Ask Zulehan stuff

[brownboy102]

I don't have any other than the popsicle you sent me..

Thanks again by the way.

 

[Delphine]

Everything I write is melancholic, now that I think about it. Well, not everything, but it is especially common in my poetry.

I like melancholic poetry. I only read melancholic poetry in fact...

And I usually would not share poems, but that was all I could think of when you asked for a story.

Aw, thanks. You could have refused though, but I truly appreciate it.

Thank you, too.
Heh. Thank you for that, too. Think I will do the virtual hug, too; k, that was weird, but there you go.
Hope you get a good rest.

A hug's a hug! Was it weird in a funny way? I hope so. I know I laughed at myself when I did it XD But I was tired. I got excuses.

Maruchan is too awesome.

Yeah, love the summer stuff; fits well with my signature set.

Totally. And indeed, it looks really cool like that!
I'm keeping mine displayed as well because for some reason, I think it looks like my Togepi eggs are burried in the sand, like turtle eggs, and I find it good looking.

 

[Delphine]

Oh and here's another question: don't you find it awkward when you sometimes read a work you wrote a while back? When you first began writing, for instance (not when you were 6 and learned how to write but when you really tried to write a whole story/poems/short novels when you were younger).

 

[Zulehan]

Oh and here's another question: don't you find it awkward when you sometimes read a work you wrote a while back? When you first began writing, for instance (not when you were 6 and learned how to write but when you really tried to write a whole story/poems/short novels when you were younger).

Yep, I look at my older stories and think they are better than what I am writing now, ha. Poetry is a different matter: the less said about my older pieces, the better.

Most recently, I looked back at my first short story and thought, Hey, this is actually pretty good. When I got it critiqued I did not believe the praise of good pacing and whatever else was said.

I like melancholic poetry. I only read melancholic poetry in fact...

Yeah, even the poems I find most uplifting have a melancholic feel to them, at least for me. For example:

Memory

My mind lets go a thousand things,
Like dates of wars and deaths of kings,
And yet recalls the very hour--
'T was noon by yonder village tower,
And on the last blue noon in May--
The wind came briskly up this way,
Crisping the brook beside the road;
Then, pausing here, set down its load
Of pine-scents, and shook listlessly
Two petals from that wild-rose tree.

Aw, thanks. You could have refused though, but I truly appreciate it.

A hug's a hug! Was it weird in a funny way? I hope so. I know I laughed at myself when I did it XD But I was tired. I got excuses.

The world needs more funny, and yes.

Totally. And indeed, it looks really cool like that!
I'm keeping mine displayed as well because for some reason, I think it looks like my Togepi eggs are burried in the sand, like turtle eggs, and I find it good looking.

Togepi eggs at the beach. Now wouldn't that be something. I head out to the beach a lot. I remember describing my last visit to one of the beaches I visit most frequently:

I went to Newport Beach yesterday, but before I even got there it was interesting to feel how much colder the air around me got the further away my friend drove from San Bernardino, and it was apparent when we left the valley because it was coldest of all and a heavy fog settled in and was moving quickly. It wasn't since I visited the Philippines several years ago that I've seen the ocean, and taken in its intoxicating smell. This time, though, I was seeing it while within a modern city, filled with neon glow and fancy shops. In any case, this trip was the first of which I've seen a freeway end straight into a city intersection.

Once I set foot on the beach, I made my way to the bridge, which would extend about a quarter of a mile into the ocean before ending at a platform with a seafood restaurant, the second floor from which came the gentle strum of the guitar and a Caribbean accent.

The platform bustled with activity, and, as one might expect, carried with it some filth, especially from the fish cut up as bait on little wooden planks protruding from the platform safety rails. All the while, seagulls and pelicans hovered overhead or meandered about on the platform, and pigeons, true to form, scurried about grabbing what bits of food they could afford.

