SHIKIMIKIE

Monday 17 October 2016

A Quickie in Shibuya

October 17, 2016 0
A Quickie in Shibuya
Selfie
Shibuya Crossing

From another interview. I was really hoping I'd get the job but it turned out they're just finding reserves for their expansion that who knows when will happen. But I was very happy with the interview. I was even happier this time than the last one. And it turned out the first company that I went to is not that good. Well according to the consultant I've talked to anyways. So there's that. Kind of on the way so I went to Shibuya.


I really wanted to roam around the city but I have work that night so I just ate ramen. And stopped by a little while in Hachiko park. Not its official name. Haha. I also wanted to drop by Lush but we all know that it's gonna take a lot of time choosing what to get and all that so I didn't dare enter.


Anyways. I was in the park, right? I saw a lady holding a flower passed by me and I didn't really mind and then I turned to look at some other stuff I don't know and then I glanced back to Hachiko and I saw the flower there. It's very touching. What a nice gesture. So yeah.
  

Then I decided to eat ramen. Not only ramen but at Ichiran ramen. According to blogger Cheesie, it's the best that there is. I had to fall in line for 20 minutes to get in the restaurant. And another 5-10 minutes to get seated.

Loneliest looking Ramen 

I don't know how I feel about it. I'm definitely not impressed the first time but I'm also sure I'm doing it wrong. So basically, they give you a checklist and you decide how you like your ramen. And I happened to check "futsu" in everything and I don't know. I will do it differently next time. I really have my hopes high for this ramen place because I trust Cheesie. I'm gonna give it one more try. Kind of. Hahaha.

Shibuya
 
So yeah I had fun! Even though it was a very short stop, I was so happy to be back. Until then, Shibuya. Ciao!

Sunday 16 October 2016

New Hair Style

October 16, 2016 0
New Hair Style








I thought it's about time to get things done professionally. After two-three DIYs that is. 










I mentioned before that I don't really like the punctuality of this salon. I booked a day earlier and I still waited for 30 minutes. 





Bellatrix Lestrange-ing 





Coming in, I showed my stylist a reference picture and I told her that I wanted a lighter and brown hair and she was like, that may not be possible right now because the red tone in my hair is still overpowering so she was like, can we just stick to the red? What can I do, right? She dyed the roots and then bleached some parts because bleaching it all will cut the end of my already damaged hair. My poor hair. 











I don't really know what this machine is for but maybe for treatment or something. Better absorption of damaging chemicals maybe? ;) 









After Salon




The Next Day




I kind of liked my hair curled. Should I consider? Well quite a long a time ago, I've been told that my hair wouldn't actually hold curls so who am I fooling? Ciao!










Friday 14 October 2016

2D Off, 6 Movie Reviews

October 14, 2016 0
2D Off, 6 Movie Reviews

10/9-10/10 (2016) Home movies are generally my thing if I'm alone. If I watch it with someone, see you in dreamland my friend. Is there even science behind my condition or something? Just me? Okay. I know I may have already mentioned this before but you know, I'm not exactly a new human being every post so this situation will always happen. Anyways, I thought of rewatching all the Harry Potters but I was like, I need to pick up new life lessons at this point in time. Because we all know I can do some pretty advance magic now. Expectro Patronum!!!! (Siberian Cat appears!) See? Anyways, I was just browsing Netflix and even though these were pretty old news, these were just recently added. Up your game, dude. 

The Internship 

Internship 1
Internship 2 
Yas, Google! ;) 

Seriously doubted watching this at first because I liked Anne Hathaways's "Intern" very much but I watched it anyway. I really shouldn't judge a movie by it's lead characters. I barely watch movies with guy lead characters but yeah. Sexist. Anyways, this is a good movie to watch for those who are feeling a little lost. Career wise that is. Also, this showed Google is just but an awesome company. 

A Little Bit of Heaven

Gorge!

