I just finished watching the independent film, Speak, that was released in 2004 with Kristen Stewart. I thought she was an ok actress when watching Twilight, but then I thought she was really good in New Moon. Now, after watching "Speak," which she was in when she was 13, I think she really is a good actress and will be an even better one someday. Yes, she does have that sullen look to her, but I think she is really good.
"Speak" is about a high school freshman girl named Melinda Sordino, who is raped by an upperclassmen and then becomes almost mute. She is the object of scorn and bullying at school, which causes her to become more of a recluse until she meets art teacher, Mr. Freeman, who helps her change into someone who can speak. She also is befriended by her biology lab partner, who becomes one of her real friends, and through the movie, she learns how to stand up again.
I was really blown away by her acting, it was like watching a scene in real life, you wouldn't even think it was acting, you would have thought it was real. She does it so naturally, you wouldn't even remember she is only acting. A little bit before the ending, I cried, because her turning point was going so strong. I don't know, but I really felt it. When she was sad, I felt sad, and when she was gaining ground and strength, I felt happy for her. I think this has probably climbed up there to my top 20 films to recommend.
I think I might have just become one of Kristen Stewart's fans, because her acting really is quite good. She managed to make me love Isabella Swan from Twilight... and I hated her in the book. She was the most annoying heroine I've ever read, and the reason why I took so many hiatuses from reading the series. But when I watched Kristen in the movies, she was just so good at what she does that I can't even hate her character. There was one segment in New Moon, that I thought was just really good -- actually, the entire Italy part was good -- and I just thought her acting was great.
One of my friends decided she hated Kristen Stewart 'cause she got a mullet for the movie "The Runaways" ... but I think that is quite the opposite. I commend her for chopping up her hair for a movie, because that means she is really prepping for a role. She also learned to play guitar and sing for that movie. I don't see anything wrong with that, in fact I think she is great for doing that. People, who change their looks for a role are serious and should be commended for it, not hated just because you're superficial. I really don't like it when people dislike someone for something so trivial =_= So retarded. Disliking someone for doing stupid things is different, but even then, one has to separate personal from professional.
For instance... I am not a fan of Miley Cyrus. I really don't think she can sing all that well, but I can't comment on the acting 'cause I haven't seen anything with her in it -- that would strike my interest anyway -- plus... the fact that she's such a teenager doesn't exactly boost up points -- her offscreen attitude isn't too good sometimes. But... I don't hate her, I just prefer not to listen to her speak or sing (be it public or private), but if she is good at acting, then I will watch something with her in it. If she is insufferable, then I'll just choose not to watch anything with her in it. So easy. No need to be a fan, but no need to hate her either.
Just like some people are like "I hate Britney Spears" or "I hate Angelina Jolie" or "I hate Sarah Palin" or "I hate Hilary Clinton" ... ... ... ... While I understand people have flaws -- some more than others -- dude... it's not like they did something to directly hurt you, so why do you hate them so much? Why waste energy on such negative thinking? Goodness, it makes me think "Don't you all have something better to do than sit around and be haters?" Hate's such a strong word =_= Unless someone directly hurts you, using "hate" is a bit ... overdoing it. The word loses meaning after you recycle it over and over again, and then it just becomes annoying and you become the hateful thing that no one wants to listen to. At least that's how I see it.
One of my friends does nothing, but say "I hate this" or "I hate that" and I'm like "Jeez, why are you such a hater?" So annoying.
Oh dear, got off such a weird tangent lol. But yeah, anyway... back to the movie. Watch it if you like independent films with good acting ^__^
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
I Know I'm Not The Best...
I know that I am not the best translator out there in the world... but when you start reading scanlations along with the raws, you begin to realize... that maybe you're somewhat better than what's out there.
I do have some translators that I like a lot and I really do look up to their skills like Okaeshi, PresenceDear, and a few others, but I was reading something from a big mainstream group just now and though the majority is good, I don't agree with some of their translations. I'm not saying that I am perfect, but I think in some ways, my version of the translation is better... if that makes any sense.
Right now, I'm translating Natural Doggy's Diary, which apparently has had two chapters translated by Nakama, and already, I found a few things I did not like. Scanlations are not perfect and even the published English versions are not perfect. I felt that DMP ruined one of my fave stories 'cause they put some text into the wrong bubble for "Ai wa Doko Itta?" I was pretty disappointed. Makes you wish they're more careful.
My method of translating is to type up the script in Japanese and then translate into English, this way I get more practice with my writing and character recognition. Also, if people don't agree with what I have translated, they can just point it out in the text. The sneaky thing about scanlations is that you can't read the Japanese text for the most part so you just accept it as it is, even though it's wrong. Most people can't read Japanese anyway, so they wouldn't know to begin with, but when I see something I find disagreeable, I have to go in and do my own version or change it, I guess. Anyway... back to translating I go.
I do have some translators that I like a lot and I really do look up to their skills like Okaeshi, PresenceDear, and a few others, but I was reading something from a big mainstream group just now and though the majority is good, I don't agree with some of their translations. I'm not saying that I am perfect, but I think in some ways, my version of the translation is better... if that makes any sense.
Right now, I'm translating Natural Doggy's Diary, which apparently has had two chapters translated by Nakama, and already, I found a few things I did not like. Scanlations are not perfect and even the published English versions are not perfect. I felt that DMP ruined one of my fave stories 'cause they put some text into the wrong bubble for "Ai wa Doko Itta?" I was pretty disappointed. Makes you wish they're more careful.
My method of translating is to type up the script in Japanese and then translate into English, this way I get more practice with my writing and character recognition. Also, if people don't agree with what I have translated, they can just point it out in the text. The sneaky thing about scanlations is that you can't read the Japanese text for the most part so you just accept it as it is, even though it's wrong. Most people can't read Japanese anyway, so they wouldn't know to begin with, but when I see something I find disagreeable, I have to go in and do my own version or change it, I guess. Anyway... back to translating I go.
My Way is The Right Way
Rawr!!!!! I'm tired of hearing that type of tone in the things people are saying these days. Even if it's not explicitly stated, that's what it means "my way is right, you should do this."
I DON'T WANT TO! MAKE ME!
... is so what I would like to say, but I'm just biting my tongue, smiling and swallowing it down. I'm just vexed.
Everyone's giving me ideas, options, and borderline commands on what I should or should not do with my car. I'm kind of pissed right now 'cause I'm tired of listening to them. I know what to do. Yeah, I have freak out moments when things happen, but once I calm down, I come up with some pretty good survival techniques so I really can do without the "You should do this" spiel. I'm seriously tired of hearing it.
I had people tell me to go buy radiator fluid, people tell me to use their mechanics, use some cheaper auto shop, get AAA, among a billion other things.
Look, my car overheats within 15 minutes of driving, how the hell am I supposed to get anywhere they tell me to go? Target? WalMart? Keep dreaming, those places are all 30-60 minutes away from where I live, and I can barely make 15 without crying. And right now, it's like 70 degrees outside... you seriously want me to drive in 70 degree weather with my car? I can barely do 50 degrees at night time for more than 15 minutes, how do you expect me to drive in broad daylight with 70+ degrees outside?
AAA is useful and not so useful depending on things. My car is fairly new and what's happening at the moment is like a freak incident so I really don't need it. My car probably won't break down anytime soon and if it does, my car insurance will reimburse me for towing costs so I have no need for AAA. I probably won't ever lock my keys in my car 'cause it's so new, so no need for them to break into my car to retrieve my keys either. So yeah, people stop telling me to buy a service that I have absolutely no use for. If worst comes to worst, I'll just call the police.
I am going to use the Volkswagen dealership in the next town closeby. My friend/coworker said that she would go with me if I wanted her to go 'cause she wants to recommend her guy, but he's on vacation in France right now so I have to wait 3 weeks... I really can't wait 3 weeks. However, if the next opening is in three weeks, I'll wait for her to go. This one I can do, but I have my own thoughts on what I should be doing anyway, so hearing any other options is just going to aggravate me more.
My plan is to go in really early one of the weekdays -- since the service department seems closed on Saturday -- and make an appointment at 7AM. I'll wake up early and start driving there early that way the weather's still cold and I won't be as scared of my car overheating before I get there. After that, I'll take a bus down, or I can ask my coworkers to swing by and pick me up before they come to work. When my car is ready to be picked up, I'll just figure out a bus route to get there, or go after work and ask my coworkers to take me there and drop me off since it's on their way home. Out of all the options people have given me, I think mine is most sound. I just want them to leave me be. It's so tiring to expend this much mental energy listening to things I don't want to hear and then be irritated by it. *sigh* I'm so tired and I still have to go to the gym. *sigh*
I DON'T WANT TO! MAKE ME!
... is so what I would like to say, but I'm just biting my tongue, smiling and swallowing it down. I'm just vexed.
Everyone's giving me ideas, options, and borderline commands on what I should or should not do with my car. I'm kind of pissed right now 'cause I'm tired of listening to them. I know what to do. Yeah, I have freak out moments when things happen, but once I calm down, I come up with some pretty good survival techniques so I really can do without the "You should do this" spiel. I'm seriously tired of hearing it.
I had people tell me to go buy radiator fluid, people tell me to use their mechanics, use some cheaper auto shop, get AAA, among a billion other things.
Look, my car overheats within 15 minutes of driving, how the hell am I supposed to get anywhere they tell me to go? Target? WalMart? Keep dreaming, those places are all 30-60 minutes away from where I live, and I can barely make 15 without crying. And right now, it's like 70 degrees outside... you seriously want me to drive in 70 degree weather with my car? I can barely do 50 degrees at night time for more than 15 minutes, how do you expect me to drive in broad daylight with 70+ degrees outside?
AAA is useful and not so useful depending on things. My car is fairly new and what's happening at the moment is like a freak incident so I really don't need it. My car probably won't break down anytime soon and if it does, my car insurance will reimburse me for towing costs so I have no need for AAA. I probably won't ever lock my keys in my car 'cause it's so new, so no need for them to break into my car to retrieve my keys either. So yeah, people stop telling me to buy a service that I have absolutely no use for. If worst comes to worst, I'll just call the police.
