can i have the figma Haruhi? since you have extra =D my order (which also includes figma Yuki) from Hobby Link Japan is taking exceptionally long to ship.. i wonder if it's lost.. hmmmmmm.. i better check with the nearest post office and see if they are holding it for me without my knowledge
Actually Danny is short one. According to Konata's rule of three-which I have long subscribed to myself- Danny needs that third one just in case. He already has one to take with him and one to keep.
OMG you got GSC's limited Dark Elf. :(
OMG... *tries to reach into computer screen* BZZzzzZZZzzTTTTTTTTTTt!!!!! *dies*
Not many people can really have the opportunity to experience that gratifying sense of fulfillment in their jobs. Sometimes you might be in a dream job but the company may suck or you have colleagues from hell. Or worse. What I think works best is a fine balance between work, family and personal space. It differs from person to person but unless you strive for balance - too much of one thing will probably not be healthy. Btw, why no Macross Frontier figurines, Danny?
Will probably pick up some Yamato ones when they come out.
Waiting for the Armoured VF-25 ^^; Do want moetan figurine too. It's awesome cute orz
Well said Matsu. I could not agree more. "Balance" is the word. We have to make the best of our situations in life ... one way or another. Work, family, friends, etc. :)
Oh, how I wish I had some 'SAFS' too. haha. That's a lot of figures. I especially like the Nida one. :D
I can't vote in this pole because I'm currently in transition with what I want to be doing in life, so I'm about 50/50. I notice you have acquired those Lucky Star figures which seems to remind me, have you watched the series yet? (It gets better after the first episode if you're wondering.)
I would say I am very happy with where I am in life, it was only the past couple of years that I realised roughly where I wanted to go, then each time I realised something new, it moved me further towards absolute realisation. I finally decided that I am heading into the gaming industry, its where my interests and passion lies; at first I had my mind set on being a character designer, then I realised, however my drawings skils are soemwhat varied, some days they are good, others they are bad. That is when I realised what I really wanted to do, was go into the computing side of the industry, be it as a programmer, modeller, etc. I don't really mind, but my computing skills are something I can rely on, and I know will get me far. Its lucky I sorted out my mind now, because it enabled me to make the right choices for university, and hence I am now on the right track :D
"SAF" doesn't sound pleasent to me :P But figures is another thing. Recently got into the Figma scene. Missed both opportunities to get the scarf though. Got the Chou Yuusha, then when on to Yuki, then Haruhi, Saber then coming Mikuru..then I thought should I get the whole SOS dan? The poison starts spreading...fighting to control..
Nice figures - looks like being chummy with GoodSmile is paying off! As for my life? Im kinda happy with what im doing at the mo. I quit my full-time job that was dragging me down, and im quite happy for now doing freelance working from home from time to time. I still really want to move out of the house or live in japan for at least a year though, but i have to think of my mom, since my dad died 6 months ago. Im hoping things will pick up soon anyway! 2008 is the year of change for me.
Looking forward to your give-away competition ^^
Now that's one big pile of SAFs man. Was it your birthday recently, or did Goodsmile just happen to have some left ? I hope unpacking them help get over that jetlag; can't wait for the first giveway competition XD
"My suggestion has always been the same. Identify what you do best and are most passionate about and then talk to as many people as possible and research possibilities and opportunities in that area. As you approach your areas of passion, you will eventually discover the meaning of your existence and once you have done that, the passion inside of you will fuel you until you fulfill the purpose of your existence." Danny, I'll remember what you wrote above. I just find it very meaningful, definitely very mind provoking I'd say. Thanks, coz, I'm kinda 'lost'.
Haha, Divine, I found what you say thought-provoking too. I have been searching ... for a long time, in fact almost my whole life. Eventhough I am happy with my work and life NOW in general ... I am still not exactly doing what I am really passionate about. Maybe one day ... one fine day ... hehe :)
whoaaa~ Nice Advice Danny, Thanks ^^
I will return to japan one day to make otaku films...
I'm thinking of doing the same thing (except animated), I guess great minds think alike !!!!
Well, I'm still in school so I haven't had much time to think about my future but I think I'm on a good path. Or at least I hope so. As for those figures, a competition would be interesting...
This was very inspiring! Damn, I'll study hard as hell! I'll be the greatest lawyer/teacher known to man! ( A man can dream right?) My craziest dream job would be to illustrate for Gunpla boxes... how do you get into that job anyways? BTW, Danny can I place a request? Please review the figma Nanoha when you decide to grab one! Please!
Im sure one will some how come into my possession ^^;
Are the nendoroid Kagami and Konata on giving away status??? Would love those hehehe. I'm currently torn between choosing a path that is of great interest (and I think I'll handle better), and a path that is in pursue of a dream. Not sure which to choose... the easy or the hard path? But at least I have interest and passion in both should I take any. Help?
In this case listen to your heart and not your brain.
