Bulbagarden Forums - Blogs - The Golden Phoenix by Legacy http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/ Bulbagarden - The original Pokémon Community en Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:46:13 GMT vBulletin 60 http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/images/styles/XY/misc/rss.jpg Bulbagarden Forums - Blogs - The Golden Phoenix by Legacy http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/ Book Suggestions Request - Know Any Good Books? http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/book-suggestions-request-know-any-good-books-53913/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:23:45 GMT Okay so I'm looking for some good books to kill the time I have to spend in bed coming up later this month.

I was wondering what people's favorite books are. I am a fan of almost any genre, but I prefer coming of age novels, fantasy, mystery, adventure, etc.

Any help anyone is able to offer is much appreciated. ]]> Legacy http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/book-suggestions-request-know-any-good-books-53913/ Teens/Adults Only: Describe Your Sex-Life Using 4 Pokemon Moves http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/teens-adults-only-describe-your-sex-life-using-4-pokemon-moves-41199/ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:02:38 GMT Warning: Sexual innuendo, if you are offended by such things, don't unspoil.



Can you guys come up with any? ]]> Legacy http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/teens-adults-only-describe-your-sex-life-using-4-pokemon-moves-41199/ <![CDATA[Shameless Plug: My Fic - "Pocket Monsters: The Battle Quest"]]> http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/shameless-plug-my-fic-pocket-monsters-battle-quest-39374/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:48:14 GMT Okay, so sorry for the shameless plugging of my fanfic :sweatlol:, but as a writer who is looking to improve my skills, I'd really appreciate all the feedback and constructive criticism I can get.

My fic is called, "Pocket Monsters: The Battle Quest."

No, this isn't a story about Ash Ketchum and Pikachu or about your typical canon story from the anime, game or manga-verse. "Pocket Monsters" is designed to be a complete re-creation of the Pokemon concept.

Basically, it's my own semi-unique take on how I think the Pokemon World would look if it were more "real."

"Pocket Monsters" will be a trilogy of novel-length stories that center around the story of a boy named Milo Youngblood. "The Battle Quest" will be the first of the three books of the "Pocket Monsters" saga.

For those who are interested:

Milo, who is 14 years old at the beginning of the saga, is a very introverted and shy teenager who lives in a very small town with his mother.

Past tragedies have definitely shaped Milo's life and his troubled past has made him into the shy, socially awkward teenager that he is today.

Deathly afraid of his upcoming freshman year at his new high school and all of the social struggles that he is sure to face, Milo is afforded the opportunity to go on an epic and exciting journey across the country as part of a huge, nationwide competition called "The Kanto Battle Quest."

With his mother's blessing, Milo decides to forgo his first year of school to go on this Battle Quest.

Milo is relieved to be missing school, but quickly realizes that this epic voyage around Kanto will not just be a vacation.

Along the way, Milo not only encounters many strange places, people and creatures, but he suddenly finds himself in the middle of a series mysterious occurrances around the country... occurances that he soon realizes may be connected somehow.

Milo learns a lot during his journey as well... about Pokemon, about the world around him... and about himself and his dark past as well.


Anyways, that's the teaser!

If any of you have some spare time to give my story a quick read, I'd GREATLY appreciate it.

Like I said, I'm always looking to improve as a writer and the only way to do that is to have people critique my work and leave feedback.

Here is the link to my fic if anyone would be kind enough to give it a chance: http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/f227/pocket-monsters-battle-quest-4-a-121454/

It is rated M for some adult themes, violence, deaths, sexual situations, etc. Nothing overly graphic, but want to be safe with the rating.

Anywho, thanks to anyone who is willing to help me out :) ]]> Legacy http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/shameless-plug-my-fic-pocket-monsters-battle-quest-39374/ <![CDATA[TIME Magazine's Article on FanFiction: An Interesting Read Indeed]]> http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/time-magazines-article-fanfiction-interesting-read-indeed-32246/ Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:06:43 GMT Those who know me know that I'm a fixture in the Writer's Workshop. It's simply my favorite place to be.

Ran across this article on TIME.com (Time Magazine's Website) about the history and ethical arguments regarding fanfiction.

http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,2081784-1,00.html

Take a look! ]]> Legacy http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/time-magazines-article-fanfiction-interesting-read-indeed-32246/ To Anyone Who Loves Pokemon http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/anyone-who-loves-pokemon-32040/ Sun, 03 Jul 2011 00:58:50 GMT Since the late 1990's many of us have been enthralled by the amazing World of Pokemon.

