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NEW YEARS 25 QUESTION MEME. GOTH MACABRE HAUTE COUTURE: JAPANESE MAGAZINE FASHION PHOTOS, TWISTED DISTURBING GHOSTLY IMAGES.


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2009 has been a huge year for me, and the curtain’s set to rise even higher in 2010. Before we hammer the final nails in December’s coffin, a eulogy seemed proper. So I took a few minutes to answer a New Year’s question meme, which has been making the rounds of blogs.

(The photos are from Narzib’s MySpace; RIP to the haunted hentai Tokyo party!)

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1. What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before? Drank gooey “brains” from the head of a mannequin with Andrew Zimmern. (Photo memories here!)
2. Did you keep your New Years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I didn’t make any last year, so there were none to break.
3. How will you be spending New Year’s Eve? Believe it or not, I’m having a lowkey gathering with old friends. There’s so much decadence ahead in January that I don’t feel I’m missing out. In any case, this year’s best New Years party is DJ Taiki’s Black Veil in Osaka, and Count de Sang will have a report for you!
4. Did anyone close to you die? Ha, everyone around me is undead.
5. What countries did you visit? Japan (Tokyo), USA (NYC, Philly, DC, LA), Canada (Vancouver) — and it was all for work. No rest for the wicked.
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009? Spend more time on the fashion line. And I will.
7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? Gackt’s July 12 concert at Saitama Arena was unforgettable.

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8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? I’ve had the opportunities to do TV and writing work that I never thought were possible.
9. What was your biggest failure? I wasn’t able to visit friends and family in Hong Kong. No time, no rest…
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Broke a nail? haha.
11. What was the best thing you bought? It only cost a few dollars, but I love my kawaii panda ring from Outlet in Ikebukuro.
12. Where did most of your money go? My Scottish Fold baby, Basil Farrow.
13. What song will always remind you of 2009? I want to @#*# with you! / You want to @#%@ me too! (From our Japanese-glam-horror-camp movie.)
14. What do you wish you’d done more of? Studying Japanese.
15. What do you wish you’d done less of? Nose candy. Kidding, kidding!
16. What was your favourite TV program? Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations FTW.

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17. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year? I don’t hate anyone, but some people have disappointed me.
18. What was the best book you read? Ryu Murakami’s Piercing.
19. What was your greatest musical discovery? Sopor Aeternus and a handful of Visual Kei bands.
20. What was your favorite film of this year? Tale of Two Sisters. Creepy K-horror that still gives me the chills.
21. What did you do on your birthday? I gave away prizes on my blog.
22. What kept you sane? Basil Farrow.
23. Who did you miss? My Tokyo spooks.
24. Who was the best new person you met? I met so many inspiring new friends in 2009.
25. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009: As each year passes, it becomes more tempting to succumb to expectations about how you should live… Don’t. Do what you want to do.

I’m curious to hear about your own reflections — what are your goals and expectations for next year? What are your own responses to the questions above? Comments are always welcome.

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  1. Anonymous
    Posted December 29, 2009 at 7:01 pm | Permalink

    2009 was a big Year, So many things happened. But I know that 2010 will be bigger and
    Better! Or at least I hope. But it really doesn’t depend on year, it depends on us ( Super cheezy!) hahahah Happy Holidays and Have a Great New Year!! :D

  2. Moon Maiden 90
    Posted December 29, 2009 at 7:23 pm | Permalink

    *haha* your japanese-glam-horror-camp movie is definately something to remember…
    this year was a highly unexpected one for me…hmmm…as for my new years resolutions & such, I’m not sure what it should be…but I am planning on having a little party type thing with just a couple o friends.

  3. lovingtokyofashion
    Posted December 29, 2009 at 7:01 pm | Permalink

    2009 was a big Year, So many things happened. But I know that 2010 will be bigger and
    Better! Or at least I hope. But it really doesn't depend on year, it depends on us ( Super cheezy!) hahahah Happy Holidays and Have a Great New Year!! :D

  4. Moon Maiden 90
    Posted December 29, 2009 at 7:23 pm | Permalink

    *haha* your japanese-glam-horror-camp movie is definately something to remember…
    this year was a highly unexpected one for me…hmmm…as for my new years resolutions & such, I'm not sure what it should be…but I am planning on having a little party type thing with just a couple o friends.

  5. Karly
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:24 am | Permalink

    i want my own place!

  6. Thomspon
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:25 am | Permalink

    I have a dream a Marie Antoinette jacket from you and your new line!!LOL!!!!So luved those in Lavendar color!!!!!!!!!!!

  7. Steph L
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:25 am | Permalink

    cosplay!!!!!

  8. R Siu
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:25 am | Permalink

    I want evertything!! sure we get it!!

  9. Alte
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:25 am | Permalink

  10. Xel Ico
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:25 am | Permalink

    To meet La Carmina, but this is really a goal for 2012.

  11. Seb
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:25 am | Permalink

    Music!
    Here’s another great track by Colony 5:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPspddXL4h0

  12. Lal
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:25 am | Permalink

    hopes Carmina can come to Taiwan to visit me :)
    ^^ hehe

  13. Regi
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:25 am | Permalink

    My goal: Get somewhere in life…

  14. Bridget
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:26 am | Permalink

    I plan to get into grad school, start my indie music project and save the planet from the selfish cluthes of humans. Then I’ll do a funny dance.

  15. Anastasiya
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 2:26 am | Permalink

    Awesome!

  16. Sammilynn
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 2:27 am | Permalink

    Totally!

  17. Imogen
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 2:31 am | Permalink

    Happy New Year!♥ ~

  18. Mmy
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 4:09 am | Permalink

    I do, and I admit, you’re definitely a large inspiration! Keep rocking, please.

