tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59621843390026981732024-03-12T18:28:59.081-07:00adventures of the sunmegnyan olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02854930718157997835noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5962184339002698173.post-74740202498947452112022-03-28T13:08:00.002-07:002022-03-28T13:08:47.499-07:00a eulogy for arya<p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwaX9lzR_zIaGjmdkZetmP9DGGhr-2xvfemXTt4zLq2oDs77uXcJ4SqGtaemQ0y6uuU6HVdgnO01x84O9mcE_e2iC5lH3K0Nr9r_1IutP5oG5DyoK9QsajbXHbi4z-PTd3Yw30EHoU5qUIumphBk6NWNKdWVx4FQMKUCdTGHONqiomtAEw9DTv5iZ-tA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1002" data-original-width="936" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwaX9lzR_zIaGjmdkZetmP9DGGhr-2xvfemXTt4zLq2oDs77uXcJ4SqGtaemQ0y6uuU6HVdgnO01x84O9mcE_e2iC5lH3K0Nr9r_1IutP5oG5DyoK9QsajbXHbi4z-PTd3Yw30EHoU5qUIumphBk6NWNKdWVx4FQMKUCdTGHONqiomtAEw9DTv5iZ-tA=w373-h400" width="373" /></a></div></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">my baby bear arya passed away yesterday morning. she had congestive heart failure and weakened kidneys from her medication on top of being 12 years old. at 4:30 am i woke up to her breathing hard and gave her water and propped her up until she was calmed down. i went back to bed thinking she would be ok, but when kevin and i woke up, we knew something was wrong. we found her already passed on, likely because of heart failure.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxZp57d36ABOEkMwfBuMmpMjgte-YiVOY2ZNM3dl9pN6uQl4INMujfjYY6do05UoakmenDkgYHxcykKX3_C-WKvs2EQb5kCxmd14Ol9wyebHbNCYUOK6I3BBv9kDR149pE0DPh9BaHAMr5_8kkHtMOQNEZSt9a20BegO3mjRceAjvIiyndG9mZ6S8IuQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1182" data-original-width="665" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxZp57d36ABOEkMwfBuMmpMjgte-YiVOY2ZNM3dl9pN6uQl4INMujfjYY6do05UoakmenDkgYHxcykKX3_C-WKvs2EQb5kCxmd14Ol9wyebHbNCYUOK6I3BBv9kDR149pE0DPh9BaHAMr5_8kkHtMOQNEZSt9a20BegO3mjRceAjvIiyndG9mZ6S8IuQ=w225-h400" width="225" /></a></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">luckily we had known her time was gonna come this weekend and were already planning to put her down. we spent the day before taking car rides so she could feel the wind on her face one last time and gave her a delicious meal of rib eye steak. ultimately she passed in the comfort of her own home, with both of us by her side.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">if you made it this far, thank you so much for reading. thank you for loving her if you knew her and indulging me if i ever sent you endless photos of her. she will always be my sweet baby arya <span class="s1" style="font-family: ".Apple Color Emoji UI"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">❤️</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".Apple Color Emoji UI"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><br /></span></p>megnyan olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02854930718157997835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5962184339002698173.post-58236598168563829392022-03-23T09:31:00.003-07:002022-03-23T09:31:29.586-07:002021 Recap<p>Hello! It's been a REALLY long time since I last posted on this blog. Well, I've felt a little inspired to start writing things on here again, mainly because I have so much that I've been enjoying doing lately and thought it would be fun to write some of it up! I honestly wouldn't do it for views or whatever, but for my own enjoyment and also for archival purposes. Future me will read this one day and it'll be nice to have a record of what's been going on in my life and in my head. The person reading this might not be future me, it could be a stranger, a friend, my partner, or someone who knows about this blog and used to be close with me! Either way, I hope you enjoy :) </p><p>I wanted to make a 2021 recap even though it's already March 2022 lol. But some context of where my life up to the beginning of 2021 is important! Since the last post on this blog and since January 2021, I had...</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Become single lol </li><li>Graduated from UCLA with my Bachelor's </li><li>Left UCLA with a lot of close friendships and really really fun college experiences, including a trip to Vegas, a trip to Joshua Tree, apartment living with cool people, etc etc </li><li>Done an internship with the City and met my now-boyfriend and then eventually started dating him. :) We've been together for over 2 years, officially dating for over a year and 5 months! </li><li>Survived 2020 and a really big mess of a pandemic year... I had moved back home already after graduating UCLA so I was with my family and working from home</li><li>Oh yeah, got a full time job!! It pays really well, has good benefits, and I get to work in water conservation and fun stuff like that.</li><li>Started doing an online Master's again with UCLA! Luckily I have friends from undergrad/work doing the same program and classes so it's been very bearable. </li></ul><div>Now that we're up to date, here's a recap of how my 2021 went! </div><div><br /></div><div><u>January</u></div><div>Not much happened at this point, this was pre-vaccine and mid-holiday covid surge so there weren't any events or trips going on. I spent a lot of time with Kevin (my partner) and Arya (Kevin's dog and the closest thing I've had to a baby) as usual <3 </div><div><br /></div><div><u>February</u></div><div>Kevin and I went on a trip back to the Lake Arrowhead cabin with Arya, were super domestic, did a house roll hehe. That same weekend we drove down to San Diego and went to our first wedding together for his cousin! We stayed in a fancy hotel, got super drunk, and got super soft with each other. It was a really fun weekend. :) </div><div><br /></div><div><u>March</u> </div><div>Not much happened this month either; the usual hanging out with friends from home, spending quality time with Kevin and Arya! Oh yeah, since I was living at home and he lived almost an hour away, we only saw each other on the weekends. Every date we had felt so precious! Finished my Winter quarter for school! Also, I got vaccinated!</div><div><br /></div><div><u>April</u> </div><div>Most memorable thing that happened was going on a weekend Joshua Tree trip with friends and doing shrooms lolol. Spent a lot of the shroom trip indoors and hallucinated a LOT, but it was really fun haha. I was also SPENT from so much socializing and making my brain go through a lot of stimulation! Haven't done a trip since but maybe it's time? Also got my second dose of the vaccine :)) </div><div><br /></div><div><u>May</u></div><div>Started off on a really stressful and bad note; one of my best friends of almost 10 years aggressively ended our friendship after I had miscommunicated my future living plans to her. That miscommunication opened up a whole can of worms about how she thought I never cared about her, respected her, and was a shitty friend because my actions made her insecure about our friendship and I didn't do enough to make her feel better. The situation made me see how much we had grown in different directions and made me reflect on how a lot of our friendship... wasn't great. Thankfully, thanks to my amazing friends, family, partner, therapist, and commenters on a Reddit post I made about the situation, I realized I wasn't at fault and I had done all I could on the situation. I haven't talked to her since and don't plan on it. </div><div>Also, I went on a trip to Seattle with a few of my closest friends! It was a little nerve wracking at first because one of those friends was someone who is close to both me and my ex best friend but decided to remain neutral in the situation. I was worried about how she thought of me, but she still cares about me and the trip was an amazing time. :) </div><div><br /></div><div><u>June</u> </div><div>Did so much apartment hunting this month since Chelsea (my best friend from UCLA) and I decided where and when we would move in together at this point!! Got serious about training for a 5k that was happening the next month that I was doing with Kevin, turns out running is fun when you properly train for it. CRAZY. Also saw Nicole Byer live with Erica for her birthday <3</div><div><br /></div><div><u>July</u></div><div>Moved in to our new apartment! Still living here now and it's so surreal to be in Pasadena, away from my parents and fam, closer to Kevin, and officially on my own. It's incredibly sad to no longer be with my family all the time, but really freaking nice to have my own space, do things on my own terms, etc!! At the beginning of this month I also ran my first 5k! Kevin ran with me at my pace and it was nice having him there next to me while I was working so hard :') It's something I'm really proud I did! Also went bar hopping in Pasadena with Chelsea for her birthday <3 I spent a lot of time this month hanging out with friends, going to parties, and going to Disneyland!!</div><div><br /></div><div><u>August</u> </div><div>More transitioning to new apartment life! It was really hot this month... Started seeing Kevin more than once a week (so nice), baked an ube cheesecake for my dad's birthday, got my nails done with my friends and got my first acrylics set and i haven't been able to back ever since, and stayed over at Kevin's house a lot :) Also went to Filipino Dodgers night and had a really good time hehe. </div><div><br /></div><div><u>September</u></div><div>Kevin's birthday month!! We went to Lawry's, dressed up really fancy, and ate some insanely delicious prime rib. We also went to a Kygo show with our friends where I took a little too much ecstasy because I can't remember much of it and got too stimulated by all the lights and sounds. But it was still a good time! We ended up being stranded after the show because no one on the ride share apps would pick us up... Chelsea had to drive all the way down at 1 AM to get us, bless her soul. I got another tattoo this month!! Got matching Mitski tattoos with some friends on my side abdomen, which fucking hurt but the tat looks cute as hell. Went bar hopping with Kevin and our friends the same night and that ended up being a mistake because guess what!! You're not supposed to drink for like a week after getting a tattoo!!