Certainly feels like imsomnia for me........ yah I think I need someone to talk to. Sigh. *tries to force herself to sleep although feeling restless*
25 Random things about me
15 years ago
Apr 28, 2009
Gackt - Journey through the Decade
Gackt's newest single, "Journey through the Decade" is the theme opening song for Kamen Rider Decade. The song is rather nice, but frankly, the PV gave me the goosebumps. Like I was saying earlier on in another post, think he put on some weight? And looks older than before =x He walks around in the PV and stop for certain poses. What is really funny enough though, are the last few seconds when he raised his arms (while um chio-ing?!), making people having the impression he is gonna attack Decade, but threw him something instead. A Gackt card... haha, so that Decade can now transform into Gackt or have some abilities of his? LOL! XD
The young guy acting as Decade reminds me of a certain few boys.... apparently at some point of their lives (or at least only when I know and see them often), they look similar to this Japanese actor. His actions somehow look "toot" to me...for example, when he turned his head in the beginning of the PV, it looked a little bit odd and awkward (like he was wearing an invisible Decade mask already). Haha, but when I think about it, I guess it is suitable for someone acting as Decade. Btw, I never knew what was the story of Kamen Rider.... maybe can try watch the show. But I have to be done with some other anime / dramas that I'm watching nowadays first.
P.S. I think their clothes in this PV is really cool and stylo... ^__^ Nice coats & boots! But then again, I think I could stand the young guy's actions much more when he was in Decade armor. Nice power kick lol.
The young guy acting as Decade reminds me of a certain few boys.... apparently at some point of their lives (or at least only when I know and see them often), they look similar to this Japanese actor. His actions somehow look "toot" to me...for example, when he turned his head in the beginning of the PV, it looked a little bit odd and awkward (like he was wearing an invisible Decade mask already). Haha, but when I think about it, I guess it is suitable for someone acting as Decade. Btw, I never knew what was the story of Kamen Rider.... maybe can try watch the show. But I have to be done with some other anime / dramas that I'm watching nowadays first.
P.S. I think their clothes in this PV is really cool and stylo... ^__^ Nice coats & boots! But then again, I think I could stand the young guy's actions much more when he was in Decade armor. Nice power kick lol.
Apr 25, 2009
Friends, foes or just colleagues
Have you ever watched a drama/show, in which Person A warns Person B of Person C. Then Person B started being wary and suspicious of C's intentions and motives in every move or behaviour? I know I have. Especially recently.
Colleagues SL and LC warned me not to say too much during lunchtime, infront of our usual lunch kakis. Technically speaking, our lunch kakis are all from another team. Both our teams have our own "leaders" WL and IY. WL and IY actually both report to the same boss, our VP. They both may have their own political interests, although most of the time, it seems to me that WL and IY are on very good terms. They are so close that they can even share photo books of their own children.
According to SL and LC, whatever we say during lunchtime about work, will be "forwarded" from some of our lunch kakis to dunno who, and eventually reach the ears of our leader. Frankly speaking, whatever I say during lunch or any other time in the office to anyone, is the truth and my true feelings about that matter at that particular point of time. If it reaches any bosses' ears and I got questioned about it, then I feel "so be it". Why should I have to deny myself of my own feelings or what I feel? I don't think there is anything wrong with complaining / discussing about this or that. I admit I'm a complain queen, but if I got nothing to hide, why worry? If anyone else confronts me, I'll just say what I feel about the issue. I really don't understand what is wrong in doing so.
Perhaps it might offend certain people, but I think I've reached a point where I don't really care anymore. In terms of work, I should be more concerned and worried about myself, how I can get my KPIs done. Not about how others feel about me. Of cos, I'm not saying I should go around offending everyone in the office and making all sorts of enemies. And its not that I go to work everyday to simply work and not make friends. I think I just do not have the time and I'm too busy and tired to be worrying all day about offending this and that person. What's the point? If the person understands, then he/she understands me. Otherwise whatever I say or do, is moot.
So when SL and LC warned me about some of our lunch kakis, I asked them how did they know that people have been feeding back what we say/do during lunch to our boss? They just kept quiet. Ok, it might be because what was fed back to our boss are their own personal matters. Not about me, but about them. So they don't feel really comfortable about sharing this part with me. I do appreciate their kindness for warning me, just in case. When I asked for examples of these "feedback" happenings, I was not trying to prove them wrong. I was just trying to understand what kind of things do they feedback? To me, if they are just harmless facts or jokes, what is so wrong with that? Of cos, if they are malicious talk, which are really aimed at harming others, then yes we should be careful and avoid mixing around too much with such people.
The evening before, SL warned me about J. I told her that I would never expect J to do such a thing. Because to me, J is such a young girl and her character seems so carefree and open... (at least with me). They told me not to underestimate someone due to their age, J is a very observant person. So I have to be careful of my behaviour etc with her. J sits just outside my cubicle and I too know that she is a very observant girl. She can tell when I'm in an irritable mood, sad or talkative mood. All I can say is, I'm a very simple person to read. Emotions show so easily on my face. What can I do about it? Thats just in my character, that I don't hide my real emotions infront of others. I do what I feel like and if anyone is unhappy about it, so be it. I share my feelings easily, especially with people who I deemed as friends. J is able to observe me easily, but I am also able to observe her easily. I don't care even if she and the other lady outside chit-chats, or she surfs the net, chats on msn or reads the newspapers in the office. Why should I feel unhappy about that? Her boss and my boss are simply 2 different persons. If we can complete our own jobs on time and it is ok with our respective bosses, then what is the problem?
I told them the only incident I know of which J feedback to her leader IY, was that day in the office when my supervisor gave me a tongue-trashing. Comparing me with this and that person (who were old birds in the co), questioning why I do not know this and that. I felt I just do not know, simply because I can't memorise so many facts and figures. He accuses me of just doing my work blindly, when in actual fact I do know what I'm doing, it is just that there are so many things, I simply cannot remember to such details, and I would need to refer to my particular piece of work before I can answer anything. I was greatly affected by what he said because as my supervisor, his comments on my work performance mattered to me. I felt hurt because everyday I was working like a dog for at least 12 hours, pushing myself to my limits to complete tasks efficiently and to my best ability, and these unkind words were all I got back in return. There were no words of appreciation at all. Afterwhich of cos, I felt so disappointed that I couldn't control my tears in the office. I too know that it is unprofessional to cry in the office and it wasn't meant to make anyone sympathize with me. It was just so disappointing that as usual, my "tap" turned on by itself and couldn't stop. (Guess I'm a crybaby afterall.)
