An image I can see so clearly, like the one sky that connects us all to one destiny: 2002. I in my mom’s bedroom for she had the biggest TV, seeing a commercial for an anime style game, bright in tone and jamming music in the background flashed on the screen. And, in the mix,…
Top Ten Studio Ghibli Couples (Top Ten #82):
Valentine’s Day is here again! The day of red and white cards blinding our eyes. Sugar galore. Flowers and plushies be given in hope to make hearts flutter or steal a small kiss. Chocolate everywhere. Dates, confessions, money, and stress. Did I mention the SUGAR and SWEETS?! Even though many people my age have out…
Top 10 Pokémon Movies (Top Ten #81):
#1. Pokémon: The Spell of the Unknown (#3) #2. Pokémon the First Movie AND Pokémon: The Return of Mewtwo #3. Pokémon Heroes #4. Lucario and the Mystery of Mew #5. Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker #6. Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea #7. Pokémon the Movie: 2000 #8. Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the…
Top Ten Elvis Presley Songs (Top Ten #80):
Welcome 2019! I hope everyone is ready to start this new year. On all my years on this site, I haven’t really discussed one of my first loves and fandoms in my life: The man, the legend, the hunk-of-burning-love: Mr. Elvis Presley! I watched a special about his life with my mom one day when…
Top 12 Cosplays I Wanna Be (UPDATED: 2018) (Top Ten #79)
Back in 2013, I made a list of dream cosplays. Well, I had a few come true, but with me helping with Heroes for Kids and being more active in cons, my ideas have changed a bit. So, for this New Years reflection, I am thankful for all these wonderful experiences to use costumes and…
Top 12 Favorite Things About Christmas (Top Ten #78):
Ah! Tis the season of coldness, my money flying out the window, time crunches, and too much fattening foods! I truly love this time of year! 🙂 Christmas just seems to hold this sort of magic, a sense of compassion and hope, giving and nurturing. I am thankful I have my mother’s deep love for…
Top Ten Voice Over Roles of Todd Haberkorn (Top Ten #77):
Konnichiwa! This October, I had the honor to meet one of the staple English anime voice actors, Todd Haberkorn! ^_^ He was as funny and cool as I have heard about. It was such a thrill to meet him. To capture this experience for a belated birthday top ten (I’m 30 now; woot!), here is…
Top Twenty Favorite Disney Channel Original Movies (Top Ten #76):
It’s almost my 30th birthday guys! MAN! Time flies! I recall Saturday morning cartoons, cuddling with my stuffed animal while I worked, and eager to wait each month for the next DCOM (Disney Channel Original Movie). It seems like it was yesterday. Luckily, all these things made a good impression on me. So, to bring…
Top Ten Pokémon Themes/Openings (Top Ten #75):
Pokémon has been an influential part of almost 2/3rds of my life. To mark this milestone Top Ten (I have done 75 of these suckers minna-san, excluding special ones!), I felt Pokémon had to do the honor. So, without further ado, here are my Top Ten Pokémon Themes/Openings. At the bottom is a video with…
Things I have Learned About Teaching (a special top ten):
Next Thursday, a new school year will begin. My room will be shiny and pretty, the smell of fresh crayons floating in the air as I get to greet a new class of students. I get as nervous as the kids, but I am grateful for such a supportive work family and district that lets…