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Awww King-sann!! >.< *super hugs* You're the sweetest!<3
Haha well we want to learn more about you too, Mr. Mysteriously-Amazing-Artist! =P <3 Don't leave it all up to me silly haha! Thanks for everything!!<33

@aragorn1014:

You're welcome! :D Oh you silly goose, you deserve everything! ;D Hmmm well the key to achieving things is finding the right motivation. Not only long term, but short term too, especially since you have so many things you want to accomplish(hopefully I'm making sense xD) After every short term goal, reward yourself! For an example, those Skype calls with your friend! After a day of hard work, reward yourself and take a break by talking to him. :) That way it'll be like "Gotta get this done! Sooner I get done sooner I get to Skype!" or something. That's what I did for the second half of my school year with my boyfriend. XD It keeps you in the right mentality. :) Haha yes I do, but you're are much more daring than mine right now. XD This year I'm just focusing on surviving Junior year since I'm taking AP classes and I have instrument lessons and mentorships. But one day, I hope I get the courage to take a big step forward like you are! :)

Haha Sayura I don't need to see your face to know you're adorable! ;D Haha for me it's just the way you talk so highly of him. :) And he's inspiring you so much and it's like BWAHHH so cute!!! XD haha once you see Whisper of the Heart you'll understand where I'm coming from!! And well I'm not expert, but I say whatever happens, let it happen. Haha you could have like a RokuRei relationship! XD But man, if he like-likes you too he better be a man and tell it to your beautiful face! ;D

AHHH you need to!!! I watched mine online XD Just do a google search and you should find the full film somewhere! I will admit it's kinda corny in some places(plus I watched the english dub because I was too lazy to read subtitles XD) but there are so many adorable parts to out weigh it :) I haven't seen Grave of the Fireflies, but I would highly suggest watching that first so WotH can cheer you up because it's suppose to be super sad D: Oh my gosh you have no idea XD This guy who's kinda perfect meets the main girl who wants to be a writer, and they just met but they kinda like each other. But just as soon as the start getting to know each other, he leaves Japan to go study Violin making in Italy because he finally got the approval of his parents. He leaves for two months and it inspires the girl to reach for her ambitions. She works on this story she's writing non-stop trying to get it absolutely because she feels like she's not good enough for him. She wants him to be proud of her. So she works her butt off for those two months so that when the boy gets back, he'll be the first one to read her story. xD

Yeah don't use this time to be sad :) Use the time itself as a motivator! Try to challenge yourself to see what you can get done in that time :) And I know studying abroad will really help you out! One of my friends recently came back from Germany after being there for a year and she's basically fluent in German now :D Oh yeah the wrong side of dieting is never good. :( Society's image of a "healthy" body just helps make people feel worse about themselves and strive to look "perfect" :S It's really annoying.But I'm glad that wrong diet had an unexpected positive effect! :) Yeahh I'm not much of an exercise person. xD Especially vigorous workouts. But your mindset will make exercising easier. :) Hmmm well is there any place with a bunch of stairs? Or even a slightly steep hill? The upward motion should really help out your legs and butt xD While I was in Rome, my family and I seriously spent the whole day walking on tours and then we climbed the 551 steps of St. Peter's basilica and the last 500 meters of Mt. Vesuvius AND there were 70+ steps going up to the condo we were staying at(there was an elevator but I didn't trust it XD). And I gotta say my lower half is incredibly toned. XD (still got a tiny belly from all the Italian food I've been munching on XD) For your core, try doing the plank everyday. Jann says to hold it for 3 minutes, but I'm not able to do that yet. XD It works really well though, and should be better than crunches since it works a ton more :) As for arms, I'm not sure. XD Mine are kinda marshmallowy. Try buying some dumbbells or one of those weighted balls and move them around in an exercising motion. XD

Yes you dooooo you'd love it so much. XD No problem! I'm so glad I could help you out :D It's the least I could do for all the amazing things you've done for me! ;) If you need anything else, be sure to tell me! I LOVE YOU TOOOOOO<333 I know you'll be successful in your endeavors! ;D Love you baby cakessss<3<3<3

@FUNimation:

Awww Ima-chan!! Thank you for the super long and thoughtful post! I really really appreciate all of your sweet words! T___T I feel like I don't deserve them! haha Because you're just wayyyy too kind!! >.< kasdhgsakdgaslgd
I'm definitely going to work hard like never before! I'm just hoping I don't lose the spark that I'm feeling as the year wears on...because there's so many different things I want to achieve one step at a time, it's exciting! ^^ <3 I'm sure you've got many goals you want to achieve too, no? =)

