November 2011
86 posts
Swords - Tai Chi Sword (Jian)
weaponrybaseline:
a fast and well-balanced sword developed for martial artists in China with a straight, double-edged blade and traditionally decorated with a tassel on the pommel; used since 7th century BC; balance, length, and use have varied from period to period, the earliest jian traditionally resembling daggers, used for fighting in close-quarters like cities
“We need not worry so much about what man descends from; it’s what he descends to...”
– Mark Twain (via myquotelibrary)
“Time stands still best in moments that look suspiciously like ordinary life.”
– Brian Andreas (via myquotelibrary)
October 2011
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Why's all y'all so moopey? :(
It’s life
Have fun
Be happy
Laugh at everything
Turn that frown upside down! :D
“…One thing you learn when you’ve lived as long as I have-people aren’t all good,...”
– Neal Shusterman (Unwind)
“Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth; oh nevermind; you will not understand...”
– Baz Luhrmann
P.S. I almost cried reading this.
(via myquotelibrary)
Fudge sundaes?!
Somehow, within the hour when I was out eating with wushu, someone managed to sneak a Halloween flyer in my bag ._.
Swords - Sickle Sword (Khopesh)
weaponrybaseline:
also called the “khopesh” or the “Canaanite,” this sword has a single-edged blade that is straight at the hilt, but swoops in a sudden, almost crescent moon-shaped curve to the end, similar to a sickle; used primarily in ancient Egypt and Assyria, as early as 1300 BC
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Masala Chai Latte
Yeh, pretty good. Not as bitter of an aftertaste. Needs to be hot though.
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Wushu is like music →
“I didn’t care who kissed you first as long as I kissed you last.”
– Rachel Vail (via myquotelibrary)
Swords - Scimitar
weaponrybaseline:
a slashing weapon of middle-eastern origin with a curved, single-edged blade bent slightly backwards for swinging in close quarters; developed in the 9th century
yeah, i’m biased towards curved weapons x]
Swords - Dao
weaponrybaseline:
a single-edged sword of Chinese origin used for slashing and chopping, may have a wide blade; there are many different types of dao, usually named for objects/creatures found within the natural world to refer to the sword’s size and shape (truly, however, the word “dao” merely refers to any cutting implement—but in this context is used for a class of single-edged swords)
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Swords - Falcata
weaponrybaseline:
a Celt-Iberian, single-edged blade that curved inward so that it could split shields and helmets; it had a ring-like hilt; originally made from iron and developed in the pre-Roman ages, but the term for the blade was probably coined in the early 1800s; the design spread through Europe, held in Greek, Spanish, and Russian hands
Sword - Katana
weaponrybaseline:
a long, slightly curved, single-edged precision sword carried by the Samurai of feudal Japan, suited for slashing and drawing quickly from the sheath; made by folding the steel hundreds of times and placing a hardened blade edge on the cutting side—making it sharper than most western blades; the word “katana” means “sword”; katana carried by the Samurai were individually named,...
Swords - Ming Sword
weaponrybaseline:
used in Ming Dynasty China (1368-1644 AD), the Ming Sword was a strong, lightweight blade used for thrusting and cutting; has a ridged central fuller to make it lighter
New blog found. Weapons. Swords. Must follow.
More coffee adventures
Yeah, I know, I said I would never drink coffee again, or somesuch. I lied. Tried a caramel latte today. It was… interesting… Same taste as the mocha bianca, but better somehow, after a few sips… Maybe it’s growing on me =x Plus, I’m actually awake today! So I might continue the coffee thing.
“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear.”
– Mark Twain
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Oh Reddit...
So y’all have probably seen this one before:
Well, here’s a Reddit Proper translation of the thing:
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A maiden was strolling to the abode of learning with her paramour, whereupon they came upon an intersection of roads. Beware, this tale is so tragic that it might wrest tears from your eyes.
‘Darling,’ said she, ‘wilt thou me love for ever?’
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Napping
Hate it when the cold wakes you up enough to feel it, but not enough to actually do something about it :\ Also, I slept longer than I meant to. And my hair looks weird badass. Yeyee.
“Books say: She did this because. Life says: She did this. Books are where things...”
– Julian Barnes (Flaubert’s Parrot)
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Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology 24
“Classic Asian Martial Arts Movies”
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Petition to help Vicky Hu's father come home →
Please sign. This isn’t spam or anything; Vicky is my friend from wushu. Got the link from Facebook and thought I’d share it here.
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By the way
Does anyone know the difference between tonitrus, tonitrum, and tonitruum? Yeah I’m posting this everywhere, I know. But I’m kinda stuck on it… I’m going with tonitrus for now because it feels right, and it’s easier to pronounce. Correct me if I’m wrong.
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Weapon names
So, I’ve decided to retire Kagayaki, my broadsword. We’ve had a fairly long relationship. It’s been love/hate at times, what with his cutting me on the wrist and my smashing him into the ground… Ah, good times. However, in two weeks I will be revising my weapon inventory, and sadly, Kagayaki will not be included. Goodbye, my old broadsword. It was nice while it...
