My Tackey, My Sadame

Reiko's blog-move to LJ...

2008-12-02T18:37:00.000-08:00

**Reiko's blog-chan moves to LJ**

Btw, just to let everyone know here...from now on, my blog-chan will be moved to LJ. It will no longer be on here no more. *sigh*

Sorry for the inconvenience. And, it'll be f-locked from now on so, if you're not on my personal 'friends list' on LJ, you won't be able to read any entries on it. I wanted to make this change due to f-locking entries from time to time since I wanted to make my blog a 'friends only' thing. Plus, you can also add so much things to it to make it more personal, such as mood-themes using small T&T icons, etc. etc. I think you can start posting .gif emoticons on there too if I'm not mistaken. (not sure) And, I wanted to make 'under the cut' for all mag scans too on it.

And now that I have my LJ up and running smoothly with a custom-banner too, wish me luck I'm gonna try posting some of my mag scans onto boys_paper when I have time. This should help me learn 'under the cut' with LJ. -_- lol I'm sure once I start, it should be smooth sailing after that.

Now, if you're not on my 'friends' list and you'd like to be, just feel free to let me know on my cbox here, personally email me, or even personally msg me on the T&T forum.

It's been great here on blogger...I've had such memories...and it's been hella-fun with you guys. Hope to have MORE fun on LJ with you all and hope to see you very soon. *big hugs* *chuu*

Come on over...'My Tackey, My Sadame' is open for lounging on LJ at:

http://akatsuru01.livejournal.com

*REIKO*

2008-11-25T20:23:00.000-08:00

**Takki's new cds to come soon (and possible dvd?? O.O)**

Okaaaay...I just heard this from the 'grapevine' (sees on the forum shoutout box) but, I'm guessing Tono is coming out (soon) with new cds from his butai, Ai Kakumei. Am I hearing this right?? o.o New cds?? SOLO???? Only of Takki???? @_@ *DIES*

HOMG, IF this is right, then my money is 'on the money' next month because my money (technically) couldn't have come at a better time. THANK YOU, MOM!!!!

Can I like, kyaa here for a bit? *gomenasai*

KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

Okokok...*pffffft* sorry~ lolll :P Wellllll? I jus HAD to do this because I've been wanting SO badly for something like this to happen w/Takki. (a solo cd) And now, one of my wishes has finally come true. *melts thinking about it* I loved watching him dance/sing Ai Kakumei on MS wearing an all-white suit. And now to hear him make a solo cd...aawwwwwww~ *Omedetou, Takizawa-san!* (clap, clap)

There will be 3 of them as usual (*dies*) and I'm buyin' ALL 3 NO DOUBT. Plus, there's some type of dvd too? (dunno if a seperate dvd only) There will also be 2 cd+dvds out of the three. In any case, here's the official website to find out more info:

http://www.avexnet.or.jp/tackeytsubasa/information.html

cdjapan link for pre-ordering and info:

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/list_from_code_banner.html?key=233501

Omg, I SO can't WAIT for this to come out already. I hope I won't be too late either in ordering my copies as I can't buy until after Friday. *argh!* I'm unable to because I have to get my hair colored/cut first before buying these cds.

*San Diegol Hornblower champagne brunch cruise*

This Sunday is my teacher-friend's bday as she turns 40 and has invited me and another friend of hers to accompany her on the Hornblower cruise for a champagne brunch. I can't wait as I've always wondered how this was. We'll have so much fun, being with 'girls-only'. *whooohoooo* (Kanpai! *raise champagne glasses*)

(san diego at night)

Here's a .pdf file to see in detail this brunch thing:

official site:

http://www.hornbloweryachts.com/charter-san-diego.aspx

.pdf file

http://www.hornblower.com/pdf/San-DiegoIDC2008.pdf

*Reiko*

Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-24T17:43:00.000-08:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

**MYOJO 0901 scans of T&T and NEWS...Kindai 0812 Takki scans w/Jrs concert...Reiko's 3rd anniv. into T&T!!** (added bonus material: 2 Tackey collage-wallies)

Hey everyone...sorry I won't be able to come online for the rest of the week. We'll be heading for rain and flooding the next several days 'til the weekend comes so, I won't be heading out and I'll be staying indoors. -_- And my daughter has a slight cold again but she's been going to school which is a good thing. No fevers or anything major of the sort; just constant coughing in the night and early morng hours.

Btw, sorry I hadn't posted up anything 'new' lately on here either in regards to mag scans. I was quite lazy for months in my scanning so, gomenasai. *bows So, for all the times I was supposed to...below are the new Myojo 0901 mag scans of T&T.

Takki looks 'fresh' here and I love it whenever he takes on-location photoshoots in a forest. *sigh* So relaxing to see him 'think some thoughts'. ^_^ The 2 & 3rd scans are so cuuute~ (esp. love the 2nd one best *thumbs up*)

Too bad Tsu looks good in the 2nd scan in the kitchen. lol He looks 'homely' where he's at. He sure is looking older every day ever since he's turned 27. So matured-looking now. (chotto ojiichan-sempai now ne? j/k) I still dun care for his 'Bohemian' look with the blondish part to the backside of his hair, but he does look handsome with a mustache and go-tee. -_- Takki better not get himself a go-tee and mustache soon. *eeww*

**MYOJO 0901 - Tackey & Tsubasa scans**

I've also posted some NEWS scans too because I am totally liking Tegoshi lately...hehe~ (after listening constantly to NEWS' new 'Color' album with YamaP's solo Engl. song 'Mola' @_@) I thought he was cute before but, I never thought anything of any JE grp at all...until NEWS came along with this new album of theirs, which swept me away completely by surprise. lol :P (arigatou, Mi-chan for introducing them to me! Sorry I ignored all your signs about them this whole time.)

**MYOJO 0901 - NEWS**

(only Tegoshi and Pi scans and 2 pgs of grp)

(cute huh? Love their varying facial expressions...lol I actually happen to think Koyama, Tegoshi, and Masuda is *hot*...but mainly Tegoshi. ^_~)

(*melts* O.O Tegoshiiiiii!!!! He has such a sexy way about him, I dunno why. And since he seems rather tall, he looks good in clothes, esp. with boots and a long jkt.)

(Here, Mi-chan...jus for you. YamaP here looks so cute. He looks like he's going on a trip somewhere. *wonders 'where' to lol)

(look how *sweet* he looks here w/that ^_~ wink of his...kawaii)

Also, just wanted to say that I've scanned in something from Kindai mag 0812 too since I didn't see these scans on the forum. It's Tono w/ABC-Z & Kiss-My-FT2 at their first concert. Sorry I only found a couple of scans with him. I think I had a diff. mag where I found several pics of Tono w/them at the concert but I didn't scan in this one. Hope you all like...

**KINDAI 0812 - Tackey w/ABC-Z & Kiss-My-FT2 First Con**

(Tono w/glasses...kawaiiiii~!!!! @_@)

(Tsu's WWP '08 con scans)

And, last but not least, this month is my 3rd anniversary in loving T&T as a unit and loving Takki. Same time back in '05 I had known all about Takki only because of watching the NHK taiga, Yoshitsune through my father. Gosh, how time flies ne. *sigh* Such memories in being a part of the fandom now. It's been only 3 yrs. for me, and already I'm considered 'old' or a 'veteran' of it. Not really when you think about it. I've known some who's been a fan of T&T for over 10 yrs. now. (you know who you are...Snuffles-chan, etc? ^_^

But anyways, I'd like to take this opportunity to say 'arigatou gozaimashita' SO MUCH for letting me get to know you all in the JE and T&T fandoms. (that includes you gals from facebook: Marisa, Trish, Emily N., Cecilia (MAH GIRL in JE) Omgosh, all my fangirlz in Hawaii too. (Jaelyn, Linda, and Marisa) Arigatouuu so much for the fangirls who've helped get me con goods. ^_^ I'd love to get to know you all better too. You seriously have no idea how thankful I am to have known and met you.

Last but NOT least, special thanks out to my closest fangirls whom I've gotten to know through the years. You're all like the sisters I've never had...my 'LA FAMILIA'. (you know who you are) You've been there through thick n'thin with me, listened to my winings, fates, probs, even been there through my ups n'downs, whether it's with my 'real-life' family or fandom probs. lol I love all you guyz to death...and I'll NEVER leave your side no matter come what may...now...and in the future.

I also can't leave out the 'newbies' too I've come to know well. (i.e. Yuki, natsu, etc.) Thank you for letting me in your lives and get to know you like a 'sis' to me. ^_^

When I think back how far I've come into this fandom, there were times when I really felt like quitting at one point. I wondered whether staying in it was all worth it. But then I thought of T&T and Takki. I also couldn't forget Takki...the one Man in my life whom I've grown to love and appreciate so well, and for what he's done in JE and with his acting career. I knew that T&T would never want fans to drop or forget them all because of some silly situation battling amongst ourselves with the pettiest of things. (though back then it didn't seem all petty either -_-) We just have to ask ourselves to 'hang in there' and though it may seem like an uphill climb being involved in the fandom, let's *gambatte* ne? We should do it for T&T!!!!

Anyway, enjoy my collage-wallies of Tono. ^_^ (used MS Paint) I loved making them as much as I loved *gawking* at every, single pic I chose. lol Tell me what you all think.

*plez credit me if using elsewhere and DO NOT take off tags from them*

*Reiko's collage-wallie 2*

(my favorite one out of the two)

*Reiko's collage-wallie 1*

*REIKO*

2008-11-12T11:02:00.000-08:00

**NEWs ‘Color’ album (08.11.19)**

(limited ed.)

(reg. ed.)

First of all, I'm finally gonna say that I've posted something else other than T&T. *hides* (and they're a diff. JE grp; and no it's not Tohoshinki becuz they're not a part of JE lol)

Ok. I’ve made up my mind already with buying the NEWs’ ‘Color’ album cd other than buying T&T cds too. Is there any other JE group I hadn’t heard yet? Because now I’ve become sort-of addicted to listening to YamaP’s solo song ‘Moda’ in English lately, even though it’s only a preview of it. *dies* O.o

A long time ago, I was addicted listening to Jin’s solo, ‘Love Juice’ in English, then Tohoshinki’s ‘Mirotic’…until YamaP’s preview to his solo song ‘Moda’. A fangirl friend of mine gave me a link to d/l the entire NEWs ‘Color’ album for preview and omg…I WAAANT this Moda song and album already!!!! @_@ lol

Holydang…YamaP sounds hella-good, and even sort-of ‘sexy’ in a way. (though I really wished Tono was singing this song instead *die* O.o) I melt just listening to the lyrics to this, much less hearing his voice for the first time. (yes, I’ve never heard what YamaP sounded like...lol)

This is the third time I’m hearing another JE group other than T&T. I’ve already heard what Arashi and Akanishi Jin with his Engl. solo song, ‘Love Juice’ from KAT-TUN sounded like. Now, it’s News’ YamaP solo Engl. song, ‘Moda’.

But the beat to Jin’s ‘Love Juice’ reminds me somewhat like Justin Timberlake, except a Japanese version to him. lol Wished I could see how Jin dances to ‘Love Juice’. Pssst…can anyone d/l me Jin’s ‘Love Juice’ MV over to my end, onegaishimasu? Arigatou~ *bows* I’ve never seen this one before so, just was curious…that’s all.

Now thinking about it, I can only imagine how YamaP will dance and sing to ‘Moda’ when the MV comes out. *dies thinking about it* o.o

Reminds me of a dream I had long ago when I first became obsessed with Takki back in ’05. I remembered dreaming an extensive, long T&T dream that took about a week’s combined dreams I had almost daily. I was so obsessed with him that I dreamt the same consecutive one every night, just continuing the dream where I kept leaving off. It was so great that I wished it didn’t had to end.

I ended up dreaming one part where I was at Velfarre nightclub in Roppongi with my friend Maiko and we both met up with Takki there. We ran into Tsubasa inside, just the 4 of us alone by ourselves as Takki had reserved the place only for us. (I was on a romantic date earlier with him b4 the club scene part after seeing his Enbujo play. This was back in ’06 when we first met each other.) Maiko and I felt so special. Anyway, I remembered dancing sensually with him, both of us so into each other that he didn’t want to take his arms and hands off me. But then, Tsu had accompanied my friend Maiko back to the hotel as she was starting to get tired. I think both of them felt sort-of left out and didn’t want to bother us too so, they went back together. Now it was just me and Takki alone by ourselves. (that was the best part…lol) I gave my Apple Nano to him to connect to the DJ system so he could play some songs on it that he wanted to hear. He complimented me that I had really good choices in variety of music genres and wanted to copy some onto his iPod too

But aaaaannnnyway, this is all beside the point. (now I’m getting carried away again…*gomen* lol)

I can only imagine just how S-E-X-Y this Moda MV would be, seeing YamaP singing and swaying sexily his hips to the music. (too bad this isn’t Takki…*frowns* =_=) Does anyone also have the lyrics to this song? *onegaishimasu* Omgosh, every time I’m listening to the preview to this, I’m imagining how the words sound with him singing. (okok, so I’ve said this b4 already…lol :P)

All I know is, I wanna order the limited edition on cdjapan. I don’t care to get the regular edition as I figure I can always get it when it comes to the Sanseido bookstore. They always bring in JE groups so, there’ll be no problem finding it here. I also can’t wait to see the cd booklets. O.O

Oh well...only time will tell. ^_^ Here’s what I say to it: “…La Vida Moda!!!!...” lol :P (Wellll…what can I say; it just rhymed right. I didn’t say whether it matched or not. *pfffft*)

*Reiko*

2008-11-06T12:07:00.000-08:00

**Tono’s Kokuchisezu dorama (11.15.08)**

*update: Popolo 0812 scans*

credit: Reiko @ http://reiko-chan.blogspot.com

(I love this pic of him w/the pen in his mouth...*kawaiii*)

Omgosh, all this time I’ve been busy with my daughter’s school helping out with her class, spending quality time lately with my family and everything, and not overspending our budget (or mine lol) either. I’ve been doing really well lately. In fact, my husband’s almost convinced that I’m almost off my Internet addiction, completely. lol (not really, but…almost =D)

Then, it dawned on me. After buying a copy of the new Popolo 0812 issue with T&T in it today (Mon.), I just discovered that in one of the pages of the mag, there’s an interview that talks about Takki’s new dorama airing Nov.15th in Japan. Yikes! O.O Does that mean that within in 2 1/2 weeks, we’ll get to see Takki on streaming, live Japan TV soon (on my comp)?? *falls off chair*

Nov.15 is a Friday. Omg, that’s just before Thanksgiving. And to think I have to help out in every single class party for my daughter’s class...the ENTIRE school year. Until June 2009. For Hallloween, Thanksgiving, Xmas, Valentines’s, Easter, etc. every single party the class has, me and another mom has to help organize all of the holiday parties. Just great. I hope I’ll have the chance to see this dorama. *sigh* With me being this busy, I dunno if I’ll get the chance now. We’ll just have to see. (much less have time to d/l anything) =_=

Help me, anyone? *onegaishimaaasu* (bows)

Ohhh my god! For one, I’m not ready yet. lol And two, I’m not done in making my T&T wallie-thingie for T&T’s ‘belated’ 6th anniv. and for Tsubasa’s ‘belated’ wallie-thingie for his bday. But, nyway, that’s beside the point. lol

I’ve been wanting so long to see Tono act in another dorama, and this time he’ll be portraying a nurse or doctor. *squee* @_@ (Reiko says to Dr. Takizawa: “…iiitaiii…my head aches...I feel sick. I think I developed this virus called…‘Takizawa-fever’.” ) *aaww* Lovely. ^_~ I can’t wait to see him on big screen TV again…*melts*… He’ll make for a really good nurse or doctor, that’s for sure. (so kakkoii)

But, I heard within the fandom it’ll be a sad one. =_= Why?? Why has Tono been acting in such sad doramas lately. I don’t mind but…but…lol I dunno. I kind of miss those romantic ones like Taiyou no Kisetsu.

But, I do have one request to the management crew in choosing actresses for the next romance-dorama Tono will act in the future. Please pick a much better girl (puhleeeeeaassse…lolol) for him next time? LOL (wellll, he deserves it) I’m not the only one who felt this way about R&J either. (remember, natsu, in our emails? lol) And also, make it where it’s somewhat like 'Taiyou no Kisetsu'. (hehe…I guess I always fall for those ‘mysterious, suspense, *hot*/steamy sexy’-types)

Anyway, I have several mag pages of Mich’s I’d like to share with you all. *thank you, Mich, for letting me use them*

**Shuukan TV '08**

(kakkoii-nurse Takizawa!! o.o I'd want him for my nurse...hehe Or is he playing as a 'doc' in this dorama? Anyone clarify for me?)

**TV Japan '08**

(definately my fav. pic of him in this shoot! *kyaa* o.o)

(he gets slapped here by his okaasan...iiitai! *pffft* I wonder what he needed the slap for...*aya, Tono...what did you do now??* j/k)

She was so kind enough to let me post them on my site as she bought Shuukan the TV and TV Japan with interviews about his new dorama of his. Whatever you do, please do not repost anywhere. Ask Michelle first before using…thanks. (http://www.takki.us/)

These interviews talk about the dorama, although too bad I have no clue what the heck it’s saying. Does anyone know how to translate these for me? I’m so curious as to what he says and what he’s thinking. If anyone can help me, it would be great. *arigatou gozaimashita* (bows) Also, if anyone is able to translate these pages, could you also let me know if I can repost them on this site too, if possible.

Enjoy the scans and comments = love… Plez do not repost these scans anywhere. Do ask Mich first before wanting to repost these anywhere.

*Reiko*

re voting Election 2008...

2008-11-04T16:18:00.000-08:00

**ELECTION DAY 2008**

Well, today's the day to 'vote' folks; our November election. This one's crucially important this time because it's voting for who'll become our next President of the United States. Hope that all goes well with the voting process with everyone around the country, and there's no screw ups like the last time when Bush first got in. *sigh* I'm not watching the elections until I get home so, I have no clue how it's going right now. (plez dun tell me...lol) I'm waiting to watch it live on TV until I get home.

Here's my vote in San Diego...

For now...U.S. T&T fans in the fandom...PLEASE GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!

*REIKO*

2008-10-31T13:22:00.000-07:00

Here's to you all on this 'spooky' night...

*credit animated graphics - Nosy Snoop*
http://mymyspacelayouts.wordpress.com/category/halloween/

Btw, did you all get to see the cute, animated 'devil' bling thingie I made off to the right using Tsubasa's pic? As I was googling around for Halloween stuff online, came across a site to make ur own animated .gifs using ur own pics. When I saw this devil outfit, I immediately thought of Tsubasa. lol Too bad there wasn't an 'angel' one for Takki to match Tsu. *sigh* Oh well... (I'm still looking...lol)

I took lots of pics today as I volunteered this morng with other mothers in my daughter's class for their Halloween party. We had loads of fun and the kids got to spread orange-colored frosting over their jack-o-lantern-shaped cupcakes someone freshly baked for us to eat during snack time. They even got to put candy corn candy on it too. lol (talk about 'pinging off the walls' all day after they eat them...lol) Nonetheless, it was super fun watching them all with sweet smiles on their faces wearing their Halloween costumes. My daughter wore her High School Musical cheerleader outfit from the Disney Store. The school wanted the kids to be comfortable all day so thought wearing a cheerleader outfit was most appropriate, being it's been so hot lately for the past several weeks. I'll post some of the pics next week when I have the time.

Enjoy your Halloween!!!!

