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So some of you would have seen Ohno's segment on AniShi a while ago about making a duct tape bag. This did set my curious crafty mind into interest. However, I did nothing about it! Then, we have a challenge in another LJ group about making something with duct tape, so here I am with my finished product.

I had plans on making a different item, but it didn't turn out that way. So here are my photos, from start to finish. Not all pics, I got so engrossed with it , I forgot to take photos!

This is the duct tape I decided to use. Reminds me of Japonism. It has all the members colours, so I was happy with it. Although at $7 a roll, a bit expensive.

So with all the strips done, I ventured outside on a sunny winter's day, to make my creation. As you can see, I needed an Oranamin C, to get me started.

Progress is being made!

Weaving finished! Now to decide WTF I am going to make?

TADA! A tote bag! I made the bag late last night, but didn't have any handles. Sorry, no photos of the bag before. I forgot to take them. The handles are an old skipping rope! HAHAHA, why would I need a skipping rope anymore!

VOILA! Finished product! Complete with Arashi ribbons and beads to ensure that the item is completely Arashian! Of course, what could be more Aussie, than hanging it on the clothes line to get a better look at it!

I think, this will become my new tapestry bag! Perfect size. It's not perfect, far from it, but for a first up effort, I'm quite happy with it!

Next time, I may post some more of my crafty creations!

Well things have been a bit stressful lately, so to try and relax, I've created some photos mashups! So enjoy, they are nothing wonderful, but fun to try and do!

Quite addictive really! More to follow soon!

Photos are not mine, but warped humour is!

Current Mood: anxious

Well hello anybody who is reading this! Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! In my part of the world, it is now summer, and both Christmas day (42 deg) and New Years Eve (40 deg) were very bloody hot! Christmas day brought some devastating bushfires not that far from me! It was about 50 mins drive, but flying over my house on both days were water bombing aircraft and the stench of smoke. Unfortunately, the area is dense bushland, and the fire is expected to burn for a while yet, unless we get some decent rain, which doesn't look likely!

So 2015, was it a good year? It wasn't too bad, buy it wasn't fantastic! Why? Well we'll start with the not so good! My work has been a struggle, get the feeling that someone is ready to put a knife in my back. Some close friends lost their parents, and one of my work collegues, whom I call my friend as well, only a few weeks ago, tragically lost her son in a car accident. I have known that kid for 12 years, seeing him grow up, so that was very hard.

Some friends have had major health problems, and my back hasn't been that flash also! Have been laid up with that more than once in the last 12 months! I seem to be a bit accident prone this year! Always finding bruises, cuts etc!

Now for the good parts! Many of my friends have become parents for the first time! So, so cute! Watching them change each time I see them is wonderful! I also managed to take a wonderful trip to Japan, which I managed to mark 4 items off my BUCKET LIST! These items were:
- Visit Himeji Castle
- Visit Miyajima
- Vist Hiroshima
- Attend an ARASHI concert!

TICK, TICK, TICK AND TICK!!!!!

Firstly Himeji Castle. You can see it from the train as you are coming into the town. The view from exiting the station, is truly amazing. I actually gasped at how beautiful it was! It's truly too hard to describe it, so I'll show some pictures

Miyajima, how beautiful is about all I can say! I arrived at low tide so you could walk out to the Torii gate quite a way and then when I left it was high tide, so the Torii gate looked as if it was swimming! There is so much to do there, I even caught the cable car up to the top of Mt Misen. The view of the inland sea is amazing! So here are some pictures....

Hiroshima, I absolutely loved it here! One of my favourite places. To see the A-Dome, the peace park, the museum, the replica castle, I can keep on going. I just wished I had more days there!

Lastly, I SAW ARASHI IN CONCERT!!!!!!! Truly unbelievable! I was lucky enough to go 3 times. The first concert in Nagoya, then in Osaka for Ohno's birthday and the next night! Each time I kept getting closer to the stage, with the last concert being on the floor and 8 rows from the start! I swear Sho and Ohno waved at me! Mind you, I was about 20cm taller than everyone else, blonde and a westerner! I literally stopped breathing when this happened. I thought I was imagining it, but the obachan next to me grabbed my arm, pointed at me, saying something I didn't understand, but she then gave me a thumbs up and continued to smile at me for the rest of the night! And I caught tape!!!!

So that is a brief trip review! Will more than likely do a proper one in the new future! If anyone is interested.

So goodbye 2015, Hello 2016. May you all be safe, healthy and happy!

Ciao

So tomorrow I'm off to Japan, for just under 6 weeks. I'm excited, and nervous! I'm travelling around the country all on my own! I'll get to see all of the Arashi shows in real time! Buy all the magazines, and spend all my money on merchandise!

