#it's been a HECK of a Lent but!! now it's Easter!!

[incomingalbatross]

It is Easter now!!

[gear-project]

This is less a Lore question and more of a personal question: Out of all the Guilty Gear characters out there, who is your favorite to discuss backstory, headcanons, moves, lore, exc?

For. the. Umpteenth. Time. I. Don't. Have. a. Favorite. Character!

Okay, if we're talking about the general lore of the series... I will talk about ANYTHING!

Literally anything "true" that you'd want to talk about regarding GG, I will discuss!

I will even discuss each game's history at length, or at least as much as I know about the games... even obscure stuff from VastEdge, GGClub, GGRoA, and GGPetit1 or 2!

Heck, I could even talk about the history of certain staff members who worked within ARC System Works, what they did, and what they're doing right now!

Now, headcanons and speculation, I try to avoid, but if you really try with all your might to figure something out about the game's story and you want to share those thoughts with me, sure... I will discuss them.  I may not say they're true... but I will talk about what is true at length.

To "open the door" a little bit though and give you some more ideas of what to talk about, regarding GG... hidden codes, secrets, glitches/bugs, easter egg features, guest artists who have drawn for Guilty Gear, famous voice actors who have lent their talent to both the Drama CDs and the games themselves!

Music references, sound-alike references, the ACTUAL history of bands that Guilty Gear has referenced!  Movelist history and character evolution, prototypes and loketest information, abandoned frame data (well, don't push your luck, but I know a few sources), or even just one little thing you never knew about a specific character before!

Even if you can't really think of what to ask, just name-drop a character you'd like to learn more about, and maybe I can help you there.

I'll even talk about Japanese language nuances, how the games were translated, certain things that may have been missed/misunderstood... or just cutting-room floor stuff that was omitted from the games that might have been in the plans at the last minute.

Anime references, animation/film references, novel/book references... world history references!  If it's GG related, I'll talk about it.

[pryexel48]

Line-art Lent is almost over... or so we thought...

So you know how they say Lent is 40 days and that it goes from Ash Wednesday to Easter?

Well we did a fact check on that an it turn there was something that was left out.

You see. When you count 40 days from Ash Wednesday you will always end up a week before Easter (aka Palm Sunday).

This confused the heck out of us so we asked Pry's dad about it and even he was confused by it!

We eventually looked it up and we discovered that Lent us actually 40 days and 7 Sundays. Meaning that when you count the 40 days for Lent, you don't count the Sundays!

So with all off this, Lent is actually 47 days! Which means I have to make more line-arts! And I'm almost out of ideas!

So this will be a good time for this month's reminder for Pry's Commissions Page. They're cheap now, but Pry has been thinking about raising them hoping it would make them more valuable. So if you don't want to spend too much money, now's the chance!

[stayfierce-livemas]

“But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5:8‬ ‭HCSB‬‬ Regardless of stereotypes, I’ve actually become MORE religious since coming to college. Heck, I even lived at a residence hall that was named after St. Thomas Aquinas & my bedroom faced the church itself. Now that I’m older, I’m not religious because my family wants me to be, I’m religious because I want to be. Now I have a better understanding and can see the importance. Out of the 20 years I’ve been alive, this is the first where I’ve fully given something up for Lent and stuck to it. This is the first time I gave something up for myself, and I am so proud. Every day I become closer to God and I’m so proud to see my relationship grow stronger with Him. “For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.” ‭‭John‬ ‭3:16‬ ‭HCSB‬ Happy Easter Sunday, I hope and pray that y’all all have the most blessed day. ✝️

[tomakemylongstoryshort]

✏️ Favorite Book Of ALL Time

When people say the word “Bible”, more often than not, I get extremely intimidated or worse, my brain shuts down. It’s not as if it is a foreign word to me. In fact, I’ve made a conscious effort to learn it time and again for yearssss - I’ve attended several bible studies, followed Christian accounts on social media, bought myself a bible, and many more. But for some reason (aka God’s grace), it wasn’t until this year’s Lenten Season that I was finally coming out of that “intimidated” shell. 

