Stop the time~

What's uuuup~
This post is going to be back to my usual. Whether or not that's a good thing, I'm not entirely sure. My past three posts have been better received than any of my others (ie my anime and PIECE post). So, it would seem that my 'usual' isn't the best way to go. Honestly, I wouldn't mind just continuing to write about anime and such, as I actually really enjoyed it. But at the same time, there's a little more to my life than just anime, and while it isn't ever all that exciting, it's still my life, you know? And I want to write about those things too. After all, this is my personal blog. I've always believed it to be a place where I can word vomit and rant and just get anything and everything off of my chest. That being said, I will definitely be doing more anime posts in the near future.

Oh yeah! I want to talk about this before I forget. About two months ago, I finally caved and, wait for it... made a Tumblr. I KNOW I'M REALLY FUCKING LATE OK BUT FOR SO LONG I WAS JUST LIKE NO LEAVE ME ALONE. But I pretty much lurked in the background without actually having a Tumblr for like, over a year, so I figured I should just get over it and sign up. And I regret nothing. Absolutely nothing. So if you're interested, my Tumblr Stop the time. It's multi-fandom, and I do reblog BL/yaoi/NSFW. Fair warning. I pretty much just reblog a shit tonne of Shingeki no Kyojin (mostly Ereri/Riren), Karneval, and a bit of Free! and Adventure Time stuff. I know it's really plain, but I don't really care too much about the layout of the actual blog. The dashboard is where it all happens, anyway. I just prefer simple things when it comes to layouts and stuff. That should be apparent from the layout of this blog, and my Twitter. Anyway! Follow me if you would like, I'll follow back! Probably... so long as we have some things in common.

Anyway I've realized that I really don't have anything interesting to post about. Ehhh sorry about that! I guess I'll just do a really small pic spam with some things that I've been doing recently. It's small because I haven't actually been taking that many photos lately. Also, there aren't really any outfit photos as I've been lacking inspiration lately and haven't been as bothered with my outfits.

I went and got my nails done, again by Satomi at S's Nail. This is one of my absolute favourite nail designs. I will definitely be getting it again one day, maybe in the reverse. Ah, but my nails were longer this time so they grew out reeeally quickly and got kind of annoying. 

Idk. I found this picture in one of the magazines at my nail place (it's also a hair salon) and I just found it really funny. It was a Japanese guys hair style magazine, but I think this was a section on eyebrow styling or something. Honestly, I was just looking through it to scope the hot Japanese guys while waiting for my appointment.

This seems to be the only outfit photo I've taken lately... OTL
Well, I did really like this outfit, so I guess it's ok. 

I also really liked how my makeup turned out that day. Not that you can actually see it. I'm sorry, iPod cameras are crap quality. 

Went out for dinner to a little local Japanese restaurant. I love it there, the food is cheap and so good. Their green tea ice cream is the best~ 

Then the other day I went and had my nails done again. It was about a month after my last time. I went for a much more simple design this time, mostly because it was much cheaper, but also because with the base gel being clear, it won't be noticeable when they grow out. I actually really love them, they're so pretty. 

Other than a few other small outings here and there, and going to work, I haven't done all that much. I'm still pretty much just watching anime all of the time. I also bought the Sims 3 University recently, so that's taking up lots of my time too. Oh, I have had lots of new music though! 

Grimoire, album from Nocturnal Bloodlust. Before even getting to the music, I just want to say that this album is one of the most beautifully designed albums I've ever had the pleasure of owning. It's so stunning. That photo does it absolutely no justice. As for the music, well. It's Nokubara. These guys are so amazingly talented and so fucking kick ass. I can't even make the words to describe how GOOD this album is. It's just... ugh perfect from beginning to end. 

Satellite Cube, mini album from PIECE. This is it! We waited a year for this. And they did not disappoint. I'm going to be honest, when I heard about all the changes that were happening with PIECE, I was a little worried. I was worried that they wouldn't be PIECE anymore, that they'd lose that special something (whatever it is, I'm not sure) about them that made me fall in love with them. This mini though... it's easily one of my favourite releases of the year. It's absolutely perfect. They pull of the whole, space android thing so, so well. It actually suits them much more than their previous style. That being said, when I listened to this for the first time, I felt this rush of relief. Because, despite how much they'd changed, in every song, I could still hear 'PIECE'. I love every song on this mini. They have all improved so much, they've come so far. I feel like finally, their talent is shining. And I couldn't be happier, I couldn't be more proud. 

