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I'm going to continue doing some fish blogs for awhile since I'm having some fun writing them and people seem to be interested in them. So my question is, what fish or marine animal would you like me to write about in upcoming blogs? I'll eventually get around to all suggestions, and it can be any type of fish, shark, or marine life animal. So far I have a list of upcoming ones for: Oarfish Anglerfish Any other suggestions anyone has?

Nothing, schools canceled, stayed inside, can't get out the front door anyway because the snow drift on it is almost higher than my head. Played games and ate snacks under my blanket.

Bored, kinda tired, kinda want a nap, might take oneee idk~

I've been following this japanese artist on twitter called abogado6. He makes illustrations with interesting stories. Most of the time its dark, with critiques on japanese society, but sometimes its about cats too... like this art which he called "make a tiger"

How about Starfish?

I'm sure it'll eventually come to you you just gotta give it time

So I was trying to finish the new signature, and no matter what I did all weekend I can't X.x I had zero inspiration and everything I did felt like crap. SOoOoo I don't know when I'll finish it. I'm going to try to find some inspiration this week, maybe looking at some of my old stuff will inspire something~

Just some ideas but how about - Stargazers Coffinfish Lungfish Coelacanths (this would be really coo) Mudskipper Mantis Shrimp Axolotls Frilled Shark

You have anglerfish on there I'm happy lol Blobfish might be fun to see too

All we got was flurries if you even want to call them that, no real snow at all, it is cold though, I guess like 20-something.

Which is what a criminal would INDEED do

its been so longgg๑•́ㅿ•̀๑)

Thanks we still have power but ig still a state of emergency here. We get a lot of snow but not this much at a time. We get around a foot at a time sometimes more but not 37 inches like this. It would suck if the power went out but since it hasn't im sort of glad because every thing is canceled and Im sleeping in.

Nah all my money going to construction.

Eh not much going on here. Did a shopping trip and I've got to drive my sister somewhere in a bit.

Damn man that sucks. I hope you stay safe.

I'm trying not to do that but at least I don't have to worry about school for awhile....

Blobfish would be hilarious lmao~ I can definitely do something on bettas!~ I love those things, they are so smart. Stargazers lmao Coelacanths are a must for sure y.y + mantis shrimp + frilled sharks are definitely some good ideas too

Since I'm watching the anime I thought I would read the manga too so I'm reading Natsume's Book of Friends manga.

Well you should be here then. I'm currently in the middle of what they are calling the worst snowstorm to ever hit Rhode Island. Right now we have around 36 inches of snow at my house, most people don't have power but by some miracle we still do. My dad said something about a travel ban and the bridges being closed but not sure what that means or does or how it effects me because I can't go outside anyway. When we opened the door a little bit ago the snow has piled up so high on the door from drifts and wind that it's almost higher than the door and we will have to literally dig our way out. We have a generator if things go bad though I guess, and plenty of food and blankets. Travel bans Snowfall totals

Or an innocent person?!

No makes perfect sense, that's how I feel most days after school.

I got it just for the heck of it because they look funny.

~Drowning in the water but grabs onto a floating bag of chips~ "THANK GOD THEY FILL THESE WITH 90% AIR THESE DAYS!"

Snow was flurrying here a little while ago but since stopped and we don't have any snow accumulation yet.

I've felt bored all day and mad tomorrow is Monday lol

How?! I'm defending myself.

I think the trend away from 24 episode series to 13 episode has had the effect of reducing story depth and character development. While there are exceptions to this I find that with a 13 episode series I'm just getting to know the characters and the story, then WAM it's over and only rarely is there a second season.

The animation is better now but I don't feel like they put half as much effort into anime as they used to. Since it's so popular now I feel like they just churn out anime left and right and it isn't that good anymore in character development or story line. There's a few good ones here and there, but overall it's nowhere near as good as it used to be to me.

Me too f these high scores bs

I'm not sure tbh~ usually in July sometimes though the times are random each year. I don't think they announced it yet either. Yea they are cool lil guys lol @Eris I'll add it to my list, and @Zeref I think I'm gonna do that, I think the ones no one's heard much of are more interesting anyways lol @Sasuke Yeah, that's true lol and some of the species that have been discovered are sooooo weird Thanks Shinzi~! No, I don't think you have to worry about them where you are lol

Congratulations. It's always exciting powering up a new build for the first time, and very relieving when the BIOS screen appears.

Well enough since I'm having a good three day weekend.

No work for me today so I slept and relaxed. The only things I've done is take the garbage out and drive to pick up some lunch.

Today it's 45 and sunny, the sun making the cold bareable.

You're another Mod Ash follower.

This topic always reminds me of that Costco bit in Idiocracy. Carry on....

*Jumping into the raging waters to get to the aisle with beans.* "Now that is an offer I can't pass up, even if I have to battle raging water to get to it. If I die here in this Walmart it will have been for good cause of getting the lowest sale price on beans and I will die fighting so at least I will go to Valhalla."

It was snowing a lot of the day so I just stayed in and played osrs, talked to friends online.

That's what I was thinking XD

Idk where you are but we have fish markets here it's easy to find there, I see it a lot. If you have a place that sells seafood near you they probably sell it or you can order it online too. If you don't wanna cook it yourself, idk but probably a high end seafood restuarant carries or a Spanish restuarant because you can get grilled octopus there. When I had it, I had some kind of dried octopus snack in a bag. What blog are you doing next?

