BlackTezca's 12th Trial: An Artsy Geeky Amazon Brings Destruction to the Silver Millennium so it can be Reborn Anew

[BlackTezca]

Time to reset!  The cold winter is gone (hopefully) and now its' Spring...the time of Birth and Creation!  After a time of...destruction.

Three guesses to whom my favorite senshi is and the first two don't count.

 

This is a bit later in the game than usual but let's get this show on the road!  This time I am here to...renew myself!  Somewhat :P. I am BlackTezca, returning here, full of nostalgia and hope for May's challenge!  You may remember me from not to long ago with my first pilot episode From Lurker to (Newb) Rebel!, along with the filler episodes of my life as documented in BlackTezca's Daily Battle Towards Feline Greatness and you have seen the latest season, this time very retro and if you're into the 1940s, filled with a ton of nostalgia known as BlackTezca's 11th Trial: An Artsy Geeky Amazon becomes a Badass Retro Agent of the SSR!

 

I have noticed a lot of people doing anime based threads, like myself, and a lot of  them doing the very awesome and extraordinarily lovable Sailor Moon!  Now I know that we have a new series...and for the first two seasons (or first season...or something)...there may have been some...

Issues.  However the new season is out and I have been enjoying it so far!  It is still a far different show than I am used to, but the return to subtle personality differences in characters, beautiful looking animation, and better pacing in the episode has me hopeful...most of all...they have introduced characters I have been wanting to see for a long time...

The Outer Sailor Senshi!  ESPECIALLY MY SICKLY LITTLE WORLD-ENDING BALL OF AWESOME SAILOR SATURN!!! WOOOOO!!!!!  Thus I am basing my challenge specifically off of these sassy ladies :D.

 

I somewhat lost my way the past few weeks when it came to my works due to craziness in my schedule and just overall feeling of stress and strain has kinda been taking the joy out of a few things, including exercise.  However I have remembered that at least once I work out, I do tend to feel better.  More relaxed, more calm, more accomplished.  I want to keep that feeling up.  Along with getting my workout schedule back, I also need to tend to myself and my health too; my shoulder has bugged me more than once so it's a return to stretching and healing so the pain is not as bad.  The days are beautiful again, so I also need to enjoy the sunshine while it lasts as well continue my creating and my art.  Finally...since it is Spring (at least...until the final storm), I also need to grow up just a tiny bit and work around the house.  All these quests, just like all the challenges before...is in my ever lasting eternal quest...which we all will remember as...

 

My Main Quest to be as POWERFUL and BATTLE READY as Wonder Woman

 

With that said, I have procrastinated enough when it comes to make this challenge!  Like I have no idea how long the placeholder has been or how long I have managed to keep this draft!  Thus we need to get this show started and let's have some fun!

 

Haruka is powerful and encourages regular bouts of athleticism.

Details: Simple quest this time!  I want to workout about 5 times a week, at least 30 minutes a day!  This does not including stretching nor walks outside but does include Muay Thai and kickboxing cause that's a lot of hard work!

Contingencies: Sickness and travel pretty much.  Shouldn't be much like that going on though!
Tracking: I'll be tracking the workouts using MyFitnessPal ( username BlackTezca ) and this lovely thread will be updated as well.
Grading: 
A for Working out for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week ( 25 pt - 2 Sta 2 Str 2 Dex)
B for Working out for at least 30 minutes 4 days a week( 20 pts - 1 Sta 2 Str 1 Dex)
C for Working out for at least 30 minutes 3 days a week ( 15 pts - 1 Str 1 Dex )
F for all else

 

Michiru is as soothing as the ocean and encourages flexibility and health

Details: I need to...stretch more.  I need to heal more.  I need to not cause myself physical pain just because of stress and exhaustion.  Essentially another return to regular cool down stretching or cool down  practices so I don't have my shoulder giving out on me during strength training nor during sparring cause that sucks.

