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Thursday, May 15, 2008,

**Reiko's Takki-scenario-dreams...and Disneyland trip**

*melts*sigh*.........

Don't ask me 'why' I'm feelin' this way today but, I am. I guess I'm on 'cloud 9' right now...feeling reallllllly good. *laughs* But, I can tell you that lately, for the past couple of days, I've been on msnchat and I've been playing out my 'scenario-stories' with my closest fan-girlfriends. Of coz, Takki's 'mah man' in them...and...nevermind. All I can say is...I'm 'in heaven'. ^_~ *melts* Just let me enjoy this moment while it lasts...lol *wink*

I don't know what else to say...sorry...lol *lost for words* For a girl who's always 'chatty-talkative', I'm at a loss for words right now. (honest) *lol* Oh god...what do I even write here... ????????

heeeellllllllp...tasuketteeeeee!!!!

erm...this is bad... -_- lol :P Now I'll have to 'find' something to write/post here...

Well, this Saturday, we're going to a child's birthday party. She's in the same class as my daughter. It will be at a park, which totally now doesn't sound good because where I live, over the weekend, there'll be a high heatwave running through San Diego. Yeah...can you picture having a birthday party, in a high weather-heatwave, with cake & 'ice cream, full of children and parents, at a public park?? O.O I'm looking forward to the party. Just not looking forward to the heatwave. ~_~

This happened to my daughter's party last year in August. We went through the same thing with hers (had it at a public park and it was a heatwave) and boy, did we MELT; no doubt. I think even our clothes were stuck on our bodies...it was THAT bad. lolol -_- This year, I learned my lesson and decided NOT to have it outside this time, but rather, have it indoors somewhere. Too bad our apartment is too small...no room for a large amount of people. But, I was thinking of having it at either a) San Diego Zoo or b) PlayTown (a child's playplace). At Playtown, it's easy because 1) it's right down the street from us, 2) it's fully air conditioned, and 3) you can rent the place for children's birthday parties, including bringing your own food and drinks. Whatever you want, they'll accommodate for you. And, the children get to play in the play area, indoors. It's so cool too because not only there's a crawl-type gym (ones you see at McDonald's or whatevers), but they also have one of those blowup jumps for kids. That's why I love this place; so kid-friendly. And I think it's fairly reasonably priced too.

So now, I'm at a loss as to 'where' to have it. (undecided) I'm debating still as to 'what to do' yet.

Then, we get the bomb of all things. She tells us she wants to have her bday party at Disneyland. Aya! -_- No monies. But, we told her we couldn't because it'll be too expensive, and we just took her in April with grandma/grandpa. She knows we'll probably go again next year...or very soon. My in-laws wanna take her again next year (they're already saving up money to go from now...lol). They had so much fun with us in April, that they want to go and take us again next year.

Wow! What news of a lifetime. Now to save up some spending money...ugggh~ How can I do this with all this T&T stuff happening. lol :P Well, T&T...sorry but, family comes first with me. If the time comes when we're ready to go to Disneyland and there'll be more T&T stuff comin' out then, I'll probably have to forgo buyin' them cuz, with me, it's the Disney trip first with my daughter. I certainly don't want to deny the trip from her, you know? The good part about it all, is it's practically 'free'. All we pay is the admission tickets (which his parents pay their son back anyway) and bring spending money; that's it. They pay everything else (i.e. hotel lodging, food, etc.). So, that's why I really want to save up spending money again to go next year. Shouldn't be too hard to do. ^_^

Oh gosh...that reminds me. I still have yet to post the Disneyland photos I said I was going to ne. *gomen* (bows) Sorry I still haven't done that yet. (been quite busy) In fact, I think I might have some of them with me. I brought along my digital camera to upld the pics. I just hope I know how to resize them all down since they're going to be HELLA HUGE. (pixel-wise...lol) I tried doing this before using MS Paint and it's not the same. -_- *thinking* I'm sure I can find something on the college comps here...hehe~ :P

Ok...*bingo*...found them all on the digital camera. *whew* ^_^ Resized them all down too with a different program on here. So now...here's some of my Disneyland photos from our trip in April. Enjoy~ (and tell me what you think)

**Hear yee, hear yee! Calling all Princesses of the Land...** (Day 1)

(finding a princess hat for my daughter. She wanted the more exp. one...the one that lit up with lights using a battery. Not the one I have on her head in this photo. lol)


