Hello, I'm back and this is my first blog for the Year 2011, but five out of twelve months have already gone by.
Where have I been? During this past or just turned five months, I have been concentrating on my studies. Right now, while blogging, I have just got out of my 2nd finals exam. I am half way done. I have one more tonight and the last one tomorrow's night. The last two exams that I have left are from my accounting classes. Since I plan to major in accounting, I think that I should not consider taking accounting exams or tests as a burden or stress, because if I am continuing this education pathway, this "accounting" materials will become my life in the future. So, I am trying to enjoy my time doing any accounting problems.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Hayley Westenra
One of my favorite classical singer, Hayley Westenra, from New Zealand. I found about her and her songs in sometime this year. Not only she has a beautiful voice, but also have gift of "perfect pitch." One of the songs that I like to listen to her sings is Amazing Grace. I got addict to this song after watching Detective Conan: Movie 12 - The Score of Fear. In the movie, Rinko-san sings this song which makes me so addicted to such beautiful music and makes me want to look for a longer version of it, since the ones that I hear was a movie shorten version.
Being able to find out such an amazing artist/singer of English songs is something which I always to believe is not a coincidence. I am the type of person who does not listen to American or any much English songs. I usually listen to Chinese or Japanese songs, since I love the melodies from those genre more. Hayley Westenra was able to provides me with some English songs that I will love to listen over and over and will not get tired of. The first video is "Amazing Grace" sung by Hayley Westenra.
Here is another piece from Hayley Westenra. The name of the song is called "Across the Universe of Time."
Being able to find out such an amazing artist/singer of English songs is something which I always to believe is not a coincidence. I am the type of person who does not listen to American or any much English songs. I usually listen to Chinese or Japanese songs, since I love the melodies from those genre more. Hayley Westenra was able to provides me with some English songs that I will love to listen over and over and will not get tired of. The first video is "Amazing Grace" sung by Hayley Westenra.
Here is another piece from Hayley Westenra. The name of the song is called "Across the Universe of Time."
To conclude this post, I would like to suggest another beautiful piece which is sung by Hayley Westenra. The name of the song is "My Heart Belongs to You."
So, after listening to at least one of her songs, what do you think or what is your opinion regarding Hayley Westenra, or her songs?
Friday, September 17, 2010
Story Telling
Here's a clip from a Japanese variety show, Downtown. One of the comedians, Matsumoto will tells us a ko-wai (scary in Japanese) story, which may be vary to each person. I first found this clip on youtube.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Yay, it is summer!
Hey, I am back on blogging. Wow, a year of college life just passed by. Time does goes by fast. I remember that the last time I was blogging, I was just spending my last year in high school. School (college) just ended last two weeks and now I am relaxing (I really need this time [summer] to relax and take a break from school's work and studying). Talking about taking a break from school, I might go back to the routine of school and studying in June. I am planning to take Calculus I in summer school and get rid of the 5 credits requirement, so I do not have to take it in the fall (instead of taking math in the fall, I can concentrate more on taking accounting class instead, right?). This is not confirm yet, since I am waiting for my transcript from the university to be send and receive by the local college by my hometown.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
36 Stratagems ~ [Ch. 1 - Strat. 2 & 3]
Chapter 1:
Stratagem 2
Besiege Wèi to rescue Zhào
Traditional Chinese: 圍魏救趙
Simplified Chinese: 围魏救赵
"When the enemy is too strong to be attacked directly, then attack something he holds dear. Know that he cannot be superior in all things. Somewhere there is a gap in the armour, a weakness that can be attacked instead."
Usage
"The idea here is to avoid a head on battle with a strong enemy, and instead strike at his weakness elsewhere. This will force the strong enemy to retreat in order to support his weakness. Battling against the now tired and low-morale enemy will give a much higher chance of success."
Stratagem 3
Kill with a borrowed knife
Traditional Chinese: 借刀殺人
Simplified Chinese: 借刀杀人
"Attack using the strength of another (in a situation where using one's own strength is not favourable). Trick an ally into attacking him, bribe an official to turn traitor, or use the enemy's own strength against him."
Usage
"The idea here is to cause damage to the enemy by getting a 3rd party to do the deed."
Works Cited: "Thirty-Six Stratagems." Wikipedia. 2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirty-Six_Stratagems
Stratagem 2
Besiege Wèi to rescue Zhào
Traditional Chinese: 圍魏救趙
Simplified Chinese: 围魏救赵
"When the enemy is too strong to be attacked directly, then attack something he holds dear. Know that he cannot be superior in all things. Somewhere there is a gap in the armour, a weakness that can be attacked instead."
Usage
"The idea here is to avoid a head on battle with a strong enemy, and instead strike at his weakness elsewhere. This will force the strong enemy to retreat in order to support his weakness. Battling against the now tired and low-morale enemy will give a much higher chance of success."
