Well, it's about time for a new look on this site. The old look was really dull. Now we can gaze at the stars while looking at our blog ^__^. This will be up for the month of September. If anyone finds a blogskin they like, inform me of what it is, I'll check it out and you can have the month of October as your featured skin, dragon clan members only though, sorry. Hopefully by the end of the month, someone will find another blogskin.
Hope you enjoy the new skin.
School starts on tuesday everyone. Doesn't that beat all?
- Akaryu
P.S. To Dragon Clan members, for some reason, whenever you post, and you want to make a new paragraph, there is no line break between the paragraphs. But there is a way to get around that. All you have to do is type "br" at the end of every paragraph (and for poets, put a "br" at the end of each stanza). You also have to put the "br" in between "<" and ">". If you are confused, I'll just do it for you.
I don't know about the rest of you... but that was probably the best end to summer I could have ever imagined. It was great talking to you guys (Hiroryu... you take the tin foil OFF before you eat the Arby's sandwiches lol and Aoryu, find out what Joe Schmo don't know! haha) Thank you for a lovely bonding time and walk, Akaryu, but I'm looking forward to when school starts and we can have after-school bonding again. Kuroryu, I'm sorry if you were in a lot of pain during Twister :) I was just having a little bit of fun... and if we ever play again then you can call out the colors and make me fall down and/or pull a ligament, ok? Midoriryu, it looked like you were having a really nice time, especially during the football game haha (PULL UP YOUR PANTS!) I will never forget that... of all things to shout... To both Murasakiryu and Kuroryu: is it really that enjoyable to play frisbee in the dark?? Don't you get worried that you'll land on your back with a frisbee-shaped indent on your forehead? lol j/k And Daidaryu, thank you so much for making that an evening that I'll always treasure and remember. I'm practically speechless.
Walking In The Light of Waves
After the sun had sunk below sight,
with an eyelash of a crescent moon
suspended golden
against the clear blackness,
I loved the way
the night sky looked in the cold
as we walked
contentedly,
hand-in-hand.
City lights: bewitching sparkles
burning on the edge,
and us, gazing instead on
the eerie watery glow
under-lighting the rims of the waves.
And the salt-ridden ebb and flow
of the lit ocean,
tugging at my feet with
caresses of exhilarating cold
was nothing
compared to the tugging at my heart
from just being near to you.
(Sometimes, I used to feel like everyday I was pretending to be someone I wasn't. I felt fake and scared because I knew that if I stopped pretending, I'd find myself vulnerable to everything. I was afraid to take the jump because, well, what if nobody was there to catch me...)
While wandering within my soul,
I learned the truth of me,
I’m covered outside in coats of paint,
What’s inside, nobody sees.
Outside, bright colors are all that are seen,
And my true self is locked unknown,
Forever hidden, like a dream,
That’s left undreamt, alone.
Covered and hidden by painted shields,
I’m secure to those who glance,
But within I’m terrified to ever feel,
What I would if I took the chance...
The chance to strip myself of the fake,
And stand as only me,
To put my friendships and life at stake,
To be who I’m meant to be.
For what if people chose to stare,
Or sneer at my maskless face,
Their laughter, insults, hatred, glares,
Would break me into space.
So don’t say you’ll love me for who I am,
Despite everything that’s wrong.
For until I can learn to love myself,
My paint is staying on.
Glance me tender
with a dart of the eyes,
Perching on my face, quicksilver stare.
Look and whisk my breathing rapid,
Single glance of unearthly care.
Hold me blissful
Utter peace,
Enveloped in a warmth and two heartbeats,
Wrapped in sheer, heady content
At ever feeling so swirled and complete.
Music me oblivious
Ensnare my thoughts and
Bind them, locked by ivory keys.
Sweet and fervent intoxication
In a curve of champagne melody.
Whisper me asleep,
Rendered gentle unconscious,
Darkness of gossamer; Eyes closed and wishing
only to reach out into glistening air, and
to grasp your whispered words and kiss them.
And if I awake and you are gone,
here is all I ask of you:
Leave me, dreaming,
rotating spell,
of what I once meant to you.
