. I only played Team Deathmatch so far and have to play the other modes in order to get the achievement, but that aside, it's awesome.

Won't play the campaign until another week or so, but will definitely get started on that sooner rather than later. As an FYI, my favorite multiplayer characters include: Marcus, Anya, Baird, Sam, Adam Fenix and some of the unlockables that come out later.

On the comic book front, I've got some catching, today and later tonight. Got to finish my Power Girl stuff and Batman, Wonder Woman and read the new Star Trek comic that came out this week.

Well, that's it for now. Thanks again for reading.

New Story!!!

Hey everyone!! Here's another BMWW story for all to read!!!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7388163/1/A_Visit_Before_Christmas

In case you dn't know the acronym BMWW, it means Batman and Wonder Woman for short

Remembering

As I went through my workday, I asked people the same question or a variation of it.

"Do you remember where you were when the World Trade Center was hit? Where did you here the news?"

Everyone gave me different answers, but they all said the same thing. It was surreal and shocking. I remember where I was and what I was doing on September 11th, 2001. I had just woken up around 6am or so. My Mom woke up so she could get breakfast ready and I turned on the TV and saw KTVU broadcasting images of the Twin Towers being hit. I couldn't believe it, neither could my Mom.

I do remember watching as the second plane hit the other Tower. I left for school about an hour later and the whole day was people talking about it, watching it on TV. It was beyond anything we had seen before.

I do remember laughing at my first joke about three days later. I do remember enjoying life again after that. And I do remember how much watching the MLB and NFL meant to me. How the people that mattered meant to me. It's still hard to believe it's been ten years.

Still, I'd like to say that I'm happy we've all been able to move on and continue with life. Let's always enjoy what we have and never forget the people that matter to us.

Thanks for reading.

Been awhile....

Sorry for not updating in awhile. But I haven't forgotten anybody or anything that reads my blog. I've been a bit lazy and not really productive recently. But don't worry, I'll definitely discuss the DC Relaunch that's going on this month and anything else that comes to mind.

I must say that I'm proud and happy for Guillermo Moscoso and his effort at in getting a no-hitter against the Royals today. 7 2/3 innings of no-hit ball is always impressive regardless of who you go up against. Good play by Jemile Weeks too!! Hopefully he'll finish with a .300 average before the final day of the season.

Enjoy your day!!!

New Fanfiction!!!!

Just wanted to pass along that I have a brand new fanfiction up on fanfiction.net!!! It's a Gears of War story featuring Sam and Baird. Enjoy!!!


http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2019345/KenjiMania

Resident Evil - Unreleased Games

This is something cool that I found awhile back. Thought I'd post this given how it's the 15th Anniversary of Resident Evil.

DC Relaunch

With only a few hours away from the DC Relaunch featuring Flashpoint #5 and Justice League #1. I thought I'd give everyone my books that I'll be picking during September. Here's the list with dates included:

8/31
Justice League

9/7
Action Comics
Batgirl
Detective Comics

9/14
(Please note I don't have any books on hold for me at my usual shop, but I'll give these ones listed a look.)
Batman and Robin
Batwoman
Grifter

9/21
Batman
Catwoman
Red Hood and the Outlaws(maybe)
Wonder Woman

9/28
Batman: The Dark Knight
The Flash
Superman
Voodoo

11 total books out of the 52 that I'll definitely pick up with regularity and at least 4(so far) that I'll pick up and try out. Not much compared to everyone else, but it's mostly characters I enjoy. I'll definitely post my thoughts on each issue as the relaunch goes on.

Finally, my Gears of War fic is almost done. Took longer than I thought, but it'll definitely be worth the read. At least I think so.

Thanks for reading.

Quick Post 3

This is gettign islly with the quick posts, but this will definitely be one of the last ones. At least that's the plan. I just want everyone to know that I'll be finishing up my Gears of War fiction tonight, I decided to take a break from it and let it just sit for a day.

I'll have it up on fanfiction.net tonight for all to read and get excited about. If you want to read my last two fics, just go to the aforementioned website and in the search engine select penname and type in KenjiMania.