GIGA, album from Jackman. About this one, actually... I haven't listened to it all that much yet. I'M SORRY. I got this album around the time that I started watching anime again, and in all honestly I haven't been listening to much music since then. Anime is pretty much taking up all my time and head space... But I will sit down and listen to it properly very soon! It's Jackman, so I already know it's going to be fantastic.

Nanda Collection, album from Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. I missed out on Pamyu Pamyu Revolution, so there was no way I was going to miss out on this one. I don't really know what to say about this one. She's just so brilliant. This album is so much fun. It's just great, ok, she's great and asdfghjkl;

So yeah, that's pretty much all that's been going on with me. I'm sorry, this post was really fucking boring. I guess I really should just stick to passionately ranting about anime. 

Now Playing - milk tune. by SuG

Picking Up The PIECES~

Hey all~
So this post is a little out of the ordinary for me, I'm just so overwhelmed and excited right now, I have to share this excitement! I've been adding/updating things here, so it's kind of turned into a bio/intro post as well as a fangirling post.

As you may or may not know, one of my absolute favourite bands in the world is PIECE. They are so special to me and very dear to my heart. Unfortunately, despite being active as PIECE since 2009 (prior to that they were all together as LHAPLUS), they haven't had anywhere near the attention and recognition that they deserve. I've always worried about them because of this, and they've never exactly been the kind of band to spew out release after release. Then when their record label, Dear Dolce, closed down last year, I was terrified. A number of the bands signed with Dear Dolce went on hiatus or disbanded following the label closing down. However, PIECE pulled through and signed on with a new label, AKA-ON. Now, I may be wrong, as information on PIECE is quite hard for a non-Japanese fan to find, but from what I understand, they've only put out one release with AKA-ON, one single. So I actually still worried about them, despite having a new label. Reading poorly translated blog entries from the members didn't help either.

However, it looks like I didn't need to worry! This year has brought a lot of good things with PIECE. They've totally revamped their entire style. A new OHP, a new look, a new mini album and a PV preview! So go check out all their new goodies, kids! Finally my boys are going to get the love they deserve, I just know it!
[UPDATE] Ok so they're actually changing their band name too, their new name is 超時空アンドロイド-PIECE- (roughly translated using Google it means Super Dimension Android -PIECE-) I think it will still be ok to call them PIECE for short though, cause hell that's a long band name, and on their new band logo PIECE appears to be the dominant element of the name. It's up to you to decide what you want to call them, I'm gonna stick with PIECE ^^b

OHP - http://www.piece-official.net/

Here's their new individual pics/info (translated poorly by Google)

Vo. Nanami - Super Dimension Atomic Voice

Date of Manufacture: 3/18 rollout

Oil Type: O

Maximum Output: 5w

Power Source: Banana 2pcs

Blog: 『しょにっくのワンダーランド☆』

Twitter: @piece_nanami

Gt. Tsukihi - Super Dimension Space Guitar

Date of Manufacture: 2/25 rollout

Oil Type: B

Maximum Output: BPM5

Power Source: Parascience Smog

Blog: 『痛快活劇浪漫非行』

Twitter: @piece_tsukihi

Gt. Ayumu - Super Dimension Fairy Tale Guitar

Date of Manufacture: 9/13 rollout

Oil Type: AB

Maximum Output: Bari 5 

Power Source: Lunar base station delusional outbound propagation (?)

Blog: 『でんぱとつきとおーじさま』

Twitter: @piece_ayumu

Ba. Takiru - Super Dimension Hero Bass

Date of Manufacture: 10/31 rollout

Oil Type: O

Maximum Output: 5LOVE

Power Source: Wave of Love

Blog: 「輝け！！GOGOヒーロー大作戦！！」

Twitter: @piece_takiru

Dr. Ryo - Super Dimension Diru Drum (?)

