Tuesday, January 1, 2008

   A blog entry a year in the making!
Ok....so here I am, about two hours into the new year (2008) which means its time for my annual End of Year Summary report XD
So pre warning...this is LOOOONNNGGG.

So the new year began just like every new year (in january) >.< lol XD *gomen* .... ANYwho! I actually didnt even notice it was new years as I was in the garage playing with the baby bunnies and my dog...when I went inside the house it was about quarter after 12 T_T

In January I traveled down to WA with my friend Andrea to pick up my Tan rabbits I bought from the ARBA (American Rabbit Breeders Assoc) convention in Texas. At this time I had a litter out of Lacus and Ben (was the last litter for both of them). In Febuary I attending my last competitive rabbit show. The VIRBA (Van Isle Rabbit Breeders Assoc)show held in Victoria on Vancouver Island. I won all of my classes and got nothing but fantastic reviews. With Honorable Mention BIS on both tables (on my new Leavitt rabbits <- from the states).

During the first couple months of 2007 I was having some issues with a friend. I forgave a lot...however it came to a climax and I finally said not any more and moved forward with my life (without them). It was hard, and I still think back on it...but in the end I dont want negative people in my life.
So while everything from above was happening with that said friend, I wasnt hearing from anyone else.
At the beginning of 07 I felt more alone than I ever have in my entire life T_T My mom was down in CA with my dad, and my brother was never home so I was all alone in our huge house with no one checking in on me XS I mean I wasnt picking up the phone and calling others....but yet I wasnt thinking that :P I hermitted and watched Bleach XD LOL! I have over 100 episodes to catch up on.

After deciding I needed to get out of my rut, with a week to spare I decided to go to SakuraCon in Seattle in April. I got on the internet and searched for a train ticket and roomies. I had an absolute BLAST at SakuraCon and met Amanda ^^ After SakuraCon I was dead set on attending AnimeExpo in LA at the end of June. I decided that I was going to cosplay and look good while doing it; so I started a dedicated workout/"diet". I "" diet as I dont actually believe in diets but rather life change...healthy foods, smaller meals throughout the day etc.

So Over the next couple months I started planning for AX and my new cosplays ^^ I was on a strict workout plan, walking/joggin every morning and night (I totally learned the Haruhi dance XD). And corresponding back and forth with Amanda on a regular basis through email.

I turned 19, in June and headed over to the mainland with my brother and a friend to go to a club ^^ Although Im not a big drinker/clubber, I felt obligated to do *something* on my 19th birthday XD LOL. My brother was super nice and treated me on most things (hotel, dinner, drinks etc).

As the end of June came around I headed down to CA XD <3<3 I stayed at my dads place for a little while before heading to AX. I stopped at someones house first, whom I was carpooling down with. This is where it all begins! I met SAKE!!!! <3<3<3 We hit it off right away....y'know when two ppl just 'click' some of the other people there thought we already knew each other XD
We headed down to AX at 1am XD lmfao >.< Had some breakfast burritos along the way. Sake and I hung out until we were able to check into our rooms. I headed to my room where I met JILLYBEAN!!! We both chatted for awhile and took out our cosplays and fixed up little things/ironed etc while talking. It was so cool for me, as it was my first time cosplaying and to be in a room and see everyones cosplays etc *especially as lots of us were doing Bleach* I met up with Amanda later on. I hung out with sake, amanda and jill mostly....it wasnt until the Saturday that I really hung out with the others.
(at her request the following sentence is being included)

I MET MISHELLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3<3<3<3

XD On the Saturday I also met JUSTIN AND JOSHUA!!!!

All in all....I had such an amazing time at AX and met some of the most wonderful people on the planet!!! I am so glad to have them in my life now ^^ GO TEAM LUCKY STAR!!!
However, during AX I also lost one of my important people. Ian or as we all called him 'Ein' got into a motorcycle accident on Canada Day here on the island and passed away. It still to this day hasnt fully hit me...I believe that im going to see him in town, with his big goofy smile.

