9th Generation Auditions

First off, BOO~
Make the limit 20, or even 19! Gone and ruined my chance, just by a year XD
(I'm 18 1/2, now)



OKAY!
Erin, Jun, and Lin are graduating.

Fear my editing prowess of loserville!! (Erin gets a different cap 'cause she's not a foreign exchange member)

This leaves Aichan, Niigaki, Sayumin, Reina, and Mittsi:


Personally, I see this as a great loss for Momusu. No, not because Lin's leaving (She's my favourite H!P member), but because this leaves three members that aren't that good at singing.
Aichan and Niigaki have the singing prowess to help keep Momusu stable. However, Reina ruins it with her personality-instead-of-skill voice [a lot, in concerts] while Sayumin and Mittsi are still in need of improvement.
Mittsi just needs more experience and some strengthening, while Sayumin needs major strengthening and departure from her overuse of her signature singing.

In all truth, I would've preferred Aichan and Niigaki to leave instead of Erin, Jun, and Lin. But since Erin's doing it for her health, I'd still let her leave. I would prefer to have Jun and Lin remain. Why?
In my mind, I was waiting for Aichan and Niigaki to graduate! They have a large fanbase and great vocals, so they could easily do well outside of Momusu. Jun and Lin don't have that (Lin has the voice, Jun needs some more training), and they will have to work even harder to get a much larger Chinese fanbase.
That, and I selfishly wanted Lin to stay longer and didn't think of anyone other than Aichan and Niigaki to leave~ XD

So, in case anyone's still reading: It was bound for Jun and Lin to return to China. They're the "foreign exchange members" and, like all foreign exchange programmes, they have to return sometime. In this case, three-or-whatever years. Be grateful for that!


~*~

Now, about the Auditions for Gen. 9:
YAY!

This will let people shut up about there never being any auditions after so many years, as well as letting me [and other fans that came after Gen 8 was mostly adjusted; Mikan, for me] experience the main characteristic of Momusu: Generations.

I've seen the generations come-and-go only because of Singles and some concerts. I never got to experience any newbies being introduced in the moment, and only saw Koha (and Erika from 'C-ute) graduate. Now, I'll get the chance to see a fresh face-or-two that will hopefully be able to sing and has a fresh personality! And despite being depressed for Lin to be leaving, at least this lets Momusu not remain as I would hate it to~
I'm also hoping that other than the Audition Winners, Tsunku will be really generous and let an EGG-or-two get to join the generation! Not likely, but it'd be really touching to see that he's not a waste.

Ah, but I'm still annoyed that the limit to audition is 10-17. I'm 18.5, so my hopes for even auditioning for Momusu died. However, there's no actual limit for EGGS, though it's supposedly around 25. If I train my vocals, Japanese, and lose some weight... I'll have a chance <3
As long as there's no limit or race-requirement. I'll give up on ever being a member of H!P (EGGS), by 24-25 <3>

Pure Mistress

See, fear the horror of my former skills:
http://www.drunkduck.com/Pure_Mistress/index.php?p=137715 (there's about eight pages)
And I'm serious about the horror =_=;;


ANYWAYS!
Totally thinking of re-starting it~
True, I've yet to finish writing my one story (the one with Ade and Pepper; the previous post, if the names are that unfamiliar to your mind). However, it's written whenever I feel like it, so I'm not going to bother with it too much. If I do, I fear I'll force an ending; forced-endings are rather annoying and tend to fail at life. So, to be quick, I'm not that "Need finish NAO" for it. Another great reason for it to not have been posted online as I go. Well, it's not really set-up in proper format yet, so that's also another thing to do XD
(I do have to force myself to working on Pepper's part, seeing as how she's the main protagonist and I've written such little starring her!)

In my remake (for a bit of it, it's a "remake", but most of it is totally unknown to others), there will be slight character adjustments. Designs is the main focus of the changes. There will be some more background and personality adjustments, in order to retain a sense of realism. Oh, and since I could only remember Claire and Leah's name[s], I went and renamed the other characters; they weren't near being introduced, in what I had completed, so it's okay. That, and my olde-characters tend to be very "thin", in terms of character/personality! I think I'll have to work harder, to write for characters... as there are some slight psychological disturbances in a few; anti-social, mind-controlled, etc. XD
Eventually, I'll begin designing everyone~ Yet, I feel I should work on establishing their characters prior to that. As well as getting the story completed. Based on my recollection of what I planned to have happen, it should be relatively easy. At least, once I am positive of what's to happen (it'd be something that has few fillers and might be the length of one-or-three volumes-worth)!
No, seriously. The story's meant to be quick, disregarding as many fillers as possible! Sure, I might include silly mini-comics, omake, etc., but the main story's progression is key. It's also good, since it's not something made to last. Small cast, author's lack of intelligence/imagination, and the rather easy loss of will. Basically, it might confuse people with its pace, but I hope it'll be worth it!


Now...
That's pretty much it XD
At least, 'til I have most of it finished (script and-or comic).

