things for the future

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Fixing the coding for wordpress is not easy. But at least the banner’s half up since you can see it but the links are not linked yet.

Wednesday, met up with 7ners to celebrate Nad’s birthday. Belated celebration. Had dinner at Secret Recipe in PS. Moved to Istana Park to cut the cake since Secret Recipe has some strict rules about no outside food.

Today (Thursday), accompanied Per to ICA building coz she needed to have her passport done up. After which, she came over to my place to watch yesterday’s finale of “Eye For A Guy”.

It was so obvious Denise would choose Wolfgang. I believe she’s the independant woman kind. I believe dark, mysterious and romantic guys are more of what she would go for. Whereas Howard seems to be more suited for a sweet and cute girl. Someone who enjoys the attention showered on her. No doubt he’s sweet and all but not good for an independant woman coz she would need her space sometimes and he’ll probably want to stick to her always. So much so that she might find him a bit annoying at times. Like a shadow.

Haha…I haven’t watched any of the episodes but I talk like as if I’m some expert. Only read their characters in 8 Days.

After watching that, Per wanted to watch the NewS dvd together with me. So we watched it. Haha…got to see Masuda saying “Mickey. Kawaii.” again.

Oh ya, recently, Per sent me the links to read the translated Myojo November 2004 NewS articles. It was this 1000 question thingy.

Of which, YamaP said he’s willing to wait a maximum of 2 hours for his girlfriend (if he had one). This led me to discuss with Per that I wouldn’t wait THAT long for my boyfriend (if I had one). Maximum 1 hour. Unless I can walk around somewhere and see stuff then maybe slightly longer. And he better have a good reason for being late or else he’s DEAD. But if it’s the other way round, he better not ask me for a reason. HAHAHA. Nahz, I’m not that bad lahz.

Then I went on to say that it’ll be good to have a relationship where both of us can walk together, holding hands and not say a word to each other but we both know what each other is thinking. That simple. No whispering of sweet-nothings. Nothing. But yet we are so close to each other as to know what each other thinks. Well, it’s definitely not happening now so that’s why it’s called a dream/fantasy. HAHAHA.

Per told me that Ryo said that he has a problem waking up. I said, I wouldn’t mind it if my boyfriend is like that as long as he admits that he has a problem. I wouldn’t mind giving him morning calls. But he better wake up after my morning call, if he dares go back to sleep, he’s DEAD. But if he admits he has a problem and then PROMISES he will change but doesn’t, then I’ll get mad. Coz it’s one thing to admit a problem but another to make empty promises. I rather he just admit his problem and FULLSTOP. Unless he promises to change and I do see that he tries then I may be more tolerant.

Oh. And one more thing that was discussed. When I’m angry or irritated with someone, that person had better not come and ask me something while I’m fuming, add some wisecracks or something. Because I will think you are just trying to act so damn blardee cute. Just let me fume then cool down. Actually it doesn’t take very long for me to cool down so if you’re smart, you’ll just leave me alone for awhile.

Haha…Per wanted to keep all this for our Donnamonya. I said “Wah! You want to keep this as proof for my future boyfriend is it?” So, yea…potential guys ar…you know who to go to for the extra tidbits. Haha…I say all this like really 不要脸. HAHAHA.

Haha…I rarely tell all coz can’t really trust a lot of people these days. But it feels good once in a while to let out how I feel.

the voice at the station

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Haha…looks like I will still be blogging here for some time since I haven’t figured out WordPress fully. Haven’t even finished with the header. But you can expect someone’s face on it. Hahaha…you should know who by now.

Had a wonderful time today. Met up with Xianglin. Had a really full meal at NYDC then we walked around. I’m so sad to say that the Japanese section in the music stores are getting smaller and smaller. I couldn’t even find one Kanjani8 single anywhere. Anyway, we talked a lot about what’s happening now. Feeling nostalgic about the past. Agreed that a lot of things have changed.

Walked around Kino a bit while waiting for Per to arrive. By then Xianglin had gone home.

We flipped through the latest issue of Kansai Walker to check out on natsu matsuri and the fireworks festival. After which, I had dinner at the omu rice stall AGAIN. Can’t get enough of it. She talked about the clips she downloaded of Kanjani8.

Went to Heeren to check if any shop sold the Pony shoes she wanted. Passed by Mise S*Clusive. Started talking to the salesgirl (Hiromi). She knows so much about Johnny’s artistes. I received the information I needed regarding the Johnny’s concerts. The 3 of us just talked on and on without realising that time was really flying past. Hurhur…actually it was more of her and Per talking while I’m just agreeing or disagreeing. *sheepish look*

By the time we actually stopped talking and left, it was past 11pm! We talked for like past an hour! But it feels good to talk about this kinda stuff so freely.