Contingencies: I can stretch whenever, just for a little bit here and there.  Also steam and hot baths can be good too.
Tracking: I'll be tracking the stretching using MyFitnessPal ( username BlackTezca ) and this lovely thread will be updated as well.
Grading: 
A for Cool down practices for at least 5 minutes 5 days a week  ( 25 pt - 2 Sta 2 Dex )
B for Cool down practices for at least 5 minutes 4 days a week( 20 pts - 1 Sta 1 Dex )
C for Cool down practices for at least 5 minutes 3 days a week ( 15 pts - 1 Dex )
F for all else

 

Setsuna had enough of watching the gate and is joining the outside world!

Details: It's beautiful outside.  Like it's finally getting prettier and prettier this May and I have decided to move beyond my office and my home to return to talking lovely walks in the sun.  At least for a little bit to help clear my mind too :D.

Contingencies: Well snow storm obviously.  It is spring time in Colorado still.
Tracking: I'll be tracking the walks using MyFitnessPal ( username BlackTezca ) and this lovely thread will be updated as well.
Grading: 
A for outside walk for about 30 minutes 3 times a week ( 20 pt - 2 Sta 1 Con )
B for outside walk for about 30 minutes 2 times a week  ( 15 pts - 2 Sta )

C for  outside walk for about 30 minutes 1 time a week   ( 10 pts - 1 Sta )
F for all else

 

Hotaru destroys in order to bring about fruitful creation.

Details: I'm not destroying my art, but Sailor Saturn seems to be the perfect fit for this quest!  She is not only that soldier of Destruction but of Rebirth and her storyline and purpose as a Sailor Senshi shows this.  My girl needs some attention though and I hope that in the new Sailor Moon series she gets the spotlight she truly deserves!  A long with me spending time on my art like I need to.

Contingencies: Busy weeks and weekends.  However I have been making time for both model painting and my drawing so this should not be an issue :D.
Tracking: I have an art Tumblr and I also have DeviantArt (WATCH ME FOR ACCOUNTABILITY). I shall use those and this thread to keep track. 
Grading: 
A for at least 30 minutes 4 to 5 days a week - 20 exp ( 2 Wis 1 Cha )
B for at least 30 minutes 2 to 3 days a week - 15 exp ( 1 Wis 1 Cha)

F for all else

 

Chibusa wants to grow up and expects others to do the same!

Details: SPRING CLEANING TIME!  Not a fan (also not a fan of ChibiUsa), but I need to at least schedule a housework task for the week!  Laundry, trash, dishes, vaccuuming, something!  I usual do some housework, but I think having something to track with a grade will keep me motivated!

Contingencies: Travel would be the only one. But I can at least take out the trash once a week or something
Tracking: I'll be tracking the house using MyFitnessPal ( username BlackTezca ) and this lovely thread will be updated as well.
Grading: 
A for one housework task complete per week ( 10 pt - 1 Cha )
F for all else

 

Finally have my challenge set up and complete!  Thank goodness it's zero week!  Should be pretty straight forward of a challenge, especially with some of the rehashing!  Let's see on some starting measurements to begin and hopefully improve!

 

Starting Measurements:
Date: 05/07/2016
Weight: 130
***Body Fat***: 21%
Waist: 23
Waist @ Navel: 23.5
Hips: 35
Neck: 12
Chest: 32
Left Bicep:11.5
Right Thigh:16.5
Wrist: 5.5
Forearm: 9

 

We're ready to go!  The sun is shining, my body is ready to get back into my schedule (and not let life slip it out) and also aching for some stretching and some stress relief!  I have a few things I need to work on art wise and also a house that needs some TLC now and again!  Everything is planned out for another successful challenge in May!  Now let's fall in love with the New Moon (at least it better keep being a fun, well-paced show) and lets' renew ourselves after a (pro-longed) winter!  Saturn planet power make up!!

I'm also curious on why black/purple and pink go so well together.  Love this image though.

 

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***Awesome Summaries Index***

Week 1 Summary

Week 2 Summary

Week 3 Summary

Week 4 Summary

Challenge Summary

 

[shaar]

GIIIIIIRL I HAVE BEEN WATCHING THE NEW SMC EPISODES TOO

 

EEEEEEEE

 

[Luciana Valerosa Culming]

I somehow... It was so long ago when I watched Sailor Moon. Is she a new character?

[Kishi]

Did the new series stop sucking?

