Anza JP Blog 12/25/08

Merry Christmas!

Is everyone having a cute Christmas?

Around the world, all I wish for is everyone to have a smiling face. I really feel strongly about it this day.

With all the different happenings and expectations, somehow it can wear your spirit down. But, to give in to the pressures could break your heart....

So, from where I sit, the support given by people tends to match what happens in life one day.

At times, kind words and encouragement also have an impact on what will happen and can be turned into reality.

It can be very hard and take all your might.

Really, it can be very hard.

Depending on where you live, your aims can be different to each person respectively. But, to accomplish your goals, there's a feeling of risk and circumstances can take different shapes, yet still be the same. (?)

Today, in a short time, a heart full of grace and some Bang bang chicken. (?)

Santa!!!

Give everyone happiness and later, let Anza take a snowboarding trip!! (laugh)

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I did my best on this entry. If anyone has any suggestions that would make the translation better, just comment and I'll fix what ever is wrong.

Anza Myspace Blog 12/24/08

Merry Christmas.

current mood: warm

Well, Christmas is here, right~? I wonder, what kind of Christmas will everyone be having?

Me?.....I'll be making a splash on stage......however, I play a 19 year old and I'm wearing a Santa Claus helper costume in this role. (laugh)

As for the town's Holiday illumination decorations, there are several I'm fond of.

Still, when I see a beautiful scene......I pass through it dreamily. (laugh)

Please, Santa, I'm asking again!!

Give me some time off~~~~!!! (laugh)

That's a difficult request, right?

Everyone, please have a lovely Christmas, OK? (heart)

Anza

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I've already asked Anza to post some costume pics if she gets the chance. Anyone who writes her to wish her well before the Gift show, be sure to ask for pics too!

Anza JP Blog 12/20/08

Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha.

I'm laughing, right?~

What for??

I don't understand it myself......but, I've been doing it frantically!

I find something to laugh about every day.......Is it natural? You think?

People who have thoughts about someone and fail to tell them about it is completely wrong. Friends and companions should consider the words to say to one another. They should become adults who can talk about such thoughts, before it's too late.

For example, when someone gives you support, just saying something like, "Thank you" is best....Although you just don't become an adult who can say that. In fact, there are way too many adults who can't say that, don't you think?

Truly.........

Thank you!!!!

To the utmost extreme, Thank you!!

I'm thankful for the little things that would be a trifle to others!!!

Well then, even if it doesn't come naturally, Thank you!!!!!!!!!

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Sorry this took so long to translate. I got confused by those 4 lines about being an adult. So, I ran them by my friend Rika at IKK. Good thing I did, because I would have gotten it completely wrong.

Here's Katie's link for everyone who wants to check out Anza's Vitamin-Q article. there were two things she said that I found interesting. It was Hide's song "Pink Spider" that turned her on to Rock. And she wanted to make an Album that everyone could enjoy, from her Grand-mother to 14 year old kids.

Anza Interview

Anza HPP Blog 12/19/08

Hey, it's Anza (star)

I'm so busy everyday that it appears that I'm passed feeling, but...the HPP members have safely completed their influenza inoculations, so we're thoroughly prepared. (laugh)

For what??

Our pre-professional demo recording and tour!

How soon??

Next year! We're pushing it to the limit. (laugh)

Truly, 2008 for HPP was a year of "Firsts" to challenge us, I think. To look back on it, we really opened up to different experiences.

In a rare tour of Japan, we were the opening act for "In This Moment". Then we appeared together in the Beijing, China performance as well.

We made out first tour of Australia, and participated for the second time in the Formoz Festival at Taipei, Taiwan. We played at MUCC's Event, appeared on stage at Loud Park, did the TOC concert, and finally we finished up with the One-Man Show....

When I stop to think about it, we had an amazing year......

We also released our 2nd Live DVD.....We had a wonderful wonderful 2008.

It's all thanks to the support given by everyone of you. Truly Thanks, and thanks some more!!!!

However, it's too early to look back on New Year's Eve and the stage run for The GIFT musical, before it goes in front of an audience, right? (laugh)

Absolutely, next year we'll be concentrating fully on our live performances! We'll be boarding a plane and hitting even the most distant places in Japan!

I'm taking special care to keep an eye on Passports. (laugh) Especially in Narumi's case, right? (laugh)

Darling, on the occasion that we come to perform in your town, certainly come out to meet us, OK? (heart)

There's one Event ahead before any of this will happen. It's Christmas time~.

Wait a minute!

I need to get a ticket for Kentucky Fried Chicken, and I need to attempt to reserve a strawberry sponge cake.......(laugh)

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I'm thinking that Anza is talking about over seas shows when she mentions Passports.

Also, that is correct, in Japan, you need a ticket to buy Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas Eve.

One more thought before I wrap this up, the pre-profesional demo recording that HPP will be making is something you do before getting signed with a major label. At least, that's what I'm hoping she means.

Anza Myspace Blog 12/19/08

Shot!

current mood: listless

I finally got my injection of the Flu vaccine. Of course, I got teary eyed when they poked me with the needle. Yup. (laugh)

It was just a short time before the place they stuck me started to swell....not to mention it was painful....Still, this was the Flu vaccine for the newest strain of the virus. What that means exactly, I don't know.......

Just work. I don't want to be stopped by the Flu just before the HPP recording!!

Next year, about the middle of February, we'll be recording a pre-professional demo project. I don't have the spare time to catch a cold!!!

There's Christmas before that, right?.....I'll be on stage....It's lonely trying to fill that big empty space, although it's pleasant. (laughs)

Please, Mr. Santa, can I get some time off and go snowboarding? (laughing)

Anza JP Blog 12/18/08

Right on!!!

At last, today (the 17th) I went down to get my Flu shot! Even though it made me teary-eyed, I hung in there!!! (laugh)

However....the hospital itself was extremely crowded. Truly, a lot of people have already come down with a cold.......right now it's easy to catch it if you don't pay attention!!

And now, today the actor who played "Sterope" in last years GIFT musical, my buddy Shirakawa came to call on us in the training room! Right now, he's playing the role of Benny in the stage performance of RENT, and he's doing great!

Then, after the confusion, I was looking forward to the Korean Barbecue Obento (box lunch) provided by the producers money!! It was quite good. (heart)

Soon, I'll be jumping into the shower, I'm too tired to lay around in the bathtub.....I feel humiliated.

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Not too sure of the character name, "Sterope". Hopefully, it's in the ball park.

Anza JP Blog 12/14/08

Calm

Every day I make a new discovery as our musical practice progresses.

The cast and staff are becoming one and we pull together to tackle even the tiniest problem. I've said that many times about works in the past, however I sense the connections between us are strong, especially for this stage.

We're getting closer and closer to Opening Day. So, there's certainly more for me to discover. And I can enjoy myself at practice every day, right? (heart)

Also, every day the HPP members are striving hard to compose a new song! Next year, the announcement about a new tune should be coming, OK?!!

I'll keep doing my best, through the ups and downs!