Wishlist

My wishlist. For birthdays, hollidays, whatever days, and when I feel like buying myself something nice and have no idea what I want.

Last updated: 8/16/2009

- STREET-FOUND WISHES -

Chinese Natural Cures
Traditional Methods for Remedies and Prevention
By: Henry C. Lu

I saw this copy in the "bargin bin" over at Barns and Noble. They have an older copy of this online in a different format (square and red) for about $23. This one is elongated with nice, glossy pages and was being sold for $20.





Zen Mind - Calendar
By: Shunryu Suzuki and Amber Lotus Publishing

I saw this at Barns and Nobles for about $13. I don't normally buy calendars and this one wouldn't be the first on my list of the stock on hand if I did. But after reading the mission statement of the company, I was sold. Amber Lotus Publishing is a small press publisher (only 7 employees) that was started to preserve Tibetan culture and religion. They use 100% recycled paper, soy-based ink, and donate 1% to varied organizations. I still need to find out where they print, though, since they are a US company. http://www.amberlotus.com/

Samurai: The Code of the Warrior
By: Thomas Louis and Tommy Ito

I saw this over at Barns and Noble, too. It was only $10, so I don't know why I didn't grab it--was probably walking. A small, novelty book about the Japanese Samurai. Creative cover, with an old Japanese illustration and "warn" edges and spine.







Knitting On Top of the World
by Nicky Epstein

I saw this over at Barns and Nobel, as well (I really MUST top going there!) and was impressed by the unique patterns in the book. I thought this would be a really cool book to have. Runs $35-$25.





Kobai Plum Wine
Junmai Ginjo Sake
Trader Joe-san's Sparkling Sake

As you might have guessed, I saw these over at Trader Joe's. Would have bought them then, but I was in the middle of a move (x_x).

The Junmai Ginjo sake isn't the NagaSaki brand, but still looks good. A traditionally brewed saki of light and earthy flavor.


Bamboo Sheet Set

Ok, I've been keeping my eye on this one for a while. A bamboo sheet set from Target. The count it only 250, but it feels so soft and the weave looks nice and tight for such a low count. It runs about $40 for a full size set, but I know I've seen them on sale for around $30 every once in a while. Only problem is I visit the store on weeks when they aren't on sale. Gotta get either blue or ivory.


Budda Statue

Now, I know I'll probably NEVER get this guy (he costs $995), but when I saw his laughing face one drizzly day, I wanted him. He's located at the statue/garden store on Antelope, downtown.

- ONLINE WISH LISTS -

Yen Plus+ Subscription

This magazine is put out by, you guessed it, Yen Plus and originally ran at $60/year (the magazine is about $10/issue in stores). It looks like the price has been lowered to $25 now, so I really want to get it. Especially if they plan on pushing that price tag back up. x_x Have to order it from the site!




From my Expanding The Mind wish list on Amazon.com:

Remembering the Kanji
By: James W. Heisig

There are actually 3 books in this series. Remembering the Kanji vols 1 and 2, and Remembering the Kanji: Writing and Reading Japanese Characters for Upper-Level Proficiency.




From my Equine Behavior wish list on Amazon.com:

The Nature of Horses
By: Stephen Budiansky

This is one of the books suggested by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). I would like to read it and have it on hand if I decide to become a horse trainer/rehabilitater.




Equine Behavior -A Guide for Veterinarians and Equine Scientists
By: Paul McGreevy

A massively priced, school-type book. Runs close to $110 but priced down to $77 on Amazon. Full of useful information for anybody who has a wish to work with horses.




From my wishlist on Kaboodle.com:

Flock of Crows
Wall Decal

I'm not much for wall art but I love this one. A silhouette of crows in either black, gray, jade, or lite blue. An etsy.com listing, so no definable link. Wilson Graphics on Etsy.




Alien Abduction Lamp!!

Ok. Not my decorating tastes, but how COOL IS IT?! An awesome, unique lamp that just screams ... um. Moo?

Not yet released, so I have to keep my eye on it's home page.

Time for a Commercial Brake

I've been busy with school the last couple of months, so I haven't been all that creative when it comes to blog posting. Well, maybe not all that inspired when it comes to writing in general. Right now, in fact, I'm suppose to be working on an 800 word essay that's due tomorrow. Don't worry, I am working on it (Up to 300 works--whoot!), but I need a little brake every now and again.

