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.