December 3 made me 4.
I have been in front of the camera too many times. I have seen much, but not enough. I have basked in studio lights, the Bali sun, and the warmth of newfound friends. I have been to places where I never thought I could go. I have been heartbroken thrice. I have done what others believed I can’t do.
I have found a voice. I have been spoken about. I have met a great many people, many of them great. I have caused happiness and anger and laughter and pain. I have tried to change the world – I am still trying.
Four years. I have lived so much in so short a time. And I’m glad to have lived, and lived with you.
These photos were taken by Joey four years ago, a few days after I arrived in Manila from Fukuoka. They are now as old as the manual camera she took them with, but they remain to be her best-loved images of me.
Jie remembered my birthday and posted his gift promptly on December 3. For that, I shall let people believe he looks like me. Thanks, you dork.
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December 5th, 2007 - 06:50
Happy birthday, Uno!
And beautiful pictures, Joey. I love how he seems to just glow in them.
December 5th, 2007 - 17:05
To think I used a 12-year old manual film camera! Such is the glow of youth. Thank you, Elsie.
(And so nice to finally see you here!)
December 5th, 2007 - 13:52
belated happy birthday uno!!
December 5th, 2007 - 17:06
Thank you!
December 5th, 2007 - 13:59
Happy birthday, dearest Uno! Thank you for making the internet a prettier place. I love you forever.
December 5th, 2007 - 17:09
I love you, too, Mayo. Thank you for always visiting my little space on the net.
December 5th, 2007 - 14:12
You have inspired me in more ways than you can imagine, Darling Uno. Have many more birthdays please! X3
December 5th, 2007 - 17:17
And I will always be your one true Tsukasa, Janni. But you have to tell your friend Joey to cut me some slack so I can live a little longer, okay?
December 5th, 2007 - 14:33
Oh my! I can’t remember how many times I saw Uno changed his hair-do….^_^
December 5th, 2007 - 17:22
I believe rockstars are entitled to creative freedom, which encompasses changing their hairstyle as often as they wish, yes? You’d be surprised that Uno is a little more consistent than the rest of the BJD-kind, who have a compulsion to change their hair every few minutes.
December 5th, 2007 - 15:22
oh no, so Uno changed his hair-do again, when I checked out other photos of Mistula just like the old ones which setting was on “libingan ng mga Bayani, I thought Dragan was Uno, ^_^ perhaps I just didn’t read the captions very well or is it my eyes are getting blury. By the way, someone informed me that the owner of mistula is interested to the novel I’m writing, is that true? But is that mean that the owner is giving me permission to use them as characters in my novel? I doubt it because I have read the write ups about internet theft and the other issues about using Mistula without permission and everything related to that. I don’t want to be sent to jail you know. Hope someone reply about this.(Hay naku, na-uubusan na ako ng English)By the way, I’m serious on writing the novel about them. I’ll continue it once I confirmed that its okay.
December 5th, 2007 - 17:34
Uno’s hair is almost always silver-gray, unless the situation (or job) calls for a different color.
Is this information relevant to your work that it causes such concern?
You may use the Mistula characters for non-profit endeavours such as fiction for personal enjoyment. I would love to peruse your story once it’s completed. Please send us a copy. Thank you very much.
December 7th, 2007 - 12:37
Yes I need that information to my novel, and because of that I would need to have some changes on Chapter 1.^_^
And don’t worry I’ll always send you a copy of my works about mistula.
By the way, is Dragan still a part of the band, is he going back? Whaere is he?
December 15th, 2007 - 22:12
Dragan is no longer a part of the band, but he will always be a part of Mistula.
December 5th, 2007 - 15:45
belated happy birthday Uno. thank you for filling my life with art and music that i once forgotten.
December 5th, 2007 - 17:48
It is my absolute pleasure, Daphne. I’m always here for you.
December 5th, 2007 - 16:01
Happy belated Birthday Uno!!!
December 6th, 2007 - 01:37
Danke, Claudia!
December 5th, 2007 - 16:28
Happy Birthday Uno!
December 6th, 2007 - 01:43
Thank you!
December 5th, 2007 - 17:01
Happy Belated Birthday, Uno!
I am so in awe of you and every artist, poet and dreamer behind you.
You are, and will always be, a legend. ;]
December 6th, 2007 - 02:08
Ah, Freejie! Thank you! Lobo has spoken fondly of you. I heard you’ve been furiously arm-twisting people to join his fanclub? I wish you much luck, sweeting.
December 5th, 2007 - 19:03
Thanks for giving me my YM avatar, dork.
Alto doing so (and everything thereafter) earned me the eternal ire of Lilith. XD
December 6th, 2007 - 02:16
Thank Joey, not me. She’s the one who tolerates identity theft, which is not condoned by Lilith due to several indisputable reasons.
