Happy Halloween!! ハッピーハロウィン！！

Hello! As the title says, Happy Halloween!!!

こんにちは！タイトルと書いた通り、『ハッピーハロウィン！！！！』


I didn't do anything special for Halloween this year but I thought I should join the mood. There are quite a few people on the streets wearing different costumes in the afternoon today. I guess it's something to expect during Halloween I guess?

今年のハロウィンは何もやってないですが、皆さんと一緒に盛り上がろうと思って！午後に町でコスプレしている方が結構います。 さすがハロウィンですね！


Things I ordered from Asmart came in today! Asmart is an online shop that sells stuff of AMUSE talents. Now, they cater to international fans as well! Though, it's not really a concern for me anymore. So, those who want stuff from AMUSE talents, (e.g ONE OK ROCK), try ordering from Asmart!

アスマートで買ったものは今日来たよ！アスマートはアミューズのタレントさんのグッズを売っているオンラインショップです。今は海外のファンたちも使えます！今は私と関係ないですけどね。まぁ～もしアミューズのタレントのグッズ『例：ONE OK ROCK』が買いたい方がいらっしゃるなら、是非アスマートで買ったください！（笑）


As you can see, I'm trying something different for this blog post by writing in both Japanese and English. I think it's also because I want to show you guys the level of my Japanese. Though, there can still be errors in grammar and such. Of course, translation will not be perfect so, please pardon me. I'm still studying the language.

見ると分かると思うんですが、ちょっと違う書き方にしようと思ってだから今回の更新は日本語と英語で書きました。私の日本語の能力が皆さんに見せたいと思いますからね。しかし、時々文法の間違いがあるかもしれないです。もんちろん、翻訳も完璧でわないので、勘弁してください！まだ勉強中なので。( *´艸｀)

I also need to study for my Japanese Proficiency Test N2 so this could be the perfect timing to start. If I do go back Singapore, I want to try doing translation jobs. It seems both interesting and challenging!

日本語能力試験N2も勉強しなければなりませんから、今は一番いいタイミングだ！もし、帰国するなら、翻訳の仕事をやってみたいです。楽しそうですから。かなり面白いと挑戦的な仕事と思いますから。

Oh right! Must be wondering what came in the mail today right? Well, I finally got ONE OK ROCK's "Jinsei x Kimi=" DVD. I also ordered Sakurada Dori's 20th Anniversary limited edition blog 1 & 2. It's a compilation of his blog from May 2007 ~ October 2009. I like to read his blog because it's cute and interesting. I wish I can write like him though. I sometimes wonder if my blog posts are interesting..? I mean, he has just one photo per update and writes quite a bit but it seems good enough. I don't see a reason a point in "writing" a blog when it's all full of pictures. It doesn't seem to make sense. Maybe it's just me.

あぁ～そうだ！メールで何を来たかって気になるでしょう？まぁ～ようやくワンオクのDVD『人生X君＝』が手に入れたよ！また、桜田通さんの「20周年記念日の限定『DORIBLOG』のブログ vol 1 & 2なんです。それは彼の2007年5月から2009年10月までのブログ更新の集めたものです。通さんのブログが好きな理由は可愛くて面白いです。彼のように面白いブログを書きたいな～時々自分のブログが面白いかな？って考えったんだ。ほら、彼はいつも更新する時一枚の写真しか入ってない、色々書いたけど、丁度いいですよ。ブログは沢山写真入ったけど、あまり書けないなら意味ないと思うな～多分私だけそう思うけどね。

It's tiring to do translation like this... I should stop writing for today and head off for a quick shower. I have school tomorrow. I will write again. Perhaps I should try to write everyday like Dori. lol.

Bye~ See you.

こういうふうに翻訳するなんて疲れるよな・・・今日はここまでにします。そして、シャワーを浴びます！明日学校があるから。また書きます。通さんと同じように毎日更新するかな・・？( *´艸｀)

じゃぁぁ～でわ！

Chisaki

チサキ☆

OOTD #9 and a quick update!

Hello. It's the weekends.

The weather is indeed getting more chilly. Sometimes I don't know how much I should wear when it's 18 Degrees Celsius. Wearing too much may make me look silly, wearing too little would be taking too much of a risk.