This is very light to watch. I mean, not so much drama and all that. And she got to do what she wanted (somehow). Not so much of a tear jerker but it moved me (kind of). I wish I can face death like she did. FFS she even shopped for all her friends! I don't want to see Whoopi Goldberg though. Give me Ellen Degeneres. Well 50+ years from now, hopefully. Man, that's quite a life ahead. Don't you think?

Still Alice

"Yes' mom. It's about love." 

Bless my heart. This is sad. But at the same time it shows us that this is not just a movie. There are so many Alices out there with different stories to tell.

Precious


First twenty minutes or so, I was like, this is kinda racist but I haven't been to Harlem so I wouldn't really know, right? This might be what's really happening. Oh my goodness don't even get me started with Precious. Poor soul. She was impregnated with her own father. TWICE! But at the end of it all, she decided to stand tall. Talked her toxic mother out of her life, took custody of her 2 babies, decided on finishing college. I mean, that's a good path to take. Good job. I like this movie. I don't know if I like Precious but this is a good watch.

Easy A


I feel you, girlfriend.
 
I have watched this twice already because I actually can't remember much from the movie except POCKETFUL OF SUNSHINE. Can I just say that this is really a mom thing? 

Exhibit A (pun intended)

Train to Busan


ENDLESS LOVE OF A FATHER. That's what this movie taught me. First, the guy in blue who sacrificed himself for his pregnant wife. I mean he doesn't look like he would do such thing because of his aura but then again in real life, not all those who look like they would do it, would. Then of course the lead father who threw himself out of the train after being infected. Wow. Although we all know that things are already out of control that time and whatever can happen but you know, let's just stick to the movie. That was very moving. I mean, it's kind of sad that he wasn't able to show his love to his daughter until it's actually too late. The "same gift" situation, him missing in her school presentation, and I'm sure a lot more so yeah. It's good that she understands but you know, in times like that, he should have left her something happy to remember. Anyways, moving nonetheless. Also, can I just commend the pregnant woman for running endlessly? And they sacrificed a lot during that whole escaping thing. If I were in that situation, I probably wouldn't bother saving people I don't know. It's like Hunger Games you know. I would have saved who I was with and probably an abandoned kid/lolo/lola. But you know, just like Mags, we know that they wouldn't make it far but it leaves you out of guilt. And that's a good enough reason to bother. I guess. So yeah. Before watching this, I was actually thinking of coming back to SoKor for Busan but then again, I guess I'll have to master what's Seoul has for me first. ;) Ciao!

Also, while I'm at it, I watched 11 out of the 13 hours of that bilibid drugtrade hearing drama. Sebastian-Co-Sy. Soooo tiring to watch because they're asking the same questions all over again and I know that's how it works so just saying. Ciao! 

Sunday 9 October 2016

A Quickie in Harajuku

October 09, 2016 0
A Quickie in Harajuku

For some reason, I'm trying to venture in a new career so I'm kind of going for interviews here and there. This one was not in Harajuku but I went after the interview anyways. Mind you! This is not even "because it's on the way" kind of situation. I have to transfer twice I believe? Dedication. 

The Harajuku Station

Ancient looking station that's also a touristy spot because tourists seem to like to take pictures here. Which is inconvenient sometimes but whatevs. 


I actually thought of going to Shinjuku but I guess my feet killed me that time so I was like NVM. I don't like it in Shinjuku anyways. But you know, I should try to wander again and maybe I'd have a different opinion. People change. Yeah?

Hot Cocoa 

Hot Cocoa on a hot afternoon. It doesn't makes sense. After wandering around, I decided it's time to eat. I stopped by a place called La Pausa. It's actually like Saizeriya in a sense. 

Good Ambiance 
Potato Fry
Tuna and Spinach

I guess it's safe to say that I like Saizeriya better. It gets me. I don't know. I actually went to Harajuku for Crepes but I got creeped out by some foreigners handing out flyers. If you've been to Harajuku, you'd know the "foreigners" all over Takeshita Street. Can't a woman walk peacefully? For goodness sake! Anyways, Ciao!
 

