40 posts tagged “arashi”

I was doing my Operations Management notes/studying... and I was writing down:

Just wondering, okay, after the whole USC thing, and I notice lots of other countries are doing Arashi fan meet ups. Shouldn't we have some in the US, too? if not just to fangirl, but yeah... actually, just to fangirl, haha. And talk about Arashi.

So, I'm thinking we should have one this summer... I was stumped to pick a day, but then I realized:

Matsumoto Jun's birthday is in the summer! August 30th, to be exact. I checked the calendar: August 30 is on a SATURDAY this year!! How perfect is that? And it was because of MatsuJun that we all met up in the first place at USC (the Arashi Secret Agency).

As for the location? Um... how about... Disneyland? Or if not Disneyland, Downtown Disney is cool, too. I dunno, I just was trying to think of a landmark place. *cough* Never mind that I can drive to Disneyland if need be, haha. ;) If this turns out to be an annual thing, we can suggest another place.

Soo... I'm a bit hesitant about posting this to the Arashi group on Vox YET, but I wanted to see if there were people interested in doing this?

See... I have a hard time expressing what Aiba means to me. Or, who he is, his essence. But I stumbled on this video posted on the live journal group, Aiba Daily, and it hit me: this is what I mean!! This is our lovable, adorable Aiba!!! *huggles* And, to quote that one 80s song I've been listening to on repeat: "I Just Can't Get Enough!" hehe. XD

Dear all,

Prior to leaving USC, Jun Matsumoto requested that we send out a message from him to all of you. I recently received his e-mail and wanted to deliver the message.

Best,

Alex Ago
Special Events Coordinator
School of Cinematic Arts
University of Southern California

(HE GOT OUR MESSAGES!!!! KYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!)

One of my neighborhood friends posted this, but I totally think it justifies me reposting it, don't you?

ARASHI! For dream!!!

So I am impressed to say that Destini has it all figured out, and check out her blog for what's going down with that, if you are going to the Hidden Fortress Last Princess premiere and what to participate in a meet up.

So yeah, I finally finished watching Yamada Tarou (took me long enough, ne?) all week... although I think I skipped an episode (probably #8). Here are two screencaps I made that were so beautiful I had to...

 Sho's beautiful!!

Sho_sakurai_yamada

Nino_kazu_yamada

I should make more, ne? ^_^ I will later! Enjoy! :)

Okay, so some of you know that Matsumoto is coming to Los Angeles (specifically, University of Southern California, USC), for the special screening of his latest film, The Final Princess. And although we aren't sure if non-students are allowed to come, some of us have made reservations.

[EDIT]: So, Kytana received an e-mail saying non-students can attend, but according to Allison (see comment below), they have added a "Reservation Code", which I was not aware of, and I guess you need that code to go now? I'm assuming all who have registered previously are okay, but for those who haven't and now want to, you need it?  >.<; Any one who might know the code, are you allowed to share it? I'm guessing there are other fans who want to go too, but haven't registered yet.

Since we have such a wonderful and large Arashi fandom community on VOX, I was wondering if those attending would be at all interested in a a meet-up?  Let me just say right now it is totally voluntary. You have the right & choice not to participate at all in the meet up.

 It could be before or during the event.

Seeing as how we only know each other mostly be screen name, I was thinking we could have some sort of special sign or wear something to signal those who are friends from VOX. Mind you, this is only if you want to meet up, and you don't have to give away your online identity, for privacy purposes.

My ideas:

-All wearing special pink bracelets? (something you can print out and then cut out, and tape around your wrist)
-Holding up a sign? (like "Arashi Vox Family" or something along those lines)
-The whole, carry a "Rose" thing? (haha, that' what they do on blind dates, lol, but this is not a blind date, just a friendly get-together).
-Ideas or suggestions?

I also want to ask if we are allowed to bring presents or flowers to the event people (the director, Jun, and the special guest, who was C3-PO from Star Wars).

Maybe we can pitch in a buy a big bouquet from all of us, or each person can bring their own gifts.