ALSO! 'Comic' is so much easier to say, than "manga" (especially when pronounced correctly). That's why I refer to it as 'comic' and 'webcomic' (which will be the case, once it's being uploaded online). I refer to 'manga' as either Japanese or Japanese-influenced comics. Comics are 'comics', especially since they're what influenced the common style of manga. (I use an olde term!) XD
For the n00bs in Japanese-love, it doesn't freakin' matter its name. It's not like anime (which can be pronounced several ways, since it's a French-or-whatever word for 'animation'), where the content is what determines its classification! Anime is animated series where there is a plot that is followed through until the ende. Cartoons are pretty much animated sitcoms (where there's some sort of set-up, but no definite ending or goal actually exists or is fully followed through). And all nations of the world [that animate] have created both anime and cartoons. I only use the classification of 'anime' and 'cartoon' in order to separate the two, though there might be an actual classification title for animation. A good example would be 'Hayate no Gotoku' ('Hayate the Combat Butler'), as its entire animated-version--both seasons--has barely a plot. Its manga, however, gains one that only recently completed. XD

Story Idea

I have a story in mind, which might interest people
(I'm posting more on this, 'cause it'll be long and I feel like CTRL+S-ing a lot)
It's theme:

"Everyone has reasons"

The purpose of this is to have people to understand that Humanity is not as grande as it's made out to be. Humans are different from other species, due to Arrogance (not language--other species use different forms than just sounds!).
And because of that, we cannot understand or even comprehend other methods of life. Not one person shares the exact same culture, values, thought-processes, body growth, and so-on. Because of this, misunderstandings are way too often. But because of Arrogance, the misunderstandings lack an attempt to understand.
Personally, I believe that were Humans capable of losing our Arrogance, we would advance in both Science and Social areas. But because this is impossible, I'd adore it were future generations able to comprehend that not everyone thinks like the other. We are different. Which should be apparent to all, but we all (I do suffer from Arrogance, too, though I try to comprehend others) get so caught up in our beliefs (this does not apply strictly to Religion, idiots!) that we forget that blunt truth.

Now, in my story, I want the reasons to not be blunt. I want people to not enjoy dramatic irony, as there's no point to it. Sure, it's entertaining, but it means little when you rarely experience it in real-life.
I know my story shan't be too realistic, as several things are exaggerated and silly. However, I want the theme to be taken on as though it were (realistic). I want my characters to learn, as well as the readers (and myself, even). I'm just now getting better at that. <3 style="font-weight: bold;">do plan ahead. But because my writing style is advancing, the planning morphs as I go~

Okay!
I wrote a lot.
Um... The setting takes place mostly... no clue XD
I've been writing more of Ade-concentrated scenes, so it's mostly at her place. It's in the States, at least! (That much I'm sure of) I don't think they'll leave any farther than cities, at most. =3

(For some reason, my paragraph about the primary main protagonists and antagonist got deleted. Dangit--WHY?!)

And...
The other characters... not sure how much screen time I'll give them <3
I suppose it depends on my mood, but most will just be background information for anyone who wants to read [when I upload the dang story]
But I'm sure that the main characters will make enough appearances
(Though, I suppose that matters while I write the dang main story, outside of Ade's life)

OKAY
I can't think of anything else to discuss XD
*FAIL*
So, that's everything that I'll get to
I shouldn't spill it all, or I'm likely to lose too much interest~

BYE-BYE'S~

Jun, Lin, Koha, and Miya Group Name

I entered a dorky name!!
With a horridly lame reason. XD
(As well as failed grasp of Japanese~)

Okay, here it is::


Ain't it lovely?

Anyways, I tried to think what would suit them.
The group's members are always smiling, as well as optimistic as heck.
So, naturally, I combined the two characteristics and thought up a name. =3

Now, personally:
I think that Miya's voice will be too high for the group.
As Jun has one of H!P's lowest, Lin and Koha sing medium.
But she can sing, so the only one a tad worrying will be Koha. XD
(But I adore her, so I guess it's alright.)

Everyone, be sure to submit a name::
http://sayunii.wordpress.com/2010/05/16/jun-jun-lin-lin-miyabi-and-koharu-to-perform-in-shanghai/
(Scroll down and you'll get to the directions!)

Been such a while, since I had a H!P post. =D
Yay~ <3

Anyways, lovely Hello!Blog's H!P Member Poll 2010 was finally released~
And I wanna say some things, mostly just pointing out some things. =3
(And to see if anyone can tell how much my impression on things change, once I vote!)

Okay, the groups vs groups, first, 'cause they're easier:



Momusu - Yay! Though not that surprised, I'm still glad.

B!K - Sadly, though there songs seem to be getting more enjoyable, I still wouldn't have them as 2nd Place. But I know that it's a fan favourite, so I can't say I wasn't surprised.

C-ute - I can't believe they beat Buono! Most of their singles are highly unfair in lyric distributions, so I was estimating that they'd come closer to last. I'm happy, though, since I can't seem to dislike any of their songs.

Buono! - With three of the most popular juniors (age-wise) and really fair lyric distributions, I thought they'd beat C-ute and not Momusu or B!K. That's pretty much it.

S/Mileage - Heh. Everyone pretty much seems to not care so much, by this point. I already knew they'd make it to the lower-portion of the votes and am glad that they beat a group that have people with more fans. I'm hoping that they'll be liked, with more songs released.

ManoEri - Sad, but nowhere near surprise. She ranked low in pretty much everyone's member votes, so why should she rank any higher as a group (Soloist)? XD

Guardians4 - Well, I'm hoping that they'll be taken off the "Group" list on H!P's site, as well as Shugo!Chara EGG (which I adore), since they're no longer being used--Shugo Chara! ended a while ago. Their songs are nice, though the combination isn't that good. Even the Hello!Blog dude knew they'd stand no chance. XD


Okay, onto Individual Members~
(For most, I wonder if I can find something to say!)



Aichan - Fan-fave. After I voted, I began to notice her charm. Most likely 'cause her make-up changed from "thin-face" to "healthy tone"! But her poses are really annoying, with the head-neck thing she's taken a liking too. Because of that, I'd never have her in the TOP 5! 'cause I really hate that pose.

Erin - Totally fine with this, since she can sing. Her charm is always nice, so personality is fine with me, as well.