I'm glad that this site has been such a success. We currently have 9 members, unfortunately, only have of the Clan comes out of the dwellings to post here. I haven't seen Daidairyu, Hakuryu, Midoriryu and Murasakiryu in awhile. Cmon guys, lets keep this thing going. Anyway, Thanks Everyone for joining this Clan and taking part in this.
Unfortunately, I cannot seem to get into Blogskins.com. And I really really wanted to change the template for this Blog, its really dull now and there are so many out there that we could use to boost the look of this site. I've changed my own site and Midoriryu's site, Hakuryu has a blogskin from blogskins. If anyone, Dragons and or people who read this site, find any site that has blog skins or anything, E-mail one of us and we will consider changing our site to that.
Just one more week left of school. I hate feeling like want to go, but then again, not want to go...
Interrobangs are a type of punctuation mark invented in the 60's and never put into wide use... they're a mix between exclamation points and question marks. I think they're very expressive and love them dearly, but that's not the important part of this particular post.
What's important is that people have as few regrets as possible. I mean, regrets are unavoidable in life, but it is possible to avoid having so many. I find it's easiest to just look at the situation and find the thing that I'll regret if I don't do it. And then I just go do it! Like at the beach this summer it was about nine o'clock and I was thinking about going into the water, having one of those inner debates with my sensible side and my impulsive side. And then I just thought "If I don't go into the water now, then I'm going to look back on it later and regret having stayed out and not having felt the ocean at nine o'clock on a Sunday in August." And the water felt amazing... cold, but nonetheless amazing.
Lastly, this morning I learned that it just takes one true and honest compliment to turn your day completely around. I was tired, hot, and very irritated after doing a bunch of dance demonstrations at a local elementary school with my ballet company. The kids were adorable, but it was SO HOT! It was our last demonstration of the day, in the afternoon, and as we were taking questions at the end, one little first grade girl stood up and pointed at me and said "I think you're beautiful." I nearly cried, seriously, especially when as we were getting off the stage she came over and hugged me... there were tears in my eyes... I guess because, well, a compliment and a hug meant so much more when it came from this little girl who didn't know me, would probably never see me again, and had no reason to be flattering me or buttering me up. And for the rest of the day, although it was still obscenely hot, I was so happy just to think of that little girl. :) Let's all give each other honest compliments and bear hugs. They truly work miracles.
Laughing gas. Have you ever met those people who perpetually chain smoke and drink black black coffee even though they hate it and only talk about the futitlity of life and complain about society and refuse to shop anywhere but Hot Topic? Yes, those are the people who don't like happy smiley people who are always laughing. But then we only laugh because of them, because there aren't enough people in the world who are happy and laugh and smile and think about the good things instead of the bad. If more people laughed, everyone would be happier! And besides, I'm not always happy, not even close. But people seem to think I am because I smile and laugh all the time. Well, sometimes, I only do it to keep myself from crying, so there! Laughter is nectar for the soul, right? And as for those chain-smoking, caffiene-addicted, existentalist, pessimistic people, guess what? Hot Topic is owned by the same people who own Abercrombie and Fitch! So when you buy those Anti-crombie shirts to oppose the expensive preppy clothing stores, you're feeding them money! You have to admire those Abercrombie business people, catering to all tastes...
It seems like there are songs for everything and about everything and everyone. Have you guys ever heard a song where the lyrics seemed to totally be talking about you? Because over summer, I found a song that every time I heard the lyrics I'd find myself thinking "Hmm, it sounds like its my biography set to music or something..." And now I consider it "my" song, and it wasn't even me who noticed it. It was actually some other people that heard it and said "Hey, (my name here), this is like YOUR song!" So I just wanted to know if anyone else had their own personal song or maybe even two! lol... just out of curiosity :)
Welcome both of you, Momoryu and Hiroryu. Momoryu, I'm sure that you living in a sunset, will make some of the other dragon's envious ha ha ha!
