Sunday, October 31, 2010

歌舞伎 の着物

The pup and I went to a Kabuki Kimono exhibition at Isetan, KLCC today.


Kabuki stands for sing (歌), dance (舞), and skill (伎) which features the art of singing and dancing is known for its avant garde-ness and elaborate make up.

They featured 22 great authentic costumes worn by some of the greatest actors from the Meiji era (明治時代) to the Showa era (昭和時代).

Some names of these grand kimonos will be romanized as I have no frickin' idea on how to type it out.... I've done as much as I can so, if there's anyone who can help me, お願いしますよ!



助六由縁江戸桜 (Sukeroku yukari no Edo zakura) or Sukeroku: The Flower of Edo.

Look how elaborate they are!

Also from Sukeroku, this is Ukonsyusu botankujakusoshisyu keiseikake.

Worn by a lady in the role of 白玉 (shiratama)
Murasakihonjusu kusudamachirashishisyu keiseisake
紫本珠子 薬玉散し刺。。。 (this is as far as I can go :P)


Worn in the role of 意休 (Ikyu) by 7世松本幸四郎 (Matsumoto Koshiro the 7th)
Kurojusuji ryusyokkososhisyu kitsukehaori
黒珠子地龍。。。


Worn in the female role of 花子 (Hanako) in 京鹿子娘道成寺 (Kyokanoko Musume Dojoji)
Kurorinzuji shidarezakura ni odamakinui furisodekitsuke
I'm not even going to attempt this



Another one from 京鹿子娘道成寺 for 花子 's character worn by 6世尾上菊五郎 (Onoye Kikugoro the 6th)

This has got to be my favorite. I just love black kimonos because it makes all the details really "POP" out.

Worn for the character 岩藤 (Iwafuji) in 加賀見山旧錦絵 (Kagamiyama kokyono nishikie) by 5世中村歌右衛門 (Nakamura Utaemon the 5th)
Kuromonrinzu fujishisyu uchikake
黒紋綸子藤刺裲襠



Last but not least - I call this Tiger Stripes :P

Worn in 天竺徳兵衛韓噺 (Tenjikutokubei ikoku banashi) for the character 天竺徳兵衛韓of (Tenjikutokubei)
Kinshikumotatewakunamishishyu yoten
金糸雲立涌。。。

Monday, October 25, 2010

prove yourself

The pup and I have been looking at migration forms lately and today he sent me the checklist for the visa we're looking into applying.

His older brother Jon has generously volunteered to be his sponsor to go over and with the type of visa he's looking into, he's allowed to bring a partner along with him.

So this morning he was posed with this check list.


Which then prompted him to email me and said "Err. So we have to mark it NOW. Someway. How?"

HAHAHA... it just made me imagine a dog marking its territory... I don't know why...


But anyways, we have to prove that we have been living in a genuine and continuing relationship for at least 12 months.


So now we're thinking of ways to prove ourselves... any suggestions?


Friday, October 22, 2010

laughing in your sleep

Every morning before I leave for work, I lean in and watch him sleep for a bit. Then I'll stroke his hair gently and snuggle him a little before saying "I'm going out now, I'll see you later hun..." and kiss him on the forehead.

This morning... just as I sat on the bed and was about to lean in....

He started laughing and it was just so random that I started to laugh as well!

Then he opened his left eye ever so slightly, looked at me... and laughed some more.

"I had a funny dream... hahaha," and promptly fell back asleep.

*sigh*

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Cute tees

I visit http://www.boredpanda.com/ every once in a while at work because well, lets face it... when you write as much... you tend to get a bit brain dead... which is an occupational hazard ok...

Anyways, saw this tee... and I thought I'd share it with you guys :)


Thursday, October 7, 2010

About you... about me...

The puppy sent me this the other day and... it's suprisingly pretty accurate. Yes you're probably rolling your eyes and grumbling "Enough with the compatibility charts already!!!" but I don't care :P
About Pisces

Pisces is symbolized by the Fish. You're empathetic, openhearted and intuitive. You rely on your instincts rather than facts or logic, experiencing things almost completely subjectively. Daydreamy and creative, you prefer to go with the flow rather than fight the current.

DATES
February 19 - March 20

RULING PLANET
Jupiter / Neptune

RULING HOUSE
Twelfth House

ELEMENT
Water

BIRTHSTONE (SIGN OR MONTH)
Amethyst (Pisces)
Amethyst (Feb: Traditional / Modern)
Bloodstone, Jasper (Mar: Traditional)
Aquamarine (Mar: Modern)

QUALITY
Mutable

BODY PARTS
Feet

KEYWORD
Subconscious

DATE WITH DESTINY
Cancer, Scorpio

RUN FOR THE HILLS
Gemini, Sagittarius

WHERE YOU GLOW
Helping others

WHAT MAKES YOU TICK
Writing poetry

FITNESS FORECAST
Meditation

PLAY DATE
Going to the theatre

PERFECT JOB
TV producer, bartender

BEST ACCESSORY
Toe ring

A SURE THING
Taking in stray animals

DESTINATION
Morocco

PLEASURE
Romance, helping others, compassion

PAIN
Reality, mean people, insensitivity

WHAT'S MY LINE?
Make love not war.

About Scorpio

Scorpio is symbolized by the Scorpion. Intense and emotionally perceptive, you pick up on unspoken words and speak the language of gesture. Deep, mysterious and magnetically attractive, you yearn for emotional intimacy. If hurt, you really sting -- and you don't forgive easily!

DATES
October 23 - November 21

RULING PLANET
Mars / Pluto

RULING HOUSE
Eighth House

ELEMENT
Water

BIRTHSTONE (SIGN OR MONTH)
Beryl (Scorpio)
Tourmaline, Aquamarine (Oct: Trad.)
Opal Tourmaline (Oct: Modern)
Citrine, Topaz (Nov: Trad. / Mod.)

QUALITY
Fixed

BODY PARTS
Sex organs

KEYWORD

Sex

DATE WITH DESTINY
Cancer, Pisces

RUN FOR THE HILLS
Leo, Aquarius

WHERE YOU GLOW

Investigating

WHAT MAKES YOU TICK
Chess

FITNESS FORECAST
Sex

PLAY DATE
Chatting on the Internet

PERFECT JOB
Private investigator, surgeon

BEST ACCESSORY
Magnifying glass

A SURE THING
Magnetism

DESTINATION

The Netherlands

PLEASURE
Mystery, calling the shots, passion

PAIN
Exposure, simplicity, interruption

WHAT'S MY LINE?
Yeah, Baby!