Saturday Afternoon.

25 December 2013
Hanakogane Park

Hello. Good Afternoon.

A photo taken at Hanakogane Park during Christmas. My favourite definitely has to be trees like this. That is also one of the reasons why I love winter. haha!

I just had some self made stir fried sliced beef, cabbage, mushroom fried rice for breakfast. Well, I just simply added everything together so it's easier to eat it while I read some manga on my laptop. I also had some fruit yogurt after my meal. It is said to be better for digestion. To think, I use to hate yogurt!

Honestly, if you ask me, my tastebud really changed a lot since young. So many food I use to dislike, I love them now! Maybe people should do a "What did puberty did to my taste buds" instead of the usual growing up from a nerd to a prince/princess. lol.

Slow and lazy days like this, my favourite.

Last evening, my friend dropped by for dinner. Well, actually, I invited her over because I wanted to cook some hotpot for dinner and it would be mighty lonely to have it alone. But of course, if she isn't able to make it, I'd still be glad to have it alone.

We had our kimchi soup hot pot (without kimchi) and gyoza for sides. We also had cheese cake for dessert. Indeed it was a feast but y'know, she had more than what I had expected so I was feeling a little heart pain with my money. But well, since I invited her over, I can't complain much since she did compliment that it was delicious. You win some, you lose some!

We hung out at the 24hr Mcdonalds near the station while having our supper and having real productive topics for about another hour before she left. Boy, did I learn a lot. I need to let that sink in a bit.

I also needed to let my McChicken set meal digest a little before I slept so I did up a blog post regarding my trip to the Cup Noodles Museum the other day. Can't believe some of my friends are still up spamming on twitter. lol. But wait, it's Saturday today so it totally makes sense. When it's Friday, it means you can stay up all night and sleep the whole Saturday afternoon away. (well, sorta)

Today, I'm just planning on more slacking in my futon (as usual) and catching up on my PSP RPG games. This feels like dejavu. I think I wrote something like this before. lol. Ahh... But I always repeat my routines because it's awesome. It's like, I'll always find time to slack somewhere doing the same old thing over and over again because it helps me relax. lol. Don't tell me no one does it. I bet everyone does it, they just don't announce it as often as I do. Right? Yes. lol.

I'll write again soon. I wonder what shall I have for dinner later... hmm....


xoxo,
Chisaki.

Cup Noodles Museum at Yokohama

24 December 2013
Yokohama Cosmo World

Hello.

Last few days, I finally went to the Cup Noodles Museum at Yokohama with my friends!! I've been wanting to visit that place for quite awhile ever since I got to know of it. I'm a big fan of cup noodles mainly because it's good for lazy people like me. I like the idea of "Just add hot water!" and your meal will be ready in 3~5mins. lol!

http://www.cupnoodles-museum.jp/index.html

The ticket to get into the museum is ¥500 per person.

Inside, you will be able to see the history of cup noodles and the cup noodles through the years! Also, there is cup noodles from different countries as well. It is an eye opener indeed. Also, to be able to see cup noodles from your home country is really cool!

Did you manage to see any familiar cup noodles? :D

24 December 2013
See any familiar Cup Noodles selling at the supermarkets near your place? :D

I think the main highlight of the cup noodles museum is being able to make your own cup noodles and decide what fillings it should have. But since we bought the last final time slot (the rest were already sold out), we had some free time.  We went to to watch the short mini theatre screening which explained the beginnings of cup noodles. It's really interesting in my opinion. lol.

24 December 2013

After watching the short film, we were then lead to the next room where there is a replica of the shed of the person who invented the cup noodles. Also, there is a silver statue of the person who invented cup noodles! I think the whole world is thankful for his invention. Though, the amount of MSG and all isn't exactly healthiest but hey, instant food is oh so convenient isn't it?

24 December 2013
Momofuku Ando

All hail Momofuku Ando-san!! Thank you for this invention! :D


After checking out the other exhibits, we went on to the cup noodles factory workshop place to get our own self made cup noodles! That's the main reason why we're here actually.

It costs ¥300 per cup.

I bought 1 cup to decorate. I'm not an artist myself so I was actually worried how I am going to decorate the cup without looking like a total doofus since all the other people seem to be good artists themselves. It's like everyone is really good at drawing!

