So I didn't get into AATR. I feel a strange sense of sadness, disappointment, and like all the work I put into everything was a waste, but on the other hand, I'm really looking forward to watching how the tourney goes. I might even continue anyways, with a spectator entry or something.

But, as I promised myself, since I didn't get in, this means that the rest of this summer (and possibly the rest of forever) will be devoted to me attempting to finally start the webcomic I've had floating in my head for years.
I might end up making it bilingual, English and Japanese, to give myself more practice with the language. It seems worth a try, although I don't know if I should try doing it with or without help from native speakers. ;

And now I guess I'll sit here and watch Star Trek or something.

Also, 4th of July fireworks were filled with sparkling shimmery goodness of magic and wonder.

Oh yeah and I now half-own The Sims 3 and managed to make people. I have yet to play with a family or anything. But making people is fun.