Stratagem 3
Kill with a borrowed knife
Traditional Chinese: 借刀殺人
Simplified Chinese: 借刀杀人
"Attack using the strength of another (in a situation where using one's own strength is not favourable). Trick an ally into attacking him, bribe an official to turn traitor, or use the enemy's own strength against him."
Usage
"The idea here is to cause damage to the enemy by getting a 3rd party to do the deed."
Works Cited: "Thirty-Six Stratagems." Wikipedia. 2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirty-Six_Stratagems
36 Strategies ~ [Intro. + Preface + Ch. 1 Stra. 1]
"The original text of the Thirty-Six Stratagems has a laconic style that is common to Classical Chinese...These 36 Chinese proverbs are related to 36 battle scenarios in Chinese history and folklore, predominantly of the Warring States Period and the Three Kingdoms Period."
"The Thirty-Six Stratagems are divided into:
a preface,
6 chapters [with six stratagems each], and
an afterword
First 3 chapters: describe tactics for use in advantageous situations
Last 3 chapters: describe tactics for use in disadvantageous situations.
Preface
"六六三十六，數中有術，術中有數。陰陽變理，機在其中。機不可設，設則不中。"
Chapter 1: Winning Stratagems
1st Stratagem:
Deceive the heavens to cross the ocean
How it's written in traditional Chinese: 瞞天過海
In simplified Chinese: 瞒天过海
"This stratagem references an episode in 643 AD, when Tang emperor Tang Gaozong Li Simin, balked from crossing the sea to a campaign against Koguryo. His General Xue Rengui thought of a stratagem to get the Emperor across and allay his fear of seasickness: on a clear day, the Emperor was invited to meet a wise man. They entered through a dark tunnel into a hall where they feasted. After feasting several days, the Emperor heard the sound of waves and realized that he had been lured onto a ship! General Xue drew aside the curtains to reveal the ocean and confessed that they had already crossed the sea: Upon discovering this, the emperor decided to carry on and later completed the successful campaign."
"This stratagem means that you can mask your real goals, by using the ruse of a fake goal that everyone takes for granted, until the real goal is achieved. Tactically, this is known as an 'open feint'; in front of everyone, you point west, when your goal is actually in the east. By the time everyone realized it, you have already achieved your goal."
Usage:
"This stratagem makes use of the human failing to become unaware of common everyday activities, or events that appear normal. The best secrets are carried out in broad daylight. The best hoax is to repeat it so often that people are convinced that the next move is also a hoax. When this happens, it is the best moment to carry out one's previously hidden true objective."
Works Cited: "Thirty-Six Stratagems." Wikipedia. 2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirty-Six_Stratagems
"The Thirty-Six Stratagems are divided into:
a preface,
6 chapters [with six stratagems each], and
an afterword
First 3 chapters: describe tactics for use in advantageous situations
Last 3 chapters: describe tactics for use in disadvantageous situations.
Preface
"六六三十六，數中有術，術中有數。陰陽變理，機在其中。機不可設，設則不中。"
Chapter 1: Winning Stratagems
1st Stratagem:
Deceive the heavens to cross the ocean
How it's written in traditional Chinese: 瞞天過海
In simplified Chinese: 瞒天过海
"This stratagem references an episode in 643 AD, when Tang emperor Tang Gaozong Li Simin, balked from crossing the sea to a campaign against Koguryo. His General Xue Rengui thought of a stratagem to get the Emperor across and allay his fear of seasickness: on a clear day, the Emperor was invited to meet a wise man. They entered through a dark tunnel into a hall where they feasted. After feasting several days, the Emperor heard the sound of waves and realized that he had been lured onto a ship! General Xue drew aside the curtains to reveal the ocean and confessed that they had already crossed the sea: Upon discovering this, the emperor decided to carry on and later completed the successful campaign."
"This stratagem means that you can mask your real goals, by using the ruse of a fake goal that everyone takes for granted, until the real goal is achieved. Tactically, this is known as an 'open feint'; in front of everyone, you point west, when your goal is actually in the east. By the time everyone realized it, you have already achieved your goal."
Usage:
"This stratagem makes use of the human failing to become unaware of common everyday activities, or events that appear normal. The best secrets are carried out in broad daylight. The best hoax is to repeat it so often that people are convinced that the next move is also a hoax. When this happens, it is the best moment to carry out one's previously hidden true objective."
Works Cited: "Thirty-Six Stratagems." Wikipedia. 2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirty-Six_Stratagems
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Random
Have you read the new article on America's Best- and Worst-Paying Jobs?