*Reiko*

2008-10-21T12:33:00.000-07:00

**updates with my life...more DBSK/Tohoshinki 'Mirotic' pics**

Had the chance to finally come online for once, despite the fact I'm still busy volunteering w/my daughter's classroom once a week (helped today; Tuesday). =D

It's been getting kinda fun seeing the progression on how everyone has caught on to the curriculum fast and doesn't seem like much of a frustration on our parts as volunteer-parents. It's really satisfying and rewarding to see how much of a vast improvement the children (who needed extra help with classwork) make in doing the work, from the first week of class 'till the present. The ones that needed it are now caught up with the rest of everyone and don't need much help. I just knew it only took patience and that it was only a matter of time in settling down in 'getting with the program'. lolol

**DBSK 'Mirotic' pics**

I never finished upldg the rest of the pics I wanted to post here regarding DBSK so, here's the rest of the stash I grabbed. Again, thanks angelicheart, for letting me do this. ^_^ *hug* Let me know what you all think...and again...comments = love ne? ^_^ Enjoy! *kyaaa*

(aren't they *hot*?? @_@ *melts*)

(JaeJoong and the guy next to him on the left are so kakkoii...they take my breath away. And I also happen to think the guy on the bottom rt corner too is cute. Wished I knew their names. *sigh* I keep forgetting.
-_-)

(Omg, JaeJoong and this other guy r my 1st two favorites of the group. All I can say to these pics is WOW!! *dies*)

(Now, this pic of Jae just melts my heart seein' him all wet like this. *fans self* He has such an intense, sexy stare doesn't he? *swoons* It's like he's saying 'I want you!' o.o)

(Look at this cute pic of the group. Aren't they so adorable? *aww* I jus love it when they all smile like that. It makes their pics kinda 'fun'. And the last guy to the left with the cap looks cute wearing one. lol He matches with it so well.)

**2 'Mirotic' wallies** (credit: angelicheart's site)

These beautiful wallies look like someone made them. Wow...wished I knew how to do stuff like this using Photoshop. *sigh* I wanna learn how to make ones like these though using T&T unit and Takki pics. I also really wished T&T could take photoshoots like this using material flowing in the wind using their kanji (name) characters. Well, enjoy~

**'Mirotic' banners**

Now, I think these might have come from their official website; I'm not sure. In any case, enjoy. =D Wouldn't it be neat to use one of these for your own personal blog banner? *hint for everyone* All you'd have to do is fix it up using Photoshop (or not...lol) and uwa la...you've got yourself a cool-looking DBSK blog banner.

And omg...I couldn't resist putting these up. Gosh, these 2 guys are so *hella-HOT* looking like this...*fans self*

(Doesn't Jae look like he's saying 'Can you resist me?' lol Reminds me of their song, 'Mirotic'. *wink*)

Like I said...comments = love

*Reiko*

2008-10-09T11:34:00.000-07:00

**blog entry under construction...not finished lol**

Sooo so sorry everyone...sorry I hadn't been able to come on here lately. Recently, I've been getting together lots with my neighbor-friend and her daughter and we've been going out, doing things together. These next two weeks, her daughter was off from school and it seems like a Fall break or something (lucky) for their school (lucky). She's been accompanying me to drop off my daughter at school and wherever I have to go for errands, but that was all last week. lol

But now, there was another thing that was looming over me all last week too, making me feel so terribly awful.

I had caught another nasty cold again...this time, with a slight, low-grade fever (around 98.6 or .7), developed a massive headache (due to sniffling all day; pro'lly developed a sinus headache), and developed a slight congested cough, along with water eyes, sneezing and sniffling. In return, I developed a massive sinus headache.

Now I'm 100% better and back to normal, except for this nagging congested cough of mine. For awhile, I kept thinking all this getting sick was seriously driving me crazy, keeping me awake every night, and just totally sucked for me. =_= iiiitaiiii...my head hurt so much then from all the sniffling I was doing too.

Omg, I have so much to tell you guys too now. (sorry, it’s not about T&T or Takki this time)

At the beginning part of two weeks ago (lol), I browsed around people’s blogsites, and went to ones I hadn’t been in for hella long time. It just so happened that one of them I try to frequent to on a weekly basis is a Kpop (Korean) blogsite. It’s maintained by angelicheart. http://angelicheartx91.blogspot.com She’s a total Tohonshinki/TVXQ/DBSK fan, esp. of JaeJoong. *he’s SO hot!*

Since I hadn’t been on her site for a long time (sometimes, I forget…sorry! *bows*), I’ll get a shock in my system after seeing so much ‘new’ stuff on them. Sometimes it seems there’s stuff on them daily. *whew* I have a hard time keeping up as it is with new T&T or Takki news. And now with two groups I’ve come to like/love, (T&T and Tohoshinki) I’m finding it’s even harder.

Tohoshinki (or Korean acronym, DBSK; also Chinese acronym TVXQ) just came out with a new album called ‘Mirotic’.

(album cover; SEXY!!)

"Mirotic" cds (pic credit: http://angelicheartx91.blogspot.com/)

Ohhh my godddd…you HAVE to see their new Mirotic MV with Engl. subs, much less see the cd album picture booklet and a picture with each of their autographs I grabbed off angelicheart’s site (originally from their official website gallery). Holydang! I swear it seems they’re getting hotter and hotter by the minute. And I think that JaeJoong and others in the group have gotten new haircuts too. *suits them so FINE*

Oh gosh, if I thought Takki swoopped me off my feet at first glance back in ‘05, sometimes…it seems that mayyyybe…just mayyyybe, DBSK may have swooped me off my feet too. O.O (but only chotto…lolol) Ohhhhhhh no. I haven’t turned into a DBSK fan toward T&T. I’ll always be a dedicated T&T/Takki fan. (esp. Takki’s *yay*) He’s my #1 Man in my life. (aside from my hubby…lol)

But you’ve GOT to see these pics…they’re *HOT* *HOT* *HOT*!!!! After seeing their beautiful, SEXY bods showing unbuttoned shirts all the way with toned chests and biceps, and with a kakkoii-looking photoshoot for the cd booklet, how can anyone not adore Tohoshinki too? O.O This photoshoot has got to be one hell-of-a GORGEOUS one, I swear. If there’s any shoot from the past where Tohoshinki was really sexy, this one’s IT.

I’ll only share on my site a few of the many pics I’ve taken, (and I mean, many lol) as there’s more where these came from. I’ve made zipfiles and uplded them all onto MF so, don’t worry. No problemo. Thanks, angelicheart, for letting me post your scans and for letting me share my finds. <3<3>
After watching the new Mirotic MV, Tohoshinki is even MORE *hot* than ever. The words…so sexy…suave…*melts* @_@... And esp. the way they sing and dance to this song, WHOA~ @_@ *falls off chair* kyaaaaa!!

youtube link (Mirotic MV):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRic9GU-jXQ

Sorry! *gomen* I thought I had the MV for d/l on my memory stick, but I don't. I think I took it off one time and forgot to put it back on. *sigh* Gomenasai... Just go to angelicheart's blog and I'm sure you'll find it on there for d/l. (that's how I found out about it... lol)

Homg, this MV is sexyyyyy~ (too bad T&T dun do one like this…hehe~) Reminds me of either T&T’s ‘Serenade’ or ‘Diamond’ songs. One of my personal favorite, sexy songs of Takki’s is his Enbujo version to ‘Diamond’. (it just IS…dunno why) I think I probably love this song so much, not only because it sounds really ‘rockish’ and hella-good, but also because of the fact that in the lyrics to Diamond, he sings, “…Kono mune ni hadaka de nemuru daiyamondo one n’only love…” Translation: “…a diamond sleeps naked on my chest…” @_@ (melts thinking of Takki) *runs/hides* j/k j/k

Here’s only a portion of the Engl. lyrics to the chorus of ‘Mirotic’:

Chorus:
You want me
you’ve fallen for me
you’re crazy for me
You can’t break out
I got you~ under my skin

You want me
you’ve fallen for me
you’re crazy for me
You are my slave
I got you~ under my skin

Rap:
With a single kiss
the day revitalizing~ a powerful pull

The second kiss
It sent a blow to your heart and it feels hot

Yeah~ I have you! You know you got it!
Yeah~ C’mon, c’mon!
I got you – under my skin (sung)

In your dreams I order you under my magic spell
You want to do it again
I got you~ under my skin
My devil’s ride
you now don’t have a place to breathe
Let’s have fun now I have you~ under my skin

Chorus:
You want me
you’ve fallen for me
you’re crazy for me
You can’t break out
I got you~ under my skin

You want me
you’ve fallen for me
you’re crazy for me
You are my slave
I got you~ under my skin

Well, enjoy…and tell me what you all think. Comments = love <3<3>

*Reiko*

Takki's new CM screenies...

2008-10-01T11:37:00.000-07:00

**new Takki CMs**

Oh gosh...it's been so hectic on my end with my life that I'm having a hard time keeping up with the latest on our Tono, Takki. *sigh* And I have to say 'much thanks!' to Michelle for letting me use her CM screenies. *bows*

**Dai-ichi Knight CM**

There's a series of commercials he's working on at the moment, with Dai-ichi Mutual Life Insurance Company (第一生命保険相互会社). It's now up for D/L on their Dai-ichi Knight theatre website for viewing, along with all four “Making of” flash videos. You can start viewing all of them by clicking on the seats, once you're in.

(click link for official CM website: Dai-ichi CM flash site)
*screencap credit: leaping_lucas's site @ http://www.tackey-tsubasa.net*

(reminds me of 'zorro-Takizawa' or 'mattador-Takizawa' ne? *melts* @_@)

I was surprised they even got 3 sizes of wallies for your comp viewing pleasure. (cool) lol

800 x 600

1024 x 768

1280 x 1024

Tono is SO kakkoiiiii...that I wanna say he's like 'mattador-Takizawa', or Zorro-Takizawa. lolol He's so cute with the blk cape, blk gloves & boots, and tiiight blk pants. O.O Ooohh la la...^_~

('the making of' screenies)
screencap credit: Mich @ http://www.takki.us/

**Nissin Spa King CM (screenies)**

There's another version of Takki’s Nissin Spa King commercial series of varying microwave meals. You can watch the new commercial at the Spa King site. And on leaping_lucas' site, they have created a gallery of hi-res Shop Photo images from Takki’s first kakkoi Spa King CM shoot in the Shop Photo Gallery section.

I've made screenies for this one. You can d/l the zipfile for it here:
new Nissin Spa CM screenies These are small in size though. Let me know if you'd like the larger version zip to these.

(he makes for a kakkoii chef, but...more like a Benihana-rest. type. I'd love to have him cook for me at a Japanese teppanyaki-style rest. doing tricks while cooking in front of you. I'd pro'lly flirt with him, even with my parents and hubby there. lolol)

(all of these looks so good to eat...oishii!! Now, I'm hungry... My neighbor-friend's daughter & I like the bottom rt corner one w/the yakisoba noodles. I also think the top lft corner pic looks good too. Too bad right now they don't sell them here yet. *sigh* Took them long to bring the Amicolla drink here. Now, wonder how long they'll take to bring in these foods. Though, I think I've seen the yakisoba ones at Mitsuwa...have to double-check on that. lol)

(now he really looks like 'Chef-Takizawa' here...lol Such a handsome chef...*dies*)

Btw, you can d/l all these CMs from Mich's site (30 & 15sec. ones). Y'all enjoy...and comments = love

*Reiko*

Reiko's 'new' Jshop photos...

2008-09-25T12:24:00.001-07:00

**Reiko's Jshop pics...**

Hi, sorry to take awhile in posting again, esp. since I promised here my 'new' Jshops. Enough chatting...here's some of my stash I received. Now, remember...DO NOT take tags off these pics, whatever you do and DO NOT REPOST ELSEWHERE. If I see them elsewhere w/the tags off them, I will no longer be posting Jshops no more except 'sample' pics only from my camera. It's just, friends of mine have gone to great lenths in getting these for me and especially the J-web ones.

*Takki-Jweb photoset*

I'll have to ask you kindly to email me personally (or psmg me on the forum) if you'd like the J-web ones. It's a thought that came to me, just because the J-web pics are 'rarer' to find unless you belong to the FC club. I bought the set from someone on LJ. Plez msg me on my cbox for my email addy if you don't have it already.

Also, I won't be posting the actual Koi Uta offshot Jshops here as they've been seen elsewhere on the Net by lots of other blogs. I've the same exact ones like everyone else. But, if you'd like mine because of the clarity & sharpness with these, then here's the zipfile for it:

*Koi Uta offshot Jshops*
http://www.mediafire.com/?3mjtmwkjjty

Anyway, enjoy...and tell me what you think. (I know these are already out there on the Net in people's blogs. Sorry 4 reiterating the same thing. -_- I just wanted to share what I had received, that's all.

*T&T 'older' Jshop offshot photoset*

(don't know 'what' this pic is from...sorry)

(T&T 'older' Jshop; again, don't remember 'what' this pic was from)

Ohhh btw, so sorry I hadn't had the chance (or time) to post anything here regarding T&T's 6th anniversary, like make a 'lil something. I never realized that Sept.11 was their anniversary, as I always remember that date now being 9/11 and what happened here in the States. -_- I didn't realize T&T's anniv. debut date was 9/11 too. (mybad) *whacks self* I seriously never realized it...honest. Things with me have been so wrapped in my 'real-world' daily stuff that Sept.11 came so fast and sudden for me and I didn't have the chance to remember. And since I hadn't been up-to-date either on catching up with T&T news, even more so I'm clueless. (sorry 4 being such a bad fan) *bows* So now, even though it may be late, but...I guess it's never too late, right? I'm working on it right now so, please be patient with me in posting it soon.

*Reiko*

Reiko's recent Jshop goods...0810

2008-09-24T11:30:00.000-07:00

**Reiko's Jshop pic-sets from LJ*

Hi! Gomenasai for not coming on here as much as I could in the past. I'm gonna post my Jshops I've gotten recently. I know I promised to post them here so, enjoy and tell me what you all think. Please DO NOT take tags off of them. Thankx! Credit me if using elsewhere.

One set I received is a J-web set of T&T in the '07-'08 Countdown. Another set were 'older' Jshops of T&T when they were younger. The rest are Koi Uta PV offshots you've already seen. This person that sold them to me wasn't selling the Koi Uta ones online. But, since she knew people who were going to Japan on a monthly basis, she was able to get in contact w/someone to get the Koi Uta ones for me.

My next set of pics is to hopefully get the new Takki CM offshot Jshops, the one of him that looks like 'mattador-Takki' from his new CM. (or, Zorro-Takki) lol

(pic taken from official site http://www.knight-3rd-dai-ichi-life.jp/)

It's got 3 wallpapers as well as other goodies and the 30sec. CM. Visit their website if you haven't already, and tell me what you think. Doesn't he make for a kakkoii-looking 'mattador' or...at least a sexy-looking 'zorro' or, something. lol But, if he's supposed to be a 'knight', he's even sexi-ER. ^_~ (esp. on a white horse @_@) *kyaaa!!* Those sure are tight pants though...hehe~ :P

The blk hat reminds me of 'Blk Butterfly'. (just minus the cape and gloves) Love Takki's half-gloves instead that he uses for concerts.

Actually, my friend told me he should wear that for Halloween too. lol *so cute* Yeah, he should. See? He's got his costume already. Now if only I can pick up mine from the Party City, it'll match somewhat what I'm wearing this year. I wanna be 'Batgirl' for Halloween. ^_^ It's perfect and I tried it on already. All I need is to do now is add my blk knee-high boots, and it's done. But first, I need to buy it. lol :P And mine has a mask though...unlike Takki's pose here. He's got no mask like Zorro. But then again, I remember this costume is like the 'zorro' from the past. Oh it's ok. I think my costume and Takki's would kinda-sorta match. It's just that, his is red and mine has yellow in it. lolol But, both costumes ARE black. :P

Nyway, here's what I wanna dress up as. (don't laugh) My boots don't come that high up on the leg. I don't match boots that look like that. Plus, my hubby will think I'm a 'slut' if I wear one like that. lol But, mine are just under the knee. It's good enough. Now if only I could learn to 'pose' like that...hahaha

Tell me what you all think. I'll be back here later with all the Jshops and post them individually (incl. the J-web ones).

*Reiko*

new Potato 0810 scans...

2008-09-08T16:52:00.000-07:00

**Potato 0810 (Takki scans so far)...and about my blog...**

Takki's *HOT HOT HOT!!!!* @_@

(page 2)

(page 3; the 'Perfect Man' ^_~)

I’m so sorry I hadn’t been able to come onto my blog for any new entries lately. In fact, ever since July when my mother visited, my daughter’s 5th bday party, and ever since my daughter’s first day of Kindergarten started the ending part of August, it’s been a whirlwind of sorts.

Unfortunately, I’ll sadly have to say that ever since I’ve started volunteering to help once a week for her class (due to lack of hiring substitutes and shortness of teachers), I’m no longer able to come on my blog and do entries as often as I once did in the past. So, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming here often. *hug* I’ll only be able to do them every once in awhile now.

I’ll only be doing entries whenever I get any new con goods stuff with sharing of pics of the goods, wanting to *rant*/share/talk about any new Takki news (i.e. his new dorama coming soon, etc.), and pics of any T&T/Takki cds, dvds, and boxset purchases I may buy of any kind, etc.

I’ll also continue to post my monthly magazine scans for all 5 issues (I’ll try all 5 anyway) on both guys; that’s no problem. (i.e. Potato, WU, Duet, Popolo & Myojo) Feel free to continuously come once a month for them. Usually, Sanseido bookstore here brings in WU, Duet & Potato around the 7th of every month (beginning), and Myojo & Popolo at the ending part of every month (around the 21st or 22nd).
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And speaking of mags, HOMG…I SOOOOOO have to say something here about the Sept. Potato issue in particular this month. *DIES* @_@ *kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!*

The moment I saw the mags at the bookstore, I fell in love with this month’s issue’s pics of Takki. You know how I feel about seeing him half-hadaka, with his 6pk abs, with no shirt on. I literally kyaaaaaaaaed and died right then and there with my neighbor and her daughter on Friday when they came with me and my daughter to Mitsuwa. For the first time too, I was able to ‘almost’ scream with a friend of mine after seeing Takki’s pics in the Potato mag. They both were surprised and were just like me (slightly) when they saw Takki half-hadaka in the pics. (what a pic to show them *embarrassed*...it was the first pic I showed them from a mag)

Since all of last week, I recently met up with my neighbor who lives downstairs of us. Her daughter just started going to middle school (6th grade) and they’re Caucasian. I’ve told the both of them all about my Takki obsession, brought up them to speed about Johnny’s (JE), the Jpop industry, etc. and I’m happy to report that I THINK I’ve gotten them interested in Takki. ^_^

Now, they’re not big fans like we are, but they DO think Takki’s SUPER CUTE. My friend (the girls’ mother) said he’s very handsome and cute and her daughter says he’s cute and sexy too. Her mom also said he’s got a nice body (she also noticed his 6pk abs). She was surprised he worked out and looked so good like that. She, too, works out at the gym a lot and watches what she eats.

In fact, her daughter also thinks he looks like he’s mixed, like he’s not just pure Japanese like we all think. She says somehow, he looks like he’s got some Caucasian in him, even with his lightly colored dyed hair and that he just doesn’t look Asian-looking like the other guys within the entire magazine. I even compared him to the other JE groups and from his past pics when his hair was dark blk and when he was a young, little boy. She’s still convinced that for some odd reason, he somehow, some way, in one form or another, looks mixed. I dunno why. Even both her parents think so. I told them I seriously don’t know how because he’s born and raised in Japan, and he speaks fluent Japanese. He may know some English but, not a whole lot. And, furthermore, Takki’s parents and family are all from Japan too. So, how can he be mixed or have Caucasian in him? O.O

eehhhhhhhh???? lolol

It’s so weird to think of Takki as such. For me, I’ve always known or expected him to be pure Japanese. I’ve never questioned it before, never have, and never thought of it that way. But looking at the Sept. Potato photoshoot, especially in the 1st scan, he kinda-sorta does look ‘mixed’. Like, he doesn’t look pure Japanese in it. lolol :P

I dunno. All I know is, he DOES NOT have any Caucasian in him whatsoever…PERIOD. LOL bwuaahahahahaha Yeahhhh riiiiiiight, like I’m part mixed too, right? Tell me about it. *pfffffffft* I’m pure American Japanese myself. And if he did have any Caucasian in him, he sure doesn’t show it. For one, he can’t even speak much English to save his life. And two, his mannerisms and upbringing are like Japan’s customs…NOT like how we live in America. Puhleeeeeaaaase! =_= If his ways were like in the U.S. and more ‘free willing’ and carefree like the guys here in America, I probably still would love and appreciate Takki like I still do. I’m just so sick n’tired of the American-type guys, that's all. They don’t even come CLOSE to how Takki is, looks and personality-wise. >.< So don’t go tellin’ me he’s part-Caucasian/part-Japanese because he’s not. I’ll always think and accept him as pure Japanese and my heart and mind believes it to be so too.