I am going to use the Volkswagen dealership in the next town closeby. My friend/coworker said that she would go with me if I wanted her to go 'cause she wants to recommend her guy, but he's on vacation in France right now so I have to wait 3 weeks... I really can't wait 3 weeks. However, if the next opening is in three weeks, I'll wait for her to go. This one I can do, but I have my own thoughts on what I should be doing anyway, so hearing any other options is just going to aggravate me more.
My plan is to go in really early one of the weekdays -- since the service department seems closed on Saturday -- and make an appointment at 7AM. I'll wake up early and start driving there early that way the weather's still cold and I won't be as scared of my car overheating before I get there. After that, I'll take a bus down, or I can ask my coworkers to swing by and pick me up before they come to work. When my car is ready to be picked up, I'll just figure out a bus route to get there, or go after work and ask my coworkers to take me there and drop me off since it's on their way home. Out of all the options people have given me, I think mine is most sound. I just want them to leave me be. It's so tiring to expend this much mental energy listening to things I don't want to hear and then be irritated by it. *sigh* I'm so tired and I still have to go to the gym. *sigh*
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Car Overheated Again
I felt my hands shaking and my legs shaking as I was driving, because my car hit the 260F mark again. I was so scared. My heart can't take this, so I'm going to take my car to the dealership hopefully this Saturday so I can get it all fixed. While, I'm at it, I think I'm going to get it serviced and such too. I need to really grow up and take some control over the things happening in my life 'cause I've just been floating.
I'm not sure if I'm coherent anymore by this point in time. I had a great time with my friends in San Francisco and then had to deal with my car going on the fritz, then came home to see that the light was not on and that was really the tip of the iceberg. I had to really keep myself from losing my temper. I was already pretty wracked from the whole driving thing, and then to come home to that just made me crack.
I don't like being stressed like this. I can't handle it, not with all the stuff going on, and not with work being crazy busy. I almost cried today, because it was so stressful.
First my friends from Oregon drove down to see family -- and me as well -- and there are two sets of them, so we all meet up in San Francisco. My best friend called me and was like "My fiance and his cousins seem bored [with Japantown], are there any interesting places around?" I couldn't think of any off the top of my head 'cause I know that my friend loves a lot of things I like, and her fiance isn't easy to please, but isn't hard to amuse either (if it makes any sense) so I thought it would be fine, but they were bored and I couldn't think of anything for them do, so that was my number one stress-inducing factor. Then I started driving and my car seem fine and dandy until I saw that the temp was climbing. That was VERY scary. I nearly crashed into the car in front of me 'cause I was so freaked by my thermostat. I was really stressed for the 30 minutes it took me to get to Japantown. Then when I got there, my friend's fiance's cousins were kind of bored and I just can't really deal with it. I get a little nerve-wracked when I can't entertain people at the drop of the hat. I am a good entertainer, I try to divide up my attention among everyone, but it's so hard when they seem pretty disinterested and I don't know what to do after a long day at work and an incessant auto issue. It was just really stressful.
After that, we met my friend from college -- whom I love to pieces -- and my other friend (coworker) showed up later and all 7 of us went to dinner together after trying to pick a good restaurant. They wanted sushi so I picked Osaka-ya, which had noodles, donburi, and sushi so everyone could have something they wanted. My friend/coworker wanted noodles (I think she ended up getting a donburi though), and my other friends wanted sushi, and one wanted yakisoba, two did not like seafood and this place at everything, which could accommodate all those differentiating tastes and such so I picked there. I'm glad that worked out... Even trying to pick the restaurant was stressful for me 'cause I try so hard to please everyone.
I'm a bit of an entertainer out with friends so of course, I do quite a bit of talking in order to get some topics that are hilarious -- mostly self-deprecating -- so that the amusement stays throughout the course of the meal. It's so tiring at times, but I love my friends a lot so it was fun despite the energy spent on it lol. My coworker's friend (who is crushing on her) and he's also a mutual friend of mine, showed up later to join us for dinner 'cause he loves my coworker a lot and wants to spend lots of time with her. (God, he's so patient lol. He's a great catch if only she would like him more =_=;;; Poor thing....)
Anyway, dinner let me forget all the bad things that seem to be happening, and it was great. Then it was time to leave and of course, things kind of go nuts. My Oregonian friends wanted to look at my car and make sure it's ok. Well, it was ok... but it wasn't ok when I drove it home =_=;;; It was so not ok... It went all the way to max overheating and I was scared to death. I was just on the verge of tears as I drove 'cause I was so scared. I finally parked on the side of the road once I got into downtown of the little hamlet I live in. I parked my car and turned off the ignition. I waited 15 minutes for it to cool down and called my parents. Afterwards, I drove the last 5 minutes stretch home and was really rattled.
I can't handle these varying highs & lows in one day. It's exhausting =_=; *sigh* Oh well. At least I made it home in one piece and I'm fine now.
I'm not sure if I'm coherent anymore by this point in time. I had a great time with my friends in San Francisco and then had to deal with my car going on the fritz, then came home to see that the light was not on and that was really the tip of the iceberg. I had to really keep myself from losing my temper. I was already pretty wracked from the whole driving thing, and then to come home to that just made me crack.
I don't like being stressed like this. I can't handle it, not with all the stuff going on, and not with work being crazy busy. I almost cried today, because it was so stressful.
First my friends from Oregon drove down to see family -- and me as well -- and there are two sets of them, so we all meet up in San Francisco. My best friend called me and was like "My fiance and his cousins seem bored [with Japantown], are there any interesting places around?" I couldn't think of any off the top of my head 'cause I know that my friend loves a lot of things I like, and her fiance isn't easy to please, but isn't hard to amuse either (if it makes any sense) so I thought it would be fine, but they were bored and I couldn't think of anything for them do, so that was my number one stress-inducing factor. Then I started driving and my car seem fine and dandy until I saw that the temp was climbing. That was VERY scary. I nearly crashed into the car in front of me 'cause I was so freaked by my thermostat. I was really stressed for the 30 minutes it took me to get to Japantown. Then when I got there, my friend's fiance's cousins were kind of bored and I just can't really deal with it. I get a little nerve-wracked when I can't entertain people at the drop of the hat. I am a good entertainer, I try to divide up my attention among everyone, but it's so hard when they seem pretty disinterested and I don't know what to do after a long day at work and an incessant auto issue. It was just really stressful.
After that, we met my friend from college -- whom I love to pieces -- and my other friend (coworker) showed up later and all 7 of us went to dinner together after trying to pick a good restaurant. They wanted sushi so I picked Osaka-ya, which had noodles, donburi, and sushi so everyone could have something they wanted. My friend/coworker wanted noodles (I think she ended up getting a donburi though), and my other friends wanted sushi, and one wanted yakisoba, two did not like seafood and this place at everything, which could accommodate all those differentiating tastes and such so I picked there. I'm glad that worked out... Even trying to pick the restaurant was stressful for me 'cause I try so hard to please everyone.
I'm a bit of an entertainer out with friends so of course, I do quite a bit of talking in order to get some topics that are hilarious -- mostly self-deprecating -- so that the amusement stays throughout the course of the meal. It's so tiring at times, but I love my friends a lot so it was fun despite the energy spent on it lol. My coworker's friend (who is crushing on her) and he's also a mutual friend of mine, showed up later to join us for dinner 'cause he loves my coworker a lot and wants to spend lots of time with her. (God, he's so patient lol. He's a great catch if only she would like him more =_=;;; Poor thing....)
Anyway, dinner let me forget all the bad things that seem to be happening, and it was great. Then it was time to leave and of course, things kind of go nuts. My Oregonian friends wanted to look at my car and make sure it's ok. Well, it was ok... but it wasn't ok when I drove it home =_=;;; It was so not ok... It went all the way to max overheating and I was scared to death. I was just on the verge of tears as I drove 'cause I was so scared. I finally parked on the side of the road once I got into downtown of the little hamlet I live in. I parked my car and turned off the ignition. I waited 15 minutes for it to cool down and called my parents. Afterwards, I drove the last 5 minutes stretch home and was really rattled.
I can't handle these varying highs & lows in one day. It's exhausting =_=; *sigh* Oh well. At least I made it home in one piece and I'm fine now.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
うわー 惚れ直すかも
So I've never really cared much about Ninomiya Kazunari other than the fact that I think he's a pretty good actor, but his hair in this PV makes him look so good *___*. I was thinking to myself, "Uwa.... I may be falling in love again lol." I used to never be all that into Oguri Shun either, but then after I saw him with really short hair in "Tokyo Dogs," I was like O,O .... Oh, my, he really is good-looking lol. Well, that's how I feel about Ninomiya in this PV for "Believe."
Some guys look better with shorter hair and some guys look good with their hair spiked like that *__* People really should wear their hair in ways that best suit them.
And I watched Lee Jun Ki's PV again today and decided, it's ok to have single eyelids. He looks hot without double eyelids, so I really should stop being so fixated on changing the way my eyes look. I grew up with my mom telling me that I'd look a lot prettier with double eyelids so I've been really self-conscious with the way I look. I basically poured all over every magazine, internet image, etc. that I could find of all these Asian stars to see who has double eyelids and who has single eyelids 'cause I just feel so genetically-gyped. Why do all these beautiful people have double eyelids? Does that mean I really am not pretty?
Yeah, I kind of went overboard lol. Kuroki Meisa looks like she may or may not have double eyelids, I can't really tell, but I think she's really pretty *___* Lee Jun Ki is so pretty and he has single eyelids so I think I can breathe easier now.
I think one of the reasons why the manga, "Aisubeki Musume-tachi" clicked so much with me -- despite the fact that it's by one of my fave mangaka/authors of all time, Yoshinaga Fumi -- is because of the different interactions and lives of the women in the story that I can kind of relate to. For instance, Mari, the mother of Yukiko -- the "main" character -- grew up with her mother always telling her that she's bucktoothed and not that pretty, so she has a complex and when people tell her that she's pretty, she doesn't believe them. I guess that's the same with me. No matter who tells me that I am pretty, I have a complex about myself that makes me not believe people when they say that. I don't like my eyelids, I don't like my nose, or my chin, or the roundness of my face, the largeness of my bone structure, my ugly fingers and fingernails, plus my gigantic feet. I have all these flaws that I just don't like, and it's not like they can change with exercise like my weight or something, so it's just kind of stuck for good. So I can't think that I'm pretty no matter how hard I try. Oh well ^_^; I want to find a guy like Mari does in the story.
