#i just think it’s neat. hashtag yearning

[umemiyan]

thinking about how me and hajime would get to throw a joint bday celebration and how much fun it would be……..

[buckrogers]

15 questions for 15 friends

Tagged by @steveybucky! 😘

Are you named after anyone? from what I'm told, my mother was going through a french phase and loved the name jacqueline so, here I be! though extra lore nobody asked for: because it's got so many letters, I typically go by jacqui unless it's a ~fancy official thing or I'm in trouble, hah

When was the last time you cried? it would probably be easier to ask me when I'm not crying (anxiety club cardholder)

Do you have kids? nada! I am not parental material, but I do enjoy being the fun cool aunt to three nephews

What sports do you play/have you played? uh, bench warmer if we're being literal about it I don't think I was ever picked for a team willingly a day in my life I am both short and require glasses to see anything long distance - but! I was more interested in drama and books anyway so y'know battles, pick 'em.

Do you use sarcasm? frequently and with flourish!

What’s the first thing you notice about people? I'm actually a big one for vibes, I tend to gravitate toward the folks who put out the chill, easy going vibes. I'm very cerebral by nature, I live in my head so anybody who wants or digs conversations is also a big drawcard for me, I dunno! I like nice people who are funny and a bit different and aren't terribly concerned about what the masses are doing (idk hashtag just aquarius things I suppose) but also - hands! love expressive talkers, love hands. People with big smiles and the ability to poke a bit of good natured fun at themselves and the craziness of the world.

What’s your eye color? blue!

Scary movies or happy endings? oh ya girl is a sap so give me a happy ending every time, although points if it's a scary movie with some sort of happy(ish) ending

Any talents? hm, I guess I can string a coherent sentence together! I used to really enjoy acting in drama class, does making people laugh count as a talent? I like making people feel good I suppose, I'm the biggest cheerleader for people I'm close with

Where were you born? ACT, Australia

What are your hobbies? reading, wasting hours on the internet, RPing, sometimes graphic design/website design (just for funsies), writing, cross stitch

Do you have any pets? I wish I did! can't really have them where I'm renting atm so I yearn and admire all the neighborhood cats

How tall are you? what is height? is it nice? 5'3 repping for the shorties club here

Favorite subject in school? we had a subject called literature which was my absolute jam since it meant spending time studying all my favorite authors

Dream job? well I always wanted to be a writer, or an actor possibly but my anxiety said lmao no to the latter and the former I suppose I am in the way everybody who writes is a writer, just y'know, not so much in the way that it pays my bills

do I even know 15 people stress free tag (this is just a list of people I think are neat):

@toniestank @obiwho @meidui @yourbuckies @sparkagrace @musette22 @somanywords @maplefiasco @cable-knit-sweater @voylitscope @vivelarevolution13 @fandomfluffandfuck @dharmasharks @rillils

[sonoda-oomers]

in the interest of manifesting things outside of my brain, here’s a compilation of utsushi bits, either canon info or speculation or just straight up simpy yearning. big spoiler warning for rise’s storyline of course

- his title in japanese is 教官 (instructor) instead of 師匠 (sư phụ and no i dont think it translates to english that well) which is what i expected

- as evident by your baby kouhai he also works with kids. i speculate this is why his voice and personality are the way they are. huge kindergarten teacher energy

- considering his talent for making masks and his penchant for wearing the zinogre mask, i think his character was also inspired by tokusatsu heroes. the poses he strikes when you take arena quests would also play into this

- he’s personally connected to the zinogre, it being the armor and mask he wears most often. he actually did a mimicry of zinogre’s roar so well that now all the cohoots think he’s an actual zinogre and will attack him on sight

- him being a dogboy also works really well actually

- kamura hunter (the mc) is his favorite student, he calls them 愛弟子 which i will never get over. 愛? 愛?? 愛??? 愛?????????

- considering the cutscene after you beat narwa, he also does some sort of scouting work for kamura, being fugen’s right hand man in addition to training hunters. he’s very skilled and capable and also great with kids now all you need to know is how he fares in the kitchen

- his seiyuu is kishow whose hair looks like this

and who also voiced sakamoto ryouma in bakumatsu rock and i dont think i can explain what that means to me personally

- his interactable spot is in the hub BUT when you’re out in kamura he’s always just chilling out on the roof of the building next to the hub. and you can send your cohoot to attack him. because capcom made the cutest himbo in monhun history and the only meaningful way of interacting with him is bullying him

- when the hub loads in you can actually see him jumping down from the roof to his spot on the balcony

- presumably he can use all weapons bc. hunter trainer. but his weapon of choice is dual blades and he actually named his blades individually. and i will forever hate myself for not taking a screenshot of the names bc capcom is mean and wont let me see that dialogue again

- his rampage summon card creates a wirebug matrix that inflicts mountable state on all monsters it touches except for the final threat i think?? it’s a good card to save for the end against an apex

- considering that + he’s the only summon card with usage of wirebug dare i speculate that he had a major part in putting wirebugs to widespread use in-universe

- based on concept sketches capcom posted for hashtag national teachers day, at some point he was meant to be a dilf. but ig fugen already fills that role so now utsushi’s your himbo fitness coach

- there’s a really interesting contrast between his design and his character. the design suggests a cold, edgy, closed off demeanor, but his actual demeanor is very friendly and enthusiastic. he also has very open and strong body language while his facial expressions are inscrutable. i can’t tell if this contrast was planned or his character was changed after his final design. either way it’s cute. utsushi cute

- sometimes he does awkward self conscious gestures after greeting you (and getting nothing in response of course) and after his big tokusatsu hero poses. he might have a shy side to him, which might be why he keeps his face covered. utsushi cute

- this might b a reach but bc of the mesh top they both wear i think rise might do a world and have utsushi be fugen’s grandson or something that’d be neat

[horacechan623]

Thanks, now that I have (hopefully) attracted your attention.

