Anza JP Blog 5/31/08

Hi all~!!

All the noise and confusion around me has started to grow!

There's "Rags and Jewelry" practice, a press conference for the Mariya-Musical which opens in September, and band rehearsal....

Switching from one to the other is hard, but funny!!

We did our first costume practice for, "Rags and Jewelry"and we ran through in sequence.

No no.....it's hectic!!

However, the overall trend is great because now there's an end in sight.

Tomorrow, we want to concentrate deeply on the play for our last few days.

Press Conference on the 29th in the Dressing Room

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Love that dress Anza's wearing. I think it's for her character in the Mariya-Musical.

Anza JP Blog 5/26/08 by Akira

Hello.
Here's a translation for blog of 5/26.

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Theatergoing

Today I saw the performance of a theatrical company Daruma-za in Yokohama Sotetsu Honda Theater.
The performance of the theatrical company where Naoaki Kenmochi, who will play with "Rag and Jewel" will be started soon, joining in as chairperson.
It seems to have been their last show today.
Anyway, it was a splendid play.
I laugh and I cry and *I find a lot to think about*.....
An actor and a visitor fill up the space of the theater.
I really like that space.
I intended to pursue "Real" in lessons from tomorrow.
Thank you for actors of Daruma-za for their splendid "Real".
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By the way I saw her new pic.
Oh, the T-shirt is your present!? That's nice!!

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Thanks for the translation, Akira.

I translated the last half of that one line between the stars.

For a short Blog entry, Anza gave me many places where I stumbled. Like the name of the theater, and the play she saw. And I don't know what the "Real" is that Anza is talking about.

By the way, I think that Steel Magnolias was canceled for some reason and this play is totally different. According to Anza's schedule page, "Rags to Jewelry", is a type of "Romeo and Juliet".

Anza JP Blog 5/24/08

At Practice

Practice for "Rags and Jewelry" is still making progress.

My character is Julia. I have to prepare myself emotionally, because it's a very serious part. When practice is over each day, I'm drained mentally and physically. But, my physical strength is holding up just fine. (laugh)

Every time I discover new things that bring me happiness. (heart)

I came across this part by chance. Lately, a lot of people are stopping by to watch us practice.

Originally, people didn't like things about my character and they thought that this might not be a good choice for me. Why? I was totally open.

However, different people were worried about some intense scenes.

For example....

The OL (office Lady) conversation with other people at the cafe. The boss is insulting (of women) but is good to a co-worker who's a handsome man.

Undoubtedly, 2 of the 5 women take the situation seriously and decide to do something about it. One person is confronted in the restroom, and he's taught a lesson not to say bad things about other people.

Somehow, it makes me wonder...

He should have just treated other people kinder, don't you think? Back in the old days and years gone by, many people had the same attitude. And you can't change them by just talking sense into them. Therefore, giving them a taste of their own medicine becomes a simple solution.

We're teaching the teacher in the old school way. That's right!

Then there's the scene with the 4 women in the park. They've come a long way and the speech in the park is one I remember. The stupid B*stard!

Still, some of this is a small part of my nature. (laugh)

But, before you go pointing the finger at someone else, remember, "Know Thyself".

Understand?!

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I think the title for this show "Rags and Jewelry" is the stage title for Steel Magnolias.

Trying to translate blogs with the plot to a story that I haven't seen are really hard. So, it's possible I got off track in places. If anyone has any mistakes to point out. Just post it in the comments and I'll fix it.

Anza JP Blog 5/22/08 *Edit*

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Lately, I was compelled to buy a certain book....

The subject it's written about is scary....I was knocked for a loop.

Have you heard about the book, "Warning from the Future"?

The author dreams of things in the future to give you a picture of what's possible. This is a thing that truly made me wake up.....and open my eyes....

Something occurs in the future that we don't understand, and then, the earth is holding a bomb. And it's a bomb that we're making called Global Warming. All humans have a hand in causing the damage, don't you think?

In the future, all kind of disasters happen.....it's well written and up to date.

I think, is there anything I could have done to help out? Probably

It's truly something serious for us all to think about!! We should all jump into action!!

We should do it for the sake of penguins, seals, and polar bears as well.

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*EDIT*
Thanks to Bunny and Akira, I now have the correct name of the book Anza is talking about.

Anza MySpace Blog 5/18/08

Thank-you

current mood: thankful

I uploaded some photos.

I love the off-time snowboarding photos and everyone who sent a photo to me. ?

I really enjoy snowboarding. I wasn't too familiar with the pure white snowy mountains, now I truly love them.

It's a great feeling to be surrounded by nature.

Soon, it'll be winter.

*Dear my friends

Thank you for sending the photos.

Anza*


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Go to Anza's MySpace page and check out her photos. They're really good.

Anza JP Blog 5/18/08

Eh?

I can't settle down. Why? Am I tired or what?

Recently, I haven't looked at the deep blue sky. Hey! It's sunny. ?

I guess I'm trying to avoid where I'm going.

I must be tired or something.

I'm going to bed.

HPP Blog 5/17/08

It's Anza (star)

How do I feel? Everyday I work hard and do my best. (laugh)

I'm so busy, I have to remember to breath.

I think very soon HPP will make an announcement on the latest project. It will probably be late at night at midnight when the news finally drops.

What's the holdup? We're waiting for a bit inside, causing a delay. Hmmmmmmm!

Our first Album "Vary" will be re-released on May 28th.

We've made many modifications and changes to the inside jacket. I want to check out the CD under the cover..... (Oh! this should be fun to see)

After a long time and a lot of water under the bridge, I thought I'd listen to it again. I have a different feeling about it now.

HPP is alive and well. We're still just a 7 year old band.

I guess I'd like to look after them so that the dream can go on. I sound like a mother. Don't you think? (laugh)

So everyone, pleased to meet you.

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Cute little HPP key chains.

Since Anza said the translations are OK, I thought I'd go ahead and start posting her pics from the HPP Blog.