In the sea, you could see a quarter mile away the city itself, and a flurry of people flooding the sands of the beach, and the nearby waters. In the immediate area from the platform, activity on the ocean was replaced with several sea lions diving and surfacing with no apparent purpose, and the occasional catch of fish (or twice, large stingrays). Also, one man came close by vigorously paddling on a surfboard, apparently for exercise, as there was no surf.

In the distance could be seen a break in the fog, but all that was revealed by that were several offshore drills obviously several miles away.

We stayed several hours, but didn't catch any fish. I assume the fishing boats that started out to sea as the sun nearly set were having better luck with their large nets. When the sun finally set, the thick fog added emphasis to the amount of light the city gives off, as the light reflected back onto it and the ocean itself was a pitch darkness that not even the now distant search lights of the fishing boats could penetrate.

Anyways, getting there, taking in the sights, and seeing how people lived their lives there, was an experience I'm grateful for.

Thank you for the question!

 

[brownboy102]

Man, I am just going to warn you. If you go to BC, Vancouver, make sure you don't walk the city at night. Thanks to Surrey, there are a lot of gangs called Surreyjacks. To spot one, they are Punjabi, and they usually wear sweatpants.

 

[Zulehan]

Man, I am just going to warn you. If you go to BC, Vancouver, make sure you don't walk the city at night. Thanks to Surrey, there are a lot of gangs called Surreyjacks. To spot one, they are Punjabi, and they usually wear sweatpants.

Interesting. For some reason I cannot help but think of The Axe Gang from Kung-Fu Hustle. Thank you for letting me know, though it will be quite some months before I even consider traveling. I hope the city does not stay dangerous at night.

 

[brownboy102]

It is mainly in Surrey, so it's best you have a car that is always fully gassed up.

- - - Post Merge - - -

And DON'T go to the Casinos.

 

[brownboy102]

Oh, oh, oh, and when you go, make sure t find a caf?, or food chain or whatever, called Time Hortons! Oh my -Bleep-ing go they have the best hot chocolate and coffee..

 

[Gracelia]

I have to ask, do you like to drink bubble teas (or boba tea)?

 

[Zulehan]

Oh, oh, oh, and when you go, make sure t find a caf?, or food chain or whatever, called Time Hortons! Oh my -Bleep-ing go they have the best hot chocolate and coffee..

k. Thank you. Sure do love a good coffee when I can find one.

I have to ask, do you like to drink bubble teas (or boba tea)?

I was about to ask what bubble tea is, but 'boba' made it clear to me. I usually find those in the Vietnamese restaurants, though often I ask they leave it out, heh. I guess that means it is just tea. I feel weird calling them teas, though, since I am used to brewing tea in a tea machine after scooping it straight from the cannister, and drinking it without anything added. I do not have the same feeling when talking about coffee, though, since I always have it with milk and other stuff (nutmeg, clove, chocolate, etc.), rather thank drinking it 'straight.'

As always, thank you for the question.

 

[Chibi.Hoshi]

What is your favorite food? Would you eat nothing but that your whole life?
Silly question I know.

 

[Zulehan]

What is your favorite food? Would you eat nothing but that your whole life?
Silly question I know.

If hunger is the best spice, then moderation might be thought of as a spice, too. Undoubtedly, my favorite food would no longer be a favorite in short order.

As for favorite food.... I want lasagna right now.

If you mean in general, a few favorites include ground pork soup (with Bella, porcini, and dried Shiitake mushrooms; green beans and bell peppers; mushroom seasoning and black pepper), sinigang (thick cuts of pork boiled with bok choy, string beans, daikon, and other vegetables), shell noodle salad (with black olives, tuna, mayonnaise, and green onions), adobo (a preparation of pork stew meat sour and cooked in its own juices over medium heat, and with a thick glaze and ginger), etc.

Thank you for the question!

 

[Chibi.Hoshi]

If hunger is the best spice, then moderation might be thought of as a spice, too. Undoubtedly, my favorite food would no longer be a favorite in short order.