</div><div><br /></div><div><u>October</u> </div><div>Went on a 5 day trip to Denver with Kevin at the beginning of the month as an early anniversary trip and it was just... amazing. I can't even get into it because it deserves its own post but in short, I love Colorado and I love Kevin. <3 Hung out with friends a lot and went to Halloween Horror Nights for the first time! Kevin and I celebrated our first anniversary as an official couple this month! Saw Phoebe Bridgers live finally, and ended the month going to Halloween parties! Dressed up with Kevin as Hinata and Kageyama from Haikyuu hehe. Also, this was the month that I started reeeeally getting into Formula 1. Holy shit man I love Formula 1. </div><div><br /></div><div><u>November</u> </div><div>Birthday month! Spent the start of this month seeing IDLES live with Carrie again, getting drunk with Erica and Carrie for the first time (this was really fun haha), and having a little at home work vacation with kevin during veteran's day weekend. Also went to Erica's graduation, saw my little brother in his first play (and cried)! My birthday was on Thanksgiving this year which I learned I don't like at all. My favorite birthday activities were not on my actual birthday but it was still a really nice week <3 Kevin and I went to Majordomo for dinner and wowow it was so delicious! Also started going to F45 this month and I've been obsessed ever since. It's been a great way for me to stay in shape but also a good way for me to be social because I found out this year that I am a lot more extroverted than I care to admit. </div><div><br /></div><div><u>December</u> </div><div>So many things!! Saw Trevor Noah live, saw Spiderman, went out clubbing for the first time in a long time, so many holiday things, and then the biggest thing that happened was going to Hawaii with my family!! By the time we got back, Omicron had reared its ugly head so my New Year's plans with friends were cancelled. </div><div><br /></div><div>I achieved a lot of my goals that I set for myself, like moving out, saving X amount of money, getting down to 25% body fat, and finishing more books. </div><div><br /></div><div>Going into 2022, I have more goals of course! But the biggest one is to stay present and enjoy my life since time seems to be passing so quickly. In particular, it made me really sad when my Hawaii trip with my family ended and I realized how much of it passed me by because I was busy being stressed about what we were gonna do next, how we were gonna do it, etc. The time spent with my loved ones is the most important thing to me and I can't really do that if I'm not here in the present! </div><div><br /></div><div>Main goals for 2022: </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Maintain a 3.0+ GPA for school</li><li>Pay off one of my student loans</li><li>Visit/experience 3 new places with Kevin</li><li>Meditate and journal everyday</li><li>Bring phone screen time down to less than 6 hours a day</li></ul><div>Side goals for 2022: </div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Finish reading 3 books</li><li>Keep learning dances, get better at dancing in general </li><li>Add at least $X to savings account</li><li>Open an IRA and investing fund for stocks </li><li>Completely unpack and decorate my room</li></ul><div>Ok thanks for reading bye!!</div></div><p></p>megnyan olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02854930718157997835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5962184339002698173.post-57688469460506424472017-08-29T23:01:00.001-07:002017-08-29T23:01:10.219-07:00Two Door Cinema Club at the Santa Barbara Bowl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Back in 2013, I made a blog post about the first concert that I ever attended: Two Door Cinema Club. It was such an iconic and special night for me and after the show, I promised myself that I would see them again, but next time in the GA pit. Well, almost three years later in April 2017, that wish finally came true at the Santa Barbara Bowl!</div>
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The opener for that night was Grouplove, who I only knew for their songs Photograph and Tongue Tied. Still, the band had a very unique, charismatic and loving energy. Everything that they played felt so intimate yet fun! When they played Tongue Tied, the whole bowl was screaming the lyrics in unison, making it feel like one big close knit event.</div>
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And of course, these guys. Two Door Cinema Club had as much energy as I remember, if not more! I have to admit, I didn't listen much to their latest album, </div>
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The lighting and design of the stage was so amazing! There were extra backdrops and effects to compliment each song played. It felt incredible; almost as if we were being absorbed by the music. </div>
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I had such a wonderful time watching Two Door Cinema Club again after so long! It had been a while since I listened to them consistently and I was especially worried since I hadn't completely listened to Gameshow yet, but the band played so many classics from Tourist History and Beacon. Of course, their encore was What You Know and it ended the concert with a bang. I hope to see them very, very soon because my love has been reignited! </div>
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Hi everyone, back with another review from my Nature Republic haul from a few weeks ago! This time, I'll be reviewing their Fresh Green Tea emulsion. I have been using this for a long enough time now to give a thorough review. For those who don't know emulsion is a later step in the skincare process to provide extra moisture and whatever other effects wanted. It should also be noted that I have sensitive, normal type skin. Let's get started!<br />
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I really adored the packaging for this product! It seems that all of Nature Republic's packaging is eco-friendly, recyclable, and printed with a soy-based ink; all of which I fully support! The colors and design are also simple and very nice to look at. </div>
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Here are the ingredients for those who are interested for ethical reasons or allergy reasons. As you can see, there are quite a few ingredients that are natural, including the key ingredient, camellia sinensis leaf water, or more commonly known as green tea extract. The product stays true to its claims and has a #1 ingredient of a tea leaf that is an anti-oxidant, anti-carcinogen, and has anti-aging properties.</div>
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The product had a slightly thick consistency, but applied on really smoothly! It spread and absorbed into the skin quite easily, no resistance at all. My skin always feels more refreshed and supple after applying. There's also little to no smell. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">What are your thoughts on the product? Let me know of your favorite emulsions! Thank you for reading!</span></span></div>
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A few weeks ago, a couple of close friends and I went on a little adventure to a hiking trail in the Angeles National Forest. We were trying to get to a little spot deep in the forest called Hermit Falls. Even though when we got there it was too much of a hassle to get to the actual falls, the path we hiked was absolutely beautiful and I had such a good time. This was my first actual nature hike and I loved every second of it. Not to mention it was great exercise! Thank you Erica and Carrie for this wonderful day~</div>
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Hi everyone~! This hair mask was included in my Nature Republic haul last week and right after I made that post, I decided to use it to showcase if it worked well or not. My hopes for this product are that if it does its job, then I'll go out and get myself a full version!</div>
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Here is what my hair looked like the morning after I used the treatment. My tips look so much better and my hair has definitely gotten shinier! The effects have lasted for almost a week now, and multiple people have noticed that my hair looks healthier. It's not as voluminous as I want it to be yet, but I'm still very satisfied with the results. I'm definitely going to buy the full-sized tub in the future. </div>
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Hi loves! It's been a while since I've made a blog post, sorry about that. Hopefully I'll post more this year. Anyways, I wanted to do a skincare post today because a Nature Republic opened up in my local mall! I'm really excited having a Korean skincare store so close to my house. I popped over and bought a couple of things and was even gifted some by friends. I plan on doing reviews on the full sized products soon. </div>
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First item I got was an emulsion, which I've been needing in my skincare routine for a long time. Emulsions help supplement and provide moisture in the routine. Aside from an emulsion being great for helping make skin more supple, I chose the green tea product because green tea has a million fantastic benefits, and I'm just a huge green tea lover~. I'm hoping this will help keep my skin clear and depuff parts of my face as well add extra moisture. This cost a little less than $15. </div>
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This product I've been looking at for a couple weeks now. It's their argan deep care hair mask. At first I was looking for the pack that came in a little tub, but they only had this version instead. This type is a one-time use and comes with a hair cap, which is really convenient! I'm hoping it'll make my hair shinier and more voluminous and if it works, I'll probably look for the full pack online. These cost about $4.50 each. </div>
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Next is Nature Republic's Real Nature Aqua Gel mask. This mask was actually gifted to me by a friend who bought 10 masks to get another free 10 for only $30. I've used the green tea one and the difference between a gel mask and a sheet mask is definitely noticeable! It feels best if the mask is refrigerated for a couple of hours and then used. I'm excited to see how different this canola honey mask feels from the green tea one. </div>