Well, it just so happens that in one of my classes I get to watch advertising to write an essay. There are many, many, very interesting and funny commercials in the world and I have chosen to share a couple I enjoyed with you. Enjoy!


BBC Four - Medieval


United Airlines - Two Worlds


Not For Sale - Shadow Hands


Comcast - Rabbit


Discovery Networks - I love the world

Another Cute Gadget!

Ok, so you all know I love cute little things. Like the sleepy peach tumble dolls or the Big Momo (かわいい！) that are available over at Strapya-World (I'm still waiting on those Sakura stickers, the Kawaii Bean-Jam Buns, and the white Healing Owl to be in stock...). Well, I found something else that is equally as adorable and fun.

Poken are little electronic social business cards. What they do is store your cyber information (such as for your myspace, Twitter, and Facebook accounts). When two Poken meat up, they high-four and swap business cards in a matter of seconds. Simple. Cute. Handy. No pun intended.

I bet you want one, too. Right? Oh, come on now. Say it. "I want one!" That wasn't so hard now, was it? Well, thanks to the people over at JapanSoc you have a chance. Head on over and see how. It's not like it's rocket science or anything... Hum. That really isn't a good analagy; I once knew a litteral rocket scientist who foregot to tighten the tire he was changing before driving his car.... Yah...



Ok, so where are we going today?
JapanSoc - http://japansoc.org
Poken - Official home - English site - http://poken.jp/en/
Strapya World - http://strapya-world.com

Drop Everything!

So it's very late Thursday night (oh, wait... 4am makes it Friday, right?!) and I'm sitting here channel surfing Japanese TV (waiting for the darn Zune to sync) when I stumble across a commercial for DROP. "What is DROP?" you may ask. Well, I didn't know. But it looked good, and being the inquisitive person that I am *cough-drama addict-cough* I did some searching.

Turns out DROP isn't a drama but a movie based on the manga of the same name. The movie is directed by Hiroshi Shinagawa who just so happens to be the writer of the manga/novel. Oh, here's what Anime News Network had to say about it:

Drop's story follows Shinagawa's early life as he grew up in the streets of 1980s' Tokyo. Young Shinagawa decides to become a delinquent after reading the manga classic Be-Bop-Highschool and transfers from a private middle school to a public one. Shingawa's new life of cigarettes, bats, and iron pipes begins when he meets the leader of the delinquents at his new school.

Shinagawa first wrote the story in 2006 as a novel with illustrations by manga artist Hiroshi Takahashi (Crows, Worst). Another manga artist, Dai Suzuki, adapted the novel for Monthly Shonen Champion in 2007, and three volumes have since been compiled. The producers plan to open the film in the early months of 2009. - ANN

Interested? I know I am. Sure, it's a guy's fighting flick but you know what? Mizushima Hiro is in it! Oh, yah. And with a very full head of BLOND hair. Narimiya Hiroki is also in it sporing a very nice read top (er, the hair, not his shirt).

Check out the movie for yourself. Visit the official website here. Be sure to check out the trailers (which are of a much better quality than the ones on youtube) and judge for yourself.

Just in case you wanted to watch it here anyways, you can ^^ Enjoy!

The Fun of Pneumonia

So, it has been a while since I last made a post. Believe me when I say it wasn't on purpose. This time I have a very legit reason for not posting. Pneumonia. Yes, that oh-so-NOT-fun lung illness. I'm not sure how I got it, really (though I'm betting on my brother... Boy can't keep his hands clean to save his life!). But not to worry, after two weeks of sleeping (thanks in part to NyQuil--yes, I spent money on a Procter and Gamble item *shock*) and a week of coughing, I'm starting to feel better. I still have a cough which can be very irritating when one is writing, reading, watching a movie, taking a test, or grocery shopping.

But all's well, now. During my 'down' time I was able to watch several anime series (I admin, ones I've already seen), which is always fun. And now that I'm awake during the day I've started reading again. I've started WHAT I DID FOR LOVE by Susan Elizabeth Phillips and I'll be moving onto EVIL WITHOUT A FACE by Jordan Dane next. Ah, it feels good to read again!