Animil Kingdum!

This one is nearly fourfold the length of the previous entries and it is definitely my favorite of the commentaries. I hope you enjoy it as much I do!

ANIMIL KINGDUM!

Another world of man-animals (but with more variety). We learned that this world has two kinds of animals -- Wild and Domestic. The 'Wilds' are typical, everyday animals you'd see on most worlds, while 'Domestics' are the man-like animals (like Sir Jay). When we arrived, some Domestics captured and took us to their leader, who was (surprise, surprise) a human! His name was Rick and he explained to us all about this world. He told us of another human who used gene-splicing on Wilds to make Chimeras. He worked with some Domestics who hated Wilds. Rick and his friends asked us to help because they thought Sir Jay's arrival fulfilled some sort of prophecy. Naturally, I was ready, willing, and able to help, but Marshall didn't want to get involved (until he found out the other human had Markal; he's always looking for Markal). So, with the help of our Domesticated friends, we defeated a Chimera and that mean human.

That sounds like an interesting place to visit.
-Stricken by Fate (CW)*

Who wrote this?^ Was it Jarvis?
-Marshall

No, Stricken by Fate (CW) wrote it.
-Stricken by Fate (CW)

And who is Stricken by Fate (CW)?
-Marshall

I can't tell you.
-Stricken by Fate (CW)

And why not?
-Marshall

'Cause you might steal my identity.
-Stricken by Fate (CW)

What? Why would I do that?!
-Marshall

I don't know. I can't speak for you.
-Stricken by Fate (CW)

You must be Jarvis.
-Marshall

You know, 'Marshall', you should consider a journal name so no one will know your identity.
-Stricken by Fate (CW)

What? That's ridiculous, I refuse!
-Marshall

Yeah!
-Marshall**

What?! Who wrote that?!
-Marshall

Didn't you write that?
-Stricken by Fate (CW)

No, I didn't!
-Marshall

Uh-oh, looks like someone stole your identity.
-Stricken by Fate (CW)

This is unbelievable!
-Marshall

It's not too late to get a journal name.
-Stricken by Fate (CW)

Fine. How's 'Smoked Black Wing'?
-Marshall

Ooh, that's a good one. Do you have a copywrite on it?
-Stricken by Fate (CW)

What's a copywrite?
-Marshall

It keeps someone from stealing your journal name.
-Stricken by Fate (CW)

Yeah, you wanna watch out for things like that.
-Smoked Black Wing (CW)

Aw, come one! Who's doing that?!
-Marshall

Did someone take your journal name?
-Stricken by Fate (CW)

Yes! And they have a copywrite on it! How do I get a copywrite?
-Marshall

You have to speak to the Forum Manager.
-Stricken by Fate (CW)

Isn't that you?
-Marshall

Nope, it's me.
-Journal Master (CW)

(You're kidding me.) Okay, I need a name copywritten.
-Marshall

Do you have one in mind?
-Journal Master (CW)

Sure...um, how's 'Rockhard Fists'?
-Marshall

Sorry, already taken.
-Journal Master (CW)

What?! By who?
-Marshall

I can't release that information.
-Journal Master (CW)

Aw, for crying out loud!
-Marshall

Might I suggest 'Tough Callous Heels'?
-Journal Master (CW)

No, thanks. I'll just forget it.
[Marshall closed out at 7:21 am]

Man, poor guy can't get a break.
-Rockhard Fists (CW)

Yeah, I feel sorry for him.
-Tough Callous Heels (CW)

*The symbol for "copywrite," a concept which will be explained shortly. Imagine the letters being completely encircled, as a standard copyright symbol would be.
**This is written in manuscript, as opposed to the true Marshall, who signs in cursive.

Table of Contets!

You guys get a double-whammy today because I meant to put this one up before "Fayth's World" and since I promised that tomorrow's would be longer and since this one does not hold up to that promise, I am posting it here now. And now you will have a preview of upcoming entries!

TABLE OF CONTETS!

Midevil Manbird World!_______________________________Sheet 2
Super Cool's World!__________________________________Sheet 4
Crap World!_______________________________________Sheet 5
Vlad's World!______________________________________Sheet 7
Fayth's World!_____________________________________Sheet 8
Animil Kingdum!____________________________________Sheet 9
Krazy Robot World!__________________________________Sheet 12
Savyer's World!_____________________________________Sheet 14
Carekter Profils!____________________________________Sheet 18

Hey, who added this contents?!
-Marshall

I DID! I noticed we skipped the first page when we started.*
-Jarvis

How could you skip the first page?!
-Marshall

U open it with the cover.
-Sir Jay of the Blue Clan

The cover is wider than the pages!**
-Marshall

Maybe the page was stuck to the cover?
-Vlad

...Whatever. You guys bug me.
-Marshall

Am I to understand that U refer to me as an insect, Master Marshall?
-Sir Jay of the Blue Clan

I think he closed out.
-Jarvis

Cowardly knave!
-Sir Jay of the Blue Clan

I could bite him 4l U.
-Vlad

Dirty move, Master Vlad, but thank U, anyway.
-Sir Jay of the Blue Clan

Vhuteverl.
-Vlad

*This actually happened. I somehow skipped the first page when writing the journal, probably for the reason explained by Sir Jay, so I went back and added the table. Incidentally, I had meant to post this as the only one for today and forgot and now I'm returning to post it! Funny how life works.
**Not true from my point of view. It's just a standard composition journal and the pages are actually slightly wider than the cover.

