Monday, July 31, 2006

Pedalling...

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思い切りふんずけた ペダルはまるで

空を飛べそうなくらい 勢いをつけてまわった
omoikiri funzuketa pedaru wa marude
sora wo tobesounakurai ikioi wo tsukete mawatta
the pedal I stepped on spun forcefully
as though it could take flight to the sky

うしろに乗せた君の まわした腕が
ぼくのこといつもより 強く抱きしめた気がした
ushiro ni noseta kimi no mawashita ude ga
boku no koto itsumo yori tsuyoku dakishimeta kigashita
the arms that you wrapped around me from behind
seemed to tighten a little more than usual

あの日の風の色は 思い出せるけれど
あの時の夢と日々は ずっとくすんだまま
anohi no kaze no iro wa omoidaseru kedo
ano toki no yume to hibi ha zutto kusunda mama
I can remember the color of the wind from that day
but the times, dreams and days I had bad then remain

明日を眩しいくらいに うまく描こうとして
ぼくらはキレイな色を 塗りすぎたみたい
asu wo mabushiikurai ni umaku egakou to shite
bokura wa kirei na iro wo nurisugita mitai
we wanted to paint a tomorrow so bright and perfect
that we seemed to have used too many pretty colors

ちょっとカッコ悪いことも 壊れた夢の色も
パレットに広げ もう一度明日を描こう
chotto kakko warui koto mo kowareta yume no iro mo
paretto ni hiroge mou ichido asu wo egakou
so let's paint tomorrow again,
using the colors of lameness and broken dreams on our palette.

川反りずっと下って 立ち入り禁止の
柵を超え 河川敷の先までペダルをこいだ
kawazori zutto kudatte tachiiri kinshi no
saku wo koe kasenshiki no saki made pedaru wo koida
following the riverbend to its tip
I pedaled through the fence with the "no entrance" sign

自転車を投げ捨てて 見上げた空
鮮やかなその色は 心から消えないのに
jitensha wo nagesutete miageta sora
azayakana sono iro wa kokoro kara kienai no ni
throwing down the bicycle I looked up at the sky
the vivid color will never leave my heart

あの時の君の笑顔 思い出そうとしても
なんかうまくいかなくて いつも途切れてしまう
ano toki no kimi no egao omoidasou to shitemo
nanka umaku ikanakute itsumo togirete shimau
I try to remember how you smiled back then
but without any luck, it's always breaks off

悲しいページなんて 無かった事にしようとして
ぼくらはいくつも 色を重ねてしまった
kanashii peeji nante nakatta koto ni shiyouto shite
bokura wa ikutsumo iro wo kasanete shimatta
as if the sad pages never existed
we painted many colors over them

きっと塗りすぎた色って 白に戻れないけど
それでいい 新しい色で明日を描こう
kitto nurisugita irotte shiro ni modorenai kedo
soredeii atarashii iro de asu wo egakou
a page with so many colors will probably never be white again
but that's okay, let's paint tomorrow with a brand-new color

明日を眩しいくらいに うまく描こうとして
ぼくらはキレイな色を 塗りすぎたみたい
asu wo mabushiikurai ni umaku egakou to shite
bokura wa kirei na iro wo nurisugita mitai
we wanted to paint a tomorrow so bright and perfect
that we seemed to have used too many pretty colors

ちょっとカッコ悪いことも 壊れた夢の色も
パレットに広げ もう一度明日を描こう
chotto kakko warui koto mo kowareta yume no iro mo
paretto ni hiroge mou ichido asu wo egakou
so let's paint tomorrow again,
using the colors of lamesness and broken dreams on our palette.

きっと塗りすぎた色って 白に戻れないけど
それでいい 新しい色で明日を描こう
kitto nurisugita irotte shiro ni modorenai kedo
soredeii atarashii iro de asu wo egakou
a page with so many colors will probably never be white again
but that's okay, let's paint tomorrow with a brand-new color

Aozora Pedal Lyrics and Translation credits to suikamelon

**Finally my CB is cooperating (credits and hugs to someone), making the viewing of the PV possible tonight. Nino storylined the PV, wow. His Hollywood experience might have enhance his skills. The storyline is superb with a mix of bittersweet emotion playing around. Jun with the role of a mediator is something to look at. With Sho's role, I don't know. There's like a mix feeling of smacking him or comforting him. When he went "Gomen" he just reminded me of Kimura Takuya >_< Aiba and Ohno moment is something that I just couldn't miss. Wow, I finally spaz about Aiba XD When Sho caught a glimpse of the girl... and the PV ends with the guys playing janken (paper-rock-scissor game)
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Seno, saishoguu jankenpon!
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Utawara 30th July

I'm dead tired, working through the weekend again and even today on Monday where the State of Johor is on Holiday for Hol Almarhum Sultan Johor. Bright spot, Arashi on Utawara performing JAM, Aozora Pedal, A Day in Our Life and I Want Somebody. Jun produced the Utawara performance - credits to him for making the stage and the whole Arashi wet, hahahaha.



