Joy

Just so you knows..

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:12:29 GMT

I've been thinking about just leaving LJ all together a lot lately since I rarely use it.. ever. But I still want to keep some type of journal and I like how I have this one set up. (I would just use the MySpace blog.. but I think it sucks! No cut for a lot of images or whatever.) The only thing now is that I'll probably rarely comment back people who comment me (^^;) Yeah, I'm already really bad about commenting back as it is (as people who replied to my last entry noticed). I'll only be updating my journal when something happens like an event, a new doll, or something of that sort. You don't have to comment if you don't want, it's mostly for me anyway.. I guess. I will try and comment those who comment me though.. I'm just a horrible procrastinator. Sorry. Love you guys though! I'm sad i don't talk to many of you like I use to.. though some on my list rarely spoke or commented me to begin with, haha. If you want to take me off your list, it's okay. I won't be angry or upset. I'll probably end up hiding my friend's list anyway soon.

Either way, I forgot to post the pictures I promised of Jaden.. for those who are still curious to see him, here's some I took a day or two after he arrived a few weeks back:

He's really a handsome little thing in person.. I'm sad I wasn't able to capture that on camera.

(And just to note: I didn't base his face-up (done by a nice dude on DOA) on the Joker.. I actually did it inspired for a Jrock artist I use to like. (Don't even remember his name now ^^;)

Best pep talk ever..!

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:12:16 GMT

I originally posted this as a bulletin on my MySpace, but I thought "Why not post it here too~?"

Today a friend played a 'song' in the car when she was dropping me off. It was able to calm me greatly (mentally) and I was hoping that it might be able to help some others out there ^^ If you can, download it. (If you find it, send it to me!) Somehow, it's worlds different when you just read it and hear him speak.

For those who just want to read, here's the lyrics:

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Everybody's Free
(to wear sunscreen)

Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of '97... wear sunscreen.

If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be IT.

The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience.

I will dispense this advice now.

Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth. Never mind. You will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they have faded. But trust me, in 20 years you'll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can't grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked.

You are NOT as fat as you imagine.

Don't worry about the future; or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubblegum. The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind; the kind that blindside you at 4pm on some idle Tuesday.

Do one thing every day that scares you.

Sing.

Don't be reckless with other people's hearts, don't put up with people who are reckless with yours.

Floss.

Don't waste your time on jealousy; sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind. The race is long, and in the end, it's only with yourself.

Remember compliments you receive, forget the insults; if you succeed in doing this, tell me how.

Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements.

Stretch.

Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life. The most interesting people I know didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives, some of the most interesting 40 year olds I know still don't.

Get plenty of calcium.

Be kind to your knees, you'll miss them when they're gone.

Maybe you'll marry, maybe you won't, maybe you'll have children, maybe you won't, maybe you'll divorce at 40, maybe you'll dance the funky chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary. Whatever you do, don't congratulate yourself too much or berate yourself, either. Your choices are half chance, so are everybody else's. Enjoy your body, use it every way you can. Don't be afraid of it, or what other people think of it, it's the greatest instrument you'll ever own.

Dance. Even if you have nowhere to do it but in your own living room.

Read the directions, even if you don't follow them.

Do NOT read beauty magazines, they will only make you feel ugly.

Get to know your parents, you never know when they'll be gone for good.

Be nice to your siblings; they are your best link to your past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future.

Understand that friends come and go, but for the precious few you should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography in lifestyle because the older you get, the more you need the people you knew when you were young.

Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard; live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft.

Travel.

Accept certain inalienable truths, prices will rise, politicians will philander, you too will get old, and when you do you'll fantasize that when you were young prices were reasonable, politicians were noble and children respected their elders.

Respect your elders.

Don't expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you have a trust fund, maybe you'll have a wealthy spouse; but you never know when either one might run out.

Don't mess too much with your hair, or by the time you're 40, it will look 85.

Be careful whose advice you buy, but, be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.

But trust me on the sunscreen.

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Now, hours after hearing it, I'm back to being slightly troubled in my mind, haha. Stupid I know since I let a lot out the other night to the same friend who drove me home, but I guess it's my fault for leaving so many details and a few big things out. But, if she's reading this now, I want to say thank you for listening anyway. It eased some of the things on my mind.

Also, I know I need to reply to entries of those who commented my last entry ^^; Sorry I haven't already. I've been really distracted. I'll do it within the next few days though!

Take care everyone!

~Joy

I want my babeh back, babeh back, babeh back.. no ribs T^T

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:07:15 GMT

I think quite a bit happened between my last post and this one. Nothing exciting, as usual, but I feel like typing ^^

Jaden (my newest BJD babeh) should be home soon! Hopefully within the next week. The guy said he would finish the tattoo, finish a few other commissions, then ship him out!! ♥ I can’t wait! I miss him dearly D: Oh! I finally got his pants in the mail~ thank goodness they arrived before him ♥ (I’ll be sure to post plenty of pictures when he gets here). Oh! I’m already planning my next doll. Well.. dolls actually *^-^* I plan on doing twins ♥ (Most likely the new Lucifer mold from AS). Though that idea might change if I find a mold I ‘can’t do without’, haha.

And if you haven’t heard already, I decided to move back home (with my mother) in November. I know this might seem silly or odd for most since I’ve been living out with roommates (my sister and her b/f), but this is the smarter move for these reasons:
1) It’ll be easier to save up money for when I move out on my own (or even just to buy me stuff between now and then).
2) When I finally figure out what I want to do for my life, it’ll be easier going to college and working at the same time if I don’t have to worry about rent or bills.
3) I think I’ll be more calm (less paranoid) if I had roommates.. And how it is right now, roommates that don’t frustrate me so easily. (Luckily, it’s not that often with my sister, but her b/f annoys the crap out of me!)
4) and I’d be able to hang out with my little sister and my best friend in the world! (Since I’ll be back, I’ll be closer to where she lives)

I now can’t wait to move back~ though it’ll be odd since I haven’t been in that place longer than a few minutes since all that shit in Japan went down and I moved out. Oh well, I’m sure it’ll be great! (^-^)v Plus my mom said she’s been getting rid of a lot of stuff, so it shouldn’t be slightly cluttered like it was when I lived there. PLUS the room I’m getting is my little sister’s old room (she moved into my old room) is bigger than the room I have now! Not by much, but enough <333 I can’t wait for that either! (Though I’m sad I’m not getting a walk-in closet like if I moved out on my own *pouts*).

My mother and I have been hanging out more lately too.. we've been out to eat 3 times, seen 2 movies (Hancock and The Strangers~ I suggest both!), and went to 6 thrift stores XD <3 (I found 8 awesome finds at those thrift shops too!). I'm glad her and I are on such good terms. At least we know we won't get into stupid fights when I move back.

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In random news, I can’t wait to see the movie adaptation of the game Alice!!! (If only Gellar would hurry up with the script! (Small article on it) Also, Tim Burton’s 3D Alice in Wonderland *squee* I can’t wait for that!!!! ♥ (Small article on this one too).
I‘ve known about these for a while, but I kept forgetting to post them, haha. I hope you‘re as excited as I am!

Now, before I go, here’s some much need advice:

Take care! ♥

~Joy

Babeh Jaden and my own apartment? WTF?

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:26:57 GMT

Gahh, I really hate work right now. They’re expecting the same quality from the first 5-6 months even though the last 2-3 months has been hectic!!!!!..! People are getting out of school, so there’s a good 2-3 times the amount of people running around my department a day and messing it up. I’m just grateful that I’m getting paid better than most other retailer jobs *pouts* If it wasn’t for that, I’d just go and sell my organs on the black market.

On a brighter note: I’m moving out on my own in November!! It’s just going to be an efficiency, but I think that’s perfect for me. (Especially since I’m kinda paranoid already of being on my own.) I won’t have to worry about what’s in the next room because there is no next room! Haha. Either way, I can’t wait and I really hope to have friends over a lot. (At least during the Summer or vacation for my little sister and her friends. Everyone else I know is too busy to come over more than once in a long, long while). Of course I'm going to need to check to see if they'll have a room available at that time. I should plan a trip to the apartments within the next 3 months.

Another bright note is that my newest BJD babeh arrived today! Jaden is his name and he is a SD sized mold from the brand B&G (Afra mold). I would post pictures, but he’s already back in his box ready to be shipped out for his face-up hopefully tomorrow <3 I can’t wait to see what he looks like! I hope it comes out like in my head. ♥

Guess that’s it for now. Take care everyone!

~Joy

A-Kon 19!!

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:04:47 GMT

Okay, back from A-Kon and sore as hell! But it was the best A-Kon since my first one ♥ Since I can’t seem to just put all the details into one paragraph, I’m going to have to separate this entry by days~

Night before:
I was abducted from work exactly at 11pm. Me, Cole, and Jessica went to hang out at Sonic for a little over an hour with Jessica’s sister. Around 1am me and Cole headed to A-Kon.
Shortly after we got there and settled, Rebecca (girl who owned the hotel room) decided we should go out to eat.. At 3am we began our Taco Bell Adventure! Cole ended up pulling almost every illegal accidentally in the book before we finally switched drivers! (XD) I think it was after half an hour or so that we gave up looking for Taco Bell in Dallas and drove back to Garland for it. They didn’t even have the new chicken thingy anymore like I wanted either! *pouts* When we got back we just ate on the roof of the parking garage before going to the room, only to stay up the rest of the night. (Only Rebecca and Cole got a pinch of sleep).

..Oh yeah, I was used as a teddy bear for about 45minutes!!

Day 1:
After a night of sleepless night, me and Rebecca went down to wait in line for my pass. It took forever and a day!!! It was worth it though because from that line I began to finally see some friends I haven’t seen in a year or more! (Like Samantha and Melissa).
Okay, so I was fully ready to begin exploring the con now~! Of course, where do I hit first? The Dealers Room!! Right off the bat I bought 10 yaoi mangas from these ladies selling them at half off ♥ With the help of a cool new friend my friends from High School knew (Mika), I found the manga I was going to be on the hunt for: Necratoholic. (It was awesome btw ♥).
Later in the night me and my friend Amanda (who arrived around 3-4-ish?) ‘stole’ two feather pillows that were to the side of this door on the way back to the room. *shifty eyes* Not like they were going to use them, right?
We (Amanda and I) went to the concert for Versailles, but left after two songs because it was just too damn loud *rubs ears* Maybe I’m just not a loud concert person. (Plus, how loud it was, it seemed like all the sounds the instruments made just meshed together (and not in a good way).
Due to ID problems (for Amanda), and not wanting to go alone, I ended up missing the Yaoi room and “Sex at Con” room. *le sigh* Oh well, maybe next year~
And guess what?? We actually went to bed and stayed in bed! (3:19am)

Day 2:
Not too far into the morning there was a lady giving free hugs in the skyline between the convention center and the hotel. Of course I gave her a hug, but in the process another guy came up to give her a hug and accidentally groped my right boob!!! WTF? Haha.
Either way, I actually got my picture taken by a lady. (I was in my pink and green, leopard print jacket, fishnet undershirt, evil pixie skirt (I made a few years ago), black jeans, and kitty ears and tail). Not too long after that a guy tapped me on the shoulder a few times saying “Catgirl.. Catgirl.. Catgirl!” I turned around only to have a shiny ring put in my face and him asking “Do you like shiny objects?” XD Of course I said “Yes.. Yes I do!!” with grabby hands. He ended up saying “No!” and walking off. Made me sad. tehe.
After a while I decided to go see Versailles’ Q&A. I thought I’d be able to just go and stand in the back, but apparently they were at fire code and I had to wait in a line for 20minutes until enough people left so I could go in. (I’m not complaining too much.. I got to wait next to a really hot dude and he gave me a card o.o). The rest of the Q&A I got to catch was pretty fun and interesting. (Even though they aren’t one of my top, top bands). I was so s.t.u.n.n.e.d. by how pretty they were though that I couldn't seem to reach my hand out and get a high-five from the last guy in the group to leave the room (like most others were doing).
Laaater in the night I decided to go watch some VK videos and just relax in the J-pop room. After a while Sarah tapped me on the shoulder~! I gave her many hugs at that time and later when she left and I took a clip. (I hope I didn’t annoy her with all the hugs I gave her at the con D: And I hope your voice is better too! Drink much tea!)

Oh, and I forgot what time of the day it was for this, but all I remember is waving to a friend from far away and I see a hand come out from the crowd and groped my left boob!! WTF?? (again)

Day 3:
It didn’t take too long into the day to find Sarah again (I hugged her much again XD Sorry for so many hugs. I was just building up until next year.) I can’t believe how awesome her Mana co splays are though.. All three days I was just thinking “Damn! People are going to think you’re him!!”
Shortly after this, me and Amanda headed for the Dollfie Panel with Pandora and Aidan. (my dolls, in case you didn’t know). It was a fun panel with good hosts. Sadly, though, Amanda had to leave before I was able to fully pack back up and escort her out (I’m sorry T^T). I was able to see a friend from BJDI though! All I hear in front of me is “Butterfly! I see her dolls. Butterfly??” (or something like that). I just raise my hand and say “I’m Butterfly.” She pretty much attacked me it seemed XD I feel bad for not saying hello to the other two people I knew from the forum. (I’m sorry *bites lip* I just wanted to go and get home.. I was so tired and sore).
Then it was time for the hunt for Cole. (He was in his car the whole time relaxing, but we hunted and hunted!!). Jennifer (a girl that joined our room the 2nd or 3rd night.. I forgot which) pretty much glomped me as well when we found them in the food court XD Full of energy as well that one.

When I got home, though, I realized I left my camera charger in the room.. Hopefully they find it and give
me a call tomorrow. ♥

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Sorry I only have a video of short clips of people I liked... I forgot to bring a camera. Here’s the video:
(They’re just all those clips put together with music XD Enjoy):
(Had to split it up into 3 parts.. Stupid you tube *pouts*)

After much fun and many mini-clips that aren’t as funny as they were at the time, A-Kon has come to a close again this year. I met many interesting people and won’t forget them for a long time. I really look forward to next year and hope that I’ll be able to see certain people between now and then. (Mostly certain online friends and friends from High School).

Loot List:
-14 Yaoi manga (Nectratoholic, Alone in my King’s Realm, Kissing, the Day I Became a Butterfly, Invisible Boy (1-2), Endless Rain, Little Butterfly (1-3), Jazz (1-4)
-3 awesome original posters~!
-2 Alice in Wonderland art prints
-black horns
-2 gloomy bears
-Death Note 1 and 2 (preordered since they sold out at the booth. Will get here within a week ^^)
-2 badges (one of L and candy and another that reads “Drugs would be cheaper” (last of both!)
-2 yarn hair falls (set)
-a clip of two cyber locks (or whatever they are called.. I was tempted to get a full hair set!!)
-and a necklace for my next BJD doll

Here’s just a quick clip of my loot:

Also, before I cut it off and finally go to bed.. Did anyone else notice the Sheraton’s symbol looks a lot like the Battle Royale symbol? x_x I think they’re planning something!

Take care!

~Joy

Writing a new path?

Wed, 21 May 2008 22:24:07 GMT

Thank you nineveh_kun for that video. Gave me a whole new way of thinking of how I should, well, think. Wish I could see the rest of the movie though without having to buy it, haha.

Either way, things already seem to be turning around for me. Like yesterday I found out a semi-friend of mine from work began her own publishing company! She’s only working at Wal-Mart to make that little extra money (since most of what the company makes right now goes towards paying who works for her and things like that). She really encouraged me to try and start writing again. (I think because I kept randomly telling her stuff, scenes, and situations XD Gahh, I was high or something yesterday.. I think it was the cheesecake. ) I’ve tried to sit down and just start writing though, and even though I have a million different ideas, names, places, and scenes flowing through my head I can’t seem to piece any of them together to become a good story *pouts* Either way, she said if I finish a story and we both like it, then she’ll get it published for me!! Score! (Right?) haha, but if that doesn’t work out, I truly hope to get a job at her company one day.. I’d kill to work with books ♥

I guess that’s all for now~ Thank you to those who posted and almost instantly made me feel better *hugs and kisses for all of you* And A-Kon is just a week away, so I’m very excited about that! I’ll be sure to post when I get back from there. (HELL YEAH!! FOUR DAYS AWAY FROM WORK!!!! CAN’T WAIT! >w<)

Take care~!

