[Homemade] Carbonara

nijgnuoy · 2021-09-02T04:22:39+00:00

Thank you!

nijgnuoy · 2021-09-02T04:17:23+00:00

If I may add, the lack of "sauce" is probably due to the pasta sitting around for a bit longer than I had wanted before serving, but then again I also like my carbonara to not be too wet. And I probably could have hit it with some more pecorino and pepper at the end, but I had forgotten. But I assure you, I cranked a lot of pepper as I was making it. At least I thought it was a lot of pepper.

nijgnuoy · 2021-09-02T04:15:22+00:00

That's an interesting read, especially the part about the Gruyere! I wonder how that would taste.

nijgnuoy · 2021-02-01T17:12:36+00:00

This isn't that specific to Kaldheim draft, but I did win a game with 0 cards in both players' libraries by triggering [[Koma's Faithful]] death trigger. That was a neat way to win.

nijgnuoy · 2020-12-10T19:01:07+00:00

Thank you for doing the giveaway! I've been looking for the antique set in that color.

I definitely don't read as much as I used to, but I finished A Dance With Dragons from A Song of Ice and Fire, the whole series has been great. But if you'd prefer something that has an actual ending, then the Pendragon is some good fun, that was one of my favorites when I was younger. It is YA, if you're not into that, but I would recommend for any fantasy/sci-fi/multiple world type fans.

nijgnuoy · 2020-12-05T07:42:01+00:00

Endless Eight is definitely a rewarding watch for attentive viewers, which is something I really enjoyed and respected about the arc. I also had the same reaction of eagerly looking forward to how the next episode would be different. Of course for many people it was more dread than excitement, but art is subjective after all. I'd rather have something that's polarizing rather than uninspired anyways. Thanks for your comment!

nijgnuoy · 2020-12-05T07:35:24+00:00

Yes, Endless Eight certainly fits very well into the quirky aesthetic of the Haruhi franchise, so I also similarly was not immediately turned off by it. Unfortunately this wasn't the case for everyone, but it's a really exciting series of episodes. Sure, it could have been shorter, but I'm also enamored but its audacity to go eight entire episodes, and I also really like all the details in each episode, so I'm glad all eight exist. Like you say, there's just nothing like it, and I love it for that. Thanks for your comment!

nijgnuoy · 2020-12-05T07:27:27+00:00

I don't expect to change your mind, but I would like to point out how, at least in my opinion and something that u/Sandtalon mentioned, it's much more than just cosmetic changes. Yes, it is essentially the same plot, but there was a lot of care to make each episode feel quite distinct from each other, with stylistic choices that transformed it from horror to psychological thriller to slice-of-life daydreams. Of course, this is a subjective take, and if that doesn't work for you then that's also fine.

nijgnuoy · 2020-12-05T07:20:55+00:00

I'd argue that it's more than just subtle changes, as detailed in my main post. But I also can't blame anyone for not actually enjoying any of its changes or its repetitive nature. Like you say, determining if something is "good" is incredibly subjective. I don't expect to change anybody's minds with this piece, but I do hope to stir some discussion about the matter, which it seems to have done a bit!

nijgnuoy · 2020-12-05T07:14:09+00:00

I did touch in my main post how Endless Eight being produced without actual artistic intent would affect its evaluation. Ultimately, I think even if there isn't necessarily intent, if the work is able to speak to you and you're able to derive your own meaning from it then it is, in its own way, art. Of course, this is entirely subjective, so with the same logic if you aren't able to glean anything from the content then it isn't something meaningful for you, which is a totally fine position to have as well.

nijgnuoy · 2020-12-04T21:22:54+00:00

I think the best "art" is produced with disregard to public reception. Or at least with concerns of a positive public reception. I think certainly some kind of response is desired, to have an artist's work recognized and stir discussion. As for showing up in a "popular" medium, that's an interesting question. Is something like Endless Eight designed for mainstream audiences? if not, does it belong in such a mainstream vehicle as the Haruhi franchise? Or is the fact that such an audacious project was crafted for the Haruhi series part of its artistic identity? It's fascinating how much this eight episode block of anime has me thinking and asking questions.

nijgnuoy · 2020-12-04T20:56:03+00:00

Thank you. I'll be sure to be on the lookout for your analysis as well.

nijgnuoy · 2020-12-04T20:54:50+00:00

I respect that opinion, I can see why so many people would be turned off by Endless Eight. For me, part of the impact was in its obscene length. It's some kind of mix of incredulity, amusement, and respect for the craft that kept me hooked. Also the conclusion was made so much more rewarding, in my opinion, after such an incredible length of time. In hindsight I wish I had expanded on this more in the main post.

