"saluting public baths and all the bishies that bathe there"

"Sakasama no Niji"
-from Lodoss Wars TV OST
Translated by Kix

Asa no niji ga shizumu mizu umi
Amai mitsu wo kureru hanabira
Mizu wa tsumetai
Demo totemo yasashii
The morning rainbow is sinking in a lake
The flower petals that give out sweet honey
The water is freezing
But very gentle

Oyoide sakasama no niji wo tadarou
Oyoide tadori tsukitai no
Sono chikaku he
A swimming upside down rainbow is sore
Swimming and trying to struggle on
To that close place

Tsukete mieru hitomi no oku no
Mirai tsunagu kuuki shizukani
Haneru saka nano oto dake
Kodama suru
Soaking, the inside of a seeing eyes
The future ties the quiet air
With only the sound of a leaping fish
Echoing

*repeat

mizu no honoo
aozameta yubi no aida
itsuka watashi no koto tsutsumi komu
itai nodo
The water's flames
Became pale between fingers
Someday it will wrap me up
painfully

oyoide kodou mo tokeru no
saza mini
oyoide sono ude no naka de
niji wo miru
Swimming as the beat is also thawing
Rippling
Swimming inside those arms
Seeing a rainbow

*repeat

np: .... nanimo

=_O

::falls over in pain:: Ugh.. stupid.. semi...lactose.. intolerance... ::clutches stomach:: Kimochi WARUIII~

But... other than that, I'm just going through Fanime piccies 'cause there are new ones.. after that.. I'm going to brush my teeth, wash my face, and collapse on my bed XP I wonder if Advil would help...

-- marked up by Kix on Sunday, April 15, 2001 (10:58 p.m.)

np: After Winter's Gone - Coco Lee

*bweee* My spring break is starting out bootiful~ On friday fell asleep at 4:30 am reading fun fun Harry Potter books that my BROTHER has (seems his friend gave them to him *giggle*). Then I woke up at 8:00 am for no apparent reason although I was supposed to go take pictures at 10. So I got ready and Heidi picked me up a little late and we drove over to Akuma's house. From there the four of us went to Excel to take piccies ^_^; However, this took MORE than the hour I was alloted so I tried to call home... like 5 times and it just kept hanging up on me. Took the pictures, which I will pick up in a few days because we were almost late for golfland and had to hurry away. Luckily Heidi stayed to get the pictures developed XD Love you Heidi!! I tried to call my mom again and she finally responded. It seems that she DID get the previous calls but thought I was at home ANSWERING the call... so she kept hanging up =_= We then went back to Akuma's house and barely get a ride with her friend Kevin (aka Homo-kun.. he's not really, but we like to call him that ^_^).

We got to golfland a little late *nervous laughter* There we played many fun games. However, I tried playing DDR... but since I didn't get to go home before, I was still wearing my high heel boots... and you CANNOT play DDR in them. If it's really simple, you can kinda use your toes... but it's hard.. real hard =_= BUT! I never knew they had other FUN games ^^;;; (I'm not a marvel vs. capcom fan) So I ended up playing Tetris, Puzzle Fighter, Air Hockey, Pin Ball, Bubble Bobble, and some funky but VERY cute shooting game ^_^;; Luckily Jack had so many tokens so I didn't even have to pay~ Arigatou~

Then... we played mini golf *laugh* And I like to hit hard... ^^;;; But either way, I didn't do the best, but I got a few hole in one's and got a total of 63.. which is much better than last time's 85 O.o Afterwards, I bought an ice cream and went home at 6.

When I went home, my parents let me choose where to go and I thought Marie Callenders. 'cept that my mom wanted to go to the El Camino one, which was was golfland was @_@ So we went to Peppermill and I ordered... *nervous giggle* A LOT. Something like Shrimp Cocktail, Hot Chocolate, Chicken Fettucini with Soup, Breakfast Tray with Bagel, Eggs, Sausage, and Hash brown, and an Ice Cream Sundae. Needless to say I didn't finish it all and was screaming how I wasn't going to eat again for another week @_@

After I came home, I wanted to watch an 11 o clock drama on TV, but I was sooo tired from everything that I fell asleep at 9:00... and didn't wake up, although my dad told me today he tried at 9:30. Then today I went to church for Easter service and then KINO's! But the scary guy was at the music counter so I didn't buy my CD or folder =_= So I bought 3 manga and got my Hana to Yume instead ^^;;; I think I'll just download the songs though.. and buy my folder next week =D

