this page was created: 09/14/97
Updated: 06/5/00

Who'z Maru??

Wow, you actually visit the info page on me??!? Are you sure you clicked on it right?
Well if you didn't then just go back to My main page .

WHAT?!? YOU'RE STILL HERE??!? Ok, but don't say I didn't warn you...

So you wanna know about the crazy chic that made this site huh?? Hmmm.... U must be really bored then! :p Anyway, here's the 411 on me... I also added some of the freaqently asked questions I get in emails... (yes folks, I'm actually gonna answer them now so just put your reading glasses on and enjoy, and when u start feeling nausiated, just remember, I WARNED U NOT TO READ MY INFO! )

Basic info

  • My online name is Maru (duhh!!) but most of my irl (real life) friendz call me 'Em. (You can call me maru or 'em.... just don't call me by my 'real' name... ergghh...) I'm from California and I'm 20 now... -geez, i'm soooo old!- (turned 20 on March 16th!).

    For those of u who's been emailing me to post my picture... I just have one question... WHY?
    If u wanna know... what I look like... basically, I'm human. *L* If u wanna get more detailed, I'm asian and part white... but uhm, I'm mostly asian... I have dark brown eyes, and my hair changes colors every two months... depending on what color I feel like dying it. uhm, recently I've dyed it reddish brown with orange highlights....thats a total fluke since my stylist messed up and made my highlights orange.. uhh... but i guess it looks -cute- in its own weird-psycho way. Ahhh... Now are u guyz satisfied? :p heehee.

    FAMILY

    Lets see.... Basically I have a mom and a dad who are as kewl as any parents are allowed to get. Oh and I have a pet... I mean, a little brother who is totally awesome, even though sometimes he is a pain in the neck. (tee-hee sorry bro, gotta be honest.) ...But really my bro, who goes by countless nicknames, is bomb! Oh...and then there are my cousins... Man do I have a lot of cousins... I mean seriously, its scary actually... But they're all awesome! ...especially the little ones, namely Mary, Katie, Jonathan, and Jeffy... cuz they're sooo damn adorable (really they are... kinda sick how adorable and cute they are actually...) oh and the best part is, they totally adore and look up to little 'ol me... *evil laugh* ...I dunno why they do though... HEY! I know what you're thinking... NO I DID NOT BRAINWASH THEM! (tee-hee).

  • Lets see... I have a lot of hobbies and some of them include going out, shopping, playing volleyball, watching basketball, watching movies, just basically going out and hanging with my friends.
    Usually, (especially during school time) I just chill in my dorm room with my roommate and we watch TV and order in food from EXTREME pizza... cuz well, we're WAAAAAY too lazy to walk up "cardiac hill" to our campus' mess hall and get disgusting college food. But that will all change this coming school year cuz I decided.... well I kinda decided since my parents want me to and everything... to live at home for a year before getting an appartment. YAY! home cooked meals and arguing with my mommy! How fun. (in case u guyz haven't noticed, I was *trying* to be sarcastic) Anyway, college life is busy, busy, busy, so I haven't updated my web site *gomen ne*. However, now that its summer break, I'm definately going to *try* to update. So where was I...? Eetoo ne, Oh yeah if I'm at home or at the dorms, I end up editing this site (if time permits), talking on the phone, chatting, or talking on the phone and chatting at the same time, while watching tv and listening to my mp3s. (I'm really talented don't u think? tee hee :p) ^_^ Oh and I also like writing short stories, poems, and some of you must have noticed my little fan fic (which I have not worked on in years... gomen kudasai ne! But now that summer is here, I really will try to work on it again. Oh yeah, I also like to draw and edit pics. But like I said, college is a bitch and I have been busy so I haven't done any of the thingz above...