Reina - Not surprising, though several people don't seem to like her; "attention whore". I like Reina, just... not TOP 5-material. Her singing is distinct and when she tries, she hits what she needs to. She lets her personality shine through her voice, which is what I love when done. (I like singing with personality, more-so than staged-emotions~)

Niigaki - I'm happy that her fanbase is still so strong, though there were so many upset about her hair! I never thought her hair was "bad", since it was just clean cut and needed to grow a tad, in order to look nice. If anyone has paid attention, she does look a gazillion times better, now, than when it was just cut. (Not because it's slightly longer, but because it's grown to its proper shape/frame!)

Sayumin - Her personality always PWNS everyone. Her vocals are getting so much better! Her signature-voice (her squeaks after every syllable) is kinda annoying and I hope that she'll stop using it so much, so that her voice can improve quicker. I'd like her to use it, just, like, you know: NOT EVERYTIME. Other than that, I adore her. Her pitch is nice and she tries so hard. It's a nice change of pace, for Momusu.

Momo - Fan-fave. I love her mature-voice, detest her "cute"-voice. I can't even say cute, I have to say "cute". That's how much I detest it. I adore her in Buono!, as she rarely uses her super "cute"-voice and uses her mature-voice more often. In B!K, she's super annoying, 'cause it's super "cute" time! Her personality is adorable, but if she keeps her "cute"-voice, she'll never make this ranking in my votes.

Jun - Yay, a Panda made it! Not so surprising, since she seemed very high in a lot of votes, from what I saw. Her voice is still in need of improvement, for me to go "yay, pretty voice" instead of "yay, Jun-Jun", but I'm sure she'll be a gazillion times better next year. Well, if Tsunku and the rest of H!P staff gives her more lines, so that she has a reason to. She seems like the type to do a certain level, according to expectation, which is why I said that. But I like that about her, because her personality is win.

Captain - Hah, she beat most of B!K! I like how she's such a fave, yet she's not promoted so much. If the other ("popular") members were treated like her, I think I'd like them just as much as I do Captain! Captain's personality is darling and I cannot hate her. I find that her change in singing is kinda annoying, but she has only started using it recently. I think that she'll be singing how she wants, soon, since she's getting better at it.

Airi - Fan-fave. I can't blame any sort of Airi Love. According to what Hello!Blog had said, about where she was last year's 2nd place... can't be surprised. Her Airi-single pretty much ruined C-ute's fanbase, so I doubt people would support her so much after that. If she were to graduate from C-ute, though their sales would probably drop for a [long] while, I'd support her so much more. She is better in Buono! and would make a fine Soloist. I'm waiting for her day to shine alone, though I think she loves her fellow members. (I'm kinda feeling bad, since I think she really loves being in C-ute, but I want her to leave...)

Miya - Fan-fave. Honestly, I don't really like her. She sings so much better, after having been in Buono! (she has more depth to her voice!), but... ja, I can't like her. She looks so fake (her face is plastic; not literally!), in photos, so I don't think she tries as hard as she should be. I think she believes that her fanbase will never deter, but that's just how I perceive her. In reality, I really can't imagine how she is. She seems nice, but I don't think I'd like her. So, overall, I really don't like Miya.

Lin - I was really hoping for her to in the TOP 10, at least. Well, 11th Place is close enough! She has the most talent in H!P, in my opinion. When she sings childish songs, her voice can be annoying, so if that's the reason that she's so low in votes... Won't be surprised, since she goes a tad too childish in MiniMoni and in Guru Guru Jump. Her personality seems to be overshadowed, so I would like it, were she promoted more. But she's my fave H!P member, so I wonder how much that affects how I perceive her; I think I'm pretty neutral, in this.

Chii - Happy that someone who has so many fans, where I hang, made it in an overall ranking so high~ Her voice is technically weak, but she never gives up and can hit what she needs to. Her smile is always genuine. When the Korean Winner was declared, she was the only one that actually seemed happy for the girl! (I saw a photo of the announcement/when the girl got the bouquet.) I just adore her personality, since she's naturally so bubbly and seems like a great friend.

Kumai - Though I wish her singing was smoother, it is a nice change from the rest of the members when the others aren't, like, Chisa and Erin. Then, the change is too drastic, making her sound bad. In the ende, I like her. Not that much, but a lot more than the next Place:

Maimi - Fan-fave. Her voice... She can't sing C-ute songs, so I want her to stop with them. She cannot reach the high-notes and becomes all nose when she needs to hit them. I hate her voice, when it's nasally. When it's not, I like it. Overall, I'd like her to become a Soloist. Her solo songs are darling and no one can sing them the same way (though, in the recently released H!P concert, she was PWND by two other members). I think she's sorta like Miya, where she doesn't think that her fanbase will deter. Well, at least her face ain't as plastic!

Risako - Fan-fave. Kinda glad that she didn't make it so high! I'd like her to have more facial expressions, though whatever she does, she's always so beautiful! I can't win, in deciding how much I like or dislike her. At times, I find her so irritating, then I adore her. Maybe as her cognition matures, I'll be able to decide. She is the youngest in a relatively olde group (B!K is closer to their 20's, than C-ute), so I'll let her get away with some suggestive-ish poses. Her cognition might have matured differently, were the group younger in age as a whole, so I'll just let circumstance deal with how I perceive her.

Mittsi - I like her, but not as much as several members that Placed lower than her. I like her, since she's so silly and acts childish [in a positive, super-cute way]. Her voice is also pretty refined, though not perfect, so I like that about her, as well.

Maasa - So sad! I wonder if it was her weight-change that altered any opinions on her, or if she was always placed about here. In any case, I find her overshadowed too much. I would like her to soften her voice, on some songs, though. Her voice is strong, but that can be a negative if it can't be soft.

Nakky - Okay, I understand. She is beautiful and is an optimistic and over-achieving member, but her voice hadn't matured as much as most hoped/thought it would. I understand her Placement. I like her, since she never falters in her lines, as most other H!P members do, and she can dance so well.

