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meika

| D r e a m s N o t O v e r |

Username: It's your nickname and like it, but maybe I'm a bit biased because I'm in love with the Japanese language... Meika could mean many things, and since I don't know the exact Kanji of your name I'm taking a stab here - beautiful woman, right?(5/5)

Title: I'm not quite sure how I feel about it. Dreams in general aren't over, or the dream isn't over? Makes me think, but it doesn't make sense..(4/5)

First Sight: Kawaii!!! Her eyes are so round! In general I like it, though I'm not estatic about the colors, they don't clash horribly. (10/10)

Your Sacrifice: Nearly every day (only a few skips) and multiples all the time!!! (8/8)

Sparkling Diamond: Design by you, at j-designs . I really love the layout, because a layout like this is easy to read, easy to navigate, and is errorless. At first I wasn't really fond of the black-and-white image, and I still think a colored one would be better, but the more I look at the diary the more I like the hot-pink. The lady is a cute little Japanese woman, but I'm not quite sure who she is (j-pop somebody, right?).(22/25)

Guestbook:A basic dreambook design(1/2)

Readability: Easy to read, easy to navigate.(5/5)

The Love: This diary really isn't your place to open up, is it? I got the feeling that for you this is a place that you can confess things to your friends without having to confront them, a place to let your circle know how you're feeling. There's nothing wrong with that, it's just more difficult for someone outside your group of friends to read. I got a feel for you generally and in general you are a walking contridiction. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with that, and personally I think those people are the most interesting.
To be honest, your diary took me back to good old freshman year. It's difficult and painful to do so sometimes, but effective. Reading your diary took me back and placed me in your shoes, and helped me feel the way you feel and see the things you see. This entry really cheered me up, and took me back to the fun times when High School was something new.
But every story has two sides, and nowhere is this more apparent than in your diary. This entry really shows the side that you hide.
In this entry, you say "Geez, okay I'm really sorry all my entries have been your sterotypical "angsty teenage girl" kind of stuff. I know it's boring. Trust me, I hate diaries like that as much as the next person. I just really needa place to vent. Bear with me" ... and I tried, I really did, but after so many entries of this, I find myself wishing not only that I could help you but that you could help yourself. You talk about cutting/self-injury and how you're struggling against it, but you don't go into WHY you started, other than your sister is a "prep" and your family is having money problems. I gather that this is very stressful on you, but (especially the part about your sister - do you feel lonely now, or are you just closed minded about ALL preps, even your sister?) you never really really talk about how it makes you feel. You've stopped cutting for lent, but what about after lent? It might help to reflect upon what's going on inside, to talk about the pain and the stress. It seems like you have all these friends who care so much about you but don't know all of you - you won't lose them if they're really your friends, and from what you've said they'll stay. I know that's difficult, but it might help to open up a little. In your diary I get the feeling from some of the entries that there's something you're dying to express, but your feelings don't work that way. Go into what makes you laugh, what makes you cry, tell me why you like what you like. Maybe instead of writing a couple of entries a day you could take out more time to write a thourough entry about what happened and how it makes you feel . We know why you cut/are happy, fact-wise, because things aren't perfect or because it's a fun occasion, but we don't know how that affects the INSIDE you. Yes, it is stressful, but obviously you cut for a different reason. Even in your DIARY you're afraid to tell the world how you really feel about things. I kept feeling like you want to tell me something but don't know how. Explore your heart, explore your emotions, and let us know what you find. (45/50)

Grammar: Fairly correct, few major errors. A lot of "w00t" which I really can't stand.(7/10)

Glitter: Lots! The only thing I can think to suggest would be maybe some quizzes and such. (15/15)

Extra Credit: I applaud your diligence, so two points for that. Self-Designed. Three points! (5/5)

Lasting Impression: This is going to be a little harsh, but I don't know how else to say it: you're an angsty teen, and your diary reflects that. I'm not saying don't open up, because you should even more, but between all the "preps are annoying"s and the drama and the hints but not explorations of emotions I just couldn't like it. (4/10)

Will I Come Back?: No, I wouldn't. Your diary is easy to read and comprehensive from someone on the outside, but is more for you and your friends. I think your diary is for someone your age who can relate to you better. (5/10)

Total: 136/160 (85%)

Number of Entries Read: 123.

Favorite Entry: this one, it's not really dayloggy, just cute

Favorite Quote: "Apperently on our test instead of putting Takikistan I put 'Talibanistan.' That was way to good. I gues I coundt remember exactly Tajikistan, except for the Ta and istan. ot sure how I got Talibanistan though" -hehehe

Comments: You're in my thoughts, good luck with not cutting.

Reviewed by: Kimie