That's about it ^_^ Although I have SO much to do XD But I'm so happy! My dad also reimbursed the $20.00 it cost to take the pictures and I spent that on the manga ^^;;;;

-- marked up by Kix on Sunday, April 15, 2001 (03:11 p.m.)

np: Hoshi no Melody - Idol Project (Mimu/Mariko Kouda)

Btw, Meimi: tell me any time you're going to Kinokuniya ^_^ I'm going there Sunday around 12:30. But I won't be there long. Any time you can go, just notify me ne ^_^ Also, we'll be at Valley Fair on Tuesday from 11:00 - 5:00 =D *giggle* I'm not sure if you go there, but just in case ^_~ (note: the cell phone doesn't work anymore, canceled.)

-- marked up by Kix on Friday, April 13, 2001 (06:35 p.m.)

np: Brise - Malice Mizer

Yesterday was bad after I got home. Had a huge argument with my mother because she wouldn't allow me to leave the house with friends for all of April because I'm only allowed to leave the house once a month. But it's vacation you see, so I was upset. But I'm not going to explain the whole thing because I've already told the important important people, and because it lasted 2 and a half hours, it takes too long to recite. Akuma can ask Gaki if she really wants though.

IT'S SPRING BREAK! XD And my dad being the darling he is *laugh* bought me much wanted books including an AP US History book and two knitting patterns book. Knitting seems so fun ^_^ I can just sit there when I'm bored and KNIT! *g* I'm becoming a nerd AND a housewifey type at the same time!! Anyhow, I went to the fabric store to get costume materials, but I couldn't concentrate =_= and I bought the "tie" materials and a nice orange checkered print for an apron I'm making =D

Wheee! I get to take pictures tommorow! Whee! EGADS! I ate a hamburger, onion rings, a milk shake, and a salad for dinner today! I can't take pictures tommorow ::freaks out:: Nyooo fatty fattyyy~ *giggle* SPRING BREAK BABYYY!!

Nee! Meimi! Doushiyo? I wrote your letter, but I wanted to put other stuff in the package~ And I can't draw fact enough XP You're going to heal too fast for me to send the package ;_; Don't worry! I really wanted to get something cute, but I'm going to the store on Tuesday~ Ne neeee, how about this just be a package XP Instead of a take care package.. or.. maybe an after recovery package? 'cause I don't want to only send a tape and a letter.... =/ That wouldn't be a real "package"~ So ummm, expect something next Friday/Saturday. I'm sure with you being back in school you'd appreciate it a little more ^____^ (with school being such a pain and all =9)

-- marked up by Kix on Friday, April 13, 2001 (06:16 p.m.)

np: Aijou - Koyanagi Yuki

*laugh* Pictures! You may have to reload a couple times because geocities is a pain, but they're there ^^;

-- marked up by Kix on Thursday, April 12, 2001 (07:23 p.m.)

np: Will - Chihiro Yonekura (Houshin Engi OP)

HEEEELLLOOOO~

I'm back from my splendid isolation XD Today was just bootiful! BOOTIFUL I SAY! I woke up around 6:45 and got ready. I barely had any clothes to wear, but I managed and my hair was cooperating perfectly XD Then~ I went to school and it wasn't too cold XD Plus, I got to listen to the radio and chat with my dad in the car ^^