Last night, myself and

koko66, were lucky enough to see Robbie Williams in concert! FREAKIN AWESOME! And hopefully, in 2 weeks time, I will be lucky enough to see Arashi in concert in Nagoya!!!!

So I don't know if I will be posting anything, depends on internet access, otherwise I will share photos in December, when I get back!

So bye for now!!!!

Current Mood: hopeful
Current Location: Australia,
Current Music: Let me entertain you!!!

Picture is not mine, but I found this yesterday, and I think it's appropriate, considering all the shit, going on at the moment!

I'm not usually the sort to write things about this, but this is getting to me. What am I talking about? The rumours about Ohno and his girlfriend! Maybe, it's because I have read so many reports online in the last two days, I thought I would have my two cents worth as well!

LET HIM BE!! People, for God's sake, leave the poor guy alone!! He's nearly 35, why the hell can't he have a girlfriend, or god forbid, a wife and possible family! But he's an idol, I hear some of you saying! SO F#$%^@G WHAT! First and foremost, he's a human being! Not something you, I or anybody owns! (not even JE!). I understand, that people may be hurt by this information about his private life, but what would a rather see? Ohno, happy, because of his private life or Ohno, unhappy, because he did what he thought the fans wanted him to do and not have a private life!

Some things I have noticed lately about Ohno are as follows:

* He's smiling more! He genuinely seems happy!
* He's more talkative!
* He's more creative!
* He looks content with life

Now, I don't know if I'm just speculating or not, but the relationship, has been on for a year, reportedly, and Ohno has become like this in the last year! Coincidence, maybe, but if this is what Ohno is like when he's in love! FANTASTIC! If, it's not love related , that's fine also, but imagine what he'd be like if he was in love!

What do I know about things, well if I must admit, and I never have before, I lost the love of my life, because he listened to what people around him were saying, and he didn't want to ruffle any feathers. We were in a relationship for 3 years, talking marriage and babies, however, I was not the same religion as him, I was not of the same "social standing" as his family, at first it didn't matter, but then..... it was over all of a sudden. Within 12 months, he had married someone of his own religion and social status. What about me? Well, I went into a dark, very dark place, and it didn't help when he would ring me at all hours to discuss problems. He even called his first child, the name we had discussed calling our first child. He knew, that I would always help in out in times of need, but I was miserable. No other guy compared to him, and I would deliberately destroy relationships because of this. He had me on a string for years, all because he listened to other people and didn't want to hurt them. I found out, many years later, the marriage was miserable and well it has now ended, but I still wonder, what might have been.

How does this relate to Ohno Satoshi? Well I want Ohno, and all of the members of Arashi, to be happy! If this means that they have private personal relationships with a female (or male for that matter), good for them! If this means they will get married and have little chibi Arashi's, I say bring it on! Because, if you are a true fan, you will love and support them, no matter what their personal life is!

If this is the only type of scandal, they have, big deal! Even the 2008 "scandal", is no big deal. Just look at western pop idols, and then you will understand what a scandal is. This is nothing!!

I'm sure that some people who read this may disagree with my thoughts, but I will ask to take a good hard look at yourself, and understand what your "obsession" is doing to you! There is good "obsession" and bad "obsession", what do you have?

Lastly, not that he will ever read this, but my final words to Ohno Satoshi and the other members of Arashi....

STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF, TRUST YOURSELF! IF YOU BELIEVE THAT IT IS RIGHT FOR YOU, THEN GO FOR IT! IF IT ENDS UP BEING WRONG, LEARN AND GROW FROM IT!

A true fan, will always love and support you, no matter what the circumstances or consequences!

That is all from me for today!

Current Mood: infuriated

So I was busy doing nothing, so I created some "artwork". Not doing what I should have been doing, but it is Friday night, so after a very busy week at work, I'm relaxing!

So firstly, I must thank

koko66 for the inspiration. She found the very cute pug picture with the writing and I just decided to SHO it up a bit! We were having fun, thinking of catchphrases for it!

Secondly as a thankyou to

koko66, I did a Sakumoto (fanfic possibility) and then a Jun on his own!

So enjoy! Pics are NOT MINE, but the "creative" elements are mine! (good or not!)

Current Mood: sleepy
Current Music: Take Off!!

I downloaded a new app which I can beautify (???) photos! So of course, I tried it with some Arashi photos I have saved!

Now, I'm not saying they are great, far from it. I wish I could draw, but I thought I would share them anyway!