She marries a younger man and an ex-host who is an aspiring actor for period dramas, and to top that, he is three years younger than her daughter, Yukiko lol. But he is exactly what she needs and I find it really sweet. *sigh* If only I can meet someone like that lol. I love that story, it's really nice.
Some guys look better with shorter hair and some guys look good with their hair spiked like that *__* People really should wear their hair in ways that best suit them.
And I watched Lee Jun Ki's PV again today and decided, it's ok to have single eyelids. He looks hot without double eyelids, so I really should stop being so fixated on changing the way my eyes look. I grew up with my mom telling me that I'd look a lot prettier with double eyelids so I've been really self-conscious with the way I look. I basically poured all over every magazine, internet image, etc. that I could find of all these Asian stars to see who has double eyelids and who has single eyelids 'cause I just feel so genetically-gyped. Why do all these beautiful people have double eyelids? Does that mean I really am not pretty?
Yeah, I kind of went overboard lol. Kuroki Meisa looks like she may or may not have double eyelids, I can't really tell, but I think she's really pretty *___* Lee Jun Ki is so pretty and he has single eyelids so I think I can breathe easier now.
I think one of the reasons why the manga, "Aisubeki Musume-tachi" clicked so much with me -- despite the fact that it's by one of my fave mangaka/authors of all time, Yoshinaga Fumi -- is because of the different interactions and lives of the women in the story that I can kind of relate to. For instance, Mari, the mother of Yukiko -- the "main" character -- grew up with her mother always telling her that she's bucktoothed and not that pretty, so she has a complex and when people tell her that she's pretty, she doesn't believe them. I guess that's the same with me. No matter who tells me that I am pretty, I have a complex about myself that makes me not believe people when they say that. I don't like my eyelids, I don't like my nose, or my chin, or the roundness of my face, the largeness of my bone structure, my ugly fingers and fingernails, plus my gigantic feet. I have all these flaws that I just don't like, and it's not like they can change with exercise like my weight or something, so it's just kind of stuck for good. So I can't think that I'm pretty no matter how hard I try. Oh well ^_^; I want to find a guy like Mari does in the story.
She marries a younger man and an ex-host who is an aspiring actor for period dramas, and to top that, he is three years younger than her daughter, Yukiko lol. But he is exactly what she needs and I find it really sweet. *sigh* If only I can meet someone like that lol. I love that story, it's really nice.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Car Overheating
I had quite a fright yesterday as I was driving, the light to my thermostat went on and it was at 260F. I freaked out. Well, my inside was panicking, but I just drove the last stretch to get home and park my car in the shade to let it cool off. I was originally planning on going to Safeway after going to the mall to return the pants I got from Banana, but after seeing my car do that... I just decided to give up and go home. I was really freaked out.
I called up my dad and he was giving me a string of worst possible scenarios in my really freaked out state of mind, which I did not appreciate so I was kind of loud, obnoxious and screechy. Ok, make that very loud, obnoxious and screechy. When I get scared or if I'm panicking and people only say things that freak me out more, I can't become nice. I yell, I get upset, and I'm just a mess, very not fun to deal with. (The saddest part is that I know this of myself =_=) Anyway, he told me to put some water in the thingy, which I did and to watch for leaks, which there weren't any. Not that I know of anyway.
Then my uncle came over to check up on my car and we didn't see anything wrong, so it might have just been the thermostat or that the water was low. It's been really warm these last few days, so we think that may be why =_=; *sigh* I really had a bad scare yesterday. I need to drive my car later tonight to test it out again 'cause I have to go to the city and I don't want my car to explode on me or something =_= So not a good feeling.
On the bright side... my taxes got filed and my check was deposited so life is good on the legal side. Now I have to go run off my stress and the dinner I just consumed. I'm still feeling kind of hungry, but I think it's my mind playing tricks on me. If I sit here any longer, I'm just going to continue eating. Better go run it all off. I'm getting so fat =_=;
I called up my dad and he was giving me a string of worst possible scenarios in my really freaked out state of mind, which I did not appreciate so I was kind of loud, obnoxious and screechy. Ok, make that very loud, obnoxious and screechy. When I get scared or if I'm panicking and people only say things that freak me out more, I can't become nice. I yell, I get upset, and I'm just a mess, very not fun to deal with. (The saddest part is that I know this of myself =_=) Anyway, he told me to put some water in the thingy, which I did and to watch for leaks, which there weren't any. Not that I know of anyway.
Then my uncle came over to check up on my car and we didn't see anything wrong, so it might have just been the thermostat or that the water was low. It's been really warm these last few days, so we think that may be why =_=; *sigh* I really had a bad scare yesterday. I need to drive my car later tonight to test it out again 'cause I have to go to the city and I don't want my car to explode on me or something =_= So not a good feeling.
On the bright side... my taxes got filed and my check was deposited so life is good on the legal side. Now I have to go run off my stress and the dinner I just consumed. I'm still feeling kind of hungry, but I think it's my mind playing tricks on me. If I sit here any longer, I'm just going to continue eating. Better go run it all off. I'm getting so fat =_=;
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
If I Ever Get Married, I'd Like to Skip the Vows
Seriously... I hate speeches. I hate writing them and I hate saying them, and I hate making promises I may not be able to keep. Yes, with all great intentions in mind, we all say vows on our wedding day in the most optimistic of mindsets with hopes that this marriage will work out just perfectly. But ... I think the vows part is just the most boring part =_=; *sighs*
Not that I will be getting married anytime soon, but if I do... can I skip the vows? Maybe I should just opt for a justice-of-the peace type of wedding if I do get married. Just grab a random witness, sign the documentation and call it good. Oh, maybe a reception.
Then we all know how I love to change my mind. I want small, then I want big. I want simple, then I want elaborate. Anyway, I really should get to bed. I'm starting to feel hungry and I'm kind of afraid that I won't be able to get up in the morning =_=; Joy.
Not that I will be getting married anytime soon, but if I do... can I skip the vows? Maybe I should just opt for a justice-of-the peace type of wedding if I do get married. Just grab a random witness, sign the documentation and call it good. Oh, maybe a reception.
Then we all know how I love to change my mind. I want small, then I want big. I want simple, then I want elaborate. Anyway, I really should get to bed. I'm starting to feel hungry and I'm kind of afraid that I won't be able to get up in the morning =_=; Joy.
Monday, March 15, 2010
It Dawned On Me Just Now
... I think my allergies have arrived. It's spring after all, and the flowers are blooming and I'm sneezing nonstop @_@. The skunks are scurrying down at night and just being smelly. Such a pain =_= *sigh* But yeah, it just occurred to me after sneezing nonstop that my pollen allergy must be here =_= I should start taking the claritin. Joy.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Happy Exercise Day ^__^
I walked to the gym today again ^__^ And 'cause it's daylight savings time, it's still really bright out right now and I really like that. The longer that it's bright during the day, the later I can go to the gym without having to drive ^__^ I'm looking forward to tomorrow. Even if I get off at 6PM, I can walk to the gym and be ok 'cause at 7PM, it'd be as bright as 6PM. Even though the whole time thing gets skewy -- I think we're 14 hours time difference to Tokyo now as opposed to 15? I never ever really get it right.
But yeah, walking to the gym was nice, then the workout was nice too. I did ellipticals for 30 minutes, then treadmill for another 30 minutes. I walked 18 minutes, running 12 minutes nonstop 'cause I'm not very good at pacing myself on the darn thing, but I did a pretty good job at pacing myself today. I got faster with the last lap so I had to amp the speed ^_^ It's good to have a little friendly competition on the machine next to you 'cause then you don't even feel tired.
Anyway, I need to hop into the shower and then make dinner. Burning off 700 calories really makes one kinda hungry lol ^__^;
But yeah, walking to the gym was nice, then the workout was nice too. I did ellipticals for 30 minutes, then treadmill for another 30 minutes. I walked 18 minutes, running 12 minutes nonstop 'cause I'm not very good at pacing myself on the darn thing, but I did a pretty good job at pacing myself today. I got faster with the last lap so I had to amp the speed ^_^ It's good to have a little friendly competition on the machine next to you 'cause then you don't even feel tired.
Anyway, I need to hop into the shower and then make dinner. Burning off 700 calories really makes one kinda hungry lol ^__^;
Nine Music
I haven't seen this movie yet and I haven't heard all too many great reviews for it, but it has an all-star cast and my god, can Kate Hudson sing O,O I was so surprised, pleasantly so though. I never took Kate Hudson to be the singing type and though she isn't that bad of an actress, she hasn't been all that many great movies so I have never really cared for her. When I heard that she was going to be in Nine, I was like "Hmm... this will be interesting." And then I heard "Cinema Italiano" and was really blown away.
This is the remix that I like: Kate Hudson - Cinema Italiano (Ron Fair Remix)
I think I want to buy this soundtrack lol.
Another track that I like is Fergie's "Be Italian"
I'm totally addicted to these two songs right now. The songs by Marion Cotillard and Nicole Kidman are good too, but these two mentioned above really caught my attention. I love the style. At first, I wasn't sure I would like "Cinema Italiano," but it really grew on me.
I think my fears about this movie were confirmed when I heard that it wasn't performing all that well. Though it's a musical, I don't think all that many people have heard of this musical, it was performed almost 20 years ago, I believe and I haven't heard it, but I love musicals so I'm willing to give this a shot when it comes out on DVD in May. Still, it's sad that it made less than half of the budget it was given and was pulled out of numerous theaters.
I can't say the story is all that appealing, but I like the glitz and glam in Rob Marshall's films, plus if I like the music enough, I think I can watch the movie. Though... I have to say that even though I like Chicago's music, I had a hard time liking the movie 'cause I just don't like Roxy Hart at all lol, but Catherine Zeta-Jones as Velma was great. I thought Renee Zellweger was good, but I didn't like her character much -- I don't like dumb characters much =_=;
Anyway, just thought I'd share those two songs ^__^
This is the remix that I like: Kate Hudson - Cinema Italiano (Ron Fair Remix)
I think I want to buy this soundtrack lol.
