2/28/06 ~ Tuesday 4:30 pm

Status: jumpy ~ Listening to: me typing

Tokyo Updates: Hotel and railways

I have booked my hotel! ^.^ I'm going to stay at the Oak Hotel in Ueno, just an 8 min. walk from the Ueno station. ^-^ After talking with my friends in Japan, I don't think I'm buying a JR pass. since I'm only sticking around Tokyo, I might not have to pay so much if I don't get the pass. (So far, the estimated cost for the pass is 25000 yen and without the pass it's like under 10000 yen. O.o) I can just buy a prepaid JR card, SUICA. (The mascot of the card is a penguin. ^-^) I use it like a metro card...I think. I just wonder how would use it to get on express trains and stuff.... *runs off to the Japan forums*

Jenn-chan's B-day part 1: Restaurant not open on mondays

That's Amore Restaurant turned out to be closed yesterday *kicks the wall* so we went to Shabu Shabu at Jenn's request. Afterwards, Jenn-chan's friend met up with us and we went to Jenn's house for MJ, Taboo and cake.

Part 2: 'Dark is good, I like the dark.'

Funny moment during cake time.... While Jenn and friend were messing with MJ, P-chan and I snuck into the kitchen on the pretense of 'I'm thirsty, need water.' ^.^ After P-chan lit the candles (me failing to light up anything due to the lighters and my cold fingers ^^;) I sent P-chan ahead to turn off the lights. P-chan proceeded to the lamp and stated. 'Why is this on? It's too light in here.' 0.o The ppl were like 'It's too dark.' Her reply, 'I like it this way.' She said this as she turned off the other lamp. ^-^ Than I entered and we sang happy b-day. rofl Jenn-chan knew about the cake, but this mini-surprise too funny.... ^.^ P-chan: the mistress of diversion. ^.^

Part 3: Taboo x2

Earlier in the evening, we found out that Jenn-chan already bought Taboo...the gift that P-chan and Pearl-chan bought for Jenn's b-day. ^^; P-chan had the gift receipt, but it turns out that she didn't need it anyway since Jenn was thrilled with the second box since she wouldn't have to worry about keeping her cards/game in pristine condition. ^.^ Next, maybe we should laminate the cards to further perserve them.... *runs off to Office Max* ^.^

2/27/06 ~ Monday 12:00 pm

Status: sniffy ^^; ~ Listening to: Haruka Kanata (Far Off Distance) - Asian Kungfu Generation (Naurto 2nd OP)

Tanjoubi Omedatou, Jenn-chan!

Today's wma is from Naruto, the first ever anime that really got Jenn-chan into anime. Hope you enjoy it, girl! ^.^

10 random facts about Jen

1. Her favorite soup (from my father's restaurant) was (and always will be ^.^) Hot and Sour soup. (She had one bowl practically every day afterschool in junior high.)
2. Her junior high crushes all have nicknames...because she never really approached them. (Those she actually spoke to retain their nicknames for kawaii purposes. ^.^)
3. She knew how to ballroom dance (waltz, tango...etc...) since she was 8.
4. Her past to present pets (aka. animals that lived at her house-not all at once): two dogs, a cat and a hamster (gerbil?).
5. She moved at least 3 times since I met her: Bayside to somewhere, than to her present location, Flushing. (Not counting the times she moved into and out of her boarding school somewhere in Penn.? ^^;)
6. Before Naruto, she watched another anime and became akin to a character. (A boy-crazy girl in a green miniskirt. ^^;)
7. Her fav. 'drink' from when she was young was a strawberry drink which turned out to be virgin strawberry colada. (My fav. too. ^.^)
8. She is a fantastic cook. Her specialties are handmade wontons with shredded beef noodle soup.
9. She went to a Catholic junior high and an all girls boarding school for high school. (Her bookbag in junior high weighs as much as Pearly's in high school. O.o)
10. She knew how to play pool since she was 12 years old. (Not well, but at least she knew how. ^^;)

