Welcome!

Hello. I'm Ashira, Ashira Saide Cartel. You may know me from my other websites - Ashira's Notebook and Ashira's Store - but this is a totally different place [obviously].

I get bored with my life and have many plans. I try to keep people updated as best as I can, but that's kinda hard. I like ranting, I'll admit that, and sometimes talking about my website just doesn't happen. I don't like a diary because it either just gets really personal and I don't know what to do with it, or more likely than not I wanna share it with too many people and it's not that personal anymore.

As a solution, I first thought I'd try working on an Autobiography...sorta...but there was a lot in it that I just didn't like and didn't want to mention. There was also the fact that most of the book wasn't something I was up to selling, and overall it was just too much work that I wasn't willing to do. So I eventually ended up just quitting it...but I still thought, "What should I do...?" I didn't want to use my time making a whole 'nother website all for the purpose of randomly ranting, so after watching a video on YouTube from user MasakoX, I figured "Eh...alright, I'll give it a go" and here I am...on blogger. I'm also on tumblr if you're more into the short, random crap that's on my mind. I used to put this stuff under my main blog posts as Random Song of the Moment, Random Artwork of the Moment, etc.

I do wanna note a few things to any random visitors, however... first of all, this place is quite different than Ashira's Notebook. I don't censor myself quite so much [therefore I curse/swear, I talk about touchy subjects, etc.]. Secondly, I tend to talk about completely unrelated things from artwork. The things I discuss here usually are just general updates geared towards friends and family interested in what I'm doing with my life, as well as fans looking for a more personal side of the artist behind the artwork.

If you're hoping to get an inside scoop on my current projects, I will occasionally put things about them, but usually I'll write about random crap. In that case, I suggest you look at the News section on Ashira's Notebook more often and maybe checking out the Forums. If you're looking for examples of my written work, again I share some things on here, but the majority of my work is on my Writer's Cafe.

All that in mind, I hope enjoy your stay at Ashira's Home.
~Ashira

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Truth! Store! Yu Yu Hakusho Abridged! ...wait whut?

Just wanted to say a couple of things, but before I say anything else:


HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMMAH DAVINCI!!! :D

Hope you like the picture ^-^ I made it all rainbow-y lolz

Anyway, besides the all important Emmah DaVinci's birthday, I wanted to say some things I've been doing that you may or may not be interested in as well as some updates. I'll start with the updates so that those who don't care about me personally as much can skip along and live on with their lives...

First of all, if you haven't seen on my website, I have a few updates for ya'll about Truth and my poem book, and even a couple about Ashira's Store.

Let's cut to the chase here and focus on the store for a moment: I've been working REALLY REALLY hard on it, to the point where I'm about to splode...then I realized I'm working too hard and expecting too much of myself [as usual >.>] so I decided that I'll be taking a much, much more relaxed path with it. I don't believe I'll be considering it done at the time, but that's ok because it's not like I have billions of fans looking at this post on their screen and going "HOLY FSM [flying spagetti monster] JUST FINISH THE FRIGGIN' SITE!!! I WANNA BUY FROM YOU!!!" so it's cool with me. I'll be sure to post an update when the store is up and running, hopefully some time this week [no promises], and then actually get some stuff sold. Sorry that I'm lazy and that it won't have as crazy wide of a selection as I originally intended, but yeah it should be fine.

Next is about Truth. Well if you're a subscriber to me on YT, you may have noticed that I've updated my Truth Trailer video. It now states some important information about NaNoWriMo and how I'm going to be actually writing the book when November rolls around. I know I've been going really back and forth on the subject, but I'm absolutely sure this time that I'm going to be finishing Truth as my first ever real story book. Seriously, I'm pouring all of my efforts into finishing and publishing it as well as putting it up for sale by December. If you're interested in learnig more, check out the Truth: A Trojan Story on Ashira's Notebook, my page on the NaNoWriMo website, and the Truth Trailer on my YT channel. If you don't know what NaNoWriMo is, read my brief explaination on the Truth page or just check out the What is NaNoWriMo? page on the official NaNoWriMo website.