Another track that I like is Fergie's "Be Italian"
I'm totally addicted to these two songs right now. The songs by Marion Cotillard and Nicole Kidman are good too, but these two mentioned above really caught my attention. I love the style. At first, I wasn't sure I would like "Cinema Italiano," but it really grew on me.
I think my fears about this movie were confirmed when I heard that it wasn't performing all that well. Though it's a musical, I don't think all that many people have heard of this musical, it was performed almost 20 years ago, I believe and I haven't heard it, but I love musicals so I'm willing to give this a shot when it comes out on DVD in May. Still, it's sad that it made less than half of the budget it was given and was pulled out of numerous theaters.
I can't say the story is all that appealing, but I like the glitz and glam in Rob Marshall's films, plus if I like the music enough, I think I can watch the movie. Though... I have to say that even though I like Chicago's music, I had a hard time liking the movie 'cause I just don't like Roxy Hart at all lol, but Catherine Zeta-Jones as Velma was great. I thought Renee Zellweger was good, but I didn't like her character much -- I don't like dumb characters much =_=;
Anyway, just thought I'd share those two songs ^__^
I Found This Post On My LJ
LoL. So I was going through purging tags on my LJ this morning when I found this post. Good times.
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I found this incredibly cute XD~ I couldn't resist and must post XD~!!! My day is going awesome btw XD~
.:14キ50キ29:. * @Akisato dies laughing
.:14キ50キ41:. <@Akisato> two guys came up to me
.:14キ50キ46:. <@Akisato> to sell chocolate hearts
.:14キ51キ04:. <@Akisato> soliciting money from a poor defenseless, Valentine-holiday-hating me
.:14キ51キ28:. <@Akisato> it was kinda cute actually
.:14キ51キ31:. <@Tachibana> lol
.:14キ51キ32:. <@Tachibana> aw
.:14キ51キ45:. <@Akisato> they're all like "would you like to buy a chocolate heart?"
.:14キ51キ59:. <@Akisato> I'm like "I don't really eat chocolate...."
.:14キ52キ15:. * Tachibana is now known as Akizato
.:14キ52キ17:. <@Akisato> They're all like "Well, you can give it to your Valentine maybe"
.:14キ52キ18:. <@Akisato> LoL
.:14キ52キ26:. <@Akizato> hop!
.:14キ52キ26:. <@Akisato> and I'm like "Uh huh..."
.:14キ52キ32:. <@Akisato> eh?
.:14キ52キ40:. <@Akisato> LOL
.:14キ52キ46:. * @Akizato giggles
.:14キ52キ52:. <@Akisato> anyhow continuing
.:14キ53キ13:. <@Akisato> they're all like "Well, if you don't have a Valentine, one of us can be your Valentine"
.:14キ53キ27:. <@Akizato> LOL
.:14キ53キ30:. <@Akisato> and the other guy's like "Hey, I'll be your Valentine"
.:14キ53キ35:. <@Akisato> and in my head
.:14キ53キ38:. <@Akisato> I'm thinking to myself
.:14キ53キ48:. <@Akisato> "So not only are you soliciting money from me"
.:14キ53キ57:. <@Akisato> "But you're flirting"
.:14キ54キ20:. <@Akisato> "You're harrassing me~!!!!"
.:14キ54キ29:. <@Akisato> iyaa~~~
.:14キ54キ32:. <@Akisato> seku hara XD
.:14キ54キ34:. <@Akisato> j/k ^^
.:14キ54キ52:. <@Akisato> I was like "How much are they?"
.:14キ54キ54:. * @Akizato giggles
.:14キ55キ00:. <@Akisato> and one of the guys is like "$3"
.:14キ55キ03:. <@Akisato> and I'm like "Ok"
.:14キ57キ07:. <@Akisato> I bought a dark choco heart~~~
.:14キ57キ10:. * @Akisato gives to Mixie
.:14キ57キ14:. <@Akizato> aw
.:14キ57キ19:. * @Akizato gives a choco heart to tsu
.:14キ57キ27:. <@Akisato> See, I DO have a Valentine XP Who says I don't XD~
.:14キ57キ31:. <@Akisato> I just hate the holiday that's all XD
.:14キ57キ33:. <@Akizato> indeed XD
.:14キ57キ46:. * @Akisato snuggles Mixie ^,^
.:14キ57キ55:. * @Akizato chus
.:14キ57キ56:. <@Akizato> ^_^
.:14キ58キ05:. * @Akisato chuus back XD
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I found this incredibly cute XD~ I couldn't resist and must post XD~!!! My day is going awesome btw XD~
.:14キ50キ29:. * @Akisato dies laughing
.:14キ50キ41:. <@Akisato> two guys came up to me
.:14キ50キ46:. <@Akisato> to sell chocolate hearts
.:14キ51キ04:. <@Akisato> soliciting money from a poor defenseless, Valentine-holiday-hating me
.:14キ51キ28:. <@Akisato> it was kinda cute actually
.:14キ51キ31:. <@Tachibana> lol
.:14キ51キ32:. <@Tachibana> aw
.:14キ51キ45:. <@Akisato> they're all like "would you like to buy a chocolate heart?"
.:14キ51キ59:. <@Akisato> I'm like "I don't really eat chocolate...."
.:14キ52キ15:. * Tachibana is now known as Akizato
.:14キ52キ17:. <@Akisato> They're all like "Well, you can give it to your Valentine maybe"
.:14キ52キ18:. <@Akisato> LoL
.:14キ52キ26:. <@Akizato> hop!
.:14キ52キ26:. <@Akisato> and I'm like "Uh huh..."
.:14キ52キ32:. <@Akisato> eh?
.:14キ52キ40:. <@Akisato> LOL
.:14キ52キ46:. * @Akizato giggles
.:14キ52キ52:. <@Akisato> anyhow continuing
.:14キ53キ13:. <@Akisato> they're all like "Well, if you don't have a Valentine, one of us can be your Valentine"
.:14キ53キ27:. <@Akizato> LOL
.:14キ53キ30:. <@Akisato> and the other guy's like "Hey, I'll be your Valentine"
.:14キ53キ35:. <@Akisato> and in my head
.:14キ53キ38:. <@Akisato> I'm thinking to myself
.:14キ53キ48:. <@Akisato> "So not only are you soliciting money from me"
.:14キ53キ57:. <@Akisato> "But you're flirting"
.:14キ54キ20:. <@Akisato> "You're harrassing me~!!!!"
.:14キ54キ29:. <@Akisato> iyaa~~~
.:14キ54キ32:. <@Akisato> seku hara XD
.:14キ54キ34:. <@Akisato> j/k ^^
.:14キ54キ52:. <@Akisato> I was like "How much are they?"
.:14キ54キ54:. * @Akizato giggles
.:14キ55キ00:. <@Akisato> and one of the guys is like "$3"
.:14キ55キ03:. <@Akisato> and I'm like "Ok"
.:14キ57キ07:. <@Akisato> I bought a dark choco heart~~~
.:14キ57キ10:. * @Akisato gives to Mixie
.:14キ57キ14:. <@Akizato> aw
.:14キ57キ19:. * @Akizato gives a choco heart to tsu
.:14キ57キ27:. <@Akisato> See, I DO have a Valentine XP Who says I don't XD~
.:14キ57キ31:. <@Akisato> I just hate the holiday that's all XD
.:14キ57キ33:. <@Akizato> indeed XD
.:14キ57キ46:. * @Akisato snuggles Mixie ^,^
.:14キ57キ55:. * @Akizato chus
.:14キ57キ56:. <@Akizato> ^_^
.:14キ58キ05:. * @Akisato chuus back XD
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Thou Shalt Not Preach Frugality
I've been really frugal and really saving since January -- only dropping the big bucks when it came to getting a new bed -- and then I went to Japantown today 'cause I felt that I deserved a break and some fun. There was an event going on and it was sunny out. I could blame it on many different reasons, but I could not practice what I have been preaching these last 2 1/2 months today 'cause I bought something that I am not sure when I am ever going to be able to use =_=;
I went to Kinokuniya as per usual 'cause I need my monthly magazine fix and I found Final Fantasy XIII sheet music so I got that too. I bought some dango and mochi from Nippon-ya -- no daifuku today, yes, be surprised as those are my fave. Since the cherryblossom festival is coming up, they're selling lots of Sakura desserts so I bought a few. I'm going to take one to the office on Monday for everyone. I then had brunch -- or one could call it really late breakfast 'cause I didn't eat before I went to the city today -- at Mifune 'cause I'm kind of a fan of the food there. After that, I went into the fabric/Japanese clothing store near the entrance of Kintetsu Mall =_=;;;;; and that was where it got a little hazy.
I only saw the yukata and it was perfect. It fit me, it was the colors I liked, and it was just really pretty. I only saw it like I was born to buy it ... so I did =_=; I wanted to buy an obi, but I didn't see any colors that I wanted today so I just left with the yukata. I really have no idea when I'll ever wear it, to tell the truth. I just own one is all =_=; It wasn't cheap is all I can say. This was kinda where the spending went skewy =_=;;; Everything else happened as per usual lol.
I then went to Niji- ya to buy some groceries and I picked up quite a bit of stuff, but then had to talk myself into putting back a lot of it too 'cause I wasn't sure when I was going to eat some things, and for some other things, I still had a lot and if I'm going to Japantown once a month, the I really don't need to go crazy and stock up 'cause in the end, stocking up is all that I will be doing and not really depleting my supply =_=; The end amount came out less than $25. Yes, be amazed. I was so shocked. For someone who is known to generate $50+ in groceries, I managed to get it under $25. Be proud! Yes, this was my proudest moment of the day lol.
Anyway, now that I had my once-a-month splurge moment, I should get back on the frugality track and putter away.
I went to Kinokuniya as per usual 'cause I need my monthly magazine fix and I found Final Fantasy XIII sheet music so I got that too. I bought some dango and mochi from Nippon-ya -- no daifuku today, yes, be surprised as those are my fave. Since the cherryblossom festival is coming up, they're selling lots of Sakura desserts so I bought a few. I'm going to take one to the office on Monday for everyone. I then had brunch -- or one could call it really late breakfast 'cause I didn't eat before I went to the city today -- at Mifune 'cause I'm kind of a fan of the food there. After that, I went into the fabric/Japanese clothing store near the entrance of Kintetsu Mall =_=;;;;; and that was where it got a little hazy.
