mitchiko's blog

Hello!!

 

This blog is a mix of Arashi, other JE group posts and some Japanese Artists. There are other non-arashi post as well, you are free to skip that part anytime. I take my own sweet time in updating (just like Riida), so I appreciate if you can be patient with it as well. Lols.

Most of the entries are neighbor lock, so just leave a message if you want to be neighbors with me and will add back.  

Thanks again! 

PS:Thanks to Tenjo and Kikinini for being my first friends in here..

 

 

I am now in Typepad..My neighbors in vox please follow me back. :) Thank you!

For your reading Pleasures...

Being a bookworm, well, in my haydays..although I still get to read books from time to time.

I just wanted to share with you two books that I have finished reading, well, both are novels so during your free time you might want to grab a copy (if still available) or go to your nearest library.

 

First off, The Widow's Season by Laura Brodie (2009)

When Sarah McConnell's husband of 17 years dies in a kayaking incident, she is left widowed and childless at the age of 39. But David's body is never recovered, and after three months of seeing glimpses of her husband at the grocery store and her home, Sarah wonders whether she really is a widow. On Halloween night, David shows up at her front door and offers a plausible explanation for his absence, and Sarah is, understandably, relieved yet also distraught—since she's the only person who has seen him, is he real? Or is she going crazy?

 

Second, Nantucket Nights by Elin Hilderbrand (2002)

A full moon, a twenty-year old friendship-and a Nantucket night no one would ever forget...For 20 years, Kayla, Antoinette, and Val have performed their own special summer ritual. Once a year, the old friends put aside their daily, separate lives to drink champagne, swap stories, and swim naked under the Nantucket stars. This time though, one of them swims out from the shore and doesn't return. After the surviving friends emerge from their grief, they realize that the repercussions of their loss go far beyond their little circle, and they begin to uncover layers of secrets, and their connections to each other, that were never revealed on the beach. What has made their friendship strong now has the power to destroy their marriages, families-and even themselves.

 

Notes:

I enjoyed reading both books and after reading them, I would like to say that both novels have captured a part of me from end to finish. Makes you realize a lot things in your life in a different perspective. It was a roller coaster ride as my mind kept moving forward because of the twists that both books provided me..hahaha. Yes, I do have a very imaginative mind sometimes and need I say more that the places in both books are so lovely..I even went online to check them out and maybe in the future get to see those places myself.

 

This is it!..Its Official-Arashi concert!

I forgot to post this earlier here at Vox, well, our neighbors are already up and about and posted the very very good news. I posted mine at LJ. So, copy paste it here and just for posterity...LMAO! I am happy for the boys!

So, a wonderful SMS and viola! Vox is buzzing, so its official. Concert and album release for Arashi's 10th year.

Best Album release August 19, 2009 (32 singles)

2009

08月28日 ~ 08月30日 国立競技場 Kokuritsu (3 days in National Stadium)
09月18日 ~ 09月19日 福岡ﾔﾌｰﾄﾞｰﾑ Fukuoka yahoo dome
09月25日 ~ 09月27日 京セラドーム Kyocera dome
11月14日 ~ 11月15日 札幌ドーム Sapporo dome
12月04日 ~ 12月06日 東京ドーム Tokyo Dome

2010年

01月16日 ~ 01月17日 ナゴヤドーム　Nagoya dome

Credit: Tenjostyle for the translation of Concert venues..XD

Link of article here: http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/090625/gng0906250505000-n1.htm

PS: and the Best Album is already out for PRE-ORDER at CDJapan...I swear today is full of heart stopping news. Hahahaha

 

Ashita no Kioku # 3@ Global Chart

 I just received an SMS regarding this just now.

It stated that the song of Arashi, Ashita no Kioku is at # 3 between Pokerface and Halo.

             - From United World Chart-

 Here's the confirmation...

