July 18, 2010
My parents and I had finally come to a full understanding. At least, I think so. My mom understands, that I actually don't have all that many real life friends, and yes, I'm practically a loner. But maybe I make that myself...I don't know. But either way, I've never really been a people person, and I've never had lots of friends surrounding me.
And so, after service, and mom and I went home, and dad went back to pick up Kim at church (since she went to english service, and I followed mom and dad to Canto service so I could...get a better grasp on Cantonese), mom ended up talking to me about my future, and what I wanted. I was pretty much telling her...that I feel like the saying, "I left my heart in San Francisco"...but instead, "I left my heart in Hokkaido". If that makes sense...petty much...all my thoughts of liking LA, of wanting to work as an LA...ended when I went to HK.
And when I went to HK, all I could think of was going into Architecture. And now...only a few months later, I want to do something completely different. But it's my life, and I think this is the perfect time to really make that decision. It's not like anything is pulling me back, and it's not like I have anything to lose. Because worse come to worst, I'll go study architecture after all, right? I see it as a win-win situation...
In the mean time...though, I'm putting off lots of other things to put my priorities straight. I need to finish my portfolio for architecture applications. I need to finish writing another song for my demo...I need to send these demos off before the end of summer too. :/ Ganbarimasu~! I've got lots to do, but my mind is set, and I just need to keep going, because I know I can only keep going up from here.
Posted at 2:19PM
July 17, 2010
I spent most of the morning re-reading articles, reading new articles...watching more news clips. But really, I'm going to stop worrying. Because Jin is Jin, and that's what he is. So, if this is what he wants to be...then let's leave him be? I want to continue to support him. In the same way, I'm me, so I'll keep going too. There's only so much a person should be worrying in a day anyways, and I spent the morning ranting on Twitter about not very nice fans and KaT-TUN and Johnny-san seemingly kicking Jin out of KAT-TUN. haha, So, I think I've had enough spammage for the day. And I'll stop talking about them, and more about myself. Hai~ Let's just keep the faith, especially when things aren't official (as seemingly official they seem)...
I've finally finished recording my instrumental (i.e. piano) music for my song. :D Well, only one's complete so far. I've still got one more to go. I think I'm gonna re-write my lyrics, just because I changed the music a bit...and I feel like my lyrics are actually a real downer. XD So, yes. I've also finished recording the Cantonese cover. :D Yay~! So, I got two things done. Now, I've got to finish the two possible Japanese covers, my other original song...and the lyrics, and I'll be set to send off those demos by the end of summer~! ^^"
I was actually extremely lucky that my family left the house early this morning. Though I woke up at 8:30, my family left around 9:30 because my sister had an interview. And then, they sent her off to West Ed, because she had to work. I got a call from my parents maybe around 11 or 12...where they told me they were at West Ed, and the car battery died. So, they called AMA to come help them. But as far as I know, my dad had an appointment at the Chinese medicine place again at 1 today, so hopefully, he made it on time. :/ Other from that...yes, my day in a nut shell~
Posted at 2:02PM
July 15, 2010
I realized while talking to my parents briefly at dinner last night, that in reality, most people don't understand me at all. Is there anyone that actually does? Someone told me once a really long time ago, that people don't completely understand me because I don't let them. I'm not 'open' enough, and therefore, people don't understand what's going on in my mind. But...if that's the case, I find that they have no right to be putting words into my mouth. So, my parents are happy that my sister is on her way to finding a job. Me? They just hoping that I'll keep studying. Wait a minute? Studying? What happened to my music thing? Did you guys all forget about that?! *sigh*
So, what do I really want to do in life. Ever summer, I contemplate the exact same thing. That maybe, what I'm doing isn't what I'm supposed to be doing. Maybe, I'm taking one wrong path after another. But honestly? Why can't there just be a clear 'right' or 'wrong'? Why can't someone tell me what the 'right' answer is? Because right now, I honestly don't know what I want to do with my life. I feel like...if I really did get into music, I'd fall in love with it, and I'd like to spend the rest of my days doing it. On the other hand, if I continued to pursue LA or architecture, I'd end up doing it for a few years, and falling out of love with it. :/ I've told my RL friends this before, and I think even they just kind of brushed the idea away, because they're in LA just like me, and I doubt they can imagine me doing that. :/ I don't know.
I can understand that...well, me even attempting to pursue it would mean...a possible let down, a possible future...mmm...me going bankrupt sort of situation. But you never know, right? There's no point in losing hope.
I think I shocked my dad last night, when he pretty much 'dragged' me (though I say dragged, he really just told me to come with him, and I did) out of the house, and we ended up going to Sobeys to walk. So, he pretty much just wanted to figure out what was wrong with me, because I was extremely depressed the later part of the night. And I told him, that I wasn't sure what I really wanted to do the rest of my life. I told him, exactly the above, and that I really do have a really big interest in going into music, acting even maybe, anything. And to my surprise (cuz I was still shaking a little from it when I got home), he was pretty understanding about it, and supportive. He even suggested a place I should try applying too.
I was really unhappy, because my family, parents included...maybe friends included, were seeing me doing covers, and what not, as just some joke, some hobby that I like to do. So, maybe it's a hobby. But I do it because I really like it. My dad explained to me, since we're Chinese, it's traditional...families, I guess something like that, that me doing something like this would be...abnormal. So, maybe he is a little shocked. But he understands it's something I want to try.
And it's not like I'm giving up on architecture. I'm just seeing, and trying my best to see if I can do music. When life shows you opportunity, you take it, don't you? So by the end of summer, granted, I'm taking charge. I am determined to finish all my applications to all the music agencies and what nots, and I'll finish my portfolio too. After all, no one said I couldn't be an artistic, talented singer or whatever, right? And I figure, if I can't get into an agency or anything...it'll either be me getting into architecture, hopefully to HKU, where I'll be one step closer anyways...or just maybe...I'll give up. But you never know. At least I have the backing of my dad now, and that does make me feel at least...50% less depressive as I was before. Because I know...I want to do something only I can do. Be myself.
Posted at 9:49PM
July 14, 2010
I was honestly jumping for joy when my boss phoned me last night and told me that she wasn't up for working today after all. And it's all because she had to pull out two teeth like Monday I think? So, maybe she's still in pain. Well, she told me that last week to expect a call from her. So, I'm either working Thursday or Friday...depending on whether it rains or not. So either way, I'll still have to weed, ne...
I finished watching the j-drama "LIFE" too, just because, I'm actually a really big fan of Kitano Kii. And then I realized Fukada Saki's in it too :D It's actually a mad freaky, depressing drama. But it's really...interesting as well? I don't know. Then again, I'm the type of person that watched "Last Friends" and thought it was a master piece, aside from the ending. :/ So...haha. I'm weird like that. I also finally got a chance to finish "Tsuki no Koibito". Many times, I've thought about why I wanted to watch the drama in the first place. Maybe it was for Kitagawa Keiko...maybe it was for Kimutaku...maybe it was for that Chinese/Taiwanese model, because I actually know who she is. But really...it was a really boring drama for me. DX Sad and disappointing it was...
I managed to finish writing a song, this time, yes. Lyrics + music included. Now it's just a matter of finding time when my family isn't home so I can bring my laptop out to the living room, and record the song on my piano. :/ It's hard to do around here...just because my sister's always sitting on the couches in the living room when she's at home, being on her laptop, and studying out there. :/ So, I've no choice mostly be stuck in my room. *sigh* I'm hoping they'll go out today. :D On another note, here's a little...singing scrap. :/ My high notes are crap. XD Kimi wo Nosete
But yes, to me, this just means, I'm closer to finishing those demo CDs~ So, hopefully, I won't be totally fail, is all I'm really hoping...
Posted at 12:21PM
July 13, 2010
Well, yesterday morning was pretty much filled with singing and recording. :/ I was asked to do a bunch of covers the night before, so I figured I should go get them done with. I hadn't realized my dad was home because he was feeling sick. But luckily, I got it all done by around 11, when I made lunch for myself. Not long after, my dad tells me I'm going with him to China Town because he's going to see a doctor to see if there's something wrong with him.
And...so, yes, next thing you know, after waiting for dad to go see him, and for waiting to get all the herbs, Chinese medicine, and what not packaged and paid, it was already 3 by the time we reached home. I had practically no time to write, as I had intended to over the weekend. >.<" But at least...I got the few hours to write...got a little bit updated...and got to finally type up a bit more that I'd written in my note book. :D I finished one notebook~
I'm psyched with UTB giving us another video with Jin, really. And him being the same baka really is a plus~ "When I'm composing songs, I'm always like...materializing? Materializing my image. So like, "Yellow Gold". My skin color is yellow, and my life is gold. *laugh* Yeah, it's beautiful. Yeah. The life is beautiful. I think...that's the thing I like about Jin. It's not just because he's incredibly cute and good-looking. His eyes are pure. XD Or at least...that's what I noticed from the video. And it's obvious that he likes to do what he's doing. ^^" But new songs..eek~ NY :D Sooo excited yo. XD Now please Jin, or whoever it is...give us those freakin' tour dates and locations!! XD
I was thinking yesterday that...it's possible that Jin's a lot like me. XD Ever since first going to Japan, I've wanted to continually go back so I can keep up my Japanese. What if, the reason why Jin keeps going back to LA, is because he just wants to keep up his english? Oh yes~ And I watched a commercial on TV...I don't remember what it was for though. But these 4 guys pretty much put a poster of themselves labelled as "The Guys" outside of a club, and they were given special treatment because people recognized them from the poster. haha, I'm thinking...that I might want to try that in Guelph in the LA building...to see what people's response will be. :/ I wonder if that'd go down bad. haha.
Posted at 9:40AM
July 10, 2010
This morning at 9, I had my 3rd driving lesson. So, from HUB, I ended up driving down the hill and to the north side amidst the rain, with no problem. And once I got to the usual area I go driving for, we went into a parking lot, and I learned how to perpendicularly park. :/ my weak point it seems. On the other hand, I also learned how to uphill, downhill, and parallel park...which I can do so without much trouble...as long as I remember the steps properly. Backing up is horrible for me, just because I always start to go in the wrong direction and realize I'm supposed to go the other way. XD In the end though...my teacher was impressed with how well I did with all my parking. :D
Apparently, I mentioned how my sister was crying the other night? I found out it was because she couldn't parallel park properly, and she was frustrated with herself. That being the case, my dad heard how I'd learned how to park today, and from my teacher, that I was pretty good at it. Therefore, my dad (taking my notes I wrote during the lesson) will reteach my sister how to parallel park. :/ Apparently, my dad was teaching her something that just made her more frustrated...or something. But...that happens. I'm not saying I'm a better driver. He just says I'm not as scared as her at driving. Anywho...I'm really tired, so I'm going to sleep. XD 'night~
Posted at 9:46PM
July 9, 2010
Is it just me...or is everyone getting a DSLR? I said that on my twitter. But really...that's what seems to be the case for me. Why am I only saying this now? Because I was shocked when I went on facebook the other day and one of my so-called 'friends' had their display picture almost the same as mine - i.e. holding up my DSLR to a mirror, and photographing myself. :/ Honestly...just because your figure's nicer than me, doesn't mean you have a right to be copying me. :/ So maybe I'm over reacting...and she wasn't copying me. She just wanted a picture like that too. But...still that's got me a bit angry.
Photography's my thing. It's my hobby. So when I constantly hear about people getting these DSLR's, it's getting me a little angry. You don't go out and get a freaking $1000 DSLR just because you want to tell people you have a freakin' good camera. You buy one because you'll use it, and you really like photography and want to take good pictures! So..maybe I'm over reacting again. But that's exactly how I feel when I hear people getting the camera I got only one month ago. So please. If you're thinking about getting a DSLR, think about it some more before you actually spend the money to buy one. Because I don't believe you at all when you tell me you're interested in photography.
I find people...who think they know me but don't know me...and talk to me in that manner quite annoying to say the least. Perhaps in that manner it's also my fault, because I don't like showing my entire self to people. But it's another thing to just assume things. But generally, if I don't talk to you about things...there's a reason why I don't? So, just don't force the issue.
Yesterday, after she came back from driving, I heard her happily talking on the phone with her boyfriend. And then maybe minutes later, I heard crying and I couldn't figure out where it was coming from. Then I realized she was crying. :/ I still have no idea what's going on. Is it from the driving? Or is it from something the boyfriend said? Is it because she still hasn't gotten a job for the summer? Whatever it is...it's kind of random. But that's how she is.
But yes~ As a total plus, I mentioned to Anitha and Jessie, that I wanted to go to NYC come sometime September/October. (And thankfully, they know my reason is Jin's concert XD). Although Anitha doesn't want to go to the concert, it's a possibility, I might be able to drag Jessie to come along with me. :D Either way, they totally wanting to come with means I totally get to go after all! And here I was so worried they'd say no~ I have no faith in my best friends. XD But yes, I needed the okay from my two friends...in order to go myself. :/ My parents won't let me go to NYC by myself. And my dad totally okay-ed it, if Jessie and Anitha came along with me. :D
It'll most likely be a weekend trip from Guelph down to NYC...maybe a Thursday night we'd take the bus down, we'd arrive sometime Friday, I'd go to a concert, we'd go shopping, we'd go see more places we didn't see last time, and it'll totally just be us this time, us girls. I think, it's a perfect final year trip for us. :D Though, it is all coming out of my own pocket (well...they're paying for their own tickets down to NYC and back, and hotel and what not), but I meant that my parents aren't paying for it. XD
But that's okay. That's what I wanted to work all summer for anyways. If I continue at the pace I am now for work, I've plenty enough for the trip~ I'm honestly making more than I did the first summer I worked at the grocery store too, and I worked more hours back then. I've currently made about the same as what I earned that summer. And now...I'll have about double by the end~ :D Yay~
Posted at 9:30AM
July 8, 2010
So, somehow, after going out two days ago with my parents, and having a short driving practice with my dad, I came back home. Dad wanted to play badminton, which I kind of debated over for a bit, then said 'okay'. When I came back in, I took a bath, and somehow when I came out, I was a bit better. Was it the fact I was listening to You & Jin songs during my bath? XD Maybe? :D
But yes. I managed to get in words with my mom then...nice words even. Which...is good, seeing as I had work yesterday. I can't remember if I mentioned it, but my boss raised my pay last week from $18 to $18.50. And surely, it's not a lot. But, it does feel like an accomplishment. I still started off the day hoping it would rain though. :/ But of course, it didn't. Well...it's not my fault. The weather forecast gave me false hopes! I mean..the weather channel told me Wednesday morning = isolated showers. Wednesday afternoon = chance of thunder-showers. DX It was really sunny outside.
Also that night, my dad came into my room, and was like next to me in room asking me if I was stressed about work...and maybe that's why I'm stressing...and having random stomach aches and depression. So, he asked, "Do you like your job?" And I answered, "I don't hate it." So, I didn't give him a straight answer. But I didn't really think about the possibilities of it till this morning. Maybe that's why? I don't know. If I said I didn't like it, would my dad let me quit? Would my boss even let me quit? XD I mean, it's half way through summer...so it's only fair that I don't abandon my boss. It'd be hard to find someone to fill in for me so soon...for only another two months at that. Plus, I just got that pay raise. :/
But yes, as you can tell...I hope, I am a bit brighter. And when I say brighter, I can talk to people now. I...was listening to "Kimi wo nosete", which is the song from Laputa. XD And somehow, things did...get better. haha. On the other hand, I finally finished mixing one team. :/ And I have to go back and finish mixing my own. DX It's not my fault that the other team was good about timing, and mine sucked at it. >.<"
AH!! I also watched "Boku no Hatsukoi wo Kimi ni Sasagu". :D It's actually a really pretty movie. I think it's based on a manga? I just never read it though. :/ But...it was a amazingly sweet...which is also because I'm biased into liking Inoue Mao. ^^" But, I totally suggest you guys watch it!
Posted at 9:22AM
July 6, 2010
The first thing, is that when I walked out of my room this morning, there was nothing to eat for breakfast in the closet. So I ended up scrounging up small snacks to eat. Technically, there is breakfast. But if I ate it, then I'd have nothing for tomorrow, and tomorrow is more like a grab and run since I have work for most the day. On the other hand, there literally was nothing I could eat in the fridge for lunch either. :/ I can't eat burritos, because when I look at them, they make me want to toss my cookies. On the other hand, I realized there was cheese in the fridge, and ended up making grilled cheese. A good alternative to burritos, believe me.
When my mom came home, she asked me how I was. I was willing to talk to her at the beginning. But then when she started getting annoyed with the fact I was watching a KAT-TUN concert instead of talking to her, she just kept asking more and more questions like: "You always have new videos to watch." "You have a place to download all of them?" "Why're you always watching these?" "Is it because you're bored?" "Won't your ears go bad from always listening to them?" Honestly? Am I in the wrong? Maybe a little. But please. There's a reason I don't want to talk to anyone, and you're not helping right now. So I ended up shutting myself in my room for a bit longer.
To my mom who's still extremely clueless...It's not about being crazily obsessed with KAT-TUN. It's not about being crazily obsessed with Jin....even though I am. It's the fascination of being able to be a musician. I want to be a musician. It's not like I'm just watching them. I'm singing along. :/ Mmm...I suppose that doesn't really prove my point. But even I know my extents, and that the possibility of my dream becoming a reality is small. Surely anyone that even ends up majoring in music only has a really small chance of anything big happening in their life. It's pure reality. And so maybe...just a bit too much I've been thinking about that this past week. But that's always how I think of things. Things are meant to be for a reason...and if they don't go the way you want them...doesn't that just mean they shouldn't be going that way?
Who am I? What am I doing? What am I going to do with the rest of my life? Who are my friends? Who are people I actually want to talk to? What's the point in going on with the rest of life with no real purpose? Those sorts of questions. It's always around mid-summer, I must admit, that I get this feeling. So, it's quite common. It's just not common for me to not actually talk to anyone. Usually my depression, is literally depression, and I just well, seem depressed. And outwardly, I just appear to look tired. My speech is soft, my breath is uneven sometimes, even I can't sing right. :/ I just feel like something's missing, and I can't make myself straighten them out, because I don't know what's wrong. Surely, being in a closed room all day doesn't help either. But, I don't know what else to do to get back on my feet.
I'm more afraid of my mom talking to my dad and telling her how bothered she is with 'my behavior'. And if that happened, eventually that would also mean that dad would talk to me tonight, and wouldn't bring much on except for tears and more solitude. :/ At least, that's what I think. I mean come on, something that I thought would only last a few days ended up being a week long! :/ Yet I can easily put my words onto paper, just not out of my own mouth. But either way...that didn't happen.
Posted at 4:41PM
July 5, 2010
So yesterday, I did actually end up finishing more than I thought I would've in half a day. I'd forgotten I'd woken up late...and by the time I'd finished my bath, it was already 9:50. >.>" But...that's okay. I surprisingly did get a lot done. And I had a lot of people try to cheer me up. I think my dad got to understanding that I didn't want to talk. So, when I gave one word responses, or just nodded my head...or when my mom talked to me and I just didn't respond...they finally understood after the 3rd day, that I really just didn't feel like talking.
Today? I'm feeling generally...the same as the other few days. The feeling of being here, but not here. There's always the situation where people are very KY. And to those who don't know, I use the word KY as the Japanese do. KY = Kuuki ga yomenai = can't read what's going on, or don't understand the situation. Cuz, I'm still in my mood of...well, being depressive I suppose. That's not really the right word either...because I don't think I'm depressed. I just want to be quiet...not talk to people...and not meet with people if I don't have to. On the other hand, I can talk to people through emails no problem.
So one stupid guy goes on Facebook...which I suppose, I can't call stupid, because he is one of my friends...or I think he is anyways. And he realizes that I've messaged back to him in a few minutes after he'd posted, which means I'm online currently. Therefore, he messages me to go on msn. So I just told him I didn't want to go online to talk.
Though...I suppose me writing a status in Japanese definitely confuses more than half of my friend's list...that can't read Japanese in the first place. '私がいるでもいないの感じがあるし。。。「私誰なの？」と言う。' That's what I wrote. And to those that don't understand it, it literally reads, 'I have a feeling of being here, but not here...kind of like, "Who am I?"' Anyways...I should've just been smart and avoided internet, right? XD But, I've been mixing and re-mixing songs...and what not. On the other hand, it makes me happy when people actually do understand my Japanese statuses~ :D
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Yesterday afternoon was my second driving lesson, which consisted of returning to the residential area on the north side...practicing right and left turns, and then starting to drive on major roads regardless of whether I could do right and left turns properly or not. :/ Anyways, lots of left and right turns later, I realized I was actually driving my way down Groat Road (to those that don't know...it's a majorly narrow high-way like road with lots of twists and turns), and back to the University to meet my dad. In the end...I can drive. :/ I'm sure anyone really can. XD It's just a matter of me speeding...the matter of me floating over to the wrong lane sometimes...and taking too wide left or right turns sometimes. :/
And so this weekend...these few days (seeing as technically, the weekend's over), I'm to beta a bit more...maybe write a bit more if I feel like it, finishing mixing two teams for my PP of weeeek~ and then...I don't know when I'm going to start mixing Our Story ~Prologue~. I didn't even get a chance to look at the deadline. XD I just kind of promised them I'd help mix. :/ And then I need to finish reading Batwoman which I borrowed from
Though, to anyone who was worried, I am a bit better...energy-wise. I can talk to people now at least. :/ I was pretty much ignoring everyone...and not talking to anyone since maybe 3 days ago. Or at least, I was trying to. I'm still a little...zombie-like as far as my mind goes. :/ Like I feel like I'm not really here? And so because I was so exhausted, I'd skipped out on church this morning. But either way, I woke up around 10:30 when my parents arrived home..which was extremely unusual. Why? Because usually, service is at 9:30, and then at 11:30, my dad teaches adult Sunday School, while my sister and I would go to english service. So...seeing them back at the house at 10:30 was odd.
So, when I heard a whole bunch of noise back at the door, I decided it was time to get up. And when they'd seen me awake, they asked me how I was...and well, better. I guess the sleep really paid off. But...I asked them why they were back so soon, and my dad joked saying, "We missed you." But, no really...what happened was, there apparently was a gas leak in the church, and they told everyone to leave the church for safety. Therefore after talking to my dad for a few minutes, I got a text from the only person I really know at church asking me if I was at church today. XD I felt missed~ haha, but my dad was like, probably he just wanted to make sure you were out okay. ^^"
And again~ Happy Birthday JIN!!!! :D
And so because I can, a small gif dump~
Posted at 10:53AM
Officially, I can say, "仁くんお誕生日おめでとう～！！" As I believe...it is July 4th already in Japan. ^^" I'm assuming he'll be out doing some serious partying tonight. XD
Believe it or not...the thing to help me a little to get out of depression is KAT-TUN's performance of "Original Blue" from back in 2003. Maybe it was Jin's cute-ness, I'm not sure. But whatever. Yes, it's this video below:
Original Blue
Kanji
君の名 前忘れてさ
僕の唇は寂しい
「いつかまた会えるとか」
そんな約束 してないし
うかうか悩んでたらた
楽しそうな思い出達においてされ
早くおいででと手を振るよ
Ｗｏｗ Ｗｏｗ， 僕だけのブルーさ
他の人には 分からない
Ｗｏｗ Ｗｏｗ， Ｌｏｖｅ＆ｐｅａｃｅも当分
あおずけだろう
それでも 明日になれば
Ｃａｎ ｇｅｔ ｆｒｅｅｄｏｍ
Ｗｏｗ Ｗｏｗ， 僕だけのブルーさ
他の人には 分からない
Ｗｏｗ Ｗｏｗ， Ｌｏｖｅ＆ｐｅａｃｅも当分
あおずけだろう それでも
それぞれのブルーを
みんな胸に抱きしめて
Ｗｏｗ ｗｏｗ， Ｌｏｖｅ＆Ｐｅａｃｅ 探すよ
痛みさえも いつかは忘れるころ
Ｃａｎ ｇｅｔ ｆｒｅｅｄｏｍ
English
I've forgotten your name
My lips feel lonely
"We'll met again someday"
We never made any promises like that
When I'm worrying needlessly,
That'll be oustripped by fun memories
I wave at you to hurry on over here
Wow wow, the blues just for me
Other people can't understand it
Wow wow, love and peace are currently here
They may be my blueprint
Nonetheless tomorrow will come
Can Get Freedom
Wow wow, the blue just for me
Other people can't understand it
Wow wow, love and peace are currently here
They may be my blueprint nonetheless
Each of the blues
I embrace them all in my chest
Wow wow, love and peace are what I search for
Someday I shall even forget the pain
Can Get Freedom
Oh, and maybe this video to:
I still feel pretty out of it nonetheless...I almost want to tell my boss that I'm not going to work on Wednesday. But I know that by Wednesday...well, whatever...I'm trying to say...I'll probably forget it just to get paid. I mean, if I'm funding my secret trip to NYC after all...Well...it's just a little worrying to me because usually I'm depressed...and then I'm out of it like a day later. It's been like what? Or maybe it's been a not very long...but it feels long? I don't know what's wrong with me though. :/ I've literally just been trying to sleep it off. I guess I just feel really weak...and drained.
Posted at 3:41PM
*sigh* And so now Kat knows. She turned to ice cream when she's depressed. Because, that's exactly what I did last night...eat about a pint of ice cream. So, no ice cream today. *sigh* I'll say right now. I don't think most people have a reason why they're depressed, they just get depressed. So, there's no real point in asking them why they are in trying to help them...:/
On the other hand, I woke up from a really nice dream though. :D I went to another Jin concert, and somehow in the segments, I don't remember how...but I ended being able to meet him, and talk to him on a normal level anyways...and it didn't go further than that. Then pretty much, he took my hand, went backstage...talked a teensy bit more, and then he left again. And when he'd suddenly disappeared, the staff told me that the bar segment would be next. See...I only find it awkward dreaming about another one of his concerts because I actually haven't been listening to his concert music in the past 5 days or so! I've been too busy doing something else. :/ And then my friend ended up sitting next to me during the concert...even though she has no idea who he is, and doesn't like that type of music.
I've never been crazed into the whole Twilight series....but really. I never realized how self-centered-like Bella was throughout the entire thing. :/ Oh man...how awkward it is to watch them. :/ I mean...come on, love triangles? Stop fighting over me! XD *sigh* It's cheesy..and I like cheesy. But it's way too much for me. :/
Apparently, my mom says I keep getting sick (as in stomach issues and a weak stomach...not a cold or cough) due to stress. I suppose it does make sense. :/ Either way...as you can tell, I've been feeling pretty crappy the last few days. And right now, after coming home from a pretty awesome day with Linh, I'm just drained. It's not like I wasn't when I went to see her either. But seriously...soooo tired. >.<"
Posted at 5:17PM
I'm happy. My driving with my dad this morning wasn't complete fail. :D I ended up driving around Rutherford for about...20 minutes or so with no accidents. My dad even said he was impressed with how much I learned in only one class~ And he even told me I drive a lot better than my sister because I'm not as nervous as her or something like that. haha, but...I'd told him I was never nervous. I was more afraid of the fact of crashing his car. XD And so, yes. I can generally make left and right turns without a problem. I just still have minor problems with taking too wide turns or too sharp turns into the wrong lanes. :/ But...that'll have to come with practice.
When people tell me things that I least expect...I wouldn't say they hurt me. I'd say it just kind of puts me off and just makes me depressed. :/ I've been feeling like that...ever since about 12 hit today. I'm sorry Canada, but Canada Day seems stupid. So...it's not like I say..."Woot! July the 4th! It's independence day" either...But, I am American after all. I want to say something like...I'm Canadian only because of my parents. It doesn't help that Edmonton doesn't really do anything special. It doesn't help that Edmonton is well...boring. :/ Our fireworks suck. I almost want to add that our festivals suck too. :/ So I can say that maybe I say stupid things, that probably offend like millions of people. Sorry. That's all I can say. Because honestly...it's no wonder I want to move away from here...
*sigh* Depressing-ness aside, I made takoyaki today~
Posted at 8:08PM
I wonder if it's bad to say something like...I want it to rain. I don't want to work outside tomorrow. Cuz, well...that's what I was hoping for last night when it was thundering and raining outside. XD Even when I woke up this morning, I was like, "Yay~ It's cloudy..." But by 8:30, it already seemed to have cleared up and decided it wanted to be sunny out. :/ I guess, I can't always get what I wish for, right? XD So, I ended up being picked up at 9:45, and didn't I got off work at 8. :/ Wow~ XD
I also got paid today...$720~ :D I get paid every other week, but this was like "yay~~~!!!" XD Because I was getting paid for that crazy mapping. :/ On the other hand, apparently...she hadn't planned for me to do all of the pages...and therefore, I'd finished it all last weekend, when she'd expected me to do like...4 or 5. XD But, whatever. That means I get a break this weekend.
The funniest thing...is that I was emailing Yamada-kun again, and was like...
"良かった～！！
覚えてなかったなら。。。ちょっと悲しいになるよ～ (。・д・)ノ"
and he answered
"もちろん覚えているよ～
ぜひ、また近いうちに会いたいよ"
Ah~ :D And I'd told him I bought a car, even though I don't have my license yet. Well...technically, I didn't buy a car, it's under my dad's name and license after all. XD But I get to drive it once I actually get my license. ^^" And therefore, he said...
"車買ったんだ！
カナダに行ったらのせてね！
そして、日本に来る日を待ってるよ"
Which..I translated it to..."You bought a car! If I come to Canada, take me for a ride! And when you come to Japan, bring it with you!" XD Yes, me and my bad translations. XD At least he'll wait for me to come back to Japan. XD..whatever weird underlying meanings there may be with that..I don't know. haha.
And speaking of driving...tomorrow's Canada Day, and I had no idea~ Therefore, my dad has the day off. And that means...we're dropping off mom at work, and then heading to Costco early morning so I can practice left and right turns because Saturday is my 2nd driving lesson~ I think I'm learning how to back too. XD Oh gawd, if I can't even turn properly yet..how am I going to back...but..well, we'll see.
Posted at 9:58PM
I actually wrote this once, but I lost it because the power went out. :/ Yeah, and it came back on maybe 5 minutes later. Thanks a lot. :/ Anyways, I've been doing computer stuff since 10 this morning...as that's when I woke up. I stayed up till about 1 this morning working on my portfolio. So, I've kind of been lazy because I didn't want to do the rest of it, the one-third or so that's left that is. And with all my busy-ness, I almost forgot to make the CD for my boss. XD I wonder if she'll remember about it. ^^"
It's a very random track list...but it's all I could do...when Jin has so few high quality mp3s floating around...And yes, I do realize track one doesn't even have Jin in it. It's just epic for a first track. :D I would've put 'Bass Go Boom' on there too, but the mp3's I've got have crazy kyaa~ing in the background. Way too much at least. ^^"
1. N.M.P. (NO MORE PAIN)
2. Love Yourself ~Kimi ga Kirai na Kimi ga Suki~
3. The D-MOTION
4. RUSH OF LIGHT
5. DON'T U EVER STOP
6. ONE DROP
7. MOON
8. Crazy Love
9. Murasaki
10. care
11. WONDER
12. LOVEJUICE
13. A PAGE
14. Yellow Gold
15. Tipsy Love
16. BANDAGE
17. Genki -perfect issue-
18. Hatachi no Sensou
Yes~ With my last chapter posted, I'm finally going to focus on writing this new story. Yes. Determined. I will finish it. That's what I have to keep telling myself. Though I really want to change the title. I can't think of anything else. XD Right now, it's going to be called, "As It Always Is". Anyone have any better ideas? haha.
Posted at 3:29M
It's weird when...yesterday, during a break from working on mapping, I ended up emailing Yamada-kun. XD I was bored, and figured...it's been like almost 3 months, so I should email him. ^^" I guess the good sign would be that he still remembers who I am. Though to me, it just confirms that I spent about two to three weeks in Japan spazzing over him...maybe even more when there was nothing there. Oh well...I just like the fact that he replies really fast.
And so, this morning was filled with waking up early, and trying to finish up my portfolio. I'm about two-thirds done. :D One more day...and I should be done. ^^" ..or at least, I hope so. I'll probably post it up when I'm done with it too...hopefully anyways. I've spent a good week already on it for that two-thirds...Is that even considered a lot? It's going a lot faster than I thought it would. And a lot of the pictures I wanted to put on there, I don't have room for. Someone once told me that you shouldn't make a resume and portfolio longer than 7 pages, because people will get bored with seeing so many pictures. I don't know if that's true, but I'm already over. There's not much I can do about that. I'll just have to keep going.
On the other hand, I'm starting a new story. I'm a little...I'm more nervous about this one than the other one. My first story has one more chapter left. And this new story...well...I'm just really worried about it. I've got the prologue and first chapter already written. It's just a matter of time before I post it, I'm sure. It might just because it's the kind of story with a lot of back story...so it's gets a little wordy at times...which makes me so much more ...well, not confident. But...がんばります～!! I promise it'll get better.
Posted at 9:26PM
Why is it that the days you think would end perfectly perfect, end up on a sour note? I don't know really...but that always seems to happen in my family. After church, we got back home, I took a short break, and then off to finishing mapping for work. :/ I finally finished around 7. DX It took a hell of a time, but...at least I can say I worked 20 hours this weekend...that's like...as if I worked 3 days this week. :D Anywho...that also means, I'm finally getting that time tomorrow and Tuesday to work on my portfolio. I really haven't touched it since back in May. And so, hopefully I can get at least 4 more pages done.
Oh yes, so why a sour note? After I just finish, and set everything up back in my room, my mom comes back into the house from mowing the lawn and pretty much tells me to cook dinner. I really wouldn't have minded, but I was dead tired. I'm sure anyone would be...after 4 hours of looking at maps and numbers non-stop. :/ Anyways...so, I unwillingly made dinner without a word while my mom went to take a bath. She'd already eaten before mowing the lawn because she said she "needed energy" to do it. So, pretty much...she ate dinner without us at 5:30.
And so, when I was eating dinner in my room quietly, after I'd given the food to my dad, like my sister and mom suddenyl break into some yelling and fighting. :/ I just didn't really get it. But I'm assuming, it was something my mom said, that she shouldn't have said. Anywho...that brings everything to another silent Sunday night...because I find this to be pretty normal in my household. :/ Something that I'm never part of...I'm just glad I'm away from home half the year, or I would've killed myself by now from aggravation.
Posted at 7:53PM
So, the good news is that...I somehow got the okay from my parents to go to the New York in September or October. I told them that it was my fourth and final year at Guelph, and it'd be fun to do something special. Though..I can admit, I didn't tell them really the whole reason as to why I really was going down...but that can be figured out later. ^^" They're also expecting that I bring Jessie or Anitha along. :/ But..I've a feeling they both won't go just for the hell of going. I mean, we went to NYC last year because of the trip. I doubt they'll go again this year to come with me to a Jin concert. XD But...the plan's in the works already. Now, it's all up to Jin hopefully getting me a good weekend in NY. :D
Today was also my first 2-hour in-car driving lesson. XD We went all the way to north side, so I could continually take left and right turns in a residential area. :/ There were still cars around. But...to be honest, I kind of felt like it wasn't me driving...and I'm sure that's bad. XD It was fun nonetheless. Just, admittable...a time of awkwardness. I'm not a horrible driver. Maybe sometimes I'm too slow, and sometimes I might go into the wrong lane by accident. :/ But other from that, it's nothing serious. I got better by the end of the lesson after all. ^^" I can take right turns without much problem. I just have to keep remembering to do shoulder checks, and follow the curbs...and I should be fine for the next lesson~
Oh~! After picking my back up, and dropping my sister off to West Ed for work, we ended up going to a Toyota car dealer, and bought a car. I think it was very sudden and last minute to do so...especially since my sister didn't even see the car. But, it's just a second family car...a smaller one nonetheless. So...we ended up buying a 2010 Toyota Corolla CE. It honestly...looks the same as the one I drive during the lessons. XD I had my eye on the Rav4~!! I happen to like the height. ^^"
Posted at 7:03PM
Work is frustrating. I've been literally working straight since 9:30 this morning, till just about now locating addresses on an Edmonton map. Sure, you can say..."it's easy work"...but it's mad time-consuming...and is giving me another migraine. DX But honestly...having to do that for 7 hours straight...and not even be close to finish...makes you hate Edmonton all the more. Really. *sigh*
Aside from that...it seems day by day I'm getting more and more obsessed with Jin. And I'm sure we all see that as a bad sign...but maybe I think it's good? Like...I don't have to worry about finding a boyfriend, because I have Jin right now. XD So then...I can worry about school, and finishing all that...though I know later, I'll say exactly the opposite. ^^" That's just how I am after all...
Saturday starts my driving lessons...er...did I mention that already? XD I can't remember anymore. I actually spent the whole day in my room working...so I'm a little light-headed. But I figured I should write...something. Oh yes...and in the last hour of work...I ended up spilling my cup on the floor where I was sitting. I'm just glad...I was lucky enough to miss the maps I was using, or I'd be sooooo screwed. But I can see it already...tomorrow's going to be a good day. :D Jin's June 25th on the KAT-TUN calendar. XD
Anyone else think I'm obsessive lately? I finally got to talking to one of my friends from church from a few years back. I hadn't really talked to her properly since...a few years ago anyways...especially since she's my junior. She's what? 2 years younger than me I think? We went to the same high school too. XD And well, firstly, her dad drove us to the airport at 4am the day of the concert. XD And so I think she already knew I went to LA. But when she saw the picture I posted of Jin's live, she practically went "kyaa~!!" too. XD Though...there's not much else I can talk to her about. After all, she's more a k-pop fan than anything else...everything more or less is Jaejoong this and that. XD
"Baby love, can't imagine
It's like magic, I found this love
Baby love, can't get closer
'Cause you're the closest, baby
Baby love, I got a question
Did I mention
Is this real, or are we drinking the love?
You got me tipsy, baby..."
Oh yes...I've totally forgotten about that day when it hailed like crazy for a little over an hour. :/ So, what really happened? Last time I took a picture, and really, there was a bucket in the middle of our foyer. Now...our main entrance looks like we're renovating. :/ The dry wall around our ceiling light has been taken out...so we see insulation...and a bit of the wall between the door out to the garage, and the main door has been taken out as well. :/ It's kind of awkward to say the least. There were people on our roof checking today too while I was in my room. All I remember hearing was something about the gutter...and it being a big problem. They can fix the dry wall...it's just a matter of if it'll be a problem again I think.
Posted at 8:51PM
I'm obviously spending way too much time doing work. :/ I never stop. I was telling people that I have way too many hobbies. That..I'm well -rounded. And maybe that's a good thing to be that way...to like doing sports, to translate, to sing, to make music, to play piano and guitar, to write lyrics, to write stories, to take pictures, to draw, to do website stuff, to read...the list goes on. And I'm told, it's a good thing. But I'm starting to think it's because I'm doing way too much that my headaches are coming back. That I'm more aware of it or something...I don't know. It's either that...or my boss gives me wicked work.
I was already feeling light-headed today during work today though. I was seriously outside weeding someone's patio and looked up and for about 30 seconds I felt like I was gone. :/ Perhaps it was because I was wearing a black hoodie outside, and it was actually like 23-24C. DX But...bugs tend to bite me, and I figured it wouldn't harm me if I continued to wear it. But maybe that's why I'm still feeling a little light-headed. When I got home from work (I worked 10hrs straight by the way) my mom ran me a bath, and it was good for a bit when I came out. But then god...another migraine! That's how it started like this morning too. So, I'm sure that really isn't a good sign. I took a Tylenol...but unfortunately, it's that regular strength stuff...which doesn't seem to have much effect on me. I used up my extra strength when i was in HK. :/ Yes, relatives give me headaches. DX
Anywho...I told my boss about my trip to LA, and now she wants to hear Jin's music because...seriously. Who in their right mind would fly all the way down to LA just for a concert...and spend only one day in LA? I mean...it's LA! XD So, yes. Next week, I'm to give her a CD for her to listen. haha. :/ I have a feeling it'll be a little awkward though...since she's like my parents age. And Jin's music is like...drinking...clubbing...partying...with reoccurring 'bitch and shit'. :/ That's hard for me to say. XD
Oh yes, so this week...what is my side job? Going through 18 old books of clients for my boss....and with the addresses, mark down where they're located on a map and write them in. So...that's 18 books, of about 50 people each. :/ DUDE!!!! That's 900 things to look for!!!
Posted at 9:38PM
Apparently, grandma's not doing well. That is...she's my dad's mom...the one I saw when I was in HK back in April, my last living grandparent. So, it seems that she's not doing well, even though I saw her only maybe a month and a half ago, and she seemed fine. :/ My cousin emailed my dad telling him that the quicker he came again, the better. Whatever that meant anyways...
Apparently because of my fan report, I found a person that had been sitting a few seats away from me in the same row. XD That was pretty interesting to find out. XD Yesterday was pretty wicked though. I mean...it was extremely hot, and so sunny outside. Oh yes, that reminds me! Edmonton's hotter than LA! How's that even possible? XD Anyways...so it got so hot, it started thundering really hard...and next thing you know, it's raining. And then big hail comes down...maybe the size of snow caps or DOTS. :/ haha Yes, in relation to candy sizes. XD
Whoever remembered me saying that my instincts are always right...is right! During that crazy rain and hail storm for like an hour or so...somehow water seeped into the roof, and started dripping down one of our lights in the foyer. Therefore, when I was talking to mom in my room, I saw a flash in the hallway or something, and a crash. And I'd assumed it was my eyes, or something to do with my monitor. But it was actually because of the light. :/
So, now we have a light that's out of commission, and a bucket in the middle of the foyer because of the dripping water. That's great to hear...from a 5 year old house. Really. And...so, while pulling the light to the stairs to tie it, so it wouldn't explode or something, while taking apart the light (not the light bulbs, or well, electrocution..yeah, that'd be fun), I'd gone to the laundry room to get a bucket to put under where it was dripping. And when that was happening, they'd dropped one of the parts down. And, I almost got hit with a metal stick. :/
So, yes. No one's allowed to use it now, until we get it checked first. But anyways...see, no one ever believes me...when I'm actually right about stuff for once, and not just spouting some sort of theory. >.<" And still...we have people coming over on Saturday...so that'll be interesting. Mmm...I have lessons starting Saturday to learn to drive. XD I'm somewhat excited. So, that should be fun. But of course...I have to worry about work tomorrow first. XD
Posted at 4:10PM
The fact of hearing Jin actually going to be having that US tour after all...:/ Kinda makes me wonder if I should've actually gone to the first show after all. XD I mean, I could've gone to the one during September or October in New York...and saved myself a lot more money. XD I'm not allowed to go to another concert from here on apparently, especially during the school term. So, this was the best time to go after all~ :D..unless I'm lucky, and I can sneak off to NY somehow. XD You never know. :/ Maybe I'll pull friends to go or something. XD
Though...I must admit. Reading articles about the first live...
Jin: I am happy
About the audience's reaction: It wasn't very different to Japan. Seeing them dance made me really happy.
But back to work I go. I'm currently listening through old fan rips and through songs of Jin's con. XD Well...it's not like coloring on the computer is really all that exciting otherwise. XD 'Tipsy Love' is still stuck in my head. :/ All the songs are stuck in my head? I couldn't sleep again last night...because all the songs were running through my head. XD Jin...the things you do to me, ne? haha But I finally finished through all the coloring thanks to the songs. Or, I'd probably had fallen asleep while working. XD I'm not amazing or anything...but here's the outcome:
I don't remember if I'd mentioned my flights down and up. But, the flight down was about 2.5 hrs from Edmonton to Denver, than another 2.5 hours from Denver to LA. :/ And from LAX, I took the Fly away to Union Station, and the metro to 7th, and walked to my hotel. XD Luckily, it's only like...3 blocks away from the venue~ So, it was cool. Dad wanted to even walk around at night, because he didn't find it freaky at all. ^^" And then...mm..the flight back. Believe it or not, a direct flight from Edmonton to LA would only be about 3 hours. :/ So, somehow I went the long route just because I had to get there the day of before the concert started. :/ That's so random. Anyways...the way back was pretty much the same. Except that I went from LA to Calgary, which...yes. It was only 2.5 hrs. How is that even possible~?! It took like half the time! And then from Calgary to Edmonton was merely 30 minutes. Literally, it was 15 minutes going up, and 15 minutes going down. XD There was like 5 minutes where the seat belt sign was off, and that was it. ^^"
I enjoyed the concert, and now I need to go back into working mode. :/ I have work on Wednesday after all. *sigh*
Posted at 11:39AM
So...I lied...this isn't short at all! But there's goodies at the end? XD
My First Fan Report
(You & Jin U.S. 2010.06.19)
The First Show~
Yesterday night was one of the most memorable days ever, forever ingrained in my heart. XD I mean, seeing Jin...a real live Jin before my eyes. I'm still....I can't believe it actually happened...that I actually saw him sing live!