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Finally, I always appreciate these little samples that Korean skincare stores always give you. They gave me an emulsion from their AQUA line, a snail-based face cream (ooh!), and a green tea hand lotion from their line of many, many different hand lotions. </div>
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So it's 2016 and I've now had this blog for a little over... 3 years now? And things have changed! Very incrementally of course, but there are still changes happening. Let's chat about what's going on.<br />
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I originally started this blog to post anime reviews for fun since at the time I was watching a bunch of different series and thought it'd be fun to post my opinions, and it was! But as time passed, I became lazy and started watching less anime. As of now, I watch about one series per season and MAYBE whatever's on Netflix. </div>
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Lately, I've been inspired by <a href="http://emiiichan.blogspot.com/">emi's blog</a> to explore my growing love for himekaji fashion more, notably Liz Lisa. I've been interested in jfashion since the beginning of high school, but it was only a year or two ago did I realize how much I love the casual princess look that himekaji is. I bought a few Liz Lisa pieces of my own when I visited Japan in 2014, and ever since then have wanted to buy more! It makes me even happier that there is a small community dedicated to this style and I've even made a few friends from it.<br />
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And then recently, I found <a href="http://www.thatschic.net/">Rachel Nguyen</a> and her blog/YouTube and was just completely blown away by how personal, honest, and raw all her content was. She wasn't creating to gain popularity but to outlet her interests and imagination. Her hard work is inspiring to me makes me want to explore my own creativity.<br />
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Of course, in the end I really just want to find my own personal style, one that I can call my own. I used to find popular bloggers and want to copy who they were (like Jasmine-blu lol), but I've changed over the years and now I'd rather create an aesthetic entirely my own instead of being a carbon copy of the last "kawaii" girl. Of course, I'll still always love cute things! That will no doubt stay a part of me, but I want this blog to represent more than that. I want it to be a fresh blend of everything that is me, whether that's Liz Lisa or Japan or intense talks about whatever's on my mind. I also really want to keep this blog so I have a healthy creative outlet throughout my life. As a STEM major, there isn't much room for the arts and I want to keep the right side of my brain active! Thank goodness for fashion for keeping me in balance.<br />
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I'm transitioning from my late teenage years into adulthood, and I'm excited to document myself to see what I create! And I hope you continue to read along to see what happens too! Thanks for having this chat with me.<br />
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I really wasn't planning on buying a Liz Lisa fukuburo this year since I didn't have the funds, so you can imagine how happy I was I got it for Christmas! I've never bought a fukubukuro before, so I'm pretty excited to finally have one. </div>
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There were four different types of sets that were available on Tokyo Otaku Mode; a tote and a Boston bag each with a casual and sweet set. There was a premium My Melody tote available on Tokyo Kawaii Life, but not TOM. The set my boyfriend got me was off of TOM, and I'm really glad he got the one I wanted! I have to admit though, I'm a little disappointed that they didn't release a trunk this year, I was really looking forward to purchasing one lol. My fukubuuro ended up having all the items from the sample release!<br />
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I'm really happy that the fukubukuros include a coat because I have been vying for a Liz Lisa coat for a very long time. The color is new to my outerwear collection, not to mention it is all around perfect for the current cold weather in my area. The coat on its own costs around $110 and is very high quality. The inside texture keeps me warm and the fur on the hood is quite comfortable as well! I usually wear it with the buttons unfastened, but the removable bow adds a very cute touch!<br />
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This blouse makes me so happy because I can create so many more outfits with it! It has a tight, ribbed fitting, so it ends up looking flattering when I put it on. The lace design on the collar is a very darling touch, and the bow ties the whole piece together. On it's own, the blouse costs about $50. This shirt is now an essential in my growing himekaji wardrobe. I'm really excited to wear this out through the rest of the winter season!<br />
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At first, I was a little iffy on getting this skirt. I don't think I have many clothes that I can coordinate an outfit this skirt with because of the color scheme, but the challenge also excites me! Despite that, the skirt fits quite nicely and I'm really glad that it fits with a wide elastic band rather than a zipper. The skirt seems like a great piece to wear in every season, so I'm going to try to make the most use of it in the future! The skirt individually sells for about $51 as well. </div>
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I love all these clothes together as an outfit and when I wore it out together with UNIQLO tights, it kept me super warm! Individually, the clothing items totaled together would have priced to over $200, so the 2016 fukubukuro has a lot of value! I'm quite happy with this year's and I'm looking forward to next year's as well. </div>
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Hi everyone! It's been a while since I've made a post because college has started and life has gotten busier. But I'm really excited to show you some purchases that I recently made! The Face Shop, a Korean skincare brand, opened up in the town neighboring mine so I made a visit yesterday and got quite a few nice things. The mall near my house also opened a new huge section filled with brand new skincare, make up, and clothing stores. So let's get this haul going~ </div>
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These first couple of products were actually a complimentary gift from the store! My total for my purchase came out to be enough money to receive four free items and these face masks were a part of the options, so of course I chose them. I've heard many good reviews about The Face Shop's face masks, the main one being that they use natural ingredients that smell pleasant and act effectively. </div>
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The first mask is a natural shea butter face mask that will firm and supplement your skin with the magical moisturizing and anti-aging properties of shea butter. </div>
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The second mask I received is a real nature mask in blueberry. This mask will help moisturize skin as well, but it will also soften it! Both these masks help keep the skin nice, dewey, and taut.</div>
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I actually bought another pair of masks that aren't pictured because I used them, but I also purchased a couple of dragon character masks! I mainly got them as a cute activity that my boyfriend and I could do, but the character masks also made my skin feel incredibly dewey and moisturized. So if you want to have add a little fun in your skin care routine, I definitely recommend purchasing some! Next time I'm getting the tiger masks~</div>
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The biggest purchase (imo lol) I made at The Face Shop was the Pomegranate and Collagen Volume Lifting Essence. I knew that I wanted to get something for my daily skincare routine that would help make my skin look poreless and tight. I wasn't sure what to buy though, but luckily the shop woman was very helpful in guiding me through the steps of Korean skincare. She told me that essence is an essential addition to the layering routine and I after I told her my skin type, she recommended me some products, and my favorite was this! The Pomegranate and Collagen essence has a light, but fruity smell to it and I'm currently applying it both day and night. It'll help with tightening my pores and face even more with that natural fruity collagen~ </div>
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As you can see from the swatch, the product goes on really smoothly. It's not too creamy or heavy and the smell isn't strong either. It goes on the skin really easily and I'm really excited to see how my face looks after a few weeks of using it! </div>
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At the end of the purchase, the shop woman gave me even MORE free items, these times little samples of their other products! The three on the top are a part of their White Seed line. She gave me a set of toner, essence, and lotion and should be applied in that order. The White Seed line adds an extra effect of whitening with each product. I've heard generally positive opinions, so we'll see how it goes when I use them! </div>
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The second sample I was given is the Chia Seed sebum control moisture cream. It contains 0% oil, so the product should help minimize the level of oiliness on the face. In daily routine, this cream should be applied last, right after the lotion. I've heard super good reviews on this product as well and I'm hoping that it'll help decrease oil in my trouble areas! </div>