Will try to get back into sports talk and also my selections for the DC Relaunch, The New 52 either tonight or Monday.

Have a good Sunday.

Quick Post 2

Sorry, if I haven't been posting as much as I usually do. I'll try to get back on track soon.

Just wanted to let everyone know that I've been busy working on my second Gears of War story and am almost finished. Should have published on fanfiction.net by tomorrow evening. Also, submitting resumes and typing up cover letters or brief statements of interests for several jobs takes up some time.

Like I said, I'll try to post on a semi-regular basis again. Thanks for following and enjoy the weekend.

Gears of War Fiction

Here's my first Gears of War fiction. Just started this morning and finished about 20 minutes.

It's now up on the fanfiction.net website, though they say it takes up to 4-8 hours for it to upload and it's on my profile as well. Here's the link:

http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2019345/KenjiMania

Thanks for reading and supporting my blog.

Here it is!!!!!!!

Here it is!!!!! It's done!!!!! For all of you waiting patiently. Here is my debut story. The link is below.

http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2019345/KenjiMania

After almost two weeks of work, I'd say it's pretty good. Enjoy.

Real Quick Update

Sorry that I haven't posted in awhile. I just want everyone to know that I'm planning on FINALLY uploading my big time project very soon. Super excited. The only eventful news is that I've applied to a bunch of places and am hoping to hear back. My resume may not be the best or have the most mind-blowing career experience, but my luck has to change at some point.

I'll have more tomorrow.

Comic Shop Exploration and Project News

Today was a good day for a Monday. Terrible rhyme. That aside. I decided to explore some of the comic shops in the Bay Area. Or the ones that my GPS Nuvi actually led me to. I found Treasure Island Comics over in Newark down the street from Newpark Mall. I was in the area looking for some Wonder Woman action figures and whatever other cool toys. Though much to my surprise the shop was CLOSED!!! On a Monday no less, however their open tomorrow, will probably stop by again and see if the have Titans #1, looking for that particular book.

Actually, what was cool about Newpark mall, aside from the FIVE anchor stores there; Sears, Burlinton Coat Factory, Macys, Target and JCPenney was the two toy shops called Hot Toys and Hot Toys II. Nice little shops that are across from one another, lots of action figures that I haven't seen in many years. Like WWF action figures from the late 90s and early 2000s, before the change to WWE. Still couldn't find my damn Wonder Woman figures....

That aside I also found Black Cat Comics in Milpitas, nice little shop there, not very many toys or back issues, but still a cool little shop in a strip mall type place.

After all that, I went to Lee's Comics over in Mountain View and checked the shop there. I once-in-a-while drop by and look through their trades and try to find hidden or lost gems. But I found my Batman action figure from Batman Incorporated and was able to buy it for $18. Really cool looking Batman figure based off the current suit he's wearing in the book and in Batman: The Dark Knight, I like the suit and like the design of the figure. Now I need to buy the Justice League Classics Batman figure and find another Wonder Woman figure. Pictures to come in the very near future.

Though my two favorite shops will always be Conspiracy in Sunnyvale and Illusive in Santa Clara, always enjoy being at the shops and those are my places where I pick up many of my books.

Finally, on my special personal project news..... The first Beta is done and the person said they thought it was really good. Now just have to wait for the next person and I'll finally unleash my project to all. I've hinted at what it is and about in this post. Can you figure it out?

Enjoy the week!!!

My Opinion and some Project News

Just a quick update on some things. I heard about, saw, and read about Carlos Zambrano of the Cubs and his ejection and ultimately him throwing another tantrum and saying he's retiring. Really?! You pretty much should have done that years ago. It's really sad to see a guy like Big Z, blow up all the time and ruin a career that had so much potential.

