tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87987248968346546942024-03-04T21:33:53.839-08:00Died of Ennui...Lauren's Diary.Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17069400151541369641noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798724896834654694.post-52157020263802382762011-05-05T10:31:00.000-07:002011-05-05T10:31:37.258-07:00BRAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINS!Why hello there, friends! It's been a while, hasn't it? About over a month? Well I just came back to let you in on some good news! Drum-roll please?<br />
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...I MOVED TO TUMBLR! Wheeeeeeee~<br />
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Yup I moved to Tumblr and it is rather addicting, oddly enough, but tons of fun (and easier to post)! It's like, watching SAW. :3<br />
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But before you click that link to view nonsense that plagues my interests and "interesting" things that spews from my mouth it contains--no, it is <b>LOADED</b> with more gore and morbid themes than Halloween day movie marathon on television! Relax, there is no porn, but there's some lolita naturally and Kamijooooo~ heeheehee. >w<<br />
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Don't say I didn't warn you.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://c-hircine.tumblr.com/">Died of Ennui...(Tumblr/Blog)(NSFW) </a></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17069400151541369641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798724896834654694.post-51065609065280882282011-03-20T22:48:00.000-07:002011-03-20T22:48:40.253-07:00Black.White.Grey.Once again I have neglected this diary. I am sure most of you are disappointed, but so am I; Only two classes and I am kept very busy and exhausted. I only enjoy one class...But this time is my time and I shall put my school-life aside for the moment.<br />
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As you can see I did manage to find time to start writing again, if not only for this short period. I would love to fully get back into not only blogging but also story-telling! I have finally gotten a chance to enjoy the works of Edward Gorey, and I am just ENAMORED with his stories and illustrations. I love <a href="http://ops.tamu.edu/x075bb/poems/gorey/">"The Gashlycrumb Tinies"</a> (this is a must read!) and "The Tuning Fork", which I have found a nice narrated animation of it on Youtube. Youtube can be amazing sometimes!<br />
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</center><center style="text-align: left;">I found myself basing my style off of not just Gorey's illustrations, but Tim Burton's art, Lemony Snicket, and Katy Towell's "<a href="http://skary.net/">Childrin R Skary</a>" animations as well. I just love the idea of melancholic children's books. Perhaps even though some are written simply--because, of course, they were intended for the very young although the themes scream otherwise--the stories are well thought out more than most young adult books. Cliques? Labels? I do not care about any of those things and never will. I prefer things that are more timeless...like...mourning...</center><center style="text-align: left;"><br />
</center><center style="text-align: left;">I also just like creepy stuff in general. I've started a collection of needles. So far I have over 55+ needles! But back to the style part...I found a dress that I think reflects the spirit of dark children's books:</center><center><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This dress is from <a href="http://a-beast.ocnk.net/">Antique Beast</a>, an small Gothic and ero-lolita brand from Japan that is slowly becoming more popular. Obviously it is very simple; velvet button down dress with a mock-turtleneck. Most dark children's books are drawn simply just like how they are written. In addition, some of these stories, specifically Edward Gorey's, take place some time between the Victorian </div><center style="text-align: left;">era and maybe the early 1900s. I'm looking to buy this dress actually...</center>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17069400151541369641noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798724896834654694.post-52347712664286085332011-02-12T13:28:00.000-08:002011-02-12T13:28:13.643-08:00Cakewalk.I have not posted in a while. I do apologize, but I've been in school for fashion design and illustration. So far I find it quite easy, but there is a lot of homework. Trade Tech, the school I'm attending, is cramming what takes about for years into only two. The downside is all the supplies I need. Over a hundred dollars for art and sewing supplies alone! My grandmother is going to kill me, she's the one who buys my books and materials since I do not have a job.