Anyyyyway…back to the photoshoot. lol I can stare and drool at those 6pk abs all day and night. Holydang! @_@ *dies* This shoot is my favorite just because he’s so beautiful and sexy/romantic-looking in this one. (dreaming I’m in bed with him…shhhhhhh~ -_-) I’d been longing for Takki to do a half-hadaka shoot like this in a LONG TIME. ‘Bout time, dude! lol :P I was beginning to think he was becoming 'old' to do shoots like this since his teen years, like how KAT-TUN, Arashi, and others do now with their shirts off or with their shirts unbuttoned all the way showing bare skin. I thought Takki was thinking of himself as an 'old' man, not wanting or desiring to do a half-hadaka one anymore. *sniff*sniff* Thank goodness someone listened. lol Ever since this summer started I wished to see Takki like this. THANK YOUUUUU, TAKKI!!!! *chuuuu*kissu* lololo

And in the 3rd pic, TAKKI HAS GOT THEE PERFECT BOD, I SWEAR. *scream* Sorry…don’t mind me but, I recognize a prefect body when I see one. lol And no one else has got a prefect one other than him. *dies* (whoops, aside from Tsu…hehe~ he’s also got a prefect bod too. ^_~

I literally kissed his pic when I got home with the mags and after my husb. was already in bed, sleeping. My friend and daughter noticed that every time I kept opening up the magazine, and gazing into the pics, they both smiled and thought it was cute. They didn’t think I was crazy to be in love or infatuated with an idol. In fact, whenever I showed them his pic again (and again) they never got tired of looking at him either. They kept tellin’ me he’s so cute, or that he’s super cute. But by the end of the evening, Alicia thought (after staring at the 1st pic again), he’s really 'sexy'. Poor thing, she was so embarrassed to use that word in front of me but I told her don’t think that way, that it’s not a bad word. (she thought it was) She said he’s got such a beautiful, chiseled body. Her mother said he’s kinda young-looking but, he’s still very cute and handsome. I told her he’s still young…that he’s only 26 compared to she & I. lol But she does appreciate his toned, fit body like that

Ohhh…and the entire photoshoot of Takki’s, it still looks like it was shot in Hawaii (maybe the Big Island to be exact). You know how I can tell? In the 2nd page, bottom left pic, the juice carton gives it away. lolol It has the Meadow Gold red logo on it, and I know it anywhere. I’ve lived on Oahu for over 31 years so, I'm familiar with that logo. lolol I only said the Big Island because he stayed at the Sheraton Hotel on Oahu so, it must be a Big Island beach house. And since in last month’s Duet issue, his photoshoot was shot with a jet ski on the Big Island, then it must be on the Big Island. Now, judging that they had bought food items at a grocery store nearby, they must’ve rented a beach house to stay in for a little bit or something to do the shoot. And so cute there’s a box of goldfish ‘colored’ crackers too behind the juice carton. *aawww* My daughter and I love snacking on that. So cute, Takki. ^_^ I even see a bag of chips, along with some whipped cream (mmmmmm~ hehe), some dip, and a box of cereal (General Mills). I don’t know ‘what type’ of cereal it is, but I can tell the ‘g’ logo for General Mills on the box (next to the white microwave oven in back)

I want to snack on some of their food! He’s sure making me hungry. (coz, his bod is making me hungry too…hahaha...juuuuust kiiiding) *runs/hides* And the apple in his hand (2nd pic), looks like Fuji apples but, I could be wrong. lol (my fav. type of apples) I won’t eat any other apple other than Fuji apples in America. For some reason, it’s juicier and tastier to me...dunno why.

God, he looks so good wearing all-white. *drool* I love it when he wears baggy pants like that, along with a rolled up, long-sleeved shirt, unbuttoned showing his undies above the waist, with his chiseled 6pk bod. And, lying down on a pure, white comforter with his shirt unbuttoned all the way is 'pure sexiness'. He redefines the word ‘S-E-X-Y’. ^_~

He must’ve felt so peaceful though, being away from the city life for awhile, renting out a beachfront property near the water. How lucky and romantic to know you can get up in the morning and see/hear the waves rolling right outside your window. *sigh* O.O

What’s funny was, back in June, I told my hubby that I’ve always wanted to rent a beach house in the summer on Kauai where he’s from. His calabash aunt who lives in Hanalei owns several beach front properties, including a 6-bedroom one, fully furnished with everything in it. She rents them out to tourists and vacationers (incl. friends and family) and when my hubby told me about the beach homes, we both want to rent out one of them the next time we visit Hawaii in the summer. I think it be a great honeymoon for the two of us. We’ve never done that before and I think it would be great, esp. now that I know Takki’s done it already. ^_^ Kauai’s even more beautiful, just because it’s really country and laid back. That’s great though that Takki has branched out into venturing to the Big Island and not just visiting Oahu. There’s more to Hawaii than just one island. You’ve got to visit all of them. (well, most of them anyway) I recommend Oahu first if you’ve never been to Hawaii before, along w/the Big Island, Maui, Kauai, and then Molokai.

I personally like the Big Island, Kauai and Maui, just because I’ve been there too many times to count. And as for Oahu, well…let’s just say I’m ‘native’-born so…hehe~ Now, I’ve never been to Molokai, and only my father has many years ago for a fishing trip. He says it’s really, really country-country living. lol But, he loved it nonetheless.

Sorry for getting carried away. lol Just wanted to share my insight on the islands since I used to live on Oahu and have visited the other islands more times than I can count.

Back to the pics...enjoy...and comments are Love. ^_^ Now, I'm gonna scan the rest of the mag (Tsu's pages) later, along with the rest of the other mags (WU & Duet) on the university scanner. Will post them with MF links for d/l. (providing I can grab a comp since school started again...uggh)

*Reiko*

new Oct. scans...and Kindergarten...

2008-08-27T14:00:00.001-07:00

**My daughter started Kindergarten...and new T&T mag scans**

Hi everyone! So sorry I was unable to post anything 'new' lately on here. *sigh* The story of my life...-_-

It's been such a whirlwind/crazy lately this past weekend as it was my first day of school for my daughter, which she started Kindergarten 3 days ago. She started Monday, August 25th with Flying Hills Elementary School. Thank goodness it's very closeby to where we live. Their mascot for the school is a falcon, kind of like an eagle. It's pretty cool and I very much plan to take pics of her with the school on her first day, of her with the teacher, and with the kids, etc. I also wanna start making her a scrapbook and make scrapbook pages of her first day. ^_^ I just hope I can find a diecut of a falcon at one of the local scrapbook stores. Well, I'll tell you all more about it later.

I'd like to post now the new October issues of Myojo & Poporo. Hope you all enjoy and comments are love!

**Myojo 0810**

(WWP info)

**Poporo 0810**

(WWP)

(Takki's new dorama info)

*random stuff from Poporo*

*REIKO*

WWP con goods & new Jshops...

2008-08-20T13:45:00.000-07:00

**WARNING: Fangirl-flailing and kyaaaaing ahead...WWP goods pic & Jshop pix**

I'm baaaaack...and have some goodies to share, along with a couple of Jshops someone was fortunate enough to buy for me while in Japan, as she had seen Tsubasa's World's Wing Premium concert. *thank you SO MUCH! (you know who u are)* I can't thank her enough. I took pics from my digital camera the WWP goods, but sadly enough, they're NOT for me. It's for another fangirl. =D She asked me to try getting them for her and thought I'd do the favor of helping her out a bit.

**WWP pamphlet & postcard set with Reiko's 'new' Jshops** (small sample pic; plez do not take off tags and do not repost elsewhere)

Now, as leftover money I had given to her prior before going to Japan, she also got me some Jshops in return. Omg, when I opened the packet, I was SO excited, wondering what she bought me, since I could tell the small envelope (with my name on it) 'looked' like there were Jshops. I was all kyaaaaaing to myself, my heart pounding a mile a minute...wondering in my mind what Jshops were they. But, then again, I didn't care as this was totally a surprise to begin with since I wasn't expecting anything in return except for the WWP pamphlet and postcard set for my friend. I had NO IDEA there were Jshops for me too. I felt like it was Xmas all over again. (sort-of) lol

**Reiko's T&T Koi Uta Jshops**
(DO NOT take tags off of these nor repost elsewhere...they're new Jshops I just received) The Takki-Nissin Spa CM offshot pix and Tsu's WWP ones are mine from the above con goods pic but, I won't post them here. If you'd like to see them, personally email or msg me on the forum.

Thanks...and enjoy~!! Comments = LOVE

*REIKO*

2008-08-14T14:53:00.000-07:00

**2 personal banners for my daughter's bday...**

Happy Bday, Sumiko!

Hey everyone. Sorry for not being up-to-date on this blog recently but, it’s been a pretty hectic month for me, considering my last hiatus due to my mother visiting the middle-ending part of July.

Now, it’s my daughter’s preparations for her bday party coming this Sunday, Aug.17. She’ll be turning 5 and it’s an Ariel theme this year. She just loves anything to do with Ariel now and this morning (Mon.) I just came from the Party City store to buy Ariel-themed party stuff for decorations, paper goods, etc.

Gosh, every year I get all excited for her party but at the same time, I never look forward to the financial aspect of it. lol Girl bday parties sure cost a fortune, don’t it? lol :P In a way, boys have it good since there aren’t much boy-themed parties with party companies like how all the hype is on girls these days. Boys can go cheap if they want to. ^_^ Between the ages of 3-5, all boys care about are toys, friends, and having fun. Well, girls too but, there’s just so much more pressure on a girl to have something nice instead of a boy.

I’ve rented space (the entire place, actually) at an indoor playground called Playtown right down the street from where we live. It’s fully equipped with a jump for the kids, a crawl-type playground thing with tunnels and the like, as well as a playhouse for girls to ‘play house’ in, and even a little infant area for babies. There are long benches/tables too for the families to seat and for private parties (like ours), you also get a small room to put the food, cake, etc. in. There’s a microwave oven for use, as well as a refrigerator for drinks. The entire place is also fenced off with a gate so infants and little ones can’t go out and it’s also air conditioned for hot summers. It’s really great and for toddlers and slightly older kids like my daughter’s age, it’s perfect for renting out space for bday parties. Everyone needs to wear socks so, so much for buying myself a nice outfit. lol :P We’re going cheap and casual this year. lolol In years past, I’ve spent way too much money on parties. So, this year we thought we’d go cheap and not cater any food. In Hawaii and Asian-style, we always tend to cater food for everyone for birthday’s and parties. I thought, ‘no more this year’ and I’d much rather save money for stuff she needs with school and her bday gift. I’m not having goodie bags for the kids since we’re going different.

I’ve asked a representative of a company called Noah’s Ark Workshop where you can have someone come to your party and bring stuffed animals to stuff themselves. It’s a pretty neat concept, and it’s very similar to Build-A-Bear Workshop. The only difference is, you don’t have to go to the store to do the stuffing, but they come to your event (or home), and you let the kids stuff it themselves. (with parental guidance of course) I figured it sounded like a lot of fun so, thought I’d try something unique and different. We’re paying for all the animals so it’ll cost us some but, it’s worth it seeing the look on the child’s face light up with excitement and happiness. And, since we’re not catering food, even more so we’re able to do this. If I had to give out goodie bags with goodies in them, forget it. I’d never be able to pull this stuffed animal thing off. lolol I’m pretty much set with everything except for purchasing/ordering the bday cake and buying her gift.

Finally found her gift…it’s a Leapster 2 gaming system w/a ‘Pet Shop’ game that came w/the set. It’s pink/purple in color. Too bad I wanted the Wallie game but, oh well. That one came w/a blue-green colored system (looked like for boys). I wanted the pink/purple colored one for her so, I guess I’ll just have to buy her the Wallie game later. lol I found it at Costco, a wholesale warehouse store today. And then, I also found her a Disney Princess activity art set too. I couldn’t resist and it was kinda reasonably priced since it was wholesale, not retail. So, it’s much cheaper than paying outside. I hope she’ll like them both. Can’t wait for her to open her gifts on Sunday at home.

Now all I need left for her party is ordering her cake from the supermarket (and buying the veggie and fruit platters, as well as the chips for the dips). Yeah, I still have yet to order her cake! *sigh* Ohgod…and pretty soon it’s Sunday already. So much to do, so little time. Good thing we’re not catering food this year. Too much hassles since we only have a 2 hr. limit time at the place she’s having it at. She wants an Ariel cake. Hopefully, the grocery store bakery has something to do with an Ariel theme. *crosses fingers*

I won’t be coming on here again this week so, please bare with me. It’s just been so busy with me preparing for my daughter’s bday stuff so, hope you all understand. *sorry* Will be back Monday…promise~ (and with a new entry again…this time, of Takki and other things)

(my most fav. one of all...*kawaiiiiiiii~*)

Ok…well, let me put 2 banners on here to show. Plez don’t take them! (they’re for my daughter) And thank you, Rasha, for making them for her. *aawwwwww* Tell me what you all think…^_^ (I wanna learn how to make my own stuff like this too someday…^_^)

*Reiko*

2008-08-08T18:41:00.000-07:00

**Sharing Time!!**
(manipulation of a Takki pic and a simple wallie)

(WU 0808 - my own scan manipulated; DO NOT take off text or personal tag...thanks!)

Hey everyone. So sorry I've been so lazy lately again, due to my mother that just visited not too long ago. She left Aug.4th and I've been since back for some time online, but...just hadn't gotten around to doing an entry. Dunno why. lol Maybe I've become too complacent... :P T&T...inspire me, will ya? This long drought of yours is driving me crazy already!! lol

On a sidenote, I just wanted to post on here a little thing I made, a Takki pic of my own scan, and did something with it using Photoshop. Now, it's nothing fancy of the sort...sorry it's so plain and basic. -_- Nonetheless, these days I've been having so much fun using it, now that I've learned to finally navigate my way around the program. Who knows...maybe if I develop enough courage, I'll just make my 1st wallie...how's that? lolol *yeahhhh riiiiight* It's nothing much but, hopefully it's 'something'. *embarassed*hides* Let me know what you all think...it's a start, right? ^_^ <3<3>
(WU 0809; my own scan - DO NOT take off personal tags. Thanks!)

Btw, above is my simple Takki wallie I've made for my comp. It was whipped up fast and I didn't have time to really make something special so, bare with me. It's an only 'for now' type of wallie. lolol I have this pic up on my imeem profile too as my new bg. Enjoy~ ^_^

*Reiko*

new mag scans for Myojo/Poporo (Aug. 0809)

2008-07-21T11:43:00.000-07:00

**Reiko on hiatus: July 21 - August 4**

(Updated info...see below)

Here are new mag scans of Myojo & Poporo 0809. Hope you all like and I've also uplded the zip files onto MF. Sorry but, I've also had to add my tags on them as well. (due to personal reasons) Hope you don't mind. Comments are Love ne...^_^

*Poporo 0809*

MF zip file: http://www.mediafire.com/?ttgnboyme2j

*Myojo 0809*

MF zip file: http://www.mediafire.com/?yvrmqmuztem

Takki & I will be away for two weeks from the Internet (and msn; for the ones I chat with daily), due to my mother coming for a vacation visit from Hawaii. We totally appologize for this long abscence of mine and will return shortly the day after August 4th. Arigatou gozaimashita for your understanding and much Mahalos & thanks! *shaka sign* See you after August 4th!

. . .and from my fav. Kpop grps and T&T, they also say. . .

"We'll be back..."

Y'all take care of yourselves, I'll miss you very much, and talk to ya latez...keep the peace~ *kissu-peace sign*

*Reiko*

Takki in Hawaii

2008-07-14T08:35:00.000-07:00

**Takki in Hawaii & jhikari's pic...and pics of Waikiki**

Hey, everyone! I appologize so much for being such a lazy person, updating 'new' entries to this blog. After the 4th of July (our Nat'l holiday) and everything, I became quite complacent. -_- Maybe too much vacation ne? lolol Not only am I not working, but whenever holidays do come around, even more so I become lazy. *sighhh* I desperately need to change that about myself. *dame dame*

Anyyyyyway, I've finally done a new entry...*yaaaaay* lol :P

Well, I want to share a wallie I made using jhikari's Takki pic she took in Hawaii. *thanks, Jae, for letting me use your Takki pic!* Now, it's not of *him*, live (though I wished!) but, it was a pic she saw of him in a store in Waikiki. It was hung against the wall at a popular store where lots of other famous Japan celebrities come to frequent.

*PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE PERSONAL TAGS ON PICS*

(Reiko's Takki-Hawaii wallie; original pic used credits to jhikari @ http://jhikari.livejournal.com)

The name of the shopping center this store is located is the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, which is situated directly across from the Sheraton Hotel in Waikiki where Takki stayed.

(see Waikiki Sheraton Hotel/Royal Hwn Cntr pics below)

The store he took a photo at is called '88-tees'. Now, I've never visited or saw this store before, but I definately do intend to see it the next time we visit our families next year. (too bad our visit to HI won't be in the summer like it seems how Takki does; so far anyway) ~_~

Anyway, I wished I was there when he was but, oh well. *sigh* Hey, jhikari...dun forget to tell me 'when' he comes again ok? You promised you'd tell me next time IF you find out ahead of time. XDD <3<3>

Here are a few pics I took with my mom's camera last year (when I didn't have my own camera) when we visited Oahu. Hope you all enjoy and tell me what you think.

(my daugher & lifeguard at Sandy Beach, Makapu'u)

(overlooking Diamond Head)

(Hilton Hawaiian Villiage Hotel with the rainbow on it, 1st tower; 2nd tower directly behind in white bldg.)

(Hawaii Prince Hotel; twin towers off waterfront)

Oh...I FINALLY made some tags for my pics & mag scans. *yaaaaay*

*Reiko*

random stuff...and Tohoshinki...

2008-07-07T11:22:00.000-07:00

(sorry so late entry)

**random 'stuff' with my life and Tohoshinki_DBSK_TVXQ Kpop grp...**

Heyy y'all...

Been quite busy again, even after the 4th of July National holiday here last Friday. *sigh* Seems like it never ends with 'outside life stuff'. I've been busy trying to get things together with my daughter's 5th bday party goods, booking reservations at a location, setting the date, etc. etc. So busy, so little time it seems. -_- (and so, 'stuff' just never ends...)

We're making it at a place called PlayTown for infants, toddlers, and older children her age. It's right down the street from where we live and, it's all kid-friendly. I like the environment because 1) you get to rent the entire place yourself, 2) it's fully air conditioned (it really gets cold), and 3) you can bring your own food & drinks for parties. Here, there's also a party story called 'The Party City' and we all go there for kid's party goods, balloons, etc. I'm picking up her balloons there again and this time, I'm not ordering catered food. Too much humbug and trouble. We felt we wanted to take it easy this time around and skip catering lunch for everyone. Why bother with catering, spending more money only for the adults, really. We wanted to go 'cheap' this year and since the American economy isn't doing so hot lately with gas prices sky rocketing, etc. we stopped on the food this year (year's past, we always catered food). The party will end 12 noon anyway so, perfect timing for everyone to eat lunch on their own. We'll only be buying pupu's (in Hawaiian pupu's mean hors d'oeuvres) and having cake and drinks. That's enough I'd say, really.

Now, to send off invites...*sighhh* -_- (didn't do so yet)

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*Tohoshinki_DBSK_TVXQ*

I wanted to let you all in on a very popular Kpop/Jpop grp I've come to become very interested in lately. They go by several different aconymns as well. lol Here's a little background on them if you're ever wondering.

