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feeling: very bored
listening to: Ohtaki Eiichi - Shiawase na Ketsumatsu (A Happy Ending)
There, I remembered the translation. Aren't you proud? Even better... I've translated the whole song. Wanna see? I didn't figure. But if you do, it's in my J-music Translations Project blog, which is linked in my AIM subprofile. I really should put more time into that project...
Not much to say. Nothing, in fact. I just wanted to blog, for some reason. I need to find a good long survey to fill out or something >.> Ooh, I can go through some Friday Five archives. It's been ages since I did the Friday Five... sooo here's a bunch of past weeks' Fives... enjoy and such.
Do you like to shop? Why or why not? not really... I like getting new stuff, but I'm also cheap and lazy and not fond of being in public places for too long
What was the last thing you purchased? a DVD box set from eBay, 2 nights ago
Do you prefer shopping online or at an actual store? Why? online, because the internet is cool and I'm too lazy to leave home the majority of the time
Did you get an allowance as a child? How much was it? no I did not
What was the last thing you regret purchasing? I don't regret any of my purchases... I deliberate so long before actually buying them that if I have any regrets in the end, it's because I didn't buy
What food do you like that most people hate? umm, I dunno... peas?
What food do you hate that most people love? french toast, though 'hate' is a strong word
What famous person, whom many people may find attractive, is most unappealing to you? pretty much all famous people that anyone finds attractive... because I'm cool
What famous person, whom many people may find unappealing, do you find attractive? Ryan Stiles and Colin Mochrie :P oh, and Kevin Sorbo... and yes I'm aware that all those guys are old enough to be my father lol
What popular trend baffles you? most or all 'trends' baffle me... the ones I actually take notice of, anyway
Name five things in your refrigerator. Leftover lasagna, jug of milk, a big ham cut into sandwich slices, various sauces/dressings/condiments, a nearly empty carton of eggs... I could go on
Name five things in your freezer. heh, it'd be harder to name five things not in that freezer... hmm... TV dinners, bloodworms, berries that haven't been made into pies yet, about a dozen bags of cookies, and homemade vanilla ice cream
Name five things under your kitchen sink. flower vases, dish soap, old toothbrushes for scrubbing various crud, the vase I used to keep Mitsu in, and mom's watering can
Name five things around your computer. both fish tanks, piles and piles of software/CD-Rs, nail clippers, a few small plushies for decor, and lord knows how many different kinds of candystuffs from Seafood Japan
Name five things in your medicine cabinet. toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, combs, and spare contact lenses for me and mom
Do you watch sports? If so, which ones? no, not a sports person
What/who are your favorite sports teams and/or favorite athletes? again... nope
Are there any sports you hate? football irks me lol
Have you ever been to a sports event? many many... from peewee football games to college basketball
Do/did you play any sports (in school or other)? How long did you play? I was a sprinter on the track team for 2 years... hated every minute
What vehicle do you drive? sky blue 1991 Ford Thunderbird... his name is Barret
How long have you had it? umm... 5 years?