Chisa - Really sad. With Chisa, she often battles in my affection towards Maasa (at times, I prefer one, then the other, and so-on), so the fact that she's not so far from Maasa makes me happy. But like with Maasa, I'm sad that her talents are also overshadowed. She has a really average face and she's starting to not go with her initial image ("tomboy") and is becoming girlie, as she matures. Which is fine, because she is in that stage of girlhood. Her voice, at times, is so much better than Airi's, so I always hope that she'd be given more lines. Which is why I was so ecstatic, when she got Megumi's lines in Wakkyanai (Z)~

Yuukarin - Can't compete with members that are years her seniors (well, minus one). She was really loved, since the first EGGS concert (where Mittsi, Kanna, and JunLin participated in). She is so adorable! I can't really understand her personality, but she is just starting out as a full-pledged member and is still nervous. She seems really strong and, according to Kanyon's blog, she's very forgetful. Which just adds to her adorableness. In my opinion, as well as most's, her ranking isn't too surprising.

MaiMai - I was surprised that someone in H!P for so long was beat by a newbie member. I guess she was out-C-ute. Anyway, I like MaiMai, though her posture seems pretty bad. (Anyone that watches her perform should understand what I mean!) I don't know if she has a back issue, but I do know that he holds-back her singing. (Hunching-over does affect voice.) I like how she's maturing beautifully, though I can still see her cognitive level (she still acts her age, though she tries not to). and it makes her adorable. I can't wait to see how she'll be, when older~

Kanyon - I ranked her really high, but I fear that most who did had done it due to her resemblance to Aibon... Which, although I notice it, is not what I'm drawn to. I really adore her voice and her personality, although I only can catch a glimpse of it. She is unique, compared to Aibon. Her haircut's annoying, though. Not 'cause it's short, but because of its style. On anyone, it looks bad, so I'm sad that Kanyon went with it.

Mano - Her confidence is building, along with her vocals, so I'm hoping that she'll rank at least one spot higher by next year! The first impression she gave... was really bad: the song, her low confidence level, and her vocals. She really has affected how everyone perceives her. For those that gave her a chance, such as me, like her. For those that didn't, they want her gone. She really has improved immensely, since her first Indie, so I'm sad that no one notices it that much. In my opinion, were Mano to stop using her piano, she'd be able to showcase it better. She tries to match the piano's tones, making her voice not as pleasant since it's not her natural tone. I realized that, when she sang one of Goto's songs in her first concert! (Along with other songs, but that was the most obvious.)

DAWA - Sad that she beat someone with better vocals, glad she didn't beat Mano. Her voice's charm is getting to me, due to Lilpri. At first, I thought she really couldn't sing and was just an annoyance. But, in reality, she can sing and it's just her charm that gives the illusion that she can't. Which is sorta sad, but she is getting better at singing, so I'm sure I'll like her vocals really soon. I just can't think of her as a good match for S/mileage, though. Her pitch is too high, compared to the others, and throws the feel off. Other than that, she's a great live performer and I will like to see her personality more. Her confidence is building, since I can tell the uniqueness of her voice, which I couldn't before her Debut.

Sakicchi - I ranked her relatively high, so of 'course I'm saddened by how she ranked Last. I understand though, since she was popular mostly just in the EGG concerts and didn't get as much publicity as the other S/mileage members had outside of that. She is a prodigy, from what I've seen (from the way earlier EGG concerts), and am surprised that it hadn't affected her placement. She did have a trio song, with Lin and Airi, so that adds to my surprise. Well, I'm sure that she'll get more votes, next year. At least more than DAWA, I'm hoping!


~*~

In the ende, the results were as surprising as most would've thought.
I pretty much understand the overall preferences, which mostly contradict with mine.
Sure, I'm sad when those I ranked high had placed rather low, and those I ranked low placed really high.

But since I already knew that the fan-faves would instantly be in the first-half of the rankings, or rather high, I'm really not that surprised.
The only thing that surprised me were how much those not a fan-fave had ranked.
Some really did beat fan-faves, so I was actually glad.
(It's sad if preferences remain still!)

S/mileage and ManoEri didn't really stand much a chance.
(Though, Yukkarin did beat MaiMai, which really shocked me!!)
S/mileage is still new and Debut this month.
Mano gave herself a horrid first impression and it's still in affect.
Next year, I'm seeing them all liked more, but can't see Mano ranking any higher than a spot up.
(I'm a pessimistic-optimist.
Meaning that I already can judge how things might go, based on current conditions and not my own beliefs.)

Next year, I'm curious if anyone will beat Aichan!
The only way I can see that, as of now, is if she were to Graduate.
That's not likely, so maybe in a couple of years? XD

Annoyance Response

Now, in case she ever comes across this blog and-or reads this.
I do not care if she put me on hold 'cause I was singing.
I care that she put me on hold just because her boyfriend got on.

I was singing because I wanted to.
Since she was going to hear me, I told her to choose an H!P song (since I know most of the A-tracks and some more).
That's why I didn't care, had she put me on hold 'cause I was singing.

But, before she put me on hold...
She mentioned, to herself (aloud), that he got on.
She put me on hold and I was sad.

She has been talking to him NON-STOP since she got her new laptop.
As well as not long before her olde one was taken away. (She never got it back, since she didn't care about it. It sucked.)
I have not spoken to her, outside of second period, for the longest time.

When she called me (Please note that I've been referring to Skype. Never mentioned it, but whatever.), I was happy since it had been so long.
And I had fun, conversing with her.
And she ruined it, by dissing me.
Harshly.


So, I don't care if it was 'cause I was singing.
We weren't doing anything, but waiting for this one chic to post a new question anyways.
I just care about how and why I was dissed so harshly.

Annoyance

I have a friend who, once her boyfriend is on, IGNORES me.
She talks, then she'll put me on hold.
The only she talked to me, anytime since they got together, is 'cause he hadn't been on due to being sick.

Which is not fair, since it's rude.
She cannot handle multi-tasking, so it means I am left to my lonesomeness.
(I don't have many friends, nor the ability to befriend easily. I'm Socially Awkward.)

I do not like being ignored, especially when the person's supposedly my best friend.
She's having fun, while I'm in the dark.
She finally talks to me, he gets on, she puts the call on hold, and I'm left alone.

Tears formed in my eyes, from the rudeness.
I already know that once we're out of High School (we Graduate this June)...
We won't be friends, anymore.

The same goes for the rest of my High School Friends.
I might be used to them, but I already feel us drifting apart.
Which is sad, since I only have about three friends that I actually consider a "friend".
(It takes a long time, for me to form a "friend", to my standards. I need to be used to them.)

In any case, I pretty much know that I'll be lonely for the majority of my life.
I don't have it in me, to tell people to do things so that I'm not lonely.
I'm Socially Awkward, no matter what.

...
Dangit.
My life's gonna suck.

Everyone~

I really want to update this Blog with some cute pictures.
But I can't.
I lost track of where my SD card went.

I don't have a cellphone, so having one with a camera ain't possible.
But if I did...
I'd update this blog with some cute pictures~

Hopefully, I can find it.
(My SD card!)
So I can take it and my camera to school and get plenty of pictures!!

I really want to take silly pictures with my friends~
But I'm shy in front of the camera...
And my friends know that I dislike it...

Perhaps, after I start getting used to it (a camera)...
I'd be able to do what I want!
Taking pictures with my friends and such, I mean.

'til then, I'll merely have text...
And some random stuff, as always.
I want my blog to be a place where I can state all that I want to, as well as a place to update with some interesting events!

I don't think I've completed the second-half.
Well, I'm not too olde (18!)...
I guess I have enough time to achieve it~

Bye-bye's!

Mole

I found a mole somewhere near the ende of my butt and beginning of my leg, on the inside...
I never realized it before...
It's kinda scary.

But, as I never realized it before, I'll keep an eye on it.
Well, when I'm in the shower, of course!
(After all, I discovered it while washing myself~)

So, it's kinda hard to believe that I never noticed it before just now...
Perhaps I just never paid any attention.
Oh, well.

If it concerns me too much, I'll probably tell Mommy.
And if it worries her, I'll be paying a visit to a Doctor. <3
Probably the same one I went to for my Cervical (that the right one?) Shot.

Overall:
I hate it when I realize something that might have always been there.
Especially when it's about my body.
Since I get paranoid rather easy.
>,<

Obama

Don't judge him, as a President, 'til after he's done~
(You can judge him as a Person, though!)

If you need a reason, look at Lincoln.
Seriously.

Most of the South hated him.
He took away free workers (Slaves).
He imprisoned Anti-Lincoln Maryland Citizens (D.C. would've been taken over, had he not done that).
And he started a WAR.

In the ende, I think it was all worth it.
We have less Racism, no Slaves (legally), and lots more Equality.
But, if you imagine how everyone felt about Lincoln during his Presidency... really!
Pretty much the same way that Anti-Obama's do.

Americans don't like change.
Even if the change is necessary, they don't want to try.
And they blame those who made the changes.
Even if they needed it.

Now, I don't know whatever changes Obama has helped make or is planning to make, but I do know that it all matters in the long-run.
Even if the Health Care Reform is actually for the better, if you think it's gonna lead us to our own demise: It will.
(If everyone thinks of it as such, everyone will treat it as such, and then it will become as such.)

If you don't try, you won't learn.
If you don't give a chance, you won't learn.
How many of you know that?
By everyone's attitude, it seems like none of you should have been able to pass primary school!


Also...
From what I've learned...
It's really, super-duper difficult to do anything if those that are supposed to be helping you are the ones preventing you to do something.
(If you don't understand, just know that one major Party pretty much rejects whatever Obama says, even if they suggested it.)

Suki na Senpai (Duet Version)

Right now, I am practicing Lin-Lin's role, in this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy8L-Guq8Dg

But due to the angles changing too much, I am using this video to practice with:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-rJRkyg0iQ (Cutie LOVE's performance)

(Jun-Jun - Yui
Lin-Lin - Moka)
Merely because its angle remains mostly the same.
But Jun-Jun's part isn't as easily seen, during Lin-Lin's first solo, so I might need to practice with the other video to teach whoever wants to dance with me.

I had to download the video, via YouTube-downloader, so I could rehearse without thinking more than necessary. I also added subtitles to the entire lyrics, so I could begin memorizing along with the dance.

So far::
I have the majority of Lin-Lin's parts memorized, including the lyrics.
I just need to practice some more, so that my lungs improve and my dancing is more "fluent" (better than right now).

This is actually a really easy dance to learn!
Ah, I wanna have a partner, so I could have someone to rehearse with... >,<
But I don't think that anyone near me is interested in this sort of stuff, so I'm relatively screwed.
(Dangit.)

So~
Just gonna learn this dance and just have fun with it.
Eventually, I'll learn other dances~ <3
(I practice others, from time-to-time, but I never actually learn them.)

Maybe I should download flipped/mirrored versions and add subtitles so that I could learn them better?
Maybe~ <3

Hontou?Concerto

BLAH.

I am the Owner/Leader, Mixer (musick and video), and member of Hontou?Concerto (H?C).
Because of that, a lot of my time revolves around it~
Okay...
Not that much time, but a lot of my responsibility does deal with it.