2/26/06 ~ Sunday 11:15 pm

Status: calm ^-^ ~ Listening to: t.v. news sounds

Jenn-chan's B-day Plans

As discussed with P-chan, she was in charge with 'Plan A' and me with 'Plan B'. Plan A is if Alby-kun is willing to drive, we'll head to Minado LI. Plan B is taking the bus to 'Thats Amore Restaurant' in Qns. ^.^ Just another 45 min...than tanjoubi omedatou, Jenn-chan! ^.^

Jenn-chan's B-day Memories

Last year, Jenn-chan, P-chan, Pearl-chan and I went to Minado NY for lunch. (I remember it quite well since I bought my wool winter coat at Macy's. ^.^) As her present, I gave her a visa gift card.

Tomorrow, we'll be making more memories. ^.^ Right now...I need to go take a shower. (Before my hostess-cute as she is-will start throwing towels at me. ^^;)

2/24/06 ~ Friday 9:45 pm

Status: tummy full ~ Listening to: t.v. sounds

Kinokuniya book signing

It was so cool seeing Youka Nitta-sensei. (Pictures will be posted...when I get the pictures. ^_^) There weren't that many people which was a good and bad thing. Good: we didn't wait that long. Bad: BeBeautiful didn't do that good in advertising since alot of yaoi fans should've been there. Oh wellz.... ^^; I met up with Pearl-chan at the signing and then headed out to Qns. for dinner.

Salmon and Eel are NOT the same kind of fish.

My friend ordered a salmon dish...but received an eel dish instead. O.o The funny thing was, the waitress couldn't tell the difference. O.O Okay, since the waitress spoke Chinese, I told her the names of the fishes in Chinese...but I don't think she cared. I suggested that she inform the manager to change the menu. (Turns out that they didn't have salmon at all. >.<;) Oh wellz, I finally explained it to the manager (or the person I thought who was the manager) but it seemed he already knew. *.* Oh well...not my restaurant....

^-^ Tonight I'm sleeping over P-chan's. Right now...I pulled my neck. >.< Pearl-chan is massaging it...so hopefully I'll be better...soon...so that o-kaa-san will not have to send me to the chiropracter again.... ^.^;

10:30 am ~ Status: happy ~ Listening to: me typing

Ohayo gozaimas!

Yesterday, I bought my Japanese phrase book, not the Berlitz one, but 'Japanese At a Glance' by Barrons. (P-chan and I decided that the Berlitz one was very indept, but lacked the touristy convos that I needed. ^^;) This morning, I learned how to count to 10 in Nihongo (Japanese.) Before, I could only remember to count to 5.... ^^; Let my Japanese lessons begin! ^-^

'Chiisaki Mono'^-^

P-chan gave me my belated Christmas present (aka. 'Congratulations-you-got-a-raise' present ^-^) yesterday. ^__^ The gift is the DVD music video of 'Chiisaki Mono' by Asuca Hayashi, the one I wanted from my holiday wish list. ^-^ *squeals* P-chan, you're the best! Arigato!

2/22/06 ~ Wednesday 5:30 pm

Status: estactic ^__^ ~ Listening to: my tummy rumbling ^^;

0.0 *blinks* O.O

*takes a deep breath* I GOT A RAISE!!!! ^__^ At the beginning of the year, we were evaluated. Instead of an 'end-of-the-year' bonus, we had the chance to get a raise. (A rarity in our line of work. ^-^) I got back to my desk (from my appt.) and my supervisor said 'Check your e-mail.' I did. O.O *gasp* (I almost squealed. ^^;) And, I got a raise!!! *dances happily*

Okay, this friday, I'm treating you guys to dinner! ^-^ And P-chan, please leave your credit card at home; I don't want to have to wrestle the check away from you...again. ^-^;

When a man loves a man....

