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I bought some new items from <a href="http://www.tokyokawaiilife.jp/" target="_blank">Tokyo Kawaii Life</a> again! If you guys haven't seen my "first" order, <a href="http://aimiichie.blogspot.com/2017/07/waiting-for-tokyo-kawaii-life-ss-2017.html" target="_blank">here's the link</a> to look back at it!<span style="font-size: x-small;"> (I put quotes around it because I've ordered from the site before, but I just started posting about my purchases this year~)</span> I keep telling myself to stop purchasing from the site, but I can't help it when I see some sales and items I just have to have. 😅 (I'm very weak when it comes to Liz Lisa if you already couldn't tell 😭) Now, I said in my last post that I wasn't interested in buying any of the Autumn items, but after seeing a lot of cute items online and on Instagram, I just couldn't help purchasing some of them!<br />
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So here's what I've been waiting for from my <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Tokyo Kawaii Life #2</span></b> purchase!<br />
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<span style="color: #f6b26b;">🍂 </span><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Vintage Rose One-Piece in White</span><span style="color: #e06666;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "yu gothic" , "yugothic" , "hiragino kaku gothic pron" , "hiragino kaku gothic pro" , , "meiryo" , "ms ゴシック" , sans-serif;">(</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #f6b26b;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.tokyokawaiilife.jp/fs/lizlisaadmin/175-6012-0" target="_blank">ヴィンテージローズワンピース</a></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #f6b26b;">)</span><br />
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This dress has probably been one of the most seen Autumn dresses on Instagram! I definitely wasn't planning on buying it, but when it went on sale for 30% off, I just couldn't help it. It is such a simple, but classic Liz Lisa print~ This one-piece actually came in the popular color, bordeaux, which I absolutely LOVED! But since I don't think I'm comfortable yet wearing such a statement color in public, I settled for the white version. :) Hopefully I'll get used to wearing more colors other than white and pink from Liz Lisa soon. ^_^</div>
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I first saw this dress on <a href="https://emiiichan.blogspot.com/2017/08/japan-trip-summer-2017-part-4-liz-lisa.html#pleats" target="_blank">@_emiii_chan's blog</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_emiii_chan/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>~ She bought it in green <span style="font-size: x-small;">(looks more like a mint-y color~)</span>, and it looked so beautiful and pretty on her, I just had to buy it for myself! I was debating between the green colored one and this white one, but I decided on the white because it's a more safer option for me. :) But to be quite honest, I love this dress so much that I really want to buy the other colors! </div>
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<span style="color: #f6b26b;">🍂 Smocking Embroidery Off the Shoulder Top in White + Janska with Belt in Mocha</span><span style="color: #e06666;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #f6b26b; font-family: , "yu gothic" , "yugothic" , "hiragino kaku gothic pron" , "hiragino kaku gothic pro" , , "meiryo" , "ms ゴシック" , sans-serif;">(</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #f6b26b; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.tokyokawaiilife.jp/fs/lizlisaadmin/173-1048-0" target="_blank">スモッキング刺繍オフショルトップス</a> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #f6b26b; font-family: , "yu gothic" , "yugothic" , "hiragino kaku gothic pron" , "hiragino kaku gothic pro" , , "meiryo" , "ms ゴシック" , sans-serif;">+ <a href="http://www.tokyokawaiilife.jp/fs/lizlisaadmin/173-6061-0" target="_blank">ベルト付ジャンスカ</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #f6b26b; font-family: , "yu gothic" , "yugothic" , "hiragino kaku gothic pron" , "hiragino kaku gothic pro" , , "meiryo" , "ms ゴシック" , sans-serif;">)</span></div>
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I saw this on outfit on Liz Lisa's instagram accounts when it was first released, and I just fell in LOVE with the mocha janska! Oh. My. God. It looked so cute, yet sophisticated at the same time, and even though I normally don't wear these types of outfits a lot, I knew I had to have it. I waited awhile before taking the plunge and buying this matching set, but totally worth it. (And I got both the items on sale~)</div>
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This set up was actually a bit of a surprise to me. I definitely wasn't planning on buying this outfit, but I really loved the rib top, and the muted pink of the skirt. It seemed like such a simple outfit, and I thought it would be a nice addition for an outfit in the California Autumn~ </div>
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<span style="color: #f6b26b;">🍂 Off the Shoulder Knit Cardigan in White </span><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "yu gothic" , "yugothic" , "hiragino kaku gothic pron" , "hiragino kaku gothic pro" , , "meiryo" , "ms ゴシック" , sans-serif;">(</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #f6b26b; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.tokyokawaiilife.jp/fs/lizlisaadmin/175-3008-0" target="_blank">オフショルニットカーディガン</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #f6b26b;">)</span></div>
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I normally don't willingly buy cardigans from Liz Lisa. There's really no reason why I don't, I'd just rather spend my money on dresses instead. 😅 I only own one, which was from a fukubukuro from 2015 I believe. But I love that cardigan, so when I came across this cardigan, I knew I'd like it as well. I really liked it's style and the overall uniqueness of the off the shoulder. You normally never see these types of cardigans, so I was definitely willing to try it out. 😊</div>