You and me think the same, Danny. You should live the moment, the future can`t be controled. You must think in future, but for my experience, thinks happens and can`t be controled. I never imagine that my live can change so much during the last five months... So my advise is the same; find your passion,make true friends and loves, enjoy it and LIVE, never regret of anything, and let the things happens. This is the true happiness, people! I want Nida, and these Nendoroids, Danny, you are mean, doing this things...
nice figs mate i guess i love what i'm studying right now - Network Engineering i think you'd know what i'm talking about... i'm also studying for a CCNA so i can at least work in whatever work environment i want ^^ i'll probably be in the workforce in about a year so it's really quick for me. Gosh it's scary to even think about that. then i'll probably study japanese part-time at a college for fun/awesome/anime/manga But hey, i guess i sorta am following my dream to be somewhere in the IT industry. i guess that's where i'm most comfortable. IN FRONT OF A KEYBOARD. lol. And thanks for the words of encouragement - It really makes me feel like i'm 'doing what i have a passion for' ps: need any networking staff danny?!?! :P
Will let you all know when positions are open.
Not sure i'm really happy in what im working as now. Originally I aimed to be a computer expert/network admin. However I made the wrong choice at University when I choosed Electrical/Computer Engineering. It was more into electronics and ASIC design. However I found out that my programming skills sucks. Maybe not a bad choice afterall. Now I'm a test engineer in a harddisk company. Pay is not that good, but at least I can play around with new drives cough*velociraptor*cough. *no, i dont get free drives to take home ;_;
Man. The world would be amazing if everyone who wanted free figures could get them. Congrats on the SAFS
brilliant outlook on life danny and grats on getting a monster load of free figures u lucky dog u
Ack!! You even have both Nendoroid Konata and Kagami >_<!! As for life, I'm happy with what I'm doing right now ^^ I've been doing really well with my Animation course right now, which I'm really interested on ^^ Right now, I'm learning web design and photography too as part of my degree course ^^ Art has been my passion ever since I was a kid, and I'm happy with the path I'm going right now ^o^ It's true money is important, but having to work with something you really like, especially a hobby, is priceless ^^ Btw, I've been wondering about Figma Lelouch. Is he a limited edition? Since I can't seems to find him on any online shops.
I dont think hes limited. Maybe shops dont want to stock him ^^;
So that's your answear to "What if Haruhi would have droped of the boat into water?!" ... :p Hmm as for what i am doing... i do like to make websites and all the stuff around it from the hardware parts up to the other end, but this kind of work in germany... right now... well it has been dieing slowly for a while, a lot of companys went bancrupt and 2 of which i worked at right under my tush. So thats why i want to change my job starting this June/July into something else, i am all fine as long as it is IT related. Looking for something that is wanted in Japan so i can apply there for Jobs then once the jobchange is done in 2~years.
Ah sorry - missed that one. Well the man said the deepest point in the lake was about 9 meters... I guess thats my answer ^^;
Well said Danny, but what if you're not sure what you're good at or passionate about? I like my hobbies involving anime, studying Japanese in evening class, I like my work as a computer support victi...err engineer... is fine but I haven't found or encountered anything that gets me so passionate I feel I could immerse myself in it so fully and make it a goal in life the way you and several others here write so passionately about. To put it in "Aria" terms, I'm just sitting in the gondola letting the current take me where it's going as I'm not sure where I'd want to navigate to. ^^;
Then thats your first step - figuring out what you are good at and like.
Wow Danny, I really admire you, you've worked hard and now you're living your dream... Right now, I'm a little blurry about what I want to do in life... LOL this year's examination would decide my fate... I'm not ready yet!!
welcome back Danny...nice reading bout the your 'origins', hah, like a superhero origin. i guess i'm kinda lucky to be doing/working in something i like. Writing in the media industry. So far during my work, I have done stuff that I have always dreamt about since i was a kid n i have told pple that I can die happy now.
"Rest of the figures will be given away to registered members when the competition tool is ready." Alright! This is going to be a great tool for the site Danny! I just ordered my Haruhi Nendoroid yesterday and I'll have to wait about 3 weeks for it to come all the way from China... Anyways, I love the artist that made Nida, great works.
I forgot to mention: I'm still not sure of what to do with my life, I mean as you said Danny I too love Otaku stuff. I'm currently learning Japanese actually, but I'm guessing I know 2% out of all the language.
I sure wish people just left stuff for me on my front steps. ^,^
...where I'm going in life, huh? I'm still in university, but I'm studying what I want. xD Film production for the win. Don't know if I can make a living out of it, but I can sure try.
そのとおり!! the best job is the job where your interest are it doesn't matter what type of job it is - just be the best in it i guess i still need some working on to archive that target - i guess i am on a sort of stepping-stone job now to achieve what i want at the end. add oil add oil がんばります
HANYAAN~!!! Konata, Kagami and Miku Nedo~ *heart heart heart* i think i've found my path to my destination but i need some good pair of shoes to walk into this treacherous path of mine ^^;;;
Haruhi = WANT! My bro's noticed my strange facination with the Figma collection, I want them all ^^;; Especially Haruhi, I just haven't gotten around to looking for her in Sydney and online stores yet u_u~ Where do you store all this stuff? =o I'd have to pile them above my wardrobe xD;;
The house is full of them - even in thr toilet ^^;
OMG toilet-decorating figures... *cries*
OMG!!! YOUR A LUCKY MAN!!! Who can get free figure!!! FREE!!! Danny I want the life you have!!! I WANT THE LUCKY STAR NENDOROIDS!!!
I have passion on what I;m doing now, although not as much passion to japan/anime/otaku culture/figure/healthcare materials/games/etc. but I think I'll just do the best I can at what I'm doing now, wether or not it will lead me to my goals ^^ what's my goal? to be a well-known otakuish architect ^^
