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Saturday, February 16, 2008
 ONA, Candy™Boy to continue with 7 episodes
[Posted @ 8:31 PM]
G'day! Rather G'evening! LoL, first post here in gorgeous Australia XD. Well, I haven't got the chance to really tour around Brisbane yet ... in need of a tour guide lol. Anyways, at least I've been to the Toowong Village near my dormitory, bought some stuff in K-mart, like a lunch box, a bucket to put my clothes in, clothes airer, washing powder, brush, hangers and stuff. Holy crap, the washing powder price was a rip-off lol ... for a poor international student like me.
Moving to happy things ... Whee! The offical site of ONA, Candy™Boy sent me in a frenzy by announcing that they're releasing 7 episodes of Candy™Boy online!!!
I will fight teeth and bones to view all of them ... even with the limited bandwidth here!!! Well, actually it's not that bad in my case, the dormitory gave me 12GB of download/upload bandwidth for 30days. It's not that often that I'll view episodes online and even so it's just a few episodes ... unlike heavy freedownloaders back in Singapore lol. Thank heavens for that. I've tried downloading two episodes of Negima Life Action Drama today and it's like only 350MB ... not that bad considering I don't ALWAYS download everyday ... which means I'll have spare for the next day! Haha. So yeah, I can still view manga online heh, read fanfics and my usual stuff =).
Uh, anyways I'm looking forward to the Candy™Boy episodes, not expecting full blown 24mins episodes but ... probably hoping for more fluff and cuteness between the twins LOL.
Random rantings;
Well, it's another case for UQ ... I mean like 200MB per month, gotta me kidding me lol. I'll probably just buy the 1GB bandwidth scratch card or something. Anyways, the UQ, St Lucia Campus's really wonderful, I love the nature feeling of the whole place with the little ... wild animals/birds running around lol. Every morning, I woke up to the screeches of the cockatoos which probably came from the Australian Zoo up north lol.
It's pretty fun, making my own breakfast and lunch with nothing but sandwiches of ham, cheese, lettuce and tomato sauce LOL. Dinners provided were great too, had beef lasagna, potatoes, chicken drumsticks, beef pie, salad, not to mention dessert too! I heard the cook worked as a dessert chef before lol, the brownies, cakes and cream cakes he made were DEEEEEEE-licious lol.
Ahhh~ Anyone got tips where to explore in Brisbane, around my area? LoL. I was thinking of taking City Train down to Indooroopilly, heard that there's a shopping town with cinemas there lol, I wanna go watch 'Meeting the Spartans' LOL. I love my Student ID card~ gives me discounts wherever I go!
[Signing off @ 9:45 PM]
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Sunday, February 10, 2008
 Happy Chinese New Year! [2008]
[Posted @ 9:41 PM]
It's been a while, O_o don't even ask ... late CNY blessing this year. Anyways to my friends who read my blog, I'll be sms-ing you guys anyways;
Going to Aussie on 11/02/2008, 9PM flight, check-in time, 7 PM, Terminal 1
So yeah, if you guys can make it, just come, if not nvm, I will always remember you and buy stuff for all you guys when I come back for visits LOL.
Looking at the spread on the photo above, can you believe that I had diarrhea only two days ago!? LOL. I'm going to throw all my worries away and hopefully won't die on the plane going to and fro the toilet tomorrow lol.
Sigh, I was thinking of sending my friend, NT to Changi Airport tonight but as you know I was sick, although I ate alot just now lol ... hell with it ... yeah I don't really want to spread my 'germs' around so I opted to stay at home.
I think my family is seriously trying to kill me with the ... heavenly food here which I'm NOT supposed to eat as per now lol.
I didn't managed to take pictures of the steamboat and stuff cos I was too shy to snap pictures as the uncles and aunties from my father's side were around lol. Anyways, hopefully I'll be celebrating the next Chinese New Year back in Singapore and not to worry, there's a high possibility that I'll continue blogging anime/manga stuff ... cos I'm bringing my 100GB portable hard drive over lol.
So ... hm even with the download/upload limits, I'll find a way to turn it to my advantage lol. My next post will most definitely be in Australia within the week, probably about the food and my feelings ... and soon or later about anime/manga lol. Sit tight, I'll be summarizing a story from Yuri Hime 9 by Kazuma Kowo.
[Signing off @ 10:20 PM]
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Friday, February 1, 2008
 Random Thoughts 3
[Posted @ 9:39 PM]
Mere 10 days more. I'm seriously in not much mood to post any stuff related to anime/manga these days.
Alright, I'm trying to relieve the tension here lol.