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Lastly, my purchase from the new mall in my area. I visited a new store called Kiko Milano that has had positive reviews on their products. I was in the market for a long lasting lipstick that wouldn't come off from drinking water or kissing my boyfriend. One of the make-up concierges recommended me the Matte Muse Lipstick that I bought in # 02! </div>
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I adore the color and after wearing it out for a couple days, I have to say, I'm really impressed! After the lipstick dried, it was hard to get off. It wouldn't rub off no matter how many times I kissed my hand and the swatch I made this morning still hasn't come off! The color is sweet and subtle, which is perfect and overall I'm pleased with this product. I'll definitely be visiting Kiko again. </div>
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This year, after about five years of yearning, I finally, finally, FINALLY got the chance to be able to go to Anime Expo this year! I never got to go before because of money, rides, etc. I had a good time and picked up some very cute things while I was there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RyijhAupIFk/VZn7GoziDAI/AAAAAAAAA_g/nl2oQ_BF0fA/s1600/bear%2Bbig%2B2.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RyijhAupIFk/VZn7GoziDAI/AAAAAAAAA_g/nl2oQ_BF0fA/s1600/bear%2Bbig%2B2.gif" /></a></div>
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My first, and probably favorite, item was a print of Kuranosuke from my favorite anime, Princess Jellyfish. Princess Jellyfish, or Kuragehime, has gotten me through many tough times in my life and is my go-to feel good anime. I knew that I wanted to get a print of something from the anime there, and this Kuranosuke print was perfect! I bought it almost immediately for $7. It's colors are so sweet and wonderful to look at. I'm very excited to put this up on my wall. I didn't get to pick up the artist's business card, so if someone knows who drew this, please let me know so I can thank/credit them!</div>
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My next item are these super cute stickers I bought from an artist whose tumblr user is ghostspaces! All of her products were so lovely to look at. She had shirts, a zine, and these stickers for sale. All of her items were in colors that match my style, so I HAD to buy something. Her stickers were 3 for $5 and I'm very happy with the ones I got! I especially love the Moomin one lol. I'm not sure where I'll put these yet, but I'm really happy I have them. </div>
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And finally, I got this super adorable bow from a lil booth that sold bows and shoe pins! I bought it for $4, a pretty good price in my opinion. My favorite part about it is the fabric and the way the little star patterns shimmer when you wear it. I'm definitely going to be wearing this bow quite often! The shop owner was a super cute and sweet lady with the most adorable voice. She was cosplaying as Bee from Bee and Puppycat and was just a sweetheart to me. Her name is muffu and she's an aspiring voice actress! Check out her youtube and other links to her profiles should be in her youtube too! </div>
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I didn't take that many pictures with cosplayers because I was too shy to go up to any of them unfortunately ;; but i did take a few pictures at some cute booths~ </div>
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Anime Expo was such a fun time and I hope I can go again next year!!! I saw so many awesome cosplays and different types of merchandise, everything about the expo was just so fun. I can't wait to go back with my friends and maybe even make new ones while I'm there! If you see me at AX 2016, be sure to say hi!</div>
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Happy Fourth of July! I wanted to make a quick post about a purchase I made a couple days ago before I forgot! I have been such a big fan of the Animal Crossing games for almost 10 years now, so I was super excited when I saw these candies were for sale at my local Marukai! These sweets are the 2nd edition of a previously released set of Animal Crossing: New Leaf hard candies from 2014. I'm excited that another set has come out!<br />
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The packaging is exceptionally cute, using Isabelle and other charactersfrom New Leaf as the main design influence. My Japanese is pretty rough, but I think the bag says that there are 4 fun flavors to choose from! The flavors are the native fruits from the game, depicted in their "perfect" form. There's also one set of stickers in each package to collect! </div>
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The individual packaging of the hard candies are so adorable! Each one has a different village character on it, including some of the main characters. They all say, "what's today's lucky seal?!" Or something of that matter. My favorite was Reese! The candies themselves weren't amazing, but they were nice and fruity. My favorite flavor personally would have to be the peach!</div>
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Aaaaand these are the stickers that I got! I'm a super big fan of Animal Crossing so I was very happy with the stickers and would have been fine with any design. I'm not sure where I'll put these, but I'm very happy I have them! </div>
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This post is the second of four posts about my trips to the Walt Disney World parks. This time, it's all about my trip to the Magic Kingdom, Disney World's biggest and most famous park! If you live in California, Magic Kingdom is the Florida counterpart to Anaheim's Disneyland. It has all the same lands as it: Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Frontierland, and Adventureland. I had the pleasure of experiencing the park in its entirety!</div>
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The centerpiece of the Magic Kingdom was the beautiful Cinderella's castle. It's definitely bigger than the Sleeping Beauty castle, and there was also a platform where performances by Disney characters would be held every few hours. As you can tell, there were quite a bit of people at the park, so it was difficult to get a good shot. </div>
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The first land that we hit up was Frontierland! This land had Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain almost right next to each other, so the area was very densely packed. We rode Splash Mountain as our first ride to cool off in the beginning of the day! We had our card programmed with Fast Passes for both of these rides, so we were able to get on quickly. I noticed that towards midday, the wait times for these rides became ridiculously long, over 90 minutes for each! </div>
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The Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom was much more spacious than the one in Disneyland. There were more rides, stores, and the design truly made it as if we were in a futuristic society. I adored all the details in the architecture that created an atmosphere of elegance and technology. </div>
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Another show that was Disney World-Tomorrowland exclusive was Monsters Inc's Laugh Floor. The attraction takes place after the events of the Monsters Inc movie, where laughter is needed now to supply power. We were put in a room modeled after a comedy club and monsters on the screen would come out and tell jokes to make the audience laugh. They use the same technology as the Turtle Talk with Crush attraction, so the show was charmingly interactive as well. I enjoyed it quite a bit!</div>
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Rapunzel was such a sweetheart! She acted super bubbly and we had a conversation about my ears and how she wanted to make some for Pascal. She was always smiling so I felt really comfortable despite how awkward I was. </div>
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I absolutely lost it when I met Cinderella. She was my favorite princess as a child, so you can imagine how excited I was! She acted very elegant and was kind as well. I told her how I've loved her for a long time and she invited to me a ball. So sweet! </div>
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The Fantasyland in Florida was very beautiful and recently gone through renovations, perhaps a couple or few years back. All the buildings were polished, well detailed, and very elegant-looking. I felt like I was walking through a dream! </div>
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We watched another show called Mickey's Philharmagic, which was a 4-D show that presented and celebrated the wonderful music used in Disney films throughout the years. It followed Donald, who had secretly used Mickey's sorcerer hat and was trying to get it back as he stumbled through different movie universes. The movies in the show were The Little Mermaid, Lion King, and Aladdin, to name a few. A very charming show to watch!</div>
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Another one of the new parts of Fantasyland was The Little Mermaid ride, which had been reconstructed to feature the castle from the movie and the shore where Ariel had washed upon! I was in absolute awe with all the detail and effort that they put into recreating the world from the movie. </div>
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The Magic Kingdom was a wonderful park to visit! It was basically a bigger, more detailed and renovated version of Disneyland, so of course I enjoyed it quite a bit. There were, however, a lot more people in the Magic Kingdom than at Disneyland so the wait times were not pleasant. I still recommend going there if you ever have the chance. All of the attractions are wonderful amounts of fun!</div>
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Hello everyone! Long time no post. I've been lazy and rundown when it came to this blog during the school year, but now that it's summer once again, I'm going to pick up the pace with posts. To kick i off, I wanted to do a few posts on the Disney World trip I went on last week! We hit up all four of the theme parks, so I'm going to do one post on each park. The first that we went to was Animal Kingdom!</div>