.... Thats the title of the book I got from 'Book-off'. ^.^ 'When a Man Loves a Man', the first in the series by Youka Nitta-sensei. I wrote down her name (in kanji...which thankfully are Chinese characters. ^^;) Initially, I tried to look for the book myself. I found the shonen-ai/yaoi section (also found 'Dear Myself' and 'World's End' by Eiki Eiki again...but didn't buy it...again *sigh*) but couldn't find the mangaka I want. Since I needed to get back to the office, I showed the worker there my bad calligraphy. She spoke a little English and she pointed me to a small selection by Nitta-sensei. ^.^ I picked out my book, thanked her in Japanese and gloated over my purchase. *happy sigh*

This friday will be awesome! ^.^

1:35 pm ~ Status: in a hurry ~ Listening to: me slurping instant noodles ^-^

JR confusion

I have been looking into info about the JR pass and the JR line (Japan Rails company.) Too many limitations, explanations.... There are green cars which are first class and ordinary cars which are...well regular. ^^; I can get a green pass $$$ or an ordinary pass $$, for 5 days $$ or 10 days $$$. And it only works for the JR lines which doesn't include other companies that inhabit that share the transportation economy with the JR. (Which is good to keep prices low, but confusing for me.... ^^;) Too many details, I must look into it...after I go to this appt. and hit book off. ^-^

2/21/06 ~ Tuesday 1:30 pm

Status: happy ~ Listening to: Dakishimetai - Jungle Smile (Super GALS! ED)

Yaoi mangaka signing

Mangaka Youka Nitta will be at Kinokuniya this friday! (Domo, Pearl-chan for the info. ^.^) Nitta-sensei drew yaoi mangas like 'Embracing Love' and 'Sound of My Voice'. She will be here in time for her US release of her 3rd vol. of 'Embracing Love.' (More info on the BeBeautiful site. ^-^) I have seen various stories, but haven't gotten the chance to really read them. I'm planning to get permission to leave work early (for very important reasons ^.^) and head to Kinokuniya. I hope to have a book by that time.... (Time to hit Boof off? How to read 'Youka Nitta' in katakana.... ^^;)

2/20/06 ~ Monday 10:45 pm

Status: deflated ~ Listening to: 'The Cat Returns' the movie ^.^

Tokyo/Taiwan Updates

I haven't made the reservations yet, but I decided to stay in the 'Oak Hotel' in Ueno. I got in contact with both of my co-workers (yay ^.^) and one of them is offering to give me an 'orientation' when I get there so I can go about on my own. ^-^ I made special arrangements with the airline company for o-kaa-san today, so everything should be set. The only major thing left for me to do is make the reservations and buy my JapanRail pass. I'll do that tomorrw, after I hear from my co-workers again. ^^;

I decided on buying Berlitz Japanese Phrase Book. I'm going to buy it on friday (or at least o-kaa-san will ^^;).

Lessee, my back is still sore, I'm kinda dazed.... I'm feeling kinda deflated from the weekend. I wonder why....? *slips off to sleep*

2/18/06 ~ Saturday 7:10 pm

Status: in semi-pain ~ Listening to: gameboy game music

posture perfect

My back still hurts. After I sit, I usually have to lie down to take off the tension on my back. Yeah, I spend alot of my time on my back today.... ^-^ But...I have been sitting up straight and have not been sitting on the floor (as my chiropractor has advised. ^.^)

Tokyo countdown

I pretty much figured out where I'm going to go in Tokyo. I just need to confirm which gardens/parks/goen have tea ceremonies and row boats for rent. Besides lying on my back all day, I've been checking out all the info on the highlights in Tokyo. Hopefully, I won't get too lost when I'm there....

2/17/06 ~ Friday 9:10 pm

Status: in pain >.< ~ Listening to: me grousing

Doshite?!? Why?!?

I hurt my back again. No, I was not jumping. Last night when I was sitting, I felt the beginnings of a familiar pain in my back and this morning it got worse. Since I could still somewhat walk, I went to Flushing (o-kaa-san drove of course) to see the chiropractor. He cracked all the bones in the body X.X Itaii...painful.... The last time, I was numb from the shot the doctors in the ER gave me, so I didn't really feel the pain. This time...owie.... I can walk, stand. The pain is still in my back and hips. When I was at the chiropractor, I asked the doctor, "Is the cracking sound I hear my back...or your hands?" His reply was, "Your back." O.O I didn't realize my back can make so many sounds.... ^^; Okay, time to adjust my posture. *straightens up* *.*

And today was my day off. Why must it be on my day off? Aiya...okay, I'm going back to my Tokyo planning....

