2012 General Election

I woke up at 4:10am today (after going to bed at 2am) to watch the AKB48 2012 General Election live.  It started at 4:30am and ended around 9am.  It was pretty long watching the top 64 members being selected out of 237 members.

This year Kasai ranked in at #12 with 27005 votes.  Last year she was #16.  She ranked higher than I thought she would :) and she made Senbatsu (top 16).  This was her speech:

The top 10:
10 Matsui Rena (SKE Team S)
09 Matsui Jurina (SKE Team S)
08 Itano Tomomi (AKB Team K)
07 Kojima Haruna (AKB Team A)
06 Takahashi Minami (AKB Team A)
05 Shinoda Mariko (AKB Team A)
04 Sashihara Rino (AKB Team A)
03 Kashiwagi Yuki (AKB Team B)
02 Wantanabe Mayu (AKB Team B)
01 Oshima Yuko (AKB Team K)

Yuko's Inauguration Speech here (dub in English).
All member ranks, number of votes, and speeches here (Japanese).
There is a huge jump in votes between #12 Kasai and #11 Sae.

LOL Momemt: #58 "Fresh Lemon" speaks with a really high pitched voice and when she gave her speech, the english dub translator suddenly started speaking in a higher pitched voice too.
LOL Moment 2: #15 Yuihan's speech was just like last year, where she was hyperventilating/crying.
Note: Akicha dropped to #17 (out of Senbatsu) from #12 last year.  She totally looked NOT happy at all.
Note 2: Sasshi got #4!
Note 3: I'm so surprised that Mayuyu beat out Yukirin for #2.

Lunch today -> McDoubles
After watching the election, I went to sleep til 1pm.  I got up and headed off to the Stittsville Ontario Services branch.  Since my birthday is coming up, I needed to get my Health Card and Driver's License renewed.  The Stittsville branch is small but there is almost no waiting in line.
I McDonalds to go for a late lunch: 3 McDoubles.

3 McDoubles.

Dinner today -> Steak with Grape Tomatoes and Zucchini Squash.

Slaughtered

Useless Softball News:
CMC Strike Fighters got slaughtered 32-10 against Alcatel tonight.  They were hitting the ball everywhere we were not.  The season is not starting off well for us.  We need Marc back (and Stefano too).
My worst game this season was today as I only went 1-for-4 at bat with a single.  It could have been a double, but I tripped on 1st base as it was loose.
Julie debuted in this game and took a 1-bounce line drive into her jaw.  It looked bad from where I was at catch, but she toughed it out and continued playing :)  She only cut her lip and gums, but I think her jaw might swell up tomorrow?

Dinner today -> Subway Cold Cut Trio Meal.
We played until 8pm, so there was no whole BBQ chickens left at Sobey's.  I should got one after work instead of waiting will after softball.  I got a cold cut trio from Subway on the way home.
Is it just me, or does the foot long bread look smaller now than before?

Cold Cut Trio.

Useless Transformers News:
At E3 2012 yesterday, the new Transformers: Fall of Cybertron trailer was shown.  It's got alot characters in it, including Metroplex!.  Check it out here.

Useless Idol News:
I took a vacation day on Wednesday so I can watch the AKB48 2012 Election on Google+ ^_^.  It starts at 4:20am EST and the 1st place speech will be after 10am EST. (UPDATE: I changed the link to the english Youtube link.  Looks like the English Google+ site crashed.)
I voted for Kasai 4 times, but check these pics for Kashiwagi and this SKE girl.  Some people are really into this or are nuts! 

Yukirin Votes.

SKE Votes.

Look all the voting tickets they have.  How many CDs did they buy and what do they do with them all?  I read a Sasshi fan voted for her over 1700 times!

Mash Potatoes

Dinner today -> Steak and Mash Potatoes.
The steak and mash potatoes I made on the weekend was so good, especially the mash potatoes, I made another plate.  The butter and herb mash potatoes are Betty Crocker brand.  I think I got the box for $1 at Walmart.

Steak and Mash Potatoes.