1st period (Japanese): HA! Just listened about the oral and got to work on my homework in class ^_^ Found out Gaki wasn't at school. She wasn't ever going to come ^^;
2nd period (History) : Got to listen about the Vietnam War. I had decided to become a nerd a few days ago and took muchos notes XD Watched videos and monologues =D I understand!
3rd period (Math) : Had a test XD Didn't have to turn in homework (although I stayed up happily with my dad 'til 1 am doing it) and took Chapter 10 test. SO EASY! XD I think I might've aced it. Previously I was worrying abotu whether I knew it all because I was so used to cramming. It's just so cool when you just happen to have the knowledge XD And I at least know I have #12 right ^_~
4th period (Art) : Worked on project obviously ^_^ Only one at the table working on it so I got to monopolize the watercolor pencil set XD Worked on DIE's hat ^_^
5th period (Biology) : My teacher is in Japan so we didn't have to dissect~ We got a catchup day and I worked on notes and chatted with peoples ^___^ Plus, I got a hella cool link to "http://www.buildabear.com"~ I wanna get one sooo bad XD Reminds me muchos of CCS and SDS!
Lunch : Chatted with people and took cool survey's ^_^ I'm all around brain, and umm.. the other one was something abotu me being more responsible and good for leadership and administration... I really can't remember ^^;;;
6th period (Study Hall) : Couldn't do much without Phi to talk to and Kathy was watching a movie ^^;; So I doodled... and I ACTUALLY drew a picture XD I've only drawn so few this year because I've been busy ;_; So I drew one of Usagi from SailorMoon ^^;; Doesn't really look like her, is kinda out of proportion, and I don't remember all the facts, but it's a picture! I'm going to color it later ^_^
7th period (Literature) : Watched the end of the Crusables? Er.. something like that (Salem Witch Trials) and I already knew the ending from history, but it was acted out real well~ That's all we did in class ^_^
After School : I sat around and talked to Lisa Warner who was nice enough to stay with me since she had a car and didn't have to go home quite yet. She's sooo nice XD And a REAL nerd! I hope to become like her~ But she sleeps at 12 every day O.o My goodness~ And my dad picked me up around 3:45. Now, we're going to the book store to buy good informational textbook-like books 'cause I'm feeling the need to study XD Maybe I can get a few pens too =D Then my mom told me not to eat 'cause she's bringing home Chicken Enchilada (sp?) from a really good mexican resteraunt ^_^ But I'm eating ice cream anyhow 'cause I think I deserve it *cackles* Plus, because I have almost no homework, I get to read over history twice! And hopefully it'll sink in enough for me to do good on the quiz tommorow.

*giggle* ALMOST SPRING BREAK!!! (plus, took a lot of webcam pics for fun XD I'll post them later~ The "tsukini kawatte oshiokiyo" pose is for Akuma~) Love you all! And I'm working on the take care package for Meimi~~ I'll probably just record MahoTsukai Tai for you now on my own tape and probably keep the one you send me ^_^ So you can get it sooner ne XD

-- marked up by Kix on Thursday, April 12, 2001 (03:52 p.m.)

np: Cafe Terrace Ocha wo Douzo - Clamp Campus OST 2 (Ali Project)

Nyooo? Meimi-chan? You think the manga for AL is bad? I LUB the manga version of AL XD The only thing I don't like is how it's influencing Mokona Apapa-sensei to draw like Satsuki Igarashi-sensei. But I love that art~ Oddly enough the anime doesn't click visually with me. More because the colors are so dark, peoples heights have changes, and their eyes are huge~ 'cause the eyes to me have marked the manga. But ah well ^^;; Everyone has their opinions ne~ Sore de, I'm working on your care pack, but lots of pressing situations have come up @_@

JIN! I'm so happy you "updated" your gallery~ Now I REALLLLY want my scanner to be fixed XP Of course I said that almost a full year ago too *sigh* But I adore the new piccies XD And hopefully there will be more?

Then.. it's *scream* Has your self esteem ever just been shattered?? I was already failing lots of quizzes and missing homeworks because I was lazy.. and then I went into history today and while the whole class got a big lecture on the AP exams and how hard everything will be in the future... I visibley deflated ;_; Plus, I got a 0/20 on the quiz and next next week there's going to be one on Monday worth 100 points~ DOUSHIYO????? *sigh* So I made a 5 week schedule until SATs, AP tests, and etc. are over. So I plan to be a nerd and recluse, although I'd go online because I wanna chat with people ^^;; Plus, my brother's gone and I want to play video games on his computer. (note: my new motto is "5 hours is all I need!" which is basically stating the fact of studying is more important than sleep... must.. assimilate.. and.. become nerd! Would that be anything similar to Ken-chan? Other than the fact that he's succeeding where I'm failing? ;_;)

Akuma... "TsuZUki" not "Tsutzuki" please ;_;

AND! Next week we are barrelling over to Valley Fair with a huge laminated prinout of Tsuzuki. We are going to CINNA-BON, buying muchos, and taking pictures to "pretend he's really there". We also get to put on lipstick and leave kiss marks and sign our names in gold and silver pen XD Sounds fun deshou?