I only saw the yukata and it was perfect. It fit me, it was the colors I liked, and it was just really pretty. I only saw it like I was born to buy it ... so I did =_=; I wanted to buy an obi, but I didn't see any colors that I wanted today so I just left with the yukata. I really have no idea when I'll ever wear it, to tell the truth. I just own one is all =_=; It wasn't cheap is all I can say. This was kinda where the spending went skewy =_=;;; Everything else happened as per usual lol.
I then went to Niji- ya to buy some groceries and I picked up quite a bit of stuff, but then had to talk myself into putting back a lot of it too 'cause I wasn't sure when I was going to eat some things, and for some other things, I still had a lot and if I'm going to Japantown once a month, the I really don't need to go crazy and stock up 'cause in the end, stocking up is all that I will be doing and not really depleting my supply =_=; The end amount came out less than $25. Yes, be amazed. I was so shocked. For someone who is known to generate $50+ in groceries, I managed to get it under $25. Be proud! Yes, this was my proudest moment of the day lol.
Anyway, now that I had my once-a-month splurge moment, I should get back on the frugality track and putter away.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Beethoven Virus
I finally decided to start watching Beethoven Virus and it is absolutely hilarious! First episode had some weird visual effects for one scene -- looked really low budget -- but I love classical music and any drama that has something to do with music usually has me hooked lol ^__^ I really like it so far. The main girl is hilarious, I really like her at the moment lol.
Basically, the story is about this violinist who works as a civil servant -- I think it's what she does -- and she comes up with this plan to make the city she lives in the next big music capital, so she gets a grant from the mayor of the city to create and fund a local orchestra to bring people to this city and generate even more revenue from it. The problem is that every orchestra she joins ends up disbanding, and the scandal that happens this time is even worse. The conductor-to-be ends up being arrested in a case of fraud, so all the money that should go to paying the musicians basically disappears. None of the players want to perform with no pay, so they all decide to pull out, leaving Ru Mi (the main girl) to fend for herself and a $3 billion won debt.
She starts to find willing musicians who do not care to be paid to form a small community orchestra to make up for the ones who left in order to hold up the pretense that things were going smoothly -- when she was questioned about the project by the mayor. She and her friend are trying to find as many people as possible, but discover that they lack a trumpet player. Just when that revelation is made, she hears beautiful trumpet playing in the background and she rushes out from her room into the streets to find the place where the trumpet player is playing. She discovers from her landlady that the guy playing is her nephew and he's currently house-sitting for one of their neighbors. He's a cop on suspension for losing his cool one day during work, so Ru Mi decides that he must have a lot of time. Her landlady tells her that her nephew, Kang Gun Woo, is really stubborn and doesn't want to do the orchestra thing, but he is extremely weak to people who are in need of help, which then makes Ru Mi act like a partially deaf violinist in order to get Gun Woo to join her orchestra lol.
This is as far as I've gotten right now, but it's so funny. I need to finish watching the rest lol.
Basically, the story is about this violinist who works as a civil servant -- I think it's what she does -- and she comes up with this plan to make the city she lives in the next big music capital, so she gets a grant from the mayor of the city to create and fund a local orchestra to bring people to this city and generate even more revenue from it. The problem is that every orchestra she joins ends up disbanding, and the scandal that happens this time is even worse. The conductor-to-be ends up being arrested in a case of fraud, so all the money that should go to paying the musicians basically disappears. None of the players want to perform with no pay, so they all decide to pull out, leaving Ru Mi (the main girl) to fend for herself and a $3 billion won debt.
She starts to find willing musicians who do not care to be paid to form a small community orchestra to make up for the ones who left in order to hold up the pretense that things were going smoothly -- when she was questioned about the project by the mayor. She and her friend are trying to find as many people as possible, but discover that they lack a trumpet player. Just when that revelation is made, she hears beautiful trumpet playing in the background and she rushes out from her room into the streets to find the place where the trumpet player is playing. She discovers from her landlady that the guy playing is her nephew and he's currently house-sitting for one of their neighbors. He's a cop on suspension for losing his cool one day during work, so Ru Mi decides that he must have a lot of time. Her landlady tells her that her nephew, Kang Gun Woo, is really stubborn and doesn't want to do the orchestra thing, but he is extremely weak to people who are in need of help, which then makes Ru Mi act like a partially deaf violinist in order to get Gun Woo to join her orchestra lol.
This is as far as I've gotten right now, but it's so funny. I need to finish watching the rest lol.
Flashforward Slow Start
So I got hooked on Flashforward when I first saw the series the day it aired. Then I kind of just stopped watching 'cause Ralph Fiennes was kind of ... not impressive to watch and the story was kind of just happening and it was as though the future couldn't be changed no matter what, etc. Things started to get a little annoying so I stopped watching, but then I got curious and decided to pick it up again last night. I finally got to the episode where Dominic Monaghan starred and he is really good *___* Simon is a chillingly fantastic character. I like Jack Davenport too, but I think after the episode titled "The Gift" things are starting to be a bit more fun ^_^ I think I may be able to enjoy this series again.
The same with Private Practice. I finally watched it last night after skipping out two episodes and I have to say that I might be able to continue watching again. Anyway, just thought I'd say that little tidbit.
The same with Private Practice. I finally watched it last night after skipping out two episodes and I have to say that I might be able to continue watching again. Anyway, just thought I'd say that little tidbit.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
Whole Post is a Spoiler. Since I can't figure out the cut system on this thing, just bear with it.
Watching this movie was one of the toughest things I have ever seen. It was really heart-breaking, very disturbing, but also uplifting. The abuse was sick, and I had a hard time stomaching parts of this movie, because it was so hard to watch.
There was one rape scene and it was not that long, but it was very hard to make it through. Usually, I can tolerate a lot of things, but this movie really tested my comfort level. I was really bothered and felt really sad. Still, the main character, Precious, ended up building herself up with the help of friends she met in an alternative school and a teacher who cared deeply for her.
The scenes at the end of the movie were pretty powerful to watch, while the beginning made me really nauseous. The ending with Mo'Nique's character, Mary, talking to Mariah Carey, Weiss the social worker, and Precious was really good. Throughout the entire firm, Mo'Nique did a fantastic job portraying a crazy-mean abusive mother, and the scene at the end was very well done.
One of the other scenes I really liked was where Precious was in class and she had an in-class writing assignment, but she couldn't write. She had just found out that her late father had AIDS, which meant she was also a candidate. She did turn out to be HIV+ and was very upset about it. Ms. Rain, her teacher, told her to come with her to her office, but Precious told her to just f**k off and that she doesn't get what she has been through, and that she's HIV+. The expression on the teacher's face just tore at my heart strings. This scene just made me cry.
Precious: "Nobody love me." *she sobs*
Ms. Rain: "People do love you, Precious."
Precious: "Please don't lie to me, Ms. Rain. Love ain't done nothing for me. Love beat me, rape me, called me an animal, made me feel worthless, make me sick."
Ms. Rain: "That wasn't love, Precious."
Ms. Rain: "Your baby loves you." *pause* *whispers* I love you."
Ms. Rain: "Write."
To me, this was the first powerful scene of the movie, and then everything else that followed was good too. I can't say that this is my fave movie, but I do think it is really good. I had a really hard time watching it, because I am a pretty emotional person and even though I was only watching, it felt hurtful like I just wanted to cry, because the situation in here was so terrible. I don't know how to explain it, but it was just not a good feeling. I just felt so sad watching it.
At least the ending was good and I can live with that.
Watching this movie was one of the toughest things I have ever seen. It was really heart-breaking, very disturbing, but also uplifting. The abuse was sick, and I had a hard time stomaching parts of this movie, because it was so hard to watch.
There was one rape scene and it was not that long, but it was very hard to make it through. Usually, I can tolerate a lot of things, but this movie really tested my comfort level. I was really bothered and felt really sad. Still, the main character, Precious, ended up building herself up with the help of friends she met in an alternative school and a teacher who cared deeply for her.
The scenes at the end of the movie were pretty powerful to watch, while the beginning made me really nauseous. The ending with Mo'Nique's character, Mary, talking to Mariah Carey, Weiss the social worker, and Precious was really good. Throughout the entire firm, Mo'Nique did a fantastic job portraying a crazy-mean abusive mother, and the scene at the end was very well done.
One of the other scenes I really liked was where Precious was in class and she had an in-class writing assignment, but she couldn't write. She had just found out that her late father had AIDS, which meant she was also a candidate. She did turn out to be HIV+ and was very upset about it. Ms. Rain, her teacher, told her to come with her to her office, but Precious told her to just f**k off and that she doesn't get what she has been through, and that she's HIV+. The expression on the teacher's face just tore at my heart strings. This scene just made me cry.
Precious: "Nobody love me." *she sobs*
Ms. Rain: "People do love you, Precious."
Precious: "Please don't lie to me, Ms. Rain. Love ain't done nothing for me. Love beat me, rape me, called me an animal, made me feel worthless, make me sick."
Ms. Rain: "That wasn't love, Precious."
Ms. Rain: "Your baby loves you." *pause* *whispers* I love you."
Ms. Rain: "Write."
To me, this was the first powerful scene of the movie, and then everything else that followed was good too. I can't say that this is my fave movie, but I do think it is really good. I had a really hard time watching it, because I am a pretty emotional person and even though I was only watching, it felt hurtful like I just wanted to cry, because the situation in here was so terrible. I don't know how to explain it, but it was just not a good feeling. I just felt so sad watching it.
At least the ending was good and I can live with that.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Fish Soup
I tried out making soup with Swai fillets today and it turned out not half-bad. I defrosted the fish by just setting it out for most of the day and then I sprinkled salt plus white pepper on both sides to let it marinate for about 30 minutes before throwing it in a pan. After cooking both sides, I threw some water into the pan and let it cook for a little while longer and added some hondashi plus chicken bouillon into the mix. I could have added some veggies, but I didn't really have anything so it was just fish and broth lol. Still turned out pretty good ^__^
I also tried making mung bean & barley sweet water today. It turned out pretty good too. My body has been producing too much heat and retaining too much waste plus stress so I needed something cool to drink in order to lower the heat in my body and stop my skin from breaking out like crazy.