    Questions I get when people email me


    and now, without further delay, here are the answers to all your lovely... and not so lovely emailz. ^.^

  • My fave j-pop and j-rock artists are: SMAP, TOKIO, GLOBE, Amuro Namie, MAX, Dreams come True, Luna Sea, Yellow Monkey, Glay, Favorite Blue, Shazna, Puffy, Judy and Mary, Le couple, Sharan Q, Bz, Toshinobu Kubota, Dragon Ash, and a lot of others. ^_^

  • ...When I'm not listening to J-pop, I either listen to alternative music, punk, some ska (thanks to my lovely friend JENNNIFER!), and sometimes pop groups... just N SYNC actually... have this thing about NSYNC... Other groups I like are: MXPX, Pennywise, NOFX, Less Than Jake, Goldfinger, Blink 182, Fenix TX, The violent Femmes, The Ataris (Thanks Jen, for introducing me to that group!), The Bruce Lee Band, (thanks again Jen!), Sugar Ray, Red Hot Chilli Peppers,No Doubt, Bush, Oasis, Pearl Jam, Sublime, Fionna apple, Goo goo dolls, radioheads,Cherry poppin' daddy's, Eric Benett (iz that how u spell his name?) Sarah McGlaclahn, The Offspring, Eve 6, KORN, PAPA ROACH, 311, INCUBUS, etc, etc... ohh... And I also Love Billy Holiday, Tony Benett, and Frank Sinatra

  • My ideal guy: Well I don't really have a specific "ideal guy" but if you went to my SMAP page then you know I'm really nuts about Shingo,...and Takuya ...and of course, there is Ewan McGreggor (from TRAINSPOTTING, EMMA, and STAR WARS episode 1 "THE PHANTOM MENACE" ), James Marsters (aka spike in Buffy the Vampire slayer) Ryan Philippe (Whoohoo! what a cutie.) And MARK HOPPUS & TRAVIS BARKER from Blink 182!... (cutie pies!)

    Scrach all that, I have two words for yah, MARK MCGRATH!! :p

    uhmm... no wait, wait, don't scratch MARK HOPPUS! ...even if he IS getting married... -sigh-

    This is a one of the questions that seem to keep poppin' up in emails I get.... (geez man!)

  • <"Are You single?": Single?? who me?? ^_~

  • Ok on to my Fave Anime Shows: Fushigi Yuugi, DBZ/GT, Rurouni Kenshin, Kodomo no Omacha SLAM DUNK, Gundam Wing and X. Although I think the Manga's are much better. ^_^

  • Favorite Manga: AYASHI NO CERES AND FUSHIGI YUUGI! I also like MKR and Rurouni Kenshin... (These are the Mangas I actually have... the otherz that I've read I just borrow from my friend Ken. :p)

  • Favorite Drama(s): Toumeningen, Ichiban Taisetsu na Hito, Psychometero Eiji, Long Vaccation, Virgin Road, Love Generation, Ii hito, Beach Boys, Rintaro, with love.... and there'z a whole lot of otherz!! ^_^

  • Favorite Movies: Uhm... tough question. Letz see... Right now, I think Frequency was kewl, THE MATRIX (of course!), Frequency, and I'm totally hooked on Star Wars ~episode 1~ THE PHANTOM MENACE! I also loved Armageddon and I liked TITANIC, Can't Hardly wait, Fools Rush in, Clueless, The Craft, etc. Oh, and I also liked those 80s Molly Ringwald movies like Pretty in Pink, 16 candles, and The Breakfast club.

  • Pet peeves: Uhm, I have a lot of pet peeves... Really I do, and they tend to get multiplied when I'm on my monthly... bill But what gets to me most are annoying ass Teeny-Bops! I can't stand those people... Just thinking about them makes my blood pressure rise... UGHHH! >_<

  • Thingz I say way too much: "Whatever" "Your Mother!" "Ewww!" "You wish!" "Kiss my ass!" "Huh?" "hmm?" "ee..." "that/this is way....(something)" "WHAT THE HELL?" "Shiieet!" "Freakin' ass" "Fuck off asshole!" (and some other variations of bad words that I can say in English, Japanese, Tagalog, and Spanish...) ehhehheh.. Actually... Late, I haven't been saying too many "bad words" since one of my good friends hates it when I do and well... ^_~

  • Do I have a life?: Yes! At least I'd like to think so... :p If I didn't have a life... this site would be MUCH nicer, not to mention regularly updated.

  • Do I chat a lot?: Uhm, nope I used to but I haven't gone to any real chat rooms in 3 and a half years... I do message w/ friendz on icq or aol instant messager when I have time.

