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Turning back time.....

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 15:00:21 GMT

"I'll post once a week ~ !!"

........or so I said, but it was an impossible dream, ne? @_@;

As always, sorry for being gone for so long m(__)m Things haven't been so busy recently, but now that I have time off, it's still hard to update. Somehow it's really hard to sit down at the computer, instead of just relaxing with a book, or going out somewhere with Kime-chan once he gets home. Aa ~ I'll try to do better, I promise!

Anyway, I really enjoyed the Tenimyu Class Reunion the other day! Kime-chan, otsukare-sama deshita! ^_^ I didn't realize it, but it's been almost two years since we've all been together like that (although Yuuyan and Buchou were missing...). I was a little worried at first, that it would be uncomfortable, maybe that people would be angry at me for always being busy. But, in the end, it was like no time had passed, ne. Everyone was able to talk and play around like old times.

And Kime has already said this in better words than I can, but: I really feel that, more than almost anything, Tenimyu was an important time for me. The people I met and the memories we made are some of the most precious things I have. Maybe it's the roles, or maybe it's luck, but I think this cast, this group of people - they're the kind of people I'll be close to for the rest of my life. There's an important connection there that I've never had with another cast, and even though I don't fully understand it, I want to hang on to it for as long as I can.

Ah, this has gotten personal again ~ ^^; But, maa, this is a personal journal, so...that's okay, right?

O...ohisashiburi (^^;;;)

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 12:24:44 GMT

A~ah, I've really been gone for a while, haven't I? (^^;;;) Gomen! I've just been busy. It sounds like a poor excuse, but the truth is, for the past few months, I've been busier than ever before. Really, I think this is busier than I've been in my whole life @_@;

But, through everything, Kime-chan is there to help me, ne. Even though he's busy too, he always makes time to take care of me. I've barely written anything since it happened, but I'm really glad that he's such a big part of my life now. Without him, I probably never would have been able to keep going. At times like this, I feel really lucky to be alive, ne.

...Ah...maybe this has gotten a bit too personal...(^^;) Sorry.

Anyway, mostly I've just been rehearsing for show after show after show @_@ And working on the music for my Solo Concert! I'm really excited about it, ne (^^) It's only my second one ever, so I'm a bit nervous, too. But, the other day, I got a lovely package from my overseas fans that really lifted my spirits. Soon, I'll have to post to my other blog and thank them. Since they don't read this one, ne (^^;)

For now, it's time for a bath, and then an early bedtime. From now on, I'll try my best to post more! Once a week ~ !....But, if I say so, somehow it won't happen, ne...Maa, anyway, I'll do my best!

Sweet dreams, everyone ☆

Yoshitsugu

Long time no see (^^;)

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 18:44:38 GMT

Everyone probably thinks I'd left the country or something, ne? (^^;) The truth is, my computer had a virus (><) It was really scary for a while there, I thought I'd have to throw the whole thing away. But a friend of mine who's good with that kind of thing came over and saved the day. Iya, I really owe him a lot.

Anyway, it seems like everyone is keeping busy (^^) It's too bad we don't get to see more of each other, but being busy is good too, I think.

Recently, I've been carrying my camera around with me a lot. Since I'm so busy, it's like I don't get a chance to appreciate little things. So, when I'm going somewhere, or just have a moment to pause, and see something nice...I'll take a picture. That way, even when I have to rush off again, I can go back and look at it again later. And with pictures, that way you can also share them with people, ne? (^^)

This picture is from a little shrine I found when I went out into the country a few days ago. You have to really get away from the city to find things like this, ne?

It made me feel peaceful somehow...

Well then, hope everyone's having a good day! (^^)

Yoshitsugu

It's been a while...