[starpuck]

Here, for awesomeness, gifs, art wonder, and of course, anime goodness.

[starsapart]

17 hours ago, Kishi said:

Did the new series stop sucking?

 

It's better than it was in season 1.  That's about all I can really say...

[BlackTezca]

23 hours ago, shaarawy said:

GIIIIIIRL I HAVE BEEN WATCHING THE NEW SMC EPISODES TOO

 

EEEEEEEE

 

 

THEY ARE GOOD!  Well mostly good!  Still have to get used to the different continuity, but the personalities!  The character development!  The pretty animation!  Yay!

 

22 hours ago, Luciana Valerosa Culming said:

I somehow... It was so long ago when I watched Sailor Moon. Is she a new character?

 

She was introduced in the third season of Sailor Moon and is in the manga.  She is sadly...underused.

Which to be fair if she was overused...well that would be problem considering her powers and destroying universes...

 

17 hours ago, Kishi said:

Did the new series stop sucking?

 

16 minutes ago, starsapart said:

 

It's better than it was in season 1.  That's about all I can really say...

 

Agreed.  It's actually a decent show now.  I will say that I enjoy it, however I am now realizing that when it comes to certain characters, I prefer the 90s anime series a bit more.  I do like the new season quite a bit though.

 

1 hour ago, Starpuck said:

Here, for awesomeness, gifs, art wonder, and of course, anime goodness.

 

ANIME GOODNESS!!!!

[starsapart]

Just now, BlackTezca said:

Agreed.  It's actually a decent show now.  I will say that I enjoy it, however I am now realizing that when it comes to certain characters, I prefer the 90s anime series a bit more.  I do like the new season quite a bit though.

 

but lbr we all know why I am there.

 

 

[blkhole24601]

I keep going back and forth as to whether or not I'll pick up Crystal again. Yes, the Outers are a big draw but........ 

 

............ though I have heard that they've gotten a LOT better in this new season (at least animation-wise), so maybe???????????

[starsapart]

1 minute ago, blkhole24601 said:

I keep going back and forth as to whether or not I'll pick up Crystal again. Yes, the Outers are a big draw but........ 

 

............ though I have heard that they've gotten a LOT better in this new season (at least animation-wise), so maybe???????????

 

It definitely sucks less than it did.

[Urgan]

At least we can have confidence that a Sailor Moon themed 'tezca challenge will be awesome start to finish! 

[Mr_Willes]

13 hours ago, Urgan said:

At least we can have confidence that a Sailor Moon themed 'tezca challenge will be awesome start to finish! 

 

FTFY

 

i hear your struggle

[Luciana Valerosa Culming]

5 hours ago, mr_willes said:

 

FTFY

 

i hear your struggle

Woah, how could I forget about the cats. ^^ that's so weird, how they carry them on their shoulders.

[Mr_Willes]

6 minutes ago, Luciana Valerosa Culming said:

Woah, how could I forget about the cats. ^^ that's so weird, how they carry them on their shoulders.

Aah just the girl i needed... (sorry for the sidetrack BT)

 

I'm going to the Black Forest next week (Thursday - Monday), with my bike, as far as i can see weather isn't looking all that good, can i keep my hopes up for the forecast changing for thursday or am i just screwed?

[Luciana Valerosa Culming]

@mr_willes I'm living in the west of Germany. Here the weather is really nice at the moment. Shibara is from Bavaria. I wouldn't care too much for the weather forecast. It changes a lot over one week. Have you checked wetter.de ? You can enter specific locations there.

[Mr_Willes]

@Luciana Valerosa Culming I'm staying here, okay that makes me a little positive about the weather changes...

 

Edit: end of thread hijack

[Luciana Valerosa Culming]

Haha there we go. Totally forgot how large the Black Forest is.

[Urgan]

8 hours ago, mr_willes said:

 

FTFY

 

i hear your struggle

 

That too. Just trying to inject a little positivity~  

[BlackTezca]

On 5/3/2016 at 11:49 AM, blkhole24601 said:

I keep going back and forth as to whether or not I'll pick up Crystal again. Yes, the Outers are a big draw but........ 

