Monday, November 20, 2006

*restless*

My Japanese teacher was supposed to email me info about exchange programs today. She didn't. *fume* I had a weird dream last night about that Purple Sky job... It was weird. I got some email from the editor and it had some phone numbers and weird instructions in it... I think I called one of the numbers and the person on the other end had no idea why I was calling. And then there was something about walking in the dark in a strange place with some guy... Weirdness overwhelms me. I'm so glad I only have one more full day of school this week. Because I don't think I'd survive a full week. I'm seriously super-restless. Like... *twitch twitch* Restless. Nervous. Something. I'm not sure what. But I'm kinda... woo~! Y'know? No? Okay. I have a math quiz on Wednesday. I was trying to do my review worksheets and I didn't have the slightest clue how to do any of them. I'm gonna fail the quiz on Wednesday. *sigh* Unless it's really easy. Hopefully it is. Cuz failing isn't fun. *le sigh* Anyways, I'm gonna go... play solitaire or something. ~sj

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Sunday, November 19, 2006

GUESSU GUESSU WHAATO!

I got a job. Writing CD reviews. For Purple SKY. YAAAAAYYYYYYY!!! In the email I got in reply to my application, he ("boo", the editor) told me he'd been reading my blog. Super creepy. And I think it was this one. I have two, but this one comes up on google and my other one doesn't. I'm really hopin' it was this one and not the other one... INCIDENTALLY, I also finished the novel I've been working on since June. It's 512 pages. Needs serious revision. Sucks pretty bad right now. But that's the least of my concerns right now. Right now... YAAAAAAY JOB! And Yay Thanksgiving in a few days! *dances* FOOOOOD!!!! ~sj

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Wednesday, November 15, 2006

hi

I got a new Pierrot DVD today! It makes me haaaaaaaappy. But Amazon hasn't sent an email to say they've shipped my Angelo CD, dammit! Burn them in hell! And I haven't got my Purply Sky Magazine yet, either! And I haven't sent in my application to work for them yet! Damn me! ~sj

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Monday, November 13, 2006

post at random

I've downloaded two Pierrot concerts, a gazillion CDs (by various bands), and quite a few PVs (by various bands) since I got this computer a month ago... Yep... I need some DVDR-s... I also need to figure out what other CD I can review for Purple SKY. I'm probably just going to wait until I get my Angelo single (it ships TOMORROW!) and I'll review it... since it's so new and everything. Yay new! I'm just concerned that the later I send in the application and stuff, the less chance I have of getting hired... But like I've said before, I don't think PSKY is being flooded with applications... Considering you don't even get paid to write CD reviews... most teenagers want money for their labor. I want money... But if I write CD reviews, the CDs I review are basically free... I'll take free CDs any day, thank you very much. Considering that if I got paid, I'd spend the money on CDs anyway, it works out just fine (though, the CDs I review aren't guaranteed to be ones I'd buy with my own money...). And to be honest, I'm not sure that PSKY wouldn't want the CDs back... though I don't see what purpose that would serve... Anyways, I've got a chapter of a novel to finish... ~sj

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Friday, November 10, 2006

small blessings

All you need in life is high speed internet and a computer with a lot of memory, so you can cram it full of Japanese rock mp3s and videos... I have like 2.5 GB of videos and 1 GB of music and 1 GB of pictures... In my old computer, my entire folder never reached 1 GB... In this one, it's like 5 GB and growing every day... ~sj

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Wednesday, November 8, 2006

Brilliant realization

I had a brilliant realization today. It was very early today, as in, before I even got to sleep... while I was laying awake at 1 fucking AM... If I want to get the job at Purple SKY, I have the best chance of getting it if I follow this brilliant realization: to BE MYSELF. So I think that's my best chance. Ugh. My mother today is like, "You know, this Purple Sky magazine thing... Do you think maybe since they raised their price after one issue, that might mean they're not doing so well and might, like, stop soon?" I got so pissed. She just can't let me have any hopes and dreams. She goes, "I was just saying, I mean, don't get your hopes up for this to be anything wonderful or anything." I responded with, "Well, you know what?! Don't talk to me." And proceeded to ignore her... ~sj