I went to the toilet, and hid in one of the cubicles to let out some tears. After this, naturally my face was all red, eyes were all swollen. And it happened to be our usual lunchtime then. So I took my wallet etc and wanted to make my way out for lunch with our usual kakis. IY and WL happened to walk pass me at this moment. Of cos they would have eyes to see that my face were all red, and it was so obvious that I had cried. I tried to turn my face away but I know I couldn't hide it completely, then I quickly walked to the toilet again to clean up. IY asked J what happened to me. J of cos knew what was the reason behind this incident because she knew I got a horrible scolding from my supervisor earlier. So she told IY why. (I will not know if J just said it for the sake of letting pple know the reason, or it was that IY was her boss, therefore she HAD to tell her the reason. There is a difference in "have to say" and "want to say".) This was the only incident I know of J telling others about me, which I do not blame her either because c'mon, everyone had eyes to see? Who can I blame? I just blamed myself for not being able to control my "tap". Frankly speaking, I don't really mind people knowing the reason. And so what if IY told WL (my team lead) that I had cried? That was what really happened and there is a reason for everything. If all is going so well and happy, then why would someone from her team be behaving like this? As a boss, she should be concerned why this is happening and how to resolve the issue so that everyone in her team is happy.
I really don't care if my boss thinks I'm a "problematic child" in the team by now. This could be due to IY always showing me concern and trying to provide guidance whenever possible. IY understands my problems and have probably been telling WL alot about me and the problems I face. IY had mentioned a few times to me, jokingly, that I should be in her team. Perhaps she would appreciate a staff like me. One man's food is another man's poison. If my boss thinks because she hears external people talking abt my problems so much, and therefore I'm a problematic one, then perhaps I'm simply not suited to be in her team working for her. Perhaps that is why, the supervisor who gave me a scolding will no longer be my supervisor a month from now. He probably heard it from IY that I broke down like a little girl/kid after hearing "just a few words" from him. He was upfront with me, he told me he was the one who suggested to WL that perhaps I should be under another supervisor because he simply does not know what I'm doing, and his scope of work now does not require someone of my expertise & abilities. Which is true, and I simply do not blame him for "dropping" me to another supervisor. I fully comprehend the rationale behind this move.
Anyway, back to J. SL was rather unhappy yesterday evening, when she asked if I wanted to go home but I told her I was joining J downstairs to see something. Yes SL had warned me of J, but to each his own. To me, when I had totally no friends in the office for the first 2 - 3 months, J was the only one who started talking to me and asking me out for lunch. It was all because of her, that I'm lucky to have such a nice big bunch of kakis to go for lunch with everyday. Had it not been for her generosity to ask me to join them, I think I would still be floating around here and there during lunchtime, without anyone to call a friend. I don't want to sound like I'm coming off as a smug, but I know deep inside how I treat J usually, and vice versa, I also know how she treats me. Maybe I'm just naive like that. I treat her wholeheartedly as a good friend. If she really is like how the others have warned, then I will only believe it when I see it with my own eyes. Sometimes I wonder if my naviety and "foolish" faith in certain things / people is getting the better of me.
When that point of time comes, then at least I could give a reasonable explanation to myself. I have tried to be impartial and gave people like her the benefit of the doubt. For now, there simply was no reason for me to doubt her as a friend.
Colleagues SL and LC warned me not to say too much during lunchtime, infront of our usual lunch kakis. Technically speaking, our lunch kakis are all from another team. Both our teams have our own "leaders" WL and IY. WL and IY actually both report to the same boss, our VP. They both may have their own political interests, although most of the time, it seems to me that WL and IY are on very good terms. They are so close that they can even share photo books of their own children.
According to SL and LC, whatever we say during lunchtime about work, will be "forwarded" from some of our lunch kakis to dunno who, and eventually reach the ears of our leader. Frankly speaking, whatever I say during lunch or any other time in the office to anyone, is the truth and my true feelings about that matter at that particular point of time. If it reaches any bosses' ears and I got questioned about it, then I feel "so be it". Why should I have to deny myself of my own feelings or what I feel? I don't think there is anything wrong with complaining / discussing about this or that. I admit I'm a complain queen, but if I got nothing to hide, why worry? If anyone else confronts me, I'll just say what I feel about the issue. I really don't understand what is wrong in doing so.
Perhaps it might offend certain people, but I think I've reached a point where I don't really care anymore. In terms of work, I should be more concerned and worried about myself, how I can get my KPIs done. Not about how others feel about me. Of cos, I'm not saying I should go around offending everyone in the office and making all sorts of enemies. And its not that I go to work everyday to simply work and not make friends. I think I just do not have the time and I'm too busy and tired to be worrying all day about offending this and that person. What's the point? If the person understands, then he/she understands me. Otherwise whatever I say or do, is moot.
So when SL and LC warned me about some of our lunch kakis, I asked them how did they know that people have been feeding back what we say/do during lunch to our boss? They just kept quiet. Ok, it might be because what was fed back to our boss are their own personal matters. Not about me, but about them. So they don't feel really comfortable about sharing this part with me. I do appreciate their kindness for warning me, just in case. When I asked for examples of these "feedback" happenings, I was not trying to prove them wrong. I was just trying to understand what kind of things do they feedback? To me, if they are just harmless facts or jokes, what is so wrong with that? Of cos, if they are malicious talk, which are really aimed at harming others, then yes we should be careful and avoid mixing around too much with such people.
The evening before, SL warned me about J. I told her that I would never expect J to do such a thing. Because to me, J is such a young girl and her character seems so carefree and open... (at least with me). They told me not to underestimate someone due to their age, J is a very observant person. So I have to be careful of my behaviour etc with her. J sits just outside my cubicle and I too know that she is a very observant girl. She can tell when I'm in an irritable mood, sad or talkative mood. All I can say is, I'm a very simple person to read. Emotions show so easily on my face. What can I do about it? Thats just in my character, that I don't hide my real emotions infront of others. I do what I feel like and if anyone is unhappy about it, so be it. I share my feelings easily, especially with people who I deemed as friends. J is able to observe me easily, but I am also able to observe her easily. I don't care even if she and the other lady outside chit-chats, or she surfs the net, chats on msn or reads the newspapers in the office. Why should I feel unhappy about that? Her boss and my boss are simply 2 different persons. If we can complete our own jobs on time and it is ok with our respective bosses, then what is the problem?
