.: so comes snow after fire :.

So, lots of things happened in the last couple of days!

I had a great therapy session yesterday. So many topics, so much to talk about. Sadly next friday is a national holiday, and we won't be able to see each other until next tuesday, but we talked so much yesterday that the long wait won't bother me that much. My throat feels better, and I'm much more relaxed. Sakura is finally back home, and I feel much better having her around.

Today I saved someone's life. It sounds really weird to say that out loud, but that's what happened. I had just gotten out of the bus, and I was crossing this pretty narrow street from the bus stop to the supermarket. I saw a car arriving, way over the speed limit, and this woman next to me was looking in the other direction. She stepped right into the street when the car arrived, and just on instinct I stepped after her, grabbed her by the shoulders, and all but dragged her quickly back on the pavement. The car rushed by, so close it almost touched her. She thanked me a lot, and she was shaken up, so I walked with her for a bit, then doubled back and entered the store. That's when I stopped and realized that there was no way for the car to miss her if I hadn't been there. Maybe it wouldn't have killed her, but it was going really fast, it would have definitely seriously injured her. I'm really happy with myself right now. ^^

The weird thing is that I was crossing the street there because I wanted to make some toast. That's the reason. I got a craving for toast on the bus and decided to buy some cheese and ham before heading home. If I hadn't had that silly thought, she would have been hit by a speeding car. What the hell. Life is really, really weird. But the toast was amazing, it truly was toast worthy of a heroine. :D

I've finally learned two full songs on my ukulele, and working on a third. I can do both Space Oddity and American Pie, and I'm working on Rainbow Connection (next stop: AC/DC). It's super relaxing and so much fun. \o/

What else? I finally bought Bravely Default, because everyone was very enthusiastic about it, and because I love RPGs. I'm also reading way more Winter Soldier fanfics than it's probably healthy, because angsty pairings like Steve/Bucky are my jam. :D

I promise if I ever learn how to play You Shook Me All Night Long on my ukulele I'm definitely posting a video here!

Why am I still awake? Because I just finished the last Professor Layton game, The Azran Legacy. Which came out yesterday. This is what happens when games are released right before the weekend. It was the best one, so that didn't help in trying to pace myself. I had a few problems with the last puzzles, because everything that happened in the finale made me cry my eyes out, and I couldn't see what I was doing. I'm even sadder than before that the series is now over, but at least we got such a wonderful last chapter. Which really makes one want to marathon the whole series all over again. But not now because it was 13 hours of puzzles and maths and riddles in two days, and I think I need to rest really badly.

But still, such a beautiful, beautiful last chapter to a wonderful series. ♥

Just a little announcement, I finally installed Steam. Everyone was talking about it and I got curious, and now I get why it's so famous. I just bought Portal, Portal 2 and The Testament of Sherlock Holmes for €14. Yippie-kay-yay, motherfucker! I still have to learn how the community thing works, but if you want to friend me I'm nausicaa83 over there too.

This is going to be fun. *_____*

And since we're on the subject of videogames, and because I need friends on Animal Crossing New Leaf, here's my 3DS code: 3652-1773-6457. Drop me your code here in a comment so I can add you back. ^^

Obligatory entry with pictures I forgot to post the other day because I'm lazy. :D


I finally found Avengers action figures that include Hawkeye and Black Widow! Yessss! The Disney Store in Florence is five times bigger than the one in Venice, and it felt a lot like Heaven. :D The Phoenix Wright game is a birthday gift from juuhachi_go, I started playing it yesterday, and besides a strong deja-vu for all those laywer shows I used to watch when I was a kid (Perry Mason anyone?), I also found out I could never be a lawyer. Five minutes in I was already shouting at my character to just shoot the witness because he was obviously the killer. Oops. I'm having lots of fun. :D


The plan was to put them on the shelf with my Marvel comics, but that's too low a shelf, and Sakura would play with these figures in a second if she could reach them, so I put them on the Tolkien shelf instead. They get to guard Fables and the Walking Dead, it's a good gig. ;)

Got to rush, I just remembered that the second episode of Neverwhere is airing in a couple of hours. I listened to the first episode yesterday and I *loved* it. I'm a huge fan of the book, and was waiting anxiously for this radio show. At first I thought it was a bit confusing for those who hadn't read the book, but after a few minutes it completely won me over. James McAvoy as Richard is amazing, and while everyone is superb, my favourite one so far has to be Anthony Head as Mr Croup. My god, he's brilliant. Also sounds a lot like Herc when he's bitching at Douglas, which is at times both incredibly creepy and absolutely hilarious. Talking about hilarious, Richard calling Hunter a "hooker" over and over again made me almost fall from the couch laughing. I'm a bit sad Romola Garai got such a small part, though. Still, they're all incredible, and I can't wait for tomorrow, when we get to meet Benedict Cumberbatch as the angel Islington. Perfect casting is perfect, everybody go home.