Speaking of Autumn, I believe Autumn is the most beautiful season though the year. Winter is next, then Summer, then Spring. But there is something about Autumn that sticks out above all. I dunno what it is. I'll dwell on the idea and post it sometime.
So Momoryu's Dwelling is now the Sunset. Thats quite intriguing, because that would mean you are all over the world. There is always a sunset somewhere right? You have made me envious ha ha.
I agree with Kuroryu... I like sunset. Hi, everyone! Thanks to Akaryu for inviting me to be a part of this. I hope everyone has had a blissful summer as it's almost over *tear* There's something vaguely appealing about autumn though: the freshly sharpened pencils, the breezy weather, oh, and of course Halloween! If only new homework and PSATs didn't have to come with it. (I'm sighing, by the way.) I'll say goodbye and goodnight now and go turn on some music. The quiet is bothering me... it's like this soft, spongy hum of silence thats filling the air and ringing in my ears. Tengan suenos buenos.
Thanks for the invite Akaryu, I shall truly treasure my time with dragon clan. I'm kinda wondering who Momoryu is though, and what their realm shall be, in case anyone would like to know mine will be Hiroryu's Star, alright that's all I got to say except to give a shout to all the dragon clan members who ok'd this invite or didn't ok it and whoever didn't can lick my balls!!! bitch, lol
You pushed to hard, so hard I fell over.
But now, I'm flying away.
Flying sky high towards the horizon,
Towards the future.
Follow me if you want
But never will you fly with me
side by side
like you did once before.
Because now,
I'm flying away,
Flying Away on Hidden Wings
I would like to introduce two new members, Momoryu and Hiroryu. They will be joining us sooner or later. I think we have around 9 members now. How come no one is posting?! I can only think over 2 other colors now...Grey and Brown. Anything I'm missing?
Great people gain strength through facing adversity and coming off victorious. Opposition carves wisdom, empathy, and courage into your character as you meet adversity and overcome it.
Don't be lured into low actions. Train yourself so that your vision transcends the thoughtlessness or pettiness around you. The high roads are where the rewards are greatest.
Think big and act. Every successful venture begins with those who see future value and potential. Vision creates in people the ability to accomplish th impossible.
Take the necessary risks that will separate you from the crowd. By sticking your neck out, you will always stay ahead of those who are too affraid to make a move.
The reason we get up in the morning is the faint hope that we can make the world a better place for ourselves and those we love. Optimism is a powerful thing. It is like water to a dying man.
I sit here tonight, perched atop my mountain, observing others, but I am focused on myself. Before thirty minutes ago, I felt like, I wanted to go to sleep and not wake up. The events of my life have frustrated me so and I wish to not enter reality for awhile. The interim of the school year has been quite long, yet obscenely short. A period of time where my life has made changes for the worst, and some for the best. A multitude of events have come to shape me as I am now. I am Dark yet Sane. When I smile, I actually frown. Yet when I frown, I actually smile. Everything could be better. Yet everything could be worse.
On the sunnier side, for the first time in my life, I truly truly appreciate ALL that I have. Especially my mother and my brother. I could not have asked or prayed for a better parent or sibling. Then of course, the few friends that I hold close to my heart. You bunch have supported me and... you all are the wind beneath my wings. (I am listening to that song right now, Wind Beneath My Wings, and Ironically...right where I paused...she sings "You are the wind beneath my wings.)
On the darker side, this summer, my heart has been broken and will be broken once more, for I am the Fool and the Broken Hearted. I have lost many of my possesions and I am to stand out in the middle of a field and rot while I hear the beating of drums and I shall be bored out of my mind. Too much time to ponder is not healthy.
So as I said, 30 minutes ago, that is how I felt. And 40 mintues since then, I have felt the same and still do feel that way. Yet on top of all of that, I have been touched. A few minutes before I started this post, I read two amazing pieces of poetry that I will never forget. In those words that the author, Aeri, had used to create those pieces of art, incorporated so much feeling and emotion that one only gets in those rare moments in life that we all search for. But after reading those poems, I have felt it, sitting on my computer chair, staring at the same screen I have been staring at all through summer. Everytime I read these poems, I smile even wider and I have been brought very close to tears. I would like to acknowledge Ashley Chung as Aeri, and also as the greatest writer I know. I am very confident when I say this. I am glad that the Heavens have shined on you Aeri, for it has been the brightest I have seen it and all of the world knows of it.