Well, here's the results:
America's Best-Paying Jobs (Top 5)
1. Surgeons ($206,770)
2. Anesthesiologists ($197,570)
3. Orthodontists ($194,930)
4. Obstetrician and gynecologists ($192,780)
5. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons ($190,420)
America's Best-Paying Jobs (6th to 25th)
6. Internists, General
7. Prosthodontists
8. Physicians and Surgeons, All Other
9. Family and General Practitioners
10. Chief Executives
11. Dentists, General
12. Psychiatrists
13. Pediatricians, General
14. Dentists, All Other Specialists
15. Podiatrists
16. Lawyers
17. Natural Sciences Managers
18. Engineering Managers
19. Airline Pilots, Copilots and Flight Engineers
20. Petroleum Engineers
21. Computer and Information Systems Managers
22. Marketing Managers
23. Financial Managers
24. Sales Managers
25. Air traffic Controllers
America's Worst-Paying Jobs (Bottom 5)
1. Combined food-preparation and service workers, ($17,400)
2. Cooks, fast food ($17,620)
3. Dishwashers ($17,750)
4. Dining room/cafeteria attendants, bartender helpers ($18,140)
5. Shampooers ($18,300)
America's Worst-Paying Jobs (6th to 25th)
6. Counter Attendants--Cafeteria, Food Concession and Coffee Shop
7. Hosts and Hostesses--Restaurant, Lounge and Coffee Shop
8. Cashiers
9. Amusement and Recreation Attendants
10. Ushers, Lobby Attendants and Ticket Takers
11. Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery and Greenhouse
12. Waiters and Waitresses
13. Personal and Home Care Aides
14. Food Preparation Workers
15. Pressers, Textile, Garment and Related materials
16. Gaming Dealers
17. Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and other Recreational Protective Service Workers
18. Parking Lot Attendants
19. Food Preparation and Serving-Related Occupations
20. Cooks, Short Order
21. Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
22. Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
23. Service Station Attendants
24. Child Care Workers
25. Bartenders
Works Cited:
Kneale, Klaus. America's Best- and Worst-Paying Jobs. Yahoo! http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-america_s_best_and_worst_paying_jobs-860.
Well, here's the results:
America's Best-Paying Jobs (Top 5)
1. Surgeons ($206,770)
2. Anesthesiologists ($197,570)
3. Orthodontists ($194,930)
4. Obstetrician and gynecologists ($192,780)
5. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons ($190,420)
America's Best-Paying Jobs (6th to 25th)
6. Internists, General
7. Prosthodontists
8. Physicians and Surgeons, All Other
9. Family and General Practitioners
10. Chief Executives
11. Dentists, General
12. Psychiatrists
13. Pediatricians, General
14. Dentists, All Other Specialists
15. Podiatrists
16. Lawyers
17. Natural Sciences Managers
18. Engineering Managers
19. Airline Pilots, Copilots and Flight Engineers
20. Petroleum Engineers
21. Computer and Information Systems Managers
22. Marketing Managers
23. Financial Managers
24. Sales Managers
25. Air traffic Controllers
America's Worst-Paying Jobs (Bottom 5)
1. Combined food-preparation and service workers, ($17,400)
2. Cooks, fast food ($17,620)
3. Dishwashers ($17,750)
4. Dining room/cafeteria attendants, bartender helpers ($18,140)
5. Shampooers ($18,300)
America's Worst-Paying Jobs (6th to 25th)
6. Counter Attendants--Cafeteria, Food Concession and Coffee Shop
7. Hosts and Hostesses--Restaurant, Lounge and Coffee Shop
8. Cashiers
9. Amusement and Recreation Attendants
10. Ushers, Lobby Attendants and Ticket Takers
11. Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery and Greenhouse
12. Waiters and Waitresses
13. Personal and Home Care Aides
14. Food Preparation Workers
15. Pressers, Textile, Garment and Related materials
16. Gaming Dealers
17. Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and other Recreational Protective Service Workers
18. Parking Lot Attendants
19. Food Preparation and Serving-Related Occupations
20. Cooks, Short Order
21. Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
22. Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
23. Service Station Attendants
24. Child Care Workers
25. Bartenders
Works Cited:
Kneale, Klaus. America's Best- and Worst-Paying Jobs. Yahoo! http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-america_s_best_and_worst_paying_jobs-860.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Semester Reflection
During this second semester of my senior year, I, Lonna Tran, have went through many changes. Somehow, time seems to go pass by more faster than usual. This maybe due to the school's year is coming to an end. During my high school career, I have learned a lot of things that are not only related to high school, but also to the world outside high school, the real world. I have made improvement in my communication skills and successfully filled out the FAFSA by myself. I noticed that the stress of living in the real world is entering my mind. I know that the world is not as nice as what it used to be in high school, junior high, or elementary, but it will be harsher. But this does not matter, since I have slowly and getting prepared to face the real world and accomplish what I want to accomplish. Also, I would be the best that I can be, so that all of my hard work would be reward.
Henry Ford once said, "Whether you think that you can, or that you can't, you are usually right." I fully agree with this quote. It was trying to say, that if you think that you can do something and your mind is set to accomplish it, then you can achieve it. On the other hand, if you think that you can't do something, than you can't do it. When I believe that I can do something and work hard to accomplish the works, there will be a reward. I believe that I will make through it, and become successful. A person's attitude will make a difference. It can lead that person to either his or her success or failure. I believe that the only people who fail are those who stop trying.