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Track Chart week 23 / 2009 - June 13 the most popular tracks according to global paid download, single-sales and airplay issue date: June 4, 2009 copyright (C) 2009 - all rights reserved

	1 / 1 week 9	Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas Interscope - 400.000 - 3 weeks at No.1
	2 / 2 week 24	Poker Face - Lady GaGa 3 Interscope - 285.000
		Ashita No Kioku - Arashi J-Storm Records Japan - 254.000 - Hot Shot Debut
	3 / 3 week 14	Halo - Beyoncé Columbia - 192.000
	4 / 4 week 16	Right Round - Flo Rida feat. Kesha 2 Poe Boy / Atlantic - 170.000
	5 / 5 week 7	We Made You - Eminem Aftermath / Interscope - 156.000
	18 / 25 week 4	LoveGame - Lady GaGa Interscope - 141.000 - Largest Points Increase
	6 / 11 week 6	Know Your Enemy - Green Day Reprise - 138.000
	17 / 13 week 6	I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) - Pitbull Ultra - 134.000
	9 / 6 week 20	Day 'n' Nite - Kid Cudi vs. Crookers Data / Fool's Gold - 133.000

 

Here is the link:  http://www.mediatraffic.de/tracks.htm

 

Can someone confirm this?!? I mean this is great if this is true..

 

wow! Omedetou Arashi!!

 

You got mail...

It's Riida's birthday today, everyone is celebrating..Already posted my greetings so yeah here's something I got in the email.

NEOIPS-265
Arashi/MEN'S NON-NO Special Edition Arashi 5 Dome Tour Photo Book - Arashi is Alive!No CD Version  BOOK
2000 yen US$21/95.97  Release Date:2008/12/12
Description:Documentary photo book release from Arashi featuring the photoes from their concert tour "ARASHI Marks 2008 Dream-A-Live." Includes photoes from concert, backstage shots, newly taken portlates, interview and more. Size: B5 (182mm x 247mm). *Reissue. No CD Version.
URL - http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=NEOIPS-265

They are re-releasing the Otakara for the AAA, but this time without the CD. Will minna buy one this time?

Heroes Season 3 - PROMO's (might contain spoilers)

For those HEROES fanatics like me..Some spoilers and first hand look on the first two episodes..:)

 

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3x01: “THE SECOND COMING”
The first chapter of “Volume 3: Villains” kicks off moments after shots rang out, as the shocking identity of Nathan’s assassin and the reasons why the Texas press conference had to be cut short are revealed -- immediately throwing Peter and Matt into unexpected, uncharted territory. With his powers partially restored, Sylar decides a visit to Claire could give him a boost. Meanwhile, in Tokyo, Hiro and Ando are charged with safeguarding a family secret that could split the planet apart, and discover that the path to a grim future starts with shady speedster, Daphne. In New York City, thanks to Maya , Suresh makes a startling breakthrough that could change the world -- or just destroy his. And who is Tracy Strauss?

 

3x02: “THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT”

In the shocking second chapter of “Volume 3: Villains,” Angela clashes with her much-changed son, Peter, over how best to avert a seemingly inevitable worldwide catastrophe. First, Sylar declares war on the Company by attacking their main facility, and finds even more than he bargained for on Level 5. During a devastating battle with Elle, a dozen savage criminals -- all with terrible abilities -- escape. Meanwhile, Claire discovers something new and unexpected about her abilities. Determined to reclaim his family’s terrible secret, Hiro and Ando track Daphne to Paris. After a fateful night, Suresh is thrilled to find his research, his life and his relationship with Maya evolving in leaps and bounds. Stuck in unfamiliar territory, Matt finds a guide to help him.

 

Credit: Heroes Board @ FF and Jasmine

and it's the end....

It's been three months already?!? Wow, time really goes by so fast. Keyhole wasn't so good to me today, I was bumped off to many times but KH was kind enough and let me see the major parts...Especially the Ending.

Shiori dear...let me give you this * hugs*

I will leave it at that dear friends....:)

Riida and Toma, you both did very well. I will miss Toma whose always on the loose ehem running...Ohno with that look.

In the end, it is really worth it and Maou showed me the world of watching online via Keyhole, TVU and freshverse. LOL.

 

Next stop, NINO!!!