MAQUIA 06.2013 [translation]
Like I've mentioned on Twitter and Tumblr, I've translated Kame's latest MAQUIA for luck hehe
I have an interview on Tuesday and God knows I've been looking for a damn job ever since I came back from Japan >_<
But my luck has been tough until now when finally a ray of hope had washed over me *O* I hope it's not false alarm haha...
Anyway, here's MAQUIA and let me say that Kame... is really amusing me with his words :)) Although, he really knows how to make one wonder more about life and heart XD and, after reading MAQUIA, I think he has a secret girlfriend somewhere in this world hehe
Enough babbling, go on and read ^O^
Credits for the scans: here
I've been travelling overseas a lot, so here's today's meal. This picture is from March when I went to visit America for work.
That atmosphere - a beautiful sight... and of course, while having a delicious meal, I was thinking of doing my best to be able to come again here. It was the best! (laughs)
When busy days seem to keep flowing without sparing me a breath, I'd rather wear my favorite western clothes, give my body the foods it wishes... Naturally, I'm increasing the activities to boost up my motivations. Inwardly, I wonder if I fuss over the things I catch sight of. It seems that I'm a man who gets easily influenced by visual things, no? From the design of cosmetics' bottles to the display from the shelves of a room, when I see something which makes me go “It's beautiful...” my tension flares up immediately. On the contrary, when my room or my car is dirty, I get disappointed with myself, thinking “I'm no good!” Yet, when I'm driven up the wall (t/n: by the dirtiness), I'll clean thoroughly. In my own house as well, I'll make it sparkle even in the areas where water circulates (t/n: I think he’s referring to pipes), looking objectively as if it were other people's house.
It's the same with polishing “myself”. After finishing cleaning, I take shower and while I look at myself dressed with the western clothes1 I have already picked (t/n: before showering), all of this turns the switch ON! (t/n: I'm so amused right now lol) But this only happens when I have work activities.
During holiday, because I don't want to turn on the switch (t/n: please, allow me to laugh out loud), there are times when I won't go as far as cleaning or even taking showers. Shortly, I believe that “work” is for sure the root of my motivation. For example, “a warm meal” would rise one's spirits, but since I'm doing photo sessions, I hardly eat. After a hard photo session, while eating a warm meal, I feel the value of it and I think “To be able to eat this, I have to give my best to work once more.” It's the same with a wonderful house and a car. As a reward for doing my best at work, I believe that, for sure, one self's earnings also become “food for thought”.
Besides, thinking through the origins of my motivation, if I were to wonder for what reason I'm doing this work, then for sure the answer would be for people, no? Family and people close to me, the fans who support me, the helping staff... Such important people who request for Kamenashi Kazuya, the feeling it gives is also turning into the strongest of motivations. Standing on a large stage, going to Paris to have fun, losing weight, showing off - doing all this for me, I think I'd be slow in doing them (laughs), but if it were for someone who wants all of this, then the engine will start. (t/n: meaning, he'll start doing them faster and probably, more efficiently) When it's for other people, I put my body to work and I also feel happiness. Rather than saying I'm being considerate for others, it might be that I don't want my faulty weaknesses to be told to me in private2. And in addition to that, this is also typically me.
In love, the feeling of safety over stimulus.
The motivation is different.
On the other hand, “love” won't become a motivation for doing work. But, of course, it will become energy of this type “let's work hard for the people I love”. Yet, what I request from my lover is to become my foundation, my “solace”. Because, just like family with who I can be myself completely when we meet, a partner like this is good. In work, there are times when the tension must keep on rising no matter what, yet rather than this, there are times when it's more intense to meet with your family or lover. Well, in my case, it's because strained tension will come loose (laughs). (t/n: I think he makes reference to the fact they quarrel even when he meets with family or lover and this is straining him more than work sometimes)
In this line of work, the mental strain is important, always keeping on having your own output, and I, more than others, need input in my private life. Input like new stimulus and new encounters make my motivation and tension rise. That's why, even if I love being at home, lately, from time to time I go out deliberately. To meet a new and fascinating place. For example, even if it's not for reasons like love, talking with a wonderful woman gives me a situation where I can update myself. Like that, isn't this a “stimulus of the heart”, I wonder? Of course, I’d do this only if there's a base where one can feel at ease.
I think if there's both, stimulus and sense of security, for sure one can do a more than good work, right?
-------------------------------------------1as some friends of mine suggested when I mentioned the translation, Kame might refer to casual clothes through western clothes; so maybe nothing fancy, just some shorts and a T-shirt.
2I think he doesn’t want to be reprimanded on his flaws or weaknesses as he’s aware of them and therefore, he gives 100%. Our guy, as we already know, loves perfection.
