Vampire Hunter D images

last modified: Friday, December 22, 2006 (11:40:03 PM CST)

My newest doll, Caylin looks like the perfect D. I suspect D as a child would look just like my Caylin! So...I'm planning on commissioning an outfit for doll cosplay.

If anyone has nice images of D, may I please have them for reference? I can give credit if requested. Basically I need to show my future seamstress what the costume looks like from all angles. So I need just that- all angles of D. His butt, legs, boots, arms, sword, amulet, everything.

Thanks in advance!

Final Fantasy XIII

last modified: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 (11:42:43 PM CST)

http://www.ff-xiii.net/images/scans/f1.jpg

This is why I already like Final Fantasy XIII: Fabula Nova Chrystallis. I SO wanna cosplay her! I'm weird like that- I can totally love an anime after seeing a character or hearing a theme song. Call it spontaneous I guess.

Other than that, I'm alive. Although barely, being avalanched with tons of school work. But next week is our vacation! I love Jewish holidays!

A whole week to play with dolls! *_*

What would Kenshin do?

last modified: Saturday, September 09, 2006 (11:37:46 AM CST)

I posted this in the 'Kenshin' thread over on Beta. I feel bad for hijacking the thread, but it turns out the folks are liking to ponder a bit. Let me know your thoughts. :)

"Suppose Kenshin took his Master Hiko's advice and STAYED to complete his training, including the secret technique. Now, what do you think Kenshin would have done?

Would he have killed? Would he feel remorse? He probably wouln't be working for Katsura and his cause, but what would Kenshin be doing once his training was over?

What do you think his philosophy is regarding taking lives in the name of good?

I would think he would wander the war-torn land just like Hiko did when he found the orphaned Kenshin (Shinta). He probably would only kill 'when needed' just like his master. But would Kenshin PERSONALITY be the same as when he did join Katsura?

Do you think he would still be as sad? More happy?

I'm just wondering what 'another' Kenshin would have been like had he not chosen to join Katsura's cause."

Birthday Present

last modified: Sunday, September 03, 2006 (10:03:02 PM CST)

I can't think of a better present than a Hinoto cel, well except a new doll. :p But that's another story! ^_^

Curt has broken my fast

last modified: Saturday, August 26, 2006 (1:07:21 AM CST)

So after a year and a half, Curt of Asylum Anime has woken this crusty geezer from her cel hibernation. Yup, it's a NON-doll item! @_@

I don't know where he found this latest stash of X/1999 test cels, but I'm glad he did.

Another Hinoto will be added yto my hoard. I missed out on a sister to this one long ago and was really bummed, but it's all good now. Yay!

Now that I'm so poor, I can only get this Hinoto, as she is my favorite female character. But the Nataku close up and Subaru full-view is mighty tempting! #_#

In other news, I'm alive. Yes, I am. Barely.

I started pharmacy school this month, and it's the first time moving out from home. The adjustment wasn't as bad as I thought, I still am homesick (not right now since I'm back home for the weekend), and cooking for myself is new to me.

But I have 3 roommates (we share a house), and a dog, so I'm not too lonely. My room sorely needs anime stuffs, so I'll be lugging my posters and DVD's with me on the way back. I also have to search for my anime long shirts since it's much colder up north.

Doll-wise, it's been steady. I've been searching for the right fabrics on YJ for making Hinoto a new kimono, and Sesshoumaru is waiting to get his new outfit done. School is hectic for me that I feel bad for making my dolls feel neglected, but I'm sure they understand. :)

So if anyone needs to talk to me or say 'hi,' I check my emails a lot. But I'll be ghosty for the most part from now on. *sigh*

CLAMP coming to AX2006

last modified: Monday, April 10, 2006 (9:00:26 PM CST)

w00t!! I'm SO excited!! I'm such a CLAMP fan :P CLAMP has never been to a US con before, so I'm uber-excited to learn that they have chosed Anime Expo. Maybe they want to go to Disney Land after, lol.

Anyway, I wasn't planning to bring any cels since I'll be lugging 5 dolls around, but I'll bring 2-3 Hinotos, JUST IN CASE I get lucky. PLEASE let me be lucky! ;_;

I've never been this excited for a panel, ever. But for CLAMP I'll line up super-early in hopes for a autograph on my cel.

New Celutions

last modified: Sunday, January 01, 2006 (9:11:09 PM CST)

Anyone have any New Year's Resolutions that are cel-related?