24 December 2013
Decorating our Cup Noodles cup!

24 December 2013
Fillings you get to choose for your cup noodles

24 December 2013
My decorated cup noodles in the safety pack! :D

I'm not a good artist as you can see, but I did manage to copy the piyopiyo chick drawing. I added mustache to it because I thought it would look cute as an oji-chan. I also drew a piggy on it because... I like piglets. I think they are cute. Though there are not very good looking ones but still, I think they are cute!

We're allowed to choose the soup base and 4 different fillings. I think corn is a must for cup noodles! They taste so good! haha.

After we're done, we are able to pack out cup noodles into this bag ourselves. After you leave this place, everyone will know that you just went to the cup noodles museum! So touristy! haha.

One of the places you have to visit if you're in Yokohama besides the usual Chinatown at Yokohama! It's not everyday you get to make your own personal designed cup noodles ey?!

By the way, we're suppose to eat the cup noodles within a month after you made it. Honestly, I don't even bear to eat it. I mean, why would I want to destroy my own beautiful creation? lol!

Anyways, I'll write again soon.

xoxo,
Chisaki

Winter holidays + graduation!

Hello!

Today marks the last day of school and my winter holidays official starts now!! 

20 December 2013

I got this from my homeroom teacher. There are messages written by my classmates sticked on the sides. Really beautiful card. I will treasure it. So much feels!!

Today is also the day when I'll officially graduate from my language school and I'll going to college next year January. 

Graduating alone is lonely. Or maybe I'm not used to things like this. I'll definitely miss my classmates!! Without them for the past months, I don't know where I'll be! Neither would my Chinese be so much better than before! Lol. 

I also received news of my classmates results. Not everyone did very well for the EJU so everyone is kinda bummed out about it. I can't say much because i didn't take the exams. I wouldn't fair so well either if I were to take it so I didn't comment on anything. But I wish I could be more of a help though. The least I want to help out is practicing with them for their TOEFL exams. 

Nonetheless, everyone did a mini birthday celebration yesterday for one of our classmates's birthday which happen to fall on one of the days during this week. We just went out to have a meal at a Chinese restaurant at Ikebukuro. Well, nothing to be surprised. Hanging out with them would pretty much mean having Chinese cuisine! I'm not complaining though. Lol!

Once in a while, singing karaoke would be the activities after meals. I'm not too keen on karaokes recently because I haven't been really listening to any songs nor learning them. Instead, I'm just listening for feeling that's all. Lol. But well, it was fun to hang out with everyone again.

I'm currently in my new apartment. I'm still halfway with my unpacking though. I need to get some boxes to store my stuff. All these unpacking reminds me of the time I just got here during April. I can't imagine how time has flown! It's already the end of the year and my favourite holiday, Christmas, is just in a few days time!

I really dislike how cold it is just when it rains. I can't imagine it snowing. Though, I really want to see snow and make a snow angel or a snowman. I'll see how it goes.

I'm going to take a shower and head to bed. I'm really tired. I only slept 3 hours today. Tomorrow is going to be a really LONG day.

xoxo,
Chisaki

A trip to Maidreamin Maid Cafe at Akihabara

Hey guys.

It's been a while since I blogged. I've been busy dealing with stuff. I've finally contacted a moving company to help me move but there wasn't much stuff so it's pretty cheap! (thank goodness!). But I will still have to move some things myself because I don't have enough bags or boxes to move the stuff, nonetheless I'll get by. If you believe you can, you will!

I'll be moving out next week and I'll use the weekends to do the packing up and setting up the house. I hate dormitory checks. If only I moved out last month! But I can't because I've paid for this month's rent so whatever.

I know I leave out some events in my life and didn't write about it. But sometimes when I want to write about it, I realise I have nothing special to write about. I mean, if I'm just going to post photos about it, I'd rather just upload it to facebook or instagram or something. I mean, I want to write. lol. (or at least try to write! lol)

Anyways, yesterday I met up with Dea after school and we went off to Akihabara to have our lunch and her debut trip to a maid cafe! I think it's really important to have good company because it would change everything from, "it's not bad" to "awesome!!"

Before i start off, I just want to say that, to be able to know Dea was the most miraculous meetings ever. We just clicked off so well and we have quite a lot of things in common. Not everything but most; and the fact that we like piggies, I think that's like the best common interest ever. I mean, it's really difficult to find anyone who likes pigs or think they are cute. Maybe the huge ones are not very cute, but the fact that they are fat and chubby makes them cute! It's not always the face, y'know?

