High school student by day, magical girl by night! ★ Super highschool level dork with a big heart for anime, street fashion, cosplay pop culture, & everything in between Hi i'm Rachel, but you can call me Tofu~ i post all sorts of things from updates to tutorials and ootds! Why don't you stay a while?? :3
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There is always calm after the storm.. ♡
I know i've been gone for quite a bit, but - i'm finally finished with 11th grade! Eeehehehe ^^
So now i've had quite a bit of time (a bit too much time, really) to play my favorite game for the past few months, Team Fortress 2 on Steam!
(if you already know what it is / don't care to read about my backstory then skip below to the kawaii border~ LOL)
Team Fortress 2 is an MMOFPS game - "Massive Multiplayer Online First-Person Shooter" where you go onto a server and play real-time with others all around the world!（ ´∀｀）and basically, you choose the mission you want to play (King Of The Hill, Capture The Flag, etc.), choose your team (Red vs. Blu), choose your character class, & shoot EVERYTHING. Well no, just the team you're playing against, but still. Heehee~
It's a ton of fun, seriously every single time I play (which is 3-4 hours a day.. oops) it always leaves me in hysterics, simply because of how utterly chaotic it is! And not to mention, as of a year or so ago it became free to play!! ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆ people who purchased it beforehand get bonus perks and whatnot including a soldier's hat called the Proof of Purchase (which I have), but F2P players can get the other added perks just by making a purchase in the in-game store.
My brother actually introduced me to this game many years ago when it first came out, he even bought me my very own copy when it went on sale for $2! I absolutely fell in love with its cartoony graphics, unique characters + their hilarious taunts, & maps (and this is coming from someone who really dislikes common FPS's such as Call of Duty) and ever since then I just played on my dad's account, racking up hours, points, weapons, hats.. until i saw that my friends had their own Steams, and I had the bright idea to make my own Steam account ;__; so I have virtually nothing on my current Steam and it registers me as F2P until I make a purchase!! (´Д｀。)
Which is why I come to you all with my current wishlist~ of items from the in-game store, Mann. Co! :3
The scout being sassy as always. D: LOL (i'm cosplaying as him for Anime Expo in LA next week, come say hi!!!)
The Wishlist:
1. Taunt: The Schadenfreude
2. Melee Weapon: Ham Shank
3.Melee Weapon: Atomizer
Nothing too major! Just a few things I'd really like to have :3 of course, there's like a gazillion hats I'd like but.. c'mon. Paying real currency to an in-game hat, I haven't sunk that low yet.
1. The Schadenfreude
((WARNING: CARTOON BLOOD))
"Schadenfreude (ʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə) is pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others. This word is a loanword from German, the direct English translation is 'Damage-Joy' or 'Fail-Joy', it is the feeling of joy when one sees another fail, and is also borrowed in some other languages."
I really love this taunt cause it's just so absolutely hilarious! The way the Scout laughs, as shown in the video, is just too funny hehe. Plus doing it after you kill someone will totally make them angry! o(｀ω´*)o oh how i wish it wasn't almost $8 ;__; I'll probably end up buying it anyway...
2. Ham Shank
((WARNING: CARTOON BLOOD))
This melee weapon is pretty much for novelty, but don't you think it'd just feel so satisfying knowing you hit someone with a ham shank~? °˖✧◝(⁰ ▿ ⁰)◜✧˖° hehe. *whack whack whack* this is $2.49.
3. The Atomizer
((WARNING: CARTOON BLOOD))
I really like this bat! Scout uses this one (he's known for his baseball bat) and basically it's a pretty standard weapon, but it also grants you the ability to triple jump. Each average hit knocks off about 28-32 damage, which is not too bad! Also, it grants you the Home Run taunt kill, shown at 0:30 in the video which i'm DYING to have! :D
Well that's pretty much it~ this was a pretty lengthy post for just a wishlist, I know LOL. But man, it sucks being on a new Steam and barely having any items :C all I have are random weapons but, I'm gaining achievements pretty quick, I've unlocked about 25 in the past two days.
I really really encourage anyone considering this game to play it! It's SO much fun, and so soooo addicting.
And last but certainly not least, if you have Steam, feel free to add and we can play a round or two! :D
My username is racheltofu, & my display name is mahoushoujo. (✿◠‿◠) since Steam is registering me as a F2P account i can't add people myself yet :c but if you friend request me, I can accept! :3
Or in my case.. good night, since it's 10 pm here..
YOU GUYS, I have some awesome news!!!
