The first time I wore a dress without shorts underneath

Right, the title sounds slightly obscene XD I wore a pair of super short shorts at first because my trusty ny ones were too long for the dress (!!!) and to my horror I realised that the short shorts were too loose and kinda dropping off. So off I went to the ladies to remove them.

First day of work as an outdoors promoter was alright, nothing too strange/ interesting happened. Hmm though there are a few things worth sharing--

1. I perspired like a pig despite applying rexona anti-perspirant deodorant all over my back and neck area. Perhaps it only works on the underarms =( Was kinda hoping to use it to keep my sweaty palms in control but I guess it just doesn't work that way.

2. While we (8 of us) were in the blue dresses and sitting at along the grass patch curb along chevron house, a lady suddenly squeezed herself in the middle of where we were sitting and got her husband to take photos. Ahahaa a groups of (pretty) girls wearing the same uniform sitting in a row = instant photo taking spot.

3. I'm really bad at using the silky girl eye liner I just bought.

4. My court shoes still take the skin off the back of my ankles despite the shoes not being new and the area protected with plasters.

There were more people who couldn't be bothered about the product even though I stressed the words 'free trial' and smiled so sweetly. Well, my job isn't to get them to buy so I don't mind cos most of the people were very polite in showing their disinterest. Of course, got daoed a few times too but that's alright =D Thanks to my good attitude. Will post pictures next time. Pictures posted

Halfway through, I suddenly thought about Hunter X going on a hiatus after chapter 310 and that got me a little moody =(

Yes, Togashi is taking a break yet again. Got the info from onemanga forums where forumers credited Koneta as the source of the news. They saw he's a reliable source so... -sobs-

I don't know what's up with Togashi.. taking the easy way out from the resolving the hanging problems in the manga or maybe he has already lost interest in continuing this series. I doubt the second point cos he could have ended it prematurely but he did not.

Most probably, Togashi wants to take his own sweet time to think of the future developments and then boomz! Release the chapters all at a go. Why can't he churn out a chapter once a week like all the other mangakas.. Or at least, publish a chapter once a month, I can bear with the wait. Going on such frequent hiatuses put him at risk of being cancelled from Shounen Jump and what will become of us fans then?

Just don't quit on me now, Togashi, I can't take it ( quoting bella here! Hahaha) but what choice do I have... -resigned sigh-

Thoughts on Hunter X Hunter 307

Time for some rantings again =(

In chapters 305 and 306 when Gon matured physically in a matter of seconds, I was filled with dismay =( The first thing which came into my mind and triggered the sadness was along the lines of Killua's reaction.

It surprised me that people at the forums after reading those chapters (I'm a lurker at onemanga forums) only discuss the very practical and technical consequences of Gon obtaining such an aura, ie the effects on his future nen usage, his life span, ability to defeat the king blablabla. Only two mentioned Gon's friendship with Killua and how Killua would feel. Even then, no one really picked up on those points T___T

I'm not complaining. Just a little shocked at how people can view the same manga and jump straight to focus on such different aspects.

Then came some spoilers of chapter 307 on the forums which showed bits of Killua and Gon's first meeting after Gon's transformation. Oh man, I couldn't stop my eyes from watering after viewing those disjointed images. It just showed Killua pushing Gon away from something and Gon's blank face (with tears!!). It was just so painful to look at, I tell you =((

Perhaps I was too emotional... because Killua's not going to leave or hate Gon even if he transforms into a demon; their bond is stronger than that. Still, things have changed, and if there is no way to undo what Gon has gone through, won't the difference in age become a constant reminder of how he has failed to save Kaito if Gon continues to be with Killua? Since Kaito's irreversible death was what started off Gon's anger which resulted in this gain in power, Gon is never going to be cheerful or happy ever again. And I can't stand that! I don't want to see Gon with that heart wrenching face anymore.. and think about poor Killua! -Sobs-

I guess this shows that Gon and Killua's friendship make up a large part of the reason why I like HxH so much and any cracks in their bond will affect me really hard. I also tend to become an emotional fan girl when characters who were originally happy and cheerful become permanently emo or angsty (rmb Kenshin and Subaru?)

This picture or Gon looking at his hands and tearing hit me really hard too. I was thinking if Gon was crying for himself (probably not) or for Kaito. Or he was crying at the memory of Kaito telling him to always give a finishing blow to the chimera ants. Does Gon even understand what he has given up! Gon, you baka! T____T

I don't believe Togashi will let Gon die this way. After all, Gon's the protagonist! Killing him off would mean the end of Hxh and there are still too many loose ends to wrap up. Sometimes letting a character live is even more cruel then killing him off and we all know that Togashi doesn't show his characters much kindness. So in a twisted way, we can expect Gon to live.

As for the King.. he won't die either. Neither will he achieve world domination. Komugi does not necessarily have to be the one who stops the King by invoking his memories because the Meyrem is still showing his humane side even during his concussion after the explosion. Komugi has already done her part many many chapters ago. Still, something has to happen.. to make him remember. I'm counting on Pufu or Yupi to do something stupid.

Genai Ryodan. T____T I've not seen Shalnark, my laogong for soooooo long! I don't need or want them to join in the fight (lest more characters die). Just hoping that Togashi draws a short chapter on what they're doing in NGI after the things have died down a bit. Please? Pretty please?

The life of a sick and unemployed person

is almost equivalent to the life of a... pig? Okay I'm not sure how a pig lives but I have been sleeping more than half my day away and slacking when I'm awake.

