It's been over a month since I've updated my journal, amazing :]

I finally got around to beating Super Mario RPG, I must say the music when fighting Smithy's true form is quite epic, I'm listening to it right now!

Geno still remains my favorite character ever of any game (not surprising), but other characters in this particular game I've grown to liking (besides Mario, Peach, Bowser and Mallow, I've always liked them) are Mack, Bowyer (YES HE ROCKS!!!) and Johnny "Johnathon" Jones.

The ending was sad, but I was prepared for it. I am still continuing on my hunt of awesome Super Mario RPG merchandise, so far I've come across some nifty items I don't have, so hopefully I'll be able to get them before long!

As for other things besides video games (and my addiction to Mario Kart DS, PLAY ME GUYS I WANNA RACE!!!), I've been busy at my job, which still is working at my dad's restaurant. I also got myself a second job working at Target, I haven't started yet but expect to start next week or the week after! I'm not sure, they said orientation will begin once they get more new employees.

I'm still trying to figure out what I'd like to do with college, or what I'd like to accomplish when I return. Ah well, one step at a time!

Anyways, this about wraps up anything I wanted to say! I have a few art pieces that I have planned out and will hopefully get around to drawing. I've been practicing on my weak points (hands, colors, shading), so maybe my improvements will show in my future works? I sure hope so!

Also just wanted to thank those of you who wrote an email to Nintendo Power and voted Super Mario RPG as one of their most wanted for the Virtual Console, you all have probably seen the results but Mario RPG came in second. That is most excellent, even though the poll doesn't affect future releases, it still shows Nintendo and Square that this game really is wanted by the fans and needs to be brought back via release on VC, remake, whatever

The poll is still going on, so remember to keep voting! vcpoll@futureus.com is the email

I hope all of you who read this (and those who don't) are doing well! Back to Mario Kart DS now :]