~Joy ♥

Wapanese: Real or fiction?

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:53:41 GMT

Okay, due to too much thinking time at work I began wondering: Wapanese, is it real or a word of pure fiction? What I mean is, are there truly Wapanese among us? This following “report” is using Wikipedia as a source for the definition of “Wapanese” people. (Link to definition)

Anime obsessed, Japan obsessed, Japanese language obsessed.. I’m sure you’ve seen at least one person in your life who has one of these, if not all of these, symptoms. It’s not uncommon, especially if you’re into Anime yourself or J-rock (Japanese rock). These are three aspects of the supposed "Wapanese". I’ll like to cover these three main aspects first before going down a list with explanations.
Being a former anime addict, I understand how addicting these cartoons can be. They’re hard to quit on a dime and are more expensive to keep up with than car payments or even feeding you cat! Though you can go through it and only watch certain anime after a while (like I do now). Liking these cartoons is not bad, it’s good even. The art is usually much more unique and detailed than American cartoons, but that doesn’t mean American cartoons are bad! Never mistake that. These anime obsessed people have just lost their way and don’t recall the good days where Sunday mornings had you jumping up to watch Rugrats or Doug. I’m sure if they look back, or truly sit down and watch some cartoons, they’ll change their mind on how “crappy” USA cartoons really are.
Being interested in Japan isn’t a crime! It’s not stupid to want to learn about an interesting culture. No matter who you are, you can’t deny Japan is a pretty kickass country! Especially in today’s world where there’s up-to-date electronics, interesting and eye-catching scenery/fashion/food, and music that will rock your world! (Regardless if you know what they’re saying or not). Before you start screaming “Wapanese” again, hear me out. Some people obsess with Ireland, England, Mexico, Africa, and other countries.. Even if they’re not from there or have heritage from there. They learn all about the place and maybe even learn the language hard (if not half-heartedly) so they know a little bit for when they visit. Does this make them Engenese? Mexenese? Or whatever other form of “Wapanese” there is? Why not hit these people as well instead of just the ones into Japan? Isn’t that kinda like a hate crime otherwise?

Okay, now that I covered the three biggest parts of being “Wapanese”, here’s a list of aspects the usual “Wapanese” possess. I’ll put why the items on the list doesn’t mean they’re “Wapanese” to the right.

1. They worship at the feet of the goddess Ayumi Hamasaki and pray for her to deliver them to the promised land of the rising sun. Okay, I don’t know who that is, and it might be a bit overboard, but it’s not bad to daydream and wish something magical from one of your animes or god studies could come and whisk you off to a dream world/land. (Everyone daydreams about something different).

2. Has an unhealthy obsession with anime, particularly anime intended for a young audience (see Pokemon, Sailor Moon, and Yu-Gi-Oh!). They also live under the belief that all Western animation is garbage and every piece of it, from Steamboat Willie to The Incredibles was copied from some obscure anime only 3 (or possibly less) people saw. Please read the paragraphs above.

3. Operates under the belief that every aspect of American culture is vastly inferior to that of Japan’s—even though 99.9% of Wapanese have never had firsthand experience of any sort with their preferred culture (in other words, they’ve never set so much as one foot upon the island(s) of Japan). Even though it’s kinda silly, these kind of people probably just haven’t bothered to learn much about their own country and realize even though it’s not grand, it’s no better or worse than Japan.. Or any other country for that matter.

4. Halfheartedly studies Japanese language and/or is a part-time practitioner of martial arts. For "practitioner," read "watcher of TV," as both are essentially the same to the Wapanese in this case. People who do this probably just want to learn a little of the language or study martial arts just to know it! Maybe for when they go to Japan and want to know where the restroom is or to say “Thank you”. Or for martial arts, they just want to feel like they have a small bit of self-defense.

5. Repeatedly tries to mix Japanese words in English speech or use "Engrish" to sound either cute or funny, but comes off as an annoying asshole praying to get his or her ass kicked. This I agree is annoying as hell sometimes, but some people are just trying to remember these words or are trying to show whoever they’re speaking with that they know it. (Or even using it as ‘code’. Me and a friend or two back in High School use to do that so others around us wouldn’t know what we were saying. (How many people in High School know even a word of Japanese besides “Sushi“?)

6. Has a sword (samurai swords only, of course). Samurai swords are interestingly shaped and very easy to control compared to certain swords.. I don’t think it’s odd for someone to have just that (if they’re not into medieval or whatever other swords hold/shape)

7. Is a virgin. ..okay, this is just plain not true! I’ve know quite a few people in my time who was anime obsessed, Japan lover, and everything else, and was surely no virgin!

8. May be afflicted with a terminal case of yellow fever; however, they constantly fail in their quest for Japanese poontang. Asians (Japanese included) tend to have softly shaped bodies and adorable faces.. who wouldn’t want a piece of that?

9. Wears an anime costume (known as cosplay) on any time other than Halloween. I also recall people doing dress up as a young age or even now-a-days at many different types of conventions. It’s just to escape your everyday life and be that blue-haired chick or the guy you watch on TV. Also, don’t people kinda do that too when they see their favorite celebrity but to an extreme? Dressing, talking, eating, and doing drugs like them? I’m sorry, but that’s freaky.. dressing up like a character you like is not.

10. Has an undying hatred of all other Asian cultures, especially Chinese, Tibetans, and Koreans. This can be for a number of reasons, I can’t truly touch much of it. I’m sure no one has a ‘undying hatred’ for all other Asian cultures though. (I think this was made up)

11. Has a multitude of broken bones from repeated asskickings, most likely by LAMBCHOP (see 9). See 9.

12. Calls anyone that criticizes any aspect of Japan as "racist", even though everyone knows you can only be racist against black people. “Only be racist against black people”? I hope that was sarcasm or a joke. (That’s all I have to say to that.. You should know this number was retarded, haha).

Okay, I’ve covered the top three “Wapanese” aspects and even went down a list and explained why the “Wapanese” word is a thing of myth. Non-existent. So next time you set out to call someone such a word, remember you’re just blowing hot air while trying to feel ‘smart and superior’.

Peace, I’m out.

~Joy

P.S. I don't care if you thought this was retarded. I did it because I wanted to get it out and I'm too stubborn to go to bed right now. ♥

NOTE: I'm going to try and not reply to every comment posted here unless I need to say something 'important'. haha.

current mood: accomplished

Pandora shall own your soul!

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:20:51 GMT

Pandora is here and with face-up!! I love how she came out and couldn’t wait to post her here ♥ Please note that the face-up and photos are done by Shesta on BJDI.

I just can't believe it though.. this is the 2nd time I've unconsciously made a 'version' of an Alice in Wonderland character DD: Pandora is apparently the Cheshire Cat!

Info: Angell Studio Vera mold.

I hope you guys like her as much as I do! I already can’t wait to get my next doll ♥ ♥

Take care

~Joy

Found a doggie!/St. Patrick's Day

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:48:22 GMT

Well today was interesting.. We went on the hunt for a park Maryann went to a few years back with an ex-boyfriend. Found it, yeah, but it wasn’t like she remembered (fully). Either way, we flew kites for a while before this medium-sized doggie came alone. He was so cute!!!! Very well behaved too. After calling the animal shelter we found out they tried catching that dog the day before. (We drove the dog to the shelter and the guy explained further how he couldn’t get anywhere near the dog without it running away. Sooo, I got some entertainment out of knowing we were just flying kites and the dog went up to us with no problem XD).

Oh, in other news, I sold my Lolita outfit in one night! I finally got to ship the items out today. (And if you didn’t know, I ordered a Vera mold from AS and got her a few days ago. I ordered her outfit last night, and I’ll be able to get her face-up in May! Yay!)

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Okay, okay, now onto St. Patrick’s Day! Not as many people showed up as originally planned, but that was probably for the best since we didn’t have a ton of food or prizes. (Yeah, we played Bingo to win St. Patrick’s Day prizes XD I won twice!) We also went to go fly kites this day before everyone arrived that night ♥ I haven’t flown a kite in forever! It was fun!