Went to apply for an IDP at the AA centre at River Valley this afternoon, dammit I tell you, I don't know where the hell it is, even though I checked up via online Street Directory ... lol. Anyways, I finally got there with the help of dad and no doubt I was freaking pissed when I reached the place to get my application processed and photo taken lol. I was wet, tired and did I said wet? My feet was soaked all the way as I walked out of the MRT Station to the Centre and back ... I should had asked dad to send me there.
Enough of bad stuff, after that, I went to Comics Connection and bought these babies;
This would be my 'last' personal purchase with ChuangYi ... until I come back in the next sem or ... I dunno lol. I'm probably going to bring Fruits Basket #23 [END] and Fushigi Yuugi - Genbu Kaiden #7 with me to Australia lol.
'Already Done' Checklist For January;
1. Dorm Amenities and Caution fees to send back by 18th Jan. [Do on 14th, Use Speedpost 2-3 days service] - DONE -
2. Remit money to ANZ Account when the AUS currency is low lol by end of the month. [Wait till it falls to 1.25 or something lol] - Got dez Cash ... 1.27 Waiting - - DONE @ 1.268! LoL -
3. Buy a new lappy by end of the month cos old lappy's in wonderland =(. [Eyeing for Lenovo ThinkPad T61 but why is it Windows Vista!!!??] - YES, There's free downgrade to Win XP Pro~! Buy by weekend - - Sent order form over - - DONE -
4. Buy Webcam, so that mum can see me? lol - DONE -
5. Outting with friends on 26 and 27 Jan - Can't wait to see them again~ - - DONE -
6. Sent payment for dorm by 1 Feb - Remit? - - DONE -
7. Book Airport Accommodation by end of this month [Needs like a few days in advance] - DONE Remember to PRINT confirmation letter -
8. Apply for International Driving Permit by end of the month. [Sigh in case] - DONE Lost in the damn fucking rain -
'To Do Checklist' For February;
1. Go for IDP Pre-Departure Seminar 2008 on 2nd Feb cos I missed the UQ one O_o|||
2. Preparation of required stuff to bring over [Clothes, cutlery and stuff] - Uh Kinda -
3. Pack luggage, LIMITED to 30KG [LOL It's freaking big]
4. Convince/beg bros to buy manga for me while I'm gone [GRRR!]
5. Plan out lessons to attend during orientation week 18-22 feb
6. Enrol UQ mySI-net to collection Student ID card on 12 feb.
7. ...
Basically, I've done pretty much most of the things listed ... maybe I'll there'll be more stuffs up when I attend the seminar tomorrow lol.
I just found something horrifying ... there're download limits within the campus at UQ!!!! NOOOOOOOO!!!! This might be the end to my anime streaming and manga dling days!!!! Think I'll lurk in the library just to leech that exclusion lol.
I'm not sure what to post for the next 10 days in Singapore ... any suggestions? I'm thinking of doing a summary for a teacher x student story in Yuri Hime Volume 9 lol. Speaking of Yuri Hime ... sources are getting rather slow ... not that I'm really whining ... okay I am lol, I just need my dose of yuri before I go ... sob sob. Okay, that sounds really bad lol.
Besides that, I've been viewing much Fate x Nanoha doujinshi by Sea Star around, most of the stories were really sweet, the latest I read was a 'happy family' kind lol.
Sigh. I've requested for mum to cook her yummy prawn mee before I go lol.
[Signing off @ 10:24 PM]
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Sunday, January 27, 2008
Third Anniversary of IchigoYuri~!
[Posted @ 10:25 PM]
Seriously, time passes so fast, I've now been blogging for three years ... yeah I have my ups and downs ... but at least I'm rather consistent ... lol.
I just love that picture, ~ Minami Haruka-sensei's art style is sooo nice~! So I had to post it lol.
Went out to Orchard, Cineleisure for sushi buffet with the TB12 girls and these are what the girls gave me~;
I doubt I'll be having the Ferrero Rocher ... gotta watch my diet ... sigh, I'm trying to lose weight here!!! LOL.
Anyways, really happy to eat and 'gossip' about stuff with friends, especially with TB13 on Saturday lol, the steamboat meal was entertaining. Yeah really tired now, can't think what more to say, gotta go sleep.
[Signing off @ 11:27 PM]
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Saturday, January 26, 2008
 Morinaga Miruku - Koi no Susume - Rhythm And Police Doujinshi
[Posted on 4:30 PM]
Behold!
森永みるく [Morinaga Miruku]'s - [MPD] 恋ノススメ [Koi no Susume] - Rhythm And Police Doujinshi - Sumire x Yukino [24 Pages]
Disclaimer;
I DO NOT TRANSLATE STUFF FROM JAPANESE TO ENGLISH.
only Mandarin to English.
