Hi, everyone!! I haven't posted anything for a long long time. I'm really sorry. But this time I will actually post 2 texts (in Portuguese... I'm sorry once again). I wrote these 2 texts in class today, for this one subject called Área de Projecto. It's quite interesting in deed. ^^ We can do lots of different stuff during lessons. This first text is about Hello Kitty. (n.n)v


Hoje em dia vemo-nos rodeados de produtos da Hello Kitty. Pareceu-me que seria interessante descobrirmos qual a sua origem.
Hello Kitty (ハローキティ em japonês, dito HaröKiti) é uma personagem da empresa Sanrio e a primeira a ser criada. É uma gata branca sem boca feita à figura do homem que usa um laço ou uma flor na orelha esquerda. Tem uma irmã gémea, de nome Mimmy, e um namorado chamado Daniel.
A personagem foi criada pelo designer Ikuko Shimizu, em 1974, mas este deixou a empresa um ano mais tarde, havendo necessidade de passar o projecto da gata branca para um segundo designer, Setsuko Yonekubo, que o assumiu durante cinco anos. Actualmente, é Yuko Yamaguchi que está à frente do projecto.
A Hello Kitty apareceu originalmente em artigos de pequenas dimensões como material escolar e porta-moedas como alvo para raparigas jovens.
A personagem recebeu um nome inglês devido à forte influência da cultura britânica e norte-americana que eram, e continuam a ser, muito populares entre os adolescentes japoneses. O nome Kitty foi inspirado no nome do gato que Alice criava no livro Do Outro Lado do Espelho de Lewis Carroll. O namorado, Daniel, foi criado em 1999 e o seu criador foi inspirado no personagem do mesmo nome interpretado por Mark Lester, no filme Melody.
O mundo de Hello Kitty inclui vários amigos e familiares como a sua gata, Charmmy Kitty, criada à sua imagem, mas com mais parecenças de gato, e o seu hammster, Sugar. Ambos os animais foram presentes, sendo a primeira uma prenda do seu pai George e a segunda do seu namorado.
Alguns dos amigos da Hello Kitty são Badtz-Maru, Charmmy Kitty , Chi Chai Monchan, Chibimaru, Cinnamoroll, Chococat, Deery-Lou, Dokidoki Yummychums, Keroppi, Kuririn, Kuromi, Landry, Little Twin Stars, Minna No Tabo, Monkichi, My Melody, Pandapple, Pekkle, Pochacco, Purin, Shinkansen, Spottie Dottie, Sugarbunnies, Sweet Coron, Tenorikuma, U*SA*HA*NA.
No princípio, a Hello Kitty era feita de uma única maneira, sentada de frente para nós, mas com toda a sua popularização, foi necessário criar novas poses.

Links:
http://www.sanrio.com/
http://www.sanrio.com/characters/more_characters.php
http://www.hellokittyonline.com/us/
http://www.cutekitty.com.br/

"May the eastern winds bring you love"

Today, after reading shoujo for almost 3 hours I led myself to an important conclusion that is...I've been feeling quite down lately. That's the true thing.

By the way, one of the shoujo, it's not shoujo actually, it's jôsei, I was reading today was Tramps Like Us. I love it and the way Momo behaves towards Sumire makes me want to have a "pet" just like him. Instead, I came home and hugged my cat (I almost suffocated it haha...) and also kissed it on that soft, grey fur it has. Thank god it was in a good mood and it actually missed me, since I went on a school trip, otherwise it would have scratched me instead of kissing (licking) me. haha ^^ kawaii

I was supposed to go to the Zoo today, but it was so cold and it was rainy and cloudy so, we went shopping... -.-' It's so similar!!! Ain't it? (I'm being ironic... Just to make sure everyone understands.) It wasn't that of a good day. I thought I was going to meet someone but in the end, that person couldn't show up. Was I disappointed? Probably, but I have already disappointed her so many times. It was my turn now to get disappointed with myself. I guess we shouldn't expect anything from others. We should just give not expecting to receive. Right? That way we wouldn't get disappointed. In the end, I had lots of time to read some shoujo on the bus. That was the good part of the all trip. And also watching Hana-Kimi in the morning. haha Thanks for the time, Alex ^^

I'm concerned about this one friend of mine but I can't actually write about it in here n.n

Now, should I say Mafra is an amazing place? A beautiful palace and convent? I should but to be honest, I didn't like it because it was so cold in there and I was so tired. I couldn't enjoy a single second of the visit. I wish I was in some other place now.


Listening to:

• David Fonseca - Hold Still
• David Fonseca - Superstars

P.S.: If you think you're the kind of guy I have described above (just like Honey and Clover's Takemoto ahahah) leave me a comment xD Just kidding ^^

I'm leaving here a link for the "make a doll" lovers. It's funny and a great way of filling time when we've got nothing to do haha

http://www.thedollpalace.com/



You're my best friend. I hate you.


