Road To Zebrahead Live Show!

Yesterday I went to Fukuoka to see Zebrahead live show. I haven't been live show since September Weezer live show. So I was really excited that.

In the morning, I woke up at 8:00a.m. I slept a long time, beacause I went to bed at 11:30p.m. That day I had 2 classes. One class is Culural Anthropology class and the other is Outline of American literature class. The former class is 2nd period, so I could go to this class. But the latter class is 4th period. I decided to skip 4th period, because I didn't want to late Zebrahead live show.

Before I went to school, I did some assignment. Because the due is Wednesday. But I couldn't finish these assignments! haha. I went to 2nd period. After that I went to library to find newspaper article. I had another assignment. It's for reading class. We have to newspaper article and make quiz. Actually the day before, I was finding it for one hour, but I couldn't find it. But yesterday I could find quickly. It was lucky.

I left KGU and went to prefectural office bus stop. On the way, I bought 2 "Onigiri" and one coke. 12:01p.m, the bus came. This bus is called "Hinokunigou". I got in this bus. It takes about 2 hours to go to Fukuoka. So I was listening to Zebrahead's songs in the bus.

I arrived at Fukuoka. First I wanted to go shopping. Fukuoka is really cool city. There are many fascinating shops. I wanted to buy Christmas gift for my girl friend. I went to Tenjin Core. But I couldn't find anything good. Then I went to Loft. It was nice shop. There were many Christmas gifts. I bought some gifs and Christmas card. After that I went to Vox. This shop has many skater brand and punk rock brand stuffs. I have been there once, when I went to Weezer live show. This shop is definitely my favorite shop. There are FSAS, Hurley, Vans, DCMA, Lowlife and so on. I decided to buy Hurley's jacket. But it was expensive and I have no money. So I withdrew my saving from ATM. Then I bought it. It was hard to buy it, but it was Christmas present for me? haha.

After that I started to go to Drum Logos. It was a live house. Zebrahead live would be held in there. I have lost my way on February. So I thought it takes long time to go there. But it wasn't. I arrived at there really fast. It was still 4:20p.m. The live open at 6:00p.m and start at 7:00p.m. So I returned to downtown to kill time. I went to Mister Donut and killed times. And I went to Drum Logos again. It was still early, it was 5:20p.m. But there was a line for buy tour goods of Zebrahead. Of course I lined to buy tour goods. Every time I go to live show, I buy T-shirts, but it's expensive. It's 3500 yen, so this time I bought muffler towel. It was cool!

6:00p.m, door was opened. My ticket is early number. So I could get in soon. I put my bags in coin locker. And I waited live start. Actually yesterday, there was a opening act. This band is called Illscarlett. But we had to wait almost one hour. Because show starts at 7:00p.m.

Illscarlett live started. They were so powerful. Actually I have listened their music on Youtube. But I didn't think their songs are good. BUT yesterday I realized I was wrong. They were so cool! Guitarist and bassist were so big. And they were playing with dancing! That was amazing. Their music was mixture. And I found a interesting thing. The singer's face was similar to Daniel Radcliffe. haha.

Finally Zebrahead appeared!!! The first song was Hell Yeah! The audiences were crazy. I was close to stage, so I noticed the audiences were coming in my back. Immediately The mosh-pit was maded by the audiences. It was scary. They were attack to each other. So I escaped there and backed a little bit. Every song was really cool! I think there was no time to break. Because their songs are all high tempo! In fact I only know maybe 7 songs? But I really enjoyed. Ali's body was muscularly and cool! Matty has so nice voice. Ben could speak Japanese very well. I think he is the best speaker of them. Ed's powerful drum perform was so cool! BUT I was really impressed Greg's guitar play! His play was really cool. He could play tapping easily. He sometime appeared front of stage and played solo. I respect him! They played my favorite song "Into You" very fast, so first I didn't recognized that. haha. They played "Playmate of the Year" for the last song. They required us to say "FxxK" haha. It was so fun! Because all of us shouted "Fxxk" They responded encore. They finally played "Anthem" and "Mental Health". "Mental Health" is really funny for Japanese because of lyrics. It was so fun! Thank you Zebrahead and Illscarlete!

On the way to bus stop, I dropped in Yoshinoya. I haven't eaten Yoshinoya's gyudon. So It was the first time. It was cheap and delicious. I got in buss. I was tired, so I slept a little. And I arrived at prefectural office bus stop at 11:41p.m and went home. In my house, my mother still awake. I said "Hello~" and went to bath room. I took a bath. Then I still had home work, so I started to do this and finished 2:30a.m and went to bed~. Such a busy day~!(949 words/9715 words)

QP?

Soooooryyy!!! QP is McDonald's word. It means Quarter Pounder. This burger is new menu in other prefecture. Previously Kumamoto was the only one prefecture which sell Quarter Pounder burger. But it changed. Now every prefecture sells Quarter Pounder burger, I think. So we have to promote this burger. Yesterday I had to learn Quarter Pounder burger again. For example how to make Quarter Pounder?, what is important to make Quarter Pounder?. Then our boss said to me "Show me your operation of making Quarter Pounder". So I made it. After that I could eat it!!! Yeah! It was really delicious!

After job, my part-time job senpai and I decorated McDonald's for Christmas. This year went really fast. This year is almost over. Time flies!(124 words/8766 words)

Lucky!