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I follow Squeenix (Square Enix) through Facebook, and their latest post was about a unisex perfume made with the image of Cloud Strife in mind <a href="http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-3m-49-en-70-3uu1.html">BEING ON SALE</a>. Laughs ahoy!<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYPCisfP-NIT2obbxaIMHHZypbc0Q1Ch0mYaEHpNf7Q8ulhkdqlpzZzvqGApHSqTizymwYzY2PJYZ_va2zeGRMPFKbUvr2QGqdWIcBm9Xk9e2VJY0_s4IKZxqkL0TYOfT2Fkiyrvj9OA/s1600/ghost_lol.gif" /><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd6TsgrtF6bDn2RHCDyCZ-CpHCYHqalADiZLi-Pa6Hx6m30PnsLwJIkMVNh40bY4xBOdf3UxAN8b_L7nt1mQnQcVXGBiSw2Fj2WSoCFEjpmqJ3lMSgLHumMxl7m_AncLEoxrebg-vl9Lw/s1600/rd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd6TsgrtF6bDn2RHCDyCZ-CpHCYHqalADiZLi-Pa6Hx6m30PnsLwJIkMVNh40bY4xBOdf3UxAN8b_L7nt1mQnQcVXGBiSw2Fj2WSoCFEjpmqJ3lMSgLHumMxl7m_AncLEoxrebg-vl9Lw/s320/rd.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Any thoughts? Personally I love Cloud (can you say "sexy"?) and I am a fragrance freak, but I'm not entirely sure if I want it. Besides it is expensive! They also have a <a href="http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-3m-49-en-70-3uu2.html">Sephiroth perfume</a> too, but I am definitely passing that up; dude creeps me the f*ck out! I wonder if there will be a Squall/Leon perfume or even one for Tifa...?<br />
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In more lolita related news, I'm at odds about Angelic Pretty's new French Cafe series.<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I usually don't go for AP's clothing because they tend to be overbearingly sweet and my wardrobe in more or less on the classic-side. However, I find this to be quite cute in a <a href="http://www.emilytemplecute-kyoto.com/">Emily Temple Cute</a> kind of way. But I am worried that it might clash with what I have now, even if I get it in black. I'd probably opt for a skirt, maybe the <a href="http://www.angelicpretty.com/shopping/item/sk/112s-1399/112s-1399.htm">mini-skirt version</a> (Although I am bit weary of mini-skirts on my plus-sized body.) I'm sure Dream of Lolita will make a replica of the entire series within the next week!<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYPCisfP-NIT2obbxaIMHHZypbc0Q1Ch0mYaEHpNf7Q8ulhkdqlpzZzvqGApHSqTizymwYzY2PJYZ_va2zeGRMPFKbUvr2QGqdWIcBm9Xk9e2VJY0_s4IKZxqkL0TYOfT2Fkiyrvj9OA/s1600/ghost_lol.gif" />Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17069400151541369641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798724896834654694.post-56162719035348597942011-02-03T11:56:00.000-08:002011-02-03T11:56:03.506-08:00<center><object height="524" width="450"><param name="movie" value="http://backend.deviantart.com/embed/view.swf" /><param name="flashvars" value="id=195981027&width=1337" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://backend.deviantart.com/embed/view.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="450" flashvars="id=195981027&width=1337" height="524" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed></object><br />
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First real lolita post? Perhaps. I originally wanted her dress to be classic in nature, in olive. But one thing lead to another and I just decided to give her a dirt-themed dress.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I am constantly trying to be a better artist. One day I'll create something more dynamic.<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYQRkYpHvYr2XD2cQOW3SOHb_5mA-trdTC7WlTAH4Z6E4AnAxGBNnieAYSJ5L55dvfEzXMOkj5wvkCYSoc3wjivkUbLWfhmS11BDozlEahbsAlCY6LYnWr4Aa9st54w5LtoBIBlmKugM/s1600/ghost_yes.gif" />Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17069400151541369641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798724896834654694.post-55082016259752570782011-01-29T19:35:00.000-08:002011-01-29T19:35:06.704-08:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Duskull.</i> Watercolor, pencil. Edited/cleaned in <a href="http://www.getpaint.net/">Paint.NET</a>. January 2011.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Looking at what I've created, it looks somewhat like an ukiyo-e painting with a ton of head-space.<br />
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My favorite pokemon is Duskull. I can't wait until the blooming genetic engineering. I want to live in a Pokemon World. Or at the very least have some chocobos roaming around...<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_2J7FGWyhzyjpu5P_yVXLxeU2FnByrlExVGjvVnBht3rup7gEA1o1tzFyUxynLO1htGVsT-NMIsdBK7ZqszryHEP5d6lu2a2xF-0mGQwM0osjMHSG2FMJCiAcw-ysl7GPANuI90mTEVI/s1600/ghost_lol.gif" />Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17069400151541369641noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798724896834654694.post-24397173190531634732011-01-24T19:16:00.000-08:002011-01-24T19:26:36.970-08:001 Can of Biscuits...The pace my life is going is becoming slower, and slower, so there isn't much too blog about. I think this is now just a diary. Yesterday I went grocery shopping on my own for the first time. I know that doesn't sound super exciting, but it was a learning experience finding good deals and taking avantage of sales on a $25USD budget, figuring out what you need versus what you want. I went over-budget by a measly two cents!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Designing clothes is becoming a little hard as well. Naturally I want to be unique, but I am being influenced by a lot of things and ideas, it's hard to choose. Sometimes I wonder what do I like the most...<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq_nsEu0u0hBR6lBGQDUI5Jgo0otDDs0nQTiLIx7jktDgwgaHJ6nqERdcgLfdf3P1688SFyuzGMLMn1Z3Hl_8LYUWJEWXAYqU2iN-X4RmXSD5sCmtYQN_MLrQcDca42PO0YukxKhd1Kvo/s1600/ghost_cheers.gif" />My newest inspiration are ballerinas. Second runner up is mori-girl, and of course the controlled variable is lolita. Perhaps I'm thinking too hard...?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>In the meantime, my best friend let me borrow her copy of Hetalia on DVD. It's keeping me in stitches! Oh, America!<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR84oeAQNca-I1rjkxUAedcDjEjHsDt1lmI5P3U6zr7KccTMygRzuASakNmpRq-6_uF5VvClpmp4Fcuwgrc3hggjvsqF1Q4RpDnyKwawVUge5iANJub1SJIjelOHdr2wZyLK8y0Er6C6M/s1600/ghost_happy.gif" />Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17069400151541369641noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798724896834654694.post-28733194729157500502011-01-11T21:36:00.000-08:002011-01-13T14:53:00.065-08:00Oh.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Ah, there are two things that I need to do that are on a time schedule, in other words "Do eet nao"...<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I'm still working on those other goals, like get skinny. Speaking of which, there is another reason why I want to lose weight. COSPLAY! I always wanted to cosplay; it's like another form of art that I would love to partake in. I don't do it now because I felt that I did not have the right body to do so considering 99% of female anime and game characters are thin, or fit, rather. As a plus-sized girl I can probably be an Animal Crossing character, now that I think about it.<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_CtIsR6soX7KDbuCL05h_40-6MHyDs6GNrNCO_g2SEnq4icprQwK_KpgKkjIK5Md1SIvzZdtlUNyDgYiuarWIMbUo1aEFk4dgxQZ_eU4n-qf8MvgT13Srhdxl7p6ocr064ZkpEWsJiHM/s1600/ghost_confused.gif" /> Hmm...<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The accordion, since it cost soooo much, is going to be on hold until I have a <b>career</b> where I'll make a lot of money for an apartment and the accordion and then some.I still have time on this Earth! So I think I will use the money I have so far to do some much needed shopping and go to Anime Expo this year, maybe.<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ9afZm8SYKDtvW17cjC_bhCVkUKBDhAKnpkwIYmFaN5g-oqxZc7R_j2OP2WykLqszSc0zQjeuPWQg1hw7zUUBUz7WktSKft02_-vQ7oTGaPQD9qSApGcf6M_pCw9dFYi1YLRP_fWmo7M/s1600/ghost_lol.gif" />Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17069400151541369641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798724896834654694.post-6992581220643161942011-01-09T00:11:00.000-08:002011-01-11T21:37:33.972-08:00Like a Real DiaryHello one and all. How are you? This isn't really a blog anymore, more like a diary with lolita and otome-kei in-between. That's okay though. Everyone needs an outlet right? I really need one. I even changed the layout! I was inspired by <a href="http://www.janemarple-stmm.co.jp/">Jane Marple</a>'s Jam collection(?). I'd love to wear their clothes, but from my understanding buying from them as an oversea customer is like searching for the Holy Grail--it is not easy!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>As of late I've been thinking about...a lot of things! First off, I want to learn how to play an instrument before I die, so I chose to play the accordion (Just like Yuka from <a href="http://www.kokusyokusumire.net/e/index.html">Kokusyoku Sumire!</a><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYQRkYpHvYr2XD2cQOW3SOHb_5mA-trdTC7WlTAH4Z6E4AnAxGBNnieAYSJ5L55dvfEzXMOkj5wvkCYSoc3wjivkUbLWfhmS11BDozlEahbsAlCY6LYnWr4Aa9st54w5LtoBIBlmKugM/s1600/ghost_yes.gif" />) It's not the typical choice since they are considered kind of dorky; most people like to play more "Rock Star" instruments like the guitar or the drums or the popular piano for the more classical inclined, but I love the way accordions sound. They can sound creepy or cutesy or just plain elegant depending on the song, and so stereotypically French!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>As you can well imagine, accordions are one of the more expensive musical instruments (not to mention not as "readily accessible"as guitars and drums and violins) . I am literally saving every penny I can find!<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNlaPcK8SWDGvR8gOVQm75Zh958IGd6_s0p8Qk7IQnvnHvGSsRY8Ol8-7Y7wQdxrO5b9a4Y0H_u_KL-uUL8UiN5WumLDwnmeecCfJ4iOba4woMFgTC2YfGFOmebUnJRCX9Jy11Mp59dA/s1600/ghost_sick.gif" /> Over $1,000 for this one, but it's so pretty!<br />