Whether you are a long-time Pokemon veteran, and remember playing the first Red and Blue versions for the huge, black-and-white, brick-like original GameBoy and watching the original Kanto anime series featuring Ash/Misty/Brock, or if you joined the fandom sometime after that, you undoubtedly have fallen in love with the vast array of magical creatures that make up the incredible World of Pokemon.

Well, today is your lucky day if you love Pokemon but are looking for new and original storylines that can help expand your love of the franchise to lengths that you have never dreamed of before.

I invite anyone out there who is interested in reading some of the Writer's Workshop's many great works of Pokemon FanFiction to come visit.

When people think of the word, "FanFiction," they often think of amatueristic, shoddy, low-quality work by untalented kids who are just scribbling their own stupid, unimaginative stories based on an established franchise.

Well, folks, I can tell you that any pre-conceived notions you have about Fanfiction will be proven wrong upon your first visit to the Bulbagarden's own Writer's Workshop.

Our collection of talented authors have produced many amazing, professional-quality stories of all lengths, styles and genres. They have truly taken the Pokemon franchise to new lengths with their original ideas and amazing imagination and writing skill.

So please, show our team of authors the love and support they deserve by stopping by the Writer's Workshop and browsing around. Remember, we at Bulbagarden are a community, a family of sorts, all with one common love: Pokemon. And these authors work tirelessly to share their talents with you and help illustrate the world we all love through new and exciting points of view in their writing.

There's something for everyone! Are you a Pokemon anime fan, but sometime wish that the show's writers could be a little more creative or imaginative in their plot? Well, there are countless anime-based stories in the WW that do just that!

Are you looking for a Pokemon tale that is a little more adult and dark, something that explores the realm of war, violence, romance and is truly 'epic?' Well, there are plenty of stories to choose from!

July marks the Writer's Workshop's seasonal award season, during which the best of the best of our FanFiction section are recognized.

What better time to come visit us and take a look at what our authors are working on. Here is the link to the nominees for the best fics so far: http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/f227/summer-awards-2011-nomination-thread-113415/

So to wrap up, I think we all can agree that the World of Pokemon is a wondrous and amazing place, and that we have all been captivated by the franchise throughout our childhoods and beyond!

Why not come and see if one of our talented writers can help take your love for the franchise even a step further with their literary adaptations of Pokemon and the world they inhabit!?

:ksmile: ]]> Legacy http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/anyone-who-loves-pokemon-32040/ Just Bought an iPad! http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/just-bought-ipad-31935/ Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:43:25 GMT :drool:It's so freaking sweet!

That is all. ]]> Legacy http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/just-bought-ipad-31935/ Obama Says He Will Not Release bin Laden Body Photos http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/obama-says-he-will-not-release-bin-laden-body-photos-29091/ Wed, 04 May 2011 20:20:10 GMT http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_bin_laden_obama_photos

So President Obama has said the pictures of Osama bin Laden's dead corpse will not be released for fear that doing so will make the dead body seem like a "trophy" therefore inciting violence.

It's a hard call. The other side of argument is that the entire point of doing a ground operation like we did, risking the SEALs lives, was to get the indisputible proof that 'Homeless Santa' is indeed dead.

It gives the conspiracy theorists and those loyal to Osama room to wonder whether or not the raid and his death is just a hoax.

But overall, I tend to agree with the President's call. Releasing such graphic photos might only hurt our relations with other countries further and would probably anger people who think we are gloating/taunting.

The proof that Osama has been killed will come when no one hears from him or sees him walking around. Eventually, the truth will come out without us pissing off people by releasing the photos.

Good call, Prez. ]]> Legacy http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/obama-says-he-will-not-release-bin-laden-body-photos-29091/ <![CDATA[So I'm All Alone Tonight]]> http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/so-im-all-alone-tonight-28404/ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:37:11 GMT What am I going to do on this fine Friday night, while my (ex)girlfriend who cheated on me is out whoring herself out on the town? Take my pain meds and wash them down with a liter of tequila and go to sleep. Good night. What am I going to do on this fine Friday night, while my (ex)girlfriend who cheated on me is out whoring herself out on the town?

Take my pain meds and wash them down with a liter of tequila and go to sleep.