I SAW THIS AND I THOUGHT IT WAS A JOKE IT'S A JOKE RIGHT???!

Did you know jellyfish don't have a brain? They also don't have hearts or a central nervous system. They do however have a collective of nerves forming a nerve net. This allows them to sense and respond to stimuli such as touch, light, and temperature. Despite this, they can still perform complex behaviors, including swimming, feeding, and even learning. These are just a few facts I'm going to go over about jellyfish in this blog entry. Let's start off with a few basic facts about jellyfish. They are about 95% water. They have no brain, heart, or bones. Their tentacles are covered in tiny stinging cells called nematocysts. These cells fire microscopic harpoons that inject venom. They mostly drift with ocean currents rather than actively swimming long distances. Jellyfish have existed for over 500 million years, making them older than dinosaurs and some species have remained relatively unchanged for millions of years. The box jellyfish is one of the most venomous marine animals in the world. The species known as the “immortal jellyfish”, Turritopsis dohrnii, can revert back to its juvenile form after reaching adulthood, potentially repeating its life cycle. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Now I'll go ahead and do a myth vs. fact jellyfish addition too. Myth #1: All jellyfish are deadly. Fact: Most jellyfish stings are painful but not life-threatening to humans. However, species like the box jellyfish can be extremely venomous. Myth #2: If it’s dead, it can’t sting you. Fact: Even dead jellyfish can still sting. Their stinging cells (nematocysts) can fire after the jellyfish has washed ashore. Myth #3: Jellyfish are fish. Fact: Despite the name, jellyfish are not fish. They’re in the phylum Cnidaria, making them more closely related to corals and sea anemones. Myth #4: Jellyfish don’t have eyes. Fact: Some species do! Certain box jellyfish species have surprisingly complex eyes that can detect light and shapes. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Box Jellyfish This section will be dedicated to the box jellyfish, the most deadly of the jellyfish. Currently we know of around 51 species of the box jellyfish which are grouped into 2 orders and 8 families. Stings from some species, including Chironex fleckeri, Carukia barnesi, Malo kingi, and a few others, are extremely painful and often fatal to humans. This venom is delivered by contact with it's tentacles. The most venomous box jellyfish is the Chironex fleckeri, commonly known as the Australian box jellyfish or sea wasp. It has extremely potent venom that attacks the heart, nervous system, and skin cells. and the more severe stings can cause intense pain, cardiac complications, and in rare cases, can be fatal if not treated quickly. It’s primarily found in the coastal waters of northern Australia and parts of Southeast Asia. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Immortal Jellyfish The immortal jellyfish is the species Turritopsis dohrnii and it’s famous for its unusual ability to essentially “reset” its life cycle. It can revert from its adult stage back to its juvenile polyp stage and it can do this process multiple times. This process is called transdifferentiation, where specialized cells transform into different types of cells. When stressed, injured, or nearing the end of its life, it can transform its adult cells back into immature cells and return to its earlier polyp stage. From there, it can grow into a new adult again. Is it truly "immortal"? No, not really. It can still die from things like predators, disease, or environmental changes too. These jellyfish are actually super tiny, about the size of your pinky nail. Scientists are currently studying them to learn more about aging, cellular regeneration, and stem cell processes. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Moon Jelly This is the most common species of jellies, and likely one you've seen. This species is hardy and super easy to care for, and often found in aquariums. It's found in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide and most common in bays, estuaries, harbors, and coastal waters. Usually about 10–16 inches (25–40 cm) across. Has relatively mild venom, generally harmless to humans. Feeds mostly on plankton and small marine organisms. Moves by gently pulsing its bell, drifting with currents. Good news, you can have these as pets. Here's a few key things to know or have if you're going to do that: You're going to need a kreisel tank and they cannot live in regular tanks and thrive. These types of tanks will allow them to float suspended in the water, prevents them from getting stuck in corners, and creates a gentle current for them that they need to survive. Moon jellies are very soft-bodied and they can tear easily if they touch any type of hard surface or filters. They are very sensitive to water quality. Because of this you'll need to keep the tank temperature around 60–70F (15–21C). Of course, it will have to be a salt water tank with strong filtration and keep the water clean at all times. Clean water is critical because jellyfish have no immune system like vertebrates. For food, they'll eat mostly baby brine shrimp or specialized jellyfish food blends you can order online and they'll need to be fed 1-2 times daily. Because they lack complex digestive systems, uneaten food must be cleaned out quickly to prevent water quality issues. Keep in mind, even though they look simple enough to care for, they are not beginner pets and require a lot of care and work. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To end, I'll leave you with a few pictures I took of jellyfish at the Ripley's Aquarium.

I just need one of those...

Shhhhhhhhh don't rat him out I want it for myself lmaooo

That's a good idea I should do octopus tomorrow ~

PLEASE DO NOT PEE ON RANDOM JELLYFISH X.X Those things are really fascinating~ there's a lot of interesting studies on them too and if it's possible to replicate what they do in humans

Can you give me 3rd age too? @Stari hey, cool, glad you're here too

Definitely the pacing and the plot. These days I often find myself stopping after 3 episodes of a 12-episode long anime just because of a boring plot and the slow pacing of the anime. I want it to be entertaining and would keep me from stopping cause it's hard to pick-up an anime once you stopped watching it really. I just want to be entertained, really.