- Meet-up for those who aren't familiar on how to reach Dansalan Gardens will be at Jollibee Boni (near the MRT Boni station). Waiting time is until 3:45PM ONLY. Look for Candy (09278921993) or Ria (09274283775).
- Aside from the fee of PhP 270, kindly bring extra cash if you're interested in purchasing Arashi/JE goods. There will be attendees who will be selling official concert goods, otakaras, etc. during the event.
- If there are other attendees who want to sell their goods (official or not), please do inform the organizers ahead of time.
- Kindly recheck your names on our attendees list which can be found HERE and make sure that your name is listed.
- To those who will be performing on 28th, kindly PM me on what your going to perform. We're currently laying out the program.
** THIS IS THE OFFICIAL POST!!! UPDATE: CHANGE VENUE AND OVERNIGHT VENUE PICS**
We finally got everything settled: We had the list of organizers, plans and programs laid out, venue and schedules settled, working on financial matters (as always) and what we need now are ATTENDEES and PEOPLE WHO ARE WILLING TO GIVE PERFORMANCES for the event!!!
We are inviting YOU (yes YOU who's reading this) and Arashi/JE fans to come to our "JOIN THE STORM" Event. Forget Ondoy and Pepeng! "JOIN THE STORM" is a collaboration event of Arashi's 10th Anniversary and Ohno's 29th Birthday Bash.
EVENT DURATION: OVERNIGHT (those who will stay overnight will have to share for the room fee) but guests are NOT.. Again, NOT required to stay overnight.
FEE: PhP 270
SUGGESTED ATTIRE: Arashi Cosplay/anything Japanese Inspired (no need to be in costume or anything.. If possible, just a touch of Japan in your outfit). Again, this is SUGGESTED attire ^-^ If you really can't come up with any Japanese inspired costume, of course you're still welcomed to come ^-^
List of Attendees: HERE [updated 11.05]
Pics of Dansalan Gardens Entrance:
Pics of Dansalan Gardens - Sky Lounge. Some chairs will be removed. Only couches and tables will remain.
Map to Dansalan Gardens:
Pics of The Legend Villas (overnight place):
Organizing Team:
- Leiyah
Blogs: leiyah.vox.com / leiyah-chan.livejournal.com
Email: lei.bautista@ymail.com
Mobile: 09228414403 / 09179073414 - Sheila
Email: sheilalamanilao@yahoo.com
Blog: sheeella.livejournal.com - Kimmy
Blog: arashiandthechipmunks.vox.com
Email: kimmy_manalo@yahoo.com
Mobile: 09264230840 / 09239422301 - Ofie
- Jemma
Blog: shojem5.vox.com
Email: shojem5@sailorsoldier.zzn.com - Vannie
Blogs: abs_vanness.vox.com / abs-vanness.livejournal.com
Email: kazunessa26@yahoo.com
Mobile: 09216877518 - Camille (arashiheartie)
Blogs: arashiheartie.livejournal.com / arashiheartie.vox.com
Mobile: 09217835735 - Mads
Email: madrias@gmail.com - Ria
- Ibeth
Email: yapelizabeth@yahoo.com
Twitter: ibethyap
Mobile: 09178127220 - Toni
- Alma
Blog: pura-chan.vox.com
Mobiles: 09285519333 / 09228256276
What to expect:
- Foods and souvenirs
- Games
- Raffles
- Prizes
- Band Performance
- Song and Dance numbers
- Mini-exhibit
- Mini-karaoke session
- A lot of flailing and fangirling ^-^
- Still more flailing and fangirling for those who will stay overnight
- Video marathon (for those who will stay overnight)
- Extended karaoke session (for those who will stay overnight)
- SEND YOUR MESSAGES TO ARASHI! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!!! OPEN FOR ALL PHILIPPINES-BASED ARASHI FANS EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT ATTENDING THE EVENT (Pero mas masaya if andun kayo of course ^-^ )
- Just join us and email/PM/YM this registration info to any of the organizers:
- Full name:
- Birthday:
- First fanmeet? (Y/N): If not, please indicate the number of times (that is you can still remember it.. Lolz~) you have attended Arashi fanmeets
- Ichiban:
- Email/s:
- Mobile Number/s:
- What do you want to have/experience on this party? Please don't hesitate to put in all (and I mean ALL) your thoughts. We want to make the event memorable AND special to all Arashi fans (regardless of the group/community they belong to).. We (the organizers) will TRY our very best to meet your expectations of the party ^_^
- Will you be staying overnight? (Y/N):
- To Minors (17 & below): PARENTS' CONSENT! As in letter or note (with parents' signature) or email or text message (from parents) or have your parents CALL me to affirm that you are allowed to attend~ Why? Continue reading to item 6 for our reason..