Henry Ford once said, "Whether you think that you can, or that you can't, you are usually right." I fully agree with this quote. It was trying to say, that if you think that you can do something and your mind is set to accomplish it, then you can achieve it. On the other hand, if you think that you can't do something, than you can't do it. When I believe that I can do something and work hard to accomplish the works, there will be a reward. I believe that I will make through it, and become successful. A person's attitude will make a difference. It can lead that person to either his or her success or failure. I believe that the only people who fail are those who stop trying.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Random Article ~ "Honey, I Sunk the Maldives"
"Honey, I Sunk the Maldives" sounds so funny, plus it sounds sarcastic. I kind of like the title. It fully foreshadow the future if we continue to ignore the earth changing environment and not doing anything to slow it [global warming] down. For sure, it's impossible to stop global warming, so the best thing to do is to slow it down.
Some tourist popular places are facing scary scenarios like sinking, melting, or even literally vanishing from the face of the earth. This is all due to global warming, irresponsible activities from tourist.
Some of those "affected" places are:
Maldive Islands located at the Republic of Maldives. The Maldives is a chain of island in the Indian Ocean. Scientists fear that it could be submerged by 2050. Since, the Maldives is about three feet above sea level, which is one of the dangerous factor. Even through a buffer was built in the 1900s, but the problem has not solved the problem. The government are trying to relocate the residents, but this is still in talks.
Dalmation Coast located in Croatia. It's problem was a new set of laws set up by the government last year which requires villa owners to register for business as well as residential permits. This process can take as long as a year, so it scares away foreign investment. This threaten the Croatian tourism industry (it makes up 12% of the country GDP).
The Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Heavy tourist traffic, ocean acidification, and rising water temperatures cause the live coral off Australia’s northeast coast to shrink rapidly. Scientists believe that by 2050, the Great Barrier Reef will have lost an estimated 95% of its living coral." It's a sad thing to know, since we will be losing one of the world's wonder...sigh...
The Mount Kilimanjaro's glaciers that cover the landmark are receding rapidly. Mount Kilimanjaro have lost 84% of ice since 1912 and today cover less than one square mile. "Scientists believe the glaciers could be gone completely by 2020, taking with them Tanzania’s main tourist draw...Mount Kilimanjaro’s glaciers have lost 84 percent of their ice since 1912."
The Alps in Switzerland. Due to global warming," it is estimated that about 40 percent of the mountain range’s pristine skiing areas will disappear by 2100...About 40 percent of the Alps’ skiing areas will disappear by 2100."
The Galápagos Islands was one of the main concern. The Galápagos which was consider to be the world’s purest biodiversity environment; scientists are concerned that the traffic surge will affect the islands’ life forms. "They consider 39 percent of animal species, 50 percent of marine species, and 59 percent of plant species to be threatened. To curb the problem, Ecuador is considering setting a yearly tourist cap and imposing an entry fee of up to $300...Since 1990, visitors to the Galápagos have more than quadrupled, to 180,000."
I have watch a documentary about the Galápagos Islands. I love that place; it was so beautiful. I think that it's kind of sad to see places like these are going to "disappear" in the future. In addition, these are not all of the "affected" areas, there could more places that we are not aware of, but it is disappearing.
Works Cited:
Angelo, Megan. Honey, I Sunk the Maldives. Yahoo! http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-27384279.
Some tourist popular places are facing scary scenarios like sinking, melting, or even literally vanishing from the face of the earth. This is all due to global warming, irresponsible activities from tourist.
Some of those "affected" places are:
Maldive Islands located at the Republic of Maldives. The Maldives is a chain of island in the Indian Ocean. Scientists fear that it could be submerged by 2050. Since, the Maldives is about three feet above sea level, which is one of the dangerous factor. Even through a buffer was built in the 1900s, but the problem has not solved the problem. The government are trying to relocate the residents, but this is still in talks.
Dalmation Coast located in Croatia. It's problem was a new set of laws set up by the government last year which requires villa owners to register for business as well as residential permits. This process can take as long as a year, so it scares away foreign investment. This threaten the Croatian tourism industry (it makes up 12% of the country GDP).
The Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Heavy tourist traffic, ocean acidification, and rising water temperatures cause the live coral off Australia’s northeast coast to shrink rapidly. Scientists believe that by 2050, the Great Barrier Reef will have lost an estimated 95% of its living coral." It's a sad thing to know, since we will be losing one of the world's wonder...sigh...
The Mount Kilimanjaro's glaciers that cover the landmark are receding rapidly. Mount Kilimanjaro have lost 84% of ice since 1912 and today cover less than one square mile. "Scientists believe the glaciers could be gone completely by 2020, taking with them Tanzania’s main tourist draw...Mount Kilimanjaro’s glaciers have lost 84 percent of their ice since 1912."
The Alps in Switzerland. Due to global warming," it is estimated that about 40 percent of the mountain range’s pristine skiing areas will disappear by 2100...About 40 percent of the Alps’ skiing areas will disappear by 2100."
