Have Idols changed the way I live my life?

 First of all I apologise for my absense. . . . Sorry folks. For the past couple of weeks the prelim exams have been killing me slowly but surely. Anyway, while I was "revising" my mind kept drifting off to other topics, one of which was how idols (H!P in particular) had changed my life. It is amazing what I will do to avoid studying. My house has never been more hoovered. XD

Like many people in the fandom anime was my way into Japanese pop culture. It was when I watched the series 'Clannad' that my outlook on life change. I learnt to appreciate what I had, and I began to value all the things that I had been taking for granted: the jokes I made with my friends and family, the great oppurtunity I had been given in the form of a piano, the town where I live. I guess you could say 'Clannad' made me more optimistic, even if I do still have that cynical sense of humour. Hello! Project took what 'Clannad' had given me and raised it up a few notches. From the moment I saw Kusumi Koharu's 'Koi Kana' back in 2008 I was amazed at how infectious and bouncy the song was and how happy it made me feel. Despite this I never really got into the whole thing at that stage and it wasn't until 2009, shortly after the release of 'Nanchatte Renai', that I really became a fan. It wasn't long before I watched 'Ayaka's Surprise English Lessons'. I remember thinking, "these must be some of the funniest girls on the planet". I wanted to have that same spark that the girls had and decided to try and be more "genki", for lack of a better word. Seeing all these girls who work so hard but always seem to be smiling made me feel like I was taking my easy life for granted. Their individuality made me feel that I didn't need to hide. I started to find talking to people, and socialising much easier and managed to find a great circle of friends.

There are so many idols that I have to thank.

 

Nacchi : Someone who worked hard to improve herself (singing mostly) and has inspired me to do the same.

Kago : She bounced back after things went wrong and showed herself as someone who has learned from her mistakes.

Tsuji : Managed to turn what was originally a slightly dodgy teenage pregnancy into a career. She's not as stupid as we were lead to believe. She makes me want to succeed.

Aichan : She lets me feel that it's okay to be shy at times and bold at others. Also it's nice to know that idols can be geeky too. XD

Sayumi : Showed me that you don't always have to be perfect, and that your own talents will shine through.

Koharu : My first idol and the idol with the magnificant smile. Thanks for cheering me up! ^__^

Hello! Project need some new groups.

I don't mean fresh faces, I mean they need to utilise the faces they have. Remember subgroups like Tanpopo, Petit Moni and Mini Moni. Random thrown together groups like Gomattou and Def. Diva. I reckon H!P would really benefit from a few new units (is that the word?). It would allow them to promote the girls as individuals rather than just one large shapeless entity. Now what is needed is ideas.

Recently I have been loving this.

Unfortunately I feel that Risako is the only one who really pulled this off. I then came accross a video of C-ute's Chisato singing the same song and loved it.
So here is new group idea number one :
3 members - Niigaki Risa, Sugaya Risako, Okai Chisato.
In my opinion, these are three members who are not technically the best singers but all have voices that are among the most unique and interesting in H!P. This is also a group that would have a lot of power or, for lack of a better word, "oomph".





New group idea number two:
4 members - Michishige Sayumi, Fukumura Mizuki, Nakajima Saki, Fukuda Kanon
After the great 'Suki da na kimi ga' I have wanted a group doing stuff in that cutesy electro-pop genre. I would also love to see this group do songs like 'Momoiro Sparkling' or even something like 'Otome Pasta ni Kandou'. Basically a sweet sugary group.

  I would want this group to have this kind of bold, colourful image.

30 Day Hello! Project Idol Challenge - Day 26

I am getting worse and worse at keeping up with this! I was at my grandparent's house this weekend. I could have used their computer but they've got a mac. Now I shall sit back and watch the nerdwar commence.
Three days in one would be a bit too much (got french homework for tomorrow) so I shall just do the one. Sorry for falling so behind!!

Day 26 - The idol with the best personality?

Sayumi never fails to make me laugh. Some may find her cutesy image and devilish remarks very annoying but I find it very entertaining. Sayu has come a long way since she joined the group and her personality makes Momusu's tv appearances worth watchingSayu is not stupid and always knows what to say and when to say it. This is why she is a successful idol.
Stepping away from her tv persona Sayumi seems like a very nice girl and (from what we can see) gets on well with all the members.

30 Day Hello! Project Idol Challenge - Day 19

Day 19 - Who would you like to be for a day?

Wouldn't life just be better if you woke up this cute?
If being Sayumi means being really pretty and hanging around with lots of other really pretty people then I am all for it!

30 Day Hello! Project Idol Challenge - Day 3

Day 3 - If you were a boy, who would be your girlfriend?

Sayumi is adorable. I doubt anyone can deny that, even her fiercest of haters! Despite her on-screen personality (which I find hilarious) Sayu seems like a really nice person and would make an ideal girlfriend.