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 15:36:10 GMT

Fuu ~ I'm tired, tired (><)

Sorry for disappearing for so long!(^^ゞ I've been really busy working on songs for my solo live, and doing rehearsals. And when I'm not doing that, well...there are other things to keep me busy, ne (^^;

But recently, it's like there's just been an explosion of things happening @_@ Just yesterday, I drove Kime to the hospital to visit Koutarou who was getting his appendix out...Eh??? I'm so behind the times (;_;) He was asleep when we got there, but Kime wanted to stay all night anyway. But Kime's been really busy lately too, so I didn't think that would be a very good idea. Eventually I convinced him to come home and go to bed (^_^;)

But with that, I'm typing this up quickly in a net cafe again, so I have to run! Have a good day everyone m(__)m

Yoshitsugu

Oohhhh ~

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 20:08:36 GMT

Oh what a beautiful mo~~rning
Oh what a beautiful da~~~y
I've got a beautiful feeling
Everything's going my way~

.....eh??? It's not morning!! (><)

I'm a little mixed up today (^^;) Like I'm floating around instead of walking...or something (^^;)

Anyway, I finally had a day off and the truth is...I spent most of the day sleeping. Not that I just woke up now! I've been up for hours! Really! (><) Iya ~ I better go out now...

Well then, I'm off!

Oh what a beautiful da~~y ♪ (^_^)

Hello (^^)

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 14:56:04 GMT

Iya ~ it's been a while, ne (^^;) It's not really that I've been terribly busy (not more than usual, anyway ><), but sometimes when I get away from the computer, it's like I just forget about it...you know?

But anyway, it seems like everyone's sick recently! That's no good (><) Hopefully I won't catch it, too...if I did, I couldn't help out the people who are sick in the first place (^_^) Everyone, take care of yourselves!

Also, everyone, a question: have you ever felt something like this? Like...suddenly there's something you know you have to do, but you don't know why...I guess they call it a "hunch" or something (^^) It's mysterious, ne, that feeling. Like something is pulling and pulling you, and it seems dangerous, or like a bad idea, but you have to do it anyway. I've had it before, but this...

Aah, this got strange suddenly (^^) Sorry m(__)m

I hope everyone has a good day today ☆

Yoshitsugu

Good Morning (^_^)

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:28:41 GMT

Aa, but it's not really morning anymore...I'm eating lunch...

That's right! Today is lunch in a net cafe, so I can update a little (^^)

Recently, everything is moving really fast, ne? We're getting down to the hard rehearsals now, with the show so close. But this is a cast I really enjoy working with, so the time flies by before I even notice it. It makes me appreciate being an actor - getting to work with so many amazing people, and getting to discover new things about myself with every show ☆

I've also been seeing a lot of Kime-chan! It's really lucky that we've been able to see each other so much recently, and I'm really happy that we still have a strong connection from our time in the musicals. He has so much energy, but so much to do, I don't know how he keeps it up! He's always so energetic, I could never get tired of his company...(^_~) Because it gives me energy, too ☆

Oh, that's right! Naoya! I saw your comment. A day late, ne (^^;) But don't worry! We'll all get together soon, I'm sure of it.

Well, my sandwich has become only crumbs, so...I'm off! Have a good day, everyone m(__)m

Yoshitsugu

Hello (^^)

Sun, 23 Jul 2006 15:39:54 GMT

Finally, a day off...good night ...zzzzzzzzzz...

Well, not really (^^;) But today is really beautiful, ne? I wish I could go sleep out in the sun and relax. Although I think it's going to rain later, so...

Anyway, today is totally off! Even so, there are lots of things to do--shopping, house cleaning, TV repair...That's right, my TV's broken (> <) All the channels are fuzzy, and sometimes the color is strange. Just the other day, everyone on the screen turned blue...

So even on off days I'm busy?!?! Mou (> <) This evening I want to relax! I'd love to meet people, but I don't know who could come. And I'll probably be busy until almost 10 o'clock. Maa, I'm hopeless, I guess (^^;) But it's good too see more and more old friends here! Tuti, Souta, hi! m(__)m

Well, now I'm off! Have a good day everyone ☆

Yoshitsugu

Iya ~

Sat, 22 Jul 2006 16:24:10 GMT

Even on weekends I'm busy!! (> <) But I'm excited! Today I'm off to my big brother's Live!

I also recieved a wonderful present last night (^_^)

The Sea, ne ~ It's in English, but the pictures are so lovely they don't need words...and anyway, it's a good way to keep practicing my English (^^)

Anyway, I'm off! Have a good day everyone m(__)m

Yoshitsugu

Good Morning!