After finding the hotel, and walking over to LA Live, we pretty much circled Nokia Theater to realize that...we were in the wrong place. We found one of those guys in red suits and asked him where it was. :/ Stupid me...forgetting it was Club Nokia, and not Nokia Theater. :/ Anyways, the guy asks me who it's for, and I'm like "Akanishi Jin". And he directs us to Club Nokia. Yes, and when walking over, I realized, I probably should've said "Jin Akanishi". :/ It's not my fault I'm used to saying it the other way around. XD
I was actually on the patio outside of the restaurant under Club Nokia at around 2:30-ish? My dad figured we needed lunch, or dinner or whatever. :/ And I just wasn't really all that hungry. But, nonetheless, we at something. And, all these people kept passing us by...I think people really started to think we were Japanese after all! XD
So, officially, I arrived at Club Nokia around 3:30. There were so many Japanese people! Here I thought I was going to a concert in LA, right? But ends up...I didn't realize that so many Japanese people lived in LA either...:/ On the other hand, being early did mean I did see Sky Hoffman standing outside by the entrance when I got up there. I should've taken a shot of him. But that might've been awkward. XD But, that's surely some sort of plus, I'm sure. XD
mm...what else? I saw a sign for media being set up, and I can admit, I was a little confused about what it was really for. But, for press right? XD And then someone in line was stupid enough to ask what the table was for. "Um...I guess media?" is what the staff answered. XD There was lots of Chinese people there too...seriously. I do wonder though, if it really was worth waking up at 3:30AM to take a plane down here though. :/ Oh yes! And in line, I saw a girl at the front of the line holding like a plush turtle that was in a clear plastic bag. I pointed it out, and like laughed. ^^" Someone's trying to push Akame, ne? XD
No cameras were allowed...and they told people that they'd literally take people out of the theater if they saw them taking a shot of Jin. Yes, that's what happens when you're a Johnny's~ I met someone in line too~ Well, a girl who flew in from Louisiana that morning also. XD So, we pretty much ended up in the line together, and kept each other company. :D I love you~ XD If it wasn't for you, I think...I'd probably have not enjoyed the live as much as I did. It's all...so much more fun to kyaa~ with somebody that feels the same as you. ^^"
(NOTE: I'm sorry if you're in the picture and you didn't want to be. :/ Just wanted a picture before I went in. XD)
So, once we finally got through getting our bags checked, and going through a metal detector, we got showed in which way to go. And, we got directed to the table that was selling You & Jin's only merchandise. Sadly, it was the pamphlet, the same one they were selling for Jin's live in Tokyo. XD But, it was cool nonetheless~ $38 is a bit much though, I can admit. :/ I just really wanted something from my first concert anyways. So, I bought it without thinking. I'll read it later when I get time. XD Ah yes...and somewhere during the time I waited to get in, some Japanese people told others to go downstairs for something. And then a whole bunch of foreigners...I don't know how else to be nice and say white people. :/ sorry. XD Anyways, one of them randomly says, "OMG! They say Jin's down there!" And like everyone except me and the friend I made run down the escalators to go, and I heard someone shout, "OMG!!! Jin sighting!" Apparently, they must've misunderstood. :/ I think the Japanese people were just talking about the will call stand downstairs. XD
So, me and the friend I'd met were both sitting in balcony, but she ended up finding me in my seat (because I was a bit closer to the stage), because it was still an hour till the concert was supposed to start. ^^" So, we just kept talking, till people started filling up my aisle. Next thing you know, we ended up sitting next to each other the whole concert. XD But, no..when we got there it was soooo empty! I was so worried! But it ended up really full! Whoever said it was like...2000 people was right! Seriously, soooo full~! My friend almost got kicked out of the seat she was sitting in. :/
The show was supposed to start at 6...and I can admit. Anyways...it started out with a video showing Jin at LA Live. And I remember most the part when the camera's on the Katsuya restaurant a little away from Club Nokia and he's like, "I'm gonna have my concert here." :D He was like walking up and down all over the venue at Club Nokia. ^^" It was cute...and awkward especially when people started searching for where he was standing in the video, compared to where they were standing at that moment. XD Oh yes. I admit. I was disappointed with the size of the screens!! They're so tiny compared to the ones in Japan..at least from what I can see of fancams anyways. :/
I wasn't very happy with the whole...opening acts they showed. :/ It took a while till it got to Jin on-stage. Like, some dance crew from America's Got Talent started...this Dominic guy who apparently wrote two of Jin's songs sang two songs...and yes. Joey Tee~! How did no one know who he was!? I remember the days when I'd be watching SC and be like, who's this random kid that's always dancing..but doesn't sing? Is he a Johnny's? I don't really get it. :/ But OMG! We thought he disappeared, but here he is, right in LA! And apparently, he's only 16 now! He's still crazy at dancing...haha
After wards, there was another video...like..a continuation of the whole CM...the audition one that is. Yes~ Jin was in that video! They totally just cut him out of the CM! XD Jin's decision making of dancers is hilarious, as is him practicing his dancing with Sky Hoffman. ^^" Him messing up, is cute after all~ When Jin finally came on stage, it was maybe...6:45? Almost 7? I'm sure it's pretty normal. And I should've trusted my sister when she told me there'd probably be opening acts, and an intermission. XD
So, yes...I laughed, because my first statement was, "I wonder if he cut his hair or not...since he'd been debating it." Of course, he hadn't after all. xD It started out with a whole buncha instruments at the center of the stage. The music box version of 'Eternal' was played. Lots of robotic dancing. XD And...OMG! he's actually really good at drums~!! Then, he introduces the live I guess..."Los Angeles. June 19th, 3010". ^^" Well, it was cute~ Though I admit, a lot of the engrish he'd said with the random techno-y voicing was really hard to hear. :/ I kinda wish he had subtitles for everything on screen. XD
It all started with 'Christmas Morning'. I heard the group of crazy fangirls behind me shout, "Jin! It's summer!" At first, I admit. I hated the song when I heard the rips~! But the lyrics are actually really pretty. Like...almost any of the songs I initially disliked, I ended up really liking. I blame the fact of actually seeing him in person...live, compared to listening to horrible fan recordings. ^^" Though I think it was just a horribly named song...moreso than it being a bad song. ^^" ...well, that is, if you can stand hearing Jin singing really high~!!
Then, it was 'Bass Go Boom'. It's probably one of my favorites of the new songs. :/ Okay, I lied. I liked all the new songs. Clapping till my hands hurt...seemed to be a very common thing throughout the concert. XD It's the song from the audition CM. :D Hmm..I wonder if that's the one I laughed at...because the name 'Akanishi' was in the lyrics. XD ...uh, the first one I think. ^^" 'Wonder' was cool, because I actually sang along. XD I loved how I was able to actually see the Crystal Kay PV in the background too. :/ I just don't remember if it had the shimmering 'ft. Crystal Kay' in the background or not. :/ I forgot to pay attention. XD
'I.N.P.' was one of those songs I was like...this is ridiculous when I'd heard the rips. But...it's quite addicting I think. :D Like...you'll go in a trance? Oh yes! And I totally laughed when there was a sign in the background that read, "International Partny." XD Like, all parts of the song have like a motion...i.e. "It's a party clap your hands clap your hands clap your hands" = clap your hands. "It's a party spend them dollars spend them dollars spend them dollars" = was like brushing your hands waving 'no' across each other, one on top of the other? Or at least I think it was. And then "it's a party grab a girl grab a girl grab a girl" was like...random. XD I don't know.
Then, it was 'Adjust the Love'. I'd liked that song beforehand too. :D When 'A Page' started playing, these like neon green boards that move around the stage. And when 'Love Juice' played, I'm sure the whole place went wild! It was kind of weird when Jin seemed to be sitting on stage drinking something, and these two dancers that were girls, sit beside him, and like...look like they're flirting with him. ^^" I bet...it was probably just something to let Jin take a breather. So, while this was going on, there was a whole buncha dancers center stage. So, when Jin realized there wasn't really enough cheering, he decided to say words, or like...start clapping or something, and people'd copy him. XD
Admittably, next was 'Paparats' which I didn't like it at all when I first heard either! XD But..it was good nonetheless. Then, it was 'Hey Girl'..which was actually a lot better than I thought it'd be. :D Though I still can't believe Ryo was the one that wrote it with Jin. XD I just laugh because I don't see it as very...Ryo-like at all. So yes...after this song, Jin goes to the bar, and so do his dancers one by one. And there's a live video from the bar right outside the balcony, where Jin and his dancers are, including a huge crowd of fangirls watching him up close. Like seriously, how did I not freakin' know!?
Jin sadly, didn't have much of an MC, which I admit, completely disappointing. All he really said was him wanting to order "vodka, and 'love juice'. XD And the MCs were making like jokes about 'love juice', and that during the intermission, people should come out to the bar to get some 'love juice'. XD And all I could hear from the rest, because inside there was way too much kyaa~ing, was the MC saying "Whatcha want to say to your fans?"
Jin: I love you guys!
So, then it was the intermission. After 15 minutes, the dancers were introduced. There was like...what? 10 dancers? I was totally into the 2nd half...minus maybe the dancing part. :/ I was little disappointed actually cuz I wasn't sure what the point of it was. XD But...whatever, it was still pretty cool. There was what...like, pop dance, screen dance, lock dance, hip hop dance, world dance. Screen dance...which was literally Jin wearing like white painting clothes, and getting hit with different colored lights. Yes. Hearts in their chests thumping...and going on fire~ was cool~!! XD Of course...buckets on their heads covering them in paint...and like Jin's imaged head on him and two other dancers was quite cute. XD
And I remember world dance the most...because I'm guessing...he was probably told that he'd have to show some Japanese flavor or something. It was freaky I admit. Like...the girl dancers came out in yukata across the stage, and these boards came out with yukatas hanging on it. Oh yes. kabuki masks changing was cool. ^^" I'm assuming he was probably told he had to do it. It was cool though...I think...would've been cooler if he could fly in the air or something. :/ But it's probably too small a venue to do that, ne?
Then Jin walked down the steps wearing a red robe. Just imagine...Jin looked like was giving birth to people that looked like him...in red robes. XD Those were my friend's words, not mine. So, when he and all his little robed people were all scattered around the stage, the light's finally shown on him, once he takes off the robe.
After all the dancing, Jin finally sings again~! XD Yes. I admit, I was getting a little bored with all the dancing. :/ I wanted to hear Jin sing after all. It was 'Yellow Gold', one of his new songs. His dancers came out literally wearing yellow gold. XD Then, it was my favorite of all his old songs, 'My MP3'. This song made me totally go back to jumping and being high-tensioned~ XD It was that good.
The final song was 'Tipsy Love' which...I was really looking forward to. It was one of the songs on the new CM after all~ :D Sometimes I'm amazed to see what kind of lyrics he'll write next. And these ones were just pure love! I'll listen to it over and over till I get sick of it. Cuz, it's stuck in my head...because he kept wanting us to sing along. At the end of the song, he kicked the random balloon globe thing that had been on stage, and like laughed.
For a concert, I think he sang very few songs. It felt like...the majority of the show wasn't even him singing. But the parts that were...were extremely memorable. It's probably the best and only concert I'll ever go to..unless I'm lucky and really get into HKU. Then...I'll think of investing in a FC membership...and maybe take trips back and forth if I can make enough. XD
Girls behind us were crazy, and had tried to get Jin to come out for another go...an encore. But...yeah, I figured...honestly, after 3 minutes, and he's not coming...obviously, there's no encore. So, I told my friend I'd head out, and she came with. We were like the first to leave the venue. When I finally got to finding my dad who was waiting for me outside...he told me that apparently while waiting for me, he'd seen a guy with three other girls. He was wearing a hat and a hoodie over top. Therefore, I equate that to him seeing Jin leave with 3 of his dancers that were girls. Oh yes...apparently, he was wearing a cap...like probably like his Buiby one...or something. My dad didn't get a picture. :/ But, he said he was surprised that no one outside was even attempting to take pictures. So...while all those fangirls inside were waiting for an encore, he'd already slipped out the doors~
And so, meeting someone randomly in line was a total plus. It made me have so much more fun! And the girl who actually had a seat next to me was from Toront, and I talked to her for a bit too. ^^" They both made my first experience alone so much more fun~ XD The only thing I found disappointing, was that there really wasn't much of an MC. I was hoping that Jin would speak more english...or something. :/ But maybe MCs aren't common at regular concerts? I don't know. This is my first one after all.
So, yes. To end this off...I did end up recording the 2nd half of the show. I'm just sorry I couldn't change the files into mp3s. We'll just have to manage with wav files...unless someone's kind enough to convert them for me. Please just don't steal them and claim them as your own...don't re-post or put onto Youtube. If you download, please comment~! I'll know, because it's on box.net, and won't be happy to know I get downloads, but no one commenting to at least thank me... DX Also, if you want to share, than please just direct people to this post.. But whatever it is you're thinking of doing, except for having yourself listen to them, and maybe sharing with others without doing the above, just please ask me before you do something? :/ Because they weren't easy to get. They're not amazing...but they're recordings nonetheless.
Yellow Gold
My MP3
Tipsy Love
Thanks to cadbury_choco for converting them to mp3s~ :D I <3 U~
Yellow Gold
My MP3
Tipsy Love
If I said, 'do you love me?'
Would you say, 'Ye-oh'?
If I said, 'do you need me?'
Would you say, 'Ye-oh'?
I'll keep you dry when the rain falls
'Cause I've never been so enthralled
Don't know how
And I don't need nothing else~
Baby love, can't imagine
It's like magic, I found this love
Baby love, can't get closer
'Cause you're the closest, baby
Baby love, I got a question
Did I mention
Is this real, or are we drinking the love?
You got me tipsy, baby~~~
I re-watched the CM, and I can tell you right now. Jin achieved what he wanted for sure. Though I don't understand at all what you meant by the 300 dancers. I only saw 10 tops. XD Overall, the new songs were awesome. Lots of great music...a lot of fun...and a lot of sexiness. :D
Posted at 11:35PM
Whoever was the one who said it'd be okay for me to take an indirect flight to LA was wrong! XD First, my dad's friend drove us to the airport, and had to drive us back home because I forgot my celphone. >.<" We still had plenty of time to make the flight though. I just felt a little stupid and guilty about that.
Anyways, we made it through customs quickly. The guy pretty much laughed at me, because we told him we were going down to LA and coming back tomorrow just to go to a concert. And then he was like 'who?' My dad told him it was a Japanese singer, and the guy was like, "Must be good than." Yes, hopefully, it is. XD But it's Jin...so, that alone makes it pretty awesome. ^^"
Making it to Denver was the easy part. There's still one more flight to LA, and from there...well, it should be okay XD I mean, at least it's a 5hr flight, instead of a 10 hr flight. I was so excited about the night that I couldn't sleep last night. I went to bed at like 11:30, but didn't actually sleep fully till maybe 12:30? And then...I woke up every hour. XD It'll be interesting being at Jin's live, still half asleep. ^^" I'm just slightly dreading the flight tomorrow back home. 1:30 I get on the plane, and I get back at around 8:30. >.<" Well....at least I get home I guess...
Posted at 10:05AM
I'm getting hyped...as well as a bit nervous. Tomorrow's the concert~ :D This time tomorrow, I'll be sitting on a plane. My plane leaves Edmonton at 6:25...which generally means I need to leave the house around 4. :/ But it's okay. I get to LA at 12 even though it's not a direct flight. Which means...I get a good few hours of sight seeing in with my dad before the concert. :/ Though, I'm sure it'll just be in the area, cause we're not renting a car.
I'm not going to bring my camera into the venue, and risk getting my camera confiscated. :/ So, I'm not guaranteeing any pictures of Jin. Which makes me a little sad...but I'll just have to deal and hope someone else will do it instead. XD I mean, it's my first concert, so...I don't want the worst that could happen...to actually happen. Anyways...I'll try my best to come back with a nice report though. :D
In the mean time, I'm still waiting to book my plane tickets, and whilst doing that, drawing little cartoon characters on my paper. I mentioned that last post, I think. I'm almost done that is....I'll draw maybe one more? And then...I'll draw them onto my computer too. :/ My boss was so busy that she was pretty vague about what I was supposed to do. So, I'm guessing I should do both. And then...probably color them too. :/ *sigh* It's a lot of work to do ne...
Yesterday for me, was generally one of the worst days ever. :/ In general, I was just feeling like crap...and it was bleh. I'm still actually feeling a little like that. But, it can't be helped right? So yes. I'm sorry if I was being kind of stand-off-ish to anybody yesterday. I wasn't really trying to be. I just felt crappy...and was having...well, a really crappy day.
Posted at 10:48AM
I got paid today. Yay~! XD $650....from over the course of 3 weeks of working only 1 day a week...it's not bad at least. ^^" But, most importantly, I had just wanted to get paid before I went to LA...:/ I need to take out money for the trip this weekend. And OMG~! Yes! It's what? 3 days away now? :D So, tomorrow, I'm headed to the bank to get US cash, and deposit my check...as well as picking up mom from work so we can walk home together.
Something cool? My job for the week, outside of working today, is designing a little character that looks like my boss in anime form...and then putting it onto my boss's website. XD I get to draw anime characters for work. :D It'll fun...at least, that's what I'm thinking right now. I don't know if it'll turn out good though...
Is it bad, that I've started translating that thing...but honestly, I've gotten bored of it already? XD I was lucky I warned people that I probably wouldn't finish it...because I really don't want to anymore. :/ And...that usually happens to me with long projects. That's why I like translating lyrics. They're short. XD Mm...what else. :/ actually, not much. That was all. XD For now anyways. Till next time, I suppose~
Posted at 10:49PM
So I can admit, yesterday's post was quite....let's put it this way. I slept the day before...at 2am, and got a wake up call from my dad at 7:30 to make a grocery list for my mom. Honestly...I'm on 5 hours of fuel. And to me, that's not a lot at all. It's not enough seeing as I haven't been having good sleep the last week...and I've been generally tired for about two or three weeks now. And no nap or what not has helped what so ever. But really, yesterday, I felt like a zombie sitting at my computer...continually beta~ing. I beta~ed...for two yesterday I think.
And last minute before I slept last night, I had to change all my bedding covers and what not. :/ I was scratching all throughout the day, and I couldn't figure out why. Apparently, according to my dad, my mom doesn't wash my bedding at all...*sigh* See, this is why I like living in Guelph. That way, I know if something needs to be washed or not. :/ And then I just do it myself rather than having to rely on someone else to do it. Because at home...we wait for mom to do all the washing, because...hm...something to do with how many times we use the washer and dryer....energy-wise I guess. :/ And no...it wasn't chicken pox. XP
I'm hoping tomorrow's work is...well, not much either. I'm slightly impaired as my right thumb has a bandaid wrapped around it, and a small bump under it that when touched creates pain like crazy. :/ I'm not too sure what it is yet. But it's ben like that since..maybe Saturday. But I'm guessing that with time it'll disappear. I'm just hoping...it'd disappear faster...as pulling weeds with this problem makes it harder. XD
And I'll end off saying. :D Eek~ 4 more days till Jin's concert. :D Anyone else extremely pumped up about it? ...well, I guess that's only for people who are going though. :/ I found out that the girl I mentioned before, that was trying to sell the ticket to the seat next to mine, still hasn't been able to find a buyer. Therefore, I have a feeling, I'm going to be sitting next to a vacant seat. XD I almost want to ask her if she'd sell me the ticket for like $10 the day off or something so I can just force my dad to go. :/ But there's no way she'd sell it for that cheap, right? Rumor has it, goods are going to be selling there too? That is...it's only rumors.
And yes, yet again I'D REALLY FREAKIN' APPRECIATE IF YOU PEOPLE TELL ME IF YOU'RE GOING TO USE MY TRANSLATIONS FOR THE LYRICS!...to think it's happened to me twice in the same week. :/ ...Yeah, I should be good now. I'm thinking...I might end up locking all my translations...or maybe make a new LJ just for all my translations...because honestly, this is ridiculous. DX...It's not fun waking up in the morning to realize there's another hardsubbed version of the PV using "your translations"...when they change one line throughout the entire video. WTH!
Posted at 10:07AM
After all the crazy hype from yesterday...people stealing lyrics...etc and what not. *sigh* I think some people even started thinking that I was guessing all the real lyrics. But now, I wasn't. I'd mentioned I had LQ scans of the lyric sheets that I was following. :/ So, when they trust zouter's romanizing over mine...then go be friends with her? I don't care. :/ Her's aren't right anyways...So when people started guessing the lyrics within the song and telling me, after I told them those were complete, and only Koki's rap was missing....they start discussing the right lyrics for main parts of the song? Seriously? I wasn't asking...sorry. So yeah...maybe I'm just not in the best of moods right now. But I've said it before, and I'll say it again. KAT-TUN fans...seriously make me angry. They're either 1) getting too young, or 2) always the ones who make something out of nothing. :/ I wish I could say the same for NewS fans too. But right now, it seems to me, that they're almost the same. But I just like them more. XD
And that aside...last night was horrible. XD It was a continuation from yesterday's events I'm sure. And I was feeling horrible after something I ate at dinner. So, I call it food poisoning. :/ I didn't feel it till about 11pm though, which was really odd. And my dad didn't go to bed till late too...and apparently, he was feeling the same. :/ Something bad we ate, that's for sure.
So, who's in love with the new N.M.P. album? XD I think I was forced to like certain songs because I had to listen to them over and over again to do the lyrics transcribing and what not. I can admit, I still can't get into like any of the solo songs, except for Maru's. But then again, I'm a little biased...because I absolutely always love Maru's solos. I can't deny that they're good songs though. I just think...it'll take time to actually grow to like them. :/ ROCKIN' ALL NITE has a really good intro, that ends with a eck sort of song I think. I mean, it's not horrible. :/ But haha, well, I have a really dirty image of the song from trying to translate it. XD But my favorites are definitely RIGHT NOW and N.M.P. ^^"
And I think I've kind of dug myself into a hole when it comes to beta-ing. 4 people~ XD Well, technically, it's like 3 since one writer...sends me stuff so rarely. But, yeah. Come September...maybe I'll end up cutting down again. XD
Posted at 1:17PM
I can admit, that today was a really somewhat awkward. I wore like...a one piece (i.e. a dress that goes to my thighs) and short jeans under it going to church. And I wore a zip-up hoodie too. And when I got hot, I ended up tying it around my waist. :/ So, I was with my friend teaching Sunday School, and he ended up bringing them to the gym to play for a bit. And then he tells me that it looked like I wasn't wearing pants. *head desk* So, I wore my hoodie again.
Then, after Sunday school, there's usually like 30 minutes in between until service starts. So, I went looking for my parents...my mom made tea eggs...whatever the real name for that is anyways, for my dad's Sunday school class, and I went to go steal one. So, my friend pretty much lost me. XD So, when I came back down to the sanctuary, he found me and was like, "Where were you? I texted you!" And I check my phone, and there the text was. :/ Oops?
So, that's not the awkward part...it was the fact that he was talking to one of his friends when I wasn't there. And then when he found me he pulls me over and is like, "Grace was like 'Where's your little Asian friend that's always following you around?'" ...I'm following you around? Dude...if that's what people see me as, I'd rather just sit with my parents during Chinese service, and than sit with my sister in English service. I don't need to be 'following' you. And when I asked him about it, he didn't even deny it.
I was somewhat unhappy to find out someone had taken my rap lyrics from N.M.P., and hardsubbed them without me knowing about it. :/ I found out about it when it was released so...that was a shock. And she posted them incomplete because...they were and still partially are. :/ Like...you should at least post them when they're done? Maybe find someone who can figure them out for you? Or maybe...just ask me to hurry up and finish or something? I mean...I'm not saying my transcribed lyrics are amazing or anything. But seriously...taking my lyrics, using them, and hardsubbing a PV without me knowing (even if you did credit it)...is kind of disturbing. :/ I didn't want my name attached to her video, the majority of the lyrics were wrong. :/ And now, I'm stuck attached to her because of her stupidity. If she'd just asked, I wouldn't have minded...not that much anyways...but since she did give me credit...I'll give her that much I suppose. *sigh*
Posted at 7:11PM
I'll just start everything with a small quiz I took.
Your rainbow is shaded violet.
What is says about you: You are a creative person. You appreciate beauty and craftsmanship. You are patient and will keep trying to understand something until you've mastered it.
Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.
So, I can admit, that last entry was merely me being a little bitchy, and just saying what I was feeling. And now I can understand, I was being extremely not understanding. It's one thing to say I don't want to eat meat. It's another thing to tell my mom to stop making it. :/ I mean, we're Chinese, so it's like a staple. ^^" So, therefore, I'll have to go a different route. Making my parents control my portions or something. Perhaps, that's the better way to go anyways. haha
But Oh man~ Aside from all that and back to fandom, I just saw KAT-TUN's N.M.P. PV. XD It's soooo CG-ed~ But it must be so cool that they get to have so much money spent on them. XD And yes, I can admit...Kame's eyeliner is a total plus. haha. Because, that's really all everyone seemed to be talking about in the previews. But when I was watching through it, I was extremely impressed more so with the dancing! Everything just fits so well! Music....the dancing, the scenery~ It's so impressive. :D I'm awed. And...that's pretty rare. haha. But seems to me only KAT-TUN really gets so much CG in their PV's lately. It was so weird seeing them all of a sudden being filled with like black writing. lol. Was there a point to that? XD To show they're going crazy? All I can really say is...it's filled with pure awesome...and you'd have to watch it to understand what I really mean with all my spazzing. XD
Haha, and admitable, the only reason why I did the english, kanji, and romaji lyrics for KAT-TUN's RIGHT NOW, was because 1) someone gave me LQ scans that I could hardly read, and 2) because I really do quite like the song. XD It's still up in the air if I do the rest...so far, it seems like a no, till I get better scans.
Posted at 7:27PM
So, yes...I'm not going vegetarian. I'm just avoiding meat. Because I'm getting fat over sitting in my room most of my days, and only working for one day. And whenever my mom makes meat, I eat it like crazy. Therefore, the best way I figure, is just not to start. I told my parents this at the beginning of summer, and of course like always they haven't listened to me at all. I mean, come on, my parents force me to eat stuff when people can't finish them. And honestly, that just gets me annoyed now. I'm not some machine that can take everything in anymore. Too much = tossing cookies. And so, meat to me = fat, because when I see it, I just eat lots of it. :/ It's only for the summer anyways. I mean, when I get back to school, and living on my own again, there's going to be no meat again. I just don't buy it for myself because it takes too much time to cook...and I live primarily alone.
And, just to point things out...when you tell people you think you're fat, that you want to go on a diet...the one thing you don't tell them, is that you're not fat. :/ Because surely, it makes them happy. But it gets them annoyed nonetheless, because that's just your view on them. I'm not saying I'm skinny, and I'm not saying I'm particularly fat. I'm just saying I want to lose a few pounds. :/
But, here's something to make my post not so depressing. :D
My version of KAT-TUN's I'll Be With You">. I changed the key a bit, because it was way too low for me to sing. XD I'm hoping I can conquer 366日 next in the normal key. Because, belting out high notes can be fun. XD
In other news, seems lots of people are selling their tickets that they'd bought beforehand for Jin's lives on the 19th and 20th. Honestly, if you weren't sure about going, then don't buy? :/ I'm sure Jin would be not happy knowing that there was news of "almost sold out" becomes "almost no one shows up" instead. :/ And I was looking on facebook where there's a group for "You & Jin US". And pretty much the surprise? The fact that almost every post on there is people selling their tickets. Heck~ I even found the person sitting next to me selling their ticket! And they'd bought one for each live too! And she's trying to sell it for $80+shipping US. She's crazy~ I got mine for only $75 including the shipping. Though I suppose a lot of people thought they could buy the tickets, and then make a fortune selling them maybe. :/ But there's way too many people trying to sell them I think. It's kind of a shame, I'd say. So yes, it's now, 8 days away till I'm in LA. :D
Posted at 2:15PM
So today's weather was generally cloudy and...rainy. :/ I'd pretty much assumed that that meant that we weren't going to go to the house we usually go to for work outside, and just end up going to her house to do work...whatever work that may be. I mean...there's not much left to do for her website, and the only thing I could think of is helping to draw a big plan for this huge island looking thing in a city in Alberta I can't pronounce or spell. Argh, and did I mention...that it's cold today? DX Cuz, seriously, I'm wearing 4 layers, and I'm still extremely cold...and sad as it is to say, that's me inside my house.
Yesterday, I got an email from Angela again, which is weird. :/ I mean, I got another email from her maybe a month or two ago stating that we should talk, and that since 3rd yr was over, we should...well, get over 'it'. But I didn't reply. And so when I got this next email from her just yesterday, all I'm thinking is like, what's she up to? I mean, seriously, she starts off by saying, 'I don't know if you'll reply or not, but I passed by that store we got your ears pierced in together, and saw a line of girls waiting to get their ears pierced too. And I thought of you. So, I just wanted to see how you were doing, and I'll see you in September." Honestly? Don't you get it already? That if I don't email you back, obviously, I don't want to talk to you. :/
So maybe she didn't do anything extremely bad. But really, I can't do it. I'm the type of person who, if I can't work in a group with, I can't be a friend with. :/ Something along those lines. Because if I can't work in a group with them, that means I don't trust them. Oh well...whatever. I don't want to think about it anymore. :/
Posted at 9:31PM
I'll start off by saying...I've been randomly hooked on watching "Cinderella's Sister", which for those who don't know, is a Korean drama. XD And I only find it strange that I took a liking to it so fast, because I rarely watch Korean dramas. I think this is the full one sing BOF, and I didn't even like BOF. I just forced myself to watch it.
And so, there's not much to say other than that I've been writing a lot lately. Over the weekend on the drive down to Calgary, I finished two chapters of my story. :D The wedding itself was quite nice. My parents saw lots of people that they used to knew when they lived in Calgary, when I wasn't born yet. :/ So, yes. And the groom is my parent's friend's son, that goes to our church in Edmonton. And, I had no relation to the couple at all. I just spent the time taking pictures like a crazy person, because that's what I like, and that's what I do best. :D I felt like such a paparazzi. ^^"
And tomorrow, I'm heading off to meet up with
And now, it's only 12 days left till the You & Jin U.S.A. Con~! :D I'm extremely excited for my first concert. So..haha. Maybe, not so excited about the whole only being in LA for a day though...but it's better than nothing. And I'm sure it'll still be worth it just for the concert. ^^" Apparently though, one of my parent's pastor friends that live in Toronto, who we go back to visit every year I go back to school, and are family friends, because they watched me and my sister grow up, are coming for a meeting, or maybe to speak at a church from June 19~22nd.
So, he arrives when me and dad are still gone. And Sunday dad and I return. XD He's sleeping in my room too, which I'm assuming will be pretty awkward, because I've pretty much plastered my room with JE posters like...stuffed animals, and JE stuff. But, apparently, he's slept in my room before while I was gone in Hokkaido just in February, and he didn't say anything about my room. So, that's a good sign, right? XD
Posted at 8:45PM
So, yes the game. :D We ended up arriving pretty early...if 6:50pm is considered early for a 7pm match. It was Edmonton Capitals vs. Maui Na Koa Ikaika. We only went because my dad's boss has an Edmonton Oiler's season pass, and therefore in the mail, something that gives two people free tickets for the Edmonton Capitals' opening game. I'm not a huge baseball fan, but I can admit, I did get pretty like "WOOOO~!!!" into the second inning. XD Our seats were really good too! But, honestly, all I remember is the one of the Maui players hitting a foul ball, and the ball almost hitting my dad. :/ Too bad we didn't get the ball, it landed in the seats where me and my dad were supposed to sit (right in front of where we sat). And then like a scary old man went to grab it like...greedily. :/
But in general, it's definitely one of the best baseball games I've went to. I remember when I was still in grade school, and I went with my school to go see a Bridgeport Bluefish game. XD I still have the pom-poms to prove it. :D Somehow, generally, anything Connecticut related, I can't get rid of. :/ Or, at least, it's hard anyways.
What can I do? I hate being stuck within family fights. I say it almost every two or three weeks. Really. I don't get it. Why there's always some random outbreak of a fight in my family once we decide we're going on a trip somewhere. Honestly? It's extremely unnecessary. So, my sister's pretty much locked herself in her room all day. My dad came home around 12, and everything was fine then. But then, I can't remember anymore...something about my dad was talking to me, and wanting to finish the conversation, and my dad should've been talking to my sister...because she's the type of person who gets annoyed every single time when people don't listen to her.
Anyways. So, now I've locked myself in my room to avoid having to listen to my sister sound like she's tearing her room apart because she's mad, and crying and screeching like a crazy person, saying things like, I want to kill myself, I want to kill you. I don't know. This is why I'm so glad to say I'm not in Edmonton for half the year. This is why I'm so glad to say I live away from home for half the year. :/ If I had to stay all the time, I honestly don't know how I'd survive. I'd be the one killing myself instead.
But honestly, my sister's such a drama queen. :/ She's making such a big thing out of a 2 second situation. Seriously? Just forget it already. It's honestly not that big of a deal. I can understand if it happens once or twice, or maybe if it happens continually, but that's just how my dad is. :/ And of course, my mom's...well, mom. Because she comes home to find this situation, and doesn't understand. So she likes...how do you put it? Adding oil to the fire? But, she's the kind of person who does that unintentionally of course.
I can admit, I get mad at my parents once in a while too. :/ But once I can get something I can laugh over, and make me forget...I just stop...and that's usually in like...an hour or two. XD
And so, tomorrow, we're headed to Calgary for a wedding. :/ I'm starting to wonder if she's still really going with us or not. Because, if she doesn't have a better attitude by then, I'm sure my dad won't let her come with us...I'm sure also, that part of the reason she seems so miserable, is because her boyfriend's in who knows where for Army training till August. But, that's not my problem. That's yours. So, please...stop killing my ears. :/ I think...she just doesn't understand our parents very well yet, if she can't get over small things like this.
So, I'll be back on Sunday~
Posted at 6:11PM
Before I get all emo, can you believe it? It's already JUNE! haha, I was webcamming with someone yesterday, and he was like, "You seem more emo than before. You're not smiling." I think...people have to realize, people generally don't smile all the time. And, if they're just realizing that now...they're kind of slow. But I won't put anything against him...seeing as, well, I guess generally when I'm in front of people I'm all smiles because I don't want them to ask anything...
I think I've come to a stage in life where...almost anything and everything can make me feel...extremely depressed. What's wrong with me? Sometimes I wonder really...and then it's just because I feel a little incomplete inside, and I don't know why. Maybe it's because I'm somewhat envious of people who seem to have their lives figured out. :/ Because I'm still doing things I don't want to do, and I'm at a place where I think I don't want to be.
So, to cheer me up, it's a new hairstyle, and a new outfit. XD It's even better with my boots. :D
And, today. I'm headed off to a baseball game downtown. My dad somehow got two free tickets, and so, yes. Edmonton Capitols vs. Maui. :/ Doesn't sound all that interesting now, but when my dad mentioned it to me the first time, I was extremely excited. DX Probably...being that tomorrow I have to work, and I'm still a teensy bit sore. XD
Posted at 11:44AM
Yesterday, I woke up with a terrible pain in my neck. :/ I can't turn my head left without being in severe pain. My dad tried massaging it, and it just made it worse, and me = crying. :/ But, yes. It was an interesting day. Somehow, once we got home, my mom got 'mad' at me, and pretty much told me that she went to english service today to be an example to me that I should always go to service. I was like...'mom...what're you talking about? I do go to service. I was sitting there, with you.' I mean...I just skipped one day because I was feeling like crap. :/
I almost didn't want to talk about it. But...I guess I'm going to anyways. I remember before I'd talked about relationships out of proximity. And that because you're always so close to people, that you end up 'seeing things that aren't there'. Like, when a boy's uber nice to you, and you guys both suddenly have a higher level of skinship. Because I was talking to him about being sore from working last week, and then just like that, he kep massaging my shoulders. I can admit, it did feel really good. :/ But it was like...OMG. He's massaging my shoulders. XD
So maybe just a little...I've started to like him, which was what kind of happened with Yamada-kun last time. :/ I should just stop thinking, ne? But in general, it's weird, because every time I meet up with him, there'll be at least one time I try poking him - which to me, is normal, because I generally poke any guy I know, and then he's the only one who after being poked, I try poking a second time at a different time, and he'll stop me, and grab my finger in his hand. :/ It's a teensy bit awkward to me, because I don't know how I should be acting. haha. But I think it's cute. Unfortunately, that's the only reason on the inside I'm kyaa~ing...Because to me, he's still like my brother.
Posted at 12:25PM
Yesterday, I ended up spending lots of time with
Today...oh man. :/ Well, it started off raining. And then now, after dinner, it's snowing. And it's sticking too. :/ I saw it coming though, and apparently, my mom hadn't. I told my mom about two days beforehand to cover the plants with like tarps or something to protect them from frost, but she didn't listen to me. Therefore, my dad was crazily doing them today, during the falling snow. XD
Next weekend, I'm off to Calgary for a wedding. And that's only really for a day, I think. We're driving down Friday afternoon, and staying there for the night, and I think the wedding's on Saturday morning. Right after, we're driving back up. XD Because apparently, since June'll start, my dad's teaching one of the adult Sunday school classes at church, and has to get back. ^^"
I've been on the weird track again, trying out...well, strange hair styles. XD I just saw it, and thought it was extremely cute! I'm just not all that good at making it on me yet. :/
Posted at 7:14PM
So, I admit. Maybe I was a little annoying, and repeatedly emailed my supposed "boss" that I worked for back in April. But then yesterday afternoon, I was sitting at my computer in my room with my headphones on, listening to some kind of video or something. And all I remember hearing was my mom talking to someone, and I'd assumed it was my dad coming home. But, then my mom came into my room holding a check for the $97.50 that I was hoping to get soon. :D So, I'm all caught up with my payments, finally. So, he can give me no more work for all I care. :/ So, here's hoping I get more work somewhere else. XD
I'm currently hooked on the song "I Dreamed a Dream". To those who don't know, it's a song from Les Miserables. :D Les Miserables is probably my favorite musical of all time~ That and...I was pretty much raised up on it. My dad bought the musical on tape when I was little, and would watch it lots and lots of times, and I'd remember some of the songs. XD I only remember like a few songs, but...haha. I just felt like saying that. ^^"
Do you ever have a feeling where...you want to end a friendship with someone because you realize you've come to a point in the relationship in which you no longer have anything to say to each other...nothing interesting to say? It's a feeling in which I kind of just want to cut ties with the other person, so I can stop trying to put up a face, and act like I care. :/ No offense, but I really don't care about making up things to do just so we can hang out. :/ Going to your house just to watch a movie, so we can talk about "Oh, hi again" once every year? It just sounds a like a stupid concept to me. But that's probably just me, and I probably just sounded extremely rude. I'm lucky really...that the person I'm talking about doesn't read my LJ. XD
I shall laugh...I only remember watching Sho-kun on that Meringue what's it show...whatever it's called. And he was talking about how when he went to Vancouver to do the news on it the first time, he'd bought four knit caps. Unfortunately, there was only one adult size left, so then he bought 3 child sizes and assumed none of the other members would realize and thought that some of their heads were small, so it would fit okay. XD Of course they realized it.
Another point, was that I was in my sister's room yesterday, and realized that she actually has one of those pairs of red Vancouver Olympics 2010 gloves. XD And, that's when I remembered that Sho-kun actually went to Vancouver twice. And the second time he went, he brought back 4 pairs of red gloves. Unfortunately, all the ones that read "Vancouver Olympics 2010" had been sold out, so the gift shop only had red gloves that looked almost the same but read "Canada" on them. And he bought them for the other members, assuming they wouldn't notice the difference...yes, they did. ^^"
Posted at 12:12AM
Oh gawd...yes. After today's day of work with my boss...I'm extremely sore! I spent the better part of the morning raking planting beds. Then I starting digging a hole maybe...half the size necessary for a tree. It was deep, and painful to dig. Then afterwards, I dug about 12 more holes for small lamium...and about two more holes about half the size of the 1st one. :/ It was painful. And now I'm sore...*sigh* Somehow, I saw the wave coming though. Afterwards, we headed to the Highlands to check out one of her current projects and how the construction company was building it.
Then, we went back to her place...and by then it was already 3:15-ish. We had lunch because we were starving, and then she looked over the stuff I did on my own time (the website/picture captioning stuff)...and apparently, she liked my wording. I'm glad. :D Anyways, and after that, I went to work on her computer downloading pictures off her camera onto the computer, merging pictures, and then putting them on paper so my boss could draw perspectives off of them. After burning those pictures onto a CD, we got back to sitting down and going over more of her past projects so I could do more website/picture captioning stuff this week. Yay~ ...for more time added...and high pay. XD
But...yeah. It's annoying because I'm still chasing after the damn guy (Yes, Kat swore. :/) that hasn't paid me yet for the day I worked back on April 26th. Some may say it's just one pay cheque, but to me it's $97.50 that I still haven't gotten back yet. And it's already been a month. :/ And he pretty much lied to me about sending out the cheque last week...as I haven't gotten it yet. Therefore, I shall continue to spam him emails until he gets back to me. I'll start calling him too if he doesn't send it to me. And after that...house visits. XD
One of my friends told me I should sue. And, to be honest, I've thought about it. But, the thing is that I don't have much proof about me working there for that day, since there's no paperwork that was done. I did take a picture of his table where I worked at, and the drawing that I spent that day working on though...so, that'd be the only proof I'd have to get anything from. :/ *sigh* I just don't want to chase him. But I know it's obviously not my fault, and I want that money 'cause I earned it. :/ I'm not someone who's going to give a free design away. And I don't care if he didn't use it, or didn't like it...or thought that I worked slow. I still worked that day...so I deserved to be paid for that day.
On the other hand, today I also got paid for the working for my boss for the month of May. :D My first pay check of the summer (actually, for the year). ^^" And apparently, the Shopper's by where I live is hiring. And since I'm only working at my boss's one day a week...I figured, I'd try applying. if I get more work for the summer, I don't have to worry about getting a job during school, which would be pure awesome. I probably will get paid about the same compared to me working on campus anyways.
Somehow, I know that I have a lot of free time. I always seem so stressed out...but I can admit it. It's just a front. Because I don't want to hang out with people, I tend to give an excuse that I'm doing work. So, I seem like I'm a work-a-holic. On the contrary, I'm being secluded in my room reading. :/ So, my schedule last year, I was only taking 4 courses, and I had a lot of time. XD This coming year, I have to write a thesis, and then a model for a thesis...so...it sounds crazy. But I'm still only taking 4 courses. So, I still think my schedule's going to be pretty free. And now I know, I've definitely ranted way too much. Sorry. :/
Posted at 11:49PM
Honestly, waking up to a nightmare, where you've somehow ended up in a country you don't know...don't know where you are, where some people speak english, some people speak Japanese, and other speak some language you don't even know of. And then you find kids who're playing a game to talk to. One happens to speak Japanese, and then you start talking to her. And she keeps asking about who you are. Somehow, it almost seems as though you're on the run. Later, she introduces you to her parents, and you can stay with them for the night. Though, you still have to pay for dinner. When you look out the window, you get a view of the highway...a large toppled truck with fire coming out of it, and cars driving into it and catching fire...cars trying to avoid the crash and overturning...It's just not a fun site. :/ So yes....waking up at 7:45 in the morning, after going to sleep around 12:30...is definitely the best way to wake up. :/
In some ways, I'm hoping my friend isn't mad at me. Because I actually haven't talked to him fully since..maybe two weeks ago. I'm horrible when it comes to constantly being on MSN, and I'm horrible usually, with talking to people face-to-face. And he's a person that I can say, that if I ever end up with a guy, it'd probably be him. I'm not saying whether that's a good thing or not, I'm just saying it's highly probable. That being the case...only because I don't actually talk to any other guys. XD At least, not as of late anyways. But...I guess he isn't...he never really does get mad at me anyways. XD
I just ordered 174 pictures to be printed from Costco. XD Am I crazy? Not really. It was a sale too, so it was only about $15. It's all pictures from HK and Japan that I wanted to print out...and it's easier to see which pictures I want to add into my portfolio, by having them in front of me physically. ^^" But yeah, I need to really...hard-workingly finish that portfolio. I'm only...1/10th complete. DX I've only got the cover and background images for all the pages done. XD Luckily, most of the writing and stuff from my old portfolio should be able to just be copied over...I just need to actually do it.
I finally got all of Adobe CS4 Collection to work properly on my computer. :D I'm so excited~ So, I'm hoping there won't be anymore flaws anytime soon. ^^" Because...it's exactly what I need to make my portfolio. :/ Way easier than doing everything on Word, that's for sure. :D
It's the tree I can see from my backyard. XD It's...mm...not my tree, so I've no idea what kind of tree it is. I just thought it was kind of pretty. XD And I felt like messing around...and so, yes, a picture of some of my figures sitting on my shelf. ^^" But, I think with all the pictures I've shown...we've all seen all my room already. XD
I can't remember who I promised, but I promised someone that I'd post pictures of that random bear I started sewing at 11pm one night. XD It's still incomplete...because I don't anything for eyes yet. :/ But, eventually...it'll be finished.
On the other hand, I'm extremely excited with the fact that Jin's site finally put up previews of songs. XD MY MP3's on there!!!! :D I was afraid he'd change his whole set list from the Tokyo shows, and at least he's still singing MY MP3 :D Which I have to admit, is one of my favorite songs, next to RESET. ^^"
Posted at 8:11AM
LOL! I was watching the SmapxSmap special for Tsuki no Koibito, and that's when I realized that this "Rin Chirin" is actually "Chi Ling Lin". However you actually spell her name anyways. In Hong Kong, she's known as the lady who sells like...foot massagers or something. XD haha.
Do you ever get that feeling...that you've done something wrong, because the person starts acting really abnormally around you, but you actually don't know what you did? I've been feeling like that all day Saturday actually. :/ Because somehow, my dad thought I was yelling at him, when I was just trying to make a point. Somehow, he always thinks I'm getting mad at people, but really, I'm just so into getting my point across. *sigh*
And then...what was it? Mm...At home, my dad was just really quiet. Like, after we went out for the morning, he went to watch TV, and I was in my room...and everything was normal actually. Like, I fell asleep because it was cold, and I was bored....and tired. :/ And he went to do some work. But...somehow at night, when I asked him for a favor, he seemed to think I was yelling at him again. :/ And I wasn't doing that at all. Am I that mean?