I do however refer to the RAW [Japanese] version sometimes when translating to kind of double check and make it more 'Real' cos i like it lol.
I do not scan, so I don't claim credit for it, so please do not ask me where I got my scans. PLEASE.
Be warn, what you are about to view contains mature themes and it may not be suitable for minors [Those below 18] so if you're weak in the heart, PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED. I will NOT be liable for any damages - be them physical, emotional, or blood loss from viewing. =)
If you agree, please click on the 'SHOW' button to see the link.
FOUR links were uploaded in YouSendIt, MediaFire, Sendspace and MegaUpload.
I've provided the WinRar and WinZip format, download whichever you think is better, the pages are all the same anyways lol.
I really enjoyed myself translating this doujinshi, it was rather ... hm smooth and the joy of sharing came rushing back to me again lol. Hope you guys love the release, as usual, comments and love please!!!! XD.
Random rants;
'To Do Checklist' For January;
2. Remit money to ANZ Account when the AUS currency is low lol by end of the month. [Wait till it falls to 1.25 or something lol] - Got dez Cash ... 1.27 Waiting -
3. Book Airport Accommodation by end of this month [Needs like a few days in advance]
5. Preparation of required stuff to bring over. [Clothes, cutlery and stuff] - Uh Kinda -
6. Apply for International Driving Permit by end of the month. [Sigh in case]
7. Convince/beg bros to buy manga for me while I'm gone. [GRRR!]
8. Go for IDP Pre-Departure Seminar 2008 on 2nd Feb cos I missed the UQ one O_o|||
10. Outing with friends on 26 and 27 Jan - Can't wait to see them again~ -
11. Sent payment for dorm by 1 Feb - TT -
Meanwhile, I'll go indulge myself with an outing with my friends later.
[Signing off 4:50 PM]
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Thursday, January 24, 2008
 Random Thoughts 2
[Posted @ 9:19 PM]
Just ... 18 days more.
Finally, I got a new lappy~!! LoL, Lenovo/IBM Thinkpad T61~! and two webcams. The prices for the X series are simply outrageous lol so I had to settle for T series.
Busy installing the players and stuff in lappy-chan and setting up the webcam for ADD-chan ... and it took me quite a while lol.
Random rants;
'To Do Checklist' For January;
1. Dorm Amenities and Caution fees to send back by 18th Jan. [Do on 14th, Use Speedpost 2-3 days service] - DONE -
2. Remit money to ANZ Account when the AUS currency is low lol by end of the month. [Wait till it falls to 1.25 or something lol] - Got dez Cash ... 1.27 Waiting -
3. Book Airport Accommodation by end of this month [Needs like a few days in advance]
4. Buy a new lappy by end of the month cos old lappy's in wonderland =(. [Eyeing for Lenovo ThinkPad T61 but why is it Windows Vista!!!??] - YES, There's free downgrade to Win XP Pro~! Buy by weekend - - Sent order form over - - DONE -
5. Preparation of required stuff to bring over. [Clothes, cutlery and stuff] - Uh Kinda -
6. Apply for International Driving Permit by end of the month. [Sigh in case]
7. Convince/beg bros to buy manga for me while I'm gone. [GRRR!]
8. Go for IDP Pre-Departure Seminar 2008 on 2nd Feb cos I missed the UQ one O_o|||
9. Buy Webcam, so that mum can see me? lol - DONE -
10. Outting with friends on 26 and 27 Jan - Can't wait to see them again~ -
11. Sent payment for dorm by 1 Feb - Remit? -
Now ... time to transfer my favourite links over to lappy-chan~!
[Signing off @ 10:58 PM]
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Sunday, January 20, 2008
 [Manga] Yuri Hime 8 - Maple Love
[Posted @ 4:02 PM]
As promised ... summary of 'Maple Love' by Otsu Hiyori in Yuri Hime 8, hope you enjoyed it as much as I do =).
Disclaimer:
I do not scan, so I don't claim credit for it, so please do not ask me where I got my scans. PLEASE.
Click on the scans and a new window will open and bring you to the larger and clearer version.
Please do not hotlink on forums, just paste my blog url and direct them to the Manga Page section, thanks.
 
Satonaka Kaede, a Second Year History Student is unwittingly in the middle of a love confession. The guy had asked the girl to be his girlfriend but the girl had rejected. Kaede on the other hand was in a dilemma as she couldn't afford to disturb the couple and wondering when the couple is going to leave. Suddenly, her handphone rang, alerting the couple to look towards her direction among the bushes in silence lol.
Kaede wished she was a ninja at this time, in the end, she got up and apologized for disturbing. The guy merely blushed, saying it's okay and left. As for the girl, she stayed on and smiled at Kaede. That time, Kaede thought to herself that the girl's really cute.