Okay, now time for a few pictures to tie up the entry:
(Pretty much bad pictures all the way down, but it was fun day and we didn't truly care if we took good ones XD)

Before I go, I wanted all of you to know I’m going to try and make a few more “101 Helpful Hints to Survive..“ lists soon! So please look forward to that! Take care ♥

~Joy

First Lolita.. bad pictures XD

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:41:14 GMT

EDIT: For now, I decided to delete the entries I did for this entry on the communities. Too many comments about the blouse when I already said I accidently ordered it too small. D: And I realize I need to take better pictures of the outfit, that's why I said it was a sucky photoshoot. Thank you for the comments though ♥ A few gave me a push in the right direction (^^)b

EDIT #2: Okay. After much thinking.. much, much thinking, I'm pulling out of wearing the Lolita fashion for now. For two reasons really:
1) I love cute and frilly things.. just not truly 100% on me (right now). (Though I honestly like how it looks)
2) I don't like how the fashoin has so many rules. I'm so use to just throwing on some jeans and a shirt and going out the door! Not worrying about my hair being done or my outfit being fully coordinated.

I don't know what people are going to think or say about this decision, and I honestly don't care. I'm still going to be on a few Lolita communities since i still love the fashion, but I don't think I'll be posting on them anymore unless I draw something Lolita. Thank you for those who supported me in getting my first Lolita and all ♥ I really appriciated it.

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Okay, so 2 days ago I received the last two items for my Lolita outfit~ I was so psyched! (Though the person who delivers my mail is lazy! She didn’t even knock!! (Though she claimed she did *rolls eyes*) That reason being why I had to get up really early to get the package before the guy left the office. (I just stayed up all night watching Hellraiser movies XD) *cough* Either way, After we got back from the post office I jumped into bed and got a few hours of sleep.. then I got up and dressed up. ♥ I was so happy with how it all felt! (Except the top.. I accidently had them make it a few inches too small.. so I had to get a body cruncher ^^;) I felt like my whole being changed. It was awesome!!! (Though to be honest, I’m not 100% sure if I’m going to get a ton of Lolita in the future, or just an outfit now and again.) Either way, after waiting for my sister to finally get off her computer and take some pictures (haha), we had no luck! Almost all my pictures came out bad (either because of angles or lighting).

NOTE: I know not many people are going to like those shoes with the outfit.. But they’re the best I have right now for it, so please ignore them if possible.

The day it got there’s pictures:

I got so excited about the package I pretty much tore it up before taking a picture of it before hand. XD So here’s the skeletal remains ♥

IW and BTSSB PWN!

…waiting for my sister. Why not play solitaire?

We were watching my sister’s friend’s child Lily that day. We couldn’t get pass that darn gate!!

I will eat youuuuuu

Probably the only ‘good’ picture that day:

And socks:

Today’s pictures:
My mini kingdom of stuffed animals. I love them so much~ It’s a gay photoshoot and I hope to take better pictures very soon! Hopefully Monday actually. I hope these are suitable for now and I get some good or okay comments ^^; Please be gentle. (Also, sorry about my hair.. For some reason I’ve been burning up all day).

Sitting amongst my mini kingdom <3

Silly shot #1

Silly shot #2

Save the pony!!!

Joy.. Put.. Scruffy.. Down!

Temporary MySpace shot

And, of course, a fast shot of Mitsu~ ♥

Outfit Breakdown *dances*
Blouse - Anna House
Skirt - Anna House
Head bow - Innocent World
Socks - BTSSB
Shoes - Hot Topic

Thank you for looking ♥ Comments are loved~ ♥

~Joy

1 1/2 hours until V-Day.. but I'm bored! XD

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:21:43 GMT

Okay, checklist time!!:
[X] Order Lolita outfit (top, bottom, and all)
[X] Get sewing machine (thanks mom!)
[X] Restock some books for me to read when I finish my current one.
[X] Organize and total up how much my next BJD will cost
[X] Order English Gothic & Lolita Bible on Amazon.
[X] Flip off some girls my little sister doesn’t like.

Yep, all taken care of~! I can’t wait for my dress!! I’m so excited! Though work is annoying the hell out of me!!!! I’m trying to change to stationary. I think I’d like it a whole lot more there ♥

Well I’m very happy! Cole and Tony (the two guys who like me) both gave me bears for Valentine’s Day a few days ago. Both were my first gifts for V-day besides cards or small candy (^^)/ Though Tony kissed me on the top of the head when he gave me his *shivers and brushes hair out again*

Oh! Also, a few days ago, I did a mini photoshoot with Mitsu for Valentine’s Day~! I hope you like it: Link to Photoshoot.

Oh! Also.. also, a few days ago, I finished my 2nd 101 Helpful Hints list: “101 Helpful Hints to Survive Visiting Japan”- Link.

That’s it for now ♥ I’ll probably not update again until my dress arrives, haha. Take care.

~Joy

101 Helpful Hints to Survive Japan

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:58:25 GMT

Okay, here's is my 2nd 101 Helpful Hints list ♥ It's not as joking as my Horror Movie one, but I think still pretty helpful. Enjoy~ ♥

101 Helpful Hints to Survive Visiting Japan

I tried making this list from before to Japan all the way to the end of your trip (but some still got mixed in). I hope you enjoyed and use these helpful hints when you visit Japan! (Credit: I thought back to HouseTek’s guide on JF for a few of these hints.)