- Attendance (there won't be any party if there are no attendees so please do come *doggy eyes* )
- We are accepting early comers so for those who will come as early as 1PM or 2PM, we assure you that you won't be bored since we have activities lined up for the early birds.
- On the other hand, minna.. Please do come in time.. Lolz~
- This is an overnight event but it doesn't mean guests are REQUIRED to stay overnight. We decided to make the event overnight for fans who came from really far places (Baguio, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, etc.). This is for safety reasons. Instead of commuting home late at night, why not go home early the next day? =p Overnight stay is open but not required for all guests.
- Please do continue to check this post until the date of the said event. We will be posting updates here timely.
- To Minors (17 and below): PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE (repeats 10000x) DO NOT SNEAK OUT OF YOUR HOMES NOR LIE TO YOUR PARENTS JUST TO ATTEND THE EVENT! As much as we want fangirls to come, we (as organizers and one-chans) still don't approve of you guys sneaking out or telling lies to your parents just to attend the event. Why? It gives Arashi fandom AND Arashi negative impression to parents.. Ask nicely and if they need people to contact, PM me and I'll be more than willing to talk to your parents. I'll even give them my contact details just to assure that you guys are in safe hands.. Us asking for parents' consent is just a way to show respect to your parents and a way of making them feel ensured that their children are in safe hands.. Again.. DO NOT LIE OR SNEAK OUT!!! *palo*
- Please help us to spread the word through forums, blogs, sites, YM, etc. Feel free to bring your Arashi fan friends too ^-^
Title: Snapshot
Status: On-going
Pairings/Characters: Arashi, OCs, JunxJo (OC)
Summary:
In time for the Valentines Season, Sakura magazine, a magazine which was directly aimed for female readers, was once again in search for gorgeous bodies to conquer their covers. This time, Arashi was graced for the said shoot and as if by fate, Sakura went out from their usual choice of photographer and hired Jo Sashika for the job. Note here: Jo is a professional photographer who graduated with honors in France, meaning the way Jo works in very unusual with those Arashi worked with. Frank and brutally straight are the exact words which can describe Jo and to add some fuel into the conflict, Jo simply can't get along with MatsuJun.. Can Arashi handle the pressure?
Chapters: Chapter 1 || Chapter 2 || Chapter 3 || Chapter 4 || Chapter 5 || Chapter 6 || Chapter 7
Title: Canvas [A fanfic for Lui-chan]
Status: On-going
Pairings/Characters: Arashi, OCs, NinoxLui (fan OC)
Summary:
She was a student taking up arts as a major. The moment when she met him was pure accident.. She was a fan and thought that this chance is something that 'destiny' whipped up for her. He was an idol.. Fame, looks, personality he had it all.. But he was totally taken aback (or maybe by surprise) that there's one fan who is willing to go against all odds for him.. It made him happy but at the same time annoyed him because wherever he turns, she was there.. Will Nino be able to 'firsthand' understand the meaning of the quote: "You'll never know the importance of someone unless he/she disappears from you.."
Chapters: Prologue ||
- Location:Office
- Mood:
accomplished - Music:Arashi - Natu no Namae
I will be posting whatever things that I will be selling here. Please do support me/us.. Thanks a lot!
To those interested, please see following information to contact me:
- Yahoo mail/YM: lei.bautista@yahoo.com
- Hotmail/MSN: lei.bautista@hotmail.com
- Gmail/GTalk: lei.bautista112984@gmail.com
- Vox: leiyah.vox.com
- Livejournal: leiyah_chan.livejournal.com
- Gaiaonline: kei_chan
- Local: Bank/account transfer or Meet-up
- International: Money transfer (through Western Union); Now accepting PayPal payments!
Goodies to sell:
- Buyer will shoulder the shipping cost
- I'm always open and willing to negotiate with prices so, don't think that whatever prices that are posted here are final.
Arashi Step and Go LE CD- sold to MadsHana Yori Dango Finale Photobook- sold to LalaArashi Dream "A"Live LE CD- sold to AbeySony Ericsson w910i Phone (Second hand)- sold to Valian2nd hand Samsung M6202nd hand Sony Ericsson G900- Less than 6 months used LH KS360 Gossip Phone in Blue - PhP6500 / USD145
- Aiba Masaki Individual Otakara Photobook - Php1100 / USD25
- Matsumoto Jun Individual Otakara Photobook - Php1100 / USD25
- Ninomiya Kazunari Individual Otakara Photobook - Php1100 / USD25
- Ohno Satoshi Individual Otakara Photobook - Php1100 / USD25
Sho Sakurai Individual Otakara Photobook- Ashita no Kioku LE (c/o Addictine)
- Mood:
chipper
How will I receive your money then?