By the way, have you considered dyeing your hair silver?
December 8th, 2007 - 15:49
No. That’s where I draw the line. Black hair’s where it’s at, m’boy.
As for Lilith, nah, she doesn’t hate me for using your mug as my YM ava as much as the fact I’m…feeling bishie most of the time. In short, she hates my ego. XD
December 12th, 2007 - 01:03
I beg to disagree! I stil hate that you use him as an avatar but I have more important things to attend to at the moment.
December 5th, 2007 - 19:19
Happy Birthday Uno!
December 6th, 2007 - 02:20
Thank you, Kishi!
By the way, Fully Articulated has a new addition to your database! I will post about him soon.
December 6th, 2007 - 16:32
A Yey! and a Congratulations to you guys
A Belated Happy Birthday to Veritas too ^^;;;
December 17th, 2007 - 04:15
Why, you remembered my birthday, Kishi! I purposely told Uno not to remind people that I’m getting old because … I’M NOT! I REFUSE TO GROW UP!
December 5th, 2007 - 21:22
Four years. That’s all it took for you to get your name in an encyclopedia, Sir Uno. Rock on!
December 6th, 2007 - 02:33
Right next to Uno Laht, Estonian writer! What an awkward position to be in.
Thanks for the morale boost, Mathilde!
December 6th, 2007 - 00:15
But it’s true! Jie’s a deadringer for Uno, srsly! XD
December 6th, 2007 - 02:38
Confirmed: you, Daryl and Jie are in a gay love triangle.
December 6th, 2007 - 02:40
Wait, Lugosi is to Daryl as Jie is to Uno? Then Dino is LOBO! And he’s inflated, too!
December 6th, 2007 - 04:44
… *dies from the thought of that* D8
December 6th, 2007 - 16:33
**rofl**
December 8th, 2007 - 15:47
Oh gods Joey that just made me go ROFLOL! XD
December 6th, 2007 - 01:01
Belated Happy Birthday Uno!
Kaelen: All hail, God of Dorks!
December 6th, 2007 - 01:03
By the by, Joey, a quick question for you.
Q: If you had to describe each band member of Mistula with one word, what 4 words would they be?
December 6th, 2007 - 02:46
And why do you ask these questions? What goes on behind the strange mind of Hyaena? A complete conundrum!
Answer:
Lobo is feral.
Manx is sexual.
Lugosi is grim.
Uno is dorky.
Is that acceptable?
December 6th, 2007 - 02:54
UNACCEPTABLE! Dorky is certainly not the one adjective to describe me!
Erratum:
Uno is AWESOME.
December 6th, 2007 - 16:01
Don’t ask what goes on within the strange mind of mine – I never keep track of it, hehe.
As for the list – perfect, thank ye very much.
December 7th, 2007 - 01:24
The adjective for me is “awesome”, okay? Don’t forget!
December 7th, 2007 - 21:42
Yessir
December 8th, 2007 - 13:27
And I thought Lugosi was the dorky one. ^_^
December 10th, 2007 - 04:30
WHA-?
Sorry but are you the person above who wants to write the Mistula novel? I’m a little shocked that you don’t seem to know a lot about the band members. Good luck to you.
December 11th, 2007 - 20:59
That’s why I’m making lots of research
December 12th, 2007 - 16:26
I just want this to add on my last reply, actually I don’t really have to know all the things about the band (no offence). FYI, The novel I’m writing does not focus mainly on their music but on their lives as live homunculi, the fictional story of their lives which will be manipulated through my imagination. Since the owner already gave me permission to use them as characters in my novel, I believe it means that I could give them my own characterizations which depends on what will be the role of each band member in the story. ^_^ Just like actors and actresses. I hope you understand my point.
December 13th, 2007 - 02:23
If you’re going to portray them a different way, why don’t you just create entirely new characters? I don’t see the point of using Mistula if they’re not going to be themselves. Then again, this always happens in fan fiction. *shrug*
December 14th, 2007 - 11:30
Oh never mind! You just don’t understand my point. u_u
December 6th, 2007 - 02:44
I demand that I have a ten-foot statue in Jimbaran! If it’s not there the next time I visit you, Kael, I will eat all your Nasi Goreng! FEAR ME!
December 6th, 2007 - 16:05
Geez Uno, you’re the one who works as a rock star!
Do it yourself, though I wouldn’t suggest Jimbaran – try for one of Menjangen Island.
I’m too busy chatting with rocks to bother with attempting a ten-foot statue construction of the God of Dorks.
Kurimja: Oh lordy, we’ll stock up on the Nasi Goreng then.