It didn’t happen overnight for sure. I took baby steps, or more accurately like fetal steps (okay fine! that’s out-of-this world but you get the idea, right?). It wasn’t and will never be perfect but I’m gladly sharing how I “kind of” made it. 

My lenten sacrifice this year was to delete this insanely addictive app (Design Home, in case you’re curious, go look it up! It’s the perfect app for frustrated interior designers as it lets you... okay, that’s whole another story before I get carried away) and replace it with more time reading the Bible. It didn’t go well the first few attempts as I would either fall asleep or be completely baffled that I ended up losing interest. So I went ahead to my next step not long after.

The Bible that I got is the Inspire Bible NLT: The Bible for Creative Journaling from where else, Amazon! *wink* I said that because I think it is pretty cool in many ways but my favorite part is that it has enlarged and emphasized the most popular verses from each book. So I thought, just to get started with SOMETHING, I only browsed the chapters reading the enlarged part. I didn’t even bother coloring them ‘cause I thought that was too much work. In other words, I took the super shortcut path. And tadaaah, I was on my 36th page in minutes. LOL. It feels so childish and shallow now that I’m saying it out loud. Hahaha!

That shorter alternative approach was actually the turning point for me. I started with the book of Isaiah. And man it was soo good that it kept me going. I’d say it’s probably the best part to start with for newbies (well, it was my first and only so I guess that’s a relative statement). But I’ve listed a few verses below and you be the judge 😉.

Isaiah

I have called you by name; you are mine (43:1) Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them white as snow (1:18) The Lord God is my strength and my song (12:2) Oh Lord, I will honor and praise Your name for You are my God. You do such wonderful things (25:1) You will keep in perfect peace, all those who trust in You (26:3) The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever (40:8) Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength, they will soar high on wings like eagles (40:31) I will make you and I will care for you (46:4) He was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins (57:5) The Lord delights in you (62:4) We are the clay and You are the Potter (64:8) I will comfort you as a mother comforts her child (66:13)

From then on, I almost never stopped. What even helped me was when I started typing them and saving it in one document in my laptop so I can easily find them when I need them. But don’t be impressed at all because first, I’m not trying to and second, I’m still doing the shortcut approach 40-ish days deep into lent later, only with a twist. :) That is if I like a verse that the page highlights, I read a little more about it with a few verses before and after it in the hopes of appreciating it better. My other favorites are the parts of Jeremiah, Song of Songs, John, and Luke (yes, it’s quite in random order).

The more I read it, the more I’m able to grasp and appreciate knowing where some popular inspirational quotes and most worship song lyrics are from. Personally, I think more importantly is that it gave me comfort and peace knowing that no matter what I’m going through and where I am in this little thing called life, the Bible will unfailingly have something GOOD for me. :)

I am in no way expert. As I’ve said, I’m currently like at kindergarten levels right now and probably for the rest of my life. Also, being at this point doesn’t equate to having it all pulled together all the time, because, heck no! But I think I’ve kicked it off pretty well. That said, I’m so ready to download that app on my phone again! That was a loooong halt! HAHAHA! This time though, I’ve got a lot more time management on my hands. 

So if you’re like me, in any way, don’t be intimidated nor aloof about the Bible anymore. Maybe start by having one (choose a version that is easier for you to understand - mine is the New Living Translation/NLT) and just see where and how it will bring the difference in your life. 

Lastly, to those who know me so well, they know I’m no big reader. I’m lazy when it comes to reading. But if there’s one thing I’d willingly read (or maybe browse hehe) over and over, it is, and from now on always will be, the Bible. Thus, I’m certain that it’s my favorite book of ALL time. ❤️

P.S. Couple more days until Easter Sunday but I’m rejoicing in advance for He’s just been so so so good to me (and you)! 😉

March 2018

[christianworldf]

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What Is Pentecostal Day?