The Galápagos Islands was one of the main concern. The Galápagos which was consider to be the world’s purest biodiversity environment; scientists are concerned that the traffic surge will affect the islands’ life forms. "They consider 39 percent of animal species, 50 percent of marine species, and 59 percent of plant species to be threatened. To curb the problem, Ecuador is considering setting a yearly tourist cap and imposing an entry fee of up to $300...Since 1990, visitors to the Galápagos have more than quadrupled, to 180,000."
I have watch a documentary about the Galápagos Islands. I love that place; it was so beautiful. I think that it's kind of sad to see places like these are going to "disappear" in the future. In addition, these are not all of the "affected" areas, there could more places that we are not aware of, but it is disappearing.
Works Cited:
Angelo, Megan. Honey, I Sunk the Maldives. Yahoo! http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-27384279.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
1/2 Prince
This is the introduction of 1/2 Prince, this is not translated by me, but a person, or group who was responsible for this project.
The Birth of a Legend
It is the year 2100 AD. Technological advancements have made possible the existence of virtual reality, and now the long-awaited has arrived – “Second Life”, a virtual reality game with a realism level of 99%. Provoked by her younger twin brother during an argument over the “unfair advantages” that female players have, Feng Lan is determine to beat her brother without using the benefits of her gender… and thus ends up being the first and only transvestite in the entirety of “Second Life”.
The Birth of a Legend
It is the year 2100 AD. Technological advancements have made possible the existence of virtual reality, and now the long-awaited has arrived – “Second Life”, a virtual reality game with a realism level of 99%. Provoked by her younger twin brother during an argument over the “unfair advantages” that female players have, Feng Lan is determine to beat her brother without using the benefits of her gender… and thus ends up being the first and only transvestite in the entirety of “Second Life”.
Friday, May 8, 2009
1/2 Ouji [1/2王子]
I just found a website that has several chapters of the 1/2 Ouji (1/2 Prince) novel. I really want to read it, but it's all in Chinese. Plus, the page is set in a fixed, so I can't copy the text and get it translated from a translation website. Also, I was trying to translated that page directly using the "Translate Web Page" function, but it still does not work. Oh, well I guess that I have to wait for a little longer, since there's a person who's beginning to translated the novel. Even through this may takes a while, but I'm willing to wait, since this is a really good and funny series.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Free Write
Final exam is next week, for both English 101 and classes from high school. I can't wait for the day of graduation to come, it's about 13 business days, including today. Well, to be precise, if I do not count Seniors' Week, then it's 8 days. I love counting down single digit numbers. My English's 101 final exam is to write a semi-formal essay, which is about 500 words. This essay is like a reflective essay. I'm almost done with it, all I need to do was to get someone to proofread it, and I can finalize it. This assignment was given to me on Monday, and it will not be due until next week.
Right now, the things that worry me the most is getting ready for college. I think that I need to start to think of a list of things that I need to pack to move to campus. Oh I forgot to mention that today my cousin is going to attend the FIRST Lego league. I hope she will do well. This year, my school is not participating in the FIRST Robotics' Competition. It would have been nice if we did so. I would like to join the team. Actually, I was on the Robotics' Team for two years (It was newly established, so I can be considered as one of the people who found the Robotics' Club.)
Right now, the things that worry me the most is getting ready for college. I think that I need to start to think of a list of things that I need to pack to move to campus. Oh I forgot to mention that today my cousin is going to attend the FIRST Lego league. I hope she will do well. This year, my school is not participating in the FIRST Robotics' Competition. It would have been nice if we did so. I would like to join the team. Actually, I was on the Robotics' Team for two years (It was newly established, so I can be considered as one of the people who found the Robotics' Club.)
Monday, May 4, 2009
Kalafina
Kalafina is a J-Pop group under Sony Music Entertainment label and was formed in 2007 by Kajiura Yuki to perform theme songs for Kara no Kyoukai.
Members:
Vocal: Wakana, Keiko, Maya, Hikaru
Composer: Kajiura Yuki
Kalafina was formed in 2007 by Kajiura Yuki to perform seven main themes for Kara no Kyoukai. In January 2008, they released their debut single oblivious. All of the songs in this album were perfomed by Wakana and Keiko. The single reached #8 on the Oricon charts. Due to the success of the 1st single, Kalafina released a remix mini-album called Re/oblivious in April 2008. In this mini-album, it contains remixes of songs from their previous single.
In May 2008, the name of four singers was revealed. They are Wakana and Keiko (these two are from the FictionJunction project), and the other two are Maya and Hikaru. Maya and Hikaru were chosen from an audition of 30,000 participants held by Sony Music and Kajiura Yuki.
This one of their new song. It's called Lacrimosa and was used as the second ending song for Kuroshitsuji.
