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Friday 23 May 2014

I bought a bike! And updates.

May 23, 2014 0
I bought a bike! And updates.
It's been not so wonderful with this blog thing I'm running. I promise I will make time and catch up more with you guys soon. Anyways, here are the things that might interest you. If not, well, this is all I got to share. Wala na talaga. LOL.



I bought a bike. I bought the cheapest bike of course. I was kinda fooled though. It retails for 8000 plus yen but tax not included so I spent 10000 yen plus for it all in all. Ganun din. I should have just bought the 10000 yen that's like so flashy in color. The color seems off but you know, as long as it takes me from point a to b, I'm good. Also, since I'm partially blind sometimes, it's kinda nice that I didn't but the typical silver type because we all know I wouldn't be able to find where it is at a glance. 


Anyways, this is my view from work to home. Sometimes I forget to look at details because I'm tired so if I tend to stop, I usually take pictures. Does that even make sense? No? Anyways. As if you don't know already, I really like the street flowers in Japan. So that's it. It actually looks more better in person because it is aligned in such a way. But sometimes when street cars pass non-stop, it's kinda hard to see it so yeah. Maybe that's actually why I took this picture. There's that. 

Tuesday 13 May 2014

It's not COOL to be a Stalker!

May 13, 2014 0
It's not COOL to be a Stalker!
feel kind of lost yet again. I hate this kind of feeling you know. But then again, who wakes up in the morning and look forward to feeling lost, right? I just think that as I grow older, I feel lost the more, you know. On a perfect world, you should be able to find yourself as you age but this world I think is not that kind of world. That's why there are a lot of point in our lives when we can attach the word -crisis. Mid-life, mid-twenties, mid-thirties, mid-fourties, and so on! So I guess I'm not alone. But also, there are different types of crisis. So I don't know if feeling lost is something they are not actually going through and you know, stuff like that. Stuff that only consumes my time and mind. One of that is considering moving to Tokyo. That's actually mild. On a more wilder side of things, I'm considering moving to the United States. But not like anytime soon. Pero you know! Those kind of things I think about. I will lean towards the positive side though! All is well. I think. 

Oh can I make chika na? Nothing to do with my life choices. I have been stalking someone from afar. I have been stalking someone's girlfriend. Girlfriend of a guy I used to talk to before. Talk lang naman. Well they really look happy. But I'm not really happy for them. Confirmed!! Hahaha bitter lang ang peg. E kasi naman!! Should I forget about that guy? Poproblemahim ko pa yun? But I must confess! That my loneliness! Is killing me now. Do you know I still believe? Hahaha yup! Pulling up a BRITNEY SPEARS there. But not really. Priorities!! Bahala na sila! Eto pa! You know when I see their pictures, I'd be like, BITCH! Or like, THIS BITCH! Hahaha. Just to make it clear though, I'm not miserable or something. As if naman! In fairness naman kay girl ha! I'll continue to stalk and see whether there would be a happy ending.  I'm not doing anything crazy though so I'm proud of myself for that as well. Let it be! 

So on a more positive note, as if stalking is positive, I'm starting work tomorrow!! I'm gonna work really hard! Like always! I'm actually quite proud of myself on that department. I think I work hard enough as far as work goes. That's all guys! I hope you're all having a good month and life if there's anything, let me know! See you! 

Saturday 10 May 2014

Old and Alone. NOT AT ALL.

May 10, 2014 0
Old and Alone. NOT AT ALL.

Is older really wiser? I talked to someone really old (not dad) and I was impressed kind of for the first hour of our conversation then after a while, I was told I should get a man. When I said I don't need a man, he was like bakanokotoyuna! (don't say something stupid) And I was like, the heck? I'm a strong black woman... I am 22 you know! I have heaps of time ahead of me (or so I think) so I don't need it as of the moment. And he was like, you're not young anymore! (ouch!) he even told me I should be married by now. Okay. 

I mean, am I really that old? Should I be having a quarter life crisis? I don't actually think I have officially started my life yet. Does that sound off? Yeah, but you know! Nothing like that yet so I don't think I should be in a hurry just because. Also, this is the first time I have been referred to as someone old. Well actually, my sisters occasionally tell me I'm old but that's normal because I'm a lot older than them, right? I'm not older than that 81 year old man, right? Of course.

