10:10:00 PM
After one bad thing comes another... why should I experience these stupid & endless illnesses? O_O I now get the flu.. mostly the cold. And since I have sinusitis, the cold is twice~ no, three times worse than regular cold. Really, I've been sick for such a long time already! Arghhh!!!! X_X I miss being healthy ;_;
The good thing is, my sleeping pattern has come back to normal last night. I slept for 12 hours straight since last night *grins* Yeah, but to be back to normal required a sacrifice: I didn't sleep the night before! Well, I did sleep, only from 7 to 12 pm and didn't sleep the whole day until 9.30 pm. So I had been awake for 21 hours before I slept again! I was really worn out yesterday. Aside from that, I had a very nice 3-hour non-stop conversation with Alexa yesterday morning. It was the first time we talked so much after 2 weeks didn't see each other *smiles*
Kate has issued a new layout using a girl image she drew for her 3-minute hand-made animation! I adore her talent in drawing *_* Shampoo also issued a new layout using a Shampoo image she drew! How did they draw that lovely? *wondering* I can't draw at all >_< Felicia has also issued a new layout, it's looking awfully pretty. I really envy her, only 15 years old and such design talent *_* She's one good example of someone who's willing to seriously learn. She knows what she's doing very well.... Hmm, why does everyone choose pink as their layout's color scheme lately? Not that I loathe pink, but everyone I know uses pink! So I see an extensive amount of pink since yesterday =P Most of the pink is pretty, though ^^ My new layout is almost finished.. I hope I can upload it tomorrow.
I also got two more artbooks from VOE yesterday: Magic Knight Rayearth vol.1 and Yu Asagiri's works. Twenty fansubs have also come from Soyokaze. Yay, I have a lot of anime to watch now ^_^ I really want to watch some tonight but I feel drowsy now... I think I'm gonna sleep very soon. That sure is early for me... ^.~

5:31:00 AM
Four new artbooks have come from House of Anime yesterday: X Zero, RG Veda, Magic Knight Rayearth vol.1, Utena manga illustrations. I'm so happy ;_; Some fansubs I ordered from Kodocha and Sachi have also come *dances* Hopefully the others will come very soon..
Mmm.. talked to a lot of people today.. Alexa, Yoshe, Suz, Shampoo... I love them all *hugs* To Suz, get well soon, ne? ^^
Real Japan makes me want to go to Japan even more *_*
I want to buy Playstation 2, but I guess I have to wait until next year because of this. I believe the cost will be very expensive this year. I want to get the best deal I could *smirks* Speaking of deals, my bestfriend Bayu has won 2 Intrigo lapstations (a station like "breakfast in bed" table to put your laptop on while on the bed) from Egghead for $19 each! The original price is $189 (this is the most expensive product of 3 types, the cheaper ones are $89 and $139). He got it for one-tenth of the original price, can you believe that? ^_^ Of course, he's going to send 1 to me *jumps up and down* Now I can use my laptop while lying on the bed XD Envy me? *evil laugh*
Speaking about Bayu, he always gives me the best links ever. My ICQ bookmark from him alone consists of great sites. He always takes care of me all the time, as he would to his girlfriend ^^; Aiee, I depend on him too much >_< Come to think of it, he's the only person my age that I depend on. I've always been the "tough" and "mature" person since I was very small (because I'm *was, and will always be* the mediatior between my mom and my dad... it's too complicated, you don't want to know ~_~). I enjoy being the "wise" person, whom my friends can depend on and to whom they always ask when they have problems. Yet, I miss being nurtured, being taken care of, being spoiled... and so far I receive that from Bayu :D Thanks so much for everything that you've given to me *blushes* Mm, you know me deeper than that :O
*waves* Hellooo, sinusitis! Welcome, welcome.. You're never invited and you're not wanted, but you've come anyway, so I can't do anything except making a plea: don't stay too long, okay? ;_; And don't spoil yourself inside! Please behave, ne? *grins* Now is time for me to rest. Ja ne...