I started working on my very first cosplays ever :') it's so super exciting for me. You see, Anime Expo here in Los Angeles is coming up in around two months on July 4-7, & i'm really hoping to go as I haven't been to a con since I was in 7th grade.
I've wanted to cosplay for years now, I think it's the most amazing but unfortunately I have no idea how to use a sewing machine.. :( but, Miyochan said after I come back from my roadtrip she'll help me!
By the way, I'm planning on doing Ai Enma from Hell Girl (Jigoku Shoujo) + Red Scout from Team Fortress 2! C: I wanted to do schoolgirl Homura, but the uniform is way out of my options for my first cosplay.
Prettty exciting, huh?! I'm gonna have to sew a schoolgirl long sleeve blouse, sailor collar, cuffs, & find fabric for her red scarf. This weekend I went to my craft store and got supplies and made her bracelet :D now all i need to do is make her straw doll. After the sewing + crafting I need to buy:
a pleated skirt
synthetic hair extensions
red circle lenses
knee-high navy socks
loafers
As for Scout, I purchased my red shirt this weekend, now I just need :
G.I. Cap
Dog-tag necklace
Craft a headset
Foam/prop bat
Brown shorts
Tube socks
This is what the Hell Girl uniform should look like :
I'm so beyond excited *cries*
Also, I decided that I'm gonna start making YouTube videos! Pretty neat, huh? :')
I haven't made any yet but I have made my channel if you'd like to see it, all it has at the moment is my liked videos. youtube.com/user/racheltofu ♡
Well that's just about it ~ thanks for reading & have a good night ^O^
I know i've been gone for quite a bit, but - i'm finally finished with 11th grade! Eeehehehe ^^
So now i've had quite a bit of time (a bit too much time, really) to play my favorite game for the past few months, Team Fortress 2 on Steam!
(if you already know what it is / don't care to read about my backstory then skip below to the kawaii border~ LOL)
Team Fortress 2 is an MMOFPS game - "Massive Multiplayer Online First-Person Shooter" where you go onto a server and play real-time with others all around the world!（ ´∀｀）and basically, you choose the mission you want to play (King Of The Hill, Capture The Flag, etc.), choose your team (Red vs. Blu), choose your character class, & shoot EVERYTHING. Well no, just the team you're playing against, but still. Heehee~
It's a ton of fun, seriously every single time I play (which is 3-4 hours a day.. oops) it always leaves me in hysterics, simply because of how utterly chaotic it is! And not to mention, as of a year or so ago it became free to play!! ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆ people who purchased it beforehand get bonus perks and whatnot including a soldier's hat called the Proof of Purchase (which I have), but F2P players can get the other added perks just by making a purchase in the in-game store.
My brother actually introduced me to this game many years ago when it first came out, he even bought me my very own copy when it went on sale for $2! I absolutely fell in love with its cartoony graphics, unique characters + their hilarious taunts, & maps (and this is coming from someone who really dislikes common FPS's such as Call of Duty) and ever since then I just played on my dad's account, racking up hours, points, weapons, hats.. until i saw that my friends had their own Steams, and I had the bright idea to make my own Steam account ;__; so I have virtually nothing on my current Steam and it registers me as F2P until I make a purchase!! (´Д｀。)
Which is why I come to you all with my current wishlist~ of items from the in-game store, Mann. Co! :3
The scout being sassy as always. D: LOL (i'm cosplaying as him for Anime Expo in LA next week, come say hi!!!)
The Wishlist:
1. Taunt: The Schadenfreude
2. Melee Weapon: Ham Shank
3.Melee Weapon: Atomizer
Nothing too major! Just a few things I'd really like to have :3 of course, there's like a gazillion hats I'd like but.. c'mon. Paying real currency to an in-game hat, I haven't sunk that low yet.
1. The Schadenfreude
((WARNING: CARTOON BLOOD))
"Schadenfreude (ʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə) is pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others. This word is a loanword from German, the direct English translation is 'Damage-Joy' or 'Fail-Joy', it is the feeling of joy when one sees another fail, and is also borrowed in some other languages."
I really love this taunt cause it's just so absolutely hilarious! The way the Scout laughs, as shown in the video, is just too funny hehe. Plus doing it after you kill someone will totally make them angry! o(｀ω´*)o oh how i wish it wasn't almost $8 ;__; I'll probably end up buying it anyway...
2. Ham Shank
((WARNING: CARTOON BLOOD))
This melee weapon is pretty much for novelty, but don't you think it'd just feel so satisfying knowing you hit someone with a ham shank~? °˖✧◝(⁰ ▿ ⁰)◜✧˖° hehe. *whack whack whack* this is $2.49.