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</tbody></table>Obviously expanding my empty wardrobe will be out of the question, but I can wait. I'm pretty patient when it comes to certain things. Obviously, owning an accordion is only half the battle.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Now the second thing I've been thinking of: people in general. Right now my friends are at Anime LA, a small-scale anime convention in Los Angeles. I'm not joining them because for one I do not have the money and I'm becoming more and more of a recluse each passing day, thus making me SUPER lonely. I don't even want to see my own friends anymore; I don't hate them, I just can't<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH4DLw7dqEi8LLidCC2hBbM0eED4ty05X4V6jXwiA45qFPVAZUL3QVkVoBJ6RrZXlBcKflXdspQjn7JoKd8AmDV8TXiqN3TMDimx48hrq1NWAkaPFlJoBweXt09mjJQAQBGKnxySbuEf8/s1600/ghost_dots.gif" />. I used to go to cons, but all those people--albeit friendly--make me nervous. It doesn't help that my mom gets mad at me for being this way, but it seems like she is always mad...I'm almost used to it now. What can I do?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Lastly, on a lighter note I am designing more. I've read the entire<i> <a href="http://www.mangafox.com/manga/paradise_kiss/">Paradise Kiss</a></i> manga for the fifth time, just for the gorgeous clothes. Miwako and her older sister Mikako continue to be a source of inspiration for me. I wish Happy Berry was a real brand, such cute clothes.<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWDHw8u6XRCyYi2i524aj3JZs6Rzvt6-KzPOi9L1zK73rd1V9tAfJrKQ1UzU96crYxMpeJa8m-tUPKhmYr6rALPdO15rQEIB8KwGLtBhRr28wKg0DfYH_G9gZkaINZDtTrt9q5JF1IB4/s1600/ghost_loveeyes.gif" /> Ai Yazawa is very talented. Jane Marple and Innocent World is inspiring me as well. I'm glad I have a wealth of beautiful labels to inspire me at my disposal. I will be going back to school in February to take fashion design! I cannot wait! <br />
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It is midnight now! I should get to bed.Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17069400151541369641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798724896834654694.post-75333741852371627692011-01-06T22:08:00.000-08:002011-01-06T22:08:53.332-08:00Giggity!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Just a quickie post before a real one.I would like to take this time to thank all 6 people that voted on the poll!<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYQRkYpHvYr2XD2cQOW3SOHb_5mA-trdTC7WlTAH4Z6E4AnAxGBNnieAYSJ5L55dvfEzXMOkj5wvkCYSoc3wjivkUbLWfhmS11BDozlEahbsAlCY6LYnWr4Aa9st54w5LtoBIBlmKugM/s1600/ghost_yes.gif" /> Unfortunately for me I've noticed the question was inedated with typos too late, and .Blogger would not let me edit it because someone voted already! It was an eyesore for me...<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I really want to comment about the "Hot Guys!" option. If you didn't know this already, that was a JOKE option! I was surprised when someone clicked it; I admire your honesty, Anonymous!<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR84oeAQNca-I1rjkxUAedcDjEjHsDt1lmI5P3U6zr7KccTMygRzuASakNmpRq-6_uF5VvClpmp4Fcuwgrc3hggjvsqF1Q4RpDnyKwawVUge5iANJub1SJIjelOHdr2wZyLK8y0Er6C6M/s1600/ghost_happy.gif" /> Sooooo, in honor of that here is a guy or two for you!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you are one of those girls who love "Princes" (It's okay, I'm one of you.<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_2J7FGWyhzyjpu5P_yVXLxeU2FnByrlExVGjvVnBht3rup7gEA1o1tzFyUxynLO1htGVsT-NMIsdBK7ZqszryHEP5d6lu2a2xF-0mGQwM0osjMHSG2FMJCiAcw-ysl7GPANuI90mTEVI/s1600/ghost_lol.gif" />)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...If you think animu guys are megas hotter than "carbon-based" lifeforms.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...If you like more well-known gentlemen (Like Johnny Depp.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...Well, this one's for me. Teehee~<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWDHw8u6XRCyYi2i524aj3JZs6Rzvt6-KzPOi9L1zK73rd1V9tAfJrKQ1UzU96crYxMpeJa8m-tUPKhmYr6rALPdO15rQEIB8KwGLtBhRr28wKg0DfYH_G9gZkaINZDtTrt9q5JF1IB4/s1600/ghost_loveeyes.gif" /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>More to come soon, like, real posts! Oh and the second picture is from my (second) favorite artist, <a href="http://sakizou.velvet.jp/">Sakizou</a> (my first is Yoh.)Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17069400151541369641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798724896834654694.post-85712634210027804102011-01-03T20:57:00.000-08:002011-01-08T22:13:59.889-08:00Rafflesias and Resolutions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Yes, I did rename the blog. I tend to do that...not sure why, but I do. Don't mind me I am a weirdo and is easily influenced by certain things.<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_2J7FGWyhzyjpu5P_yVXLxeU2FnByrlExVGjvVnBht3rup7gEA1o1tzFyUxynLO1htGVsT-NMIsdBK7ZqszryHEP5d6lu2a2xF-0mGQwM0osjMHSG2FMJCiAcw-ysl7GPANuI90mTEVI/s1600/ghost_lol.gif" /> But you are probably wondering what a rafflesia is. It's one of those I-have-seen-it-before-but-do-not-know-the-name deals. A rafflesia (<i><i><span style="font-size: small;">rafflesia arnoldii)</span></i></i> is a ugly/beautiful parasitic flowering plant that smells so bad it is described as rotting flesh, thus giving it the nickname "Corpse Flower".<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzT9_gaHGSeQBezWPDSBdU357UULKB8uV9BBpoXLWlhLYRw5iMPTYCG4SbP8CeSEAaps6e1XuyOZsXuzX8TnC_cgqxDp-3jHUk5y8XX0jxKAdHTAD3d8yZXQu44l1iKmcx0Y-s7rr1Ks/s1600/ghost_shocked.gif" /> They normally grow in certain rainforests in southeastern Asia and tend to grow quite large in size, also making it the largest flower in the world. It always have exactly five petals.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A real rafflesia. You know, the petals remind me of salami or pepperoni a lot.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you play <i>Animal Crossing:Wild World</i> (DS), and you badly neglect the condition of your town , a rafflesia will pop up. I've had it once...Never.Again.</td></tr>
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Anyway, three days into 2011! I was supposed to start working on my most important goal, losing a ton o' weight, but got a little lazy and started today. As a confession, I've been neglecting my image for years now and my self-esteem died in 3rd grade. I'm very interested in the lolita and Dolly-kei fashion, but physically I feel like I don't do any of them justice so I don't wear the clothes yet (but don't get me wrong, lolita is not <i>the</i> only reason why I want to lose weigh, of course). Oh, that was kinda deep and personal, excuse me.<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH4DLw7dqEi8LLidCC2hBbM0eED4ty05X4V6jXwiA45qFPVAZUL3QVkVoBJ6RrZXlBcKflXdspQjn7JoKd8AmDV8TXiqN3TMDimx48hrq1NWAkaPFlJoBweXt09mjJQAQBGKnxySbuEf8/s1600/ghost_dots.gif" /><br />
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My other resolutions:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><ul><li><b>Earn more money.</b> 'Nough said.<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq_nsEu0u0hBR6lBGQDUI5Jgo0otDDs0nQTiLIx7jktDgwgaHJ6nqERdcgLfdf3P1688SFyuzGMLMn1Z3Hl_8LYUWJEWXAYqU2iN-X4RmXSD5sCmtYQN_MLrQcDca42PO0YukxKhd1Kvo/s1600/ghost_cheers.gif" /></li>
<li><b>Get out more.</b> I'm painfully shy.<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNlaPcK8SWDGvR8gOVQm75Zh958IGd6_s0p8Qk7IQnvnHvGSsRY8Ol8-7Y7wQdxrO5b9a4Y0H_u_KL-uUL8UiN5WumLDwnmeecCfJ4iOba4woMFgTC2YfGFOmebUnJRCX9Jy11Mp59dA/s1600/ghost_sick.gif" /> I've never been to a meet up or just go out for my own enjoyment.</li>
<li><b>Learn to sew like a champ.</b> This is a big one! If I knew <i>how</i> to create wonderful dresses that fits my big butt that looks like Brand, I won't have to <i>buy</i> Brand!<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnhIarVjYzDjhfJONZIxM4G4ezxAPFjJvI4Iwjpx7Pam7IKafi4KGny0Idt8dhZcp5D56-Uzq1LIr7lWhWhkNaRuFahCoH-0snRfakj1Ev2mWDSHphovIikA4DH90bTZn4lIyocPRzKw/s1600/ghost_tongue.gif" /> A sub-goal is to try to recreate some past dresses by BTSSB that I've missed out on--namely the "hardcore" ones--like <a href="http://hellolace.net/wardrobe/baby-the-stars-shine-bright/type/op/item/21/">these</a> <a href="http://hellolace.net/wardrobe/baby-the-stars-shine-bright/type/op/item/6/">two</a>. I adore the Gothic aesthetic, but Baby was my first love. So pretty...<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWDHw8u6XRCyYi2i524aj3JZs6Rzvt6-KzPOi9L1zK73rd1V9tAfJrKQ1UzU96crYxMpeJa8m-tUPKhmYr6rALPdO15rQEIB8KwGLtBhRr28wKg0DfYH_G9gZkaINZDtTrt9q5JF1IB4/s1600/ghost_loveeyes.gif" /> </li>