Laptop in the morning, lunch, read books, sleep, watch tv, dinner, watch tv and read, sleep. Repeat cycle with some variations between watching tv and reading books. Gaaahh and I still lost weight. I have recovered my voice but the coughing fits and phlegm still trouble me once in a while.

Will blog about HxH in the near future because now is not the best time for me to... produce tears and mucus =( I will get a block nose and if a coughing fit comes then, it's only too easy that I choke and die.

Actually I dread using my laptop these few days. I'm supposed to be updating the fan fiction but i'm not and the longer I drag, the harder it is to get the story out. Doesn't help when the reviewers don't seem to like the pairing I have in mind much =((

Cowardly guy!!

Hunter X Hunter 307

I wonder if I was the only one who teared just looking at two raw picture scans from the latest chapter.

Elaboration here

Arakawa Under the Bridge, House of the Five Leaves, Hakuouki

I've taken to watching a few of the anime series in the Spring season. Much as I totally ignored the winter season, I'm not ready to give up totally on anime itself! XD

First on list is Arakawa Under The Bridge-- a comedy with a pinch of romance. It's more funny than lovey dovey. Though the graphics aren't strong, the episodes made up of as many as 5 sub-episodes each are engaging and hilarious!

Ichinomiya Ko, a wealthy guy who lives by his family rule of never being indebted to anyone was saved by Nino, a homeless girl who lives under the bridge. To return the debt, he moves under the bridge to live as Nino's lover, upon her eccentric request. Here's an excerpt of their first date, largely made up of what Ichinomiya thinks a date should comprise-- the guy must hold the girl like a princess. And other stupid things.

Looking good so far, Recruit!

You're doing it wrong!! X_X

Moving to the second series which caught my attention, House of the Five Leaves is an anime set in the samurai era. A slow start with peaceful episodes but not to the extent of boring. Graphics wise, I would say not bad but for this anime it really varies from person to person.

Even in the anime, the art reminds me of Ristorante Paradiso-- this manga I read a while ago about charming waiters in a restaurant. A brief google told me that both series are penned by the same mangaka, Natsume Ono. So hooray for me =D

Ehh ok back to the plot, House of the Five Leaves is about this plain and softy samurai Akitsu (I cant even remember his name) who gets hired as a bodyguard by Yaichi who is quite a handsome guy by the standards of this anime. Akitsu gets invited to join Yaichi's syndicate called Five Leaves, represented by a maple leaf after completing a mission. However, he is unable to make a decision because despite being intrigued, the syndicate deals with shady business, namely kidnaps and getting ransoms.

This is Yaichi-san, the closest we get to a standard bishie in House of the Five Leaves

Akitsu and Yaichi.

So you see what I mean about the graphics, they are detailed, with beautiful backgrounds but the art itself is not the kind that we commonly see. That's what makes Natsume Ono's works distinctive =D

Next up is Hakuouki Shinsengumi Kitan. It's very obviously a reverse harem, but considered okay I guess.. Not as good as Ouran (which barely touches romance in the anime) or Saiunkoku Monogatari (where the harem factor doesn't throw itself at your face) or Fruits Basket (because sincerity oozes out from every bit of Tohru) but good enough. Bishies aside, there is sufficient action and fights to keep me watching.

Don't get me talking about the bishies, i won't be able to stop XD

Okita Souji, not Okita Sougo from Gintama XD

Saitou Hajime.. He's my favourite out of the male characters. It was love at first sight =D

Nothing unusual for anime series of this genre, Hakuouki is a bit thin on the plot, cliche wimpy female character who only wants to rush into things without being able to protect herself and goes 'kyyyaaaa' at a little blood. I hope more secrets regarding the gone crazy soldiers will be revealed soon, like in the next episode because it definitely takes more than pretty faces to keep female fans engaged.

Right now, still fuzzy regarding the origins of this anime because the graphics look really game-like especially those during the ending song and I'm especially wary of games turned anime series. It is my tendency to stay away from these series no matter how good the reviews are or how gorgeous the bishies..

That's it for this post, will post more about the other series as i watch =D

My hands smell strongly of money

It has been a crazy two weeks and I'm glad that I will be able to have some time to myself after sunday. Alot of funny things happened, you can read some of them at yuhsuan's blog hahaha i'm rather lazy to do a recount.

After the work at JL ends, i have many options. First is to resume my slacking days of rotting at home though there will also be many things to do ie write fanfictions, pack my manga and re-read X CLAMP, clean the house etcetc

Or I could go back to work at Paya lebah. They're short handed. The work, though boring, pays well and my eye candies are there.

I got introduced to another job-- similar to a sales promoter and I would like to give it a try but mum is completely against it. I'm stuck in between my potential (and encouraging) colleagues and my opposing mum. HELP T__T

At IMM just now, mum spotted a 'full/part timer needed' sign outside Crystal Jade Bakery and pointed it out to me excitedly. Yup so that's another possible job i'll take on.

Haha that sums up my current life and plans for the near future.

A picture speaks a thousand words

So there, what a wordy entry. Basically, Gon lets out a classified piece of info when confronted by Okita Sougo. This sparks off a series of reactions where some are moved to tears, shocked, or just skeptical. Certain people ie Seishiro and Kyo are obsessed with their own hotness which then confuses Yotsuba. (Ichigo and co are horrified by her distorted looks) Shalnark analyses the insane situation calmly while Zero keeps his positive outlook.