But it's definitely okay to be wearing a beanie out! I bought this beanie last month when the weather was still alright. I finally got to wear it out recently without feeling weird. The thing that caught my eye was the word "LONDON" written on the beanie. Anyone who knows me would know that besides Japan, I really love the UK. More specifically, london. Though I haven't been there before to truly say I love the country. But it's the same like how so many people say they love Japan though they haven't really been there but just love it because of the anime, culture and fashion.

Anyways, here is one of my outfit of the day post that I haven't done is a long time because I don't have a full length mirror at home. I only have one small mirror for doing makeup. lol.

Head: Black "London" Beanie (Got it from Harajuku)
Top: Big Chip pastel green top (Japan @ Shibuya outlet, W❤C)
Bottom: One piece plain black skirt
Shoes: Inner heel ankle cut shoes (from H&M)

I love wearing sweaters! I haven't got a winter coat yet so I'm a wee bit worried but I'll get it some day with my classmate because she said she doesn't have one yet but I suppose she didn't bring it over from her home country.

Tomorrow I got a filming session at school. It's suppose to be confidential so I'm not going to write the details here but it's just a simple video to help out the school. One thing good about this is that I can get ¥5000 out from it! So I was thinking, why not? No harm either. I just need to wake up early on a sunday and head to school for it.

There was a short briefing yesterday and I met this guy from England. His japanese sounds so much better than me, I feel ashamed. But at least I know his Kanji isn't is strong point, similarly to me, so I guess I feel better about myself because I'm not the only one who is bad in Kanji whereas my whole class is good at it.

I'll be taking N2 mock test which will let me get ¥2000 after I finish it in November. It's the same day as those taking EJU. I've decided not to take it anymore so I'm free from the burden.

Talk about the positive turnout of events huh?

I've been on a search for new anime to watch. I've started the more recent one called, "Log Horizon" whereby you get stuck in an MMORPG game. I want to try something like that though. Since in Log Horizon, you won't die in reality when you die in the game. lol. SAO is too scary because you die in RL if you die in the game. But I suppose it's things like this that sounds more realistic makes the whole plot even better.

I should get back to writing my essay because my homeroom teacher wants it by monday.

Cheers.

x. Chi.

Autumn School Semester Beings

11th of October 2013

Hey guys. New semester for school started and I’m not used to waking up early AT ALL. This photo is the most recent selfie since it was taken yesterday.

Yesterday, I woke up just 15 minutes before school start so I don’t have time to do all the fanciful makeup at all! Well, usually I don’t put any fanciful makeup either so.. I’m not exactly making sense. Since it’s the new school semester, I’m already waking up late, this is a bad sign. Thank goodness the important test that we had yesterday was during the 3rd and 4th period. In fact, I only have 4 period of class everyday. So sometimes when you’re late, you rather not come at all but because this test is pretty important so I quickly prepared and left for school. I also do not want my attendance to be bad nor do I intend to make waking up late a habit.

Yesterday, my mom sent me a message in the evening about this camera application for smart phones. She was telling me that this application can make you look younger in photos. The moment I read that, I was like… “WHAT…? This is definitely not my mom." But then again, my mom can really do random stuff at weird times when you least expect it. I think it’s in my blood because I do that too! lol.

Never expect my mom to be into such applications. I wonder who told my mom about this application. But well, Mom, I’m way ahead of you. I have tons of such applications on my iPhone5. lol. Oh wait, it should be a secret. Lol.

Recently, though it’s already autumn, some days still feel like summer. For example yesterday and today. It’s like 28 Degrees Celsius out on the streets. I’m pretty much used to that because that was how it was like back Home. But I do feel awkward wearing summer-ish clothes during autumn.

Yesterday after school, I went to have lunch with my best friend for sushi because I saw the shop advertising on fatty tuna (大トロ). I’m a HUGE fan of ootoro. Well, you can say it’s partially because of the anime “Ouran Highschool Host Club”. It is also because it’s really yummy!! People, you should really try it instead of the usual Salmon sushi.