I have one, a BIG one. Well, more of a plan and determination than anything. ^__^

I'm gonna save up for my ultimate dream cel. I need $5K to get it. Even with the money, there's no guarantee that the current owner in Japan will sell. However, I'm hoping he (or she) will if I dangle 5K in front of them!

If and when I get this cel, I'll be one happy collector and will most likely retire. Go out with a bang I say. But until then, the hunt continues and the journey never ends.

***

I have a feeling 2006 will be an excellent year. I'll be moving out and starting pharmacy school! Look, ma, I'm all grown up! She mumbles to herself, 'About time, woman is almost 26!' o_o

I'm in!! Class of 2010 here I come!

last modified: Monday, October 17, 2005 (7:50:41 PM CST)

My letter arrived, and I'm in!! Class of 2010 here I come!!!!

I had a feeling all day that my letter would come today, a tiny niggle in the back if my neck; or it could have been that headache I had all morning.

No one was home, just me and Pippin, so when the mail finally came, I held my breath and took all the letters out. Bills, more bills, and ad, some voting stuff. I almost sighed in disappointment until I reached the end and behind the colorful ads for pizza, 2 more white envelopes popped out, and the last one was from Touro University!

My hands started sweat and I pawed the envelope. If it's a rejection letter, I figure it'd be just one sheet. But it was pretty thick so felt more anxious. I sliced the envelope open and sat down, breathing deeply. Taking out the sheets, I couldn't bring myself to look at the first page, so I peeked at the last page and saw something about 'contingent on passing the remaining coures.' More good, since I know I need 2 more classes. I went ahead and opened the first page and the sweetest words greeted me, 'On behalf of the Admissions Committee, it gives me great pleasure to notify you of your acceptance to the Fall 2006 entering class of Touro University...'

I screamed and waved my paper, hopping like a rabid rabbit. No one was home so Pippin got my attentions, nearly scaring him to death. I called up Felipe, who was asleep and told him the news. Now we get to eat celebratory sushi.

I can now get my 'Rx' for my charm bracelet. I have one blank link just for this reason to serve as my inspiration. ^_^

More cels must be sold. It's time to serve the greater good.

Yippeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks!

last modified: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 (6:55:17 PM CST)

Thanks to everyone for their kind words of support for my pharmacy school interview! ^_^ I really appreciate it!

The interview went better than I expected; I wasn't as nervous as I thought I'd be. I gave it all I got, (smiled til my cheeks hurt) and knowing that I did my best, I can now focus on the hardest part. Waiting for the letter in them mail! o_O 2 weeks from the 12th, replies will be sent.

***
I got to meet Joe (JWR) again at Ani-Magic! Almost 4 months since AX, it's so hard to believe. Mucho thanks for Joe and Marie for treating us to dinner, a fantastic dinner at that. Anybody who hasn't tried Japanese style timpanyaki is missing out! :D

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I miss my walrus. Someone please tell me they had a walrus sighting? :( Is Jason sick? Is he dead? Anyone with news to share....I'm all ears, er eyes. :)

Pinnacle of my life...

last modified: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 (10:27:38 PM CST)

...thus far.

Tomorrow is it. My interview day for pharmacy school is finally here! Everything I learned in school will converge on this one day, 4.5 hours to be exact. Brain don't fail me now! I feel confident and relaxed right now. I just need to remain focused and calm. Remember to speak clearly and look the interviewers in the eyes. Smile. Listen. Think before speaking. Have fun.

My parents are waking up early with me (4AM) and the journey begins 5AM. My outfit is ready, pretty in pink and black. My contacts will be worn, with my glasses as back up just in case. :)

Take deep breaths.

***

Work as super long today. 8.75 hours of insanity! Stuff just came in and in and in. The faster you go, the behinder you get it seems. But we finished. I left a little bit for Garrick to do, logging in sample results, but I had to go home since my mom needs the car to go to her computer class. I took a nap and here I am, relaxing and doing last minute reading. I printed out my personal statement that I submitted with my pharmacy application. I still can't believe I wrote this! It's so unlike me to write something so passionate, so ambitious. It's the most potent one page paper i have ever written. Heck, it's the best I think I ever wrote! It took a month to write it this one page paper. I may post it one day. :)

I will try to get some sleep. But I must do more pharmacy journals reading and ponder over what to do with my hair, up or down?

*inhales deeply, releases*

Anime-fied 2

last modified: Saturday, September 10, 2005 (5:53:40 PM CST)

Bah, not enough room, so I broke up my entries. This is the conclusion to 'Anime-fied' 1. Enjoy.

