I've finally am doing the Disappear piano version video today. Hopefully it will turn out well. I have to go down to my grandmother's to play on the real piano. (It sounds better with the pedal)
I might also do another plushie. Alan! Or CityinColors. I've become a pretty big fan of his even though I've only discovered him a couple of weeks ago.
I'm still thinking of more things to do on Youtube, music seems to be my forte so I suppose I'll start with that.
I'll post up the video when I'm done.
Till then - Jya Mata!

Well, it's been a bit since I last wrote. Sorry about that. Nothing spectacular has been happening though.
First off I would like to say Happy Birthday to Yoochun of TVXQ! Sure time differences and all technically made his birthday yesterday, but today on the 4th in America it's his birthday. So, Happy Birthday to ya. ^^

Also, I saw on the Royal Pirates Facebook that it was Moonchul's brother's birthday a bit a go. Alot of you all know, but he died in a car accident a few years back. But still I want to say Happy Birthday.
Speaking of RP I've been getting a bit more obsessed lately I think. I think I've narrowed down to my top 3 favorite bands of all time. TVXQ (Of course), F.T. Island, and Royal Pirates. I've been following RP on many networks and have actually talked to some of the members. I really like Sooyoon the most. I guess cause he interacts with his fans the most.
Through my love of RP I've gotten involved with several social networks that I've actually am pretty interested in since I've pretty much abandoned facebook. You can now catch me on:
YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/AkibaJJ
Twitter - http://twitter.com/AkibaJJ
Blogger - http://goldenleafbakery.blogspot.com/ (DUH)
FormSpring - http://www.formspring.me/AkibaJJ
USTREAM - http://www.ustream.tv/user/AkibaJJ

So write me a question, follow me, whatever! I'll be really happy. Though I must say, I haven't gotten into the Ustream thing yet. I don't have a good webcam. But as soon as I get my new computer and go to college in the next couple of months I'll probably be online with that.

I've dove into the Youtube business by testing my Flipvideo out at a Japanese Resturant. I've noticed that it's been uploaded to sites other than youtube. I'm glad it's getting a bit of attention then.
I'm going to be doing another video, this time of me, singing and playing the guitar. It's of a song I made back in 7th grade. "Shield You from the Wind" is the name. The song has had some revisions over the years, but I happened to run across it while searching in some files on my computer. I'll be doing that in the upcoming week.
I've also am working on another song on the piano. Remember the RP's Disappear video, well I'm going to create a ballad piano version of the song. I'm still working on that.
Another thing I wish to show you is my everlasting sewing projects. I've been making pillows, blanket, and plushies. Yes! Plushies of the members of RP. They're so cute too! I might show them on the Piano version of Disappear video. Take a look at all the stuff I've done from my brand new camera!

This is the pillow. I had been working on this before school was even out.

This is the Moonchul Plushie

The mess

This is what they started from. I just cut out a little plushie shape and went from there. Btw, may I add I really don't know what I'm doing when it comes to sewing. Lol.

This is the one I'm working on. Sooyoon. I've messed up a bit, but hopefully I can fix his hand. (Accidentally cut it off =.= )

My sketch.

Well, I guess I should get going. I'm trying to get a job. My friend said she get's 540 something dollars every two weeks from working at McDonald's. So I guess I'll try and get a job there. I was going to try and get my job back at the Chamber of Commerce but I saw someone had already taken my place so I decided not to even ask. Well, hopefully McD's will go well. Wish me luck.

Bai bai!

I've done it. The graduation ceremony is over. I am now an official graduated of my high school. Now before me is this long summer, then college.
The ceremony went great. No big slip ups or anything. My mom and Nana (Grandma) got there early to beat the traffic. About an hour early. No one was really there at that time, but I'm still glad we got there early. We had to wait about 30 mins before we actually saw many people come in. But I think it was worth it. We got to find our seats. And also got a fantastic parking spot.

All the grades turned in, all the fees are complete. We even did a French Club party at the end of the year. I didn't know how it felt to be loved by many people until I was president of French Club this senior year. I felt like a Korean star. Thank you guys!

This summer will be great. I'm going to an AGS reunion. Getting registration done at my college. Going to hang out with some friends, watch some anime. Did I also mention I'm going to Las Vegas this summer? 8 day trip. First time on a plane. I can't wait. >.<

I wonder what this summer will store. I hope I can talk to the RP more this summer. I'll keep on updating.