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:23:56 GMT

Aa~ I should be hurrying to get ready, but...I've been so rushed recently, I think I'll just sit and write for a moment (^_^)

Last night was an unexpected adventure! The truth is, I went out and bought a present for a friend and then went to their house to drop it off...and ended up staying all night (^^;) I just meant to stay for a little while, but we talked so long, before I knew it midnight had come!

But the couch was surprisingly comfortable, and I made breakfast in the morning to make up for causing trouble. Somehow, it was lots of fun, ne.

It made me think that maybe I should do things like that more often. Recently, my life has been so busy that I'm always on a schedule. It's good to be busy, but I think it's a bit sad when there aren't many surprises in life. So from now on...a more spontaneous Abe B! Or something like that...(^^;;)

Today seems like it'll be a really good one somehow...

Have a wonderful day everyone! I'm off m(__)m

Yoshitsugu

Good Evening

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:18:29 GMT

After another tough day of rehearsals, I'm just waiting for dinner to be ready...it's cooking in the oven (^_^)

And after dinner, I have plans to make a little trip across the city. Since it's important to take care of people, ne (^_~)

Anyway, I'm sorry I haven't been commenting on very many people's journals. As the show gets closer and closer, I'll only keep getting busier, though (> <) Wait for me, everyone!

Well then, have a good night m(__)m

Yoshitsugu

Good Evening

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 03:12:53 GMT

Iya ~ I'm tired (> <) Rehearsals for this upcoming musical are really tough, since the decision was so sudden...Maybe my body wasn't ready to go back to work so soon...But, even being so tired, I'm enjoying learning the dance steps and getting to know the cast. Everyone's very interesting, and has a lot of experience. I always feel lucky to work with so many talented people ☆

The other day, I got to see Kime after a long time (^^) We had a little luck with our schedules and got to meet a little earlier than planned...which turned out to be a good thing, since I'm hopeless with computers (> <) Kime tried to show me how to fix up this journal, but ended up doing most of the work himself. Sorry about that, Kime-chan (^^;) But doesn't it look nice now? If you haven't seen it, please take a look (since we worked so hard ^_~). I especially love the new picture at the top. The ocean is something very important to me, I could talk for hours about it...but I won't, don't worry (^^;)

Anyway, afterwards, we went down to a sushi shop near my house. It's somewhere I go a lot, but it's also very popular, so our extra time helped us again. Since we were early, the crowd wasn't very big, and we got a good table in the back. Since it was so quiet, it was easy to talk. We ended up talking about all kinds of things, even things people don't usually talk about, I think (^^;) But it was very nice. I'm glad I have friends I can talk to like that, and who can feel comfortable talking with me about those kinds of things. It's a good feeling, ne.

But, we were so caught up, we stayed for 3 hours! (> <) The waiter even stopped bringing us water...Sorry, owner-san m(__)m We hurried out after that, and somehow made our way to the park nearby. Even though we weren't talking a lot anymore (maybe we'd worn ourselves out in the restaurant...), we stayed for a long time, just lying in the grass and looking up at the sky. I guess it seems pretty boring, but...it was fun (^^)

Maa, I really enjoyed seeing Kime. I definitely want to do it again. And I want to see other people! I know I'm not very good at staying in touch, but hopefully my old friends will forgive me. We should all meet sometime. Definitely.

But for now, I think I'll sleep (^^) Sweet dreams, everyone ☆

Yoshitsugu

Hello (^^)

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 18:02:24 GMT

It's so nice to have time to relax at home (^^) As for why I'm relaxing at home instead of working hard at rehearsal...the truth is, I was supposed to have voice practice with Kouko-san today, but it turned out she caught a cold and couldn't come. Hopefully she'll be all right again in time for the joint-Live (^^;)

But, now I've got lots of time. I did some cleaning, since I don't want the apartment to be a mess this evening (> <) But, right now, I think I'll take some time to write a bit. There are some things I've been thinking about the past few days, so...

Well, first, I've been thinking about this journal. It's very different from the other online journals I've had, in that it's still public, but only my friends, or people I'm getting to know, read it. I used to write about more personal things on my official site, things that were close to me and important to me...But after a while, it seemed a bit lonely. Almost like talking to myself or something. But now, I could write about those things here.