1. Know how to speak a pinch, or even basic Japanese, before going!
2. Make sure to pack, repack, then pack once more to make sure you use up as little space as possible.
3. Also, while packing, be sure to make sure you don’t forget something vital. (Like your passport, money, etc.)
4. If you have a problem just forgetting little things here and here, make a checklist! (Save the people at the airport whining about forgetting your hairbrush!)
5. Be sure to reserve your hotel a month or two ahead of time (so you won’t be stuck paying for a place out of your budget).
6. Get a really good map book of Japan, whatever city your visiting, and the districts in that city. (Since they don’t use street signs, at least in Tokyo).
7. Convert your money before leaving to Japan! (Trust me, it’s just easier)
8. Try reserving a room at a hotel near the airport (If you arrive in the Narita Airport, stay at the Holiday Inn.. They’re great!). Only do this if you’re unfamiliar with the train systems at the airport or are just too tired to make it all the way to your hotel in Tokyo. (So, also, if you do this, reserve your hotel room in Tokyo for the day -after- you arrive in Japan).
9. Bring comfortable shoes! (Unless you get Dr. Scholl‘s gel insoles~)
10. Take a hot shower before going to the airport. (Being on a plane for 18 hours won’t do anything for feeling more hygienic.)
11. Bring your camera or video camera! (Hey.. don’t you want to take photo or video memories?)
12. Don’t rely on a person for your trip! (If that person pulls out a week before take-off, you’re screwed or out (money wise) a lot.)
13. While at the airport, on the plane, or even in Japan, don’t ogle any Japanese people. Some might find it flattering, but I’m sure most would be freaked out.
14. Never run around saying random Japanese words aloud (EX: Kawaii, Chibi, or Konnichiwa). (Trust me.. It’s annoying! Whether in your country or Japan if you don’t know most of the language.)
15. If you need help with directions, or almost anything in general, don’t be afraid to ask. (Unlike most other countries, a good majority of the country don’t mind helping for a second. From what I‘ve heard and seen.)
16. If you see a “Japanese Only” sign, or something of that sort, don’t get offended. (It’s not racism.)
17. When going up an escalator, if you’re standing stay to the left, if walking walk up the right!
18. Learn proper chopstick etiquette before attempting to eat with chopsticks in Japan.
19. On the train, tram, whatever, always let the elderly, pregnant, or just exhausted looking person sit down first. (Or offer them a seat if you’re already seated).
20. There’s not many trashcans in Japan, so be sure to eat or drink whatever you get at the machine you get it from. (There’s a reason those little bins are right next to the machines. Plus, throwing it away there is more polite than drinking or eating while walking.)
21. There’s also not that many benches, so when you find one and you’re a little tired, sit and rest for a few minutes. (It might be the last bench you see for an hour or so.)
22. If dressing a certain fashion (Lolita, Decora, Ganguro, etc.), try and be sure to do the fashion properly. (Some might get offended at foreigners for wearing the fashion either way, but most would probably compliment you if you do it right, or perfect!)
23. If buying something big, try to save it for last (before returning to your hotel). The last thing you want to do is lug around something big or heavy around a ‘cramp’ city.
24. Don’t randomly hug people on the street! It’s not cute or fun in your country and it’s not cute or funny in Japan.
25. Also, don’t take pictures of people without asking first. (It’s only polite, and I’m sure they’d get annoyed if you didn’t. Harajuku Bridge might be different.. but they might pose (which would make a better picture) if you asked.)
26. Also.. also, don’t take pictures inside stores. (This is hardly ever allowed anywhere anyway.) You can get kicked out!
27. Don’t start a fight with anyone. (You can get put in jail or kicked out of the country.)
28. Make sure to check how the weather’s going to be while you’re in Japan so your don’t end up packing a winter coat for Summer or something.
29. Be sure to head back to your district before mid-night. (That’s when trains stop until 5am..!)
30. If you have a small group going to Japan with you, get rented phones online before leaving the country! (Just in case.)
31. If staying in a traditional in or a Japanese home, be sure to remember what’s proper. (Don’t want to be a ‘foreign monster’ do you? (Term I heard from a book on etiquette a long time ago.)
32. Slurping = good when eating.
33. Don’t cut, skip, or ignore others in stores, subways, etc.! (Wow.. Stuff you should have learned when little. “No cuttsies!”)
34. Never dry hump the people dressed like pandas and ask “where’s the rest of you at?”. (Seriously, I heard a guy did this a few years back!)
35. Don’t ‘squee’ at -every- cute thing you see. You’ll just seem crazy or retarded.
36. Bring some paper with you everywhere in case you need to write down a number, address, or directions.
37. While carrying a purse or bag, be sure it’s a zip-up or Velcro. (Even though Japan has a low crime rate, there’s still pickpockets around.)
38. If you’re 20, legal to drink in Japan, try not to get drunk in public. At least wait until you get back to your hotel room.
39. Keep your passport on you at all times!
40. Don’t take or place change into your/their hands. (That’s why they have that little tray.)
41. Also, be sure to wait for your change, even if it’s little. They -will- run after you to give it back.
42. Don’t tip. (Tips are included in most bills (at least eating out).
43. If going to a Japanese concert, be sure to be courteous. (Don’t punch and push to get to the front.)
44. If there’s multiple bands playing one after the other: if you’re not a fan of the current band up move back to let some actual fans up front.
45. Vary where and when you spend your shopping money. (Don’t want to go broke your first day, right?)
46. Never yell “Godzilla!”.
47. Don’t go with intentions of seeing a Japanese ghost. (Like anywhere, if you expect it, you probably won’t see one.)
48. Practice squatting before leaving your country in case you have to use a public, ‘ground level’ toilet.
49. If you go to Yoyogi Park, don’t ‘boo’ any band or performer! (You might get chased.. and it‘s rude.)
50. Before entering a temple, be sure to read any signs at the entrance. (In case you need to take off your shoes, ‘purify your soul’, etc. before entering the building or grounds. Also to see if you‘re allowed to take pictures.)
51. Bathe!!! (Trust me, you and everyone around you, will appreciate it.)
52. Learn how to use their public phones properly. (For local and long-distance calls. It’ll come in handy.)
53. Be sure to eat and drink to keep up your strength.
54. Order only what you know you can eat. (Another etiquette one.)
55. Try not wearing a kimono around. (I’ve been told a good amount of people find it offending.)
56. Don’t flush things down the toilet that won’t easily break down. (Their plumbing isn’t the best.)
57. If you’re a woman, when the sun goes down, don’t go into certain districts. (like Roppongi I‘ve heard.) Drunken men can be dangerous.
58. If you’re Closter phobic, be sure the room you’re getting is not a tin can! (Best way to avoid this is to not stay in the very crowded districts (Like Shinjuku, Shibuya, etc. (Unless you‘re willing to pay much more than usual for a room.)
59. If bringing something to plug in, be sure to bring a converter. (Don’t want to change a short fuse, do you?)
60. Be sure to bring some headache, cold, and stomach pain medicine with you.
61. If you’re able to drive, remember that the pedestrian always has the right of way, and you can not turn on a red light!
62. It’s always good to bring some little gifts with you to Japan. (Try giving them to people who are very kind to you.)
63. Learn the proper way to receive business cards. (There might be a chance in you getting one.)
64. Know that quick shakes in Japan are pretty common. Don’t freak! Nothing bad will happen.. you’ll just look silly if you freak.
65. To call the police, dial 110!
66. For a medical or fire emergency, call 119!
67. Try to use ‘yon’ instead of ‘shi’ when saying ‘4’. (shi, when said, also means ‘death’.)
68. Be sure to remember that most lockers in Tokyo only allow you to leave stuff in there for 3 days tops. (Your stuff will be emptied out if you don’t return for it in time. Bye bye, $1,000 Kimono. *waves*)
69. Only place your items on those racks on the trams if you -know- you won’t forget them!
70. Like anywhere, there’s people who have bad attitudes or are mean. Be careful, at least at night around the club areas.
71. Don’t try and sneak onto the Ninja Warrior (Sasuke) grounds. If you wanna ‘practice’, build your own in your backyard like everyone else!
72. Before leaving your current hotel, or before going to the airport, be sure to do a once-over your room. (Even under the bed and in the closet. You never know if one of your brand new key chains rolled into there.)
73. Don’t burp after a meal! It’s considered rude.
74. When going to the local arcades, you can’t leave a coin and claim the next game.
75. Also, don’t take pictures in Arcades. You will get kicked out.
76. When shopping for clothes, remember that their S, M, L and so on are usually smaller than ours. (In some stores they have the measurements on the tag, so no worries in those places.)
77. Carry around a good phrasebook just in case. (Don’t want to try and ask where the bathroom is and instead ask where the coconut lives.)
78. To make it easier on yourself, look up when the stores, bars, clubs, etc. are open so you don’t miss out.
79. When you go to Japan, bring extra cash for emergencies! You never know if some extra Hello Kitty mirror compact catches your eye and your spending cash is gone. (Or if you’re robbed..)
80. Be sure to keep a little package of tissues with you.. Some bathrooms have no toilet paper!
81. If you’re staying for a month or longer, trying renting a short-term apartment instead of staying in a hotel. (It’d be much more cheap.)
82. DO NOT try to kidnap your favorite Japanese celebrity! (I don’t think they’d like that. Plus, it‘s kind of hard to explain a body cramped into a duffle bag to the airport.)
83. Remember that when you rent a love hotel room, it’s only for a few hours, not a whole night.
84. Also, remember that love hotels aren’t just for sex and whatnot, it’s also to have fun and hang out. (They have karaoke in most rooms for goodness sakes!)
85. Be sure to bring only one suitcase with you and two empty duffle bags. (The bags will be for what you buy).
86. When shopping, please keep in mind your two carry-on (the duffle bags) can only weigh 70pds at the most. (So be a ‘light’ shopper.)
87. If your hair is picky on what shampoos work on it, bring a small bottle of your own shampoo instead of using the hotel’s or buying a random brand when you get there.
88. When going to Japan or back home, know there’s a big time difference. (To not mess up your schedule do this: If arriving in Japan (or home) in the morning, stay awake as much as you can the night before you travel then sleep as long as you need to on the plane. When you arrive you’ll be fully rested for the day ahead. If arriving at night, get sleep when you’re home (but not too much), then stay awake the whole way to your destination and sleep when you get to your hotel.)
89. If someone offers you a massage on the streets, they’re most likely a hooker! Step.. away..
90. Anxious to see a movie while in Japan? Go ahead.. Just don’t bother going unless you’re willing to pay pretty much double for a ticket compared to US prices.
91. If you win a little goldfish at a festival or game machine, be sure to know if you’ll be able to take it home. (No need to get a pet you’re just going to flush before you return.)
92. A good majority of the elderly are very traditional. Be sure to be respectful. (Especially if it’s an older man that still believes women are not equal to men. (a tip for the ladies)
93. Do not always assume that girl across the way is really a girl. (VK lovers should know this!)
94. Not everyone is an anime nut in Japan! (Save your ‘outbursts’ for conventions.)
95. When boarding a train, be sure to get on and settled before it takes off. They sometimes close pretty fast if you lag.
96. Before you go or return, be sure to be aware of the list of items you can’t bring on the plane, or bring period.
97. Moisturizer or germ-x = pure love!
98. Save some money when leaving Japan. They have some cute and cool gift shops at the Narita Airport!
99. Know that when you return home, you can’t exchange 1, 5, 10, or 50 yen coins.. So just blow them at the airport on a soda or something.
100. When on the plane home, try not to disturb others on the flight with spazzing about your trip. (Save it for home.)
101. If you plan to visit again, be sure to follow these hints, plus whatever you learn on your own.