What is the coolest feature on your vehicle? his black bra :P
What is the most annoying thing about your vehicle? it's just old... specifically though... I dunno, the sound system is wussy
If money were no object, what vehicle would you be driving right now? I would say H2, but extravagance isn't really my thing heh... I dunno, if it runs and isn't an Escort, Festiva, or Metro, I'll probably drive it
Who is your favorite singer/musician? Why? heh, I have many, especially recently... but I guess I can say Gackt because he has amazing versatility, writes incredible lyrics, plays piano like a g4wd, and his voice has actually made me shiver on more than one occasion *clings to Nine Spiral, Secret Garden, and Fragrance*
What one singer/musician can you not stand? Why? ok, just one? Britney Spears, and the reasons should be very obvious >.>
If your favorite singer wasn't in the music business, do you think you would still like him/her as a person? bloody fook, yes :P
Have you been to any concerts? If yes, who put on the best show? *sigh*
What are your thoughts on downloading free music online vs. purchasing albums? Do you feel the RIAA is right in its pursuit to stop people from dowloading free music? in short... the RIAA is making way too big a deal out of music sharing. musicians are in no way going to suffer financially just because some people would rather download than buy. also, most people download music for preview purposes... if they like what they hear, they go buy the album; and if not, what's the big loss? ...and I don't really feel like going into that anymore heh
Is the name you have now the same name that's on your birth certificate? If not, what's changed? it's the same, except I respond more to Becky, not Rebecca
If you could change your name (first, middle and/or last), what would it be? I was never crazy about my name(s), but I never could decide what I'd want to change them to, so I don't know
Why were you named what you were? (Is there a story behind it? Who specifically was responsible for naming you?) no story... my parents wanted something original, as in they wanted me to have my own name, not be someone else's namesake... one of them just liked the name Rebecca (I forget which one picked it), so that's what it became
Are there any names you really hate or love? What are they and why? none come to mind at the moment... there are tons of names I like the sound of, but none that really really jump out at me as especially beautiful... or whatever
Is the analysis of your name at kabalarians.com / triggur.org / astroexpert accurate? How or how isn't it? well, let's see...
Kabalarians.com says:
The influence of Becky makes you positive, self-assertive, and independent. You can be creative, inventive, and ingenious in practical matters, such as handicrafts. When you have the opportunity to pursue your own goals and interests free from interference, you can feel very agreeable and express a buoyant optimism. On the other hand, you can be impulsive and forceful when opposed, and act without due forethought and discretion. Hence you have many bitter experiences and generally rather unsettled conditions in your life, with little progress and financial accumulation. You cannot tolerate any domination by others, or circumstances that restrict your freedom and independence. You are inclined to make changes abruptly in your life as an escape from such conditions.
...the first half of which is kinda... well, a load of monkey dung. From "hence..." onward is a little closer to true though, but not by much.
Triggur.org says:
BECKY
From the Greek root meaning "Licker of Toads" (I'm not even gonna ask about that one)
Expression
Becky is drawn to the scene of an accident by morbid curiosity. (true ^^)
Personality
Becky is not exceptionally stable. (in some ways true, I guess)
Natural
Becky likes animals-- perhaps too much. (that's me :P)
Emotional
Becky is cold and calculating. (I suppose I can be, actually)
Character
Becky uses violence as a means of self-expression. (nah, I hate pain)
Physical
Becky has a problem with body odor. (wouldn't be surprised >.>)
Mental
Becky has a horrible, horrible secret. (it's not THAT horrible...)
Motivation
Becky hates dealing with the details. (yes! yes!!)
...and that astroexpert.com thing spit out more gibberish than I really care to deal with, so screw that. moving on...
When was the last time you laughed? a couple hours ago, at Matsu Takako's and Kimura Takuya's collective cuteness in Love Generation
Who was the last person you had an argument with? my mom, over a Monopoly game :P
Who was the last person you emailed? the fine folks at Paypal
When was the last time you bathed? I haven't really done much associating with Life this week, so my last shower was late Thursday
What was the last thing you ate? an apple dumpling with homemade vanilla ice cream on top *drool*
What time do you wake up on weekday mornings? on weekends and breaks, anywhere from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. is common... during school, it depends on my schedule... but it looks like I'll be getting up at 8:30 or 9 every day this quarter *mutter*
Do you sleep in on the weekends? How late? why yes, in fact, I do >.> see above for times
Aside from waking up, what is the first thing you do in the morning? umm... hit the alarm, often doze off again, writhe around a while, stumble across the room, turn on the lights... let me know when we get to the parts that count...
