Boo to exams

18th October 2014
Sneak shot of Shuka doing her response paper

The weather is getting colder and I'm currently a human burrito as I am typing this. It's still manageable if I wore a jacket or something but hiding under my blanket is more comfortable. The woes of staying in a country that has four seasons.

Mid-term examination is just about over. I'm left with my last paper, Web Design, this coming Wednesday. I'm looking forward to get it over and done with because exams are as stressful as they come. Speaking of which, I received my grades for my other modules and I'm not satisfied with some because I know I can do better. But I am very surprised with my grades for Ethics module. I wasn't expecting to get that grade because it's such a difficult class! Interesting, but difficult. At least now I know that my ethics textbook that costs ¥16000 is not an utter waste of money. So expensive. Ouch. I feel that I'll be in debt to my mom for the rest of my life.

I've started drinking green tea frappuccino again. I'm not sure what made me feel like drinking it again. I told myself to stop visiting starbucks or any cafes so that I can save up on my expenses. I guess I really miss spending half a day in cafes doing my own work. Last weekend, I got the chance to hang out at starbucks to leech on their wifi. Free wifi is swell.

Yesterday, I went to Akihabara and spent half a day there was because I had an appointment with my friend who was in town for a day before he leaves for the other parts of Japan. It was a nice catching up session. He even introduced to me some animes to watch. The lists of animes to watch is never ending. lol. He also managed to convince me why Android is a much better phone than iphone. All these while no one was able to tell me why Android is better. The answer I usually got was "Because Iphone sucks?". That is just simple subjectivism. And, I refused to take that as a good argument for your stand because "Boo to you. And Yay to myself".

And, I hope you have a brilliant day. x

Photo from the future

10-10-2014

Featuring a photo of myself contemplating if I should grow out my fringe. This photo could possibly be taken in the future and sent back to the past because I have not grown out my fringe yet. Creepy, since it's Halloween month.

It's actually none of the science fiction/time travelling sort. I just happened to be fixing up my fringe because it was getting long and is starting to poke my eyes. I pulled some hair from the side and forced my fringe to the right side and tucked it away behind my ears. Since I haven't had long fringe in like, forever, I've decided to take a selfie and hopefully get my friends to drop some comments if I should grow it out. Since this not the usual angle on how I take selfies, and not the usual hair-do I have, my friends are commenting how different I look. Not to mention, I don't have my makeup and contact lenses on. But despite me looking 'different', I suppose it was on a position note. And yes, I think I will grow out my fringe. :)


PS: I've been playing Zankyou no Terror's OST since Friday. It is SO GOOD. 

PSS: I am very excited for the new sequel of Tokyo Ghoul, both the anime and manga.

PSSS: I am bad with web design positioning. I need to learn it the right way.

PSSSS: 3 exams in a day. I'm actually worried. Will my prayers be heard? lol.

Solo Day Trip - Kawagoe

I was feeling light headed so I went to made some udon for supper before heading to bed last night. I love udon. I like the tenderness and the texture of udon that neither soba nor ramen can be compared with.

4th October 2014

Last weekend, I went to kawagoe, a city in Saitama prefecture. It was a much anticipated trip. I wanted to go to this place called "Little Edo" (小江戸) because they still kept the old buildings from the edo period, which I thought was extremely fascinating. There was a mix of modern society with ancient Japanese buildings and westernised clothing. It was peculiar because it felt as though I went through a time slip to the Meiji period, when there was an influx of western culture in Japan.

I went to visit a few temples around the vicinity. The main and perhaps more famous one was the Kitain Buddhist temple. The place was huge, and it was connected to the extant structures of the Edo castle. I got myself an fortune telling paper strips(おみくじ). I usually pray for the same things when I go to a temple, studies, health, safety, and success. Praying helps me to feel at ease a little more because I will feel that I'm being watched over and I'm not in this alone. I got a regular luck this time which isn't so bad.

4th October 2014
Omikuji

I stood in front of the information board, trying to figure out how to get around the place, a friendly old man came up to me. He told me that my bag was opened. I didn't hear it the first time because I had my earpiece on. I felt so embarrassed and said 'thank you' to the old man. He then continued to ask me if I was going around taking photos. I was wearing my camera around my neck, one hand holding on to it. Since I'm not a professional photographer, I just smiled and nodded a little, telling him that I'm just a beginner. He gave me some tips on taking photos and showed me some of his photos. I thought his photos were brilliant.

I always get so intimidated when a stranger talks to me. I wish I wasn't so intimidated so I could have a better conversation with that old man. I felt my japanese failing on me at that moment. Nonetheless, it definitely made my day. I felt so motivated for the day. It was a good way to start off my day trip.

I paid a little fee of ¥400 and went in the castle exhibit. The place was beautiful. There was also the garden place, and the toilet that Tokugawa Iemitsu used. I was in awe when I was touring around the place. The wooden flooring and architecture was brilliant. I really wished I was born during that era so I can actually feel how everyone was like. The creaking wooden flooring, the sliding of the door... Taking a walk around the garden within the house..... Sometimes, I feel like I was born in the wrong era.

I went back home during the late afternoon because I was pretty exhausted after walking around. I almost went to a starbucks cafe at the station to do my work, which I totally regretted not doing so because if I did, I'd probably had finish some work. I have too many distractions back at home. I'm glad I'm receiving good comments on my photos, since I'm still a beginner. My first official camera that I own currently is only one and a half years old. I also only officially started using it more a few months ago.

I had a mini photoshoot amidst writing this post because I got inspired by a song I was listening to, called "You are the moon" by The Hush Cloud. The song didn't catch my attention all this while when I was listening to it until moments ago. I love emo ballad songs. Something must be wrong with me. lol.

Love, C.

Hello October!

29 September 2014
Touka and Kaneke cookies from Tokyo Ghoul cafe event!

I can't believe it's already coming to an end of the 5th week of school. I'm just starting to feel the stress because midterms are coming. Also, I've finally started on my research papers. I'm still stuck with finding a topic for my ethics essay though. I swear, ethics will be the death of me! I enjoy the class, but I'm really bad at it.

Anyways, I felt like writing today because I've already did my readings for tomorrow's ethics class. I'm also in an extremely good mood right now because of the email I just received earlier on. It's no big deal because it's just a regular newsletter from a university. It's the content that made me so happy. At the end of October, there is going to be another university fair and I am extremely excited for it. Also, I am able to recognise more university names than before. The first time I went in Spring, I knew almost none except for Cambridge University and Oxford University. Obviously, I didn't even think of going near those booths.

I can already visualise how it would feel like this time when I go to the university fair. I will confidently walk towards those booths, sit down and ask some legit questions showing that I actually came prepared while showing a little wittiness. Though, I usually end up embarrassing myself. lol. But yes, I am looking forward to it because this might actually be a sign up the al'mighty powers from above.

I'm also planning on a trip to the North West of Tokyo for my own personal trip and for a school project. This week is going to be a little busy because I have so many assignment to finish up and midterms to revise for. But home-girl will get it done because I think I managed to build up a little momentum.

Oh yes, last week, I went to this Tokyo Ghoul event at Patisserie Swallowtail Annex at Shinjuku with Sam. I had so much fun even though it was a short little outing after school. I haven't got a chance to attend such events. Now, I finally did, I love it. The cookie is so cute, I really don't dare to eat it because my heart would just break. (I jest) I've posted some photos on my instagram, check out my instagram if you haven't already!! :)

By the way, is it me or is Persona 3's OST awesome? :)