 
The girl then introduced herself as Miyaji Erika and thanked Kaede-chan [!?] for 'helping' her as she bluntly said that the guy's rather troublesome. Kaede replied that the guy's pretty good looking in her opinion. Erika considered the statement for a while that it seemed true but ... revealed with a smile on her face that however she likes girls lol. Erika then asked Kaede if she found that fact disgusting?
With a straight expression, Kaede answered that she doesn't find it disgusting ... Erika smiled and asked if Kaede wants to try? With that, Erika tilted Kaede's chin towards her and kissed her. The next thing Erika knew was that Kaede had slapped her lol. Holding her bruised cheek, Erika stated that it's the first time she had been slapped lol. Kaede replied that that's good and 'advised' Erika not to do that again even though it's just an experiment.
Erika took a photo of Kaede's retreating back with her digital camera with a smile on her face, probably intrigued by Kaede's actions. Meanwhile, Kaede's friend was looking for her and asked her where has she been to since she didn't even answer her phone call. Kaede nonchalantly replied that she had been kissed by a beautiful girl lol. Kaede's friend was like 'Huh? What are you talking about? Are you alright?' lol.
 
Erika's question of whether if Kaede felt disgusted made Kaede feel that Erika's stereotyping her. Despite the fact that Erika's really cute, Kaede couldn't help but feel that Erika must had encountered some bad experience for her to say that. The next day, Erika found that Kaede was lazying around at the usual place and told her that she'll get sun burn if she slept directly under the sun.Erika made herself comfortable beside Kaede before confessing to Kaede that it seemed that she has fallen in love with her LOL and even asked her to go out with her with a sweet smile on her face. Kaede was thinking to herself that things had escalated beyond her control.
Kaede bluntly told Erika that she don't like her so she can't go out with her. Erika laughed and commented that Kaede's really interesting.With that, Erika asked if they could be friends then? Kaede replied that that could be possible ... Erika then whipped out her digital camera and took a snapshot to commemorate them being friends. Erika laughed at Kaede who was taken by surprised on the photo as not being photogenic enough lol. Kaede replied that Erika's really rude to say that ... Erika answered that it's a good thing as it means that the person's better looking in person than on photograph.
Leaning closer to Erika, Kaede found out that it's rather true as Erika's not really photogenic either lol. Meanwhile, Erika's heart was racing as their hands were touching yet Kaede's expressionless ... 'Don't tell me she's a natural-born idiot!?', Erika thought to herself lol. When Kaede asked why Erika's bringing her camera everywhere she goes, Erika explained that she loves to snap happy moments of her days, things she likes and stuff she finds cute, it's like keeping a diary. Erika then asked why Kaede's not having lunch even though it's lunch break, Kaede replied that she's living alone and has no money lol. Erika then offered to treat Kaede which she instantly agreed lol.
 
For the next few days, Erika met Kaede and her friend who were revising their work and they chatted for a while before Erika left. Kaede's friend was surprised that Kaede knew Erika and told her that Erika had a reputation for stealing her friends' boyfriends lol. Her friend then added that it doesn't really matter to Kaede since currently she don't have a boyfriend lol. Kaede somehow came to a conclusion that Erika's a good person because she had treated her to a meal lol. Kaede then asked Erika for an explanation who replied that she don't know why but when she made friends, her friends' boyfriends would fall in love with her somehow and blamed herself for being too cute lol. Erika then revealed that sometimes she would hook up with the boyfriend to get the girl she likes to break up with the guy lol.
Erika then smiled, told Kaede not to worry because now she had placed her heart and soul on persuing Kaede. Kaede replied but didn't they agree to only be friends? Erika smiled and said yes they are, as it's only her who's liking Kaede. Somehow, Kaede doubt the meaning of friends from the 'couple'-like vibes she's getting from Erika. From watching movies together, having a lunchbox made by Erika together and a good morning wake-up message ending with a 'I love you' from Erika lol. Kaede questioned her friend on what's the difference between friends and lovers lol. Her friend told her probably friends don't have sex with each other while lovers do? [LoL] Kaede responsed that there's such a thing call Sexfriends, they're friends yet they had sex with each other? [Double LoL]
In the end, her friend suggested that they check the dictionary for the meaning, Lovers mean two persons in love, as long as they like each other, there's a possibility that they're lovers. Kaede was reminded of the time she told Erika that she don't like her so she can't go out with her. Kaede wondered how she feel now ... even though she wasn't sure. Her friend then asked if Kaede wants to go to a mixer and there's free meal lol. Kaede thinking of meal, agreed instantly again. Her friend then asked her to invite Erika over too as it seemed like there's a guy in the mixer who likes her. Erika agreed to go, much to Kaede's surprise because ... isn't Erika supposed to be in love with her? Kaede felt like it's her own wishful thinking. Suddenly, it started raining, luckily Erika brought her umbrella and Erika took a snapshot of them under the Love Umbrella lol.