-- marked up by Kix on Monday, April 9, 2001 (03:57 p.m.)

np: Tommorow - Penicillin

Btw, I forgot to post this, but I finally uploaded part of the new layout for the Syaoran Shrine~ This one has updated up to March 31~ I haven't transferred the 'gallery' over yet, but information, fanart, fanfics, etc are updated XD It's over at http://www.envy.nu/sshrine/index2.htm~ Please visit and sign the guestbook ^_^;; I have more to update, including cosplay pictures, but that will be up by May sometime ^_~

-- marked up by Kix on Sunday, April 8, 2001 (02:07 p.m.)

np: Once In This Lifetime - Leon Lai

Nyooo~ Hisashiburi Jin-channnn! Now that you're back I'll have more incentive to get piccies and translations finished XD Nyah hahahaha~

Meimi: Although you won't be getting your surgery for awhile, GANBATTE NE! Sore de, I'll make a good take care package XD I used to make them a lot because my friends used to always get sick and stuff =_= ::goes off to ponder what to put in it::

-- marked up by Kix on Sunday, April 8, 2001 (01:59 p.m.)

np: Pray - Final Fantasy Main Theme Vocal Coll. 1

Today WILL be a good day! XP I have decided to get my act together today. No more frivilous eating. No more frivilous spending. No more frivilous activities! What prompted this change of ideals? Well, this morning I woke up at 10:00 and I sat in bed for an hour thinking about cosplay and AX. Then I remembered that I got a 15/20 on a bio quiz, a 10/28 on a japanese quiz, forgot my japanese, math, and literature homework more than once, and have been getting F's on my history quizzes. Other than the fact that the 6 week period is going to be over soon and my grades have probably dropped much more than I've wanted them too, I'm fired up to study now XO I have a few tests coming up in the next week and I WILL study! And during spring break I will not just sit around and work on my costume, I'll study SATs and History go*ammit! Plus, =_=, my parents haven't even agreed to let me go to AX, but I think if I get good grades I can go... that's just another incentive XP I'll even have to stop sleeping for super long hours on the weekend if I want a job. Must.. get.. back.. to regular... 5 hours a night schedule XP *sniffle* I'll never get into a good school at this rate~

Buuuut~ first, today I get to read new fics and clean my room ^^;;;;

-- marked up by Kix on Sunday, April 8, 2001 (11:25 a.m.)

np: Timber Owls - Final Fantasy 8 Soundtrack

For Gaki... my Corny and Scary A to Z List ^^;;; Have fun~

-- marked up by Kix on Saturday, April 7, 2001 (07:29 p.m.)

np: Ippatsu Yarou - Ueda Yuuji (Sanosuke)

Nyooo~ Y'know what? I'm getting ambitious, but I've decided that I realllly want to make Nakoruru's outfit from Samurai Spirits 3 XD Or... 2 if I can't find a good enough picture ^^;;; But then, Akuma, do you think it'd go with your Misao outfit? She's not from Kenshin, but they're both young fighting girls in tune with nature *laugh* 'cause I love the pattern that can cover my big legs, and only show my neck and arms *g* Plus, her little dagger is just so adorable XD Only probably would be the lack of a Mamahaha (pet hawk)... but I think I can manage ^^;; Or even better, I run around yelling "Mamahaha~" and scaring all the seagulls/crows/birds in general away =3 But I guess it depends ne~ So many costumes to make =_=

Which reminds me Akuma~ Can I borrow the Memorial Book back for a day to make photo copies? I'm not sure how the bottom of Tomoyo's skirt is, so I just need the design ^^;;

*ush ush~* Time to buy colored contacts XD Phi~ You call me so we can make arrangements neee~ Stupid eye.. stupid vision ::pokes cheek:: "is it out YET?? *sob*"

-- marked up by Kix on Friday, April 6, 2001 (10:07 p.m.)

np: Mad Fantasy (Chris' Theme) - King of Fighters 98

*sobs* Here I am sitting on my tushy too lazy to even work on Sugisaki-dash-Net or translate Lagoon Engine issues... and I'm wondering if I'll ever go to a good college~ I mean... next year I'm not even taking any advanced classes next year except Japanese Honors, but that's only because level 4 is Honors anyhow XP!! I haven't even taken my SAT and I'm freaking out so much because two of my good friends just got accepted into Stanford and YALE~!! DOUSHIYOO?? I haven't even joined any real clubs or any schools teams.... UGH~ I'll be fated to go to some sucky school unless I can get into the art department... Bleh.