Maidreamin key holder
13 December 2013

We went to this pretty famous maid cafe called, "Mai Dreamin". This time, I had so much fun! Even more fun than the first time I went. I think it's because there is cute bartender guy there as well who helped us to make the super adorable, specially requested, pig parfait!! We requested it if it can be made into a pig instead of the usual animals that they do and we managed to get it! Look how cute it is!

Animal Parfait set (pig design)
13 December 2013

There was also this cake set which we got. We ordered something different for each other so we could different stuff. They drew this really cute bear at the side. And, anything that has a bear or is a bear reminds me of my best friend Shizuka-chan.

Cake of the day set.
13 December 2013

After we had our meals, there was this "live" which we somehow unintentionally ordered. We asked for an akb song and there was this maid and this otaku who knew how to do the chants and stuff. So everything got really hyped up at that moment. lol. I guess that was the most enjoyable part of this whole trip to the maid cafe. lol.

Also, I guess it was because I was with Dea-chan during this trip. Our character has quite abit of similarities so we clicked really well.

I almost forgot, before we headed off to the maid cafe, we had our lunch and spent time at the arcade. She is really good at VS games! We played the new Persona 4 VS game and she totally owned me and she went off to challenge the PC onto the 5th stage! So cool right?! I have another cool and adorable friend!! haha.

I'll be meeting her with her friends for a year-end party later tonight. Our last meeting before she leaves for her university in Melbourne! I'm going to miss her!

I shall go take a shower and slowly get ready. I need to make a trip to the bank anyways. Been spending a little too much recently. *sigh*

I guess I'll just starve a little next month.

xoxo,
Chisaki.

Tsukemen for Lunch.

つけ麺 Tsukemen
9 November 2013

Hello. Good evening.

It's getting really cold recently. Even turning on the heater doesn't even make any difference. I washed my furry PJs yesterday so it's out drying today. I have to endure another day walking around my house feeling cold! Oh boy, how I miss summer.

Today, I went out to lunch with my classmates. We had tsukemen that was located nearby our school at Takadanobaba Station. This store was a recommendation by one of my classmates. It's the first time I had tsukemen and it was really delicious! This is just regular size and the portion given was a lot and after I had this yummilicious tsukemen, I was really stuffed! It's good to fill up your belly during winter because it keeps you warm. It's always a good feeling after eating something that delicious!!

I don't have much to write. I have 2 more major exams before the term ends next week. Most of my classmates are heading back during the winter holidays. I will be busy myself so I guess it's alright.

I just made a Dayre account to stalk some of my other friends. I'm not sure if I'll update it often since I have a whole space here to myself. But well, I still made a post there. We'll see how it goes. I have too many social networks when I don't even use them much. lol.


See you.

xoxo,
Chisaki

School Field Trip to Tokyo DisneySea!

30 November 2013

Hello. Haven't been taking selfies recently. lol. On most days, I'm just simply not photogenic. Especially on important photo taking days. Oh life.

How has everyone else been? :)

Anyways, I had a fun-filled Friday and Saturday! It has been so long. This is the real meaning of TGIF isn't it?

So, on Friday, I went to DisneySea because it was part of the school's field trip! I didn't take up most of the rides because I wanted to look around the places more than spending a whole hour queuing for the rides that is just going to last for a minute. I wanted to explore more of the place since the first time I came, everything was pretty much a rush.

After we're allowed to walk around freely, I went off on my own to explore. It does sound pretty lonely but I don't feel lonely at all. In fact, it was the best decision I've made during the trip! I don't have to compromise for anything, I just do things at my own pace and enjoy whatever I want.

I even managed to find an attraction that is not a ride but a small mission that we're suppose to complete and become an official "S.E.A" member. Which I thought was really cool so I decided to try it out.

I'll tell you abit on where it is if you happen to visit DisneySea and want to try this out. A little japanese would help a long way actually because you need to know how to read the map. It's really easy actually, though at first I was a little worried that all my past years in playing RPG games isn't going to help. But well, thankfully it did help, I think. lol.

