This little blog has run it’s course.  I’m done with blogging.  I know I was supposed to unveil my upcoming beauty with you all, but I’ve decided to call it quits.  Life is busy and I just lost interest….

**KA-POW**

**SMACK**

**DOOM**

Stay Tuned!

…So

Lets get pumped up with a little Strobe from Deadmau5.

Everyone, you must listen to this song, fully.  No skipping of any kind.  Just relax and enoji…

I promise, you will not be disappointed.  Or somehow I’ll give you your 10 minutes back.  hah

……….I’m Back!!!

TRTT is back for another week of non-stop action.  I promise that I will do my best to never skip a Tuesday post again.  Considering, at the moment, that Tuesday seems to be the only day I post a new blog post these days.  *doh!*  That’s an Epic Fail on my part.  Still working on that by the way.  I’m craving for some normalcy right about now.

So, what’s in store today?  Well, I can tell you that it is back to Japan with another solid female artist.  I can’t remember where I first heard this musician, most likely walking around some random store or from TV.  That moment escapes me, but no worries, it’s not really that important.  I never really paid to much attention to finding out who this singer was until one day, I was walking around Tokyo, when some random musical beat popped into my head.  It impossible to get out, so I did my best to enjoy whatever it was.  Again, the exact details are fuzzy, but I finally caught wind of the song that was being played in my head over and over.  It was a relief that not only could I finally look up this artist, but the moment I discovered who it was, I was no longer tormented by that particular song.  Thank goodness too, cause any longer and I’m sure I would not be writing this post right now.  *Take that as you want.*  hehe

I missed a *TRTT*  aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh

Shame on me, that’s for dang sure.  Sorry guys!  I’m not only letting you down, but myself as well.  T_T

I would like to blame a few things.  Though in the end, it’s still my fault.  Tuesday was a sorta special day???  Super Street Fighter IV was released that day and to celebrate, a few friends came over for the joyous occasion.  But not only did we play that for at least 3 hours, as we also had to watch some Stanley Cup playoff hockey which featured my favorite team.  They lost (doh?) and I still find myself recovering after that heartbreak. 

Also, I work now (and coincidently, I am making this post at work), which I think I have mentioned before.  So I am still trying to sort my life out and putting it into some sort of schedule.  I was hoping to have that figured out already, but yah, guess that hasn’t happened.  Becoming super productive with the limited amount of free time will be hard, but I will make it happen.  I am devoted to this little blogging adventure of mine, so don’t fret.  Plus, I’ll try to write about more Japanese related content.  I know I haven’t focused on that area much lately, so I’ll do my best to include more.  If you wanna see anything else, just let me know.  I’m open to suggestions.

Initial D….anyone?

I have yet to meet someone who knows about Adventure Kid when I mention this solo artist for the first time.  The name is spreading, this I am sure, but how fast, well, I have no idea.  Either way, you should know about Adventure Kid cause his music is addicting.

*Please note that my musical preferences may differ from yours and thus, you may end up not finding this music addicting at all.  Which, I shall say, is a crying shame.*

The bio on his website states this:

Adventure Kid is the stage name of Kristoffer Ekstrand who is based in Sweden. He uses obsolete personal computers, hand held gaming consoles and video game consoles in conjunction with modern synthesizers and sequencers to create music, games and art work.

It seems like the only time I post is on Tuesday for my weekly TRTT.  I will do my best to ensure that more content will be delivered to you more often.  I had been working 12 hour days the last little while and thus, had a little time or energy to sit down and write something.

I started my new job today which is a regular 8-5 gig.  So, I am going to find a routine and try to stick to it.  A routine that will involve blogging and studying Japanese.  What I really wanted to say is that content will be coming and this mysterious new blog of mine (is it actually real??????) will soon hit your eyes with it’s splendid splendor.

I’m looking forward to getting back into the swing of things.  It’s crazy how I went from a ton of free time to such a limited amount.  Ah well, such is life I suppose.

Anyways, thanks to everyone who takes the time to read this little blog of mine from time to time.  I really appreciate it.  I truly do.

おやすみ皆！

By the time this gets posted, it will almost be Wednesday, but nevertheless, that means it will still be Tuesday.  mwhaha

Sorry for the late update.  I started working again and that means the end of free time as we know it.  Actually, just a lot less of it than I have been used to for the past 8 months.

Since this weeks as been a little stressful getting back into the swing of things, I thought it would be nice to sit back and listen to some classics.  Well, in this case, just one classic, split into 4 pieces.  Actually, just classify this as a Classical piece.  But before you immediately run away, just give it a moment.  Feel it out.  Remember, you’re supposed to be a little stressed out right now.  Maybe.  For those that aren’t, congrats!  This will only makes things even better.  Trust me.

Claude Debussy is my composer of choice today.  He was born in 1862 (oh, what a good year that was eh?  o.0) and passed away in 1918.  You may not notice his name, but I would place high bets that you have heard one of his songs.  I should keep that a secret, but I’ll let you know which one it is (for those that don’t really want to listen).  Piece 3 of the Suite Bergamasque (which I share with you today) is the song you would most likely recognize, if you have heard a Debussy song before.  In my opinionated guess I suppose.

Lets get at it, shall we.

The Suite Bergamasque (1890-1905)

• I. Prélude
• II. Menuet
• III. Clair De Lune
• IV. Passepied

I went to Chapters (a large Canadian bookstore chain) yesterday all pumped and stoked to pick up a couple of newly released One Piece manga.  Unfortunately for me, the volumes I wanted to buy were not in stock.  T_T

Yes, such a sad and terrible thing.  I know.  But, because books run wild and rampant in Chapters, it was difficult to resist their constant feed of tempting words.  I had to walk out of that store with something and because manga is really the only thing I find myself reading these days, I decided to take a gander at all the random titles placed in front of me.

*Seriously guys, I haven’t read a book book since the 7th and final Harry Potter.  I suppose I am a fool.*

**Aaron!!!!!!  You are missing out on a ton of great stories just waiting to be read by your dazzling blue eyes.**

*Wait!?  I have dazzling blue eyes?  Thanks for saying so guys.*  n_n

Well, what did I buy instead?  You obviously know it’s some sort of manga series cause I just told you that.  But what title did I choose?  Would it be similar to One Piece?  Maybe it would be some sappy love story?  ( I have feelings too!!)  Would it involve crazy ninjas?  What about sharks?  uh, food?

One of my favorite arcade racers would have to be Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune series.  Not only do you get to race on the wondrous roads that make up Tokyo’s Wagnan, but it’s a blast to play with friends or the random people you will encounter while playing the game at any arcade.  Besides the enjoyment one gets from playing the game, another level of satisfaction comes from the perfect mood setting music that echoes around you while you race.  For me, besides driving a real car, nothing is quite like sitting behind the wheel of a WMMT racing cabinet, music blaring, friends taunting, hands sweating and your heart pounding.  Yes, I know it’s only a video game, but really, when you’re playing, it feels like so much more.

Today, like we all know, is Tuesday, and because that is so, I wanted to share with you some WMMT tunes that not only do I enjoy while playing the game, but listen to constantly while driving…in real life.  If you love driving, then you’ll love these tunes.  I suggest listening to them at night, when the roads are dead and you feel the need for speed.  Believe me, this music encourages you to drive faster.  Whether or not that is a good thing, well, I’m not sure.  Please, just drive safely.

Okay, I’m done with this text garbage.  Time for some music composed by the Great Yuzo Koshiro (古代祐三).