Laughed on the mrt about some message that was played in the station. Hahaha…coz she said that the tone often determines how people will react. Like if someone said “Earthquake!” in a terried and hurried tone, people will definitely scream and run. But if you changed to a calm tone, people won’t be as panicky. So we were thinking, what if the voice at the station said “The last train has just left. Good night and get lost. If you don’t go home, it’s not my business.” And I added “Otherwise you can jump off the platform.” Per added “Always wanted to fly?” I added “Now’s your chance. Good luck!” I think if I heard that, I’ll be shocked for a moment and then start laughing uncontrollably.

sweetest song

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Boyfriends listen up! If you can, learn to sing this song. Even if you can’t manage the whole song, just the chorus is enough. It’s the sweetest song you can sing to your girlfriend.

I never really bothered to check out what the lyrics meant until Per told me that I should because it’s such a sweet song. She explained one part of the chorus to me while I guessed the other part of it.

And it was only yesterday that I found the translation for the song in a fansite for Tegoshi. It may not be 100% correct but the main gist of it is there.

NewS [ずっと]
星くずを 散りばめた 空の下を 歩いた帰り道
二人きり まだ少し ぎこちなくて 会話もとぎれがちだけど

つないだ手と手 つながる時間 君の言葉の一つ一つから
つたわる想い 今にも泣き出しそうな瞳に できること

星たちも見ているこの場所で
君のこと 強く抱きしめていたいから
ずっとずっと そばにいて
君がいる それだけで 優しくなれるから

何度でも 今なら 言えそうな言葉
それでもまだ 言えなくて

ドアまでの距離 少し この手を離す時
思わず肩を引き寄せた もう少しだけ ここにいよう

星たちも見ているこの場所で
君のこと 強く抱きしめていたいから
ずっとずっと そばにいて
君がいる それだけで 優しくなれるから

何度でも 今なら 言えそうな言葉
「ずっと一緒にいたい」と

NewS [Zutto]
Hoshi kuzu wo Chiribameta Sora no shita wo Aruita kaerimichi
Futari kiri Mada sukoshi Gikochinakute Kaiwa mo togiregachi dakedo

Tsunaida te to te Tsunagaru jikan Kimi no kotoba no hitotsu hitotsu kara
Tsutawaru imoi Ima ni mo naki dashisou na hitomi ni Dekiru koto

Hoshi tachi mo miteiru kono basho de
Kimi no koto Tsuyoku dakishimete itai kara
Zutto zutto Soba ni ite
Kimi ga iru Sore dake de Yasashiku nareru kara

Nando demo Ima nara Iesou na kotoba
Sore demo mada Ienakute

DOA (door) made no kyori Sukoshi Kono te wo hanasu toki
Omowazu kata wo hikiyoseta Mou sukoshi dake Koko ni iyou

Hoshi tachi mo miteiru kono basho de
Kimi no koto Tsuyoku Dakishimete itai kara
Zutto zutto Soba ni ite
Kimi ga iru Sore dake de Yasashiku nareru kara

Nando demo Ima nara Iesou na kotoba
“Zutto Issho ni itai” to

“Zutto” by NewS
Walking back, under the sky sprinkled with star dust
Only the two of us, our conversation still clumsy and embarrassed

Holding hands, spending time together; one by one, your words
Convey desire; those eyes seem like they are about to cry

Here, where the stars are watching
I want to hold you tightly
Always, always, I am nearby
Only when you are here can I be at ease

How many times can I say these words to you now
Still, I can’t say it yet

We’re almost to the door when I let your hand go
Without thinking, our shoulders come together– let’s stay here a little longer

Here, where the stars are watching
I want to hold you tightly
Always, always, I am nearby
Only when you are here can I be at ease

How many times can I say these words to you now
Saying that “I want to always be with you.”

and masuda is sunshine boy

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Haha, I don’t think the subject and this entry goes hand in hand but it’s for fun. It’s like a continuation of subject titles from the last post.

Why is Masuda, sunshine boy? Just look at all the PVs and concerts with him. He’s always smiling away. Per says she doesn’t know what he’s so happy about. Hahaha.

Anyway, I can use my computer till the wee hours of the morning again. Weeeeeeeeeeeeee…

Oh oh…and HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAD!

Kanjani8’s 浪花いろは節 is stuck in my head now. It sounds so traditional…traditional matsuri song. *chants* Sora! Yoi to ko sassa no yoi sassa!

uchi is takoyaki boy

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I am curbing myself from going out too much coz I really need to save some money after spending so much at Mise S*Clusive.

Sis is going mad over Uchi from NewS. She thinks that the takoyaki boy we saw in Osaka is him. Well, we didn’t get a good look at him coz…it is RUDE TO STARE. But I think, he is quite pleasant looking. And since Uchi is from Osaka…she said maybe in the day he goes to school and then Johnny’s work. At night, he helps out in his father’s takoyaki shop. And why all this nonsense? Just coz she saw him eating takoyaki in the dvd. -_-|||

Grandparents have gone home to Malaysia this morning.

more NewS

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*sing-song voice* genki…yuki…koyama. *frowns and begins all over* genki…yuki…masuda. *smiles*

This has become the associative few words whenever NewS is mentioned. I remembered vaguely that it was in the first NewS vcd. Then Per kept reciting it at the chalet. And now it’s permanently stuck in my head. It was only about a week ago that I discovered the phrase was in NewS’ “NEWS Nippon”. *big smack on forehead*

Also, commented on the J-music forums about my feelings after watching the dvd that came with NewS “Touch” album.

