This will be my last post before I desert this blog for 3 months.
I even changed my blog header for that..hahah!
Also, before this I also coloured yet another scan of Gakuen Alice! Check it out over here!!
I like the outcome of this one better than the kissing one hahah...
Well, actually I would really like people to go and view my DeviantART gallery. I feel like I'm deprived of views. 
Inside you can actually find most of them are for contests, but of course there are other stuffs for some "eye candy"?
Well, I have pictures of the Rain Tree in it too, Gakuen Alice coloured scans, 1 emoticon, a few photomanipulations, 2 Big Bang wallpaper. 
Hmm, since I'm talking mostly about DA in this post, might as well take a look at yet another summary of my account!
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Akira-Miyashi has 653 pageviews total and her 31 deviations were viewed 2,567 times. She watches 3 people, while 2 people watch her.
Overall, her deviations received 62 comments and were added to deviants' favourites 97 times, while she commented 148 times, making about 0.4 comments per day since she joined DA. This means that she gave 24 comments for every 10 that she received.
Her deviation with the most comments is Natsume Kisses Mikan with 22 comments, and it is also her most favourited, with 39 favourites. Her most viewed deviation is Natsume Kisses Mikan with 730 views.
16 favourites were given for every 10 comments.
Every 11.8 days she uploads a new deviation, and it's usually on a Sunday, with 11 (35%) of her deviations.
Her busiest month was February 2009 with 8 (26%) of her deviations.
The majority of her deviations are uploaded to the contests gallery (11), while her favourite category was wallpaper>misc with 5 deviations.
Comments per deviation: 2
Favourites per deviation: 3.12
Views per deviation: 82.8
Comments per day: 0.16
Favourites per day: 0.26
Views per day: 6.97
Pageviews per day: 1.77
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Well, I guess it's not too embarrasing compared to the first time I posted the summary huh?
Anyhow, it's late now and I've got to go and catch some sleep. Good night!
See you, 3 months later! Hahahahahahahahahhahahahah!!!!!!!!!
(I was trying to find a sinister, crazy looking emote but this ugly green thing is the closest to it...)
Please click the links! Thank you!
Till next time~
Ciao.
{ music } I Want You Back - Secret
{ book } Have a Little Faith - Mitch Albom
{ show } Phobia 2
{ mood } crazy
Written by YiJern at 02:16 AM.
I know I've been ignoring the messages and calls and invites you all have been making but it's on purpose. I didn't feel like myself for the past few days, most probably because of my mood and some other stuffs. I apologise if you all have been hurt by my action but I think it's better than me accidentally blurting out some words which might be hurtful and leave yet another scar in your hearts. I don't want that to happen again. That's why I cut off all my contacts. Messenger, facebook, phone. I even stopped chasing news in k-pop. I don't know what is the connection but anything goes~
I'm still not myself yet. I still get very irritated and frustrated over every little thing, anything which my mind labelled as "annoying". And I don't think I will be normal until I'm done with NS. For now, I do feel a little calm that's why I can type this message. I hope that you all will read it.
Well, I wish everyone who are leaving Ipoh good luck and take care! It's a cruel world outside there and don't trust people you just met so easily and don't go out at night! This includes those who are going for NS.
Do your best!!
Love,
Yi Jern.
{ show } Mulan
{ mood } calm
Written by YiJern at 10:33 PM.
Have A Little Faith by Mitch Albom. A truly wonderful, true story about holding on to your faith, your religion. It doesn't matter what religion you believe in or which god you worship. It's just about having a little faith in life, in something bigger than you.
The story revolves around two different clergymen. One of them was Mitch's rabbi which he calls "Reb". His name was Albert Lewis. During Mitch's young days, he sees Reb as the Man of God, tall, smart and respected with a booming voice. With such a huge and towering image in Mitch's eyes, all he could do was run from the Man of God.
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Quote from page 6:
"And yet, once I realized who he was- a Man of God- I ran. If I saw him coming down the hallway, I ran. If I had to pass his study, I ran.......
....I ran until he couldn't see me anymore."
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That was what Mitch felt about his rabbi, Albert Lewis.
When Mitch was an adult, Reb asked him a question. "Will you do my eulogy?" A question which started a series of visits which spans eight years. During that eight years, visits were done at Reb's house and at the church. Through those visits, Mitch comes to find that his Reb isn't as intimidating as his image in Mitch's eyes. Time passes, and Mitch began to know Reb more, as a man and not as a Man of God. Questions were asked and answered though not all of the answers you would personally agree. From the day the visits started until the day where Reb left them all behind at the age of 90. Tears, smiles, laughter. It's all a part of life.
The other man in the story is Henry Covington, a Christian priest. Henry wasn't a typical priest who started off all good and pure. No. Henry's past was the opposite. He sold drugs, gambled, consumed drugs, went to prison for a crime he did not do and he was even involved in murder. But just one night, one night in desperation for God.
He asked, "Will you save me Jesus?" as he was hiding behind the trash cans, fearing that that night would be his last night. He survived that night and he changed. He threw away the drugs, he burned away all the books that kept records and he began praying.
