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Post by arsenette on Feb 14, 2015 19:26:48 GMT -5
Is this guy Jason on SMF!?!?!?!??! Very generous of him! Giggles. Yes both Alzy and Jason (my 2 biggest contributors) are SMF people. In fact I got of SMF love. Much appreciated! Jason is the reason the community (especially in the beginning) used to watch Sasuke live. He's still my personal stream when it happens. Longtime collaborator to the community. You guys have been awesome. I really appreciate it!
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Post by arsenette on Feb 17, 2015 2:36:13 GMT -5
The last week my campaign is up! Thanks to you guys I reached my goal and it's official I'm going to Japan for Sasuke 31. I can't wait to do the interviews and stuff... mwahahahhahaha.. ehem.. Anyway there's a week left on the campaign. If you want to order the Sasuke 2015 stuff feel free to contribute! Campaign link
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Post by arsenette on Feb 21, 2015 0:40:20 GMT -5
Final weekend! I'm so happy we hit our goal... less stress these days. LOL
Still if anyone wants to pre-order the Sasuke 2015 shirts/towels this is your last weekend to do it.
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Post by dudesky1000 on Feb 21, 2015 17:29:33 GMT -5
Sorry it took so long to donate to the new campaign! Enjoy this little extra spending money Oh--I forgot to add the perk to get my name in the book lol. Try not to forget! Looking forward to the release.
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Post by arsenette on Feb 21, 2015 22:20:50 GMT -5
Giggles. Thanks! Don't worry, everyone who donated anything at all will be mentioned in my book. Like I mentioned before, every dollar counts and it's greatly appreciated! Been working on organizing the trip and man Japan is expensive! LOL
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Post by Badalight on Feb 22, 2015 14:58:48 GMT -5
Stay in a capsule hotel. Don't eat out. Don't use taxis.
You will survive.
On the plus side, dollar to yen conversion is really good right now.
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Post by yamfriend on Feb 22, 2015 15:47:41 GMT -5
Giggles. Thanks! Don't worry, everyone who donated anything at all will be mentioned in my book. Like I mentioned before, every dollar counts and it's greatly appreciated! Been working on organizing the trip and man Japan is expensive! LOL Out of curiosity, will those who gave donations be mentioned in the book by real name, username, or both? I personally don't mind too much either way (despite donating anonymously ), but am just wondering since most of us won't recognize each other by our real names and/or don't want others to know one another's real names.
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Feb 22, 2015 17:37:17 GMT -5
About Yamfriend's question I'm fine with you using my full name while being mentioned in the book. You may already know my name full anyway! XD
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Post by dlee on Feb 22, 2015 20:56:39 GMT -5
Stay in a capsule hotel. Don't eat out. Don't use taxis. NOOOOO. Don't let money/or the worry of finance effect your experience. Especially if your trying to create something artistic. Nothing ruins a trip faster than worrying about where you are in your budget. Keep doing what your doing, organize before you leave & then just enjoy the psychedelic feeling of experiencing another culture.
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Post by arsenette on Feb 22, 2015 23:36:03 GMT -5
Stay in a capsule hotel. Don't eat out. Don't use taxis. NOOOOO. Don't let money/or the worry of finance effect your experience. Especially if your trying to create something artistic. Nothing ruins a trip faster than worrying about where you are in your budget. Keep doing what your doing, organize before you leave & then just enjoy the psychedelic feeling of experiencing another culture. Thanks. That is why I did the fundraiser: To avoid having to do this. It's still going to be tight but it's a lot better than that alternative. I'm still organizing where I can stay, where I'm going, etc. and even with the fees and perk fulfillment I should be okay. My goal is to be comfortable enough to survive a week over there. I have to worry about my health sadly and I can't get too overextended or it's a wasted trip with me being in bed the whole time. My main goal is to be functional for 2 full days (taping of the tourney) and the rest is gravy. As for the names question I'll email everyone individually to get their desires privately. I have full control over the book format so I have no issues putting both, screename, real name or even keeping it anonymous. I won't be writing that for a while so don't worry about it now.