Especially the mixing, since I had to restart it from practically scratch!
My PC's sound card had died, when I had most of it done (I just had to get some covers and re-do's before finalizing the mixing). So, once I got my laptop, I had to re-start it.
I... am pretty far behind.
(Also note that the project was extended due to too many real-life responsibilities, like, coming and snatching everyone away!
I also had to re-cast some members, since two-or-three left during the project...)

Anyways~
I am working with vocals that are within a month and half-a-year's age...
(That means the majority of the vocals are OLDE!)
Which is somewhat difficult for me, since I feel that I improved a LOT (seriously, not even trying to exaggerate)... And my olde vocals are what killed most of the songs. XD
(Sorry, everyone!)
Oh, my vocals are the oldest ones for H?M and... the fourth-or-fifth oldest for H?B.
(I have only been dealing with H?M mixing, by the way. Since it's a longer project.)


Alright~
Because I'm pretty much bored and not in the mood to mix or sing or practice, etc., let's take a look at my responsibilities for H?C! <3
*is bored*

As the Owner and Leader of H?C, I have the job of making sure:
~ Deadlines are met
~ Covers are assigned when needed
~ Updating the Forums and sending out Bulk eMails
~ Trying to help explain the directions and what I say (as I'm confusing)
~ Colour-coding the lyrics
~ Assigning roles
~ Reviewing given recordings (vocals)
~ Giving a list of reviews to those who sent in recordings (some do a lot, some do very little)
~ Trying to keep the group going (no hiatuses, I mean)
~ Choosing the next project
~ Giving everyone an accessible link to rips and colour-codes
~ Updating the Lyrics Site
~ Updating the Blog (mostly for detailed updates on mixing)
~ Updating any other site for H?C

As the Mixer, I have the job of making sure:
~ Those that review the song think it's good enough to use
~ Timing is right (vocals to vocals, vocals to instrumental, [song] dub to video)
~ Volume is pretty much equal

And, as a Member, I have the job of making sure:
~ I record my lines on time
~ I record my lines properly
~ My lines are usable
~ I practice the songs [that I'm in]
~ (I do not take advantage of my other jobs)

See?
Lots of work. XD
And as a fellow member (singer), I do not the annoyances of recording and then the recording not being up to basic standards.

As a result, I feel bad for whenever I have to tell people to re-do things.
Or have the person be covered or overall replaced.

There are various reasoning as to why and how I do things...
But following the rules is a main reason for everything.
That's why I try my best to be super-detailed in my rules.
As well as making a list on what will make me tell someone that they need to re-do things.
(Such as recording volume was too loud, recording was saved too loud, majority is mumbles, and musick is way too loud in the background.)

Ah...
So much work. XD

Also~
I gave out the next projects for everyone already. =3
(Just as I started to re-mix everything.)
Since some of the new members were annoyed of waiting...
But, whatever.

So long as the members don't finish too fast...
Ja.
Some finish too fast. XD

At least right now.
After I catch up with the mixing, everything will seem kind of slow.
Receiving everyone's recordings, I mean.

But, other than that, I love H?C~ <3
Everyone's really nice and there are, like, two people that are from foreign places (one's from France). X3
Yay, for people~

Russian Boy Sent Back From US (Response)

Alright, has anyone read that article (it's one of Yahoo!'s).
Yes, it's a case of Abandonment and Neglect [to an extent] filled to the brim with testimonies!

The only proof given was the note, for the most part. Then a bunch of "he did this and this" and "she did this and this".
Great.
This makes both sides totally justified.


In truth, only one thing is able to be criticized.
The woman's "return" of the boy.

She had her mother go with him to Washington, then board a plane and be watched by a Stewardess. Once he arrived in Russia, there was supposed to be a man (paid) to escort the boy to his destination.
(The article did not even mention if the paid man actually did what he was paid to do, but I guess he did.)

Now, how many humans in this world, regardless of nationality and culture and all that jazz, would just take the money and run? Plenty.
No mention on if the paid man was in any sort of relation to the woman means that she accepted a stranger's promise (as nothing was said about this, it can only be assumed). This, even as a new parent, is an idiotic thing to do and is practically neglect!
Okay, the kid arrives. Where's the paid man?
OR!
Okay, the kid arrives and the paid man is there. Why didn't the kid arrive to his destination?
(Plenty of scenarios could happen, with such circumstances!)


Also, I would like to add in that there was no mention of any attempt to "help" the kid. You know... a Psychiatrist?
Any sane American would be glad to try one out, even if just for some Medications to help calm the kid down.
I cannot say that she did not try this method, but as it was absent from the article, I assume she didn't. (But if she did, then this point can be ignored.)


AND!
I would like to seriously hit people that keep claiming "What's wrong with American Orphans?", etc., etc.
Um, hello~?
American Adoption Agencies are practically the hardest thing to use. Loopholes, money requirements, family requirements, etc.
You can't got to some American Orphanage, see a kid you like, and then just take him/her home. You have to wait years before the chance even happens.
Better yet, the kid could be 15 when you met him and it takes 4 years to be able to adopt him. What happens to the now-adult? He's not even taken care of by the Orphanage, by then.

When compared to the ease of adopting from Foreign Adoption Agencies, it's better to just adopt a foreign kid. The kid will no matter what have some sort of Psychological Disorder!
Here are a bunch of things that can cause a disorder, in this case:
~ Condition that the Biological Mother was in during the Pregnancy and-or Birth of the child
~ Condition of the child's environment before being adopted
~ When and-or how the child was put up for adoption
~ Biological Reasons (such as a naturally-violent child, naturally-shy child, etc.)
~ A drastic change in environment (it's a dang foreign kid, for crying out loud!)

Okay, that list is not a lot. However, the things listed can be broken down into several other possible causes (at least one or them).
But it is to basically just show that there are ways for a Psychological Disorder could occur, in an adoptive child. (It also applies to American Orphans, as well!)