(here's mah fairy 'lil princess and the hat she chose. Love how she wanted the Snow White dress for some reason. lol I tried getting her to buy a different one but, oh well...that's what she wanted. And it turned out to be cute too becuz we DID meet Snow White. She got her autograph and we had a professional photographer from the park take photos of her with Snow White, while they interacted w/one another. So cute. Snow White said to her: "Oh, it's my little sister!" kawaiiiii~)

(Disney Princess Fantasy Faire section of the park; new area. This is where everyone can get to meet/greet with the Princesses, including having their autograph signatures, as well as taking photos with them. They're only allowed 2 families at a time to interact with three, randomly picked Princesses per day. That's why we waited for about 45 min. in line (which seemed like hours! -_-) but, it was worth it. ^_~

(entrance sign to the place...lol I know, I'm weird taking pics of signs but, since one of my other hobbies is doing scrapbooking, I had to take a pic of it. When you're doing a layout page in scrapbooking, it helps when you've taken photos of signs for the title to your pages. lolol *so I'm lazy*)

(after waiting in line for about 45min., which seemed like forever, she finally met her first princess of the day, Mulan. I was so thrilled she met her because...well, hey. Mulan's asian ok? lol :P (sorry I'm biased here) But, I was hoping we'd get to meet her, and I finally did. Aawwww~ she was so pretty too in person...hehe...not to mention, she was so slim...~_~ *jealous* She was one princess that really interacted well with her, aside from Jasmine.)

(Here's Princess Jasmine, our second princess after Mulan. She was pretty too...hehe. She was one of the other main princesses that really interacted well with the girls. Hey, at least you can say they enjoy their jobs, right? lol :P)

(Squire guy & 'lil princess Snow White. Sorry I dun know what to call him since I didn't get his name. lol :P Gosh, it would be cute tho if he were Takki. HAHA...squire-Takki...okaaay. Still. Dressed like that, bending down to take a photo with my daughter, and if it was Takki, daaaang... I WANT in the photo too! lolol ^_~)

But see, she's always apprehensive when it comes to 'men'. I wonder, then, how she'd react if she'd meet/see Takki in person. I hope she won't want to 'hide' or be shy around him. lolol Well, I guess that's good in a way, because that just means she doesn't trust men much. :P

(there was a play going on while the families were meeting the princesses. Families got to interact with the princesses/prince's. It was a neat experience and it was all for the kids, really. ^_^ But, it seemed that even the adults enjoyed and had fun too...hehe~ 'like me'. They even taught the girls how to 'curtsy'. Aawww~ Btw, in this photo though, we had to pull strings, and eventually, there was candy that fell and everyone got to take some.)

What was funny was, during this time, after my hubby watched this play 3 times in a row while waiting for us (we met more princesses), there was this prince that came on stage. While everyone was dancing and stuff, he once said to the audience, "C'mon, men. How come the guys aren't dancing?" My hubby wanted to tell him, "Dance? Hell, I wanna sack this place already." bwuaahahaha...omg, my hubby's too funny. *covers mouth*

(Princesses on stage, dancing after the interaction with the ribbons. *photo above this one* How sweet~)

(Princesses Snow White & Aurora (or Sleeping Beauty); here's the lucky gals who got to meet 'randomly' after the show ended. Yeah, there was this photographer lady who walked around, randomly choosing girls who were dressed in costume. If you're one of the lucky ones chosen, you get to meet several more princesses in person inside another special room. I wanted to take that opportunity so, heck...why not. The lady got us mixed up with another family and thought we were with her party (her children). I said, it's ok and she was ok with it too. So, we had a designated time slot. I couldn't miss out on another picture of a lifetime.) ^_^
(meeting Snow White, her 'older' sister...hehe~)
And, for now...I shall end Day 1 of my Disneyland trip. ^_^ Hope you all enjoyed, for now. I want to do Day 2 on here but, I'm so tired. (plus, my cold...uggh) Have been chatting all day on the comps with my girls so...hehe~ I'm pretty much *pooped out*. lolol (esp. since...well...
nevermind...*sigh*melts* My 'dream-stories'...*melts*) Makes me wanna RAWWRRRR Takki right now...hehe. ^_~ (sorry, mybad) :P NOT...HAHA
*REIKO*

