*drum rolls*
It wasn’t easy, but I went through the Tokyo semi-finals and made it to the finals for the Animax contest.
We are 2 finalists from Tokyo, so there should be 2 finalists from each city. (The finals are on September 21st, so I’ll make sure to get ready!!)
I hope I can improve my nervousness level and control my voice better.
For the stage presence, I know I need to work harder…
And for the interviews…….I’m NO GOOD. T_T;;; Not just due to my level of japanese. I’m very camera-shy. I got completely insecure mostly cause of that. I don’t want to be interviewed… ;_; (lol) *runs away from the camera*
But hey! I was number 7! (nana-ban …hahaha…and my song was a NANA Mizuki song 
)
All the contestants were so serious about the contest. They all are aspiring anime singers, voice actors or idols… Some of them are really doing things on the side to try to achieve their dreams at the moment. They were all lovely people. Some of them were really nice. Some of them were cool. Some of them were so cute. *_* <3
I really had a great experience and I’m very grateful to have a chance to be in the finals.
Since everyone worked so hard, I want to do my best and not disappoint anyone.
Afterwards, I went to eat a very late dinner with Nano, Yuki and Phil (who’s not on the picture, he took it…sorry!! >_<)
The day after, I saw a parade on the street when I finished work. Waaaah! <3 It was awesome. But it was raining a bit.
I have to go get ready for some more singing practice today, since I don’t have work.
Gonna go do that now.
Then afterwards, I’m going to watch Nano perform at open mic tonight. 
Go Nano!!! <333
Many thanks to all of you who give me support.
I do read all your comments.
I won’t let you down!!!
-HIMEKA
10 comments
August 26, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Ken
WOOT!!! WOOT!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU MADE EEEETTTT!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!
Aw~~~ You do seemed to be a pretty reserved person~~ :3
Haha~ What a coincidence! And LUCKY NUMBER 7 ALSO!!!
Hehehe~ That’s nice, meeting people with similar goals. Maybe you guys’ll even work together someday, too~ XDD
WHOOT!! GO NANO!!!
And GO CATHERINE!!! GANBATTE, HIMEKA-SAMA!!!!!
August 26, 2008 at 1:27 pm
ice
no doubt u woulda been in the finals
as for the song u sang
“Eternal Blaze” op of nanoha A’s by nana mizuki, its a song ive kept on my cell phones mp3 player all these years lol
same with “Forever” as well
after i heard ur version of Forever i went nuts trying to find it
and no doubt im about to spend A LONG TIME trying to find your version of Eternal Blaze too.
wish me luck lol
till then, ganbatte!
test your fortune, roll the dice,
your’s truely, the world’s coldest ice
August 26, 2008 at 2:21 pm
ice
oh, i dont know if you’ll be reading this.. but anyway
im sure you’ve seen it already, but check out nana mizukis other nanoha songs, Massive Wonders and Secret Ambition
i dont know how difficult the song is in comparison with her other ones, but im sure you could kick ass with these ones too
Goodluck!
test your fortune, roll the dice,
truely your’s, the world’s coldest ice
August 26, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Doris
Pure awesomeness, Catherine!
August 26, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Sai
Yay! You made it! But of course you did, with your awesome voice there was no doubt ne. <33
August 26, 2008 at 11:42 pm
Kathleen
Cooool =D this is such a GREAT achievement !!!
Are there many more rounds for the contest ? As for the interviews and such, I’m afraid it comes with the job, but hey, just enjoy yourself while doing it ! put on a big smile on your face and people will fall in love with you !
August 27, 2008 at 9:18 am
stina
*sad she doesn’t get to see cat’s performance* but it’s so cool you got picked for the finals! ^^
maybe you’ll make new friends~
parade? what kind of parade?
pwah pwah pwah. =P
August 27, 2008 at 10:33 am
atlantiza
I normally just kind of lurk your blog, but I really want to congratulate you on making the finals.
You’re a really amazing singer, so it’s good to see you getting somewhere.
Good luck on the finals! Don’t forget, even if you don’t get first (I hope you do, though), second place will still get your name out there more than it would have if you got third or lower.
August 27, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Chii
How great Himeka!! You did it!! ^^ Congratulations!
We’re supporting you one hundred percent!
I definitely hope that your dreams will come true!
Good luck, and do your best in the finals!! <3
Ganbatte!!
August 27, 2008 at 3:51 pm
zeroform
Oh my gosh, you made it!!!! I’m so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!! That’s a pretty nice shiny trophy you’ve got there! =D, Congratulations!!!
I know you’re worried about your stage presence and all, but just go with the flow because I know you’ve got the talent and courage in you to pull through (despite how cheesy that sounds xD).
Cheering you on all the way!!
がんばて！