 
At the mixer, Kaede's friend was pissed over the fact that Erika had hogged the guys and even the guy she had set her sights on to herself lol. As for Kaede, it doesn't matter as she's happily chompping on the good food lol. Kaede then noticed Erika didn't bring her digital camera ... does it mean that the day wasn't a worthy happy moment? Noting Erika's blushed expression when in the company of the guys, it looked like she became another person ... Kaede stopped and was puzzled why Erika's face was flushed even though she's drinking Oolong Tea.
Climbing on the table and leaning against Erika's forehead, Kaede told Erika to go home, grabbing her hand and left leaving the others and her friend stunned at what happened lol.While walking home, Kaede's still holding on to Erika's hand, Erika asked if Kaede's angry with her to which Kaede confirmed. Kaede couldn't help but wonder why Erika would attend the mixer even though she's having a high fever. Erika replied that even though she's not going, Kaede would still be going and she hated if Kaede would be taken away by another ...
Erika apologized saying that friends shouldn't feel that way isn't it? ... Kaede thought to herself how silly Erika was to think that way as she herself wasn't even the popular type, besides, Erika's so cute and better in many ways than her ... why did she fell in love with her? ... Kaede couldn't help but feel like doing anything for Erika. Kaede told Erika to stick her head outta the bed sheet she's hiding from as she's not angry anymore. Kaede offered to do or obtain anything for Erika ... in her mind she's thinking Erika looked like a rabbit lol.
Erika replied she wants Kaede and then laughed it off, making an excuse that her fever was making her say weird things. Kaede said okay while Erika's listing out the items she need to lower down her fever before realizing Kaede's response. Kaede leaned towards Erika, saying she will give herself to her and kissed her. With tears in her eyes, Erika mumbled that her flu might be contagious. Kaede answered that it's okay, as long as Erika's willing to take care of her.
 
Kaede suggested that they take a picture to commemorate their love. As for later, Kaede's still wondering what's the difference ... Kaede asked Erika if they want to hold hands, which Erika replied she want! Erika wondered if anyone would feel weird at the sight ... Kaede was thinking it's a wonder such a comment would come from a person who kissed her at first sight ... lol. Noticing that Kaede's staring at her, Erika asked her what's up, Kaede merely replied that it's just that Erika's too cute. While walking, the girls were thinking entirely different things, Kaede's still musing that the difference must be that ... while Erika's wondering if she should take a photo.
In the end with an innocent curiosity, Kaede asked if Erika knew how girls have sex. Erika blushed furiously and was stunned beyond words lol. - END of Maple Love -
In my opinion, it's a rather refreshing story and I really like Otsu Hiyori's art style, it's clean and easy to look and reminds me a little of Konno Kita's art style.
Btw, thanks to Sarah who emailed me the file of the Akaiito doujinshi and Sohma for posting the link of the file as well on the blogger comment.
On to random rants;
'To Do Checklist' For January;
1. Dorm Amenities and Caution fees to send back by 18th Jan. [Do on 14th, Use Speedpost 2-3 days service] - DONE -
2. Remit money to ANZ Account when the AUS currency is low lol by end of the month. [Wait till it falls to 1.25 or something lol] - Got dez Cash ... 1.27 Waiting -
3. Book Airport Accommodation by end of this month [Needs like a few days in advance]
4. Buy a new lappy by end of the month cos old lappy's in wonderland =(. [Eyeing for Lenovo ThinkPad T61 but why is it Windows Vista!!!??] - YES, There's free downgrade to Win XP Pro~! Buy by weekend - - Sent order form over -
5. Preparation of required stuff to bring over. [Clothes, cutlery and stuff] - Uh Kinda -
6. Apply for International Driving Permit by end of the month. [Sigh in case]
7. Convince/beg bros to buy manga for me while I'm gone. [GRRR!]
8. Go for IDP Pre-Departure Seminar 2008 on 2nd Feb cos I missed the UQ one O_o|||
9. Buy Webcam, so that mum can see me? lol
10. Outting with friends on 26 and 27 Jan - Can't wait to see them again~ -
Well, all I can say is ... await for my post next week!
[Signing off @ 7:20 PM]
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Thursday, January 17, 2008
Results of 'Vote For Your New Doujinshi Translation Project!' Poll
[Posted @ 10:25 PM]
Well, it's not surprising lol.
