Ridonkulous. That's what it is.

[eggchan]

Haha.. yay_box introduced this little gem on her LJ earlier today. It's so fun!

BEFORE I START I JUST WANT TO SAY.. my thoughts on the whole thing where people are complaining about Arashi not getting enough rest, or that they are hogging the spotlight etc. How do I feel about this...? Honestly I think that they deserve the spotlight. They have worked very hard to be where they are today, and I don't think that other groups are being 'ignored' because of Arashi. Yes, I think that other groups are being ignored, but not because of Arashi. That's just stupid.

On the other topic, yes Arashi is working hard... they have lots of shows and movies and singles and albums and concert tours that they are doing... but I honestly believe that Johnny knows how to take care of his.. property as we can so lightly put it. Does Arashi seem tired sometimes? Yes. Does Arashi seem unhappy? No. I do not feel that Johnny is making them work so hard as to affect their wellbeing, their mental health, and their life. Hell, if that was happening.. we would be having the issues that are extremely prevalent in the K-pop world right now.. *coughSuperJuniorDBSKcough* If Johnny was treating his talent so painfully badly, don't you think that someone would have sued him for that already? J&A was created 33 years prior to SME.

Okay so.. that out of the way.. life lately has been... just ridonkulous. That's about the only way that I can describe it. Between going to work, and all the different gatherings that I have been going to, between birthday parties and going away parties..

It's just nutso *insert emoticon of nuts that I don't have*

I also feel kind of overwhelmed with the translation projects that I have... granted, I picked them.. ;; I shouldn't have picked so many. Oh well, at least I'm almost done with the one that's been giving me the biggest trouble.. *shakes fist at 世界一受けたい授業*

So... what have I been up to this week..?

On Monday, I was at work until late into the night, but then it was Nicole's birthday party which was super Aiba-filled I was only able to go to the game night part of it, but that's okay because it was really fun! We gave her a gigantic cardboard birthday cake with a cardboard Aiba in it ;; she laughed so hard she fell on the floor.

She also got an Aiba painting, an Aiba shirt and an Aiba tote bag. (It was a very Aiba birthday)

Tuesday, I did my vlog and.. translated. Nothing super exciting that day, but I do know that it was full of me doing errands and other various things that I need to get done ;

Wednesday was work day again, and so I was there all day basically I managed to watch the Himitsu no Arashi-chan from 2 weeks ago, and now I need to get all ready for the wtfSho kiss on this week's episode. Seriously.. WHAT IS GOING ON THERE?? I'm excited though because I heard this week's episode was awesome

aaand today was a very vloggy day. I posted 2 more videos, and then I did some errands. After that, when Lotion got home we decided to go out to our local arcade and play some DDR because we have a lot of left over coins that we need to use -- plus we need exercise.

It was painful...

Anyway, it was nice to get some workout which I haven't had in a little while. I think we're gonna try to go a little more regularly

And now we're here. And I'm exhausted. But I have translating to do, so I'm gonna do that ;

As another note -- I'm on pins and needles about the whole balloting thing. IS IT GOING TO WORK OUT OR NOT......???

Comments

[yay-box.livejournal.com]

hi there sexay 8D

[katietorresm.livejournal.com]

I do not feel that Johnny is making them work so hard as to affect their wellbeing, their mental health, and their life. Hell, if that was happening.. we would be having the issues that are extremely prevalent in the K-pop world right now.. *coughSuperJuniorDBSKcough* ----> I totally agree with you on this!

[katzichan.livejournal.com]

omg what an aiba-fabulous bday XD lol, that sounds awesome~~
i'm glad you've been so busy having fun~! :D
i'm really happy Arashi has the spotlight they finally deserve.... it always, always amazes me when i think back to where they started and how just because they were in JE or whatever, there never was any guarantee that they would make it to where they are.... they really really have earned it. and i think you made a very good point about how Johnny knows what he's doing (lol i hadn't really thought of that before, durrr), and they do seem HAPPY. and that part makes me happy. if you love what you're doing like them and you love each other like them, it makes the work load easier too, i think.

omg balloting! >< good luck!!!

ps hahah i'm about to watch the wtfShoKiss ep of HnA today too and i just DON'T KNOW WHAT THAT IS ABOUT XD ohohoho anticipation.

[mystical-mayhem.livejournal.com]

I think if they weren't getting enough rest, it would show. Being in japanese entertainment is a very hectic lifestyle and I'm sure they're fully aware of that. Yes, they work very hard, but I'm sure they're happy about the results of all the hard work they do. I don't really understand the 'hogging the spotlight' thing. Like, from other Johnny's groups? They've had a really good past couple of years, just let them enjoy it.

Yes, my birthday party rocked! I was so scared coming down those steps at first haha! Everyone should have the pleasure of atleast one Arashi-riffic birthday X3 Thanks for the gifts, I love them~!

Giiiiiiirl, I had a weird dream about you, TJ, and Bethany last night. Me and Bethany were over at your guy's place, which was totally different, mind you. You guys had a maid and everything. Anyyyyways, TJ was telling us about how he was kidnapped from afghanistan or something, and you were playing video games and chiming in with "Yup, it's true". And then it skipped to something about Nino being in a tea shop, sitting by himself near a window watching the sunset? That doesn't sound Nino-ish at all XD

I hope you can find someone to ballot! I will pray to the Aiba gods for a miracle~!