@amyuzu1012

the basics

Amyshe/her
23
biracial (Black + white)
USA → currently living in Japan!studying Japanese (currently working on N2)
日本語勉強中(2級目指し）fanyu since 201458 Yuzu clearfiles (and counting)

twitter

@amyuzu1012
--> a combination of "Amy" and "Yuzu", with 10 and 12 (our birth months)"No drama, just honey"
--> this is a drama-free account. As much as I am able, I don't comment on any fandom drama or fighting.I also occasionally tweet in Japanese and attempt translations (see below)don't follow if you don't support skating survivors, Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ+, etcMy DMs are always open to everyone for anything, from questions to venting to constructive conversation (I can even just spam you with cute pictures if you like ♡). Please don't hesitate to reach out!

"Wait, you live in Japan???"
Yes! As of August 2022, I am working in Japan as an ALT (assistant language teacher) for the JET Program. Here's hoping my Japanese starts improving again~ (and here's hoping I get to enjoy a lot of skating things!!)

nitty-gritty stuff

  • I don't usually immediately follow back, and I don't normally participate in people searching for moots. It's nothing personal - I just like to know people better before I follow them!

  • I don't mind minors following me (I don't share anything NSFW), but I may not follow back. Please use your own judgement though and don't hesitate to unfollow if something makes you uncomfortable.

  • No need to sb when you unfollow unless that's what you're most comfortable with (I don't have any preferences, so just do what works for you)

  • Again, even if we're not moots, you can always DM me! I'm here to help if there's anything I can do ♡

general translation disclaimerMy Japanese skills are mostly self-taught and I finished my undergraduate degree with a major in Japanese in 2021 -- basically I am just a recent graduate who's been studying for a good chunk of my life and is working towards N2 on the JLPT, and therefore not a professional translator. I translate things occasionally both for practice and for fun, so I am always open to questions and comments/suggestions. My translations are as much practice for me as they are me wanting to share things with everyone.

threadscheek frecklesYuzu videos I loveI just think he's neatZunda the CatHatzuruMario KartYuzu is Santa (confirmed)Let's Plank ᕦ(･ㅂ･)ᕤlayoutsLeafzuruCamera AdjustingThe IHYS PlaylistSweaterzuAmabie🌸🌸🌸春よ、来い🌸🌸🌸Cat Videos for YuzuYuzu-Related Activities from Early 2020Embroidery Projects

The Yuzu Pooh StoryI studied abroad in Japan from August 2019 to March 2020. When the Japanese Disney Store re-released the Yuzu Pooh merch, I made an open offer to purchase them for anyone who wanted one. Over 40 Yuzu Pooh plushes and countless trips to the post office later, I am now the self-proclaimed "Yuzu Pooh Dealer".

The Nightly TweetSome time in early 2019, I tweeted an open message to everyone before going to sleep. It was meant to offer words of wisdom (as much wisdom as I could have) or advice or well-wishes. From then until around mid-2021, I did one almost every single day before going to bed.

Hearts for FriendsI took the heart meme and ran with it, and now there are about 400 hearts edits to share with everyone!RULES

  • use them ONLY to spread positivity and support and uplift your friends

  • no need to credit, but please do not claim them as your own edits

  • save as many as you like, and go make the world a happier place ♡

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I just love figure skating

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Favorite Skaters

  • Yuzuru Hanyu

  • Mao Asada

  • Nobunari Oda

  • Kanako Murakami

  • Yulia Lipnitskaya

  • Wakaba Higuchi

  • Kaori Sakamoto

  • Satoko Miyahara

Other Skaters I Like

  • Kazuki Tomono

  • Rika Kihira

  • Mai Mihara

  • Jason Brown

  • Camden Pulkinen

  • Yuna Kim

  • Koshiro Shimada

Some of My Favorite
Competitive Programs

Some Gala Programs I Like

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Comps/Shows I've Been To

  • Worlds 2016 (Men's FS, Gala)

  • Prologue (Yokohama Day 2)

  • notte stellata (Day 3)

  • SOI Osaka 2023 (Day 1)

Haru yo, Koi
(my emotional support program)

re: Cup of China 2014
(redirects to twitter)

What's the deal with JNats 2021?

For 2020 and 2021, Japanese broadcast network Fuji TV had a Twitter hashtag called "Connect with Skaters" where fans could send support messages to their favorite skaters and those skaters might see them.
During the Gala, there were interviews in the Kiss & Cry with everyone who won a medal, and one of the tweets from the tag was chosen to be read right there in front of everyone.
Somehow, mine got chosen for Yuzu to read. I'm honestly still in disbelief.back
home

things I like

  • Yuzuru Hanyu

  • cats

  • Chiba-kun and Musubimaru (Japanese prefecture mascots)

  • Sanrio (Pompompurin, gudetama, Little Twin Stars)

  • mugs

  • TsumTsum

  • stickers

  • gel pens

  • washi tape

foods I like

  • boba/bubble tea

  • bottled milk tea (午後の紅茶）

  • regular tea

  • zunda & Zunda Shakes

  • gyuutan

  • omurice

  • Korean bbq & tteokboki

hobbies

  • going skating

  • dance (tap, contemporary, jazz)

  • music (singing, violin, piano attempts)

  • video games (Zelda, Mario Kart, Animal Crossing, Project Diva)

  • bullet journaling

  • collecting clearfiles

  • embroidery

  • knitting & crocheting

  • making temari

places I've traveled to

  • USA (well, I'm from here... unfortunately)

  • Ireland

  • Northern Ireland

  • Japan (Chiba prefecture, Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Nikko, Sendai, Osaka)

favorites

  • AC Villagers: Caramel, Maple, Gladys, Daisy, Merengue, Sherb, Blaire, Bunnie, Blathers and Celeste (yes I'm counting them because I love them)

  • Boba flavors: honey oolong, brown sugar (黒糖), Thai tea, taro, chai, sesame matcha

  • Tea flavors: oolong, jasmine, chai, candy cane, genmaicha

  • Movies: The Wizard of Oz, Singin' in the Rain, Hidden Figures, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Castle in the Sky

  • TV Shows: Avatar: the Last Airbender, blackish, Kim Possible, The Proud Family, Shirokuma Cafe, Dash & Lily, Parks and Rec (and more, I just can't think of them right now)

  • JPop Artists: Mrs. GREEN APPLE, yuzu, Spitz, Pandalion, Toshl (and more)

  • KPop Group: BTS (Hobi-biased)

  • Classical Pieces: Rhapsody in Blue; Chopin Ballades 1-4, Nocturne op 9 no 2, and Raindrop Prelude

  • Flowers: sunflowers, sakura, pansies, gerberas

  • lo-fi tracks: i smiled as the sun set (Dummy Feelings & Jaomock), while you were away (frad), when the pink petals fall (fcj). lie and lie again (biosphere), waltz in the meadows (biosphere), Tree Tops (t.Stratt), solitude (enoshy)

  • Animal: elephants

find me here:

backup twitter account

(even though I'm not that active)

future IG for Zunda the Cat (currently on private)