Useless Idol Info:
I got a package in the mail today.  I got Not yet's 4th single "Suika Baby" ("Watermelon Baby") version A, B, and C with bonus photo.

Not yet CDs.

^ Not yet - "Suika Baby" on Music Japan.

Weekend Report: 3 dishes.

Food this weekend ->
I made some dip on Saturday.  I combined hot salsa from Super Store, with 1/3 a container of sour cream, 2 chopped avocados, 1/3 bag of 3 cheddar cheese, and salt & pepper.  I wish I had some bacon to add.

Salsa.

I made some instant mash potatoes to go with a steak a made.  It was garlic and herb flavoured potatoes.  It was actually really good.  I thought it would have tasted like cardboard but it doesn't.

Steak and Mash Potatoes.

Got Pho #15 XL again from the Kanata Noodle House :)  So good.

Pho #15 XL.

I just realized, these are the only things I ate all weekend.  I spent most of the rest of the time playing Diablo 3.

Useless Idol Info:
Go here to vote for Kasai Tomomi in the 2012 AKB48 Election. I got my 4 votes in.
The election will be steamed live on Wednesday June 6 at 5:20pm JST on Google+ and Youtube.  I think there will be live "Engrish" translations subs?  Schedule info here.

The Avengers Movie

Useless Movie Info:
I just watched The Avengers movie the other day.  Whoever gave this movie a bad rating is nuts!  This is an awesome movie!!!
Mini-Spoiler: The Iron Man and Captain America team-up move during the big fight, is just like the move in the game: Marvel Ultimate Alliance!

Dinner today -> Rideau
I had a late dinner and I got takeout +1 from Rideau Restaurant today.  I debated between Rideau and Kanata Noodle House. 
I got Beef Chow Mein, and Dry-fried Rice Noodles with Beef.  One of the dishes would have been enough but I wanted the variety.

Rideau Takeout.

Useless Idol Info:
I watched AKB0048 ep5.  It was pretty good.  This episode shows some of the the member's real-life quirks.  Also, my initial guess about the manager was right.  She is Mariko!

Smoke Breaks.

My neighbour is taking 2 days to change winter tires to summer tires on 2 cars.  I don't know why it's taking so long?  I did notice that they would take smoke breaks between removing and putting on each tire.  Because of these smoke breaks, I can't open my windows as I can smell the cigarette smoke coming in the house.  I hope the smoke that got in didn't latch on to my Magic cards.

Useless Hockey Info:
Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals start tonight.  LA at New Jersey.  I predicted it was going to be a Pittsburgh vs LA final.  I got 1 of them right.

Lunch today -> Smokies and Chicken Nuggets.
The last of my Smokies Sausages and some left over Chicken Nuggets with Plum Sauce.  Washed it down with Orange Crush.

Lunch.

Dinner today -> M&M Louisiana Chicken Wings.

Dinner.

Useless Idol Info:
Got another package today.  This one was from CD Japan.  I didn't think this one would arrive before June 6.  Got my 2nd set of "Manatsu no Sounds Good!" CDs (and got a Yuko photo insert ^_^ ), AKB0048 Mangas, and versions B & C Sasshi CDs.

AKB Stuff.

Tough Loss

Useless Softball News:
CMC Strike Fighters took a nail-biting lost to Master Batters 9-8 today.  In the last inning, I had a close play at the plate to stop the winning run, but if only I was a few inches taller I would have caught the ball and got the out :(  Also, with 2 out at our final at-bat, we had our game-tying homerun by John called back because the umpire wasn't ready for the pitch.  It was unbelievable!!!  Such a disappointing loss.
I did go 3-for-3 with 2 singles and a double.  My on-base percentage is really high.  I think I haven't made it to a base only 2 times this year.  I just need someone hitting behind me who can bring me home (if only Stefano wasn't injured).

Useless Idol Info:
I got a package in the mail today.  Got my "Manatsu no Sounds Good!" CDs with Maeda bonus pic, 2012 Election Guidebook, Sashi CDs with bonus pics, and AKB49 manga.  I'm going to put my 2 votes in for Kasai tonight or tomorrow.

AKB Stuff.