My Arashic and Aozora Pedal Limited Edition would arrive mid-august, yatta!!!!!

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Late Report - Bon Odori 2006

It was nearing the weekend and I was assign to supervise a site that is due to launch during the weekend. It was the Bon Odori weekend in Shah Alam. I was working previous Sunday and I would be nuts if I work straight 2 Sundays and miss my chance to attend the J-Ent Malaysia gathering on the 15th July. At first my boss said yes, on Friday morning. I straight away called up my mom for our traveling arrangement. An hour later, my boss said no - after my mom just returned from the bus station. Mendokousai. After a few session of reasoning (and begging) my boss gave me the green light to take the whole weekend off - Finally, with the condition (there's always a catch) that I prepare the drawing for the site before I go off.

Then my lovely cousin called me at 7-ish informing that she would also be going back to KL that night. I totally forgot her being in Pontian since I basically stayed with my uncle in JB the whole week. Long story short, I went over to her house before she sent me at Harshaz's place in Bangi.

Okay I did say last time that I don't meet up or give out my hp number to strangers. For the weekend, it was a huge exceptional. We have been communication through the forum and soem of them I met first time during the gathering. The beauty of it is, we hit it off right away. Arashi fans united!!!

So anyway as I reached Harshaz's & Buzzy's place Lina and Linda was already there. Linda did a topple over - I didn't give her an exact confirmation whether I would come or not as a surprise XD Drove over to Mid Valley to meet the rest and it was quite a crowd. Some of us traveled far for the gathering, sugoi!! We played bowling, had lunch, chat (like duh) and left for Shah Alam at about 5 ish.

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Interesting crowd looking over the First Press booklet for Arashic - aku pun join sama XD

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Yame active collecting bowling money.

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Gundek Nino, your name on board still cracks me up ^^

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Group picture in front of the Cosmic Bowl at Midvalley. Pic courtesy of Harshaz. Guess which is me, hahaha.

The stadium gate would be opened after 5 so our timing was just nice. The traffic was starting to build up towards the parking lot of the Panasonic factory next to Matsushita Sports Center. Busses are adding with a steady flow of people wearing yukata (summertime kimono) and yes, there are even girls wearing tudung who also wears yukata. Looks cool.

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The stage

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The kawaii kodomo who sat next to us

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Us - I was holding the balloon that was later being consumed by Lafa, hehehe

At the gate we were given uchiwa (fan) each and the food stalls were already opened. The food there are all expensive so we shared and I have to admit - I am very very addicted to daifuku. There are other things that I tried that I rarely ate like yakisoba and okonomiyaki. The drum starts at 7 pm followed by the cultural dance. It was fun when people are joining over for the dance. The last dance was my favourite because the steps are interesting and very easy to follow. The dance broke off and we went for prayer. Dinner was great with picnic-like atmosphere by the track. The event ended at 9.30pm and all of us went back to Bangi with Arashic played on the CD player.

Slumber party time. We watched One Concert over and over, oohing and aahing over our boys - especially the part when Sho and Nino was being naughty. There won't be fun without a session of A No Arashi so Lafa and Shooqi did their version by justifying whether helium could really effect people's voice. The result - true XD Then we wached the latest G No Arashi and I admit, I was the first person to fall asleep in the group. Even Lina who was sick slept later than me and Jun's new hair-do failed to keep my eyes open.

It was great and fun. My mom was quite surprised when I told her that everyone that I met during the weekend (except for Linda) are my new friends and that I have never met them before this. We have the same interest. The bond of Arashian, eh?

Monday, July 10, 2006

The ONE

あなたにとって 一番大切な[ONE]は何ですか?
Anata ni totte ichiban taisetsu na ONE wa nandesuka?

その[ONE]を 考えたことありますか?
Sono ONE wo kangaetakoto arimasuka?

