[439] A Musician's Ears are His Life - 2007/08/15 (Wed)

I got this from a friend,
a soft earpick for the 21st century.

Using it feels like a cross between an ear pick and a cotton swab.
It feels softer than it looks.

I've been completely in the cotton swab camp lately,
but a little scratch with an ear pick feels good every once in a while.

For a man, it's something everyone longs for once, an ear pick while you're sleeping in somebody's lap. (^_^)
Well, that's not very attractive. (^_^)

P.S. Why is it that when you pick at your ear, your mouth hangs open... (^_^)

[438] Supernatural Continues!! - 2007/08/14 (Tue)

My friend who hooked me on Supernatural lent me this. (^_^)

Man~ I still haven't watched it,
but I'm nervous already. (^_^)

Ah, I should watch it late at night again, yeah...
Another midnight viewing...

It's right at O-bon season, so it feels right, you know? (^^;) *

Well then, be very careful of accidents.
I'll be staying inside until the heat wave passes. (^_^)


[ * because o-bon is the festival of the dead. also, i can't remember if i've mentioned this before, but it's cute, so i'll mention it again. yuu always refers to this show as Supernatch. ]

[437] Eet's blood, would yooo laik some? (^_^) - 2007/08/13 (Mon)

So then... It's already time for lingering summer heat in this part of the world, is it...
But, there's still a long ways to go, you know, with the heat going all the way to boiling.
Maaan, these are the kind of days when you can't be seperated from your air conditioner. (^_^)

I've done frequent live tests so far,
had all kinds of effects show or not show,
and nothing's quite had that decisive blow,
but this time, I'd like to introduce you to a drink that can't be undone just like that. (^_^)

That's right, we have here in the photograph 'tomato juice.'
Well, by all rights, I wanted to go with the blood of a beautiful woman, but you know how it is. (^_^)
Now tomatos, these are seriously effective.

If I go back, my grandfather, before he died, used to drink some every night after his bath,
so that probably influenced me.
Even now, it's been imprinted on my mind that tomato juice is good for your health.
Thanks to that, it's one of my favorites.

I think there are a lot of people who don't like tomato juice,
but it is truly effective.
If you drink it every day, after about a week, your skin will be completely changed. (^_^)

When you wash your face and things like this, your skin will be smooth,
and slippery, and entirely exceptional. (*amazing!*)

Speaking of, my grandfather's skin was nice you know...

People concerned about the effects of licopine should try it out.
However, if you're watching your salt, I would recommend the salt-free variety.

Those of you who aren't blood-sucking vampires, definitely check it out. (^_^)

P.S. When I tried thinking about it really well, it is O-bon isn't it...
Everyone taking it easy? (^_^)


[notes: he wrote the title with a funny accent, so let's all pretend to say the title with our best vampires voices, shall we? also, yes, he's already mentioned o-bon once this year. different parts of japan celebrate it during different months of the year. also, i suppose i shan't be checking out the tomato juice, seeing as i am, in fact, a blood-sucking vampire. there, i've said it. my secret's out. (^v-v^) ]

[436] It's a little belated, - 2007/08/12 (Sun)

but how's everyone keeping up in the heat?

Things are so hot around here,
I'm completely melting. (^^;)

Man, seriously, every day is like a sauna in this state.
I go out for even a little bit, and it's so dazzling that I get dizzy.

With this kind of heat, going outside is really troublesome...
Eh? I'm always like that? (^_^)

Ah, maybe it's been too long since I've wanted to go for a swim. (^_^)

P.S. Eveyone, don't forget your water supply when you go out!

[435] The New iMac - 2007/08/11 (Sat)

Has everyone seen the goods already?
As for my people, my friend went out straight off and bought one.
Of course the brainwashing was done by me. (^_^)

My friend was wanting to buy a replacement for his home recording machine,
so when he asked me what PC he should use,
I said, 'How many years ago did you get that G4 desktop?'
When it comes down to it, 'Intel' is absolutely good,
so we set out specially for Akiba. (^_^) *

Maaan, when we actually saw it, the screen was HUGE, and the design was so stylish! **
And the body and the keyboard and everything was absurdly thin. (^_^)
When the price there turned out to be 160,000 yen, it was 'Buy.' ***
I'm a little bit jealous of my friend, actually. (^_^)

So, he bought an Mbox (a home recording machine) and some other stuff,
and then we went back to my house for the setup.

And of course, since it's the latest model, the software isn't really compatible,
so troubles kept popping up. (^^;)
With both of us in a staring contest with the English language (since music software is generally foreign-made)
we somehow managed to arrive at normalcy.

Last time, setup by myself was quite troublesome,
so perhaps as result, this time it was over in one day.
Well, we didn't get to sleep, but still. (^_^)

It was good... I've gotta keep up my reputation as Mac-sensei. (^_^)

Well then everyone, be careful in the heat and have a nice weekend.

P.S. A little bit of 'Wanting Sickness' cropped up. (^_^)



[ * that would akihabara, the electronics MECCA(!) of japan. how many people would i kill to go there? let's just say there'd be so many bodies that actually getting there would begin to preset certain physical impracticalities.
** the design was literally kakkoii. just thought you'd like to know how to describe something you find irresistably stylish. i have often heard the word used in reference to myself gackt.
*** a little over US$1300. ]

[434] Sticker - 2007/08/09 (Thu)

I made a bunch of them. (^_^)
A little self-promotion. (^_^)

At any rate, I should give it to everyone as a present, maybe.
There's always photo contents and dance events.

If I end up doing it, please stick them in conspicuous places along your way. (^_^)
Of course if we never finish the dances and things, it won't work. (^_^)

Today, a musician friend of a professional web designer came to visit,
and we had another Mac lecture. (^_^)
As soon as he saw Lightroom, he wanted it badly.

He's originally from the Windows camp,
but thanks to me, he's transitioning little by little to the Mac camp. (^_^)

'Photography, design, music, and of course Macs.'
'Plus, since it's an Intel Mac, you can use Windows on it.'
Every round a brainwashing. (^_^)

From now on, people who bought a PC definitely get a new iMac. (^_^)
They're really nice.

Eh? Me?
Yeah, for work use I want a Mac Pro,
but I can't replace everything, software and everything else.
Frankly, it'd be overwhelming. (^^;)

So for now, it won't become a 'wanting sickness,' so we can relax. (^_^)

P.S. I'm trying to be adult about climbing Mt Fuji.
Anyway the summit is probably congested with mountain climbers or something.
Well then, I'll climb it someday I guess...


[oh man, i definitely want a yuu-kun sticker!]

[433] Lightroom Purchased!! - 2007/08/09 (Thu)

It was released a while ago,
but the other day my friend recommended it,
so I finally bought the thing.

This software, is called the film-developing software,
and works like the darkroom you use for film.
You can alter luminance and color and stuff, and for the pictures that I like,
it brings perfection one step closer.

Having bought a digital camera for the time being, this is the perfect developing software to go with it.
Well, if we want to talk about things I don't need, I don't need this,
but I tried out the personal version, and I'm pleased with it,
so with one word from my friend, 'The pros use it,' I was defeated. (^_^)

In actuality, if you do too much retouching and mixing,
you can do plenty of work with this software.
Really, I like Photoshop CS3, too. (^_^)
At any rate, the Elements that I bought a while back doesn't work with the Intel Macs.

I do recommend it for people who own digital SLRs.
If you're interested, you should try downloading the personal edition.

P.S. A new iMac's been released.