I hesitate to write anything too personal, though. That's how I've always been - I like to keep truly important things to myself, or only share them with a few people. Because that way, they're more precious, ne? But, at the same time, this is a good way to keep in touch with the people I don't see as much anymore, and to share with them, and let them know how I am and what I'm thinking. And it's a good way to connect with the people I'm just meeting, and to find out what we have in common - in our regular lives, and in the way we think. So I think I'll try to write about things that are on my mind, and reach out to everyone that way.

Also, I've been thinking about...well, it's hard to say.

When everyone around you is labelling something one way, it's hard not to use that label yourself. But you shouldn't always listen to what everyone else is saying. I don't want other people's opinions to affect the way I think about something. I just want to enjoy myself, and enjoy the experience for what it is.

...Ah, sorry, this got to be a bit serious. And confusing. Maybe I confused myself. (> <) Anyway, there's still a lot to do, so I'm off.

I hope everyone has a good day ☆

Yoshitsugu

Good Evening

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 03:16:43 GMT

Sorry, this will be a really short entry - rehearsal today was really tough, and I'm so tired I barely made it up to my apartment. I should take the elevator, but...I just like the stairs, ne (^^)

Anyway, there's a lot to talk about, and a lot on my mind, but it'll have to wait until tomorrow.

Sweet dreams, everyone ☆ Goodnight.

Yoshitsugu

Tadaima! (^^)

Sun, 16 Jul 2006 21:41:27 GMT

I'm back from my trip home! Iya ~ it was great. I met with a bunch of friends I haven't seen in years, and we talked until late at night, three nights in a row (^^;)

Being in my hometown, and talking with those friends, it really made me think about people who are important to me. What's more, it made me think about how easy it is to lose them. Even the people who are the most important to you, it's easy to lose touch without thinking about it. Especially nowadays, when the world is moving so fast. Tokyo is a very good example of the modern, fast-moving world. In a city of twelve million people, it's amazing just to be able to meet someone who can be important to you.

So, you have to hold on to them when you do meet them. So I'm glad I have this journal now--so that even if it's just a little, I can do that (^^)

Anyway, I arrived back at my apartment safely, unpacked a little, opened the windows to let out the heat, then sat down at the computer....

....so long!! (> <) My friends page has become so long! A...amazing. Right now, I'm trying to catch up (^^;) It seems like a lot has happened in just one weekend, so it might take a while...but I won't give up! Wait for me everyone!

By the way, right now I'm eating guacamole! It's pretty amazing. The truth is, my mother gave me the recipe while I was at home. She's been trying all kinds of foreign foods lately, it seems. It's really delicious! But...I think I made too much. This could be...a week of guacamole-only meals...(> <)

Anyway, I hope everyone had a good day ☆

Yoshitsugu

Good Morning (^^)

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 12:46:23 GMT

Everyone, thanks for your comments! I feel so welcomed (^_^)

Kime-chan, thanks for the link! I read everything, but a lot of it is still confusing...I don't know how to make my journal nice like yours (> <) I'd like it to be like that. Perhaps not as pink, but...Anyway, if you have time, maybe you could come over and show me?

Ah, but, this weekend I'm going out of town to visit some old friends back home. I haven't seen them in a long time, so it'll be good to spend time with them again (^_^) Relaxing without rehearsal, we'll talk about all kinds of things...I'm exited!

Iya, yabai...as soon as I start a new blog I go on vacation. Gomen, everyone m(__)m But it's nice to keep in touch! Seeing everyone's comments, and their blogs really makes me miss talking with everyone. From now on, let's keep in better touch!

Well then, I'm off! Have a nice weekend, everyone ☆

Yoshitsugu

Hello (^^)

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 21:03:25 GMT

Etto, doumo. I'm Abe Yoshitsugu.

This is my first post here...I don't really know how to work this site yet. A friend of mine insisted that I start one, so I'm really new at it (^^) I don't know a lot about computers anyway...

Well, since it's time for rehearsal, I can't write a lot now, but everyone, yoroshiku ne!

Hope everyone has a good day ☆

Yoshitsugu