Lacrimosa
Vocals: Kalafina
Lyrics: Kajiura Yuki
Composition: Kajiura Yuki
Arrangement: Kajiura Yuki
Kurayami no naka de mutsumiau
Zetsubou to mirai o
Kanashimi o abaku tsukiakari
Tsumetaku terashiteta
---
The moonlight, which exposes sadness
Coldly illuminated
Despair and the future
That are friendly with each other within the darkness
Kimi no kureta himitsu o shirube ni
Aoi yoru no shizukesa o yuku
---
Turning the secret that you gave me into a sign
I go through the silence of the pale night
Lacrimosa
Tooku kudakete kieta
Mabushii sekai o mou ichido aishitai
Hitomi no naka ni yume o kakushite
Yogoreta kokoro ni
Namida ga ochite kuru made
---
Lacrimosa
Once more, I want to love the glaringly bright world
That shattered in the distance and vanished
Hide your dream in your eyes
Until tears come falling
Onto your sullied heart
Maboroshi no basha wa yami o wake
Hikari no aru hou e
Yume to iu wana ga boku-tachi o
Homura e izanau
---
The phantom carriage parts the darkness
And goes toward where the light is
The trap known as dreams
Lures us toward the flames
Sora no ue no mujihi na kamigami ni wa
Donna sakebi mo todoki wa shinai
Lacrimosa…
---
No shout of any sort will reach
The merciless gods above the sky
Lacrimosa…
Bokura wa moesakaru takigi to nari
Itsuka sono sora o yakitsukusou
---
We’ll be the blazing firewood
And seem to burn away the sky someday
Lacrimosa
Koko ni umarete ochita
Chinureta sekai o osorezu ni aishitai
Yurusareru yori yurushi shinjite
Yogoreta chijou de
Namida no hibi o kazoete
---
Lacrimosa
I want to fearlessly love the blood-soaked world
That I was born in
Rather than being forgiven, forgive and believe in me
Count the number of lachrymose days
On the sullied earth
Members:
Vocal: Wakana, Keiko, Maya, Hikaru
Composer: Kajiura Yuki
Kalafina was formed in 2007 by Kajiura Yuki to perform seven main themes for Kara no Kyoukai. In January 2008, they released their debut single oblivious. All of the songs in this album were perfomed by Wakana and Keiko. The single reached #8 on the Oricon charts. Due to the success of the 1st single, Kalafina released a remix mini-album called Re/oblivious in April 2008. In this mini-album, it contains remixes of songs from their previous single.
In May 2008, the name of four singers was revealed. They are Wakana and Keiko (these two are from the FictionJunction project), and the other two are Maya and Hikaru. Maya and Hikaru were chosen from an audition of 30,000 participants held by Sony Music and Kajiura Yuki.
This one of their new song. It's called Lacrimosa and was used as the second ending song for Kuroshitsuji.
Lacrimosa
Vocals: Kalafina
Lyrics: Kajiura Yuki
Composition: Kajiura Yuki
Arrangement: Kajiura Yuki
Kurayami no naka de mutsumiau
Zetsubou to mirai o
Kanashimi o abaku tsukiakari
Tsumetaku terashiteta
---
The moonlight, which exposes sadness
Coldly illuminated
Despair and the future
That are friendly with each other within the darkness
Kimi no kureta himitsu o shirube ni
Aoi yoru no shizukesa o yuku
---
Turning the secret that you gave me into a sign
I go through the silence of the pale night
Lacrimosa
Tooku kudakete kieta
Mabushii sekai o mou ichido aishitai
Hitomi no naka ni yume o kakushite
Yogoreta kokoro ni
Namida ga ochite kuru made
---
Lacrimosa
Once more, I want to love the glaringly bright world
That shattered in the distance and vanished
Hide your dream in your eyes
Until tears come falling
Onto your sullied heart
Maboroshi no basha wa yami o wake
Hikari no aru hou e
Yume to iu wana ga boku-tachi o
Homura e izanau
---
The phantom carriage parts the darkness
And goes toward where the light is
The trap known as dreams
Lures us toward the flames
Sora no ue no mujihi na kamigami ni wa
Donna sakebi mo todoki wa shinai
Lacrimosa…
---
No shout of any sort will reach
The merciless gods above the sky
Lacrimosa…
Bokura wa moesakaru takigi to nari
Itsuka sono sora o yakitsukusou
---
We’ll be the blazing firewood
And seem to burn away the sky someday
Lacrimosa
Koko ni umarete ochita
Chinureta sekai o osorezu ni aishitai
Yurusareru yori yurushi shinjite
Yogoreta chijou de
Namida no hibi o kazoete
---
Lacrimosa
I want to fearlessly love the blood-soaked world
That I was born in
Rather than being forgiven, forgive and believe in me
Count the number of lachrymose days
On the sullied earth
Friday, May 1, 2009
Free Write
I can't wait for May 7 to come. It's the day when Josten comes and delivers the caps and gowns. I would like to try out the gown to see how I would look like in the cap and gown. I need to find a dress or clothes that will match my gown, so I won't look awkward in it.