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[gentlemansaurusrex]

Food For Thought

Hey guys! This week I wanted to talk about food. I like food a lot, it’s delicious, brings people together in unbelievable ways, and also everyone has a story surrounding the dinner table. Heck, I’ll tell you one right now. I was eating some roasted chicken, vegetables, and I think some sort of potato dish while in a restaurant in Geneva, Switzerland and I accidentally caught a napkin on fire. A buddy of mine and I were messing around with the wax because, you know, that’s what college kids do. Anyways, I digress. Food, it’s great, but specifically, there is history surrounded by food. The dishes I am going to talk about are specifically surrounded by a culture’s history. Here is a warning. The food I will talk about is not for the faint of heart, I will be researching some gnarly stuff and the historical importance of that food.

           I’m going to start you all off with an easy one first. The first dish I would like to talk about is called Maultasche. Maultasche is basically a German ravioli. It is pasta layered with finely chopped meat and vegetables, often pork or beef mixed with Spinach, Onion, and Garlic. It does not look very appetizing, but it is quite good. I had it when I visited Heidelberg, Germany. While we were eating it, we received a brief history lesson about Maultasche as well as a soda we were drinking. The soda we were drinking was a lemonade of sort made from flower petals, which came from the mountains near Germany. For Maultasche, the history was quite fascinating. During the Protestant Reformation and the whole switch from Germany being Catholic to Protestant, Heidelberg was predominantly Catholic. During Lent, Catholics and some Christians give up something until Easter to understand the suffering Jesus went through and become closer to God, the Catholic leaders instructed the populace that they could not eat meat during Lent. Germany is big on its meats, and these instructions were not taken lightly. So, the Germans decided to create Maultasche because the meat was so finely chopped that when inspected, the Catholic leaders would not see the meat. A German joke about Maultasche was that the meat so was so finely chopped, that even God could not see it.

           For this next dish, we go to Cambodia. This snack is referred to as being like a savory candy or cracker. It’s supposed to taste great, be rather filling, and crunchy. However, it is not a cracker or a candy. It is spiders. The consumption of fried spiders is a delicacy in Cambodia. The history behind it is unfortunately not as humorous as Maultasche. During the late 1960s going into the 1970s, Communism was sweeping through Southeastern Asia. Vietnam was influenced very hard and eventually, the red crept into Cambodia. There was a bloody civil war, and out of the bloodshed emerged the Khmer Rouge. The Khmer Rouge was headed by a man named Pol Pot. Pot and the Khmer Rouge were responsible for decimating the population of Cambodia as well throwing the country into economic turmoil. With a broken people and country, Cambodians were literally starved and forced to find food in unconventional ways. Therefore, fried spiders are such a delicacy in this region. I honestly think it’s disgusting, but I see eating fried spiders as a reminder of how far Cambodia has come. Also, the spiders they fry are roughly the size of a human hand and are also supposed to taste like an odd combination of fried chicken or cod, yuck.

           Since we’re talking about bugs, I will talk about a Zambian delicacy called Inswa. Before I talk about what Inswa is and why Zambians eat it, most people do not know where Zambia is. Zambia is an African country located in Southern Africa. It borders Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, barely Botswana, and Namibia. The weather in this area is very cold and dry for roughly six months which is followed by scorching heat. This causes meat to be scarce, so obviously, the Zambian people (specifically in rural or tribal areas) are going to do their best to find an appropriate source of protein. With the rural farming area, bugs were of an abundance, some were found to be edible. The edible bugs range from large flying insects, flying ants, grasshoppers, bee larvae, cicadas, or caterpillars. These bugs are gathered in various ways, but Inswa or the flying ant is gathered from massive ant mounds, then fried. Inswa is often served with Nshima. Nshima is a dish made from white cornmeal and water. It looks like a meal I grew up eating called Cream of Wheat. Maize was introduced to Africa through trade with the American colonies, which is where you get the white cornmeal from.