9:03:00 AM
I'm sick *yet again* ;_; Pharyngitis, this time (or inflamation of the pharynx (throat), in English). I've been diagnosed with chronic pharyngitis since high school, so I was expected to get ready for it anytime. Who on earth likes to get ready for a disease? No one, I believe. Me neither. And I begin to hate my body lately... so many diseases! *arghhhh* ;_; Blame everything to the acute weather change... it was low 50 the whole day yesterday, and such a strong wind, indeed. Stupid me, knowing that my neck shouldn't be exposed to the cold, I didn't wear a jacket *kicks herself*

By the way, I've been really happy the past 3 days *sings* I met my long-time friend after.. *counts* 2 or 2.5 years not talking >_< Stupid me for not keeping in touch at all. He changed his ICQ & stuff, and my old computer gave me enough trouble at that time, so my ICQ all screwed up and I had to add user one by one again. So I guess I left him out. And I didn't try to search him. I guess I just forgot about him until 3 days ago. I installed ICQ 2000b, and there's this option to search through my address book and see if any of the emails is already a registered ICQ user. So a lot of names popped up, and I added his name, taking my chance to see whether I got the right person or not. Maybe he didn't use that email for his current ICQ, but I just took my chance. And there it was, he authorized me and we started talking again. Catching up where we left off some years back *laughs* I chatted with him for a few hours today. I'm so glad I meet him again.. He's a very nice friend indeed. We've always shared each other's experiences and I'm so happy we can finally talk again ^_^

On another note, I've registered an AIM screen name, ocean hearted. Talk to me, minna? ^^ I'm glad I finally met Alexa today :_: And talked to Yoshe, too. They're both a darling *hugs them*. I also got the chance to talk to Suz yesterday *hugs her*. Oh, that reminds me.. I need to link her blog.. *makes notes*

Alright, I think I need another few hours of sleep. I slept from 8 pm to 2 am, my sleeping cycle is weird lately :_: I'm getting dizzy now so I guess I have to sleep... and I have a lot of things to do today, above all *sighs* I haven't memorized all the katakana and I have a test later today *starts panicking* Oh well I'd better go off now.

4:59:00 AM
*yawn* I'm sooo sleepy ~_~ Dunno why... I've slept from 7pm to 12 am and that should be enough to keep me awake at least another 6 hours (it's 1 am currently). But no, my eyes are tired & watery and I keep yawning... Anyway, I'm talking to Felicia for the first time now. She's also Indonesian like myself, and still very young, 15 years old *gasps* And yet she makes wonderful designs... I really have to force myself to focus working on my site more, but I don't know... I have to do 2 papers of Business Writing this weekend and study matrices (math) >_< I have a whole lot of homeworks waiting for next week, as well as katakana (japanese) tests... I hope I still have the strength to go through this semester and complete it with good grades O_O
Brian has 5 new layouts all finished while he's had 7 layout versions already in his site. He does make too many layouts *laughs* I feel tempted to make *at least* one layout now =P I've been reading Shampoo's journal for a while now.. and that reminds me: I planned to make a rant for my personal site but I forgot all along =P Oops...
On another note, Alexa has made her first table-layout in her blog. It's very nice looking! Say, Alexa, where are you? I haven't seen you for quite a while now... Not to sound corny or stupid, but I honestly miss talking to you ;_;

I've customized half of my computer layout (including the icons, etc). I'll take the screencap when everything's done. Here are 2 good sites for customization: Tainted Web and M's factory. I've also registered for some .co.jp emails *satisfying my email obsession* =P
I finally talked to my old friend (*my* friend, not my ex-boyfriend's friend) in Boston thru ICQ, after I haven't talked to her in a long time. We talked about a lot of things, people we both know, our friends, etc. Ah, what a memory... I miss Boston so much now.. I'm thinking of going to Boston this thanksgiving... or DC? Hm.. we'll see. At least I know I now have a place to stay in Boston.. yay ^_^
I do take a long time to write this blog while talking to friends and browsing *laughs* I often start posting a little bit, then as the time goes by, I add some more entry in the same post (but I haven't published it yet), and leave it as I do other things, add it again as I have things to add, etc =D So for this entry alone, it started from 1 am until now *looks down* 5 am =P I hope it's not too confusing.