11:35 AM

Wednesday, May 14, 2008,

**Reiko caught a cold...and shopping at Abercrombie & Fitch**

Well, today...I'm at the comps again, waiting for some of my fangirls to show up so I can chat with them. And of all things, last night I had to catch a slight cold. (again) -_- Yeah, I feel sort-of like upchucking because I took some cold and allergy medication on an empty stomach, so that's how come I feel this way. *so BAKA*
I also feel soooo sleeeepy. Good thing I took my medication early in the morning before I left the house. Now that I'm at the comps, at least I'll feel like sleeping here instead of 'sleeping while driving'. Yikes....that ain't good, yo~

Anyway, what to write...lolol Not only do I have 'writer's block' this morning, but I think T&T seems to be in a slight drout again...at least until summer (June) when the cds show up.

I finally d/lded the Ogosho epi 4 from Mich's site. (finally) Started watching the very beginning and you know what? It's just not the same as Zubari. Sorry but, I hate to burst some people's bubbles here. (meaning, sorry to disagree with some fangirls who thinks the show is really great) I don't think so...at least, not right now anyway. I KNOW it's only in it's 4th show but, I dunno. It was like I had to 'force' myself to continue sitting through it. I ended up stopping (still in the very beginning) cuz I was so 'bored'. -_- *sorry Tono-sama!* (bows)

I still have yet to d/l epi's 1-3 still too and then...*sigh*...

Oh...yesturday (Tues.), I went shopping at Abercrombie & Fitch. Thought I'd go shopping with my Mother's Day money mom sent me. Went by myself as everyone I knew was: a) working, b) at home with their toddlers or babysitting, or c) not available. Here are some of the clothes I bought that day. (it's for summer...hehe)


(favorite one of the bunch)


(wearing this one today)
(cute cargo, cotton bermuda shorts)
Too bad I can't shop here often, as it's expensive. -_- lol But, it's worth it. Hey, us-moms need to treat ourselves once in awhile right? ^_^ And about the only time I ever go shopping and buy from here is when my mother visits us. I also like shopping at Banana Republic and Ruehl (and Victoria's Secret...hehe) too.
One store in particular I like 'browsing' at, is a store called Ruehl. Yesturday, I found this really great pair of jeans from this place but, omg...it's soooo expensive -_-
...changing the subject...
Well, I wanted to go to the university library to do some scanning of my mags today but, I think this cold is just bugging me too much (don't feel so good). It's not bad...no worries. At first I thought I had hay fever (allergies). Then, I woke up this morning with a scratchy throat. It's not sore...just a little scratchy. Oh well... Good thing I don't have fever. -_- Maybe it's from all the cold weather we've been having lately. All last week and this monday was kinda cloudy-like. It's been quite chilly. Plus, maybe my sort-of 'lack-of-sleep' too a bit. (dunno)
Sorry if my entry don't make much sense here today...just 'random' stuff that's happening with me, that's all. lol Sorry...will post more Takki or T&T stuff in next entry. I guess I'm just 'not myself'...I promise to get better soon. ^^ (btw, if you're interested in reading, I just went on Mich's site and OMG @_@...she's done with her 1st Enbujo 'o8 report...w/pics mind you... O.O Go read~!!)
http://www.takki.us/
*REIKO*

8:28 AM

Monday, May 12, 2008,

**movies, Mother's Day, and 'other stuff'...**

Hey all...been waiting for a couple of my fangirls to come online here so I can chat w/them for a bit. I'm on google trying to search for some Forbidden Kingdom movie posters, wallies, etc. too while I wait, as I intend to post on this entry some stuff that's happened with me over the weekend. ^_^

Well, first off, on Friday, my hubby and I saw a movie. We ended up seeing 'Ironman'. Actually, it was really great! Omg, it was GOOOOD. Robert Downey Jr. might've acted the roll of his life in this, as he's made a good comeback from the dead with movies. lol j/k He played a character that was like one you could like but, with an attitude per se...lolol I liked he was like that tho in this one. (totally fit the storyline) Believe me though...it's not a character you'd end up disliking or hating. He was good deshou. ^_~ But, LOTS of action...an exciting movie, I must say (slightly intense too). I actually went in sort-of blind a bit. I mean, I knew the overall storyline cuz I used-to collect comics when I was younger and I know about Ironman in a way. And as for the movie, my husb. d/lded all the trailers/teasers. So, I saw parts of it. lol But, that's all I had with it. But, it's ok. And, the movie actually had really good reviews to see this. As for Speed Racer, because it was only out since Friday, there's hardly anything on it yet, you know? I guess my hubby would rather wait for the ratings/reviews whether it'll be worth it to see it or not.