2/16/06 ~ Thursday 4:30 pm

Status: calm ~ Listening to: silence

FMA torrents ^.^

I download both the Fullmetal Alchemist Movie AND the special ep. Reflections. ^-^ I'm so happy. I haven't watched any of it yet. (I'm still too hooked on 'The Cat Returns'. (So weird, I'm a dog crushing on a cat.... ^^;) Anywayz...from the glimpse of the quality and everything, it looks good. Now, maybe I can get my 'source' to burn it onto a dvd for me so I can watch it via dvd player rather than my comp. My wonderful friends can burn it for me if they wish...any takers? ^^;

Snow all gone!

Ever since the blizzard last sunday, I've been wanting to take pics outside. (I thought Miyu in the snow would be a nice touch. ^.^) However, o-kaa-san has been checking the weather every night and has been exclaiming 'Rain on friday.' I get off tomorrow, but can't take pics 'cause the snow is/will be melting away. >.< *sigh* I wish it would snow some more.... *ducks from flying objects thrown by ppl who need to walk/drive in snow* ^.^

DL Artbooks

I downloaded lots of artbooks. You can find the links of where I downloaded them in the access page. I wanted some more reference pics so I can start to get into the 'sewing' mode. ^.^ It's all about the cosplay.... *-*

Four day weekend coming up (for me. ^.^) This week has certainly been on the low side of my stress scale. *whew* I thought I'll blow up from all the stress. I haven't been calling/talking to people much these days. Too much to deal with. However, hope to give you guys a call over the weekend. ^.^

2/15/06 ~ Wednesday 6:10 pm

Status: impending headache ~ Listening to: Mangetsu no Eve - Tenchi Muyo: Daughter of Darkness ED

gtg

Nothing much to say, 'cept that I had this song stuck in my head in awhile. (And here I was thinking that I'll be able to go home early. What do I know? >.<) No answer from Tokyo yet. If my Japanese co-workers do not e-mail me back, I'll make my reservations by this week. I can't push back my cosplay anymore. (I have material to buy...stuff to sew.... O.O) Okay, enough ranting. I have two more things to do: call client and write a letter. Hopefully, I'll be outta here within the next half hour. Counting down!

2/14/06 ~ Tuesday 11:10 am

Status: yawning ~ Listening to: Ai no Tenshi - Perfect Blue OST

February Sucks! rant

Except for Jenn-chan being born in this month, I hereby declare that February sucks to Hell. XP Not only do I carry extremely horrible memories of these times, but may I also mention the number of funerals that seems to come along. Yeah, it's only two, but two is enough isn't it? (Rhetorical question, don't answer.) Couple years back on 2/15, I played at a memorial service for my grandfather. Last saturday, I played at another memorial service (total stranger.) I played at another funeral before...but I don't remember when. I just remembered that there was a dead body next to me. O.o Yeah, don't you love funerals? *heavy sarcasm* I didn't write much about the memorial service last saturday since I watched 'The Cat Returns' and totally fell in love with the movie. However, now that my mind has cleared, the horror remains. *sigh* I want time to pass quickly, yet I wish for more time to finish my work AND plan my vacation....

Men and yaoi do not mix ^^;

There is a yaoi rant in the fandom wank forum. This one girl sparked the wank with the declaration that "Guys shouldn't read yaoi since they apparantly are not the targeted audience." *paraphrasing ^^;* She also makes a statement that "Guys loving each other are NOT gay." O.o The first statement was enough to start the crack.... FYI, yaoi(boys love) = shoujo(girl manga) lol Does the same go for girls than? Damn, after reading this post, I'm having a sex identity crisis since the majority (if not all) of the anime/manga I like are shounen (guy manga.) ^.^; Maybe I'm a gay guy trapped in a girls body since I like shounen manga AND I think the guys are hot.... 0.0 Kurama.... *drools* (Lets not get started on the yaoi, shota and shonen ai stuff that I also like. ^.^)