- Find a Western Union agent in your location (I think this is logical.. Hehehe.. Peace, minna!)
- Complete the Form. Fill out the required form. Then, simply show the Agent clerk your identification card. From what I know, you would need my particulars (your correct and typo-free full name and address) here. As soon as you decide to send me the payment, just PM me and I'll give my particulars to you ^-^
- Present Payment. Give the Agent clerk the form, cash and sign the receipt.
- Get the Receipt. Your receipt will have the MTCN (Money Transfer Control Number) that will allow you to track the status of your money transfer online.
For more information regarding Western Union, please do visit this site. Of course, simply select the appropriate country.. Hehe.. Thanks a lot minna for your support! Please do continue to do so.. Lolz! HONTOU NI ARIGATOU! -bows- m(_ _)m
- Provide me your particulars. Name, address and the MTCN. I would need these in order to claim the money
- And that's it.. Lolz!
Posting for addictine.. Ashita no Kioku LE for sale~
For more info, please feel free to contact ADDICTINE or inform me ^-^
Reason for selling: I'm looking for a dual sim phone. Preferably Samsung D980 or LG KS660
- QWERTY keyboard
- Touchscreen dialling only
- 240 x 320 pixels, 2.4 inches
- Easy to use
- Threaded messaging
- SD memory card slot for up to 4 GB
- 2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels camera for Video and Photo stills
- Superb speakers. Real good sounds
Includes in Package:
- Charger
- USB connector
- Headphones
- Box
- Manual
- CD
Interested buyers can text me at 09228414403 / 09179073414 or send an email at lei.bautista@ymail.com
Threaded messaging.. Looks like a chat window but these are actually test messages.
ORDERS REQUEST:
Design A:
Design B:
- Elizabeth-chan (2 pcs)
- pau
shimmer (Aibakaland)- Shiela-chan
- Ucupracacia
- Destini [Nevada] (Vox)
- craziigalx [Singapore]
- Ai-chan/nightowl (Aibakaland)
- xevelynx (Vox)
- jellybean20 (Vox)
- jeffer/dvampyrlestat [2pcs L] (Vox)
- Soujirou [L] (Vox)
christine 3 [L] (Vox)
For info on how to use Western Union money transfer, please refer to my post here.
- Kimmy
- Kris (Aibakaland)
- jeffer/dvampyrlestat (Vox) - 2 pcs
- Honeyz/Nor Hanis [L] (Malaysia)
I've been cross-posting my Vox blogs here for the main reason that I want to hear what others think of my posts.. Since Vox doesn't allow anonymous posting, please do leave your comments on my LJ..
Thanks a lot~
- Location:In front of PC..
- Mood:
awake - Music:Sailor Star Song
We are all aware of what's currently happening in Philippines.. The murder of 40+ people (which includes media people and journalists) in Maguindanao, the corrupt yet unwilling to waver government, terrorism, recession, price hikes.. As per the news I heard this morning, we are currently competing with Iraq as the number 1 country which is unsafe for medias and journalists. Hell, we even ranked as one of the top as the most corrupt government.
So.. What else is good in Philippines?
It's people like Efren Peñaflorida.
Efren Peñaflorida grew up in Cavite, established Dynamic Teen Company (DTC) when he was still 16 with three other friends and lead different youth awareness projects, talent and self development activities and community services. One sample of his various projects is "Kariton Kalsrum" (Pushcart Classroom) which teaches reading and writing to children from slum areas. Because of DTC, youth which are previously oriented and engaged on the harsh reality of drugs and violence lead a cleaner and more meaningful life.
Oh, he's also CNN's Hero of the Year. The government kept looking for people or group who can contribute to the betterment of Philippines and yet, they don't look inside their Mother Land.. Philippines needs lots and lots of Efren Peñafloridas.. The government should look up to him and his group for examples.
Kudos Efren and to team DTC~ More power and do continue your good work. We're totally proud of you!
Not much of a headline when you read it, neh? But try to dig in a little bit deeper and you'll find out that Nene Anegasaki is actually a character (one of the 3 virtual GFs) from a Nintendo DS dating sim game, "Love Plus". The "couple" is married at a church in Guam and returned to Japan for their reception last November 22 >.< He then invited media people (and the internet through webcam) to attend and even prepared slide shows of their relationship before marriage.