While Reb was Mitch rabbi, Mitch met Henry at a wobbly and rundown church with a hole in the roof (I Am My Brother's Keeper Ministry). Mitch went there to see if he might be of any help in the homeless service of the church. Henry had a huge built, a giant pastor.
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Quote from page 110:
"His body seemed to unroll in layers, a broad slab of chest cascading into a huge belly that hung like a pillow over the belt of his pants......
.....If this is a Man of God, I thought, I'm the man in the moon.
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Both men in the story showed some similar characteristics. They were both the Man of God. They both love to sing. They both lead people to the right path. With God up there, us down here and them somewhere in between.
It's an enjoyable read and there were some parts where I had to force tears back into my eyes. I believe that in this world today, many people, especially the younger ones, render religion and faith as "a waste of time". I admit that I was once like that too. Once I proudly said that "I don't believe in religion." I am now ashamed from it. However, I realized that I cannot run away from it anymore.
Chanting has become a habit to calm myself down when I'm in a panic or in desperation. This is why I can relate to the story told. It is only in desperation that people find themselves looking for God. I may not be a Christian or a Jew. I am a Buddhist and as I said earlier, it doesn't matter what religion you believe in. Islam, Catholicism, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism etc. Which ever religion you choose, it doesn't mater. Everyone seek for God's help when they are in trouble.
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Quote from page 159:
"Gandhi himself, who would break a fast with Hindu prayers, Muslim quotations or a Christian hymn. "
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Honestly, I didn't know that Gandhi did that until I read it.
A video of Mitch reading the first few pages of the book. Through this video, images of his rabbi, Albert Lewis as well as Henry Covington were shown. (you might want to turn up the volume a little)
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From a Sermon by the Reb, 1981.
"A military chaplain told me the following story:
"A soldier's little girl, whose father was being moved to a distant post, was sitting at the airport among her family's meager belongings.
"The girl was sleepy. She leaned against the packs and duffel bags.
"A lady came by, stopped, and patted her on the head.
" 'Poor child,' she said. 'You haven't got a home.'
"The child looked up in surprise.
" 'But we do have a home,' she said. 'We just don't have a house to put it in.' "
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10% of the profits from the sales of this book will go to charity, including A Hole in the Roof Foundation.
It is a foundation which helps to refurbish places of worships that aid the homeless like the "I Am My Brother's Keeper Ministry" See also other charities by Mitch here.
Also, check out other books written by Mitch here.
{ show } Mulan
{ mood } pensive
Written by YiJern at 09:42 PM.
I just watched this movie. Umizaru I & Umizaru II (Limit of Love//Test of Trust). Literally, it means "sea monkeys". It's a nickname for the Japanese Coast Guard's trainees given by the locals because of their "uncivilised" behaviour when they are allowed to go out of their base.
It's the story of a guy who joined the Japanese Coast Guards because he found the life behind the scenes boring. He wanted something more challenging and plus, he loves the sea and he is a diver.
That guy is called Senzaki Daisuke. However, as he joined the Coast Guards training, he found out life as a Coast Guard isn't as easy and fun as it seems. Rigorous trainings and punishments were commenced.
Senzaki met Izawa Kanna (the girl in the pic) for the first time while she was drunk. They ended up as a couple.
Anyway, this movie isn't filmed with the theme of romance. It's more of an action, friendship and tragedy based movie. One thing I absolutely love about this movie would be the spirit of "not giving up" and "loyalty towards friends", in this case, towards your diving buddy. Lives were saved and lives were taken. Every single ray of hope were held on to, faith and trust were placed onto each other.
Rescue divers are sometimes forced to abandon their "buddy" in emergency situations to save themselves or others. In that case, the guilt of abandoning them, leaving them behind to die lingers and holds on to them as they live their lives. In the first movie, the story took place from the start of their training until they graduate. In the second move, the story took place in a sinking ferry carrying more than 600 passengers. There were suspense and surprises at appropriate moments. You can actually feel the grief of the people in the movie as they watch another struggling for their lives. Well, that is if you have sufficient emotions.
Calling for help but the thing is broken
You might not be able to see what is that but he's holding his buddy's hand when saving him
Overall, I would rate these two movies a 9.5/10. Both movies were worth watching and meaningful. It's a good movie that I would recommend anyone to watch. A very good one. I think I'm going to watch it again and cry my eyes out, again. Hahahah!
Here's the trailer for the first movie:
2nd movie:
Oh yes, the 3rd movie is said to be out next year! I can't wait for it! 
{ music } Precious - Yuna Ito
{ show } Umizaru
{ mood } pleased
Written by YiJern at 01:03 AM.
Scrap that last post. I went to the clinic and it was closed!
*grumbles*
And I woke up so early just because of that. Grrr...
Anyway, that aside, I got a haircut today. I needed a short and manageable hair when I go into NS.
I bumped into my grandmother accidentally at the saloon. I didn't even notice her even though I was sitting next to her until I heard her voice. Well, I was reading. Not in the mood to look here and there.
When I came home, guess what I found waiting for me?