I told them the only incident I know of which J feedback to her leader IY, was that day in the office when my supervisor gave me a tongue-trashing. Comparing me with this and that person (who were old birds in the co), questioning why I do not know this and that. I felt I just do not know, simply because I can't memorise so many facts and figures. He accuses me of just doing my work blindly, when in actual fact I do know what I'm doing, it is just that there are so many things, I simply cannot remember to such details, and I would need to refer to my particular piece of work before I can answer anything. I was greatly affected by what he said because as my supervisor, his comments on my work performance mattered to me. I felt hurt because everyday I was working like a dog for at least 12 hours, pushing myself to my limits to complete tasks efficiently and to my best ability, and these unkind words were all I got back in return. There were no words of appreciation at all. Afterwhich of cos, I felt so disappointed that I couldn't control my tears in the office. I too know that it is unprofessional to cry in the office and it wasn't meant to make anyone sympathize with me. It was just so disappointing that as usual, my "tap" turned on by itself and couldn't stop. (Guess I'm a crybaby afterall.)
I went to the toilet, and hid in one of the cubicles to let out some tears. After this, naturally my face was all red, eyes were all swollen. And it happened to be our usual lunchtime then. So I took my wallet etc and wanted to make my way out for lunch with our usual kakis. IY and WL happened to walk pass me at this moment. Of cos they would have eyes to see that my face were all red, and it was so obvious that I had cried. I tried to turn my face away but I know I couldn't hide it completely, then I quickly walked to the toilet again to clean up. IY asked J what happened to me. J of cos knew what was the reason behind this incident because she knew I got a horrible scolding from my supervisor earlier. So she told IY why. (I will not know if J just said it for the sake of letting pple know the reason, or it was that IY was her boss, therefore she HAD to tell her the reason. There is a difference in "have to say" and "want to say".) This was the only incident I know of J telling others about me, which I do not blame her either because c'mon, everyone had eyes to see? Who can I blame? I just blamed myself for not being able to control my "tap". Frankly speaking, I don't really mind people knowing the reason. And so what if IY told WL (my team lead) that I had cried? That was what really happened and there is a reason for everything. If all is going so well and happy, then why would someone from her team be behaving like this? As a boss, she should be concerned why this is happening and how to resolve the issue so that everyone in her team is happy.
I really don't care if my boss thinks I'm a "problematic child" in the team by now. This could be due to IY always showing me concern and trying to provide guidance whenever possible. IY understands my problems and have probably been telling WL alot about me and the problems I face. IY had mentioned a few times to me, jokingly, that I should be in her team. Perhaps she would appreciate a staff like me. One man's food is another man's poison. If my boss thinks because she hears external people talking abt my problems so much, and therefore I'm a problematic one, then perhaps I'm simply not suited to be in her team working for her. Perhaps that is why, the supervisor who gave me a scolding will no longer be my supervisor a month from now. He probably heard it from IY that I broke down like a little girl/kid after hearing "just a few words" from him. He was upfront with me, he told me he was the one who suggested to WL that perhaps I should be under another supervisor because he simply does not know what I'm doing, and his scope of work now does not require someone of my expertise & abilities. Which is true, and I simply do not blame him for "dropping" me to another supervisor. I fully comprehend the rationale behind this move.
Anyway, back to J. SL was rather unhappy yesterday evening, when she asked if I wanted to go home but I told her I was joining J downstairs to see something. Yes SL had warned me of J, but to each his own. To me, when I had totally no friends in the office for the first 2 - 3 months, J was the only one who started talking to me and asking me out for lunch. It was all because of her, that I'm lucky to have such a nice big bunch of kakis to go for lunch with everyday. Had it not been for her generosity to ask me to join them, I think I would still be floating around here and there during lunchtime, without anyone to call a friend. I don't want to sound like I'm coming off as a smug, but I know deep inside how I treat J usually, and vice versa, I also know how she treats me. Maybe I'm just naive like that. I treat her wholeheartedly as a good friend. If she really is like how the others have warned, then I will only believe it when I see it with my own eyes. Sometimes I wonder if my naviety and "foolish" faith in certain things / people is getting the better of me.
When that point of time comes, then at least I could give a reasonable explanation to myself. I have tried to be impartial and gave people like her the benefit of the doubt. For now, there simply was no reason for me to doubt her as a friend.
Apr 23, 2009
Dancing Samurai: Gackpoid
While browsing online hobby websites, came across this Figma figurine which I've seen numerous times at Sunshine Plaza or the Hobby shop at Cineleisure. It looked so cute, but I never really bothered to find out what anime character it was. Was quite tempted to even buy it without knowing what character it was supposed to be. Finally I checked out the name of the figurine and wiki-ed it. Len Kagamine. The cute yellow-haired boy wearing that pair of earphones. And he's not an anime character, he's actually a Vocaloid character.And what is a vocaloid you may ask? According to Wikipedia, Vocaloid is a singing synthesizer application software developed by Yamaha Corporation. The technology uses specially recorded vocals of voice actors and it enables users to synthesize singing by just typing in lyrics and melody. Wow how cool is that?!
Actually Len has a "twin sister" named Rin. Rin and Len were supposed to mean "Right" and "Left". Not too sure about electronically produced high-pitched japanese female voices, but I'm guessing Len's voice would be at least ok for me. Scrolled down to read on vocaloids in more detail.... and I realised there is a Gackt version vocaloid (at this point of time, I was like OMG, can't miss out on this one for nuts!) Kamui Gakupo 神威がくぽ is the vocaloid's stage name, and he is alternatively referred to as Gakupoid or Gackpoid. Popular manga author of "Berserk" was invited to design Gackpoid's character. I must say it ended up very nicely and appropriately done to fit both Vocaloid and Gackt's personality. He has long purple straight hair (some sort like Gackt's look in acting Uesugi Kenshin?) and carries a katana, which supposedly acts as a musical instrument. Refer to the pic below of Gackpoid on the official Vocaloid 2 website. Cool, very cool.... love the design!
The funny thing with these vocaloid characters, is that each is associated with a type of vegetable. As for Gackpoid, he is associated with a purple eggplant (I wonder which inspired which, the hair to the veg or the veg to the hair hehe =p)
Alot of times, doujins of vocaloid characters are drawn by fans. Even the music / songs fans have created using vocaloid, entirely belongs to the fans who did up the songs themselves! So imagine composing a song and getting Gackt's voice singing it..... o.O This whole thing really opens up alot of avenues and showcases so many wonderful music-making / fan-based drawing and media-creating.Each vocaloid character have their own most famous songs, created by fans. And the most famous / popular song for Gackpoid is "Dancing Samurai". The tune is uber catchy, and the PVs created on Youtube are super silly and funny. Here's 2 different PV versions of the song "Dancing Samurai", the first one which is nicely created with some parodies and imitations of certain anime characters. (Can you spot them?) and the second one contains hilarious English translation of the song (makes the song alot cuter and funnier!)
