Omg...I'm so totally glad that my exams are FINALLY over ^^;; After spending a month being crammed in my room (well, most of the time lol...although, I did have to get dragged out to take my sisters out shopping...), exam season is finally over...well for the first semester anyways...I'm stress-free for now =D Next exam time is in April, so I'll be offline once again in March...I really hope I did well (well, at least pass) in all the courses I took this semester. I know I passed psychology with a B (which isn't too bad I suppose, but I'm okay with it; getting an A in university is really hard work); so that's 1/5 classes passed XD

Alright, enough about school rants, so onto site related business. Both Mesmerized and Hibiscus have been re-opened and each has a new look =3 Go on and see ^^ I also have a gift posted there too, so whichever site you drop by, it's the same gift and you'll be able to pick it up ^^

Happy Holidays!

A little parting gift? What's that supposed to mean? Does that mean Karen's leaving the online world? No, of course not! XD Well..I guess it's a little gift for anyone who visits my AthrunxCagalli shrine before my first official final exam (which is tomorrow btw...)Anyways...the title's kinda random XD I couldn't think of what to call this entry...but here's some good news ^^ Anyone who has been to Hibiscus may have noticed that the screencap galleries (in the "Special Episodes" section of the screencaps category) are currently down and unviewable =( Well, it's not anymore! Well...episode 24 for Seed is still down...I need to redo and re-upload those images for that episode...BUT episode 1 of Gundam Seed Destiny is up! I'm sure all links are working for that gallery; if it isn't, please let me know =3 Here's a little teaser; remember this cute little scene?





Lol XD I loved that scene <3 Gives me that "warm and fuzzy feeling" XD Good memories ^^ Here's the link (if you don't feel like going to Hibiscus to find it lol): Click here if you love good AthrunxCagalli moments XD

Well, that's all; I thought I'd mention that little update before I go offline and finish some last minute crammage of organic chem XD Wish me luck!

That's right, it's almost exam time! Time for me to hit the books once again, leaving my online sites to rot for a month =( lol XD Everyone knows how important exams are, especially if you're a person who has to pay for their education now...Anyways, I won't be updating my sites from November 17, 2007 to December 19/20, 2007; I'll basically be inactive during that time. However, I'll still be able to come online once in a while to check my e-mail, chat on MSN, make a few graphics, etc and destressify myself by playing tetris XD (hey, tetris really is a good way to destress yourself ^^) So I won't be dead completely XD

The following sites will be on an open hiatus: Mesmerized and Hibiscus (there might be a few small updates, if at all possible; who knows, I'm very capable of managing site work and school work =3 *most of the time XD*) After my exams are over, you can expect a new look for these two sites (and possibly awesome additions!)


Stardust Medley (my site/fanlisting collective) will remain active, since managing that site isn't a lot of work lol XD and Dreamscape (this update archive) will remain active. So if you want to check on my stats, this is the place to go =3

One final note, I finished my first 4-part AthrunxCagalli fanfic *yay!* Here's the basic info/summary:

Story Title: Together Once Again: Our Happy Ending

Category: Gundam Seed Destiny (takes place during/after the 4th special edition)
Pairing: Athrun Zala and Cagalli Yula Athha <3

Genre: Romance (I think)

Rating: T (I suppose, but it's good for ages 14+)

Summary: The second war has finally ended and peace is restored among both worlds once again. Coodinators and Naturals are now able to co-exist peacefully. With Lacus Clyne and Cagalli Yula Athha as representatives for both worlds (Lacus as the chairwoman for PLANTS and Cagalli as the leader of ORB), this peace will last. Kira has chosen to remain on PLANTS with Lacus and Athrun chooses to go back to ORB, but he's unsure of one thing: will Cagalli take him back? Will there be a happy ending between Athrun and Cagalli?

Author's note: As explained at the beginning of this fanfic, I based this story during/after the 4th special edition. I tried my best to stay with the original Gundam Seed Destiny storyline and wrote what I believe is true based on my interpretation of the entire series (i.e. I assumed that Lacus became the chairwoman, since there was this "women in power" theme going on). Please excuse any grammatical errors or stuff like that XP I've already edited it once through, and I might edit and add more to the story later in the future ^^

Enjoy!

http://asucaga.crisp-breeze.org/paradise/togetheragain.php (don't forget to read and review!)

That's right, as the title implies, one of my sites have been re-opened =D Take a guess XD I'll give you a hint: It's based on my fave couple of all time. -waits- That's right, my AthrunxCagalli shrine has re-opened ^^ I finally managed to get all files uploaded and added to the new host ^^ Click here to see the newly re-done Hibiscus!

I also added an AthrunxCagalli fangroup onto the site ^^ Since I'll never get to own the official AthrunxCagalli fanlisting, I decided to open a fanlisting/fangroup myself XD So, if you support this couple and would like to defend their love, then join ^^

Omg! I just saw the last episode of RomeoxJuliet and it...was the most beautiful episode I've ever seen *cries* I was expecting an ending similar to Shakespeare's original play and I was right. It would have been better if they both lived, but then it wouldn't be a tragedy would it? But the last episode was so sad; I even cried *sobs* It was such a tear-jerker *sniff, sniff* At least RomeoxJuliet can be together forever now: "In life and death, we vow to be together eternally"; they kept their promise ^^ I'd say more about the series, but I don't want to spoil for anyone who plans to watch it later ^___~ The series overall was awesome, good job Gonzo!

If you are bored and want to watch an anime, I'd recommend RomeoxJuliet; it's such a beautiful love story <3

Now if only AthrunxCagalli would have a happy ending <3

Oh yeah, did I mention that Mesmerized has a new look and new additions? Go on and see =D