Yesterday, my sister ended up spending the whole day at her boyfriend's house. She stayed over too! SHOCK! Well...it's just not something I ever saw my dad letting her do...I mean, come on. Boy & Girl...same house, at night. But, I guess his parents are there too, so they wouldn't let them do anything anyways. XD
And so, somehow I had a dream last night about...I think my dad owning some kind of store with rooms in it (kinda karaoke-like setup), and then I went to a large department store, where Arashi was having some kind of Onigokko game. Then, I think somehow, I was friends with Arashi, because I only had Aiba's number. And somewhere in between all of the game, or before it maybe, MatsuJun had told me to meet him at 10:30am, at this building on campus (That's not even my campus). Then before the allotted time the next day when I was supposed to meet him, we find out in my dad's shop, that one of friend's kids had Alzheimer's, and then to find out his friend had Alzheimer's. It was like...a never-ending cycle. And then, next thing you know, I'm rushing off to campus. DX Sadly, I never ended up meeting up with them again. *sigh* Why can't I ever stay asleep for the good parts?
Posted at 9:05AM
So, I'm working at home. :D At least for today and tomorrow. :/ I'm almost half way done with the work already, which is good. And, all I'm doing right now is writing captions for pictures...for my boss's website. XD But it's actually quite hard to do when you're in pain! DX
But...yay~! I get to go to a free baseball game on June 1st. :D It's random really...Edmonton Capitals vs. Maui. Or at least, that's what my dad told me. XD And I think my sister wanted to go to, but since she's not a big baseball fan, she said I could go, since she didn't want dad to pay for another ticket just so she could go. ^^" Ah~! I haven't seen a baseball game since 7th grade! :D I'm so excited.
I felt like showing a bit of what I tried taking pictures of. I'm still in the testing out my camera stage...so, bare with me. DX Hopefully I'll get better and better with it once I get used to my camera.
And then, a random picture of my mommy...but she didn't realize I was taking the picture.
Posted at 1:15PM
I've come to realize, that I'm horrible when it comes to words. Perhaps my vocabulary's so small that I only have so many words to use? I don't know. But I'm horrible at explaining things. And that's where it comes into play that I get annoyed when I can say one word in one language, but not in another. :/
I'm a little disappointed because one of my small jobs got "canceled". My awesome cleaning job for a day for a pay of $100. DX Anyways...*sigh* I'll just have to hope there'll be other jobs like that throughout the summer. On the other hand, I worked another 9 hours yesterday, and my boss even gave me more work to bring home with me. Therefore, I get even more hours added to my time sheet. :D Yatta~!!!
On one hand, I hate dogs, and on the other I love them. Somehow, my boss's dog "apparently likes me" according to my boss. Because when I went to her house, and was waiting for my dad, her dog (which is a big black lab, probably acts like a bear XD) kept coming up to me and wanted me to pet him. Then, as I'd pet him, he'd sit properly beside me. XD So, I'd have to admit, that would be the first time that a dog actually likes me! Most cat's like me, and that's pretty normal. :/ Dogs on the hand generally hate me though, even though I like them. XD And she was telling me about how her dog only acts like that to a hand full of people, so I'm special. XD haha, I just think it means I spend too much time at her house. ^^"
Posted at 11:36PM
It was weird, because the first thing my dad said when he got home was, "Apparently someone at work died, and I didn't know about it. Someone told me that there was a bunch of police cars downstairs. Some lady went out for a smoke in the alley, (though the area's not really an alley) and then someone hit her with a car and she died on impact. Then, apparently at Hotel MacDonald, they found a dead body on the stairs yesterday night." Um...thanks for that information dad. :/ That, and the fact that I'd been reading (and still am reading) a fic, which just happened to be somewhat mysterious...and had random nightmares about death...:/ haha, weird coincidences, yes. ^^"
But that's one thing I've realized. I really like reading stories that can make me cry. If it can make me cry...if I can actually feel like the character and put myself into the story, that's how I tell myself..."woah, this is a good story." I'm amazed with writers, because I know...that I could never write that way myself. Many times I've said I wanted to start stories. Many times I've actually written them half way. It's no about not liking whatever I do. It's the fact that I don't have much of a will to continue.
On the other hand, I've been reinforced to the fact that, yes. I'm afraid of heights. I was trying to fix the TV today (which..to those who don't know, my TV's above a fireplace, that isn't currently on, since it's 30C out today XD). I got onto a high stool, and went behind the TV, and before I realized it, I couldn't move at all. :/ So...that's how you know when you have a phobia ne...DX I'd always randomly said things like I'm scared of heights, I'm scared of snakes. But I don't know. I never believed them. :/ I'm actually not scared of snakes...not anymore anyways. Just heights. And...it depends from where. Like, I can be on a humongous cliff...but as long as I don't get too close to the edge, I'm fine. *shrugz*
MMmm...yesterday night was random...as I didn't actually sleep till 1, and I didn't really have a reason for it. I ended up coming up with a strange idea to start cutting felt and fabrics, and start making a stuffed bear. :/ I had all the materials already for it anyways, so...it's a matter of just making it all, ne? But, I started it at 11pm, with the intention of actually sleeping at 12. :/ Things just kept going and going..when I sew, things get addictive. I've pretty much finished it now. I'm also..an impatient sewer. XD Therefore, I just have the eyes and the detailing of the face left. ^^" I wonder if I should post pictures of it..it's rather embarrassing.
Posted at 5:05PM
It felt so wrong not updating...and so back here again I am. So last I updated...I talked about getting a DSLR. And so, on Saturday afternoon, I went out with my dad and I really got one. XD And so now, I'm teaching myself how to use it (contrary to how my dad made it seem, where...it seemed like he'd teach me). I'm managing somehow. XD But I'll get the hang of it eventually. ^^" And all I can say to it...the fact that I now have an actual DSLR in my hand..."I love you daddy~!" :D I honestly...won't be buying another camera ever again I think. :D What I've got is good enough for me now. ^^" Maybe I'll buy lenses though. XD
On Saturday, we went to Home Depot (like usual in May), and went to buy flowers. My mom likes buying flowers around that time every year. Anyways, we found it so bizarre that there was a bunch of trees labelled "Assorted Fruit Trees", and the labels had pictures of apples, cherries, etc. on them. Wait a minute! Does that mean they're trees that grow all different fruits on them?! XD Well, after close observation, they labelled them that way to mean that whole group of trees were different kinds of fruits. And soon, I stumbled upon a cherry tree. :D But yes, we're hoping we get enough flowers to call it a cherry blossom tree...well, it technically is one anyways. XD
Posted at 8:24AM
I can admit, it was the weirdest thing. Because I had randomly decided to snoop through the Johnny's site, and found my way to the NewS section to realize, that they sing the theme song to "Trouble Man"! So, am I the only one that realized it?! There's been like, no news in the comms about it at all either! No like...mp3 cuttings or anything! But the song's called "BE FUNKY!", which I would admit, reminds me of their B-Side "FREEDOM". XD It's still quite a good NewS song...a very NewS-like song, that is. ^^" So, now that there are at least 5 episodes out of "Trouble Man", maybe I'll sit down and force myself to watch it after all...haha, maybe.
Yesterday, I ended up leaving the house at around 11:30, and making my way to the university to meet up with Linh for lunch. All I remember is being able to talk and talk and talk, and next thing you know, it was already 2:15-ish, by the time I left and headed back home.
I felt like showing my bowl of Katsudon. XD We went to Mikado for Mother's Day (on my mom's request), and I somehow ended up with a katsudon. XD I'd never tried one, and finally trying one...良かった～ :D It was amazingly delicious for such a simple dish. haha
And, I finally bought a guitar stand, so I felt like showing it. XD LOL! I'm determined to practice more over the summer, and get better and better at playing guitar~ 頑張ります～！
Posted at 10:13AM
Apparently, I've now rounded up another job. It's only a one-day job...but it's a job nonetheless. My dad called me this morning to tell me that one of the secretaries in the office were looking for someone to help with spring cleaning. So, I ended up calling the lady, and getting a job. Now she just needs to phone me back for the day, and I get $100 to help her clean for 3 to 4 hours. :D Yatta~! That more than any of my other jobs. :/ Though I suppose it is only for one day...
On the other hand, my dad's finally taking in the fact that I really want to buy one of those big Canon cameras. DSLR? Is that what they're called? Maybe...it's because he realizes I'll probably pay for it myself, if I'm getting so many jobs. XD Now...if only those freakin' other two construction-like companies would freakin' give me work and pay me! DX
But...I can admit, my dad called me fat, and my mom ignored me. :/ What kind of family am I in? DX But...my sister went to see Beauty & the Beast with her boyfriend, and I went out with dad to South Commons. The highlight of my day? I got a guitar stand for $10. :D We went to Future Shop to check out cameras too...and I found a good one for about $800. :/ But...I don't know. It's a little expensive even for me. But it'd be a cool investment, right? *sigh*...maybe it's just been a not so good day in the first place.
Posted at 8:26PM
I realized that slowly, without realizing it, I don't actually talk to my sister anymore. And when I do talk to her...if there is such a thing, it's because she's yelling at me. :/ Dude...you can just turn me down nicely...instead of yelling at me to disappear. :/ I feel like I don't know her anymore. Ever since fall term, and her relationship with her boyfriend...it's obviously him before me. Him before my parents. Him before our family. I just don't get her anymore...
I've always been in a good relationship with my sister. But it's only when I got back at X'mas that I realized I don't have a place really in this family anymore. :/ What am I?...Who am I? Why do they need me? Something along those lines. Because honestly, if I'm here just to get yelled at when I haven't done anything wrong, I'll just stay in Guelph all year long. At least that way, I don't get yelled at. I'm on my own. Sometimes...that's why I like things that way.
Maybe I'm a loner after all. Maybe that's why I'm bad at making new friends. Maybe that's why I'm mad...at relationships. Because I don't get it myself. Half the time I always complain about wanting friends that I can relate to. On the other, I'm the type of person that's horrible at being a good friend...at least...I think so. What can I do...except feel like a mother...that's really...all I've felt like as a friend. :/ Worrying when they tell me their problems, trying to fix them if I can. Things like that. What else...other from the fact of me seemingly hating my sister...I'm over it. :/ I'm still ignored by her, but really, what can I do, right?
Today was also my first day of work, working for a horticulturist. She picked me up straight from my house, and then off to the west side to the client we went. She even bought me an Iced Cap before heading off to the client's house, which was totally cool. ^^" And then, we pretty much weeded, spread soil, and planted a few grasses till about 2. Then, we left the house, and went to her house. That's when the fun started. No, I'm just kidding...it was actually fun throughout. XD But yeah, I helped merge pictures, print them off, and then draw out a property plan on grid paper, and then a second property plan on another paper. :/ Yup. My day in a nut shell. XD Ah yes, besides the fact that her dog jumped me and I got scratched..and that I was picking up a bag of weeds, and got poked by a porcupine quill by accident. XD Yup...and that's $18/hr, and I worked for 9hrs. :D Nice~
Posted at 7:54PM
Nakai-san: How was it? Did you think, "Ah, being solo is nice when you're working alone?"
Jin: Well...it depends on the circumstances
Nakai-san: What do you mean?
Jin: Um...it depends on the SITUATION.
Koki: He just said the same thing in english.
Nakai-san: You're leaving again? How many times are you going to leave?!
*everyone laughs*
Nakai-san: The first time you left, you probably thought, "Ah, KAT-TUN is where I should be" and so you came back, right?
Jin: *silent mm*
Nakai-san: You just made it back, and you're ready to leave again!?
Jin: Let me explain!
Nakai-san: They're not just women you can call up when you're in the mood for it!
Jin: It's not like that.
I can admit, the funniest thing I can talk about right now, is that fact of me watching KAT-TUN on Utaban last time when they were on for promos of Love Yourself. XD So in the end, we never really did get the whole real reason as to why that sort of talk came up in the first place. :/ But I laugh every time, just because it's like...they predicted it would happen. XD But yes, why did I bring this up.? Because I was watching clips of The Music Hour, and KAT-TUN was on it this week. :/ Nakai-san asked again..."Huh? You guys had 5 members?" XD
So, what to talk about? Really...I don't have anything to talk about. DX Tomorrow starts my first day of official work as somewhat of a gardener/fixer up-per of drawings. And like I said before, I've officially got 3 part-time jobs. XD So I'm not sure what I'm doing tomorrow...but seeing as how the week's going, and it doesn't appear as if it'll rain, I'll most likely go to one of her client's houses, and then check things out, and then back to her house we go to do random things. XD
But in general, I've spent the better part of Sunday and Monday...as well, as last week, just mixing. *sigh* Honestly, I'm incredibly impressed with anyone that can mix songs so quickly now! Trying to mix my first project was so....aggravating! XD But it's finally complete. :D So, to those who don't know, I've joined a fan-singing forum...or at least, that's what I'd call it. And what you do is people hand in parts, someone mixes, and then ta-dah, a song. XD But being my first time mixing, the outcome was still kind of fail. DX But if you're bored, you can check it out here of KAT-TUN's HEART BEAT. And, the lyrics are here.
Posted at 9:40AM
Sorry for my absence. That is, if anyone actually realized I'd been gone? Did anyone realize it? XD So, what's going on with me? To put it in short, something happened to my computer Friday night, and I ended up...without me realizing it, I got a virus. It was creepy. Cuz well, I just got a whole buncha things on my laptop telling me to do stuff. :/ So, I shut it off, restarted to see if that's really what happened, and yeah. That it did. So, I quickly told my dad. And luckily, my dad has a co-worker that used to work for Dell, and knows that sorta thing. So, that night, he brought my computer over. And this afternoon, I have my laptop back in my possession. It's safe, and virus-less. :D
Though, I have to admit, I still feel like such a loser. Things I know should've happened didn't, and things that shouldn't have, had. That's the most I can say about the situation. I couldn't figure out why my dad was so calm, when I was crying and freaking out. I think my parents didn't yell at me, because they already knew I knew myself...that I'd done something wrong. At least, that's the only explanation that I could give myself...to make myself feel less guilty.
Today's Mother's Day~ So, yes, Happy Mother's Day! ^^" I ended up waking for church bright and early, helped Ben with Sunday school again. XD Ends up that we combined classes, because the other class was missing a teacher. So, the kids made necklaces and bracelets for their moms while watching Monster's Inc. :/ I don't know, I found making necklaces and bracelets a stupid idea, but I didn't want to tell that other teacher that. She didn't have enough beads, so she told the kids to make 'paper beads'. And anyone who deals with kids, especially those in elementary school, know that kids don't have the attention span to cut up pieces of paper, roll them around a gel pen, and then glue them...and hold them for a minute so they'll stay. Honestly, one of the most stupid ideas I've ever heard of. :/ So, when I realized kids in my class couldn't get the hang of it, I helped them make really nice cards for their moms instead. XD
When it came to service...well, I guess it might just be because there's few people in the english congregation that actually are mothers...I don't know. But the pastor ended up making every girl over the age of 18 stand up and get a gift...with the idea that they'd be future mothers. XD And so, I stood up, and could hear giggles behind me, and someone say, "Oh! Look, it's Kat." Apparently, some of the kids I was helping with today, that are in Ben's class were handing out the gifts, and...haha, I just laughed at that. But, I eventually ended up with a single rose and chocolate bar in hand...which I gave to my mom after service. XD Then, after service, we headed off to Mikado, because my mom wanted to eat Japanese food for Mother's Day. XD
Oh yes, and that's right! Saturday was my 'interview' with my supposed future boss. I got to the Tim Hortons at 10:45, and talked to her till about 12. XD She just wanted to keep talking and talking. But I guess, she was going to hire me on my resume/portfolio alone. So, it's official. I have 3 part-time jobs. Technically, 2 freelance jobs, and 1 part-time job, where now I have every Wednesday working under a horticulturalist. XD It'll be fun, I think.
Posted at 3:45PM
Again continuing from yesterday, I actually didn't sleep till just a bit after 12. XD But, I'll show you some pretty pictures of what I spent a few days ago doing.
They're my "Mother's Day" and "Father's Day" cards to my parents. I generally don't give my parents presents on those days...I just make them cards...which I've been doing ever since...I moved to Edmonton that is. :/ When I was little, around that time, there'd be like sales at my school, and I'd buy stuff like cups that said "Grandma & Grandpa". Yes, don't ask. XD I was a weird child that didn't think my parents would be offended. It was the thought moreso that they'd get a new cup. XD But yes...the snoopy card was actually a card I saw at Hallmark, that was way too expensive for me to buy (for a card). And therefore I decided I'd make it myself. XD My mom happens to like Snoopy...so it's a nice fit.
And the Father's Day card...was somewhat random. I somehow always end up making both cards at the same time...like, 'I'm on a roll!' sort of feeling. XD So, that being the case, I ended up making another design...totally random. I wanted to make something chibi-like. XD And I don't know if it came out that way. But...the intention's there, I think. ^^" And he likes it when I draw random anime characters..apparently. XD
So what else is there to say...nothing. Sorry. :/ I've been home all day, and all I can think about is downloading the new Music Station, and prepping for my interview tomorrow. DX
Posted at 10:32AM
To be honest, yesterday got me thinking. I feel like such a bad friend. One of my best friends, I use him like...I only talk to him whenever something's wrong with me. Of course it doesn't help that I never see him...that he lives like all the way in Philly. :/ So, now just thinking back on it, I just feel so guilty...that that's how things worked out. That I happen to talk to him whenever it's always my lowest points. So, maybe I'll talk to him on my birthday, or something like that. I think it's...gotten to the point that he's realized what kind of role he takes, and that honestly just makes me feel guiltier. I...really feel like such a bad friend.
So, tell me...am I self-centered? Because that's what I've been...feeling I've been giving off in the last few days. That all I talk about is me all the time. People in real life probably think I'm complaining all the time. My blog is around just so I can complain. So, really...am I? I realize that whenever someone is trying to tell me about their problems, I either one: try to help them by telling them my experiences, or two: tell them, I have no idea what to say. I mean, I know I started this blog to be a collection of my thoughts, and to be an outlet for myself. But...does it just make me seem...more self-centered?
Though it was probably one of the worst amount of sleep I've had, it probably was one of my best nights of sleep as well. I had a really good dream, and somehow all I can remember now is the fact that Pi, Jin, and Ryo were in it, I was a loner, and they were the only people nice enough to approach me and become my friends. ^^"
Well, anyways, today, I woke up early...yes. 6:30. DX I slept at 12:30, expecting to wake up at 9. And instead, I first got woken up by my parents at 6:30, and then by my sister at 7:30. :/ Well, I guess it's to be expected. I really couldn't sleep at all, because all the above was running through my mind. I've also read through almost 15 volumes of Parfait Tic (out of 22), in just a mere 9 hours. And, it was so good, that I cried. DX Ah~ getting to the point. I had to wake up early (though, like I said, I expected 9), was because I was going to go out with Lily and Ben today. XD Had to remember to check the ETS site to figure out how to get to Southgate too. I finally got to ride the LRT! :D And to think, it only takes 5 minutes from Century Park to Southgate. XD It took me 15 minutes to get to Southgate, from my house. :D Impressive.
But yeah, in general, today was a fun day. ^^" Even the shopping and walking aimlessly, was pretty fun. Thanks for giving me a special day, that totally made me forget my emo-ness. :D
And I'm sorry, but this is pure awesome!!! :D Oda Nobunaga to me equates to Kame. XD Because he has this thing with him, and 1582. :D So, when I saw it, I just had to take a picture. Too bad the price wasn't $1582, or that'd be pure awesome. ^^"
Posted at 6:37PM
OMG OMG OMG!!! Yesterday's snow ended up coming down all morning...and when I went to get the mail at around 1pm, it went past the height of my sneakers, which was unexpected. I ended up running to the mailbox, and running back in the house. But, the "OMG" part of it all, is the fact that my ticket finally came. :D Yes! I finally got my ticket to Jin's LA live. I'm excited!!!!!! はい～！ 来たぞう～！！！！ So, what does it mean...I'm officially ready for the trip. :D Now, to worry about paying my dad back.
And yes, we did get loads of snow yesterday. I was just too lazy to take more pictures of it. :/ I mean, shoveling the drive way and the sidewalk to the mail box was tough. And it reminded me of the time when I was living in Connecticut, because it was all wet snow, not the nice fluffy stuff that moves so easily. ^^" But, hey, I guess the good side to it, is that kids can make snowmen in May. XD And then, it's a picture of today, so, most of the snow's already gone. With the added sun, I'm sure it'll be gone in a few days. :D YAY! haha. That is, only if you've shoveled it anyways. My mom, my sister, and me spent a good 20-30 minutes yesterday afternoon shoveling it...and we all got sore.
This morning was another one of those lazy days...where I slept at 12:30, and ended up waking up at 9:50. My alarm went off at 8:30, but I knew I'd have no work, and therefore just went back to sleep. Tomorrow, I'm going out~ Maybe...that'll cheer me up some. *sigh* And now to debate whether I wear my sneakers, or find some winter boots. :/ Since I'm not around in Edmonton for more than half of the year, I generally get really nervous when it comes to taking buses and what not. I'm always afraid I'll take the wrong one. Instances where a new bus terminal's opened, but the placement of the buses have moved without me knowing...and with the added LRT? Really? It just makes my life a lot more complicated. >.<" What does that mean? To me? I need to hurry up and get my license. XD
I need to get back into being pessimistic, and with my quote for life, "Trying hard in everything I do." Apparently, I think I'd forgotten it some time ago, because I took up the "Simple is best-o," (which is said with a nice Japanese accent). XD So, yes, wherever it is that life takes me, that's where I'll go.
Posted at 10:36AM
So yesterday night I hit an all time low. What does that really mean? To me, it means, at one point I was content. And then I just felt myself falling...and I don't know where I'm going. But I do tend to realize, I feel like this a lot of the time, so I wouldn't really worry...:/ But, it's just that I've been...feeling really depressive lately. That, and extremely pessimistic. It might be the fact that I have like no work...but that comes along with being freelance, I'm sure. But..stress balls don't work...my "genki" music isn't working, like it usually does...I honestly just don't know what's wrong with me. But I went to sleep early, and did wake up feeling a little bit better. :/
Though this morning was shocking. When you wake up on a morning in May...You generally don't expect it to be so cold. When you walk out into you kitchen to your big window to look outside. You see what? Pure white, dirty streets, something that looks like ice stuck to the window. That's right. It looks like it's blizzarding outside. :/ So, I literally woke up this morning, and the first words that came out of my mouth were, "What the heck!?"
So generally, with the snow, it probably means I'm going to not have work this week after all. I mean...my type of work deals with working outside. And random snow storms just don't help that factor at all.
Posted at 9:39AM
*sigh* So after a pretty good morning spent at church yesterday...helping to teach Sunday school, and getting a nickname "Katastrophy"...yeah, it went into a really deep service. XD But, that's okay. I guess that's always a good thing, right? Then I got home and pretty much played DS till I got bored. XD
This morning, I slept at about 12:30, and woke up a little before 8:30. But honestly, what is there to say? I haven't had work in almost two weeks. I've been home for more than 3. Let's just put it this way, I'm starting to get a little worried. On the other hand, at least people are showing interest in my sales post. XD Now, if only shipping charges don't scare people off.
So, what I've actually been up to these few days, has been cleaning my room, writing, playing DS, burning DVDs and clearing my external hard drive, and...well, that's really it. XD I'm boring when I'm at home...and don't go out. :/ And here I thought I'd take a picture and explain it every day, ne? DX Maybe I should take up my portfolio project after all, and finish it before I go back to Guelph come fall. :/ I need to start applying to universities for Masters programs come December anyways. *sigh* Well, here's hoping that thing'll actually work out well.
I think every day for the last week and a half, I've been excitingly gone to get the mail, and disheartingly come back into the house empty handed. What am I talking about? My ticket! DX I'm guessing it might just be because I'm in Canada, trying to get something sent to me from the US that takes forever. :/ But, I don't know, it's making me a little nervous that I still haven't gotten my ticket for the concert in LA. I mean, it'd be horrible, if it didn't show up, and that I have all my flights and hotel booked already. Things just wouldn't be good at all.
Posted at 2:07PM
So, I spent the better part of today...doing what? Honestly, I don't remember at all!!! DX I woke up and decided for myself it was warm enough to wear short jeans and leggings. I ended up sporting those as well as a T-shirt and gray cardigan. XD Yes, I do remember getting the mail, wearing my new shoes with bright pink shoelaces...and getting no funny looks...because no one was home yet. XD Lucky me~ Yes, I think I've officially labeled myself as a "FOB". XD
Anyways, I ended up spending most of the afternoon talking to my mom about life...and what not. It's a usual happening. Oh yes, and for those that didn't know, things between mom and me are back to normal seemingly. :/ If she's normal, I just go back to normal...just how it goes normally. XD So yeah, lots of talk about being in HK, and working in Hokkaido...stories I left out because I couldn't remember them and what not. Then, I looked at the HKU website for the application for the Masters of Architecture program..and yes, I'm still going to go for it. I'll have to make everything nice most likely by the end of the year. :/ Deadline's around March 2011 for all the school's I apply to anyways. DX
But, all I can say is...maybe I'm kind of content with how my life is right now. So, maybe I'm not studying something I like right now. But it's not something I hate either. :/ There's still lots of time ahead of me, and I feel like I'm headed in the right direction. I'm sorry...I did have more to say...but I kinda forgot along the way. XD
Posted at 9:01PM
So, after hastily finishing my sales post (YAY!! Finally!!!) I finally got a sale. XD And, when my parents found out, they pretty much yelled at me for trying to sell things for way too cheap...That, if I didn't go to Japan or HK to buy them, and bought them in Canada or US, I'd never be able to get the deal they get. :/ So, I had to change my prices again. :/ I was just trying to give fair prices.
Anyways, I finally got all my LA trip stuff booked tonight too. Though, my dad got a cheaper deal by booking the wrong time, had to cancel and book another with a more expensive price. :/ I told him the concert started at 5. Technically, doors open at 5, and the concert starts at 6. :/ But honestly...I don't know how many times I told him, and then it ended up with him getting a flight that gets us to LAX at 4pm? What?! I booked the hotel too...which is only a few blocks away from Club Nokia. It'll be a nice walk to the hotel...as it's only two blocks away. I think...it'll probably feel like walking in NYC at night. XD
But I spent most of the afternoon/night being me and depressive. Why? Because my mom was somehow mad at me, and I had no idea why. At first I thought it was because of the whole me selling stuff in my room for cheap prices so I can make room. :/ But then it turns out, that wasn't the case at all. So, I thought...maybe it's the fact of me going to LA. Well, that's part of it. She kept yelling at me about how expensive it is to go, about having to book an expensive hotel, and that the ticket for the concert itself was expensive. Though...I admit, I find $70 for a ticket rather cheap. :/
Anyways...so, I got to talking to my dad after we finishing booking everything, and turns out, my mom's mad at me because there's a special theology course or something that weekend, and she wanted to go with my dad. But I asked my dad about LA all the way back in...like March-ish, when news of the solo concert broke out. :/ Therefore, my dad said he made a promise to me, and he couldn't break it. Therefore, my mom thought he was taking sides, and got mad at me too. :/ I'm sure it's something that'll blow over once the event passes...but seriously. My first concert. Theology courses and what nots come every few months. >.<"
So, apparently, I'm made to promise I'm not going to a concert ever again far away...promised not to make a sudden trip out of a possible concert that is...even thoug my sister's been to who knows how many concerts, where we - the whole family, had to drive down to NYC or Long Island just to wait for my sister and mom for the whole, that went to those concerts. So...really...that's why my dad let me go...that's why he's taking me to go that is. ^^"
I don't really know what's wrong with me actually...it happens every time around this time of year when I start getting depressed about life, and about friends all over again. With the feeling...that generally, my best friend is my computer, because I talk to most of my friends only by computer. :/ It's sad. I'm not saying they're not good friends. I'm just saying, it's sad that I'd equate it to being that my best friend is a computer. :/ So, I don't know what it is really. Half of me is lonely. The other half feels like heart break. I guess I'll stop there...or I just won't stop ranting today...
Posted at 8:32PM
So, yesterday's trip to the dentist ended up being long. Still, I admit, I have a beef with the new LRT system, because it does me no good. :/ It took me the usual 40+ or so minutes on the bus to get from my house to the dentist on Saddleback Rd. That...honestly, I find really sad. As it only takes my dad 30 minutes on the LRT to get from downtown to our house. :/ And that's further.
Last night, I was supposed to call my boss about work the rest of the week...particularly today's work. But I couldn't get a hold of him. :/ I still think it's sketch...and really, all I want is for him to actually pay me. Why am I the only one that gets messed in these weird jobs? Well, here's hoping I get the job from the interview...and from the interview on the 8th. DX It's far away...but it's still a job. To think, if I actually do get paid, I've already made at least $338.61...through work, government checks, and red envelopes. :/ Now, if only I could come up with about...$800 more, I'm covered for LA. XD See, that's when I feel guilty...because my friend's trying to go to China for missions, and I can't give him money, even if I want to. That, and I just don't like his way of reasoning behind it all...Then again, I'm bad...and I've had a beef with people in ACF for the longest of times...
Sometimes, I just don't understand how things go...I was seriously freaking out this morning about what I should do about my interview. I mean, I had to go all the way to MacGrath to meet the guy at a Second Cup. It sounds sketch once again, but this guy, definitely didn't seem as sketch as the other. At least his truck read "Seanic Landscape Construction". XD And sometimes, I just can't figure out if people are just maybe too trusting? Like...they don't do background checks at all...they just drag you to their house and start work? Stuff like that? What's with that? What if you're not who you say you are? XD
Luckily, I wasn't lying...and had so much prepared to show him. But with all my nervousness, I only ended up giving him my black & white copy of my resume/portfolio. I took out my net book, and was going to show him it in color, as well as other projects I've done. But in the end, he just asked me questions, and I didn't even use the net book for him. :/ So, it seems I got the job...and it seems he'll call me early next week for the next project. It's official. I'm a freelance landscape designer.
Posted at 9:22AM
Somehow, I really wanted to take pictures of all my JE Shop photos I've bought in the last two years. :/ So, this is how we know Kat's a freak. XD To some fans, this is nothing though, and to me...it just means Kat's either 1) Spent way too much money on them, or 2) has a serious obsession with Akanishi Jin. XD
I was extremely happy to wake up this morning for no reason at 8:30, which is completely rare for me. Turns out, one of my supervisors - Naka-san, that was living with us at the guest house in Otofuke found me on facebook. :D So, when I checked my email, it was like..."Naa Naka has made a friend request" or something along those lines. And I'm like Naka...OMG I only know one Naka! XD And with checking facebook, it meant, I received a message from her as well...in broken english. But :D I was excited, cuz I hadn't heard from them in a while. XD
So, today, I've got a dentist appointment. :/ I hate taking the bus there...cuz, I can't LRT it or anything...I have to take the bus, and that takes forever!! Really, what's the point of the freakin' LRT...I'll never use it DX Okay, so maybe there are people that do use it...so, maybe my dad gets home from downtown like 30 minutes earlier. But. DX I want to use the LRT, and there's no point in me going in that direction. >.>"
In other news, tomorrow, I have an appointment in McGrath at a supposed Second Cup for an interview. :/ I suppose, that's what happens, when you try to find Landscape architecture jobs for the summer, and realize that your employers all work from home and don't have an actual office building. XD I plan to use my dad's netbook to show him my portfolio...because I don't have the time nor money to print out everything for him. :/ And then on May 8th, I've got another interview lined up~ I know, it's so far away. But, really...it's better to have a few jobs I think...just because my 1st employer that hired me...doesn't seem to be going to give me very much work after all...
Though waking up this morning was somewhat happy, I did get some annoying email. Yes, the return of Angela. >.<" I'm sorry. I just don't get it. Why would she email me, and tell me that last year was a gong show, and that if I was angry at her then, that since 3rd year's over, we should talk now? WTF! Honestly? I was just trying to end everything, because I didn't want to have to deal with her ever again. :/ I didn't want to have to talk to her ever again. But she still doesn't seem to get it, ne? *sigh* So, yes, I'm confused about what to do again. Because really...all I want to do right now, is just ignore it. But, I'm sure she's the type to just keep emailing me till I at least respond to her.
Posted at 9:20AM
I'm honestly running out of things to say, because I'm not doing anything, again. If I get all depressed and emo-y again, I'm sure I'll write something. But I know people don't really like reading that sorta stuff anyways. So, I thought...maybe I'll do what I did last year, and go back to the whole taking a picture a day, and talking about it. XD
So, firstly, I bought these yesterday:
If you don't recognize the pattern, they're Ecko's...which I recognized immediately by the rhino. XD But, I'd never imagined I'd end up buying a pair for myself...I'd always imagined them as boy shoes. XD Anyways, I got dragged in by the massive amount of pink. The shoelaces were actually white beforehand...and I changed them to the extra pink ones that it came with. ^^" And so now, I actually have a pair of sneakers, instead of wearing an old pair of Lacostes my uncle gave me about 3 years ago in HK that are about a size too big for me. ^^"
The other day, my mom bought a big dish of unagi home. And I had no idea you could even do that normally~!! She said it was fairly cheap too...which I find surprising. Because buying an unagi bento in Japan is expensive. :/ Or at least, I define it as expensive anyways. So, we ended up cutting it up, making sushi, and the other half just eating it with rice like a bento. XD There was way too much of it! But it was amazingly delicious!!! :D
And, it's been a while since Thursday, but this is the first project I did in that guy's house (my boss's house. :/).
Though, I think I changed it a bit after I took the picture...didn't have time to take another one, without looking like a crazy person taking pictures. :/
Posted at 10:20AM
I'm guessing, it's been a long time since I've updated...if I can even call it that. But anyways, first things first, I'll do something that's way over due...
It's kind of hard to tell, because my hair blended with my shirt. But, it is shorter. XD
Yesterday, I ended up going to the opening of the south side LRT events thing at Century Park. But it was cold, and I didn't have much on so it was...really cold. My only achievement was getting a blue balloon for free at the Dominican booth. :/ And now that I look at the sad balloon sitting in my dining room...in it's deflated glory...*sigh*
This morning was once again, me waking up, and getting ready for church. I helped one of my friends with Sunday School, and then sat with him during service. Pretty normal I'd say. :/ OH~~!! I found new sneakers!!! :D They're pink, with little crystals, sparkly stuff, and rhinos. XD But, they were only $50 :D So, they're the most expensive sneakers I've ever bought. :/ But they're nice sneakers nonetheless...nice and neon. XD
Once we finally got home, I called my boss and found out I don't have work tomorrow. I'm supposed to call him again tomorrow night and ask. :/ Still sounds like such a sketch job. I almost feel like, he'll suddenly run away and not pay me.
Posted at 2:38PM
Well, I called back the person that called me yesterday about the job offer, and unfortunately, he called me at a bad time that day...Therefore, I didn't remember his name. So, after being completely embarrassed, and talking to him, he told me he'd call me back around lunch time to meet later that day. He never did end up calling back. :/ My dad told me at night that I should've called him back, when he didn't call me back. >.<" And then the rest of the night was me feeling really guilty that I was only relying on one possible job offer.
So, this morning I called back, and it seems that one of his trucks broke down, so he had to fix that situation. So, it wasn't the whole me forgetting his name as a problem at least. :D But I'm guessing what my dad thought was correct. There's a reason why the pamphlet of the company doesn't have an address...why the website doesn't have an address. They might not actually have an address! But it sounded so sketch when he said he'd come pick me up at my house so we could go to somewhere to have my interview. And he didn't even say those exact words. XD
But I ended up going with him to Second Cup, which we talked for a bit over coffee and tea, and he drove me back home. That's when he told me that he could show me where his place was, and he had work for me already, if I wanted to start already. So, somehow I ended up at his house the rest of the day working on fixing a drawing and helping him make a reunion poster. :/ It was kind of random. Anyways...yes. At least I get paid $15/hour. Though, unfortunately, I get max like...3 days a week...if even that...but it's still a job, and a landscape architecture job...and a design one nonetheless..:D And my dad did say he'd book the flight tickets once I could get a job...:D OMG!!! I'm excited XD
Posted at 9:23PM
I couldn't bring myself to get up yesterday morning. It was already almost 12 by the time I woke up. And I'd even promised my friends in Guelph, that I'd talk to them on Monday on MSN. >.<" Sorry. When I wake up at 12, I usually feel like my day's over...so I don't go on. XD My dad called me...to call this guy...which I will hopefully, and therefore, that's how I woke up. >.<"
Slowly still, all my pictures are being uploaded to my facebook. And I made a CD yesterday of songs I wanted to catch up on. Now, I just need to find a comment system for my real blog, clear a bit of my external, and figure out how to unzip iso files. XD Or..at least that's what my list reads. XD I was watching VS Arashi's 3hr special, and all I can think of is how rude that Utaban guy can get. :/ He almost killed Sho-kun!!!! It is a variety show after all...
Somehow, I made myself wake up at 8:30. The good side was that, that someone that wanted to interview me for a possible summer job called me at 8:49. I sleepily answered the phone though...But nonetheless, I'm glad that he called. Though he wanted to meet today, and I don't have bus tickets yet. :/ So, I can't. So, I need to call him back tomorrow morning to figure out when I can meet up with him. But the fact that he told me that my credentials are 'impressive' makes me have hope that I can really find a job this summer. And if I really can find one, maybe I don't need to work on campus this year after all~ :D
On the other hand, my knee has been in complete pain since yesterday. I didn't fall...or walk into anything. Therefore, I really don't understand how it got to be this way. It feels like...when I fell and bruised my right knee from cross-country skiing. But this time, there was no excuse...so...:/ I don't get it. DX My shoulder was like that too yesterday when I woke up, but at least it's better not...a bit better anyways.
Posted at 10:37AM
Today came out quite interestingly. I didn't want to get up this morning because I was really tired. >.<" I slept at 2, and ended up waking up at 8:30 to get ready for church. I was out the door by around 9, and at the church about 10 minutes before Chinese service started. So, I decided I'd go find Ben who was teaching Sunday school, because he said I could go help him and Andy. XD
Can I just admit? I absolutely LOVE basketball. :D I was a bit more crazed about it when I was a kid, because we had one of those plastic little tikes ones in the driveway. And as I got older, I'd make it the tallest it could go and what not. I'd watch college basketball and pro basketball on TV whenever my dad had it on. I remember that I really liked the Chicago Bulls, because of Michael Jordan. XD And then, when I got to like middle school, I really started liking to watch college basketball. So, where am I going with this anyways...XD Because they had extra time after they finished the lesson, they brought the kids to the church gym, and some of us played basketball. ^^" I've still got it~ It's a shame I never joined a team...
Once I got home, I finally got all my clothes into my closet...as I was having a really big problem with it beforehand, that is...that there was too much new stuff, and it couldn't fit. >.<" And while doing that, I also finished "Celeb to Binbo Taro" and "Hidarime Tantei EYE" in two days. XD I just need to finish "Bloody Monday 2", "Shikaotoko Aoniyoshi", and the whole buncha Taiwanese dramas that I bought. I've also got to upload the majority of my pictures that I took onto facebook...because I'm sure that's expected. XD So yes, if you want to see the pictures from my trip, please tell me to add you on facebook? And if you don't have it...er, tell me? So, at least I can find another means so you can see them~ ^^"
One of the pastors at church asked me if I'd like to go on a missions trip to Macau and China for about a week. When was it again? I'm not sure. Apparently, he's friends with my parents, so that's the reason why he asked me. :/ They're short girls...they only have one girl to go. XD Usually, I'd jump at the chance. But this time...I'm just thinking of the 'me not wanting to get onto another plane anytime soon for another 10-13 hours again since my last flight only a few days ago'. But I'm sure, it'd be an interesting experience. :/
So my LA trip seems to be not really a vacation. It's more of a...one day trip. Therefore, it's possible that I'm flying the day of down, and then staying at the airport for the night, and flying back early the next morning...as to not have to pay for a hotel room. :/ It's cheaper on our part..and I really just want to go to the concert. :D And so maybe I'll have to exchange a bit of money. I'm excited :D
Posted at 11:27PM
Right now, I can only mention how happy I am to get my internet back. :D I get to watch the new Tegomasu PV without laggy-ness. And yes, I've fallen in love with them once again. XD But, all I can say for "もしも､この世界から○○がなくなったら" is that it's quite a sad song...though I'm sure that's quite obvious from the fact that it's a ballad. I love how random Tegomasu songs seem to be named...like "Pasta", "Chu Chu Chu!", and "Cheetah Gorilla Orangutan". XD And I got a little hooked on V6's "will". Perhaps it's all the english lyrics that's in the song. XD I find it rare for their type of songs, so it's kind of cool to hear from them. ^^"
Yesterday, I didn't feel jet lagged at all. I slept at 2 the day before, and still woke up at 8:30. And today I slept at 2, and woke up at 9. :/ I'm tired, but I still don't go back to sleep. >.>" Well...I'm really behind on all the computer stuff I need to do. But...I suppose that's not really an excuse to be hermitting again. haha. I'm just too lazy to talk to everyone else while I'm trying to finish all the things I need to do on my list - which I made right when I got back. XD
I've realized that my dad spoils me, but I get dragged to places a lot of the time to keep him company. XD So yesterday a little after my dad got home, he told me to come with him to McDonald's and Sobey's. I didn't really realize why I was going, and I didn't ask and just followed. Then we ended up buying a burger for Kim, and going to Sobey's to find yogurt for Kim...which we didn't end up finding. XD But...it was Dollar Days, and I was looking at like sodas and iced tea...and like milkshake drinks. And my dad totally let me buy a whole bunch. XD Or maybe, he likes to spoil me a bit because I'm not home for half the year...*shrugz*
Posted at 11:10AM
Yesterday morning started off really lazy haha, and I ended up sleeping till about 9, thinking that my dad would be caling me before then or coming over before then. But, there still wasn't word from him. XD But once we did hear from him, we ended up going to Jusco to look for a new pair of sneakers for me. Generally, the day was filled with shopping, and saying my 'byes' to grandma. So, apparently, she heard from Auntie Janet that I'm thinking of going to HKU, and therefore she offered dad's room to me if I do get accepted. But...yeah, there's no guarantee I'll get into HKU, and there's no guarantee that I'd stay at grandma's either...
I think my LA trip is pretty much decided. My sister helped to buy my ticket sometime this morning. She goes to a lot of concerts, so I told her to pick the seat, because usually whatever she chooses is fairly good. So, she ended up buying a $50 ticket which ended up being $71+ in taxes, for the first show :D I'm so excited~! Now, all that's left to decide is the hotel, flights...and if I'm really allowed to go or not? XD My dad is totally okay with it, as long as he can come to LA with me (...to LA, and not the concert).
But this morning, I woke up at 5. At 6:45, we were already off to Hong Kong Station to check in the baggage. Then, around 9:15, I went through security check and sat at the gate already at 9:45. It was actually a lot slower process than I thought. >.<"
Once we landed (the flight from HK to Tokyo), the guy sitting next to me during the flight talked to me in Japanese as we walked over to the arrivals and transfers area. Apparently, he thought I was Japanese. :/ And I lost him half way because my shoe lace got untied. But I caught back up with him, and continued talking till we had to split ways. And once again through security check I went, and onto a small train-like thing linking the two buildings. And when I found out where I was, I went to one of the stores to buy a fashion magazine (because that's what I'd intended to do so I didn't have to buy one in HK for Kim...XD) And then, as I walked over to that store, I saw sooooo many Japanese middle school students. Or at least I think they were middle school students. I can't tell...can you? Between middle school and high school students?
And I was reminded of the time when my host family's daughter in Tokyo went to Vancouver. So, I laughed to myself saying, "It'd be funny if they all went on my flight." Yes, they did. XD Well, anyways...that's not the cool part. I was trying to figure out why my ticket read "19C Upper". What the hell does "Upper" mean? Apparently, JAL has planes which actually have an upper level, where the pilots sit in the cockpit too. And those seats are amazingly spacious~! :D So, I'm somehow thinking I'm either really lucky, or the lady who gave me the seat didn't realize she gave me such a first-class like seat. It was like...one of the best flights I've ever had. :D The seats could move so you could sleep flat!!! :D
Once I got to Vancouver, I was well...quite early. That being the case, I decided on finding a seat situated close to an outlet and finally found one near my gate for Edmonton. Which is lucky, because unfortunately, Edmonton airport doesn't give free wifi. :/ So, I was stuck waiting for my parents at the airport for a little over 3 hours. >.<" It didn't help that the flight from Vancouver to Edmonton was horrible! DX It's like...now I remember why I hate Air Canada. *sigh*
Posted at 5:28PM
I only got back home...maybe 30 minutes ago? But this morning started off with waking up around 6, and getting to Taikoo station at about 7:30. From there, we took the MTR to Sheung Wan, where the ferry to Macau was. We bought our tickets and rushed into line. But unfortunately, though our tickets were for 8:30, there was humongous lines of people from Mainland China standing in lines with their tour groups to go to Macau. >.<" Therefore...*sigh* It would be impossible. So, we walked over to the HK residents line, because my aunt and my dad both hold HK passports/citizenship cards. So...we got lucky, and they let us through before the others.
From there, we got onto the ferry (and Kat being uberly easily seasick...>.>") and off the ferry about an hour later. We had to fight our way through people from Mainland China again once we got off the ferry, and once we finally got out, it was already about 10. We found a taxi, and took it to the downtown area, found a somewhat shady restaurant, and sat in. But they're well known for their congee. So, we bought three bowls and shared them all among the four of us. XD But it was worth it.
Afterwards, we took a bus to a hotel near the newer half of Macau called "The Venetian". We wanted to go see the Canal area...which we did end up doing eventually. Once we got off the bus, we wanted to go to the bathroom, and we couldn't find it. So, we ended up going the wrong way, and in through the casino. Yes, I was ID'd....but it's okay. >.>" After we were done with that, we went to a dimsum place for lunch nearby by taxi.