Date of Manufacture: 01/24 rollout

Oil Type: B

Maximum Output: 5 Tissue (?)

Power Source: Adrenaline Secretion Drug (?)

Blog: 『性的な意味の「×××」』

Twitter: @piece_ryo69

PV Preview forアトミックビーム (Atomic Beam) 

New Mini Album

『SATELLITE CUBE』

2013.06.05 RELEASE / ¥2,625 (Tax in)

Tracklist

1."planetary gear"　

2.アトミックビーム　

3.HIGH×DRIVE　

4.PAPER MOON　

5.ヒーロードールTV　

6.ANGEL DUST

(DVD)

1.アトミックビーム(PV)

This is all info you can find on their OHP/JPOPASIA, just all in English and all in one place, basically. As for where to buy the mini, I've been checking CDJapan regularly (and the usual Japanese record stores sites) for it to be listed, but so far nothing. So I'll keep my eyes open for where/how overseas fans can buy the mini!

[UPDATE] Ok so I just checked some Japanese sites again, and now Like an Edison and ZEALLINK have it listed!
Unfortunately, from what I remember, neither store does overseas shipping, so you'll need a shopping service. However, if they have it listed, then I imagine that other stores (hopefully ones that ship internationally) will also have it up soon. I'll keep checking!
As for shopping services, I highly recommend using Tenso (which I have blogged about before here)
Personally I wouldn't go with CDJapan's Special Request Service. Their fees aren't as good as Tenso. I've also heard that Japonica Market is pretty good too!
[UPDATE] Ok so the other day I tweeted to CDJapan asking if they are planning on listing the mini, and they replied today (today's date is 05.29) saying "Hi. We still haven't received any details about it. So, we don't know at this point"
Sooo, for the moment it looks like they don't have plans to list it. Don't worry just yet, though! They do have PIECE's first full album listed, so there's still a chance that they'll get it later. I'll keep you updated!
[UPDATE 06.03] CDJapan have listed SATELLITE CUBE! It's listed under the new band name, Chojiku Android -PIECE-. I just ordered my copy, so GO GO GO GET YOURS! ^^

If anyone has any further info, then please do let me know and I'll be sure to include it/credit you!

That's all for now. Please, give PIECE  a fair go, ok! And watch out for them, they're stepping it up! They've worked so hard and are really something special! Also, sorry this post is a little messy and all over the place. I'm working on it OTL

Now Playing - SHINING WORLD by PIECE

I Suck At Being A Girl~

I don't know how to do it very well. Today, while I was out with a friend, I asked her if she could teach me about makeup. I mean, I do wear it, but not a lot, and I'm pretty clueless about it. I sort of just make it up as I go along (hurrhurr, you see what I did thar). So anyway, we went to a pharmacy and she got her colours matched for foundation. So I wanted to get it done too. Turns out my face is so naturally pale, that the most affordable brand, Maybelline, doesn't have any products that are light enough for my skin. So I was recommended a slightly more expensive option from L'Oreal, which I think I'll go back and buy soon. But even so, it was the lightest possible colour of the brand. xD

She also taught me about things like brushes/sponges, how to apply things, and what looks good together. You know, that sort of thing. She's pretty knowledgeable about makeup. She helped me decide what eyeliner and mascara I should get. I already have those things, but they're pretty basic and I'm running out, so I thought I'd step it up. I'm looking to buy some fake eyelashes, but so far I haven't found any particularly awesome. Most of them are just like, natural, or slightly exaggerated natural. Boring shit like that, you know? That's probably because my whole country is boring. JK love you New Zealand.

WHALES.

Damn it, I hate not having a case for my iPod! It makes me so nervous. I ordered a case off eBay over a week ago, but it hasn't arrived yet, so I've decided that I'll give it 3 weeks (in working days, so 15 working days), and then I'll contact the seller. I hope it gets here soon. It's a Hello Kitty case! It's white, with an interchangeable bow. I think it comes with a pink bow and a red bow. It's pretty simple, but I think it's really cute.