Winning Project is none other than, Xñi‚Ý‚é‚ [Morinaga Miruku]'s - [MPD] —öƒmƒXƒXƒ [Koi no Susume] - Rhythm And Police Doujinshi - Sumire x Yukino [26 Pages]
To get the juices uh comments coming in, here's a teaser lol.
I'll probably be posting the whole doujinshi next weekend lol, I'm almost done with the pages, a few more to go ... NSFW and it'll be done! XD. It's been easier than I thought haha.
Anyways, I'm still waiting for anonymous's link of [Chronolog & Fururi]'s - [Tsuki ni Mukau Chou] - [Akaiito] Doujinshi - Kei x Uzuki ... I can't leech it off rapidsh itare ... so please attach the file and send it to my email inbox!!! My email address is stefanie_yz@hotmail.com Thanks in advance anonymous!!!
Here's a cute Puss In Boots screenshot to show how desperatecute I am.
On to random rants;
'To Do Checklist' For January;
1. Dorm Amenities and Caution fees to send back by 18th Jan. [Do on 14th, Use Speedpost 2-3 days service] - DONE -
2. Remit money to ANZ Account when the AUS currency is low lol by end of the month. [Wait till it falls to 1.25 or something lol] - Got dez Cash ... 1.27 Waiting -
3. Book Airport Accommodation by end of this month [Needs like a few days in advance]
4. Buy a new lappy by end of the month cos old lappy's in wonderland =(. [Eyeing for Lenovo ThinkPad T61 but why is it Windows Vista!!!??] - YES, There's free downgrade to Win XP Pro~! Buy by weekend -
5. Preparation of required stuff to bring over. [Clothes, cutlery and stuff] - Uh -
6. Apply for International Driving Permit by end of the month. [Sigh in case]
7. Convince/beg bros to buy manga for me while I'm gone. [GRRR!]
8. Go for IDP Pre-Departure Seminar 2008 on 2nd Feb cos I missed the UQ one O_o|||
9. Buy Webcam, so that mum can see me? lol
Ok, I'm feeling okay now, no longer feeling apprehensive ... well maybe a little tiny winny bit but it's okay. I'll be fine and thanks for the nice and welcoming comments from Down Under~! XD.
Meanwhile, I did promise I'll do Yuri Hime #8's Maple Love by Otsu Hiyori summary ... probably this weekend ... yeah so please look forward to it!
[Signing off @ 11:00 PM]
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Saturday, January 12, 2008
 Random Thoughts 1
[Posted @ 10:34 PM]
I've been thinking alot lately, not that I haven't been thinking ... uh I would be brain dead lol. Just that, recently with the rather 'major' decision to study overseas has finally taken a toll in my life literally lol and I've noone to blame but myself for everything.
I never really thought seriously and hard when I made the decision to study abroad. I just want to study and happened to feel like not to be in Singapore lol. I think I'm just way too ambitious, couldn't I just be happy, staying in little, safe Singapore where all my friends and families are? What made me do this? I really forgot lol. Ahhh, I don't wanna think back, why I did I even made this notion.
After 'working' with my dad for around a year and getting my driving license at the same time, I remembered my uncle had urged me to study while I and my parents could afford to. Which I can totally understand because the family members on my mother's side never really had a chance to study so I believed that if possible they would try their very best to get their kids the best education there is. I mean that's what my mother thinks. She wants to see me graduate with a degree, you know wearing that 'Square' hat lol.
Since I didn't want to study in SIM [Where most of my friends went] and in Singapore, I thought, why not consider studying abroad? So I went to IDP's Open Day, took advantage of their application fees waived 'promotion' and applied for two Universities. At first I wanted to apply for University of Melbourne but it seemed like they only consider people with the GPA score of 3.0 and above so I went to second choice, University of Queensland lol. For the heck of it, I also applied to University of Western Australia in Arts [Communication] heh.
Anyways, I've already made the semester payment in advance months ago but I think I lack the 'feeling' you know, I just don't know why, that time I was thinking, hm I have like 4 months more, there's still time lol. It's not until now I started thinking, OMG, I have like 30 days more to go before I leave Singapore ... and I'll not get the chance to see my family in person for like months?
My dad had asked me if I regretting 'wasting' my around two years while working with him, I thought to myself, no, even though I didn't learn much about plants and stuff, at least I learnt alot about my dad. From young, he's the dad who goes to work at 6 AM in the morning and comes home 7 PM at night, bath and goes to sleep by 9 PM lol. So I never really really knew him ... so I never really regretting anything and it's not a waste at all.