Bai bai!

Well, I thought I better write. Things have been going pretty well.

I had my last day of school last Friday. There were tears (Not from me of course), hugging, and laughing as we said our goodbyes. Everyone stood in the hallway as the senior left. I never really dreamed of getting this far. I mean I new it would happen, but now I'm in the moment. I'm graduating from High School. Starting college soon. I'm never going back again. It feels great but I wouldn't say scary, maybe interesting at the same time.

Anyways, I've been always keeping the faith with TVXQ but now I've also been exploring other bands. I kind of feel bad but there's no rule that says I can't. Royal Pirates have been in my heart now. And they're reachable. I want to give them something so they can notice me. Never forget.

This summer I have a lot of time. Nothing much planned. Hangout with some friends. Watch some anime with some people too. I have that AGS reunion coming up so I'll go to that. I've also somewhat been invited to go to Las Vegas (I kind of ask ^^;; But I promise she didn't mind. She was actually happy) I can't wait for that flight if it's happening. We'll also be going to California. Who knows maybe I'll see some members of RP.

My school is pretty much paid for more or less. I can't wait to get my things for school though. I guess I'll just have to wait to see what the summer brings me. Until then, hopefully I'll update more.

Jya Mata! (Hey! I can practice some Japanese now =O )

Well here again.

I actually went on Facebook the other day. I was looking for a way to get in touch with the Royal Pirates. But anyways, I ended up answering some comments and messages I had waiting on me. A lot of them were from my friends at Governors School.
I really miss them. Makes me wish I was back there with them again.

Anyways, I finally contacted the RP. I needed to get permission to use one of there songs for a PSA we were doing at school. I had actually talked to Yoosoon before (Or at least asked him a question and he responded >.<) on formspring. I joined it for that reason, but actually ended up liking it. I don't get any questions asked for me, but hey, maybe some day. I thought if I really wanted to be recognized on the internet, I need to be internet or youtube famous for something. For what, I do not know. But I'll think of something that I can give to an audience. Though I'm kind of nervous in front of a camera.

The SOJ project is going well. If I keep posting everyday, I'll be a Jade member by the end of the project. Even if none of my comments get chosen I'll still have that accomplished.

So, mother's day is today. Happy Mother's Day to any mother's out there! Me and my mom went and bought gifts for my grandmother and great-grandmother. I'm about to go out now and pick up a gift for my mom. Roses and chocolate truffles. I didn't want to roses to die so I'm going to pick them up today. Hope they're still there after all this.

Anyways, I should probably go and do that now.
See you later. And thank you again RP!

Bai bai

At work again.
Our new computers came in a couple of weeks ago. Now they're all hooked up and ready to go! I love it. Touch screen, 23", HP 9100, all running on Windows7. I wish I had this at home. >.< Though I love my computer at home also. It's a beast. It caught a virus not too long ago, but I think it's better now. After alittle over $300 worth of work, I would be better too.

I'm loving all these drama's that have been coming out. In Korea, "Personal Taste" staring Kimbum I think it was. And in Japan, Jaejoongs new drama, "Sunao ni Narenakute". I'm waiting of episode 4. Speaking of TVXQ Junsu is starting his solo activities now. Changmin has just wrapped up his drama "Paradise Ranch". As for the others, I'm not exactlly sure what big things they have planned. I know the trio is going to perform soon in the Tokyo Dome. (I really wish I was in Japan right now). I really wonder how all of them are feeling about this. Its not permanate that they're going to be on haitus, but its not looking good. The fan are always keeping the faith, but are they just gently laying on us what is iminate? I still hope for a happy ending though.
I've been following all of them. I have to admit I've been following Jaejoong a bit more. >.<

Graduation is coming up. I've mentioned this before. The closer we get to getting out of school the more anxious I become. I can't wait for college. Durring the summer, my friend suggested that we watch an anime series together. He found something that looked interesting. One last little get together. I'm really happy.

Hopefully more good things to come. Will write later.
Bai~

What a crazy week!
With everything that has been hapening I've barely had time to fit school in between.
Right now I'm getting my hair done for prom. (Yay blogger mobile. I can post where ever using iPhone)
Prom's tomorrow, can't wait. I've got everything now.