December 12th, 2007 - 01:24
Alright, can you commission some of your Balinese artists to carve a giant statue in my behalf? Please make sure it’s not fat and monstrous. While I understand artistic interpretation, your artists can sometimes go a little too far.
December 12th, 2007 - 23:16
Would you prefer to be naked, partially clothed, or fully clothed?
December 15th, 2007 - 22:15
Partially clothed is fine! And can I wear something other than plaid?
December 6th, 2007 - 02:44
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Uno, happy birthday to you!
I would really sing it for you if you wasn’t so far away. (better if you sing it though, my singing is terrible)
I hope you had a great birthday pretty boy! I would’ve sent you something if I wasn’t so damn slow…
hugs and kisses to you anyway, love, Hanna
December 6th, 2007 - 02:57
Thank you, love!
I don’t mind late gifts.
Also, I’m always tardy so there’s no reason for me to make a big fuss about late greetings. I deserve them.
December 6th, 2007 - 04:46
I know I already did greet you over IM, but once again (in a grand chorale voice) HAPPY BIRTHDAAAAY!
December 7th, 2007 - 01:27
THANK YOU, KRISHNAAAA! *bow*
December 6th, 2007 - 05:44
Happy Birthday to the Almighty One… este Uno pala. ^^
December 16th, 2007 - 21:11
Careful or you’d be branded a heretic, JayJay! Then again, we all are.
Thank you very much!
December 6th, 2007 - 09:52
*ahem*
Happy Birthday Uno!
You’re a rockstar, you know!
You’re worth tons on eBay!
You’re a god like Juno!
HOORAAAYYYY
December 16th, 2007 - 21:15
Point me to the Mara Fanclub application form, quick!
December 6th, 2007 - 17:48
that’s it. ill try this rss feed thing so i wont be late in seeing the updates. -____-;
HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNO!
December 16th, 2007 - 21:17
I’m not one to complain about tardiness. Some of my blog entries are a year late.
Thank you so much, Sin.
December 7th, 2007 - 02:23
Belated Hapi B-day, ‘Tol! Muwakz! ♥
December 16th, 2007 - 21:22
Salamat, ‘dre! Tara, suntukan tayo!
December 7th, 2007 - 03:18
I feel so bad… I totally missed greeting Uno on his actual birthday *headdesk* And this is the first time I’ve posted a comment too. *shoots self*
=D Anyway, enough of all that drama, I just wanted to say belated happy birthday, Uno-sama!
December 16th, 2007 - 21:25
It’s okay, Yuki, look how late my reply is! Heh. Thank you so much and welcome to Fully Articulated!
December 7th, 2007 - 11:01
Happy belated dear awesome
dorkyUno!!~~~ ^3^December 7th, 2007 - 11:08
opps! missed the “Birthday”
so here it goes again XD
Happy belated Birthday dear awesome
dorkyUno!!~~~~ *sends virtual hugs and kisses*December 16th, 2007 - 21:27
Well, I’m hopelessly tardy so Belated Uno might not be entirely wrong. Of course, Belated AWESOME Uno is even better.
Thanks so much, Gwendolyn!
December 7th, 2007 - 22:53
Belated Happy Birthday Uno. :]
And to Veritas too – belated Happy Birthday!
Joey, I envy your photography skills! All the photos are beautiful, and the fact that you used a manual camera makes these photos even more special. I hope you’re doing ok. :]
December 16th, 2007 - 21:28
Somebody actually remembered me! Thanks, Chin! *hugs* And boo to Uno for hogging the spotlight! >:-P
December 16th, 2007 - 21:31
I did use a manual camera for quite a while before I switched to digital for practical reasons. I think there’s a romance to film that technology has not been able to capture.
I’m doing very good. Thank you so much. I hope to see you soon!
December 9th, 2007 - 10:04
Ohhhh… happy birthday, Uno. I hope you’re on the Web for many years to come.
You always make me smile.
December 16th, 2007 - 21:33
And you know I’ve been here for quite a while, don’t you, Emera?
Thank you so much for keeping me company all these years. *hugs*
December 9th, 2007 - 17:10
belated happy birthday Uno ^^
wish you all the best wishes
December 16th, 2007 - 21:30
Thank you very much!
December 18th, 2007 - 13:41
Uno, my sister wanted me to tell you happy birthday, but she’s a little, well, she’s a girl and acts a little crazy so I was afraid to say anything. But she’s a nice person so I will say happy birthday to you!
And I wanted to let you know that my picture wearing the t-shirt Joey sent me is on the Volks website now. At the LA Dolpa Update. It was a lot of fun!
Say hi to Veritas for me =)
September 23rd, 2008 - 16:20
hey. uno you are freakin’ awesome. mistula rules. literally,dude.