The Heavens have also shined on two other Dragons, one of Green nature, and one that has yet to come join us as he is from the Night Sky. The Heavens shine brightly on you two as well and all of the world knows of that as well. These two have fought to overcome time and space and after all of their hardships, they have been rewarded with each other.
And to the Dragon that will moving from one cloud to the next, may life and the future bring you riches. We will watch you from where we are and hope that the future treats you well, so that we know it will treat us just as good. (laughs) You are taking great leaps into the world, and just remember, should your wings fail to carry you, all of us shall fly to your aid and help you find your wings again. Remember, you have a home to return to, don't be a stranger, to any of us.
To the Dragon that hides in the shadows, Murasakiryu, never forget, even in the shadows you are not alone. You may feel it, but we the Clan are always together and are always ready to help you and the rest. Life can only go up once it comes down, always remember that. This Clan only serves to show that there is a bond between all of us. All of us are willing to help each other.
To the two Dragons that work so hard day in and day out to be who you are. Daidairyu and Kuroryu, I have watched both of you work your best at what you do. Both of you will succeed in all that you are engaged in. Never forget that your efforts will be all for nothing. Skilled you both are and I cannot wait to see the fruit of your labors.
And last but not least, to the Dragon that hails from the sea. We have been through alot you and I, my kindred spirit. We mirror each other almost perfectly yet different in our own unique ways. I truly admire you and glad that I have someone who is some ways, exactly like me. Remember, we all were not only put on this earth to hurt, but to bring smiles. So please, rememeber that you also have the ability to make others smile.
So now I will continue to sit atop my mountain observing the life before me. Please come visit me, I shall entertain you as best I can. And when I can bring flight back to my own wings, I shall join you all.
As you can see, ha ha, we have a new member already. He is Daidairyu, the Orange Dragon. He also already broke a rule, which I will fix in a moment...refrain from using real names. And you should probably take off your e-mail address...
My own site, I have changed a little bit and I think I'll post a poem here that I posted on my own site.
Hey all you voluptuous summer streakers. I feel so accomplished and satisfied in being part of this hot "clan." It's like an online gang composed of social bandos. You guys won't believe this, but my name on this site is Daidairyu. I sound like I should be some sort of bawdy anteloupe from "The Lion King" or something disney. Well, I'll try to do my best to spice up this weblog!
I feel so loved by you, Akaryu. I never knew how much you cared. BUT now I'm part of the cool group. I'm ACCEPTED! Although I might be the busiest person in the world, I wanna let all you emotional people know that I have at least 17 seconds to spare for your meaningful thoughts and emotional venting. Just make sure to feel me in on all thats hot and happenin'.
I just realized,... this Dragon Clan is sorta like an online frat house, or even better, a sorority. awwww, and all of you can be my "sisters." Well, gurlyfriends, I can't wait to excercise my fabulous priviledge of being social chair. If you guys have any suggestions for the band trip this year, ... just e-mail me @ Daidairyu or just blog it on this site or whatever. preferably the email though. One suggestion was Lake Tahoe,... I , personally, don't think that, that's the best place to party.... talk to me.
Ah so I finally got a hold of everyone and everyone has accepted my invitation, so may the entertaining begin!
Here's a full list of names (so far...we may add members later on)
Akaryu - Red
Hakuryu - White
Aoryu - Blue
Midoriryu - Green
Murasakiryu - Purple
Kuroryu - Black
Here you are. I'll be inviting someone else today, dunno what color he likes though. Oh and forget about trying to guess who is who, I realized its to easy to guess who is who, but feel free to try, ha ha ha.
. Group of friends who just can't get enough of each other. ^__^
. July 30, 2003 (Birthdate of Clan)
. Anaheim Hills (yet one moved away to Davis)
. Canyon High School (UCDavis)
