Whoa, I practically wrote a mini essay here... anyway, if you're going to read it, please read through the whole thing, thank you. :3

She's supposed to be holding an ink pen buttt... you can barely see it...

As for this stamp, I didn't like any of the other ones, so I made my own.

As for this ISSUE, that's... a different story.
I hear so many weeaboos running around saying they want to go to Japan, be a mangaka, etc. When I was younger, I said that too (if you all don't recall, I was pretty bashed for it. I think).

Truth is, yeah, I'd still LOVE to do that, but it's not at all tangible.

1. I pretty much only know 10% of the language, I'm too lazy to learn the rest - let alone WRITE it (and that'd be a big part of being a mangaka there, obviously).

2. I don't use traditional ink pens, screen tones, or the same tools mangaka's do. Actually, it's a pretty tedious way of doing it when you think about it. I'm still amazed at how Arina Tanemura does it all. Looking at her manga pages you must think it's all done digitally, or at least a portion. But no, it's all traditional. I'm not sure if I have the patience for that method. :c

3. And one of the most important factors... I'm WHITE.
When I first thought up this dream, I really only thought of learning Japanese and waltzing over there to do what I wanted. But I never really thought about the cultural differences.
Yes. I have had people coming to me saying "you can't draw manga because your white" "why do you use copic markers? you're not Japanese, you insult our culture" (which is really stupid because even people who don't draw manga use copics, they're just so amazing) and, above all, "get your big nose out of our culture and stick to your American art". (WUT?)
I can't say this is the greatest picker upper of all time, and sometimes it can be a harsh reality, but I think Japan is probably one of those countries that isn't too accepting towards foreigners. Which I don't understand.

Btw sorry if I offend any of you here, especially if you think I'm insulting the Japanse culture, but honestly, I don't much care. I like drawing manga. Deal with it. :/

But, but but but, but but... but.. but.. BUT.. BUT!

Through all this negativity, dream crushing, racism, and discrimination, there's one hope for me.
And that is my... (my?) dearly beloved HIMEKA.

I used to talk with her on her IRC channel back when she had YouTube (wonder if she still remembers me?). She is the one who's obtained the dream I always thought was so intangible.

If you don't know who she is, she's a girl from Quebec, Canada who learned Japanese though anime and textbooks, and went to Japan to become a singer for anime theme songs.
She has done the opening for Valkyria Chronicles (Asu e no Kizuna) and the ending for the new anime Tegami Bachi (Hatenaki Michi; the single is available November 25th).

You can preview her new single here:
[link]

ANYWAY, she's just incredible. She entered a contest out of 1000 or some w/e contestants, and took first place (which can be seen here: [link] ) and every time I see it... I cry, rofl.

So. Obtaining the weeaboo dream, whether it be through music or manga, or whatever you want - intangible or not?
I think it's possible.

I think if you don't let people bring you down, if you practice hard in both speaking Japanese/making manga/whatever, I think it's possible.
I think I gave up that dream awhile ago, though. :'3 I'm scared of it. I would be fine just making manga here in Canada I think, LOL.

And I really hope you'll be seeing me as one in the future! >v<

Anyway, for those who have that dream, I say, DON'T GIVE UP~! HIMEKA is my number one inspiration, I hope she can be for you too. It makes me believe that anything you want to do is possible with hard work, dedication, and a passion for what you do.

*tear*

Anyway, you can use this stamp by all means. Please do. :3
Hope you enjoy~

<>EDIT: I guess this means I should probably make a HIMEKA stamp... lol owo;