2/12/06 ~ Sunday 9:00 pm

Status: tired ~ Listening to: 'The Cat Returns' Movie ^.^

sunday + snow = no church

I woke at 1pm in the afternoon and found a steady blanket of snow outside, plus the news that we had no church. (Hence, o-kaa-san letting me sleep until past noon. ^^;)

Final Story Blurb

I did my usual morning thing and finally finished my last story. Ever. This has taken alot of time this past couple of months and I'm so happy to get it out of my system. I don't have the heart and inspiration to continue writing. I don't even know what to write even if I wanted to write something. (Which I don't.) I haven't uploaded the story...and I don't know if I should.

I once wrote a plot summary for this story, but never actually sat down and wrote the whole of it. I just had the beginning, some description ofthe middle and decided to write out the full ending (since that was the clearest picture in my mind.) Last year (Dec. '05) I decided to truly complete this story. (No regrets, right?) It has taken me a awhile, but it's done. I changed/added names, explored different interactions and thoughts and tried to retain some of the original 'vision' of the story. Since the ending was the only thing I really wrote in the past, I kept the ending the way it was. If you want to read it or just stare at it or whatever, just leave a msg in the box and I'll upload it. Either way, it has joined the mess of stories in my 'box' along with the rest of my written crap.

Now that this is done, I can finally concentrate on translating the poems for my mother's friend. ^^; Yeah, it's still not done, but now I have time to do it. ^-^

2/11/06 ~ Saturday 11:55 pm

Status: chatting ^.^ ~ Listening to: sounds of aim

The Cat Returns: Cat crush ^.^

I must say this, that movie is in the top of my favs from Studio Ghibli. (The best is always 'Totoro','cause no one can touch 'Totoro'. ^.^) You know, I'm in love with a red haired, rose wielding, demonic fox...but for the last 1 hr, I was crushing on a cat. O.o Only a little bit. ^-^ He was so cute...and heroic.... *.* lol

2/10/06 ~ Friday 7:00 pm

Status: hungry >.< ~ Listening to: silence

quick updates

It's 7pm and I'm still at the office. o.O Partially my fault 'cause I was downloading. ^^; Anyway.... I found some ryokans (Japanese inns) and hotels I could stay at, but I didn't book my room yet (which is delaying my to do list/schedule.) Also, I haven't decided on all the otaku places I wanna hit. I'm keeping my trip simple and relaxing...but I like to have a plan in mind. Don't wanna waste my week in Japan.... *sigh* I can't concentrate on con stuff if I can't get through my Japan stuff. *headdesk* Going home. Might type more later. Now...I must catch a late train...and sleep.

2/9/06 ~ Thursday 10:15 am

Status: awake ~ Listening to: Snow Planet - Blind Target OST

nothing much

O-tou-san is going back to Taiwan today. I said goodbye to him this morning. Feeling kinda sad, but have no idea why. This is as much emotion I can conjure up right now.

updates

My two conventions for the year have been set up: I have preregistered for both Anime Next and Otakon AND I have booked hotel rooms for both cons. ^.^ Now, all I have to do is work on my cosplay...once I finish planning for my Japan trip.

I e-mailed my old co-workers that went back to Japan. Both are actually living in Tokyo, so I'm going to go visit them. ^.^ I don't know if they replied back yet, I have to check my e-mail. ^^;

I spoke with my (current) Japanese co-worker. She said that if I become an English teacher in Japan, I could easily support myself there. O.O Also, knowing Japanese is not necessary (but I still want to learn it anyway. ^.^) Hm...you know, I am seriously thinking about movinv to Japan. Not now, but some time in the future. (Wow, I'm thinking about my future. I think I have to go lie down. <.<;)

2/7/06 ~ Tuesday 11:45 pm

Status: disappointed ~ Listening to: Vic's singing (mp3)