TVXQ, an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi, is a quintet Korean boy band formed under SM Entertainment, and later debuted under Avex Trax in Japan. Its five members specialize in the areas of singing, dance, a cappella, acting, and pop with an R&B vibe. Since debut, the group gained popularity in South Korea, China, Taiwan, Malysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and other East Asian countries.

TVXQ fans use various versions of the group's name in different countries. In South Korea, the group is known as Dong Bang Shin Gi, abbreviated as DBSG or DBSK, while the Japanese equivalent of the group's name is 'Tohoshinki' abbreviated as THSK. TVXQ, the acronym based on the Chinese counterpart of their name Tong Vfang Xien Qi, is the abbreviation officially used on all advertisements and products outside of Japan. Their name roughly translates as 'Rising Gods of the East.'

Group Name:

TVXQ (Tong Vfang Xien Qi) /Dong Bang Shin Ki /Tohoshinki

Debut: December 26, 2003

Label: S.M. Entertainment (Korea), Avex Trax (Japan)

Fan Club: Cassiopeia (Korea and international), Bigeast (Japan)

Balloon Color: Pearl Red

More about the group:

http://www.jpopmusic.com/forums/viewtopic.phpt=72222&sid=cf10077b626f7a456bffb1678d9fa26f

I want to share with you all some Tohoshinki scans I found from a fangirl friend's site. *thank you, angelicheart, for letting me share!* Hope you all like. ^_^ Omgosh, these mag scans are so *hot* and lovely...O.O I'm gonna try to see if I can buy this mag at Sanseido. (wish me luck) Hope I can find it...lol :P

**Arena 37C 0808** (Tohoshinki scans)

credit scans: http://angelicheartx91.blogspot.com

(cover)

(3 of my favorite cuties! *.*)

(Yuuchun (I think that's his name...lol *gomen THSK fans*) is so kakkoii in this scan! LOVE his dancing esp. in the Koda Kumi MV 'Last Angel' feat. Tohoshinki...homg, this guy's got such talent.)

(Jae Joon; omg, he's so CUTE, kakkoii, and everything else. And, he can dance good too.)

(This guy almost looks like Juunosuke Taguchi fr. KAT-TUN; dunno why. lol This guy's cute though anyway. ^_^ Omg, his voice is awesome when he sings, esp. in ballads. *powerful voice*)

(*sigh*...kakkoii pics of him again...^_~)

(now, I 'think' this might be Heero...not sure of this guy's name in the grp. Sorry, my memory's lacking right now. You know how I am with memory. ~_~ *gomen* If I'm wrong, please correct me. But, I think this guy is sort-of cute too. At first, I didn't think so. But, he grows on you after awhile. And his voice when he sings...uwaaaaahh~ *.*)

(lovely pics! *kyaaaaaaa*)

(Wow...Tohoshinki are Asian Goodwill Ambassadors now? That's pretty cool! *thumbs up to DBSK* If only T&T would measure up to that level and become Asian Goodwill Ambassadors too, I'd be so happy...*sigh* Maybe hopefully some day.)

(Tohoshinki Tourcon pamphlet; autographs! *uwaaaahh!* Wowww...how come T&T's pamphlet booklets dun have autographs in them too sometimes. *pouts* Well, actually, I take that back. Now thinking about it, in Takki's 1st Enbujo pamphlet, it had his autograph in it and one of the T&T xmascon pamphlets had their sigs. lol Whoops, mybad...^_^)

Well, hope you all enjoy...and tell me what you think. =D ^_~ (even though you're no fan of THSK's)

*Reiko*

Happy 4th of July!

2008-07-02T18:34:00.001-07:00

**Happy 4th of July!!!!**

I'm unable to make a new entry on here until next week, due to the 4th of July celebrated all across the USA. (our Independance Day) Most businesses will be closed, as well as the State university libraries and colleges as well. So, because of this National holiday celebrated on Friday, I just wanted to say to everyone early, "Happy 4th!"

(found a cool 4th of July wallpaper; enjoy~ XDD)

*Reiko*

2008-07-01T14:33:00.000-07:00

**T&T wallies of Rasha's...other T&T-related stuff...and upcoming new entries w/Kpop grps**

Been meaning to post some cute wallies of a close fangirl friend of mine but hadn't had the chance. They're so cute of Takki and Tsubasa. And, she made some cute drawings of some scans of them. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to post them here so, thought I'd share them with you all. *kawaiiii* (lovin' the Takki one best...hehe~ sorry I'm biased) ^_~

(kawaiiiiii Takki - Koi Uta offshot Jshop and drawing Rasha did!)

(loooook at this kawaii-drawing of Rasha's...hontoni looks like Takki too ne~ *melts* And loved the way she made 'wings' on him. *aawww* Yesss, he IS my angel...)

(Tsubasa drawing and offshot Jshop pic; kawaiiii)

(T&T drawing of both Takki & Tsubasa; can't get over how cute they really look, drawn like this)

*credits: all drawings & scans of Jshop pics are of Rasha @:*

http://rasha-tsubalover.blogspot.com/
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Sorry I hadn't posted anything lately 'new' on here. *bad Takki/T&T fan* (whacks self) Hadn't had much time these days. Ever since summer came into full swing, I was so wrapped up and busy with my family, doing stuff with them, and finding 'something new' with Kpop music now.

Gonna take the time right now in sharing a little bit of what I've found in the last few weeks with Kpop music.

All this time, I was never interested in Kpop, much less have anything to do with it, or even Korean dramas. Same way I felt when I first started with Japan dramas and Jpop, now goes for Kpop too. lol (minus the kyaaaaaaing...lolol) I just happen to 'like' and appreciate their music A LOT, but I'm not much of a fan or anything of the sort. Well, I KNOW I'm no fan of the guys in particular. I just think they're *hot* and cute~!!

Lately, I've taken in a new interest with Kpop. Some grps (or guys) I've become interested in grabbing loads of vid clips, mp3 songs, and picspams of are:

**Taeyang** (from Big-Bang)

(what a *hottie* here! O.O)

(love this cute pic of him wearin' that hat & suit)

(the grp, Big-Bang; Taeyang's in the middle w/his *peace sign*. I know he's chotto short but hey, if I ever met him in person, that's perfect. I'm short too so...hehe~ But, Takki's kinda sorta short too ya know. *more for ME*)

Btw, Taeyang's voice is hontoni sexy and sweet-sounding. Omg, he's got such talent, at such a young age. I'm figuring this guy's probably only in his 20s or something. (younger than Takki, perhaps) Aya~ *whacks self* -_- *looks at Takki pics* I love the hip-hop music he does as well as dances HELLA COOL. (dang) Tae's music reminds me somewhat like how Backstreet Boyz used to sound like when they were 'young', back-in-the-day. lolol

You should see his music vids:

"Look At Me - MV" (youtube clip)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u0ClsGDdkQ

"Make Love' - MV" (youtube clip)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NE8ls5YXdU
(This video clip, you've GOT to see, even though there's no video per se. It's Engl. vers. (words) to the song along w/the music but, omg... 1) the lyrics are what I fell in love with because I immedately thought of Takki. It's the way I totally feel about him, esp. in the chorus part. *dies*, and 2) I had to know more of this guy's music. While watching this song, I literally 'almost' cried, thinking of Takki so much.)

Another grp (or guy) I've come to find with an awesome voice (literally too) and great music...is Se7en. 1) He's kinda handsome in a way, and 2) his voice...WHOA~ He can siiiing! (and at least he looks a heck-of-a-lot older, like near my age...lol) Here are some pics of him I'd like to share. His music and style of singing totally reminds me of JT...Justin Timberlake, only...Korean-style. ^_~ *wink*

He's sure got a lot of charisma, style, awesome hip-hop dancing!, is great with the fans, and knows how to work a crowd in concerts, no matter whether in Japan, or wherever. And, he's ALWAYS smiling. *so cute* I like that about a singer. He seems like a really nice guy. (sorry I said that b4 didn't I...lol) Well, he does...

*hot* pics of sexy-Se7en*

(one of the Se7en cd covers; aawww, he looks so relaxed and beautiful here...)

But, if you're ever wondering how he sounds, here are some of Se7en's videos off youtube: (btw, you pronounce 'Se7en' as the word, seven)

"Passion" - MV (w/Engl. subs)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMrFQTMnZ1Y
(not bad vid clip...hip-hop sounding. Seems rather 'old' cuz he doesn't look like this now. lol)

"Crazy" - MV (w/Engl. subs)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX-8kXEevmo
(If you like hip-hop/rap, here's a vid for u. TOTALLY COOL~)

"Hikari" - MV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtVqHm6Sf_8
(He sings in Japanese! SUGOII~ not bad...not bad at all...)

"All Night" - MV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kzDXrQ3kXE
(cute music vid btw...loved the middle and ending part when he grabs the girl in the sexy, red dress and dances sexily with her on the dance floor, and then later, brings her into his limo and drives away w/him...*Reiko thinks of Takki as Se7en and I'm that girl*)

"All Night" - Live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTNfuU5PS78&feature=related
(the beginning of this vid clip, I swear he sounds so sweet. He sounds like a really nice guy.)

"All Night" - Japan (live)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5ngy5vdd3M
(this clip wasn't that hot as the one above; so-so ranking. In fact, I was chotto bored watchin' this one. *gomen* But hey. He did go to Japan for a concert.)

An interview from LA...a live interview with Se7en. It's in HQ btw...enjoy~ (he sounds so sweeet! Sorry, most of it in this, he speaks Korean but, if you wait n'stay a bit longer, you'll see him speak fluent English (hardly any accent either...sugoii~!!) @_@ *falls down*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDo_3oNWBDM

There's one more Kpop grp but, I'm gonna mention about them in the next entry right after this one. This grp will take forever to talk about, and I've lots of pics of them too to share. (promised some Tohoshinki fans I'd use their scans...and with permission) *thanks, Shar!*

Well, thought I'd just 'share' my newfound interest lately with Kpop grps n'guyz and hope you all enjoy. Even if you're not a Kpop fan or don't like Kpop music at all, it's fine too because I just wanted to get the word out on my site for these lovely guys (and grps).

throws: *kissu...peace sign*

Hey, dun worry everyone...I'm STILL lovin' T&T and ESPECIALLY Takki. He's MAH #1 MAN deshou~ Never forgotten him, nor have left the T&T fandom at all. I'm still here and forever will be here to stay w/T&T...

and Takki...my love...

*Reiko*

2008-06-16T08:39:00.001-07:00

**another Nintendo DS Lite...a Lamborghini Galardo...and some favorite Takki screenies to share**
(Still updating...check back for more screenies...)

*Hubby bought me another Nintendo DS Lite*

Heyyy y'all! How was everyone's weekend? For me, we celebrated Father's Day here in the U.S. (most of us anyway) We went on a buying spree again on video gaming systems, as my daughter has now taken over my former, pink-colored Nintendo DS Lite. ~_~

I told her since she's been playing on it way more than I have, and has been successful on the games for it, she can have mine. My hubby took us to a 'Game Stop' store and he bought me another Nintendo DS Lite. I told him he didn't need to yesturday, that he could wait but...he bought me one anyway. So, again he said to me 'another happy mother's day or bday' or...whatever. *aawwwww*

(Reiko's new Nintendo DS Lite - metalic rose; it only 'looks' like the other pink color, but it's not; sorry, bad pic)

The one he bought me is the new 'metalic rose' color. Didn't realize they just came out with a new color to the DS collection but, they did. Didn't notice it sitting on the rack starin' at me at first. My hubby saw it and after he told me I looked and said, 'Oooooohhh, I waaaant this color!!' lolol I felt like a kid in a candy store...lol :P

The new 'metalic rose' color is SUPER nice...better than that pink-colored one that came out the first time. *seriously* Reminds me of a kireii-looking finger nail polish color...the type you get from doing acrylic nails at a nail salon. *wink* Let's just say it's a beautiful color of pink. The former pink color is too 'elementary-ish'-looking for me anyway. (gave it to my daughter) This one is very...how should you say...'grown-up' in the way it looks. ^_~ (stylish)

And now with some cute Takki stickers I'll be having soon to stick on the outside of it, can't WAIT to try them out. ^_^

Btw, does anyone know how to upld a pic file into my DS Lite as a 'wallie' or something? Don't know how to do this. Thanks!

*a blk Lamborgini Galardo* (a rental)

On Sunday, we thought we'd go out as a 'couple' for only a little while for Father's Day. Here in the U.S., it's celebrated on June 15th. Well, I sure was in for a shock or surprise, as I was mesmerized by him taking me to an exotic car company. I wondered, at first, why we were even there of all things, as I knew how very expensive it was to even 'think' of renting an exotic car, much less buying one. *dies* Well, it turns out he said, just wait hun...you'll see. It's a 'surprise' for both you & me. (well, not for him obviously since he already KNEW what the surprise was all about ANYWAY...lolol :P)

So...I kept asking him why we were there, and then out of nowhere, out of the blue, comes this black Lamborghini Galardo (new make) coming to greet us out front! @_@ *DIES*DIES*DIES* I was in HEAVEN (well, sort-of lol) and I totally was shocked. I told him wasn't this really expensive to 'rent' but he said he'd always wanted to do this once in our lives...why not try this Father's Day. OMG~ I nearly DIED when I saw it come toward us and stopped right in front. All the guy told my hubby was 'Enjoy your ride, folks! Have fun!' and gave the keys to him. And, off we went. Omg, I was kinda scared to even sit in it, much less even wonder what it was even like. Well, all my dreams and wondering was 'no more', as now...I finally know what it was like to 'rent' one of these suckers. (hehe~ *eat your heart out, Takki baby!*) For ONCE in my life, I got to 'feel' and get a taste of what it's like to be REALLY like Takki. (well, almost...^_~ *exotic car-wise*)

Below are a few pics I took of it: (Pretty COOL huh~)

(Reminded me of that T&T Channel@ vid clip of their RC cars and when they got to sit inside Lamborghini's (white old Countach Tsu sat in and yellow Diablo Takki sat in)

I was so excited (too excited) that I forgot to take pics of 'us' in it. *sighhh* Oh well...some day again, maybe hopefully in our near future, I'll save up enough money, and rent one of these puppies...again. ^_^ And this time, I wanna rent a *flaming red hot* Ferrari F360 Spider convertible...just like Takki's. ^_~

*Reiko's favorite Takki screencaps*

Here are some of my favorite screenies of Takki's facial expressions. Some come from the MOVE vid clip, another one from this homemade-looking vid clip of T&T, and from many other vids. (forgot 'what' clip this Move one was called) Takki's portions to these clips were just sooooooo kawaiiiiiiiiiiiiii~!!!! ^_^ Enjoy~

*Hey!x3 clip*

(*dies* This facial expression of his was too funny to pass up. HAD to post this one of him, esp. the rt screenie. lol *pfffft* kawaiiiiii~)

*MOVE Ikemen Juku clip*

(look at his kawaiii-funny laughter...loved the way he laughed so much on here. I can't get enough of watching his eyes squint like that too. *dies seein' him laugh* And the way he smiles too in the 2nd & 3rd screenies, left side column. His BEST look, EVER~)

*Utaban vid clip*

(kawaiiiii ne his smile~ *can't resist staring* at his cute dimples and smile. Can't believe there's a kakkoii man like Takki who's smile just blows me away every time...)

*Reiko*

Happy Father's Day!

2008-06-14T17:32:00.000-07:00

**HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!**

If I don't get the chance to blog on here tomorrow, I just wanted to say to all the father's out there, including my own father...and my hubby too now, wishing them both a Happy Father's Day.

I just wanted to say a little 'something' here to my dad. Thank you, Dad, for raising me up in this crazy-silly world of ours. I know in the past when I was in my younger teen years, I must've been a 'royal' pain at times, and then at times, your 'Princess'. I'm still your 'lil Princess...(now he calls me 'Queen' lol) and I hope some day, I'll get the chance to reply you for all the love I have for you. Thank you for putting up with me and all my quirks and my style, thank you for sticking by me through the tough times when things didn't go my way.

I ESPECIALY wanna thank you SO MUCH...for supporting me in my T&T/Takki obsession too. God, if it weren't for YOU, I'd NEVER wouldn't have known who Takki was (and T&T as a grp). My first, ever, vhs video you sent across the miles to me was Yoshitsune. I'll never ever will forget that. You stuck by me when Mom nor my hubby backed me up in this 'thing' of mine. *sighhh* ~_~ And then, you sent me 'Chichi no Umi, Boku no Sora'. *melts* Then, if that wasn't enough, you sent me 'Satoken' (Satomi Hakkenden) too!!!! *kyaaaaaaaaaa* Thank you thank you thank you for your generosity & kindness in sending over those vhs tapes to me. I LOVE u to death! *biiig hug* (bless his heart)

But most of all, THANK YOU Dad, for being my 'father'...my precious MAN on earth. (aside from Takki too, that is...lolol)

As for my hubby...

I don't know what to say (because a million things are flowing through my mind on 'what to say' for you here) but that I'm so eternally grateful for our 'precious' 'lil daughter we've raised together. I can never repay you enough for sticking by me like crazy when things between me and my Takki-obsession got in the way of our relationship. I know there'll never be another man out there like you who'd accept my Takki-obsession (and Internet problem, and ME) and craziness the way you have. (well, in a reluctant sort of way) We've made it this far together...through 7 beautiful years through it all, no matter come what may. (can you believe it's been that long already) How time sure flies. And now that we've also reached another 'turning point' in our lives with our ages (the platou; pinnacle part), I've realized that life is too short in this world to let things slip past us, both being a family together with our daughter, as well as being a loving couple. I'll always be eternally grateful for our 'togetherness', and for having YOU in my life. *I love you!*

I love you both...and enjoy your day today. *hearts*

*Reiko*

2008-06-13T09:32:00.000-07:00

**REIKO’S TAKKI DOLL…‘RARE’ J-WEB PHOTOSETS ON LJ…AND STEPH’S JIN DOLL**

Ohhhhh…myyyyy…godddd. I HAVE to share this bit of info I just found yesterday (Thurs.) from a special friend of mine.

But first off, I have to let you in on a ‘lil story that led me to this doll of mine. It all started when I was chatting online the other day with Stephichan on msn. She told me of this ‘rare’ find she found on ebay (or was it on someone’s site…*gomen*, I forgot). Anyway, she was wondering whether if she should get this plush Akanishi Jin (from Kat-tun) doll or not. So, I asked her if she had a pic to show me. When she emailed me it, omg…I was totally ecstatic and kyaaaaaaaing for her to ‘get it’. (or rather, ‘hinting’ to her) And the darn doll looked so kawaiiiiii too of all things! It’s hella cute! I also asked her ‘how much’ it was, and it wasn’t bad. For around $20something (not including S&H), it wasn’t bad at all. So, I kept telling her to get it…and that if she didn’t get it, that I’D get it for her. lolol :P (as a ‘gift’ or something) She kept on debating what to do. Finally, after chatting with me for about a half-hour about it, she finally gave in. ^_^ I told her ‘Seeeee? That’s the spirit!’ lol We broke the ‘Jin’-spell and she bought it, direct. Not through bidding or whatever. Straight with a cc. COOL~ Plus, we both figured that if she let it slip by through bidding for it, what if someone else snatches it and she’d be out of a doll all together, you know? I just couldn’t let that happen to her. Not after finding a ‘rare’ find like this one.

(Steph's 'future' Akanishi Jin doll coming to her very soon. Kawaiiiii~)

*baka Reiko* didn’t take up the offer back then. I was stupid to decline her offer when she offered the ‘idea’ to me at the time. Turns out, Stephichan talked me into trying to contact her again just to see. Couldn’t hurt, right? The least she could say was ‘no’. So, I wrote her an email about it yesterday (Thurs.). She wrote me back and GUESS WHAT????