Like I was saying though, this has been a busy week. This Monday I had a club meeting ALL DAY before I had to go to work. Wednesday I was at the Orthodontist almost all day. They put braces on me :(
But at least I had a nice view. Here's the inside of the building:

Later I had band practice, that day.

Thursday, I had two performances in jazz band. In between that I had to get my braces off. Yay! (It was only a one day thing to correct something)
But it hurt so much. T.T

>.< Scary!

I'll be sure to post about our prom! Lots of pics to come.

Jya mata!

Whoo! Hello Again.
It's been a bit. But I just wanted to post.

It's funny. I've never thought about it till now but time really flies.
Prom's coming up this week. I'll be sure to update about that. Graduation is not too far off either.
I've been acpeted to college. Got mostly everything taken care of, now I'm just wait till school is out.
>.<
It's sad, but I still can't wait.

I've been practicing my Japanese a bit more, I might pick back up later, or even tomorrow. 

I still have a long way to go. =P

*Sigh* Picture day is tomorrow. I guess I should get my rest.


Hwaiting!
Bai bai!

I come with sad news today. I was going to write this before, on the day it happened, but I thought it best to wait a while. Tohoshinki has decided to stop/pause all activities and to focus on their Solo careers.
Of course I'm sad, but I'll still support them. And this is just a hiatus. I'm sure, as soon as everything is cleared up in Korea they'll come back to us with smiling faces.
Until, then, I'll support all of them and wait for their return.
Always Keep the Faith...

Well Spring Break is over. And now it's actually the week after.
This has gone by so fast and I've been busy lately with several things I haven't even had time to post.
My grades turn out pretty well and I got most of my things done on my list. Though I ended up adding some more things later.
Apart from getting my work done, I also hung out with some friends and my family.
It's not long now till I graduate. It's a great thought, but a little scary too! >.<

This past Monday and Tuesday I went to an FBLA competition and stayed at the Peabody hotel. It was great and fancy but I have to say a little over rated in my taste. But I'm glad I had the opportunity to stay at such a prestigious hotel. I even got to see the ducks march! Pictures are soon to come!

What have I been doing lately? Catching up on my anime and drama's of course! I just finished "Loving You a Thousand Times" and now I'm about to finish the Chinese drama "Rock, Paper, Scissors. A Game About Love". I'm re-watching Rouroni Kenshin. (I just started to reminisce about the past)

Today, I also prayed. It's been a while but I felt I needed to. I prayed for my family, my friends, and my future. Also, for TVXQ. I believe I did the right thing. And I hope all the fans prayers will be answered around the world. Also, for me..

On another note, my postcard has been sent to Jae Joong! I feel like I'm closer to the group. Well, at least Jae Joong. I've joined a fan site for him. I've sent him messages via websites (From his Drama) and of course post card.  I hope he reads them. There was a lot of stuff that was sent including the post cards. Everything will be hand delivered to him. I love him so much! >.< I love all of TVXQ! I hope their all doing well and will come back to us soon. I miss them. <3

Well, this was just an update on my life so far. I'll try to post soon.
Oyasumi! (I think I might work on my Japanese... Or watch another episode of Kenshin =P )

I've worn my green! =D
Actually, most everyone did. The whole school had an abundance of green. Even green wigs and stockings! It was great. >.<

With the ending of our grading period, our Spring break is coming up. About time too!
I don't have anything big planned. Maybe catch a couple of movies or eat out somewhere with some friends.

Though I do plan on getting some work done.

To Do List:

Clean the House

Exercise

Start Scrap Booking

Make Web Site for the Royal Pirates

Remember the band that I mentioned a while ago. They are an independent undiscovered band that made their appearance on Youtube. That MV was just something they did themselves. They're starting to gain a lager fan base on sites such as Twitter, My Space, Facebook, and Youtube. But I noticed that they didn't have an official site for themselves. Of course when they get discovered they'll probably use a more professional site, but I thought I would still put my web design skills to work. Even if it ends up just for me, its good practice.

So, hopefully I can start all of that soon. Well wish me luck. I'll update soon.
Happy Saint Patrick's day!

Bai Bai!

