A new week and July is almost over... Time sure flies. But this blog is just beginning!
Raid 6: New Illustration on Pixiv
I've put up a new illustration on the Japanese illustration site Pixiv a few days ago. The first in my viking character series, named Maja. Also was a good opportunity to practise drawing backgrounds, but unfortunately I epically failed in the grass. That's what you get for replying on brushes too much. -_-
For some reason, originals aren't as popular as the fanart I have on Pixiv, and the annoying thing is, for full view you need to register.
Also was able to snag a request illustration from an artist I admire, Mina-sama!! She's so lovely. :3 I'm currently working on the next one in the viking series.... Not sure what his name is going to be, but so far I can only think of naming him Jørgen. A really common Danish name...
Raid 7: Dúné to Release New Album
Yees!!! A rock/electro band from Denmark, I have only listened to their latest single 'Victim of the City', but it's very catchy. The only downside is that they sound a little emo-America. Like Simple Plan or whatever. But this is the kind of band that you can actually tolerate. Also the female vocalist Cecilie's voice is so hypnotising....=o=
Also they're releasing a new album on July 31 2009! Can't wait!! If you're wandering around on Youtube or Myspace, they're definitely worth a listen.
I would also like to focus more on musicians in Denmark, and hopefully might be able to find some nice artwork from there to write about. It's always exciting to write about what's happening in Denmark.
Until then~
28 July 2009
25 July 2009
Rambling on about current affairs, etc.
The second post for this blog is mostly about current affairs and a little mention about the Christchurch Arts Festival in New Zealand running through July and August. Three raids today:
Raid 3: Sweden Ferry Collision
Wasn't expecting it, personally. The Nordic countries seem to have their act together a lot more than other countries, but of course someone has to stuff up. Silly Sweden-face! On July 23 2009, two ferries going to Gotland managed to collide into each other because of foggy conditions. Woops. Luckily only a few were lightly injured so it's not too much of a big deal. How the hell did the vikings back in the 1st century manage not to hit into each other? ...They probably did but didn't tell anyone and said the people on board got eaten by the world serpent or the bermuda triangle was on a vacation and just happened to be there... Something ridiculous like that. And obviously I'm not the type that tells jokes well. -_-;
Meanwhile, the Danish ships are having to deal with Somalian pirates trying to hijack their ships.
Raid 4: The Japanese Being Paid to Smile?
....What? This topic actually came up for a short time on the news in New Zealand, where in Japan, people working at the train stations have a camera on top of their laptops to rate their smile which of course is aimed towards their customers. It's good for the customers as they say 'a smile is contagious' and can make them cheer up, but it would suck for the employers that have to constantly flex their muscles all for the sake of other people. I admit in a way it's a good idea since just smiling can loosen people up and make communication easier for the both of them, but the Japanese don't smile that often anyway (just being stereotypical here). Also, do people even realise how damn busy those train stations actually are? People are heading left and right and you have to brush past hundreds of passengers and the maps for the trains are so complicated it looks like a kid scribbled randomly with a crayon in different colours and called it a map. Train station are truly stressful, and I've only lived in Japan for two years to know that well. The Japanese just need to be less uptight. What's wrong with wearing a loose T-shirt and jandals to work? xD Smiling should come naturally; a camera shouldn't have to force you to.
Raid 5: Christchurch Arts Festival
The Christchurch Arts Festival doesn't happen that often so it's definitely worth a look when it actually is on. It has a variety of things to go to, from seeing orchestras, ballet, international film screenings and a massive igloo with an ice skating rink in the middle of Cathedral Square. But I'm mostly looking forward to the international films, since I'm planning to go see 'Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea' [崖の上のポニョ -Studio Ghibli film] and 'Flame and Citron' [Flammen & Citronen -Danish/German film]. Should be super awesome!
Those are my raids for today, and will be back next week surfing the waves of the internet to raid more information on anything and everything. Until then!
Raid 3: Sweden Ferry Collision
Wasn't expecting it, personally. The Nordic countries seem to have their act together a lot more than other countries, but of course someone has to stuff up. Silly Sweden-face! On July 23 2009, two ferries going to Gotland managed to collide into each other because of foggy conditions. Woops. Luckily only a few were lightly injured so it's not too much of a big deal. How the hell did the vikings back in the 1st century manage not to hit into each other? ...They probably did but didn't tell anyone and said the people on board got eaten by the world serpent or the bermuda triangle was on a vacation and just happened to be there... Something ridiculous like that. And obviously I'm not the type that tells jokes well. -_-;
Meanwhile, the Danish ships are having to deal with Somalian pirates trying to hijack their ships.