Here's another song that I like, its an insert song from Full Metal Alchemist. This song is originally sung in Russian.
Bratja (Brothers)
Singers: Anastasia & Veronika Golovina
Here's another song that I like, its an insert song from Full Metal Alchemist. This song is originally sung in Russian.
Bratja (Brothers)
Singers: Anastasia & Veronika Golovina
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Daily Update
Today I got the pictures that I took at prom back, I kind of dislike the pictures. Oh well, this might be just me, since I hate taking pictures (with myself in it that is). I glad that I didn't spend too much money to buy it, since I bought the least expensive package. I think I make the right choice. If the pictures did turn out good, then I could order more, but if it did not turn out good then I will not have to waste a lot of money for prom pictures. Talking about pictures, I think that the best picture (school-related) that I took so far is my retake cap and gown picture. It's the retake one that I like. I dislike the first set that has six poses to choose from.
Ah, its raining outside. Today, I was invited to the Superintendent Luncheon. I was required to dress up in business attire for the event, but as I was on the way to school, it was pouring rain. When I got inside the school's building, I was soaking wet. My clothes and hair are all wet. I dislike being soak, since it will make me feel sticky.
I do like the rain, but not be in contract with it. I like to stay inside my room and watch movies while its raining outside. Somehow, it makes me to feel very relaxing.
Ah, its raining outside. Today, I was invited to the Superintendent Luncheon. I was required to dress up in business attire for the event, but as I was on the way to school, it was pouring rain. When I got inside the school's building, I was soaking wet. My clothes and hair are all wet. I dislike being soak, since it will make me feel sticky.
I do like the rain, but not be in contract with it. I like to stay inside my room and watch movies while its raining outside. Somehow, it makes me to feel very relaxing.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Current Event
The WHO, or the World Health Organization, raised its global epidemic threat level for the first time. WHO is watching the flu and trying to keep the flu from reaching to a pandemic level before its too late.
What are the symptoms of the swine flu? "
They're similar to regular human flu (A fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people also have diarrhea and vomiting).
On Tuesday, the swine flu has spread to the Middle East and the South Pacific. New Zealand have 11 confirmed cases, Israel has 1, U.S. have 50 (non-fatal) cases confirmed, 6 in Canada, 2 in Spain, and 2 in Scotland.
WHO is raising the global alert level as more deaths were reported in Mexico. The flu has already spread to 7 countries and they travel across borders through airplane flights.
This flu does not only affects the global health, but also the economy. The world stock markets fell sharply. The stocks of airlines, hotels and other travel-related companies are falling, since the flu scared away tourists (consumers).
Mexico was suspected to the the startpoint of the flu. In order to take precaution, Mexico canceled school nationwide until May 6. The "Mexico City government is considering a complete shutdown, including all public transportation." The Cinco de Mayo parade and Mexico City's traditional May 1 parade were canceled along with it. In addition, more than 100 museums nationwide were closed. At the "Mexico City's international airport, families grimly waited for flights out of the capital or country, determined to keep their masks on until they touched ground somewhere else."
The WHO has raised the alert level to Phase 4. This means that there is sustained human-to-human transmission of the virus causing outbreaks in at least 1 country. The first time that it has ever raised above Phase 3 was Monday. When the alert was at Phases 4, or 5, it means that "the virus is becoming increasingly adept at spreading among humans. Phase 6 is for a full-blown pandemic, characterized by outbreaks in at least two regions of the world."
Works Cited:
"Swine flu spreads to Middle East, South Pacific; New Zealand reports 11 confirmed cases, Israel, one." Daily News. 28 April 2009. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/us_world/2009/04/28/2009-04-28_swine_flu_spreads_to_middle_east_south_pacific_.html
What are the symptoms of the swine flu? "
They're similar to regular human flu (A fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people also have diarrhea and vomiting).
On Tuesday, the swine flu has spread to the Middle East and the South Pacific. New Zealand have 11 confirmed cases, Israel has 1, U.S. have 50 (non-fatal) cases confirmed, 6 in Canada, 2 in Spain, and 2 in Scotland.
WHO is raising the global alert level as more deaths were reported in Mexico. The flu has already spread to 7 countries and they travel across borders through airplane flights.
This flu does not only affects the global health, but also the economy. The world stock markets fell sharply. The stocks of airlines, hotels and other travel-related companies are falling, since the flu scared away tourists (consumers).
Mexico was suspected to the the startpoint of the flu. In order to take precaution, Mexico canceled school nationwide until May 6. The "Mexico City government is considering a complete shutdown, including all public transportation." The Cinco de Mayo parade and Mexico City's traditional May 1 parade were canceled along with it. In addition, more than 100 museums nationwide were closed. At the "Mexico City's international airport, families grimly waited for flights out of the capital or country, determined to keep their masks on until they touched ground somewhere else."