There’s plans in the making in helping to sew me a Takki doll now! *kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa* I’ve been waiting…wanting…SOOOO BADLY for someone…anyone…to make me one for a long time now. And now, my dream will finally come true. My very own, Takki plushie doll. *melts* And hopefully, it’ll be with Takki’s ‘new’ hairstyle too. *squeal* (well, we’re gonna try anyway…no guarantees…lol *crosses fingers*) It’ll probably look ‘somewhat’ like Azuki’s Takki doll…maybe.

OMG, I CAN’T WAIT! I’ll have *HIM* to sleep, kiss, cuddle/snuggle, caress and hold, every night when I go to bed or carry around the house when my hubby isn’t home during the day…lol. It may not be the real Takki…but hey. I’ll settle for anything right now since I’m unable to go to Japan to see him. It’s the best I can do for myself while I wait ‘til some day…I can be able to see the real Takki in person, LIVE at a con or at his Enbujo play. (wait ‘til the day Takki sees it in the audience at a con or something…he’ll think this fan of his is hontoni nutz or crazy. lolol :P Yeah, ‘crazy-girl-Reiko’ sounds more like it.) =_=

I also plan on having clothes made for it too. I want her to sew me an Aloha print, Hawaiian-style short-sleeved, buttoned down shirt with a matching surf bermuda board shorts. I wanted a ‘Hawaiian-outfit’ because I’m originally from Hawaii. And, since there’s dozens of stores that sell this type of material across the island, my mother can get me Hawaiian-print material anywhere. Also, I figured that getting Hawaiian style type material is ‘original’ and ‘unique’ because it’s from Hawaii.

(Azuki's T&T dolls; kawaiiii~)

And I’d also like one more outfit to go with my Takki doll. I don’t know what I’d like the ‘other’ outfit to be. Any suggestions you can give me for another design? Do you think the ‘pink’ glittery outfit that Azuki has on her doll? Ohhhh! I have an idea! Why not the X-Dame outfit where Takki’s wearing a blk suit w/white shirt, white scarf, and red cummerbund in the PV? HOMG~ *definitely*

I also want to add buttons to the shirt so I can sort-of…ahem…’unbutton’ it to change his clothes. Heyyyy, it’s not what you think. (dun think nasty thoughts, ok? lol) Of coz, how can you not think ‘nasty’ thoughts, right? lol *wink* ^_~

Then, if THAT wasn’t enough, the other day, another fangirl friend of mine showed me a link to someone’s LJ in an email. When I went to see their blog, I found something of interest to me and wanted to get it.

It was a ‘rare’ find, as it’s a Tackey J-web Countdown ’07 photoset and a T&T Jshop photoset. And guess what???? She said she’s got BOTH sets available and will put them on the side for me! *kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa* HOMG, I can’t wait! And, she said I didn’t have to have a paypal account either. I can just send her US dollars concealed in an envelope or something. COOL~ The great part about it too is, it’s only $20bucks. So cheap. I love cheap deals. =D Hey, for me, $20bucks these days are somewhat, reasonable or…cheap. And in Jpop, that’s hard to come by these days, with all the cds and dvds being so expensive and everything. And, since I had several $20’s lying around my dresser drawer, they’re just waiiiiiiting to be ‘used’. lolol :P Welllll, they are. This ‘rare’ find of mine couldn’t have come at a better time because I’m getting paid on Friday of all things, plus the several $20s I have lying around my dresser drawer and walleto. ^_~ So, what better way to spend it on, than T&T stuff, right? Hey…gotta support our guys somehow, ya know…right?

Well, as they say here in the U.S…

♥♥♥♥I’M STOKED!!!!♥♥♥♥

Anyway, just wanted to ‘share’ in all the MAJOR *kyaaaaaaaaing* and excitability I’ve been going through this past week (and last) due to the mags I’ve bought with T&T’s KAKKOII-ness in them, that half-hadaka Utaban vid clip of T&T I watched (finally!) @_@, and all the Koi Uta cds we’ve all just received. lol :P. I guess I just can’t get enough of Takki. *melts*sighhh* (still mesmerized…dazed…into his love-trance…)

*REIKO*

2008-06-10T16:13:00.000-07:00

Heyyy, everyone! So sorry I hadn't posted in such a long while now on here. I'll make a posting tomorrow of my new mag scans, as well as my stash of Koi Uta cds. ^_^ For starters, I'd rather post Mich's pics cuz technically, I bought these same ones too so...I'd much rather use Mich's .gif pic she took of her stash. (thought it was so COOL the way she did hers) *thank you, Mich for letting me use ur .gif pic!* (hugs)

(Mich's .gif pic; sorry the .gif isn't working for some reason *cry*)

And, Stephichan...what can I say but...ARIGATOU GOZAIMAAAASU for your expertise in putting up the Koi Uta music onto my blog now. *hearts to her* Omg, my heart was pounding a mile-a-minute when she did this for me while we were chatting on msn yesturday. After she told me it was up, I was all 'KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA~!!!!' @_@ I can't seem to see the bear tho. *cries* I think it's my own. For some reason, everyone else seems to see it but me. It's ok. As long as I can hear T&T's music, that's the main thing ne? *sigh*melts*

Anyways, will post my mag scans tomorrow ok? *promise* Look for the entry. I have the music on 'wrap-mode' so...hehe~ so sorry if you're continuously hearing this song over n'over n'over again n'again. lolol (and again...and again) *pfffft*

*REIKO*

update on my daughter...and whatevers lol

2008-05-31T10:34:00.000-07:00

**Update on my daughter...and Takki Nissin Spa! CM offshots...**

I'm at the university library typing this entry (lol) this morning (Sat., May 31st) with my daughter as my hubby is still at home sleeping. He went to bed real late last nite, around 4am in the morning, watching some of his Tokusatsu Sentai dvds n'stuff. *dame dame!* -_- No wonder he always has a hard time getting up in the mornings on weekends. *sigh* He still seems to sleep like a college student. lolol (just kidding; no offense to college students either)

It's just that, last night...I think after talking to his parents over the phone, while I was playing with one of my daugthers' Hello Kitty computer games, I wondered why it was so quiet in the living room. I mean, my daughter was watching her normal videos and stuff but...my hubby seemed rather 'quiet' after his conversation with them. I came to check on him and he was sitting in the kitchen, looking 'pissed' for some reason. (and slightly falling asleep too) When I awoke him a little bit, I asked what had happened. He told me something about his mother getting mad at him for not responding to one of his relatives to thank them in making our daughter a blanket.

Now, I do remember someone giving her a blanket but, I totally left it up to my hubby to respond back to his own relatives and friends. (he knows that; we're always like this) Whenever his friends or relatives (or neighbors) give him something from his side of the family, he's the one to give them thank you notes and such. If it's my side of the family that gives us or my daughter something (i.e. a gift, etc.), I'm the one to respond.

So, after talking to him as to 'why' his mother got mad at him, and after him telling me his side of the story as to why he might've forgotten, I have to agree with my hubby this time around. (of coz, it should always be this way, no matter what anyway) One thing I've learning in marriage and one of the key elements in sticking together for a very long time, is to always back up your loved one no matter what. Stand by them through whatever situation it may be, even if you feel or think your parents may be right. Because frankly, in a marriage that works, it's part of your duty as a loving husband or wife to try to work things out with one another and sticking by them, thick n'thin no matter what the situation or challenge may be. (whether past or future) And both he and I have learned to 'back each other up' in anything. We're both very loving toward one another, we both took that 'vow' we made on our wedding day seriously, and we also think of each other as best friends too. We both respect one another to the point of sticking with each other on things, together...working things out, together. And, we're a TEAM. ^_^ (and if our parents don't like it, TUFF lolol) Too bad. :P Well, at least my parents happen to agree with us. :P

Oh god...sorry to 'bore' you guys to death with my going 'on and on and on' about my personal stuff. lolol But, hey. That's what part of my blog is here too...it's not only just about Takki or T&T stuff. But, also stuff on what happens with me. ^_^

So, anyway...in the end, he's told me he can't figure out why she got all mad at him for not even responding to any of their emails at work, not being able to call them, or anything. He's told them that over last weekend, we were swamped with going to 2 children's bday parties, back-to-back. He's been really hectic at work, very busy with meetings and such. He's also said he hardly ever gets the chance to check his emails anymore from work either. He's been so busy that by the time he comes home, he's so tired and goes right to bed after eating dinner. (no joke) The poor thing. He's been so stressed from all the stress at work. Well, not much stress but, just sooo busy with working on projects and meetings.

And she had to nerve to still think he should've called or responded with an email somehow instead of making them worry a little. Goodgrief! -_- Sorry 'mother-in-law' but...HEY. TOO BAD. My hubby's been tired, stressed, and busy with stuff from work (and he's entitled to feel that too!) and if she's upset at her son for not thanking a freakin' relative on a gift we received from them that could've easlily 'slippped by him by accident' (and the gift was given hella long time ago too) and she can't or won't accept him for reacting that way, then well TUFF. SORRRRY he 'accidently forgot'...MA'AM. -_-

I was sort-of disappointed in her thinking but...I wasn't mad or upset at her. (don't get me wrong) It's just 'the principle of the thing' after what he told me.

Why she got all upset at him for something so 'minor', I will not understand. (I feel for him) I hope they can just iron out their problem with this situation quickly. But, I know the both of them. Whenever they get upset about something with each other, it takes them days for one of them to appologize. In HIS side of the family, no one wants to take responsiblity in coming out FIRST in appologizing, even if it may be that person's fault. (dame) In my family, if one of us sees we were 'in the wrong' about something, we're always one to take responsibility and appologize. (except my father; old-fashioned thinking in his Japanese, samurai-ways lol) We never let things keep on going like that. 1) It ain't healthy on a person to let things 'fume' (let things stew inside them for long periods of time), and 2) it's just not right. I dunno about you but, to me, if I'm mad at someone, including my hubby, parents, or friends, and even if it wasn't me who caused the problem, I'm one to appologize anyway. Well, only if it was my fault. lol If it wasn't, I'm not appologizing for something I didn't do. But, I dunno about you but, it's just so miserable if you're always 'unhappy' all the time, and not learning to 'forgive' one another quickly.

That's one thing about me...I just have a hard time accepting the fact of other people not learning to forgive a person on anything. But then again, I say to myself, 'Well, if they're gonna be like that, then that person's gonna have to live with that hatred or disliking, or whatever for the rest of their lives. What a way to live like that. Maybe that's why they're unhappy with themselves or with their lives.'

To never forgive people, I will never fathom that. -_- It's just not how I grew up. (because I came from a Christian background growing up, I guess. But, I'm no longer 'christian' anymore. I'm Japanese Jodo buddhist, just like my hubby. ^_^ I went back to my own heritage.) But it's more than that. You may not forgive someone, but you can never forget either. I don't expect anyone to forget. But a person CAN learn to forgive one another in life. Otherwise, the person will just continue to be miserable...I dunno. -_-

And in my mother-in-law's case, she always has a hard time forgiving people in certain situations. Let's just say it takes her awhile before she comes around. (it happened to me too when we were in Disneyland in April; such a small misunderstanding) It seems like everytime they visit us, there's always once (during their entire stay) that she and I will end up getting into an argument or misunderstanding. ALWAYS. -_- I hope just ONE TIME in our lives there will be a time where we won't have that happen between us. *crosses fingers* Just ONCE...that's all I ask. lolol :P

*whew*...sorry I had to 'dump' on you guys like that but...I just HAD to get it out of my system. -_- ahhhhhh...now I feel sooooo much better. lolol :P

Well, to make things BETTER here...and changing the subject...let's talk T&T or Takki stuff. They ALWAYS make me feel 100% better, you know? *melts* And after seeing Miron's email (thank you sis for thinking of me *hugs to her*), she gave me THEE most *DIES/kyaaaaaaaa* email jus now. (this morng) Ohgod...I SWEAR to gawd, Takki's *squeals*... I'd just like to share in 2 pics from the Nissin Spa! CM Jshops. Holycrap. (I've got MORE where these 2 came from; don't hesitate to ask me if you want them, just email me or msg me on the forum about it ^_^)

Enjoy~XDD ^_~ *wink*

**Notice on Jshops: I had to take them off. Sorry, if you want to see the 2 Jshop pics, you'll have to ask me for them since they're not mine. Even though Rasha emailed the entire folder to me, she got the pics from someone else.**

*REIKO*

daughter sick...and T&T PV-rush

2008-05-28T11:13:00.000-07:00

**Daughter sick...T&T Koi Uta-PV rush**

Hey y'all! *grp hug* I'm going on a 'temporary hiatus' right now (just for a few days; hopefully) because my daughter's teacher called me this morning to pick her up from Preschool. Apparently, she's developed a low-grade fever and she vomitted as well. *poor thing* I really hope she'll be alright. Had to run some errands, picking up some Pedialite for her. Didn't have any at home. (bubble gum flavor) They're so lucky, I swear. In children's medications, they're lucky to have 'bubble gum' or 'grape' flavors. Too bad grown-ups don't get that type. lolol

Gonna give her some children's Tylenol too for her fever. Hope it'll go down and it won't go up any higher than it should. If it does, I'll have to call her doc and make an appointment. For now, they always tell us to keep them home for a few days and try doing it on your own. They will not make any appointments unless the fever goes over 100degrees or higher. So...will have to wait n'see first. *fingers crossed it won't get worse* -_-

So...sorry I won't be comin' on msn to chat nor on here for a bit. (just until she goes back to Preschool) Thanks for your understanding. =D

As for the T&T PV-rush...homg...it's like as if things are comin' at me full-throttle and I can't stop it from coming any faster n'faster. lolol So much T&T rush, so little time on my end. ~_~ *sigh*

I've already watched the mezamashi, zoomin' & dwango clips already (when I first got word, thanks for Miron-chan *hugs*), tho hadn't had the chance to make any screencaps for this blog. *sorry* But, you can grab the clips off either sites: (Steph's was where I grabbed the links from) I think Bonnie's site http://www.atfy-takizawa.com has a couple of cute screencaps too from the clips, as well as Mich's site.

But, you HAVE to check out Steph's site to see her screencaps...
DAAANG! (sorry, you can't take them either; only for 'eye-candy') O.O Takki's just *to-die-for*!!!! @_@ kyaaaaaaaa~

And Takki being an 'angel' in this PV... *melts Reiko's heart* He's such a handsome and perfect angel, I SWEAR. I feel for him though not being able to hug the blind girl but...at the same time, I'm sorta-kinda jealous of him kissing her, even though she IS blind in this drama (lucky her). *dame, Takki* j/k j/k j/k lolol Takkiiiii hunnyyyy~ I'M the girl you're kissing. (juuuuuust kiiiiiding) *pfffft*

And I couldn't believe there'll be a 20 min. PV-drama! *kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa* 20 minutes??!?? R u SERIOUS? Because, 20 min. is long (GOOD), and in past PVs or CMs and stuff, they've been only 15 or 30 second clips. (incl. Takki's Nissin pasta CM) I can't wait, I can't wait until it comes out in June!! *jumps for joy* Omgoodness...a T&T drama, together, and it's 20 min. long. FINALLY! THANK YOUUUUU, AVEX!!!!

Anyways, check out Steph's and Mich's sites for the vid clips on the PV and stuff. ^_~

STEPH: (HQ versions; both youtube links and actual links for clips themselves)
http://stephichan01.blogspot.com

MICH:
http://www.takki.us/

*Reiko*

2008-05-21T09:29:00.000-07:00

**Poporo 0805 - T&T translations to interviews**

Hi y'all this morning. Hope everything is going good for you this week, as it's now nearing summer. The colleges are really deserted (I'm the only one today at the media center at SDSU..lol) and it's lightly drizzling too. *sigh* I dislike it at times when it's cloudy and drizzling in the month of May, mainly when it's supposed to start getting 'summerish'. -_- Gee, in Hawaii where my family is living, it's hot, humid, blue skies, and sunny. I should move back there. lolol *laughs* Oh well... But they always said in San Diego, around this time of the month, it's what we call 'May grey'. Today, it's been cloudy and drizzling. I hope it won't be like this all day. -_- (reminds me of Washington State)

Well, I have a certain magazine interview request to post, since I once asked qwe to transliterate this for me not too long ago. It's the Poporo May issue (0805) of both Takki & Tsubasa's interviews on what they thought about marriage and proposals, falling in love, and having a family. *aawww* Just what I've always wanted to know. ^_~ I won't spoil it for you all as I won't say anything on my thoughts about this. (well, I couldn't help it...)

Takki's translation: (click on link)
http://www.mediafire.com/?g9nemyeb9dx
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LDFB9ST1

Tsubasa's translation: (click on link)
http://www.mediafire.com/?dqmitxoy3jd
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TD7PXJ83

*WARNING: SPOILER AHEAD*
(Reiko's thoughts on interviews)

~DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE TRANSLATIONS YET~ (unless u dun mind...lol)

But, I will say this...

In Takki's overall thoughts, I think I liked the way how he felt about women not only being good for just 'staying home to cook rice'. lol At least he'll think of her 'more than that'. It was Tsu who said this type of thinking, that he wants a girl to stay home and have rice ready for him when he comes home.

As for proposals, I love the way how Tsu feels about this, that he wants a ceremony and he respects the woman who'd want one. (and even ask her parents for her hand in marriage) *aaawwwwwww...kawaiiiiiii~* Like for Takki, he doesn't feel like having a ceremony. He doesn't want one, and would be satisfied with just meeting her parents, and that's it. lol But, I can respect that too. It's just, here in America, where I'm from (and brought up n'raised), ever since I was a young girl, I've had dreams of having a wedding ceremony, having a large reception party n'such, dressed up in a bridal gown. And to have a guy not feel this way or even respect my wish to have one, just kills my dream on the spot. lol But, if I'd marry Takki, I'd respect his wish in not having one. First of all, at least it saves the couple money. lolol :P And Takki said he also isn't good in figuring out 'how' to propose n'such. lol *poor guy* Such pressure with the guys ne?

But, then again, there's LOTS of pressure with the women in Japan to marry at a young age too. I spoke long ago to my outside friend (Maiko; she lives where I live) of mine and we talked long about all kinds of things that day.

One of the things we talked about were the differences in having a bf and dating in Japan compared to America, and also about getting married. She said that the girls in Japan are expected to get married by the time they reach their mid-to-late 20's. Aya! And she said since she's 26 years old now (same age as Takki; lucky HER), she's being teased a lot by her mother and her mother's friends for being 'an old maid' cuz she's not married yet.

Gosh, here in America, it's the career that's most important in a woman's life first (or finishing college and getting the degree, then finding work) compared to getting married first. (marriage comes second) Generally, here, there's no pressure whatsoever to get married, period. I mean, if you do you do, if you don't you don't. Simple as that. And we're not 'looked down upon' if a girl decides she doesn't want to marry or stays 'single'. In Japan, if you're not married by your late 20's, you're sort-of looked down upon. That's so sad.

Oh! Another insight to Tsu's part of the interview too.

I never realized this until now but, thanks to Miron (*hugs her*), I now realize that the same way Tsubasa said he wanted to meet a girl and after being with her for quite some time (in dating), he wants to think like 'What it be like to get married?'. When I was growing up with my hubby (we knew each other since we were elem. school age), he thought the same way about me when I'd come over to his house to play. Since both our parents are classmates from hs and hung out w/one another, we grew up together. He also had a crush on me when we were about 7 or 8 yrs. old. My hubby felt (thought) the same way like Tsu did when I'd come over to his house. He wondered what it be like to be with me. *aawwwwwwww* So kawaiiiii~

Now, as for Takki (his interview part), omg...I SWEAR I want to squeeze and kiss him to death. ^_~ Like in the family part, he's soooooo sweeeeet! He's so overly protective of a daughter if he had one. *aawwwwwwwww* I thought that maybe he'd be all 'macho' or not think this way if he'd have a daugher but, omg...I love him to death the way he thinks. *melts* @_@ I can tell he'd be so good to my daughter though IF I ever was married to him. I love it how he's overly protective like that of having a girl. *aawwww* I think most men think this way though...hehe~ (I know my hubby thinks the same way as Takki) ^_^

But as for proposal...oh boy...hehe~ I just hope Takki changes his attitude later when he does meet (find) Mrs. Right. Because frankly speaking, there are a lot of women (or girls) out there who think like me and who'd still would want a wedding ceremony and/or reception party. But, I totally respect Takki's wishes though at the same time. If he's not the type to want one, I can respect that. All I can say is, saves money on the woman's part (her family who has to pay). lolol And it's quite funny in the way he just said that he would like to just meet them and then marry or something of the sort. lol He said he's not very good either in doing formal (asking for girl's hand in marriage to parents-kindof thing), and drink osake w/her father. lol *poor Takki* Talk about all the stress and stuff men have to deal with, all just to 'propose' to the girl and getting it right with her parents. ~_~

Well, tell me your thoughts on the interviews and please ask qwe if you'd like to repost these elsewhere. (she's the one who translated them in the first place for me...thanks~) And please credit her too.