I'm really glad the whole drama situation cleared up too(and that he found out what kind of person she was...*shivers*)! He's a really great person who's really shown me so much kindness and I owe him for so many things, so yeah. Whether he ends up being something more than a friend, I don't know, (since I think I kinda maybe sort of like him but the situation usually ends up bad if that happens....)but so far I just really appreciate him for who he is, and I'll definitely keep in touch with him often for sure!
Why am I adorable?? hahaha every time I tell someone about him, they say I get super adorable somehow like they've never seen me do before, and I wonder how you could say the same thing even though you aren't even seeing my face, Ima-chan! xDDD

I haven't seen it, actually!! Though I really want to, because I hear it's an adorable film! I also have heard about a movie called Grave of the Fireflies? Which I also want to watch. =) Now I REALLY want to watch Whispers of the Heart though, because you said it reminds you so much of our situation? hahaha

I definitely want to! I'm going to be doing that and actually physically crossing the days off my calendar up until the day I can possibly see him again, so that'll be a huge motivator for me(because I won't let myself get down about possibly not getting into the study abroad program--I want to make sure I get in so I can study in Japan)! Not to mention, I've tried the wrong way of so-called "dieting" before, and it was horrible. Like, I lost weight, but I was doing it in a horrible way, so that wasn't helpful for my confidence OR my body. Though I have to say, I did learn some healthier tips because of it, so my overall eating habits have improved. ^^ Even so, I think for me, exercise is the main point. I have a hard time being consistent with it because I know I have a tendency to make excuses for myself. >.< So I'm going to really push myself and make a more serious effort since I've had a change in mindset on how I want to approach this! I'm really excited!<3 And thanks so much for offering to help T___T You're the SWEETEST!<333

Okay, now I REALLY have to see this movie! hahaha<3 Thanks so much for all the advice, Ima-chan!!<3 And for always being so earnest with your comments and texts and EVERYTHING YOU SAY! >.< I love you so so much and you've always been one of the bestest friends ever to me and I can't thank you enough!! I promise I'll do my best like I always do, but this time I'll be doing it the RIGHT way for the right reasons! ^^ And I can't say I'm not excited about what it will bring =) Love you girly and thank you so much for everything!! *super duper hugs* I don't know what I'd do without you!

@CitrusStorm:

Haha that's fantastic!! I thought about minoring, but I decided on the major since I realized that it's what I really love. =) I'm really looking forward to the opportunities it'll bring me so long as I make the effort!
But yeah, I'd love to practice speaking with you! Sure!

Sayura-chan you are such an inspiration and you're one of the strongest people I know. It makes me overjoyed to hear that you have your parents support, even though they're still a little nervous. But hey, what's the point if you don't challenge yourself a little and try something new? You have amazing courage to go after what you're passionate about, and it makes me really happy that you're happy :D No matter what happens, I know you'll end up on top and achieve anything you set your mind to~

I'm so glad all that drama is worked out! Drama is never fun D: But gaining a new friend is and he sounds like a really awesome person! (lol Sayura you're adorable<33) I'm glad he's been treating you with such kindness! I'm sorry he left though :( Please don't cry Sayura! Just never stop trying to talk to each other and you'll keep the friendship strong. :D By the way, have you seen the Miyazaki move Whispers of the Heart? THat whole thing totally reminded me of that movie. XDD So cute<3

Try setting a to-do list! Make a list of minor goals everyday and then set a long term goal for the week or something :) It is a big stretch, so try baby steps at first to get in the groove. You're very brave for challenging yourself this much, but I know you'll be able to do it, and I'll be supporting you the whole day :) If you need any help on anything, just give me a holler! (Preferably on Facebook. I can't text because I'm in Europe. XD) I know some dieting tips because my boyfriend lost over 50 pounds last summer and he explained his whole routine to me. It's mostly just not eating any junk food and controlling your portions. XD Even if you don't want to loose that much weight, it's still a nice healthy diet :) There's nothing wrong with wanting to strive for a healthier lifestyle.

BAHH A calendar to count down the days?? This sounds so much like Whispers of the Heart and it's making my heart get all tingly XD Just do your very best Sayura! You can do whatever you set your mind to! :D

I love you so much<3 You have this big huge journey ahead of you and I know you'll be heavily rewarded for all of your hard work. :) You are such a beautiful person<3 Take care and have a wonderful day! :D

Sweet, I always wanna study abroad, seems so cool to experience culture yourself. Japanese major, it does sound difficult to get a job but isn't that the same with every major? I'm planning to minor in it while majoring in animation, which my parents are opposed to thinking that I won't be able to get a job (I really think a lot of parents are like this, it sometimes feels like they have no confidence). Ignoring all that, it definitely sounds like you had a great summer, busy one no less. You should have no problem in the future :) Have fun but don't overload yourself~