Vic is coming to Stony! O.o

The year that I decide to go to Asia is the year that Vic Mignona (VA of Edward Elric-FMA) comes to Stony. >.<; He is coming to I-Con and not only that (as if it's not bad/good enough,) Quatre's VA is also coming! O.O He is my ultimate fav from GW. *sigh* Oh wellz.... *sniff* I'll see Vic at Anime Next, but I don't know when I'll ever get to meet Quatre.... *cries*

3:10 pm ~ Status: pissed off ~ Listening to: me screaming (in my head)

Work related stress

I work with clients. Its great that they are independent and do things on their own. However, I hate it when I have to clean up after them if they make a mistake or didn't do something they should've (but didn't know.) I'm overloaded with clients that I'm dealing with on my own. That is the ultimate problem. I'm a case manager. I'm suppose to concentrate on appointments. They ask me to go somewhere, I check my schedule, I'm free than I go. No problem, right? But right now I have client's that solely depend on me. I need to make calls. I need to find attorneys. I need to write letters. This is nuts!?! x.x I need to think of everything I need to do and do it, because I also need to fulfill the 'case management' part of my job and run around.

I have never been so stressed. It's all been culminating up to now. I don't know what to think.... Tomorrow, I have to go to meet a client and her PA worker because we need to tell her worker that she is a DV victim and that she emotionally unstable so she can't WORK. >.< This kind of talk was suppose to happen when she first applies for PA. But no, I didn't have time to take her, so she took the initiative and went by herself. To a center that does not speak chinese. To a worker that doesn't understand her needs. >.< So now, I have to go with her and I know this will be a start of a million of problems, just because the freakin PA workers can't speak the language!!!! >.<; No, it's not only the language, it's not only the workers, but I have to deal with my stress and assist women who are stressed because of their abusive husbands/boyfriends. Men! I love this job and everything, but I truly wish the abusive situations can simmer down a bit so I can at least catch up with what I need to do. *headdesk* XP

2/6/06 ~ Monday 12:05 pm

Status: impending headache ~ Listening to: Fly Me to the Moon - Neon Genesis Evanglion BGM

Japan trip: solo

Due to some medical difficulties and expenditures, it has been confirmed that I'll traverse Tokyo, Japan on my own from March 31 - April 6. ^.^ It's what I wanted from the beginning and now my parents have defaulted to this decision. I'm extremely happy and now will be able to truly plan my vacation in Japan. By the end of this week, I should have the details down. Afterall, I need to start working on my convention stuff. ^^;

Surprise Casino Weekend

Somehow, I invited myself to an overnight trip to Mohegan Sun with Alby's crew. 0.0 On saturday, I found out that there was a Emil Chou concert and that I was able to go. Alby's friend (whom I met same day) said that he'll 'accommodate me.' O.O So, at 5:30pm, I found myself in a Lexus heading to CT.

Asian + youth = prey

I've been to Mohegan several times before, couple times before I turned 21. I never got carded there before, but this time, as soon as I stepped through the entrance to enter the casino floor, this middle aged European woman asked for my ID. No prob, I get this alot (from work and everything.) I whipped out my driver's license and I'm clear. This wouldn't be as significant if we didn't get additional trouble from this woman (not towards me.) But damn, the shorter end of my temper was about to flare (long car ride maybe. ^^;) Hell, we even had trouble with some of the staff of the casino later on as well, and it wasn't even our fault. *sigh* Just because we're cute and Asian doesn't mean that they should consider us easy targets. XP

High roller luxery

I didn't really understand what Alby's friend meant by 'accommodating' me. I assumed that I'm joining in on their fun and that we'll deal somehow since I was an addition. I didn't realize until later that 'accommodate' meant that everything was taken care of. O.O Rooms, tickets, food...tv.... ^.^ I enjoyed myself immensely.

I spent most of the evening window shopping and looking for glow/rave sticks. Nothing. >.<; I saw little kids playing with them and I didn't ask them where they bought it. Oh wellz.... My favorite store (from before and still) was the 'OdySea' since it has aquarium of tropical fishes in the doorway and inside the store.

See Emil Chou...wave!