Fayth's World!

I don't really like how this one plays out as-is and I've made significant developments to the characters depicted in this world, so as of now this world is set in an obsolete draft.

FAYTH'S WORLD!

On this world, we met a guy named Math who turned into a monster and attacked us! (Something about a vampire, I can't remember.) He had an awesome sword that illuminated a white aura. We managed to survive long enough for an angel named Kally to stop him. We helped him defeat a demon and later found Markal.

That Math guy scared me!
-Super Cool

Yeah, did U C his I's?
-Jarvis

Yes, he wuz quite a site to B-hold.
-Sir Jay of the Blue Clan

I vuz scarlderl than all ov U!
-Vlad

I thought he was kinda cool.
-Marshall

Yer a lie!
-Jarvis

U do not have 2 hide Ur fear, Master Marshall.
-Sir Jay of the Blue Clan

Whatever. How do you guys ever find time to write in this thing? We're always doing something!
-Marshall

I could ask U the same.
-Jarvis

[Marshall closed out at 11:03 pm]

Of all the members of The Journal Forum, he sure is underline* the least.
-Super Cool

He is not much of a talker.
-Sir Jay of the Blue Clan

I am still afrlaid ov that Math fellow.
-Vlad

*A writing pun on the term "online." The italicized part is also underlined.

I promise the next entry will be longer.

So I Guess I'm a Stylish Blogger.

Since I've been gifted this "Stylish Blogger Award" by Shah Wharton over at wordsinsync.blogspot.com.



So the requirements state that I list seven things about myself and pass this award along to fifteen other blogs. Since I only have five followers and since the majority have already received this award, I'll skip that portion and simply (it wasn't really that simple) list my seven.

1. I’ve never had a girlfriend (or for that matter, a boyfriend (not that I’m in the market for one)). As a result, I’ve never officially dated.

2. I have a father who is a published poet.

3. I lived in Hawai’i (specifically on O’ahu) for a year, where I met my lifelong friend, Tanner. I went back to see him in 2008 after 15 years.

4. When I was 5, I lived in Panama.

5. My mother used to sponsor foreign soldiers who were stationed at the base near my hometown (Fort Benning). The majority were from Lebanon and on a few occasions, they came to my school and talked to my class. They even surprised me on my birthday one year!

6. I’m the only one in my blood family born outside of Michigan. (Excluding my half-brother, whom I have never met.)

7. Various nicknames I’ve adopted, whether by my own imagination or gifted to me by others: Mattastic, Mattitude, Mattacular, Mattrick, Auto-Mattic, Matty, Mattrix, Dimitroff, Dimitrioff, Dimetapp, Demo, Dim-o-troof, Dimma-dumma, Matty D.

Vlad's World!

This entry introduces a new character, Vlad, who is a vampire trying to hide his obvious nature from his new "friends." His initial intentions are quite devious. Being a stereotypical vampire, he speaks with a Transylvanian accent, which comes out even in his writing. Thus, all of his Ws become Vs and every "R" is followed by an "L" to signify rolling of the tongue.

VLAD'S WORLD!

This is where we met our new friend, Vlad! He has a big castle near a village. Yet, the townspeople don't seem to know who he is. He helped us find Markal, and our journey continued with Vlad tagging along to 'try and meet the people of other dimensions.'*

Welcome 2 The Journal Forum, Vlad!
-Jarvis

Vhy, thank you. It is a pleasurle 2 B herle.
-Vlad**

Hey, tell us about U!
-Super Cool

Yes, I 2 am interested in learning of you.
-Sir Jay of the Blue Clan

Umm...therle rleally is not much to tell. I am just a humble vum--man.
-Vlad

Ooh, a vum--man! That sounds cool!
-Super Cool

You're an idiot, all of you.
-Marshall

We're all 1 idiot, Marshall?
-Jarvis

(Why do I bother?)
-Marshall

(Y'd he write a thought?)
-Sir Jay of the Blue Clan

Haven't you wasted enough pages? This journal is to chronicle our journey, not to write to each other!
-Marshall

I counted 3 spots where you could've used a 2.
-Super Cool

And a U.
-Jarvis

[Marshall closed out at 10:43 pm]

(Did I make a mistake?)
-Vlad

*He initially said 'try the meat of people from other dimensions' before "correcting" himself.
**He also signs his name in cursive.

I'm Versatile, I Guess.

Warning: Huge images afoot.