I need to cook something for next week's lunch though =_= I wonder what I should make... Hm... Maybe I'll make some lemon herb chicken. I have some lemons so I can just cut one or two and squeeze the juice into the marinade before I cook it over medium heat. Maybe I'll make three or four slices so I have enough for the entire week. I should probably buy some green veggies though... maybe some spinach? I haven't had that for a while.
Life has been low-key today. I was supposed to go to the gym, but then I ended up just being lazy. *sigh* My weight's been pretty stagnant lately, but at least there's no extreme fluctuation so I'm good. I'm dying for sweets though =_=;;;; I really want that Lemoncello Torte from Cheesecake Factory *___*
Oh, I just remembered. I took the beef stew out so I should really cook that for this week. I guess I can hold off on the chicken then =_=;;;; Hmm... what to do.
I also tried making mung bean & barley sweet water today. It turned out pretty good too. My body has been producing too much heat and retaining too much waste plus stress so I needed something cool to drink in order to lower the heat in my body and stop my skin from breaking out like crazy.
I need to cook something for next week's lunch though =_= I wonder what I should make... Hm... Maybe I'll make some lemon herb chicken. I have some lemons so I can just cut one or two and squeeze the juice into the marinade before I cook it over medium heat. Maybe I'll make three or four slices so I have enough for the entire week. I should probably buy some green veggies though... maybe some spinach? I haven't had that for a while.
Life has been low-key today. I was supposed to go to the gym, but then I ended up just being lazy. *sigh* My weight's been pretty stagnant lately, but at least there's no extreme fluctuation so I'm good. I'm dying for sweets though =_=;;;; I really want that Lemoncello Torte from Cheesecake Factory *___*
Oh, I just remembered. I took the beef stew out so I should really cook that for this week. I guess I can hold off on the chicken then =_=;;;; Hmm... what to do.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Life, Coffee, & Sleep (Or Lack Thereof)
So life has been this ongoing routine of coffee in the morning and then not being able to sleep at night, then one day my body crashes and I finally get the sleep I need, but I am more exhausted the next day. Such a vicious cycle this all is =_= I just can't work when my brain refuses to properly function T__T. Still, I'm trying my best and catching all the things I'm wouldn't usually find if I had been doing all of this last year. Today was one of those days where I just didn't feel all that productive at all 'cause my body was sluggish and my mind was halfway in limbo. I was pretty drained from just conversing with one of my bosses today, and from when one of my coworkers talked about her situation.
One of my coworkers was let go, but she can stay until April 15th. She did something that shouldn't have been done in the middle of February during busy season, but she doesn't understand what she did wasn't right 'cause when you try to explain it to her, she doesn't really get it or listen to what you're saying. Her English comprehension isn't very good, so things come out badly at times and I have given up reasoning or trying to straighten things out with her. She took up 20 minutes of my time today talking about how the bosses are such bad people and that one of them called her a handicap. I told her that our boss probably didn't say it in that way, because my boss is not the type of person to say something so direct and hurtful like that. I said that our boss probably said that her language barrier is a handicap upon her learning progression -- which is what I heard from my other coworker, but she said, "No, she called me handicap. Why would someone say something like that? What good does it do to her?" I could only just stand there and listen. I didn't say anything else, because she gave me that typical "You weren't there, you don't understand, you don't get it" attitude.
It's not like I don't see it from her point of view, I mean if I were her, I'd be hurt and upset too, but her not being able to understand where she went wrong was pretty sad to me. Then her not really agreeing to what you say just kind of tires you out so might as well just let her think what she wants. Her listening comprehension is really quite bad. She gets basics, but if you get any more sophisticated with words, she doesn't know what you're talking about and when she tries to explain something really technical to you, sometimes her explanation comes out more convoluted than it is helpful. One of my bosses made a somewhat inappropriate comment to her on that's why she couldn't pass her CPA exam. Yeah, that may be true, but I think some things shouldn't be said. She takes things the wrong way, so she's only making herself more miserable. She's been crying every night, not understanding what she's done wrong. I feel bad for her in that respect. She is a bit of a tragic character, because she is actually really bright, but her comprehension of the language slows all of us down. The worst part is that she really wants to know what she did wrong, but when you explain what it is, she doesn't agree with you and has her own version of what happened. She thinks what you're saying is not right and her version is right.
I don't even know how to explain it, but it really drained me. First it was her this morning, and then my boss came in to talk about difficult clients lol. It was like 1.5 hours of conversation that I couldn't exactly bill. I was so exhausted for the rest of the day too =_= *sigh* I love my coworker, but I really don't like that she doesn't get it when you explain things to her. She also insists that she's right. It's just exhausting. I don't want to see her go, but it's almost like her presence doesn't make that much of a difference at times at the firm. As I'm learning more, I've found that my level of understanding things is starting to move past hers. At first I was afraid, but I can't be scared of it 'cause I need to be better before she leaves. Someday when we hire someone new, I will be in a higher position and need to be able to help the junior staff. I have to increase my knowledge and be better. I can't stay below her forever.
In these past few months, I've been finding my voice and building up myself. While I feel badly for her, I just don't have time to feel sorry for her. It's kind of a sad thing to say, but it's not like I'm out there maliciously ruining her reputation or doing awful things to elevate me while sink her. I simply do not have time to be her best friend right now, especially when we are so busy and she doesn't listen to me anyway. I went through many phases growing up with some of my then-close friends where they were all about themselves, and didn't listen to me so despite my knowing the reason as to why she isn't listening to me, I just can't make an exception and excuse it. I have to look out for myself at the end of the day.
*sigh*
I'm just so tired. I'm currently trying to be as patient as I can with the new admin too. I tell myself that I should smile, but when I'm annoyed, no matter how I smile, my eyes are not kind. I remember how I was in my first year too, and I was just this annoying, dumb-as-f**k, mousy thing. I lacked common sense a lot of times and did lots of stupid things too, so I really should be forgiving, but you know... if I made a mistake, I made sure to note it so I wouldn't make it again. And yes, I had lots of repeated mistakes and I got dinged on them so many times that I'm sure the senior staff was just really frustrated with me, but they were patient so I have to be patient too. Still, if a senior staff told me to do something a certain way, it's probably the best way unless I come up with a more efficient way to do it and explain it to them why it's better. Usually if they tell me to do things a certain way, I'll do it that way and I'll do it that way every time unless told differently. I just wish this new admin would do just that.
Right now, I tell her to copy things a certain way or not to copy unnecessary items and she still does the opposite of what I want. It's really frustrating 'cause I have to waste my precious minutes to recopy her work and then be able to start on the work that I actually should be doing. I'm so tired of telling her the same thing over and over again. Come on now, really? I said that three f**king times already, if you can't remember, write it down in your notes!!! I love notes, I have to take notes. I can't survive without notes -- well, I kinda can now, but I still prefer to have them. Now, here's the worst part... even though she takes notes... she still doesn't really follow them. She does tons of other things than the things she should be doing. It's really vexing. It's like "Really? Seriously? How can you deviate so far from what you have written on the page?" *sigh*
So yeah... my life is exhausting. The coffee definitely helps in the morning, but then the inability to sleep at night is daunting =_= *sigh* I'm so tired, but I have to hold on. At least tomorrow is Friday. Thank god. I can rest on the weekend. I want to buy some broccoli or something. I'm dying to eat something different, but not sure what I want to make. *sigh* Maybe I should buy some tomatoes? I wonder what I should cook this weekend. I want some meat. Maybe I should buy some beef and make hayashi rice? Well, I have tomorrow to think about it.
Ah, so I managed to make through the entire Olympos album. I weeded out the songs I didn't like and sure enough like I predicted, "Yuuki" and "Genki ~ perfect issue" did grow on me. "Thank You" got weird at the last 3 minutes so I gave up on that one. I'm starting to like "Hatachi no Sensou," but the other two plus "BandAge" are my top ones right now. Out of nine songs, I only like four lol. Not exactly a great batting average, but seems typical with these types of albums.
I'm listening to Gackt's "Love Letter" album today and I really like it. I bought it his "Kimi ni Aitakute" single several years ago, and I generally like his songs, but this album is really good for some reason probably 'cause it's relaxing and I need something to relax me right now lol. This is a good album to relax to ^__^
One of my coworkers was let go, but she can stay until April 15th. She did something that shouldn't have been done in the middle of February during busy season, but she doesn't understand what she did wasn't right 'cause when you try to explain it to her, she doesn't really get it or listen to what you're saying. Her English comprehension isn't very good, so things come out badly at times and I have given up reasoning or trying to straighten things out with her. She took up 20 minutes of my time today talking about how the bosses are such bad people and that one of them called her a handicap. I told her that our boss probably didn't say it in that way, because my boss is not the type of person to say something so direct and hurtful like that. I said that our boss probably said that her language barrier is a handicap upon her learning progression -- which is what I heard from my other coworker, but she said, "No, she called me handicap. Why would someone say something like that? What good does it do to her?" I could only just stand there and listen. I didn't say anything else, because she gave me that typical "You weren't there, you don't understand, you don't get it" attitude.
It's not like I don't see it from her point of view, I mean if I were her, I'd be hurt and upset too, but her not being able to understand where she went wrong was pretty sad to me. Then her not really agreeing to what you say just kind of tires you out so might as well just let her think what she wants. Her listening comprehension is really quite bad. She gets basics, but if you get any more sophisticated with words, she doesn't know what you're talking about and when she tries to explain something really technical to you, sometimes her explanation comes out more convoluted than it is helpful. One of my bosses made a somewhat inappropriate comment to her on that's why she couldn't pass her CPA exam. Yeah, that may be true, but I think some things shouldn't be said. She takes things the wrong way, so she's only making herself more miserable. She's been crying every night, not understanding what she's done wrong. I feel bad for her in that respect. She is a bit of a tragic character, because she is actually really bright, but her comprehension of the language slows all of us down. The worst part is that she really wants to know what she did wrong, but when you explain what it is, she doesn't agree with you and has her own version of what happened. She thinks what you're saying is not right and her version is right.