~*~

Now, let's try to see if we can classify the child's behavior as a disorder, based on the article and its testimonies.
MUDA time!
(M = Maladaptive; U = Unjustifiable; D = Disturbing; and A = Atypical.)

Maladaptive ~ destructive to one-self or others
The child hit, spat, etc. to the woman.

Unjustifiable ~ without a rational basis
The child caused physical harm to the woman. The woman also did harm to the child. If so, one or both could be the reason that the abuse continues. What could have been a hit out of silliness (you should understand what I meant by that!) could have just continued until it became violent.
It also could be a child's behavior where he wants more attention or a different form of it. He might be testing the woman.
(On the woman's defense, she could have been disciplining the child. A child generally does not know why he is hit, especially when it's someone new or the reasoning is new.)

Disturbing ~ troublesome to others
The child drew the house on fire and threatened the woman.

Atypical ~ not the ordinary for culture or environment
(This is where I cannot say much on, as I am American and despite my Russian Ancestors, I do not know its culture and environment. Especially of modern times.)
The child is thrown into a new environment and culture (America) and perhaps it is customary for him to not act afraid. What he did could simply be common for the children where he came from (Russia and-or the Russian Orphanage). He was expected to be an "American Child" once he came to America.

So, he only had 2.5/4 of the criteria (MUDA) met.
In order for it to be a disorder, he must meet all four (seriously).
As he did not, one could not merely say that he had a Disorder, based upon the article's testimonies.

Did he have a Disorder, or some sort of Mental Illness?
Possibly.
However, one had not been described, even through testimonies.
So, he did not act like the typical "American" kid.
So what? Some American kids do act like that, but grow out of it (usually).

Even if she was afraid, she could have easily asked for a prescription, for the child, to help either calm his nerves or to think positively or something. Then, wait it out.
If it does not improve: Provide an actual "return" out of care, not fear.
(AKA: Call the Russian Adoption Agency, explain, see if something can be worked out in order to assure the child's safety, and then act upon the "return".)


Overall, I would sue the woman for abandonment and neglect [to an extent]. =P
But the proof for that would not be enough to prosecute her, so I wouldn't. XD

Hello~

I had another blog on here, but chose to delete it as most of that stuff no longer applies to me. XD
(I had posts from, like, two years ago...
most were and I felt that if people that knew me now were to read them, things would be weird.
I was creepy in the past, as well as much different in personality.

Unless I became Famous, I find no real reason in people loving the Former-me.
People should love the current Michi!

So!
Here's my blog. =3
And I hope to update this whenever I can~
(Just read my Blog's Description, just below its Title!)

Hmm...
I might add some personal thoughts on some of my Hobbies. =3
(I find the word "Hobbies" funny, since it's practically my surname in Real-Life. XD)
That will include:
Morning Musume
C-ute
Berryz!Koubou
S/mileage
Mano Eri
Hello!Pro EGGS
Hetalia (Axis Powers Hetalia; APH)
NEWS (some-what, as I am not really active on following them)
Random things, such as Hontou?Concerto (H?C)

Well, that's pretty much it, for now~
Bye-byes~ <3

Hello!Project Personal Ranking 2010

http://www.helloblog.co.uk (Hello!Project 2010 Poll)

These are my votes, as well as my [cheap] reasoning.
Note: I think I like some members just 'cause they seem like the type that I could rely on. Especially with Mittsi. XD

Members:


01 - Lin-Lin ~ I just adore her and her personality. I also adore her vocals, which are highly under-rated.

02 - Jun-Jun ~ Same as with Lin-Lin, but I do wish her voice was a tad clearer at times.

03 - Kanyon ~ Awesome voice~ At first, I barely noticed her. But I was able to recognize her due to her unique face... which also made me realize that she is similar to Aibon, in appearance. But I do prefer Kanyon to Aibon (voice-wise, mind you!), so that is not my reason for her placement.

04 -Maasa ~ I love her~ At times, I would like her to have a softer voice, though... I love how strong it is and I adore it when I hear it, but it would be interesting to hear her sing softly during certain songs.

05 - Chisa ~ Yay~ At times, she has the best voice in C-ute; especially during their karaoke segment on that one DVD-thing (The only DVD thingy I've watched, 'sides the Alo Hellos). She seems to be maturing, as can be seen through her added femininity. Which is good, because I think people will start seeing her as "Chisato" instead of "the tomboy". But her tomboy look was cute, so I always enjoy it when she's dressed as such~

06 - Captain ~ Her voice has changed, recently... I don't know if I like it better, but it seems that it's easier for her to sing most songs with it. But I do like her personality and... aura? She makes me feel like I can rely on her, no matter what~

07 - Sakicchi ~ She is pretty much a prodigy, it seems. But that's alright, because I enjoy her voice and personality (in her voice, mostly). I always love her solos.

08 - Mittsi ~ Her voice is consistent and her smiles are always so darling. But I think I preferred her voice when she debuted (first concert, I mean), since it seemed more natural--but that might've been 'cause it was Yossie's Graduation concert... Otherwise, she seems like she'd be a good mom.

09 - Sayumin ~ I love how she always does her best! However, although it can be cute at times, she overdoes her "Sayumi"-voice (the squeaks at practically the ende of each line). If it weren't for that, she would probably be #6.

10 - Nakky ~ Yes, because her personality is good. And her voice is always consistent. Though, I do find her pitch annoying at times, I do like how it suits whatever she sings. She seems to know her limits, which is admirable.

11 - Airi ~ I love how her voice has become. And, yes, I know she was a prodigy. That was probably why she used to be my favorite member just as I started H!P. But I do not think that she is as great as H!P advertises her, since... ja, to be honest, I just think she's over-advertised.