Listening to: Yuki - Dramatic

Spitz - Hachimitsu

My favourite anime is called Honey and Clover. You all should watch it ^^ This is a deja vu. I'm sure I have already written this in here. Probably I have.

Yūta Takemoto, Takumi Mayama and Shinobu Morita are three young men who live in the same apartment complex and are students at an art college in Tokyo.

One day, one of the art professors, Shūji Hanamoto, introduces his cousin's daughter, Hagumi Hanamoto, who has come to live with him and is a first year at the art school. Upon introduction, Takemoto and Morita fall in love with her. Morita expresses his love for Hagu in ways that scare her, especially calling Hagu 'mousey' and constantly photographing her, while Takemoto hides his feelings and tries to be a friend to Hagu. Hagu herself, though initially timid and afraid of company, gradually warms up to the three.

The group also includes another female: Ayumi Yamada. She is a master of pottery, and is well known by her name "Tetsujin" (Iron Lady). When not at school or hanging out with friends from the college, she helps run the family liquor store. She is very popular with all the guys, whether they are from the shopping district the liquor store is in or the other male pottery students, but Mayama is the only man she is in love with.

Unfortunately, although Mayama considers Yamada a friend, he does not return Yamada's love and is busy chasing an older woman, Rika Harada. Rika runs an architecture studio which she used to run with her husband, Harada before he died in a car accident which also left Rika disabled. Rika Harada and Shūji were very close friends and roommates in college. Mayama is sent by Shūji to help Rika, who has a hard time taking care of herself and running her business.

The story follows these five characters in their love triangles, graduating from college, finding jobs, and learning more about themselves.

Go search for it on YouTube. You'll love it. It is addicting ^^ Trust me!

Today's an interesting day ain't it?? I think it is. Supposedly everyone should tell lies today, right? I haven't heard a single one... -.- That's quite boring. I remember being little and believing everything my mother would tell. That made me cry a few times. haha
It tells the story that many many years ago New Year's Eve was on the 25th of March and the celebrations would last 8 days, until the 1st of April. On that day, people would trick their neighbours, family and friends. It's kind of funny looking back at the past and knowing the reasons why we do some things, why we have some habits. It's all because of our ancestors.
Still, I wonder why we give chocolate eggs on Easter... I must do some research. ^^

Anyway, I hope you've had a good day. (n.n)v


Here's some "art" I did with a friend of mine, Abelha ^^ I know the quality is not that good. Gomenne u.u



I'm dying to live the last day at school... lol


My birthday's on the 6th of April! I'm getting older... That's quite bad. Well, but I'll still have dinner out on Saturday, at Gosho. It had to be on Saturday, a day before, because the restaurant is closed on Sunday. u.u I guess I'll have fun anyway, right? Yeah, right! (Certo? Certíssimo!).



Listening: Star Industry - The Spirits Within

Today I decided to post some videos of one of my favourite Portuguese artists ^^
If you don't speak Portuguese, then you won't understand a single word of what he's saying but, if you still want to watch the videos, go ahead!! n.n He's pretty cool =^.^=







Eu sou de Arcozelo, só por acaso... (>.<)

I like Asia a lot, mainly Japan but I like all the other countries too. I find Asian people really cute and adorable. But, honestly, Chinese are not that adorable these days. Have you heard about what happened in Tibet? Of course you have. This is unacceptable! Don't you think Tibet should be free? No country should be controlled by other governments which are not theirs. China should consider Tibet independent. They do not belong to them! And they want the new Lama to be Chinese!! That's just awful! I wish I could do something to stop the Chinese in some way. And thank God someone from the Ocident has taken action. I really was happy when I heard that the president of the European parliament said that steps would be taken for an European boycott to the games if the Chinese government refused to discuss the subject with Dalai Lama.
And to think that China is accusing Dalai Lama to be the responsible for the violence that everyone hears about and also to try to "damage" the Olympic games. That's nonsence!! I hope that, now that everyone has their eyes on Tibet's situation, independence will be given to Tibetans.

the panchen lama's chair remains empty awaiting for his return

your holliness dalai lama



peace. that's what we all wish for


one image is worth a thousand words

Lhasa

monks

Dalai Lama

Panchen Lama

I hope that the owners of the photos do not mind that I'm using them.