He had so much talent and he had great stuff, but for whatever reason, he couldn't focus. He'd pick fights with teammates, Michael Barrett and Derrick Lee come to mind. He'd blame everyone else for his problems and seemed to think he was invincible after causing trouble. It's unfortunate that several managers from Don Baylor, Dusty Baker, Lou Pinella and now Mike Quade could never reach out to him, or at least tried to. Sadly, they had to placate him as well. Probably because of his contract and the fact that when he was on, he could dominate and win, so the headaches and emotional issues he had were probably worth it. Now? It's over for him with the Cubs and maybe he's out of baseball because of his unwillingness to look at himself and realize the how controlling yourself was actually important.

Maybe he's not out of the game for good, but I'm sure it'll be awhile for a team to take a chance with him. Just my thoughts on the guy.

Finally, another good win for the Diamondbacks. While it's only a two game lead in the West, they still have the lead. Will it last? I think so, and I'm sticking with the Dbacks chances.

And last, I've sent my project out for Beta reading. Two people will read it over and help make it as close to perfect as can be. Sorry for all the teasing so far, but it needs to be done. Oh, and if anyone is wondering what it is, look at my blog's background. Hmm? Is that what my project is?

Have a good night and weekend everyone.

It's finished and a HUGE update!!!!

Okay everyone(at least the four or five of you who read my blog...), I've got some great news. First, the Diamondbacks' very own rookie 1st basemen Paul Goldschmidt hit a game tying home run in the bottom of the ninth to tie the game against the Houston Astros. Then, Chris Young, good old #10, hit a three-run jack to win the game in the 10th. I'd say that's a great win for the Dbacks. And now they're one game ahead. We'll see how long this lasts.

Meanwhile, Hideki Matusi, ole' #55, had 4-for-6 with 2 RBI, and he's been batting .432 since the All Star Break. True the Oakland A's are 12.5 back in the division, but they can cut it to 9.5 after they sweep that jackhole C.J. Wilson and the Texas Rangers this weekend. Though Wilson did make some valid points, he shouldn't talk when he's 1-2 this season against the A's, with his ERA north of 4.50 I hear. He's asking for it tomorrow night. Hopefully, 23,500 people show up and boo the living hell out of the guy. I'm calling a win, but I don't have the score.

Finally, I have finally finished my personal project I have been working on for week or so now. It's going to get a Beta(I hope). I'm planning on having it published within the next 7-10 days, if I get the Beta. I'll keep everyone posted.

Thanks for reading.

Quick post.

Just a quick update. As you can tell, I'm still sorting out how to change the look of my blog. I'm pretty happy with my background image. The colors of the boxes and text, I'm trying to create something that is consistant and readable. Currently working on something really cool and might be able to actually finish this little (somewhat) growing hobby of mine. Might even make a few of my writer friends happy. I hope.

Finally, no bad mouthing last year's World Series Champions, for now. Hahahahahahaha.

Hollywood Undead - My Town + Lyrics

I just love it!!

Perhaps the best news I've read the last few days regarding the sports world is that the San Francisco Giants have dropped three in a row and 8 out of the last 9. Just beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. I am an Oakland A's fan and the season has gone downhill since late May, but it's still fun to cheer for a team like the Giants to lose.

I'm hoping my #2 team the Arizona Diamondbacks keep on winning and overtake the Giants and win the NL West, it would be a very beautiful thing and maybe even poetic justice for all A's fans I would think. So I would say this has been great news for the last week. Sorry Giants fan, but I've never jumped on the bandwagon. I'm just not that type of person. It's rather unfortunate really. All these bandwagoners. But that's the nature of sports I guess.

And finally, I don't find female Giants worth the time, that's a turn off for me. Time to sign off. Thanks for reading.

First Ever Blog Post

Hello and welcome to my blog. The name is Ken or Kenji. This is very first blog, not related to any social networking site. My hope is build a very good blog and update 3-4 times per week. As many of you can already tell, it's a work in progress, but overtime I hope to make this a fun and enjoyable place to read. I hope those of you who read this or find me on the internet will take the time to frequent this little spot I created.

My plan is to discuss many, many topics. This will range from comics, movies, TV, video games and sports. Hopefully I can provide some good information.

Once again, thanks for reading and for your support!!!