The Chronicles of Takehiro

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This list consists of things you can do in virtual space (aka the Internet) and in the real world. Well, it keeps me and my friends entertained. You should try it out!



10: Random chat sites
Got nothing to do on a rainy morning? Tired of chatting with the same people in MSN? Well, try Omegle and Cleverbot out. You’ll be in for a surprise…

9: _______ for a day
Try and take initiative if you feel your life is a monotonous railway track. For example: Don’t eat chocolates for a day, or don’t turn on your computer for a day. Gosh that’s hard!

8: Geekologie
Do visit this site if you’re a fan of quirky and eccentric innovations. Some inventions range from edible keyboards to cookie cutters made of Lego.

7: F My Life
If you think that your life is doomed and you want to commit suicide, think again. Click here and see that it’s not only you feeling the blues today. It’s a worldwide phenomenon, so cut the emo-ness out.

6: Plurk
Ever get tired because of tweeting and getting nothing in return? Plurk gives a new twist. You’ll be given karma points based on how often you “plurk.” More amenities are unlocked as you gain more karma.



5: Friends
From bowling, window shopping, to playing arcade games, you will surely have fun with your friends. Just be sure not to invite too many of them.

4: Dares
Ask your friends to make dares for you, particularly on your birthday. This can range from skydiving, bungee jumping, walking outside with your undergarments in winter and the like.

3: YouTube
I know this is kind of a given already, but trust me, there are thousands of videos that are still undiscovered. People have different tastes, so I’m sure there are videos that cater to every humor available in the world. For starters, try this, this, and this.

2: Be alone
It seems contradictory as number 5, but you do need some quality time alone and reflect on your life. You can stroll around the shopping center, or watch a movie with you and yourself.

1: Travel
This is the epitome of my list. Based on a first-hand experience, I can say that this will really make your life fruitful. Try backpacking from Paris all the way to Prague. It’s an adventure like no other!

We have been friends with our internet browsers ever since we learned how to use a computer. I am quite sure that all of us started with the juggernaut but useless Internet Explorer. It was utterly one of the worst browsers ever produced by man, or I mean, a “window.” This monopolist tried to hog every computer available in the planet, and we had to endure its long loading times and multiple windows opened in one session. It took up a lot of our RAM, thus slowing our computer’s performance, not to mention its “excellence” in warding off worms and viruses.

Then came the competitors like Firefox, which uses the multiple tab session. Your taskbar will not be flooded with 10 IE windows opened at the same time anymore. Of course, Microsoft followed suit, but it still can’t beat Mozilla’s faster loading time and its introduction of plug-ins. Then Google Chrome came in with its minimalist design and even faster loading time. Also, Chrome brought searching into a whole new level by allowing users to search and type keywords through its address bar.

Of course, Opera will not allow itself to be left behind in the ongoing browser wars. Believe it or not, Opera came in first with the multi-tab session. They also innovated the start-up screen, like Chrome, in which your 9 favorite sites can be accessed in a click of a mouse, or should I say, “speed-dialing.” Unlike Chrome, which it predicts your favorite tabs through the number of visits, Opera allows you to actually choose and customize which 9 sites you want to visit conveniently. It also allows you to only click from Ctrl+0 to Ctrl+9 for your favorite sites. Talk about incorporating telephone functions onto the web!

Another thing that I find useful is the mouse gesture found in Opera. It has been added in Opera since version 5. Not even Chrome has this yet. Mouse gesture is a way of combining mouse movements and clicks as a command. For example, you can return to the previous page through a simple hold and drag command. No more clicking on the back button found on that very top left corner of the screen!

So there you have it folks… these are only some of the things Opera has introduced to this modern age. Who knows, we might be using brain waves in Opera’s future versions!

RULES: Pick your birth month.
Italicize and underline anything that doesn't apply to you.
Bold and maximize the five to ten that best apply to you.
Copy to your own blog, with all twelve months.
Tag 5 people from your friends list.