8:42:00 PM
We're in the same dreadful situation, V-chan! Hope you feel better soon... And also everyone who is sick right now: Shiori, Kate, David, Souhi... I usually don't get sick easily during change of weather, but this time is exceptional. Two days ago, the temp was about high 60s, yesterday it rose to 80s and today it drops to low 60s again -_- How wonderful...
I'm trying to customize my laptop more... hope it doesn't crash again. I've been browsing through endless design sites lately... they're all beautiful *_* It seems that the majority of design sites use Flash now. I wonder if I should learn it? I believe Lanma would say "of course you do" =P

5:05:00 AM
I'm getting into a lot of craze lately XD Fansubs-purchasing craze, artbooks-shopping craze, watching anime fansubs everyday (while eating), thinking of good domain names, having some long-time-no-see illnesses attacks (Is this considered a craze? Hmmm... you can say that =P Especially since the diseases come one after another without any pause o_O). Let me see... 2 days ago, gastro-intestinal reflux suddenly attacked me. Yesterday, rheumatism. And to think that I would never get rheumatism again! At least not at this age.. Today, migraine *_* I wonder what's wrong with my body lately *sighs* To top it off, all of them attack while I'm in the worst time of the month! What time could be worse than my period...
Oh, I watched Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne episodes 1-8. I've seen eps. 1-4 a long time ago, but I forgot. It was right after I finished watching the series when my head was suddenly thumping and spinning like crazy. After 4-5 hours it didn't cease, I took aspirin and it slowly ceased. Stupid me, letting 4-5 hours in pain and not taking the medicine right away! *pats head*
*jumps to happy mode*
My ex-boyfriend called today. The last time we talked was 10 days ago.. so I was somewhat happy to be able to talk to him. We're still friends now, although we don't contact each other as often as before. I always value what I've experienced with him... what I've been through.. Well, he's my first love, after all >_< He was going by train from Worcester, MA to Boston when he called me. Speaking about Boston, I really miss the city so much... I want to see it, but I have nowhere to stay. Almost everyone I know in Boston are my ex-boyfriend's friends. That sure is hard.. especially since the girlfriends of my ex-boyfriend's friends (confused? *laughs*) who initially offered their places for me to stay, lately broke with their boyfriends (who are my ex-boyfriend's friends). So I don't want to be caught in the middle of chaos. Alright, I should learn to choose clearer sentences *laughs* It's confusing, I know =P *glares at the time* 5 am already =P No wonder.... Blame it at the insanity of still being awake at this time of day!
Alexa's new domain for her blog is finally up ^_^ Um, was I being too persuasive when supporting you to buy the domain back then? =P I sincerely hope you're happy with it, in the least. I really have to sleep now or else I'll skip classes tomorrow =P Can't let that happen too much.. >_<

3:09:00 AM
Mm.. no wonder I was feeling really bad yesterday.. I found the answer today: my first day of period O_o Those who know me good enough would understand... I feel the worst during this time of the month. You wouldn't know how painful it has always been... ~_~ Of course, other than physically drained, I'm also emotionally drained. Very, very sensitive and moody... so don't try to fight me now *grins*
I watched KareKano episodes 1-8 earlier. Love the series! Too bad it's licensed already, I want to get more of the fansubs *_* Talked with Shampoo about CLAMP's policy of artwork usage on the net. Well it's hard to say. In my personal opinion, such policy can't really control the whole internet community. But CLAMP holds the copyright of their artworks, and they can sue anyone who disobeys the policy. So I wouldn't mess with it in the first place. I admit that I love their artwork very much and I have a large collection of their artwork in my hard drive. I, therefore, only intent to use a couple of them for layout-making only for the time being. I never really want to make a gallery of them, mostly because I'm too lazy to do that >_< Yes, I'm very lazy, in case you don't know yet ^^;;; But of course, that might change later depending on my mood and situations at that time. I won't say more about this. This is a controversial issue. I partly understand how CLAMP must feel seeing their artwork is used without the slightest credit to them (of course, not in *all* sites, but people often forget to give credits). But another part of me also adores their artwork so much, that I'm very thankful for seeing a lot of sites offering high-quality CLAMP artworks. That way, I can feed my obsession *mwahahahaha* XD
Speaking about that, I've spent a few hours downloading X/1999 images and Utena scans. All of them are very beautiful, high-quality nonetheless!
*clutches right hand in pain* Ahhh... O_O Rheumatism!!! *bites lower lip* Rheumatism suddenly attacks my right palm. I really hate this *cries* ~_~ It hurts so much... God, why am I struck with a lot of illnesses lately... >_<
*sighs* It's gone.. hope it won't come again! I wonder if it's because of the cold weather? But I haven't gotten rheumatism attack in a very long time. Why did I suddenly get the attack? Uh... O_O Hope it's nothing serious.
Oops, Japanese vocab test tomorrow... Gotta memorize them now..