Lastly, the Poem Book. I don't believe I'll be able to get it done by September. For those who don't know what this means, here's a simple explaination: I've been working on this book of poetry that I was going to donate some of the funds from to my mom. Why? Well first off, she's going to Kenya in September to help out best she can and on top of that is saving to go to Haiti the moment the oppotunity arises. I was hoping to help her out, as well as start getting some money in with this book...but I doubt I'll be able to finish it in time for the money to get to my mom for Kenya in September, but I will for sure be putting 50% of the money to a good cause, most likely my mom's Haiti savings. If you'd like to help me out and maybe get this book done faster, you can donate a poem or two under a false/writer's name. I'm looking to get at least 25 poems donated for this book that aren't by me. Interested? Here's the info:

If you're interested in contributing, just e-mail me at ashiracartel@yahoo.com with a copy of the poem[s] that you would like in the book as well as a pseudo-name that you'd like to go by and any other information you'd like me to put in the book. Unless you give me a pseudo-name, I'll just be calling you "anonymous". There will be no about the authors poriton of the book, so no need to send me a paragraph explaining yourself. Also, I can't pay you anything because I really need the money I'm saving for my future [such as college] and my mom really needs the money she's saving for herself in order to get to Haiti. Please try to get your poems in soon, and though there's no real deadline as of yet, please get them in ASAP if you're interested to assure that they'll be put in the book.

In the e-mail, please provide the following information:
Your Name/A false name
You may provide your name or a false/writer's name you'd prefer to go by, but no other information will be visible about you personally. If you don't provide on in the e-mail or ask for this otherwise, I will just call you "anonymous"
Your poem[s]
You can send me up to 5, though I may only choose a couple I like to actually go into the book. If you don't get all your poems in the book, I'm sorry, there just might not have been room. If you'd like to number your poems 1-5 [or whatever number you have], 1 being your personal favorite and the top one you want to see in the book and 5 being the "I want this poem in your book, but it really doesn't matter if I don't see it in there. I just sent it in case you needed the extra poem" poem.
Dedications
Just if you wanted to thank anyone with your poem/dedicate the poem to somebody. Not required, but just if you'd like
Any links you'd like
This is the last thing I'll need, and totally optional. If you'd like me to provide a link to your personal website, blog, internet store, etc. then feel free to. You may have up to 3 links under your name. You may only have links - I will accept no addresses [e-mail included] or phone numbers. Also, it takes up more ink so I sadly won't be able to accept a picture or yourself either. Sorry for this inconvience...at least you have the website link spots though

Well that's about it for me...peace everybody!

Random Music at the moment: An AWESOME Death Note Remix, Pocahontas - "If I Never Knew You" and "Colors of the Wind" [cuz I friggin' love that movie X3], and "Losing You" by Dead By April. Yeah, I realize how random of a combo of that is...just...just click one to listen!

Random End Comments: Been watching some of the Yu Yu Hakusho abridged series by Lanipator on YT. Check him out some time, he's pretty funny. Also, here are some other links of his if you're interested:
[yew know yew want tew click one :3]

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Butterfly

I have found my absolute favorite song in the entire world...no, the entire universe. I love this song so much. Seriously, if my boyfriend sings this to me I'll start planning the wedding as he sings. I love it that much. I have no idea why it's THAT awesome to me, but I love it. Too bad I didn't hear it when it first came out, but that's ok. It's never been like me to stick with the times. But the song, the song... it's "Butterfly" by G-Dragon [feat. Jin Jung]. So here's some links and lyrics:

"Butterfly" by G-Dragon [feat. Jin Jung]
:::ENGLISH LYRICS:::
It's all about you, my Butterfly
Every time I come close to you
[every time I'm kissing you]
Feel like I'm gonna dream every time
[I get butterfly]
Unintentionally, I look the sky like
It looks similar to when you smile
Specifically your dazzling [smile] baby
My day consists of our romantic drama
Make me cry and smile no no no
I can't sleep, I call your name
I turn my head shyly [no matter what]
I like it this much
I rarely stop walking
Every time I come close to you
[every time I'm kissing you]
Feel like I'm gonna dream every time
[I get butterfly]
Beautiful girl
Unintentionally, I look at the ground like
I flutter so much at your 3 lettered [syllable] name baby
I'll heal your one small wound
My love is you
Like a butterfly
You look for a flower, flutter around like a child
Your innocent eyes have a smile
Your body moves like the sky, the sky
Your eyes glimmer, glimmer
I've become like this
[You're the only one girl]
Every time I come close to you
[every time I'm kissing you]
Feel like I'm gonna dream every time
[I get butterfly]
I'll promise the things I promise
We missed each other, and it makes me worry
Just to know the game it's all the same
What, it's this confusing
Though you can't trust guys
Love can be forever
Why do you push and pull
Can't act any more honest
Look at my eyes
You see my eyes
You see my lkips
Listen to my heart
If you're listening answer me
Kiss me on the cheek
My memories
Yes my heart
Yes that be all I say
If our lovingness continues a lot
Then we'll never break up, trust me
I'll make love to you
Every time I come close to you
[every time I'm kissing you]
Feel like I'm gonna dream every time
[I get butterfly]
Yeah you're special to me
You're turn
La la la la la la la
Yeah my butterfly
:::ROMANJI LYRICS:::
IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU MY BUTTEFLY
EVERY TIME I COME CLOSE TO YOU
[EVERY TIME I'M FEELING YOU]
FEEL LIKE I'M GONNA DREAM EVERY TIME
[I GET BUTTERFLY] CHECK IT
mu sim ko ha nu rul bwa LIKE ne ut nun mo su bul dar ma
yu nan hi nun bu sin gol BABY
ne ha ru sok no ran man ROMANTIC han DRAMA
nal ul go ut ge ha jo NO NO NO
jam dul ji mo ta nun de ne i ru mul bu lo bo nun de
nan su ji bun dut go get do li go
[NO MATTER WHAT] i ro ke jo ha ha nun de
jom cho rom go ru mal tel su ga ob so
EVERY TIME I COME CLOSE TO YOU
[EVERY TIME I'M KISSING YOU]
FEEL LIKE I'M GONNA DREAM EVERY TIME
[I GET BUTTERFLY] BEAUTIFUL GIRL
mu sim ko tan ul bwa LIKE no ye i rum se gul ja
no mu na so le nun gol BABY
ne ja gun sang cho ha na ne ga a mul ge he jul ge
na ye sa rang gu de yo--yo non ma chi na bi cho rom
ko chul cha ja na ra da ni nun jo a i cho rom
sun su han nun man gu rul mo gum go [NO MATTER WHAT]
ha nul ha nul go ri nun mom jit a ru nar un han ni nun bit
na o to ke dwen na bwa [YOU'RE THE ONE GIRL, ONE LOVE, ONE LIFE, YEAH]
EVERY TIME I COME CLOSE TO YOU
[EVERY TIME I'M WANTING YOU]
FEEL LIKE I'M GONNA DREAM EVERY TIME
[I GET BUTTERFLY]
ne ga yak sok hal ge yak sok ka ge o gut na do ra sok ta ge
JUST ANOTHER DAY da tok ga te mwo i rok e bok jap he non nam
ja rul mot mit nun de sa rang do yong won hal su i nun
de mil gyo dan gi nun gon we ha nun de jom do sol jik ha ge
gul sun om nun de ne nu nul bwa YOU SEE MY EYES SEE MY LIPS
LISTEN TO MY HEART du lin da myon dap he jo ne bo re
KISS AND HUG NATURAL HIGH ye THAT'S ALL I SAY no wa
ne so le i man ga duk ha da myon un u run NEVER EVER
MY BREAKER TRUST ME I MAKE LOVE TO YOU
EVERY TIME I COME CLOSE TO YOU
[EVERY TIME I'M FEELING YOU]
FEEL LIKE I'M GONNA DREAM EVERY TIME
[I GET BUTTERFLY] YEAH YOU'RE SPECIAL TO ME
YOU'RE TURN
la la la la la la la
YEAH A BUTTERFLY