After lunch, we headed back to another casino called "The City of Dreams". It was cool, because the first thing you see when you walk in is the big screens with the mermaid randomly swimming around and then disappearing. But we went to that place, because of there being a show called "The Bubble". It was a rather interesting show actually...4D. ^^" I'll try to figure out a way to show my video. Unfortunately, it's about 15 minutes long. >.>"
Afterwards, we went back to downtown Macau and found another shop for dinner. When we finished dinner, we ended up just missing a bus, and having to wait for the bus for about an hour till the next one came, that would go back to the pier. >.>" Anyways...yes. we didn't get back till just a while ago. And I'm still feeling a bit...wavy in my head which is why I don't want to sleep yet. XD
Posted at 11:37PM
So today started off with waking up around 8:20, and leaving the house around 9. We ate breakfast at Cafe de Coral, and then off to North Point. By the time we got there, we hadn't realized there was no bus to the beach from there. XD Don't ask why we were going to go to a beach. >.<" Well...I'll tell you why. haha. A few days back it was raining outside, and we stopped inside a book store. I saw a mom with two kids, and one of the kids looks outside the store and said, "It stopped raining." The other one says, "Let's go to beach then." So, I looked to my dad and was like..."HK has a beach!?" And so, my dad wanted to show me.
But anyways, so we got to the main North Point bus station and realized, there was no bus to the beach. We ended up taking a bus to Wan Chai. My mom saw us pass by places near where she used to grow up in, so she got way too excited. So, we got off the bus, and walked around for a bit. We took the tram to Admiralty went into a mall-like place which apparently was connected to a really nice hotel. So, we went into the buffet restaurant and waited for Auntie Janet to come.
So, anyways...yes, lots of eating of seafood, watching of a maguro (Tuna) cutting, and lots of desserts later, we left and went to Nan Lin Garden? It was far and we had to switch like three lines, but we finally got there. It was an incredibly new and quite pretty Chinese garden that they set up. But unfortunately, I can't say there was anything amazing about it. :/ But I took a ton of pictures :D And...that's really all I wanted. haha.
Posted at 9:55PM
1 skirt, 1 pair of shorts, 1 dress, 3 outfits, 1 one piece, 1 short-sleeved hoodie and 2 t-shirts. That's how much I bought while here in HK so far. Okay, so...not so far, I'm determined to not buy anymore. XD That's about 700 HKD...almost $100 in clothes. DX I'm just lucky, I got lots of red envelopes. :D Yesterday, I did receive another packet from my grandma's...cousin I think? We had dim sum together, and sorry, I still don't know who he is. DX But he gave me 300 HKD so...XD
And today, I ended up going to church first thing in the morning, and then going back to grandma's to pick up grandma for lunch, and going to a restaurant nearby. it was kind of annoying, because after we ate, I told my parents I'd go to the bathroom, and when I came out, they went missing. Luckily, my aunt was still around, so I followed them out, and found my parents about a block away. >.>" WTF! Anyways...yeah, I didn't say anything more than that.
After dropping grandma back at home, we went to Wan Chai so I could go buy a compact mirror I saw for 15 HKD, and just do a bit of shopping. I found two scarves...and they were only 20 HKD!!! :D And afterwards, we went to Jusco again, and back home.
At around 6, we headed back to grandma's, where I slept for a good 15 minutes before we went off to eat dinner treated by one of my uncles. Anyways...a lot of food later, we went home with one of my aunt's in a taxi back to Taikoo Shing. Yes, a somewhat...eventful day I suppose. XD
Posted at 9:59PM
So I can admit it...I really do love my family. I just...can only love my own immediate family even if my dad gives me a hard time. I like it when I'm away from home, because that means I get to be away from all the drama. And, speaking of dramas, I ended up going to the same place I bought the other one, and bought three more Taiwanese dramas...now that I know that they work on my laptop fine. XD
Not much to say about today, I ended up waking up around 8, and met up with dad at Jusco around 9:45. I walked into a Japanese store in Jusco, and was overhearing the boss talking to the other employees in Japanese...it was quite nice to hear Japanese again. I almost wanted to speak Japanese to them for the sake of speaking Japanese to them. >.<"
My dad was telling me a funny story, about how every morning since he's been here, that he's bought grandma a newspaper from downstairs for 5 HKD. And so when he went to buy one this morning, the man who sold it to him put the newspaper in the plastic bag, and put in a small pack of tissues with it saying "It's 6 HKD." So my dad was like..'oh man, the guy's trying to rip me off, it's usually only 5 HKD.' So, he asked, "If I don't want the tissues, how much will it be?"
"5.50 HKD." XD Apparently...Saturday papers...maybe Weekend newspapers? They're 6 instead of 5. XD And so, I only laugh because I find it funny you can haggle over a price of a newspaper. XD
By the time we finished walking around all the levels and what not, it was already 11:30..maybe almost 12? And we had to rush back to Fortress Hill to eat lunch with grandma. After we finished dim sum, we went back to grandma's for a bit, and Auntie Janet kept telling us to go to Kowloon Bay. >.<" It's far...anyways, so I told my dad that if we want to go to Kowloon, than I want to go to that those stores in Mong Kok. But I didn't have the address for them. So, we went to the library for me to look them up, and then I wrote them up. Little kids running around the library almost broke the netbook on my lap. >.>"
Anyways, we ended up actually just walking around Fortress Hill and North Point, and walking back to grandma's for dinner. Mmm..and tomorrow night is another big dinner with dad's side of the family. >.<" *sigh* It never ends...or at least, that's what it seems to me.
Posted at 8:42PM
I woke up this morning early because my mom called one of my uncles. And it was annoying. >.>" Anyways, the point is, I woke up around 8:50 officially, but I still couldn't bring myself to say a word. I don't know. Maybe I don't like to talk sometimes not because I don't know what to say, and not just because I don't want to talk. It's because I I know if I do end up saying something, I'll say the wrong thing, and it'll bring my parents to fight again, or something. And even when I say something, I'm always wrong. Yes, please, maybe I should just kill myself so they don't need to worry about me. I'm...saying that sarcastically of course. I'd never do that.
My parents can't tell when I'm upset...they only know when I'm throwing some kind of tantrum or something...It's not like I purposely do it either. It's the build up of all the annoying things that happen that make me eventually just want to blow up. >.<" I don't think there's anything wrong with that at all...That's what happens after all, right? When you have no one you can rant to...
I couldn't even finish this morning's entry because apparently, we were leaving the apartment for breakfast and I didn't know about it. So, after about 5 minutes of me sitting in the kitchen typing away, my dad yelled at me, asking me what I was doing on my laptop when I don't have internet, because they were waiting for me with the main door wide open. >.>" You freakin' didn't even tell me we were leaving!!! >.<"
So, I ended up taking a bun and my half-drunken lemon tea down the elevator all the way to the mall where they'd eat breakfast. And even worse, I was silent the whole way, so my dad was like, "What's wrong with you? You're like this when you get older." And it just felt like a really rude comment and I couldn't get over it. I'd said before I don't talk sometimes because I'm afraid of saying the wrong things. But maybe, it's not that at all.
People say "You can't choose your family." That statement...is all I've been thinking about this morning. I really miss going on MSN right now to have my ranting outlet. >.<" That's what he's always good for, because I told him everything. It's bad when...you feel like you don't even know people anymore. Because you just don't know what to say, and don't know how to act around them...But yes, that's my morning in a nutshelf.
As for the rest of the day, we ended up taking some boat across from Sai Wan Ho, and walking around for a bit, and then coming back. There wasn't much to see there...as it was just a small fishing village, where like tourists come to eat fresh seafood...lots of restaurants. Anyways...afterwards, we went to my uncle's place, ate lunch, and he gave us more DVDs...XD
I finally got my message across, that I wanted to go. So, we left got off at the North Point station, and walked towards grandma's house. I bought a DVD along the way, which apparently, has 21 episodes on 1 disc. That surprised me. XD And it works on my laptop fine. :D And...even better, it was only 10 HKD. XD Anywho..then, we spent a good few hours at the library across from grandma's, and then went to grandma's to eat dinner.
Posted at 10:35PM
So yesterday's dinner for me felt like...how do I put it? I feel like I'm an outsider in my own family. My uncles and aunt on my mom's side are really nice to me. But, my cousins...could care less about who I am. :/ So, the whole night was filled with talking about one of their's babies, pictures of the baby, taking care of the baby...etc. So they're both married. Well, they should be, they're over 30 anyways. :/ So maybe I'm a little mean. But I don't care for people who don't take an initiative to talk to me. Come on...it's not like I'm going to be the one to do that, when I'm the one that's younger...by a lot. And it's not my fault I look 13 or 15 when I'm actually 20. :/
They wouldn't even let dad pay for dinner...we literally had to fight them for the bill, and it ended up with them winning, and well...things just not ending very well. Let's just put it this way...that's what happens, when you're on the younger side of the family, and all your other cousins are like 30+...But believe me, when your cousins give you creepy looks, as if you're stealing their aunt away...it's annoying. :/ It's creepier when your cousin has a wife named the same as your mom, and during dinner talks about how your mom brought him to a place to walk for 8 hours first, and then the second time he went to that place, he brought his wife who has the same name. :/
I would say more than that...but I'd think of myself as being rude then. I mean, I had to force out a picture together even...Usually I'm always like...take pictures, take pictures, take pictures. But I couldn't even do that today. I couldn't eat without feeling a little annoyed. But, that's how things are. When your cousins have babies, tell me...what are they called to you? If you aren't close to them, should you be going..."OH~~!!! A baby~!!"...I wouldn't. I don't even know them, so it's like saying, "aww, a cute baby~" to a random stranger. :/
I finally decided to set out my laptop in the kitchen of the apartment, so that's why I have more to say now, apparently. And, with the fact that my mom was annoying me all night to eat stuff, and I didn't want to, and she always keeps saying stuff to people like, "Oh yeah~!! Katherine really likes meat like that," and stuff like that. :/ It annoys the hell outta me when people seem to try to force feed me food. So yes...it wasn't a good night for me. When we went down the MTR to go back home, I told my dad to go back to Fortress Hill first, and then I'd walk back home. But I couldn't bring myself to talk to my mom afterwards. So, yes. I've been silent ever since...the station, and telling my dad to call me when he got back home. And...somehow, he never did...
Posted at 10:24PM
Pretty much, the day started off with me waking up at 6, because my dad stayed over - contrary to what it's been like the past week, as he was staying over at grandma's to watch over her. Anyways, playful sounds at 6 in the morning really aren't the funnest things to wake up to...not when you're not awake anyways...
And so, I left the apartment with my parents around 7:30, sat down in the mall, and ate breakfast. I was using my dad's netbook to use internet. XD My parents ended up leaving not long after to go to Wan Chai to fix mom's citizenship stuff, and I had to wait till 9:30 for my aunt to bring me to get my hair cut. I checked everything thankfully, before 9:10, when the store I was sitting in front of me finally opened. The lady who opened the store pretty much yelled at me in english to leave and to "stop stealing their internet", which I wasn't because I had my own internet card. I mean...it's not like people are going to buy from them at 9 in the morning anyways. >.<"
But I left, found my aunt, went to Causeway Bay, and got my hair cut. My parents came, and then my dad got his hair cut...Afterwards, we found a sushi place. :D OMG!!! They were playing Yamapi's "Loveless" single, and Yuna Ito's "Heart" album. XD
Then, we did a lot of walking in Wan Chai, and somehow ended up in Central where there was some street that has very steep slopes and escalators. That's all I really remember about it...XD Tonight, we're having dinner with mom's side of the family. it'll be a long night. That's all I can say. Anywho, later~
Posted at 4:04PM
Firstly, we went to the cemetery to see grandma and uncle's spot mmmm...like the cremation box-shelf things. XD And then, it was raining, but that's okay. We did a bit more shopping and then dim sum with aunties and grandma who would go play mahjoong later. And afterwards, we did more shopping, and back home for supper. XD Haha, this entry is soooooo short DX I had nothing to say. Sorry. XD
Posted at 9:47PM
Today was spent firstly in Causeway Bay, and realizing that I couldn't actually get my hair cut at my aunt's usual place because her hairdresser was on vacation. Anyways, so I'm getting my hair cut on Thursday instead with my aunt while my parents go get my mom's citizenship stuff figured out and what not. So, we walked the streets for a bit where mom and aunt wanted to go buy fish for dinner. Dad and I went to Time Square, sat down at a Starbucks...and I stole internet. XD
When we finished, we went to catch the bus to Stanley Market. Once we finally got there, we went shopping. XD Well...what do you expect? There's nothing else really to do there at Stanley Market anyways. It's like a tourist district. HK apparently, is known best for it's shopping and food. So, I somehow ended up buying two new Pucca bags (because the old one I bought about 3 years ago died. >.<"). We were lucky enough to bargain the price to 110 HKD for both too. >.>" Apparently, it's hard to bargain in that area, because it's a tourist area. It was funny though...because we were looking at paintings, and the lady we were talking to kept lowering the price to us to 100 HKD, and when a white person walked by and asked her the price she said 120 HKD. XD We didn't actually end up buying it though...
Once we got back to Causeway Bay I found another store, and bought another outfit. XD And I finally found shorts! Cheap shorts! ^^" Anyways, I think I've done enough shopping...or at least I thought so, till I went to SOGO and bought a really cute schedule book. ^^" Ack...I really really miss my internet. >.<" I checked LJ the other day and I could only checked for like 10 minutes so I only got to check like 20 out of 380. XD
Posted at 10:00PM
Today, was generally a very lazy day. XD I woke up around 9, had breakfast my dad brought over, then we left the apartment around 10:30 and headed to Jusco. I ended up buying like two pairs of leggings, a dress, and then a tiara for Kim...and then I found "My Girl"...I've been looking for it. XD There was 4 volumes of the manga. XD And maybe I couldn't resist the fact that Aiba was on the cover of three of them. XD From there, we went back home to drop stuff off, and I was extemely tired so I fell asleep for like 2 or 3 hours and woke back up around 4.
But really? Why am I so tired? It's not because of the time change or anything like that. I mean, I came from Tokyo...so, it's only one hour 's difference than HK. XD Maybe it's the plane ride? I've been feeling kinda sick the past few days too...so that's what I'm guessing anyways...:/
So, once I got up, we took the tram to Wan Chai to see the street vendors, and I bought an outfit, another pair of leggings, 2 hair ties - which one of them I accidentally broke, >.<" and 4 cute little cellphone charms!! :D I would've bought more if they had more...But there was only 4 of them...these tako (octopus-like) looking things. XD
By the time we finished walking those few streets, it was already 6 and we had to rush back to Fortress Hill to have dinner at grandma's. Yeah...we've been doing that almost every single night since we got here. But, I think she enjoys the company...And tomorrow morning...I'm headed to Causeway Bay near SOGO, to get my hair cut. >.<" Well, we'll see how short it gets. I know that if I cut the usual length I cut, I'll have about the same length in September that I do now.
Posted at 10:45PM
So, the time spent there was well...interesting. At first I thought I wouldn't find a thing...because I saw so many stores, but nothing I wanted to buy. But I did end up buying something at "I.T". So, the mall at Tung Chung is an area where there is a really big outlet mall, and I ended up buying two pairs of boots and a cap. But the boots were only like $40-60 CAD each so it's good~~!!!! And it made me happy. XD
Afterwards, we went to a Thai restaurant, and then we went straight back home to dump off all the stuff we bought. Then, we went to my uncle's place to see my grandma's old apartment. It was kind of creepy because he was telling my mom to do certain things to "Bai sun" and kept telling about how my uncle, who passed away just in October, used to always sit in a certain seat, and talked to them both as if they were still in the room. :/ But like my dad said...Chinese people are very superstitious.
Anyways, yeah. Then we went to my grandma's for dinner to eat "da been lo"...That's what I don't like....eating so much seafood. And that's why I remember why I don't like going back to HK during holidays..because it usually means I have to see relatives like every single day, and eat seafood all the time. Talk to relatives like you actually like them...:/ Okay, whatever.
Posted at 10:35PM
So yesterday's recap. We ended up going somewhere to eat really fresh seafood and then we got dropped of somewhere in Kowloon for a bit of shopping. Apparently, I have extremely sensitive skin, and that's why I've been having so many pimples since I got to uni. Therefore, I was talked into buying like four bottles of stuff to clean my face with, which includes a new acne one. I still don't think anything's wrong with my old acne cream though. :/ The old one just feels like there's alcohol in it, so I know it's doing something.
Anyways, afterwards, we switched trains and went to Fa Yuen Gai where I ended up buying more clothes. XD It was cute...or at least I thought so. It was like total 144 HKD for an outfit, 2 t-shirts, and 6 pens and pencils. ^^"
Afterwards, we went back to grandma's for dinner, and my cousin came to visit grandma. So, it was a surprise to see her, and vice-versa. Well, it's rare to see her, because she's a doctor and works all over HK and travels a lot during a work day. Though, I don't really talk to any of my other cousins...except for the one in Toronto. :/ It's easier seeing as I speak to him in english after all...But yeah~ After dinner, mom and I got back on the train and went back home for a nice shower for once. XD
And today, it's Sunday, so we're headed early to North Point Alliance Church, which is right by grandma's house. It's well-known because of the bridge, where people like line up to go in. XD Afterwards, what's it called? Dong Cheun? It's by the airport I'm guessing, but I'm told it's close to HK's Noah's Ark too. XD
Posted at 7:05AM
So, I've missed the first two days because I totally forgot...with all the busyness that's been going on. The first day my plane got to Hong Kong about 10 minutes late, and that I had to go through immigration which took a really long time, in my big white winter coat. DX But...I finally got therer, and my parents were waiting for me at the exit. :D
We took a taxi from the there to Taikoo Shing, where my uncle's apartment is. We're staying there, and he's moving over to my old grandma's place for two weeks. Then, we unpacked all our gifts and what not. By around 5 or 6, we were already going to Fortress hill to see my other grandma She was extremely "genki" for someone who has to get dialysis every three days...But we gave her and my aunt their gifts, and we had dinner there.
Yesterday, we first went to the Taikoo mall, walked around the center, where there was a ton of models and figurines on display..there was like Iron Man, Spider-man, Batman, R2D2...all life-sized. ^^" Okay, so I'm lame, and I'm more of a Star Wars geek than anything...haha. So, I took a ton of pictures. ^^" Afterwards, we rode the street car outside the station to the Chai Wan and then in the other direction to Sheung Wan. From there, my aunt came with my cousin, and we ate some of Malay food...and since spicy food makes me sick..I wasn't feeling well.
We walked the streets so mom could buy...hmm...what are they called? They're like these dried mushrooms, and dried sea cucumbers..and scallops...Whatever that category is called. We went to a certain store to get a better deal. After lots of walking, we finally got back home, I took a shower, then we went back out to go to Jusco.
Unfortunately, something happened, and my parents were mad at each other and so I was a mediator once again. >.<" But, it worked out eventually. We had dinner at a cheaply reasonably-priced Japanese restaurant. Like, we bought a pizza, a dish of sushi, and a large bowl of ramen...and a big cup of milk bubble tea and iced tea for only 163.90 HKD...that's like what? $24? Not bad anyways for a Japanese restaurant. ^^"
Then we bought a bit of groceries, and went back to the Taikoo Shing mall. It was only 8, so I wanted to go window shopping a bit. XD Somehow, I ended up buying an Ai bunny cellphone plush thing, a dress, and a shirt totalling 354 HKD. >.<" That's what I get for buying from a Japanese store. XD
And today? I'm still not sure where we're going. I just know my dad translated it to being "New Territories"...Wherever that is, that's where we're going. XD
Posted at 8:23AM
So, the day started off really early at 7:30, checking my MSN, and there my dad was~ So, I ended up talking to him till about 9, when they had to leave for the airport...I am meeting them at HK airport tomorrow after all...:/ So, I figured, since it's the last day I'm going to be in Tokyo, I might as well do all the things I really want to do. First, I went to Shiodome hoping to buy some BANDAGE goods. XD But, unfortunately, they were all sold out. >.<" On the other hand, there were a whole bunch of big BANDAGE posters, which did make it somewhat better. I almost bought the Zoom in' mascot stuffed animal too...I mean, $20 for it isn't bad. I just know I don't have room for it, so I didn't buy it. XD
Then I walked around the NTV building...and I kept seeing crowds of people. Me, being curious as to figure out what they were looking at, followed. Apparently, they were having a live broadcast of these comedians outside on the deck dressed up in like power ranger outfits doing random things. But when I looked behind me on the large screen, that was exactly what was being filmed. :/ And me being the foreigner that I am, started taking pictures and video-ing it, and the security told me to stop. XD But, I have a few to show at least. ^^" Then, I walked around some more because I had so much time...and there was another crowd outside of a small studio. I couldn't really figure out why there were so many...than I realized, it was because one of the people from AKB48 was in the studio during the live broadcast. So, I went around to the otherside of the studio to take pictures (because on that side, you could..because their backs are facing you instead). And when I realized it, the big screen on top of the building...well, I was there~!! :D I tried to take pictures of it...but when I look at them, I just look like a white blob instead. :/ It looked clearer on the screen. haha
After that, I went back to the top level where the power ranger-like guys were before, and there was another small crowd. Apparently, this girl just doing the live broadcast of the weather outside was letting people take pictures with her, and giving autographs. I just got closer to take a picture...because I still don't know who she is though. XD Then, there was a music store right on the first level of the NTV building by the subway, and I waited for the shop to open, and bought my copy of NewS' Sakura Girl. ^^"
Afterwards, I headed to Roppongi. My mind was set on buying...something. But I hadn't realized that I hadn't really thought of anything I would actually want to buy there. XD Anyways...when I arrived to Roppongi Hills...it was like...eck, I guess. I didn't actually do much. XD But, OMG! The cherry blossoms in Mori Gardens...are SOOOOOOOO beautiful! It was worth the trip just for that, because in most places, the cherry blossoms haven't finished blooming yet. :/ Or started? Whatever...anyways, I got really nice shots of cherry blossoms~ :D
I circled TV Asahi inside and out, bought a crepe, ate it, and then went back on the subway to the next destination - Akasaka.
So, once I arrived at Akasaka, I couldn't figure out why there was such a large crowd! Apparently, they're having a special event for the cherry blossoms in the area. So, yes...TBS headquarters is extremely open right now. XD I headed into the building first, and the first thing I spotted was the "Himitsu no Arashi-chan" V.I.P. room set set up. Yes. They were letting people take pictures with it. So, I got in line, and got my pictures. XD Apparently, it's the same set that Arashi sat in. *OMG* XD
There was a few other places inside where you could stand in front of a green screen, and pretend to do the weather, another where you could like be a news caster, and another where you could "challenge" being a seiyuu (voice actor). Yes, I put that in quotes, because they used that exact word. After that, I went back outside to see the booths that I passed by on my way in. Apparently, there's studios actually outside of the TBS headquarters. I had no idea! But right now, they have like a maze, like a throw a ball game, TFP2's bridge game, and another game..that I don't remember. I didn't try them, because you need to pay extra. XD But, it was cool that they had them set up...probably because of spring vacation, right?
After looking at those, I headed to the TBS store, thought about something I could buy...(my last big purchase anyways). And, ended up buying a Yamanade towel >.<" haha. Well...it was 700 yen, but it's pink :D haha oh yes. And they were people giving out green tea, and somehow, I ended up with two, because I walked by two different people who gave them to me. XD
There was a whole bunch of like Himitsu no Arashi-chan signs all over the place too, and I couldn't figure out why. So I followed the signs outside of the building, to a little studio area, and realized, that was the entrance to the studio for the filming. I couldn't go in though, but I saw people with tickets being showed in. Ah~ Does that mean they were going to start filming the episode then? :D
Haha, but anyways...from there, I went back home...well, to the ryokan at least. And now, I'm just prepping for the tiring walk to the station tomorrow morning. As long as I get to the station, I'll be fine. That's my goal. DX So much stuff. But, that's what I have to do. Just the station...and everything will be easy after that. :D Ganbarimasu~! And since this is technically the last official day I'm spending in Tokyo, I just wanted to say "本当にありがとうございました～！！！！！" (THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!) to all of you that have read through all 83 entries during this time I've spent in Japan. ^^" It's been fun doing this...and I know once I get back to Edmonton, I'm going to be blogging irregularly again. XD But, all of your comments have been greatly appreciated through the ups and downs I've had. (No, this is not the end. Of course I'm continuing. :/ I probably just made it sound like it is though...gomen...)
Posted at 5:12PM
So...every since after I watched Cartoon KAT-TUN, where Kame, Ueda, and Koki went hiking at Mt.Fuji, Mt.Takao, and...that other one I don't remember...I wanted to "climb" one myself. So, I left the ryokan at around 9, and it took a little over an hour to get to the Takaosanguchi station. Then, I decided I would walk up all the way. XD Such a bad decision~ I was so tired. >.<" But, really...it was worth it I think. It was somewhat fun, and I had a lot of dango today. XD But it's not my fault~ There were different kinds, and I knew I wouldn't be able to try them again after...so, might as well, right?
So, once I finally made it to the summit, after stopping lots of times, I decided, I would walk back to the half way point, and then just take the cable car back down. It's better on my feet anyway...I need to get warmed up for Thursday...with all my luggage in the 10-15 minute walk to the station at 5:30 in the morning. :/ But yes, this is just a short update, because I really didn't do much else today. XD Just climbing Takao-san, and lots and lots of pictures. :D
Posted at 6:48PM
In general...yes. That's all I did today. XD I woke up around 6:30, because I couldn't go back to sleep...and left the ryokan at 8:30.
But yeah...I had to ask a lot of times for directions. :/ Cuz I got a little lost in Shinjuku...which isn't surprising. I mean, last time I went to Shinjuku, I ended up Kabukicho by accident so..:/ haha. After making a lot of wrong turns, I finally got to Wald 9 at around 9:50. :D Then, I went to the lobby to go buy my ticket for DareKiss, and chose my ticket to be right in the middle of the theater. But seriusly...the theater was humongous~~ :D I had so much time, and I was getting hungry so I found a convenience store, bought a bit of food and drink, and then headed back to the theater. By then, it was around 10:30, so I sat in the lobby and watched the big screen that showed a whole bunch of previews. Yeah...the movie didn't actually start till 11:10. XD
But anyways. Yes. The movie was AMAZING!!! :D It's one thing if you're a fan of the book, because I think you'll be very pleased with the movie, but Tegoshi's acting is...priceless~ ^^" No no, not bad at all~ If anything, he made me love Mirai's character so much more. I'm not gonna say more than that because then I'd give away way too much...but there was a few things that were left unsaid in the movie, so the characters around Naomi were a little.."huh?" at points. But, because I read the book, I totally knew what was going on. XD
At the end of the movie during the credits, like half of the people siting there left too. :/ And, I'm one to sit through till the end of the credits in movies...in Japan at least. XD And I was lucky I did. Because at the end of the credits, there was an extra bit with Tegoshi and Maki-chan~ to finish off the movie. :D But...maybe I went to an early movie...maybe it was because it was a Monday? I don't know. But either way, there was only like...15 to 20 people sitting in the theater with me. :/ So, that was kinda sad to see. And there I was so afraid of tickets being sold out, ne?
Afterward, I went back to Harajuku, because I had to do a bit more of buying stuff for my mom. But yes, I had control and bought nothing JE today. XD After I bought my stuff, I walked around a bit in Harajuku a little more...and then headed back to the ryokan where I am now. Tomorrow..I'm headed to either going to Takao-san or Yokohama. But somehow, I've lost the will to want to go to Yokohama...just for Chukagai. :/ I mean, I'm Chinese...so China Town probably isn't going be all that amazing to me. XD That and the added fact I'm going to HK after this. >.<" I just need to find places to go where I won't spend anymore money...so I don't have to buy more stuff to move back >.<"
Posted at 4:58PM
Yo~! :D Mmm...this is gonna be short, because I'm not very good at writing entries when I feel like I'm tired and want to do something else. XD But, yes, the plan was to go to Harajuku, then go to Nakano, and Takadanobaba, and then to Asakusa. But instead, even through the crowded streets, I ended up only spending time in Harajuku and Asakusa. There really, was no need for me to go to Nakano or Takadanobaba, as I found all the stuff I needed/wanted right in Harajuku. :/ And, my wallet's gonna cry soon. XD
So...I thought, oh, it's Sunday...I'll leave the ryokan at 8:30. I ended up doing just that, to find the trains nice and not crowded with people. The problem was when I got to Harajuku, it was full of people! When I got to the area for waiting for the Johnny's shop, there were already giving out tickets for 11:30~!!!! 11:30!! DX So, I didn't say anything, took the ticket, went to Meiji Shrine cuz I was still on a bit of adrenaline after getting off the train. Then, I went to Harajuku for a bit, bought an outfit, and stuff from Daiso. Then I was starting to get hungry, so I bought Takoyaki. XD
Then, I headed back to the meeting place at around 11:15, and they were already lining people up for 11:30. I was like..5th in line for the start of the 11:30 group. XD But I didn't actually get in till maybe 12, and I didn't get out of the store till maybe 12:45, because I couldn't get to the register. :/ But, it was worth my fun. :D Because I did end up getting the KAT-TUN calendar. :D I wanted to get it in Obihiro, but the bookstore was sold out. And so, I thought I wouldn't be able to find it. But...woah~ They sell them at the JE store~ :D I'm not a HSJ or NYC boys fan at all...but man...maybe they're getting big in Japan then? There's soooooo many different goods of them for sale~ Like, there was bags, cushion covers, memo pads..suica covers, etc. I'd say they should make stuff for NewS and KAT-TUN too...but I'm sure those would be sold out soon too. XD
So, afterwards, I headed back down Takeshita Dori, found the store on the 2nd level that sells old JE goods...maybe it's used? I'm not sure. But either way, I debated for a while and ended up finding both the NewS Winter Diamon Party bag, and KAT-TUN's Break the records bag..DX It was a hard decision, but I ended up buying KAT-TUN's bag, because it seemed 1) more durable, 2) more worth the 1500 yen 3) more interesting~ XD From there, I decided I've bought enough for myself...and walked all the way to Shibuya with all my stuff to take the metro for the Ginza line all the way to Asakusa to buy the stuff I wanted to buy for people, before I forgot. So, I did that, and well, yes. Here I am. ^^"
Tomorrow...well, hopefully, the plan is that I won't go to Shidome anymore, because I have enough Akanish-kun stuck on me all over the place now...I'm not gonna get Bandage goods like I was so set on doing. XD I'm still going to hopefully...get to watch "Dareka ga watashi ni kiss wo shita"..at least I hope it's not sold out or anything...It's already the 3rd day...and it's a Monday. But it's still holidays here. >.<" So I don't know. Here's hoping~ LOL~! This wasn't short at all...sorry. XD
Posted at 9:12PM
In some way, I feel like I should be happy that he showed up out of the blue. I feel like I should be happy that he randomly walked into the office and surprised us, and said 'hi'. He heard about the party, and that it was my last day in Otofuke...last day in Hokkaido. :/ But somehow, I don't know. I still am kind of...confused with my feelings perhaps. Because I know I should be happy. I'm happy to see him. I'm happy to see him. I'm happy to see him. I'm just...I know nothing will come out of it because we can't even survive writing emails to each other over the course of 2 months. But yes, for him to say something like, "I'm here because I heard there was a party, and that tomorrow Katherine's already going. So, I had to come up and see her before she left." That was something I didn't need to hear because it'd only make me more...I don't know...? Right?
But yesterday's party ended really late...It ended up being like a much bigger party and longer party than I thought it'd be. Either way, it was still a lot of fun. I left the party early, so I didn't help clean up, because I wanted to go home and shower, and pack. But when I was done, and decided to go to sleep, the others still didn't get back to the house yet. So I woke up this morning, and it ended up being way way too early. XD I couldn't go back to sleep apparently. Anyways, I finished all my packing, and went to the office once, and then went back home. XD When I came back, Yamada-kun was up, and telling me how everyone else wasn't up yet.
So, after we woke Naka-san up and went to the office, Andrew ame and made us an omelette for breakfast. And we pretty much shared it all together (the three of us). Then, Naka-san came back to get my stuff, and then we went to the office again so I could say 'bye' to Akamine-san and Takano-san. So, Akamine-san wanted us to take a picture outside the office, and she was kind of silent though...like she didn't know what she should actually say. XD At the end, I ended up sitting in Yamada-kun's car to the station. And we got there early so I ended up going inside the station to buy a bit of snacks from Rokutei for my parents and bought a gift for Naka-san.
I got on the bus, and to the airport, and on the train, and finally made my way to Minami-senju around 5:30. That was the only hard part maybe. I had a hard time pushing my luggage on the street to my usual ryokan. :/ But, it's okay. I'm here. I'm safe and in one piece. And tomorrow I'm headed to Harajuku~ :D
Posted at 9:43PM
So, I'm planning the possible trip to LA. :D My mom's extremely worried about me being on my own. So, maybe I want to go to LA for the concert. I'll probably be doing some sight-seeing along the way...so I understand they'd be worried. I think I shocked my parents, when I asked them so suddenly...about the possibility of me going. Like, I can't plan for a possible tour in summer, if I don't know the dates. So, right now, I'm planning for either June 19th or 20th, assuming I can get tickets for one of the concerts. Anyways...that'd probably be a 3-5 day trip. And well...yeah. My dad kept saying he would 'think about it' which in his terms, usually means 'no'.
So, I kept asking and asking. And apparently, he told me mom was 'going to scream' from the idea. :/ And so I asked him, what I would need to do, in order to prove that I would be fine on my own for a few days. So, I'm researching hotels near the venue that aren't too expensive. I told my dad that I found it unfair...that I wasn't allowed to go to a concert, and my sister's gone to tons (really, she has..:/). So, he told me that if I was so bound on going to LA, he might end up going with me then - to LA, not the concert, I don't think. In general, I could tell my dad was getting mad at me though...because I was really persistent in trying to get a straight answer from him.
But it wouldn't be a cheap trip, that's for sure. So the ticket's probably gonna be like $50-ish, and the plane is probably $250-ish, and the hotel's probably $100+/night, which rounds to about $600 if I go by myself, not including the transportation on trains and what not. And if my dad wants to go with me...it'll be well...even more expensive. :/ But I understand they want to make sure I'm fine...that it's LA, and they're afraid I won't be okay alone. But I'm 20, okay? I'm not 15 anymore...I'm graduating university next year! :/ Though I guess I might still look 15...
Anyways, I think my problem is moreso getting the tickets than anything else. As long as I can get the ticket...I can go I think. My problem is that the tickets start selling on the 15th, and I'm on a plane home that day. :/ So are my parents. So, the only one who can help me buy the ticket is my sister. :D So, yes. I told her just a few minutes ago to help me buy the ticket. :D And...if I really can't get the ticket, all I can do is wish for a Jin nation-wide tour :D Maybe closer to Edmonton? XD But I doubt that would happen..(well, the closer to Edmonton part anyways)
The workshop was long~ Well...waking up at 7 makes me think anything really is long...:/ But, yes. We ended around 12, had lunch at the cheese farm, went to the supermarket to buy a few more things...and then back to the office we went. :D And then party is at 6 tonight. :D I'm glad, only a few more hours, and I'm leaving...but yes. I'm excited nonetheless. Here's hoping that I don't overfill my luggage and go over...
Posted at 2:53PM
So, I have to post this, because...I really feel like ranting right now. I don't care that I'm posting twice in the same day, I feel like it should be said. So someone, anyone? Please tell me they feel the same way as me? That way I won't be sitting in the office reading such hate replies to all those posts of the tour news...which makes me somewhat saddened of the KAT-TUN fandom...moreso directed at the fangirls~
So June 19th and 20th...with a possibility of a continuing tour...:/ He's getting a visa to stay till October. :/ I just really want to get the okay from my parents. XD And well, my dad's considering it anyways...and I'm sure it'd be fine as long as I can figure out how much it costs, and how I'd get around and what not. And I'd only stay for like a few days...haha, anyone interested in coming with me? XD I promise, it'll be a really really good concert...? :D Of course, my dad's been telling me to not make such a big deal out of it, even telling me to find a concert in Tokyo instead so I don't need to go to LA for one. But it's impossible cause I missed his You & Jin cons in Tokyo while I was here in Hokkaido. DX My once in a lifetime first concert chance please~~~!!!
But somehow, I'm not mad at him at all...I couldn't be. I find that people are getting mad at the wrong person really. It's always been his dream to go abroad...and what's wrong with starting with LA? Lots of J-rockers have concerts in LA and Toronto all the time. Isn't it only fair that Johnny's get that chance too? :/ So, what's with all the hate? I don't think it's Jin we should be hating at all. The Asia tourwas planned way ahead of time, and Jin was going to go on it too. But instead, that American company decided to let him do the concert in LA. He's not leaving KAT-TUN.
Like, I know that KT-TUN's having an Asian tour without him...because he's going to LA in May to prepare for his concerts, and the possibility of an actual tour in the states. But, it's not the end of the world people. In no way does this prove that he's going to leave them forever. It's bad timing on management's part. But it's not like he'll get this chance ever again. Asian tours come all the time. Just not for KAT-TUN. They'll get that chance to perform as a group again in an Asian tour soon...Arashi does it all the time after all...:/ And V6 too.
He's just going on a hiatus-like thing like before again...and he's already proved that he doesn't plan on leaving KAT-TUN. But that's what I realize about the KAT-TUN fandom...either 1) the fandom's still so new that the age range is so young...that you've got way way too many haters and naggy people, 2) they think people are always going to break up and not last just because of a hiatus. People in the KAT-TUN fandom seem to have a love-hate relationship...and it does get quite annoying to hear everyone's complaints. Please. If you love KAT-TUN, be supportive. So...Why can't you people just be happy for him? :/ Please?
Posted at 12:30PM
I guess, I'll first start off with how stupid I feel. What did I do...I deleted my file with all my blog entries that I would later add to LJ or my own blog. And I deleted it without realizing it...and so here I am again, writing it up. *sigh* But yes...what was I going to say...Anyways, I'm sorry that this post is a little image heavy. I promised I'd show a lot of things...now's better, before I forget.
As promised, I would show you me in the newspaper again. This time, it was for the time of me and the rest of us going to the tea ceremony 'class'.
"3 foreign internship students
take part and experience in a tea ceremony
3 foreign internship students at Takano Landscape Planning (Otofuke) went to Obihiro's Tokachi Mainichi Shinbun Guest House Tea Room on the 19th, and were invited to take part.
They were led by Takano Landscape Planning's Naka Nanae-san, Andrew James Slater from Australia (27), Danielle Jane Davis (20), Katherine Wai-Yee Lim (20) from Canada who have been internship students for three months.
Tokachi Mainichi Shinbun's owner's wife, Hayashi-san's wife, explained that "For a tea ceremony, it is important to have a sense of the seasons. The hanging scroll and flowers are chosen to match the season." The 3 of them were taught proper etiquette while eating the "chagashi (sweets)" and tea with skill, and we saw smiles when they said "Oishii desu".
The foreign internship students learning about tea ceremony"
And of course, the 7 pages of cow...7 pages of cow fail, 7 pages of..."cow porn". XD Enjoy~
So yesterday's meeting was left thinking...okay. So, I'm a little disappointed. I mean, I feel like I drew 7 pages of cow for nothing. But, it's okay. I finally got praised for my work...kind of anyways. The feeling's like..."you probably could've done better". But Takano-san said "Omoshirokatta~ (It's interesting)", so I'm taking that as a compliment. Seems to me they only like the cow in the car, and the weird cow labelled under "Museum". On the other hand, that means today I've got a long day ahead of me, and I'm going to have to go crazy with thinking about designing the actual format of the signs, the sizes of the signs and what not.
And so...apparently, I don't have to go purposely to a Rokutei or Ryugetsu anymore. On Saturday when I get to the station at around 12, and to the airport at 12:50, I have an hour to check in and do whatever. That being the case, there's a Rokutei, Ryugetsu, and probably an Ishiya there too. So, my buying of Hokkaido sweets for relatives in HK will be taken care of on Saturday. So, someone, please tell me, why am I stressing? I realized also that I type faster and faster when I'm stressed. And I've been typing like crazy lately...and it's not just because I want to go home early or anything either...
I still can't keep myself from asking, WTH!! DX KAT-TUN doing a really long tour, and Jin going to LA alone...and he won't be touring with KAT-TUN for a month? Like...if they say that, won't people just not go for the first month? Of course we want to see them all together! But WTH!!! DX I can't go. >.<" Maybe I can go to LA...DX If only I had the money to go...I really would. >.<" Because I'm sure it's a small venue too. :/ But I know it's impossible...it'll be expensive...and my dad won't let me do that alone, that's for sure. *sigh* I really...don't know how my heart can take so early in the morning. XD Like...when you know he's so close, yet so far away. You people in LA are lucky~ If only I didn't go to Japan then...I would've been able to go to Taiwan too in May-August time to at least see a KAT-TUN concert~~ DX
Posted at 9:30AM
So the other girl who came yesterday, just graduated 5 days ago. "OMEDETOU~!" :D At first she told us it was like 5 years ago, and we were like...eh!? But you're only 23~! XD Anywho...yes, her english was...cute. haha. In other news, 'my' party became an 'everyone' party. XD So, just an excuse to have a party kind of. For me and Danielle's departure, for Akamine-san going to Qatar, for the two other ladies that came this week as a welcoming party. XD
But I've updated my resume and portfolio, and I'm good to go for applying for summer jobs...even though it's uber late. I was going to do it sooner, but the place I wanted already turned me down, and the rest of them, I'm not even sure jobs exist. Therefore...I might be working at a clothes store this summer. XD We don't know yet...but, we'll see. If I have to sit at home for the whole summer...that'll be saddening. But yes, now starts the Kat looking for summer jobs.:D
Ah yes, I made french toast a few days ago - with eggs and milk, minus the sugar...I probably should've added some in ne...>.>" But I was stealing milk from one of my housemates, so...haha, had to do it fast enough so she wouldn't notice. XD Anyways, yes. You can see the outcome. I just wish it looked a little bit more tastier...but it was delicious~ :D haha, and I'm sorry. I forgot to take a picture before I ate...so, haha, the first slice had a few bites in it. Gomen. >.<" I probably could added some more milk to it too...mm...don't ask me for recipe. XD I did everything by eye~
I went a little crazy yesterday and ended up drawing 7 pages of cows. Yes, that's right. 7 pages of cows. They were the signs...and after I finished 7 pages, I was...cow-ed out. >.>" I couldn't think about cows anymore. XD Just wanted to eat one. XD If there's a way to show pdfs, I would totally show you 7 pages of cow....and cow fail~ :D My friend tells me it's cow porn, but really...it's not...is it? DX
Oh yes, and I'm totally proud of myself. :D I'm on page 150 of Koizora. ^^" It's farther than the "Ryusei no Kizuna" book. I wonder why...perhaps Koizora's just an easier read, and Ryusei's extremely dark..*shrugz* But either way. I'm still only 1/3 way through the book. XD Yesterday, I was watching Break the records concert while I was drawing cows too... I think my supervisor's realized by now, that I need some sort of music as motivation for me to concentrate on just work...as weird concentration as that may be I suppose.
Posted at 9:50AM
It was really...a very interesting day yesterday. Because we found out that it was a national holiday. That being the case, we got to work uber late...like I got there at like 10. Then, once Andrew got in, Danielle was being her annoying hungry self and was like, "Hey, Andrew, are you going to make your green curry?" And because it was so screwy for time, he still made it. But I felt bad for him, and wanted to go help him. So, I helped him cut stuff, and what not. Then, we quickly got everything ready, and ate in like 5-10 minutes. Quickly drove off to the Otofuke community center, and heard a lecture from Takano-san's friend. We didn't get back to the office till like, 4:30. XD
But yeah...in general, yesterday was a really crazy day. I mean...honestly, freak snow storm at the end of March. But it's seemed to have cleared now, so that's good. I'm hoping the weather's going to be good on Saturday, that way, my flight'll be just fine for me to go to Tokyo...or it'll be horrible to bring my stuff to the ryokan. XD
So, this morning started off with a meeting, a reiteration, of our meeting tomorrow, and a workshop on the 26th. And I've been...well, what have I actually been doing as of late? XD Drawing cows, looking at pictures with cows, making signs with cows...listening to music, unrelated to cows~ :D haha, well, like I said before, I have a meeting tomorrow, and therefore, need to rush my project for presentation for then. ARGH~~!!!
It's been really bad lately, that I've been just getting really hungry lately almost all the time. XD So, yesterday's curry, I scarfed down, and had absolutely no problems with the spice. I'm surprised too! But apparently, he didn't add enough spice, and so it was extremely mild compared to what the real green curry tastes like. haha, I was lucky. :D
Posted at 11:40AM
So, yesterday ended up being horrible weather. We did end up going to The Millenium Forest...but it was like blizzard like, and the winds were extremely strong. So we didn't actually walk outside. Well, Danielle did, and I just watched her and kind of laughed. All I remember is her coming back with an extremely red face, like her nose might fall off, and said, "It was the biggest wind I've ever felt! And I almost got blown over when I was on one of those hills." I also found Ben's personal present, so that made me smile. :D
I can't help watching and rewatching NewS' first performance of "Sakura Girl" on Music Station. During the talk, when Pi was talking about the chair in his room, someone said "futsuu~" in the background (somehow, I have the feeling it's either Ryo or Shige. XD). XD And all throughout, people were laughing. That's when I remember why I love NewS. They're people just like us after all. He'll go to a regular furniture store like "Nitori" to buy his chair. I was laughing, because I knew what Nitori was, and they usually have lots of sales. XD There's goes Pi's cheapness again. And I was having a talk with a friend the other day, about Japanese celebrities. A lot of the commercials they're in, just wouldn't be done in countries where we live...because the image that they give off don't give off the 'perfect image'. So, that's where we thought, probably, that Japanese celebrities don't make as much money as celebrities in other countries...or they wouldn't have to be doing so much. Or perhaps they're just so in demand that they need to do so much...*shrugz*
Ah yes, yesterday I somehow spent the better part of the afternoon with Akamine-san in the car, then we went to pick up "Yamada-san". Then, we went to an electronics store. I looked around for a bit at things...and I really was going to buy an electronic dictionary. But the prices are impossible. I don't think I'll be buying one after all...even after all my hype with getting one. It's unnecessary after all...if I'm going to paying at least 16800 yen. >.>" I'm sure there'll be more choices in Akihabara, but it's not worth it for 12,500 either...for what I'm going to use for it, I think. It's a good thing I haven't bought one yet after all, or I would've tried to sell it back. Anyways, yes. That means, now I don't need to worry about exchanging extra money, and I have more than enough to use while I'm in Tokyo. So everything's set and perfect. :D
Yamada-kun never did end up coming...perhaps we misunderstood Naka-san then, and she had meant Yamada-san, and not Yamada-kun. But yesterday we were talking about him, because I was talking about Hokkaido University, and she didn't say I was wrong at all...so I assumed...he was coming still. Anyways, now that the week's going to start again, I'm sure he has classes, right? So, I'll probably most definitely never see him again, even if he was intending to come up this weekend.