I especially enjoy some original music created by talented people, which gave a whole new perspective on Gackt's voice to me. I like the way Gakupo's electronic voice was mixed with these electronic-romance sounding tunes! As compared to the real Gackt's voice, Gakupo sounded more soft and mellow. Kinda sound sweeter and less manly haha! (Don't know if Gackt would be happy to hear that.) Uploaded 3 Gackpoid songs I've found so far which I like very much and also the Dancing Samurai song. Enjoy~ :)
More pics of a fan-drawn Gakupo (*nose-bleeds from the ultra-low hipped pants*) and a Gakupo cosplayer:
Need to update myself on the recent happenings of Gackt and his music soon..... Seems he had released some tribute album to the creater of Gundam (0079 - 0088) and the theme song to Kamen Rider "Journey through the decade". Oh and his face seemed to have grown alot rounder. o.O Maybe its his hairstyle....
Love you forever dearly....
Another warning: This post is full of choky emotions and maybe slightly religious-sensitive. Again, read at your own risk.
Last Thursday (16th), I woke up feeling slightly feverish... So I decided to take MC from work that day and made my work to see the doc at about 915am. By the time the visit was done, I think it was about maybe half an hour later. Knowing I wouldn't have any food to eat at home, I conveniently went to the NTUC nearby the clinic to buy some food.
Got stopped on the way by a guy who approached me to donate for a President's Charity Flag Day. I was in a rather good mood that day, so I decided to stop and donate. (Hmm, actually the guy is quite cute lah lol!) I reached out to take 1 "flag sticker", but that one got stuck on another sticker.... I ended up pulling 2 off the can at the same time! The donation guy kinda shrugged it off and said its ok if I took 2..... but I separated them and pasted 1 back on his can. Hey, afterall, 1 more sticker could mean more donation money coming in right? Every little bit counts.
At NTUC, I ended up getting raisin buns, Nutella and Pokka Blood Orange juice drink..... I know somehow, the idea of eating these 3 things at the same time is kinda weird^^ Then made my drive back home (managed to borrow vehicle that morning cos bro was flying off to Hong Kong.) Not long after I've reached home, my mum called me on my mobile and said my popo had left us. It was not unexpected, afterall she had been in and out of hospital so often nowadays. And the week before, my mum actually told the rest of my family, that popo most likely could not make it any longer. And that was gonna "clash" because my bro is getting married 2 months down the road.
As usual, I didn't know what to say to my mum when she told me that. She sounded ok over the phone, I guess it is because all her other siblings (my uncles n aunts) were there with her at the hospital. She was not alone.... and I kinda hope and pray popo managed to see all of them, was contented and happy enough before she passed on. I asked mum if they needed me to come over to the hospital but she just told me to stay at home. (Maybe she didn't want me to be reminded of that horrible hospital scene again after a 12-year break.) After hanging up the phone with my mum, (she said she will be staying on in the hospital with the rest to take care of all the after-matters), I went back to my room and soon started crying. I guess death is really something which will still hit me no matter how young I've started experiencing it. 12 years ago it was my Dad, and this was the second time in my life I've experienced the loss of another loved one. I'm sure nothing can really prepare me for this kinda happenings, unless I'm like way in my mid or old age and everyone I know starts to leave one-by-one.
I felt a little odd, probably from being stunned or shellshocked. And yet guilty at the same time for working and doing nothing but work all day long. I haven't seen popo since CNY, at that time, her health already seemed very weak. All of a sudden, her blood sugar level dropped drastically 2 weeks ago and she had to be sent to the hospital. The only thing which I was thankful for, were that actually my uncles, aunties and mum planned to visit Hainan island on Saturday. Therefore my uncle (who was the eldest son) and angmoh aunt-in-law actually came back to S'pore, before they embark on their planned trip to China. And precisely it was because of that, it was rather timely at least my popo passed on while they were around (my uncle could send her off properly). And it was comforting enough for me to know that popo left without much pain and suffering. She never woke up from the low blood sugar 2 weeks ago and on that fateful morning, her heartbeat just went slower and softer until it stopped.
The past week had been rather weird, somber, weak and yet helpless. Had to explain to my sickening boss and director that I could not attend some office event on Friday evening, because I had to rush to my grandmother's wake. My new co is so giam, give only 1 day of compassionate leave for demise of grandparents and yet I have to prove it with a copy of the death certificate. My previous co used to give us 3 days, without any questions asked, much less the copy. And I finally realised nobody in this new co gives a damn, or are generous / thoughtful enough to help collect "white gold" or made an effort to deliver flowers for popo's wake. This co sux in terms of the people, who were supposedly more educated, earns more money and much closer to being Singaporean since there were not many foreigners as staff. Sigh, the days of the wake were also filled with awkward-ness of having "long-time-no-see" people popping up, dirty-looks casted by outsiders when I could not write their chinese names on the attendance list and also feelings of unfairness when this and that relative didn't contribute much to the wake.
Bro who flew to Hong Kong for a biz trip that morning, was only able to reach back in SG on the last night of the wake. And due to the "pan tang-ness" (superstitiousness) of my family, he should not attend the final funeral procession because he's getting married in June. Since he wasn't able to make it for most of the days of the wake, he stayed on the final night from about 11pm to 5am. The latest I stayed on was about 2am, hope my grandma forgives me as I was not keen to stay out so late at the HDB void deck (there were quite alot of construction workers and young punks in that area in Woodlands.)
The procession day was an emotional one, which I didn't expect it to be. It was especially emotional during the final moments we were given to see her, before they close-up and seal the coffin. My uncles, aunties, mum and cousins who all seemed alright for the past few days finally showed their tears. Somehow I couldn't stop recalling my memories of her and grandfather while they were still alive, and how they took such great care of me when I was still a toddler. It was unbearable, and I too cried uncontrollably.
I tried to console myself further on reaching the burial site, by thinking that my grandfather's remains were also at the same Choa Chu Kang cemetery. We threw flowers and sand from the ground onto the coffin. It was my first time doing that and I certainly hope I won't get to do that again. The ceremony was very short and rushed (only half an hour) because the monk had to rush off to another ceremony on his schedule. Weird thing was, we never got to witness the entire coffin covered with sand. I wonder how good a job the casket people would have done, without us being there. True, the monk had to rush off but we could have stayed on longer just to make sure things went right, right? We met with another group of people who were gathered at just 2 spots away and gave each other polite kind nods to each other. Afterall, our loved ones were going to be "neighbours". I told myself that I had to buy one of those paper Mahjong sets / table which I could burn for her, because my popo loved playing mahjong, especially with her friends. Even though popo is not the grandmother who's living with me under the same roof, but nevertheless, still a grandmother to me and nothing less.