Anyways, I know I'm slow and all with applying, didn't managed to get a place in the campus dorm so I decided to get an out-campus dorm. Consoled myself with 'Hey, no worries, wel well, now exercising would be free cos I'm going to cycle to and fro school every weekdays!' lol. Aaanyways, I still got alots in my mind and I figured out that I better have 'To Do Checklist' here to get me going.
'To Do Checklist' For January;
1. Dorm Amenities and Caution fees to send back by 18th Jan. [Do on 14th, Use Speedpost 2-3 days service]
2. Remit money to ANZ Account when the AUS currency is low lol by end of the month. [Wait till it falls to 1.25 or something lol]
3. Book Airport Accommodation by end of this month [Needs like a few days in advance]
4. Buy a new lappy by end of the month cos old lappy's in wonderland =(. [Eyeing for Lenovo ThinkPad T61 but why is it Windows Vista!!!??]
5. Preparation of required stuff to bring over. [Clothes, cutlery and stuff]
6. Apply for International Driving Permit by end of the month. [Sigh in case]
7. Convince/beg bros to buy manga for me while I'm gone. [GRRR!]
8. Go for IDP Pre-Departure Seminar 2008 on 2nd Feb cos I missed the UQ one O_o|||
Ah, that's a load off my chest, feels pretty good, everything listed out and nice. I think I can do it now! I can do it, I can do anything ... uh except doing the split that is.
By the way, judging by the votes in the 'Vote For Your New Doujinshi Translation Project!' poll, Morinaga Miruku's Koi no Susume - Rhythm And Police Doujinshi is winning by a lot and I've already started on the pages a few days ago lol. I've done 10 and got 10 pages more to go ... hahaha. I'm still waiting for anonymous's link of Chronolog & Fururi - Tsuki ni Mukau Chou - Akaiito Doujinshi ... oh well, I'll end the poll soon.
I'm thinking of summarizing some other stories from Yuri Hime since I'm only summarizing Hatsu Koi Shimai for the time being and waiting for Chapter 12. I'll start with Yuri Hime #8's Maple Love by Otsu Hiyori then =).
[Signing off @ 11:45 PM]
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Tuesday, January 8, 2008
[Manga] Hatsu Koi Shimai Chapter 11
[Posted @ 10:35 PM]
Um, sorry to take so long, my procrastinating habit is back in gear again -.-||||
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Recapturing from the previous Chapter, Chika had asked to take a look at the sisters' baby albums but Haruna had refused, giving an excuse that she had misplaced the albums and would show her next time. Later that night, Haruna told Akiho about what happened and Akiho hurriedly asked if Haruna showed Chika. Haruna replied no and Akiho sighed in relief, commenting that it's rare that Haruna could actually tell a lie lol. Akiho suggested that they rearranged the photos so that Chika wouldn't be able to see hers, Haruna found it unsettling, saying Akiho's a cute sister and the way Akiho's acting is as if ...
Akiho burst out crying Haruna not to continue her words ... as she doesn't want to hear it. Looking at Akiho's rather panicky face, Haruna apologized and hugged her. The next day, Haruna bought her baby photo albums for Chika and Haruna was quite relieved that Chika looked happy regardless of what happened yesterday. Haruna then asked to look at Chika's baby photos in return and everything went well after that. Elsewhere, Akiho was thinking of Haruna, whether if could 'handle' the situation lol.
 
As Akiho was walking, she noticed the fangirls fawning over Touko-sensei in front of her and immediately had this irritated expression on her face lol. Touko-sensei noticed Akiho and winked at her but Akiho just hmph-ed and walked off ignoring Touko. Touko just smiled and later was called to the office on emergency reasons. Meanwhile, Chiori was alone outside, staring at a book which Akiho had borrowed earlier [The borrowing card] when suddenly the new character from Chapter 10 yelled hello to her.
Chiori remembered the girl as that person who entered the school boundaries without permission and threatened to call the teacher. The girl merely smiled, saying that she's happy that Chiori remembered her and had came to see her. Chiori started to see the resemblance in the girl to Chika, 'Natural Born Idiot' lol. The girl, saw the name on the borrowing card and pronounced Chiori's name as 'Chocolate Cheese' or something, earning an outrage from Chiori who corrected her. The girl began to tease Chiori whose name probably always got mispronounced by people.
 
Chiori was speechless since she felt she had nothing in common to talk to the girl. However, the girl said that she's happy because despite all, Chiori-chan~ still replied to her every questions. Chiori was like 'Chiori-chan!?' and gave up, walking away to tell the teacher. The girl yelled her name's Sagara Rie and left, leaving Chiori with last thoughts of the girl as weird. Meanwhile, Touko-sensei was informed by the other teachers that the teacher she was relieving had given birth and would probably return soon. This means ... Touko-sensei would have to leave the school!?