~Joy

Countdown is on!!!

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:50:28 GMT

Ok, Time and Boredom cornered me and are forcing me to make an entry >.<

Me, my sisters, and our mom went to go see the remake of One Missed Call. Though I don’t think it was anywhere as good as the original, it was still pretty good. Probably a 3 out of 5. The acting was decent, though the story felt rushed slightly. I wouldn’t highly suggest it.. unless maybe you never saw the Japanese version.

ONLY TWO MORE WEEKS UNTIL I ORDER MY FIRST LOLITA DRESS!!! *squees and runs all around the room* I can’t wait! I really hope it looks good on me when it gets here ♥ For those who haven’t seen it, this is going to be my full outfit:

<--Hot Topic find <3

^The bag is only a maybe.. what‘s tempting me is the Tea Party on it >w<

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Ok, in other news, me and one of my friend Cole (from Electronics) went with my sister and her boyfriend to Steak and Shake last night. Haha, it was fun! Afterwards me and Cole went to play pool at his house and watch music videos. Two people are trying to hook us up, and I think it’s beginning to work =_=;; I think I’m beginning to like Cole. (I was told he’s beginning to like me too, but he’s too shy to admit it). I’m just going to wait and let it play out. If anything my “stalker” Tony is really annoying me! He calls almost twice a day and bothers me at work (not as much as before, but still enough)!! Gahhhh… I’m about to tell Jennifer to warn him to back off like she did for her sister *growl*

Either way, take care!! Much LOVE!!!! ♥

~Joy

101 Helpful Hints to Survive a Horror Movie

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:06:37 GMT

As the title saids, Me and my sister have come up with a list of 101 Hints to Survive a Horror Movie~ Please read and follow them if you ever find yourself in a 'horror movie' situation ^^ ♥ (haha, what boredom does to you.)

101 Helpful Hints to Survive a Horror Movie

1. Never go up the stairs unless you know another way down and out.
2. When running, never look back. (You’ll either fall down or run into something).
3. Don’t give any personal information over the phone to someone you don’t know. (Especially how many people are present.. Unless it’s a lot).
4. Never go into an unfamiliar place alone.
5. Grab anything you can swing at someone. (Even if it’s small, it can still hurt).
6. Never go looking for the killer.
7. Never split-up! Stay in groups… large groups.
8. Wear comfy shoes, because you know you’ll be running.
9. Lock doors when you enter the bathroom. (Have you seen Psycho??)
10. Don’t leave deadly weapons lying around. (Such as knifes, guns, and long sticks. Keep them well hidden!)
11. Never fully trust people you just met.
12. Know your friends’ history and/or background.
13. Never get the car with strangers. (Come on.. You should have known this one.)
14. Never trust the quiet ones.
15. If something’s coming at you, don’t stand and scream.. RUN!
16. Never say “Who’s there?”.. you might get an answer.
17. When in hiding, remain still and absolutely quiet.
18. Don’t have sex when you know a killer is lose! (Do I even need to list the movies this applies to??)
19. Do not get wasted! (Drinking is bad.. when a killer is loose).
20.Don’t get high! No drugs of any kind! (Wow.. We just listed off two of the rules from Scream).
21. Never go back for a personal item. It’ll still be there later..!
22. Never go to the bathroom in the last stall.
23. When you enter a room and the lights will not come on, turn away!!
24. Do not talk to the killer.. No good would come from it.
25. If you hear footsteps, it’s probably not mice, get the hell out of there!
26. It’s never just the wind. RUN!
27. If a doll moves and you think it was just a trick of the eye.. be safe, bust that doll up and burn it!
28. If you see a moving shadow, do not ignore it. Leave..
29. To make sure your killer is dead make sure to put a hole in his heart, head, and throat. Then shoot or hit a few more places to be safe.
30. If your killer is chasing you and you have a gun handy, shoot his kneecaps, he’ll stop running. When done, refer to #29.
31. Plan ahead. Know your store or building hours so you won’t get locked in.
32. Never stay late after work.
33. When you are a tourist, don’t trust people who are a little too friendly. (*cough* Hostel *cough*)
34. When you get in your car, lock your doors before starting the engine.
35. Also, check you backseat whenever getting into a vehicle.
36. Also, with cars, be sure to get into a car that you know will be able to start up!
37. While running, don’t bother hiding behind something. He. Will. Find. You.
38. Don’t temp urban legends.
39. Never go into a graveyard after night.
40. Never let your guard down, it is -never- safe.
41. Don’t look under the bed or in the closet.. you just know something will be there, so just get out!
42. If you hear tapping at the window, never go check it.. something will happen or someone will see you.
43. If you see a clown who looks like he’s out of place.. back away.
44. See a figure standing there, staring at you? It’s not a friend.
45. Keep your nose out of the books. Don’t read any scriptures!
46. Don’t trust the water! Tap = evil in horror movies. (Hint: Cabin Fever)
47. While running through your neighborhood, yell for help continually, or knock on a neighbor’s door you know or a neighbor who’s lights are on.
48. Pulling sheets over your head will not protect you.
49. If a killer believes you’re dead, remain “dead” until someone else arrives. (Primarily paramedics).
50. Unless you’re a detective, do not try to solve the mystery of the past.
51. Never stay the night in a place that is claimed to be haunted. (Especially one no one else will be in).
52. If you see something coming out of something, don’t watch, leave!
53. Silence isn’t always a good thing.
54. If the lights go out, most likely it’s not the fuse.
55. If an animal stops making noise all-of-a-sudden, take that as a hint!
56. Rowing out to the middle of the lake will do no good.
57. If there’s any odd scents in the air, do not light a match, or try and find out what it is.
58. When dealing with vampires, werewolves, etc. Don’t necessarily believe what you’ve read in books.
59. Never follow an eerie figure.
60. Don’t believe you’re safe just because you are young or of the female gender.
61. Don’t taunt your enemies.. you might need them later.
62. Also, don’t’ taunt those who are ‘lesser’ than you.. they might be useful or might be the killer.
63. Seducing the killer will not benefit you.
64. Never approach a meteor that just fell to Earth.. You don’t know where it’s been!
65. Every window is an exit, just find a way to break it.
66. Before moving into a new place, look up its history. (Don’t want to move into a place above an Indian burial ground, do you?)
67. Have caller ID on all phones. Don’t know the number, don’t pick up!
68. If someone gives you a drink and you don’t know them, pour it out when they’re not looking. (Just in case).
69. Duck when you hear a car going slowly by.
70. When outside, stay in well lit areas.. Mainly for -you- to be able to see.
71. If someone’s head can turn fully around, they might be dangerous.
72. Just because someone is young, don’t rule them out as being the killer! (The Omen.. ring a bell?)
73. Bug spray may not work on over-sized insects.
74. If someone is wearing a mask, they’re obviously hiding something. Go away or find out when a lot of people are around.
75. If you’re at someone’s house and find a lot of pictures and articles on people that were killed.. you might have found the killer.
76. If someone yells “Don’t move!” Don’t move an inch or even turn your head, just ask “Why?”
77. Never go near a static filled TV!
78. Stay away from anything with the numbers ‘666’ or ‘13’ on it.
79. If you accidentally kill someone.. Don’t hide it, just go to the authorities and explain it was an accident! Don’t want a vengeful ghost on you, do you??
80. When at a funeral, if you see someone not dressed in black, they probably know something you don’t about the dead body.. Like how it was killed! (KILLER HINT!)
81. Just because something is cute and fluffy doesn’t mean it’s sweet and nice.. All the time.
82. Priests can’t help you, don’t bother trying. (Unless you want to piss off the spirit, ghost, evil being, etc.)
83. Don’t live in the middle of nowhere.
84. Don’t lock anyone, or anything, in the basement, attic, or closet. (If they’re the killer, they’ll find a way out or if they’re innocent, they’ll get killed while being trapped.)
85. Never mess with anyone that knows voodoo!
86. If you go out to eat, don’t go to a family owned restaurant. (You might be eating people or you might become dinner yourself.)
87. Pay attention to signs! (Like “Don’t Enter”, “Beware”, or “Population: 436”).
88. On holidays, remember that friendly seeming characters (like Santa, the Easter Bunny, or even Baby New Year) might be dangerous.
89. While escaping a killer, never take the elevator unless you're 1-2 hallways ahead of them. (So you have time to get in and let the doors close).
90. Don’t go back for a friend.. they’re most likely a goner.
91. If you run into a room, house, etc., never stay near the door! (locked or otherwise)
92. Never go down a dirt road.. It only leads to trouble.
93. Don’t plan any get-a-way on Friday the 13th or Halloween. (Unless where you live usually had killings on these days).
94. Always listen to the crazies.. they know what they’re talking about!
95. If one of your loved ones become the undead, just kill them! It might be hard, but rather you keep your arm instead of feeding it to them instead?
96. If scientists in, or near your city, say they created a ‘super human’ or some type of gene to ‘help the body’, move away. Far, far away.
97. Never bring anyone or anything back from the dead.
98. Don’t move into a glass house.
99. Don’t peek through holes in the wall. (Wither it be in a house, bathroom stall, or fun house.)
100. If you or someone you know starts having memory flashes about someone you supposedly just met, make sure to never bump into that person again. (Just in case.)
101. Never watch a horror movie while inside a horror movie. Nothing good can come from it..!