Posted at 10:12AM
So the meeting ended with positiveness this time. Though I admit, it didn't prove anything to me, except that maybe he thought I was way too cute for words. DX Something along those lines anyways. Because Danielle got assigned program for making a possible farm museum, Andrew got assigned creating a master plan, and I got assigned creation of cute signs. XD I don't mind it, not at all. It's just like...it fell perfectly into place...But now I have to prepare possible designs for that by Wednesday!! And, can I remind you? I can't draw...
Today, we're headed off to the Millennium Forest. There's a meeting there for something, and then there's we're meeting a guy that is Takano-san's friend, and are going to get a guided tour by Takano-san. Then, we're headed to somewhere back in Otofuke where the friend is going to give a lecture in Japanese. Or, at least I think so. That's like a whole day of events. It's lucky those Japanese intern students aren't coming till Tuesday then? Did I misunderstand something? Because people are seemingly always referring to the party this week as "Katherine's going away party". XD But there's nothing written on the board for another party next week. So, my assumption is that it's a going away party for Akamine-san, Danielle, and me. *shrugz* Whatever. Either way, it makes me feel special~ :D
But yes, Yamada-kun didn't end up showing up yesterday? So, when is he coming? I don't quite understand what he's coming for. Perhaps he's actually coming for the week as an intern...or at least, that's what Naka-san had made it sound like. Then, if that's the case, the "Yamada" that's written on the board must be him after all. We thought it was two girls, not "Yamada" as in him "Yamada". >.<"
Yesterday night was also the most strangest, but best language exchange I've had since I got here. Somehow, Danielle was back in her room working on her paper, and the rest of us - me, Andrew, and Naka-san, were sitting in the living room. She was watching TV, I was reading 'Koizora' (I'm already on page 90! :D I'm so proud of myself...cuz I'm still on like 25 for Ryusei at home. XD), and Andrew was reading a manga called 'Nononono'. XD Anyways, so we got into talking about how Naka-san has an english test in May that she has to study for, and then her getting a really hard book from Danielle to read. >.>" (NOTE: Not everyone is a crazy reader like you. If a book starts of with the word luncheon, you already know it's not the easiest book to read.) Anyways, so while she went back to her room, Naka-san was looking at our books and was seemingly excited about them.
And somewhere in between, we were teaching Naka-san english, and she was teaching us "Onomatopoeias". To those who don't know what Japanese "Onomatopoeias" are, its like...'Kirakira' = sparkly, 'muchamucha' = sticky in a bad way, 'puchi' = kind of a squishy?, "shakushaku" = crispy. :D It was fun. I'm hoping I'll remember more soon. XD Because they're so much more fun to say.
Posted at 10:08AM
I'm definitely buying boots here before I go to HK. Because, they're only 2990 yen at ABC Mart. DX At least, that's what the commercial on TV said. XD And they were so pretty in the commercial!!! I'm definitely going to buy some :D That's my...goal for the rest of the trip - HK and Tokyo. Buying boots, and maybe two or three more outfits tops. XD
Most people may think, "ah~ It's Saturday, just take a break." But no. We have a scheduled meeting tomorrow, on the Nemuro sign project. Really. XD
Taihen!!! Taihen!!! Can I just say..I'm a little not excited for this weekend after all. Because I was excited because it was my last weekend here. But when I found out that Yamada-kun aka Kazu, who I had a proximity crush not that long ago on, is coming up this weekend, i.e. sometime tomorrow afternoon...*sigh* This is not gonna be good for me. XD Will I be giddy again? Or will I just be a 'friend'. That's what I really wish I knew about myself. Well, that's really all I've got thinking about...and with the whole me emailing him back and forth, and hoping that I'd still be able to talk to him, at least as a friend. But then he just stopped replying to me one day. And his replies were always so short. SO, then I never got to talk to him again...and that was like...maybe at the beginning of March it all just ended. And then randomly out of the blue last night Naka-san's like, "OH! That's right. Yamada-kun sent me a email, he's coming up this weekend." EH!?!?!
Anywho...yes, I was the first one in the office today. That's because, Naka-san and the rest of them had a meeting this morning I believe...and that's why our meeting isn't till 1. But...*sigh* if only I really knew how to use those stoves to turn on the heat. XD But yes, what was annoying? I asked a simple question about how to turn on the stoves, and Danielle goes berserk and is like, "Do you want me to show you?"
"No, that's okay." Dude, I'm only going to be here
for another week...less than a week even. Anyways, so after I told her that in the kitchen, she comes back into the office and is like, "Well, I'm going to show you, so you can do it later." I said, I didn't want to be shown. "Do you know where the lighter is?" Does it look like I do? So I shook my head, and continued to type what I'm typing now. And I guess she got annoyed again so she's like, "Well, do you think you could like help me find it?" That's when she left the office, to go to the kitchen to find matches, and I found the lighter in second, put it on the table in the middle of the room. And when she came in, I was like, it's over there. Yes, I was mad, can't you tell? Anyways, so she showed me how to light it...*shrugz* I already knew how? She's just too dumb to realize that fact. I just don't like the fact that she makes it seem like I'm never doing anything important. So perhaps I'm not doing a paper like you, not writing a thesis. But, I take my blogging seriously. I take writing seriously. Therefore, just because it doesn't look like I'm doing anything, I certaintly most likely am.
Posted at 4:41PM
Tea Ceremony~ Yes, that's today. I remember a few days back, Takano-san, Akamine-san, and Naka-san were sitting at the table trying to figure out what we should bring as thanks. And then when Danielle left the room after they'd asked her something...like what to bring and what not...they turned to me and were like, "You guys will be in the newspaper again."
"Eh? Nande?"
"Because the lady in charge of the class is Hayashi-san's wife, the one who owns Tokachi Mainichi Newspaper. It's good publicity for foreigners to take her tea ceremony class." Yeah, why didn't I think of that? XD
But yes, I'm leaving at 12, because that's when we have to leave for the class. XD I came in this morning, and that was the first thing that Takano-san asked me. >.>" No one told me. So, I was like..."No idea~" haha. But yeah. I'm excited~~ Even if I might have to sit in an extremely uncomfortable position for 2 hours or so. XD
I spent the better part of the morning trying to get my internet going. It's slow today! And this weekend, it seems that the Japanese "intern" students are coming too. It was funny actually. Last night, if we can call it night anyways...when more than half of the office left for a meeting, and didn't come back till around 5, it was a little worrying. Anyways, when they did return, Akamine-san came back with a bag of taiyaki - something along the lines of red bean inside a soft waffle the shape of a fish. :D It was delic~ious~!! :D I'll have to buy some more when I go to Tokyo. XD
And again, I'm trying to figure out which theaters are actually playing "DareKiss". So, in the end, my problem isn't finding a cinema. It's finding one that is going to actually show "DareKiss". Because when I searched again this morning, I realized, "Oh no, the one I went to last time isn't showing it!" Which means...mmmm..I'm probably not gonna take the trip to go to Roppongi after all then, I'll just go to Shinjuku instead. XD
Posted at 10:35AM
And so I've figured out the timetables of the buses and what not to get to the airport. It actually wasn't as complicated as I thought. I just wasn't thinking when I read it the first few times. >.>" So, I'm officially going to probably leave the house around 10:00, to get to Obihiro airport at 10:30-40, and then the bus'll leave at 10:56, and get to the airport around 11:43. Lots of time from there for my flight at 1:55.
I am proud to say, that I changed my desktop wallpaper to something JE unrelated. I suppose that if you think about it too much though, it does relate. XD Yes. I downloaded all the BANDAGE wallpapers not that long ago...and, yes, my current one is the one with the guitars, and the Marshall amps. haha. So, I suppose, it does get somewhat Jin oriented. But it's good isn't it? That I moved from Pi to guitars? It's just really purple-y and I'm in a creative mood...and maybe I really do miss my guitar. :/
When people turn to me with their emotionless eyes, and glares, and ask me if I'm going to make lunch, I tend to ignore them. I'm not hungry...and I could go without lunch today. That being the case....your expressionless expressions are just a pain to look at. So please stop. I can be nice. I can be mean. Pick one. I didn't want to make lunch, because I knew that there would be 6 people I had to cook for, and I don't know how to make large portion sizes at all! I only know how to cook for 1-3 tops. >.>" And so, it's not easy to say, just double up what you make for 3, and make enough for 6. It just doesn't work that way, especially when you add in the fact that there are two guys and four girls. Guys eat more don't they? No, not really. Just the Australian.
I was asked by the Australian intern whether or not I wanted to go to a nabe party by some of the 'friends' they met last week at that St.Patrick's Day party in Obihiro. But yeah. I don't think I'm going anymore. I told him I'd think about it when he came over to my desk and asked me if I wanted to go. But because of all the things that have been happening lately with the relationship between me and the interns, I can only think that this weekend, being anti-social and alone, would be the best cure. I don't think I could stand 3+ hours of pretending to be nice to people I highly dislike.
At one point, I was supposed to help Danielle fix her external hard drive too. Yeah, not happening anymore. I mean, it's not my fault that you totally forgot all about fixing it, and became preoccupied with your thesis. I'm not your mother after all. Thank GOD! If I was, I would've killed her already without much thought, that's for sure. Her 200+gb of crap is still on my external. Was there even a point to transfer it all onto mine? It's not like she uses my external...and that time when she did use it, I got pissed because she never gave it back. So, I literally went into her room to get it myself.
Posted at 2:59PM
It's so weird when you get so much work to do at work...but then don't actually hand it in. At least, that's what I've been founding to be true lately. Because I've been assigned work lots of time. I just haven't actually had to show it to anybody ever...so I feel like it's a waste of time even. Even this week's meeting seems to have moved on without us interns. Is it because there's too many of us interns? So then the three of them decided to do the meeting without us...and from my desk I was listening to everything they were talking about...like the coming week with the tea ceremony...and then the new Japanese interns coming, and the party on the Friday before I leave.
On the other hand, I've finally gotten my FTP to work. I don't know what happened...but anyways. I've backed up all my archives since the beginning of the month, I'm now up to date on my blog. I'm so excited. To those that have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about, I'm referring to my actual blog: Ashita no Yume, which I started way before I started my LJ. My blog generally takes priority over my LJ also. But because I had somehow thought that the FTP didn't work while I was here, the roles were reversed for a while. Anyways, now that it's all working again...I'm happy. :D Gives me less to have to fix when I get back to Edmonton. >.>" Because I've already got a crap load of stuff I need to download when I get back. I'm just hoping beyond hoping that somehow I get internet when I'm in HK, and I can download some when I'm over there. Though, I'm sure that's only wishful thinking.
Sometimes I wonder...if people consider Ryo...what's the word? "Hot tongued?" Whatever it was anyways...then maybe that's what I'm considered too. Because I realize that a lot of the time, I'm mean unconsciously...then there's the times when I'm really nice. :D It was bad because I was talking to the Australian and Danielle yesterday about laptops and batteries. And he was trying to sound smart, saying that we shouldn't worry about the battery of our laptops, because they're not expensive to replace. It only cost him $60 to replace his old laptops. So, I asked him, "What kind was it?"
"An Acer." Well...no duh it was cheap then. >.>" They're computers are cheap! The stuff that make them up are also cheap. That's just how Acer's are built. And you think I'm dumb for not knowing what NEC is...well, no that would be a lie. I did know what NEC was. I was just hoping that time, that you'd tell me what NEC stood for...:/ And so when I told him that when I freaked with my laptop, and checked the prices for a new laptop battery, it was $170. He didn't seem to believe me. That's because my laptops a VAIO. His new laptop is also a VAIO. In a year or two when he's going to need a new one, a new battery I mean, he's not gonna be happy then. Because it's the old-ness of my laptop which made my battery more expensive moreso than the fact that I needed a battery.
I have to admit, I'm not sure what exactly that Australian intern came here for. Whatever the reason, he doesn't seem to be getting anything. XD So what do I mean? So maybe he wants to learn Japanese, and is at a landscape architecture firm as an intern. But he's not actually doing anything. At least I get to color from time to time. Ever since he's got here, he's only done a bit of the Nemuro project, and discussed a french competition with Takano-san. That's it! EH!? So...what's he doing with the rest of his time? Because really...I don't get it. >.>" Seems like a waste of money to even be here to me. Just look for a job already.
And now I'm going through the process, of making sure there's really a bus from Obihiro Station to Obihiro airport. I found the site that posted the time tables...but even that seems a little confusing. DX Like am I supposed to be looking at the times under the Obihiro station title, or the Tokachi-Obihiro Airport title..>.>" Cuz either way, this is the side that goes to Tokachi Obihiro Airport. XD Well, either way, someone'll have to drive me to Obihiro Station...and I'll figure it out when we get there.
Posted at 10:30AM
I'm also sorry to say that unfortunately, my comments boxes that were supplied by haloscan has ended last month, and I hadn't even realized it, because I couldn't get into my FTP...so I never bothered to take a glance at the blog. But yes...that being the case, the new box is down at the way bottom of the blog. I don't know if it's useable, as I can't even load it while I'm here in Hokkaido. But, if it works...I'll know eventually. And if it doesn't...well, it'll just be temporary.
So, I gave up watching 'Nakanaide Kimeta no Hi'. It's not my fault. It was a little too sad to watch on my horrible quailty TV. >.<" I hadn't realized it was so...deep? Maybe that's the wrong word. But yes. It was extremely emo, and I don't think I can get back to that, without getting myself dragged into the characters, and becoming emo myself. Not that I'm not already. XD That being the case, I'm sure...that all this Danielle hate...intern hate, is really not helping my emo-ness...and what not. I really want to do the things I should be doing. And that's hard, when I know that there's so many obstacles in the way.
But yes, as this internship is slowly coming to an end...and I'm counting down the days...and my patience level has already been crossed many times, I am only hoping that the days can pass by faster. Knowing me, I'll also think the exact opposite once I go back home to Edmonton. But there's of course many things I won't miss. That being the case...I'm glad that there's only 9 days left. As long as there's someone to drive me to the station, or I'd be screwed. Leaving early Saturday morning to get to the station at 9:30, to ride a 30 minute bus...and get to the airport at maybe around 11-11:30? And then...I'll sit around in the empty airport for who knows how long till 1:55 when my plane finally takes off~ And on to the crazy madness that = Tokyo. Crazy madness being my luggage of course. XD I'll figure it out somehow, I'm sure.
So, I feel as though almost every one of my entries as of late has started off by saying, "And here I am in the office again...'working'." Something along those lines anyways...right? Sometimes I wonder if you guys get bored of me, and just don't say anything. XD That's why I'll reiterate, that comments make me happy :D And yes~ They show that you do exist. ^^" It's one thing to say that person 'exists', it's another thing to say if that person is 'really there'.
And, back to writing I've been doing for the last two weeks or so. I've had so many plot bunnies, it's not even funny. The only unfortunate thing was the was fact that I don't have enough paper to finish all of them, nor the time to. I have a feeling a lot of these will probably end up being unfinished too once I get back to Edmonton. I just can't seem to write as much while I'm over there...because I'm preoccupied with doing other things.
Posted at 12:30PM
It's one thing to say you want to make something. It's another to say you want to make something, without considering other people's likes and dislikes. So, the Australian intern kept asking Naka-san when they'd go buy food for the office again, and she said probably Thursday. That being the case, he wants to make what is it called, "Green curry"? And, with the word curry, that means spicy. Which...obviously to anyone that really knows me, I can't eat. One taste of anything spicy, and I'll...well, let's just say it comes back up.
And the girl...evol Danielle. Really...do we care that you have a thesis to do? If you didn't want the stress of it, just don't take the freaking course during an internship!!! The more you complain about it, the more you just won't finish, the more I'll just get annoyed at you, the more I'll just want to freakin' kill you. So, yes. That's the timing when I'm glad to say I only have 9 days left here in Otofuke~ :D Ah~ And another four days in Tokyo...I'm so much more excited for that actually. ^^" I'm just not excited for the train to get there, and to HK. XD My carry on is going to be extremely heavy...when my laptop gets added in. >.<" Somehow, I couldn't carry my laptop to work this morning...well, I could. It was just feeling even heavier than usual...and I can't figure out why.
Does anybody really know what it means when people say their stomach is weak? I don't. I just like saying that's what's wrong with me...and that's why I can't eat a lot. That's why I eat soup a lot. That's why I can't eat spicy foods. That's why I can't over eat anymore. Because things just don't turn out well anymore. Yesterday before leaving the office, I just felt horrible. *sigh*
On the contrary, I have a beef with landscape architects. They aren't humble at all. Instead, they tend to be the kind of people that think that they're better than everyone because their profession is so vague that they can take them over. But on the other hand, they think that architects suck, because architects seem to think that they're better than everyone, that they're mind set is stuck on wanting to build this building, not caring about where it's going to be placed. And to me...what's the point of being a brown-noser? What's the point of being so in your face to your boss? It's one thing to get attention. It's another thing, to be a pain in the ass and give comments about a possible project every few seconds just because you want your boss to realize you're still there...Her time's coming to an end to. She needs to realize, that people aren't always going to be wanting to talk her. People aren't always going to be wanting to need her. People aren't always going to think she's amazing beautiful (not that I'm saying she is).
Posted at 9:30AM
So apparently, Saturday night/Sunday was the day of Daylight Savings Time? Did you know that Japan doesn't have Daylight Savings Time? And is it okay if I ask, really...what's the real point behind Daylight Savings Time? Seems to me that it just screws up everyone's schedules anyways. We can all be like Japan, and just keep it the same...Then again, Japan is all one time zone. XD They're lucky.
So yesterday night I got home, took a shower, and then made dinner...and pretty much sat in front of the TV from then till 10. XD Mmmm...it's not my fault? Apparently, that Ganbatte whatever thing was on TV..and that made me realize, that I missed that VS Arashi special that had an extremely kakkoi and fun-going Yamapi on the Falling Pipes. >.<" Ne...did I miss out on someone posting it? Or did the news comm just not have anyone post it? DX I'll have to go searching through the arashi comms later then...:/ Anyways, so then after that show, it was Code Blue 2~ I really thought it was the last episode, since Namida no Kimeta no Hi and that Massugu Otoko drama are both ending this week. I guess...next week is the final episode then. But yeah, I ended up watching the whole episode, and everyone else just fading out. Is it that sad? That had to watch? I don't know. XD Naka-san pretty much stayed to the end, but she seemed shocked that it was so bloody and sad. XD Maybe it's just me. I could've been a doctor at one point...Cuz somehow, I don't mind the sight of blood at all.
And now? I'm back in the office again, being bored. :/ Takano-san's back in the office again...which I'm assuming means that he went to Sapporo over the weekend. It seems to me that they don't usually drive the 4hr drive to Sapporo, unless they need to bring a lot of things. And when that's not the case, they just train back and forth almost all the time. Luckily, the company pays for the trip, ne? XD
Oh yes, and I totally forgot. I figured, I should really show you guys what I meant by...Kat went overboard and bought way too much for the trip back home. >.<" Mmm...and that's not all the books either.
I still can't get over the fact that Danielle gets to the office at 9:30. I can understand if you have to write a paper...but I'm not gonna pity you. I mean, come on. It's your own freakin' choice if you want to take an extra course...it's not like anyone's forced it on you. That being the case...yesterday night after me and Andrew ate dinner, she finally came home and was like, "If anyone wants to write my paper, I'll make them whatever they want to eat." Unfortunately, that's not very tempting to me, because I don't really like the food she makes. But, yes. I ended up coloring for about 2.5 hours with colored pencil...until my hands hurt. >.<" But...at least I did something actually productive. :D
But it pissed me off that when I took a short break, she'd take a long break. And when she told me she'd do this part because she wanted our coloring techniques to go together well, I finished off my part and sat back at my desk to wait for her to finish. And then she decided it was time for break. WTF! So, that's what I realized. She's the type of person who won't work, unless there's another person beside her working too. If there's no other person, she'll continually do nothing. So, in reality, I also realized, no, I'm not a keener...it's not that I get things done faster, it's not that I'm organized. I just get things done because I'm determined to finish! WTF WTF WTF WTF!!! Can someone please, kill her for me? I just got $79 from the government, I wouldn't mind giving that. XD
And, as promised, pictures of my cups:
Posted at 12:30PM
Can you believe it? I'm already at 1 week and 5 days left of my internship. :D I'm so proud of myself, of making it so far during this 11 week process. XD And even though I've been frustrated many times, felt disappointed, and felt like I wanted to kill someone. I'm sure I've felt way much more, I just feel like I should stop while I'm ahead...before I bore people out of their minds. Well, so today, it's snowing again. When I left the house, it wasn't though. I find it pretty amazing how much can change over a matter of 30 minutes.
Yay~~ :D I got my cups back. So, they're not amazing...nor are they like perfect cups. But they're still cups I made myself. :D Eekk~ :D The red one didn't come out that well....but the one that was green came out really well. ^^" I'll take pictures of it tonight and post them tomorrow~ I'm just glad my "K" came out really well onto both the cups. And to think I wouldn't get the cups back until the end of next week. Kyaaa~ Yes, this week just got better, as it started off with me getting my cups back. I'm just happy, because they're not as big as I thought they'd be...nor as they actually as heavy as I thought they'd be either. ^^" They were supposed to be a set...haha. But, yeah. The only thing that makes them look the same are the handles. XD So, please don't break on the train~ DX I'm totally going to use these at home now. XD Even though the tops are a little slanty. At least they're flat when you set them down. ^^"
And so, I have a feeling today's another slow day...being that I'll be out, and Akamine-san is already out of the office. We did the usual Monday morning clean-up of the office...But other from that, what am I working on now? mmm...the farm signs, and the children's park. I don't know. Either way, it seems to me that I'm going to have a pretty free week again...Though I'm sure they'll wish to see me working more. That'd help...if they gave me more work...
Posted at 10:06AM
Officially, today is "White Day"...and for those who don't know what that is, it's a Japanese holiday, that for them, is like the opposite of Valentine's Day. As Valentine's Day is the day where girls give chocolates to boys, White Day is a day where boys give back something to the girls. Anyways, yes...as I said the other day, Takano-san's wife ended up giving us lots of sweets...so we have a bit to last...probably the rest of my stay. But then again...with Akamine-san and Naka-san always in the office, you never know. XD And me coming in on Saturday didn't help the fact that I ate a lot of it too. XD
But yes, yesterday before I left the office, Murata-san came back to the office to sit in Danielle's 'spot' and was like, "Oh, is someone sitting here?" So, I helped him clear it, and Naka-san was finished making lunch. We ate together, even though I told her I'd just go home for lunch. I ended up staying till like...3:30. XD Anyways, after lunch I went back to doing things I wanted to do...and when I was close to leaving, Naka-san asked me to help her cut out stamp cards that she was making for Tokachi-gawa onsen. Mm...yes, that's pretty much it. And then Takano-san came while I was helping. XD And then not long after, I went back home.
Today, I was bored. XD I watched "The Princess and the Frog", "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus", and "Gokusen the Movie". But honestly, it was funny. Did anyone realize that at the end of the Dr. Parnassus movie, it's filmed in Vancouver? It's at Cornelius Oberlander's library. :D I've had these movies on my computer for the longest time. I've just never actually gone to actually sit down and watch them. And can I say...only Gokusen was the good movie. DX I think it just means...either one, my interests have changed, or two, Unfortunately, I had to watch it with Japanese subs...but that's okay. It was still quite enjoyable.
By the time it got to afternoon, I saw that Andrew was going to go out to Obihiro, and I decided to invite myself. >.<" So, we ended up finding an internet cafe, and him pretty much using his internet to do what he needed to, and me reading a bit of Koizora. I followed him because he was going to go to a bookstore afterwards. XD Anyways, so, after that, we went to the Tsutaya, and I got somewhat distracted by the used book store side again. They had both volumes of "Akai Ito", and "Kimi Sora" so...I spent a good 1050 yen on books again. >.<" I had planned to buy the KAT-TUN calendar, but they didn't have any left~ The only ones I saw were HSJ and the Jr calendars. >.<" But it's okay...I don't think I'm gonna buy the calendar this year after all. My books have filled that gap...and my electronic dictionary will be my last large purchase...well, besides for "DareKiss", the JE Shop...and maybe buying NewS' "Sakura Girl". ^^"
I spent the better part of the evening in the living room of the guest house with Andrew. We plugged both of our external hard drives into his laptop and just started swapping all these anime, j-dramas and j-movies. Well, so now I've got lots to watch again. XD And after we finally got everything we wanted of each others' swapped, I went back to my room to continue getting packed. I mean, as I keep buying books, I keep losing confidence in the weight side of my luggage. It seems...I'm going to be having two check in, and two carry-on. XD It's gonna be a horrible time getting on and off the bus in Obihiro...And then the train will definitely be an interesting site to see. >.<" But once I get to HK, everything will be a lot better, I'm sure. But yes, that's it. I'm not buying anymore books.
Posted at 9:30PM
Ah yes, and I totally didn't mention the whole fact of me watching Music Station yesterday. XD It was really weird...because I was making mashed potatoes for the first time, and okay, so that's not the weird part. But, before Danielle and Andrew left for the party, the TV was just giving me horrible quality on the TV Asahi channel. >.<" And then getting closer and closer to the time, I was like, it'll be fine...I'll just watch it in bad quality then. But, somehow I was messing with the TV and the antenna, and then I got really good quality. :D I was amazed with myself, so I got to watch NewS~ :D Though, I still think...why is Ryo growing out his hair, and why Yamapi had to wear that kind of shirt...but other from that, does anyone else think their live singing is getting better and better?
And then when it came time to watching Yamanade, well, the TV was still sucky for the other channel...but I got it to be..at least manageable to watch. So, it seems, I'll be in Otofuke for the last episode of Yamanade...though I have a feeling I won't be watching it. From today, there's exactly two more weeks of me staying here. OMG~! So close to end! Next Friday, I'm going to a tea ceremony class...and the week after...it's my going away party.
Seems to me I'm running out of things to do on my free time...that is, without an electronic dictionary anyways. XD I'm debating whether I should buy one before or after I leave Otofuke...Well, cuz either way, I'll be getting one..it just all depends on when. And I have more than enough money to last till then.
Somehow, I was planning to go home for lunch after Naka-san told me that we were going to a party tonight at Atelier Zo, the architecture firm close by. Mmm...what's the party for though? XD Anyways, yes. Which means, my nice mashed potatoes that I made last night will have to sit in my fridge till tomorrow afternoon I guess. XD Should be fine I think. I actually didn't make all the much yesterday. It was more so the fact that I had cake that Takano-san brought over before I went home and ate, rather so I wasn't all that hungry afterwards. haha
Posted at 1:20PM
I just realized why my boss talks to me less. Because he knows I'm listening in on him when he's talking. So, yesterday morning, he was talking to Danielle, and telling her about one of his friends from Tokyo coming to lecture on the 22nd, and that he's going to be speaking in Japanese, but at least we can listen in. He said that to both of the white interns...and only not me? haha. Eh?! XD Anywho...so, I'm assuming, that means that when I told him I could understand half of what most people were saying in Japanese, and perhaps seeing me speak to Maeda-san the other day in pure Japanese...he knows I'm better at Japanese now? XD I don't know. But, it makes me kind of happy. Though I feel like I'm being treated kind of like a...Japanese internship student now. XD So, I've no idea whether that's a good thing or not.
Yesterday, the two other interns were talking at lunch about how they were going to this party yesterday in Obihiro. And then Naka-san's like, "Eh? Katherine's not going?"
"I don't want to go?. And Akamine-san like laughs and is like, "She doesn't want to go, there's no Johnny's." XD Well, that's true and very...coincidental to yesterday's events. haha.
And because this weekend is White Day, Takano-san's wife gave us lots and lots of sweets~ :D Made me smile anyways. ^^" Cuz I know I won't be getting any from anyone else...anyways. XD Once White Day passes, I'll be less depressive I hope. I'm probably like emitting a really dark aura that's kinda like, "STAY AWAY! DON'T TALK TO ME! GRRRR!" right now, which is why I'm not getting new work, and can constantly update my blog...and work on finishing my final assessment for my internship hand-in~
Generally, this morning waking up was me being really lazy. I ended up sleeping yesterday at almost 1. XD Well, I got enough sleep at least. But yeah. I woke up to Danielle's alarm continually going off, which was annoying. So, I ended up going into her room and turning it off. And then, somehow, it was extremely windy! So I kept hearing like doors opening and seeing screen doors flying. It was kinda...weird. Though, I'm sure it's not as bad as I'm making it sound right now. XD I'll probably go into the office later, maybe in the afternoon? It feels like it's too early. XD
Posted at 9:06AM
So yes...apparently, today's the day of a "St. Patrick's Day" party. Am I going? Well, I don't want to. XD Why? Because it's annoying. "Well, she definitely didn't sound Canadian". Dude...what kind of person actually sounds Canadian? I don't even sound Canadian! I don't even sound American! "Oh, she's definitely not European or Australian". Does it really matter? She's just a freakin' foreigner in a foreign country. Why don't we just leave it at that? Danielle talks about this girl that they met at the Sairinka festival as if she's a pest, yet she still wants to go to the party? What's with that? I can understand if you just want an excuse to go and drink, but what's with everyone thinking Americans are losers? See, this is one reason why I want to get away from Canada. It's not like I think other people around the world don't think the same thing also. But I don't have to constantly listen to how crappy Americans are in them, as long as I don't have to be in contact with freaking Canadians. DX
I'm sure I've offended many people I know, when I told them I wanted to go to HKU as an option for uni, to get away from people. And when I say get away from people, that doesn't mean I want to get away from everybody either. Just a general population that I'd rather not see again, if I didn't have to. Something along those lines, which I'm probably not describing well. So anyways, yes. I do really want to say sorry...if I am really offending anyone with my comments. Cuz I do realize, I'm the type of person that says things without thinking a lot of the time...and that being the case...yes. Sorry. Cuz I know I shouldn't keep talking about this...especially since most of the people that actually read my blog are Canadian. XD I promise, this will be my final one...unless things feel worse for me.
Anyways, I've been kind of depressive lately, with the whole not securing a job yet for summer...for not getting my bursary...for just being somewhat indecisive with my life...for not knowing what I want to do with the rest of my life...for thinking that what I'm doing isn't what I want to be doing...for possibly choosing a totally different path then what I want...for wanting to get away from North America...I don't know. It's complicated. And all my thoughts aren't even figured out. They're just all jumbled all over the place.
Anyone heard that new song for "Dareka ga Watashi ni Kiss wo Shita ~Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac~"? It's Kylee's "Kimi ga Iru Kara". It's actually surprisingly a really good song, and I'm listening to it almost non-stop...which probably doesn't help my depressive state. XD And yes, I've thought it over. And it's decided. I'm staying home Friday night. I want to watch Music Station on TV...I mean...come on~ It's NewS singing "Sakura Girl" and Ikimono gakari, and Kitano Kii singing "Sakura Saku", and Yusuke's new song "Lion"~ There's no way I can miss such a good episode of Music Station! I don't care if my TV sucks...I want to watch it. >.<"
Posted at 9:33AM
Yesterday, I did end up having to make lunch. I kinda figured it would be me...since Danielle made lunch the day before. XD Anyways, I was lucky. I went to go make lunch in the kitchen, and not long after, Maeda-san (the secretary), came in and looked at the ingredients and was like.."Hm? I was thinking of asking if you'd make a portion for me too...but..."
"Oh, is that so? If you want some, then I just won't put the meat in."
"Is that okay?"
"Yes, more vegetables."
"Okay then."
And then, I finished preparing the rest of the stuff to put in the soup, and she made the soup base without me. XD I guess I'm not needed. XD LOL. Anyways, yes, so we had udon with a very good base.
And then Akamine-san came back, and then I was reminded of it being close to White Day - March 14th. I know for sure, I'm not gonna get anything after all ne. XD Yesterday, after everyone came back from the meeting, we had a meeting for ourselves as well, and then so, the rest of my time here has pretty much been planned. So yes...the 19th which should be a Friday, is planned to be us going to a tea ceremony class. :D I'm excited. haha. And then...mmm...on the 26th, there's going to be a going away party for me...as well as I guess Akamine-san and Danielle...an early one for them anyways. Akamine-san is now for sure going to Qatar at the beginning of April. And Danielle's leaving around then too. So, yes. It'll be a very empty office once we leave...I think. XD And then somewhere between all that time, I also get to go to Millenium Forest, and Takahashi Construction Company. :D I'm excited~ But like I said, Akamine-san is going to Qatar, so if she's in the office, we have to speak solely english for her sake, so that she can get better before she goes, and impress the other principal that is over there right now. XD
Ah...but yes, I've got like...almost two more weeks of my time here. Two weeks and two days to be exact. Cuz, I'm planning to leave early on the 27th to arrive at the airport early...even though my flight isn't till 1-ish. But I figured, if I get there a bit early, I can just at least be there a bit earlier at Obihiro station for a bit, maybe walk around a bit till I really need to go...on a bus to Obihiro airport anyways. They had a few good clothes stores in the station at least. XD But aside from that, I should get to the airport earlier anyways...since it's like a 30 minute bus ride there. *sigh* I'm more worried for my flight from Narita to HK though...cuz I think it's like a 9am flight. XD Which generally means...I'm going to have to take a really busy train with lots of luggage, and hopefully make it there on time. DX Or maybe...I'll take a really early train...which means leaving the ryokan at 6:15, and arriving at the airport at 8. XD I think that'd be perfect. XD
I somehow have obtained about $1300 from my school, even though I got sent an email back around January stating that my bursary got cancelled. What's with that? I even had to pay a bit more of my tuition because of it. So..where did this $1300 come from? Did someone miss the memo or something? XD Anyways...I've somehow become $1300 richer due to a mistake from my school. :D And no, I'm not complaining. It just makes me a feel a little bit happier...as it's a back-up if I can't get a job for the summer after all again.
I also finally got a reply back from the firm that I wanted to work at in Edmonton, and it wasn't a good reply back. Though, like all emails start, "We're happy you've shown interest in our firm but..." Yes. I didn't get a job. So, I'm slightly depressed. But, the $1300 cheque that came in the mail definitely makes me feel a little better. I'll just have to keep looking for another job. *sigh*
Posted at 9:45AM
I woke up being really lazy. XD Mmm...I woke up at normal time, at 8:15...and then didn't get out of my room till 8:45. Though I ate and all that on time, I just didn't leave the house till about 9:10, and got to the office around 9:15. XD 15 minutes late. But that's okay. I arrived at the office, with Takano-san talking to Maeda-san beside the stove.
Well, I just wasn't feeling well. I mean, come on, who enjoys waking up to a dream of you going to a supermarket in Japan, and finding a whole buncha maple/Canadian sweets for cheap, and then wanting to buy them as gifts for people in the office, but then your classmate goes to buy them all first so you can't buy them for them. Then, somehow, Angela pops out of nowhere and acts like your best friend. And then, the ending is complicated, because you end up meeting one of your best friends there...and spending your time as if it's a date. It's creepy. And then I was clingy, and we were going to get crepes...and somehow, Angela was tagging along. It was weird. To be honest. I don't even remember why I got mad at Angela anymore...it's just like Vanessa said...in a few years, I'd probably just forget why I got mad at her in the first place. It doesn't mean that I'm gonna suddenly become friends with her again or anything though...
So this morning, I was told by Takano-san that they're going for another meeting with the guy at the cheese farm. And, he's bringing Andrew instead of me and Danielle. That's fine. XD We've already been...and I don't know. They're just going to discuss changing the budget of the proposed project. So...yes. My day that's going to be...? Sitting in the office doing nothing again. XD Probably. I finished most of my work the first day it was given to me on Monday. So...yeah. >.<" I don't know. So, I'm making lunch today I guess. What'll we make ne...I still don't know yet. XD I'll think of something I guess...
Today was supposed to be a day of snowing and what not...and ended up being really really cold!!! When it snows, it's usually warm....so, it was kind of shocking. But, yeah. Cold!
Posted at 10:30AM
Oh yes so yesterday as I left the office, I saw a car pull into the office, and I couldn't exactly figure out who it was. So, I just kept walking on my way home. And about half way back, a white car pulled up to me, and the window was rolled down. "Do you need me to drive you back?"
"No, it's fine, thanks."
It was spoken in english, so, that was easy to figure...It was actually Takano-san. XD Though, it was a different car than the one that went to the office. So, I didn't realize it. XD Anyways, about a minute or two after Takano-san left, another car pulled up to me, the one that I saw pull into the office. "Daijoubu?"
I kinda of suddenly turned around, but couldn't see anyone...who it was I mean. But I recognized the voice. "Hai, Arigatou Gozaimasu~" And I continue walking. It was Takano-san's wife. XD So...random. She must've picked him up at the office, and then came back just around the time I left, so that Takano-san could get his car back. But really...it was weird. Cuz when both cars stopped, I could hear them both slowing down first. XD
I guess I can admit, I was a little unhappy last night, because my watching Code Blue got switched to the three of the other people living in the guest house doing yoga. DX This is where people usually go...why are you being anti-social? Why didn't you just do yoga with them? Well, one, I don't like yoga. Two, there wasn't enough room in the living room because two foreigners are extremely tall. And three, they didn't know I wanted to watch it, so I couldn't really hide my disappointment of not being able to watch it, without leaving...
Somehow, all three of us interns left the office at about the same time yesterday too. First, Andrew left about 6:10, and then Danielle at about 6:15. And I left about 6:25. But because one decided to make a hamburger, and the other decided on making perogies, I couldn't make my simple dinner, which really only takes 10 minutes to make, until 7:30-7:45. I mean, I can understand, if you want to make something extravagant and random. But have some consideration, when we only have two stove tops. We're all interns here after all...
But what can I say. I'm feeling a little out of it, on this new Tuesday morning. It's 9:30. But honestly, I feel like sleeping. >.<" I want to be able to be lazy, and go back home. XD Maybe, I'll be lucky, and get to be lazy when I get to HK. XD The few days before, I was fixing my plans for the few days I'm in Tokyo by myself. And I kept having to reduce the places I wanted to go. I'm still determined to go to Takao-san...and go climb the mountain. XD Or at least..ride the cable car part way up. XD And then somehow, I've wanted to go to Minato Mirai, and China town down in Yokohama. XD Because somehow, last time I went, I didn't go. Though, that's aside from the fact of me wanting to go to the aquarium there. XD I don't know. I might...rethink that one. It might not be fun to go to an aquarium by myself after all. And if I just go to Minato Mirai and China town, I'll have time to go back closer to wear I live to do shopping. XD
Posted at 9:55AM
Something that a guy does to make your heart race...? Have you ever thought of it? I was thinking of it yesterday. XD Yes, because I really couldn't think of it ever before. And now I know. It's when you're running away from a guy because you suddenly get mad at them, and then he runs after you, and like grabs you arm to stop you...doesn't that kind of just...you feel a "Gyutto~" or "Doki doki" kind of feeling...? Eh..perhaps my Japanese sound expressions make no sense whatsoever. XD
Well, after about a week of trying to be nice of Danielle, her annoying capacity has gone over my patience capacity. Therefore, well, I'm kind of ignoring her again. XD I'm starting to wonder if she even realizes how annoying she is...with everything she does? She always has to think, and make people "know" that she's right about everything. Her ideas are always "better" than yours, so we'll always go with her ideas. But honestly, the part that annoys me is the fact of her trying to wear something Japanese, and totally not pulling it off at all. DX Okay, so maybe I'm just a little mean. But she's wearing a dress that's way too short for her, and only leggings underneath. Even I'd think that's pretty skimpy, if you're just wearing slippers around the office...
On the other hand, I'm almost done with getting all my forms filled out for my internship requirements. I just need to get my boss to sign two letters - recommendation letter, and final written assessment of my progress, and then get someone in the office to sign my final two weekly reports. :D And then I'll be totally done with my internship. XD I was only happy to hear only about 4 days ago, when we were in Nemuro, that Takano-san would be sad to see me go. Or at least, that's what he said. That he likes international interns because they are very hard-working. Though, I just can't wait to get away from this internship...so I can get away from Danielle. DX Then I get about 4 days in Tokyo...and 2 weeks in HK...and I'll still be jobless once summer comes around. *sigh*
Posted at 9:50AM
So yes, yesterday was spent in the office just randomly finding recipes, and then writing them down...and thinking how awesome it'd be to actually make them back at home. XD And then somehow I got into wanting to make shokopan - the fluffy japanese bread that's normal to buy for like 88 yen for 6 slices. Apparently, it's not easy to make. XD haha, anyways...by the time I got into finishing all my letters and what not, it was already 2 which was when we had leftover dinner as our lunch. Around 4-5-ish, I ended up playing badminton with Andrew. I gave him a really big handicap though...like me wearing slippers, that made me slip every few minutes on the gym floor. XD Yes. It was definitely an interesting game. I lost 17-21 though...but imagine...if I had sneakers, I could totally do much better~ :D Well, that and he's like 190 cm...which is like uber tall compared to me. XD That happens in tennis too...the disadvantage of playing against someone that's a different height than you.
I found out that the theater I went to last summer, is one that'll play "Dareka ga Watashi ni Kiss wo Shita", and even better, they have a Ladies' Day on Wednesdays so the ticket's only 1000 yen as opposed to regular priced 1800 yen. So, the last day in Tokyo will be spent going to watch it. It'll be kind of late from the opening date...the 31st...but, I'm hoping more so that the movie won't be sold out or anything. I just really have to see it, being that I'm a huge fan of the book. I need to read it again when I get back. XD
But seriously...the weird things that happen when you go to sleep and dream. I can admit, I don't remember much from the dream. The only part I remember is using my current laptop and somehow breaking a piece of it off. Anyways, it was a rather weird dream. XD And I was extremely glad waking up realizing my laptop indeed wasn't broken after all. :D
Believe it or not, my internship is coming to an end. There's almost 3 more weeks left. Which means...3 more weeks to take in the internship, 3 more weeks to finish all my food and tea bags, 3 more weeks to finish packing, 3 more weeks to buy the things I want from Otofuke/Obihiro before I go. I don't remember if I talked about those special chocolates from a store called "Rokuten". But it's a famous sweets shop in the Tokachi area, and their sweets are delicious~ I wanted to buy a whole bunch to bring back for friends in Guelph, but I won't see them till September, and that would mean...well, they'd expire before I saw them. DX
Posted at 2:35PM
That's right. I was telling my friend, but I'd totally forgotten. The night when we were still in Nemuro, after yakiniku, we went to the convenience store and bought ice cream. XD And when we got back to the house, the house owner came for the party with us. And so, before I ate my ice cream, I ended up sitting at the table taking a picture of myself with it. XD And so, when he saw me, he was like, "She acts like an anime character." ^^" Eh...is that a compliment? XD Well :D I like being animated, and expression...ish?
Yesterday night, I didn't get back to the guest house till late. Takano-san's wife ended up making dinner for us, and when she came to pick up Takano-san, she dropped food off for us...lots of it. ^^" And so, yes. We had dinner at the office, and we pretty much ate till 7:30. I didn't get back home till about 8:45 myself...but that's because I was bored, and waiting for 10 at home would be more boring than waiting for it in the office. XD
In general though, the morning started off really well. :D I woke up at around 8:30, lazily got out of bed and randomly started fixing things up, and figuring out when my flights were...and what not. And by the time I went down to the living room, it was already about 9:15-9:30. Somehow, I felt like eating a nice breakfast too. XD So, I ended up making myself french toast and a bit of something like spam. But, really...it was weird. I didn't expect anything to start burning...and nothing actually did turn out burnt. So, it was weird...when I finished cooking, the whole kitchen and living room was quite smokey. XD But, it's okay, because it was still delicious breakfast~ :D Ah~ DX I should've taken a picture of my first making of french toast. DX I forgot...gomen.
Posted at 10:25AM
I was hoping I really wouldn't have to exchange money. XD I really need to now, with all the things I'm supposed to bring back for my sister, and mom. My mom wanted me to buy all this stuff for my relatives. On the other hand, as much as I want to buy an electronic dictionary...I might not actually end up buying one. Sure enough, it'd be extremely helpful. But it's true. I've managed up till now...and I really don't know if I'll have use for it later. So, I guess I won't buy it after all. I'll just have to figure out studying my kanji another way. I mean...I've been translating all this while without one. So, I guess there really isn't a need for one after all? And...I am slowly getting better and better without one anyways? So, maybe I should save up my money for something else then. ^^" Unless someone wants to be really nice and buy one for me. XD
So yes. The place I ended up going to was called "Nemuro". It was a one night stay there...a 4hr drive there, and 4 hr drive back. Was it worth it? Really...I'm not sure. XD But, it wsa fun...besides for the incredibly horrible space I had to sit in for those 8 hours. When we arrived, we got to the Ito farm, where we'd be helping to create signs and what not. So, we got a nice tour of the farm, and saw lots of cows. XD Lots of fun pictures actually. ^^" After we were done with that, it was already like 4 or 5-ish. So, we went to the grocery store to buy groceries for breakfast and what not. haha, and all those groceries were paid for by Takano-san :D Anywho, so, I added in an apple juice and dorayaki - like...red bean and mochi in between two pancakes.