*Reiko*

Reiko's cd's found at Book Off

2008-05-19T14:12:00.001-07:00

**Found and bought T&T cd singles at Book Off! store!!**

On Saturday, I ate lunch w/my hubby & daughter for an outing since it broke a heatwave over this past weekend. We ate at Kayaba inside Mitsuwa (food crt) since it was casual and not a fancy place. I wanted to eat something Japanese and so did my daughter. It was good, as I had shoyu ramen...mmmmmm~ *so tasty* But, then I was hungry still, as eating only noodles, meat w/kamabuko, and tamago wasn't enough. lol

It sure was really busy that day, because not only was the food court crowded, but even the middle of the walkway (from front door and in btwn the food crt & Sanseido bookstore) was crowded too. There was a booth selling crouquette's. There was crab cream crouquette, corn, potato, pumpkin, etc. It's soooooooooo OISHII!!!! (esp. the crab one) I asked for 2 crab ones, one potato and one corn one. Yikes...the crab ones were 2 for $6bucks. lol But, that's ok. (seafood is always exp.)

Anyway, after lunch, I bought more grocery goods from the market area. After that, we headed out the door and started to go to the beach cuz it was so hot. I ended up wanting to hit a Japanese discount bookstore next to the Staples (an office supply store) store. It was new and it's called "Book Off'. I think they even have locations in Japan too if I'm not mistaken. I've never been to this store b4.

Well, turns out when I was looking around at the cd section (Japanese), I came across 2 T&T cd singles I didn't have! 1) the Kamen Mirai/Koukai cd single (yellow jkt), and 2) YumeMo cd single (w/the karaoke vers. and Takki vers. & Tsubasa vers.). Here's my findings:

(YumeMo cd single; front cover)

(front cover; Kamen/Mirai Koukai cd single)

Anyway, just wanted to share what I found. Never thought I'd come across any T&T cd's somewhere else other than Sanseido. lol But, I did. I tried asking the lady if they had any dramas from him but, nothing. Oh well...*sigh* (i.e. Taiyou no Kisetsu, Bokumado, or even Yoshitsune; nothing) I did not see any Yukichan dvd box sets either. But there was a Ho!Summer and Samurai cd single left, and the Two You For You cds, incl. the cd/dvd ones. ^_^ (already have these of coz)

*REIKO*

2008-05-15T11:35:00.000-07:00

**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*

2008-05-14T08:28:00.000-07:00

**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*

movies, MD, and 'other stuff w/my life'...

2008-05-12T09:20:00.000-07:00

**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.:

http://www.forbiddenkingdommovie.com/

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*

update on Reiko's day...and Mother's Day

2008-05-10T11:43:00.000-07:00

**updates on 'other stuff' w/my life...**

Happy Mother's Day tomorrow!

Hey, y'all...How r you guys doing this morning (or evening)? lol Well, I'm at a small college using the comps, as I promised a couple of my fangals I'd be on gmail to chat with them. ^_^ And, since it's Mother's Day tomorrow for me, my hubby decided to take me to a video game store for me to buy the Nintendo DS for me as my gift. ^_^ So cute! He knew I wanted one but, of coz...not as badly as I want the Wii. But, since he can't afford the Wii right now, maybe it'll be for my Xmas gift this year...who knows. hehe I'll have to remind him about it. lol

Anyway, I'd better go now before the college will close on me. It's now 12:40pm. I'll tell all about what movie I saw on Monday's entry. Sorry I'm unable to blog on here tom.

I just want to say "Happy Mother's Day!" to all the mothers out there in the fandom...and ESPECIALLY to Takki and Tsu's mothers. Gosh, if it weren't for your beautiful sons, I'd probably would've never known who they were. Arigatou gozaimashita (so much) for bringing into the world such beautiful, bright, intelligent, hard-working, loving, down-to-earth, handsome, and cute sons for us all to love. ^_^ *cries happy tears* I can't thank you enough. *bows*

*REIKO*

Koi Uta cd singles

2008-05-09T09:06:00.000-07:00

**T&T new cd singles: KOI UTA covers!**

Found out on Stephichan & Dorothy's blogs this morning

(http://stephichan01.blogspot.com)(http://blog.takitsuba.info)

that J-net and Avex updated w/the cd covers! *kyaaaaaaaa*

http://www.avexnet.or.jp/tackeytsubasa/index.html

Here's basically what they said:

Tackey & Tsubasa’s New Single will be the a double-A-side with the ending song of NTV Tuesday drama “Osen”, the first T&T love ballad “恋詩-KOIUTA-”(kanji for Love-Poem) and Waseda Academy’s CM song “Progress”. The single will be released in three forms: With “Love” as the concept - the 恋盤(Koiban), With “Poem” as the concept, the 詩盤 (Utaban), and the regular edition with the bonus track.

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恋盤（KoiBan）〈Limited Edition〉　【CD+DVD】 [CDJapanAmazonHMVShinseido]

2008/6/4 AVCD-31460/B　¥1,680 (tax incl.)

Concept disc with “Love” as the keyword.

It comes with KoiUta KoiBan MUSIC CLIP DVD.

Special:

KOIUTA Original 恋文 (Lyrics card)

CD Track List:

1. KOIUTA - Tackey & Tsubasa
2. PROGRESS - Tackey & Tsubasa

DVD Content: KoiUta KoiBan MUSIC CLIP (Drama Style)
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詩盤（UtaBan）〈限定生産盤〉　【CD+DVD】 [CDJapanAmazonHMVShinseido]
2008/6/4 AVCD-31461/B　¥1,680 (tax incl.)

Concept disc with “Poem” as the keyword.
It comes with KoiUta UtaBan MUSIC CLIP DVD.

Special:

KOIUTA Original Music Score

CD Track List:

1. KOIUTA - Tackey & Tsubasa
2. PROGRESS - Tackey & Tsubasa

DVD Content: KoiUta UtaBan MUSIC CLIP (Acoustic Version)
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Regular Edition　【CD】 [CDJapanAmazonHMVShinseido]
2008/6/4 AVCD-31462　¥1,260 (tax incl.)

The bonus tracks are the CM song for the Bandai Namco Game 'Family' Series, “Glory Day”, and “Yakusoku -Last" which had been revealed at T&T's Best Tour.

Special:

1. Bonus Track:「GLORY DAYS」
2. Bonus Track:「約束-Last-」
3. Karaoke version of KoiUta and PROGRESS

CD Track List:

1. KOIUTA - Tackey & Tsubasa
2. PROGRESS - Tackey & Tsubasa
3. Yakusoku-Last- - Tackey & Tsubasa
4. GLORY DAYS / タッキー&翼
5. KOIUTA-karaoke-
6. PROGRESS-karaoke-
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Oh god, I can't wait to hear them now! *squeeee* I love jkt B's cover to tell you the truth, as I love how Takki looks on this one. ^_^ jkt C is 'pink' in color...cute. (my fav. color) And jkt A is okaaay, I guess. lol (jus my opinion)

**SPEED RACER OR IRONMAN?**

Well, today my hubby is off from work so we're thinking of seeing another movie again. Don't know whether to see the new 'Speed Racer' movie or 'Ironman'. Speed Racer starts today in the U.S. *can't wait!* I'll let you all know 'what' movie I've seen tom. (if I can get to a comp)

Heard good reviews about these 2 so...I'm tied between the two. But, if you ask my opinion as to 'which' movie I'd like to see more, it's 'Speed Racer' just because it was originally a Japanese animated cartoon when I was growing up, now turned into a movie (not animated). Pretty cool...and looks like there'll be LOTS of action in it (well, Ironman too...hehe). Check out the official sites for both movies:

http://www.speedracerthemovie.com

http://www.ironmanmovie.marvel.com

Now to grab some delicious movie theatre butter popcorn, a hotdog, and a Recee's chocolate...and I'm good to "GO Speed Racer!" lolol :P

*REIKO*

Reiko's shipment of T&T dvds...

2008-05-08T13:00:00.000-07:00

**Link to new mag scans...and Mich's banner**

Before I start, let me share Mich's cute/kakkoii-looking banner from her site. *thank you, Mich, for letting me do so* Oh gosh, these bit of pics on her banner are so SWEET. (pics taken from new WU 0806 mag) Oh my lord, how can anyone get even more good-looking as they get older. *dies* Even no matter how 'young' he is (compared to ME), he still is simply GORGEOUS. I loved Mich's banner so much I just had to share hers on here. lol

You can also grab the latest scans of WU, Duet and Potato (0806) off of Dorothy's site: (thanks again, Mich, for the link to her blog) But, I'd ask permission first from Dorothy if you're gonna use her scans elsewhere.

http://blog.takitsuba.info/

Omg, I'm TOTALLY gonna buy ALL 3 mags this Fri. or Sat. from Sanseido bookstore. This time around, all mags were just cute/kakkoii/gorgeous. (and partially colorful too I might add...*laughs*) Yeah, it's the Potato one that's quite 'colorful'. Takki's shoot, one page was super gorgeous (a sidepose portrait again of him) and he's wearing a bright pink shirt with jeans. But, other than that, Duet and WU are 'WOW'. @_@ All shot on-location outside. Pretty cool~ And Tsu's was nice too. His hair grew out a bit more (like it like that now) and he finally shaved...*yaaaay* lolol No hige showing.

**REIKO'S LONG-AWAITED ENTRY ON DORAMA DVD BOX SETS**

(just put off writing about it lol)

Hey everyone... Thought I’d do a long-time posting on my dvd box sets I received back in April but never had the chance to write about it. Been so busy w/my ‘real’ life that I hardly have much time for this blog. I always feel like I’m lacking time whenever it has to deal with Takki or T&T. *sigh* I’m so bad a fangirl. *whacks self*

Ok...I don't have much pics but, only took of the shippment with my digital camera. Hope you don't mind. Also hope you don't get bored reading. Here's my story:

Well, I remembered the day I was anticipating, waiting (which seemed like ‘ancient’…lol) for days…months...for my Takki dvd box sets to arrive via HMV…and my last order with the Premium Live Jkt B dvd.

First of all. Let me make it clear that I’ve learned not to go with HMV anymore. Yep, you heard right. I’ve decided to no longer go with them, no matter how ‘cheap’, reasonably priced, whatever the items-situation may be. From now on, I’m going with cdjapan ALL THE WAY. See, I thought I’d try them out again since I went with HMV before, although I forgot ‘what’ I’ve bought in the first place, the first time. lolol :P God, that’s pretty bad considering I always remember ‘what’ and from ‘where’ I’ve bought things, esp. when it deals with T&T and Takki stuff. (HMV must be that bad; and yes, you’re right…lol) Anyway, saw a notice from Mr. Postman on my door that he arrived but no one was home, obviously. So, had to go back down to the post office and pick up my box.
Turns out, it was a small-to-medium sized one. I thought, “Oh. I guess there’s no poster with the Jkt B from HMV.” It’s ok. In my mind, I figured since I already had the poster (and nicely/tightly rolled, I might add) from cdjapan, I didn’t care whether this one (if there was one) would’ve been folded or not. Turns out that it was folded…IN HALF. (hides in Takki’s arms) Gosh…I hate to think of any Takki or T&T poster folded…but that’s the way HMV packs or ships their goods. (shakes head) But like I said. I didn’t care anyway because I already had the same poster from cdjapan and it wasn’t folded. It was really, nicely done (rolled tightly).

Lesson learned: I’m not going with HMV anymore

I learned my lesson well and should’ve heeded Glenda’s advice when I read a posting she commented once on the forum about them. Good thing my box sets weren’t bent or anything. I mean, I used to hear all kinds of stories with fangirls in the past about HMV and how bad they were with their shipping process and everything, but I never thought they were this bad until my recent shipment in April. I mean, the box was in tact. It’s just, I didn’t like the way the poster came, that’s all. Well, for me, no HMV. I’m back with cdjapan again. Yes, they were ‘cheap’ or reasonably priced as I had a 25% discount with my order, along with adding points to the total price too. Still. Sometimes, there’s the old saying: “Cheap is cheap”, and that’s what you get.

When I first braved trying buying online after the ‘Venus’ cds, I went with cdjapan. As time went by, I thought they were kinda ‘pricey’ with their items, esp. since HMV (and other places) were slightly cheaper and more reasonably priced. Not to mention, my husband didn’t like the idea cdjapan charged twice with the shipping process due to the fluctuation of currency. I first get charged the day the item has been released. Then, two weeks later (or a month later) I’d get charged again. little more for the best quality when it comes to handling your goods when they’re shipped to you. I dunno…some people may differ, but to me, I’d much rather go with cdjapan. It’s the best way; honest.

(Reiko's dvd box sets; front of dvds)

(back sides to dvds)

Anyway, ever since my shipment, I never braved opening my Yukinojo Henge dvd box set yet. It’s still with the cellophane on it. lol Oh gawd, how bad does that sound. Am I a ‘true’ collector or what? lol :P One of my closest uncles told me that true collectors who collect nostalgic stuff (that’s worth a lot of money) tend to not open their items. They’re left in tact with the wrapping still around it. It is worth more that way. I’m just afraid of opening the darn thing because the box is so nicely made. lolol :P (not because I’m an avid collector who doesn’t open stuff) Am I dumb or what…hahahaha~

(inside dvd case; 1st two dvds)

(inside dvd case; 3rd dvd)

But I have opened my Satomi Hakkenden dvd box set. Took pics of the inside and of the cds but, that’s about it. There’s no booklet or anything. It’s ok as I know it’s only a ‘regular edition’ dvd; not a limited one. I have a hunch the limited version has the colored booklet and I know it also comes with a random, collectable crystal beaded strap.

I’ve seen Dithers’ blog and long ago she once mentioned about getting a Shino strap. Lucky her! Wished I was that lucky in randomly landing things. So far, whatever random collectable cards that came with the X-Dame and Samurai cds, I only ended up with Tsubasa cards. No Takki or unit ones. Oh well. Maybe some day, I’ll be lucky and land myself a Takki card; who knows. =_=

NOTE TO ALL TSUBASA & TAKKI FANS:

Anyone willing to trade me a Takki card for a Tsu card from either the Samurai or X-Dame cds (or both)? They’re FREE from me! I’m serious. I’m willing to trade anyone both my Tsubasa cards for Takki cards, FREE. Just let me know. ^_^ Msg me on the forum or here on my cbox and we’ll talk more. No need payment whatsoever; gosh, it’s only a card. I’m that desperate. lolol j/k j/k But seriously…no payment and no strings attached. Both cards are kept in pristine, mint-condition. Meaning, no bents or anything of the sort.

Anyyyway...lol Back to my story.

I haven't watched the Satoken dvd because I already have the Engl. subbed vers. on VHS tape. My father (back when it aired in Hawaii) taped it for me and send it over to my house. He knew my favorite actor was acting in a samurai-type dorama and asked me if I wanted him to tape it for me. Of coz, I said 'sure!' because after all, I still don't see this dorama done w/Engl. subs anywhere. And. Since this subbing was done professionally through the Hawaii tv station (hired professional Engl.-Japanese translators) the subs were really good. Easy to understand and easy to follow.

Anyway...I still have yet to figure out how to transfer the VHS footage onto a blank dvd-rom disc for myself to keep. Then, I can start posting an entry on the forum for upldg for everyone. I'll either have to a) wait until I go home to Hawaii to use my father's vhs-dvd unit to copy it or b) go to the university library Media Center to use their units. They also have vhs-dvd units hooked up to all MAC comps. I've never tried doing this yet as it'll take me time to figure out 'how' to go about doing the transfer. (new to this) Hope it'll work once I've started. Maybe I'll try going this weekend or something and dedicate several hours at the university playing with it. *crosses fingers it'll work* Wish me luck...lolol

But with my Yukichan dvd, I don't have to watch the box set version because I already bought a copy once from a Japanese dvd rental store where I live.

One day, as my hubby and I were visiting Costa Mesa Mitsuwa market on our LA journey, we always stop by this place before heading home. Anyway...I now make stops by this dvd rental store whenever I see doramas with Takki in them or T&T tv shows or whatever. (now that reminds me I need to grab Takki's bangumi on dvd disc) Now that I know they bring in copies for purchase, omg! *squeeee* And since they're copies taken from the actual showing on tv, it's cheap; a whoping $6 bucks...BIG DEAL. lolol :P But the copies are great; sharp and clear. That's how I was able to grab Takki's last epis of Zubari n'stuff on dvd. (If anyone wants copies, let me know and I'll hjsplit the clips and post the links onto MF) So, yeah...I had the Yukichan dvd too even before the box set was released. Since LA gets live feeds from Japan (i.e. NHK, TBS, etc.), I think that's how this store was able to make copies of Yukinojo Henge before the box set was out for public sale.

And then...my T&T Premium Live Jkt B dvd.

(inside jkt B)

(1st 2 pages of booklet)

(3rd page of booklet)

Still never watched anything from this yet. Only opened it to take pics of the booklet. lolol Nothing much to the jacket inside, really. Inside looks the same as Jkt A dvd. The only difference was the booklet. (and nothing much to this booklet either...junk) Oh well...but I SO need to watch it ne? lolol :P I haven't finished watching 'the Making of' offshot footage from Jkt A dvd yet, let alone even started watching the backstage footage parts to this one. *sigh* =_= So much dvds to watch, so little time. (for me)

Do you know I still haven't watched my One! dvd yet either? *whacks self* I guess I'm not much of a Broadway-show type of person to sit the whole way of one. I'd much rather watch Enbujo if you ask me. (sorry Takki!) *bows* Promise I'll watch it anyway. (just for YOU)

Well, thought I'd just share a little of my story when I received the dvd shippment back in April from HMV.

*REIKO*

shopping, my daughter, and 'random stuff' w/Reiko...

2008-05-07T11:43:00.000-07:00

**Doctor & dental visit with my daughter...shopping...

and 'random stuff' w/my life**

Well, on Tues., May 6, I was unable to chat with my two fangirl friends as we're always chatting on a daily basis. (try to w/my schedule-time permits myself and if no appointments) Took her to her doctor's as she needed to get a physical and immunization shots to get ready for Kindergarten this fall (Aug. or Sept.).

My daughter needed to have her immunization shots and a full physical before entering a child into Kindergarten as it's a requirement to enter into elementary school, by law with the State of California. (mandatory)

I thought she'd end up crying or wincing but nope...she was such a brave little soul and weathered the pain very well. She even watched the nurse stick all 3 needles too I might add; something which I could never do as a mother for myself whenever I'd give blood if I'm sick or something. Yes, she's a LOT braver than I am when it comes to shots. lol :P (I tend to 'look away' when a nurse injects my arm w/a needle) I can never watch those things. Maybe that's why I'm not a nurse or doctor...hahahaha~ I can't stand the sight of blood with surgery. (yuck) If it's a cut or needles or something, I'm fine with that. But with surgery of any kind, omg...put me in another room, thank you. -_-

Then, this morning (Wed., May 7), she had her first dental appointment near where we live. Filled out all the paperwork that needed to be done at the office and sat in the waiting room for the nurse assistant to call her name. While waiting, filled out a comment thing for their comment box. That's a good thing they have this, then they can readily assess any positive (or suggestive) feedback on the place. =D I noticed there was a small room in back where young toddlers and older children could play. (there were even 2 video game machines!) Gosh, where was this when I went to the dentist at her age? -_- *no fair!* lolol She's so lucky. Kids are spoiled these days, I swear. (everything and every place is all geared 'kid-friendly')

Finally, the nurse called on her. She and I went into a small room in back. Waited for the doctor to come so I could discuss her record/health info. Nurse took her in back for x-rays while I spoke w/her dentist. After we talked for a bit, he took me in back to see the rest of the place where they all work. Wow! Such a large dental practice, and with a very, large flat-screen TV too on the wall for the children to watch!!!! O.O I was like, "Waiiit a minute. I go to a very expensive, top-notch, 'Best of San Diego for leading cosmetic dentistry' practice for grown-ups and even my place doesn't have a large, flat-screen TV. -_- *NO FAIR* lolol Even though the dentist I go to has tv's in every corner space (with earphones) for patients to watch while getting their teeth done/cleaned, still. There's no large, flat-screen TV. Lucky! ^_^ Well, at least ours has digital cable so I can watch anything, including movies.