How long does it take to get ready for your day? maybe 15 minutes
When possible, what is your favorite place to go for breakfast? I so rarely eat breakfast, at home or otherwise, that I really couldn't tell you
Do you remember your first best friend? Who was it? Stephanie [last name withheld], beginning when I was about 7
Are you still in touch with this person? not really, I guess
Do you have a current close friend? yes, Dumplin'
How did you become friends with this person? hard to say... I guess over some time we figured out that we had a ton of stuff in common and started talking online and hanging out and such... can't remember anything specific O_o
Is there a friend from your past that you wish you were still in contact with? Why? quite a few actually... but they were all better friends to me than I was to them, so maybe it's better that they keep their distance
Is your hair naturally curly, wavy, or straight? Long or short? straight, just above shoulder length
How has your hair changed over your lifetime? ok... it went from blond to darker blond to very dark blond to poop brown, for one. in terms of styles... until I was 6 it was pretty much uncut, then I had it cut pretty short, barely reaching my neck... few years later I got a poodle perm >.> ...it took years to grow out, so in junior high it was still wavy-ish, and growing quite long again... grew out my bangs by the middle of high school sometime, haven't seen them since... and after a quarter at college, got it cut to shoulder length again, and I've kept it there ever since
How do your normally wear your hair? it just sits there... I wash it, dry it, comb it so it kinda 'rolls' under a bit at the ends, and leave it
If you could change your hair this minute, what would it look like? if I could make it magically do whatever I wanted without putting any effort into it, it'd be kinda red-blond, about halfway down my back, thick(er), shiny, and layered some, with thin, not-too-long bangs... yes, I'm either very unoriginal or too tired to care about this pile of waste protein growing out of my head
Ever had a hair disaster? What happened? that poodle perm was a disaster if I ever saw one... eww
What's one thing you've always wanted to do, but never have? easy answer: travel the world
When someone asks your opinion about a new haircut/outfit/etc, are you always honest? yes, but not brutally so... if I have to point out any cons, I make it a point to mention some pros as well... and I make it clear that it's just my opinion, and others might very well think differently
Have you ever found out something about a friend and then wished you hadn't? What happened? yeah... but I'd rather not go into it... she probably didn't really intend for me to find out (if you're reading this, it's 99.99% likely that it's not you :P)
If you could live in any fictional world (from a book/movie/game/etc.) which would it be and why? Ohtori Academy, movie version :P and the world of Final Fantasy 7... and I know there were others but I can't recall what they were... urg
What's one talent/skill you don't have but always wanted? I always wished I'd learned to play piano
What drinking water do you prefer -- tap, bottle, purifier, etc.? I hate water... but if there's nothing else, it better be bottled
What are your favorite flavor of chips? probably Mesquite BBQ
Of all the things you can cook, what dish do you like the most? heh I don't cook
How do you have your eggs? sunny side up if I have bacon to dip in the yolks ^^
Who was the last person who cooked you a meal? How did it turn out? no one has ever cooked a meal for me specifically
Name one song you hate to admit you like. just one? >.>;; umm... Bette Midler - My One True Friend
Name two songs that always make you cry. X Japan - The Last Song... Joseph LoDuca - Grieving Dance... and I have to add David Coverdale w/Jimmy Page - Take Me For a Little While because *weep*
Name three songs that turn you on. oh yay :P Vanilla, Fragrance, and Nine Spiral, all by Gackt... actually pretty much everything by Gackt :3
Name four songs that always make you feel good. Ayumi Hamasaki - Evolution, Ohtaki Eiichi - Shiawase na Ketsumatsu, Utada Hikaru - Can You Keep a Secret, and Rinbu Revolution from Utena
Name five songs you couldn't ever do without. geez, um... X Japan - Art of Life, Gackt - Fragrance, Blue from Cowboy Bebop, Toki ni Ai wa from Utena, aaaand... heck, I'll say Vanilla again
Ok, those last five were ridiculously hard to answer without going into paragraphs... and now I'm tired. :P Time to go sleep for about 3 hours.
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dragged from Becky's stream of consciousness at 1/04/2004 03:33:00 AM
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