I don't even know how to explain it, but it really drained me. First it was her this morning, and then my boss came in to talk about difficult clients lol. It was like 1.5 hours of conversation that I couldn't exactly bill. I was so exhausted for the rest of the day too =_= *sigh* I love my coworker, but I really don't like that she doesn't get it when you explain things to her. She also insists that she's right. It's just exhausting. I don't want to see her go, but it's almost like her presence doesn't make that much of a difference at times at the firm. As I'm learning more, I've found that my level of understanding things is starting to move past hers. At first I was afraid, but I can't be scared of it 'cause I need to be better before she leaves. Someday when we hire someone new, I will be in a higher position and need to be able to help the junior staff. I have to increase my knowledge and be better. I can't stay below her forever.
In these past few months, I've been finding my voice and building up myself. While I feel badly for her, I just don't have time to feel sorry for her. It's kind of a sad thing to say, but it's not like I'm out there maliciously ruining her reputation or doing awful things to elevate me while sink her. I simply do not have time to be her best friend right now, especially when we are so busy and she doesn't listen to me anyway. I went through many phases growing up with some of my then-close friends where they were all about themselves, and didn't listen to me so despite my knowing the reason as to why she isn't listening to me, I just can't make an exception and excuse it. I have to look out for myself at the end of the day.
*sigh*
I'm just so tired. I'm currently trying to be as patient as I can with the new admin too. I tell myself that I should smile, but when I'm annoyed, no matter how I smile, my eyes are not kind. I remember how I was in my first year too, and I was just this annoying, dumb-as-f**k, mousy thing. I lacked common sense a lot of times and did lots of stupid things too, so I really should be forgiving, but you know... if I made a mistake, I made sure to note it so I wouldn't make it again. And yes, I had lots of repeated mistakes and I got dinged on them so many times that I'm sure the senior staff was just really frustrated with me, but they were patient so I have to be patient too. Still, if a senior staff told me to do something a certain way, it's probably the best way unless I come up with a more efficient way to do it and explain it to them why it's better. Usually if they tell me to do things a certain way, I'll do it that way and I'll do it that way every time unless told differently. I just wish this new admin would do just that.
Right now, I tell her to copy things a certain way or not to copy unnecessary items and she still does the opposite of what I want. It's really frustrating 'cause I have to waste my precious minutes to recopy her work and then be able to start on the work that I actually should be doing. I'm so tired of telling her the same thing over and over again. Come on now, really? I said that three f**king times already, if you can't remember, write it down in your notes!!! I love notes, I have to take notes. I can't survive without notes -- well, I kinda can now, but I still prefer to have them. Now, here's the worst part... even though she takes notes... she still doesn't really follow them. She does tons of other things than the things she should be doing. It's really vexing. It's like "Really? Seriously? How can you deviate so far from what you have written on the page?" *sigh*
So yeah... my life is exhausting. The coffee definitely helps in the morning, but then the inability to sleep at night is daunting =_= *sigh* I'm so tired, but I have to hold on. At least tomorrow is Friday. Thank god. I can rest on the weekend. I want to buy some broccoli or something. I'm dying to eat something different, but not sure what I want to make. *sigh* Maybe I should buy some tomatoes? I wonder what I should cook this weekend. I want some meat. Maybe I should buy some beef and make hayashi rice? Well, I have tomorrow to think about it.
Ah, so I managed to make through the entire Olympos album. I weeded out the songs I didn't like and sure enough like I predicted, "Yuuki" and "Genki ~ perfect issue" did grow on me. "Thank You" got weird at the last 3 minutes so I gave up on that one. I'm starting to like "Hatachi no Sensou," but the other two plus "BandAge" are my top ones right now. Out of nine songs, I only like four lol. Not exactly a great batting average, but seems typical with these types of albums.
I'm listening to Gackt's "Love Letter" album today and I really like it. I bought it his "Kimi ni Aitakute" single several years ago, and I generally like his songs, but this album is really good for some reason probably 'cause it's relaxing and I need something to relax me right now lol. This is a good album to relax to ^__^
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
BoA - Eat You Up
I really like this song because of the catchy dance beat, but the lyrics are so freaking hilarious LoL. Before, I couldn't really hear what she was really singing at some parts, but when I finally went to read the lyrics, they're so funny.
When I first saw you I knew nothing's like it used to be
Boy you have got to be the finest thing in history
The way I feel inside is just so hard to understand
You'd be my appetite in ways I can't explain
I'll eat you up
(No, no, no, noo)
I'll eat you up
(No, no, no, noo)
(Woah)
I'll eat you up
(Woah)
So yum yum
(Woah)
Can't get enough
(Woah oh oh)
I think I'm in love
If you move any closer boy there is no guarantee
What I will do to you I fear it and it's scaring me
Like I've become some kind of demon in the night
You look so tasty and I could eat you up alive
I'll eat you up
(No, no, no, noo)
I'll eat you up
(No, no, no, noo)
(Woah)
I'll eat you up
(Woah)
So yum yum
(Woah)
Can't get enough
(Woah oh oh)
I think I'm in love
I'll eat you up
(No, no, no, noo)
I'll eat you up
(No, no, no, noo)
(Woah)
I'll eat you up
(Woah)
So yum yum
(Woah)
Can't get enough
(Woah oh oh)
I think I'm in love
Can't stop thinking 'bout all the things I wanna do to you
If you move any closer you'd be asking for it too
I want your love
I need your touch
So much I think I'm in love
I'll eat you up
(No, no, no, noo)
(Woah)
I'll eat you up
(Woah)
So yum yum
(Woah)
Can't get enough
(Woah oh oh)
I think I'm in love
I wanna take you to my room
Wanna take you to my room
(Woah)
I'll eat you up
(Woah)
So yum yum
(Woah)
Can't get enough
(Woah oh oh)
I think I'm in love
(I'll eat you up)
(I'll eat you up)
(I'll eat you up)
(I'll eat you up)
It's pretty funny, right?
When I first saw you I knew nothing's like it used to be
Boy you have got to be the finest thing in history
The way I feel inside is just so hard to understand
You'd be my appetite in ways I can't explain
I'll eat you up
(No, no, no, noo)
I'll eat you up
(No, no, no, noo)
(Woah)
I'll eat you up
(Woah)
So yum yum
(Woah)
Can't get enough
(Woah oh oh)
I think I'm in love
If you move any closer boy there is no guarantee
What I will do to you I fear it and it's scaring me
Like I've become some kind of demon in the night
You look so tasty and I could eat you up alive
I'll eat you up
(No, no, no, noo)
I'll eat you up
(No, no, no, noo)
(Woah)
I'll eat you up
(Woah)
So yum yum
(Woah)
Can't get enough
(Woah oh oh)
I think I'm in love
I'll eat you up
(No, no, no, noo)
I'll eat you up
(No, no, no, noo)
(Woah)
I'll eat you up
(Woah)
So yum yum
(Woah)
Can't get enough
(Woah oh oh)
I think I'm in love
Can't stop thinking 'bout all the things I wanna do to you
If you move any closer you'd be asking for it too
I want your love
I need your touch
So much I think I'm in love
I'll eat you up
(No, no, no, noo)
(Woah)
I'll eat you up
(Woah)
So yum yum
(Woah)
Can't get enough
(Woah oh oh)
I think I'm in love
I wanna take you to my room
Wanna take you to my room
(Woah)
I'll eat you up
(Woah)
So yum yum
(Woah)
Can't get enough
(Woah oh oh)
I think I'm in love
(I'll eat you up)
(I'll eat you up)
(I'll eat you up)
(I'll eat you up)
It's pretty funny, right?
Lands - Olympos Album
So I listened to the album and the only song I like is BandAge LoL. Figures, right? ^_^ The other songs weren't really my style, but the bounciness of BandAge is just right for me. Yeah, after three days I'm still popping to it ^_^ Well, "Genki - Perfect Issue" actually isn't too bad. I'm trying my best to like "Yuuki," and "Thank You," but I'm working on it lol. Sometimes it takes a couple tries before I acclimate to a song. Not all songs jump out and grab me, but the beat to BandAge was exactly what I needed the day I listened to it so it stuck on me ^_^
I didn't really like Olympos at all -- the song, I mean. It really isn't my style for sure so I couldn't make it past 20 seconds of it.
I think I can grow to like "Thank You" and "Genki - Perfect Issue," but I may have to just give up on the others lol.
I didn't really like Olympos at all -- the song, I mean. It really isn't my style for sure so I couldn't make it past 20 seconds of it.
I think I can grow to like "Thank You" and "Genki - Perfect Issue," but I may have to just give up on the others lol.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Lands - BandAge Lyrics
BANDAGE – LANDS
青い空の中 飛行機雲が白い線を引いた
埋められないが 漂えないが 切ないままだが
あれこれ混ぜて 混ぜてってくれ 下さい
いいとことって混ぜて 変えて行くだけのってけ
僕ら ニッポンで 4つ打ちで 歪んだ心でいく
臆病な目で きみを狙うのさ
きっと何年も経ってもさ 変われない物がある
玉虫の旗を 掲げては
胸を張った BANDAGE
空見上げた BANDAGE
Tu tul tululu huu...
迷っていたが 怠けていたが 少し休んでいたが
集まっていたが 音出したが 何 出していたんだよ
あれこれ混ぜて 混ぜてってくれ ください
並べて 混ぜて 繋ぎ変えて行くだけ やっとけ
僕ら極東の片隅で
歪んだリフ刻んでビートにした
空駆ける悲しみを
きっとメロディーや言葉で 見た事もない塊を作る
硬くて柔らかい 機械のようで
愛のようで 冷たく光る太陽だ
新しい物を探して 片っ端から錆びれる
誰のせいにもできないが
誰かのせいにしたくなる
もっかい あんときのようにしまってた羽のばして
お前の近くに行くから
お前の近くに行くから
いつもいつだって波が立つ
カオスの海の様な愛の中 僕ら飛び込んで行く
そして単純なビートじゃない
スカイブルーの軌道で 上がってく 君の手を取って行く
きっと何年も経ってもさ 変われない物がある
玉虫の旗を 掲げては
胸を張った BANDAGE
空見上げた BANDAGE
Tu tul tululu huu...