3. The Atomizer
((WARNING: CARTOON BLOOD))
I really like this bat! Scout uses this one (he's known for his baseball bat) and basically it's a pretty standard weapon, but it also grants you the ability to triple jump. Each average hit knocks off about 28-32 damage, which is not too bad! Also, it grants you the Home Run taunt kill, shown at 0:30 in the video which i'm DYING to have! :D
Well that's pretty much it~ this was a pretty lengthy post for just a wishlist, I know LOL. But man, it sucks being on a new Steam and barely having any items :C all I have are random weapons but, I'm gaining achievements pretty quick, I've unlocked about 25 in the past two days.
I really really encourage anyone considering this game to play it! It's SO much fun, and so soooo addicting.
And last but certainly not least, if you have Steam, feel free to add and we can play a round or two! :D
My username is racheltofu, & my display name is mahoushoujo. (✿◠‿◠) since Steam is registering me as a F2P account i can't add people myself yet :c but if you friend request me, I can accept! :3
Planning My Very First Cosplays! :'D ON 3/25/2013 AT 10:17 PM
Or in my case.. good night, since it's 10 pm here..
YOU GUYS, I have some awesome news!!!
I started working on my very first cosplays ever :') it's so super exciting for me. You see, Anime Expo here in Los Angeles is coming up in around two months on July 4-7, & i'm really hoping to go as I haven't been to a con since I was in 7th grade.
I've wanted to cosplay for years now, I think it's the most amazing but unfortunately I have no idea how to use a sewing machine.. :( but, Miyochan said after I come back from my roadtrip she'll help me!
By the way, I'm planning on doing Ai Enma from Hell Girl (Jigoku Shoujo) + Red Scout from Team Fortress 2! C: I wanted to do schoolgirl Homura, but the uniform is way out of my options for my first cosplay.
Prettty exciting, huh?! I'm gonna have to sew a schoolgirl long sleeve blouse, sailor collar, cuffs, & find fabric for her red scarf. This weekend I went to my craft store and got supplies and made her bracelet :D now all i need to do is make her straw doll. After the sewing + crafting I need to buy:
a pleated skirt
synthetic hair extensions
red circle lenses
knee-high navy socks
loafers
As for Scout, I purchased my red shirt this weekend, now I just need :
G.I. Cap
Dog-tag necklace
Craft a headset
Foam/prop bat
Brown shorts
Tube socks
This is what the Hell Girl uniform should look like :
I'm so beyond excited *cries*
Also, I decided that I'm gonna start making YouTube videos! Pretty neat, huh? :')
I haven't made any yet but I have made my channel if you'd like to see it, all it has at the moment is my liked videos. youtube.com/user/racheltofu ♡
Well that's just about it ~ thanks for reading & have a good night ^O^
Hello hello~~~
I’m Rachel, your average magical girl :D super highschool level cosplayer / heichou's girlfriend / drumline extraordinaire <3
I‘m a shy little dreamer with a big heart~ I love cosplay, horror manga, Tokyo street fashion, doodling, Team Fortress 2, purikura, bubble tea, cute things, and video games amongst other things;; as well as making people smile! ^u^
I hope we can be wonderful friends!
FAQ:
Name, age, location?
-I go by either Rachel Tofu, or Tofu. My starbucks//boba house name is Saki LOL. I'm 16 from LA!
How do I learn to start being myself and not afraid of what others think?
-It's really hard, believe me. More so if you're still in middle/highschool. I know. But what I realized is, you only have one life to live as yourself. You mine as well do what makes you happy, WEAR what makes you happy, express yourself and never ever ever conform. You are unique, don't be a follower, stand out and shine with all your beautiful uniqueness and show the world who you really are :3 and that's pretty much what I realized. Wear what you like, and wear it with CONFIDENCE! ♡
What animes have you watched? Any recommendations?
- Click this! ((NOTE THIS IS EXTREMELY OUTDATED I WILL UPDATE THIS SOMEDAY OK))
What kind of music do you like?
- Old school hip-hop, Vocaloid (especially Gumi & Gakupo~) EDM, j-rock, j-pop,
piano/orchestra, death & black metal, cute anime music,
& all sorts of random songs here and there hehe.
Future goals/plans?
-Intern making costumes amongst other things~ my ultimate dream is to be a voice actress :)
Wanna know anything else? Don't be shy ♥
More coming here soon~ ignore the picture of the kpop dude and stuff below.
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