Thanks to AubrieAnne for this award. I'm versatile and I didn't even know it. :)

The rules for this state that I have to answer ten questions and pass this award along to seven subscribers. Well, since I only have five and one of them is Aubrie, I suppose I'll pick just one and let it be a surprise. So here are my queries!

1. Why did you create this blog?

Initially, I thought random blog drifters might be interested in seeing my ideas. That resulted in a single post which showcased terrible art. 2 years later, Aubrie Anne started a blog and made a comment on my unseemly post. Since then, I’ve been using Blogger as a medium for posting my writings, as I feel that I am better at thus than “arting.”

2. What kinds of blogs do you follow?

Aubrie’s, mostly. I also peruse my followers’ blogs, but I don’t go out and look for blogs to follow. My interests are very esoteric and a blog needs a hook for me to bite.

3. What is your favorite food and why?

In high school, I would have said popcorn, particularly the popcorn that my mother makes. Now, I guess it would be chicken, especially when it is in the form of strips. It’s easily accessible at most any restaurant, even Mexican ones. My food variety is very narrow.

4. What is your favorite clothing brand?

I don’t have one. I don’t really shop for clothes. I’ll wear something until it has gaping holes under the arms or in the crotch. Most of what I have has been obtained over the years from gifts, concerts, donations, and very rarely from apparel boutiques.

5. What one personal item do you find indispensable?

There’s a pillow I’ve had since birth that my mother put together. She folded a pillow and sewed a sheet of fabric over it (so that it’s half the size). I’ve been using it ever since and have trouble sleeping with regular pillows.

6. What is your favorite color?

I’m reminded of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. I would have to agree with Aubrie and say that it is black. I like dark colors; bright ones make my eyes hurt. Some people argue that black is a shade. I mean, whatever, it’s not important.

7. What is your favorite cologne?

I honestly don’t have much experience with cologne. I’ve had a small plastic bottle of Bod for many years now. I’ve rarely had occasions where I would need it and I feel that it lasts briefly and only makes me feel physically grimy. Maybe it was just that brand? At any rate, it tends to make my face feel hot.

My uncle gifted me a bottle of “Velocity,” which is apparently really expensive. He said to save it for “special occasions,” in my own words.

8. What is your favorite film?

I could name several, so I will (in no particular order): Land of the Dead, Nacho Libre, Day Watch (sequel to Night Watch), Forrest Gump, Kung Fu Hustle, and the entire Back to the Future trilogy.

9. What country would you like to visit and why?

Anywhere outside of the US would be fine with me, especially Europe. America’s boring.

10. Would you rather leave the house without your wallet or your shirt?

I would never not wear a shirt outside of my own bedroom. I am unsightly. I might leave my wallet behind if I weren’t driving, although it’s been instilled upon me that I should always carry it so that I may be identified in the event of some incident.

Crap World!

Please excuse the ridiculous name.

CRAP WORLD!

(Marshall calls it 'Basketball World.')* The third dimension we visited! When we arrived, some guy with a dog started bothering us, then he turned into a monster, or something. Then, Officer Duke scared him off. He said the guy's name was 'Crap, Christopher Crap.' Super Cool got rabies from the dog, so we took him to the hospital. We later found Markal and left this world. The end.

Hey Jarvis, if this ever ends, will we still be friends?
-Super Cool

Sure! We'll be friends 4-ever!
-Jarvis

Awesum! lol.
-Super Cool

R U Guys OK?
-Sir Jay of the Blue Clan

Yeah, Y do U ask?
-Jarvis

Methinks U R over x-cited, Young Jarvis.
-Sir Jay of the Blue Clan

Why are you fools writing only letters?
-Marshall

It takes 2 long 2 write stuff, so we abbv.
-Jarvis

You're abbreviating three-letter words! And what is 'lol'?
-Marshall

*laugh out loud*
-Super Cool

Its much faster 2 write the #3 than it is 2 write the word three.
-Jarvis

Whatever. Hey, S.C.!
-Marshall











...Hello, S.C.?
-Marshall

Hey Super Cool!
-Marshall

Yes, Marshall?
-Super Cool

Why didn't you answer me?
-Marshall

(Geez, take it EZ on the writing) I did.
-Super Cool

I mean...B4...when I said 'S.C.'?
-Marshall

What's an 'S.C.'?
-Super Cool

Those are your initials!
-Marshall

U can't abbv. sum1's name, Marshall.
-Jarvis

'Y'-not?
-Marshall

(U don't need quotes, ethr.) U know how many ppl have SC as there init.?
-Jarvis

What? We're the only 1's who write in this!
-Marshall

The Journal Forum is open 2 any1.
-Jarvis

You sound smarter in person than on paper.
-Marshall

...U R silly, Marshall!
-Jarvis

[Marshall closed out at 10:17 pm]

We'll B frnds AAF!
-Jarvis

*I was simultaneously plotting a video game adaptation. Playing basketball on this world would have been one of the mini games. I think I wanted to have jousting on Sir Jay's world.