Decision (Temporarily)

I signed up at Multiply, but ran back to Wordpress anyway. I ended up registering my new blog under the same username as the old one. I can actually manage them from the same spot now, so I guess there's a reason for everything. LOL~

I'll be back with URLs and stuff later, right now I'm adding wallpapers to my old page.

~ZB24~

*sigh*

I just got done adding the latest posts from Vox. I don't know know if I really like Vox anymore. It's a little bit "iffy", just all the time. The themes are really good, but is it worth it?

I want to get another Wordpress blog and see, but it says I already registered with my email. I changed it hours ago, so just CHANGE already!

I consider these my options: Vox, Blogger, or Wordpress.

There's also Multiply, but I don't know...

~ZB24~

My Biggest Haircut Ever!

I was originally just supposed to wash my hair, but it turned into cutting my hair! Not a small trim, but nearly ALL OF MY HAIR. There's only about 3/4 an inch of it left now. (x_x)

I have really wanted to cut my hair to this length for a long, long time. Today was the breaking point, I suppose. Mother was originally going to thin my hair, but I said, "Can't we just shave my head already?!" When she saw how serious I was, she put the decision into Dad's hands. She said if Dad said "yes" then I could do it.

Dad was kind of weirded out at first, but then he mentioned how I wore it in braids all the time anyway so it didn't really matter if I had much hair. He said I could do it. (^_^) Mom got a hold of the scissors and started chopping my braids off.

We had to keep trimming hair off for quite a while [so the clippers wouldn't choke on my hair], but then we were finally able to use the Wahl clippers with the 3/4 attachment. My parents kept acting surprised at how calm I was, but I wasn't really worried. I kept thinking of Gackt's lyrics in Kimi Ga Oikaketa Yume that says, "If it's a dream that you chased, don't be afraid of getting hurt." It was a dream, so I wasn't afraid. My parents were way more anxious than I was and seemed to want me to join in with them. I refused. XD What amazes me is how much value people put on dead keratin. It's gonna grow back. *shrug*

When I washed it in the shower, man~~~ That was almost as fun as watching Saga lick his bass. Maybe more. XD It took me FIVE MINUTES to wash my hair! *dies* It usually takes fifteen minutes!!! Just think how much water and shampoo I'll save. Yeah~ I cut my hair to "go green". *laughs at thought* Just imagine if everyone did this though. The country would save billions of dollars.

My hair turned out really good though (to me) and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I still have the mannerisms of a person used to long hair (e.g. braid flipping), but I guess that will go away soon. My head feels so darn... light! LOL~ I'm lightheaded. ROTFLOL.

I would post a picture for you, but it goes against my personal rules. Gomenasai. XD Just know that I ♥love♥ it and both my parents said it looks good. XD

I have to take pictures really soon and send it to my friends. They're going to freak. out. *imagines reaction* LOL~

~ZB24~

New Wallpaper: イレイザー + 虹彩 = 光

You may download the full size wallpaper here: click.
Credits: ZB24, rainbowbetty@LJ, Akatsuki Translations, alice nine.

In addition to posting the wallpaper, I would like to give you an explanation of the meaning it has [to me].

In making this, I used elements from two of alice nine's songs: Eraser and Kousai (Iris of the Eye). The music video for Eraser is very white and pure. The clothes in this picture are the same ones used in the music video. I was originally going to use lyrics from Eraser, but I didn't feel that they would fit here. I used the lyrics from Kousai because they quickly covey emotion of a powerful love. I think Kousai is a song that can be used in place of Eraser in the music video. Both songs have a similar feeling of serenity and hope [to me].

The original picture was quite harsh, but by adding a glow effect it came out somewhat angelic and soft, which is what I was looking for. The text and dividing bar are not jet black, but more of a grey which is lass harsh.

The effect I am going for is peaceful, beautiful, "glowing white light".

Hence the wallpaper title: イレイザー + 虹彩 = 光 > Eraser + Kousai = Hikari > Eraser + Iris of the Eye = Light.