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The first thing I saw when I went into the park was Dug and Russell from Up. The line was super short since the park had just opened for the day, so I knew I wasn't going to get an opportunity to get a picture any other time of the day. The two of them were so cute! I hugged them both but Russell began acting scared because I had a cat on my shirt, hehe. </div>
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One of the biggest highlights about Animal Kingdom was the fact that the park was practically drowned in nature, making it truly seem like you were in a jungle. The tiniest details and lush plants impressed me so much! There wasn't a single area where the park was barren. Trees, bushes, leaves and flowers sprouted everywhere. Florida weather at this time of the year feels super humid, hot and tropical, so I was grateful that the plants provided shade. The park also had multiple zoo-like attractions where attendees could sight see animals native to dense jungle areas. I freaked out when I saw that they had a Komodo dragon! <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pwrvbpGGJS0/VZQ9oOSIiwI/AAAAAAAAAyI/6_Dl7LXyPRs/s1600/bunny2.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pwrvbpGGJS0/VZQ9oOSIiwI/AAAAAAAAAyI/6_Dl7LXyPRs/s1600/bunny2.gif" /></a></div>
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Around 2pm, I started getting a mild heat stroke since we had been walking in the heat for over 6 hours. Luckily, we were nearby a small venue where they were hosting a show called "Festival of the Lion King." The inside was air conditioned, so we popped in to watch! The show was a celebration of tribal and African culture, brought by characters from The Lion King, including Simba, Timon, and Pumba. The music was sung by live singers, all of whom were wearing traditional tribal clothing. The show also featured acrobatics, my personal favorite being a couple who danced to "Can You Feel the Love Tonight." Festival of the Lion King was a beautiful watch and a wonderful celebration of culture that needs to be more widespread in our society! I definitely recommend going to see it.</div>
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The biggest highlight of the theme park was its safari. This isn't some lazily thrown together drive tour, this safari was amazing! The line was 45 minutes long when we got to it, but it was one of things we wanted to ride before leaving. Passengers get in a tram/jeep and their driver guides them around the vast animal reserves that Disney owns. There were so many different animals to see! The pictures below were my favorite sights of the tour. </div>
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The animals seemed to be incredibly at peace in the wildlife. They weren't restrained in a single area but rather they were allowed to roam a vast land as they pleased. Some animals, such as the lions, we weren't able to see because they were roaming a different area. It truly felt like I was taking a safari tour through a savannah! </div>
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The trip to Animal Kingdom suited my tastes very well. As a lover of nature, I was enamored with how in touch Disney went to recreate African and Asian jungles! For those who would rather have easy-going and relaxed theme park days like me, Animal Kingdom has more than enough attractions to fill up your time. For thrill seekers, the rapids ride was very exciting and Expedition Everest is an amazing ride to experience! (Much much much better than the Matterhorn at Disneyland). Keep in mind that if you go in the summer to stay cool with a wet rag, water mist, parasols or fans! </div>
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This past summer, I was given the amazing chance of becoming an American ambassador/exchange student to Japan. I basically achieved one of my life dreams! In July, me and eight other people flew to Kashiwa, Japan in the Chiba prefecture and stayed for three weeks, living with host families, trying new food, and exploring an entirely different country. The experience was a dream come true. Here's a recap of some of the stuff I did! </div>
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My first host family took me on a day trip to a planetarium in Tsukuba. It was also the day I first rode a Japanese train, an event that may seem simple but was actually super exciting! The planetarium was filled with cute little kids either with their families or on a school field trip. There were also cute little rooms with interactive science experiments. </div>
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On one of the days, the delegates and I explored hot spots in Tokyo, namely the Sky Tree tower and the shrine in Asakusa. Sky Tree is the tallest tower in Tokyo, but we didn't get to climb the tower. Instead, we went in the 32 foot mall right next to it! There were lots of super cute shops and delicious foods. The Asakusa temple was the most tourist-y area we went to, but it was still fun to explore. There were a LOT of street vendors trying to sell rip-off souvenirs to other visitors. This is a god spot to go, but all of the people made the experience somewhat stuffy and annoying. </div>
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For three days, we took a trip to Kyoto and Hiroshima! The top picture is me in front of the Kinkakujin, the famous gold temple. There were A TON of shrines in Kyoto that we visited, but the gold shrine and the meditation rock garden (also shown above), were among my favorites! We meditated in the garden and it felt so peaceful being there; although the number of mosquitoes was very unsettling. One of the biggest highlight in Hiroshima was the famous okonomiyaki! For those who don't know, okonomiyaki is something of a noodle and potato pancake. Trust me, it tastes incredible. We went to a small food court where there tons of vendors like that one, and I love how in all of them, the chefs prepare the okonomiyaki right in front of you! </div>
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Probably one of my favorite days was when we visited Tokyo Disney Sea! It's basically the equivalent of California Adventure in Anaheim. The park was somewhat small (we lapped it quite a few times), but the experience was still super fun! There were some Japan exclusive rides like Journey to the Center of the Earth and Aquatopia, but they surprisingly had Toy Story Mania and Tower of Terror. One of my favorite parts of the park was the super cute accessories that they sold! EVERYONE had some kind of Disney gear on, whether it was a towel, cape, ears, or Minnie Mouse sunglasses. I bought Minnie ears with adorable pink lace, and I've received so many compliments for them! I definitely would love to go back and buy more cute accessories~ </div>
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One of our final day trips was a visit to Nikko, a place famous for the native monkeys and being in a high mountain. Atop the mountain was a beautiful lake that we rode a ferry across. The weather in the town was much cooler compared to how humid it had usually been. The views were absolutely breathtaking! While driving, we even saw a family of monkeys! </div>
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Of course, we couldn't leave Japan in the summer without visiting a local matsuri, or festival in English. My group competed in a dance competition for a traditional dance called the Kashiwa Odori. Many different groups also competed, some with their own variations. We didn't get a top spot in the results, but we still got a trophy for being an international team! The matsuri itself was absolutely insane and fun. There were so many people there! During the event, we walked around, trying food at vendors, specifically takoyaki and crepes, and playing some games. There were some girls dressed in yukatas, which I thought was amazing because by the end of the day, my friends and I were dying from the heat and pain in our legs. </div>
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Finally, a picture of me with my wonderful host families. They treated me like one of their own, and I could not stop crying on the day we left. Japan was absolutely an amazing experience and I am definitely going to either live or visit here again some day~! </div>
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Today my parents and I took my cousin out for a day in downtown LA where we made stops at the Grammy museum, the City Target and delicious restaurants! </div>
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The Pizza Studio had some great food. It's style is similar to Chipotle except with pizza! They had a starving artists special so my cousin bought a Margherita pizza while I got veggie lovers. It was amazingly good and they had some healthy alternatives for the crust such as flaxseed bread. The workers were sweet and the pizza filled me up, so I definitely recommend you go here if you happen to see one! </div>
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First timing at Sprinkles cupcakes! Got the mini chocolate marshmallow and finally realized why so many people love coming here: cute delicious cupcakes!</div>
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The first thing I saw at the Grammy museum were these beauties. I DIEEEDDDD. They were the actual suits that Daft Punk wore when they played with Kanye West at the 2008 Grammy awards. I fangirled like crazy since it was probably the closest I'll ever get to meeting them. :-( </div>
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The special Ringo Starr exhibit was wonderful. A lot of actual outfits, song lyric sheets, and photographs from the Beatles were featured and the exhibit blasted Beatles songs throughout the hall and it was just lovely. I felt so intimate especially reading up on the lives of the Beatles, particularly Ringo Starr! </div>
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The day was hot but it was fun! I got to see some great stuff that you should too if you ever stop by downtown LA ~</div>
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Hello my cute readers!! Sorry I haven't been posting lately, 2014 has already been very busy for me, but i'll try to start updating more frequently on my life and anime! </div>
