January 12, 2019 [8:20 PM]

Definitely one of the weirdest/coolest things to happen to me

https://twitter.com/RxAsus/status/1084143446359789573

Probably happened because I liked one of LL staff’s posts that tagged Chiitan and also because I have nothing but LL related stuff on my profile

(2 of 2)

Magic

Is

Everything

(Day 1 player, but my first +10)

Who to +10 next..?

(1 of 2)

JUST AS PLANNED.

(But holy shit he really came right after I started screen recording)

: )

Going into the new year RIGHT this time

By celebrating the AqouRainbow 👏🎉🙌

We’re blessed to have Love Live, seriously

December 24, 2018 [9:30 PM]

Forgot to post this on Christmas Eve, but

It came just in time :)

Resolution for 2019

December 22, 2018 [1:45 PM]

2018 was such a crazy year for me

I’ve had many moments of joy, sorrow, success, and pain…

so let’s talk about it.

What Happened this Year

• January - May was my last semester of college. Finished in exactly 4 years, which is something I’m proud of. I managed to do this even after changing my major after my first year.
• Honestly, I felt like school was eating me alive from all the class presentations, exams, material, and all the other bullshit of having to live off campus. I remember feeling so stressed in April, not only because of school but because of my future career. I still didn’t know what the fuck I was going to do with my major, and I was seriously debating whether I chose the wrong major and what I was going to do with my life.
• I graduated early May, but I still don’t feel like I’m really out of that student mentality. The fact that I graduated the earliest out of all my friends has only just kicked in (as I write this, in late December), but I still feel like I’m in school for some reason.
• It was during this period I found out that Aqours was coming to Los Angeles for Anime Expo. By some miracle (whole story here), I found this stranger who managed to land a ticket for me and basically confirm my trip to LA. Granted, I had to get started on making Awaken the Power, but I really needed this to lift my spirits to finish school a little happier.
• June was my resting period. Even though I didn’t have a job lined up or even any internship experience, I didn’t want to think about the future. These were the days I wanted to do nothing and catch up on all the video games and YouTube videos that I had on my to-do list.
• I remember playing through the entirety of Super Mario Odyssey…and 100%ing it. I did the same (or tried to) for Fire Emblem Warriors and Breath of the Wild. It was a fun time.
• July was the month of my dreams. I went to LA with my family where I got the chance to see Aqours perform live at Anime Expo. I got to meet the kind and gracious stranger, who is now a good friend of mine (and we still talk to each other). The AqouRainbow that I loved so much turned out to be a success. I went as a VIP member too, so I even got to walk by each member after the concert to say thank you. I never thought I’d see the day when I’d get to see the seiyuu within 5 feet of my face. That was…so unreal.
• I talked about my overall experience (here). I was being a bit of a baby since I didn’t want that moment to end, but I will definitely get another chance to see them before I die.
• August - October was when I realized I needed to get busy and start applying to places. It was a depressing time.
• All I did was spend on Aqours stuff whenever I saw something I liked even though I had no income. I tried to not spend much (I really didn’t), but I lived day to day feeling depressed since I wasn’t progressing in life. I felt worthless.
• November - December was the turning point. After searching for a while, I finally landed a job at a company very nearby my house, and it even pays well. I felt like my prayers had been answered and like…as I’m typing this, I’m reminded of just how blessed I am. The people, who are very good and kind, have given me, an inexperienced little twerp, a chance to work for them and…I’ll never forget this opportunity as long as I live.
• I’ve worked there nearly two months, and it’s been hard. It started off really tough, but I think my manager and I have really grown together and learned from each other.

What I want for 2019

I really don’t feel like I want as much compared to the previous two years.

Have a better body. - Nothing really too serious…I just want to trim off some fat and tone some of my muscles. Not trying to have my muscles pop out like a bodybuilder’s or anything, but y’know?

Become more technical. - A small but important goal to have. My intonation and bowing have gotten better, but I need to be able to play and sound like a professional, and soon. I’m so bad at playing fast notes, but I know I can do it eventually. I’ve been doing a pretty good job at practicing consistently even with work, so I’m really proud of myself for that.

And that wraps up my 2018! Thanks for sticking with me, and I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

Resolution Review of 2018

December 22, 2018 [12:10 PM]

Resolution I made for 2018 (from December 23, 2017)

I’d say overall, I did it

But let’s still talk about it.

“My intonation and my bowing are not consistent (or good).” - I never knew it until recently, but I’ve been improving at a decent pace. My bowing HAS gotten better since I also understand tone better, and my intonation too because my ears have practiced better pitch tracking.

The proof is on my channel too. Compare “Above the Treetops” from January 2018 to “Kiseki Hikaru” from November 2018 and you can just tell the difference, night and day.

Best part is, I really thought my MapleStory covers were good! LMAO

And I bet you, I might think of Kiseki Hikaru the same way in the future. Maybe. Perhaps that’s why I barely get attention right now- I don’t even realize my playing still sucks even now LOL

But it’s okay…I’m doing it because I love it, and because I know I have the capability to make at least one person’s day with my playing- someone who feels the same sentiments as I do with the song that I play.

And one thing that most people don’t realize…getting your ears trained to have consistent pitch is fucking HARD. Nothing as hard as training your bow arm, since that’s just muscle training for your shoulders. Some days you might feel like 440 Hz A is a little sharp or a little flat, but thankfully I’ve had the power of self-recording to catch those moments when I slip up and fail to realize my pitch errors. I think I’ve solidified a system to make sure I have as close to perfect pitch as I possibly can though. But only future videos will tell

“Toning.” - Not related to music in any way, but to physical health. I’d say I made it to some degree since I can now (kind of) see the lines separating my shoulder muscles, biceps, triceps, and my abdominal lines (which is fucking unreal- never would have expected this a few years ago)

I’m not completely satisfied yet since I think I still have some fat to burn off, but overall I can’t be mad at my body right now. I actually have thoughts of doing a photo shoot since I have clothes that fit and look pretty good on me haha… yay for self-confidence! lol

Smash Ultimate Progress Log

Making one post to edit and update as I play so I don’t spam others

LET’S GET THIS BREAD STARTED

Keep reading

I’m gonna feel like SHIT at work tomorrow from staying up

December 6, 2018 [11:45 PM]

Waiting in the Smash Ultimate line!

This is…historical

What a time to be alive