After we got to the grocery store, we went to the place we'd be staying for the night, which was pretty much a big cooking classroom, with a dining room, and big open area living room/sleeping space on the upper floor. After settling for a bit, and a few people had a few beers, we ended up going to eat yakiniku...yes, paid again by Takano-san. :D Once we got back to the place we were going to sleep for the night, other people from the farm, and the owner of the place we were staying at came over and brought like...brandy and more food. Man! So much food. XD I had not wanted to drink at all. And somehow ended up being forced to drink a bit of like...wild berry shochu..and then I had lots of ice because it cooled me down. >.<" And I only had like...a teaspoon full.
AHHH!!! I totally forgot to mention I spotted a Doctor Heli~ :D And then when they mentioned it at the farm haha, I was walking with Naka-san and Tomo-chan? Mmmm..yes, Naka-san saw me watching Code Blue at one point. XD So, I'm like "Eh?! They really have Doctor Heli? And in Hokkaido!?"
"Yes yes, like...what's it?"
"Code Blue?"
"Eh? You watch Code Blue?"
"haha yes. I like Yamapi."
This morning was spent waking up at 7, and then quickly getting ready to eat breakfast, and then having fun driving snowmobiles. XD And..really, what was it? Like a freak snow storm? It was crazy snowing this morning in Nemuro...and we went back to the farm to do a bit of looking at the site and what not. And then, after sitting in the office for a little bit longer, we were on our way back to Otofuke. The next 4 hr drive back. XD Well...it was a short trip. But it really was quite fun. :D But yes...I don't care if my TV's crap. I'm watching Yamanade tonight. :D
Posted at 4:21PM
Today's Hina Matsuri - i.e. Girl's Day/Princess Day. Therefore, we went out to do all the things Danielle needed to do, like fix her camera and what not. And I had to follow along to help translate for Danielle. When we went to the camera place to fix it, the guy told us it was impossible. Then, he got the camera to work and surprised himself. So, they tried it, and wa-lah, they fixed it. Thank God, because otherwise, I'd have to go through the annoying Danielle wanting to hate herself again stage...which is really annoying. And well, today's Hina Matsuri, and she was lucky. Original price to fix her camera = 9,500 yen. She only had to pay 3150 yen today. ^^"
I've been rethinking buying the electronic dictionary after all. Because it does seem useful. Though it may not have the japanese to english, I can do the english to japanese. And the kanji I don't understand will have the explanation. So...it could be extremely useful. Though, I paid my February rent today, so I'm feeling a bit broke. XD Maybe this weekend or next weekend...I'll go and check it out. I've got to sleep early, so that I can wake up early for that 4hr drive. XD Mm...and yes. It's snowing again. So, my short post. It's Hina Matsuri. It's snowing. I want to buy an electronic dictionary. Tomorrow, I'm going to a place I still don't know the name of that takes 4 hrs to get to. :D That's all. XD So, yes. Until then~
Posted at 1:57PM
To think, I am only going to be in Otofuke for another 3 weeks and 4 days. :D Okay, so I probably shouldn't be so happy? But, I'm really happy because then, I'll use my money only when it's necessary...and when I actually want to...instead of spending it on extremely expensive foods for no apparent reason. DX GAWD~!!! I feel like...I used so much money on eating out because of it. Yesterday morning, I even calculated how many more times I have to go grocery shopping, in order to be okay with food and still have enough money for later when I get to Tokyo. No matter how I see it, I still think that when I get to Narita airport, I'm still going to have to exchange some money...or I won't make it. XD
Anyways, so now, tomorrow, I'm heading to a place I'm still not sure of the name of. But it's a 4 hour drive from Otofuke. And, I have to pay 3000 yen to stay only one night. But it's a lot more reasonable than the...3000 yen karaoke bar. XD So, I told them I'd go already. That...and because Akamine-san was the one that asked me if I wanted to go or not...and she said it'd be interesting. XD I think if someone else asked me, I'd say no. XD
And so now I know, that I seem like a keener. Because everyone else is still back at the guest house lazing their way to work. And me? I'm already sitting in the office, because I came with Naka-san in the car. XD Well...it's a good thing. I didn't have to walk to work in the cold and snow~ And I am recovering from my cold...so, it's good.
Danielle apparently broke her camera. Always bringing on these random troubles. I guess she is just really clumsy? XD Because we keep hearing all these swears coming from her, because she does something herself she doesn't want to do. The other day when we were taking down the lights from the arches, and the vinyl tape too, next thing you know, I heard a "S***T...CRAP!!!"
Posted at 9:15AM
Honestly, I was really hoping my boss wouldn't come back from Tokyo till the 3rd of March. XD And, he already came back last night. DX I'm not saying I don't like him, nor am I saying that I wish that he'd...like...go kill over and die or something. I just...don't know how to face him. Maybe in a way, I'm a little embarrassed of myself of my past design. Cuz, after giving it lots of thought, I probably did hear him wrong about something after all. That, and I think I got sick from him. He's been sounding normal, but he coughs and sneeze....and blows his nose a lot. XD
So, yes. Last night was apparently split into stages. And honestly, all I can know is how much it made a hole in my wallet. XD So, the 2000 yen for dinner was expected. And, it was good nabe, and it was good food. Though, I don't think I really ate 2000 yen's worth of food...But anyways. So, afterwards, they were all like, wooo~ Let's go karaoke. So, next thing you know we end up at like a hostess-like snack bar/club. And I say "snack bar" because that's what they called it. And later we asked what the difference between a host club and a snack bar was, and Naka-san said it was the fact that at a host club, you could choose a girl, and at a snack bar, whoever the employee is, is the person that serves you. xD WTF!?
Anyways...yes. when we slowly walked in, we had no idea where the hell we were going. And, so when I sat down, and someone started saying, it's 3000 yen a person...I'm thinking...where do these people get all their money? But really...we don't get paid for our work...and they all do...from the festival. So, I guess it's expected that they'd use more of it now. DX Anyways, me and Danielle were like..."we're not gonna drink..." My god, it's expensive yo! DX So, we somehow convinced the people to make us only pay 2000 yen. Then, we realized it was actually an all-you-can-drink/karaoke bar. And then...we wanted to get our full money's worth. XD
So, I sang lots...starting with Nishino Kana's "Dear...". :D haha, apparently, they're not amazed with my voice, they're just amazed that I can sing Japanese as if I'm fluent. DX After singing lots, we decided we wouldn't go with them to stage 3. DX I was joking to Danielle that maybe there would be a stage 3. XD And they really were going to go! OMG! But yeah...I think Naka-san figured that we didn't really want to spend much more money on the night...so, we ended up waiting for the car. And, in this manner, "waiting for the car" meant, waiting for like a taxi driver with our car to come to drive us to a hotel in our car. SO WEIRD!!! I'd never heard of such a thing before, but I guess it is...literally a taxi driver driving your car for you, and then there's like a taxi following behind so that the taxi driver driving your car can get back later. So, you probably pay a bit more than a normal taxi? Maybe?
This morning, was pretty much me waking up at like 7:20-ish, and then getting ready and what not slowly...walking around the hotel...waiting. Well, Naka-san and Danielle didn't really want to get up. XD And, we had to get back to the office at 9. So, once it hit 8:10, I asked if the timing would be okay, and then we hear a silent "Yabai~". So...yes. We had breakfast at the hotel, and here I am now, 9:33, writing this :D
Posted at 9:33AM
I apparently, got into the office early. Because when I got here, only Maeda-san and Naka-san were here. OMG! SO COLD! DX When I was walking to the office, all I could think about was the Drama Navi of Yamanade that I watched yesterday. XD But, I guess this is how Hokkaido's like...and especially with that whole earthquake-tsunami thing. Well, ever since then it's just been really windy and foggy here. XD
After about an hour or so in the office, we headed to the festival site again, to clean up and do inventory and what not. But whatever. It was a long process...and I was just lucky that Naka-san still felt bad for me, about me recovering from my cold. So, she let me do stuff inside the vinyl house instead of go outside like Andrew and Danielle to cut the tape off the arches.
But it's okay. Tonight's a party~ :D Mm...2000 yen though. DX And then staying at the hotel and onsen~ haha...well, at least it'll be okay, and soothing I guess. Maybe better for my cold? I don't know. DX *sigh* This is seriously making a hole in my wallet...all these meals out. DX But...yes. I'll start eating less for this week, so my food'll last me longer. XD
I also forgot to mention that yesterday, since it was the last night of the festival, there was like an all-staff "party". All this sushi, and sweets, and pizza..and onigiri. Makes people regret eating dinner, if only we'd known that there'd be such a thing, ne? XD But, it's okay, it was free and yummy~ :D Like, I should've taken more pictures. But pizza...was crazy! It's like...so much cheese, with like, literally three small sausages on top of it. XD
Posted at 4:58PM
It was actually quite annoying...I was talking to my dad yesterday about the future, and about jobs for the summer. And he kept telling me to find places in Ontario, or BC for internships for the summer. And I was like, I hate Ontario...I want to work in Edmonton, and there's only one. Then, "Look elsewhere." But I want to stay home! DX Come on~ In like 3 months, I'll be back in Guelph again, away from home. Why would I want to spend that time away again? DX It's like half the time you want me there, and tell me you miss me, you love me. Then there's the other half where you tell me to get the hell out. What the hell!?
It took me a really long time, but I finally finished Coffee Prince. :D It was really...a really good Korean drama. I'm impressed~ XD But yeah, this morning I was incredibly lazy, and didn't leave my room till 11 to eat brunch. And then it was me lazing in my room (moreso due to my being sick and sore-throat-ed-ness...that I decided to stay the day in the guest house rather than go to the office and use internet~) till about 3 or 4.
Today's the official last day of the Sairinka Festival. So, work starts soon. It's kind of saddening that it's about to end. And with the fact that it's getting warmer here in Otofuke, we haven't even been to the onsen in a good week or so. The shower finally works at home, which makes me happy~ XD But yes...*yawn* things are gonna get boring, if there's no real excuse to go out to town each weekend anymore. What are we gonna do? I do have all my nice novels and magazines stacked up, should read those? XD Ack~ I'm so bored~!!! But my throat just hurts a lot! So...I'm going to be lazy.
Posted at 12:58PM
I can admit, that Danielle's random looking into space is annoying. It's like she's expecting people will look at her and say something, so she doesn't have to start a conversation. And by looking at other people, she knows that people will ask her what's wrong and then get people to do stuff for her, I think. Yesterday was supposed to be my turn to cook lunch I think. But Naka-san pretty much was like..."It's okay. XD I'll cook." I actually didn't want to cook for them, because 1) I know I don't cook well...my soup has like no taste when I make soba and 2) Because I'm sick, and I don't want to get them sick too.
So yesterday, the Australian intern arrived~ We went to pick him up at Obihiro station, and me and Naka-san spotted a foreigner sitting at the bus stop with lots of luggage. Then we were like, that's gotta be him. XD But yes...he looks like an old man, but I'm guessing he's probably 26-30-ish tops. So, after picking him up, and putting his luggage in the trunk, we ended up going into the station to get 100 yen icecream, because we had coupons. XD Afterwards, we went back to the office, and worked for a bit. I left early, and went back home...and then pretty much was stuck in the bathroom for the better part of the night. DX I don't know what I ate, but whatever it was...well, I couldn't leave the bathroom. DX But once I got out and felt much better, I spent the other part of the evening watching TV with Andrew (The Australian intern).
I kept waking up last night, and it didn't really help that my knee was in total pain. I couldn't move. DX Still hurts now...just at least I can walk on it now. This morning, we went out to town to buy a bit of stuff...mostly for Andrew to get his showering stuff...and what not. So we went to the 100 yen store to buy his stuff. And so, I thought I'd start shopping for some of the stuff my mom wanted me to buy too...and for Anitha too. XD So, yes, it was a pretty productive morning. Though, Danielle's little want to go to the post office to buy stamps excursion was a little retarded, because she didn't even end up buying any stamps. XD Anywho, so, here I am, back in the office, just chilling, and working a bit before I know I have to go back home and work on my portfolio. DX AHHH~!!! Or I'm never gonna get my next internship job. DX
Posted at 12:41PM
I don't know why I was stupid and thought I should go to work yesterday, but I did end up going. And then I pretty much sat the morning in the office doing nothing. Why? Because I felt like I was literally slowly dying. I don't think I'm really expected to be coming up with a new idea for the park anymore? Because Takano-san seems to be only asking Danielle about it now...even though he told me my idea was somewhat workable. But I spent yesterday night actually coming up with a new rough idea. And anyways...we ended up going to another proposal meeting afterwards at a cake factory (Ryugetsu). Like, that's fine, I don't mind. It's just I felt like crap~!!
And so this morning I felt like crap when I woke up, so once I got to the office, I told Naka-san I wanted to go out and buy cold medicine. And when she found out I was sick she seemed shocked! So then they were more worried about knowing if I had a fever! XD Perhaps, that would be a problem, if I did have one. Anyways, apparently, there's cold medicine in the office. Therefore, Maeda-san gave me that, and told me I could use that till I get better. :D So, as I try to quietly blow my nose I'm also working on my design idea for Tsukisamu Park.
Tonight, we're going to the station to pick up the Australian intern...so, I believe, we also want to go there to buy icecream. XD We have coupons for a discounted icecream which ends on the 28th. Yes, lots of coupons. XD And then afterwards, we'll probably go to the supermarket and I need to pack up on food again...maybe to last another two weeks or so. Ah~~!! Why can't someone just unplug my ears and nose for me!!! DX Icecream would really do some good for my throat, is what I'm thinking right now. :D
I was telling my friend about finishing my BLA, and then possibly either doing a MArch at HKU or a MArch at Waterloo or UBC (2yrs), and then do an interior design degree somewhere afterwards. That way, I can have a BLA, BA/MArch, and then an interior design degree. Pretty much, she was like, that would be pretty cool. "You could design someone's life!" XD So, I'll probably be...about 24 or 25 when I finish completely with school. XD Iyaa~ Well, there's nothing wrong with that. If I finished when I was 21, just like I thought i would be...perhaps it would be a little worrying. For jobs in this sort of area, it's hard to find something when you're too young and seemed unexperienced anyways.
Posted at 3:53PM
I think I should try to get along with Danielle, even if a part of me doesn't want to. I mean...it's not like she's actually really done anything wrong after all. Most of it is me over-analyzing, and just getting pissed at her. But really...*shrugz* she's not horrible. I can live with her at least. Yesterday after spending time in the office for a good few hours just doing nothing but blogging, talking to my dad about park ideas, trying to calm myself from the stress of not doing something like I wanted to...at 3pm, we were told we were going to sit on in a meeting for the Millennium Forest.
And then after the meeting - with everything not being very successful as they wanted it to be, Akamine-san drove us back to the office. Apparently, they were proposing to do a kind of garden festival throughout the Tokachi area. But the thing is, come on. Who wants to come to Tokachi just for the gardens? Old people, that's it! But yeah....perhaps that's just me, that thinks that there's no reason to bring people back to nature...that we could probably kill off a few more trees, and it'd be okay. The real thing is that times are changing, and people are interested in stuff like discovery parks. Yet, this is what you guys want to continually create. I don't see anything wrong with it, besides for the fact that it won't sell. It's an idea that obviously won't sell.
I'm sure even in Ontario, if they want to change a freakin' gravel pit and make it into a park just to look nicer, only so many people will go to it. I don't know. Maybe I'm just the kind of person that doesn't really like parks in the first place, and that's why I would say something like this. But...I like the architectural side of everything....the forming of buildings, the appearance and functionality...isn't that what it's all about after all?
Ah yes~ And to think I turned down someone asking me to buy their YOU&JIN scarf for 4000 yen because it was too expensive. DX And so she put it up for auction. Now, if only I could win the auction, I'll be happy. And yes...after about two months of saying, "It's going good, I won't get sick." Everything pretty much came at once today. DX So, I kind of felt it coming yesterday, but now I'm actually officially sick. There's only so much I can do...but gawd~ I was hoping I wouldn't get sick at all. And now I actually do need to use all that medicine I brought.
Posted at 9:30AM
The other day, I was sitting in the living room at night, reading random files I saved. And then when I went to get more dinner, and Danielle was randomly walking around the living room, she sits down on the sofa and asks, "Oh? Are you writing your blog?" Uh, no. I'm not. Even if I was, how is that any of your business when I update...what I update? If you want to know, then yes. I am freakin' writing about you. So, we wonder...why does Kat always have her headphones plugged into her laptop? Because she doesn't want to hear you talking, or asking people questions, or eating your apple so freakin' obnoxiously. And don't talk to me as if you know everything...because really, I hate people like you. I asked you about when we choose courses. And you're the stupid person that said it was during the summer. And now today you sit there eating your apple while saying, "Did you get the email? We choose courses in March." I still find it annoying that she makes it seem like it's my responsibility to give her the letter I wrote for Takano-san to sign just because I handed mine in already. And she's pretending to be preoccupied, so she doesn't have to make lunch. But it's her turn.
Anyways, I woke up just feeling a little out of place. Not feeling well, but still eating. Perhaps it's nerves. I had to present to my boss my playground idea for Tsukisamu park at 9:30. I woke up to realized that my idea is actually humongous for the space we have. And well, as my bad feelings are always right, it didn't turn out well for me. My boss pretty much told me my ideas were wrong because I secluded it to only one space, and I should be redesigning the whole park. Uh...hello? You told me to design the children's playground. *sigh*
But...it's one thing to say that a park is a child's playground...and probably my fault, because I designed something that I wanted to see, and not something that they really wanted. *sigh* So I'll have another night of crazy working. It'd only move so much more faster, if I wasn't so flu-like and having a head cold...and my mind wasn't blank right now. DX At least I've been praised with being able to take criticism very well. But really...I don't know if it's being able to take it, or just hiding my disappointment very well...
On the bright side, I am slowly trying to figure out my fall 2010 semester courses and schedule, and I can fit conversational chinese into my schedule~ I was so worried it wouldn't! :D So, I have a Monday off, Tuesday and Thursday nights off, Wednesday morning and afternoons off, and Friday afternoons off. It's quite a nice free schedule~
Posted at 12:50PM
AH~! I totally forgot to mention about my pain~ XD Yes, and literally what I mean is, my pain. My "knee" (And I put that in quotes because it's not actually my knee. But the name for the area that it actually is is unknown to me, and near the knee. So therefore, I call it the "knee". But it's been painful to walk for a good...4-5 days now, and I really couldn't figure out why. Seems, that I totally forgot that last Saturday, or maybe the Saturday before that, I went cross-country skiing with Akamine-san's sister. And I fell the how many random times I did, and I might've twisted something...well, I wouldn't be surprised. If not twist, than severely bruised something.
And about after a few hours of thinking that my headphones had died, and my laptop speakers were dead, I went online to look for a solution. I restarted my computer multiple times, and the start-up sound was there...just not anything after that. So, I went searching and searching, and I finally stumbled upon a plausible "cure". So, I went to the Vaio site, and downloaded a BIOS update, installed it, and it shut my computer down without me knowing. But, when I started it back up, everything was working perfectly. :D So, I'm happy. :D
Ah yes~ And I totally forgot to mention yesterday that I was the one to make lunch in the office~ Though I'm glad it was just for me and Danielle, or maybe I'd feel embarrassed with my cooking...if Naka-san and Akamine-san ate mine. But it's not my fault Danielle was lazy, and was probably thinking, "I cooked one day totally by myself. She should cook by herself today too." And honestly, what the hell? I don't mind cooking by myself. If anything, I'd rather that than with her. But, honestly...what the hell?! You're the one that's like, "what should we eat today? I was thinking soba." And then you don't even get up to do anything, you just freakin' sit there!
This morning, I got to the office at regular time. Then first things first was the meeting, and pretty much figuring out what was going to happen the rest of the week. So, apparently, I was given more work, and told to choose a main project, because they ended up getting in so much more work just in a matter of weeks with their proposals. So, which should I do? *sigh* I haven't really decided yet. But I'm sure I'll think of something. Ah~ Today's Kame's birthday...so, er, "Happy Birthday!"..? XD
Posted at 10:24AM
After all the fun we had, I found paella is actually like seafood fried rice. Good nonetheless~ :D And her daughter's family came over for dinner again, and it was fun. At night, I slept early, because we'd have to leave the house early to get to the office (it's like a 30 minute drive). But, it seems that Danielle and Maeda-san slept late, drinking Yuzu~ So then...they both woke up late~! XD Well, I got up had breakfast, and then, now here I am, sitting here in the office, "working". Well, I am working. I'm just procrastinating, and thinking about other things at the same time. XD
Before I left the office (on Saturday), I did end up sending an email back to Yamada-kun. XD Probably better to call him that now, since I even call him that in emails...ne? XD But, it wasn't a very...long email. Just an email of worry and asking if he forgot me? >.<" I just hope I didn't sound desperate. Well, I don't know. This whole weekend, I've just been giving up on him. XD After writing all those poems...and what not. I kind of just not gave up. I just woke up one morning and just thought...oh, I just don't like him anymore. Not even just don't like...it's more of a...I don't really care if he wants to be with me or not anymore. And if that's the case, perhaps...I didn't like him as much as I thought I did. I was just all hyped up due to the V-Day madness after all.
Oh yes! And I totally forgot, that the first night I stayed at Maeda-san's house, was also the first day of me trying 8% alcohol of Japanese sake. XD Yuzu is what it's called, and it's citrusy, and yummy :D But, yes...I didn't turn red at all after wards, so it was weird. Does champagne have more alcohol content than sake?!
And so, now I'm back at work...thinking up a list of activities for the park project I've been working on the past week or so. I can't wait for...mm...the time when I get my cups. XD I want to see what they'll look like at the finish. Apparently, it takes 3-5 days to bake, and then they have to sand them, and then paint and gloss them, so we only got to shape them. But Ah~ I'm so excited~ I can't hide it~ :D Ah yes~ And I also wanted to show you guys my Koizora books. :D They're so pretty...for something that are second or third hand ne? ^^"
Oh yes, and before I forget...do you know what day it is today? It's special after all. February 22, 2010. In Japan, it's 22.02.22~ I wonder...if it's understandable? XD Because this year, it's the year Heisei 22, which means 22 (year), 02 (month), and 22 (the day). Haha. So, at 2:22PM, I should go make a wish. XD
Posted at 11:15AM
The day started off early, thinking that we'd go with Maeda-san's husband to go see the morning scenerey. But it ends up, we got up early, around 8-ish? And then sat around till 9:30, when we left the house and went straight to the ceramics class. So, once we arrived, and got into our aprons, we got to making the stuff we wanted to make. I ended up making two cups, and they didn't turn out so bad...so it's okay! ^^" It was time well spent using those spinny-turn table things. I took lots and lots of pictures....cuz my mo said she was interested.
I felt like I did a horrible job, and sensei was the one fixing my cups for me. XD So, around lunch, we went to a pizza &...a lot of other things restaurant. and finished off two 25cm pizzas, and a plate of squid ink spaghetti! I've honestly never even realized there was such a thing till I saw it! So, Maeda-san said we should try it, and we did! XD
After lunch, we went back to the ceramics class we went to to finish off our ceramics. I wasn't going to put handles on my cups...but the handles didn't look half bad. XD I was more afraid of them breaking in the flight process back home. I had my teriyaki burger for lunch yesterday. Which...I had been hoping for that to happen much earlier actually. XD And then we went shopping for groceries at the Postful in Obihiro. Apparently, Maeda-san lives in Obihiro! And so...she has a very big house! XD At the grocery store, there was also a level for clothes shops, so we looked around for a bit. Unfortunately, I didn't see anything I liked...:/ Well, I'm sure I'll find stuff later, or...I could always just buy something once I get to HK, ne? XD It'll probably be cheaper.
I thought it was kind of annoying though...while I was writing this, I was watching Japanese TV, with Danielle sitting next to me on her computer. Morning Musume was singing, maybe "Love Revolution"? And then she spits out a really rude remark, "There goes that whole thing about one step for feminism." I honestly don't care about women's rights...is that bad? I don't know...even if you do care about it...what's wrong with being Morning Musume? Last night, She invited her whole family over, and we all ate nabe together. We bought a lot of vegetables and mushrooms and what not for it, so we didn't even finish! But that's okay. It was yummy! XD Tonight, Maeda-san's husband is going to make paella. Er...perhaps it's a type of spaghetti?
Posted at 5:05PM
So yes, in a span of a few hours, I was able to come to the conclusion, that I should've actually gone to HKU and not the University of Guelph. And now I feel like I've wasted three years at university that I could've spent in the BA (Bachelors of Architecture) program over at HKU. XD But, I'm extremely interested now. I think...after I finish my BLA, I might go to HKU for a BA and MA. *shrugz* That is...if I can get in. A lot of people will be happy I think, if that happens. And even me...I think I'll be happier.
Now, I'm waiting for 1PM when Maeda-san will come to the office and pick us up. XD I assumed that there wouldn't be anyone in the office today. But Naka-san still seems to be here...who I thought would be going to Sapporo at the same time as Takano-san and Akamine-san yesterday. But...obviously that didn't happen, since she's still here. Kanekiyo-san is also in the office, which I'm told is very rare, because he's back from Qatar for a few days, and then he's going back again. But yes, waiting and waiting. So, I don't know if me bringing food to the office for lunch was...something I should've done after all or not now. XD
Perhaps, Naka-san is leaving later tonight and then going to make me lunch? :D Apparently, with me coming into the office on a Saturday, even for the sake of just using the internet, I've been pulled in to work. :D So, yes that's right. I work Saturday's unintentionally. XD
I got a lot of input yesterday, and it really made me feel either more depressed, or better. Cuz somehow after my Valentine's Day high, I've been slowly getting more and more quiet, and apparently, more depressing. I think I said that in an earlier post, but I don't quite remember things I rant about. So, if I'm repeating myself, sorry. But yes...I just wanted to say "ありがとう＆ごめん～" for putting up with all my ranting and problems.
Posted at 12:38PM
A month and a week left~ Till I go to Tokyo anyways. XD But WTF! She freakin' stepped on my foot and said absolutely nothing. It's fine if you're not working, and just typing to people on skype. But if you're walking around eating apples, and then stepping on people's feet, at least freakin' say sorry to them, or they'll just hate you freakin' more! DX And it's not like a soft step, it was a hard "accidental" step that freakin' hurt! DX Yes, Kat wants to swear.
I'm sorry. I think it's officially dawned on myself, that I absolutely hate Canada. There's one thing I don't get. How can people say that Canada is a friendly country, when Canadians are always like, "Uck, you're American?"..."Stupid United States."..."Stupid presidents". Honestly? You think Canada's doing any better? Canada's like Russia, or China. At least, that's what it feels like to me. You think you're free? But really...you're not...Perhaps that's just me because I've been traveling a lot in the 6 years. But really. That's exactly how I feel.
And so, when I told my mom that I had no intention of going to Waterloo anymore because I don't want to live in a supposedly "green" and "environmentally friendly" and hypocritical Ontario anymore, and said I wanted to go to UBC for my masters program, she said it was fine. Though, now it's a matter if I can actually get in or not, ne? I liked UBC because of its connections to Asia...if I want to get the hell outta Canada, and work in HK or Japan, that would be my opportunity. On the other hand, if I wanted to stay in North America forever, I'd go to Waterloo...which isn't something I want to do anymore. There was a point in time, when all I could think about was going back to Connecticut. And now...I don't think I have an ounce of care for the place anymore.
I honestly don't know what's wrong with me lately though. I feel like...I'm being really depressing. So, I'm sorry. It just gets annoying when I hear people tell me how much they love their country when they don't realize that they haven't actually been to other countries to realize how bad their own country is. Well, there's a freakin' reason why you only got your passport recently, right? I've had mine ever since I can remember. And I'm not saying that makes me more knowledgeable. I'm just saying it means, from my point of view, it doesn't make sense that you can say you love Canada, when you're obviously biased because you're not looking at anything else...But, I'll just keep it at that, because I'm sure I've just offended like millions of people.
Posted at 12:54PM
Yesterday, I met Kanekiyo-san, who's the other boss of the firm. And I think I gave off the impression that I wasn't really interested in what he was doing in Qatar, because I was really tired, and not very responsive. But really, when am I really responsive? XD Anyways...there's a reason why I want to be an architect, and not a landscape architect. There's a reason why I want to do a masters in architecture, and not urban design, or sustainable design. *shrugz* Well, whatever. It's not that I don't care about the environment, I'm just not passionate like other people. And really...just because that girl values the "environment", it's not like she really seems to care about it either. I remember last semester I was throwing away paper in the trash and she was like, "You know, that's recyclable." Yet, she'll do things like use lots and lots of water. That's what I found about environmentalists...and people that want to be green and sustainable. If you want to be one...don't be hypocritical...? It makes things really obvious ne...
I've been writing a lot lately. Lots of poems filled with friendship, love, lost love, and unrequited love. I should stop. XD But really, that's all I've ever written about, so it's hard to not...or stop. And of course with my new-found feelings, words just keep flowing onto the pages of my 100 yen notebook.
Oh yes! And I'm trying to buy the scarf from the You&Jin con from someone living in Osaka. XD Keyword, trying. But I have a feeling it'll cost me at least...4000 yen. >.<" Luckily she told me that I might be lucky, and get a cheaper price because of the shipping (since I'm hoping to get it sent to me in Hokkaido at the office)...but, it won't get much...less than the proposed 4000. >.<" *sigh* So expensive!!! Regular price is like...2500 yen! DX But I suppose Jin's solo con goods are pretty rare this time around since only ticket holders can buy the goods. And I was gonna buy the Bandage goods online yesterday...I was messing around with the site and all that. But when I thought it through some more, I decided against it because I'd have to pay like a $7 shipping fee to get it sent to me here...which isn't horrible. But, I'll press my luck, and hope that they'll still have it when I get to Tokyo in March...or...have it at one of the stores in Nakano Broadway. XD
But yes, that's what I realized. I'm a complete computer geek. And I should've studied something along those lines...or music. I have to admit, the fact of me writing my lyrics is just going to be the possible outcome of my demo CD that I'm planning to make. Probably come April or May. But I'm determined to send out my applications by the end of May! But, by then, I'll have to make at least one original song...which I'm hoping won't be too bad. I need a better way to record my piano playing, that's for sure. Because every time I've tried recording it so far, it's been having a very noisy background. >.<"
Mmmm...I think the only thing I don't like about people, are the fact that some people will pretend things are normal, when they aren't. It's one thing to act normal when things are fine and not awkward. But when one starts laughing things off, knowing that the other is mad at them...it's just awkward. But, then you're both trying to make it less awkward because you're stuck with each other for at least another month and a half. *sigh* But yes. It was really awkward last night. XD I don't know...it just doesn't help if you're sitting right across from me, and looking at me every time I look at you...as if I'll give you some sort of answer to something...and of course your glares and stares aren't helping the matter.
Like, you know it's one thing that people say..that it takes two people to stare? Like...you can only figure out if they're staring if you're watching the other person stare too? XD Maybe it's my fault too? I haven't been really nice to her, and stand-off-ish, because I've been so fed up with her. XD I saw a glimpse of happiness in her eyes when she got extra work from Takano-san proofing something. XD On the other hand, Maeda-san came over to me this morning and saw Danielle's bill for the rent sitting on the table and was like, "This is Danielle's? Did she forget about it?"
Somehow the last week or so, after Kazu left...or maybe even right after I gave him my chocolates, I just kinda stopped wanting to talk. It happens every once in a while, where I'll just not want to talk. And then I'll only talk when I want to...which is rare. And then things go back to normal. I doubt it really has anything to do with him, but that's just how I feel lately. Perhaps it's the snow that's making me feel somewhat depressed? Cuz I know it's not about the other day's events..because I've forgotten about it already. XD
Oh yes~!! Snow~ It's been snowing since like yesterday night...Yesterday afternoon? I'm not too sure. But, yes, it's very fluffy and white outside. And here we though spring had come. XD Well..it's not really cold outside. Just snowy. But, man...when I walked to work today, it felt like the same kind of snow as when I was in Sapporo the night of the Sapporo Snow Festival. DX Sooo snowy~~!!! But, not windy...so, not as cold.
My boss and supervisors are going to Sapporo tonight at like...5 or 6-ish. And so, that means I'll probably get to leave the office at regular time? Unless I feel like randomly staying later. *shrugz* But tomorrow, I'm somewhat confused about how things are going to play out. I just know I'm staying at Maeda-san's house for Saturday and Sunday night. But it seems that on Sunday we're going to the ceramics/pottery class. Then what about Saturday? XD
Posted at 10:39AM
It's been a month and 10 days since I've first arrived in Otofuke. There is only 5 weeks and 2 days till I leave to go to Tokyo for 5 days, and then HK for 2 weeks. Somehow, it feels like a painful feeling. But it might just because a part of me still really likes Kazu, even though I know there'd be so many problems if we did end up a couple. Not only would my parents probably disown me, they well...just won't be happy. It doesn't help that I'm listening to YUI's "GLORIA" and "Muffler". XD They're incredibly well-written songs I must say. They're just not good for you if you're somewhat in love, and don't know what to do either. DX
It was actually really depressing...because yesterday I was talking with a friend I hadn't talked to in a really long time, and it ended up with me getting really frustrated with him because I couldn't get my point across...which I suppose is quite normal. I've never been quite good at describing my inner feelings. But, he pretty much put down everything I wanted to say about people I dislike, and I know it's unavoidable. And I know that running away is bad. But don't you ever have a point in your life where you realize what you're doing is something you want to be doing? That what you are isn't what you want to be? That you want to be special, and you can't do that being what you are now?
Surely, one can say that everyone is special. But really...do you "feel" special? Cuz, I don't. Not at all. And it's one thing to say you shouldn't get so rant-y and piss-y at things such as your own problems because it's selfish...and there's lots of bigger problems in the world besides having to deal with people close to you. But honestly, is it bad if I say I don't care about the rest of the world? That I don't care about what's going in this country or that country...that there's war going on over here...and people dying over there...Sure I can say it's sad. But, it's life. Maybe I am selfish. But I don't care. That's just how I feel right now. In general, when people tell me it's stupid to have dreams...and want to do something bigger in life compared to what you're doing now? Then...of course I'll get a little angry. I'm glad I have other friends that stand by me, and help me bring my confidence back up in my dreams.
Posted at 5:10PM
Yesterday night, the Australian intern gave the office a call saying that he'd be arriving in Otofuke on the 26th. So, I guess he'll be working with us at the festival the last day then? Apparently, there's also a party on the 28th where Danielle volunteered herself to cook "Canadian" traditional food. Hey, that's all you now...I didn't say anything at all about helping or making for people yo~!! So, let's not drag me in.
But yes, back to the boy. The Aussie called and apparently, he's in Hokkaido already, and asked for directions about how to get here, and talked to Maeda-san on the phone. But, really, it was funny, because his Japanese apparently is really good, which she was happy about. And when Danielle heard that, she got quiet and like depressing again saying, "Oh, I'm the only one then..." Yes, you are. You should've expected it when you signed up for the internship yo~~!! It is...going to Japan after all, it's expected you should know some Japanese to converse with people. And she was telling them yesterday about these places she wanted to go, and they replied to her saying, "Are you going to be okay? If you're going by yourself? Those places you want to go to are minor cities...they probably speak no english." which is...how I translated it to her anyways.
But today, Danielle didn't come into the office till 10. Every time she comes in late she says something along the lines of, "I can't believe I'm this late" to me. Honestly, I'm not all that surprised. It's not like she's ever been early to work. And she always seems to arrive to work at least by 9:30. So, 10...doesn't seem much different to me. I got here at 9 with Naka-san, and got a phone call from Takano-san asking me about an English question. XD He was like, "we're making a sign so people won't throw their garbage around, what's the right word? Garbage? Dump? Trash? Rubbish? Litter?" It was funny. And then Danielle arrives about 45 minutes later, says the above, and then rummages through her backpack and sighs like 3 times. She puts her coat back on and walks over to Naka-san saying "I left my cable at home, I'll be back." *sigh*
So, apparently, this weekend, I'm staying over Maeda-san's house because she's afraid of us being along for the weekend while Naka-san and Akamine-san are away in Sapporo. But...really...it's not that big of a deal, we are 20 after all. But it's okay. It'll be fun I think. Her and her husband are going to a ceramics class over the weekend, and so it seems we shall be going now too. :D I wonder what we'll make~~ :D
Posted at 10:35AM
I feel like I'm going through hard times, because my dad told me that he feels like a door mat, and it's my fault. It all started with my sister and him's relationship not going well, and now since I'm gone, my dad thinks the same thing about me...that he's only there to pay, and listen to us complain. >.<" Honestly, I don't know what I deserved to receive that kind of treatment first thing in the morning...but really. I'm sure it'll blow over. It's just...stupid. I mean, I love my dad, I really do. But, there's just points in time where...I don't understand at all where he's coming from, and it makes me confused as hell.
Apparently, I'm also feeling like a horrible friend! Because I realized that a lot of things are going on that I don't know about. I feel so out of the loop because I've got a lot of friends all over, and there's just no way to keep up communication constantly. >.<" So, firstly, I just wanted to say how sorry I am to all my friends for being so out of touch while I've been gone! GOMEN NASAI!!!! Hontou ni GOMEN NASAI!! >.<" It's not even really because school's busy, or work's busy...I just haven't had the will to contact anyone outside of MSN and twitter. >.<"
Yup...so apparently, few had to do a report write-up for the Sairinka festival, and we weren't detailed enough with everything. So...we get to do more~ Well, technically, they told Danielle to do it all. XD And I was told to check a few pages of the firm brochure...Surely, I'll help her though, right? XD At the meeting yesterday, it seemed that they forgot all about our other project that Takano-san told me about, and now it's just finishing the report write-up for the rest of the week. *sigh* And then Naka-san and Akamine-san are going to Sapporo for the weekend, and I get stuck with Danielle...the fun~ DX
Yesterday night I had thought it'd be a good idea to leave my laptop at the office for the night, so that it could finish downloading my files. TOTAL FAIL! >.<" It failed like 4 files, and like is still downloading like 3. So...let's not do that again. XD Unless...it's almost close to finish...and nice to me. >.<" Though...*sigh* Whatever. So, I woke up this morning the same time I usually do, but no one else was up yet. So, I walked to the office by myself and arrived there at around 9:07AM.
So, the better part of the day was spent writing up a report for the Sairinka Festival, and then I realized, I should split it up with Danielle. So, we split it up, and I did half, or maybe even more than half. And just now I gave her the file and she said, "I'm not..." not finishing the sentence. So yes...she spent the rest of the day (not including the beginning of the day, where she was still doing nothing, though she claimed that she did the impressions part) looking up places in Japan she could go to. *sigh* Oh well...like Aisha said, there'll always be people that want to use you, and want to step on you. There's nothing more that you can really do about it but deal.
Posted at 4:14PM
I don't know what to say. Really. Come on. DX Yesterday before we went to the festival, Danielle was like..."Naka-san, can you call Akamine-san and ask her to check her car to see if my camera's there?" Apparently, she's lots it...and hasn't seen it for a day or two. I'm not gonna be the one to keep track of what you've lost or not...so, asking me really doesn't help much. DX But, yes. She's like, "Oh God...it's really expensive." That's what she said about her stupid fur "hat" too, which she "lost" and left in the taxi...and we had to call all these people to get it back. *sigh* So, yes. She's apparently really stressed and like...in shock. She told me she hates herself right now. XD I really don't take pleasure in people's pain...but...this is the second time she's lost something here...in a span of a month. So, it's so...random. DX Why doesn't she take better care of her things, if they're so expensive? I travel way too much...so taking care of things is one thing I do best, I'm glad. :D Anyways, she found it again this morning, at the back of Akamine-san's car. Someone please tell me...how'd it get there? She didn't even use the trunk? XD
I should stop buying books. XD I'm gonna run out of room to put them...or like...how do I put it. my bag's just gonna get too heavy for my carry on, on my way to HK. Once I get to HK, my books will be bring-home-able though. XD Cuz, my parents will have extra luggage with them. haha. But..yeah. I went to a Tsutaya yesterday after working at the festival, and after I went to the onsen. I was like..."Oh? They have a used book store too!?" And went over to that side of the store, and found a few Watase Yuu manga for only 105 yen~ And, I was gonna buy them all (which was only...3 in my hand really), till I spotted Koizora. XD I probably would've bought Akai Ito too, if only they had both books. I can't help it...with pretty covers, I ended up buying both books for Koizora, and one manga coming to a grand total of 805 yen. XD It was a good purchase, really cheap!!! Koizora books...regular price is 1000 yen each~ :D But, man. I've got a lot of books, and magazines to bring home now. XD
So, yes, this morning was filled with lots of cleaning...and really. I'm just pissed that I do so much and get nothing. She stirs up trouble by continually losing her stuff...and she comes back goody-goody with Akamine-san? Eh?! *sigh* That's why I said at one point...that people who are good, and try their best, don't get anywhere apparently. Most people would think they would. But in the end, it seems that it only matters to some people, and other people...it doesn't.
Posted at 10:00AM
What can I say? Really...this day ended pretty normally. XD I did end up giving Kazu my chocolates yesterday when I saw him, but I didn't make it into anything big. As I thought, it'd be too soon...I mean, come on. I only met him 2 weeks ago. There's no way anything would come out of that amount of time together...at least, I don't think so. So, he was happy with receiving them, and even kidded around, and asked Danielle how come she didn't give any to him.
Today was spent over in Obihiro...where the idea was to go and ice skating. But it ended up being a watching hockey and speed skating day because the rinks were being used. It was fun nonetheless...but I could tell that Kazu was trying to be extra nice to Danielle...because she was being somewhat "genki nai na" as Kazu puts it...as I put it, "emo for no reason." She was crying in the car because she couldn't understand what was going on...she literally said through tears, "It's not anyone's fault, I just don't always understand what people are saying." And, when I heard that, the first thing that popped into my mind was...did her boyfriend break up with her on Valentine's?! XD But, no...she meant literally, she didn't understand what people were saying in Japanese. DX That's not our fault yo~ There was a warning of not being able to speak english on the website~~ XD And, it's never been my job to help her...I'm just nice enough to put up with her...
So, after lunch, it was already like 2-3-ish, and Kazu went home to his house in Obihiro first, before having to go and drive the 4-5 hours back to Sapporo to be in time for class tomorrow morning. DX I feel bad...that he drove all this way, just to see the office for a few minutes, and then to work at a festival...and see a hockey game and speed skating? XD That's so random...for like...an 8hr drive (back and forth). So, when he left, I felt somewhat saddened...and Naka-san decided to go to a famous Tokachi sweets shop called, "Rokugetsu". It's a Hokkaido only sweets shop, so I ended up buying chocolates. I wanted to bring them back home...but seems I'll have to go again and buy some more later if that's the case, because mine expire the end of March. XD
Danielle wanted to go to a supermarket too, just to buy peanuts. So, I ended up going to buy butter, and some more senbei. And when I found Naka-san, I realized that the March magazines were out, so I filled my empty heart with a March Potato mag. DX haha. I'm fine. ^^" I don't feel...crushed or anything either. I just feel like...a part of me's missing, and something should fill the gap. Tonight, I still have to go to Tokachigawa onsen to work at the festival again. Yay for being single on Valentine's~ I wouldn't go as far as saying I'd boycott Valentine's cuz I'm single. In every way, I love the idea of a Japanese Valentine's Day. ^^" Much more than a North American one anyways...
Posted at 4:55PM
Apparently, on Sunday it's planned that 11AM, we're heading over to Takano-san's to go horse-back riding. XD It's like...Eh!? XD But well, if Kazu's coming for sure...I still don't know. So~ :/ He might be going home even...so, I might not see him after all? I assumed he was coming up with his prof to see the Otofuke office...or at least he said something about the Otofuke office. And now, it seems like he's unsure if he's actually coming up or not after all. But he should be coming today? XD He said in his email that he'd have to confirm with his prof first...whichever that means. >.<"
Ugh~ I just realized I have an extremely weak stomach...and therefore, my stomach hurts after I eat anything big. Either that...or something else? I don't know. Cuz it's not stress. But the last few weeks, I've been feeling horrible after eating...and I'd assumed it was because of the certain foods I'd been eating just weren't towards my tastes (I.e. spaghetti, tomato sauce...tomatoes). But in general, I guess that wasn't it. It's just...eating too much...maybe? And, the changing of temperatures before and after eating...and stuff like that.