7:45:00 AM
Why am I feeling like this? o_O My old gastro-intestinal reflux even attacks me now... *rubs stomach* Ugh, it hurts x_X Am I under stress? *considers seriously* I don't know, really *shakes head* I just feel awful. I haven't slept yet last night, except for a 3-hour nap from 8 to 11 pm. Other than that, I haven't slept until now. I don't feel like sleeping, but I have an exam this afternoon. I don't feel like studying either. Above all, I don't feel like doing anything *stares blankly at the monitor*
Changed the temporary non-working layout at kuya.net. I've made the menu already, but I don't feel like writing anything now, so I'll deal with it later. Oh well, I must say oyasumi nasai although I don't feel like to.... I bid you adieu..

5:34:00 AM
Hmm.. It seems that emode has swept the blogger world lately. I've always liked the tests, regardless of whether it's true or not. I even saved all the test results in a doc file ^^;; Yup, I did the majority of the tests already, just because >_< Some results:

From the true color test:
You're BLUE; the most soothing color in the spectrum. The color of a clear summer sky, or a deep, reflective ocean. Blue has traditionally symbolized trust, solitude, and loyalty. You are most likely a contemplative person who values time spent alone. When it comes to friends, you would rather connect deeply with a few people than have a bunch of loose acquaintances. You probably have a calming presence that attracts people to you. Cool and collected, you rarely overreact. Instead, you think things through before coming to a decision. Your level-headed and thoughtful approach is patently blue.

From the aura test:
We don't need a psychic to tell us that you're giving off a Crimson vibe. Your ruby-red aura reveals your passionate, sensual nature — you're all about earthly pleasure. Whether you're getting a great massage or having a sumptuous dinner, you delight in experiences that fully engage your senses. (Crimson is, after all, the color of roses, wine, and velvet.) That's why it's the material things that really float your boat. If you can taste it, touch it, smell it, or see it right here, right now, you're all over it. After all, you're firmly rooted in reality, preferring to live in the present rather than the future. And you probably have a quick temper, too — most folks with red auras do. But you cool down quickly, turning your outspoken energy and stamina to projects with fast, concrete results. A hot-blooded go-getter like you is always in favor of instant gratification.

From the flavor test:
"Mmm ... dark chocolate! Rich and luxurious, you're the flavor of pure decadence. (In fact, we think we feel our hips getting bigger just thinking about you.) Utterly indulgent and as smooth as silk, you're impossible to deny. Some might even call you addictive — and, truth be told, for those who love you, it's usually a life-long craving. Poor saps. It's not your fault you're so irresistible. But you're happy to let people worship at your altar — as long as they're willing to wrap you up in gold foil (24-karat, mind you), you're delighted to be adored. Sumptuous and intoxicating, you're a truly tasty treat.