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Post by lostinube on Feb 23, 2015 1:00:44 GMT -5
How exactly can you not eat out if you stay in a capsule hotel? Also, there aren't as many capsule hotels for women as there are for men (although there are more in Tokyo than in other areas). Anyway, I don't think she's traveling alone. To get an idea of how much rooms will cost (if you book them yourself as opposed to using a travel agency) with a minimum of fuss (i.e. they use English) use Jalan: www.jalan.net/en/japan_hotels_ryokan/
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Post by arsenette on Feb 23, 2015 1:03:25 GMT -5
How exactly can you not eat out if you stay in a capsule hotel? Also, there aren't as many capsule hotels for women as there are for men (although there are more in Tokyo than in other areas). Anyway, I don't think she's traveling alone. To get an idea of how much rooms will cost (if you book them yourself as opposed to using a travel agency) with a minimum of fuss (i.e. they use English) use Jalan: www.jalan.net/en/japan_hotels_ryokan/Thanks! I'll look at the website. And yes I'll be with my husband at all times so yeah.. no capsule hotel.. that and I'm claustrophobic so that won't happen either. LOL
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Feb 23, 2015 1:09:25 GMT -5
I've seen those capsule hotels in a book I saw a few years back. I'd feel claustrophobic too! O.O BTW if your husband starts talking the hat theory on Shingo who knows how it'll end! XD
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Post by arsenette on Feb 23, 2015 3:17:25 GMT -5
Final 24 hours! I'm just sooooooooo relieved I hit the goal. I'm excited! This is the last call on Sasuke merchandise pre-orders.
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Post by Badalight on Feb 23, 2015 20:15:03 GMT -5
How exactly can you not eat out if you stay in a capsule hotel? Also, there aren't as many capsule hotels for women as there are for men (although there are more in Tokyo than in other areas). Anyway, I don't think she's traveling alone. To get an idea of how much rooms will cost (if you book them yourself as opposed to using a travel agency) with a minimum of fuss (i.e. they use English) use Jalan: www.jalan.net/en/japan_hotels_ryokan/I was joking, though if you stick to supermarket or gas station food as opposed to eating at restaurants you'll save a lot of money. It's kind of silly. When I was in Tokyo I could get a sandwich at a gas station for like 2 USD, and a sandwich of similar quality at a restaurant would be the equivalent of 20 USD.
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Post by arsenette on Feb 24, 2015 7:06:24 GMT -5
Yay! The final total $3,546 and 116% of my goal!! It will take a day or so for the credit cards to be charged (though they have up to 5 days to do it) and fees to be settled. However seems I am in a new program to allow taking contributions (along with perk fulfillment) even after the campaign. Glad I put a limit to how many shirts I can get. LOL So if you missed the campaign deadline you can still get a few of the perks! Doesn't seem to be a deadline for that. I'll put it to about April'ish because by then I should know when I can get the shirts. (Usually around the time trials/auditions start). Thanks everyone for your help!
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Feb 24, 2015 15:21:33 GMT -5
Don't worry about that. Just have the best time of your life in Japan and I'm very curious if your hubbie will bring up the hat theory if he's anywhere near Shingo! XD Have fun!
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Post by arsenette on Feb 24, 2015 16:05:51 GMT -5
Don't worry about that. Just have the best time of your life in Japan and I'm very curious if your hubbie will bring up the hat theory if he's anywhere near Shingo! XD Have fun! If in the event I manage have a sit down with Shingo I'm sure it will be brought up.
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Feb 24, 2015 19:05:17 GMT -5
Don't worry about that. Just have the best time of your life in Japan and I'm very curious if your hubbie will bring up the hat theory if he's anywhere near Shingo! XD Have fun! If in the event I manage have a sit down with Shingo I'm sure it will be brought up. Now that I must see! XD If it happens of course. The trip must still be planned out. XD
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Post by Badalight on Feb 24, 2015 22:14:22 GMT -5
I donated a dollar and didn't get a shout out, I'm offended. every dollar counts and it's greatly appreciated!
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