  • Would I seriously consider going on an actual date w/ someone I met online?: That depends, u have to show me two forms of Identification, a DMV record, prove that u aren't some eechi, hentai psycho who getz kicks out of stalking chics in the internet, u must have no prison record, you must be a guy, be decent, and ofcourse have a major credit card, visa and master card iz accepted... but please NO AMERICAN EXPRESS! :p
    well actually... just scratch all that out, the answer iz NO! :p

  • Favorite toothpaste: Anything that'll clean my teeth iz fine! (What the hell kind of question was that? I know dental hygene is important but sheesh...)

  • Favorite anime/cartoon character: TASUKI! KOJI! The Gundam Wing boys: ZECHS, HEERO YUI, QUATRE, DUO, TROWA, and even Wuffie, *ahem* I mean WOOFEI. And of course, Miaka, Sana, Hayama-kun, TRUNKS!, Trent (from MTV's Daria) Daria, Jane, Rei Hino, Usagi-chan, Minako, Aoshi, Rurouni Kenshin, Sanosuke, Noin, etc, etc, etc. (I spend way too much time on anime! :p)

  • Fave TV program: BUFFY the Vampire slayer and Dawson's Creek. Friends, and Felicity... (Hey! what r u laughing at? >_<)

  • Favorite actors and Actresses: American or Japanese actors/actresses? I dunno, too many to mention... :p

  • Favorite food: Japanese food

  • Favorite drink: (What the hell?) Water... if not water then definately, Barg's Rootbeer! (Soda is evil!)

  • Do u like the Back Street Boys?: Nope.... (Can u say NKOTB? *L* oopss... wait i used to like NKOTB... wonder what happened to them. 0_o Wow, 2 of the "former" NKOTB dudez made a come-back! ...oh no! wait, where'd they go again?)

  • Favorite color: Black and Blue and silver, pink and yellow.

  • Do u like making/editing your site: Uhm, Yeah, but I'm too lazy to edit it sometimes.

  • What iz the best pick up line that someone'z used on u: "Sorry, I meant to bump into u on purpose."

  • What is the worst pick up line someone has used on u: "Hey, I was just wondering if I could take you to church with me." (What the hell was that all about?? -lol- I didn't know whether to fall on the floor laughing and pointing at the dumbass who said that, or give him a list of "pick up line don'ts". *LOL* Oh if you were wondering what I told the guy... well I told him I was athiest. ehehehehe *evil evil grin* (of course I'm not athiest though... but hey, he doesn't have to know that.)

  • Who is/are your best friend: My cousin Kathy, aka Keiko. My other cousinz Anne and Marie...(Yes these are the older cousins!) And my friend Patric who hasn't written me in a month or so just because he's in Japan and I'm here... Ugh, I'm gonna kill him when I see him... And of course, the irreplacable, Alain... (My french-canadian guy.)

  • Who are your best buds online: ALAIN! (of course!) ....oh and also FRA and BISHIE-BOY... although I don't get to talk to those two that much anymore...

  • Life's motto: "Life's a bitch and so am I" "Not everything that counts matters and not everything that matters counts."
    "Life sucks anyway so what the hell?"
    "Aim for the moon because even if u miss u'll still be among the stars."
    (I have a lot more quotes but I'll just spare u for now.)

  • How do u define love? (as in being in love): "Love iz a hole in the heart."
    Hmm... to tell you the truth, I'm in no position to define love, seeing as how I'm a pessimistic, cynic when it comes to all that love crap...

    Just wanna say hiya to all my friendz on the net and off the net!(IRL) Shoutz out to everyone on my ICQ list.

    And to Gigi, Your page rocks girl! Ganbaremasu ne!! Kourin, yer page iz kewl! Thankx for putting up w/ me in high school eheh... sorry for all the times i got weird on you. ^.^ Alain, I love ya!! Ken, what can I say? Suki yo!...eh, u wish ne?! :p ^.^ Patric, (The Japanese patric.) (U're probably not gonna see this) I miss ya lotz... Patric, (The Chinese Canadian one.) Haven't talked to u in hella dayz! Damn, ya better drop me a line soon! Hey to all my friends from THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANSISCO! ^_^

  • "You know what? It's good to be me." ~Buffy Summers from Buffy the Vampire slayer.

    Hmm.. did I forget anything else??... I don't think so... (Oh my Gosh... what more do you wanna know?) oh well... if I think of anything else or if u email me any other questions I'll write it down. :p

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