Okay get your eyes rolling again. It's the opening words for Arashi 2005 One Summer Concert. The meaning - roughly that is (Thanks to Aida who forwarded me the subtitles made by Dalinee and Lina)

What is the most important 'One' for you?
Have you ever given a thought of that 'One'?

Famous word - THE ONE

Have you?
What do you think when you hear the word One?
Your other half? Your family?

It could be anything dear to you. Of course when we hear 'The One' most people would associate it with their other half ie: spouse/husband/wife/boyfriend/girlfriend. For one, how could we identify our most important one? I'm not sure myself whether the 'One' feeling is derived in a spur of a moment, trend following or is it mutual feeling? Anyone could make a mistake, but then again, everybody makes mistake. Only the measure of the mistake made is different.

Is it the feeling that makes your heart beats so fast you didn't know what hit you? The classing cartwheel in the stomach feeling? Can't see them eye to eye? Picturing the future with them?

The ONE right now?
Or the ONE for all time?

Sorry, I'm too emphazing on the One as the other half. The one would be the very first in our mind when we see something. It could be anything though - car, food, clothing, books. It could even be the lamp post for all I care ^^

I couldn't give an exact answer as for what or who is my important 'One'. My family would top up my list, followed by my friends.

Koibito?


Zenzen arimasen.

Picky?
Just muddled up.

*Concert roll-off*
Ohno: And so the concert wraps up with this song. Today has been enjoyable - thank you!
Aiba: Do you recall the question that was asked at the beginning of the concert? What is the most important one for you?
Sho: Within our lives, there are a lot of pain and sadness but above all that, there should be more happiness.
Nino: Oneself, family members, friends, loved ones. Within each of us, there must be an important One, no doubt.
Jun: Have you already discovered your most important one? Lastly, for all of us Arashi members, the most important one is here - all of you~~~ (You heart-melting sweet talker. But I still dislike your new hair extension ^^;)


My last word though,
Don't forget the Almighty One.

Saturday, July 08, 2006

It's the Weekend La La La

Spent last night chatting over IRC with other girls and OMG OMG OMG Arashi's going to Taiwan, Korea and Thailand for Arashic mini Asian tour. Thailand? UWAAA SUGE!!!!!!! HONTOUNI SUGE!!!!!! Subarashi!!!!! The bad part of it all, they indicate that the Asian tour would be from September to October. I have no objection for the September part but end Sept and Oct? Gahhhhhhhhhhhhhh Ramadhan & Syawal beb!!!!!!! Crazy!!!!!!!!!

Mimit and Kia are trying hard to pass the chance to buy August Myojo & Wink-up for this very purpose with them as the cover. As for me, no lunch or any extra purchases *waves bye bye to Bon Odori in Shah Alam & hold the thought of purchasing Arashic - later* But then again this month, the site is 2 hours away from home. Petrol? >_< *think think think - dies*

JUN!!! What the heck did you do to your hair?!!! Even Nino looks at it weird >_< Sho finally trimmed his lion king mane - though compare to this one, I want the mane back!!! T_T
Hair aside - I still love you both , hahahaha. Oh-chan, kakkoi as ever ^^

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Picture credits to Fybabe

Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Tumpang Komen

Well actually I've been trying to post a comment on Along Zamose's friendster blog but to no avail, the error page kept popping up. Since my name was mentioned, here's my comment.

Zamose, ni untuk blog kau. Bayangkan jelah aku post kat situ, huhuhu

Diah: Nama bilik yang ada TV tu CR. Kalau time kat bangunan lama KTAM, TV cuma ada kat dewan makan dengan bilik APD. BB tu bilik bacaan yang kat luar BR (bilik rawatan) KTAM lama. Eh chup, kat sekolah baru BB kat mana? Ke aku yang salah nama? Tapi memandangkan kau kata akhir tahun (sebab pindah bangunan baru tengah tahun), aku rasa kau refer pada CR. Aku paling ingat role kau time Hari Guru. Time tu semua orang tgh sibuk tgk Dangerous Mind ^^. Yang bukak lagu tu bukan aku, tapi Esah :D yang komen lagu rosak tu aku ^^; Rindu kat Leque... expecting kan?

Takziah

Takziah kepada Diana & family for the passing of her mother, arwah makcik Azah yesterday

Al-Fatihah

Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Few Hours More...

Til ARASHIC is released!!!!

5th July and the Arashi fans are already abuzz about the unreleased ONE concert tour that Johnny Jimusho inserted with the Limited Edition Album. Watching the video over and over with eyes wide open. SUGE!!!

