Shiki 12, RoT 290 and Outlaws of the Marsh
Before anything else, cavechan, just a heads up, another team (blackabyssteam) has picked up Shiki. (Finally, this manga is getting some attention, because we know it's severely lacking that despite how good it is.) So far, the team has scanlated only chapter 12. Still, can't wait for the SC tankoubon scans.:D
Okay so chapter twelve shifts the story back to Toshio again. Poor Toshio. He really looks like shit now. He has dark circles under his eyes and looks like he ha forgotten what a razor is. But it's really understandable why the guy has no time to maintain his physical appearance, considering what he has to deal with. And it seems they have become an unhealthy obsession for him. I saw last month's Chinese raw and while I don't understand any Chinese, the pictures already say it all. It was a very difficult moment for Toshio because it involved someone dear to him and what made it even worse was that Toshio knew he had no choice but to do it. He had to set aside his personal feelings for what could be the first step towards the salvation of everyone living in Sotoba.
On the otherhand, Muroi is looking mighty fine as always. :D But I can't help but think that he has a certain connection to the Kanamesa people, aside from his chummy relationship with Sunako. Speaking of Sunako, she's looking creepy as usual. I love her though, and her fashion sense. And I like the inner conflict both that she and Muroi have as a result of their friendly relations. Muroi isn't too keen about the idea of killing the vampires, just as Sunako couldn't bring herself to kill Muroi.
Overall, Chapter 12 was a good chapter. And I think Ikumi-san is pretty cool. :D
Meanwhile, RoT's 290th chapter was finally uploaded this morning! I'm crying out of joy because I waited for this chapter to be uploaded in Baidu for nearly three weeks. 291 even got uploaded first. Anyway, the scanlation for this chapter was also done this afternoon. Shodar really didn't waste anytime and us loyal followers of the series are really grateful for the fast editing. :D And we are grateful for another dose (albeit short) of Organizer a.k. Wise Man Lu! Also, add Sun Ce and Zhou Yu to the mix, and I am a very happy reader. :D
I think Organizer Lu's early appearance has made the Sun Ce/Yu Ji storyline even more interesting than it already is, especially with the internal and external strategies he has set up. I no longer want to speculate as to how the recent events could lead to Sun Ce's demise because things have gone even more complicated and I don't want to stress myself thinking all about it. XD I'll just wait for the next chapters.
Meanwhile, why wasn't Zhongda and Organizer Lu's enounter shown further? They must have talked after Organizer Lu and his men saved Zhongda right?
As for Outlaws of the Marsh, I'm already on the 29th Chapter and I just noticed one thing---WHY ARE ALL THE WIVES IN THIS NOVEL GREEDY, ADULTEROUS, UNGRATEFUL, SCHEMING BITCHES WHO LOVE MAKING THEIR HUSBANDS LIVES MISERABLE? There's one who isn't but she kills people and turns them into dumplings.(But ILU,Lady Sun!) There's also another one who is actually normal and is very loyal to her husband--but she hung herself. 0_0
On a different note, I visited HelloQuizzy again and you know what that means.
Your result for The Official Myers-Briggs Personality Test...
ISTJ
0% Extraversion, 21% Introversion, 19% Sensing, 7% Intuition, 22% Thinking, 2% Feeling, 20% Judging and 2% Perceiving!
Introverted Sensing with Extraverted Thinking
Approximately 11.6% of persons in the United States are ISTJs.
Summary:
Quiet, serious, earn success by thoroughness and dependability. Practical, matter-of-fact, realistic, and responsible. Decide logically what should be done and work toward it steadily, regardless of distractions. Take pleasure in making everything orderly and organized-their work, their home, their life. Value traditions and loyalty.
At Their Best
ISTJs have a strong sense of responsibility and great loyalty to the organizations, families, and relationships in their lives. They work with steady energy to fulfill commitments as stated and on time. They go to almost any trouble to complete something they see as necessary but balk at doing anything that doesn't make sense to them.
ISTJs generally prefer to work alone and be accountable for the results; however, they are comfortable working in teams when that is necessary to do the job right, when roles are clearly defined, and when everyone fulfills assigned responsibilities. Competence and responsibility are extremely important to ISTJs, who expect others to be as dutiful and trustworthy as they require themselves to be.
Characteristics of ISTJs
ISTJs have a profound respect for facts. They use their Sensing primarily internally, where they have a storehouse of information upon which they draw to understand the present. Thus, they are likely to be
· Practical, sensible, and realistic
· Systematic
ISTJs use Thinking in decision making, taking an objective, logical, and tough-minded approach. Their focus is on the task or system as a whole, rather than on individuals. Thus, ISTJs tend to be
· Logical and analytical
· Detached and reasonable
ISTJs are clear and steadfast in their opinions because they have arrived at them by carefully and thoroughly applying logical criteria based on their experience and knowledge. They believe standard procedures exist because such procedures work. ISTJs will support change only when facts demonstrate that such change will bring better results.
How Others May See Them
ISTJs are sociable when comfortable in the roles they are playing; however, they generally do not share their wealth of rich Sensing observations and memories except with close friends. Others see their standards and judgments, their desire for structure and schedules, but they may not see their individual, sometimes humorous, private reactions.
It can be hard for ISTJs to see the sense in needs that differ widely from their own; but, once they are convinced that something matters to a person they care about, that need becomes a fact. They then go to great lengths to meet the need, even while continuing to think it doesn't make sense. Others usually see ISTJs as
· Calm, reserved, and serious
· Consistent and orderly
· Valuing traditions
Potential Areas for Growth
Sometimes life circumstances have not supported ISTJs in the development and expression of their Thinking and Sensing preferences.
· If they have not developed their Thinking, ISTJs may not have reliable ways of dealing with the world and instead may focus solely on their memories and internal data.
· If they have not developed their Sensing, they may rush into premature judgments and actions without considering new information.
If ISTJs do not find a place where they can use their gifts and be appreciated for their contributions, they usually feel frustrated and may
· Become rigid about time, schedules, and procedures go "by the book"
· Be critical and judgmental of others
· Find it difficult to delegate to trust anyone else to do the job right
It is natural for ISTJs to give less attention to their non- preferred Intuitive and Feeling parts. If they neglect these too much, however, they may
· Not see the wider ramifications of current, expedient decisions
· Concentrate on logic so much they don't consider impacts on people
· Fail to respond appropriately to others' needs for connection and intimacy
Under great stress, ISTJs may be unable to use their customary calm, reasonable judgment and get caught up in "catastrophizing" imagining a host of negative possibilities for themselves and others.
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There you go! For even more information about the Myers-Briggs Type Index, you should visit http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/understanding-mbti-type-dynamics/
Addendum: You can also determine your Preference Clarity Category, that is, how consistently you prefer one pole of a dichotomy over the other.
If E or I is between 11-13, preference is SLIGHT
If E or I is between 14-16, preference is MODERATE
If E or I is between 17-19, preference is CLEAR
If E or I is between 20-21, preference is VERY CLEAR
If S or N is between 13-15, preference is SLIGHT
If S or N is between 16-20, preference is MODERATE
If S or N is between 21-24, preference is CLEAR
If S or N is between 25-26, preference is VERY CLEAR
If T or F is between 12-14, preference is SLIGHT
If T or F is between 15-18, preference is MODERATE
If T or F is between 19-22, preference is CLEAR
If T or F is between 23-24, preference is VERY CLEAR
If J or P is between 11-13, preference is SLIGHT
If J or P is between 14-16, preference is MODERATE
If J or P is between 17-19, preference is CLEAR
If J or P is between 20-21, preference is VERY CLEAR
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