Random Disjointed Entry
Aug. 15th, 2010 04:49 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
elfinblaze- My sister is home! Back from 5 weeks in America. Yay! She says it wasn't all a good experience, but it was certainly an experience she's glad she had. She especially liked the shopping. XD
- She bought me the first season of Legend of the Seeker. Unfortunately the second season, which I want more, is not out yet, so I'll have to catch up on that at a later time, eventually, hopefully... if it ever comes out in Australia. Well, at least I have the first one. ^^
- Ye gods, I hoped attitudes and statements like that (2004) Family First comment that lesbians should be burnt at the stake were going the way of the dinosaur. Apprently I was being optimistic. Now it's One Nation picking up the pitchforks.
If you're eligible to vote next week, please make sure people like this don't end up in power. In the 2004 election ALP and Democrat voters helped elect Steven Fielding (Family First) to the Senate through preferences. If you'd like to do your research, check out https://www.belowtheline.org.au/ (For example, did you know that currently in NSW, Labor preferences Fred Nile's party above the Democrats, the Carers Alliance, and the Sex Party?)
Just because I'm not eligible to vote, doesn't mean I can't educate myself and share my thoughts with others.
- And lastly, the fun news: last week (Wednesday), X-Japan were featured on SBS News (this link goes to the original ABC broadcast of the story). An English interview with Yoshiki was featured, and some news about a possible English language album coming up (if Yoshiki ever finishes it). The report also mentioned a recent performance in the States and the petition from Australian/New Zealand/South Pacific fans to get the band to tour here too.
I've signed it; when I was in high school it was one of my biggest wishes to see X-Japan live. We missed out when they broke up last time. Now the band and the fans all get a second chance. If you like Classic Rock, look them up on YouTube. Tears is my favourite ballad by them, and that video comes with lyrics in Japanese and English (the song features both languages).
- She bought me the first season of Legend of the Seeker. Unfortunately the second season, which I want more, is not out yet, so I'll have to catch up on that at a later time, eventually, hopefully... if it ever comes out in Australia. Well, at least I have the first one. ^^
- Ye gods, I hoped attitudes and statements like that (2004) Family First comment that lesbians should be burnt at the stake were going the way of the dinosaur. Apprently I was being optimistic. Now it's One Nation picking up the pitchforks.
If you're eligible to vote next week, please make sure people like this don't end up in power. In the 2004 election ALP and Democrat voters helped elect Steven Fielding (Family First) to the Senate through preferences. If you'd like to do your research, check out https://www.belowtheline.org.au/ (For example, did you know that currently in NSW, Labor preferences Fred Nile's party above the Democrats, the Carers Alliance, and the Sex Party?)
Just because I'm not eligible to vote, doesn't mean I can't educate myself and share my thoughts with others.
- And lastly, the fun news: last week (Wednesday), X-Japan were featured on SBS News (this link goes to the original ABC broadcast of the story). An English interview with Yoshiki was featured, and some news about a possible English language album coming up (if Yoshiki ever finishes it). The report also mentioned a recent performance in the States and the petition from Australian/New Zealand/South Pacific fans to get the band to tour here too.
I've signed it; when I was in high school it was one of my biggest wishes to see X-Japan live. We missed out when they broke up last time. Now the band and the fans all get a second chance. If you like Classic Rock, look them up on YouTube. Tears is my favourite ballad by them, and that video comes with lyrics in Japanese and English (the song features both languages).