JANUARY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Ambitious and serious. teach and Loves tobe taught. Always looking at people's flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart.neat and organized. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Knows how to make others happy. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Rather reserved. Highly attentive. Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds. Romantic but has difficulties expressing love. Loves children. Loyal. Has great social abilities yet easily jealous. Very stubborn and money cautious.

FEBRUARY: Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexy.Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble.Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. hurt.Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislike unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizes dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside but not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.

MARCH: Affectionate. Secretive. attractive personality. sexy. generous and sensitive to others. Naturally honest. Loves to serve others. Easily angered.Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Observant and assesses others.Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves travelling. Loves attention. Musically talented. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Loves special things. Moody.

APRIL: Active and dynamic. Decisive and hasty but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people's problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. Moving. Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest. Sexy in a way that only their lover can see.

MAY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves travelling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Spendthrift.

JUNE: Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Able to show character. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Brand conscious. Executive. Stubborn.

JULY: Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people's feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alon. Always broods about the past and old friends. Likes to be quiet. Homely person. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Prone to having stomach and dieting problems. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt and takes long to recover.

AUGUST: Loves to joke. Attractive. Suave and caring. Brave and fearless. Firm and has leadership qualities. Knows how to console others. Too generous and egoistic. Takes high pride in oneself. Thirsty for praises. Extraordinary spirit. Easily angered. Angry when provoked. Easily jealous. Observant. Careful and cautious. Thinks quickly. Independent thoughts. Loves to lead and to be led. Loves to dream. Talented in the arts, music and defense. Sensitive but not petty. Poor resistance against illnesses. Learns to relax. Hasty and trusty. Romantic. Loving and caring. Loves to make friends.

SEPTEMBER: Suave and compromising. Careful, cautious and organized. Likes to point out people's mistakes. Likes to criticize. Stubborn Quiet but able to talk well. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal but not always honest. Does work well. Very confident. Sensitive. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Must control oneself when criticizing. Able to motivate oneself. Understanding. Fun to be around. Secretive. Loves leisure and traveling. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Very choosy, especially in relationships. Systematic.

OCTOBER: Loves to chat. Loves those who loves them. Loves to take things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn't pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care of what others think. Emotional. Decisive. Strong clairvoyance.Loves to travel, the arts and literature. Touchy and easily jealous. Concerned. Loves outdoors. Just and fair. Spendthrift. Easily influenced. Easily loses confidence. Loves children.

NOVEMBER: Has a lot of ideas. Difficult to fathom. Thinks forward. Unique and brilliant. Extraordinary ideas. Sharp thinking. Fine and strong clairvoyance. Can become good doctors. Dynamic in personality. Secretive. Inquisitive. Knows how to dig secrets. Always thinking. Less talkative but amiable. Brave and generous. Patient. Stubborn and hardhearted. If there is a will, there is a way. Determined. Never give up. Hardly becomes angry unless provoked. Loves to be alone. Thinks differently from others. Sharp-minded.Motivates oneself. Does not appreciate praises. High-spirited. Well-built and tough. Deep love and emotions. Uncertain in relationships. Homely. Hardworking. High abilities. Romantic. Trustworthy. Honest and keeps secrets. Not able to control emotions. Unpredictable.

DECEMBER: Loyal and Generous. Sexy. Patriotic. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Loves to socialize. Loves praises. Loves attention. Loves to be loved. Honest and trustworthy. Not pretending. Short tempered. Changing personality. Not egotistic. Takes high pride in oneself. Hates restrictions. Loves to joke. Good sense of humor. Logical.

Yes, Shir... I will tag you , but of course... I will tag Jocke head-on

I also tag: Kyosuke, Higio, and Judy... hehe have fun

Hi everyone! This is my first post at My Opera!

Yes, I know that it has been 2 years since I joined Opera. My main website can be found here: http://darkhitsugaya.multiply.com My friend actually persuaded me to update this dying site, so I decided to give it a try.

Till the next blog post! Hope to meet people from different nationalities!