Anime-fied I

Here's a typical day in my life giving prime examples of how anime has greatly influenced my being. I often think about how anime has become a huge part of me and I wonder what life would be if my best friend had never shown me her 'Sailor Moon' magazine. A scary thought indeed! I might be a NORMIE with a normal life and *gasp* MONEY! o_O

I wake up instantly with the thought, 'Crap, my cel gallery still doesn't look right. Neji (Naruto) just doesn't look good with a beige bottom border. I'll need to fix that.' So I stumble out of bed to do my normal routine and trudge my way to the computer to turn it on.

My computer greets me with my gorgeous Kenshin (Rurouni Kenshin) wallpaper. I yawn a greeting, 'Ne, ohio gazaimasu Ken-san.' Oh wait, when did my morning greetings turn Japanese? As I ponder, I realize that my mind greets people in Japanese, but my voice responds in English, which begins to sound 'foreign' to my ears.

My phone startles me when it goes off (Rayearth theme)waking my sleepy mind again.

'Hello? blah blah blah. Okay, sushi for lunch? sounds good. Pick me up at 3 okay? Thanks!'

With the lovely thought of Rainbow rolls, sashami, and tea for lunch, I hum (Naruto Ondo) to the kitchen. Breakfast consisted of heavily creamed and sugared coffee, pastry from my favorite Filipino bakery, and Pocky. Vanilla Pocky. Did I mention Pocky is brain food? It is...it has kept me awake and sane throughout many a boring lecture in school. Pocky is also a good conversation starter since it's 'exotic' and gets the attention of the cute guys. Even so, I scare the 'normies' away when the topic turns to anime cels and cosplaying. I suppose collecting painted plastic and dressing up as a white-eyed ninja in July is not normal activity for a 20's something Asian girl. o_O

Hmmph. I continue munching on said pastries and Pocky while scanning the classifieds. Since starting the wonderful hobby of Volks dolls (Japanese brand doll), I realize with guilt that I need another job to supplement my growing habits. Manga, dolls, anime, kimono, DVD's and the like is no way to save for retirement. Anime is the road to poverty I always tell people. Cels is the shortest route, one that I tell would-be cel collectors. I shove my credit cards under their nose. Look what cel collecting has done to me! <Hands go up in despair> Flee! Flee, while you can!

Anyhow, so I need a second job because I love to read stories of made up people in made up worlds. I love to collect over-priced dolls and dress them up in beautiful customes, I even dress myself up in costumes that would make normal people question my sanity. I like to collect painted plastic worth as much as a powerful computer. I like to buy wedding kimonos to attire 6 brides, but I am not married. I just love colorful silks. I am who I am. <crazy I am>