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I recently started my spring break and since it was such a beautiful day in sunny California, my best friends and I packed our things and headed out for a day at the beach ~ </div>
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my favorite sunnies that i got for $15!!! </div>
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Me and my best friend Nina! She borrowed my white heart shaped sunglasses and I had my fab cat eyes! </div>
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it was a great day to sun soak it up and play around in the ocean and play volleyball even though my skin is so dry now sob sob ;;; </div>
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happy spring break to me!! </div>
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This week's episode of Kill La Kill was, arguably, one of its best episodes of the season to date. Not only did it answered a million questions, but it created a million more questions to be asked. But in the end, it basically BLEW ME AWAY. Studio Trigger, you crafty bastards!<br />
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The episode started off strong with Satsuki having just stabbed her own mother, revealing that the academy was her own personal army. This was already pretty shocking to me and it made sense, especially after the king of the hill battles. The uniform hunting was explained too, since now the Four Devas have boss ass armor. Everything makes sense!!!</div>
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The episode also talked about Satsuki's past, especially focusing on her late father (digging the hair). The past was pretty intense, only showing more how insane Ragyou is when she showed NO EMOTION when her second child died. </div>
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Ragyou also ended up being incredibly stronger than I thought. She still lived even when her head was cut off!!!! Furthermore, she was able to basically kick Satsuki's ass and take Junketsu for herself. </div>
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Aside from Ragyou being a boss ass bitch, Ryuko made a lot of progress, strength wise. It was super fulfilling seeing Nui thrown off guard. But of course, the most shocking, craziest, holy-fucking-shit part of the show was the end. </div>
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Ryuko is actually the supposedly dead second child of the Kiryuins. </div>
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And that, my friends, is where the whole show starts turning in a different direction. Not only is Ryuko the long lost daughter, but her body is just like Ragyou's: intertwined with life fibers. This will undoubtedly change the pace of the season and I am SO PUMPED to see what other hidden secrets and plot building events will happen next. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Summary: </b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16.5px;">The dark fantasy follows a high school sophomore named Akihito Kanbara. Although the boy appears human, he is half youmu and invulnerable to wounds because he can heal quickly. One day, Akihito meets freshman Mirai Kuriyama when it seems she is about to jump from the school rooftop. Mirai is isolated because of her ability to manipulate blood, which is unique even among members of the spirit world. Disturbing events begin to unfold after Akihito saves Mirai.</span></span></div>
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megnyan olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02854930718157997835noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5962184339002698173.post-24472672496276743172013-12-08T19:41:00.001-08:002013-12-08T19:41:38.278-08:00Watamote Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Series: </b>Watamote (Watashi go Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui!) </div>
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<b>Summary: </b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16.5px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kuroki Tomoko is a super popular, high school girl who has had 50 years of dating experience and 100 boys... in the Otome game world. In the real world, she is a 15-year-old shut-in who has all of the qualities of a "mojo" (a gloomy or unpopular woman). </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 16.5px; text-align: left;">However, when school isn't going as she expected, and she isn't as popular as she had thought she was, she takes a look at herself in the mirror for the first time in a few years, and has some shocking revelations... </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 16.5px; text-align: left;"> The plot of Watamote follows Kuroki Tomoko as she enters high school, expecting to be wildly popular among the boys. Of course, this turns out to be far from the truth as she is completely introverted. The show simply proceeds to show Tomoko's sad attempts at becoming a more social person. In order to stay true to the manga, there is no development in the storyline. It's merely a series of Tomoko's failures in the real world. Now, this should be hilarious and relatable, but I ended up feeling absolutely pitiful by the end of it. No one should be that introverted and lonely. While there probably is some out there that can connect to her, I barely could. Some moments of the show I laughed at Tomoko's poor decisions, but most of the time I felt uncomfortable. It ended up leaving a negative impression on me. </span><br />
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This is probably one of the factors of the show that greatly appealed to me. The animators didn't skimp out and their price was nicely paid. Watamote's art is filled with ambience and bright colors. The character and setting designs are lovely to look at, even though most of the background characters were just gray bodies. The animation was high quality and nicely done. </div>
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The sounds of Watamote are above average. Some fields of it were definitely great while others felt bland to me. The voice actress for Tomoko did a fantastic job of conveying her personality. It really sounded like an introverted teenage girl, especially during scenes where Tomoko had to interact with other people. The opening sequence is pretty... unique compared to other opening songs and I usually skip it, save for one episode where the transition from anime to opening song was AMAZING. The ending sequence is sung by Tomoko's voice actress and pretty cute, but not good enough for me to get hooked on. Songs and voices together, Watamore has an above average sound. </div>
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While the plot for Watamote was pretty stagnant, I gotta say, the characters are pretty interesting. Tomoko has a lot of personality as a person. Even though she's still socially awkward and strange, she brings a lot of humor to the show. Her wild ideas and fantasies end up creating the craziest situations. It's a deal breaker that she gets absolutely no development, but she's filled with great interest as a main character. A couple of the side characters were fun as well, especially Tomoko's non-empathetic younger brother, Tomoki, who has to sit through hearing about Tomoko's sad life. Despite the zero-development, the characters are somewhat enjoyable, but not enough to be lovable. </div>
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At first, Watamote was interesting, but as the episodes went on, my feelings for the show went from interested to pitiful. I couldn't help but feel extremely uncomfortable while watching Tomoko fantasizing about being popular while being totally introverted. At the end of each episode, I felt sorry for her instead of feeling entertained. I could not enjoy it all after the second half. Watamote should have been filled with dark humor, but ended up filling me with uncomfort. </div>
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Watamote honestly could have been really good. The manga is hilarious, but the adaptation was not. While the characters and animation are great, the upsetting blatant storyline and "humor" keep me from liking it as much as other people do. </div>
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On November 2nd, I got the pleasure of going to see Two Door Cinema Club, one of my all time favorite bands, live! I saw them at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles and the bands St. Lucia and Capital Cities performed. The energy was great and even the opening acts were fantastic. It was my first ever concert and needless to say, it was one of the greatest nights of my life. </div>
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The Greek Theater had a lot of good seats, and even my seat in the terrace had a pretty good view of the stage. A friend told me that "there is no bad seat in the Greek Theater", and he was right! Almost every spot in the auditorium had a great view of the bands, save for the seats farthest in the back. </div>
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The first opening act was a new and upcoming band called St. Lucia. Their genre of music is similar to that of Two Door Cinema Club and Capital Cities. Because their a newer band, the audience didn't really dance much to them or give them much of a response. Still, their music was great! My personal favorite was "All Eyes On You." I recommend you check them out because their songs are cheerful and great. I hope they get more popular in the future, because even though their reception from the audience wasn't that great, they still played really well. </div>
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Capital Cities!!! Most people would know them from their chart-topping song, "Safe and Sound." "Safe and Sound" is a great song, so I was looking forward to listening to them perform. They opened with the song "Kangaroo Court," a jazz-y and amazing song. At one point, they even covered "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees! They brought great energy to the theater and when they played "Safe and Sound," it felt like a party. My favorite part about them was their trumpet player, who had AMAZING dance moves and killer talent. His name is Spencer Ludwig, check him out! </div>
