One year anniversary
One year ago, Sweiled was created. ...... Where did the time go?? XD
Who would have thought then that things will be as they are now, a mere one year later? I didn't set out to be an active participant in the fandom when I first created an account, but fate is a quirky fella. X3 In a roundabout way, it's actually thanks to gakuhai that I came here. XD I bumped into her LJ and then went on to discover Dears and boom~ Sweiled was created. So, you may not know it, but thanks Sari. XD XD
And then, to talk a little about how I became a translator in this fandom... It's really thanks to Gale, vermillionsekai. She poked me when I introduced myself over at Dears because we are both Indonesian, and upon knowing that I speak a bit of Japanese, poked me again to summarize a magazine article for her. I remember it was UV Dec 2004 issue. XD And then we went on to Fools Mate, and I remember telling her, if I summarize this for you, it will only be a line, "This article is about arittake no ai de." XD;; So I set forth to translate it, and before I know it, I've translated all articles released after Love Letter. XD So, another thanks to you, Gale.
From there on, things got a little crazier and though I made some great friends, I began to feel like I'm losing a part of myself. Everything around me spinned out of control, and to find my own self back, I took me off Sweiled. That's something I'll always lament. In many ways, Sweiled meant much more to me than g_i_c_s ever will, because that's what I started as. Though I always say that I wish people can see Sweiled as a real person, and not just "someone in the fandom", I wonder if I wasn't the one to start it. By spiriting myself away, I left a purely fandom identity in here. But maybe that's also going to change soon. ^^
It's been quite the journey so far. I came in because I wanted to meet more Gackt fans and because I wanted to share. Whenever I read some information in the net, I'll always be eager to share it with someone. But there isn't any amongst my circle of friends who are interested, and desperate to find someone who can understand, I came here. Since then, I've found me some amazing people who accept me for who I am, and a place where I belong.
There were many pleasant things that I did not expect to see through this fandom, and there were also rather unpleasant events which I would still rather forget now. XD There were much tears, and there were much laughter... Thank you for coming in, and "talking" to me, it's great to feel a connection even if it's only for a brief moment. ^^ And thank you as well for those who messaged me privately, it really makes me happy that someone is willing take the effort and time to say something in return. You didn't have to, but you did. I think that takes courage, so thank you for doing that. (told you I don't bite XD)
Thank you for taking the time to read my translations and commenting too! Like I often said, a translation means nothing if no one cares enough to read it. I have a voice but it will be useless if no one is willing to listen, so thank you again for that. ^^
Okay, this is fast becoming a thank-you speech, which wasn't what I intended at all. XDDDD *GROUP HUG* You have been one amazing reader! You guys have been supportive and encouraging right from the start, and I'm going to keep stealing a bit of that enery now. ^^ Here's to next year and what will hopefully be another great year. He is going to spread his wings and fly high now, so let's keep up with him too. ^^
Kotoshi mo yoroshiku onegaishimasu. *bows* XD
Next: Update user info. XDDD
Who would have thought then that things will be as they are now, a mere one year later? I didn't set out to be an active participant in the fandom when I first created an account, but fate is a quirky fella. X3 In a roundabout way, it's actually thanks to gakuhai that I came here. XD I bumped into her LJ and then went on to discover Dears and boom~ Sweiled was created. So, you may not know it, but thanks Sari. XD XD
And then, to talk a little about how I became a translator in this fandom... It's really thanks to Gale, vermillionsekai. She poked me when I introduced myself over at Dears because we are both Indonesian, and upon knowing that I speak a bit of Japanese, poked me again to summarize a magazine article for her. I remember it was UV Dec 2004 issue. XD And then we went on to Fools Mate, and I remember telling her, if I summarize this for you, it will only be a line, "This article is about arittake no ai de." XD;; So I set forth to translate it, and before I know it, I've translated all articles released after Love Letter. XD So, another thanks to you, Gale.
From there on, things got a little crazier and though I made some great friends, I began to feel like I'm losing a part of myself. Everything around me spinned out of control, and to find my own self back, I took me off Sweiled. That's something I'll always lament. In many ways, Sweiled meant much more to me than g_i_c_s ever will, because that's what I started as. Though I always say that I wish people can see Sweiled as a real person, and not just "someone in the fandom", I wonder if I wasn't the one to start it. By spiriting myself away, I left a purely fandom identity in here. But maybe that's also going to change soon. ^^
It's been quite the journey so far. I came in because I wanted to meet more Gackt fans and because I wanted to share. Whenever I read some information in the net, I'll always be eager to share it with someone. But there isn't any amongst my circle of friends who are interested, and desperate to find someone who can understand, I came here. Since then, I've found me some amazing people who accept me for who I am, and a place where I belong.
There were many pleasant things that I did not expect to see through this fandom, and there were also rather unpleasant events which I would still rather forget now. XD There were much tears, and there were much laughter... Thank you for coming in, and "talking" to me, it's great to feel a connection even if it's only for a brief moment. ^^ And thank you as well for those who messaged me privately, it really makes me happy that someone is willing take the effort and time to say something in return. You didn't have to, but you did. I think that takes courage, so thank you for doing that. (told you I don't bite XD)
Thank you for taking the time to read my translations and commenting too! Like I often said, a translation means nothing if no one cares enough to read it. I have a voice but it will be useless if no one is willing to listen, so thank you again for that. ^^
Okay, this is fast becoming a thank-you speech, which wasn't what I intended at all. XDDDD *GROUP HUG* You have been one amazing reader! You guys have been supportive and encouraging right from the start, and I'm going to keep stealing a bit of that enery now. ^^ Here's to next year and what will hopefully be another great year. He is going to spread his wings and fly high now, so let's keep up with him too. ^^
Kotoshi mo yoroshiku onegaishimasu. *bows* XD
Next: Update user info. XDDD