 

............ though I have heard that they've gotten a LOT better in this new season (at least animation-wise), so maybe???????????

 

ANIMATION WISE IS MUCH BETTER!.  Granted some...some off-model frames, but that's every single show and due to the much improved pacing, you actually have to WORK to find the awkward frames.

 

I will say I am...unsure on my feelings towards Uranus and Neptune.  I understand, following the manga and all that, but it's something I am getting used to.  However I really...really..really want my girl Hotaru to get the attention she deserves and maybe even a transformation sequence too!

 

On 5/3/2016 at 0:05 PM, Urgan said:

At least we can have confidence that a Sailor Moon themed 'tezca challenge will be awesome start to finish! 

 

IN THE NAME OF THE MOON I'M GONNA KICK ASS!!!

 

[BlackTezca]

And I don't mind the side tracking!  Haha someone needs to keep track of my thread

[Kishi]

Ah, and there's the introduction. You have both my favorite and my least favorite senshi in there.

 

And now I want to go back and reread fanfiction.

 

I don't have time to go back and read fanfiction.

 

...

 

shoot I don't even know if it's still out there OH NO WHAT HAVE YOU DONE

[starpuck]

Day 1 Officiiiaaalllleee!        Bracing for the awesome!

 

[BlackTezca]

14 hours ago, Kishi said:

Ah, and there's the introduction. You have both my favorite and my least favorite senshi in there.

 

And now I want to go back and reread fanfiction.

 

I don't have time to go back and read fanfiction.

 

...

 

shoot I don't even know if it's still out there OH NO WHAT HAVE YOU DONE

 

I also have my most favorite AND My least favorite up there too...IRONICALLY THEY ARE BESTIES!!! 

The irony is astounding!!!

 

Lol also...hehehhehe...hahaha...HAHAAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

 

10 minutes ago, Starpuck said:

Day 1 Officiiiaaalllleee!        Bracing for the awesome!

 

 

W00t!!! Also, just a funny note for Colorado folks...it's May and now people are hesitantly saying it is officially Spring...however-

[Luciana Valerosa Culming]

Uhh.... Spring cleaning. Did you really have to remind me.

 

^^ Nah, it's fine. I'm just usually on my own during this "season".

[BlackTezca]

10 hours ago, Luciana Valerosa Culming said:

Uhh.... Spring cleaning. Did you really have to remind me.

 

^^ Nah, it's fine. I'm just usually on my own during this "season".

 

Ahh spring cleaning....ugh fun times...

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Have you all see Captain America: Civil War yet?  Really had a good time with that movie, especially with Black Panther!  Such a badass and I'm really happy how super competent and ninja like they made him.  Not only him but everyone else was really well done.  Minor quibbles here and there but man...this is a far better movie than Batman VS Superman.  Like so much better...

 

Anywho!  Fun times yesterday yay!

 

Day 01

 

Haruka is powerful and encourages regular bouts of athleticism.

Day 01 Details: 02/05 workout days complete. Did upper body work yesterday and a lot of lower body today!  So keeping on track with thus and...I'll forgo numbers for now :P.

 

Michiru is as soothing as the ocean and encourages flexibility and health

Day 01 Details: 02/05 stretching days complete. Stretched as well for both of these!  Including doing a short stretch last night!

 

Setsuna had enough of watching the gate and is joining the outside world!

Day 01 Details: 01/03 sunny days complete. Did a bit of this yesterday due to it being a nice day.  I hope to get this complete tomorrow and Thursday!  If not, over the weekend.  Should be a pretty day!

 

Hotaru destroys in order to bring about fruitful creation.

Day 01 Details: 01/05 artful days complete. On track as well! Did some model paintings last night before going to watch Captain America:Civil War.

 

Chibiusa wants to grow up and expects others to do the same!

Day 01 Details: 00/01 house tasks complete.  I seriously need to do some dishes...

 

Todays Plan: Surviving work with my brain intact is my first priority!  It's been a pretty hectic day but I think I should make it out okay?  Hopefully!  Already did a very hard workout for my legs and thus all that is left to do is maybe enjoy some outside time or at least do some art.  

 

Short sweet status this time!