[397] Be careful with the earth (^_^) - 2007/07/01 (Sun)

It's sudden, but from now on, I'm biased, biased. (^_^) *

The other day, I heard about illegal dumping on Mt Fuji,
but somehow, that's the reason it can't be registered as a World Heritage site or something...

Japan's mountain, 'Fuji-san'...
I thought for sure it would be a World Heritage site.

That's really a sad fact, you know... That a beautiful mountain like that is a mountain of garbage.
Fuji-san is Japan's, no, humanity's treasure! (*angry*)

Today is the start of mountain climbing season, and there are a lot of people who climb mountains,
so let's all properly dispose of our trash.
I'll be careful, too, when I go climbing.

The earth is the only one, so be careful with it.

See, every once in a while I try some serious talk, too. (^_^)

P.S. Today I had a Billy Party at my friend's house. (^_^)
Everyone got all sweaty, and finally, the whole crew fell down dead
like, 'This, intense...'
I recommend it, it's more fun than doing it silently alone.

Tomorrow I think I'll be be victimized by someone... (^_^)


[ * the word for "biased" actually sounds like the word "echo" so he might be thinking he's kind of funny here. let's all show him how wrong he is by trying not to smile, mkay? (^_^) ]

[396] Rest, rest (^_^) - 2007/06/30 (Sat)

Due to yesterday's oversleeping, today I got one hour of sleep. (^^;)
I was at MAX drowsy in the evening,
but I was worried I'd be wide awake at midnight. (^^;)
Seriously, I'm vampire by nature...
I should try drinking tomato juice every day. (^_^)

Yesterday I also finally finished watching Supernatural. *
The end was a little, Wait, What? but
boy wasn't I up early today to keep watching. (^_^)
Upon doing some prompt investigation, I discovered that
the second season will start showing in Japan on 8/10.

Yeah~ Not much further to go--.
Until then, I've got a 'LOST' revival I guess, and after that, some 'Prison Break' too. (^_^)
Actually, I've gotten interested in 'The OC.' (^_^)

With my personality, these kind of dramas
are the type I collect and watch all at once,
but I learned my lesson about watching them all in order during 'Friends.' (^_^)
Man, also, my long-awaited day off was over just like that,
plus, the story continues for so long, it's basically endless. (^_^)
('Friends' was something like 10 seasons...)

So then, lately, in my free hours, I've been steadily watching 1~2 episodes.
That's why I'm so thankful for Supernatch's one complete story per hour format.
With the continuing story ones, I completely forget all the details from the time before . (^^;)

What are everyone's recommendations?
My recommendation is of course my dear 'Dark Angel.'
That was the start of my foreign drama fad, after all.
Jessica Alba was cute, too, and the guy who plays Dean on Supernatch,
Jensen Ackles, makes an appearance.
Plus, the work's director was the creator of that 'Titanic,'
James Cameron, I think.
People who are interested, please prepare for lack of sleep. (^_^)

Well then well then, have a good weekend~


[ * which will be refered to from here on out as "supernatch," as is his wont. (^_^) ]

[395] All in good time, - 2007/06/29 (Fri)

The camera I broke the other day was finally fixed.
I wanted to use it in Sapporo if I could have, but oh well. (*disappointed*)
Everyone also please take care of yourself during these rainy days.

Man~ After all that mess yesterday, disgustingly, I still didn't end up going to bed, (^^;)
but if you'll notice, I did crash. (^_^)
It's been a while since I got any truly good sleep. Even as much as a light half day. (^^;)
If you're very tired, your eyes don't open at all, and waking up is a big surprise.
Oversleep can make you drowsy, too, you know. (^_^)

Tonight, I think a leisurely viewing of Supernatural. (^_^)
It'll be past midnight again, but... (*fear*)

[394] Today, I will get to bed!! - 2007/06/28 (Thu)

Man~ After all that flapping about after that thing,
I still didn't get to go to bed after all. (^^;)
Although, seeing the morning sun like that everyday is somehow refreshing, you know? (^_^)

Still, it's been a long time since I was so incredibly hyper busy.
I haven't slept in so long I can't even walk straight. (^_^)
Plus, when I close my eyes, I'll be dead asleep in 10 seconds. (^_^)

Today, I will get to bed. Man, please let me get to bed. (^_^)

Before that, however, my thoughts on the photo contest...

This time, everyone seemed really troubled.
Even I was quite worried on my own. (^^;)
I could feel everyone's troubles keenly from the photos. (^_^)

With that, the number of people with the same material was amazing,
so the evaluation criteria underwent some amazingly stern battles, I thought.
Man, seriously, every round, the level goes up.
The day when we see a pro coming from this HP isn't too far off. (^_^)

All the photos of journeys and stuff
made me think, 'I'm jealous... I wanna go.'

Everyone has a different thought when you say 'travel'
so the photos were of course interesting.
They say 'reproduce the truth,'
but maybe the actual truth is something in the human imagination.

