Comments for I am a viking. http://iamaviking.com Ramen. Risotto. Revolution. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:02:17 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Spring Art Roundup 2: The Institution and Skinemax by The V http://iamaviking.com/2009/07/02/spring-art-roundup-2-the-institution-and-skinemax/#comment-6115 The V Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:02:17 +0000 http://iamaviking.com/?p=917#comment-6115 Also, your depiction of Benjamin Franklin is fantastic. Something about it makes me laugh out loud. I think it's his facial expression. Also, your depiction of Benjamin Franklin is fantastic. Something about it makes me laugh out loud. I think it’s his facial expression.

]]> Comment on Spring Art Roundup 2: The Institution and Skinemax by The V http://iamaviking.com/2009/07/02/spring-art-roundup-2-the-institution-and-skinemax/#comment-6114 The V Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:00:22 +0000 http://iamaviking.com/?p=917#comment-6114 I love your video game idea. I can't believe no one else has thought of that concept yet! I love your video game idea. I can’t believe no one else has thought of that concept yet!

]]> Comment on Spring Art Roundup 2: The Institution and Skinemax by Angie http://iamaviking.com/2009/07/02/spring-art-roundup-2-the-institution-and-skinemax/#comment-6113 Angie Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:17:45 +0000 http://iamaviking.com/?p=917#comment-6113 LOL your RPG looks HILARIOUS and a TON of FUN to play! We need to get some video game developers on it ASAP! P.S. Thanks for the nice commentz. :) LOL your RPG looks HILARIOUS and a TON of FUN to play! We need to get some video game developers on it ASAP!

P.S. Thanks for the nice commentz. :)

]]> Comment on Spring Art Roundup 2: The Institution and Skinemax by Dad http://iamaviking.com/2009/07/02/spring-art-roundup-2-the-institution-and-skinemax/#comment-6110 Dad Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:59:23 +0000 http://iamaviking.com/?p=917#comment-6110 Thanks for sharing Tim! The glass object is cartoonish isn't it? It reminds me of something from Alice in Wonderland. Thanks for sharing Tim! The glass object is cartoonish isn’t it? It reminds me of something from Alice in Wonderland.

]]> Comment on Viking Five: Things I Miss About Japan by mynamejt http://iamaviking.com/2009/06/29/viking-five-things-i-miss-about-japan/#comment-6107 mynamejt Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:30:28 +0000 http://iamaviking.com/?p=875#comment-6107 As I dread moving back home, I've thought about this as well, and we pretty much have the same lists going on. I'm not too big on the traditional meibutsu, but as you already pointed out, if it's a regional flavor of KitKat, then sign me up! I could probably merge conbinis with meibutsu, which would open up a spot for how there is literally something for everyone in Japan. It's ironic considering the whole group mindset and pressure to go with the crowd, but I feel that Japan is place where you can really be yourself, just as long as it's on your own time. The sheer amount of niche markets that exist here comes off as simply "wacky old Japan" at first, but after a while, you realize that these people are truly devoted to their interests, and they have all managed to find some way to indulge themselves. A friend said it best when she said, "It's very easy to have fun all by yourself in Japan", and I have to agree. As I dread moving back home, I’ve thought about this as well, and we pretty much have the same lists going on. I’m not too big on the traditional meibutsu, but as you already pointed out, if it’s a regional flavor of KitKat, then sign me up!

I could probably merge conbinis with meibutsu, which would open up a spot for how there is literally something for everyone in Japan. It’s ironic considering the whole group mindset and pressure to go with the crowd, but I feel that Japan is place where you can really be yourself, just as long as it’s on your own time. The sheer amount of niche markets that exist here comes off as simply “wacky old Japan” at first, but after a while, you realize that these people are truly devoted to their interests, and they have all managed to find some way to indulge themselves.

A friend said it best when she said, “It’s very easy to have fun all by yourself in Japan”, and I have to agree.

]]> Comment on Where’s the Beef? 牛肉はどこあるの？ by Viking Five: Things I Miss About Japan « I am a viking. http://iamaviking.com/2007/06/12/wheres-the-beef-%e7%89%9b%e8%82%89%e3%81%af%e3%81%a9%e3%81%93%e3%81%82%e3%82%8b%e3%81%ae%ef%bc%9f/#comment-6104 Viking Five: Things I Miss About Japan « I am a viking. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:17:36 +0000 http://iamaviking.wordpress.com/2007/06/12/wheres-the-beef-%e7%89%9b%e8%82%89%e3%81%af%e3%81%a9%e3%81%93%e3%81%82%e3%82%8b%e3%81%ae%ef%bc%9f/#comment-6104 [...] rarely did this lead to food that was less than excellent (as in my disappointing experience with Kobe beef). Usually the food I found was not only delicious, but special – not necessarily something [...] [...] rarely did this lead to food that was less than excellent (as in my disappointing experience with Kobe beef). Usually the food I found was not only delicious, but special – not necessarily something [...]