<li><b>Become a Beauty Queen.</b> Not literally. When I grew up as far as beauty tips went I was taught the most basic thing ever: hygiene. That was it.<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyomFkFmKizhCilC9SQ2K2z91XcDZNvoEFCthXNHPVRVcOL9Db_NMKQj_U-Z4MEA4GYqs_BiHHu8tiAiIiJFhCEpTkUFhq5KhEU7CGsMKf9098pZWtC_QYL1HEHF3ibYHl5_4jX_AuHyo/s1600/ghost_no.gif" /> Sure it's invaluable but I wasn't sure how to do my own hair, take care of it, how to use makeup or even figure out my own skin type! My self-image was a wreck before I even knew what it was. I have to start over and teach myself.</li>
</ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Another thing I want to do is take a page out of <a href="http://www.tashatudorandfamily.com/who-is-tasha-tudor.html">Tasha Tudor</a>'s book and partake in more domesticated activities and crafting. It's not really a resolution, more like something I have always wanted to do but couldn't. I want to bake my own bread (I'm a totally breadie), create accessories a-la <a href="http://www.grimoire-onlineshop.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=7">Dolly</a>, and make my own lace! Oddly, the older I get the "slower" I get. I'm into much more "simpler" things and I'm only 19. I should stop being so influenced by <a href="http://www.surlalunefairytales.com/illustrations/index.html">classic fairy-tale illustrations</a>. Darn you, Arthur Rackham (and others)!<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ9afZm8SYKDtvW17cjC_bhCVkUKBDhAKnpkwIYmFaN5g-oqxZc7R_j2OP2WykLqszSc0zQjeuPWQg1hw7zUUBUz7WktSKft02_-vQ7oTGaPQD9qSApGcf6M_pCw9dFYi1YLRP_fWmo7M/s1600/ghost_lol.gif" /><br />
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It is a new year. What do you ladies and gentlemen want do? What are you going to do?<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Oooh, there is a lot going on in this post!</span></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17069400151541369641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798724896834654694.post-45370032732880079192010-12-30T19:43:00.000-08:002011-01-11T21:37:33.972-08:00♪ Nanaaaa, Na Na Na Na Na Na Naa...Nan Nana Na Na Naaa...♪<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb3R1b3kpczt0kXnI3YUrC1yIlh7fhz-sOBsMWFabqmrhBh4LeTXy2o5VKkyCjMVo8-mfJFTZmrPkWJRvVlqOQJsek2uf46RRWw7sQEhRptvCo8NkutilHa8c5vySW315DX864PtYIh14/s1600/wp_itoko_l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb3R1b3kpczt0kXnI3YUrC1yIlh7fhz-sOBsMWFabqmrhBh4LeTXy2o5VKkyCjMVo8-mfJFTZmrPkWJRvVlqOQJsek2uf46RRWw7sQEhRptvCo8NkutilHa8c5vySW315DX864PtYIh14/s400/wp_itoko_l.jpg" width="400" /></a>Why hello there, how art thou?<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYQRkYpHvYr2XD2cQOW3SOHb_5mA-trdTC7WlTAH4Z6E4AnAxGBNnieAYSJ5L55dvfEzXMOkj5wvkCYSoc3wjivkUbLWfhmS11BDozlEahbsAlCY6LYnWr4Aa9st54w5LtoBIBlmKugM/s1600/ghost_yes.gif" /> <a href="http://community.livejournal.com/egl/16706977.html#cutid1">I wrote a post on EGL about blogging</a>, with the help of the good people of the comm, for the good people of the comm. I'm no expert on the subject--I'll post crud from Youtube in a minute!--but since there were a lot of new blogs popping up and a lot of dead blogs in the past I thought I'd do a "guide". I like to be helpful when I can, and I learned a lot myself! No more center alignment!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>That's about it for the blog stuff. I'm planning on buying the first two Katamari games for my PS2 tomorrow. Man, my best friend Serenity had the first, Katamari Damacy, and I. Fell. In. LOVE! The the characters are adorable (I love all the <a href="http://katamari.wikia.com/wiki/Cousins">cousins</a>! I can name almost all of them), and gameplay is very simple, but very fun and funny!<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR84oeAQNca-I1rjkxUAedcDjEjHsDt1lmI5P3U6zr7KccTMygRzuASakNmpRq-6_uF5VvClpmp4Fcuwgrc3hggjvsqF1Q4RpDnyKwawVUge5iANJub1SJIjelOHdr2wZyLK8y0Er6C6M/s1600/ghost_happy.gif" /> When I get more money I'll buy rest of the series. Hopefully it'll still be available; Unless it's a really bad game, video games typically have a very short "shelf-life".<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>But I think the biggest part of the experience is the music! It's not cheesy, cutesy game music that matches the vivid colors of the game, and of course it's not the other extreme either (rolling to METAL?!?)The soundtrack is a nice mix of music that's perfect to put in your MP3 player: J-pop, jazz, electronic, kids singing...cutting-edge stuff. What is your favorite video game?<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_2J7FGWyhzyjpu5P_yVXLxeU2FnByrlExVGjvVnBht3rup7gEA1o1tzFyUxynLO1htGVsT-NMIsdBK7ZqszryHEP5d6lu2a2xF-0mGQwM0osjMHSG2FMJCiAcw-ysl7GPANuI90mTEVI/s1600/ghost_lol.gif" /><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I would like to wish you all a great ChristmasHanukkahKwanzaaNewYearandWinterSolstice. Seriously though, what the hell is Winter Solstice? <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_CtIsR6soX7KDbuCL05h_40-6MHyDs6GNrNCO_g2SEnq4icprQwK_KpgKkjIK5Md1SIvzZdtlUNyDgYiuarWIMbUo1aEFk4dgxQZ_eU4n-qf8MvgT13Srhdxl7p6ocr064ZkpEWsJiHM/s1600/ghost_confused.gif" /> They didn't teach us this in elementary school.