April Diary ~ 14 year anniversary edition

It's ok to feel down once in a while Shamika, and it is normal to think about existential matters, too. Take some time off, but please come back. And don't worry about people reading whatever you write, that's the beauty of the Internet: One can always decide to scroll down... :)

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I had a lot of things to ponder (still pondering) and I took a short break but I did miss wikiloops, it's hard to stay away.

This morning I heard about the Swedish entry for the Eurovision Song Contest and it made me smile :) It's being performed by a Comedy band from Finland called Kaj. It's called Bara Bada Bastu and the reason I smiled was because it's all about the joy of Saunas, something that came up in a diary entry before :)
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I don't know how wikiloopers feel about this song contest because it has become quite political so a song like this is just pure, crazy catchy fun in true Eurovision tradition.

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Birthday. I hate my birthday. Well, I don't hate it, but I like it less every year.


Youth has been over for years. My handsome Tarzan-like appearance has been replaced by the appearance of Tarzan's monkey. Well, maybe I've always looked more like a monkey, I've never looked like Weissmuller.

As a child, I loved the black-and-white Tarzan films. I haven't seen them for years, but I don't think I would get the same joy from them anymore. I also liked the Tarzan comics.
I don't really know why Tarzan came to my mind. Maybe a birthday brings back memories of my youth. I think I'll go buy some old comics tomorrow that I used to read. Maybe I'll get a moment of youth back from them. :)


Happy birthday to me!

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In that case, Happy Birthday to you!

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Happy Birthday Aito, wishing you well :W

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-I listened to the songs I've played in this year and I have to admit that a few of them sounded good.

Why did I do that? Shamika has been trying to tell me for a long time that they are good. I didn't think it was like that.
Well, even if I made the best song in the world, I'd probably find something wrong with it.


-Spring is finally here. There are no leaves on the trees yet, but sand and stones are already being cleared from the streets.

In winter, stones and sand must be spread on top of the ice, so the streets must be cleaned when the snow melts. I can finally breathe when the dry sand doesn't dust.


-I uploaded the first songs to Wikiloops with my gym buddy. The first one sounded horrible, but the second one was better.


-I bought a bottle of soju. This weekend my wife and I are just the two of us, so this is a good opportunity to have a glass or two of wine (And of course, a soju bottle).

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Aito, even if you were the best bass player on the planet there would still be someone ready to criticize, you don't need to do that yourself :D At least I have confidence in you. :) Your diary entries always lift me by the way :)

This morning I did something I get pleasure from, experimental electronics. I stamped all over Johnny's drums with my little box of fun tricks. Whenever I've done stuff like this in the past, people always said "what are you on ?" in fact I don't need drugs to be crazy, it comes naturally. I think some people are borderline nuts and it's a good thing when it comes to art.... but it helps to have an audience that's on your wavelength. There are a few wikiloopers who travel on my Crazy Train I think.

I'm not eating 'Hot Cross Buns' today and I'm not buying Easter eggs for the kids in my life, I've seen the results of overeating chocolate for too many Easters in the past :(

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I tried soju for the first time a few years ago. was at an all-you-can-eat sushi bar in Las Vegas and tried it there, it was soooo good. I think I had like 3 or 4 different flavors...along with shots of saki...I was toasted :)

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I like soju because it has a pure taste. Kind of like a good vodka, but it doesn't have as much alcohol.

Well, there are many types of soju in Korea, but this soju I drink only has 20% alcohol.



I also like beers from China, Japan, etc.
They have same light taste because they are rice-based. They have a lot in common with corn-based ones, which come from places like Mexico.

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haha we're definitely from different parts of the world, "only 20% alcohol" :o:D that's a lot for me, especially for a beer-type serving. after a couple of those I'm feeling it :D:Y

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I don't drink much beer anymore, I don't like the feeling it gives. I mostly drink wine or vodka mixed with something.
If I drink vodka or gin without a mixer, it's only a few shots.

I don't like whiskey, it seems to be more popular in that part of the world. Well, a Motörhead-style Jack Daniels + Coca-Cola is good. Although you live so far south that tequila might be popular too.

Well, I'll drink any of those without complaining, as long as I never have to drink a warm English-style dark beer. 😂

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