]]> Comment on A Good Burger is Hard to Find by Lizz http://iamaviking.com/2009/05/21/a-good-burger-is-hard-to-find/#comment-6099 Lizz Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:54:47 +0000 http://iamaviking.com/?p=863#comment-6099 I most definitely ordered a double-double Animal style. And as for the Spot, it's amazing. Don't be tempted by the cheese curds though. They are no bueno. But definitely try a Root Beer Whirl! It's like a blended root beer float. Incredible! I most definitely ordered a double-double Animal style. And as for the Spot, it’s amazing. Don’t be tempted by the cheese curds though. They are no bueno. But definitely try a Root Beer Whirl! It’s like a blended root beer float. Incredible!

]]> Comment on A Good Burger is Hard to Find by Tim http://iamaviking.com/2009/05/21/a-good-burger-is-hard-to-find/#comment-6097 Tim Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:58:39 +0000 http://iamaviking.com/?p=863#comment-6097 Justin: I only went to Pinocchio's once, when I was a little kid, and I can't remember it. Shame it's gone. Is J&W's still there? Lizz: Did you get anything off the secret menu?! That's half the fun! I've heard good things about The Spot before, I'll have to give it a go next time I'm home. Bordeaux: Thanks Bordeaux! I like a good gourmet burger, too, but the operative word is "good." We had Mos Burgers in Japan as well and I liked them, too. Did they have the shrimp patty burger at the Thai Mos Burgers? Those were goooood. Justin: I only went to Pinocchio’s once, when I was a little kid, and I can’t remember it. Shame it’s gone. Is J&W’s still there?

Lizz: Did you get anything off the secret menu?! That’s half the fun! I’ve heard good things about The Spot before, I’ll have to give it a go next time I’m home.

Bordeaux: Thanks Bordeaux! I like a good gourmet burger, too, but the operative word is “good.” We had Mos Burgers in Japan as well and I liked them, too. Did they have the shrimp patty burger at the Thai Mos Burgers? Those were goooood.

]]> Comment on A Good Burger is Hard to Find by maritasays http://iamaviking.com/2009/05/21/a-good-burger-is-hard-to-find/#comment-6092 maritasays Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:12:43 +0000 http://iamaviking.com/?p=863#comment-6092 Inspirational Tim. Loved this piece. I must admit that I do enjoy a good gourmet burger. There is a place here in Cape Town, Royale, that does some decent ones. But I do think you hit the hammer on the nail stating that they often do not know how to make a good plain burger. Some of their more 'regular' burgers are appalling. The MOS Burgers in Bangkok did pretty decent ones, the same outlet in Taiwan didn't do so well though. Do seriously miss In-N-Out in the States though. The last time I had one was traveling through Arizona in some dull city, think it was Yuma, and I would go back even to there right now to have one of their burgers again. Inspirational Tim. Loved this piece. I must admit that I do enjoy a good gourmet burger. There is a place here in Cape Town, Royale, that does some decent ones. But I do think you hit the hammer on the nail stating that they often do not know how to make a good plain burger. Some of their more ‘regular’ burgers are appalling. The MOS Burgers in Bangkok did pretty decent ones, the same outlet in Taiwan didn’t do so well though. Do seriously miss In-N-Out in the States though. The last time I had one was traveling through Arizona in some dull city, think it was Yuma, and I would go back even to there right now to have one of their burgers again.

]]> Comment on A Good Burger is Hard to Find by Lizz http://iamaviking.com/2009/05/21/a-good-burger-is-hard-to-find/#comment-6089 Lizz Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:37:38 +0000 http://iamaviking.com/?p=863#comment-6089 Just had my first In-N-Out burger last week. Sadly dissappointed. You gotta try Five Guys next time you are over here. Or a burger at The Spot in Kenosha, they give Kewpee's a run for their money. Just had my first In-N-Out burger last week. Sadly dissappointed. You gotta try Five Guys next time you are over here. Or a burger at The Spot in Kenosha, they give Kewpee’s a run for their money.

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