Back on topic. My sushi partner is gonna be here soon, so I rummage through my clothes. I pull out an old 'Anime Expo' shirt. 'Naw, I wore that last time.' I pull out another shirt- 'Fanime 03' Nope. I wore that yesterday. Another baby tee that reads 'Samurai Panda.' Arg! Don't I have NORMAL clothes? I ransack another drawer and out comes a 'Dragon Ball' shirt with Gokou and gang all ripped and ready to take on the baddest of the baddies in the universe. I heave another sigh. I contemplate wearing a dress, but I don't wear dresses! o_O I am not the desperate! I open another drawer and my newest Anime Expo 05 pops out. Well, maybe ALMOST not that desperate. I settle on a red 'Shanghai Fats' baby tee. It's not Japanese, but still Asian enough to pick me out in a crowd of normies.

My sushi partner arrives and I yell a war cry since I'm not ready. I like to take my time on weekends to get ready. I run into my room to grab my iPod (full of anime songs and Jpop) and run out the door. But then I realize that I forget my keyes and run back in dropping my purse (full of anime charms). I curse under my breath as I get my keyes and grab my purse. My sushi partner gives my the raised eyebrow. I tell him to be quiet (in Japanese) and climb into the car. 'It's gonna be cold later, you might wanna get a jacket?' I shot him a nasty look and open the door. He's used to my moods and just chuckles while turning the music on. Linkin Park, no anime songs. He's partially normal.

My car had my favorite sweater so I headed to my little Toyota Corola which is nicely decorated with a dozen anime decals from all the anime I like. I greet each character with a 'Ohio!' and retrieved my jacket. I also check each sticker to make sure they aren't peeling, or worse, missing. A quick head count shows all are present and I wave good bye to them 'Ja ne, minna!' I climb back into the car and head for sushi.

Anime-fied I

last modified: Saturday, September 10, 2005 (5:52:22 PM CST)

Here's a typical day in my life giving prime examples of how anime has greatly influenced my being. I often think about how anime has become a huge part of me and I wonder what life would be if my best friend had never shown me her 'Sailor Moon' magazine. A scary thought indeed! I might be a NORMIE with a normal life and *gasp* MONEY! o_O

I wake up instantly with the thought, 'Crap, my cel gallery still doesn't look right. Neji (Naruto) just doesn't look good with a beige bottom border. I'll need to fix that.' So I stumble out of bed to do my normal routine and trudge my way to the computer to turn it on.

My computer greets me with my gorgeous Kenshin (Rurouni Kenshin) wallpaper. I yawn a greeting, 'Ne, ohio gazaimasu Ken-san.' Oh wait, when did my morning greetings turn Japanese? As I ponder, I realize that my mind greets people in Japanese, but my voice responds in English, which begins to sound 'foreign' to my ears.

My phone startles me when it goes off (Rayearth theme)waking my sleepy mind again.

'Hello? blah blah blah. Okay, sushi for lunch? sounds good. Pick me up at 3 okay? Thanks!'

With the lovely thought of Rainbow rolls, sashami, and tea for lunch, I hum (Naruto Ondo) to the kitchen. Breakfast consisted of heavily creamed and sugared coffee, pastry from my favorite Filipino bakery, and Pocky. Vanilla Pocky. Did I mention Pocky is brain food? It is...it has kept me awake and sane throughout many a boring lecture in school. Pocky is also a good conversation starter since it's 'exotic' and gets the attention of the cute guys. Even so, I scare the 'normies' away when the topic turns to anime cels and cosplaying. I suppose collecting painted plastic and dressing up as a white-eyed ninja in July is not normal activity for a 20's something Asian girl. o_O

Hmmph. I continue munching on said pastries and Pocky while scanning the classifieds. Since starting the wonderful hobby of Volks dolls (Japanese brand doll), I realize with guilt that I need another job to supplement my growing habits. Manga, dolls, anime, kimono, DVD's and the like is no way to save for retirement. Anime is the road to poverty I always tell people. Cels is the shortest route, one that I tell would-be cel collectors. I shove my credit cards under their nose. Look what cel collecting has done to me! Flee! Flee, while you can!

Anyhow, so I need a second job because I love to read stories of made up people in made up worlds. I love to collect over-priced dolls and dress them up in beautiful customes, I even dress myself up in costumes that would make normal people question my sanity. I like to collect painted plastic worth as much as a powerful computer. I like to buy wedding kimonos to attire 6 brides, but I am not married. I just love colorful silks. I am who I am.