Wow! What a week. And it's only half way over. Many things have happened in the course of a few days.
For starters Prom. Its coming up, April 17th I believe.
I finally got my prom dress on Saturday. Went to a bigger city with a friend of mine and her mom and aunt. It was really fun! I hope we can do something like that again. Though I have to say, her family are shopaholics! I never thought we would get out of that mall. Then on top of that we went to 2 other stores! It was all worth it though. Look! This is my prom dress:

I actually wanted a red one, but this was so pretty. My friend finally convinced me to get it. Afterwards I went to show my family. My great-grandmother let me borrow her necklace and earrings. Aren't they pretty! >.<

And after much confusion I finally got a date for the prom; My friend from China. The foreign exchange student that got me on to this blogging!



School has been crazy too! The end of this 9 week grading period is ending. All the grades must be turned in. We did a project in our European History class. It was kind of rushed together but it turned out amazingly!

On Monday the Symphonic band and Wind Ensemble put on a performance. We all dressed in our black and played what we knew. The concert turned out well. I was really happy about it. I even saw one of my old friends that had gone off to college and met one of her friends. Great Luck! ^.^

Later we got to hear our performance in Jazz band. Because of the new security system that is being place in our school (Meaning cameras in every room and hallways), we got to joust for one last time. To save the job of my band director, I won't go into detail, but its really fun and I'm glad I got to watch it one last time before the cameras come on.
I took many pictures but I can't put them online. (Sorry! >.<) But this got me in the mood to try and start scrap booking. I have many pictures from school activities, band, AGS, and more! So, I might go to Wal-Mart to print some out.

Some of my friends do scrap booking, maybe I'll ask her where she gets her supplies.


Well till next time, Oyasumi!

At work again!
Nothing much to do. All the excitement is gone, though I'm sure it will pick up in a bit.

If you don't know I do an internship at our towns Chamber of Commerce and work under the executive director.
We just had our annual Chamber Banquet. Though, I couldn't attend because of our Jazz Band concert, I heard it went amazingly. I had helped out with the gifts, invitations, etc. There was a lot of detailed work. So, I'm very happy that it went well.

I was going to post these later, but I'll just do it now. Here are a couple pics of the office.

This is all I can post for now. I'm about to go to a Concert band rehearsal. Hope I'm not too late!

I'm back!
I just got back from a Jazz Band concert. I have to say we did pretty awesome! A few mistakes but hey nothing's perfect. Later we went to see our winter guard and winter percussion perform. They were fantastic as well.

We all performed for our friends and family. This is the first and last time they'll get to see it. We have other performances later on, but just in other schools.

I really like jazz band. I wish I could continue it in college but oh well. No scholarships come with it and it wouldn't really be worth my time. D=

But maybe I'll get other chances to play! It would be fun. >.<

Well, this is my first post to my blog. After long consideration and hours trying to come up with a name I finally decided to create my blog. I actually thought about this years ago, but never did actually went through with it. Always with the thoughts of:

No one will read this! What would I even write about? 

Well, guess what! Now I don't care. Write what I feel. Actually my friend from China got me interested in this again. I was sitting at a cafe with a couple of my friends and he brought up that he had a blog. What a perfect way to share your experiences.

Today!
I was on TV! Not that I care much about any one seeing me or even talking on camera, its just the fact that I was there. It's not like that many people were watching at 6:00 in the morning anyways. It was for a state wide news program. They go to different schools and talk to the seniors about going to college.

To begin my story, It started yesterday around our homeroom. Our principle informed us about the people coming, though he knew about it long before then. It was all seniors no one else. We scrambled to get something together to support our school. We got the cheerleaders, the dance team, and our blue crew. The band couldn't make it, but thats okay. Even without us playing it turned out okay. We all woke up before the sun even rose to get out to the school before 5:30. I really needed a large cup of coffee right then. Still, I felt like a professional! >.< We had these moments of down time then back to filming and our cheering. I have to admit even though we were tired because it was so early, it was still fun. Though, I have to say I didn't go back when they filmed again at 9.
I'm always afraid of being in front of the camera, I look awkward. But its nice when you have friends around anyways.

I should go now it's late. My exciting 30 mins of my day started early. Right now I'm neglecting my homework and instead writing a postcard to one of my favorite artist. I love TVXQ and I'm writing fan mail for my first time. Hope I don't screw up. Btw, do you know how hard it is to find a post card in my town!? @.@

Bai Bai for now. Oyasuminasai...