Right as soon as I got home from AX I moved out of my parents house and into an apartment with a roomate. I was still working at Amrikkos a local high end Indian restaurant.
I got my wisdom teeth out in July *ugh!!!* TT_TT

In August went to the Edmonton EARS rabbit show. Didnt show, but enjoyed the trip and getting to see some of the AB breeders. I also went to AnimeEvolution in Vancouver. Didnt have as good of a time as I had wanted but was able to meet some more awesome people! Although I had spoken over email and the likes I was finally able to meet SOMEGUY! ^^ Although only for a very short time :( I also got some nice pics of my cosplays ^^

I changed jobs and started working for some friends at their restaurant. Dont make as much in tips etc, but I enjoyed the atmostphere and my new boss more.
I got a cat ^^ Kyo <3 (original name eh?)

In september I went down to LA along with Jill and Joshua to visit Justin for a long weekend <3 I got to go to Hollywood for the first time and went to another con: MikomiCon. Had an absolute BLAST!

In October I attended the first Gasukan meet-up in Seattle, WA and debuted my Yagami Light cosplay ^^ I also hit up a BC, Stanley Park meet-up.

Things with my roomate slowly began deteriorating and I started pondering on what I could do.
By November I moved out of my apartment for good (after a pretty nasty end with my roomate). I moved back home and had to give my cat to a friend. At this point I felt really alone again as I had no one close to me *geographically* that I could rely on, or who even seemed to care about how I was doing. But live and learn.

In November I went to the second Gasukan meet-up in WA. Before I headed down to the states I stayed at SG's and he introduced me to Beck and Ranma 1/2 ^^ We only got a couple hours sleep (which I felt aweful about >.<) as I had to leave pretty early in the morning. He even made me an awesome breakfast XD
I got to debut my Shinigami Academy version of Hitsugaya and had the awesome Darkain take some pics ^^
In November I also bought my First car ^^ a 92' Toyota Camry ...this has made my life much easier XD <3
In December I finally bought myself a laptop *does happy dance*
As 2007 started coming to an end...I seemed to be more of a scruge than usual XD LOL....but for some reason Xmas really bothered me this year XD ahahaha! The cooonstant Xmas music playing at work didnt help XD
We went to the mainland for the first time in about 5 years for Xmas....had to head over on Xmas Eve and had a Xmas dinner on the 24th. Then opened gifts etc the next morning *dur* Me my brother and dad saw "I am Legend" on Imax, christmas afternoon before heading back to the island.

I went Boxing Day shopping with my dad and bought some headphones and more gadgets for my laptop. Also went on a week rampage watching D.Gray Man XD *michelle rejoices*. And I finally finished the Hana Kimi manga *SNIFF* 0_0 I have nothing to read now T_T But at least it was a good ending.

Jill and Joshua came up to visit me this past weekend <3 We watched Tampopo and I showed them a couple places around the island. Although it was CO~~~LD... but, welcome to the great north XD LOL! Then we looked over photos and the likes before they headed back to WA. Was a great last weekend of this year.

I worked New Years Eve and then came home and watched some anime (YTV annual anime marathon on New Years). At least this time around I realized it was 12 XD I said Happy New Year to SG on MSN and then headed downstairs to get cheesecake XD LOL >.< And thus 2007 comes to an epic end ... XD

So the lowdown: 07 in a nut shell I...

- Took my anime fandom to a new high. Attended my first anime convention and started a new hobby, COSPLAY!!
- Lost about 25 pounds and a few dress sizes ^^
- Met tons of new people and friends that mean so much to me!!
- Lost some very important people: Ian, Tim, a friends father, Cuddles (my oldest and second ever pet rabbit, at 9 1/2 years old).
- Have my own car and laptop *pets*


I have some huge plans coming up in 2008, so I hope it will be a good year!! Thats it for now!~Im going to either stay up or wake up to see the first sunrise ^^ And I have a couple days off.



Heather, Canada, Strawberry... OUT~~


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