I have an interview on Tuesday and God knows I've been looking for a damn job ever since I came back from Japan >_<
But my luck has been tough until now when finally a ray of hope had washed over me *O* I hope it's not false alarm haha...
Anyway, here's MAQUIA and let me say that Kame... is really amusing me with his words :)) Although, he really knows how to make one wonder more about life and heart XD and, after reading MAQUIA, I think he has a secret girlfriend somewhere in this world hehe
Enough babbling, go on and read ^O^
Credits for the scans: here
I've been travelling overseas a lot, so here's today's meal. This picture is from March when I went to visit America for work.
That atmosphere - a beautiful sight... and of course, while having a delicious meal, I was thinking of doing my best to be able to come again here. It was the best! (laughs)
When busy days seem to keep flowing without sparing me a breath, I'd rather wear my favorite western clothes, give my body the foods it wishes... Naturally, I'm increasing the activities to boost up my motivations. Inwardly, I wonder if I fuss over the things I catch sight of. It seems that I'm a man who gets easily influenced by visual things, no? From the design of cosmetics' bottles to the display from the shelves of a room, when I see something which makes me go “It's beautiful...” my tension flares up immediately. On the contrary, when my room or my car is dirty, I get disappointed with myself, thinking “I'm no good!” Yet, when I'm driven up the wall (t/n: by the dirtiness), I'll clean thoroughly. In my own house as well, I'll make it sparkle even in the areas where water circulates (t/n: I think he’s referring to pipes), looking objectively as if it were other people's house.
It's the same with polishing “myself”. After finishing cleaning, I take shower and while I look at myself dressed with the western clothes1 I have already picked (t/n: before showering), all of this turns the switch ON! (t/n: I'm so amused right now lol) But this only happens when I have work activities.
During holiday, because I don't want to turn on the switch (t/n: please, allow me to laugh out loud), there are times when I won't go as far as cleaning or even taking showers. Shortly, I believe that “work” is for sure the root of my motivation. For example, “a warm meal” would rise one's spirits, but since I'm doing photo sessions, I hardly eat. After a hard photo session, while eating a warm meal, I feel the value of it and I think “To be able to eat this, I have to give my best to work once more.” It's the same with a wonderful house and a car. As a reward for doing my best at work, I believe that, for sure, one self's earnings also become “food for thought”.
Besides, thinking through the origins of my motivation, if I were to wonder for what reason I'm doing this work, then for sure the answer would be for people, no? Family and people close to me, the fans who support me, the helping staff... Such important people who request for Kamenashi Kazuya, the feeling it gives is also turning into the strongest of motivations. Standing on a large stage, going to Paris to have fun, losing weight, showing off - doing all this for me, I think I'd be slow in doing them (laughs), but if it were for someone who wants all of this, then the engine will start. (t/n: meaning, he'll start doing them faster and probably, more efficiently) When it's for other people, I put my body to work and I also feel happiness. Rather than saying I'm being considerate for others, it might be that I don't want my faulty weaknesses to be told to me in private2. And in addition to that, this is also typically me.
In love, the feeling of safety over stimulus.
The motivation is different.
On the other hand, “love” won't become a motivation for doing work. But, of course, it will become energy of this type “let's work hard for the people I love”. Yet, what I request from my lover is to become my foundation, my “solace”. Because, just like family with who I can be myself completely when we meet, a partner like this is good. In work, there are times when the tension must keep on rising no matter what, yet rather than this, there are times when it's more intense to meet with your family or lover. Well, in my case, it's because strained tension will come loose (laughs). (t/n: I think he makes reference to the fact they quarrel even when he meets with family or lover and this is straining him more than work sometimes)
In this line of work, the mental strain is important, always keeping on having your own output, and I, more than others, need input in my private life. Input like new stimulus and new encounters make my motivation and tension rise. That's why, even if I love being at home, lately, from time to time I go out deliberately. To meet a new and fascinating place. For example, even if it's not for reasons like love, talking with a wonderful woman gives me a situation where I can update myself. Like that, isn't this a “stimulus of the heart”, I wonder? Of course, I’d do this only if there's a base where one can feel at ease.
I think if there's both, stimulus and sense of security, for sure one can do a more than good work, right?
-------------------------------------------1as some friends of mine suggested when I mentioned the translation, Kame might refer to casual clothes through western clothes; so maybe nothing fancy, just some shorts and a T-shirt.
2I think he doesn’t want to be reprimanded on his flaws or weaknesses as he’s aware of them and therefore, he gives 100%. Our guy, as we already know, loves perfection.