I'm having even more music-buying issues. I've been watching the PV for Brave Sword by PIECE, and just today I listened to a preview of the song on the album. And now I want the album even more! But seriously, they're charging MORE than the limited edition version of Piko's new album (just to use as a comparison), but their album is basically a regular edition. It has 13 tracks, and yes, it does come with a DVD, but that only has one PV on it. It seems like a little bit much, doesn't it? But I really want to support them, I'm worried if they don't get enough support that they'll disband... Well, who needs limbs, anyway?

I'm gonna play the Sims now. This is how I celebrate that my midterm exams are over, and ended without any major dilemmas... whoop~

NP - Mugen no Sora e by PIECE

Tonight Tonight

Listening to Golden Bomber always puts me in a good mood. So does watching videos of them on YouTube. They're all so fucking weird. Of course, Kenji is probably the weirdest, followed closely by Kirisho. Man, they're a great bunch. <3

I really, really hate not having a job. Or I just hate not having money. It seems like lately it's been release after new release, for so many bands that I love. New albums from Piko, Zuck, ACE, PIECE, Paradeis, BugLug. Singles from GALEYD, GOTCHAROCKA, Vistlip, SID, Mix Speaker's,Inc., and again BugLug. Live DVDs from SuG and LM.C, plus CDJapan has more of Golden Bombers Golden Best Type B, which I really wanted. I'm so upset, because I know that there is no way I'm going to be able to buy all of them. I'm only going to be able to get like, two or three, so I have to choose. I don't wanna chooooose! I can't do eeeht. Also, I don't just want music. I'm desperately in need of a wardrobe update. And I have a stunning lack of accessories and shit. Some of the stores that I want this stuff from don't ship internationally, so I'd have to pay the special request fee on CDJapan. On top of all that, whatever I buy, there is going to be a shipping charge, which is always expensive. Holy shit. Excuse me while I go drown my sorrows in ice cream.

I really love pineapple. But only in a can. Is that weird? I guess so.

It's getting really cold where I live, because it's almost winter. June-August are the wintery months here, and I'm really looking forward to it. I hate summer, I hate the sun. I don't have any summer style clothes either, all my stuff is more suited to winter weather. WHOA, step back! Did you see that alliteration? Completely unintentional, I swear. Anyway, winter. I'm excited. Bring on the rain.

Lalala, sorry. This was a boring one. I just felt like having a vent/cry about how I want to buy all the things but at the moments I can't buy any of the things. Mla. ;___;

NP - Ai Nante Iraneiyo by Golden Bomber 

I Wish I Had Never Met You~

I've just recently discovered the band Dazzle Vision, and even though I haven't listened to them a lot yet, I already know that they're going to be a favourite. The singer is a girl, and she has a really sweet singing voice, but what I really love is her death voice. I find it so shocking and amazing that such intense growls can come from such a cute girl! I guess that's why their latest album is called Shocking Loud Voice. I'm seriously considering buying it, but I'm still thinking about it, because there is lots of other albums that I want to buy. Like
Called≠Plan's mini album NO Yancha!! NO Live!!. They're way up there in my long list of favourites, but I think I might wait until they release a full album. I also really want PIECE's new album BRAVE HEARTS, but it's soooooo expensive. It costs more than Golden Bomber albums. That's saying something. Being a visual kei fan sure is expensive. I really should think about looking for a job. =3=


In other news, I finally have a new iPod~ I'd had the same 4GB, lime green Nano for six years. I'm surprised it's even lasted this long. But it was starting to fall apart and I could only fit 400 songs on it and blahblahblah... So after a lot of careful consideration, I decided to go with the 64GB iPod touch. I know, 64GB is a lot. But I didn't want to take any chances, I want this iPod to last as long as possible. Plus, if it's touch, you have to take into consideration things like videos and photos and apps. That stuff takes up space too, so, I thought it's better to be safe than sorry. And I have to say, so far I love it. It's so exciting, technology these days! I talk like I'm an old person.. I'm only 17! 


I have mid-term exams starting this Friday. And fuck, look at me. When I should be studying and working on assessments that are due then, I'm sitting here derping around on the internet, writing shit that nobody cares about. Failure, here I come...


NP - mr.FIREBIRD by THE KIDDIE