Good night. ]]> Legacy http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/so-im-all-alone-tonight-28404/ I Have Just Broken Down an Entire 1/4 Ounce of Bud http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/i-have-just-broken-down-entire-1-4-ounce-bud-28282/ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:02:52 GMT ...and put the entire bag into a large cigar wrap.

Let the bluntage begin.

I realize that smoking is probably not the best practice for someone with a heart condition, but life's too short.

:banana: ]]> Legacy http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/i-have-just-broken-down-entire-1-4-ounce-bud-28282/ Fricken Depressed http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/fricken-depressed-27740/ Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:11:43 GMT Life sucks sometimes, you know? I'm not trying to sound whiney or fish for attention, but writing down how I feel helps me feel better. :mad:

First, my fucking heart. I'm so sick of surgeries, blood tests, medicine, scheduling more surgeries and doctor's appointments. Anytime I actually get to leave the hospital, I always have to schedule the next time I have to come in. It's just draining to know that for the rest of my life, I might never ever be fully healthy to the point where I don't have to think about my health.

I used to be a very good soccer player (high school all-state, Minnesota state select team, Olympic Develop Program, etc.), and now I can't even run two miles without feeling like my heart is going to explode inside my chest.

I used to go out and enjoy life with friends every weekend, and now I normally have phsyical therapy and/or doctor's visits... and even when I am home, I can't go play football or pick-up basketball with my friends because I am not supposed to over-exert myself! Fuck!

My friends have been great, always visiting me and trying to keep my spirits up, but I've been in the hospital so much, I can tell that it's starting to become a burden on them to feel like they are obligated to keep coming and visiting at the same frequency.

I also missed my best friend's epic 20th birthday party because I was in the hospital.

To make matters even worse and more frightening, the doctors don't exactly know why the prosthetic valve they installed on my heart isn't completely working. They don't have any definitive answers about ANYTHING. How long I have to go through this, how long the valve will hold up, even how long I can expect to live.

Secondly, my job sucks and I don't know if I'll ever get to where I want to be career-wise.

This heart trouble has really been problematic for my college career. With the financial strain that my condition has put on my family, I had to drop out of the university I was attending.

I work part-time as a real estate agent, but again, with much of my time being spent in doctor-related places, I haven't been able to do as well as I would like.

My dream is to be an author. But seriously, how realistic is it to think you can make a good living as an author? Our dumbass society (in the United States anyway) places more importance on television like MTV's Jersey Whore show, blockbuster movies, and YouTube entertainment. No one reads books anymore. Add to the fact that I had to drop out of college, and yea... Fuck!

Oh yeah, you know what else? My girlfriend of two years cheated on me WHILE I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL. 'The fuck is that?!

All on top of that, I got yelled at today in the Writer's Workshop because of a thread I started and have since erased.

Basically, I was making suggestions about how the Workshop could be improved, and without trying to, I inadvertedly came off as critical towards the Workshop's mods, all of whom I hold in very high regard.

So basically, I came off as an ass-hole, which I regret because I honestly cherish the Writer's Workshop and the friends I've made there. I cherish it even more nowadays because of how shitty my life is in virtually every other facet.

So I guess that's why it hurt my feelings so much when I was accused of being "disingenuous" and accused of trying to criticize the mods and everything by someone who is never in the Writer's Workshop and someone who has never even said one word to me for the 2+ years I've been on these forums.

And it hurt even more than no one from the Workshop, not one of the people who I thought were my "friends" stuck up for me when that person accused me of being "disengenuous" and not wanting what was best for the WW.

Look, I know I was in the wrong with my thread. I know I should have asked the mods before posting something like that, but it just pisses me off a little how restricted we non-mods are in terms of trying to start discussions about anything concerning new ideas or things we can do to make the place we love a better place.

Yes, I realize the mods here do a great job. I sincerely believe that every mod does a great job, and I appreciate the work they put in. I really do.

But it's off-putting to say the least to get totally ripped for simply trying to start a conversation among my peers about how to help fellow authors who feel neglected there.

Getting told that I am "disingenuous" about my love for the Writer's Workshop just fucking pisses me off because with my life the way it is now, the WW and my friends here at Bulbagarden are all I have left aside from my family and my few remaining "real life" friends.

So yeah, I was wrong in overstepping my bounds. I am sorry for making it sound like I don't appreciate the mods here. I was careless in that regard.

But don't fucking tell me that I don't want what's best for this place or that I'm "disingenuous."

