My thoughts and prayers go out to Japan today.
For everyone that was lost, still missing, or affected by the events on March 11th.
We are always with you.

It's been 6 years since:
- I first heard GACKT's deep, soothing, velvety voice.
- I looked up more of GACKT on YouTube.
- I watched his performances over and over again.
- I started watching him in interviews and learning more facts about him.
- I noticed how he always made me smile and laugh much more than necessary.
- I would cry from a song or performance.
- I read Jihaku and was amazed, inspired, confused, and thought over his words over and over.
- I tried to convince myself I wasn't falling in love with him.
- I fell in love with him.
- I realized that I was a Dear from the moment I heard him sing.

And since then:
- I've seen him live for S.K.I.N. and RRII.
- I've spent thousands on his CDs, DVDs, books, merchandise, magazines, and anything remotely related to him.
- I've created a fan site for him.
- I've got involved with the fandom.
- I've met so many wonderful and beautiful friends.
- I continue to work hard to become what I want to be, thanks to his gentle pushing.
- I continue to be amazed and inspired by him.
- I continue to love him.
- I continue to thank him.

I can't explain it well to those who don't understand but...
I have grown so much thanks to him, his music and his way of living & thinking.
And I'm so proud of being able to witness his growth too.
And I know that with every year that passes, this love will continue to burn on.
Thank you, GACKT.
♥



Oh, original from ryuik 's scans, thank you :D

Love is interesting.
It occurs too often for some and once in a lifetime for others.
And in-between those chance encounters and even during, there's a lot of pain.
It can even get lonely sometimes.
It hurts.

Yet at the same time, it is those encounters that make the pain worthwhile.
To be reminded of what it's like to love.
To know that you CAN feel something deep for another person, and have them feel the same way about you.
Somehow we bear it all, just for these small moments in time.
Even if a love does not last, there are things we can learn from the time spent with a person, and grow into better people.

There is surely a meaning in these small encounters with these special people in our lives.
I truly believe that.
And living doesn't mean you have to find love...
There is so much beauty in this world that can lift one's heart up, if they're only willing to open their eyes.
So, don't despair if you cannot find love, if your love is rejected, if a love fades away.
Rejoice in the fact that you were able to experience such a miracle in this world, and continue walking forward with your head held high.
The rain will end someday, y'know?

Yeah...
Just a few thoughts from a little Twitter convo earlier today (or yesterday) with excused_early and rekkazaal ^^;