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyhow happy holidays. Stay warm, have some nice hot holiday ham, and try not to bite Santa when he breaks into your house tonight (or he won't give you that Holy Night Story dress you asked for!<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR84oeAQNca-I1rjkxUAedcDjEjHsDt1lmI5P3U6zr7KccTMygRzuASakNmpRq-6_uF5VvClpmp4Fcuwgrc3hggjvsqF1Q4RpDnyKwawVUge5iANJub1SJIjelOHdr2wZyLK8y0Er6C6M/s1600/ghost_happy.gif" />) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Why is Peter Griffin relevant? He's singing this to the tune of <i>"Carol of the Bells"</i>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17069400151541369641noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798724896834654694.post-34059739208179308572010-12-20T20:38:00.000-08:002011-01-11T21:37:33.973-08:00The Ugliest Princess in the Land...<div style="text-align: center;">Would you like to know a secret? I love this dress.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">This strangely charming dress--this "Rolls Royce" of Ita dresses-- speaks to my love of all the manga that influenced me to dress--no, <i>become</i> a lolita. Ah, it is a shame that every variation of this dress is poorly executed: the worst lace, wrong shape, overly-large bell sleeves and why are those buttons there?! This dress always, ALWAYS gets a bad wrap and everyone steers clear from it...except the most tasteless of otaku (I am an otaku and I am sorry for saying it like that, but I'm afraid it's true.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wish that one day I will have a dress like this. A more beautiful version than what is being sold now. I want to display it proudly on me or maybe even in my home on a pretty mannequin. This shall be my first major project when I finally learn to sew.</div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17069400151541369641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798724896834654694.post-20706005715410496022010-12-08T22:03:00.000-08:002011-01-11T21:37:33.973-08:00Delicious Cake!<div style="text-align: center;">It's amazing how time flies. When I finally realized it was December, I was thrown into a loop. And it's almost the mid-December! Madness, I tell you, MADNESS!<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzT9_gaHGSeQBezWPDSBdU357UULKB8uV9BBpoXLWlhLYRw5iMPTYCG4SbP8CeSEAaps6e1XuyOZsXuzX8TnC_cgqxDp-3jHUk5y8XX0jxKAdHTAD3d8yZXQu44l1iKmcx0Y-s7rr1Ks/s1600/ghost_shocked.gif" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Lately I've been craving sweets badly. In fact, one day I actually had a lunch similar to Momoko's from Shimotsuma Monotagari; FOUR different pieces of cake!<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIT6wILfgHex4qpdmuQWxb-yO0BYHuOiD03IO9g5pIQ_XmGa7_0_skfUHTqM_a6qjY0u60uBdWYrjo0Uhe5LvslfvwMtYuUZxNuthfHwbFwzjVnBY9VmxDCKCAvdeVJGImuOS50pOsBUE/s1600/ghost_exclaim.gif" /> They weren't too bad either, although I wasn't satisfied. This may sound weeaboo-ish of me since I do love anime, but I really prefer Japanese-style sweets. I'm not talking so much about the traditional ones such as mitarashi dango--which is awesome and gooey--more like "Western" desserts that are tweaked to fit the Japanese palette. The cake is sooo much fluffier and lighter, with balanced flavors...totally guilt-free in my opinion!<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYQRkYpHvYr2XD2cQOW3SOHb_5mA-trdTC7WlTAH4Z6E4AnAxGBNnieAYSJ5L55dvfEzXMOkj5wvkCYSoc3wjivkUbLWfhmS11BDozlEahbsAlCY6LYnWr4Aa9st54w5LtoBIBlmKugM/s1600/ghost_yes.gif" /> I'm want to make one...actually I am going to make one, which brings me to my next point.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Considering it is the season to give, I've decided to make a roll cake for a close friend of mine<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR84oeAQNca-I1rjkxUAedcDjEjHsDt1lmI5P3U6zr7KccTMygRzuASakNmpRq-6_uF5VvClpmp4Fcuwgrc3hggjvsqF1Q4RpDnyKwawVUge5iANJub1SJIjelOHdr2wZyLK8y0Er6C6M/s1600/ghost_happy.gif" />, instead of buying one (even though I can find TONS of delicious-looking varieties on <a href="http://en.search.borderless.rakuten.com/sweets/confectionery/roll_cakes/">Rakuten</a>.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">It'll be something basic, but I am thinking adding strawberries to the cream (otakus love strawberries!) and make the cake with either rice or soy flour...and maybe replace normal eggs with an egg substitute, just to make it healthier. Any tips?