-- marked up by Kix on Friday, April 6, 2001 (06:23 p.m.)

np: X - X Japan

*cheers* We're getting ready for Diversity Day and *ta da* the wonderful, but late, Bishie Bash for March~ This time we're allowing bishoujo, but only so limited a few ^^;; I've already packed the obento's, made the tea, and the cake (it's strawberry with vanilla frosting this time). I also managed to burn my hand in the process, but that's okay ^_^ Bishies are important~ So here's the list of people on my list so far ^_^:

Boys Will Be Boys...
March 1 Tsutomu Kashiwakura (seiyuu) Safiiru (Sailor Moon), Gremii Toto (Gundam ZZ), Mietoru (Kyatto Ninden Teyandee)
March 3 Youji Kudou (Weiss Kreuz)
March 3, 1974 Joe Higashi (King of Fighters, Fatal Fury)
March 10 Nuriko (Fushigi Yuugi)
March 11, 1979 Takeo Takakura (Mahou Tsukaitai)
March 15, 1973 Terry Bogard (King of Fighters, Fatal Fury)
March 17 Zell Dincht (Final Fantasy VIII)
March 18, 1968 Shinichiro Miki (seiyuu) Serge (Virus), Allen Schezar (Escaflowne), Keisuke Yuuki (Fushigi Yuugi)
March 19 Chiriko (Fushigi Yuugi)
March 22 Hirose Nanjou (Zetsuai/Bronze)
March 23 Eriol Hiiragizawa (Card Captor Sakura)
March 25, 1976 Iori Yagami (King of Fighters)
March 31 Suoh Takamura (Clamp Campus Detectives, etc.)

And Girls will PARTY~
March 3, 1983 Momoko Hanasaki (Wedding Peach)
March 3, 1906 Ri Kouran (Sakura Taisen)
March 3 Umi Ryuuzaki (Rayearth)
March 3 Rinoa Heartilly (Final Fantasy VIII)
March 5 Watase Yuu (mangaka) (Fushigi Yuugi, Ayashi no Ceres, etc.)
March 6, 1978 Michiru Kaio/Sailor Neptune (Sailor Moon)
March 12 Manami Sugihara (Sentimental Graffiti)
March 12, 1974 Hekiru Shiina (seiyuu) Hikaru (Rayearth), Fam (Fam & Iri)
March 14 Wakaba Shinohara (Shoujo Kakumei Utena)
March 18 Extra Kaidou (Idol Project)
March 24, 1973 Sakura Tange (seiyuu) Sakura Kinomoto (Card Captor Sakura), Suzu (Marmalade Boy), Mil (Maze)
March 25 Meiling Li (Card Captor Sakura)
March 31 Maya Sakamoto (seiyuu) Hitomi Kanzaki (Escaflowne)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALL~

-- marked up by Kix on Wednesday, April 4, 2001 (09:19 p.m.)

np: Waratte Pon - Bust A Groove

Wai! Gaki drew a piccie in literature today and dedicated it to me XD Kekeke, pissed off bishie~ I named him Koushirou too so I could call him Kou-chan Personally I think he looks better with silver hair 'cause I said "gin" and she put "kin" ^^ So gold is okay, but not prefered *g*

-- marked up by Kix on Tuesday, April 3, 2001 (08:35 p.m.)

np: "Love Again" - globe

*howls* At Fanime I didn't get to see so many cosplayers~ I didn't get to see the Kaede... and is that a SETSUNA I see?? *sniffle* Oh well, I didn't have a camera anyhow ;_; But at least someone else took pictures ^^;; *phew* Then there's a phew more cosplays I liked, but that's okay ^_^ Here are some I liked:

Squall
Kaede
Setsuna
Dakki
Farfie
Kasumi
Seifer
Movie Merle
Sora
Shinsen Gumi

-- marked up by Kix on Tuesday, April 3, 2001 (07:37 p.m.)

np: "Dreaming I Was Dreaming" - Namie Amuro

..... woke up late today and debated whether I should go late (by 10 minutes) to first period or not. It was just japanese class, which was pointless. So I coulda have stayed home and took a shower, done my homework, printed out my art project piccie, and eaten something. Instead I felt bad, so I went... only to find out that I had a kanji quiz. Oh CRAP. Fun for me =_= I got a 10/28 and didn't even have a picture to draw in Art, so I drew a guy bathing in blood. *giggle* It seems that I missed with the red pencil and decided to do the "Tenkou"#. Not my fault that it was the only way for me to explain the "pinkish red" stains on my bishies half naked body *cackles*

# note: In the Fushigi Yuugi OVA, Tenkou bathes in blood =P

-- marked up by Kix on Tuesday, April 3, 2001 (06:56 p.m.)

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