I will love and miss you dearly popo...... these flowers were dedicated to you, from the other half of our family.
Last Thursday (16th), I woke up feeling slightly feverish... So I decided to take MC from work that day and made my work to see the doc at about 915am. By the time the visit was done, I think it was about maybe half an hour later. Knowing I wouldn't have any food to eat at home, I conveniently went to the NTUC nearby the clinic to buy some food.
Got stopped on the way by a guy who approached me to donate for a President's Charity Flag Day. I was in a rather good mood that day, so I decided to stop and donate. (Hmm, actually the guy is quite cute lah lol!) I reached out to take 1 "flag sticker", but that one got stuck on another sticker.... I ended up pulling 2 off the can at the same time! The donation guy kinda shrugged it off and said its ok if I took 2..... but I separated them and pasted 1 back on his can. Hey, afterall, 1 more sticker could mean more donation money coming in right? Every little bit counts.
At NTUC, I ended up getting raisin buns, Nutella and Pokka Blood Orange juice drink..... I know somehow, the idea of eating these 3 things at the same time is kinda weird^^ Then made my drive back home (managed to borrow vehicle that morning cos bro was flying off to Hong Kong.) Not long after I've reached home, my mum called me on my mobile and said my popo had left us. It was not unexpected, afterall she had been in and out of hospital so often nowadays. And the week before, my mum actually told the rest of my family, that popo most likely could not make it any longer. And that was gonna "clash" because my bro is getting married 2 months down the road.
As usual, I didn't know what to say to my mum when she told me that. She sounded ok over the phone, I guess it is because all her other siblings (my uncles n aunts) were there with her at the hospital. She was not alone.... and I kinda hope and pray popo managed to see all of them, was contented and happy enough before she passed on. I asked mum if they needed me to come over to the hospital but she just told me to stay at home. (Maybe she didn't want me to be reminded of that horrible hospital scene again after a 12-year break.) After hanging up the phone with my mum, (she said she will be staying on in the hospital with the rest to take care of all the after-matters), I went back to my room and soon started crying. I guess death is really something which will still hit me no matter how young I've started experiencing it. 12 years ago it was my Dad, and this was the second time in my life I've experienced the loss of another loved one. I'm sure nothing can really prepare me for this kinda happenings, unless I'm like way in my mid or old age and everyone I know starts to leave one-by-one.
I felt a little odd, probably from being stunned or shellshocked. And yet guilty at the same time for working and doing nothing but work all day long. I haven't seen popo since CNY, at that time, her health already seemed very weak. All of a sudden, her blood sugar level dropped drastically 2 weeks ago and she had to be sent to the hospital. The only thing which I was thankful for, were that actually my uncles, aunties and mum planned to visit Hainan island on Saturday. Therefore my uncle (who was the eldest son) and angmoh aunt-in-law actually came back to S'pore, before they embark on their planned trip to China. And precisely it was because of that, it was rather timely at least my popo passed on while they were around (my uncle could send her off properly). And it was comforting enough for me to know that popo left without much pain and suffering. She never woke up from the low blood sugar 2 weeks ago and on that fateful morning, her heartbeat just went slower and softer until it stopped.
The past week had been rather weird, somber, weak and yet helpless. Had to explain to my sickening boss and director that I could not attend some office event on Friday evening, because I had to rush to my grandmother's wake. My new co is so giam, give only 1 day of compassionate leave for demise of grandparents and yet I have to prove it with a copy of the death certificate. My previous co used to give us 3 days, without any questions asked, much less the copy. And I finally realised nobody in this new co gives a damn, or are generous / thoughtful enough to help collect "white gold" or made an effort to deliver flowers for popo's wake. This co sux in terms of the people, who were supposedly more educated, earns more money and much closer to being Singaporean since there were not many foreigners as staff. Sigh, the days of the wake were also filled with awkward-ness of having "long-time-no-see" people popping up, dirty-looks casted by outsiders when I could not write their chinese names on the attendance list and also feelings of unfairness when this and that relative didn't contribute much to the wake.
Bro who flew to Hong Kong for a biz trip that morning, was only able to reach back in SG on the last night of the wake. And due to the "pan tang-ness" (superstitiousness) of my family, he should not attend the final funeral procession because he's getting married in June. Since he wasn't able to make it for most of the days of the wake, he stayed on the final night from about 11pm to 5am. The latest I stayed on was about 2am, hope my grandma forgives me as I was not keen to stay out so late at the HDB void deck (there were quite alot of construction workers and young punks in that area in Woodlands.)
The procession day was an emotional one, which I didn't expect it to be. It was especially emotional during the final moments we were given to see her, before they close-up and seal the coffin. My uncles, aunties, mum and cousins who all seemed alright for the past few days finally showed their tears. Somehow I couldn't stop recalling my memories of her and grandfather while they were still alive, and how they took such great care of me when I was still a toddler. It was unbearable, and I too cried uncontrollably.
I tried to console myself further on reaching the burial site, by thinking that my grandfather's remains were also at the same Choa Chu Kang cemetery. We threw flowers and sand from the ground onto the coffin. It was my first time doing that and I certainly hope I won't get to do that again. The ceremony was very short and rushed (only half an hour) because the monk had to rush off to another ceremony on his schedule. Weird thing was, we never got to witness the entire coffin covered with sand. I wonder how good a job the casket people would have done, without us being there. True, the monk had to rush off but we could have stayed on longer just to make sure things went right, right? We met with another group of people who were gathered at just 2 spots away and gave each other polite kind nods to each other. Afterall, our loved ones were going to be "neighbours". I told myself that I had to buy one of those paper Mahjong sets / table which I could burn for her, because my popo loved playing mahjong, especially with her friends. Even though popo is not the grandmother who's living with me under the same roof, but nevertheless, still a grandmother to me and nothing less.
I will love and miss you dearly popo...... these flowers were dedicated to you, from the other half of our family.
Detriot Metal City, the Tetrapod Melon Tea
Erm, read at your own risk... =p There are actually F, P and C words in this post^^!
The first time I actually got to know about this show named "Detriot Metal City", was when I was at Kinokuniya at Liang Court many months ago. I think then the movie was just showing in Japan, there was a TV at Kino showing the trailer for the movie.