"Love Plus" is actually making it's own name in Japan for being the first "almost reality" based love sim game.. I mean.. Commonly when we say love sim game, we only tend to choose from a multiple-type question right? In "Love Plus", the gamer actually get to "whisper" sweet nothings to their virtual GF through a microphone.. So imagine playing the game in a public area =P
Your virtual GF might request you to hold her hands and even kiss but it doesn't mean that you have to kiss your DS unit though.. Just use your mighty stylus, touch her lips and voila, you got to kiss her >.< Go figure..
This interview is taken from videogames.yahoo.com
"Ok, this is pretty embarrassing. The DS has a mic and a touchscreen, so... one time, she asked me to say 'I love you' a hundred times into the mic. I was on the airplane when she asked me that, so I was like, no way. There was also this part where you have to hold her hand on the touchscreen. If you touch her hand with the stylus, you get to hold her hand. And then there's the part where you have to kiss her."
OMG! So did he?
"No, no!" he responded when prodded by the interviewer. "The girl's face shows up on the screen, and you have to touch her lips to give her a kiss. That's pretty weird.... this is embarrassing. I'm sweating right now just talking about it."
Honestly now.. Aren't gamers taking love sims to the next level? There are wives and GFs who actually complained that they are being two-timed by their partners with a virtual GF >.< Well, as long as they're happy, who am I to comment right?
Lolz~ I also read that in an interview, the wife of the gamer who got addicted into "Love Plus" finds herself addicted to a game entitled Ryu ga Gotoku 3 *whistles* Ninomiya~
^0^
Read on:
Does new video game takes virtual dating too far?
My husband has a virtual GF
The one about a guy who married a video game
Right Celebrity
We all know that from the most recent bout, Pacquio won over Cotto. I'm not too sure if you guys noticed it but by this time, most of us SHOULD (or supposed to) be talking about Pacquiao's success.. But then, most news and headlines talked about Pacquiao's supposed to be affair with Krista Ranillo..
Everytime Pacquio wins and returns to Philippines, the government would prepare a welcome party (with motorcade and parade) for him. My mom and I were talking about Pacquiao's motorcade which will pass by Luneta today. This is our conversation.. Noon at Ngayon version:
Mom: Agahan mo uwi mo ah.. Baka traffic.. Motorcade ni Pacquiao ngayon..
Lei: Uu nga pala noh.. Ano oras parade niya? Baka makasilip kami..
[and the conversation goes on about how Pacman won the fight, etc]
*in a "GOIN' BULILIT VOICE"* NGAYON:
Mom: Agahan mo uwi mo ah.. Baka traffic.. Motorcade ni Pacquiao ngayon..
Lei: Uu nga pala noh.. SINO KASAMA NIYA? JINKY O KRISTA?
[and the conversation goes on with laughter and gossip talks]
Manila Ocean Park is situated just behind the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta. The Oceanarium is situated overlooking the Manila Bay. We all know how clean *sarcastic roll of eyes* Manila Bay is but the water used for the whole Oceanarium is acquired from the bay. As per the guide, the water is purified to meet the temperature requirement of the marine creatures to survive and adapt. For more info about the place, feel free to visit their MAIN SITE and WIKI
Manila Oceam Park (MOP) is divided into several sections: (1) Agos/Flow – a rainforest motif complete with 8 tanks of freshwater fishes. (2) Bahura/The Reef – exhibition of artificial corals in 48 tanks. (3) Laot/Fishing Ground – features big fish and Eagle-spotted rays in a long tank. (4) Buhay na Karagatan/Living Ocean – the main attraction of the oceanarium is a 25-meter long walkway tunnel with 220-degree curved acrylic walls. (5) Kalaliman/The Deep - showcases marine animals found in the deepest parts Philippine waters. (6) Pagi/Sting Ray – variety of rays fly over while you're under this unique Overhang Tank. (7) Pating/Shark – features several species of shark.
We were then lead inside to view more aquariums.. Hey.. It's an Oceanarium.. What can we expect but marine lives, fish. fish and more fish ^0^ Here's some pics from Laot/Fishing Ground ^-^ Doesn't that crab looks soooo familiar? =p
Here are some pics from Laot/Fishing Ground. The pics are quite dark since I didn't used flash inside the place.. Huge (and I mean huuuuge) fishes are housed here. Look at the cute color-changing chairs.. Lolz~
I've piled up Buhay na Karagatan/Living Ocean, Kalaliman/The Deep, Pagi/Sting Ray and Pating/Shark areas into one pic post ^-^ The mermaid show can be seen from this area but it's better to actually see it in their special viewing room ^-^
To those who have seen Aiba's TSD when he went to Philippines, remember that vehicle he saw while on his way to Malabon Zoo? Not the one he rode but the one he pointed at.. It's the most common public vehicle here in Philippines which we call "Jeepney".