Then, on Saturday I went out with my family to eat an early lunch (more like an early dinner...lol) at Japanese Curry House. It was for my Mother's Day dinner so, my hubby promised to take me there. Thought I'd order something different this time than ordering the same 'ol thing. I had Teppen Teriyaki Steak and it was soooo oishiiiii! The meat was so soft, I swore it seemed like hamburger and you could slice it with a fork, it was that soft. Soooo good with the curry too...

mmmmmm~!! Omg, I told him from now on, I'm ordering this. lol At least now I have 3 items to choose from. (i.e. curry beef w/pasta noodles; teppen teriyaki steak, and menkachi curry)

After dinner, he took me to a gaming store (Game Stop) and bought me a Nintendo DS Lite gaming system for MD. ^_^ It was a pink one (the one I wanted) and he also got me a game to go with it. He got me 'Mario Party DS'. No sense in getting me a gaming system with no game, right? lol :P

Anyway, we went shopping around several other stores looking for a package deal for the carrying case, etc.etc. Sometimes, it pays to look because I ended up buying from Circuit City a bunch of goodies (accessories) that came as a pack for a cheap price. It had a car adaptor, carrying case, plastic film strips to protect the glass of the LCD screens, and other stuff. It was a gift I saw comin' but, just never knew 'when' he was gonna get me it. lol I actually wanted the Wii but, I knew we couldn't afford it, even now. I'd have to probably wait until Xmas. lol :P That's what I want as one of my Xmas gifts this year from my mother and husb. (the Wii)


(movie poster; English one)

The other Friday (2 Friday's past), we saw "The Forbidden Kingdom" with Jet Li & Jackie Chan. Omg, it was soooooooo GOOOOOOD!!!! I give it 5 stars...WOW~ Lots of action-fight scenes with Jet & Jackie together but, the enemy...there was this witch girl in it...a sorceress-type of character. She was really good too. And even tho my mother thought the main character (the Caucasian boy; not too great but held his own), was 'alright', I actually thought he was pretty good. I was so happy that this movie was a 'clean' one. No profanity or sex-stuff in it. (even tho there was hard-violence and blood) But, I must say...I give it a *thumbs up* rating. ^_^ If you like fantasy-martial arts type of movies, you'll love this one too. All I can say is, this has something to do with magic...and the 'monkey king'. (an ancient Chinese folklore story)


(a different movie banner; girl on left is part of the main characters in the story; I think she's pretty) ^_^


(here's the cast & crew of movie)


(Jet Li and his daughter (I think); Jackie (wife, maybe?), director and wife)


(found a cute pic of someone's daughter; kawaiii ne? I'm confused now cuz I dunno whether this daughter is Jet's or Jackie's. In both pics, she's holding hands w/the both of them so, I dunno.)

Found some poster pics and wallies for u guys if you're interested...hehe. Sorry it's not T&T but...it's for the taking since I googled for this movie. (surfed the Net) Enjoy~


(main character actresses; my hubby didn't think she fought well in her kung-fu but I thot so...hehe)


(intense fight scene w/Jet & Jackie)

(main characters)


(another poster)


(another poster; here is the sorceress I was referring to; isn't she so 'bewitching'-looking? lol For a sorceress, she was pretty tho, I must give her that. lol My hubby said at least she didn't look like a 'whale' or was 'ugly' looking. hahahaha She made for a good villian in the movie. *cuz I disliked her somewhat* And, she could fight good too.)


(Int'l or Korean vers. movie poster; can tell it's korean cuz of the many 'circles' in the characters...lolol)


(wallie 1)


(wallie 2)
Here's the official movie website for more d/ls, wallies, etc.:
As for T&T's cds coming soon, yeah...I pre-ordered my copies (all 3) on cdjapan but, I'm debating whether or not to cancel later (when the time is right) and wait until Sanseido bookstore brings them in. This way, I won't have to order them online. I might be paying double the price but, who knows. Then again, I'd much rather wait until I can get my shippment right away with cdjapan ne? *grins* lol It'll come to me way faster than Sanseido will bring their shippment in. I'll just have to see...hmmm...decisions, decisions...lol

*Reiko*

9:20 AM