I've got them! I've got them! I've finally got them!!
Today, I bought my tickets for the Backstreet Boys' concert in Lisbon!! n.n I'm so happy!! I'm going to see BSB live and you're not!! ahahah
God, I used to sing and dance at the rythm of their songs when I was a kid! I can't wait for the 25th of april. Oh my God! v^.^v
It's such a pity that Kevin has left the band... u.u He was actually my fave member... Anyway, they're still great!! ^^


Listening: An Café - Ryusei Rocket


P.S.: (L) Ichigo & Cherry (L)

I've just did the philosophy test. It didn't go so well... That's quite a problem ain't it? haha
School life is getting boring. My school mates spend all their time playing worms. It's not like I don't like it. I do, but it really is starting to get boring. We have nothing to do anyway, besides going to the beach...
They're building a shopping centre in front of the school. That's quite odd actually, but in some way, that's wonderful! I mean, we will finally have something to do! And better food to eat haha

I guess that after a philosophy test I want to write about other kind of stuff. There's this thing that worries me a lot. Have you heard about the percentage of people who commit suicide in Japan? It's awful! Suicide is said to be the biggest export from Japan. It started with hara-kiri (the name used when samurais commited suicide in order not to be killed by their enemies) and shinjyuu. It is quite strange as suicide seems to be a sort of way of "saving" the family. It seems to be quite honorable commiting suicide. I believe so and I wouldn't really mind if people killed themselves because they find it the best way of running away from their troubles. No problem at all. What worries me the most is the large number of people doing that! Can you imagine if suddenly Japanese disappeared? Just imagine that they all suicide. They would vanish! That would be awful! Okay. I know it is stupid. I just didn't want the text to be so serious... haha... not funny...
Then came the kamikaze... Honestly, I wouldn't have the guts to put myself into a plane and then just let it fall on ground. But in some way, I admire these people. They suicided themselves because some way, they thought they were helping right? And they wanted glory for their country and all that stuff. I guess that everyone who is in war is actually commiting suicide indirectly. Sooner or later they will be shot to death or a bomb will explode near them. That's all suicide, but above all, guts! Yeah. all hail to the modern and ancient soldiers!! Yeah!
I guess that Moslems, I mean the bomber ones, they might have been inspired by Kamikaze. no? Maybe...
Do you know that there are Japanese websites which support suicide? They encourage people to commit suicide and also group suicide. The Japanese government is trying to eliminate these websites. I think that's a good idea. A really good idea. Akihabara@Deep, a J-drama, has an episode about this. When a group of people try to convince, and almost force them!, to commit suicide. Well, I hope Japanese will low suicide levels, I really do.
Most of people who actually suicide themselves are teenagers (too bad. something should really be done) and middle age men who have lost their jobs or whose business has failed. The government has also said that people would have more psychological support in the future. They want to low the suicide rates in 20% until 2016.



Most of the information was taken from:
http://www.espacoacademico.com.br/044/44eueno.htm
(It is in Portuguese)


Listening: Malice Mizer - Brise

I'm at school now. This is so boring. Today I only have classes in the morning but... IT'S ALL MATHS!!! 3 hours studying Maths! this is suicide! My head hurts and I'm tired. I just want to go home and rest. Well... actually... that is not going to happen since I have to study philosophy... gesh... I also hate that subject haha

Anyway, if anyone is reading this, feel free to comment or just ignore what Iyou're just read... This is just a girl who has nothing better to do...

Have you ever wacthed the anime Honey and Clover? If you haven't, you should it is so realistic! I truly recommend it! ^^

Listening: Spitz - Hachimitsu

P.S.: (L) Ichigo & Cherry (L)

This is my first post in here. I have been quite busy with lots of tests, so I don't actually have much time... Still, I should be studying Philosophy. I have a test on Friday. But, honestly, I just can't study anymore. I'm feeling way too frustrated... u.u I'm feeling down since last night. I'll just say that I'm feeling disappointed about men... ^.^" sounds fair enough for me...

Anyway...

Today, as I was feeling depressed (I still do...) I went to the beach with some of my friends. We had no classes at the time and our school is near the beach, so it just takes us 2 minutes to go there and relax for some moments. As spring is coming there are lots of kuroobaas (clovers) growing on the ground and I must say that looking for 4 leaf clovers is one of my fave hobbies. ^^ At least while I'm doing that I don't think about anything else. It's like shopping ain't it? haha I do enjoy doing both things when I'm feeling blue. So, there I was on my way to the beach when I told one of my mates "It would be so great if I could find a 4 leaf clov..." I didn't even have time to finish as I could not believe what my eyes were looking at. It was so easy! I really needed something to cheer me up today and believe that maybe life is not that useless. A four leaf clover! I do hope it brings lots of luck, I need it! ^^V The most interesting thing was when I shouted "I found a four leaf clover!" we all (my friends and I) started looking for more clovers and we couldn't find any! Life does trick us sometimes. Should I be thankful? haha
I found lots of interesting stones when I was at the beach. I also like that a lot. Looking for beautiful stones.
It is amazing the way we feel when we're near the sea. I always feel so calm and still so insignificant. What am I near the vast sea? I'm nothing! That's what makes me forget about the world, about all the bad things I have on my mind. I recommend a walk on the beach if you're feeling down. It really helps. The smell, the air on our faces, the salty wind, the sand... That's all wonderful. n.n
I believe that the only reason why I am writing this is because I know no one will actually read it haha Still, if someone out there reads this I hope you'll leave a comment. Even if it is just a silly one. =^.^=

Well, see ya then!



P.S.: (L) Ichigo & Cherry (L)


Listening: Suneohair - Waltz