I'm sorry for my rant. Again, I know I was totally in the wrong, and I apologize once again. I am just having a bad couple of months and need to vent.

I have never been one to talk or think about suicide, and I really am not a fan of people talking about suicide just to get attention, but the idea of not having to suffer through this shit is becoming more and more appealing by the day.

Fuck. ]]> Legacy http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/fricken-depressed-27740/ This Shit Makes Me Embarrassed to be an American http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/shit-makes-me-embarrassed-american-26222/ Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:23:39 GMT http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/8409/1299923102166.jpg Sorry for the size of the image, but just check out the ignorant statements made by all these people on Facebook. Really? Japan deserved what they got because of Pearl Harbor?


Sorry for the size of the image, but just check out the ignorant statements made by all these people on Facebook. Really? Japan deserved what they got because of Pearl Harbor?

WTF!

It's these morons' opinions that make people across the world hate America. If this logic is true, what will "karma" be sending our way for slavery? ]]> Legacy http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/shit-makes-me-embarrassed-american-26222/ My New Fic is Up and Running! http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/my-new-fic-up-running-25862/ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:36:46 GMT Well, it's been a few weeks since my heart surgery and I'm feeling great! Physical therapy is going great and I'm almost back into shape.

I've also been able to continue writing!

Thanks to everyone who contributed their $0.02 in my thread in the Writer's Block a few months back! I have taken a lot of people's ideas into consideration, and now the first chapter of "Pocket Monsters" is finally up in the Writer's Workshop!

My story is not your typical journey fic in that it does not follow the exact rules that we have been trained to follow based on the game/anime/manga canon. Sure, there will be plenty you will recognize, and it is a Pokemon story after all, but there will be a fair number of changes to the world I use.

I invite anyone who enjoys Pokemon and enjoys reading to check it out, and PLEASE leave some feedback on the thread. I love to know your comments, criticism, concerns, etc. So yeah... please review it!

Click here: http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/f244/pocket-monsters-7-a-100833/ ]]> Legacy http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/my-new-fic-up-running-25862/ Physical Therapy Update #2 http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/physical-therapy-update-2-25354/ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:22:48 GMT Today, I ran on a treadmill, still supervised by my therapist, for 2 miles straight without stopping. I am feeling my endurance and cardiovascular strength returning to me, which makes me feel good. I still feel slight tightness in my chest after a run that long, but my therapist said that it... Today, I ran on a treadmill, still supervised by my therapist, for 2 miles straight without stopping.

I am feeling my endurance and cardiovascular strength returning to me, which makes me feel good. I still feel slight tightness in my chest after a run that long, but my therapist said that it isn't something to worry about... just my heart getting used to running again.

I'm also starting to weight train again, but nothing heavy. Just high rep, low weight stuff to get my tone back. Before the surgery and when I was in soccer full time, I had a nice six-pack stomach and good definition in my abs.

But yeah, as you saw in this picture:



I've lost some of that, but I'm working towards it. ]]> Legacy http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/physical-therapy-update-2-25354/ Scar Picture! http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/scar-picture-25085/ Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:05:19 GMT http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww89/scan0410/scar.png So this is a picture of me right before they let me go home the other day. I was getting some final testing done on my vitals, but they let my mom snap a photo of me. Haha, sorry for looking goofy... and sorry for cutting out my...


So this is a picture of me right before they let me go home the other day.

I was getting some final testing done on my vitals, but they let my mom snap a photo of me. Haha, sorry for looking goofy... and sorry for cutting out my face, I'm embarrassed by my lack of good looks ;)

Scar: hawt or not?! ]]> Legacy http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/scar-picture-25085/ Physical Therapy Update http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/physical-therapy-update-25051/ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:35:18 GMT So many of you know that I underwent a pretty major heart surgery a week ago, I'm fine and finally home after a long hospital stay.

I have a gnarly scar in the middle of my chest, which will undoubtedly be used in my attempt to impress girls in the future. :idea:

Anyways, I had my first session of physical therapy this morning, which essentially was just a supervised visit to the gym.

Took a short jog on the treadmill, only about a half-mile was all I was allowed to do, but all-in-all, I felt pretty good. A little short of breath faster than I'm used to, but that's to be expected.

Anywho, now I'm back home working on Pocket Monsters, chapter 1.

:cheers: ]]> Legacy http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/25413/physical-therapy-update-25051/