Anyways...tomorrow's Valentine's~ So, I think I'm really going to give Kazu chocolates...just, not tell him I like him....just give him chocolates. And, I'm not going to confess. Because...I can't. I've too many troubles...that can arise if I really want to be with him. My parents will be pissed, I have friends that will be mad. He's not Christian..but really, how many Japanese people really are, ne? XD So...well, I don't really care that he's Japanese, and his english isn't amazing. But, we can communicate, and he makes me smile? XD As long as my chocolates end up going to him, I'll be happy...even though they don't look amazing...they're chocolates I made with love in a span of 2-3 hours. DX
Today, I ended up at the office around 9:30, and then around 10, Akamine-san arrived, and asked us if we wanted to go to the Ecology Park. So, of course, I said I would. :D Danielle didn't want to...which I found really strange of her. But that's when I realized, either she was tired and sick, or she wanted to go watch the Olympics Opening Ceremonies. *shrugz* But, anyways, I went with Akamine-san and her sister. She paid for me to go cross-country skiing with her sister, while she went back to work for a bit. XD
At the end, it was definitely very interesting. We patiently waited for Akamine-san to come back and pick us up, and I reminisced falling while cross-country skiing maybe 6+ times. XD And I asked Yuuko (Akamine-san's little sister) whether she had a boyfriend or not, because I thought she was really pretty. And she said she didn't...it's Valentine's after all tomorrow..:/ Seems she didn't realize it was Valentine's tomorrow~ So, we talked about how I got into liking Japan...and when I started learning Japanese....and then watching kids play. And once the kids left, and Akamine-san still hadn't arrived, I'd decided on starting to play the ring toss that was set up. XD So, I told Yuuko to come over and we played together till Akamine-san arrived. XD So, when I got back to the office, Danielle was missing! Did she go home and like...sleep? I don't know what happened, haha, but she just disappeared, and it was awkward coming back to the office, with instead of Danielle, Kawaii-san was sitting there. XD
Posted at 3:28PM
I forgot to mention, that I met Kazu's cousin the other night when we had dinner at the office together (and I had my first champagne). That's when I realized...honestly, a year in an english speaking country really does help Japanese people speak english better! :D It's no wonder Jin got better at english so quickly...even with his continual studying. Because she spoke like really good english...and even with an American accent. XD it was interesting to hear. haha. I still spoke to her in Japanese though...and I got praised by her and Kazu again and again about my Japanese. I think they're more amazed at the fact that I'm not Japanese, and look Japanese, but can somewhat answer in Japanese, and understand what they're talking about most of the time. :/ Is that a bad thing?
So, yesterday after thinking about the park ideas for a bit...and not coming up with anything...I was told that there's actually a meeting that we're going to at 1:15. It's at a cheese farm...for a guy that we met at one of the New Year's parties. mmhmm...so, we'll have lots of work now. XD After the meeting, because they got their proposal approved for the job, that believe it or not, costs 4,670,000 yen. So, we were treated for sweets at a cake shop, and then we headed back to the office. By then, it was already around 5:30, so I decided to go back home. From then, I secretly made the chocolates and gave them to my co-workers this morning. XD All without my classmate knowing...which was the real idea.
I was happy when I arrived at the office, and had two emails sitting in my inbox. One from Jun, and the other from Kazu. XD Oh gawd~ I felt horrible because I read the email which was totally in Japanese (because he seems to reply to those faster...). Anyways, I asked him the day before if he wanted to come with us to Lake Shikaribetsu, because I assumed we'd go during the day on Saturday or Sunday. But once I read the email, I asked Akamine-san when she wanted to go, and it seems because her sister is coming tonight, we're going to dinner and to Lake Shikaribetsu tonight instead!
So, what shall we do when Kazu comes? XD MMmm...I don't know. I told him that we'd be totally free Saturday and Sunday...though at night one of those days we'd be working at the Sairinka Festival again. But...yes. :D It's bad because I know I shouldn't be happy with him...to know that I shouldn't be liking him...and that there'd be so many problems if that became a reality. But right now...I really do seem to have fallen for him and his broken english. >.<" He told me that he wanted to go, but he wasn't sure if he was really coming or not yet...Even though he does want to come with us to Lake Shikaribetsu. >.<" So I had to write a very calm letter saying that we were going tonight instead...so if he is coming up after all, we should think of something to do together instead~ >.<"
Posted at 11:05AM
It's another day at the office...well, we're back to the Otofuke office. :D I'm glad, becaues that means I get my own large corner...and Danielle...well, she's going to be kicked out of her spot soon, because Murata-san's coming back to Otofuke on Saturday. XD Yes, generally that makes me happy, as long as that means she won't be sitting next to me...or across from me...or however which direction = being next to me.
Tonight...I need to start making my chocolates...and hopefully finish. Why? Because Sunday's Valentine's Day. DX I was hoping to give them out on Saturday...but, I don't know if everyone'll be around or not. But, it's going to be a jam-packed weekend. XD Cuz, apparently, we're supposed to go back to the Sairinka festival to work, and then we're apparently going with Akamine-san and her sister to go see Lake Shikaribetsu~, which is an ice village. And then Kazu's coming up to Otofuke...but I can't remember exactly why. XD Well, either way, he's coming up - which was confirmed by Takano-san yesterday, who told me I should invite him to Lake Shikaribetsu with us. XD And so..I did. XD
I got to the office along with Naka-san, like I usually do. Danielle arrived about 30 minutes later, while I was helping Naka-san move boxes from another house to the office. And so...it was kind of annoying. Though, I did feel bad, because Naka-san was like "...Katherine ne...onegai aru~" XD So, it's not like you can really turn her down, right? haha
And so now...I'm sitting in the office, trying to think of ideas for the park I went to see yesterday...where to start, what to do for the certain areas I should be thinking about...I really don't know! DX Though I must admit, I absolutely loved the historical area that they're trying to preserve. Even with the snow, I didn't think it was steep at all...it was very easy to walk, and it was just a general very pretty area. I'm pretty sure in the spring it'll be even more beautiful because the area looks over the small lake. :D And, I mean, come on, a massive shrine at the edge of it?!~ I thought it gave off the perfect feeling for the area. So, it's kind of hard for me to think of something more for the area. DX Cuz I really liked how it already was. >.<"
*sigh* If only my camera didn't run out of battery while I was out in Sapporo. I would've taken so many more pictures! Honestly...it felt really rude to keep asking Danielle for her camera...and I don't like doing that. Though she complained about me never telling anybody anything...not saying anything...not telling anybody about what I want. But really...I don't really care about what I want. I'm on an internship. Doesn't that mean that I should be doing what people want? I mean...I'm not following orders. It's just...why need to talk more than I have to? DX Oh gawd, it's starting to sound bad...that's not exactly what I mean. XD Maybe what I mean is that I just don't want to come off rude...like I feel like she's being.
Well, she got mad at me the other day, because she doesn't understand Japanese. Kazu asked me in Japanese if I was hungry after we went to Takino Park. And I told him yes. And then we pass by a few shops and restaurants, and he's like pointing to them saying are those okay? And I tell him they are. Of course, at this point, Danielle is totally lost in translation. And then about 3 or 4 minutes later she turns to Kazu saying, "Can you stop at a place to eat? Anything's fine!", and then she turns around in her seat to me (because I was sitting in the back because she'd stolen the front seat beside Kazu DX). And then she says, "Aren't you hungry." I answer, "Yes, he already knows." Well...honestly, that's not my fault. He knew. He just wanted to stop at something on our side of the road because it's easier. :/ Why get mad at me? She's the one that was starving...I can eat whenever after all... *sigh*
Posted at 9:54AM
I just found it funny that last night, while Danielle was working on making her Beaver Tails, Takano-san kept telling me about the park, where to go, places not to go, and generally areas of concern, etc. It was interesting that he was telling me anyways...XD He was like...we have to leave the office at 8, so make sure you are ready by 8. Their meeting doesn't start till...10 though, so I didn't quite understand. But I guess they just want to get there on time...it does take like an hour to get there after all...
Really, I'm okay with the fact that Danielle has like a 9000 yen debt with me. It's all because she bought like...an almost 6000 yen winter coat yesterday. XD And so I thought she wouldn't buy anything...and was cheap. Really...she just really didn't have enough money to last her in Sapporo...I've been buying cheap clothes. And when I told her I didn't really want to go to karaoke yesterday night with them because I wasn't sure about the costs and what not...she was questioning how much money I brought for the trip in general. Want to know? I brought about...130000 yen plus another 1000 CAD for emergencies. But...really. I've bought a lot - maybe...about $300 worth in Sapporo. So, I've got about 100000 yen left for the rest of my trip.
In general, people may be thinking that I'm acting like a child...dress like a child. But this is how I am. I don't want to grow up. Perhaps that's the problem? I like the way I am...and so I don't like to change. I don't know...I don't think there's anything wrong with being satisfied with exactly how you are. I think...it's more of the fact that I'm cheap...that Danielle doesn't like the fact that I can understand them speak Japanese...and perhaps that they find it easier to explain things to me, and then tell me to tell her things too. XD ...And maybe the fact that Akamine-san and Naka-san seem to keep telling me things about their lives more so like friends compared to how they talk to Danielle. Perhaps they don't know how to put it into words in english? And that's how it turned out? XD Like...how I talk not very much because I don't know how to say things completely perfectly in Japanese? I just kind of talk when I can...and stuff like that. But I know I understand a lot more than her...which makes me feel so blessed with my love of Japan. XD
Yesterday night was fun...haha, when Kazu and his cousin came over. ^^" She was quite cute. Apparently, they get very frequently mistaken as boyfriend and girlfriend...haha, just like me and my cousin. She seems older than him too. XD I had my first finished cup of alcohol...if champagne counts. And all I can remember (not that I got drunk, but because my memory sucks)...is that Kazu said twice to me, "Your face turned so red." So I said back to him, "That's why I said...I don't drink." Though I do feel guilty when...I think back to Kazu asking, "What about Katherine? What'd she make?"
"Eh? There's nothing~" haha, next time then, ne? ^^" I'll make fried rice if I ever see him again. XD I can be a very good cook...if I put effort into it anyways.
Not much about Tsukisamu Kouen...I just happened to end up walking alone...and discovering things on my own. I saw a really pretty shrine...but got really freaked out because there was no one around, and crows kept like...cawing. DX It's freaky man...freaky. DX Especially when you look at the statues in front of the shrine. Too bad no one was around...I would've bought a charm DX...
From there, we got back to the office, and wanted to leave. But Danielle took forever to get ready...so me and Takano-san were sitting in the car waiting and waiting, and talking about stuff. And then I felt bad, and told him I'd go into check to figure out why she was taking so long. She was washing dishes! What the hell?! DX Well, anyways, we got back to the guest house in Otofuke around 6:20-ish, and then I decided I should do my laundry. And so about 30 minutes after I did my laundry, Danielle's like..."Do you know how to use the laundry machine?"
"Sure...just give me...20 minutes, and my laundry'll be done." So, when I pulled my laundry out, and brought it back upstairs, I told her, "I'll be back in a few minutes to help you." So, when I got back down the stairs, I stood by where she was cooking and she didn't even look at me. "So...are you ready?" I finally ask. "Oh? Is that why you were standing there?" Gawd. You ask for my help...do you not freakin' want it? Anyways...that's really all for today. DX Give me a break.
Posted at 6:50PM
It's quite annoying, when you wake up in the morning, and Takano-san give you a nice little map, telling you how to get to a park...and then Danielle comes in about 30 minutes later saying "We're going to a park? What about the model? You should tell them about it." I didn't really say anything in reply, but honestly, I'm kind of fed up with her. DX So, yes. It was mad annoying...Anyways, so we got a ride to Sapporo Station, where we'd then take a train to a station, and then a bus to the park that was designed by Isamu Noguchi.
It was really windy and cold..and snowy. But it was still...okay I guess. Danielle totally ran out of money, and I ended up buying a coat for her...and lending her a lot of money. So she owes me almost 9000 yen now. But anyways, we got back to the station and then called Takano-san to come pick us back up, like he told us too. Unfortunately, we ran out of change...and it was really bad. DX Because our phone call got cut off~ But, anyways. Eventually, he found us at the station, and brought us back.
Once we got back to the office, I was all smile-y because Danielle was complaining about not knowing about what was going on tonight...because Kazu hadn't emailed her like he thought he would. And so, I checked my email, and there the email was. XD So, he's coming over at 8 with his cousin or...some sorta relative, and then we're having dinner then I think. So, Danielle kept saying how she wanted to go to the grocery store to buy ingredients for the dessert she was supposed to make for him and his "friends"...which became him and the people in the office. XD
So, I went with her (still assuming that I was going to pay for the ingredients with her) to the grocery store to help her buy the ingredients. And...well, the result...pretty much was her getting pissed at me. She bought eggs, milk, yeast, and cinnamon. But, she was like "Let's split the cost...and I'll finish the milk, and you can finish the eggs." If I was in Otofuke, I'd say..."Sure!!!" in a heart beat. But, we're leaving tomorrow afternoon!! So, I told her...I didn't want the eggs. And therefore, she assumed, I wouldn't be paying at all for the ingredients. Which...now, I'm not because of the attitude I received from her. I, afterall, never said I was going to make anything. She just assumed I was helping her because it's a "potluck". But...really, it just seems like an excuse for her to make something and seem useful...with her continually waking up late...and being late for everything. I did ask her if she needed help...and she outright just said "No."
And so...now, we should be starting to finish the model, but she's going to be making her supposedly "Canadian" 'Beaver Tails'. So...I guess I'll be going to Tsukisamu Park tomorrow when Takano-san goes to the meeting for the park. Apparently, when we get back to Otofuke, that's what we'll be working on after all...the master plan design of the Tsukisamu Park...redesign? Er...something along those lines. So, yes...I'm hoping when Kazu comes, everything won't be ending so sour...for the day anyways.
Oh yes!! I never mentioned about how much I love Jin's solo, "A PAGE." There's been a lot of criticism about it really...and talk about how his english isn't clear in it. But really...perhaps the people who're listening to the song and thinking that aren't really listening to the song after all? Cuz...I'm not looking to the lyrics at all, and I can somehow understand exactly what he's singing. It...of course, might only be the result of me being in Japan, and listening to so much Japan-glish? So...yes, to me it's very clear english. DX And I absolutely love the beat to it. It sounds like a really familiar...kind of feeling. The lyrics flow quite well actually...and I seemed to either remember them really quickly because they're so rhythmic, or make them up really easily correctly. XD
Posted at 6:50PM
So, yes...around 5PM, we got back to the office, after eating lunch. We had lunch pretty late. And really...well, I feel like it became my dinner. >.<" So...when we went to Takino park...generally, getting there was the hard part. We kind of got lost on the way. And then...finally getting back on track, the right direction, we paid the parking fee, and the headed to the main building. Unfortunately, the area we wanted to get to was closed due to the winter. It's a children's park that Takano-san's company created...filled with like ant farms hills thing...and like...a dome with playable nets inside.
Though interesting, we weren't actually able to go in. DX So, Danielle wanted to go snow-shoe-ing...and that's what we ended up doing for a good hour or so. XD It was free luckily. And then...along with that fun but tiring. I also fell like...3 times. >.<" Kazu laughed at me too. XD Mmm...and then there was so many times my snow shoe kept falling off and then he helped me to fix it. >.<" Cho hazukashii yo~~~!!!
Afterwards, because it was already like...3 or 4-ish, Danielle was like starving...and I was just hungry and tired. XD So, we went to find a place to eat...and ended up at a Tonden? And then, I ended up treating him to "lunch". I felt like we were being a bother to him...at least I felt that way. Danielle kept pointing in directions she wanted him to go...saying she wanted to do this and this with him at night etc. It was kind of annoying...and I find it completely rude. But...there's nothing I can do. I like being quiet...and she likes being this loud Canadian. Mmm...yup. I guess that's it for now. Tonight'll probably be more model building. Tomorrow also? I believe tomorrow night, we're going to hang out with Kazu again...either with dinner or karaoke too? I don't know.
I really hope making chocolates will be really fast on Friday. XD Valentine's Day is Sunday...and I was hoping to make them to give out on Saturday. Apparently, Kazu is coming to the Otofuke office this weekend also...so I thought I should make some for him too. So, let's count. 1) Kazu, 2) Takano-san, 3) Akamine-san, 4) Naka-san, 5) Maeda-san. So, 5 sets of chocolates I need to make...hopefully I bought enough chocolate ne...DX Honmei-choco isn't as easy to make as Danielle makes it seem...at least not to me anyways...
Posted at 5:14PM
Yesterday's dinner was going out to eat Nabe...somewhere close to the office. But it was totally paid by Takano-san, and it was fun. :D It was about 1500 yen a person, excluding drinks at least. And then I spent the better part of the night listening to KAT-TUN's new single...I can't believe it. I might actually buy it. DX Okay, so maybe not. But I really don't hate it as much as I thought I would. Bt it's sad because my Jin-bias is the only real reason I can listen to the songs on the single I think. XD Cuz, I love listening to his Jin-glish. XD
Ah yes, and after that...or, while I had fun watching videos, I borrowed Naka-san's SD card from her camera..and stole all her pictures starting from when I got here to today. XD Well, I had pictures that I took on there too. haha. And Kazu took some interesting pictures in there too...so I wanted the pictures. ^^"
Today, I woke up with my knee in total pain! I think I must've hit myself with a shovel one day or something...because I don't know why, but I can't walk up and down the stairs without it being well, painful. I woke up around 9...and got out of my bed around 9:30. XD But, seriously, in Sapporo, I've been waking up every morning feeling absolutely horrible. DX And then around 10:30 I was told that Kazu was coming at 11, and Danielle still wasn't out of bed. So, I had to go find her and wake her up to make sure she was ready to go.
Posted at 10:42AM
There's honestly not much to say about the fact that I kept waking up this morning, cuz I wasn't sure when we'd be leaving in the morning. Therefore, I ended up waking up every 15 minutes or so, and finally leaving the room because I was really cold...at around 7. We left the office around 7:30, and got to the park around 8:05. It was early...with our late night...we didn't really arrive back to the office last night till 10:30-ish? And it was "sugoi futteru~" ...I said that like...3 or 4 times throughout the night with Kazu. XD Generally, it was blizzarding like crazy, and extremely cold! So, yes...cold. But, it was fun nonetheless.
Oh yes, the workshop. SO, after yesterday was filled of shovelling and dumping snow...today was filled with actually making stuff, and sculpting stuff with the snow. We played with the kids...made a small snow castle. It was...cold, and tough because of it...but it was fun. At the end of the day which was...about 2:15? Maybe 3? We wrapped things up, cleaned up, and got ready...to go back to the office.
When we got back, I ended up going to to the onsen with Naka-san. Danielle stayed back at the office because she said she wanted to "sleep"...but really, we know it's because she didn't bring enough money with her to Sapporo, and therefore, she's trying to save...and rather be unclean and cheap than...clean and borrow. And tonight, I think the staff (that are generally always around anyways) are being treated to dinner by Takano-san. :D So, yes, almost time to go~ Till next time. :D
Posted at 4:26PM
Yesterday night, Akamine-san and Naka-san returned to Sapporo for the workshop that's going on today and tomorrow. Apparently, I made a mistake, and though we did a very good job of cutting the paths, we weren't supposed to get rid of the rest of the paper because it would tell us where the roads were and what not. But seriously....it was so messy, you wouldn't want them anyways. So...Yamaji-san spent a lot of time trying to print a new one? Or, so it seemed anyways...so we could figure out where the roads go...and what not.
Last night I went to the grocery store again...though I kinda raced after Naka-san, who hadn't realized I had wanted to go with her. XD But, I bought a bit more food to last me till the end of the week. And as we walked back, it seems we're leaving back to Otofuke Monday afternoon, which means, we have time in the morning to go see the festival...or at least, that's what Naka-san had said. So, here's hoping~ haha, and one of the first things Akamine-san asked me was if I went to see my movie, and she was glad I did too. And when Naka-san and I were walking home, she asked me where I went, and I told her I went to see the movie, and she was happy too. XD I feel like I have a good connection with them two, because I can speak Japanese. XD haha, When I walked into the grocery store after Naka-san, and she saw me, she was like "Eh?"
"Hayai yo~"
"Ah Gomen, gomen~ Did you say you were going to go too?"
"Ma...Iiyo~"
haha, It was funny. ^^" Kind of anyways.
Today, after the start of the crazy work schedule, we had lunch in a small cafe around near the park (Tsukisamu Park) which we started work on making another kamakura. And our food came a bit late...but other from that, it was fun. :D And because Kazu said he would, we ended up going to Sapporo's 61st Yuki Matsuri. He pretty much led us around, and well, it was fun. :D If you have time, I highly suggest adding me on facebook, to see the awesome pictures from the festival~ :D
Posted at 11:03PM
Yesterday was actually Yamaji-san's birthday. But I'm not sure what he spent most of the day doing. But his girlfriend came over to help cook lunch for the office. And then Ueda-san bought cake for us. Danielle and I ended up spending most of the day making the model...the base, and repairing. But, all the in depth building hasn't really been done...maybe today? Today starts the 61st Sapporo Snow Festival...but it seems we'll be too busy to go. DX Since the festival is going on for so many days anyways...it seems we'll go on Monday or Tuesday? Maybe we can request to stay a bit longer. ^^" Cuz we're working at a park on Saturday and Sunday...to make a kamakura (snow dome) again. And then...maybe Saturday or Sunday night will be either potluck or karaoke with Kazu and co. And to think time's already come to my...1 month mark in Japan~ :D Almost two more months to go. XD I hope I'm not making it to seem like a bad thing...because in no way is that what I mean. Though, I do want to see my parents.
I've been listening to Hatachi no Sensou over and over and over again...it's that good of a song. It's just filled with so much emotion that I love hearing from Jin so much~ :D Plus...watching BANDAGE does totally add to the album so much more...makes everything come together so much more nicely, and makes the album much more loveable as well. It's like...you're not just listening for Jin anymore. You're listening for LANDS, and everything they're trying to bring out.
Apparently, I've started beta-ing for someone else as well. So, hopefully, I don't get too busy. DX I'm glad...people are asking me to beta. But, I don't know...I don't feel like I'm doing a fantastic job or anything...but people seem to want me, and I'm glad. :D Like I've said before, I wish I could do this as a job. XD It's very enjoyable. ^^" And I love reading people's written stories...maybe I just like to read...and rant. XD Maybe I should start my story after all? I said I was going to, didn't I? XD
Posted at 11:24AM
So yesterday night I ended up making food for myself for dinner...and then when the other guys - Yamaji-san and Murata-san, came back to the office, Yamaji-san quickly started making an oni mask. So, then, we through peanuts (because they ran out of soy beans at the supermarket I think) at Yamaji-san who was wearing the mask, and said something in Japanese. Afterwards, we ate a roll of sushi each in some direction...I'm guessing south of south or something? Or maybe it was west of west? *shrugz* Something along those lines. And then, we quietly ate that till we were done with that. Then, we ate the amount of peanuts as our age. Yes, it's an interesting...Setsubun. :D Um...I don't know if it's really considered that I'll have a lucky year, but hey~ It was interesting.
This morning, I woke up at around 9, and then not long after, Yamaji-san and Murata-san told me to go wake up Danielle. Because, apparently, the model we were going to make was already partially made, and was in Danielle's room. So, I uploaded tons of pictures from my internship so far to my facebook, and I still need to upload some that are on my external...that weren't on my computer beforehand. DX All my pictures are out of order. XD
I talked to my parents about Kazu, and really...it's like obvious no XD I'm not allowed to like him. ^^" Or...well, I can, just not actually...end up with him. :/ Something like that. Model making...with so much wood...and lots of saw dust...DX My laptop's full of saw dust~ But we cleaned it all up...and then have lunch, which I think is going to be curry...and then back to model building. :D Argh~ My stomach's been feeling like crap the last few days...and all this eating is really not doing me much good. >.<"
Posted at 1:20PM
Yesterday's supposed "exchange" became more of a...Danielle wanting to finish/start her case study, and therefore spent the entire 3 hours or so there interviewing a few students. Luckily, I didn't have to worry about translating questions for her, because Kazu is quite good at english, which is something I told him, and he was happy about. DX I still think I'm going to be known as the girl that like Johnny's, NewS, KAT-TUN, Yamapi, and Jin, that's really quiet, and takes lots of pictures...when I leave here. XD Though, apparently, they still think my Japanese is good. DX
Kazu wants me to speak in english to him instead of Japanese...so then I ended up speaking half and half. XD That and apparently, he wants me to teach him english. So, I'll see him again on Saturday and Sunday, because we're making another igloo-like thing in a park in Sapporo, and the park we're working at is his research topic for the model he has to make. Ack~ DX It's really bad that I like him, really. DX I don't think I've felt this way in a bit (ever maybe?)...like...the feeling of liking a guy, and not knowing what to say? If anything, maybe I've never felt this way. But, I gave him my email today...after he realized I didn't have a business card to give him, nor have a cell phone, so I couldn't even give him my number. Yes, that'll be the end of my kyaa~ing. DX
And so yes, after Danielle finally finished her interview, Kazu told me that his car's far away, but he'll drive us home. And I told him it was fine, so we actually ended up walking to his apartment! haha. His Korean friend's staying over at his house right now, and is leaving Friday. So, we were supposed to go say 'hi', but she wouldn't come out. XD So, we left, and got into the car, and he gave us a ride home...well, back to the office anyways. BR>
Posted at 6:10PM
Yatta~~~!!! I totally went to go see BANDAGE yo~ :D Yay. :D What can I say, I'm sorry that you guys had to keep hearing me talk about what I want to do, and stuff like that. XD But, yes, I find that if I say it, I tend to get things to happen more. XD haha...something like that anyways (excluding the boyfriend part). I'm sure my dad would probably kill me if I told him I found a boy over in Japan that I am now a girlfriend of or something along those lines...XD
But yes, BANDAGE. I had read a very good review before I left Otofuke, and that was good for me, because it set the base so I knew what was going on in the film...not that I didn't know what was going on while watching it. ^^" Either way, it was amazing on so many levels, though I kind wish they didn't have such a sudden ending. Afterwards, I bought another copy of LANDS's album~ DX I'm making a hole in my wallet....yo~ XD But yes, now I have both editions...and worse come to worst, if I really need money later, I'll just try selling one of them off maybe. But, they're both still unopened, and it's okay, whatever. ^^" Then afterwards, I went shopping again. DX It's bad...when I find stores that sell everything in the store for 315 yen. DX I buy way to much from those yo~ Haha, so my mind set is, no more buying clothes till I go to HK. :D Unless, I see lots I really really like in Tokyo. ^^" I'm only allowed to spend on food and drink...and onsen...till the end of march.
Today, we're headed to the university. I believe...Murata-san is giving a lecture there about the project in Samoa? Though...I'm not sure. XD And then afterwards, we'll meet the LA students at the university...and as sad as it sounds, hope to make friends. XD Perhaps, I'll post later on today about it?
Apparently, since today is the 3rd of February, it is also a very special day in Japan called "Setsubun". Generally, it's a day where you eat the same number of beans that you age is, and throw beans at someone dressed as an oni? er...I'm confused a little. Like, apparently the reasoning behind it is to get rid of evil and have happiness with the new year... (even though it's already February?)
Posted at 10:04AM
Can I ask...what's wrong with writing music for an audience? I mean...I really like music for the naive heart. I don't believe that it's really about selling a product, and going with it. Though I know that's exactly what JE is doing...But I like having that mind set...and I've found that it's easier to go through day by day thinking like that.
So, yes, yesterday, after waiting patiently for lunch - which technically wasn't patiently...XD we made lunch with Yamaji-san, and then went out to find Hachiken station. We got lost on the way...and walked a bit too far, and had to walk back. But we did find it eventually. From there, we went to Sapporo station, and wandered around for a bit, looking at shops. I bought lots. XD Well...it's not my fault. There were sale signs everywhere...I did get my ear muffs :D And a hoodie...and a nice shirt and dress, for about 4000 yen total. oh yes, and a hat for about 1300 yen. That was somewhat expensive maybe. But, I probably won't be looking for another hat anytime soon...so, I thought, "eh, why not buy it now." XD Saves me a trip at least.
Then, Yamaji-san picked us up at 8 from the Tokyu Hands we went to, and then we went to the grocery story to buy food for today and tomorrow's dinner I think. And once we got back to the office, we made lots and lots of food~ And when he asked us what we do for dinner in Otofuke, "Does Naka make you dinner?" We're like, no, we make it ourselves. His response was shocking...to me anyways. "Naka, kono baka~!" XD Apparently, Murata-san's coming today, and the two of them have a meeting at the university. When they come back, they'll explain what me and Danielle should be doing...i.e. building a model, how we should go about making it...etc. :D Mm...well, it shall be interesting. I'll be satisfied as long as I can get to a movie theater and see BANDAGE :D I'll keep saying the things I want to do...because that'll be my hope that I'll actually get to do them, ne? ^^"
Posted at 9:36AM
I'm quite glad I didn't see KAT-TUN's new single for sale the other day...or I probably would've made a terrible mistake...why am I saying that...? DX Can I be brutally honest? The only reason why I like the songs on the single...is becuase Jin's voice in it. DX His english, and his voice period are the only reasons why I'm able to get through the songs. D-MOTION...was...eck to me. And, whoever was the one who'd brought up the similarity to Perfume...that's exactly what I was thinking. And...with the fact of the Music Station performance...I thought Kame was trying to be like Big Bang or maybe Lady Gaga. DX And I don't really like that direction for KAT-TUN...but, maybe that's what they're aiming for...DX A sad direction it is.
*sigh* I didn't actually sleep yesterday till after 11:30. XD Why? Because I didn't really know what the plans for tomorrow would be. DX Hmm....that's what I get when there's no real plan I guess. And so, because I slept late, I ended up seeing Yamaji-san come into the office to fill his kerosene tank. Uh...does that mean he lives by the office? The other day, we dropped him off at a supermarket though...so I had assumed he lived by there. :/ Whatever. XD To be honest, it's too late to think about stuff like that...because I don't really care. haha...*sigh*
Lately, I've really been thinking...that I really need a boyfriend. XD Why? Because many a time I've been asked...do you have a boyfriend? What's your type? XD And I'm sure that's not because people are interested, they just want to know if you have a boyfriend, like it's the most common question to ask. My friend in Canada, doesn't even have the confidence to ask the girl he likes whether she's single or not. And to be honest, I'd probably rather a boy asked me if I was single or not quickly. It makes things so much easier, don't you think? I've always been the helpless romantic, who thought that it'd be cool to spend hours writing down feelings on a page, and then give the letter to the boy I like the next day. But, in all honesty, it doesn't work. Because, I really did do that once, and the boy I liked, just told me he wanted the status quo~ way back when I still had that mind set...and pretty much everything I'd thought of got shot down in an instant. So, really, what's my point? I don't have one. I just felt like ranting about the fact that I don't have a boyfriend...again. DX Perhaps I'm starting to sound desperate though...
Well, I woke up to my internet being incredibly slow~ But at least I was able to talk to my dad, and Anitha, which definitely did brighten my day. And then of course, sitting at my computer for a good amount of time, and then Danielle sitting down right across from me, and eating an apple extremely obnoxiously...I don't think she really realizes how rude she's being. She did say that I was being rude for blowing my nose...but gawd, sometimes, those sorts of things can't be helped. And Takano-san blows his nose all the time yo~ DX And her useless swearing doesn't really help things...just makes me kind of frown at her.
But today...yes, I'm guessing that we're staying in till afternoon. And then we'll have lunch with people in the company...then hopefully go out sight-seeing for a bit...or if I'm lucky go shopping for clothes and ear muffs~ :D
Posted at 10:53AM
I woke up really early...at least compared to everyone else. DX We were set to leave the house - which technically is the office...at 10AM. Yesterday we slept early because we were so tired. Gawd, that's like...a really long time for sleep. XD So, I woke up at 7:30, and then I woke up at 8:40, and then 9. 9 was my limit, I think, and then I got up. :D I guess...at least I can say my internet was working for a bit...that is, until everyone else woke up and started using it also. XD And, sorry, I still find it funny that Danielle is always the last one for everything. >.<"
haha. But yes, the day was spent back at the kindergarten, getting like a tour. It was fun actually, even though we met people I didn't know. Apparently, they were friends of Akamine-san...or at least, somehow connected with Akamine-san. XD They wanted to see the kindergarten as well, and the work we did yesterday. ^^" Then, we went to lunch, which was kind of far away, but was quite worth it. :D Well, I had like...bread with pumpkin and bacon. XD Though, as strange as it sounds, I promise, it was really good. :D Though I admit, it's annoying that I still have to translate for her...and the fact that she gets mad at me when I don't translate things for her, and there's a long period of Japanese-speaking she doesn't understand...I'm happy I am capable. I've been told many times today that I look Japanese. I've even been told that it's impressive that I can speak Japanese very well...and seem to be able to understand everything that a professor from Tokyo university was saying at lunch. (MMm...one of the people at lunch, was a prof of Landscape Architecture from Tokyo U, and he's the one that had said that. XD)
After lunch, we went to Asahiyama Memorial Park...though most of it was covered in snow...but it was impressive! Though...i'm extremely sad because I feel so stupid...that I left my camera charger back at the guest house in Otofuke~ DX Therefore, this was where my camera died completely today. >.<" So, no more picture taking till I get back to Otofuke it seems. And I shall steal all of Danielle's pictures when we return. Then, we went to a really expensive onsen~~ It was like, omg~ 1000 yen compared to the usual 400 yen in Otofuke. Even yesterday's onsen, which was pretty nice, was 650 yen only (which, luckily, was paid for). Afterwards, we ate dinner there, which was Indian curry and naan (sp?). It was really good...but....pretty what's it..normal? Nothing amazing, or superb. But it was good curry. ^^"
Akamine-san's going to Tokyo tomorrow, so she asked us if we wanted to go to the bookstore. haha Of course I'll go! :D And then I added in a "Jikan ga areba...CD Shoppu ikitemo ii? (If there's time, can we go to a CD Shop?)" So, therefore, I ended up going to a store that sells CDs and books...So, I've finally got my hands on the LANDS CD~ :D And I felt guilty for downloading the Tegomasu concert dvd, so I ended up buying Tegomasu's album afterall. XD And then when I went to go find the other's at the book store (because one floor was selling cds, and dvds...and the first floor was selling books), they still looked like they were looking at stuff, so I ended up seeing a new series by Yuu Watase. It was weird, because I was thinking about Imadoki and the short story at the end of the last volume. And next thing I know, I looked on the shelf, like I always do, expecting nothing...and there was a new series! DX So another 1680 yen on four volumes of manga. :D But, that's my day in a nut shell~
Posted at 9:36PM
To be honest, I totally forgot to blog today. :D But now I shall talk about my fun adventure. haha, not really. We started off the day with waking up really early - if about 7AM can even be considered early. Danielle was having a lot of problems printing her pictures last night, and still couldn't get them printed this morning~ So, Naka-san and Yamaji-san were busy helping her with that while I went with Takano-san and Akamine-san, and the other university student that they "borrowed"...which would probably be the wrong word, because he probably volunteered. But...yes. Yamada Kazuki I believe is his name. But he kept telling me to call him Kazu. XD So awkward yo~ I kept thinking...Kame...Kame...Kame :D And he was cute yo~ :D
And so, yes. I spent the day firstly at the "kindergarten", and then we discussed what we would be doing with the teachers. Then, we started building the igloo, or what they called kamakura~ Mm...i ended up being more of like...a randomly shaped square that got hollowed out inside, and has random cones, and a lit snow tower in front. :D It was quite pretty, and I'm quite impressed we did so much in 4 hours~ We made lots of stairs...too. DX It hurt my hands. haha. But, yeah. Now I know how to make an igloo, I guess. XD
Lunch was a bento, and then after lunch, was the 'presentation~'! I was worried for nothing really. My presentation was like...half Japanese half english. DX And the kids asked me more questions compared to Danielle's turn...it was...awkward. XD The kids were like "What's your favorite thing to do in the winter?..." "What's your favorite food?" "What kind of curriculum do you have at school?" haha, it was interesting answering. And honestly, my presentation was like..."It might be a little confusing, but I was born in America, in a place called Connecticut that's next to New York. haha, sorry, none of the pictures actually have me in them. This is what it looks like in the fall~ We raked leaves and jumped in the piles. We and Halloween parties, and lots of carving of pumpkins. It was very comon to have a fall festival~ Then, when I was that age, it was when I started piano and ballet. And then this is what it looks like in the winter, just like here. And had a lot of sledding and building of snowmen." Yes, that was my actual speech yo~ :D
And then after the presentation, back to work. :D We worked till about 5-ish...the kids didn't want to leave. And the kids kept adding grass onto the fire to make it bigger..and man...scary fire!! So dangerous, and the parents didn't even say anything! XD But, I guess...that's the society they live in. I mean, come on, they don't even have a law that says that all people in a vehicle have to wear a seatbelt. Only people in the front are supposed to, for sure anyways. But yes, then why even bother making a car with seatbelts in the back? XD
Afterwards, we went to an onsen, which looked expensive...and was paid by one of the company employees (whose wife apparently works at the kindergarten, and didn't work with us today). And then after that, it was about 7:30, and then the 6 of us (that's minus Takano-san, who went back to Otofuke tonight) went for yakiniku again~ :D I find that if I go with more people, it's a lot less painful to finish the food. XD But yes, we stayed for quite a while, and the food was amazing. :D But, gawd, it seemingly very expensive. The boss from the kindergarten (I think), gave us about 20000 yen and therefore, it covered the meal. XD But...gawd~ So expensive! We almost thought we didn't have enough money. Ah~ And Yamaji-san got pretty drunk, and his english is quite...well, not understanable. XD I smell a lot like yakiniku...but at least I like the smell of meat, so it's okay. :D
And, that's today in a nut shell. :D I'll post pictures of Kazu later. :D haha Unfortunately, he looks nothing like Kame. But, we're going to meet a whole bunch of his friends on Wednesday just so we can make more friends...according to Takano-san. Tomorrow's another big day...but I think for Monday and Tuesday there's not much planned. So, it'll be interesting, that's for sure. :D I'm still hoping and hoping and hoping...that I can go watch BANDAGE.
Posted at 10:25PM
Yay~! I'm in Sapporo :D Just arrived maybe 30 minutes ago, and yes, I'm downloading stuff. XD Though, I probably shouldn't be saying stuff like that. The only sad thing was that once I got to Sapporo, and set up my laptop, there was no one to talk to online. XD Well...I suppose it is late, and I told the person that I usually talk to - that I'm sure my supervisor probably thinks is my boyfriend, because I'm always laughing and like trying not to smile when I'm typing away to him on MSN XD, that I probably wouldn't be talking to him for a few days. But I lied. XD Sorry~ It's a good thing he doesn't read my blog, ne? ^^"
And so tonight...hm...what am I gonna do tonight ne...I don't even know yet. But I'm assuming dinner. XD And then, most likely, it'll be tomorrow going to the kindergarten where I get to give my presentation....and we get to build igloos. Yes. But really, I'm not all to excited about my presentation, as I'd find it quite boring. But...mmmm...whatever. That's what I get for making something put together in like...an hour before I left Otofuke~ XD
The office in Sapporo's small~ But the internet is nice and fast. And there's only two guys in the office. So, I'm guessing me and Danielle get to stay here the whole time while we are here in Sapporo. :D It's an alright room...but really, I'm happier because of the fast internet. :D Yup. XD Well, I'll leave it at that for now, and shall talk some more later, the next time I have time.
Posted at 4:39PM
Last night, I was told by Danielle that Takano-san came to the office after I'd left, and told us that on Wednesday, we'd go to the university to hear a lecture (I think one of the principals in the firms is speaking about Samoa). And then, he wants us to meet with the other university students and make friends or something, because he thinks that us going to Sapporo is like a mini-vacation. I'm not complaining yo~ ^^" So, I'm sure that'll mean we'll have lots of time to go exploring...shopping, go to festivals, and go watch BANDAGE~ :D Unfortunately, Danielle said she wanted to come with me...but, it's okay. At least, I get to see Jin on the screen, so it'll make up for it. :D
But yes, I'm...heading to Sapporo. I just wish someone would tell me when. Because it seems to me, we'll get there by night, and that I'm giving my presentation to the little kids about my life as a kindergartener on Saturday. :/ I got stressed looking for pictures this morning. DX Especially with my internet not working..and with ASCS (i.e. my old kindergarten/elementary/middle school) not having a picture of the actual school anymore on the main page, and...ugh~ with my mom continually messaging me on MSN. XD
Posted at 11:39AM
Work's generally been very slow...or is going to be very slow till come Friday when we leave in the morning to go to Sapporo. :D I wonder how long it takes to get there...I just know it's a 3 hour train ride from Sapporo to Obihiro. Ah~ I guess Friday's tomorrow ne~ XD I've already stared packing too. ^^" Yes~ And now starts the countdown to a day where I can hopefully go see BANDAGE :D And...yes~ I'll keep mentioning it till I actually do get to see it. ^^"
Yesterday night was making half a package of ramen, and putting lots of (wakame) seaweed inside :D It was yummy~ :D Then we went to the onsen again, and I had a really yummy icecream bar. XD And when we got back home, Kat did about a load of laundry. I had no idea...that I really didn't actually bring very many clothes~! That shall be my aim~ I'll buy clothes in Sapporo, cuz I know I'll have free time. And then...I'll buy ear muffs, because I need them. :D
Today, I'm going back to the Ice Promenade i.e. the site of the festival, and perhaps, fixing a bit of the decorations and stuff...at least, from what I've gathered. We're fixing the arches a bit, and the placement of menus. And then...it should be good. And then what'll we do...I'm guessing we'll go back to the office. And so, yes, because tomorrow morning I'm leaving to go to Sapporo, I probably won't update. So, till next time, when I'm in Sapporo~
Posted at 9:22AM
So, yes, aside from the...OMG~ It's freakin' cold outside! I'm doing pretty good. I got so much positive feedback from the newspaper picture. XD That and I told so many people, because I was awed myself. haha. Thank you :D I like my smile too...^^" (haha, and as we can see, Kat's not modest at all~)
And so, the day started off with me waking up to my Danielle's alarm, because it kept going off, even though I think she turned it off multiple times. And then once we arrived at the office, we started cleaning, because we'd forgotten to do it on Monday. To do a sort of flash back to last night, it was really cold and windy...and blizzardy outside. So, Maeda-san felt bad for me, and said that she could drive us home. And then when she asked me what I'd eat tonight, I said I'd make ramen, not the cup ramen, but the kind in a package. XD And then...on the way for driving us home, she almost stopped mid-intersection to say, "Why don't we go out to eat? My treat?" haha, and then we ended up eating kaiten sushi~ :D Hey, no objections, it was delicious. :D I just felt so guilty, because she was driving so carefully on the road especially since she couldn't see anything.
I think I'm giving up hope on getting a Japanese phone. Because I remembered why last time, when I looked online, I almost fainted from the prices....yes, same thing this time. DX OMG~! Such nice phones for...$330+ which doesn't include the unlocking. DX GAWD~ Why can't they have pity on the poor soul that really want a Japanese phone? XD
I feel like such a little kid today though. I put my hair in pig tails...which I haven't done in a really long time. But it was a feeling of necessity. :D I need more variety in my hairstyles. That, or I need to learn how to do those big bun things on top of my head. I've heard that my hair's just not curly enough to do it. DX I think it looks pretty :D ...perhaps it just doesn't look right on me though...because I wear glasses. DX
Maybe it's a bad thing that I've been watching Break the Records and Winter Diamond Party on my laptop during work. XD But, no one's saying anything...and I'm still ahead of schedule. So, it's okay :D Plus, it keeps me going, because I'm in Johnny's withdrawals, because I can't really download much. >.<" I am slowly trying to download Tegomasu concert though...but I've a feeling it's going to like stop half way through...*sigh* It's sad when you keep seeing commercials of the concert dvd for sale on TV, and not be able to watch it. XD But yes, I've pretty much figured out why internet is so slow in Japan. Because...they don't want you to download stuff!! It's illegal in Japan yo~ And so, the slow internet is supposed to help prevent it ^^"...or is what I'm thinking at least.
I'm somewhat happy, because all my work is connected to my classmate, and therefore, that means if she's late doing all her stuff, our whole project gets handed in late. And what does that mean? It makes me look bad. *sigh* Come on, I've finished doing the project that Naka-san gave us yesterday after noon. And I finished my part of the project Takano-san gave us the day before. And her...she's still starting Takano-san's, and is having trouble using Microsoft Word. And then, the report write-up for the festival we were supposed to do for Naka-san...is incomplete because she can't upload her pictures. I don't know...it's just kind of annoying. I remade a menu without her...and made another smaller new menu without her...so like I said. She reminds me of the reason why I hate Angela...and still haven't emailed her back. But I'm hoping, she gets the reason why I'm not talking to her too. It's one thing to be like me, and watch videos, talk to people online, to listen to music...to blog, and write articles...but it's another thing if you can't do it without it getting in the way of your work.
Posted at 10:25AM
So...pretty much, I woke up on time, and am back at the office today by 9:10. Danielle's probably still sleeping - again. When I got to the office, I checked my uni email, and the worst news came. My bursary was randomly cancelled, after they had told me that I received it...and I did. DX *sigh* So yes, I'm only unhappy because I'm working so hard, and when people come to work late, they don't get reprimanded. I just get more work...and it shows that I'm a bit more hard-working.
But, randomly while I was discussing work with Danielle, Maeda-san came over to me and showed me yesterday's newspaper. There was a nice color picture of me and Danielle eating a Mega Burger.
The captions reads something along the lines of, "Mega Burger - In the vinyl house, a part ofthe Ice Promenade, there is a fashionable atmosphere. They even have Tokachigawa onsen special foods. There is a "Mega Burger" that is 20 cm (Limit of selling only 30 burgers a day). It has an amazing flavor."
I can admit, I'm really unhappy also, because my friend told me that Angela had won 3rd place in the competition. And me...nothing. DX I feel like such a failure, losing against someone who does absolutely nothing. Sure she can be overly happy. But really...she didn't do anything to get there anyways. She can lie and say she's doing things well...but in the end...what does she get out of it? A job she can't do?