Take care

~Joy

Great Start.. where'd my earmuffs go? AMANDA!! D:

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 04:18:06 GMT

I got to see Sweeney Todd~!!! Even though I’m not a huge fan of musicals, I really loved this movie! Johnny Depp’s singing was pitch perfect and I loved the scenery and costumes ♥

AMANDA GOT TO COME OVER TODAY!!! I had a lot of fun! We watched One Missed Call (original) and Shutter~!!! We had a lot of pizza and most of the ice cream we got, haha, I know we’ll regret it in the morning. Later, we caught up in my room and talked about some things.. It was great. I can’t wait for us to meet up again! Though it might not be until A-Kon in June v_v Unless she can come to the Taste of Chaos tour with me.. Oh dear! I forgot to talk to her about that!! *dies* …*notes to e-mail her later about it*

Another great way to begin the new year was watching most of the h.naoto Spring and Summer collection on YouTube~:
h.Naoto PAWNS!!!
My favorite outfit was this one:

Take care ♥

~Joy

MERRY CHRISTMAS~!

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 07:11:32 GMT

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Ok.. so it's really the 26th, but I didn't get the chance to post this until now D:

I hope everyone had a great Christmas! Or at least got all or some of what they wanted ♥

Well my Christmas has been pretty good~ except my stepmother and my half-sister coming along with my father! They’re so annoying I wish I could roast them in the fireplace!!! *cough* Either way.. We saw Alvin and the Chipmunks on Christmas Eve (very cute btw!!) and we took everything out of our stockings~! Yummy, yummy peanut butter candies and Mike&Ikes T^T <3 All in my, of course awesome, Stewie stocking.

Christmas Day wasn’t so grand.. Not like how I imagined it would be. I was woken up only 6 or so hours
after I went to bed the night before.. It took me a few hours to fall asleep. (Lack of sleep + 6 hours = 2-3 ½ hours of sleep At least I don’t have to be at work until 6pm tomorrow and only work 5 hours. (I’m naturally suppose to be off that day). Oh well, here’s my stash of stuff~! All I love!!!

^Skelanimals Calendar, Reese’s shirt, Pan’s Labyrinth

^Nightmare on Elm Street full collection, Vampire Academy, and Encyclopedia of Fairies

^Skelanimals poster!

^Foot and back massagers

^Alice in Wonderland blanket~! <3

^A few things I just got yesterday. Dracula and South Park (the movie). The bracelet I found.

^Fairy necklace I got from Betty at work ^^

After my father left, my we went to pick up my mother and her gifts to open at home (^^) (We had to use two cars to carry all of us and the gifts, haha). I got some really cute Hello Kitty stuff and other knick-knacks that I just wish I had room for it all XD <33 Here’s my new collection~:

^TV and Hello Kitty earmuffs and gloves ^^ <333 (I’m going to get a small table to put the TV on and put my stereo under it (the table).

^DVD player and some stationary stuff and accessories

(The rest I’m sure you can just look and figure out XD Like you haven’t been able to anyway, right?)

Take care! And Happy Holidays!!

~Joy

Aidan and Cherry arrived~! ♥

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 03:39:34 GMT

Today my DZ Xi arrived (Aidan) and my pet doll (Cherry) arrived <3 I was so happy I spazzed! haha. Sorry for the poor pictures, it's due to the flash (I couldn't wait until tomorrow) >w<

^PACKING PEANUTS!! <3

^Got a Kotoko CD with it.. I might sell it since I'm not a huge fan ^^;

^With Mitsu~

^Cherry on her own <3

^"Family" picture ^^

That's it for now~ Take care everyone! Now I just need to wait for the dolls I won on e-bay to arrive ♥

~Joy

Project: Lolita is back on! (Fully!!)

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:39:46 GMT

It took me a while to realize it.. But I’m pretty much materialistic. Haha, aren’t we all slightly? Oh well, I admit I love having stuff I love~! (Like Lolita Bibles, BJDs, books, movies, etc.) Ok, now that we got that out of the way, I want to share something with you I saw at work~: Lolita Spotting!!. Yep, yep, a young lady was dressed in Lolita was doing some shopping at my store on Thursday ^^ <3 I had to drop my stuff and chase her to the other side of the store though (XD) (so I wouldn’t lose her). I found out she lives not too far from Garland (somewhere I wouldn’t mind moving actually), and owns a Fashion and Lolita site called Baroquen Doll. I wish I could have thanked her properly for fully restoring my determination in getting my dress finally!! I’m getting one in January or February the latest ♥ No doubt!!

Oh yeah~ speaking of the dress I plan to get, this is it: Click Here. I think it would be nice for my first dress ^^ If I like how I look in it and am comfortable wearing it around, then I plan on buying many more dresses!!!

That’s it for now~ Take care everyone!

~Joy

Helloooooo, I'm a caaaaaar!

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 04:01:43 GMT

I decided to change my wallpaper recently~ I thought it would be more cute and fun for this wonderful season ^^ It’s Ritsuka from Loveless <33:

I can’t wait to see Alvin and the Chipmunks!! XD I remember watching the cartoon when I was little! I loved Theodore the most <3 I’m hoping to see it the Monday or Wednesday after it comes out December 14th ♥ For those who haven’t seen it, here’s the movie trailer: Click Here. I love how they play "All the Small Things" in the trailer.. Also at the end when Alvin does that "Bow chicka wow wow.." scene XD Looks like something I would do! Also, for those who recall the show, here’s the original opening~!: Click Here.

Well, Aidan is still not in yet.. But my pet doll from Doll Zone is~! I hope they ship her soon <3 I still don’t know what to name my little bunny though

I've been addicted to surfing on e-bay the last week or two and the other day I won a Doll lot on there!! It has Little Apple Dolls, a Doom doll, Living Dead dolls (that I might sell in the end), and a few other things. I was so happy when I won this lot because of the Little Apple Dolls and the Doom doll <333 I've been wanting another Doom doll for a while, and at least one LAD for even longer! (Here's the auction: Doll Lot).