As I walked behind to where the patients (children) were getting their teeth done, I saw my daughter getting her x-rays done. She seemed to be sitting very still in the dentist chair, so that's good. =D I tried prepping her for this day all week so she'd know what to expect. She also has a Dora the Explorer book about going to the dentist. I guess all the hw paid off. lolol (so-to-speak)

Nurse came to the waiting room and called on me and I sat in a little room again in back. She told me she did very well and was a 'pro'. They had no problems with her. I was so relieved to hear that, as I was worried wondering whether she'd stay still or not, cry, or what. Thank goodness, I always end up worrying for nothing. (like I said, I'm always a worry-wart of a mother) lolol :P Doc also said I need to book her appointments every 6 mos. for regular check-ups and the like. They'll send me a reminder-notice in the mail for her next appt. No cavities and she has a healthy set of teeth and gums. *yaaaay* ^_^

Well, to sum up everything too, both paperwork for both places had been filled out to give back to the Kindergarten school she'll be attending. Hopefully, this will be enough and she'll be all ready and good to go. I think about the only thing she needs to do again is get her eyes checked 'again' (2nd time; dunno why) from the doctor's office. I hope they don't see that she'll need to have glasses or something. She had to read a poster w/letters and numbers (lge & sml) while covering one eye w/a plastic spoon-like-thing. She read out some numbers/letters for the nurse but, when she got down to the really, small letters/numbers, she couldn't make out what they were. (and even I could see them clearly standing from where she was) I wasn't sure whether if she really didn't see them...or she needs to have glasses or something. (hope not) Oh well...

Then...on Tues., after her shots, I took her to the local, nearby mall for some lunch at the food court. Ordered my daughter some Italian food (spaghetti) as she wanted to eat that. Reminded me of Takki's pasta CM...so cute! She ended up getting all the marinara sauce all over her chin area. Looked like a pasta-gotee. lolol :P I ordered myself some good Chinese food where they cook on a large Wok stove in front of you while you wait for your food. Ate noodles w/tofu & veggies with their special Ghenghis soy sauce...mmmmm! It was delicious!

After we ate lunch, we went into a children's store for some 'ideas' on summer clothes for her. Didn't buy anything yet as I've decided to wait. I wanted to hit the Victoria's Secret store instead.

Omgosh, I first went to VS and bought myself two, cute, cotton summer dresses to lounge around the house in. One of them is cutesy (kinda sexy) and has hearts all over it. The other one is dark pink in color with stars at the very bottom of the hemline and reminds me of something you'd wear when you're pregnant. lol *covers mouth* Sorry...but, it is very roomy, has pockets on both sides, and it's flowing in front. But, both of them are very comfortable to wear though. They're not 'revealing', sexy or anything of the sort. (that's saved for shhhh...in my special drawer in our bedroom where I keep those types of baby doll stuff and thong panties...^_~) I just wanted some comfortable lounge-wear to wear around the house for the summer. I can tell this will be one, hot summer again... -_- (gotta 'beat the heat' somehow)

With my purchase, I got to pick some cute, pink flip-flops for free. They said w/any 'Pink' line purchase, you get to choose one pair of flip-flops for free. Pretty cool, huh? I saw more styles I wanted to get but, I'm gonna wait until my mother-in-law sends me some Mother's Day money in the mail. (didn't get it yet; both my mother & she always sends me money for MD)

Then, took her to ride the carousel. There's a large carousel in the middle of the mall and she always loves riding on it. She likes going upstairs to the top. lol

After a bit of riding (and getting myself dizzy at bit...lol), we went to one last store for denim shorts for myself. Bought a really nice one this time with a design on the back pockets and it's a darker denim color, which I prefer. It's so comfortable too so, it's good. It's also not one of those short-shorts either...eewww. Don't like those as 1) I don't match, 2) you can see my cellulite in back of my legs, and 3) too short-short reminds me of those sluts at the beach. >x<>

Anyway, I want to later on buy myself a lighter denim color of the same design shorts too from the same store. I'll just have to wait.

Now, one last thing. I have a 'pending' skinny jeans from the same place...yikes! It'll cost me a freakin' $69.99 bucks (USD) for it of all things. *falls down* But, hey...I deserve to get myself some nice clothes though as I hadn't updated my summer wardrobe since, what...last summer. lolol (maybe 2 summers ago, don't remember) -_- But, I put the jeans on 'layaway' with them. They said I can also pay off the entire thing in one lum sum if I wanted later on; whichever is easy for me. It's a dark denim and it's a simple one. It fit me perfect and I've noticed that since I'm very short in height, wearing skinny jeans with heels makes me 'look' taller. Oh...and the store also does alterations for free if you purchase from them. Pretty cool huh? (no need to bring in the reciept either)

Well, just thought I'd share in what I bought myself the other day as I finally needed to buy 'other' stuff other than T&T stuff. lol

Oh! Speaking of which, I pre-ordered myself T&T's upcoming 3 cds from cdjapan. God, it hurt my wallet but, when you think about it, it's not becuz I've got from now until June to try to catch up, 'money-wise'. lol :P And since cdjapan won't charge my card yet, I've still got some time to deposit money into my bank acct. lolol (well, maybe that Mother's Day money...hmmmm~) ^_^

Sorry this entry was 'boring' for y'all but, this was my 1st entry on here w/out any Takki or T&T pics. lol Wellllll...mayyyybe just ONE...ne? lol (couldn't resist)

(Isn't this pic cute like Takki's saying, "Oiiii...get ur own pasta!")

And gosh, already Takki's new bangumi is on Epi 4 and I still have yet to d/l Epi 1. -_- And as for the new WU 0806 scans...omg~ (see Mich's site)

http://www.takki.us/ (Her new header/banner is soooo cute & kakkoii!!)

Ohh...and btw, wanna make a shout-out to all the girls that have left me msgs on my cbox (i.e. Stephichan, Miron, sannah, Rasha, loonykat, Simone, mabo, qwe, Sara, Emilie, moni_chan, and many others. Don't think I never read them or noticed. I did. Just hadn't had the chance to respond back on there so wanted to say it on here instead, "Thanks for all your msgs and for dropping by!"

*REIKO*

2008-05-02T18:53:00.000-07:00

**Concidence or Fate. . .**
(Reiko eating Italian pasta and Takki’s new Nissin pasta Spa! CM)

*Random stuff with Reiko...*

Hey everyone. Sorry I hadn’t been on my blog lately (or for a long time) as I’ve been really busy again. Last week Sunday (April 27), I went out with a girlfriend, Christine, of mine (my daughter’s teacher; we’ve become close friends) and she taught a scrapbooking class at the local YMCA. So, since the class was ‘free’, I thought I’d come along for some scrapping with her.

I'll have you know that scrapbooking has been a long-time hobby of mine (aside from my T&T/Takki hobby…lol) and I hadn’t touched scrapbooking since I had given birth to my daughter back in 2003. I also got back from Disneyland awhile back, so I wanted to finally have the chance to do something with the pictures. (make a Disney scrapbook) I made a 12 x 12 2-page spread, but that’s about it. lol I have one more page I’m almost finished, so not too bad. There were about over a dozen women that showed up, and one woman came with her young daughter too (looked like in elem. school). *cute* We had so much fun scrapping. lol :P And, my friend drove me to the place so at least she had some company, catching up on stories with me.

But no…I didn’t have the guts to play one of my T&T cd’s in her car. lol I dunno…perhaps, maybe next time. ^_^ But I did play one of my ‘old-school’/hip-hop/rap ‘bass’ cds. lolol

I think about the only ‘outside’ friend of mine I let listen to one of my T&T cds was Jackie. She’s the one that supports my ‘obsession’ with Takki and T&T. She also thinks Takki is *hot*/good-looking/cute too. ^_^ (too bad she’s not a Takki-fan…lolol) She and I chat about him every so often online. :P Oh gosh, I SO need her to see his new Nissin pasta CM! O.O She’s gonna freak out when she sees him in a suit esp. speaking Italian. *oooooh la la* ^_~

Well, my daughter also caught another cold, with fever for 3 days straight (Sunday, Monday & Tuesday) of all things, starting from this past Sunday. (poor thing) I had to keep her from school for 2 days with fever that fluctuated above 100 degrees. On the second day (Tues.), her fever finally went down to about 98.5 or lower. Now it’s just her sore throat. It’s too bad she doesn’t like sucking on throat lozenges nor those sore throat strips. I hope there’s some sore throat liquid medication around in drug stores. -_-

Thought I’d take her back to school on Wed. as the school can still administer her medication, as long as it’s off-the-counter. Didn’t need to go to the doctor, as they always make sure you tried everything yourself first before calling them for an appointment. Now, she's ok so that’s the main thing.

Well, back to my entry…

I hadn’t had the chance to come to my blog and do any recent postings since I’ve gotten back from Disneyland. Needless to say, I’ve also been chatting so much too with a couple of fangirl friends on a daily basis, almost all day too. lol :P So, I wasn’t able to come for quite some time.

-_-

*Coincidence occurence with Reiko & Takki's Nissin Spa! pasta CM*

Well, I wanted to post about something that happened to me on Thurs., April 24, that I thought was ‘a coincidence’.

Since my daughter is now attending Preschool full-time and my hubby was at work all day, I decided to pick up my special order of the Top Stage (08.05) magazine that came into Sanseido bookstore that morning. They called me a few days ago telling me my mag was ready for pickup. I also bought the new Poporo & Myojo (08.06) mags too since they all came in last week Wed.

After buying them, I ended up wanting to eat lunch since it ended up being around lunchtime. I spotted a sandwich place while heading toward my bank. Decided to eat there since I figured it was one building next door to the bank. It sure was crowded as there were many business people that came to eat at the mini-mall area. (there were several more eating places)

Instead of going to the sandwich place, I spotted an Italian restaurant called Viva Pomodoro – Pasta Pizza Panini. It’s a very casual, dine-in/take-out rest. so, you can either take out or eat in. Thought it was a nice restaurant and called my hubby to let him know I finally found a nice, Italian rest. we could eat at if we’re ever in the area in the future. He sounded interested. Anyway, I’ve never eaten there before and just went on a whim. I ordered a linguine pasta dish with marinara sauce. It came with one slice of garlic bread and a small caesar salad as part of the ‘lunch specials’. For $6 dollar something, you can’t go wrong. It smelled good when I walked in, the food was very tasty, and the items were very reasonably priced.

Little did I realize that after chatting with my fangirl friends that afternoon, Takki had done a new Nissin Spa! CM for for pasta. Gosh, talk about uncanny timing for me. Here I’d just finished eating some really tasty pasta at an Italian rest. for lunch and then came his new CM with pasta!! @_@ *hi-5s Takki* (whoooohoooo) And Italian food is one of my favorites, aside from eating Asian food and seafood too. Cool!

After seeing him in the 30 sec. clip, OMG…@_@ *dies* He’s SO sexy/kakkoii-looking wearing a white suit with shades!!!! And, daaaaamn, he makes for a *HOT* ‘mafia’ guy. lol But, I’m not particularly fond of ‘an Italian-speaking Takki’ though. lolol I saw the CM on youtube but it was so fast for me enough to think about grabbing it and turning it into a vid clip for myself off keepvid. LOL It's ok as I now have the actual clips to these. ^_^ (except for the 15 sec. one)

Even the 15 sec. clip was cute too, esp. toward the end when it showed that chubby-bald guy watching Takki eat and Takki made that funny face like, ‘Eh, get your own!’ lolol :P Usually I don’t care much for the 15 second ones but, this one was cute and funny.

Of course, the best was the 30 sec. one. I loved the ending when Takki was sitting on the chair and he finished eating the tub and stuck out his arm for the guy to take the finished tub as soon as he was done eating. lol And the part where all the guys (incl. Takki) jumped in the air with their eyes closed while eating…cuuute! lol It reminded me of them being in ‘heaven’. hahahaha Maybe it was supposed to be like that. lol :P

Oh! And I cannot forget Takki slurping the pasta noodles into his mouth! O.O We get to watch him eat again…*kyaaaaaaaaaaa* Soooo cute (and sexy) the way he does it too. I never thought I’d ever say that in the same sentence about Takki (cute & sexy) while he eats. But, when you’ve seen that part of the CM of him eating pasta noodles, omgosh. He ‘turns me on’. ^_~ *runs/hides* (pssst, Takki…can I watch you eat pasta? I know it’s rude to watch someone eat, but…*onegaishimasu!!*)

But Takki with his shades…HOMG~ O.O I nearly fainted when I saw him like that wearing a white suit. Totally reminded me of the X-Dame PV when T&T wore those blk suits in the ‘Crazy Rainbow’ nighclub, ‘dressed to impress’. ^_~ Of course, Takki doesn’t have to impress me from this CM in order to get MY attention…hehe~ He’s got my full attention, day and night, 24/7/365. lol :P ^_~ *wink* Daaamn, baby…he’s one *hot* Japanese/Italian-speaking mafia dude. lol :P *pffffft*

Then, when my fangirl friends sent me links to d/l-see these CMs, I grabbed them but becuz the college comps shut off their volume on it, I was unable to hear him speak Italian. But when I got home and watched it again (and turned up the volume a bit…lol), kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa~ o.o Takki speaks Italian!! (though he sounded ‘funny’ speaking it being Japanese) Some words though still sounded japanesy-like; I guess becuz of his Japanese-accent. (it didn’t sound Italian; some parts) It’s ok though…at least he tried right? (that’s the main thing) No one’s perfect. Still. That’s pretty good considering even I don’t know how to speak Italian. lolol *pffffft*

But, gosh that pasta looked good. *yummm* (and Takki too…hehe) See, now I wanna buy that Spa! pasta. Wonder if Mitsuwa will bring this item into the store for me to try. Hmmm…I’ve seen their many other pastas too but never tried them. Now, if only they’ll bring in this one, I’ll be in ‘heaven’. (sort-of) I say ‘sort-of’ because they won’t bring in the ‘real’ Takki with your pasta. :P lol

Now looking at that ad of him sitting on the chair facing forward, crossing his legs with the pasta in one hand and a fork in the other, they should’ve changed his tie to a red color or maybe the same color as his suit. I love silver, don’t get me wrong. It’s just a thought… At first, I didn’t think silver, white, black, and red wouldn’t match but, I guess it does.(on him, anything matches >x< *NO FAIR*) LOL

Now, doesn't Takki look so COOL (and handsome) wearing a suit like this? *melts* (esp. w/that half-smile of his; well, almost) ^_^

And look at him wearing a bib...kawaiiiii ne? lol

Well, just wanted to share what happened to me last week when I ate at a new Italian restaurant for pasta. ^_^

*REIKO*

Takki's new pasta CM w/Nissin...

2008-04-26T11:24:00.000-07:00

**Takki's new pasta CM with Nissin**

Just the other day (Thurs. I think; don't remember), I was chatting with Rasha and she later told me of his newest pasta CM. She gave me links to see this on youtube, etc. Saw it and OMG...*dies* @_@ How can any man get *hotter* than him with age? O.O I seriously want a potion or something of his he uses for myself. hahahaha (yeah, right)

Then, I started a search on leaping_lucas's blog, went to see the official site for the 15 & 30 min. CMs, and homg...I was in *heaven*. *DIES* 'Mafia-Takizawa'...*kyaaaaaaaaaaaaa*~ ^_~ How 'sexy/kakkoii'-looking he looked wearing a white suit with shades! But, him talking 'Italian' though killed it after that (sorry, Takki). lolol :P No, I take that back. He didn't, really... But, he does sound kinda funny but cute at the same time talking Italian. ^_^ (good try, hunny) He's too cute!! ^_^

Now, I took the first, above pic I took off of leaping_lucas and she told me it's ok to use it on here, as she, too, took it off the official website. The more advertising, the better for Takki ne? (in promoting this new CM) So, please share the 'Takki love' around. ^_^

As for the rest of the photos, DO NOT ATTEMPT to take any of these screenies. (plez ask FIRST b4 taking!) Thanks! It's because, I made these on the VLC last nite and took the time and effort to making these so, if you ask me, I'll be more than happy to give them to you personally via email or I can upld my zip file of the screenies on MF or MU for you.

**Nissin pasta CM - screencaps** (April '08)

Here are the links for d/l:

'Making of' CM clip on MF:

http://www.mediafire.com/?a1awzvmmcam

(credit: Glenda)

'making of CM' clip on MU:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RLUCRJNY

(credit: Glenda)

D/L the 30 sec. CM:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AFV4E162

or...

Just click on the links below to watch right now:

(streaming vid clips)

http://stream.dmap.jp/brand/sp/italian/italian_15sec_1000K_640.wmv

http://stream.dmap.jp/brand/sp/italian/italian_30sec_1000K_640.wmv

Tell me what you all think...enjoy~XDD

*REIKO*

0805 T&T mag scans

2008-04-17T10:15:00.000-07:00

**0805 WU, Potato & Duet scans**

Heyyy...I'm finally back from Disneyland. *peace sign*

Actually, I've been back since April 12th but, couldn't come online due to my in-laws as they were still in town at the time. They left on Tues., April 14th. Too bad they didn't stay for a longer period of time. I guess this week, since they felt they were going to Las Vegas for their own mini-vacation, they only decided to stay with us for 1 week's worth. My daughter had so much fun playing with them, and I think her grandparents missed her immensely too. (I could tell by the way they interacted with her; poor thing)

We had a BLAST of a time in Disneyland! Ohhh gosh, I seriously don't know where to start. But, this entry, I've decided to put off my Disney vacation to the next entry, as I'm still working on it. lolol :P It's going to take some time (i.e. finishing writing my entry, resizing down digital camera photos, etc.) so, hope you all can wait a bit for it. (as well as my Vegas trip seeing MatsuJun fr. Arashi too)

I've also still yet to order online from the Disney website my photo CD! What the professional photographers do is, once they take a photo of you, they'll give you a small plastic card (shaped like a cc) with a code in back. Scan the code in and then you're able to order all the photos taken within the park (however long you've stayed too) online via their official website. You're able to share your photos w/family, friends, whoever and if you wish, you can also order your photos made onto a CD disc as well for keeps to do whatever you want with it. Cool huh?

I also am going to find out whether or not they have a copywrite paper for purchase. If one day I decide to make holiday greeting cards with one of the photos, I wouldn't have to worry about violating any copywrite laws, etc. One you've paid for this feature, the photos are yours to keep and do whatever you choose. I've done this in the past with a Sears holiday photoshoot with my daughter's photo. It was only $14.00/USD and it was really handy when I used the photo elsewhere to make holiday greeting cards. Pretty cool huh?

Anyyyyyway...changing the subject...

I've finally finished scanning in all 3 mags for this month. *whew* Sometimes, this can get pretty tiring. lol :P (but, I'm not complaining) I just have to 'gambatte ne'. *punchu punchu* This month's photoshoots were kinda-sorta 'ok'...nothing too elaborate, exciting, or 'kyaaaaa' about.