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And finally, the act that I paid $50 to see, my heroes, my loves, Two Door Cinema Club. The entire time that they were playing, I could not stop dancing and singing. As an avid fan and listener, I was familiar with most of the songs they played. They performed almost all of their songs from the Tourist History and Beacon albums as well as their new single, "Changing of the Seasons." The transitions between songs were so great, at one point you would get caught off guard by it! The whole stadium was dancing and singing and just having a fun time. The boys brought wonderful energy with them and sounded PHENOMENAL live. They ended their set list with "What You Know," their most popular song. It started off slow, but then quickly shifted to its usual hyped up beat. They were a wonderful band to see and its my goal to see them again from the GA Pit! </div>
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Probably one of the most amazing parts of the night was when after the concert, my friend and I got to meet and take a picture with one of the lead singers of Capital Cities, Sebu Simonian. I was totally starstruck and he was such a nice guy! I couldn't believe I got to meet him and it made my night a million times better than it already was. </div>
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To tie it all together, the concert was amazing. It was filled with good vibes and great energy and I will definitely be seeing St. Lucia, Capital Cities, and Two Door Cinema Club again in the future. </div>
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One of the most anticipated anime for the fall season of 2013 is Trigger's latest creation: Kill la Kill. Fast paced, rash, blunt, exciting, it's been praised as the return of good anime. The first episode instantly got me hooked within the FIRST MINUTE, but there were still some things about it that made me feel wary about how the series will turn out to be overall. </div>
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The first few scenes of Kill la Kill were quite interesting. It overshadowed future and current events in the anime already, with the fascist like regime similar to Hitler's. The animation so far has gotten me hooked. It's fluid and clear as day! The story also interested me with the intro of the student council and the special uniforms with powers. My mouth was hanging open for a good amount of time. </div>
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We meet our main character, Ryuko! Her appearance and language are very spunky. It didn't surprise me how she took the student council president head on, but it DID surprise me how they made her lose immediately. I totally thought she was gonna go all out badass. Buttttt she wasn't, which is good! Her voice actor suits her well and her personality overall is great. A very likable MC! </div>
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Aside from the amazing action scenes and fast paced excitement, one thing that disturbed me A LOT about Kill La Kill was the amount of fanservice they're hoarding into here. It's not exactly as bad as High School of the Dead's but just look at her uniform! It's really hard to enjoy the show when its emphasizing so much skin and boobies. I'm honestly hoping as Ryuko collects more "threads", her outfit will be more decent. But if not, it'll be hard for me to watch the show. </div>
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All of that aside, I'm still impressed with how great Kill La Kill was! Trigger is best known for their work on the hit <i>Gurren Lagann, </i>so myself and others are really looking forward to how the rest of the series will go. Hopefully it won't be a fanservice anime, otherwise I'd be COMPLETELY let down. </div>
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The month of October is filled with many lovable things, from pumpkin spice lattes to Halloween candy. So much food filled me up, but my favorite food of the month would have to be something that's hot and spicy enough to warm me up: soondubuchigae! </div>
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Soondubuchigae is basically spicy tofu soup with your meat of choice. The broth is delivered to you boiling hot, hot enough to warm your soul! Usually a restaurants the spicyness can be adjusted to your liking as well. I chose pork with a medium spicy level. Yum~</div>
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I LOVE to eat my soondubuchigae with rice and korean short ribs! Korean BBQ is already pretty famous for its rich, savory flavor. Eating it with the spicy hot tofu soup and plain rice tastes like the cherry of a delicious sundae. I always end up so full after eating it!</div>
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To top it off, sundubuchigae can be eaten with various side dishes that are usually given to you. These include kimchi, seaweed, spicy cucumber, eggs, and falafel. They add a big kick to the flavor! So I definitely recommend eating soondubuchigae if you ever get the chance for the fall and winter season! If you live in the LA area, some places you can eat soondubuchigae are Lee's tofu and Cho Dang. Check them out! Bye!</div>
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<b>Movie</b>: From Up on Poppy Hill</div>
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<b>Genre</b>: Historical, Romance, School, Shoujo</div>
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<b>Summary</b>: The 1964 Tokyo Olympics represented a new start for Japan—out with
the old Meiji-era buildings that reminded citizens of bad times, in with
innovation that spoke to the future of a newly peaceful and
increasingly prosperous country. </div>
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Umi, a shy teenaged girl, manages a boarding house on the Yokohama
seaside. Her father was killed in the war and her mother travels
constantly, so in addition to attending high school, Umi must also run
the family business. Her classmate Shun, an orphan unsure of his
lineage, lives with a few other students in the old high-school
clubhouse, a French-style, mansion that's set to be demolished as part
of the current modernization project. Shun and his schoolmates refuse to
let this happen. </div>
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As much as they fear losing their shelter, they are also appalled at
what they see as the erasure of their history. As the students organize a
protest, Shun and Umi grow closer. What begins as a friendship develops
into something deeper as these two lonely teenagers find a mutual
understanding and trust. Yet when Shun starts to investigate his past,
secrets emerge that threaten to tear the two apart. </div>
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From Up on Poppy Hill was directed by Goro Miyazaki, Hayao Miyazaki's son. I was pretty interested to see how much of Hayao's legacy he could carry on. This movie looked very promising, but it was simple. The outcome wasn't exactly what I expected, and this goes as a bad and good way. </div>
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<b>Story: </b>8/10</div>
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The main plot for this movie is about two students: Shun and Umi. They have a story of family, love, and willpower that is so simple yet so sweet. To be quite honest, that's the word that really describes this movie the best: simple. Unlike past Ghibli movies, From Up on Poppy Hill does not have magical, supernatural creatures or beautiful dream-like lands. In fact, it takes place in 1960's Japan. The movie attempts a historical feel, which is a risk since it may sway the interest of their popular audiences of children and teenagers. But, perhaps it was the simplicity of the movie that made it so likable. The whole plot wasn't exactly exciting, but it was well done enough to keep me intrigued. The relationship between Shun and Umi and their relationship problems because of possible family issues is a mild story but it still creates a sweet innocence. Extremely simple, but the best kind of simple. </div>
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<b>Art: </b>10/10</div>
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Ghibli animation has always been beautiful and From Up on Poppy Hill is definitely not an exception. The backdrops are extremely detailed with even the smallest, most colorful brushstrokes on the least important settings. Everything was breathtaking, and while the character design was rather plain, it still completely captivated me. The quality was not underdone at any point in the movie and everything still retained some sense of realistic-ness. This aspect of Ghibli films will, in my opinion, never change. </div>
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<b>Sound: </b>8/10</div>
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Comparing past Ghibli soundtracks such as Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, and My Neighbor Totoro to this movie makes From Up on Poppy Hill's original soundtrack seem so... plain. Joe Hisaishi did not create any original scores in this movie, so the music didn't really make of an impact on me. However, even if wasn't as good as usual, the soundtrack was still pretty swell. Finely orchestrated music fit the era and settings nicely for a 1960-themed movie. The voice actors did pretty well; they made each character's emotions seem realistic enough. </div>
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<b>Characters: </b>9/10 </div>
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Shun and Umi make up the most important characters of the movie, so their roles will be focused on the most. Umi's character is very realistic and human. She's a hard-working, responsible young woman who still copes with normal teenage issues like school and love. Her family past of her father contributes to her personality and makes her seem not as perfect, rounding her out nicely. Shun is at first shown to be a bit rash but later on is shown to be intelligent and caring. While they aren't the most interesting people in the world, both of these characters have an impact on each other, which entertained me and further built upon the plot. </div>
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<b>Enjoyment: </b>8/10</div>