Even though it's the last day of school before the summer vacation starts, Haruna noticed that Chika doesn't seem happy. Haruna told Chika if Chika was really looking forward, everything would be revealed on her face lol. Chika replied that it's just that she felt all weird because ever since entering the school, she could always see Haruna everyday but now with the vacation ... she assumed that she wouldn't be able to see Haruna anymore. Chika added that it's like she felt so lonely and out of place ... Haruna can't help but move nearer to Chika telling how honest she is as Chika had said what Haruna had felt deep inside so easily.
 
Haruna gently caressed and nuzzled Chika's cheek, whispering that that [honest] side of Chika is so cute [Awww~]. Haruna suggested several outtings they could do together in school, so that way they could see each other again! Even though Chika's happy with the suggestions, why are they all related to school, she complained lol. Haruna chuckled and continued that they should go outside to have fun too which Chika totally agreed lol XD.
Meanwhile, Akiho's at the library remising at the book she borrowed before as Touko-sensei walked in. When Touko told Akiho that she's here to see her, Akiho shrugged those words away as flattery. Touko insisted that it's true, moving closer to Akiho, Touko added that in front of Akiho she always revealed her true self, as she want Akiho to know more about her that noone else knows ...
 
Akiho just kept quiet, Touko smiled and changed the subject asking what she could do for Akiho like nothing had happened lol. As Touko-sensei helped Akiho arranged the books, Akiho was wondering that Touko-sensei doesn't seem to be herself .... The girls then found a corner of the library filled with kids picture books, Akiho pointed out that Haruna used to read one of the picture books to her when she was younger. Touko then noticed Akiho had called Haruna, 'Onee-chan' instead of the more formal 'Onee-sama' in her statement. Akiho was surprised that Touko's quite observant, which Touko replied that it's because it's related to Akiho.
Akiho found out Touko seemed to be always covering up for other people, to which Touko just shrugged in response. Akiho then confessed to Touko that, the reason she and Haruna doesn't look alike was that they aren't real sisters. Akiho added that her parents divorced when she was young and following her mum, she met Haruna for the first time. Akiho had always despised the curly hair she inherited from her mum but Haruna had praised her hair and said she was cute. So from then, Haruna became her 'Onee-chan', the smart and kind sister she admired.
That's not all, Akiho continued that Haruna was sensitive to step-mother's [Akiho's mum I presume?] impression of her so she tried her best to the perfect student and even though Haruna's suffering, she will hide and cry in her room secretly. That's why Akiho wanted Haruna to gain happiness, as long as Haruna's smiling, she'll be satisfied. Touko asked if Akiho still likes Haruna ... ?
 
Akiho smiled and replied that she still liked Haruna but ... it's slowly turning into another type of like. Touko questioned to tell what had made Akiho changed her mind if she don't mind sharing it with a unreliable person like her lol. Akiho blushed hard and said that in her heart, Touko-sensei's 'status' had changed too, so ... Touko reached up and caressed Akiho's cheek. Akiho was surprised at the action unlike Touko merely smiled and teasing asked why Akiho's not rejecting her unlike before and that she would be brazen if Akiho didn't stop her, she wouldn't be able to stop ...
With that, Touko leaned towards Akiho, whispering her name. Despite Akiho's rather feeble protests at first, Akiho cried no later and pushed Touko away. With Touko expressionless, Akiho muttered that Touko's really cruel and left tears in her eyes.
 
On the other hand, Kirika's practicing archery but noticed Miyu hiding in the corner lol, Miyu thought she could secretly see Kirika practice. When Kirika asked if Miyu's theater club had ended, she smiled and nodded. However, Kirika knew from Miyu's expression that she's lying and Miyu confessed that she brought snacks for Kirika and told her to take a break.
Kirika bluntly asked what happened and told Miyu to go back since she sneaked out halfway during club time. Miyu just kept quiet. Kirika gently urged to tell her what happened, but Miyu just replied nothing and left hurriedly. To Kirika's horror, Miyu slipped and fell, but was cushioned by Kirika in a nick of time. However, it seemed like Kirika was hurt! ... - END of Chapter 11 -
Guess the truth's out, Akiho and Haruna are not real sisters and it seemed like Akiho's 'love' for Haruna's slowly turning more 'sisterly' XD lol. In the meantime, Akiho's feelings for Touko seemed to run deeper, will they be together?
As for Chiori, even though she likes Akiho but the love's unrequited, will she like the genki new character, Rie instead? My second favourite couple, Kirika and Miyu! What is Miyu hiding from Kirika? Look forward to Chapter 12 ... um soon I reckon?
[Signing off @ 11:00 PM]
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