I was also told that I need a man because that's just how things work. That I have a to have a man to have children. Ataremaija! But then I hate to think that that's the only purpose of becoming a woman, you know. It's unfair. Well, true though but it's not the only purpose of being a woman. It should not how guys look at us. Duh! We're so more than that! We can cook too! THE PUN. I don't even cook. 

But after all the eyebrow raising activity I've done while talking to that person, that actually kept me thinking. Ugh! Just another pile of things I have to think about when I wasn't even thinking of it before. Well, I guess that's life. You think about things you don't want to think about and then it becomes everything you think about. Yabai! Super hate that feeling. Also, Hidems only backed me up for a while and then sat and operated that man's chair massage for like ever. Anyways. See yah!

Oh on another note, I'm starting work on Wednesday! Yup!! Thank goodness for it! 

Tuesday 6 May 2014

100 Shop Haul

May 06, 2014 2
100 Shop Haul



This won't be the last that I'm doing because you know! There are just a lot of stuff to share. 


This! I was so excited to see that it's a CC Cream but at the same time, I was doubtful. Really doubtful. Will it break me out? Will it this and will it that. I don't have an experience with CC Creams so I don't really know what to expect. And! I know I shouldn't be experimenting since my skin is just healing again from horrible breakout so yeah.


It was runny. And white. I was like, what do I do? What is this again? LOL. It didn't even  have a color. Are CC Creams supposed to be like that? Or are there CC Creams that are just creams and there are those that are tinted? Mmm... But actually, when applied, I feel kind of different and I actually feel like it's doing something. Also, I didn't have another demon on my face so I think that's good? Of course, too soon to tell. Always. 



Then I found these!! I know from the start that this is not a good idea because for quite some time, I don't have a good relationship with red lipsticks or like any dark lip product but still! I just thought maybe. 


I was kind of right but it is workable so maybe I would just put a tiny bit and it won't be as bold as it is when applied the usual. One thing I don't know if like about it though is it smells so fruity! Very candy like. I don't know. I also bought a lip cream which I kind of thought would be tinted but nah it was clear and also smells fruity. I prefer tinted lip balms though but this is something nice to have I guess. Makes lips so soft so I guess it serves its purpose. 



Then concealer which I long to have because I totally don't have something to bring from the Philippines. And yeah wanted to try cheap one because. Yeah. When I used it, it was actually really very easy to apply and covered a decent amount of face demons so it looks really promising. And didn't break me out in fairness. 


Then this. It doesn't really have anything to do with make up but yeah I needed a coin purse because I have many coins to the point that I think my wallet will give up. That's all guys! :) See yah! 

Monday 5 May 2014

Hachioji, Selfie, and Summer.

May 05, 2014 0
Hachioji, Selfie, and Summer.

A selfie I took yesterday. I don't really have an explanation for this picture so I suggest we move on. LOL.


We went to Hachioji to meet someone and as much as I thought of sharing the beautiful city with you, I wasn't able to take pictures because it's kinda like mini Shibuya where everything is fast paced so yeah. I will take pictures next time!


Demi buying medals to play with. We weren't very lucky and I think she spent 2500 yen at least so sorry! The guy beside us though! He won the jackpot and then won so many medals that Demi was like, give us some! LOL. This girl is for real! Hahaha but she didn't let the guy hear of course.  


It's really getting hot in Japan. Like it started to get hot and then it started to get cold again. Make up your mind, Japan. 


I went to a 100 Yen shop and bought some interesting things and will share it so please wait for that :) Sooooon!! This is so near our place that I can't even. Although I probably don't need everything from it so yeah. たまに!


There are still beautiful flowers everywhere so that's nice! Even though how extreme the weather is, when I see flowers, everything seems better. That's it! See yah! 


Thursday 1 May 2014

Yokoso May!!

May 01, 2014 2
Yokoso May!!

It's May!! Officially stayed for a month in Japan. Oh also, I realized that I have been unemployed for over a month now because I resigned on the 28th of March so yeah there's that. I don't know but I'm not used to doing nothing now. As much as I wish I could turn back studying years and feel the same, nah. I kind of feel sad and happy at the same time you know. The feeling of knowing something will happen and the feeling of it not happening yet all the same time is not so good and that's what I'm feeling right now. Anyways.