I hope this small little wallpaper can convey that much. The feeling of light. It might seem stupid or overzealous to put all of this meaning into a wallpaper, but it's what I felt like doing.

~ZB24~

LM.C

Maya (Left) and Aiji (Right)

I have another band to share with you tonight: LM.C. LM.C is a Visual Kei duo with members Maya and Aiji. Maya was a support guitarist for Miyavi and Aiji was a guitarist for Pierrot. LM.C debuted in 2006 and has released one album and eight singles.

I quite like LM.C's musical style. Every song is a little bit different from the next. Their songs have a generally upbeat feel with some reminiscent of punk and hip-hop. It's definitely a unique group I would look into.

Two of their music videos are below. Enjoy!





~ZB24~

I'm Learning How To Drive!

Last weekend, I finally musted up enough courage to ask Dad to teach me how to drive. He's getting "Summer hours" at work, so will have "free time" on Fridays to teach me.

My first "lesson" was actually quite pleasant. I kind of had fun too! There's a lot of things I have to remember, but I shouldn't be too hard. You might be interested to know that I had no problem remembering to engage the clutch before pressing on the break. (^_^) I had more of a problem with "leveling out" the clutch and gas pedals. Which is more important; getting the car moving, or stopping it? XD

~ZB24~

PS> Before I left the house to "practice", I kept on thinking on the quotes on my board from Hiroto and Gackt. It helped me to stay calm about the situation. Another big thanks goes to Hiroto-san and Gackt-san today. *bow* Arigato-gozaimasu!

My Humble Little iPod

This is my last post before I go to bed. (u_u)

This is my humble little iPod. It's the 5th? generation iPod video and has 30GB of storage (which is almost full!).


Front of My iPod

{Maybe I should have wiped it off before taking pictures. Oops...}


Back of My iPod

It feels like I've had it for a really long time! Haha~ Any longer and it will become vintage. ROTFLMAO. XD

I also have a 512MB 1st generation iPod Shuffle, but forgot to take pictures of it. (x_x)

~ZB24~

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Listening to: Gackt - Farewell

My Rings

Anyone who knows me really well can tell you that I'm allergic to silver jewelry. It makes my fingers itch like mad if I wear silver rings on them for more than an hour. (T_T)

Therefore, I only wear gemstone rings because they don't make me itch. {Gold doesn't really bother me, but I don't like to wear gold everyday. It makes me feel uncomfortable.}

I recently bought two new rings; one in Onyx and one Moonstone. {The Moonstone I have is synthetic.}




From left to right: Moonstone, Onyx, and Hematite.

The Hematite one I have had for three years. I got it in a Colorado souvenir store while on vacation. LOL~

~ZB24~

DIABOLOS

For those of you who want to see what a real Gackt CD looks like, now is your chance. I've taken pictures of my copy and uploaded them onto Flickr. You can view the pictures here: click. Sorry that there aren't more pictures, I'm not very good with my camera. (v_v)

There are English lyrics for some of the songs, which I got pictures of. I tried to get them as clear as possible so you can read them.

Enjoy!

~ZB24~

Hiroto's In My Room!

Psyche! I just updated my bulletin board with Hiroto pictures. ROTFLOL. XD



The sticky notes say:

"Are you ready to change yourself? Are you flying like you want to? TSUBASA - A9"
"If it's a dream that you chased, don't be afraid of getting hurt. -GACKT"
"Even though I don't know exactly where this is going to take me, something somewhere in my heart is whispering that I'm doing the right things. -HIROTO

Then, there's a little striped sticky note with my name in Katakana on it (ゾエ). I also taped some stuff from a stationary set I had onto the board for decoration.

I also have something on the back of my door:



The note here says:

"Don't be afraid, do your best, and start to experience. ~HIROTO~"

All of this is so that I can get motivation before I leave my bedroom in the morning. I'm really pleased with the arrangement.

I also have pictures of Gackt, Wonbin, and Hiroto's guitars taped to the side of my bookshelf. I'm turning into a major fangirl. XD I would have taken pictures of these, except I got tired! (u_u)

~ZB24~