Hello, My Name Is...

I haven't posted in quite some time, so I figured I'd do a random post full of random facts about myself =] I hope it's not too boring! =P


XOXO, Dani


First Name: Danika

Middle Name: Louise. I kind of hate it though because I think it sounds old. I kind of like it for the same reason =P

Nicknames: Dan, Dani, Dananika, Danka

Birthday: August 14 =]

Age: 18

Eye Color: Brown

Hair Color: Dark brown, practically black. I've been thinking about lightening it a lot, but the damage it would do would be tremendous, and I don't want to damag my hair too much!

Zodiac Sign: Leo! People say we're stubborn, and it might be true [;

Piercings: None, actually. Too scared XD

Current location: California

Are You In A Relationship? Nope

Do You Believe In True Love? So, so much. If I didn't believe in love, I don't think there would be anything else to believe in.

Do You Believe In Love At First Sight? Well... No =/ It's somewhat of a tricky thing really, so I'm not quite sure.

Favorite Food: Asian food, especially Japanese. I love all food, really =P

Favorite Drink: Water and Canteloupe juice! And coffee. Haha.

Favorite Candy: Too many! Peach and Apple O's, sour gummy worms, Reese's Pieces...

Favorite Restaurant: Once again, too many =P Haha.

Favorite Color: Blue and Purple

Favorite Weather: Warm sun, clear skies and a nice breeze. That kind of weather inspires me the most, and makes me the happiest. I don't know what I'd do if it rained or snowed all the time! That scares me. Haha.

Favorite Season: Spring and Summer!

Favorite Holiday: Christmas and New Years

Favorite TV Show: American TV- Glee, Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations, Project Runway Chelsea Lately Anime- FLCL, Neon Genesis Evangelion, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Bakemonogatari (plus tons more =p )

Favorite Movie: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, always. That movie is so amazing. I don't think it will ever stop being my favorite! OH! And 5 Centimeters per Second =]

Favorite Book: The Catcher in the Rye, I Am the Messanger, A Series of Unfortunate Events. These, too, will never stop being favorites of mine.

Favorite Song: Too many to choose! Here is one by one of my absolute favorite bands, Meg & Dia:



Number: 14

Quote: Once again, too many! But I really like: "Even if I can't fly, that's OK; the ground goes on anyway."

New Word

Came across a new word that I like a lot and I felt like sharing it:

sanguine:

adjective: confidently optimistic and cheerful
adjective: inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

I rather like the first definition. I think it describes me =]

XOXO, Dani

Kimi ni Shiranai Monogatari II

Since I got a couple of comments about the Japanese song I posted a while ago, asking me to post the translation and such, I have finally found time to post them! Haha. So, here is the song, the translation and a little something about what it means to me =]

Kimi ni Shiranai Monogatari (The Story Not Told)

On a day just like any other,
you suddenly stood up and said,
“Let's go stargazing tonight!”

“I guess even you get a good idea sometimes,”
everyone said as they laughed.
On the dark road,
we fooled around as we walked
and held onto each other
to avoid being crushed by loneliness and anxiety.

As we gazed up from this pitch-black world,
the stars looked like they were falling from the night sky.

Since when, I wonder,
have I been chasing after you?
Please, please
don’t be startled and just listen
to these feelings of mine.

“That’s Deneb, Altair, and Vega,”
you said as you pointed at the Summer Triangle.
I remember looking at the sky.
I finally found Vega,
but where was Altair?
Isn’t he lonely without Vega?

As you stood next to me enjoying yourself,
I stood there, unable to say anything.

The truth is,
I've always somehow known my feelings for you.
"I found him!"
but those words don't reach you.
"Don't cry, don't do it,"
was all I could I tell myself.

I acted tough, but I was just a coward
pretending I wasn't interested.
And yet,
that only increased the pain stabbing at my heart.
Ah, I see, so this must be what it's like
to fall in love.

My heart tries to tell you
to try asking me what's wrong,
but just being next to you is fine.
The truth hurts.

I didn’t say it,
I couldn’t say it,
and now there's no going back.

That summer day
with all those twinkling stars
I still remember even now.
Your face when you laughed,
your face when you were angry,
I loved how they all looked.
Isn't it funny?
Even though I always understood,
you never knew
because it was my own secret.
I pass the nights
with distant memories of you
pointing out the stars
with your innocent little voice.

Yes, OK, the lyrics might be cheesey, but I don't care. Haha. To me, they're very emotional and touching. It's not just the lyrics, either. I feel that the music and, even the way she sings the song, really convays the feeling of young love and learning to let go. Especially when she sings:

I didn’t say it,
I couldn’t say it,
and now there's no going back.

That summer day
with all those twinkling stars
I still remember even now.
Your face when you laughed,
your face when you were angry,
I loved how they all looked.
Isn't it funny?

I would be lying, though, if I said this was the only reason why I love this song so much. No, it's not only because of the wonderful music and lyrics, but because (now here is where it gets lame!) I was in this situation before. Really. And when I first heard this song and I listened to the lyrics, it felt really great to have a song that described my situation. I mean, don't you love it whenever you find a song you can relate to? I know I do! Haha. I also love how the song ends on a positive note. Because, I mean, love is positive, isn't it? Even if it was never voiced, explored or sucessful.

I apologize for my absence. You know how it goes: School and life.

And trust me. Life has been taking me for a ride lately... Haha. Maybe I'll tell you all about it if you don't mind another boy post [; Lots of love!

XOXO, Dani