Day 01 → Your favourite song
Day 02 → Your favourite movie
Day 03 → Your favourite television program
Day 04 → Your favourite book
Day 05 → Your favourite quote
Day 06 → Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 07 → A photo that makes you happy
Day 08 → A photo that makes you angry/sad
Day 09 → A photo you took
Day 10 → A photo of you taken over ten years ago
Day 11 → A photo of you taken recently
Day 12 → Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 13 → A fictional book
Day 14 → A non-fictional book
Day 15 → A fanfic
Day 16 → A song that makes you cry (or nearly)
Day 17 → An art piece (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.)
Day 18 → Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 19 → A talent of yours
Day 20 → A hobby of yours
Day 21 → A recipe
Day 22 → A website
Day 23 → A YouTube video
Day 24 → Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 25 → Your day, in great detail
Day 26 → Your week, in great detail
Day 27 → This month, in great detail
Day 28 → This year, in great detail
Day 29 → Hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days
Day 30 → Whatever tickles your fancy

How about a (spoiler-free) picspam?



( Shall I say would it be a sin if I can't help falling in love with you. )

It's been a great month. *______*

New pages for the Tsubasa epilogue, and they're awesome! We get more insight on the story, and they're so splendid. And I found myself humming Tonight, Tonight by the Smashing Pumpkins while reading them. Is my brain trying to suggest me a video idea? Maybe. :D

Today my period started, so no more feeling nauseated. I'm actually kinda hungry, and even if I can't go to the gym tonight (sob), at least I can eat something else beside boiled rice. Hurrah! Since I'm stuck on this chair, I could finish the second Professor Layton game, the Diabolical Box one. It was even better than the first one, and I'm getting really good at these puzzles. :D

New pages for the Tsubasa epilogue, and they're awesome! We get more insight on the story, and they're so splendid. And I found myself humming Tonight, Tonight by the Smashing Pumpkins while reading them. Is my brain trying to suggest me a video idea? Maybe. :D

Today my period started, so no more feeling nauseated. I'm actually kinda hungry, and even if I can't go to the gym tonight (sob), at least I can eat something else beside boiled rice. Hurrah! Since I'm stuck on this chair, I could finish the second Professor Layton game, the Diabolical Box one. It was even better than the first one, and I'm getting really good at these puzzles. :D

Real life news: I have a little bit of a cold, and it actually makes me feel happy, as usually I get something stronger in November. Is my body getting stronger? Hope so. I'm having lots of fun at the gym, and I can see it's working. I'm slowly getting more coordinated, and I don't get shortbreathed anymore.

Today's Supernatural episode was cute and all, but now I really want us to go back to the main storyline. I'm probably going to regret saying this, but I want an heart-breaking episode like The End, or I'm going to explode.

Also jumping on the Nintendo Ds wagon: I borrowed the first Professor Layton game from Tati, and I loved it. I'm quite good at it, so now I want to try my hand with the next one. Puzzles, puzzles!

And last but not least, next tuesday my favourite Italian writer's new book will finally be in stores. Can't freaking wait! In the meanwhile, I went on with the Vampires saga by Anne Rice. I finally finished the Memnoch one (man, that was so boring!), so now I can read the Armand one, and I'm so excited about it. Love that kid. *_*

Everybody meet Castiel, my new Nintendo DS!



I bought it so that I could play with Kingdom Hearts - 358/2 Days. I'm just at my second mission, and I still have to get used to the buttons (I still jump when I'm supposed to attack), but I'm in a crazy Kingdom Hearts mood! I love this story so much!

Everybody meet Castiel, my new Nintendo DS!



I bought it so that I could play with Kingdom Hearts - 358/2 Days. I'm just at my second mission, and I still have to get used to the buttons (I still jump when I'm supposed to attack), but I'm in a crazy Kingdom Hearts mood! I love this story so much!