NEW YEARS 25 QUESTION MEME. GOTH MACABRE HAUTE COUTURE: JAPANESE MAGAZINE FASHION PHOTOS, TWISTED DISTURBING GHOSTLY IMAGES.
2009 has been a huge year for me, and the curtain’s set to rise even higher in 2010. Before we hammer the final nails in December’s coffin, a eulogy seemed proper. So I took a few minutes to answer a New Year’s question meme, which has been making the rounds of blogs.
(The photos are from Narzib’s MySpace; RIP to the haunted hentai Tokyo party!)
1. What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before? Drank gooey “brains” from the head of a mannequin with Andrew Zimmern. (Photo memories here!)
2. Did you keep your New Years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I didn’t make any last year, so there were none to break.
3. How will you be spending New Year’s Eve? Believe it or not, I’m having a lowkey gathering with old friends. There’s so much decadence ahead in January that I don’t feel I’m missing out. In any case, this year’s best New Years party is DJ Taiki’s Black Veil in Osaka, and Count de Sang will have a report for you!
4. Did anyone close to you die? Ha, everyone around me is undead.
5. What countries did you visit? Japan (Tokyo), USA (NYC, Philly, DC, LA), Canada (Vancouver) — and it was all for work. No rest for the wicked.
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009? Spend more time on the fashion line. And I will.
7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? Gackt’s July 12 concert at Saitama Arena was unforgettable.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? I’ve had the opportunities to do TV and writing work that I never thought were possible.
9. What was your biggest failure? I wasn’t able to visit friends and family in Hong Kong. No time, no rest…
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Broke a nail? haha.
11. What was the best thing you bought? It only cost a few dollars, but I love my kawaii panda ring from Outlet in Ikebukuro.
12. Where did most of your money go? My Scottish Fold baby, Basil Farrow.
13. What song will always remind you of 2009? I want to @#*# with you! / You want to @#%@ me too! (From our Japanese-glam-horror-camp movie.)
14. What do you wish you’d done more of? Studying Japanese.
15. What do you wish you’d done less of? Nose candy. Kidding, kidding!
16. What was your favourite TV program? Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations FTW.
17. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year? I don’t hate anyone, but some people have disappointed me.
18. What was the best book you read? Ryu Murakami’s Piercing.
19. What was your greatest musical discovery? Sopor Aeternus and a handful of Visual Kei bands.
20. What was your favorite film of this year? Tale of Two Sisters. Creepy K-horror that still gives me the chills.
21. What did you do on your birthday? I gave away prizes on my blog.
22. What kept you sane? Basil Farrow.
23. Who did you miss? My Tokyo spooks.
24. Who was the best new person you met? I met so many inspiring new friends in 2009.
25. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009: As each year passes, it becomes more tempting to succumb to expectations about how you should live… Don’t. Do what you want to do.
I’m curious to hear about your own reflections — what are your goals and expectations for next year? What are your own responses to the questions above? Comments are always welcome.
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2009 was a big Year, So many things happened. But I know that 2010 will be bigger and
Better! Or at least I hope. But it really doesn’t depend on year, it depends on us ( Super cheezy!) hahahah Happy Holidays and Have a Great New Year!! :D
Totally depends on us!! Make it happen!
*haha* your japanese-glam-horror-camp movie is definately something to remember…
this year was a highly unexpected one for me…hmmm…as for my new years resolutions & such, I’m not sure what it should be…but I am planning on having a little party type thing with just a couple o friends.
2009 was a big Year, So many things happened. But I know that 2010 will be bigger and
Better! Or at least I hope. But it really doesn't depend on year, it depends on us ( Super cheezy!) hahahah Happy Holidays and Have a Great New Year!! :D
*haha* your japanese-glam-horror-camp movie is definately something to remember…
this year was a highly unexpected one for me…hmmm…as for my new years resolutions & such, I'm not sure what it should be…but I am planning on having a little party type thing with just a couple o friends.
i want my own place!
I have a dream a Marie Antoinette jacket from you and your new line!!LOL!!!!So luved those in Lavendar color!!!!!!!!!!!
cosplay!!!!!
I want evertything!! sure we get it!!
♥
To meet La Carmina, but this is really a goal for 2012.
Music!
Here’s another great track by Colony 5:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPspddXL4h0
hopes Carmina can come to Taiwan to visit me :)
^^ hehe
My goal: Get somewhere in life…
I plan to get into grad school, start my indie music project and save the planet from the selfish cluthes of humans. Then I’ll do a funny dance.
Awesome!
Totally!
Happy New Year!♥ ~
I do, and I admit, you’re definitely a large inspiration! Keep rocking, please.
i want my own place!
I have a dream a Marie Antoinette jacket from you and your new line!!LOL!!!!So luved those in Lavendar color!!!!!!!!!!!
cosplay!!!!!
I want evertything!! sure we get it!!
♥
To meet La Carmina, but this is really a goal for 2012.
Music!
Here's another great track by Colony 5:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPspddXL4h0
hopes Carmina can come to Taiwan to visit me :)
^^ hehe
My goal: Get somewhere in life…
I plan to get into grad school, start my indie music project and save the planet from the selfish cluthes of humans. Then I'll do a funny dance.
Awesome!
Totally!
Happy New Year!♥ ~
I do, and I admit, you're definitely a large inspiration! Keep rocking, please.
2009 was a year of realizations for me. So many things have happened in the past year that I didn’t think was possible. I’m excited for the new year!
Me too! I feel like everything’s progressing and getting bigger and better… no time to dwell on the past!
2009 was a year of realizations for me. So many things have happened in the past year that I didn't think was possible. I'm excited for the new year!
Me too! I feel like everything's progressing and getting bigger and better… no time to dwell on the past!
Totally depends on us!! Make it happen!
Graduate high school with a great OP and great grades! I’m aiming high! Study more Japanese and prepare for my Japan trip NEXT YEAR! Oh my god I’m so excited! X3 Make more awesome memories, document them all and make new friends~ Everything’s positive! :D
Happy New Year La Carmina! Keep doing your awesome work and good luck with everything for 2010! *Hugs and kisses*
I love your attitude!! I have a feeling it’s all going to happen!
Graduate high school with a great OP and great grades! I'm aiming high! Study more Japanese and prepare for my Japan trip NEXT YEAR! Oh my god I'm so excited! X3 Make more awesome memories, document them all and make new friends~ Everything's positive! :D
Happy New Year La Carmina! Keep doing your awesome work and good luck with everything for 2010! *Hugs and kisses*
I love your attitude!! I have a feeling it's all going to happen!
Gallermic has a new party: http://www.willapolis.blogspot.com
Gallermic has a new party: http://www.willapolis.blogspot.com
Gallermic is back in Tokyo has a new party:
http://www.willapolis.blogspot.com
so exciting! Have you been yet? I always love his manifesto ramblings
No, but I’m going next weekend. I’m also going to the opening of his photography exhibition tomorrow. Shall I take pictures?
I’d love that!!! Really appreciate it, and I’m excited about your report!
I’d love that!!! Really appreciate it, and I’m excited about your report!
so exciting! Have you been yet? I always love his manifesto ramblings
Gallermic is back in Tokyo has a new party:
http://www.willapolis.blogspot.com
Gallermic has a new party: http://www.willapolis.blogspot.com
Gallermic is back in Tokyo has a new party:
http://www.willapolis.blogspot.com
so exciting! Have you been yet? I always love his manifesto ramblings
No, but I'm going next weekend. I'm also going to the opening of his photography exhibition tomorrow. Shall I take pictures?
I'd love that!!! Really appreciate it, and I'm excited about your report!