On first sight I thought the trailer looks very very funny and interesting lol! And somehow I got drawn to the storyline / background, mainly due to the "metal", "gothic", "cosplay" theme. After that, I tried to google for the movie, and realized it was spun off a manga / anime (why am I not surprised? haha!) Couldn't find the movie, so I settled for watching the anime online instead. Crunchyroll still had it then.... but I think they removed the streaming videos by now. (If anyone is interested, can go to anilinkz.com to watch it)
The anime is one of the most vulgar, yet funniest and amusing anime I've ever watched. I was cursing when I realised there were so few episodes and I had reached the end of the anime so soon. =\ Soichi is hilarious with his penis-shaped hairstyle, and when he sings his overly "sweet" "AMAI" song LOL! Krauser is so cool and funny, I think he is like the epic parody of all things metal and gothic. The middle-aged uncle who plays the masochist pig (buta) was kinda interesting in the story. But I love the Record President the most. Everytime she opens her gab to speak, its always that line... "F***! It made my c*** f***ing wet!". She's very cool and hilarious hahaha...
You know, even someone like me, who used to be so into these metal/rock/j-rock stuff wouldn't get offended by this anime, even though it is so satire. And that is where I think this anime really wins :) (Must recommend this anime/movie to my fellow rocker friends, think they'll flip over their chairs from all the jokes. Hee~) Comparing the movie and the anime, although the movie was funny as well with the "L" guy playing Soichi / Krauser, I think I still preferred the anime. Hmm I guess its because the jokes and laughter didn't take so long for me to react to *shrugs* Maybe I'm just too "stunned" after half a day at work to feel like laughing in the middle of a weekday haha! XD (omg has my life come down to this?)
Since DMC is so music-based, I've uploaded 3 songs which were my favourite from the OST. Satsugai (the chorus is too catchy), Fuckingham (the one will Jack Ill Dark) and one which was surprisingly electronic (Mesu Buta Koukyoukyoku 'Female Pig Symphony'). Actually the rest of the songs in the OST are nice too! But I think I'll spare everyone from having to listen to an entire metal album with vulgarities while reading my blog lol! =p (If you're really interested, I'll send the album over on msn ;) Just let me know!) Death Records Banzai~
The first time I actually got to know about this show named "Detriot Metal City", was when I was at Kinokuniya at Liang Court many months ago. I think then the movie was just showing in Japan, there was a TV at Kino showing the trailer for the movie.
On first sight I thought the trailer looks very very funny and interesting lol! And somehow I got drawn to the storyline / background, mainly due to the "metal", "gothic", "cosplay" theme. After that, I tried to google for the movie, and realized it was spun off a manga / anime (why am I not surprised? haha!) Couldn't find the movie, so I settled for watching the anime online instead. Crunchyroll still had it then.... but I think they removed the streaming videos by now. (If anyone is interested, can go to anilinkz.com to watch it)
The anime is one of the most vulgar, yet funniest and amusing anime I've ever watched. I was cursing when I realised there were so few episodes and I had reached the end of the anime so soon. =\ Soichi is hilarious with his penis-shaped hairstyle, and when he sings his overly "sweet" "AMAI" song LOL! Krauser is so cool and funny, I think he is like the epic parody of all things metal and gothic. The middle-aged uncle who plays the masochist pig (buta) was kinda interesting in the story. But I love the Record President the most. Everytime she opens her gab to speak, its always that line... "F***! It made my c*** f***ing wet!". She's very cool and hilarious hahaha...
You know, even someone like me, who used to be so into these metal/rock/j-rock stuff wouldn't get offended by this anime, even though it is so satire. And that is where I think this anime really wins :) (Must recommend this anime/movie to my fellow rocker friends, think they'll flip over their chairs from all the jokes. Hee~) Comparing the movie and the anime, although the movie was funny as well with the "L" guy playing Soichi / Krauser, I think I still preferred the anime. Hmm I guess its because the jokes and laughter didn't take so long for me to react to *shrugs* Maybe I'm just too "stunned" after half a day at work to feel like laughing in the middle of a weekday haha! XD (omg has my life come down to this?)
Since DMC is so music-based, I've uploaded 3 songs which were my favourite from the OST. Satsugai (the chorus is too catchy), Fuckingham (the one will Jack Ill Dark) and one which was surprisingly electronic (Mesu Buta Koukyoukyoku 'Female Pig Symphony'). Actually the rest of the songs in the OST are nice too! But I think I'll spare everyone from having to listen to an entire metal album with vulgarities while reading my blog lol! =p (If you're really interested, I'll send the album over on msn ;) Just let me know!) Death Records Banzai~
Apr 1, 2009
Rojak + Lagged + Voice acting
Harlow, its been quite awhile since I've wrote in this blog again. Lotsa things to catch up on, which I will try to tell everything in one breath, so hang on and bear with me! >.< (which is why this post is titled "rojak + lagged".
Animes, animes, animes..... just finished watching quite a lot of animes these days. Started about a few weeks back, always having anime marathon during weekends. Either that, or I'll be having so many things which I have to do, but so little time. Animes which I've completed and my comments:
1) Fate Stay Night - Yes Xav, I have finally watched this! :p Hmm, I thought the main guy (Shiro) was quite a wimp... =x Overall, I found his "path" throughout the entire anime was "ouch this, ouch that" or trying too hard to be the tough guy when obviously he is not. I don't really get why he always puts himself infront when actually he can help the others alot more by staying away from being hurt and supporting them instead. (In this aspect, I will probably compare him to another character from another anime.)
Saber's really cool though, but I found the "love" between them to be either bitter-sweet, or not convincing enough for me. I still don't think Saber would have loved him and be in a relationship with him. (He seemed too childish?) The ending was a little sad though.... but I too think it would have been better for everyone this way.
2) ToraDora! - One of the funniest anime I have seen in a very long time. The characters are cute and likeable, the jokes are really hilarious, the storyline is fast enough for me (Can't really stand it when storylines keep repeating the same ol things over n over.)
My fave char in this series would have to be Ryuuji. He's such a nice sweet guy who is even willing to sew breast pads for Taiga. Now, how many guys would actually do that?! As compared to Shiro, I don't think Ryuuji is a "wimp" even when he does all the "auntie" things like household chores, looking out for cheap buys at the supermarket, cooking and taking care of the girls. It just feels so sincere, and I'm believe it actually takes more out of a guy to be gentlemanly and sweet, as compared to a role like Shiro's always wanting to act the tough cookie. I'll be soooo lucky if he's my bf!^^ Out of the rest of the characters, Taiga and Ami's roles were quite predictable. But Kitamura and Minorin's were more subtle and interesting to me. Although Minorin can be quite cranky sometimes, it seems to me that she is the most observant and perceptive. Even though the active, sporty people in animes always have shallower characters. Kitamura's story is also quite different from the usual, he's the vice-president for student council but he always has this fun / weird / crazy side to him as well. (Remember Episode 9? The most hilarious one where he appears almost naked!)