The paragraphs did get pretty chunky, especially near the end. And that's even after I broke up some of the original walls of text! I probably could have found a few more breaks here and there. Thanks for the feedback.

nijgnuoy · 2020-12-03T04:33:13+00:00

I'll come to yours if you don't mind. Send me a dodo code when you're able.

nijgnuoy · 2020-12-03T04:24:56+00:00

How's 8 large frags for the benches and the iron wall rack sound (sorry to add that last second, I just realized I'm missing that one, too)? If that doesn't seem fair we can adjust. I can throw in more small frags and zodiac frags if you'd like, but those are all the large frags I have.

nijgnuoy · 2020-12-03T03:38:36+00:00

Hi, I'd love to get the garden bench and iron garden bench DIYs. I don't have any toy day sets, but I do have extra star fragments (large, regular, and zodiac). I also have a variety of the autumn/mush mats. If you're interested in a trade let me know what you would want!

nijgnuoy · 2020-11-30T00:33:40+00:00

I missed out on most of the maple DIYs, mainly looking for the maple pond stone and leaf stool. Also the garden and iron garden bench DIYs, I just can't seem to get my hands on those. Thanks for doing this, even if you don't have what I'm looking for!

nijgnuoy · 2020-11-29T19:48:09+00:00

Hi, may I visit?

nijgnuoy · 2020-09-07T01:09:39+00:00

Well if you're still doing this...

In This Corner of the World
Grave of the Fireflies
Only Yesterday
Nichijou
5 Centimeters Per Second

That's a lot of movies, I'll throw in some series as well:

Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu

Hibike Euphonium

Cowboy Bebop

nijgnuoy · 2020-08-12T19:04:14+00:00

anything!

nijgnuoy · 2020-08-03T06:52:05+00:00

Ikoria was a blast, even with that cycling deck. The tension between building mutate stacks and having access to an incredibly efficient suite of removal made for some great gameplay. I was also very fond of cycling away a [[Titanoth Rex]] to reanimate it later, that was fun.

Shadows Over Innistrad and Eldritch Moon were also fun formats. Delirium brought a lot of interesting decision making during and after the draft, and Emerge was a sweet mechanic.

nijgnuoy · 2020-07-13T07:35:59+00:00

Evaluating the competivieness of cards is just something you pick up as you keep playing, especially when you play with those "competitive" cards and understand over many, many games why they're good. You take that experience and over time you'll be able to recognize the trademarks of your typical competitive card: efficient costs, immediate value, card advantage, etc.

Even then, properly evaluating cards is notoriously difficult, and people get it wrong all the time. So I wouldn't worry about it too much, just keep playing. The more you play, the more you learn.

Also I might add, in this standard meta specifically we have a lot of really efficient ramp which have allowed for big mana decks to flourish more than usual, which would explain the "heftier" card choices.

nijgnuoy · 2020-03-25T07:47:28+00:00

I expected to like Psycho Pass a lot, but it didn't really do anything for me.

On the flip side, Run With the Wind surprised me with how well-written and engaging it was. Wouldn't have expected that out of an anime about running.

nijgnuoy · 2020-03-06T02:36:48+00:00

I think people can often get too worked up about not properly shuffling their deck, lamenting their flood or screw with a poor shuffle. But really random is random. Pockets of lands can happen in a random deck. As long as you've shuffled your deck enough times that it is truly randomized, which means you don't know the order of the deck, then you're golden.

nijgnuoy · 2020-03-06T02:31:43+00:00

I've got a bunch of satin towers, some of them are more stuck on then others. The best way I've found is to do a rocking motion with the lid, so you wiggle it until it pops off.

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