           Eating bugs are gross, but you gotta do what you gotta do to survive. From Africa, we go to South America, specifically Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Now, this is probably a point in the blog where I may lose most of my readers. A South American delicacy is the guinea pig. I wouldn’t eat a guinea pig, but the history behind why countries such as Peru and Ecuador eat them is kinda fascinating. Guinea pigs are originally from the Andes mountains and were domesticated for consumption. They were often used in ceremonial meals but until recently, within the last 50 years, it has become a social norm for all people to enjoy eating them. Guinea pigs also became more practical to raise than cattle or other domesticated farm animals because of the climate of the Andean highlands. It is also supposedly healthier than most domesticated animals, but I honestly will never find out. The cultural impact of eating guinea pig is interesting. In Peru, where it is an extremely popular meal, has a famous painting in Cusco where it is the last supper, but Jesus and the 12 Disciples are eating a guinea pig. Peru also has festivals where guinea pigs are set up in a mock bullfight or used in competitions by seeing who can dress up theirs better. On the last note, before I move onto Australia, Guinea Pigs are also used in satirical reference to politicians in South America.

           On a lighter note, Australia is known for strange delicacies due to the blend of United Kingdom cultures and the aboriginal culture. They are known to eat kangaroo, emu, and giant grubs, but, I am going to talk about biscuits. The ANZAC Biscuit has been a favorite Australian snack since The Great War. The name ANZAC is an abbreviation for Australia and New Zealand Army Corps and is honestly one of my favorite parts of Great War history. ANZAC forces became famous after the failed attempt to take the Gallipoli Peninsula of Turkey, hoping to slow down the push of the Ottoman Empire. ANZAC and other British forces were there for eight months, with hardly any ground gained and almost everyone being killed. I could go on and on about this campaign, but this is about food and not war. The biscuit comes into play because women at home were concerned that the men serving in various posts around the world during the war were not getting enough food. So, they made cookies out of rolled oats, syrup, and coconut. The ingredients were easy to get and did not spoil, which was the key factor. They were basically the Australian and New Zealand equivalent to hard tack, tastier and easier to eat than their Civil War salt, water, and flour counterpart that could break one’s jaw. These biscuits are still widely eaten today and have a huge cultural impact from the war, which makes sense because Australia and New Zealand gained their identity from the Great War.

           Biscuits are great and are a staple in American cuisine especially in the south. Like the ANZAC biscuit, during wartime foodstuff was hard to come by. I remember hearing stories from the Grandma and learning about a fabled cookbook that has been handed down through my family. This cookbook contains recipes from World War Two that would have other methods to cooking ingredients because staples were hard to get. Eggs, milk, and sugar were rationed for feeding the military, heck even meat was extremely difficult to get. For example, my great-grandma has a recipe written down for a chocolate cake that needed mayonnaise instead of traditional eggs. There were breakfast recipes for scrambled eggs that had to use cow brains because of extra protein if one did not have enough eggs. Like the ANZAC biscuits, war can change the way people eat and sometimes that change could stick and impact the culture.

           The last continent I want to cover is Antarctica. You are probably thinking that this is ridiculous because nobody really inhabits the frozen rock, but, there is a delicacy that is eaten there. This delicacy is known as Pemmican. Originally, Pemmican was part of a blend of Canadian and Native American culture, but became popular for those living or going to Antarctica because of the shelf life. Pemmican is a mixture of fat and protein. It usually has a base meat of bison, venison, elk, or moose and contains various berries. Pemmican is eaten to gain a bit of energy, which made it perfect for braving the extreme cold. It is not the healthiest food, but it did the trick to help to establish outposts on Antarctica.

           Food is often a result of the culture, whether it be harsh or disgusting. Food tells as much of a story as history. Like the fried spiders of Cambodia or the ANZAC biscuits, the food was the result of a big change. Next time you eat, think about where that food came from. Think of how it was invented, think of what was going through that person’s mind when they thought “This could be a good idea”. It could lead to a fun research endeavor.

P.S.: I want to give a special shout out to my roommate from Zambia for helping me with ideas this week!

Next Week: So I forgot that the Fourth of July is on Tuesday so I will be doing a delayed post about the Revolutionary War, except with a focus on George Washington’s Spy Ring.