I think this is a new start because things will happen around this month if it goes the way we want it. On other note, on a more positive side, a lot of people I have already met are saying almost the same thing to me you know. DO NOT WORRY. And thinking about it, should I really not? I'm sure they have experienced what I have already experienced so I think I should believe them, aye? But of course that doesn't mean I should just give up what I have to give and stuff so I guess balancing things should also be considered. Yabai!! I have nothing left to blog about which I am so happy about because that means I was able to do it! And also looking forward to new experiences to share and keep track. 

I think May is the time for us to all be positive and as the season change, I think we consider changing the things we think we should and just like the season, there are things that would still remain the same even though the things around it don't. See yah!

Wednesday 30 April 2014

One Month in Japan!!

April 30, 2014 0
One Month in Japan!!
It's not like this month has been ultra productive but you know, I'm just so thankful that my host family (mom's friend) has been very generous and kind so Imma blog anyways. Wait, what? Ano daw? Okay nalang.


The Yakinuku by the way was so yums and kinda cheap basing it from the Japanese cost of living. For 980 yen, you get that meat platter, a salad ,a bowl of soup, and a tiny bit of super yummy vanilla soft cream at the end. Also you can request for extra rice anytime! :) 


Seventeen Ice! I don't know if it's really just me but I think that their ice creams are so yummers! I don't like the fact that they raised their price from 110 yen to 130 though. And they do have new ice creams that are 160 yen. The one in cone is 160 but it was worth the price I guess. It's quite yummy! 


Even though it rained when I visited the park, which you can also read about on this blog, I still ate ice cream!! You know, just like how I like to drink hot coffee on a hot afternoon. Me likey. 


Yesterday, Hidemi and I baked cakes! It's  not like we're professional bakers or something but you know, we can get by it and have something edible at the end. But since we lack sugar, you know! But we had fun doing it and at the end of the day, it's the only that matters! But also not waste ingredients so eat your mistake LOL. We were so idle so we baked Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Bits and Banana Cake. Then we made Nama Chocolate which I think was the best! :) 


Today, it rained the whole day! Bummers! It was very well predicted yesterday though so I was feeling a little gloomy since yesterday. The wind was also so strong that leaves were literally shaken off their stems. Will accompany tita to run some errands today but for us to stay safe, I am now blogging inside a Pachinko Slot building where there's free wi-fi and currently, my mom's friend is playing for her life. Shouldn't be she running some errands? I don't know too. By the way it's not today that I'd be here for 1 month. Tomorrow though! See yah! :)

Monday 28 April 2014

Even the Sun Sets in Paradise

April 28, 2014 0
Even the Sun Sets in Paradise

I have another one but this is the bloodiest I've seen the skies here in Japan. The other one's creative but not like this colorful. 


It's surely spring-summer! I used to love blowing off the feathers of Dandelions when I was younger and then I would also be the one who'll get it and wish. Am I the only one? 


I don't fancy doing it as much now. Will probably look so childish. But maybe not. Not making any point, LOL.


One boring day at home, I decided to walk to a place we used to visit before. It's not yet as promising as it is before but it's still nice anyway. The only thing missing is SHIBA SAKURA which in a week time would grown and fill the place like crazy. It's still a little sparse as of 2 days ago. That's all! :) 

Gloomy Day at the Park

April 28, 2014 2
Gloomy Day at the Park

As you can see, it was raining. But who cares, right? I don't live with any of my family member now but when I visited dad, I was able to track down memory lane. Lucky for me though, it rained!


I wasn't able to go up the observatory because it was closed! For safety purposes, I guess? Yeah. It was a lovely sight though, as plain as it is. 


At first I was so confused as what this art is until I actually reached far enough to comprehend that it is that symbol. I think it's Sagamihara's Emblem shape. I can't be sure. 


Is it only me or does this appeal to everyone as something beautiful and girly and nice? Can't be just me, right?


I believe I mentioned that they have a little zoo there with some animals but before that, can we just appreciate this plant art of baby elephants!! Like, they don't even have elephants inside but this is hella cute. On the other side, there's a giraffe. 