I still have to find a solo Nino, Aiba and Jun (too many to choose from), but I will post them when I get them done! Of course there will be more Sho pics, as you can never have enough Sho!

Current Mood: chipper

First and foremost, I do apologise for my really crappy artwork! I saw this photo of Sho, from Arashi Blast in Hawaii, and my first thoughts were OMG, that's so Aussie Rules. So I decided that I would try and create a new pic with Sho kicking a football, in a Geelong Jumper. BA-BOW EPIC FAIL!!! So decided to scrap that!

So I then decided to try other variations, again EPIC FAIL! So I decided on this one. I'm not happy with it, but I still decided to share it!

Let me explain. I LOVE Australian Rules Football!!! My team is Geelong, aka Geelong Cats. My favourite player is Jimmy Bartel! (Google him, and you'll see why!! SEXY!!!). So I tried to find a pic of Jimmy in a similar shot, but this was the closest I could get. So if you have no idea what I'm talking about, Google Australian Rules Football, Geelong Cats and Jimmy Bartel and you might understand what I'm on about.

So a bizarre post, but well if you know me, I'm sometimes very random!

PS: if anyone knows of a good program to make better memes, feel free to let me know!

Current Mood: dorky

Well in my part of the world, it's now Easter! Yes it is a Christian tradition, and in some form I do respect the tradition. But with Easter it means other things now, Hot Cross Buns, Easter Eggs, (mmm chocolate and lots of it!), but for us workers, it means a 4 day weekend!!! Yay!!!

So how am I going to spend my next few days? Well.......... let's see Chocolate, Arashi, Chocolate, Arashi, Chocolate, Arashi etc etc. I guess you get the picture! Of course I plan to do other things, but this is my main priority!

So to celebrate, I have attempted to do some Arashi Easter art! And attempted is the important word here! It is very average, but I only did this as a bit of fun! There is no attempt to claim the pictures as mine, only the poor attempts at creativity! So without further ado, here are my Easter funnies...... (well I hope so anyway!)

I am Sho biased, not afraid to say, anyway HAPPY EASTER!

Current Mood: giggly

Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Hope you have a great day, whether you celebrate it or not! Please try and stay safe one and all! santa clause merry christmas card, santa clause merry christmas ecard ___

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Current Mood: melancholy

Well this is my fourth attempt to get these damn photos loaded. This idea came courtesy of the girls at DNA LJ. They wanted to see Christmas photos, so I decided to share some of my Christmas photos from my recent trip to Tokyo.

With me not being too computer savvy, I tried to put a description next to each photo, but it hasn't worked! D'oh! So, I have put a list of the following photos, about where they were taken and what of! If you have any questions about these, please don't hesitate to contact me. I hope you enjoy them, the Christmas lights in Tokyo were amazing!!!

1. Afternoon snack at Krispy Kreme in Shibuya! The snowman was full of chocolate, yummo!
2. Aiba's movie, Miracle, advertised on the big screens in Shibuya!
3. Ebisu Garden Palace (must admit, I let out a little scream, when I saw this! I felt that I
was in the final episode of Hanadan!)
4. Ebisu Garden Palace
5. Ebisu Garden Palace
6. Entrance to Tokyo Tower
7. Fuji TV Building, Odaiba. Christmas light display. This was amazing!
8. Ginza
9. Entrance to Tokyo Tower, another side
10. Narita Airport, Terminal 2, on the way home to OZ!
11. Another part of Odaiba
12. Roppongi Hills Forecourt
13. Roppongi Hills boulevard and Tokyo Tower
14. Roppongi Hills Love Tree
15. Me and Christmas "Bundy" Bear, Tokyo Sky Tree

Current Mood: nostalgic
Current Location: Australia, Grovedale
Current Music: Dear Snow

Well have arrived home in OZ, after a week in Tokyo. Wow, amazing, I saw so much, yet saw so little. I had a list of what I wanted to see and do, before I went, but kept getting sidetracked, so missed at least half of what I wanted to see. I guess I would be no good at organising a holiday with Sho Sakurai, who likes to keep to a tight schedule.

So what would be my highlights, I don't know, I need time to recharge and reflect, but I will say that Tokyo has some of the best Christmas lights I've ever seen. They are everywhere! Other personal highlights were also watching VSA and AniShi, when the whole of Japan sees them. Mind you, my experience of watching AniShi was slightly tarnished by the earthquake that hit Nagano. Of course, the TV warned me, but me not knowing what it was saying, I just passed it off as part of the show, but NO! I was sitting on the bed happily watching the boys in their mascot outfits, when the bed starts moving, windows creaking, the TV shaking and this weird sensation as if I am in a washing machine. Suddenly I start to panic, realising what it was. Now, earthquakes are my second biggest fear, apart from spiders, so watching the rest of AniShi, was a bit of a blur, as my concentration was elsewhere. Not much sleep that night!

