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April 11:
Two of a kind.

Feeling Listless recently described yours truly's site as a "Japanese pop culture linkblog which thankfully doesn't get bogged (blogged?) down in anime". Cool beans. Er... since I haven't written anything Jap-related in a while, I thought I'd live up to the description and list down some recent (and not-so-recent) discoveries:

1. Osamu Tezuka's Metropolis. I got this for Arn (for our anniversary 3 days ago) and haven't actually seen it myself but am taking his word that it's one stunningly beautiful animated movie.
2. Utada Hikaru, Distance. Got the album for my brother but am totally loving the title track I might decide to keep it just for that song alone.
3. If you're into indiepop, Pop Jingu 1 and 2 will be good for you.
4. If Shibuya-kei is more up your alley, Sushi 3003 and Sushi 4004 should do the trick.

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Like I mentioned, Arnold and I turned two last Monday*. We wanted to relive the night he proposed but (a) Garlic Rose had closed down and (b) Jesus Christ Superstar (or any other play for that matter) was not playing at the GSIS Theatre, so we instead spent the afternoon strolling around the mall and, afterwards, had a lovely dinner at Twist.

And like birds we'll fly
Up into the sky
Our love will survive.

-"Into the Sun", Sean Lennon

I love my Arnold.

*Neva, Ramon, Quark, Chiko: thanks for remembering. (: