Ramen + Lamian's Zasshi

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07.30.08 - Revamping journal and transferring files from old journal to new.
06.19.08 - Ra and Mia have a new guardian, introducing Thanatos Wolverick (my favorite OC of all times!)
07.02.08 - Added Ra and Mia's room decour and discription.
03.02.08 - Journal set-up underway!
27.01.08 - New journal! Gogo Sushi revival!

 

[Kuuro Kitten]

:. r a m e n - n o o d l e .:

n a m e
Ramen Noodle (Ra)

m e a n i n g
Push noodle

e y e s
Blue

h a i r
Noodle golden

f e a r s
Suffers a fear of chopsticks (consecotaleophobia)


p e r s o n a l i t y
Ramen has a cool disposition when it comes to the twins, he is extremely intelligent and quite calculating, capable of manipulating events to serve any number of purposes. As the older of the twins, he likes to have his own space and doesn't tend to share with his brother. Because of this their sibling rivarly can be a bit of a comical stretch but they hold a bond that only brothers can understand. He's often sympathetic to Mia unable to cause him any true discomfort in the way of their arguments and will easily back down before lines are crossed. When something gets under his skin, he tends to act before thinking which is oddly contradictory toward his otherwise cool demeanor. While physical violence is far from Ramen's mind, verbal conflict is not and he uses everything in his long list of vocabulary to push anyone away that might generate annoyance with him. Though despite the hot and cold treatment, Ramen is still a decent Gogo always willing to help (in his own way of course).

t e x t Chocolate  

[Kuuro Kitten]

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n a m e
Lamian Noodle (Mia)

m e a n i n g
Pull Noodle

e y e s
Blue

h a i r
Noodle Brown

f e a r s
Being separated from Ramen.


p e r s o n a l i t y
Lamian is a very sensible, honest, and forthright individual, and his down-to-earth practicality has charmed his brother and many others. However, his lack of hesitation in expressing his opinions can sometimes lead him to say things which others may find hurtful. His stubborn independence can also sometimes get him into trouble, as it typically doesn't occur to him to ask others for help even when he is in over his head. He is often bemused and sometimes irritated because of Ramen, but in spite of that, he has developed an increasingly strong bond with him just the same. Mia has a low threshold for gender awareness because of this he tends to do things oddly different from the male spectrum. He doesn't like being judged or told he cannot do something simply because he is of a particular gender or size. He seems to be a bit dense where it comes to interpreting the subtler signals from people around him, especially when it concerns romantic interest, but is perceptive enough to tell those same interest when it is directed toward others. Naive is a word lost on Mia who doesn't generally consider himself thus. He may not know as much as his brother in terms of intellect but he's not above asking (though more often then not he's given vague answers that only leave him wanting more answers).

t e x t Tomato  

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:. g u a r d i a n .:

n a m e
Thanatos Alexander Wolverick (Xan)

b i r t h d a y
June 30, 1979

a g e
Twenty-nine (b-day just passed ^^)

a p p e a r a n c e
He stands six feet six inches tall, has a lean athletic build, broad shoulders but is not large in bulk or sickly. He takes leisure walks and is accustom to hard labor which has aided in his form. His eyes are Persian (mint) green. He has natural platinum hair, worn long to mid-back; or on off days worn in a samurai inspired ponytail. His style of dress is country mixed with jazzy. A white Stetson as his signature accessory, he wears a checkered dress shirts, often with the sleeve rolled up, a suit vest with tie and matching dress slacks with boots or dress shoes. He can often be found with a bit of stubble under his chin. His base scent is of hickory, mixed with chocolate and a hint of peach.

p a s s i o n
He tends to be passionate in everything he does though he may not show it. He favors white wine, cakes, salad, peach tea and chocolate over most anything; chocolate being his vice where alcohol lacks. Taking long candlelit baths, reading romance novels, and keeping up with current events via newspaper are other passions to name a few. Playing the piano is an all time passion which he takes seriously with pride and joy, the sensuality of which he plays his "ivory ladies" can vouch for his status as a pianist. He enjoys classic ballads and jazzy tunes preferring such musical selections over today's tunes though he's not picky either way. With a pansexual orientation, Xan does not discriminate between men or women and will go both ways; so long as the person has captured his heart (to which he is currently dating Tai Devereux). Exclusive relationships are top on his list but he is willing to bend only for his lover if they are comfortable in their decision. Despite his reserved nature, he likes to takes charge in bed - dominating rather then submitting - on the plus side he's a gentle and kind lover due to his romantic nature.


l o a t h e s
He is absolutely against brutality and violence against women, children and animals. He cannot stand being manipulated or placed in situations that would force his hand. Backed into a corner he will retaliate without question if only to protect his well-being if placed in life threatening or compromising situations. Arguing over mundane events/topics are simply beneath him and he'll prove that point with lack of involvement on his part. Leave the drama at the door he prefers to keep his life simple if at all possible; dramatic people need not apply as he does not have the energy to deal with highly emotional situations or persons. Don't get too involved with his personal life or situations as he can be quite clipped and agitated, he prefers to keep private matters his own. Although curious he will not pry where other persons are concerned unless they divulge information of their own free will.