6 December 2013
The Leonardo Challenge 

This challenge attraction is located at the Mediterranean Harbor area, check out the map of DisneySea when you get there. It's called the "Leonardo Challenge".This is how the map that you're given looks like. You're suppose to complete the tasks and it will eventually lead you to the destination point. It's really simple but the fun part is that you explore all the places around just like an RPG game!

There was another ride which I thought was really cool is called, "Aquatopia" and it's located at Port Discovery.



It's already sundown by the time I stumble upon this attraction. It's winter now so sundown is around at 4 or 5pm. There were so many people as well! I wonder how long you have to wait just to get on this ride. I wish I can try on this ride next time though.

If you're visiting DisneySea, make sure you stay on for the performance at the Mediterranean Harbor. It's really pretty and the mascots were so cute. I took a few videos on my instagram though it wasn't the best. I'm not a videography sort of person. lol. Nonetheless, enjoy!




This was the first show that I watched. There is another one that I watched before heading back home. I sat down at one of the viewing areas while enjoying to the medieval music that was playing at the speakers nearby. The weather was perfect, I was nice and cozy in my coat I bought from uniqlo last month, the music was perfect as well. I wish I could stay here forever! I've always been in love with fantasy and the medieval times sort of costume and settings.

The second show had Duffy bear's mascot. I think it is the cutest bear mascot ever! I even bought another Duffy Bear plushie this time round since I left my first one back at home. The second show is more on Christmas instead of telling a story about Mickey's dream and how he kicks asses. lol! I love Christmas Carols as well!! When I leave the place and headed off to the Disney Resort Liner to get back to the main JR station called Maihama Station on the Keio Line. I managed to see some fireworks. It was really pretty!! Fireworks is one of the best inventions ever. It makes me happy just to be able to see it. :)




Everything about Disney is so happy! I love Disneyland/Sea. :)

This it the Disneyland Dedication Plaque that I searched on google.

To all who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.

Thank you Walts Disney! :)

Fantastic way to start off December! That is why I love the month of December and I love Christmas. It's always so merry!



xoxo.
Chisaki.

Hello December

Enoshima Beach
30 November 2013
2013年11月30日

Hello.

It's finally December!! I can't believe it's almost the end of the year 2013! Just a few days ago I celebrated my birthday. Time really flies doesn't it?

I'm really looking forward to Christmas. Though, I don't have any special plans as of yet. But I'm hoping to make it really special since I'll be moving to a new place before Christmas! I'm still packing up my place so it's in quite a big of a mess currently. I can't tell you how excited I am to move, really.

I can't wait to go shopping in the nearby supermarket at my new place. I have a thing for big supermarkets. I prefer shopping there than other shops because it's food. Nothing can ever go wrong with food in my opinion.

I'm not sure whether it's because of the cold weather, but I'm munching on things more than usual. So, I believe I've gained some weight but I hope to lose them soon before my friends come over for a visit.

Last week, I volunteered for the ASEAN music festival which took place at NHK hall. Which was the most amazing experience yet. I really want to thank the singapore embassy for this. They needed helpers for this event so I volunteered. Mainly because it's not everyday you get to go into NHK hall. This is just probably the perfect reason for it.

I wrote on my Facebook status about my fantastic encounter with a quite a few artists. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much because I know how strict they are. But well, I believe if you're fated to meet them and also to take a photo, even without much effort, you will end up getting them.   It's a chance one must take beforehand though. Like, if I didn't take up this volunteering job, I wouldn't even have a slightest chance!! Also, I'm very happy to be being able to meet new people and make new friends. They are all so friendly! (^^)

On the 30th of November, I went to Enoshima to celebrate my birthday. To be honest, it was alright. It wasn't the best, it wasn't bad at all. At least I got to sit at the beach and enjoy the sea breeze and the awesome view of the sun setting! Nothing beats sitting there doing nothing. If  only I had a beach chair and a book with me, that would probably be good. But it's winter so I doubt I can stay there that long and there are eagles flying above us. lol.



Not a videography sort of person so pardon the badly taken video. I even got help from this iphone app to do it. Nonetheless, I took a photo of the nice sunset by the beach sort of photo as seen on the top of this post! Best shot of the day, I believe! :D

Counting down the days til the end of school and winter holidays!

I am looking forward to college!! :)

Making goals, fulfilling them. That's all part of growing up isn't it?
I'm a happy happy kid. (^^)


xoxo.

Chi.