The WHO has raised the alert level to Phase 4. This means that there is sustained human-to-human transmission of the virus causing outbreaks in at least 1 country. The first time that it has ever raised above Phase 3 was Monday. When the alert was at Phases 4, or 5, it means that "the virus is becoming increasingly adept at spreading among humans. Phase 6 is for a full-blown pandemic, characterized by outbreaks in at least two regions of the world."
Works Cited:
"Swine flu spreads to Middle East, South Pacific; New Zealand reports 11 confirmed cases, Israel, one." Daily News. 28 April 2009. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/us_world/2009/04/28/2009-04-28_swine_flu_spreads_to_middle_east_south_pacific_.html
Free Write ~ Recipe
Here's a recipe to bake a bread using the rice cooker. This recipe comes from an anime called Yakitate!! Japan.
Japan #2 (it's the name of the bread):
Bread Flour 350 g
Butter 21 g
Sugar 21 g
Milk 35 cc
Water 180 cc
Dry Yeast 5 g
Salt 6.5 g
The most important thing in baking bread is to measure out the ingredients properly.
Add flour 350 g, sugar 21 g, salt 6.5 g, 5 g dry yeast dissolved in water, 180 cc water, and 35 cc milk into a container and mix it. Knead the ingredients. Then, add the 21 c butter. Knead some more. When it no longer feels sticky, shape it so that it's round. Leave it in a warm place for 60 minutes. This is the primary fermentation. Later, the dough will rise. Next, get rid of the extra gas. Don't grind against with your fist. All you need to do is drop it from a height of 50 cm. Once you've released the gas, start the secondary fermentation for 60 minutes. And the switch on the button on the rice cooker. And now, you're finally baking it! After about 60 minutes in the rice cooker, one side will be baked. Turn it ove, and cook it again. Then, once that's done, turn it over once more and cook it once again. Once you've cooked it 3 times in total, you're done! Just a little work, and you can have a freshly baked, fluffy fluffy Japan #2.
It takes a little time, but if you want to eat a deliciouss and fresh bread, something like this isn't very much, right? Adding eggs or green tea to suit your taste isn't a bad idea, either. It's really and absolutely delicious, so everyone, try challenging it and see!
Japan #2 (it's the name of the bread):
Bread Flour 350 g
Butter 21 g
Sugar 21 g
Milk 35 cc
Water 180 cc
Dry Yeast 5 g
Salt 6.5 g
The most important thing in baking bread is to measure out the ingredients properly.
Add flour 350 g, sugar 21 g, salt 6.5 g, 5 g dry yeast dissolved in water, 180 cc water, and 35 cc milk into a container and mix it. Knead the ingredients. Then, add the 21 c butter. Knead some more. When it no longer feels sticky, shape it so that it's round. Leave it in a warm place for 60 minutes. This is the primary fermentation. Later, the dough will rise. Next, get rid of the extra gas. Don't grind against with your fist. All you need to do is drop it from a height of 50 cm. Once you've released the gas, start the secondary fermentation for 60 minutes. And the switch on the button on the rice cooker. And now, you're finally baking it! After about 60 minutes in the rice cooker, one side will be baked. Turn it ove, and cook it again. Then, once that's done, turn it over once more and cook it once again. Once you've cooked it 3 times in total, you're done! Just a little work, and you can have a freshly baked, fluffy fluffy Japan #2.
It takes a little time, but if you want to eat a deliciouss and fresh bread, something like this isn't very much, right? Adding eggs or green tea to suit your taste isn't a bad idea, either. It's really and absolutely delicious, so everyone, try challenging it and see!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Daily Update
Today my family and I went to shopping at the Nebraska Furniture Mart to buy a TV for Grandma. She's sick and can't leave her room, so she want to out a TV in her room, so she would not get bored. My cousin, and her friend, and I went to shop around the Legends after that. I bought a new Harajuku bag. I forgot the time when we leave to go home, for sure it was after 5 p.m. On our way home, or while we were exiting that area, there were lots of police, and they were closing some of the roads. We have no idea what's going, except just follow the detour. After we got back home, my cousin's friend got a call and we learn that there was a tornado coming towards the Nebraska's Furniture Mark's area. My aunt didn't have time to cook dinner tonight, so we went out to eat. She and her husband are doing errands today (looking for the TV for Grandmother). They went to five different stores.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Area 11
Continuing on from the previous topic: Code Geass.
The main setting for the series would mainly be Area 11, or Japan. In the series, the country what we called "Japan" has been renamed to "Area 11" under the Britannian rule. As for the former citizens of this country, they are renamed to be called Elevens. Area 11 is the source of over 70% of the world's total supply of the high energy mineral sakuradite. This is the reason to why the country was being targeted and got invaded.
The main setting for the series would mainly be Area 11, or Japan. In the series, the country what we called "Japan" has been renamed to "Area 11" under the Britannian rule. As for the former citizens of this country, they are renamed to be called Elevens. Area 11 is the source of over 70% of the world's total supply of the high energy mineral sakuradite. This is the reason to why the country was being targeted and got invaded.
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