Happy Halloween and also happy 21st anniversary of New Trials! I drew the chibi sketch for Halloween 2019. In Naoko's fantasy, Sakura probably is a cute, klutzy novice witch, while Syaoran is the head of an ancient vampire clan.
Of course, fall 1999 is also when I first published the New Trials of Card Captor Sakura on the internet, before the age of E-books. Time does fly, doesn't it? I think the greatest blessing is that we all grew up together, the CCS characters, the readers, and myself of course as well. I think in the difficult times we are in, we seek comfort in those things that are familiar to us, things that give us happiness, and the CCS and New Trials community is one of those things that I feel blessed to have with me. So, despite my sporadic updates, I just want to say how much I love you all and how grateful I have this community with me, as a part of my DNA.
Music Spotlight:
I've been missing Broadway every since I finally got to see the Hamilton film back in July. I missed out on getting tickets several times when I visited New York, and it was awesome seeing it with the original cast. I vibed so much with with Angelica Schuyler and haven't even recovered since. As a writer, sometimes you feel so jealous of another writer's way with words, and the history major in me also felt quite giddy. Sorry for ever doubting Lin-Manual Miranda. I'm not sharing any Hamilton songs because I think it's more enjoyable watching the show with virgin ears (like I did!). Instead, I know it's cliche, but I can't think of a better Halloween song. And I've been really revisiting Andrew Lloyd Webber again. Phantom of the Opera is the epitome of a musical, and I think should be everyone's entryway into Broadway. I only recently caught the Phantom of The Opera at the Royal Albert Hall from 2011 and it was perfection, though I am such an original cast loyalist. I also allude to Phantom of the Opera quite a few times in New Trials, hence today's choice. Strange, I was always Team Erik, and thought Christine Daae was a ninny. These days, I can't help just thinking what a gentleman Raoul is.