Fatty Tuna Sushi

Look how yummy it is. I’m already feeling hungry as I’m looking at the photo. I can’t always eat this because this is the more expensive and fatty tuna is only a small part of the Tuna fish. Comparing Salmon and Tuna meat (マグロ Maguro), I would choose Salmon. But if it’s fatty tuna meat to salmon, I’d pick fatty tuna meat. Oh so yummylicious! :)


After lunch, we decided to head off to Ueno. It was pretty sudden but we hopped on a bus to get there. It’s the first time I ever took a bus in Japan so was excited and in a good mood. It’s no difference taking a bus back at home but because you’re in a different country, the scenery is different and so is the people in it. So, it totally makes a different atmosphere. Even back at home, I’m more of a person who takes the bus rather than the train. Never really liked taking the train but I don’t exactly have a choice.

We sat at the fountain area near the Ueno Zoo to chill for bit. Basically just to kill time because it’s a weekend the next day. The weather was fine as well thanks to the wind that is constantly blowing. Without it, it would probably be like sauna.  But then it’s Autumn so it won’t be as hot as Summer.

11th of October 2013

Pretty nice few isn’t it? There were quite a lot of people sitting around the area chilling as well. Some people at the side juggling and stuff. Maybe there would be more things around during the weekends or something..? lol

I don’t intend to do anything special this weekend. Instead, I’m going to try to clean up my house a bit and try to fix my body-clock so I don’t end up oversleeping again. Can you believe it’s actually 3 continuous holidays again? I swear, Japan has too many public holiday. I’m not complaining, just astonished. lol.

I’ve been listening to the radio a lot more often recently. I guess I got really sick of my playlist. I need new songs! lol. I found out that this radio station, has this DJ who sounds really bored all the time. Not sure why he was hired but though he sounds bored, I still listen to him talk. That must be one of his charms. lol.

Everyone is talking about Pokemon X/Y. I’m jealous, I want to play it too! Pokemon is one of my childhood animes that I love and still do, though I still prefer the first version where Ash starts off from Pallet Town trying to be a Pokemon Master. FYI, one of my childhood dreams were to be a Pokemon Trainer. Lol. Still do. lol.

I’m feeling sleepy after lunch. I had Mackerel.

It’s not really because of the anime, “Free! Iwatobi Swimming Club”. Though, it would be the best combination if I was eating that while watching the anime though. Sadly, the season had to end. I’m not sure if it’s going to have a second season though.

I’ll find something to do to keep me awake so I can sleep at a right timing at night.

Cheers.

It's Monday Again

Hello. I think I got people worried from my tweets last night. I do apologise for that but I am feeling a lot better. I promise you it isn't any random mood swing. Instead, it was just reality slapping into my face. Though by now, I should be used to it. But bad things or horrible things isn't something that people can get use to easily. At least not me.

I'm finally getting a much more clearly picture as to where I'm heading. Though there are still tons of uncertainties, I think I can get over them in times to come because I have awesome friends and a supportive mother. So awesome, I feel so blessed despite so many regrettable decisions I've made when I was young. Y'know, the usual badass student but not really bad? Not really the extremely rebellious type but more of the stubborn one.

I swear, it took me quite a long while to get what I want. Because I fear the results, I didn't dare to ask my mom or tell her anything but.. after my friend's persuasion, I finally did. I'm glad i did because there is nothing more assuring than your mother giving you the green light. But now it's the slightly challenging part because whatever happens now depends on me. To tell you the truth, I'm not very confident in it but I think I'll get through it. Y'know me, I like to take risk.

Tokyo Station Hotel
東京駅ホテル

I never wrote about my previous trip alone walking around Tokyo. Not that it's really interesting, but I did manage to see really pretty sight such as the Tokyo Station Hotel. Some victorian looking building. Really beautiful. I checked out the price on the website and boy it's really expensive, at least $400+ dollars to stay there for a night. When will I ever get to stay in such pretty hotels...?

I really do believe that there is light in every darkness. Does anyone believe in that? Besides the fact that I sort of quote it from Kingdom Hearts.

Anyways, I don't have much to write nor wish to write here at the moment until I receive any official statement or acceptance from any school that I'm intending to apply. I'll be busy with applications, so til then, Twitter it is!

Cheers. Stay happy and healthy people!

Strange but Pretty Awesome Dream!

5/10/2013
Chilly Autumn

Hello. I'm listening to Brookland Radio, United Kingdom and XFM London as I'm writing this. My friend recommended XFM London to me. They have pretty good tunes so I recommend this two radio stations. I was listening to some local radio station that turned bad with tons of clubbing music which isn't really my sort of music before switching to this. I wish it was early in the morning when I found this website so I can enjoy tea with bread or something. Nonetheless, I can still do this tomorrow morning!

