'Season's Greetings AMIGO'
Dec. 29th, 2009 03:51 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
colberryHey everyone! For those who have followed me, this will be my journal dedicated to all my writings. To those who have stumbled upon this account, 'hi there!'. My personal account, colbearlo, will still be up and running, but this journal will probably be updated way more often. It's nice to start up something new and I had fun picking out a new, sparkling layout as well as icons galore =3 So, here we go..
A little about myself
Name: Tessa
Age: 18
Hometown: Suburbia, New York (=P)
Sign: Sagittarius
Favorite Color: Orange / Blue
I'm generally an easy-going person, usually approachable and I always thank anyone for anything they have to say about my writing (be it criticism, critique or praise). I love the autumn, the number 21, the first frost, the Japanese language, and the snuggle-feeling of being glomped with blankets. I enjoy having a lot of colors surrounding me (though neons can just go to hell) and a lot of lighting which makes me happy and not have that claustrophobic feeling when I walk into a dim room. Hmm what else..
OH, I have an acoustic guitar that I bought on eBay (it was my 'holy-shit-lemme-become-a-misunderstood-artist' phase) that has been hanging on my wall ever since.. I am very ashamed, yes. I do rock out on the cello and cover some rock songs with it (lots of Apocalyptica takes up my ipod ^^ ; ) and I used to know a few tunes on the piano (though that consisted of Mary Had a Little Lamb and Starlight Sonata.. BUT that's not the point!).
But, I digress, I should probably discuss a little about what made me start up this journal in the first place: Jrock.
Now, I will keep the fangirl 'squee's' at a minimum (though I'm not promising anything) and talk seriously for a minute (again, no guarantees this will stick). The first artist I ever heard from Japan itself was Miyavi. Now, probably like most who have heard this (GODLIKE) guitarist/singer shared my exact sentiments when I first laid eyes upon him: "Oh goodness, I think he may need medication" -- and then 2 minutes later -- "BUT I LOVE HIM ANYWAYZ!!". The first song was, I think, "Girls, Be Ambitious", that I listened to (at least according to my Youtube favorites). It actually took three rounds of playing for me to tolerate it, and then to absolutely love it. I can go on and on ( x infinity) about all the different songs from this lone man, but I will say this. Never before did I listen to music in another language and understand it -- not through lyrics, but through heart. It's something American music lacks -- that sincerity, soul, that when you listen, you listen. You don't need Google: Translation. Everything's laid out. And it's just beautiful.
Another 'wow' moment I had was with the band 'The GazettE'. Besides the awesome-sauce it's made up of, I had never before paid attention to every band member. I never before tried to listen for their solos or contributions, knew their names -- and once again, this is with American mainstream bands. It never piqued my interest to go and look up Daughtry's accompaniment or even listen to anything other than the lyrics. But, that's what I think is so great about Jrock -- you don't need to know the language (though I do know a little sum-sum..) to appreciate it and to immerse yourself in it.
I'd keep going but, holy crap, I wouldn't ever stop! =D
A little about my fandoms (i'll keep this to an extreme minimum to make up for the above prattle-fest, haha)
Miyavi -- the adorkableness was what drew me in..
GazettE -- it should be a sin for a band to be composed of all hawt members.. IT'S NOT NATURAL
alice nine -- <33
A little about my writing
I usually stick with the dramatic genre, sometimes borderline fluff, sometimes some dark comedy. I really don't know if I have a particular writing style; if I should sum up in one word, probably 'poetic'. But I try not to let all the metaphors and similes get in the way of a good plot! Also, I am known to be a oneshot-whore. So, hopefully, this little journal will help be get my shit together and write some REAL plots, chapters, stories, etc etc.
Well, I hope to see you all soon with some entries!
-- col.
EDIT: And before I forget! I owe all the credit for this lovely layout to <lj user="kaanivaru"> !
A little about myself
Name: Tessa
Age: 18
Hometown: Suburbia, New York (=P)
Sign: Sagittarius
Favorite Color: Orange / Blue
I'm generally an easy-going person, usually approachable and I always thank anyone for anything they have to say about my writing (be it criticism, critique or praise). I love the autumn, the number 21, the first frost, the Japanese language, and the snuggle-feeling of being glomped with blankets. I enjoy having a lot of colors surrounding me (though neons can just go to hell) and a lot of lighting which makes me happy and not have that claustrophobic feeling when I walk into a dim room. Hmm what else..
OH, I have an acoustic guitar that I bought on eBay (it was my 'holy-shit-lemme-become-a-misunderstood-artist' phase) that has been hanging on my wall ever since.. I am very ashamed, yes. I do rock out on the cello and cover some rock songs with it (lots of Apocalyptica takes up my ipod ^^ ; ) and I used to know a few tunes on the piano (though that consisted of Mary Had a Little Lamb and Starlight Sonata.. BUT that's not the point!).
But, I digress, I should probably discuss a little about what made me start up this journal in the first place: Jrock.
Now, I will keep the fangirl 'squee's' at a minimum (though I'm not promising anything) and talk seriously for a minute (again, no guarantees this will stick). The first artist I ever heard from Japan itself was Miyavi. Now, probably like most who have heard this (GODLIKE) guitarist/singer shared my exact sentiments when I first laid eyes upon him: "Oh goodness, I think he may need medication" -- and then 2 minutes later -- "BUT I LOVE HIM ANYWAYZ!!". The first song was, I think, "Girls, Be Ambitious", that I listened to (at least according to my Youtube favorites). It actually took three rounds of playing for me to tolerate it, and then to absolutely love it. I can go on and on ( x infinity) about all the different songs from this lone man, but I will say this. Never before did I listen to music in another language and understand it -- not through lyrics, but through heart. It's something American music lacks -- that sincerity, soul, that when you listen, you listen. You don't need Google: Translation. Everything's laid out. And it's just beautiful.
Another 'wow' moment I had was with the band 'The GazettE'. Besides the awesome-sauce it's made up of, I had never before paid attention to every band member. I never before tried to listen for their solos or contributions, knew their names -- and once again, this is with American mainstream bands. It never piqued my interest to go and look up Daughtry's accompaniment or even listen to anything other than the lyrics. But, that's what I think is so great about Jrock -- you don't need to know the language (though I do know a little sum-sum..) to appreciate it and to immerse yourself in it.
I'd keep going but, holy crap, I wouldn't ever stop! =D
A little about my fandoms (i'll keep this to an extreme minimum to make up for the above prattle-fest, haha)
Miyavi -- the adorkableness was what drew me in..
GazettE -- it should be a sin for a band to be composed of all hawt members.. IT'S NOT NATURAL
alice nine -- <33
A little about my writing
I usually stick with the dramatic genre, sometimes borderline fluff, sometimes some dark comedy. I really don't know if I have a particular writing style; if I should sum up in one word, probably 'poetic'. But I try not to let all the metaphors and similes get in the way of a good plot! Also, I am known to be a oneshot-whore. So, hopefully, this little journal will help be get my shit together and write some REAL plots, chapters, stories, etc etc.
Well, I hope to see you all soon with some entries!
-- col.
EDIT: And before I forget! I owe all the credit for this lovely layout to <lj user="kaanivaru"> !