Still, like Fate Stay Night, I didn't have a good vibe when the anime was taking a turn towards the end. Where Ryuuji and Taiga inevitably falls in love with each other and end up being a couple. That was quite hard for me to swallow because Taiga looks too much like a xiao mei mei in the anime. If her char looked slightly more mature like Minorin or Ami's, it would have been much better. (Honey & Clover's Hagu also looks too much like a small kid for me to relate any romance to her.) I would have preferred Minorin to end up with Ryuuji, they obviously liked each other. If Minorin had not rejected him because of Taiga, probably they would end up really happy with each other. They both deserve each other because both are really nice people. But of cos, we all know that's not going to be the final pairing, because the anime title is such a no-brainer. Tora = Tiger, Dora = Dragon which obviously meant the 2 main leads.
3) Gundam 00 - This anime has finally come to an end...... but it only leaves the audience craving for more!!! (omg, this is neverending) Why? Because they had to announce that there will be a Gundam 00 movie releasing next year in 2010.
The ending was a good and nice one for me, I think it was cool that Ribbons and Setsuna destroyed each other's Gundam until they had to use the old ones. (lol, talk about being retro!). It was good to see everyone had a good ending eventually, even the guy who killed his own father. The wedding was hilarious (is this the first time I'm seeing anyone in Gundam actually going through a wedding ceremony? o.O) and it was nice how they made "clones" of Ribbons and Anew amongst the crowd during those speeches etc. Setsuna and Lockon continued being with Celestial Being, Tieria's body died but soul combined with Veda. Hallelujah and Marie went off on their own to spend some time together (seems like a peace-searching journey). Billy and Sumeragi ended up together (omg Billy, don't deny that you're so darn happy to be reunited with her! XD Okay, he was even smirking when Bushido appeared behind him.) There was no ending for Felt though..... I always thought someday she would end up being with the younger Lockon (but he had to like Anew this crazily instead. And she had to forget about the older Lockon when there's a total clone flocking around infront of her, that's really difficult.) Oh yah, Setsuna still seems like he ended up girl-less, but there were subtle-ness between Princess Marina and him alright. (1 of those couples where you just feel like banging their heads together and asking them to open their eyes wider.)
I actually prefer-ed the story of Gundam 00 to Gundam Seed because it was less dramatic and more realistic. But of cos, sometimes Gundam Seed really feeds the "emo" side very well^^ Gundam 00 reminds me more of those boyish-mecha cartoons/animes during my time, where they usually have like 4 to 5 members in the good guys' team. I just luv watching shows which emphasize on teamwork instead of 1-person "imba" reign over the rest. (Setsuna was the lead, but he didn't give off a super imbalanced, "immortal"-state as compared to Kira.)
After finishing these 3 animes, I'm kinda stuck on what other anime I should watch again. Maybe continue with Kuroshitsuji, or even La Corda D'Oro?? While stumbling on La Corda D'Oro again, came across the ending theme song "Crescendo" by "Stella Quintet". I thought Stella Quintet was some boyband from Japan. Until I searched youtube for a video of them. Turned out they were those voice actors for the anime, singing the ending theme song. I've uploaded this song into the music player^^
Guess what? Jun Fukuyama was one of the singers! Hehe, not bad, they could all sing quite well....
Maybe anime voice actors normally can sing well because they had to emote so much only from just using their voices.
Speaking of all these talented voice actors, stumbled upon this clip on youtube which I would like to share with you:
I'm sure many people are amazed by Miyano's voice acting of that evil laughter of Light in Deathnote. It almost seemed like their facial expressions were the same! Jun Fukuyama's voice always sounded different to me, although Kei's voice in Special A is quite similar to Lelouch's. And Ryoga's voice actor is so talented! He can voice all 3 characters, Ryoga, the guy in the china uniform and even the black pig! >.< I always knew Edward's voice actor was a lady, but I never thought she also voiced Nana!
I'm actually still quite taken aback, every time I come across finding out who had voice acted as who...... for example:
a) Azuma in La Corda = Shinobu in Junjou Romantica (yes, the gay anime where he plays a 18-year-old in love with his brother-in-law! Uh-oh, too much details?) = Kuran Kaname in Vampire Knight
b) Hihara in La Corda = Tidus in FFX = Pang De in Dynasty Warriors 5
c) Tsuchiura in La Corda = Hiroki in Junjou Romantica (fave char in JR, oops =x) = Rou Ensei in Saiunkoku Monogatari
d) Len Tsukimori in La Corda = Takahiro in Junjou Romantica (okay, the non-gay elder brother)
f) Senri Shiki in Vampire Knight = Hikaru in Ouran = Kira in Gundam Seed!!! (wow O.O)
So basically the song you've heard by Stella Quintet = Kuran Kaname, Tidus, Hiroki, Takahiro and Lelouch! (I'm sure there are more famous chars than Hiroki and Takahiro but thats the best I could associate them with anime characters I know... )
I get really reminded of Taiga's voice when I watch this:
Haha, "Baka-Chi!" =p Love the way she says that......
Found the whole list of Vampire Knight voice actors from crunchyroll: http://www.crunchyroll.com/group/Vampire_knight_foreva/pages/voiceactors4vampireknight
which is quite amazing...
I shall continue to blog on the DMC movie, and some Gundam stuff on the next post! :)
Animes, animes, animes..... just finished watching quite a lot of animes these days. Started about a few weeks back, always having anime marathon during weekends. Either that, or I'll be having so many things which I have to do, but so little time. Animes which I've completed and my comments:
1) Fate Stay Night - Yes Xav, I have finally watched this! :p Hmm, I thought the main guy (Shiro) was quite a wimp... =x Overall, I found his "path" throughout the entire anime was "ouch this, ouch that" or trying too hard to be the tough guy when obviously he is not. I don't really get why he always puts himself infront when actually he can help the others alot more by staying away from being hurt and supporting them instead. (In this aspect, I will probably compare him to another character from another anime.)
Saber's really cool though, but I found the "love" between them to be either bitter-sweet, or not convincing enough for me. I still don't think Saber would have loved him and be in a relationship with him. (He seemed too childish?) The ending was a little sad though.... but I too think it would have been better for everyone this way.