<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_CtIsR6soX7KDbuCL05h_40-6MHyDs6GNrNCO_g2SEnq4icprQwK_KpgKkjIK5Md1SIvzZdtlUNyDgYiuarWIMbUo1aEFk4dgxQZ_eU4n-qf8MvgT13Srhdxl7p6ocr064ZkpEWsJiHM/s1600/ghost_confused.gif" /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17069400151541369641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798724896834654694.post-86654099835566674062010-11-10T21:17:00.000-08:002010-11-22T19:33:32.438-08:00Ode to Grell Sutcliff<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrdTQGckkQL6oqFXQcevfhDODd75r2gowdzj7yboPvalLkl54TuxS36e6MYJedfVYAEjzS-BcZe79ztYJwf8u9364Nnh1C6XVdamlQh-xrYyWlzCW72WJgEbLtXYVPrnzdidR4eh79CQ/s1600/Grell_Sutcliff_by_Quere.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrdTQGckkQL6oqFXQcevfhDODd75r2gowdzj7yboPvalLkl54TuxS36e6MYJedfVYAEjzS-BcZe79ztYJwf8u9364Nnh1C6XVdamlQh-xrYyWlzCW72WJgEbLtXYVPrnzdidR4eh79CQ/s320/Grell_Sutcliff_by_Quere.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Forget the two bratty White boys and their hot butlers, the real star of Kuroshitsuji is Grell and his crazy ass.</div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17069400151541369641noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798724896834654694.post-21654741885594790782010-10-31T18:57:00.000-07:002011-01-11T21:37:33.973-08:00Kamijo Fangirl (non-Rabid, Thank Goodness.)<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRUWvUhQX4XND51X8lidUFcRh6O2mKg8Z_uLilRnnbWOv-2h7wgQlvm0yHXZTygTFnt_1_dTHPWYzYQBmSpbc4PIEmcvs-fx0wyDWbheTGYMgrEPxdeLNMqBDoIw77egjJMf4t3pUZFQ8/s1600/tumblr_l5bdsp6GGh1qbcwzeo1_500.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRUWvUhQX4XND51X8lidUFcRh6O2mKg8Z_uLilRnnbWOv-2h7wgQlvm0yHXZTygTFnt_1_dTHPWYzYQBmSpbc4PIEmcvs-fx0wyDWbheTGYMgrEPxdeLNMqBDoIw77egjJMf4t3pUZFQ8/s320/tumblr_l5bdsp6GGh1qbcwzeo1_500.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534449978900318530" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">"Why can't more guys be like Kamijo?!"</span><br /><br />I've found myself subconsciously thinking this when I listen to Versailles. Albeit I hate to be one of <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">those</span> fan girls, I'm not ashamed; he's dead sexy and has the voice of an archangel!<br /><br />But enough of that. While we are on the subject of Versailles and angels, this song I'd like to share is from there latest album! Doesn't it remind you of Christmas in Ireland?<br /><br /><object height="340" width="420"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SMgUD3B-vf4?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SMgUD3B-vf4?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="340" width="420"></embed></object><br /><br />Since Jasmine-You (bass) unexpected death, they temporarily filled the void with You from Manterou Opera for a live show in 2009. Currently they have a new bassist, Masashi, and he is pretty good (and good looking, hahaha). But they still consider Jasmine-You to be a member, "eternally".<br /><br />I love this band.<br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17069400151541369641noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798724896834654694.post-56880182248645878312010-10-19T20:37:00.000-07:002011-01-11T21:37:33.973-08:00Chilly...<div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">So I've wiped the slate clean with my blog. When I think about it now I'm not too sure why I did so, but there was nothing of importance so nothing will be missed.<br /><br />It has been raining on and off all day today. At one point, when I went outside to catch the bus to work the sun was shining so brightly I almost couldn't keep my eyes open...or at least I thought it was. Yet, albeit it was so bright it wasn't the least bit warm. Of course all this was temporary. Suddenly it became cold and rainy again. My baby Claude (he's my little spider) and I tried to keep warm, but Claude has his jar and it temperature probably doesn't faze him just like everything else doesn't. Do you get cold Claude?<br /><br />Times like these reminds me of how nice it would be to have a lovely, warm coat. I have one, but it is school coat; old, freakishly ugly, and doesn't keep me warm enough. I want a nice one; the kind the little girls where in those old movies while they line up with other children to meet Santa Clause at Macy's. The kind girls wear when they go ice-skating during the Victorian era. Something that looks very much like this:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.qutieland.com/products/big/KYC0008-1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 329px;" src="http://www.qutieland.com/products/big/KYC0008-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />My dream coat. Look at that gorgeous detail! I would buy this in a heartbeat. Sadly, buying based upon a bodily function is not for those who just don't have the money. Like me. And it's sold out on Qutieland! Perhaps I should ask Santa...<br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17069400151541369641noreply@blogger.com1