As for favorite food.... I want lasagna right now.

If you mean in general, a few favorites include ground pork soup (with Bella, porcini, and dried Shiitake mushrooms; green beans and bell peppers; mushroom seasoning and black pepper), sinigang (thick cuts of pork boiled with bok choy, string beans, daikon, and other vegetables), shell noodle salad (with black olives, tuna, mayonnaise, and green onions), adobo (a preparation of pork stew meat sour and cooked in its own juices over medium heat, and with a thick glaze and ginger), etc.

Thank you for the question!

Thanks for making me hungry. You're welcome~♥

 

[brownboy102]

Favorite video games?

 

[Zulehan]

Favorite video games?

Here was my previous post on the matter, which is still nearly up-to-date.

A few more notable mentions comes to mind, though:

Dead Space. PS3. Perhaps the only game of the horror genre I liked. The interactive cutscenes were minimal but epic, the setting always kept me tense, and though the controls and menus could be clunky the gameplay itself was fun.

Dark Souls. PS3. Although the storyline was minimal, I very much like that the writers put in just enough to give gamers plenty to contemplate and interpret. The game presents a challenge even without restrictions, and the boss fights were very enjoyable. Several times I would think to myself, 'If only the Zelda franchise had boss fights this epic.' I am especially thinking of 'Dragon Slayer' Ornstein and 'Executioner' Smough, those double-teaming knights. I found the game even more enjoyable when I added restrictions, such as staying at level one, not casting spells, and not healing. The world of Dark Souls is the 'open world' that the upcoming Zelda aspires to; the setting really reinforces the sense of adventure, like a gaming version of the Lord of the Rings franchise.

Transistor. PC/Steam. Although an overly complicated apocalyptic plot, I very much enjoy them if interesting, and this one is. A love poem made into a video game. The game provides a genuine range of options for development of abilities and weapons, making sorting through the menu just as enjoyable a part of the game, and the battle system in general is a breath of fresh air.

Shovel Knight. Wii U virtual console. As I heard mentioned before, a throwback to the retro games of my SNES years. There is plenty of content and plenty of challenge. The music and controls are wonderful. I liked the ensemble of villains, and there is minimal but well considered back story for the main protagonist. My only complaint would be that I wish there was more you could buy with the 'loot' gathered up toward the end of the game, though it is a mere $15, so the limit is excusable.

Thank you for the question!

 

[Idfldnsndt]

do u like waffles?

 

[Zulehan]

do u like waffles?

Almost as much as Gir does:

Seriously, I love waffles. And forget syrup: they need chocolate.

Thank you for the question!

 

[Delphine]

Hellooo ~ How are you today?

And who's your favorite Invader Zim character? n_n

 

[Zulehan]

Hellooo ~ How are you today?

All the work and study I must do sits heavy on the back of my mind, but it is actually a pleasant and uneventful day, and I am glad the weather gets cooler with the approach of autumn.

I hope your day is going well.

And who's your favorite Invader Zim character? n_n

Tak!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEmKlz01Sog

Also, of course Zim and Gir: I must consider them together as the comedic duo.

As always, your questions are most appreciated.

 

[Delphine]

All the work and study I must do sits heavy on the back of my mind, but it is actually a pleasant and uneventful day, and I am glad the weather gets cooler with the approach of autumn.

I hope your day is going well.

Spent my day sleeping; fell asleep at 6am, got up at 10am because I had stuff to do, so I took a nap during the whole afternoon. Not very recommended but...

Tak!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEmKlz01Sog

Also, of course Zim and Gir: I must consider them together as the comedic duo.

Oh Tak is cool! I wish we could've seen her more often, though. My favorite is Zim, I just adore his dubber! And as you said, Zim without Gir is like peas without carrots, so I really like him too.

I'm gonna sing the doom song now!
Doom doom, doom doom doom, doooom doom doom...