p e r s o n a l i t y
Xan is a shy gentleman cowboy, always polite and cajolery to those that he meets. He's not as talkative at first meeting folks as he is after becoming comfortable around them. He has the typical mannerisms most country boys have but they are not carved in stone. He tends to blush a lot despite himself and has his moments of nervous tension. Even so, he can easily slip into a roll of domination, taking charge of situations if the need is great. He is a hopeless romantic and can't help romancing the pants off those lucky enough to win his affections; on the flip side, he doesn't like being attached for fear of hurting those he cares for. Aggressors of love need not apply. Fawning all over him or trying to manipulate his affections will get a rude awakening. The best bet is be yourself and let nature run its course.

t e x t Persian Green ( #00A693 )
 

[Kuuro Kitten]

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Most ramen noodles are made from four basic ingredients: wheat flour, salt, water and kansui. Originally, kansui was water from Inner Mongolia's Lake Kan, which contains large amounts of potassium carbonate and sodium carbonate as well as a small amount of phosphoric acid. Making noodles with kansui lends them a yellowish hue as well as a particular flavor. For a brief time after World War II, low-quality kansui that was tainted or thinned with water was sold, though kansui is now manufactured according to JAS standards. Eggs may also be substituted for kansui. Some ramen noodles are made with neither eggs nor kansui, and should only be used for yakisoba.

Ramen noodles come in various shapes and lengths. They may be fat, thin, or even ribbon-like, as well as straight or wrinkled. According to Nissin, there are five traditional types of noodles: "hand-stretched noodle," "oiled and stick-stretched noodle," "cut noodle," "pushed noodle" and "rice noodle."


Lamian is a Chinese dish of hand-made noodles, usually served in a beef or mutton-flavored soup, but sometimes stir-fried and served with a tomato-based sauce. Literally, 'lā' means to pull or stretch, while 'miàn' means noodle. The process of taking a lump of dough and repeatedly stretching it to produce a single very long noodle is quite an art.

The Japanese term ramen uses the same characters for its kanji form, and the original meaning was approximately the same as the Chinese. However, in English, the term 'ramen' usually refers to store-bought dried instant noodles, while 'lamian' refers to the freshly-made hand-stretched noodles.


Oddly enough, the two GoGo twins take on the basis of their origin in American terms. Ramen is rough around the edges and prone to violent outbursts while Lamian is cheerful and soft, a natural with socializing and being himself.
 

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Both boys were allowed to decorate their rooms in the doll house that Xan made for them. These are the results.

As vibrant and cheerful as the Gogo himself; Mia opted for colors that represented his inner zeal for life. Crisp colors, sharp and vibrant to keep out the doom and gloom. He loves cute things and isn't ashamed to sport girlish colors. Though with yellow as his favorite and dominate color it helps to subdue the pinks and purples while allowing the greens to punch out here and there. This being his room in the home bought by his previous owner (Kuuroi), Mia is very happy of the decor and space.

Ramen on the other hand didn't go the way of bright vibrant colors. Instead he subdued his decor with mild tones though they still hold a vibrance all on their own. Aged fire brick walls and natural wood flooring he has opted to sprinkle the room in various shades of green. This being more of Mia's idea then his own (Ra would have been happy with all black), the sprinkle of color tends to give the room a comfortable feel without being over bearing in the gloomy feel of brick walling. Unlike Mia, Ramen wanted plenty of outdoor lighting to spill into his room so opted for big windows that open out to the open sky. More of a sporty type nature always has a way of comforting the soul.

GOGO MANSION In the Gogo Mansion, Lamian demanded that Ramen share a room with him. More or less cause he did not wish to be sperated from his brother. After much bickering, Ra gave in to Mia's demands and decided he'd share a room in the mansion. However, Mia pushed the envolope even more by requesting their room be colored in hues of lavender and bright pastels. Ramen was not up for such an idea, in fact, he threatened bodily harm if Mia even so much as splattered paint on the walls. Once again the two bickered over it and soon Ra gave in once more with a bit of manipulation on his part.

As we can see, the room was fashioned with a pastel blue wallpaper. The flooring buffed from its natural wood finish. The lavender that Mia wanted was only allowed on his side of the room and in his accessories and bed set. Meanwhile, on Ramen's side of the room, he stuck with comforting mahogany and nuetral colors to give Mia's side of the room a brighter feel while his was toned down. Either way both the sets complement and contrast each other perfectly despite the pastel blue in the room. Both of them opted against electronics deciding they'd keep their most famed treasures in their doll house at home.  

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