To the person who won the grand prix we're sending
my favorite lens, the one I've talked about before,
so please take some more great photos from now on.
Unless you're not using a Canon camera. (^^;)

To the honorable mention people, we're sending the dandelion picture I uploaded to this diary.
I did the printing my very self. On my very own printer. (^_^)
May your journey of life be
lovely and strong, like a dandelion.

We await all your many entries for next time, too.
Someday, we should gather up all of the previous entries and have a personal exhibition for everyone, don't you think?
If you don't all polish up your skills before then, that is. (^_^)

Also, for all your words of congratulations, 'thank you.'
Truly, thank you. I'm still soaking up the after-effects. (^_^)
All the hard work so far, it's been truly great... (*tears*)
'A great effort is always rewarded...' So I believe,
and from now on, I'll try my best, free of self-conceit.

Well, in closing, the anniversary totally passed us by... (^^;)
The recent days have truly passed quickly. (^_^)
This time it's a year and a month instead of just one month.
One year ago, I was thinking, 'Finally, a month...'
but now it feels like, 'Eh? A month's passed already?'
This diary is already completely a part of my daily routine. (^_^)
I hope you all continue to enjoy this HP.

Well then everyone, this time, seriously, good night. (^_^)


[there's the novel i was expecting! (^_^) i love how you can tell how tired he is by the fact that he keeps using the same words over and over. speaking of, remember a while back, when yuu got back from LA and was like jet-lag has ruined me? yeah, i know what he's talking about now. that dry air on that airplane raped my sinuses. i can hardly swollow, and my ears hurt. plus, it's 8.30 pm and i'm ready for bed. damn air travel! damn... ...zzzz]

[393] I'm home~ - 2007/06/27 (Wed)

A, At last, I can go to bed...
It's been a while since I've had a week with absolutely no time to spare. (^^;)

I'll write again later.
For the time being, please let me get some sleep. (^_^)

Well then well then, 'night... zzz


[man, i got back online thinking i was gonna have a mountain of posts to translate, and then there was this. go to sleep, boy! as for me, i am officially back in the States, and although jet lag seems to cause my sinuses to rebel against all life everywhere, i am function, however barely. we now return you to your regularly scheduled updates. (^_^)
- oh yeah, i almost forgot. the email from YOU's BBS system today was annoucing the opening of a DARTS shop in okinawa (open from the 3rd to the 31st of july) and the release of some more limited edition TSUTAYA stuff (on sale from the 2nd of july to the 30th of august). ]

traveling~

how fitting. i'm on the road, and here comes yuu's third photo contest! the photos this time were really extrodinary, especially the grand prize winner, as i'm sure yuu himself will spooge all about in his post tomorrow. (^_^) so, w/out further delay, the winners are...

Grand Prix
Contributer: m&m-san
YOU's comment: The tracks just keep going~ Forever! Congratulations on your strike, a fastball right up the middle for the win.
Prize: YOU recommended! SLR Lens

Chimaera Prize
Contributer: kagero-san
Chimaera President's comment: Reminds me of the good old times in Japanese history~ - Kuniteru *
Prize: YOU select bracelet

Special Prize
Contributer: Hatone-san **
YOU's comment: Human life is a long journey, too. Trying for the goal of happiness...
Prize: autographed YOU photograph + YOU select photo stand.

Honorable Mention
Contributer: shiro-san
YOU's comment: There's a mystery to the strength told by this photo. I'm just setting out, too. (^_^)
Prize: YOU original pick

Honorable Mention
Contributer: Yukino-san ***
YOU's comment: They took this photo at a good angle, didn't they? Was it a pleasant journey?
Prize: YOU original pick

Honorable Mention
Contributer: Azuki-san
YOU's comment: Th, this picture... Cute... So precious...
Prize: YOU original pick

Honorable Mention
Contributer: seiji-san
YOU's comment: I'd like to travel through the wide sky, free like a bird.
Prize: YOU original pick.

Honorable Mention
Contributer: Ray-san
YOU's comment: I give you the title of Daikon Master. (^_^) Beautiful!!
Prize: YOU original pick


so there we are, folks, the winners. congratulations and omedetou to everyone involved!

notes:
* this may more may not be the correct reading. i'm betting it's not... (^^;)
** literally "pidgeon noise." the little subtitle on the photo says, "blessing."
*** or possibly Shino-san

[392] Woohoo (^_^) - 2007/06/23 (Sat)

Fi, finally, first place!!!

At this point, I'd really like to celebrate,
but there's still a little bit of work left. (^^;)
It's over only when we have a small toast together. (^_^)

It's really nice, you know...
It's been a long journey to this day...

Everyone, truly, thank you.
Trying our best together so far has been worth it.

'Satan's Army will never die!!' (^_^)

P.S. Sorry, I can't seem to cool down... (^_^)
My impressions from the photo contest will have to wait a little.


[everyone together now, 'AWW!!!' (^_^) did anybody manage to see the performance? how was it?]