But, the Potato issue was one of my favorites this time. T&T so kawaiiii holding their grocery bags full of stuff they bought. Cute~ and Takki's bag looked like had a stick of french bread coming out of it. ^_^ *wonder what T&T's thinking of 'cooking' with the goods they bought...could it be...pasta again??* lolol :P j/k

Anyway...enjoy the scans~XDD (also posted these on the forum as well @ http://forum.takitsuba.net/) Btw, comments are always love ne? Oh! Before I forget, please ask first b4 reposting elsewhere, anywhere. Thanks! *peace sign* No sense in continuing to scan these if you'll only leech off of me only to repost elsewhere w/o asking me first. Thanks!

NOTE: Due to constant uploading, I've already posted the rest of the pages to all 3 mags on the forum. You can grab the rest of the pages under the heading, 'pictures-magazine scans'. If you want larger sizes than the ones posted on the forum or here, then email or message me on the forum and I'll upld them onto .zip files for you on MF.

(click on link) http://forum.takitsuba.net/index.php/topic,810.0.html

**Duet 0805**

**WU 0805**

**Potato 0805**

comments = love

*REIKO*

2008-04-04T17:01:00.000-07:00

**Reiko's Vacation to Disneyland!**

(temporary hiatus from April 7 - 14)

Sorry folks. Starting next week Monday (nite to be exact), I will be on 'hiatus' for the entire week due to my in-laws flying in from Hawaii to visit & stay with us. I won't be back here to post anything until the following Tuesday. (not this coming wk)

My entire family (and extended one) will be taking our daughter to Disneyland, California on April 9th - 12th since I live here. lolol :P We're driving up and staying for 3 days - 4 nites booked at the Disneyland Hotel. Will tell you all about it when I get back w/a little report later. XDD (sorry, will also get to my 'Vegas' report too w/MatsuJun soon) Anyway, you all tc and see you all VERY soon! *gotta Jet...* (whooosh Jet sound, as in "Kimagure Jet") lol :P

(tried doing this photo just now using Photoshop but now I can't seem to figure out how to take off the text from it. :P lol See...it's a 'start' ne? ^_^ *hides*)

Below, I leave you all with a collage-'07 Enbujo banner I made using MS Paint. Now, it's not sophisticated-looking like everyone else makes using Photoshop but, hey...I try. This one's about one my all-time favorites I've made, actually. I wanted to make a dedication collage to Takizawa Enbujo so...please enjoy~ XDD ^_^

Oh...one more thing. With my hiatus-Yoshitsune banner above, I tried finding the hiragana characters to 'tsu-zu-ku' (to be continued; usually found on Tokusatsu Sentai shows near the ending, like Kamen Rider V3, etc.) but can't seem to translate the English romaji words into Japanese characters. (I also don't have this prog. on my comp...*sigh*) So, sorry it looks sort-of 'unfinished'. lol

*Reiko*

2008-04-04T09:41:00.000-07:00

**Found a new template for this blog & finished banner**

Well, I did some rethinking for a bit and thought I'd like to change over to a new template for this b blog. I always hated using columns so...looked for template ideas on the Net and found one I REALLY liked. ^_^ I just HOPE to god this time it's not another one of those column-types again. *sigh* -_- I'll just have to see when I'm all done and delete the old html coding and putting up the new codes. *crosses fingers* Now, hopefully, I can get 'mah favorite fangirl sister in crime' for me to make the html codings and stuff, and then I'll be DONE. Just have to wait and see... ^_~

**Banner Idea**

Here are some wallies that'll look similar (noticed I said 'similar) to what my blog header/banner will look like, but NOT quite. I won't say 'which one' I will end up with as my new banner. *hush-hush* ^_^ It's a surprise! Geez...it wouldn't be a surprise if I told you guys, right? lolol :P But, these are wallpapers that a fangirl made for me using the template I wanna use for my blog. I won't post the headers/banners she's finished with though. (it'll give it away...lolol :P)

Enjoy~XDD (comments = love)

Gosh, I still can't believe that Enbujo '08 started up already. And it seemed like only yesturday that his last '07 show just started. *sigh* Not to mention, I still can't believe our TONO has turned 26 too!! O_O He's still 'young' to me though. (compared to ME...GEEZ...gimme a BREAK~ -_-)

*REIKO*

Look at Star May 08 - Takki scans

2008-04-02T14:22:00.000-07:00

I've found this past weekend a new Look at Star May '08 issue w/Takki's interview. 5 beautiful pages of Takki...*kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!* Also, I think he mentions about his new Enbujo show in the interview. Tell me what you all think of these scans...enjoy~ XDD

**Look at Star - May '08**

(pge 1)

(pge 2 on rt & 3 on lft)

(pge 4 on rt & 5 on lft)

**Enbujo 2008 show schedule**:

In dedication to the start of Enbujo 2008, I bring you some goodies:

Below are some Enbujo wallies Miron made me special...as I've asked her personally to make some Enbujo ones so...do enjoy~XDD *PLEASE ask me FIRST if reposting elsewhere* Now, some of these are older pics used, even from Enbujo '06 but...it's ok.

The last one is from Rasha. All pics used for this wallie was Enbujo '06. *PLEASE ask me FIRST before reposting elsewhere*

Both girls...beautiful work, I HAVE to say. *HUGS*chuuu*

**Miron's Enbujo wallies to me**

**Rasha's Enbujo wallie to me**

**PLEASE NO MANIPULATIONS OF ANY TYPE with these wallpapers**

Enjoy~XDD (btw, comments = love)

*REIKO*

Takki's bday entry

2008-04-02T13:52:00.000-07:00

Sorry this is late bday shoutout to Takki is coming so late on my blog but, I wasn't late on the forum though. lol :P I want to say:

"Otanjoubi Omedetou, Takizawa Hideaki!!!!"

*Thank you, Mi-chan (Miron) for this lovely, beautiful bday card you made me! *BIG hug*

Now, in order to see more stuff I've posted in dedication to his bday, go to the forum @ http://forum.takitsuba.net (sorry I'm too lazy to post them here) ~_~

*REIKO*

Reiko's Takki 'special' bday stuff

2008-03-27T16:28:00.000-07:00

**IN 2 DAYS, IT'S TAKKI'S BIRTHDAY!!!!**
(more like one, actually..lol)

Heyyy everyone! Thought I'd do a quick posting of Takki's upcoming bday coming up real soon...and FAST approaching. (as we speak) lol Sorry I hadn't been putting stuff up here as much for his bday but, I've been so crazily-busy these past several weeks. So now, I'm in *panic-mode* trying to scrunch in whatever time left I have to post some random stuff on here. It may not make sense but, I'll explain as I get further into this entry. XDD lol :P

Well, I was doing a search on livejournal today (Wed.) and decided to go on mabo's lj. Turns out, she just finished transliterating the Shoushuen 2hr. Yoshitsune interview special dvd I've been wanting to get for myself for so long but been putting it off for some time now.

Her entry to this d/l is: "Yoshitsune Special Talks Subs!" She made both hard & soft-subbing for this. You can also d/l the original interview from her site as well. Go check it out @ http://mabo.livejournal.com

They're both on MU and MF I think...not sure. *gomen* -_-

Also, a fangirl friend of mine made for me some new wallies...c/o Miron *HUGS* ^_~... personally making me some new Takki banner/headers for this blog. *yaaaaaay* I didn't want to say anything and spoil it but, thought I'd tell you guys now. Sooner or later it was gonna leak out anyway so...hehe~ lo

Here's some wallies she made me while making the new banner. Enjoy~XDD

**WARNING: Please ASK FIRST before redistributing elsewhere and DO NOT manipulate these either!!!!**

**Takki wallies from Miron to Reiko** (4 versions)

(1st wallie Miron made me in according to 'somewhat' like my new header/banner...not quite. lol What...u think I was gonna spoil it by telling you? ^_~ This one was made w/sparkles. *kireiiiii* It's also made w/bamboo and several sakura flowers as well. I told her I love sakuras that's why. Used the Damecon pamphlet scans to make this banner.)

(plain one w/o sparkle)

(2nd wallie...forgot which photoshoot or mag this photo was used from...gomen ne? *bows*)

(3rd wallie...I think this was WU but, either it was '05 or '06...not sure...gomen)

**2 Takki icons from Miron to Reiko**

(Sparkly Takki-icon)

(I'm not sure if this is a .gif icon or not but, I'll have to check when I get home. lol Only now I got these tonite from Miron. XDD)

**2 Takki wallies Miron made to my bday** (re-edited versions from bday blog entry)

(Now, sorry I forgot to post this wallie but, she actually fixed it up even better for me from my last entry to my bday. Gomen this is late but, if it's to Takki's bday now...hehe~ actually, it's not late. ^_^ Thaaank you, Miron, for this beautiful, lovely wallie for me!!!! *MUCH HUGS* This poem actually derived from one of our chats we had when we were talking about 'dearest' Takki. lol I thought of the 'pink' parts and Miron thought of the 'grey' parts. ^_^)

(This one doesn't have 'Happy Bday Reiko' on it...it's just the poem. So, you can use it if you'd like. Just please ask me first if you want to repost this one on your blog or elsewhere...thanks! XDD)

Well, I will start posting more tomorrow for you all. I've also made a posting w/the same stuff on the forum too (titled: Otanjoubi Omedetou, Takizawa Hideaki!!!! (Happy 26th!) so...if you can, could you please spread the word for me? Thanks! XDD

*REIKO*

Reiko's bday...March 23rd XDD

2008-03-22T15:21:00.000-07:00

**Reiko's Bday and other stuff...**

(Miron's custom-wallie to me...soooo kyooot the one of Takki kissing like that. lol ^_^ It's one of the older FC club pages Rasha gave me. As for that cute banner-like thing at the bottom, cuuute~ I think I'm gonna cut/paste it out and put it as my forum-banner to my profile. lolol)

Well, it's that time of year again for me. Not only was March 17 (St. Patrick's Day) my wedding anniversary, but Sunday…March 23rd…was my birthday too. ^_^ This was the first time my bday had landed ON the day of Easter of all things. -_- I don’t like it a little because, even though I took my daughter Easter egg hunting at a public library (on Sat.), and had her take pics w/the Easter bunny at the local mall, still. Why can’t my bday be a few days after Easter or before it?? o_o Of all the days for my bday to land, it’s on Easter Sunday. (a major holiday in America…lol) And we don’t go church! lolol One, we’re Japanese Shinto buddhists (even though we don’t practice it), and two, we’re not Christian. I mean, I used-to-be before, but that’s another story I don’t want to get into. It’s too lengthy and no need to explain. I don’t wanna to get into trouble either for opening my mouth and landing myself into a ‘lion’s den’ with people who may be religious. *ouut of respect to those who are* -_- (bows)

Anyyyyyway, I've celebrated my bday at home. *sigh* Yeah, nothing fancy, and we were not going out to celebrate either because my hubby is still sick. He’s taking antibiotics so, that’s good. (took him to the doc already) And none of my ‘outside’ friends were available to celebrate with me anyway. They’ve had their own families to take care of w/children and spend Easter Sunday with.

You know what I was thinking of doing though? (thanks to Miron for this great idea…^_~) After chatting w/her on Fri., I took up on her idea. I was watching my Jkt A dvd, along w/some popcorn. lolol What do you think…^_^ *kyaaaaaaa* Even though I couldn’t really kyaaaaaaaa w/anyone in person, I still did, at least to myself. lolol Of coz, what was the use in watchin’ it alone though. -_- Ohhhhhhh…but I wasn’t alone. ^_~ *yea, Rasha…wink wink* I was with MAH FINANCÉE, TAKKI to kissy-kissy, hug, feel, touch, and…nevermind. I ain’t sayin’ anymore already. Don’t wanna get *hentai*-mode here. lolol It’s for ME to know only. ^_~ Hey, well, it’s MY bday and I DO deserve to have him all to myself on my bday, day & night…forever...bwuahahahahaha~
(only Rasha knows & totally understands my Takki-story…lolol)

In a way, I kinda-sorta looked forward to my bday, but at the same time, I didn't. lol I guess because I'm a year older now, which means...I'M SO DAMN OLD. :P LOL Yeah…TELL me about it. =_= One, I always wished I was HELLA younger again and two, whyyyyyyy do I even have to be so damn old. *cries*grrrrrrrr~* I actually wished I was in my late 20s or 30. Believe me…when you get to be my age some day, you’ll understand why. lolol Not to mention I’M TOO FREAKIN’ OLD COMPARED TO TAKKI’S AGE, MAN…
WTF!!!! Talk about NO FAIR~ :P If there’s one wish in my life I’d like to have granted (one of them), it’s being close to Takki’s age. (of coz, older than him…^_^) Now, I still get 2 more wishes, right? lolol (hee hee) But, I ain’t sayin’ anything otherwise, I’ll spoil the whole idea in making wishes to begin with. =D I know it’ll never come true anyway but, I just don’t wish to say so.

I was thinking of actually celebrating my bday on March 29th instead, which is a Saturday (lucky Takki; his falls on a weekend). And…we all know ‘WHO’S’ birthday that is, right? TAKKI’S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (yaaaaaaaaay) *throws confetti* I ain’t poppin’ open the champagne cuz it’s not his bday…YET. lolol :P

Buuuut, I will FINALLY get to celebrate my bday on the same day as his. *melts*sigh* I’m meeting up with some friends of mine to eat eat at the Cheesecake Factory restaurant here…mmmmmmmm~ Hey, Takki…I’ll eat some Strawberry Shortcake cheesecake birthday cake for ya…lol ^_~ (He can watch me eat…hehe~) *gives some to him*

But, it’s also not the same too as spending time with my *T&T fandom sisters* too...IF only *sigh*) Some day, I’ll meet you guys, I promise. ^_^ *hugs* And you know ‘who’ you all are too.

Now, there are ones I’ve be-friended in the past and I don’t give a RIP about them either as far as I’m concerned. They dun like me and I dun like them, and they chose to have it this way (cuz they told me so!) so, THERE…NUF SAID.

But as for the rest of you all that’s been my closest fangirl friends ‘till the end, through thick n’thin no matter what happened with me during those hard times, I LOVE YOU ALL TO DEATH…’till death do us part. (serious) I wanna make a shout-out to: Stephichan, Rasha, Miron, Azuki, Cecilia (from facebook), Trish, Saki (from facebook), and Jaelyn for being there for me when I needed you all the most, for sticking by me like crazy, and for being in my life. And yes, even for the sisters I don’t converse with much lately: Dithers, glenda, sarah ann, skammie, Emilie N., bie04, and many others that my list will go off this page...lol :P I will try to change that this year and blog/comment on yours more often ok? I'll try to keep in touch more. XDD I'm sorry if I missed you or if it seemed like I forgot to post your name on here. *gomenasai* (bows) To the new fangals I've just met in the T&T forum: sannah, nyanco, germini, D2pink, and others...thaaanks for responding back to me and it's so nice to get to know you all. XDD *peace sign* Thank you so much for some of your works too in making me stuff. (can't thank you guys enough) *big hug* Like I sometimes say...boyfriends will always come n'go, but true friendships will always 'Stay Gold' 'till the end.

I wanna post some pics I did...well, I didn't make but, I wrote on them in relation to my bday n'all. Sorry this posting is really late...but, I was so busy chatting and whatnot, that I didn't have time to do a posting to my bday. ~_~ *gomen* And I also have some special wallies & bday cards some fangirls made 4 me that I will post.

(Miron's second wallie to me; she used one of the Weekly Pia mag scans, March, 2008)

(Rasha's custom-wallie to me; plez credit her)

(Left bday card: Rasha's Takki bday card to me from him; in our talks/chats together, we have been 'dreaming/making pretend' T&T has been 'our men' in our lives on a daily basis. lol So, she made me a bday card that was from Takki to me, to wish me a Happy Bday. Aawwwww~ Right bday card: Rasha made me this one from both she & Tsubasa. So sweet~ Just wanted to share what she made...that's all. I know to some of you, it may seem rather 'strange' or 'silly' we're like this and think this way about them but, it's 'our' dreamland we've thought of so...sorry if this may offend anyone. -_-)

(Here's some of the things that T&T and Rasha gave me for my bday gifts. I love the shoes and dress chosen. ^_~ (sexy) Esp. that dress Takki chose for me. *melts* Whoa~ And I love the gold bangle...it was Juicy Coutur. ^_^ I wore the dress w/a shoulder wrap made with kimono material. Celebrated with Takki on my bday...lol)

(Azuki gave me this wallie for my bday. She didn't realize it was my bday on March 23rd so, she wasn't prepared for making anything. I told her it's okay, that I totally don't mind at all, much less I didn't even expect anything from anyone to begin with either. -_- It was such a blessing in disguise from everyone. ^_^ *kyaaaaa* Thaaanks again, Azuki! XDD Now, she actually gave me something else (I won't say right now) too but, I'm savin' it until later. Sorry, I can't tell b4 I spoil it. I won't post them until next month.)

Hope you enjoy these~XDD (and thaaank you, Azuki, Miron, & Rasha) *GLOMPS U GUYZ* CAN'T THANK U GUYZ ENOUGH!!!!

*REIKO*

Reiko's T&T Premium Live 5th Anniv. dvd - Jkt A

2008-03-21T10:19:00.000-07:00

**Reiko's Premium Live - 5th Anniv. dvd (Jkt A)!!** (pending shippment: Jkt B)

Heyyy...FINALLY got my T&T Premium Live 5th Anniv. dvd - Jkt A in the mail yesturday (Thurs. @ 8:30am) from Mr. Postman. =D It arrived in the morning, unfortunately...I wasn't home at the time and had to pick it up at the PO instead. -_- Good thing they had the box waiting for pickup. The guy wasn't sure (since it was my 1st missed message) if they had come back or not (from the end of their route) to drop off the unpicked up goods. Thank goodness, someone must've been looking out for me. ^_^

Well, thought I'd take some digital photos off my new Olympus camera from my dvd (what it looks like anyway...lol). Hope everyone else got theirs too. If you haven't yet, just hang in there...I'm sure it'll be coming very soon. *gambatte ne* I bought mine from cdjapan again, as I wanted the bonus poster it came with. lol Now I actually wonder whether this poster is 'the same' with every T&T Prem. Live dvd purchase or if it's different. (don't know why I think this way) Don't quote me on this because I think the posters are the same. I hope it's the same though because I'd hate to think that with the different dvds, it's a different poster. -_- lolol (knowing my luck, it would IF it were like that...:P lol)

I was really hoping to watch this Jkt A dvd last night (Thurs.) but, was so busy trying to take care of my hubby, as he's been out sick with a really bad fever/cold. I know...so frustrating as he's been catching colds left and right ever since February. Now, I don't know what he has this time around, as his fever hasn't gone down much (fluctuates btwn 100dgrs & 99dgrs) for 3 consecutive days. Not good yo~ So, he made an appt. this afternoon to see the doc. (thank God) Usually, you know how men are; so stubborn and they don't want to see one. -_- But, this time, since his parents are coming in April to visit and we're all going to Disneyland (beginning of April), we don't want to take any chances. I told him he'd better go see one. The hard part about these types of viruses or bacterias is, it mutates into something else when you catch something. Every cold is different and everyone's immune system is different so, sometimes, it can be only a virus (then, you can't receive antibiotics and have to 'ride it out') or it will be a bacteria. If it's a bacteria, then you can receive an antibiotic. -_-

Anyway, I hope he gets better soon before we end up leaving for Disneyland. ~_~ *poor thing*

Here are the photos I've taken off my Jkt A dvd. I can't wait to receive my other shippment from HMV..Jkt B, as it still hasn't come yet. -_-

(1st pic - front of dvd set; 2nd pic - back of dvd set)

(3 disc set)

(I totally feel like this booklet photo looks somewhat like Star Wars now (seriously! lol), as T&T totally looks like they're riding in a Y-wing or something from "Phantom Menace". lolol :P)

(bonus promotional poster from cdjapan w/your order; pretty cool-looking huh? Actually, to tell you the truth, looks 'spacy-like'. lol But, very modern-looking though...cool~ ^_^)

*REIKO*