After lunch, we headed for the Jellyfish exhibit which they called "Jellies: The Dancing Sea Fairies".. An exhibit full of jellyfish and we got a dose of Last Song Syndrome (LSS) with Canon.. Lolz~
And finally.. The Mermaid Show.. The show was done in a special viewing room with this aquarium. The mermaids, of course, gets to perform with the fishes, including a shark (which looks like a cross breed of sting ray and shark) and sting rays..
The Four Magdalenas of the Sea.. I adore the red/maroon one ^-^
And our Ocenarium trip is complete ^-^ We then decided to walk through the Chinese Garden in Luneta Park.. It's been eon years since I last visited the park.. I last went to Chinese Garden when I was 7 years old I think.. Here are some pics of Chinese Garden and some sights inside Luneta Park
Various pics of Ram and me ^-^
Since the Filipinos are celebrating Pacquiao's win over Cotto last Sunday, and most are getting ready for the Twilight Sage: New Moon fever, I bring thee, Idward Kallen XD Don't kill me Twilight fans.. I just find this amusing =p
@Filipino readers: Since super pogi na tingin ng karamihan kay Pacquiao, itaas natin ng konti yung level, korek? Looolz~
And from the Lord of
His actual picture. More info about him from our online know-it-all buddy, WIKI and ABKD@Wordpress
Yes.. After putting my foot down and saying "NO!" to having my own twitter account, I find TUMBLR quite amusing and refreshing.. The themes are really cool though I'm still learning the ropes, the tumblr way. So far I learned how to post, to follow, to install theme and to customize.. Yay me~ Lolz~
To those who read my posts on Vox and LJ, don't worry.. I won't be leaving both blogs.. I'll be hitting my head for setting up another account to maintain cross-posting most of what I have in tumblr.
To those who have their accounts on tumblr, please do inform me so I can stalk follow you ^-^ Please do visit me on tumblr ^-^ Ja mata ne~
*Sho sharing that he asked her mom to cook dinner for him when he got home and his mom's watching Maou*Yes~ It's Japanese cuisine once again with me and my merienda (turned dinner and shopping that night) buddy, Drei *applause* We went to Robinsons Ermita that night in an attempt to search for stockings, accessories and my shoes for a certain event tonight. I suggested that we try "Tempura Japanese Grill".
Jun: "Mama, tabetai desu~"
Nino: "Hambaga daiyou~"
*Sho denying while the audience are having the time of their lives.. Lucky people..*
I was able to taste their dishes 4 times already.. (1) Food trip/Arashi meet-up with Jemmz and Abie; (2) Dinner with Ram; (3) Post-ASW event flailing (4) With Mareng Drei. Their prices are within the range on Tokyo-Tokyo and I love their sushis and makis. I love their dishes (except for chili mabo tofu)
During my first visit with Abie and Jemmz, we had Ebi Salad Maki, Tori Teppanyaki (I hope I got this right) and Curry Omu-rice. Ebi Salad Maki is mecha oishii~
Abie and I ordered Curry omu (omelet) rice. The curry rice had a strong after taste. If you don't like curry much, I suggest that you don't try it. I'm surprised with the size of the omu rice though.. It's good for 2 people if you're not much of an eater =p
Jemmz ordered Tori Teppan.. Tastes like chicken since it's chicken >_< You can never go wrong with Teppanyaki <3
Last night, Drei and I shared on a Gyu Asupara Maki. Too bad their Ebi Bacon Maki isn't available =( Personally, I liked their Gyu Asupara ^-^
I ordered Tendon. It's a mix of tempura and.. Is it kakiage? I really can't remember >_< For all I know, it's ebi tempura with strips of sweet potatoes/potatoes tempura >_<
Drei ordered Chili Mabo Tofu. So sorry mare that I wasn't able to inform you what mabo tofu's like >_< As they say.. "Parang inulam mo yung taho".. I like mabo tofu but this one doesn't suit my taste..
So, if you have time, please do drop by TEMPURA JAPANESE GRILL and try their dishes. They also offer yakiniku to those who want to have a "grilling" experience. Their friendly crew will always wait with a ready smile ^_^
