Post-RL Trouble. Good Times Abound!

It's been a while since I posted...or was on SL at all.
So I came on finally and met a good friend for a chat. My friend PSY!!
He's so funny and sweet, it was a nice surprise. :)

We decided a nice together photo had to be taken just in case another problem kept us apart, and myself from my Okiya again.
I cannot wait to get back into my training, I have so much more to learn.

He even has a facebook page!
SL PSY's FB Profile!
I am his biggest fan and he is mine!
I think we are both just as honoured hehehe! :D

Otano Moushimasu!!

Photo Shoot!

I was happy to have modeled for Aryanna-san, owner of Geisha Dreams store.
The details on her kimonos now are so beautiful, and the obis are...omg, they make me drool!


It's so much fun...

Left: Midori Maneki Joy. Middle: Murasaki Maneki Joy. Right: Kuro- Maneki Joy.

Ozashiki Time!

I haven't posted much about our Ozashikis in Kaishi Chou.
So here is a small post about what we did today.


Famous protector and Samurai Locken-sama visited our Ochaya upon notice.
Always a pleasure to have him. He is my Oneesan's danna.


Tsumugi-san, an applicant for our Okiya also graced us in the Teahouse.

Wonderfully light-hearted and enjoyable conversation was had, and tales and comments of wisdom were shared.

(From left to right) Tsumugi-san, Minarai Miharu (me), Jr. Maiko Aizuyuri-san and Locken-sama.

See how the white of our make-up brings our faces out of the candle-light.


~Minarai Miharu.

Quiet Time In The Hanamachi

In Kaishi Chou it has been quiet.


We had a small Ozashiki, but almost all sisters were online. Not bad at all!
(Sumahen, I could not take photos because I was helping out, and taking photos now crashes me)


...So, while reading through some notecards, I took a photo of myself as I studied deeply, for my upcoming exam.

Ookini arigatou! :)


~Minarai Miharu.

Upcoming Joy!

I haven't blogged in a while.
I apologize for this!


Soon I will have my exam that will determine whether I once again become a Jr. Maiko-san.
I am enjoying my time at Kaishi Chou, a lot. Though I still miss Arakawa deeply.


My photo editing skills have improved!


From this...

To this!

I hope to see you in Kaishi Chou sometime!
Look out for our Ozashikis and Odoris.


Ookini arigatou!

So Far, So Good.

So this is my second post since Arakawa went to sleep for a while.


In Kaishi Chou, I've been going through some classes and attending a couple of Ozashikis and one festival.
Tonight at 12am SLT, there will be a small performance.
Stories will be told and we will be dancing our hearts out.


Have to get ready by learning the performance class first.
Wish me luck. :)

The End Is Only The Beginning

A very sad day for Arakawa.
I will not post any photos until my third new post. Only in memory for the moment.


Arakawa Okiya is closing down sadly. Due to a lack of clientele, and no-one being very bothered to come in and keep her awake.


This day was fast coming, and I and Oneesan Minako, even Okaasan knew this. But we didn't want to give up.
However, there is still, if only very little, hope for Arakawa's rebirth.
It will be a long time, but I know it can happen.


Until then...


...As for where my training is concerned, I didn't quite make it to Geikosan.
But I'm not downhearted, I had to secure a place at the famous Kaishi Chou Okiya.
Here I start as Minarai.
Going to redo my course of training and hopefully I'll be able to claim the title of Geisha.


No matter how long it takes, I'm going to have lots of fun doing it and cherish my new life at Kaishi Chou.


Arakawa will never be forgotten, without her and her daughters, I would be no-one.
Someday in the very near future, we will be reunited. I promise.


~ Otano Moushimasu!