I got a phone call yesterday, when Hitoshi and I was watching "HEROES". It was from my part-time job boss. Every time I get phone call from my part-time job, I think something bad, for example "Can you work longer? Or can you work Monday?" So I was worried, when I got phone call. Sometime I ignore phone call form my part-time job. haha. BUT this time, it wasn't! The boss said "Your working time changed. Which time do you want to work, form 4:00p.m or 6:00p.m?" When I heard it, I was happy. I was supposed to work from 3:30p.m. I chose form 6:00p.m. So I got 2 hours and half free time! YEAH! I can practice guitar, studying TOEIC or doing home work. Probably I have to do my assignments. All I want is TIME!(137 words/8642 words)

CRAZY THURSDAY!!!

My Thursday is busy. I have 5 classes and part-time job. I will tell you about one day of my Thursday. It's November 27th. Yeah! It's yesterday.

I woke up at 8:00a.m. It takes twenty minutes to go to my university. I had to eat breakfast quickly and leave. First period starts 9:00a.m. I left home at 8:40a.m maybe? I was late first period a little. First period is English literature history. This class is super boring. Always I think different things like... What I want to be?, How to play guitar well, What do I want to do after part-time job... But today was terrible. A teacher gave assignment. I already have some assignment. So it makes me sick! haha.

Second period is Reading class. We learn how to read English news paper. In the class, we have news test. We have to read one article and answer 5 questions. Today's test was the worst record. Yay! Recently I don't study English at all. I should study. haha.

Lunch time: Almost always I go to English Lounge with my lunch box. I want to save money, so I don't buy anything at lunch time. Recently English lounge changed. There are big television, dart, kitchen and computer. Some of my friends was playing game on computer. I watched that. It seemed like fun. So I tried. But it was so difficult for me. Because I'm not good at computer game. I don't have computer games in my house. I'm looks like "OTAKU" but I'm not REAL "OTAKU" haha.

Third period is listening class. Always we listen some tapes of conversation. We separate 12 groups and think about the answers together. Fortunately my group has some excellent students, so I am helped by them sometime. Today also there were some tough questions. I couldn't find answer. But the other student solved the question. Good job!

Forth period is Spanish class. In this class there are only four students. So I can ask questions easily. It's one of good points. This class focuses on conversation. We make some sentences and practice. Oh! This class's teacher is very funny. Always he talkes 20 minutes about everything himself, his thought.

Fifth period is Education psychology class. I failed last semester, so I take this class again. It's required subject to be teacher. Today's class was interesting. The teacher explained some interesting experiments. Pavlov's dog is such a interesting experiment. Today's theme is "learning". Usually this class is boring, but today I enjoyed it.

After fifth period, it's already 5:50p.m. I had to go home quickly. Unfortunately it was raining and I had no umbrella. I got wet. As soon as I backed home, I changed part-time job clothe and ate dinner. I left home at 6:45p.m. It was still raining. I was barely late part-time job. I arrived at McDonalds at 6:59p.m. My work starts 7:00p.m. Today was boring, not busy. I wanted to go home early. But I had to wait until restaurant close. 10:30p.m, our McDonalds closes. After that always we have to clean everything in McDonald’s machines, tables and floor. It takes long time. We finished 11:30p.m.

I went home. The rain is stopped. After backed home, I did 30 push-up and 30 sit-ups. I want to be thin. Recently I gained weight and my stomach is terrible. Then I took a bath. Winter bath is really comfortable. It makes me hot and relaxes. I had to watch Toy Story to write a movie review. I borrowed it rental video store last week, so I had to return it this Friday. I had no choice to watch it on Thursday. I watched it in English and English subtitle. I have watched this movie many times, so it's easy to understand even if I didn't understand English. After I watched this movie, I saw my clock. It's already 2:30a.m. I went to bed quickly.(652 words/8505 words)

Lists 8 My Favorite Lostprophets songs

Recently I always listen to lostprophets music, when I go to school. Their songs have aggressive sound and positive lyrics and cool chorus. I'm looking forward to listening lostprophets new album.

1. Last Train Home: I like this dramatic melody line and positive lyrics. I was encouraged by this song many times. Also this song is my ringing tone.

2. Rooftops: This song is also positive song. I think this song's theme is not regretting life? Anyways this song's chorus is also cool. I tried to sing a few times in karaoke.

3. To Hell We Ride: Recently I listen a lot this song. I like this song's guitar riff. I like Lee(lostprophets guitar)'s play. I watched this song's live version on Youtube many times. I wish I could play this song.

4. Last Summer: Ian(lostprophets singer) said this song is "Growing up" song. This song lyrics is of summer memory like Hanging out with friends. I can imagin this a little bit sad situation easily.

5. Goodbye Tonight: This song also has "lostprophets weapons". Melody, lyrics and chorus.

Most of my favorite songs are from their second album "Start Something" It's really good album! You should listen it!!!(199 words/ 7853 words)

Lists 7 My Winter Pleasure

Today I will introduce my favorite things of winter.

1. Kotatu: I always warm myself at a kotatu. Sometime I sleep in the kotatu. It's really comfortable. I'm happy to born as Japanese. Recently I practice guitar at kotatu. My room is too cold to play guitar.　Kotatu is awesome!

2. Coffee: Recently I drink coffee three times a day. I drink after school, after dinner and midnight. Especially cookies with strong black coffee are the best. Why I changed so? Probably when I was in Minnesota, I always drink coffee in the morning. Americans really like coffee. I got American custom?

3. Bath: Bath makes me really warm. Bath is indispensable for Japanese. I don't want to get cold, so I always take a bath.(126 words/7654 words)

Soramimi

I got to know this video from my friend. It's called Soramimi Award. It's TV program. English listening is hard for Japanese. Sometime Japanese misunderstand. Sometime it becomes funny. This is soramimi. Please check it out.(36 words/7528 words)