My hotel room had a view of Tokyo Tower, which was amazing to look out at everynight! My expedition to Johnny's was just that, an expedition. I had printed 2 versions on how to get there, and knew I had to look for a building with The Playhouse on it. One frigging problem, no bloody building! It's been demolished! Photo attached. Once I realised that, dah, it was so easy to find. But disappointed though, apart from photos, nothing else Arashi was there.

I did get to Fuji TV, again disappointment, only 1 tiny area on VSA. But the Christmas light show at Fuji TV is definately worth making the night trip over for! Actually, whilst I was in Asakusa, I got interviewed by a TV show, on what foreigners think of Tokyo, and what they can improve. I found out at the end it was Fuji TV, and the interpreter, the producer and I all then started talking about Arashi! Don't know what show, but I don't think I want to see myself on TV, yuk! Fatty boombah!!!

So hopefully, these photos will attach, don't know if I know what I'm doing or not. One thing is for sure, I will definately be back, maybe even next year! WP_20141119_19_32_14_Pro

Current Mood: tired

Well in about 18 hours I will be jetting off to Tokyo! Well actually, in about 15 hours I leave Melbourne to fly to Sydney to then catch a flight to Tokyo.

I'm a little bit excited, if I must admit. Have I got anything planned, yes and no. I have a list of things I want to see and do, but any definate plans, on when and how, no. I'm just going to wing it!

I will give a full report when I get back! Fingers crossed I will see heaps of things Arashi!!!!

Bye for now!!!

So following my previous post of what concerts I have been to, this is my wish list of concerts I want to go to. Some of these will never happen, either the people being dead or just don't tour anymore, or it is impossible to get to see them, but I will list them anyway!

ARASHI
ROBBIE WILLIAMS
DURAN DURAN
QUEEN (original line-up)
THE POLICE
JOHN MELLENCAMP
FLEETWOOD MAC
GUNS N' ROSES
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
PHIL COLLINS
THE BEACH BOYS (when they were good)
BEE GEES

ok I have drawn a blank. I will update this when my brain is working again!!!!

So this is not really a Top 10 list, but I thought I should write down all the artists/bands/concerts that I have been to, so I don't forget. I apologise if anyone from outside of Australia is reading this, as most of these bands are Australian, and seen a long time ago, when the band scene was a booming industry.

U2 - 3 times
DAVID BOWIE
HOWARD JONES
PSUEDO ECHO - too many times to mention
AC/DC
ANGELS - too many times to mention
INXS - 10 times
COLD CHISEL - too many times to mention
JIMMY BARNES - at least 6 times
SCREAMING JETS - at least 10 times
PAUL YOUNG
MADONNA
DIRE STRAITS - 2 times
CULTURE CLUB
VILLAGE PEOPLE
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN - numerous times
SPLIT ENZ
DRAGON
EUROGLIDERS
MUSHROOM 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT - a day long concert, which was amazing!
UNCANNY X-MEN
MODELS
COUNTDOWN CONCERTS 1 & 2 - a revival show from the popular music show.
BON JOVI
MIDNIGHT OIL
KIM WILDE
HUMAN LEAGUE
BELINDA CARLISLE
SUZI QUATRO
1927
NICKELBACK
JOHN FARNHAM - at least 8 times
LIONEL RITCHIE

OK, that is all I can think of at the moment. I will add to the list when my memory returns!

Ok, these are definately not the best movies of all time, but they are some of my favourites. Actually, I am sure I have missed some, but these are the movies I like to watch, and have on DVD. Apologies that they are not all great!

10. TWISTER
- Ok, extremely far fetched, but I do love a disaster movie.

9. BIG WEDNESDAY
- classic surfing movie.It also had Jan Michael Vincent, when he was hot, not like now!

8. VERTICAL LIMIT
- sort of a disaster movie, but it starred Chris O'Donnell as the hero and Bill Paxten as
the villan.

7. 8 BELOW
- Disney movie starring the late Paul Walker, 8 gorgeous dogs left behind in Antartica. I
always cry at the end.

6. FINDING NEMO
- another cute movie, just keep swimming!

5. THE GREEN MILE
- adaption of Stephen King's book. Ok the ending is different to the book, but it's
still a movie I will watch over and over.