Raid 4: The Japanese Being Paid to Smile?
....What? This topic actually came up for a short time on the news in New Zealand, where in Japan, people working at the train stations have a camera on top of their laptops to rate their smile which of course is aimed towards their customers. It's good for the customers as they say 'a smile is contagious' and can make them cheer up, but it would suck for the employers that have to constantly flex their muscles all for the sake of other people. I admit in a way it's a good idea since just smiling can loosen people up and make communication easier for the both of them, but the Japanese don't smile that often anyway (just being stereotypical here). Also, do people even realise how damn busy those train stations actually are? People are heading left and right and you have to brush past hundreds of passengers and the maps for the trains are so complicated it looks like a kid scribbled randomly with a crayon in different colours and called it a map. Train station are truly stressful, and I've only lived in Japan for two years to know that well. The Japanese just need to be less uptight. What's wrong with wearing a loose T-shirt and jandals to work? xD Smiling should come naturally; a camera shouldn't have to force you to.
Raid 5: Christchurch Arts Festival
The Christchurch Arts Festival doesn't happen that often so it's definitely worth a look when it actually is on. It has a variety of things to go to, from seeing orchestras, ballet, international film screenings and a massive igloo with an ice skating rink in the middle of Cathedral Square. But I'm mostly looking forward to the international films, since I'm planning to go see 'Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea' [崖の上のポニョ -Studio Ghibli film] and 'Flame and Citron' [Flammen & Citronen -Danish/German film]. Should be super awesome!
Those are my raids for today, and will be back next week surfing the waves of the internet to raid more information on anything and everything. Until then!
22 July 2009
First post!
The first post for Viking Raid online. Basically this will be a blog for posting anything and everything, from art and culture to news (from either Denmark or New Zealand) and world issues. The raids for today are:
Raid 1: H1N1 Virus
People all over the world are freaking about the H1N1 virus that's spread to the majority of England and other countries in a disturbingly short amount of time. Personally I'm really freaked and I constantly carry hand sanitiser with me and flinch every time somebody coughs. Been reading the news on Denmark.dk and they've closed a daycare because one child was said to have the virus and so far about 70~80 people have been reported to have had it. Honestly, Denmark is so lucky. Here in New Zealand, about 2000 are said to have been infected and about 10 people have already died. Our population is only one million smaller than Denmark! ...Seriously. But it's all about good personal hygiene, maintaining your immune system and making sure to stay warm and such, since it's winter here. It gets confused with the common flu and everyone gets real crapzy about it. Talk about bad timing. -_-;
Raid 2: Hetalia -Final Episode
Onto something more cheerful, the online anime series 'Axis Powers Hetalia' has released its 26th and final episode this Monday for the first season. The second season is going to follow. For all those England fans, this episode is worth a watch as you get to see him make fun of America, get drunk and cry. =3= He's so adorable. Was actually wondering what they would do since Lichetenstein's big brother diary had all been animated. It wouldn't been funny to see the manga where Hungary thinks she's a dude be animated. xD
The first raid will conclude here, until the next raid. Hej hej!
-Currently listening to: Rihanna feat. Jay-Z/Umbrella (Danish net radio -DR P5000)
Raid 1: H1N1 Virus
People all over the world are freaking about the H1N1 virus that's spread to the majority of England and other countries in a disturbingly short amount of time. Personally I'm really freaked and I constantly carry hand sanitiser with me and flinch every time somebody coughs. Been reading the news on Denmark.dk and they've closed a daycare because one child was said to have the virus and so far about 70~80 people have been reported to have had it. Honestly, Denmark is so lucky. Here in New Zealand, about 2000 are said to have been infected and about 10 people have already died. Our population is only one million smaller than Denmark! ...Seriously. But it's all about good personal hygiene, maintaining your immune system and making sure to stay warm and such, since it's winter here. It gets confused with the common flu and everyone gets real crapzy about it. Talk about bad timing. -_-;
Raid 2: Hetalia -Final Episode
Onto something more cheerful, the online anime series 'Axis Powers Hetalia' has released its 26th and final episode this Monday for the first season. The second season is going to follow. For all those England fans, this episode is worth a watch as you get to see him make fun of America, get drunk and cry. =3= He's so adorable. Was actually wondering what they would do since Lichetenstein's big brother diary had all been animated. It wouldn't been funny to see the manga where Hungary thinks she's a dude be animated. xD
The first raid will conclude here, until the next raid. Hej hej!
-Currently listening to: Rihanna feat. Jay-Z/Umbrella (Danish net radio -DR P5000)
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