Christmas party, interview and Angelo
Important things first which means we'll go backwards.
(To everyone to whom it applies) Merry Christmas! ♪( ´▽｀)ノ
Santa Kohaku was not happy about a hat and a scarf around her neck and even more so about having to pose for pictures. The only way we could make it work was me holding her tight and she chewed on my fingers all the way through it.
We had a Christmas party yesterday though Christmas hardly applies to me or any other participants for that matter too. Japanese in general take a holiday that has no real meaning to them except pretty lights and glittery gift wrappers way too seriously. Like that hairdresser near my apartment that was wearing a deer costume while working. A little too much "Christmas spirit", don't you think? 8D
I am going to get so fat after this weekend! But cakes were so delicious ;D
I have three days left to work next week before long New Year holidays and I cannot wait for it! On Friday I was so busy with an interview I was dragged into on top of all the work that I didn't even had time to eat and then after I got back home I fell asleep while playing with Kohaku on the floor in a living room ~_~ The interview itself turned out to be not as bad as I feared it would, but I haven't seen the final result yet, of course. Three foreigners were interviewed about looking for a job and working in Japan. The fact that three of us were interviewed together by two guys somehow made it easier to answer the questions. Of course, there was that dreadful "Finally a few words of a message to..." question in the end that had me pulling my hair out while preparing. And don't get me starting on the pain that was a photoshoot. My heart goes out to all artists who have to do this kind of thing on a regular basis. Never again, never! (￣＾￣)
On Thursday evening I went to see Angelo play at The Bottom Line.
We had pretty decent ticket numbers since my friend got them through a fan club, but somehow I didn't feel like going through all the trouble of leaving work early and then waiting in the line and inside... must be "Kirito effect". So I left work on time and it would have not been a problem if not for a traffic jam all the way between Akaike and Yagoto and then I had to drive around looking for a parking space. But thanks to the band being late too I managed to get in just a couple of minutes before the start lol
I stayed in the back on the right side of the stage so that I could see Karyu and I tried not to look too often Kirito's way. Overall impression was not good. I liked maybe only 3-4 of their songs and others made me wish I could press a fast-forward button at best. A few songs were so painful to listen to I thought my ears would bleed. Things I do for Karyu! (￣＾￣) I have to say that at times I thought they sounded better than on the record because live they were not as monotonous, but only marginally. Karyu seemed to be concentrating on playing guitar and he jumped around like he usually does, but less and it seemed like playing didn't come easy to him. Also it was clear that the band members do not know each other well yet as in they don't read each other well during the lives. There was a time when Karyu moved to the left side of the stage in front of Giru, who just did nothing and it began to look really crowded there. Kohta appeared to be more sensitive to his surroundings and he was the one who moved and switched places with Karyu. By the way it seems Karyu gets along with Kohta really well. On the other hand I wish Kirito and Karyu stopped with their lovey-dovey act. I do not want to see it! More of that hugging, licking/biting/kissing the shoulder (I didn't see behind Kirito's hair which of those three exactly he did that made Karyu laugh), shoving fingers in Karyu's mouth and I will consider organizing an unfortunate incident like a brick falling on Kirito's head >;O
Anyway I think it's a little to early for conclusions. Two new guys thrown in with three that have been playing together for a long time - I doubt they will work well together right from the start. I guess I have no choice but wait and see what's going to happen next.
(To everyone to whom it applies) Merry Christmas! ♪( ´▽｀)ノ
Santa Kohaku was not happy about a hat and a scarf around her neck and even more so about having to pose for pictures. The only way we could make it work was me holding her tight and she chewed on my fingers all the way through it.
We had a Christmas party yesterday though Christmas hardly applies to me or any other participants for that matter too. Japanese in general take a holiday that has no real meaning to them except pretty lights and glittery gift wrappers way too seriously. Like that hairdresser near my apartment that was wearing a deer costume while working. A little too much "Christmas spirit", don't you think? 8D
I am going to get so fat after this weekend! But cakes were so delicious ;D
I have three days left to work next week before long New Year holidays and I cannot wait for it! On Friday I was so busy with an interview I was dragged into on top of all the work that I didn't even had time to eat and then after I got back home I fell asleep while playing with Kohaku on the floor in a living room ~_~ The interview itself turned out to be not as bad as I feared it would, but I haven't seen the final result yet, of course. Three foreigners were interviewed about looking for a job and working in Japan. The fact that three of us were interviewed together by two guys somehow made it easier to answer the questions. Of course, there was that dreadful "Finally a few words of a message to..." question in the end that had me pulling my hair out while preparing. And don't get me starting on the pain that was a photoshoot. My heart goes out to all artists who have to do this kind of thing on a regular basis. Never again, never! (￣＾￣)
On Thursday evening I went to see Angelo play at The Bottom Line.
We had pretty decent ticket numbers since my friend got them through a fan club, but somehow I didn't feel like going through all the trouble of leaving work early and then waiting in the line and inside... must be "Kirito effect". So I left work on time and it would have not been a problem if not for a traffic jam all the way between Akaike and Yagoto and then I had to drive around looking for a parking space. But thanks to the band being late too I managed to get in just a couple of minutes before the start lol
I stayed in the back on the right side of the stage so that I could see Karyu and I tried not to look too often Kirito's way. Overall impression was not good. I liked maybe only 3-4 of their songs and others made me wish I could press a fast-forward button at best. A few songs were so painful to listen to I thought my ears would bleed. Things I do for Karyu! (￣＾￣) I have to say that at times I thought they sounded better than on the record because live they were not as monotonous, but only marginally. Karyu seemed to be concentrating on playing guitar and he jumped around like he usually does, but less and it seemed like playing didn't come easy to him. Also it was clear that the band members do not know each other well yet as in they don't read each other well during the lives. There was a time when Karyu moved to the left side of the stage in front of Giru, who just did nothing and it began to look really crowded there. Kohta appeared to be more sensitive to his surroundings and he was the one who moved and switched places with Karyu. By the way it seems Karyu gets along with Kohta really well. On the other hand I wish Kirito and Karyu stopped with their lovey-dovey act. I do not want to see it! More of that hugging, licking/biting/kissing the shoulder (I didn't see behind Kirito's hair which of those three exactly he did that made Karyu laugh), shoving fingers in Karyu's mouth and I will consider organizing an unfortunate incident like a brick falling on Kirito's head >;O
Anyway I think it's a little to early for conclusions. Two new guys thrown in with three that have been playing together for a long time - I doubt they will work well together right from the start. I guess I have no choice but wait and see what's going to happen next.