Friday 7 October 2016

How I Survived the Heat

October 07, 2016 0
How I Survived the Heat

Summer is now officially over. And it wasn't very easy considering how all the people at work and some others complain that it's the different kind of hot.

Wide Variety of Selection
More!

I've always been a fan of Matcha flavored anything. I remember a time in my life when it's even my ONLY Starbucks drink. I kind of switch drinks now depending.  


I liked its waffle. Didn't taste the matcha as much as vanilla. 


Interesting ice cream! I swear when I first saw this years ago, I was like, how could I? But then it's one of those ice creams that melts rather easily so with a few push, and uncessful zips, you'll be good. 


Not really a fan of complicated tasting ice creams. This one I'm not a fan of. Not because it's complicated-tasting but because of the fake banana flavor. Man, I hate banana flavored anything. Except perhaps the flavor of the real banana. 

Interesting

But it's too sweet even for my liking. It has red bean paste underneath and I feel like I only like red beans when it's in my Halo-Halo. Sometimes Tepanyaki too but not my first choice. Not over custard, no. 

Colorful bliss

I liked this one. I'm not a fan of sprinkles so I thought I wouldn't like but it has a very mild flavor. Thumbs up.


This reminds me of that Buko Salad Ice Cream my mom used to buy from the neighborhood. Very close. But you know, for 108 yen, we can probably buy 3-4 of those. Rule number 1, don't convert. 

semi-soft serve ice cream
chocolate coated vanilla ice cream

This one is chocolate coated vanilla ice cream with an orange touch. I'm not a fan or orange chocolate in general so I'm confused as to why I even bothered trying this one. It was okay though. 


The only thing I remember is that this is the only ice cream tita May likes. Other than that, delicious but insignificant. 

Ice cream sandwich 
Choco Pie ice cream

A fan of Choco Pie because of GD. If you can't understand that reference, it's okay!  ;) Fan girl mode ON. 

Lemon Milk flavored ice

I actually thought this would taste like sherbet but this tasted more like milk to me and not much of lemon. Also can we just look at my dry finger for a moment?

Green Tea Fondue

Delicious! Again, not a favourite but delicious! 

Cheese Stick 

This though! I enjoyed this one. It's not as cheesy as I expected it to be but thinking about it, it'll be weird to bite through what seems like a very cold block of cheese, right? So yeah, just right! 

Probably not as enthuastic as I should be but you know, this helped me survive SUMMER 2016 so yeah. Ciao 

Thursday 6 October 2016

October Blues

October 06, 2016 0
October Blues
I just want to take time off from my head and good lord how I wish I can make it thru this stage of my life with minimal damage. Basically, the unthinkable happened, right? Not really unthinkable per se for I've thought of this a million times before. It's just that I had zero will power so it all got out of control. That or I was just probably in denial. Anyways.

I believe that everything in life happens for a reason. One way or another. It might not be there initially, but sooner or later, you'll know. I'm just trying my best everyday to understand. TO BE POSITIVE. 

This is not the point of it all but you know, I have lost someone recently, and it was not easy. Thinking about it, it will never be. But she's probably happy in Heaven looking down and guiding me right now. Guiding us. Whenever I would think of a reason why that happened, I think to myself, maybe it wasn't really meant to be. Maybe the world is too cruel for someone as pure as her. Maybe the sufferings ahead are unbearable. Maybe this, maybe that. A lot of maybes but no reason is good enough for me to justify what happened. But she went away quietly. She went away loved. She was BRAVE. Like what I expected her to be. Anyways, this is actually not the story but telling you this is quite a relief. Considering not many people know. Now I'm kind of okay so Imma stop at that. I swear this guy in front of me is thinking about offering his handkerchief because of my tears. I'm okay, stranger. Ciao!