So due to the massive amount of free time one my hands I recently decided to buy a model kit of some sort to help pass the time. Japan is inundated with hobby stores, so I knew I would have a wide variety to choose from. I've never really been into models as I don't have the patience to paint or detail them and as this process is what really makes them interesting I felt it would just be a waste of time and money. However, in the end boredom was able to sway my mind. In America when most people think of modeling they might imagine cars, planes, etc and in Japan this is true as well but taken to an extreme. Stores have entire floors devoted to a specific genre, especially when it comes to robots or mecha as the fanboys call them.
As I felt that as long as I was building something it might as well be interesting, so I decided to buy one of the mecha models. The model I ultimately decided on due to both its low price and image appeal was a Brutish Dog which is apparently from some anime where it and other Votoms, the kind of battle mecha it is, battle for world domination or some other common goal. I've never heard of them, but seeing as I don't normally like that kind of anime no surprises there. Anyway I'm currently about halfway? done and once I finish I'll post some pictures of it as well as some progress pictures which I'm too lazy to upload now.
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Well that sounds like you Chris. Kinda goofy! haha I'm glad that you found something to do with all this time and I love you infinity times infinity!
Mary
Good to hear from ya Chris!! and you should choose something cool instead of something that's only kinda cool...well good luck with the model...and good luck wit the boredom thing
glo
haha it'll be interesting to see how the model turns out...although you were never as bad at crafts as matt was so i guess we'll see. can't wait to see the pictures. love you lots.
I take offense to the comment on my lack of talent in arts and crafts. I think Monica's just jealous cause she was never smart enough to fake incompetence so that Mom would take over. I however mastered that talent. I hope youre devoting some time to exercise too Chris. Gotta stay healthy you know. Does the model bring back memories of your Lizardmen?
I never took over a project, just provided some "hands on" guidance!
Glad that some of my crafty genes are finally surfacing in you, Chris- knew that if I waited long enough, they'd show up. Send pics of both you and the robot. What news on the visa and upcoming move? Maybe you should be doing the New York Times crossword to keep your mind sharp and your English current- just a thought.
love,
Mom
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