
And that is the magical number I was hoping to see someday on my uni's student account. I could have seen it a bit earlier,but..better late than never.
Yes, as of Monday(or today? depends :p) I have passed all of the classes my department offers and are required for one to get a degree. I'm right there,opening the graduation door! :3 I really hope I will be finishing my thesis by September and then -if everything goes well- starting my 6 month practice work on October,which will typically mark the end of all this long struggle. orz
Also,today is my last day here! My fun,5 year, time alone ends for the time being as I will be moving back to my parents' tomorrow. I think I'm gonna miss some things..especially the quietness. XD But I'm done with everything compulsory the uni required me to do,and I can't burden my parents with rent any longer..I feel it's gonna be hard to get used to the family..lifestyle again after all this time,でも頑張らないと~ X3
Just checked CDJapan and my Nippon no Arashi copy seems to have shipped? :O It's listed "In Shipping Process" but I already got the Frequent Shopper Points from it,
Lastly,get well 相葉くん! ;w; He gave us a good scare there yesterday, I hope someone made it really clear to him that he should rest.Period. I'd be really concerned if a condition like that recurred to me after all that time,so I hope this made it obvious to him(and the others) that he should be even more careful with his health from now on.
ok..off to search for this month's Enjoy. I'm pretty sure Jun will mention Aiba. T^T

For the last few years,every time this day comes there is an irrational excitement that follows the news as they come out. Irrational and rather intoxicating. But as soon as it calms down(and it does so very quickly),it is followed by another feeling for a short period of time(at least until something equally exciting happens). The japanese very nicely call that " イライラ ". That uncontrollable annoyance towards everything and everyone who can(and might) be there while you can't, and never will.
Alas, as every year, you will have to silently stalk all the chinese blogs and Twitter,for a glimpse, a sound. Your imagination overloading while you read the slightest evidence of a report. Then track down as many WS reports(when any) and whatever fancams you can find, and also previews/scans for the usual greatness of unofficial concert photos. In the end of that dimly lit tunnel(dimly lit > dark) there is almost always that "holy moment" when 「The DVD」 of something gets released, and you forget for a while whatever you felt in paragraph 1. And it's good, but never good enough... Rinse and repeat.
Sadly,it gets more "painful" with every passing year.
...and the イライラ and those patient days, continue.

I can't you guys ;A; so many goodies in such a short time ♥♥
The album was definitely a surprise,I was expecting it a bit later. And now I can't wait to see what they have in store for us next music-wise. The description calls it a "意欲的な試みとなるカッティングエッジな作品" which makes me really,really excited. |D
But the dvd you guys,it's way better that I ever imagined. It's not the Tokyo Dome concert I was wishing for,BUT! Collection-wise it's very nice to have a concert in a Dome that isn't Tokyo's. XD(I already have 3 dvd with TD concerts,so Fukuoka Dome is a very nice change). Second,we get Jun with dat hair that I love so much. |D Third,the extras are alskdjalskdjk looking SO good! A very interesting looking documentary(I love it when they talk about the group,especially from backstage),and solo interviews on top of that and,and a tiny preview of the album's feel with a new PV!

now all I need is the announcement of the new tour
Yes. It's that time of the year again.
When you're silently(or not,depending on what kind of person you are) celebrating something your family and friends will never understand why it's important to you,and your internet brethren is always,always sympathetic about.
Yes. This day,yet again, marks another year in fandom!

As of today(posted a bit later this year to "cover" both groups' days) I'm leaving behind my 3rd year in the Arashi rainbowland and 4th in Gazette's...rocking grounds(XD)! Continuing strong towards my 4th and 5th year respectively~ ...Something I never imagined I'd say when I was watching my first Shukudai-kun episode and SHADOW VI II I's PV. :p
Speaking of which, I noticed the other day. Next year it's gonna be Gazette's 10th anniversary and also, as I mentioned, my 5th year following their activities. Which sequentially means I will "know" this band for almost half of its existence! :3 I've never had that with any other band/artist/etc. It makes me rather happy about it.
So yeah..Still here. Still very much interested. And still very happy to support,in my own little ways, all these wonderful people who make smile and unknowingly get me through all the difficult days. ^^;; Cheers~
When you're silently(or not,depending on what kind of person you are) celebrating something your family and friends will never understand why it's important to you,and your internet brethren is always,always sympathetic about.

As of today(posted a bit later this year to "cover" both groups' days) I'm leaving behind my 3rd year in the Arashi rainbowland and 4th in Gazette's...rocking grounds(XD)! Continuing strong towards my 4th and 5th year respectively~ ...Something I never imagined I'd say when I was watching my first Shukudai-kun episode and SHADOW VI II I's PV. :p
Speaking of which, I noticed the other day. Next year it's gonna be Gazette's 10th anniversary and also, as I mentioned, my 5th year following their activities. Which sequentially means I will "know" this band for almost half of its existence! :3 I've never had that with any other band/artist/etc. It makes me rather happy about it.
So yeah..Still here. Still very much interested. And still very happy to support,in my own little ways, all these wonderful people who make smile and unknowingly get me through all the difficult days. ^^;; Cheers~