Ideas? Do you like the idea? Any one interested in it?

[Edit:] Ju-chan put up her translation of this song, which really puts my translation to shame. So you should check out her lyrics instead, haha. ^_^.

Phew. It's probably wrong in some parts -- feel free to correct me, I usually use an online translating website: http://jisho.org/ , and with some ad-libbing, I end up with this. Anyway, must be ever grateful and thankful to Ju for her posting of the Hello Goodbye lyrics in Japanese, arigatou!! Some of it was confusing, and I wished to keep it true to the original meaning... even though I was itching to change the line sequence so it could make more sense... and I tried to keep the wording consistent, etc.

Hello Goodbye

How are you happy? You only mask happiness.

However lately you're restless, busy, feeling sad,

Thinking too much isn't good for your body health.

Everyone, all together, take a deep breath

Today and tomorrow freely

benefit thus. I want to discover starting from

The spinning, spinning clock. This world dances -

A twirling, twirling star, now forming in both of your hands.

For whose sake do you sing? Your voice calls out the answer.

Always begin Hello Goodbye.

Is your personal history giving you a call?  Then have you answered it recently?

Nowadays we’re in a bind and our shoulders grow stiff

Truth seems to lie with the possession of freedom.

A speeding ball also exists, I think?

Both left and right sides, 24-7.

Without wavering, holding your hand, I want to

Darling dear, boast of this encounter -

Wave, waving high. Now each time until tomorrow

Although the place I go towards might waver,

I love you always, Hello Goodbye

Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter

I am always me.

Why do you think? You too, without reason, cry overflowing tears

For whatever you hold, sometimes.

Why are you so low? You mask it with your cheer.

Nowadays always busy, huh?

With encounters, we encounter… with meetings we go through

*The spinning, spinning clock. This world dances

A twirling, twirling star, now forming in both of your hands.

For whose sake do you sing? … Your voice calls out the answer.

Always begin Hello Goodbye.

* Round and around the clock?

... My 1 year aniversry for Arashi is almost up -- or is about to start, either one.

A RECAP:

Spring: I remember when I first DLed Arashi songs (per recommendation of one of my friends) like Sakura Sake, and Romance  not really knowing who they were, and what the heck the songs were, thinking they were okay... then watching the Wish PV (because I had watched HYD1 episodes one by one, on youtube, during breaks between classes in the winter of 2006)... thinking all the boys looking the same and were ugly -- except for Jun and Ohno, who stood out to me, and looked cute (my, how things have changed!)...Then going to SF last Spring Break and asking for NANA cds & Arashi cds when I didn't really care for Arashi, and didn't end up buying their CDs (oh my, how times have changed)... How I loved Jun... and then my friend Meg converted me (unknowingly) to an Aiba fan... the MagoMago Arashi episodes I watched in bits and pieces on Youtube... Really, it was all Meg's doing (even though I don't know if she realized it at the time), all the A no Arashi expierments, which I need to rewatch with my whole new Point of View... the first time I listened to Kitto Daijobou on youtube... and then AGAIN... and then AGAIN (I don't think I've ever listened to a song so many times... besides the Ring of Fire)...

Summer: Last summer, when I finally gave in and pre ordered TIME (LE) ... and was so excited to get it for my birthday (I remember going to Anime Expo, but being more excited about getting the CD, although I don't know why, as it was my first time going to Anime Expo... *sigh*)... Then it becoming my favorite CD...

Fall/Winter: Then the whole thing about Arashi hosting the new year's show for Johnny's (Yay, Arashi!)... Ohno's birthday... Aiba's birthday... Me learning about "Ohno Month" & "Aiba Month", and things like that...

Meeting all you guys here on VOX (after getting an account here, haha).

Winter/Spring: So finally, the Step and Go cd + DVD... my Arashi school calendar (Kyyya!!) and cookbook (which is so worth it just for the pictures)... the anticipation for HYD Final

Aww... it's been an eventful year, unknowest to me!! Hehehe.

Love you all... & Arashi LSS!! XD

Liz