The concert was at 1pm. Our seats was in the 3rd section, on the floor, in the seats front left of the stage. The singer was Emil Chou...from before Alby's generation. lol, he was very cute (in a 'smile and people go aww' kind of way. ^.^) The band included a string quartet, two bass, two guitars (singer played,) and drums. I really enjoyed the drum, violin and bass solos. (Yeah, I'm totally biased. ^-^) My fav. part of the concert was when he sang 'Fly Me to the Moon.' Not one of his songs of course, but enjoyable all the same. (I totally love this song from the Eva anime, hence the choice of today's mp3. ^.^)

Emil made a funny comment: he said that every time he gets close to the crowd, fans scream and reach for him. Since people who don't know his songs do the same, he later concluded that when people want him to get closer, he saids they they only like him for his body. ^.^ True in my respects....

After the concert ended (3-4am in the morning,) we sat in the lobby area of the hotel waiting for the elevators to clear up (too many people from the concert going up.) Turning around, I spotted the violinist from the band. Fangirling a bit, I grabbed my book and a pen and asked for his autograph. ^.^ The bassist signed his name as well (he was so nice, even when I confused him with the cellist. ^^;) I was thinking of waiting around for the singer, but I doubt I'll be able to find him. Totally tired, we went up to sleep.

Sunday = no church = sleep+eat

I woke a couple of times in the morning to contact church ppl ('I'm sorry, I can't play piano today...I'm not in Stony...I'm at Mohegan.' ^^;) In between meals, I slept alot and watched tv. I was sooo tired. I don't like to gamble, but I liked watching people spend money. Watching a guy gamble $100-$300 a hand at blackjack, I kept thinking 'Man, I can buy my cellphone with that money.' or '$500! I can buy so much anime....' Yeah, my priorities.... ^^;

Spirited Away vs. Superbowl

Spirited Away was on tv...and so was the Superbowl. I watched the movie many many times, since I have the dvd at home. ^.^ But I still enjoy watching it again and again. Poor Alby, since I controlled the remote, he had to watch 'Spirited Away,' but he got to watch the game in between the commericals. ^.^ After the movie ended, he had his fill of the game over dinner. (The high roller chinese buffet had widescreens showing the game. ^.^)

We came back from the casino around 12am. I slept over P-chan's and came to work today. *yawn* Kinda sleepy, but totally relaxed. It was an unexpected and interesting weekend. Do I dare to say that I can't wait for next time? ^^; lol, I dunno, I'll have to see. (Even though he'll never read this,) domo arigato, John! ^.^

2/4/06 ~ Saturday 12:30 pm

Status: restless ~ Listening to: silence <.<

Cellphone love

The sprint Samsung A900 aka Blade is ultimate love. I have been looking for a phone and this phone is it: it has no outer antenna (yay, no more broken antennas ^.^,) it's thin (like the Motorola Razor,) has bluetooth technology and it has a camera. Yeah, I know there is more to a phone than that, but these are a must in the choices for my next phone. ^.^ The price without new contract? $350. >.< Even with a contract it'll be $200. I'm hoping that Bestbuy will have a really nice rebate to supplement the remaing $200. For this kind of phone, I doubt it'll be free (after rebates,) but I'll see how much it'll be.

2/2/06 ~ Thursday 2:30 pm

Status: tired ~ Listening to: Mangetsu no Shiwaza - Devil Hunter Yohko Image Song

I found the fic!

You guys know I was looking for 'Duo's Braid' since forever and my godsis was suppose to give it to me...but...I found it online! *dances in seat* I'm sooo happy.... I can finally read the yummy ending to the yaoi story. O.O Yeah, I'm gross like that. ^-^ *blushes*

Just so you know, I had to look the site up at an archive site, Archive.org since the author request that her story be taken off the net so it was impossible to find it regularly.

FMA novel 2 out!

So many good things...amazon is finally selling FMA novel 2 (the release date was Jan. 10, but they released it like this week. >.<) I don't know if I'm going to buy it from amazon or buy it used or buy it from strand for half off. *.* I think I will wait...there are just too much stuff that I want to do first....

Ganbatte, P-chan!

Me cheering you on from whereever I am. ^.^