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Despite being plain and simple, From Up on Poppy Hill still interested me enough to keep watching and feel a sense of positivity. It was quite honestly a refreshing change from the usual exciting, magical Ghibli movie. But, parts of it still bored me and the ending made me upset and confused.</div>
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<b>Overall: </b>8/10 </div>
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Goro Miyazaki is continually working hard to live up to the legacy of animation that his father created. While From Up on Poppy Hill shows that he's yet to reach that point, it also shows that he's getting closer. The movie's simplicity and innocence sent out a calmer vibe and perhaps that's what the man is aiming at. I wouldn't put this in my top anime movie groups, but I wouldn't put in my worst either. It's an average movie and the work of a growing man. That's all it is to me. </div>
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The
1964 Tokyo Olympics represented a new start for Japan—out with the old
Meiji-era buildings that reminded citizens of bad times, in with
innovation that spoke to the future of a newly peaceful and increasingly
prosperous country. <br />
<br />
Umi, a shy teenaged girl, manages a boarding house on the Yokohama
seaside. Her father was killed in the war and her mother travels
constantly, so in addition to attending high school, Umi must also run
the family business. Her classmate Shun, an orphan unsure of his
lineage, lives with a few other students in the old high-school
clubhouse, a French-style, mansion that's set to be demolished as part
of the current modernization project. Shun and his schoolmates refuse to
let this happen. <br />
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As much as they fear losing their shelter, they are also appalled at
what they see as the erasure of their history. As the students organize a
protest, Shun and Umi grow closer. What begins as a friendship develops
into something deeper as these two lonely teenagers find a mutual
understanding and trust. Yet when Shun starts to investigate his past,
secrets emerge that threaten to tear the two apart. <br />
Read more at <a href="http://myanimelist.net/anime/10029/Kokurikozaka_kara#AQjmw7lSks8hfvhZ.99" style="color: #003399;">http://myanimelist.net/anime/10029/Kokurikozaka_kara#AQjmw7lSks8hfvhZ.99</a></div>
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The
1964 Tokyo Olympics represented a new start for Japan—out with the old
Meiji-era buildings that reminded citizens of bad times, in with
innovation that spoke to the future of a newly peaceful and increasingly
prosperous country. <br />
<br />
Umi, a shy teenaged girl, manages a boarding house on the Yokohama
seaside. Her father was killed in the war and her mother travels
constantly, so in addition to attending high school, Umi must also run
the family business. Her classmate Shun, an orphan unsure of his
lineage, lives with a few other students in the old high-school
clubhouse, a French-style, mansion that's set to be demolished as part
of the current modernization project. Shun and his schoolmates refuse to
let this happen. <br />
<br />
As much as they fear losing their shelter, they are also appalled at
what they see as the erasure of their history. As the students organize a
protest, Shun and Umi grow closer. What begins as a friendship develops
into something deeper as these two lonely teenagers find a mutual
understanding and trust. Yet when Shun starts to investigate his past,
secrets emerge that threaten to tear the two apart. <br />
Read more at <a href="http://myanimelist.net/anime/10029/Kokurikozaka_kara#AQjmw7lSks8hfvhZ.99" style="color: #003399;">http://myanimelist.net/anime/10029/Kokurikozaka_kara#AQjmw7lSks8hfvhZ.99</a></div>
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The
1964 Tokyo Olympics represented a new start for Japan—out with the old
Meiji-era buildings that reminded citizens of bad times, in with
innovation that spoke to the future of a newly peaceful and increasingly
prosperous country. <br />
<br />
Umi, a shy teenaged girl, manages a boarding house on the Yokohama
seaside. Her father was killed in the war and her mother travels
constantly, so in addition to attending high school, Umi must also run
the family business. Her classmate Shun, an orphan unsure of his
lineage, lives with a few other students in the old high-school
clubhouse, a French-style, mansion that's set to be demolished as part
of the current modernization project. Shun and his schoolmates refuse to
let this happen. <br />
<br />
As much as they fear losing their shelter, they are also appalled at
what they see as the erasure of their history. As the students organize a
protest, Shun and Umi grow closer. What begins as a friendship develops
into something deeper as these two lonely teenagers find a mutual
understanding and trust. Yet when Shun starts to investigate his past,
secrets emerge that threaten to tear the two apart. <br />
Read more at <a href="http://myanimelist.net/anime/10029/Kokurikozaka_kara#AQjmw7lSks8hfvhZ.99" style="color: #003399;">http://myanimelist.net/anime/10029/Kokurikozaka_kara#AQjmw7lSks8hfvhZ.99</a></div>
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The
1964 Tokyo Olympics represented a new start for Japan—out with the old
Meiji-era buildings that reminded citizens of bad times, in with
innovation that spoke to the future of a newly peaceful and increasingly
prosperous country. <br />
<br />
Umi, a shy teenaged girl, manages a boarding house on the Yokohama
seaside. Her father was killed in the war and her mother travels
constantly, so in addition to attending high school, Umi must also run
the family business. Her classmate Shun, an orphan unsure of his
lineage, lives with a few other students in the old high-school
clubhouse, a French-style, mansion that's set to be demolished as part
of the current modernization project. Shun and his schoolmates refuse to
let this happen. <br />
<br />
As much as they fear losing their shelter, they are also appalled at
what they see as the erasure of their history. As the students organize a
protest, Shun and Umi grow closer. What begins as a friendship develops
into something deeper as these two lonely teenagers find a mutual
understanding and trust. Yet when Shun starts to investigate his past,
secrets emerge that threaten to tear the two apart. <br />
Read more at <a href="http://myanimelist.net/anime/10029/Kokurikozaka_kara#C3z04QyHuQUBwLDG.99" style="color: #003399;">http://myanimelist.net/anime/10029/Kokurikozaka_kara#C3z04QyHuQUBwLDG.99</a></div>
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The
1964 Tokyo Olympics represented a new start for Japan—out with the old
Meiji-era buildings that reminded citizens of bad times, in with
innovation that spoke to the future of a newly peaceful and increasingly
prosperous country. <br />
<br />
Umi, a shy teenaged girl, manages a boarding house on the Yokohama
seaside. Her father was killed in the war and her mother travels
constantly, so in addition to attending high school, Umi must also run
the family business. Her classmate Shun, an orphan unsure of his
lineage, lives with a few other students in the old high-school
clubhouse, a French-style, mansion that's set to be demolished as part
of the current modernization project. Shun and his schoolmates refuse to
let this happen. <br />
<br />
As much as they fear losing their shelter, they are also appalled at
what they see as the erasure of their history. As the students organize a
protest, Shun and Umi grow closer. What begins as a friendship develops
into something deeper as these two lonely teenagers find a mutual
understanding and trust. Yet when Shun starts to investigate his past,
secrets emerge that threaten to tear the two apart. <br />
Read more at <a href="http://myanimelist.net/anime/10029/Kokurikozaka_kara#C3z04QyHuQUBwLDG.99" style="color: #003399;">http://myanimelist.net/anime/10029/Kokurikozaka_kara#C3z04QyHuQUBwLDG.99</a></div>
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Summer has ended and I'm sure for everyone that has been replaced by a dread also known as school. I was definitely not looking forward to going back to days of endless hours of studying, cramming, busy days, and stressful nights. Thus, I decided to spend my last day of freedom at a not-so-little music store in Hollywood: Amoeba Records. </div>
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If you live in Southern California and not under a rock, surely you've heard of what Amoeba Records is. This is THE trendy, go-to music place for anything bands, music, or movie-related. They have pretty much anything you would want to listen to! Not only that, but they sell used albums, making some of the prices a lot cheaper than they normally are. The selection of bands is HUMONGOUS and there are thousands to choose from.</div>
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Not only that, but they also sell vinyl records of many different genres. If you're a vintage-lover and own a record player at home, Amoeba will be a piece of heaven for you. Needless to say, Amoeba is my new favorite music store. I can get so many different band albums here and some for super cheap. Their three locations are in Berkeley, San Francisco, and Hollywood, so if you're in the area, you should definitely check the place out. </div>
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The album that I bought from Amoeba was the original soundtrack from the movie <i>Scott Pilgrim vs The World</i>. The Scott Pilgrim franchise has been a personal love of mine for a long time, so owning the soundtrack that featured the great songs of the movie made me a very happy girl. </div>
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Afterwards, we went sight seeing in Hollywood and ended up stumbling upon the star of one of my favorite singer-songwriters, John Lennon. </div>
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It was a fantastic last day of summer for me, filled with good music and even better food, but all good things come to an end and now I'm back in school. Everyone else, good luck in your studies and work! </div>
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