It has been raining the whole day, no wonder I feel so cold at home even when I didn't switch on the aircon or anything. Autumn usually isn't this cold unless it's raining though. I woke up in the afternoon today because I was busy playing Torchlight 2 with this friend through my secondary school friend who came to Tokyo for a holiday last month. I needed his help because I was playing veteran difficulty and was struggling at one of the quests! I got it done so I'm now on to Act 3 in the game! I'm a happy kid.

I almost didn't want to wake up because of this amazing dream I had! It was thanks to the recent Harry Potter Movie Marathon I had last few days. This has to be the best yet.

My favourite character in Harry Potter has to be Draco Malfoy. Despite him, sometimes being a total cowardly prick he can be, he is pretty nice deep down inside. I can tell.

I'll skip the details as to what sort of relationship we have in this little dream fanfiction, plot twist, additional character aka me, in this dream I had today. It's all fake and part of my fangirl-ish imagination. But it can really happen if I really was accepted to Hogwarts and if it really was real, y'know.

So, I bet almost everyone knows in the last part was Harry finding the Horcrux and going around London to find it. Well, knowing how reluctant Draco and their family is, to work for the Dark Lord. I'm basically protecting him and helping him along with the Order, though they are not really willing to but seeing on my account, they accepted.

We're hiding at this place that sort of looked like Leaky Cauldron but not exactly. I have no idea where we were but it's a Tavern for sure. Before we're both left alone, the order was planning something before dispatching off to fend off the death eaters. The place was dark and we're not suppose to make any noise but some odd reason,there was this 2 idiots place "Dota 2" with a computer in the Tavern. Mind you, this is a dream so anything can happen. They were making quite a ruckus so we got found and we had to fight back (obviously). Some people from the Order came back to help but somehow a Troll managed to get here and it was aiming for both me and Draco. But Draco was busy fighting off others so it's just me and the Troll with Draco behind me. We're back facing each other.

Then, this thing just had to happen, the climax of the dream. I don't remember any single spell! So, I was like, I want to cast this spell but have no recollection of the name of the spell, so obviously I can't cast anything! I was asking around, "Give me spell name, I don't remember any!" But they were too busy to reply me because they were busy casting their own spells. Strangely enough, I couldn't hear much of them calling out any spells in the dream except for the sound effects of the fighting with chairs breaking and all that jazz. I was basically left alone with not much time because the troll was going to attack.

The only thing I can think of is charmander's skill, "Ember". And I called out "Ember!" and surprisingly it worked, causing the troll to catch fire, then I waved my wand again and I managed to drag him into the computer into the game of Dota 2.

Then I worked up. Feeling totally amazed and happy! I haven't had such awesome amazing fantasy/adventure filled dreams in a long while. Usually when I have such dreams, they are pretty awesome and I'm really awesome in the dreams as well. That was the first thing I tweeted when I woke up in the morning, giving a brief description to what I dreamt just to keep the information in tact in my brain.

I even decided to cook pasta for lunch. It was also because I bought the ingredients yesterday when I was out grocery shopping. Though it was my first time making it, it turned out pretty well! I had quite a few compliments from the photo I took.

05/10/2013
Yummy homemade Pasta

It kinda looked like some photo grabbed from google but trust me, I took the photo. I mean, who puts chopped up crabstick, chopped up ham and Enoki mushroom in a Pasta. Well, perhaps only me. But that was the ingredients I had at the moment so I can't really argue. But no doubt it was yummy! Thanks to the instant pasta sauce of course. Even food stuff is so convenient in Tokyo. It's like they made stuff that is suitable for people who are staying alone. But really, I think there are many people in Tokyo who are staying alone or with a roommate.

Also, because I don't have a naggy dad who hates anyone who enters the kitchen, I am free to experiment with things I want to try. One of the perks of staying and living alone. :)

Tomorrow, I'm going to an Information Session at this American University. Though, my mother is still pretty reluctant of me staying here for university because of the extra incurred costs, I'm trying my best to turn things around. I'm pretty looking forward to it. I mean, I've been to college but never to university so I really wonder how it works and how a lecture actually works.

Cheers.