Then this thing. I'm pretty sure they already had this before but yeah so ancient to look at something like this without kids trying to step up and down, yeah? Subarashi! 


I don't about this but obviously, someone's not very happy to see me! LOL. 


Then I saw these two cute wallabies! Waying non-stop! So don't worry friends from down under, we got your babies! :) 


I have a funny story. When I went to this pig pen, the pigs there were resting inside a manger whatnot and then this came to me and was like struggling to crawl to get to me and so I thought the pigs were pregnant and was already ready to give birth, right? When it reached the fences, it pooped! And peed! So mean!! 


I realized that it is hard to take a selfie when you have umbrella. Just saying. 


Anyways, on the other side of the park, they do have more flowers there and I think it's more for mature people to be at peace and relax. That kind of stuff. But they do have flower art like the one above and below. There are five boxes but I'm just gonna share the obvious. :) 


Kitty chan!! They also had My Melody and then heart, diamond, club, and spade. 


Like with the fog and mist combined, the picture above was really so magical in person. I was like, can somebody just take a picture of me? But then no one to ask for. Next time!! 


The good thing about this trip is that I was able to see it naked. Things like this I would never ever ever get tired of! I'm quite proud that they were able to maintain the beauty of this park. It's just breathtaking! :) Good job, guys! 


If I were to pick a favourite, this is it! 


That's all guys! I hope you enjoyed the pictures. If you can see them in real life, please do! It will surely take your breath away too! :)

Friday 18 April 2014

Japan is a little bit Dangerous

April 18, 2014 0
Japan is a little bit Dangerous

Surprised? Yeah me too. After 18 days of living alone, I have known many things that I did not want to know but thankfully, I have. Because the knowledge might save me.

As much as I love Japan and it's beauty. Well the people too. Sometimes. Just like any other place, it can be dangerous.

Suicide is one thing very common here. I don't know. And it's crazy how people can kill their own relative just for health insurance and stuff. Also, usually, widowed woman, who is dating another man would kill their own child to be free and have more time for the man. Crazy crazy crazy. 

I don't know why it is easy for them to kill people. Very minimal but it happens. The situation is usually like this. A guy holding a knife would just attack anyone and kill it. I'm pretty sure that the guy is out of his mind but you know, that's what they're showing on the news and it scares the heck out of me. I guess there's a reported case in my area. If you remember the preschool I was talking about, there! And it's effing near my place. I used to have no problem walking or cycling that lane but when I knew, I'm like a ninja and would just speed up! And look at my back as if someone's after me. Kahit wala naman. Life. 

Also, on a more personal note, people I know would get followed by people on a bike. You know, rapists. I guess since quite a lot of old guys are single, they would just attack girls. Creepy!! I was told that my friend and her mom were on a bike together, right? They were on different lanes and maybe the guy didn't know they were together and the target was actually Demi and the mom kind of noticed it and spoke to her in Filipino and basically what she said is to stop by the convenience store and not their home and yeah the culprit disappeared. The mom also experienced the same thing and she stopped by somewhere and yeah. 

On other note, I don't know whether it is legal to abort a child here but for some reason, I didn't imagine this place to have so many cases of that. Anyways, that's my update! See yah!

Thursday 17 April 2014

Random Thoughts with Pictures

April 17, 2014 0
Random Thoughts with Pictures

Selfie! Never mind. I think I should take more selfies! Not for sharing though just for keep.


My everyday like (almost)(so far) is consist of me going to my bestfriend's place and stealing wi-fi signal from the neighbor still. Also, eating unhealthy snacks all the time. I don't smoke! Nor did I drink.


Random food photo. This was made together with a home made pizza that Demi made that we devoured too early for me to be able to take a picture so I'm leaving you with the Tamagoyaki. 


Also, I have been so pleased with Japan's way to prevent Trichomonas. I mean, it's so convenient compared to squatting or bringing out your own alcohol spray and stuff! So yeah. Lovely~


After a long time, I was able to enter a Pachinko center to fetch someone. It was so loud inside that I think I had a headache when we went out. I don't think I would ever engage in this game but I do understand those who do. So go! See yah!!