Ack~ And so back to work I go. Even as busy as I sound, I'm really not...I just don't have internet at home - like I've said many times before, therefore, I can only do this sort of posting here at work. ^^" Don't worry about me. I'll have fun soon. And hopefully...BANDAGE come this weekend :D
Posted at 10:46AM
Once again, I'm back at the office. When I got in this morning, Maeda-san was like..."The work at the onsen must be really hard." And yes, it is! XD Anywho, I arrived at the office at exactly 9. Danielle arrived at 9:35. And no one said anything. From then, I started working on the project they gave us to start, and she's been sitting at her computer typing emails and what not the whole morning! DX I'm working yo~ Do some work too! DX I'm hating the fact that I'm a translator to her. I hate the fact that I'm being talked to as if I'm Japanese, which means I have to translate to her. I hate the fact that I'm feeling used once again. I hate the fact that she's doing nothing, and I'm doing all the work. I hate the fact that I'm seeing so many similarities between her and Angela.
Even yesterday, when we were back at the festival helping out, I was crazily making hot chocolates again, and she just kinda stood there. DX When people do stuff like this to me, it honestly pisses me off! What the hell!? DX So yes...even though I was being reprimanded because of mistakes I'd been making, Danielle was fine, because she didn't understand. *sigh* I hate being me sometimes. XD
Now that I've got all the hates out of the way, I'm hungry. XD Lunch~!!!! XD
Posted at 9:31AM
I don't understand how a Randasaru (Japanese elementary school backpack) is like...9900 to 19900 yen...while a takoyaki maker is like...1100 yen. XD In general, I've been finding things in Japan really cheap...maybe aside from their cell phones? I'm once again debating it, and probably going to buy an electronic dictionary after all~
But aside from all that, today was an early morning...as we had to arrive at the nature center in Tokachigawa at 8:30, in order to go on the "Water Cruise". They call it a cruise, but really...it's like mild water rafting...plus eagle and bird watching. :D Honestly, it was really fun. Just really cold~~~!!! After we finished, we drove to the ecology park where we'd see a band. Ah~ It was quite good too! We had no idea that Naka-san was actually in the band.
So, yesterday, yes. I totally forgot. We ended up going back to the site for the actual opening, and helping to sell drinks and food...etc, for the ice promenade. And then, tonight...once again, we shall go to again to help. Sometime half way through the week...or at the end of the week...I'm really not sure cuz it sounds a little unclear to me. But, we're going to Sapporo for about a week...a week and a half? I don't know. Then, we're going to stay at the office over there, and work on a few more projects. At least, that's what I think I'm getting from what they're telling me.
It was so busy yesterday, for opening night. Danielle and I were practically non-stop making hot chocolates...and, that was...DX I'm not fit to work at Starbucks. I can't make drinks fast enough either. But I'm bad at asking people what they want...and what not in Japanese too. SO...this was the better option. Luckily, I looked like a Japanese girl, and then video cameras~ Lots of video camera, cameras...etc. This Japanese girl and a camera guy were trying out the ashi-yu (a onsen for your feet)...and then came in to try a mega burger (it's literally the full size of an outstretched hand)...well, maybe not my hand, but a bigger one. My hand's small. XD
After that, I continually made hot chocolates...more and more, because people kept wanting them. Well, anyways, that girl was like describing how fun it was to make the hot chocolate, and I was making it beside her as well. So, she ended up saying stuff to me and what not...and talking to me. Yes, all this was being filmed. I found it interesting at least. Though, I kind wish I knew who she was? ...and perhaps for what show they were filming for. XD It's got to be something local anyways, right? haha, because there was a segment before that, that she was filming for...with the burger, and I was making hot chocolates behind her, and she apparently was talking to me, and I had no idea. XD
Posted at 3:44PM
I feel like I haven't been around in so long~! Luckily, today's nice and warm. But, really...I've been away in the Tokachigawa area for the last few days, and therefore have had no internet access for so long~~~!!! But, to be honest, it was fun. Even through the bruising winds, and crazy work we were told to do, it all ended quite nicely. I think we're probably still going to have to fix something things, as the festival goes on for a month anyways.
So, yesterday was the "Opening night"...where people who are in charge of the festival, supporting it...etc came. And Danielle and I were in charge of helping with the Ice Promenade (our part of the festival) and then told to help give out food and drinks. I think later on, we'll be helping there a lot too...selling food and drinks, and what not throughout the coming month. After the opening, we went to Obihiro for the "staff" party. Most everyone was getting drunk and whatever off of sake and beer. And I sat quietly drinking my oolong tea. :D
Ack~ And I missed the second episode of Yamanade last night. DX But it can't be helped. After the "party", we took a taxi and stayed at one of the hotels of the people we knew working at the festival. Then, we went to the onsen that's in the hotel, and relaxed for a bit. The three of us stayed in the room - for free, and then when we walked back to the car, Danielle realized that she'd lost her "hat". DX She was seriously like in shock for how dumb she was for losing it, and we walked around the hotel for a bit to find it. And then, we went to the restaurant, to see if it was around - but it was closed~ Then, we ended up going to a 100 yen store (and Kat buying lots), and then an interior...furniture store? And then, back home we went. :D
Posted at 12:53PM
Anyways, aside from stupid things happening, in general, I've been at the site a lot...Danielle and I were put in charge of designing what the arches would look like, and therefore, I had to discuss with her the idea last night. I could tell there was tension...er...I'm not sure actually. Maybe it's just her eyes that show it? But in general, I'm kind of....eck, when people look at me and think things like "That's a crappy idea~!"...with their eyes, not their mouths.
And so, we ended up finally coming to a final idea - that is throwing a few ideas around...even though she practically brushed off my idea completely. But, I think it's possible I'm just in withdrawals from being away from my baby (i.e. my laptop) and from not writing my blog for a few days, that I'm a little cranky, and tired...and want to be away from her. XD haha, anyways, I'm trying to cheer myself up by watching NewS Live Diamond Concert DVD again. XD It does help...NewS always does make me happier...
So, yes...today was again, a waking up to leave at 8:30, and then back to the site of the festival, to actually decorate our arches, and make the snow towers. AH~!!! Can I say I want to kill something?! No? XD Most likely not, ne? XD AH~ most likely I won't be in the office for a few days too...*sigh* and no internet ne...DX I guess work comes first. And of course...I get hours for it. But I feel like it's more of cheap labor-ed volunteer work, than actual...design. I don't really feel like the things I'm doing right now are LA-related. But, I'm trying my best anyways. GANBARIMASU~~~!!!
I've been told that my Japanese is very good...and I keep making the mistake of saying "Thank you", when I should be saying..."no, no...not at all". DX Anyways, I was talking to one of the hotel owners - who was helping us make snow balls...and with the festival ideas we came up with. And, so I told him I studied Japanese for 3 years, and he was amazed that my Japanese was at this level. But, I don't know if I'm lying anymore. Technically, I've been telling people only about my formal learning of Japanese during high school. But, really...I've been studying Japanese since Grade 10 till now, right?
The last two and a half years has been studying through the use of only listening to music - j-pop, and watching dramas...and then reading through my kanji book I bought. So, the only thing I can tell people, who don't have formal Japanese classes in their background...you might not need it? If you listen to Japanese constantly, you most likely could learn it~ Maybe not perfectly, but enough to understand and communicate with people. I'd say I'm at about 50% when it comes to technical terms, and about 70-80% when just talking to people normally about life and stuff...and daily doings.
Posted at 11:37PM
Yesterday, after we went to the party, we went back to the site of the festival to help make snowballs for my design. It was cold~!! But I left my laptop in the office for a good two days or so (and it feels so much longer, being away from my baby~). But, this morning was a crazy waking up at 6:50 to get ready for 7am, and then driving to the hotel that's next to the site of the festival. We had breakfast there, and that was also the place where we'd have a meeting for the festival, and stuff that had to do with the festival.
I've realized that it really took me less than a week or so to realize how annoyed I can get at a person. I'm sorry~! I was right after all, really. DX I don't mind Danielle, not when she doesn't talk me...not really anyways. That is, until I realize I have to try to translate everything to her, even though not everything's not translateable. And then, there's the fact that I'm helping her learn Japanese...but it doesn't help when I'm half asleep either...just makes me more annoyed at her...especially since I feel like I'm doing so much for her, and I'm honestly getting nothing back.
I've realized also, that I'm the kind of person that's straight forward, and like things to be done a certain way. Surely, I'll have to deal with people I don't agree with - like Danielle who's almost always about being green, and being vegetarian-like, and eating only organic foods. But honestly, even if you're not picky, there's no reason to have to act like you are? I don't know. I'm just getting very easily annoyed lately. Maybe I'm not meant for landscape architecture after all. One more year to go. DX
We spent lots of time at the fabric store buying well, obviously..fabric. XD But, we went back to the site, to help move snowballs from where we made them to the location near the vinyl house. And then, we wanted to make the arches properly, but the material that Naka-san bought were well, weak and unusable? DX I don't know, but they most likely won't with-hold snow...or even last for a month. So, Takano-san and Akamine-san showed up, and we helped to decorate the curtain above the bar in the house. We retried making the arches...and honestly - MURI~~!! DX Who was stupid enough to think that material was okay to use anyways? DX
Posted at 9:03PM
So yesterday, after I just sat around for a long period of time, and honestly was never given any work the whole day, I ended up helping to make lunch. Generally all I did was heat up a few bowls of leftovers from the party the other day. But yes, that day was generally uneventful - besides for me doing a lot of writing, and lots of listening to music, and I did figure out the plans for today. XD
This morning started off not so great, with the fact that I woke up to the kerosene in the tank in my heater running out, and freezing at 6-ish in the morning. So, I ended up going down the stairs and refilling my tank, because at least then I'd have an hour or so of heat when I woke up again. But I guess I was watching myself fill the tank properly, and I overfilled it even. But yes, that's what happened to me in the morning. XD
And then around 9:30-ish, we were told to go to the festival site to help. But, right when we got into the hall, and Takano-san made us coffee, we were going to go out. And then, sudden decisions, we ended up being told that we should stay till 11, before the New Year's Party. And then, we'd leave for the party with Akamine-san and Takano-san...and afterwards go to the festival site to help. haha. It's interesting...that when I'm alone with Akamine-san, she'll always talk to me in Japanese, and expect me to talk back to her in Japanese.
I've realized, I don't really drink coffee, but I've been drinking a lot of it. XD Lately, it's either tea or coffee...and usually, I don't drink coffee, because the taste is bleh~ But, I don't know...I'm drinking it black....and it's okay. It feels like I'm drinking tea, like it's bitter too. Ah~ and I scanned lots. XD
Posted at 10:40AM
So yesterday, after the party, I ended up at home the rest of the day. I played my DS for a while...playing games like Cooking Mama and a Nancy Drew game. Oh gawd~ Honestly, remind me not to play Nancy Drew games when I'm home alone. XD I didn't want to move from the couch, cuz I was afraid that something, or someone would pop out behind a door. DX But, then once Danielle came back from the office, we ate cake and played Monopoly, and I wasn't so scared anymore. XD
Ah~~ I'm hoping the Sapporo trip comes sooner~ I want to go watch BANDAGE. :D I was reading a review, and it sounds extremely breath-taking. I already knew I was biased because of my obsession with Jin...But the movie just seems so well-written. It's rare that I even watch movies like this that would touch my heart. Then again, I probably shouldn't be reading reviews, if I want my own opinion ne...But, nonetheless, I'm looking forward to the day. I'm probably going to watch Tego-nyan's movie before I leave too...as long as I can find a movie theater in Tokyo that's showing it. I'm sure...that won't be too hard though...
So, yes, like every Monday morning, we swept and cleaned the office. But, I was sitting in the office till 10:36AM and still no work was given to me. XD So yes, that's why I was reading the BANDAGE review. ^^" I'm sorry I've got absolutely nothing to write about today. XD I honestly haven't done anything, except tell my dad "Happy Birthday" online, because his birthday's the 17th, and it's still the 17th in Edmonton right now. Apparently, they went out to dinner.
Posted at 10:27AM
What can I say? I had been planning to not wake up today till 1pm. But instead, we were woken up around 10:20 by Naka-san, asking us if we wanted to go to a New Year's town party. And so, with a "close-call"...which is, getting ready in 15 minutes, we got into Takano-san's car along with his wife, and made off to the center where the party would be held. We were late getting there, but it was okay. I have the disadvantage of looking Japanese. So, when Takano-san was trying to introduce both me and my friend, I was always ignored. But, I don't really mind. In the end, we ate lots there, met lots of people, and took lots of pictures.
By the end of the party, about an hour and a half after we'd arrived, people left so quickly~! And so, me and Danielle sticked around, because Takano-san was still talking to some people. People that we had met, kept giving us plastic containers, telling us to bring some leftovers back home with us. But yes, at the end of the time, we brought back lots. On my way out, one of the men I had met even gave me a bottle of unopened orange juice. XD It was quite the interesting adventure. Yuko-san - Takano-san's wife waited for us outside, where she was also
carrying even more food than us (like 4 platters full of food). From there, we got back into the car, and passed by a sweets shop. So, they told us we should go and see it.
They stopped the car in the parking lot. Takano-san he wanted to propose that they change the garden of the factory also to be more enjoyable. There, Takano-san told us to pick 6 cakes, and bought them for us. Yuko-san also bought us some omiyage there too. But yes, it was quite an interesting Sunday...for a day where we didn't have plans for, and suddenly going out on the spur of the moment.
Ah yes~ And so when we returned back to the guest house, we realized that the food Yuko-san brought back with her would also be given to us. So much food yo~~!! So yes, currently, we're slightly concerned with...us having the ability to finish it all. Because we've got a lot of karaage, and spaghetti, and yakisoba...and daikon with sweet fish? Ah~ and lots and lots of okashi - sweets. I only remember going to the tables, and realizing they were throwing out so much food! And so me and Danielle started packing a bit of sweets thinking, well, we could probably eat these.
Next thing you know, people just kept giving us more clear containers to pack stuff up with, and bags too. XD So, yes...they even packed some of the containers for us too. And when we actually got home, we realized honestly how much the three of us - Danielle, Naka-san, and I, would have to finish. XD Oh Gawd~! It's so much food!! XD At least, we won't have to cook for a few days?....I think we'll be good for maybe 4-5 days? Hopefully...it can last that long I guess?
Posted at 1:53PM
I've realized, I've actually been having to translate a lot for Danielle, because her Japanese is...well, almost non-existent. She'll just start talking to them in english, and then I'd translate seeing the confused faces. XD I was overhearing Akamine-san talk on the phone, and she was talking to a company about me and Danielle, if it'd be okay for us in english or something? And then, mentioned that one can understand Japanese, and sort of reply, while the other one doesn't understand at all. XD Well...I'm glad all those j-dramas paid off after all. That...and they're enjoyable anyways, so, it's all good~ :D I don't think she's much of a writer...like I am I mean. I'm like typing away at my laptop every so often, and I'll just see her in her corner clicking, and listening to music. ^^" I hope, she doesn't get too bored.
Ah~ There was such a cute dog in the office yesterday~~!! Apparently, it was Aragaki-san's - a guy that's just in our office a lot...mm..I'm not really sure what he does actually. XD But yes, he brought his dog, and it seemed to have a fever or something, because it kept shaking even though it was by the stove in a bag. XD I went to the bathroom, and when I came back, I stood by the stove, and thought there was a fake dog in the bag. XD So, yes. It kinda looks like...Kame-chan's Ran-chan ne~ ^^" Now...I think I want a dog. haha
Generally, today has been really lazy. DX I slept till about 8:30, and then got to the office around 10:30 - not to work, but at least to use the internet. XD I ate lunch there, and then went back home. And gawd~ it was so cold outside!!! -16! I'm wearing double socks.andmy feet are freezing from the 5 minute walk. DX Tonight, it seems there's a nabe party somewhere with the people at work, and then off to the onsen again, even though the shower works. XD Maybe, it's just something people around here do...go to the onsen very often?
We ended up going to the office again around 5pm so that Takano-san could show us a presentation of the previous projects he and his company have worked on. When he was finally done with his presentation, it was just a bit before 6, and we went back to the guest house to get ready - for the onsen and what not. We almost thought we weren't going to go to the nabe party anymore, because Naka-san had told us 7, and she didn't return to the house till 8:30. But when she got there, we left, and then went on out way to an architecture company's guest house where the nabe party was being held.
There, we met a local farmer, a former Takano Landscape Co. worker, and an architect. There, we had nabe, and I had my first taste of beer (Sapporo beer even XD). They seemed pretty amazed that I was 20, and I had never tasted my first alcohol...it's not my fault. I don't have much interest in things like that anyways. But yes, beer...it's...eck~ I could do without it. Though somehow, it tasted a bit like apple juice to me...that burned in my throat. Is it supposed to taste like that? Apparently, I also don't know my vegetables. They kept asking me what things were in english, and I couldn't remember what they were...like the difference between a green onion and a leek. XD I also did a lot translating...but it was fun. I even got to mention Johnny's for a few minutes. XD Afterwards, we went to an onsen. And honestly, by the time we got back home, it was already at least 1am.
Posted at 1:53PM
If you think that Japan is all fun and games, than you've thought wrong! XD Mmm...apparently, there was a small earthquake last night. And I couldn't really figure out what it was...cuz I'd thought, maybe it was a train passing through. XD But, yes, for sure, there was a small earthquake. But nothing serious, just a bit of shaking for a few minutes, and that's it.
I realize, that once I get to the office, I generally have nothing to do. XD Then, part way through the day they'll give me some work...and then some more work. Like that? DX It's hard. I
ust hope I can leave today early...it's Friday~~ (haha, Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge's starting too, and I found out I actually have the channel :D...bad quality channel, but the channel nonetheless.) So, I'm excited...that and I was able to download a LQ vid of Code Blue, and it finished downloading around 2 or 3pm, so I watched that last night. XD Ah~ I'm hoping I can find Fuji on my TV too.
AH~!! Mada mada samui yo~~!! DX I hadn't gotten work for today yet, so, I'd been randomly trying to find people to talk to on MSN. But I guess when I came into work, it was still early, so, no one was online yet. And when I did eventually get work to do...I somehow couldn't comprehend what they were asking me to find! DX But in the end, I think I understood.
Posted at 9:06AM
So, yesterday, Danielle came early and so Naka-san and I ended up going to the station around 5:30, and picked her up. By the time we got back to the office for Akamine-san, it was already about 7. Because Danielle didn't know what she waned to eat, probably being too tired to think, I asked Naka-san if we could go eat yakiniku. :D I was so excited...and kept snapping away at pictures. XD And that's when she asked, "haha, is it your first time." Well, it's obvious, ne? XD
After eating yakiniku, which I found so much fun - and somehow became extremely high-tensioned, XD we went to the onsen...which really was a necessity. And I had to show Danielle what to do...which surprisingly they hadn't done for me. DX But, I suppose they assumed, I look Japanese...I should be okay? XD Danielle's a nice tall blonde, therefore, sterotypical as a foreigner in Japan. I remember when we were at the supermarket, and she was trying to pick a box of miso to buy. There was a mother and a little kid behind her, it was so cute! The little kid just kept starring like it was the oddest thing. ^^" I suppose it being Hokkaido too, it's not something you see every day, ne?
So, today, I ended up working on Vector Works for a bit, and coloring. Yes, fun. And then...not much work today really. Surprisingly, even the internet seems to be faster today. Yesterday, I was having fun and talking to a friend, and maybe got too high-tensioned, and so much confidence from that. And then I ended up showing him my youtube, and music downloads stuff. And Wa-lah~ I have a fan :D Though, apparently, I still think I should stick to Japanese music. My accent apparently is noticeable from time to time when I sing english songs...
Posted at 1:35PM
Ah~~ Why can't Japanese boys be Chinese boys. DX Honestly, my obsession with Jin...and Pi...and Ryo, probably doesn't help the me being single factor. XD Okay, anyways, haha, aside from that, I started off the day with waking up, and getting a ride to work with Naka-san. I was told to find symbols, icons, and logos, and what not for reference so that later we could think of a logo of some sort for this tourism idea they have for Hokkaido - um...something about having 8 gardens in the general area, and making it like a tourism route. One of the gardens in...Furano? It's called Kaze no Garden or something, apparently, there was a drama that was shot there. Is that the one with Kuroki Meisa-chan? XD
Anyways, so I spent most of the morning and afternoon looking for logos and what not, while my two senpai went off to a meeting. Maeda-san, the secretary, ended up splitting her lunch with me...even though it was just a bit of like hot cakes and bread, and instant egg soup. It was really nice of her. XD Especially since I don't know how to cook...well, Japanese food. That, and their stoves are either apparently, really old, or scary to use. haha anyways, so we ate together, and she talked to me. I find that I'm okay talking in conversation...sometimes I don't know certain words, and I'll use english. But she gets the gist of what I'm saying too.
Tonight, Danielle - one of the people in LA too, comes. Ah~ That shall be interesting. I wonder...if Naka-san finished putting up the curtain...DX haha. Oh well, we'll see later. Last I remember of the house, our bath is none for winter. And, our kitchen sink pipe froze so the water won't go down. DX In general, the house is just old. I'm lucky I came to the guest house first...I got one of the better rooms. XD
Posted at 1:51PM
GAWD! I can't reinforce what I've been saying the last few days. IT'S COLD!!!! DX I mean, I'm wearing the same things I wear in Edmonton, and it's still really really cold! I blame the fact that the heat is being a little faulty at the moment. But, but afternoon it got much better. Today was spent mostly in the office looking at materials again, and then after lunch, back at the house to help with putting up the curtain rack for the room my classmate's going to stay in. I got "good news". Apparently - this is from me trying to badly translate what the plumber said, but the shower and bath can't be used, and it'd be impossible to fix!! "Muri datte~!" mm...what does that mean...ah~ DX I suppose more onsens...most likely, no bath for a while, it seems.
I find talking to Maeda-san really easy, even though her english is not good at all. Because when talking to her, I feel like I'm talking to a friend, and not a senpai, like Akamine-san and Naka-san. That...and my senpai are only a few years older than me, I think. But yes, Maeda-san was explaining to me, while my senpai were off at a meeting, that yesterday was...what's it called? I'm not too sure actually. It's kind of like a coming of age day? That's the day when all the girls turning 20 dress up and go to like a party? I'm not too clear on it. But it sounded quite cool, and apparently, that was yesterday here in Obihiro. 1637 people attended! I find it surprising, that there were so many!
I was told again, that I looked like I was Japanese, and therefore that was the reason why when they came to pick me up that day last week, they couldn't figure out which one was me. And so Maeda-san asked me if the person that was coming looked "Canadian", and I kind of just laughed and told her yes. XD Sometimes though, I don't know whether I've just not adjusted to the time difference, or if I'm just sleepy because I haven't had much to do. But either way, I was sleepy around 4pm yesterday...well, that's all there is to it. XD Ah~ And my headaches seemed to have started up again, ne? Mmm...mostly like due to the cold? I finished off the two tylenol in my bag so...yeah.
It was the funniest thing though, cuz I was talking to one of my friends in Edmonton, and he was like, "But I'm sure you'd tell me if you found a nice jap boy with a motorcycle, that can skate." To those who don't know, the skating part...is kind of an inside joke, that I started. It was meant that if I found a boyfriend, my first date would be ice skating, and he'd teach me (because I don't know how, and have never been, which is surprising to most Canadians I talk to). XD And then there's the whole...I like Kawasaki motorcyles...and wouldn't mind riding one one day...and then I speak three languages interchangeably, so if I had a boyfriend, he'd have to be able to understand all three. XD haha, Life's so complicated!! Ah~ And my over-thinking doesn't help when I have to keep helping boys with their girl problems...mmhmm..
Posted at 7:25PM
Ah, just putting it out there, because I totally forgot to mention it here, but I'm starting a little segment called "Japan: Take Three" over at The New Frontier, which is a blog me and
But yes, yesterday was spent in the office mostly, (like there's really anything else to do :/) looking through old books and magazines and stuff about projects that the firm I'm currently at has done in the past...with awards they've won and stuff like that. It's interesting really. The pile gets bigger and bigger...DX And, apparently, I'll just have to keep doing this till...hm....till Takano-san is back officially, around I'm guessing the 22nd or so?
Ah~ As I was trying to explain last time, I bought the BANDAGE Official Book, which was like 1200 yen. So many close pictures of Jin, it's not funny. D: You can see his pores. XD Anyways, at the end of the book, it gets interesting to me (cuz I somehow decided to start from the back?...and haven't really read anything else in depth yet). But, there's a whole bunch of pictures and quotes from the movie. "Sore tooi no? Hokkaido yori chikai?" (roughly translated to: "Is it that far? But it's closer than Hokkaido?") XD GOMEN! I just found that line cute. XD That, and maybe it's just funnier to me, when I keep reading it over and over in Japanese...:/ The description read something like...that's when the two are in the car, and Natsu's sending Asako home, and he's doing a BOKE - er...that's not really translatable ne...Well, I just love buying stuff with Jin on them...because I know in the end, someone will buy it if I ever don't want it anymore. But for the time being, that's highly...unlikely, ne? ^^"
Yesterday, I finally got all of Olympos downloaded :D Though, can someone please tell me, what the hell is an "Olympos"? XD I still...don't quite understand the reason why it's called that...the song as well as the album, ne? ^^" But can I just say...I know I'm Jin-biased, but I really like this album! XD I've been into ska since I watched 'Bandslam'. Of course, with Jin as main vocals...it makes me biased. haha. So yes, they're making me a lot more excited for the movie! :D mm...I'll have to buy the album sometime soon too, ne? ^^" My favorite song?! AHHH~~!! It's too hard to choose~!! But aside from 'Bandage' - the main theme song and 'Hatachi no Sensou' - because I love the emotion in it, I'm really liking 'Genki'.
Okay, aside from the me kyaa~ing over the album and movie book, I ended up in the office from 9 to 7 yesterday. And to be honest, I didn't actually have lots to do, it just happened that I spent most of the morning and afternoon looking at more materials that Takano-san left me. And then around 3-ish, Naka-san, Takano-san, Akamine-san, and me sat down for a meeting..for a good hour or 2. And by the end of the meeting, they realized they had to rush a drawing and I was told to stay and help color and what not. So I spent the better part of the night helping to cut and paste labels, make copies, and color. I had no idea how to use chalks. Is there really a right way to use them? So, in general, apparently, the way I had been using them before was extremely wrong! Here, they use a cutter, to slowly slice the chalk up and then use a tissue to mix colors together...or something.
I don't know, I love learning something new every day~ :D Makes me think...that I'm here for a good reason, that I'm really growing in some way. Mm...anywho, I'm sure I've made this long enough. So, Ja~
Posted at 9:45AM
The fact that it's going to take me a few days to download Olympos, is definitely making me a bit depressed. That, and the fact of having to go all the way to Obihiro to find a movie theater or a music store is all task in itself. D: But yeah, I guess I really am jetlagged. I've been getting really tired around 6pm and just going home to sleep. But honestly, it's horrible...the jetlag! *sigh* And now I totally understand how Jun felt. XD
Is it sad that I'm not really home sick? I'm not missing my family or friends or anything...I'm moreso missing the heat, and the availability of transportation. DX Why did I decide to go to the middle of nowhere again? Well, I'll be hoping for March to come soon...and then I'll get a good 5 days in Tokyo shopping, which should hopefully cheer me up.
Yesterday was spent mostly sleeping, in the office for a few hours to steal internet without heat, and then off to an udon shop for dinner, a supermarket, an onsen, because my bath/shower's still broken, and then off to a book store, which I'm extremely happy about. Firstly, the udon store, since there was nothing much to do while waiting, we were watching the small TV that was in the corner. And, all of a sudden, they had a special on women's volleyball, I think, and they showed all the Johnny's that did the mascot songs, or whatever you want to call those. And when I heard NewS's 'NewS Nippon' was when I clued in that this was the case. And Naka-san was sitting beside me and was like "You know them all?" I just kind of embarrassingly smiled and laughed. XD And, she keeps thinking that's amazing.
So, at the book store, I spent a good...1770 yen I think on Potato's FEB 2010 and a BANDAGE official book. Naka-san was trying to help me find the Johnny's section, and failed. XD So, I somehow found it, and stood there, and when she came back to find me, she was like.."Oh~ You found it!" And then she saw the cover of the BANDAGE official book that has Jin on the cover and was like what's this? So, I told her about how there's a movie coming out, and flipped the book to the back, which said it would be start January 16th? So, she said that if I wanted to go, we could go together to see it, and she'll check if they have it playing in Obihiro. :D I'm excited. Though, I'm not sure when that'll be...but I'm excited nonetheless. mm...that should be all for now. The office is mad cold, even with the stoves today. D: Makes me hungrier. XD
Posted at 10:57AM
Mmm...if you think the first day's harsh, the 2nd day's harsher...when you meet the owner, and he speaks english to you, but doesn't seem to understand what you're saying either. D: And then...the other guy that shows up, that you didn't know before hand, ends up kind of talking to you as if you don't understand anything...as if you're a pain? That's when you think, yes, I'm an intern after all, right? It's not my fault that the stupid CD you give me...when I try to load it, because it's in Japanese, it gives me random symbols. But I'm still able to download it. The problem is that, the driver for the printer still doesn't work after you've downloaded and installed it from the CD though. D: And therefore, you have to go searching for it online...and it's not that easy to find after all, ne? DX
I'd be sure it's the language barrier, but I felt somewhat pissed hearing him talk to me like that. XD And, it's probably because he sits next to me, and is like...she's not really doing much, is she? XD I don't know, I wouldn't say I'm bad at working...I'd say...in this kind of environment, it's just somewhat hard to figure out what I'm supposed to be doing and so I'm still a bit useless. But, that all happened yesterday, so I'm trying to forget it...especially since the guy who said those things to me left on a three week "business trip" to Samoa?
This morning, I didn't go to work. It is a Sunday after all. So, it's almost 11, and I'm trying to figure out what to do for lunch. The last few days - including Saturday, I spent in the office so I had lunch there. I was planning to go to the office at 11 to steal internet...and that's probably a good idea. XD I'll just go to use internet, and not work.
Talking to my boss yesterday definitely did make things happier...since he told me that I technically have Saturdays and Sundays off, and even though people make work long hours in the office on regular weekdays, I don't have to stay that long with them either. *sigh* Thank God!! XD Anyways, so I ended up leaving them early yesterday, and handing off my work to Takamine-san before I left. They'd have the meeting without me then I presume about Sairinka?
Ah~ But now I've got so much crap atop my desk at work too! DX The boss gave me lots of material to just take a look at...I think they're all projects that they've done. Though I think they're all quite interesting...there's also like...7 dvds in the pile. XD And then, apparently, they're coming out with a book, so I'll be helping them pick pictures that look good out of...the tens of stacks there are over there. D:
But apparently, they've planned it out, so that I get to go to Sapporo from the 26th or something till the 6th? I'm not too sure. But I think they're helping with some sort of snow festival with five-year olds, and then we get to experience a bit of Sapporo Snow Festival also. Takano-san (who by the way I seem to be using Boss and Takano-san interchangeably, so I hope you realize that. XD) was trying to explain to me that they don't have much work right now, so I should just sit back and relax a bit. And then later will get busier. XD I wonder though, is it bad that I got back to the house at around 6 yesterday, had dinner, and then fell asleep at like 8:30? D: I didn't even wake up today till around 9~ DX
Posted at 10:42AM
I ended up arriving to the office way too early! I guess on Saturdays, I can sleep in. D: This is why they need to tell me my hours, ne? XD Anyways, I ended up arriving at the office just before 9:30, and then Akamine-san and Takano-san showed up not long after. But it was cold waiting, since I had no idea how to turn on the stoves and what not. I'd planned to use the internet at the office, and then email, and blog, and what not. But I'm not sure whether it's because it's a Saturday...or because it's too cold...or because I'm literally in the middle of nowhere, but my internet is extreme crap! I'm on local right now, which yesterday, I could at least connect properly. DX So, even though this entry is dated for that time, it's definitely not posted at that time, ne?
I'd forgotten to mention that yesterday, with only women employees around, perhaps they were bored? I don't know, but they saw my bag and I've a phone charm with Jin on it. XD So, Akamine-san comes over and sees it and is like "Who's this? Japanese?" And Naka-san comes over as well and is like "OH! KAT-TUN da~! Akanishi Jin!" LOL! And so, I was telling them about how much I liked Jin. XD And then when we were ending, Akamine-san saw my desktop - which currently is Ryo-chan by the way, and was like..."Ah~ Mata otoko noko desu ka?" Naka-san's like..."It's Jin? Right?" And when she's standing to see the desktop she's like, "Oh no, it's Nishikido Ryo. NewS~! Johnny's ga suki mitai na~" XD Apparently, Akamine-san didn't know what Johnny's was. :/ But Naka-san did. XD And so apparently, they're extremely surprised that I know of Johnny's, even though they don't even appear on TV. ^^" That, and apparently, of me watching Gokusen.
The office is somewhat awkward. Though I've almost met everyone properly, like I said before, my internet didn't seem to be working, and therefore, I thought that I couldn't do the last part that they told me to do that's due for tomorrow. DX Doushi wo!? DX AH~! I had to delete Photoshop off my computer though...but it seems, that did it, and I have internet now. DX Oh gawd, I really need Photoshop now, ne...
Posted at 10:26AM
To be honest, the night I arrived was a real shock. I think I've finally gotten over it. XD Though of course there's still things running through my mind...like impossibilites, and possibilites, and what not. Yesterday was my first day of work. I woke up around 7, and left for work at about 9. I kinda got lost walking to work, but I found it...so it's okay. XD The good thing is, that once I found the right way, it's now engrained in my mind, so I won't be dilly-dallying to work in the mornings anymore getting lost. XD
So, right away when I got there, I tried connecting to the internet, which was crap! And, so I had a mini-meeting, and was told that I would be helping to come up with ideas for this festival they're helping out with. And, so, first I would be following Naka-san and going to do a site visit. So, into her car, and off we went~
And so, I was supposed to design for the pathway to the vinyl house, which would have like an ice bar, and a kind of wading pool for feet? It had to be illuminated too...so I thought lots...XD When we returned back to the office, it was already 11:30? Almost 12? And then I went to researching lights. We had lunch at the office around 1:30-ish, and then back to work we went.
And then, I was told that I had to come up with stock photos for both the ice bar and the path way? I got confused in some of their Japanese as to what I was supposed to do, but apparently, I didn't do anything wrong since they didn't say anything bad after they saw it. But off to work I went again, finding lights, drawing up ideas...and finally figuring out where the paper, and stationary stuff was. XD
By 5pm I was trying to figure out when we'd stop working...but no one was! Pretty much everyone that I'd met at 9 was still sitting there till about 9pm. Anyways, Akamine-san...I guess she was writing up a proposal of some sort, and asked me to proof the english for her, and so I did that. And, by the end of the night - about 9pm, I was done with one and a half drawings.I feel like I'm being given a lot of responsibility for an intern. D: It's nothing like Sappuri at all~! XD But I suppose that's the point? And apparently...these people work Monday to Sundays as well. DX Please don't overwork me? D: They still haven't really made it clear as to what my hours are...but I'm hoping things will figure themselves out soon. Before the day ended, the others were making mochi on the stove, and I got to eat some...which was good because it held me over till dinner at around 9.
Today, I still have to do a master plan with images on the sides I think? Though...I don't know how I'm going to do that...since they didn't really give me a master plan. D: But yes, the house's bath/shower doesn't work still, so Naka-san first brought us to eat sushi for dinner, and then she paid for me. And then, we went to an onsen. DX Haha~! And if I didn't think I was culture-shocked enough, right? XD
But, it was somewhat interesting. Apparently, if you want to go to an onsen, just don't be scared of people looking at you? People in general don't really care if people are naked. They're just washing themselves anyways...public bath, right? Anyways, that pretty much puts an end to my day. I didn't get back home till about 12 midnight D: And now even waking up at 8 was hard for me to get ready for 9 again today. DX But yosh~! Ganbarimasu!!
Oh yes NOTE TO PENPALS~!!!! (er, namely Vickie...XD): Unfortunately, I'm going to have to put our mailing back and forth on hold. I don't remember if I'd mentioned it. But mailing around here just doesn't seem very reasonable. And obviously, I can't just mail to the office...as that would be bad! So, I'm sorry! >.<" If you don't mind waiting for me, I'll start up again once I return to Canada from my internship! Please do tell me if you don't mind or what not, and thanks again~
Posted at 8:25AM
Yabai kore....D: I don't know how to explain it. But it seems I'm going to be posting less after all...and probably going to go on hiatus for 3 months. I don't have internet at my place. And...I guess if I do post, most likely, it'll just be a very rare occassion where I slip off to the office and steal a computer for a few hours? I don't know.
But yeah..so I guess Otofuke wasn't exactly what I was expecting. Yet at the same time, it was exactly what I was expecting. It's in the middle of nowhere. And to me, it seems that it's more than the predicted 15 minutes away from Obihiro that I thought it was. So, I arrived yesterday in Obihiro around 8:35pm. When I got of the bus, I couldn't figure out who I was looking for. XD No one was holding a sign or anything. But after I finally got off the bus and walked a few more steps away, a girl seemed to be walking around aimlessly looking for something. XD Haha. Anywho, I walked over to her, and she just asked me if I was Katherine. :D So, yeah. It worked out, I guess. Smoothly after all. But doesn't seem my MSN is going to be working any time soon either...so I'm little worried.
The room itself isn't that bad, but you can kinda tell, it's literally the middle of nowhere. My room's the corner room, nice bookshelf, and drawers in the closet. There's a heater in the corner too. And, the only thing I found creepy was when I woke up this morning, and looked at the shoji doors separating my room from the one next to it, which is supposed to be uninhabited, has it's light on. D: Haha, and I think easily, I could get into that room too :/
I'm hoping the TV works? Mmm...it's a long walk from my room to the bathroom too. And the toilet is literally a toilet seat you can sit on, but a hole nonetheless, cuz there's no flusher. D: And apparently, the showering/bathing area, is half not working. XD But, we'll see how that works out I guess. Apparently, when it's too cold sometimes, and the water freezes in the shower head, the owner will ask us to go to the onsen with her. :/
I don't know how it happened...Maybe I accidentally unplugged my computer before I left when I was using it the other day. D: When I plugged in my computer this morning for the first time, it said my battery was only at 65%. XD *sigh* I honestly feel like I brought a lot of things that I shouldn't...because of this new predicament of not realizing that I don't have internet in my room. :/ It's going to be tough. But I'll try my best to deal, and do what I can.
And sorry f-list, I'm probably not going to be commenting on anybody's entries any time soon...with my horible internet D: It's impossible...the fact of having to refresh pages for 5-10 minutes just to read one entry. D: Gomen~ It's not like you guys don't mean enough to me, on the contrary, you guys mean lots! It's just troubling to do so sitting at my workplace to read them. D:
Posted at 7:33AM
After lots of hugging and praying at the airport, I ended up siting at the gate waiting for the boarding time at about 6:15AM.
Somehow, I made it to Haneda airport way before boarding. Yay me~ and my fast walking skills. :D And somehow I made friends with two teachers, one who flew out from Edmonton, and the other from Vancouver. They spoke English...so, it made everything lots easier, that's for sure. Tokyo's mad hot! I'm only wearing an extra hoodie, and I'm already sweating like crazy. I bet Hokkaido's going to be snowy. XD
It was so weird, I was looking at magazines like I always do in Japan airports and train stations. XD There was a big headline on one of the newspapers that read "Akanishi and girls..." or something and more. I didn't actually pick it up. But there was a big spread of him with all these foreign girls, probably like drinking and stuff. I guess it's bound to happen right...with all the good PR he's been getting for Bandage.
Posted at 4:50PM
*sigh* And so...the new year begins with a back-lashing from Angela. "Why'd you put me on your limited profile? I just wanted to see how you were doing in Japan. You're making it very clear what you want. So, just wanted to say good luck on your internship. I started today." ...dude? Like...it's not like I care. The whole point was to make it all clear. And it's not my fault she had hope that things would go back to normal or something. I was trying to make it clear the whole time that I didn't want to be friends anymore, and she just didn't get it. So, whatever. Finally I hope, this is the end of it.
But...yet, why am I still being nice about it? D: I think part of me doesn't want to deny the fact that I spent most of my first two years hanging out with her...as if I wasted those first two years. But to be honest, it's clear I made the right choice of de-friending her, because my grades went up with me on my own.
ARGH~! And my first Johnny's dream of the year, and by the time I want to write this up, I've forgotten it. Booooo~~~~ D: Though, that's probably what I get for waking up at 3:30 the day before, and going back to sleep at 5:30, and waking up at 10:30. XD How is it that I suck at remembering anything that happens in my dreams? D: Especially when they're good ones...
Anyways, this'll probably be my last post before I fly off~ ...which by the way isn't actually till Wednesday early morning (that is because I'm packing my external, and I usually update with a file on my external...though, you never really know, right? Especially since I'm meeting up with Linh and Lily tomorrow before I leave~) XD And then I'll probably be seemingly gone for a bit...Cuz, I need to get adjusted to time, and...well, start work. I'll probably get into a play by play of what I do everyday...once I have time. :D So yes, just pretend this post is actually posted tomorrow i.e. Tuesday. XD And so...until my next update~ またね～！！
EDIT: So, in the end before I left, I thought about the reason I wanted to go to Japan...wanted to stay in Japan for 3 months...why I'd even want to stay in Japan for longer if I could. In the end, it's not only because it's Japan. I guess it's because it's a different country and a different culture, I've never tried living in another country for that long. I guess, it'd give me a new experience. I'll try to be me. I'll be able to learn more about things I love. And I'll be able to become more of a person I want to be, I think.
Oh yes, and I've forgotten, that I've got 8 Google Wave invites...if anyone's interested in getting one, please tell me? XD I'll be more than happy to give them away~ :D
Posted at 8:23PM
With the countdown continuing, and two more days to go, I've figured out I'm going to take the limousine bus from Narita to Haneda, and make it in time, hopefully...unless customs takes an extremely long time, and I'll get there...hopefully, in a knick of time. ^^" *shrugz* It's a little more comforting, researching a bit more about Obihiro and Otofuke, and realizing that I'll only be 15 minutes away by car from a city with a department store and movie theaters. XD
Oh man, I still can't believe I woke up at 3:30, to watch SMAPxSMAP. It was good, but I really should've just slept. XD I'm lucky I don't have school like the rest of the people I know...But to wake up so early just to see KAT-TUN lose so badly...mm...D: And it was like...you could tell how annoyed Jin was with the rest of KAT-TUN because he's so "MAKESUGIRAI~" But haha, it's sad they were losing so badly because...well, I watched up to the holding their breaths part, and it was like 95-35. D: It was pretty...hard to watch...not because I was watching Keyhole, and it kept trying to kick me off...:/ it was just...KAT-TUN trying so hard, and not being able to succeed. But, that's why it's a variety show after all, I suppose.
Chicken race sounded so scary actually. Koki and Jin were both so close to going into the water. XD And Jin probably would've gone in, but he stopped himself and seemed to go backwards even. XD But in the end KAT-TUN won~ :D 95-200million? I don't know...something like that. Anywho, I'm going back to sleep. If you're going back to school today...er, ganbatte? :D
Posted at 5:30AM
Have you ever just woken up one morning, and realized you have random bruises on you? I think I've mentioned this countless times before. But this time it's different. I woke up with a cut on my face. D: Like, right beside my eye, there's a red line. :/ Well...I can't blame my nails, because they're short. But...I don't know how that happened. I'm clumsy..maybe. I get cuts on my hands all the time from just holding paper. XD
I woke up from the first dream of the year...that I can remember anyways. And unfortunately, I don't think it really had anything to do with Johnny's. D: But, somehow, I ended up seeing friends from CT that I hadn't in so long, that I haven't talked to since I'd left back in what it's...2003-2004? And then I got an idea for writing a story. So, maybe this year, I really write something, instead of keep talking about writing something...that I don't end up writing. XD
Posted at 4:10PM
The last day of the year was a little disappointing, because we passed by the moon near Twin Brooks, and it was seriously breath-taking. I'm extremely disappointed...I couldn't take the picture. I was too slow D: And so, I've a crappy picture of a little pink dot on my phone...but that's it. D: The moon also seemed at it's brightest yesterday night...extremely big and bright :D It was seriously, a good day, besides for the whole...me not able to take the picture.
But yes. It's the second day of the new year...and my sister's back home from Urbana down in St.Louis. It'll be interesting to have her back for a few days, and then me going off again. D: So, technically, 4 more days till take off. I spent most of the day at home yesterday, and then off to the airport to pick up my sister. Her flight was delayed...so, we ended up sitting there for quite a bit waiting for her, and I finished almost two games on my DS waiting for her. D: Though...I'd played them continuously the few days before as well...so, it's actually not as bad as it sounds. XD
I've been packing and re-packing the last few days, to make sure everything for sure fits in my suitcases. I've gotten rid of my backpack and traded it for a duffle which seems to hold more in there. :D Though, I got rid of my other suitcase that I'd put inside of my bigger suitcase...and now if I buy too much back...I'm not too sure where I'll put it...mm...hopefully, it'll still fit. ^^" My mom and sister gave me so many requests it's kinda scary. D:
I think I might actually buy Olympos. XD What's with the crappy title, really? But it's all Jin's singing so...I can't really help it~ D: It's like...stop it Jin, you're making me broke~ D: Anybody know if Yamanade's getting a new KAT-TUN theme song as well for a new single? Somehow...I think so. XD Kame-as-a-main-character-dramas always seem to have a KAT-TUN theme song. ^^" It's not that...The D-MOTION song...at least, though I'm really liking it...By the way, did anyone else realize, that Jin's the only one in KAT-TUN that doesn't get a radio show? D:
I had also somehow assumed Tegomasu's live concert tour DVD had already been released, but it's not till January as well?! D: If Johnny's evol this year again, and only gives NewS one single, I'll be sad. They need more~ And I doubt Soukon counts, even if it's loveable.
Posted at 9:56AM