4. FIELD OF DREAMS
- another movies where I will cry buckets at the end.

3. DIRTY DANCING
- do I have to explain why?

2. SOUND OF MUSIC
- I do have a thing for Georg Von Trapp!!!

1. SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
- another Stephen King book. Classic movie!

So that is my list. Ok, not all the best movies in the world, but I enjoy them.

Not sure what my next list will be, but I'm getting on a roll with these.

Current Mood: embarrassed

Sothis is my list for Top 10 TV Shows. Well this was a hard one. When it came down to write shows down, my mind went completely blank. So the list I have compiled isn't what I really think, but of the 20 or so shows I wrote down, this is it.

10. SURVIVOR
- in my opinion, the best reality show.

9. THE BILL
- brilliant English cop show. I was obsessed with this show, and would not go out on a
Saturday night until I had seen this show.

8. HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
- funny, funny, funny! It was, legend, wait for it dery!! haha

7. DR WHO
- what can I say, I am a bit of a DR WHO geek. EXTERMINATE!!!!!!!

6. COUNTDOWN
- anyone of my age, would have grown up with this show. Best Aussie music show ever! It
was a Sunday night institution. Aah memories...

5. DOWNTON ABBEY
- drama as only the British can do

4. FRIENDS
- i can watch re-run after re-run and still laugh at this show.

3. Vs. ARASHI
- the show that introduced me to ARASHI. I just laugh and love this show!

2. OFFSPRING
- sorry for anyone that is not from Australia, reading this, but this is a brilliant
piece of Australian drama. Quirky, funny, sad and serious, excellent!

1. HAWAII FIVE-O
- this is the current version. What's not to like! It's set in Hawaii, great plots, great
acting, laughter and well it's got Alex O'Loughlin in the lead. SAY NO MORE!!!!

So that is my TV list. Next on the agenda is my Top 10 movies.

Until next time......

Wow this was hard, so many groups, singers, what to do? So this is my rushed list. I am honestly not happy with it, but as of today, this is how it is......

10. THE BEATLES
- It all started with The BEATLES

9. BON JOVI
- The songs, the hair, the leather pants, mmmmmmm

8. FLEETWOOD MAC
- Classic songs, not everybody's taste, but I don't mind them.

7. SCREAMING JETS
- Brilliant Australian classic rock band. ROCK ON!!!!!

6. ROBBIE WILLIAMS
- It's Robbie, do I need to explain?

5. U2
- One of the best live acts I've ever seen, and The Joshua Tree is just a classic.

4. DURAN DURAN
- 80's New Romantic at it's best!

3. ARASHI
- Their music saved me from a dark place, it makes me smile, sing and want to dance!

2. DAVID BOWIE
- Love, love, love Bowie. Have since I was a little tacker!

1. AC/DC
- Aussie Rock Royalty. Enough said!!!

So that's my list. Very different in genre's of music, but I love my music.

Next on the agenda, Top 10 TV Shows!!!!! Stay tuned.........

Current Mood: artistic

Well my first challenge is to say my top 10 songs. A bit hard, as it changes all the time, but my NO.1 has not changed in 10 years. So without further adue, here it is.....

10. TIN SOLDIERS - SMALL FACES
Classic song, which just gets me everytime.

9. TELEGRAPH ROAD - DIRE STRAITS
Love this song, especially the instrumental part at about the 8 min mark.

8. NEVER TEAR US APART - INXS
Do I need to explain this song? After the death of Michael Hutchence, I
took 3 years before I could listen to this song without crying!

7. SHOOT TO THRILL - AC/DC
It's AC/DC, what's to explain!

6. ANGELS - ROBBIE WILLIAMS
I want this at my funeral. Creepy, but this is what I want!

5. PLANET EARTH - DURAN DURAN
My love for Duran Duran started with this song!

4. JAILBREAK - AC/DC
Long live Bon Scott! I love the part "with a bullet in his back!"

3. ATOMIC - BLONDIE
Best Blondie song ever!!!!!

2. IT'S ALL OVER NOW BABY BLUE - GRAHAM BONNET
I just sing at the top of my voice every time.

1. HEROES - DAVID BOWIE
What can I say, my No.1 for at least 10 years. I get tingles everytime
I hear this song. Creepy again, this is also on my funeral list!

Honorable mentions: these have at one time or another been in either my top 10 or 5.
Believe - Arashi, Baby it's you - Promises, Burning Up - Madonna, Hey Jude - The Beatles,
Don't you forget about me - Simple Minds

So this is my list as of today. As you can see, it's very wide and varied. Old songs, and not the same style at all.

Next topic - TOP 10 BANDS/SINGERS

Current Mood: melancholy

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