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Tuesday, November 7, 2006

Purple SKY

I got answers to all my questions... Yay! So now I'm working on my writing samples... I'm gonna write a review on Miyaviuta Dokusou, and I'm considering writing a review on Angelo's Reborn when I get it... I ordered it from Amazon, and they won't ship it 'til the 14th, which is a whole 'nother week, then I won't get it 'til Fridayish probably... But that gives me plenty of time to write the review on Miyaviuta Dokusou... Reborn is only four songs, and the review has to be between 200-400 words... That won't be a problem... But anyways, I'm gonna do that... I've already had tons of luck wished to me, but wish me luck anyways... ~sj

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Sunday, November 5, 2006

Help

I'm thinking of applying to write for Purple Sky Magazine... I was gonna ask my mother yesterday if I could, but I slept until 2:30, didn't leave my bedroom until 4, was having second thoughts about applying (I need to get some serious motivation... i need a personal motivational speaker... Someone I can carry in my purse or my pocket and when I need some self-esteem, I can just take them out and talk...)... Then we ate dinner, and I had forgotten, then my mother fell asleep on the couch and then she went to bed. So I didn't ask her, so I don't know if I'll be applying or not. If she says no, then I won't be. If she says yes, then I might be. I need help figuring out stuff... I need more people who KNOW STUFF. All my friends are my age and know nothing more than I do about the real world and how to apply for a job writing for a magazine... It gives instructions on the website, but they're not geared for morons like me to understand. Jobs Join the Purple SKY team and be a part of the only English print magazine dedicated to Japanese rock music. Purple SKY is looking for motivated individuals who want to make a difference and influence the Japanese music scene in North America and abroad. All applicants should email a resume or proposal with two sample writing pieces pertaining to the position being applied for. Feature Writer Our features writers should have a unique voice and style. Motivation and dedication are key to showcasing the artists we wish to present to readers. Interview and research skills are necessary. Japanese language skills are a big plus. Editorial Writers Our editorial writers should have a strong voice and be individual thinkers who aren't afraid of letting their opinions known. These opinions will help purple SKY develop new content based on ideas, news and releases. Music CD/DVD reviewers - non visual kei Reviewers should send in two samples of review work, between 200-400 words. We are not looking for song by song reviews and want our reviewers to develop their own unique style. In depth knowledge of music history and the current music scene in Japan is a plus. I only listed those three jobs because those are the ones I could possibly do... The other ones say stuff about traveling, and I can't do that. Question #1: I don't have a resume, so what does it mean "proposal"? What would a proposal include? Question #2: I asked them if they set age limits on their writers, and they don't, so... I assume I would work at home and email them my articles? If there would be any traveling involved in this job, I couldn't take it. Question #3: When it says "sample writing pieces"... Would I just make up my own articles? Just like... pick a band or something to write about and act like I'm writing an article for the magazine? And the CD reviews... Would I have to have the CDs? Would they have to be recent releases?! I don't know! Question #4: There's also a "Street Team Application" on the page... What does that mean? I doubt it's something I could do. I get the impression it involves traveling or going out and interviewing people or something... Question #5: What's a feature and what's an editorial? *facedesk* Q#6: WHY DO I WANT TO WRITE FOR A MAGAZINE WHEN I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT A FEATURE OR AN EDITORIAL IS? Q#7: Help me? *depressed*

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Saturday, November 4, 2006

guess what!

I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but I might be applying to get a job as a writer for Purple Sky Magazine. ISN'T THAT COOL? I have to make two writing samples... I don't know what they're expecting... what kind of writing styles... But I have consultants to ask help of... Anyways, I'm trying not to get my hopes up because: 1) My mother probably won't let me apply, and 2) Even if she does, I doubt I'll get hired. But.......... if she does let me. and if I do get hired. I will go into convulsions on the floor. And then I'll probably hate it to death because I'll have to research and work and stuff. Damn. But... Good lord! That'd be so cool. ~sj

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Friday, November 3, 2006

It's 4:32 AM.

I'm up early today to watch Angelo on the internet. They probably won't be on until 5:30, but for safety's sake I got up to watch the whole two-hour radio show. So last night I went to bed at 10, fell asleep at 10:45, got up at 3:45, it's 4:33 and I'm kind of hyper, but I'm sure that won't last... I have standardized tests in school today and just thinking about them makes me tired. ~sj

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