Daily Archives: August 22, 2010

Exceeding expectations by leaps and bounds – A surprise in store here in this blog?

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Valence

When I started this blog, I expected steady, but slow progress. I expected to have to blog around one year to get a reader, or a comment, and then slowly build up readership for years. I expected my 10kth view … Continue reading →

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Zero No Tsukaima – “I told myself to finish this months ago, but suddenly I don’t blame myself for not doing so”

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Valence

Perhaps it’s just me. Perhaps I came in expecting something that would me blow me off my seat. After all, given its credentials it looked likely to do so. Not only does it have a relatively large fanbase, it was … Continue reading →

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K-On and music – what defines ‘good music’?

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Valence

Just came back from a dinner with the extended family. Aside from finding out that one of my aunts was a (dare I say it) otaku who preaches to her daughters the wonders of Takahasi Rumiko (respectable move, by the … Continue reading →

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