6:53:00 PM
I might as well summarize the problem I faced last weekend. After installing a couple of new programs and updating to IE 5.5 (therefore downloading 29.1 mb full installation files!), the new browser didn't work. It wouldn't open a single URL I typed into. After trying this and that for 3 days without succeeding, I uninstalled the new version and thus went back to my dear old IE 5 ^^;;; As silly as it may sound, I didn't do that in the first place >_< I admit I sometimes think too far ahead and complicatedly without even thinking of a practical, logical and simple solution first O_O Aside from that, this computer has given me nothing but trouble from the beginning. A new computer yet, bought March 2000, but what hassle it has caused! A lot of programs freeze out of a sudden, this and that O_O Uh, forget it. I'm happy now ^^ With the browser's working well, I can finally focus on my site again *dances* But no.. *stops dancing* I have a test tomorrowww -_- And one very difficult homework... Ah, I'm so lazy... ~_~

9:39:00 PM
Ahh... *dreamy eyes* I've just finished watching Vampire Princess Miyu, the TV episodes. I like the storyline so much.. I love Larva *_* Shall I make the shrine, then? =P
*the voice of her logical side* Now now, Lisette, you have a lot of projects on hand already, you should decide which one is your priority!
*back to herself again, the more irresponsible one who likes to follow her heart more than her mind* I'm confused as to which site I have to work on first. I haven't gotten the last graphic novel of Maison Ikkoku yet, so I can't work on it until I read it. Mmm.. actually I do have all the sources I need for the mythology site. But it's going to be a long and hard work, since the content's enormous. Let's see.. what projects did I list in my site other than those mentioned above.... Mmm.. City Hunter & other Tsukasa Hojo's works... I'm gonna abandon the idea for now. I'm still interested in it, but just not now... Have to remind myself to write "postpone" on that page *making notes* The other one, Phantom of the Opera... mmmm... work now or later, work now or later? Mmmm.. this is hard O_O I *love* Phantom more than I love City Hunter, but I just don't have the time now... Ne, what should I do.. Uh well, I'll try to work on it little by little, I guess. Or maybe open up a half-finished site so that it's viewable. I'll think about that later =P I'm seriously thinking of making Vampire Princess Miyu TV shrine... but nah... not now. Too many ideas in my head, no time to make it a realization. And school has kept me busy everyday O_O I have 3 tests, 4 homeworks, 2 projects, 1 paper due this week *sobs* How the hell do I find the time to work on my site, when I don't even have enough time to do all those assignments? ;_; Senior year! *curses*

Oh no, MS&IS 459W section 2 is full already *_* All my friends register for that section! *sobs* I need to figure out my schedule for spring semester...
PS: Where has my rambling gone to? Well, I deleted it already. It was just the heat of the moment. Endless, useless rant, none else. I believe no one is interested in my problem, anyway.

4:29:00 AM
I just read the manga Gin Iro Ehon (Golden Book) in Chizumi & Fujiomi series for the 20th times, I guess =P The story is very beautiful *sobs* I love it so much!! ;_; I definitely will make a shrine on it. However I don't have enough information on that book since I read the Indonesian translation. Well, I'll still try my best, especially because that manga is one of my favorites. The story, besides being a beautiful & good story itself, is basically a reflection of my own personal experience. That's why I *heart* it so much... Ahh.. *dreamy eyes* I won't say more now.. it would spoil the surprise ^^
Eeepp... what am I still doing here? *kicks herself* I have to go to bed now =P

8:28:00 PM
I've just taken TheSpark.com's Personality Test. The result: a mastermind! bwahahaha =D I don't know if that's true or not =P
Random visits and train of thoughts...
-/+ Country domains, anyone? *tone: selling peanuts* =P
-/+ Pika pika! (translation = I love milk!)
-/+ "I hate Monday, but I love milk and lasagna," Garfield says.
-/+ Haven't been to California yet? Experience it on the web! ^_^
-/+ Btw, Jaboom rocks, did I tell you before? I don't think so.
-/+ I miss my old days of bidding so much... I'm gonna start doing it again soon.
-/+ I need to study for my MIS test tomorrow
-/+ But I'm very very lazy O_O
-/+ I also have an MS&IS homework and a Japanese homework, too
-/+ It's 10 pm already and my first class starts at 2.30 tomorrow
-/+ If I don't start now, I won't be able to finish everything for tomorrow
-/+ But I still want to surf the net! *whines*
-/+ *slaps herself*
-/+ *blink blink* *staring blankly to the laptop monitor*
-/+ ............ *silent for a while*
-/+ Arghhh.... *panicking* I'd better start now!!

10:56:00 AM
Finally!! *sheds tears* My campus connection goes back to normal today ^_^ It was really annoying on the last 2 days. It's been unbelievably slow! *very, very slow* I couldn't open a lot of sites, if I finally could, it was very very slow-loading, I had to wait forever for it to finish loading. Most of the time, it didn't finish, even gave broken links or images. Even ICQ was messed up, taking a long time just to send a message, then I suddenly got offline all of a sudden, connection was lost, etc. You can't believe how slow it was -_- I think the transfer time rate when my friend sent me a file through ICQ was 0 byte/sec.. Can you believe that? O_O And it was an 11 kb-file!! *shakes head in unbelief*
Well, anyway *back into cheerful mode* I'm *glad* it's over!! =D I can't stand not having a good internet connection. I'm thinking of moving to cable connection instead... Hmmmm... that sounds like a good idea.. *thinking* It's expensive, though.. >_< But I might as well think about that.... Look at this. Waaaa... I want them, I want them! =P
Btw, my bestfriend Bayu helped me to install the cgi script for guestbook from Megabook. I've modified the admin settings, but I haven't linked it anywhere yet. Just haven't had the time yet... However, it's working perfectly and people can sign it. Here's the link.. Sign the guestbook, onegai minna-san? *starry-eyed* I'd be really happy if anyone signs the book ^_^ Hopefully I can link it within my site tonight... Oh *dizzy* I'm sleepy again... I still have an hour before class, I'm off to bed *presses "post & publish" then walks to bed*

4:50:00 PM
This is the first layout that I'm satisfied although I experimented with it for a short time (note: short for me is about 5 hours >_<). I might leave this layout up for a long time.. since it's decent and I like it lots =P But that may change later.. hehe.. Mary has open her new blog. I like the image so much *_* My current winamp skin is using that image, I downloaded it from Archen's Anime Page. It's my favorite so far.
*visiting Mary's links in her blog*
Ah, she links me!! *jumps in happiness* =D Arigatooo *bows down* Just a quick greeting: Hi Mary, nice to meet you ^_^ *euh, I doubt she'll read this, but I might as well try =P*
*phone call*
Arghhh, time for a group meeting already. My group mate just called -_- Oh well, I'll write more later..

4:27:00 AM
I have to make a confession now... *blushes* Actually, I didn't get the idea of a blogger until after I was back to the USA, which was around 10 days ago *if I'm not mistaken* Therefore, I was blogging by hand when I was in Indonesia, not through blogger.com >_< So it was more of an online journal since I typed it in notepad and FTP it to the server. I looked at my computer time to record my blogging time. Yes, I've visited blogger.com, but I never bothered to click anything, not even on the main page O_O I thought by looking at others' blogs, I had an idea what it was like. I never knew that the idea of blogging is doing it here *_* Now I feel so stupid *covers her red face* During the 10 days, I didn't do anything to fix it, since I was busy with school (I missed 7 days of classes when I got back here), so I had a lot to catch up. Also, making a new layout for my site is of the first priority while I finally had some spare time last labor day weekend. Moreover, I was having difficulty big time with trying to get an inspiration for the new layout design for this blog. I'm plain bored with the previous one. I remember I was forced to make that layout in a hectic situation, and therefore it didn't give a satisfying result. And of course, the internet connection in Indonesia... *mutters* I'm not gonna continue that.. I believe I've complained more than enough about that *devilish grin*

So here I am, finally figured everything that's needed to once again run this blog. The old one, the one from my days of ignorance, will be under the "archive" menu above very soon. It's not finished yet now.. I have to change the stylesheet and everything O_O *slaps herself* That's what I deserve from being so ignorant, assuming too soon and not trying to ask in the first place >_< Hmmm... I wonder if the menu is visible enough... *shrugs* I think it is. Ack! Look at the time.. O_O I have to call my bestfriend now.. promised him an hour ago =P