must also mention that bittersweet gives me all the feelings
I never used to like summer. Possibly for reasons of low self-esteem ("I'd rather put more clothes on than take more off!" I used to say), but also because I'm a redhead and everyone knows we burn and then we freckle - a process of mostly discomfort.
However, the older I get, the more I love the energy and the ease of the summer months. I feel both motivated in the early mornings to pick myself up and move, but also a sense of calm and comfort in the evening hours when I get home in time to watch the sun go down.
I wasn't prepared for a winter this harsh. I have done nothing but hibernate and lose steam. I am not as healthy as I thought I'd be by now. I am not as together as I hoped I'd become. The calendar I put on my wall to help get back on track crashed to the floor this morning and I just stared at it blankly.
But, well, there's only up from here. I turn 25 in a matter of weeks and I want to feel renewed on that early April day.
Should I go to Universal Studios? I'll be in Orlando.
I've always loved amusement parks. I don't care if I go alone. (Well, I kind of do, but OH WELL)
So, fandom!
I decided to give ChocoJun a try (not knowing how the manga progressed) and now I kinda/sorta wish I hadn't. I don't really have a problem with anyone who finds that kind of plotline engaging (hey, I watched Gossip Girl for years so I have no room to judge anyone), but I can't stand that it started so strong and crashed so hard.
There was character development! I loved how Souta acknowledged that he'd held on to his heartbreak for fear of being empty inside without it. There was a respect for the girl who sleeps with a guy because she wants to - Souta told his friend not to slut-shame and he did it in a way that I thought respected her feelings as well. In spite of his weird obsession with Saeko (and some fantasies that made me eyeroll + olivier encouraging that shit), Souta didn't actually do anything that I think threatened any marriages.
AND THEN.
Burn it with fire.
Though I am sad to not have a DVD yet (at this point I'd rather have LOVE though and that is a reasonable wait since the tour ended not long ago), I'm excited about all the spring dramas! Even though I have 0 interest in baseball, I know Nino loves it, so I'm happy for him. Ohno's drama sounds like it has hilariously awesome potential.
I need to see the Nazodi movie! I need to see Jun's movie! I need more episodes of VS Arashi like the one with Kazama!
I hope that 5x15 will have some celebration maybe in the summer/toward the end of the year. Shiyagare has been fun lately but the ice skating and the christmas special were the best because Arashi on location ANYWHERE seems to be A++.
Hope all of you are doing well. If you need a place to just ramble, please feel free in the comments here, I'm all ears.
Time to get back to all the writing I've promised to do!
(And if you use twitter/tumblr and we aren't following each other there let me know!)
♥
However, the older I get, the more I love the energy and the ease of the summer months. I feel both motivated in the early mornings to pick myself up and move, but also a sense of calm and comfort in the evening hours when I get home in time to watch the sun go down.
I wasn't prepared for a winter this harsh. I have done nothing but hibernate and lose steam. I am not as healthy as I thought I'd be by now. I am not as together as I hoped I'd become. The calendar I put on my wall to help get back on track crashed to the floor this morning and I just stared at it blankly.
But, well, there's only up from here. I turn 25 in a matter of weeks and I want to feel renewed on that early April day.
Should I go to Universal Studios? I'll be in Orlando.
I've always loved amusement parks. I don't care if I go alone. (Well, I kind of do, but OH WELL)
So, fandom!
I decided to give ChocoJun a try (not knowing how the manga progressed) and now I kinda/sorta wish I hadn't. I don't really have a problem with anyone who finds that kind of plotline engaging (hey, I watched Gossip Girl for years so I have no room to judge anyone), but I can't stand that it started so strong and crashed so hard.
There was character development! I loved how Souta acknowledged that he'd held on to his heartbreak for fear of being empty inside without it. There was a respect for the girl who sleeps with a guy because she wants to - Souta told his friend not to slut-shame and he did it in a way that I thought respected her feelings as well. In spite of his weird obsession with Saeko (and some fantasies that made me eyeroll + olivier encouraging that shit), Souta didn't actually do anything that I think threatened any marriages.
AND THEN.
Burn it with fire.
Though I am sad to not have a DVD yet (at this point I'd rather have LOVE though and that is a reasonable wait since the tour ended not long ago), I'm excited about all the spring dramas! Even though I have 0 interest in baseball, I know Nino loves it, so I'm happy for him. Ohno's drama sounds like it has hilariously awesome potential.
I need to see the Nazodi movie! I need to see Jun's movie! I need more episodes of VS Arashi like the one with Kazama!
I hope that 5x15 will have some celebration maybe in the summer/toward the end of the year. Shiyagare has been fun lately but the ice skating and the christmas special were the best because Arashi on location ANYWHERE seems to be A++.
Hope all of you are doing well. If you need a place to just ramble, please feel free in the comments here, I'm all ears.
Time to get back to all the writing I've promised to do!
(And if you use twitter/tumblr and we aren't following each other there let me know!)
♥