  19. Karly
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:24 am | Permalink

    i want my own place!

  20. Thomspon
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:25 am | Permalink

    I have a dream a Marie Antoinette jacket from you and your new line!!LOL!!!!So luved those in Lavendar color!!!!!!!!!!!

  21. Steph L
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:25 am | Permalink

    cosplay!!!!!

  22. R Siu
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:25 am | Permalink

    I want evertything!! sure we get it!!

  23. Alte
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:25 am | Permalink

  24. Xel Ico
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:25 am | Permalink

    To meet La Carmina, but this is really a goal for 2012.

  25. Seb
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:25 am | Permalink

    Music!
    Here's another great track by Colony 5:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPspddXL4h0

  26. Lal
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:25 am | Permalink

    hopes Carmina can come to Taiwan to visit me :)
    ^^ hehe

  27. Regi
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:25 am | Permalink

    My goal: Get somewhere in life…

  28. Bridget
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 1:26 am | Permalink

    I plan to get into grad school, start my indie music project and save the planet from the selfish cluthes of humans. Then I'll do a funny dance.

  29. Anastasiya
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 2:26 am | Permalink

    Awesome!

  30. Sammilynn
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 2:27 am | Permalink

    Totally!

  31. Imogen
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 2:31 am | Permalink

    Happy New Year!♥ ~

  32. Mmy
    Posted December 30, 2009 at 4:09 am | Permalink

    I do, and I admit, you're definitely a large inspiration! Keep rocking, please.

  33. All Women Stalker
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 3:38 am | Permalink

    2009 was a year of realizations for me. So many things have happened in the past year that I didn’t think was possible. I’m excited for the new year!

    • lacarmina
      Posted December 31, 2009 at 7:00 am | Permalink

      Me too! I feel like everything’s progressing and getting bigger and better… no time to dwell on the past!

  34. All Women Stalker
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 3:38 am | Permalink

    2009 was a year of realizations for me. So many things have happened in the past year that I didn't think was possible. I'm excited for the new year!

  35. lacarmina
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 7:00 am | Permalink

    Me too! I feel like everything's progressing and getting bigger and better… no time to dwell on the past!

  36. lacarmina
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 7:02 am | Permalink

    Totally depends on us!! Make it happen!

  37. Anonymous
    Posted January 1, 2010 at 10:58 pm | Permalink

    Graduate high school with a great OP and great grades! I’m aiming high! Study more Japanese and prepare for my Japan trip NEXT YEAR! Oh my god I’m so excited! X3 Make more awesome memories, document them all and make new friends~ Everything’s positive! :D

    Happy New Year La Carmina! Keep doing your awesome work and good luck with everything for 2010! *Hugs and kisses*

    • lacarmina
      Posted January 2, 2010 at 1:06 am | Permalink

      I love your attitude!! I have a feeling it’s all going to happen!

  38. Viva_La_Escapism
    Posted January 1, 2010 at 10:58 pm | Permalink

    Graduate high school with a great OP and great grades! I'm aiming high! Study more Japanese and prepare for my Japan trip NEXT YEAR! Oh my god I'm so excited! X3 Make more awesome memories, document them all and make new friends~ Everything's positive! :D

    Happy New Year La Carmina! Keep doing your awesome work and good luck with everything for 2010! *Hugs and kisses*

  39. lacarmina
    Posted January 2, 2010 at 1:06 am | Permalink

    I love your attitude!! I have a feeling it's all going to happen!

  40. Anonymous
    Posted January 10, 2010 at 8:09 am | Permalink

    Gallermic has a new party: http://www.willapolis.blogspot.com

  41. Anonymous
    Posted January 10, 2010 at 8:09 am | Permalink

    Gallermic has a new party: http://www.willapolis.blogspot.com

  42. Anonymous
    Posted January 10, 2010 at 8:10 am | Permalink

    Gallermic is back in Tokyo has a new party:

    http://www.willapolis.blogspot.com

    • lacarmina
      Posted January 10, 2010 at 1:48 pm | Permalink

      so exciting! Have you been yet? I always love his manifesto ramblings

      • Anonymous
        Posted January 10, 2010 at 2:35 pm | Permalink

        No, but I’m going next weekend. I’m also going to the opening of his photography exhibition tomorrow. Shall I take pictures?

        • lacarmina
          Posted January 10, 2010 at 2:35 pm | Permalink

          I’d love that!!! Really appreciate it, and I’m excited about your report!

        • lacarmina
          Posted January 10, 2010 at 2:35 pm | Permalink

          I’d love that!!! Really appreciate it, and I’m excited about your report!

    • lacarmina
      Posted January 10, 2010 at 1:48 pm | Permalink

      so exciting! Have you been yet? I always love his manifesto ramblings

  43. Anonymous
    Posted January 10, 2010 at 8:10 am | Permalink

    Gallermic is back in Tokyo has a new party:

    http://www.willapolis.blogspot.com

  44. kittiechan
    Posted January 10, 2010 at 8:09 am | Permalink

    Gallermic has a new party: http://www.willapolis.blogspot.com

  45. kittiechan
    Posted January 10, 2010 at 8:10 am | Permalink

    Gallermic is back in Tokyo has a new party:

    http://www.willapolis.blogspot.com

  46. lacarmina
    Posted January 10, 2010 at 1:48 pm | Permalink

    so exciting! Have you been yet? I always love his manifesto ramblings

  47. kittiechan
    Posted January 10, 2010 at 2:35 pm | Permalink

    No, but I'm going next weekend. I'm also going to the opening of his photography exhibition tomorrow. Shall I take pictures?

  48. lacarmina
    Posted January 10, 2010 at 2:35 pm | Permalink

    I'd love that!!! Really appreciate it, and I'm excited about your report!

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