12 - Chii ~ I love it when she smiles--especially fully! She also seems like someone that could befriend anyone. Especially quiet people, making everyone true to themselves~

13 - Erin ~ I like how her voice is very sweet sounding. As well as her personality. She always give-off a big-sister vibe, to me~

14 - Momo ~ Alright, Momo is a hit-or-miss. When she uses her super-"cute" (which is actually annoying) voice, such as during Gag100, I detest her. But when she sings with her Buono!-voice--especially during her solo Jiriri Kiteru!--I adore her. But I do like her stubborn-self, when it comes to the who's the cutest~

15 - Tanaka ~ Her character is interesting. What I probably like is just that. Her voice generally shows the same personality, so... it can sometimes be overdone. Since she has a high-pitched voice.

16 - MaiMai ~She is growing-up! I feel so reminiscent when I see her, especially when Bye!x3 came-out. She really does not fit her age, even personality-wise. I don't really know why I like her, as much as I do.

17 - Mano ~ I like how her voice continues to improve. It may be due to how many performances she has or how many singles she comes-out with per year, but this year, her voice is on a totally different level. I'm excited to hear her, since the day that she surpasses everyone's expectations is not as far as it seemed since her first Indies Single!

18 - Kumai ~ I think she would be a better model, than singer, to be honest. But I do love how she makes me feel, when I listen to her. Can't explain it, but her voice makes me happy~

19 - Risa ~I... I'm fine with her hair, once it grew a tad (as most hair needs to do, in order to suit the person, no matter who you are). What I probably don't like is how she doesn't get treated as good a singer as she is, so I never really get to hear her properly enough to judge her. But she has a great personality, as I've seen in Concerts. (I didn't like her in Shiroi Tokyo, though...)

20 - Yukkarin ~She has a great voice, but I think it's too childish-sounding. I think I will like her better, as S/mileage releases more singles, since I have begun to grow fond of it. (I remember being scolded for not liking her, since I didn't like how childish she sounded... that made me think that some fans need to understand preferences.) She is also super cute and knows what she's doing, so I will support her. Uh, not money-wise, as I have no money.

21 - DAWA ~ She is actually super cute. But I think her shoulders are too long for her frame. Which is fine, since she will most likely grow into it, as she ages. I think that I like how she, although I do not really enjoy her voice, does her best with a cute confidence.

22 - Risako ~ I... find it awkward how she's, like, 16-ish and acts as though an adult. That would be fine, IF she did not come-off as a "slut" in lots of her [recent] pictures... It's as though she either has no clue that it's a tad inappropriate for her age, or that she is not as innocent as she's supposed to be... Her voice is quite nice, though, as she improved in years with consistency. And she is beautiful~

23 - Aichan ~I like how she has been able to handle being the leader of MM, but... recently, whether due to health issues or make-up style, she looks like she's suffering both Insomnia and Anorexia. Hopefully, it's due to her losing baby fat and that she is still healthy. But I do like how her voice can match whatever style handed to her. She's a really talented singer, but at times... I think she'd be better as a Soloist, merely because she practically already is one. I think I'd like her more, were she not a Soloist in disguise!

24 - Miya ~ I may like her style of singing, but I did grow tired of how her voice itself is barely any different than when she debuted. That's pretty much it. I also hate it when they give her extensions, since it's too obvious, for her! I think Buono! has helped her, with me liking her voice, especially since I like it when the three are in Buono!

25 - Maimi ~ I like how her voice is unique. I hate how she cannot sing a high-pitched song without becoming all nasally. I don't know why and don't really care. All I really see in her is a pretty face, which makes me sad. Sadder, I don't really find her remotely interesting. Maybe if she became strictly a soloist, I'd like her much better. I can't find her suitable for C-ute...


Groups:


1 - Momusu ~ Pretty much because they have the greatest variety in songs and their songs are always lovely to hear. (Minus Resonant Blue, as that one solely relies on vocals. Which is a positive, but not when the instrumental turns me off.) I do adore the generations, as it brings different types of everyday members (generally) into the group. I am eagerly awaiting for the group to let 8 Gen sing, like, more than one solo line more often, as they can all manage it.

2 - C-ute ~ Line distribution has been failing... I can barely stand Maimi and Airi duets for A-tracks. But it has some very good vocals and since there are less members, I'm hoping that they will be able to become more fair in line distribution. This is pretty much where I wish Airi would leave C-ute and concentrate on Buono!... (Her fanbase is too large for the others to even dream of competing against!) But other than that, each A-track is superb, so I adore them. I also like how they've been maturing in musick, as it shows that they are no longer, like, 10.

3 - Buono! ~ I really want Miya, Momo, and Airi to debut from Berryz! and C-ute and concentrate on this group. Here, the line distributions are fair and everyone gets their chance to shine. If they left Berryz! and C-ute, for Buono!, I'd be so proud!

4 - Mano Erina ~ With each single, she improves. I cannot hate that, nor even ignore it. I find that she will probably be more appealing, once she gains her footing as a Soloist. She didn't really have much experience, outside of EGGS Concerts and Ongaku Gatas, so she might still be feeling new to her position.

5 - S/Mileage ~ I am so excited that they got to debut! They probably will beat Mano, in ranking, once they get more songs. I like how even the line distribution is, as well as how all four are talented in vocals.

6 - Berryz!Koubou ~ I... never was that fond over this group. Maybe because the members I don't like as much are always the main vocals. I seem to like some songs, but not enough to be as dedicated. During their concerts, I tend to get kind of bored...

7 - Guardians4 ~ I'm a tad concerned as to why this group was in the poll, without Shugo Chara! EGG... but regardless, I don't find the songs interesting enough to actually prefer it over another group.