I need a translator desperately!

Heez…this is like another entry on NewS but I really can’t help it.

I know that it’s hard for people to understand my liking for Japanese stuff unless they like it too. That’s why I’m thankful that Sis and Per are big fans of Japanese stuff as well. So I can talk all this stuff and know that someone understands my liking.

I really want to blog about my trip but everytime I find myself not having enough time to really sit down and think through. Partly coz computer time is now shared with Sis (until her computer is cleared out and reformatted) and partly coz my grandparents are around so we can’t hang around too long in the study room. They sleep early.

mickey

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I’m back from pandaland (as Per calls it). Yes, China.

My mind is in a whirl now coz I realise I have tons to keep up with since the past 2 weeks of being offline. TCGs to keep up. New songs to download. Emails to look through. Blogs to be visited. Updating my own blog. Getting my photos in order so they can be printed on time before grandpa starts hounding everybody. And not to mention the J-music forum where I get my daily dose of Japanese stuff downloaded from.

There’s lots to be told about my trip but I’ll save it for the next entry. Right now I shall just say that it was wonderful meeting up with Per and Pwen yesterday. Checking out the yukatas, tees, shoes, hats and caps at Bugis. Per decided to try on almost every cap or hat on me but it was kinda the wrong day since I tied up my hair and my ponytail was in the way.

Then we went to the mickey shop. Trying to find the same mickey cap Masuda picked up in the NewS dvd. Had a light snack in My Secret Garden while waiting for Pwen to knock off from work.

At last, Pwen arrives and we settle down to show her some stuff we found. Had dinner at Pasta Mania.

They headed for home. I headed for Orchard to meet Sis and Desmond. Bought some stuff at Mise S*Clusive. 2 uchiwas! One Aiba, the another Masuda. They are having this sale for certain items. Buy one get one free. Yay~~~

trains and mrts

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The previous posts have been archived so for those who haven’t read about my Japan trip and want to, go to the archives.

Since I’ve tagged a fair bit about trains and MRTs, let’s talk about that.

Like I tagged, in Japan, the train service has normal, fast and rapid. Normal, the train stops at every stop. Fast, the train stops at certain stops. Rapid, the train stops at only major stops. There is no difference in train fare for normal and fast trains. However for rapid trains, there is a need to pay 500 yen more.

Mum and Dad travelled by train to some place. They didn’t know about the extra fee for the rapid trains. So they happily got on one. That was until the train master came round checking tickets and asked them to pay 500 yen more.

If you’re thinking that perhaps the train master is trying to con my parents, I don’t think so. I believe that generally, all Japanese are honest people. Everything is done in the open so there can be no accusations of cheating and whatsoever.

At the shops, you do not put the money for payment on the table or hand it to the salesperson. There is a tray on the counter to leave the money there.

Every item scanned, the salesperson will announce how much it cost. He/she will also announce the total cost, how much you pay and the change if any. If you pay in a big note *10000 yen and above* for something that cost very little. The salesperson will count the notes for the change one by one.

Ok ok…I have strayed from the main topic.

So maybe our MRT can adopt the normal and fast train method? But then again, I think they better not mess around with the system anymore.

Look at what trouble has been caused coz of the circle line. First it was Nicoll Highway. Then it was AYE. I haven’t exactly read about what happened to the AYE. It was reported by Desmond when we came back to Singapore.

I say, if more stuff happens that’s related to the circle line, perhaps the circle line is not meant to exist.

Okie…here comes the pics…

This is a one-day ticket. Single trips cost around 200-300 yen. So if you’re making more than 4 trips a day, it is cheaper to get this. With this ticket that costs 850 yen (around S$13.60), it allows you to make unlimited trips in a day. I wanted to buy a single trip ticket, the cheapest one to keep as a souvenir but I forgot. Single trip tickets get “eaten” up.

Yes yes…Aiba-kun! Kakkoii ne~ The uchiwas I bought from the Johnny’s shop. The left one is from the 2003 Summer concert. The right one is from the 2003-2004 Winter concert. Ok ok…Per, your Sho-kun is also kakkoii. Hehe…

This is my yukata~~~ *sings* Had to take this pic while Mum was out. She folded it nicely and put it in a box already. If she knew I took it out just to take a pic, she’ll kill me. *points* The main yukata. The yellow piece is the obi *the one that goes around the waist*. The strings to tie. Then the pink “bao bao” *bag*. Hee…