Yes, I seriously could not resist. Though the lyrics are not the best that I've seen, the melody is very catchy. Overall, I think this song deserves a B+. I'm currently hopping to it lol ^_^ I needed a happy-sounding tune to dance to. The lyrics are slightly melancholic at parts (one can argue emo), tinged with this rebellious attitude to break out of a cowardly shell and show that they are something and not nothing. No idea how to explain it, but the song sounds almost like one of those "Ganbare" films where you're an underdog that becomes like a top dog if not the top dog. Sometimes the lyrics don't really make sense at all either lol. I guess one has to really be poetic about it to get it, but the overall gist was like how I explained above.
I like dance and music-related films so I'm sure I'll watch "BANDAGE" when it comes out. The cast makes it look like an Indy film lol -- maybe it is. The only three I know that are pretty well known are probably Akanishi Jin, Kitano Kie, and Ito Ayumi. Kaneko Nobuaki is not as well-known yet. I saw him in Buzzer Beat and Crows Zero II, but I think he'll probably be in more productions as time passes. Watanabe Ken's daughter, Anne, is starting to be put into more productions and I'm not sure if I like her or not yet. I don't find her all that pretty, so I hope she has some killer acting skills. I'll have to watch a couple more things with her in it to figure out if I can come to like her or not. I don't really know the rest of the cast, and they don't seem very well-known to me, so maybe it'll be good -- or not lol. Sometimes the films with the most unknown people are the best ones. Yeah, I like underdog films lol. I always like it when they prove you wrong and that they're awesome ^_^ Then again, this looks like a teen movie so it may or may not be good lol. (Hey, Ten Things I Hate About You was pretty awesome so teen movies do have potential. I'm a pretty optimistic person)
青い空の中 飛行機雲が白い線を引いた
埋められないが 漂えないが 切ないままだが
あれこれ混ぜて 混ぜてってくれ 下さい
いいとことって混ぜて 変えて行くだけのってけ
僕ら ニッポンで 4つ打ちで 歪んだ心でいく
臆病な目で きみを狙うのさ
きっと何年も経ってもさ 変われない物がある
玉虫の旗を 掲げては
胸を張った BANDAGE
空見上げた BANDAGE
Tu tul tululu huu...
迷っていたが 怠けていたが 少し休んでいたが
集まっていたが 音出したが 何 出していたんだよ
あれこれ混ぜて 混ぜてってくれ ください
並べて 混ぜて 繋ぎ変えて行くだけ やっとけ
僕ら極東の片隅で
歪んだリフ刻んでビートにした
空駆ける悲しみを
きっとメロディーや言葉で 見た事もない塊を作る
硬くて柔らかい 機械のようで
愛のようで 冷たく光る太陽だ
新しい物を探して 片っ端から錆びれる
誰のせいにもできないが
誰かのせいにしたくなる
もっかい あんときのようにしまってた羽のばして
お前の近くに行くから
お前の近くに行くから
いつもいつだって波が立つ
カオスの海の様な愛の中 僕ら飛び込んで行く
そして単純なビートじゃない
スカイブルーの軌道で 上がってく 君の手を取って行く
きっと何年も経ってもさ 変われない物がある
玉虫の旗を 掲げては
胸を張った BANDAGE
空見上げた BANDAGE
Tu tul tululu huu...
Yes, I seriously could not resist. Though the lyrics are not the best that I've seen, the melody is very catchy. Overall, I think this song deserves a B+. I'm currently hopping to it lol ^_^ I needed a happy-sounding tune to dance to. The lyrics are slightly melancholic at parts (one can argue emo), tinged with this rebellious attitude to break out of a cowardly shell and show that they are something and not nothing. No idea how to explain it, but the song sounds almost like one of those "Ganbare" films where you're an underdog that becomes like a top dog if not the top dog. Sometimes the lyrics don't really make sense at all either lol. I guess one has to really be poetic about it to get it, but the overall gist was like how I explained above.
I like dance and music-related films so I'm sure I'll watch "BANDAGE" when it comes out. The cast makes it look like an Indy film lol -- maybe it is. The only three I know that are pretty well known are probably Akanishi Jin, Kitano Kie, and Ito Ayumi. Kaneko Nobuaki is not as well-known yet. I saw him in Buzzer Beat and Crows Zero II, but I think he'll probably be in more productions as time passes. Watanabe Ken's daughter, Anne, is starting to be put into more productions and I'm not sure if I like her or not yet. I don't find her all that pretty, so I hope she has some killer acting skills. I'll have to watch a couple more things with her in it to figure out if I can come to like her or not. I don't really know the rest of the cast, and they don't seem very well-known to me, so maybe it'll be good -- or not lol. Sometimes the films with the most unknown people are the best ones. Yeah, I like underdog films lol. I always like it when they prove you wrong and that they're awesome ^_^ Then again, this looks like a teen movie so it may or may not be good lol. (Hey, Ten Things I Hate About You was pretty awesome so teen movies do have potential. I'm a pretty optimistic person)
Monday, March 1, 2010
Lands - BandAge
I don't know why, but more than the vocalists or the guitarists, I just love drummers lol. I guess because they're the heart of the band and they're the rhythm of the music ^_^. I was just listening to this televised live of Lands - BandAge and saw Kaneko Nobuaki playing drums. I don't find him all that attractive, but I do find it impressive that he plays drums. I just love listening to the drums in the music, and when the vocalist sounds like he's been smoking, the drums are probably the best part of the music lol ^_^; I really like the song though, it's very catchy. The moment I heard it, I knew I would like it.
I was listening to some of the old lives with Akanishi Jin and he didn't sound like this before. I wonder what happened =_=; His voice is kind of broken now and lacks air support. You can tell when someone actually sings from the gut, and his songs don't carry that air you would expect a good singer to have. Still, the song is good.
I can't tell what it is either, but he's kind of off-pitch, it's not quite flat, but not quite sharp either... I tried listening to Lands - Hatachi no Sensou and just couldn't get into it. His off-pitch-ness was kind of hurting me =_=; and I have a pretty high tolerance threshold for out-of-tune people since I used to play in a band and listening to the junior bands perform often made me deal with it. The song also makes it hard for me to breathe like he's kind of utilizing air that's not well-used or something, so I feel like I, myself, can't breathe =_=; No idea how to explain it. I wish I could like this song, but it's kind of hurting me at the moment =_= Need to stop playing it before I stop breathing =_=
I recommend Lands - BandAge though. Yes, listen to the sound-edited version so you don't die. His last live had some pitchy moments =_=; I really like the song, more so when he is in tune lol. I've decided not to torture myself on YouTube anymore lol.
I was listening to some of the old lives with Akanishi Jin and he didn't sound like this before. I wonder what happened =_=; His voice is kind of broken now and lacks air support. You can tell when someone actually sings from the gut, and his songs don't carry that air you would expect a good singer to have. Still, the song is good.
I can't tell what it is either, but he's kind of off-pitch, it's not quite flat, but not quite sharp either... I tried listening to Lands - Hatachi no Sensou and just couldn't get into it. His off-pitch-ness was kind of hurting me =_=; and I have a pretty high tolerance threshold for out-of-tune people since I used to play in a band and listening to the junior bands perform often made me deal with it. The song also makes it hard for me to breathe like he's kind of utilizing air that's not well-used or something, so I feel like I, myself, can't breathe =_=; No idea how to explain it. I wish I could like this song, but it's kind of hurting me at the moment =_= Need to stop playing it before I stop breathing =_=
I recommend Lands - BandAge though. Yes, listen to the sound-edited version so you don't die. His last live had some pitchy moments =_=; I really like the song, more so when he is in tune lol. I've decided not to torture myself on YouTube anymore lol.
Singers I Would Love to See Live
1. Suga Shikao
2. Gackt
3. Shiina Ringo
4. Natsukawa Rimi
5. Spitz
6. L'arc en ciel (if they're still around) or just Hyde
7. Arashi
After all this time, they remain my fave in terms of performers who can actually sing live and do it well. I saw a Natsukawa Rimi concert while I was in Taiwan and she brought me to tears. I loved her so much. I've seen televised lives of some of the other performers and think they're pretty good so I would love to go see the other five. Suga Shikao remains my fave male singer *___* Gackt used to be number one to me and even though I still love his music, I melt when I listen to Suga Shikao's sultry voice *__* I love him and his sexiness XD~
I've tried listening to Johnny's, but without all the sound-editing, they're really not all that great. Before the live, Akanishi Jin was probably the best singer out of all the Johnny's to me, but he goes a bit out of pitch in the lives. I was listening to BANDAGE by the band LAND from the movie, "BANDAGE," and he went a little off several times lol. I don't even want to think about what the other boys sound like live lol. I guess Arashi isn't too bad live, I've only heard a few songs they've sung live and I like quite a bit of their music. Haven't heard Kat-Tun live, and I don't even like NEWS with all the sound-editing so I don't think there's a snowball chance in hell that I would like them live lol.
I really should be sleeping, but I got on this music-listening high and am still browsing through Youtube at the moment lol. Oh dear.. ^_^;;;
2. Gackt
3. Shiina Ringo
4. Natsukawa Rimi
5. Spitz
6. L'arc en ciel (if they're still around) or just Hyde
7. Arashi
After all this time, they remain my fave in terms of performers who can actually sing live and do it well. I saw a Natsukawa Rimi concert while I was in Taiwan and she brought me to tears. I loved her so much. I've seen televised lives of some of the other performers and think they're pretty good so I would love to go see the other five. Suga Shikao remains my fave male singer *___* Gackt used to be number one to me and even though I still love his music, I melt when I listen to Suga Shikao's sultry voice *__* I love him and his sexiness XD~
I've tried listening to Johnny's, but without all the sound-editing, they're really not all that great. Before the live, Akanishi Jin was probably the best singer out of all the Johnny's to me, but he goes a bit out of pitch in the lives. I was listening to BANDAGE by the band LAND from the movie, "BANDAGE," and he went a little off several times lol. I don't even want to think about what the other boys sound like live lol. I guess Arashi isn't too bad live, I've only heard a few songs they've sung live and I like quite a bit of their music. Haven't heard Kat-Tun live, and I don't even like NEWS with all the sound-editing so I don't think there's a snowball chance in hell that I would like them live lol.
I really should be sleeping, but I got on this music-listening high and am still browsing through Youtube at the moment lol. Oh dear.. ^_^;;;
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