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Ok, now a few people, from a few different sites, have been curious on what my room looks like. I must say now it looks pretty plain.. But I’m adding random stuff to it every chance I get. Here’s all I have for now:

^From the entrance and back, corner of my room

^two of my walls.. One covered in posters and the other covered in scarves XD (And other random stuff)

^My desk and above it~ (Where I keep most of my favorite stuff.. besides movies and books)

^My current movie and book collection~ and a few things above it all <3

^Another close-up of stuff on my desk and Mitsu in her bag <3 (I didn’t want to leave her out. The reason she’s still in there is because I’m still trying to make a space for her where she has no chance of getting damaged)

^My bed and the top of the ‘dresser‘ next to my bed <3 (LOVE my bed set!)

Take care ♥

~Joy

$78,100 for 12 Days!? Screw that!

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:50:53 GMT

Still waiting for my beloved Aidan (BJD) to arrive T^T They sent out the first 20 a week or two ago and I guess I must have been 21 (with my luck), haha. Oh well~ I hope he gets here before January. I wouldn’t mind having a December ‘child’~ <3

Either way, about the title.. I found a kind of funny article on Yahoo. It’s about that famous old Christmas carol? “12 Days of Christmas”? In total, today, it would cost $78,100 to get all the items on the list (all 364 items). If you wish to read the article yourself, just go here: 12 Days of Christmas.

Speaking of Christmas, though, me and my older sister are already banging out the new month! We got decorations up (and I’m thinking about getting some more for us, haha), we have 9 presents under the tree already, and we’re coming up with different things to do before and during Christmas. I can’t wait!

That’s it for now~ Guess I just felt like updating. Take care <3

~Joy

The guy was odd and I was tired! D:

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:47:19 GMT

I think I could have been attacked!! O_o Did I get your attention? Yes? Well there’s no real reason, haha. But I’ll tell ya anyway. When I was walking home last night, a guy called out to me. I didn’t recognize his voice, so I just kept walking. After a few minutes of him rushing to catch up and me getting annoyed, I turned and looked at his face from a distance. At first I thought he was a guy from work, but he wasn’t (which I realized when he got closer). Here’s the little conversation we had as I was trying to walk away:
Guy: “Can you go in there (Quik Trip) and get me a pack of (some type of alcohol)?”
Me: “No, I’m not legal.”
Guy: “What? How old are you?”
Me: “20.” (I lied obviously)
Guy: “Oh! Then go in there and get me a pack of Millard Lights(?)! I got the money right here.”
Me: “I don’t buy drugs for me or anyone else. I’m against buying them ever.” (Which is true)
Guy: “ohhhh, come on!”

He kept following me until a friend (from work) and her mother drove up next to us and asked if I wanted a ride. Feeling uneasy by the guy I jumped into the car and thanked her. Before we left, though, the guy tried getting her mother to get him something XD Her mother told him off! My friend told me I should start carrying around a box cutter from work (since they’re legal and it would give me some type of protection when I can’t get a ride). I think I might just do that.. It’s the third time I’ve gotten a ride from a fellow co-worker and was advised to get a weapon of some sort. (I believe everything happens for a reason, and maybe there’s a reason I’ve been told this 3 times).

Movies, Movies, where'd they get these movies..?

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:29:20 GMT

It’s been a few weeks since I opened my LJ again and my user info page is still “Under Construction” XD I think that’s funny.

Either way, I saw two movies this week: 30 Days of Night and Saw IV. 30 Days was ok.. But not really recommended to pay more than a few bucks to see. (Plus I pointed out some obvious things they could have fixed to make it better to my sisters.. That was a fun 30minutes XD). Saw IV was awesome~! I loved it like all the others <33 I can’t wait to see the next!

Also, I got an e-mails saying that my doll will be shipped soon (since they received most of them today). With my order, a few weeks after they finally arrive as well, I’ll be getting a ‘baha’. (An animal Ball Jointed Doll <33 It’s a bunny!!! Too cute!). I’ll be sure to post pictures the day he arrives ♥

Well it took an hour of procrastinating.. And wallpaper hunting, to make my short LJ entry XD Lookie at my new wallpaper for my laptop before I go:

Take care

~Joy

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 07:45:02 GMT

Well today is HALLOWEEN!!! HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!! <33

I was planning on going to my work to hand out candy to some co-workers, but then I wouldn’t have enough for trick-or-treaters or for me and my sister to nibble on during the Ghost Hunters special event!! It’s going on for 6 hours!! I can’t wait <33 I’m very excited! (I’ll post about it later tonight after it happens).

In other news I ordered my new dolly (mentioned in the last post). I can’t wait to get him! I’m going to name him Aidan (most likely).

EDIT (Time: Nov. 1st, 1:26am (30min before end of Ghost Hunters):

Okay, like last year, my full plans for Halloween didn’t go through ^^; I was suppose to go see 30 Days of Night, but my little sister ended up ruining it since she wasn’t to go trick-or-treating. (There wouldn’t have been enough time to drop me off after the movie and return home unless she only wanted to TOT for 45minutes-an hour. Which would have been enough.. But noooooo!). Oh well, watched the live Ghost Hunters broadcast from the Waverly Hills Sanatorium <3 It was awesome!! If you didn’t know, Waverly Hills was a tuberculosis hospital opened in 1926. Over 63,000 deaths have happened there and is believed to be one of the most haunted hospitals in eastern United States.

I took some new pictures of myself dressed as a cat for Halloween~ I hope you like them:

I‘m also adding a few I took of Mitsu <33:

Hope you had a Happy Halloween <3 Take care!

~Joy

Bands, remakes, and dolls? Is it the 80's? Nope!

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 06:33:13 GMT

“X JAPAN has just announced a brand new song 10 years after they disbanded. As confirmed by Yoshiki.net, hide-city.net, and XJapan.ne.jp, the song "I.V." will be the end title for the movie SAW IV!”
Isn’t that amazing!? I thought it was, haha. I never really liked X-Japan, but the fact they made a new song and it’s going to be in Saw amazes me~ ^^

Also, BLOOD is looking for information on Texas clubs, so hopefully they’ll come to Dallas *faints* I love them!! Though now that I think about it.. I haven’t listened to much of their music in a month or two =_=;; I’ve been listening to too much english.. haha. (I sent them a message suggesting the Palladium Ballroom in Dallas <3)

Saw this Korean horror movie Phone last night >.> By the sounds of it, I thought it was going to be like One Missed Call! But it proved me wrong.. It was pretty good. Though it slowed down a little bit too much for me. Also!!!!! Did you know they’re remaking The Eye, One Missed Call, A Tale of Two Sisters, Shutter, and some other Asian horror films I’m probably not aware of?? I loved all these movies (except The Eye.. I still haven’t seen it)! They better not screw them up >.<

Also, look who I’m preordering~:

^Isn’t he adorable~? I can’t wait to get him!

In other news: Work is going great! It’s kind of boring now that I got over the hype, but oh well, haha. The job is easy and I get paid for it, so whatever~ (^^) Still can’t wait to get into college~ I’m now leaning to two choices: A) open a Lolita shop and get designers in the US to make their own brands for my store.. Maybe even some VK-ish clothes! (or something like that). Or B) Open a Ball Jointed Doll shop with something else to sell as well~ (I don‘t know yet).

Either way, take care everyone~!

~Joy

Billy Ray Cyrus? You don't work here!

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 05:46:03 GMT

Well Billy Ray Cyrus came to my work today (now yesterday) to do autographs.. which annoyed me!! It was hard as heck to get to the back room and then to my department >: ( Luckily him and the crowd went away an hour into my shift~ Also.. a fellow associate decided to give me one of the autographed covers. So I guess I’ll give it to my father for his birthday in December. (I hope he likes the guy XD I only like him on Hanna Montana).

Also, I might or might not be trying to get into Temple University (in Japan).. I'm not going to rush into a decision like last time. I'm going to sort out my options, hopefully get some more opinions and hopefully get in contact with someone that opened their own shop and get some pointers, or need-to-knows, before I try and pursue my dream <3

Not much else I guess.. I still don’t know what I’m doing on Halloween v.v I really hope I’m not working~ though I guess I’ll just be staying home watching a few movies.

Take care everyone!

~Joy