2) ToraDora! - One of the funniest anime I have seen in a very long time. The characters are cute and likeable, the jokes are really hilarious, the storyline is fast enough for me (Can't really stand it when storylines keep repeating the same ol things over n over.)
My fave char in this series would have to be Ryuuji. He's such a nice sweet guy who is even willing to sew breast pads for Taiga. Now, how many guys would actually do that?! As compared to Shiro, I don't think Ryuuji is a "wimp" even when he does all the "auntie" things like household chores, looking out for cheap buys at the supermarket, cooking and taking care of the girls. It just feels so sincere, and I'm believe it actually takes more out of a guy to be gentlemanly and sweet, as compared to a role like Shiro's always wanting to act the tough cookie. I'll be soooo lucky if he's my bf!^^ Out of the rest of the characters, Taiga and Ami's roles were quite predictable. But Kitamura and Minorin's were more subtle and interesting to me. Although Minorin can be quite cranky sometimes, it seems to me that she is the most observant and perceptive. Even though the active, sporty people in animes always have shallower characters. Kitamura's story is also quite different from the usual, he's the vice-president for student council but he always has this fun / weird / crazy side to him as well. (Remember Episode 9? The most hilarious one where he appears almost naked!)
Still, like Fate Stay Night, I didn't have a good vibe when the anime was taking a turn towards the end. Where Ryuuji and Taiga inevitably falls in love with each other and end up being a couple. That was quite hard for me to swallow because Taiga looks too much like a xiao mei mei in the anime. If her char looked slightly more mature like Minorin or Ami's, it would have been much better. (Honey & Clover's Hagu also looks too much like a small kid for me to relate any romance to her.) I would have preferred Minorin to end up with Ryuuji, they obviously liked each other. If Minorin had not rejected him because of Taiga, probably they would end up really happy with each other. They both deserve each other because both are really nice people. But of cos, we all know that's not going to be the final pairing, because the anime title is such a no-brainer. Tora = Tiger, Dora = Dragon which obviously meant the 2 main leads.
3) Gundam 00 - This anime has finally come to an end...... but it only leaves the audience craving for more!!! (omg, this is neverending) Why? Because they had to announce that there will be a Gundam 00 movie releasing next year in 2010.
The ending was a good and nice one for me, I think it was cool that Ribbons and Setsuna destroyed each other's Gundam until they had to use the old ones. (lol, talk about being retro!). It was good to see everyone had a good ending eventually, even the guy who killed his own father. The wedding was hilarious (is this the first time I'm seeing anyone in Gundam actually going through a wedding ceremony? o.O) and it was nice how they made "clones" of Ribbons and Anew amongst the crowd during those speeches etc. Setsuna and Lockon continued being with Celestial Being, Tieria's body died but soul combined with Veda. Hallelujah and Marie went off on their own to spend some time together (seems like a peace-searching journey). Billy and Sumeragi ended up together (omg Billy, don't deny that you're so darn happy to be reunited with her! XD Okay, he was even smirking when Bushido appeared behind him.) There was no ending for Felt though..... I always thought someday she would end up being with the younger Lockon (but he had to like Anew this crazily instead. And she had to forget about the older Lockon when there's a total clone flocking around infront of her, that's really difficult.) Oh yah, Setsuna still seems like he ended up girl-less, but there were subtle-ness between Princess Marina and him alright. (1 of those couples where you just feel like banging their heads together and asking them to open their eyes wider.)
I actually prefer-ed the story of Gundam 00 to Gundam Seed because it was less dramatic and more realistic. But of cos, sometimes Gundam Seed really feeds the "emo" side very well^^ Gundam 00 reminds me more of those boyish-mecha cartoons/animes during my time, where they usually have like 4 to 5 members in the good guys' team. I just luv watching shows which emphasize on teamwork instead of 1-person "imba" reign over the rest. (Setsuna was the lead, but he didn't give off a super imbalanced, "immortal"-state as compared to Kira.)
After finishing these 3 animes, I'm kinda stuck on what other anime I should watch again. Maybe continue with Kuroshitsuji, or even La Corda D'Oro?? While stumbling on La Corda D'Oro again, came across the ending theme song "Crescendo" by "Stella Quintet". I thought Stella Quintet was some boyband from Japan. Until I searched youtube for a video of them. Turned out they were those voice actors for the anime, singing the ending theme song. I've uploaded this song into the music player^^
Guess what? Jun Fukuyama was one of the singers! Hehe, not bad, they could all sing quite well....
Maybe anime voice actors normally can sing well because they had to emote so much only from just using their voices.
Speaking of all these talented voice actors, stumbled upon this clip on youtube which I would like to share with you:
I'm sure many people are amazed by Miyano's voice acting of that evil laughter of Light in Deathnote. It almost seemed like their facial expressions were the same! Jun Fukuyama's voice always sounded different to me, although Kei's voice in Special A is quite similar to Lelouch's. And Ryoga's voice actor is so talented! He can voice all 3 characters, Ryoga, the guy in the china uniform and even the black pig! >.< I always knew Edward's voice actor was a lady, but I never thought she also voiced Nana!
I'm actually still quite taken aback, every time I come across finding out who had voice acted as who...... for example:
a) Azuma in La Corda = Shinobu in Junjou Romantica (yes, the gay anime where he plays a 18-year-old in love with his brother-in-law! Uh-oh, too much details?) = Kuran Kaname in Vampire Knight
b) Hihara in La Corda = Tidus in FFX = Pang De in Dynasty Warriors 5
c) Tsuchiura in La Corda = Hiroki in Junjou Romantica (fave char in JR, oops =x) = Rou Ensei in Saiunkoku Monogatari
d) Len Tsukimori in La Corda = Takahiro in Junjou Romantica (okay, the non-gay elder brother)
f) Senri Shiki in Vampire Knight = Hikaru in Ouran = Kira in Gundam Seed!!! (wow O.O)
So basically the song you've heard by Stella Quintet = Kuran Kaname, Tidus, Hiroki, Takahiro and Lelouch! (I'm sure there are more famous chars than Hiroki and Takahiro but thats the best I could associate them with anime characters I know... )
I get really reminded of Taiga's voice when I watch this:
Haha, "Baka-Chi!" =p Love the way she says that......
Found the whole list of Vampire Knight voice actors from crunchyroll: http://www.crunchyroll.com/group/Vampire_knight_foreva/pages/voiceactors4vampireknight
which is quite amazing...
I shall continue to blog on the DMC movie, and some Gundam stuff on the next post! :)
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