One of my favourite songs and performances from ONE con- Yes? No?



And La Tormenta 2004


Sho you.. gahhhhhhh

Tak Cukup Tanah Tuesday

I sent a fellow collegue over to Hospital Sultanah Aminah today because he's suspected to be contracting dengue fever. The crowd at the hospital as always was crazy. I always found myself looking for a parking space and drive around and round and round for I don't know how long before finding a spot. It's always, and I mean ALWAYS a spot far off from the block. Though that's minor compare to anything else.

I haven't been to HSA for a long time. The last time was more than a year ago when one of my cousin was suspected with the dengue fever. I don't know which block is which and the signboard were not helping at all. Neither does some nurses that I met along the way. The first one I met was snapping at me and acted all high and mighty for not knowing where is the Out-Patient Department. Her exact word, "Mana boleh awak tak tau OPD mana." Like, hello? I don't live at the hospital. When I asked for direction all she said was look for the sign.

Sign?! Which?!

The first signboard that I found for the OPD was junctions away. Good thing the other nurse with her was friendly and warm to provide me the direction. Thank you. I found the OPD and well guess again, the nurse at the reception was snapping at the patient before me. The patient was asking if it's possible to open her stitch in a very polite note. She didn't bring the letter for it and then the nurse started snapping like the patient was a total dumb. Couldn't she at least talk nicely that it's not possible to remove the stitches without the documentation? It's not like the patient was shouting in the first place. Afterwards the ordeal was fine, minus the numerous counters that we had to go before finally having a consultation with the doctor.

There were of course, lots of consultation room open and again some of the nurses were snapping and biting it just peeved me off. When my collegue had to be transported to the ward block, all I asked was where is block D and then the nurse in charge was saying in an angry note, "Wad mana saya mana tau, awak pergi sanala." Rude and not answering my question. The nurses at the ward was luckily, warm, friendly and accomodating. Thank you again.

I just don't get it. People goes to the hospital to recover from their illness though, how could anyone recover with the "warm" treatment showed by the respective nurses? Is the pay that low that they bite and snap? Or was the sick people bothering them?

*Sighs.

Sunday, July 02, 2006

Weekend

Another session from the public cyber cafe with my cousin. The dinner was fine though I hardly know anyone in the crowd save for the group from Malpakat and of course Mr Steve Choong. Irra was fidgeting throughout the dinner because of the unfamiliar surrounding. It was of course attended by engineers from numerous companies and I felt out of place since of course it's not my niche.

Reaching the ballroom, Irra and I both thought that we would both be late since finding a parking space inside Pan Pac was crazay and I was driving the company's Ford Ranger. I kept hearing this screaching sound on top of me alerting me that the car was too darn tall for the parking lot. In the end I drove out from the parking lot, paid RM 2.50 before going to the lot beside Kotaraya. Then I found peace - but not quite since rushing with my Cinderella shoes was definitely killing my feet. I kept wondering how on earth other female could wear 2 and half inch heels and looking good after hours wearing it. Though, no matter how much it kills my feet, I still love that shoes.

After few minutes going into the dinner the crowd at the table began to warm up, serving food and making commentary on it. By the time dinner ends my tummy was so full I could hardly move.

Sunday, went over to check the workers, did some brisk walking at the park since I forgot to wear my shoes in the morning (baka me) went back to my uncle's and watched Ayumi Hamasaki's 2004-2005 countdown concert - finally after months buying it. Went to Jusco Taman U and now here I am amidst loud noise of the CC. My fingers are numb. Til next time I leave you with Ayumi Hamasaki's Blue Bird performance from the 16th June Music Station performance (since they still haven't had the 23rd June one) ^_^




Blue Bird Translation

When the gray clouds drift away
And the sky stops crying
I'll wake up to your voice
From my sleep, a little bit long
You calmly watched the wings on my back
Waiting for the season to take off

Let's go together across the blue sky
Looking down on the white sand beach
No need to have a serious talk
I need nothing except your smile
You said so and smiled to me

Words were not necessary
My place was always here
I murmured, "The sun is too bright"
And camouflaged the tears welling up

Let's go together across the blue sky
Wherever we may get toIf you receive a wound
I'll give my wing to you
You said so and cried a little

Let's go together across the blue sky
Looking down on the white sand beach
No need to have a serious talk
I need nothing except your smile
And I gave way to tears as well