  The hashtags encapsulate different parts that make up 2017 for me.

But first, a remark on technology. Having replaced my old Sony with an iPhone of miles better processing speed and camera, I have also become one of those who is not shy of making frequent phone shots (Including food. But I am Asian so that’s ok. And there are a lot of nice food here). Add in a couple of apps (Instagram notably) and Hong Kong’s fast internet, I have become a bit more ‘wired’ (hence the title to this post makes sense.)

That’s an impact that being in the 852 has on me, since returning last year from the technology-averse and privacy-valued land of Germany. Social media does waste time, although luckily I think it has not affected my interaction skills. That said, I am also thankful that technology has brought some memorable and interesting social and dating encounters in real life. That’s a plus.

Speaking of social encounters, there is no lack of it in Hong Kong. The ease of meeting new acquaintances also means over the past year I have experienced and explored a fair bit of new places. To all those who have accompanied or invited me whether to artsy cinema, concerts, nerdy talks, bars in LKF/Soho, house parties, new restaurants and HK’s lovely nature – thank you! In fact, over the past year I have grown to appreciate this city so much more, for its unending energy and wonderful diversity of people and environment around every corner.

Of course, in an expensive city like Hong Kong, going out and eating out is not always cheap. This brings me to work. All in all, the first year of being ‘properly’ in the workforce can be described as ‘not bad’. Through my work I have had the pleasure to understand some pharma business, the public healthcare system and fascinating developments in clinical oncology and diagnostics. In addition, there were also opportunities to visit new countries. Chicago was particularly inspiring and provided a ’cause’ that I could relate to for a career. Such were the highlights, and they were really important as otherwise daily work… is just work with the capacity to dampen initial enthusiasm, to frustrate, to make one look forward to Fridays and to yearn for a change: for my working experience in the past year has also further resolved some of my career preferences. But what am I to complain, considering the amount of new things I learnt, supportive colleagues and decent work-life balance and benefits.

Speaking of #overseas, I was lucky to visit new countries through a combination of work and annual leaves, and took the opportunity to soak in the foreign culture as much as possible. If Korea felt a bit dull with its endless shops of cosmetics and shopping, good ol’ America was, well, just American. It is easy to see why people have such mixed views of this country. On departing , I was in awe of the amazing research and innovation done there, as well as the upbeat and friendly attitude of the Americans. On the other hand, the dilapidated infrastructure, terrible airport customs, apparent social stratification and odd tipping habits add up to my new fascination of this most powerful nation on Earth. Then there was also Singapore, the neat and ordered competitor of Hong Kong, far less dynamic but seemingly optimistic in its future. Finally, personal travels to Malaysia and Portugal/Spain were excellent with many good memories. In particular, Penang and Lisboa rank as some of the best destinations I have ever been to, and the two weeks in the Iberia reminded me again why I missed Europe so much.

Although there were many new experiences over the past year, 2017 will not be complete without the usual worries and self-criticism that often pop up and occupy my thoughts from time to time. These include questions of career, relationships, identity and grapples of my personal character. If that sounds too gloomy and philosophical, I hope such is considered a normal process of growing up.

This idea, or pressure of growing up, or ‘maturing’ – whatever you call it, was often reminded strongly to me during the past year. From conversations with close friends, I noticed they have become far more practical, and daresay, slowly losing some sort of passion. Then, of course, there were ‘milestone’ events which I attended – four weddings and a sobering, unexpected funeral. Such events are platforms not only to be nostalgic, but also to consider about life and the future. In any case though, sentiments and anxieties of ‘growing up’ are not easily expressed, nor are there often willing or patient listeners. One only keeps on trying and searching.

Plenty has happened in 2017. How much they have influenced me I do not know, as towards the end of this year I think I remain the same introverted and reserved melancholic as before. That said, whatever the influence is and whatever 2018 brings, I am grateful to count on the support of family and people whom I value and respect. Apart from new acquaintances, these include, of course, those whom I re-connected over the past year whether in HK, SGP, Kuala Lumpur or Spain. Thanks and enjoy the celebrations ahead!

TL;DR: 2017 was a pretty good year. Many new experiences, but essentially same character with usual anxieties of ‘growing up’. 

#HK. #KPIs. #Overseas. #Social media. #New experiences. #Old bonds. And #pictures. Thanks, now that I have (hopefully) attracted your attention. The hashtags encapsulate different parts that make up 2017 for me.