A Christmas card from Melissa~! Hahah. I wonder where did she get my address. Maybe from the old St. John stuffs she still keeps. It cheered me up~
Oh, one more thing that cheered me up today was TVXQ's performance in Music Station. Big Bang performed there too but it was TXVQ's performance that put a smile on my face. Though T.O.P.'s hair did make me go 
.
They performed a song titled "Stand By You". I never heard that song before but I've got to say this. They rocked it! It's a medium tempo song which flaunted their beautiful vocals unlike other songs like "Mirotic". I hate "Mirotic".
Well, with all those, it still wasn't enough to make me smile for long or as usual. I had to keep on reading one-shot shoujo mangas to keep me sane enough so that I don't burst out crying or go cuckoo. I'm still reading them.
Sigh. I don't know what is the matter with me today. I'm oozing with negative energy. Maybe some satan or something just decided to come and sit on my shoulder today and whisper into my ears to be gloomy and grumpy today.
I need some positive energy. BRING ME SOME~!!!! lol. Lame.
{ book } Have a Little Faith - Mitch Albom
{ mood } grumpy
Written by YiJern at 09:12 PM.
I'll be going for a medical check up tomorrow just because I have to go to NS.
First time doing it, wonder what will it be like.
I hope no needles would be involved!
Wish me luck~!!
{ mood } nervous
Written by YiJern at 01:30 AM.
It's Christmas today.
Everyone's home. No one's working today.
But somehow, I feel even more lonely today than I would usually feel. Don't know why though.
I see other people going on vacations, celebrating Christmas joyfully.
Well, it's not like I celebrate Christmas though. But the festive mood from other people make me feel some what pathetic.
It's Christmas. And I'm stuck at home, in front of the computer reading manga.
Sigh.
And my mom's fussing over the things I need to take to NS. Well, she should.
As the day I'm supposed to go to NS comes nearer, I feel even less and less excited.
Negative thoughts began to spring up in my brain.
Thoughts like being away from my family, no computer, no songs and no comfort are swirling in my head over and over again.
GAH! It's Christmas. I shouldn't be writing such negative and stupid stuffs.
Aish.
{ mood } lonely
Written by YiJern at 05:03 PM.
I just read a manga called "Backstage Prince" in Manga Fox. I loved it! It has a touch of romance, shoujo, drama, comedy and school life.
It's about:
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Summary
Akari is drawn into the exciting world of kabuki theatre, She then spends her time after school assisting the famous actor, Shonosuke Ichimura. In the real world, however, this prince of kabuki* is actually a high school cutie named Ryusei. The pair's relationship gets off on the wrong foot but eventually, with the help of a cat known as Mr. Ken, might start to fall in love. (copied from Manga Fox)
Note*Kabuki is a traditional Japanese play/ theatrical performance.
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It was released in 2006 and written by Sakurakouji Kanoko. It only has 2 volumes. That's why I like it. Short enough for me to read without chasing each update and long enough to elaborate and expand the characters.
I agree that some parts were a little draggy and boring but overall it's nice. It's an enjoyable read for any girl who wants to just kill some time.
It's fun to watch the characters develop and change as the storyline progresses on as well as cute lover's quarrels and squabbles between Akari and Ryusei. The art is not bad either. I would recommend you to read it if you have nothing to do like me. Hahah!
By the way, I'm blogging like crazy today because I'm bored and I won't be able to blog for 3 months starting next month! T.T *sniff* So, I'm cramming my blog with updates more frequently~ Hahah!
Oh, before I forget.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!
{ book } Backstage Prince
{ mood } cheerful
Written by YiJern at 12:15 AM.
For the past few days/ weeks, I've been into this "book binding" mode where I kept on making books after I saw a Book Binding Tutorial by lenoki in DeviantART. The instructions in the tutorial were really easy to follow and there were pictures to explain things where words can't describe.
I didn't follow the sequence of the tutorial though. I did the pages first then only the covers.
I tried using PVA glue as recommended in the tutorial but they made my covers all wrinkly and pruned. 
So I used a glue stick instead. Maybe I added too much water to the PVA glue. That's why it's wrinkly.
Anyway, here are some pictures of the first book I made. It was Junne's birthday present.
My crappy camera just won't take a non-blurry picture. >.<
The front page where there's always "This book belongs to ______" in kiddy books.
A little note for her. Actually a warning for her to take care of the book. Hahah!
My logo on the side. I sewed it on.
The front sheets where you know, those credits and stuffs go to.
So, overall I was quite satisfied with the results. If I wasn't satisfied I wouldn't have gave it to her anyway~ Hahah!
Oh yes, the white part of the cover is actually made of CLEAN old socks. Don't worry Junne. It does not stink.
And for the last few days I've been making these smaller ones as Christmas presents for my..uhh...well, they used to babysit me when I was a baby and they celebrate Christmas. So, I made five for them. No socks involved though.
The covers are A4 paper painted with water colour. Pretty right? It's colourful~! ^^-
So, does anybody want me to make them one? Hahah~!
{ mood } creative
Written by YiJern at 02:38 PM.