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I told myself that I wasn't going to buy more shoes from Liz Lisa, but these fur sandals looked SO COMFY I couldn't help it! There really isn't any more meaning after that. 😅 I know, I know...it doesn't make sense for me buying them in California, but I don't care~ I received them and they are as comfy as they look and I'm happy. :) The only thing I can complain about them is that you have to wear socks with them (or you'll sweat into the fur ><) and the way the platform of the shoe is made...it's kinda hard to walk in. 😖</div>
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These would be my 2nd sneakers from Liz Lisa! I didn't really like the 3 ribbon sneakers from the Spring/Summer collection, but I really liked how simple these sneakers looked, so I just bought them when they were on sale. I decided on getting them a size smaller however~ I am a US Size 7, and usually Liz Lisa's L shoe size fits me perfectly, but I noticed with the 3 ribbon sneakers, it was far too large on me. So I thought an M size would be better. It's definitely a really snug fit, so I'm considering selling these shoes as well as the 3 ribbon sneakers! So keep a look out~ ;)</div>
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And that is everything that I bought from the Autumn collection and my 2nd Tokyo Kawaii Life order! Overall, I'm really happy with the purchases. :) I've noticed however that I'm never fully fond of the shoes that I purchase from Liz Lisa, so I'm making it a rule that I'll only order shoes from Liz Lisa if I absolutely need them. I honestly rarely ever wear Liz Lisa shoes on a normal basis just because I walk a lot on my campus and most of my Liz Lisa shoes get really uncomfortable. :( </div>
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This brings me to some news! I opened up a Depop account where I'm slowly sorting out and selling some of my used clothing articles that I haven't worn in awhile! I have a bunch of old Liz Lisa items that I want to sell (such as some shoooooes~), but haven't posted yet, so please <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><u>follow me on Depop : @chocobunnii13</u></span></b> to see more updates! </div>
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I know I'm really bad at fashion posts, but I'm really working on taking outfit pictures to show you guys how these clothes look on me, and my overall review of each item. It's just really difficult because I don't have someone to take pictures for me, don't have a good location to take the pictures, and is quite busy during the day so lighting is always bad when I do find myself with free time. But I swear, the posts will be up eventually!</div>
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Long time no blog! Though the days have continued to be hot and sweaty, my summer has winded down to a close. I moved into my new apartment in LA and just finished my 3rd week of graduate classes. 😊 It's been a struggle, not gonna lie...but it's definitely something I can handle. 😉 I'm thinking of writing a post regarding my move, life here at USC as a graduate student and all that soon. So until then, let's just jump right into this heated review. 🔥<br />
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I first heard of this palette through Urban Decay's Instagram (@urbandecaycosmetics). I immediately fell in love with the <b><i><span style="color: #990000;">BEAUTIFUL </span></i></b>warm, amber-hued shadows. Lately, I've been loving burgundy/ terra-cotta shadows on my eyes, no matter what the season. Usually these types of colors remind me of Fall, but I've been using these types of shades pretty much everyday this summer~<br />
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Urban Decay's Naked line also has held a very special place in my heart. The original Naked palette was I believe, the first high-end product I've ever bought, and to this day, is still one of my favorite OG palettes. I did pass on the Naked 2 palette due to its strong cool-toned shadows and the Naked Smokey because I'm not a big fan of smokey looks, but decided to purchase the Naked 3 palette second-hand because of how much I loved the soft pink eyeshadows in the palette. I've been in love with the Naked palette shadow formulas and I knew I just had to have the Naked Heat palette too!<br />
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Luckily, this palette was released around the time of my birthday, so my sister gifted me this beauty! Thanks sis! 👭💜<br />
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The packaging to this palette is gorgeous. I absolutely LOVE the burnt red, yellow, and green imaging on the plastic packaging, and it reminds me a lot of a heat wave. The entire box (not shown) is also very representative of matches and flames. I also appreciate that the palette is made of hard plastic. It seems really durable, and it also won't get too messy with fingerprints. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(AKA: it'll be easy to clean when I throw it around my makeup table. 😅)</span><br />
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When you open the palette, it has the usual 12 shades that appears in every Naked palette. Above are the colors in the sunlight. Below are the colors in natural, indoor lighting.<br />
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The shades are absolutely <i><span style="color: #990000;">BEAUTIFUL</span></i>. Like the palette name suggests, the colors are all very warm-toned. It has collections of matte, satin, and metallic shades, all within the red, brown, and purple color family. With these shades, I felt that a person can create both a day (using the neutral browns in the palette) as well as a smoky night (using the beautiful metallics and the darker shades at the end) looks.<br />
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Below are close-up swatches of the 12 shades on my <i>medium-toned skin</i>, in <i>indoor lighting</i>.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">㊋ <i><b>Ounce</b>: Ivory shimmer:</i></span> Perfect for the inner corners or for highlighting the brow bone.</div>
<span style="color: #990000;">㊋ <i><b>Chaser</b>: Light nude matte</i>:</span> I use this shade usually as my all-over base color. For paler skin tones, this shade might actually be too dark, but would work as a good crease shade!<br />
<span style="color: #990000;">㊋ <i><b>Sauced</b>: Soft terra-cotta matte</i>:</span> I use this color and Low Blow to define my crease! Such perfect transitioning shades~<br />
<span style="color: #990000;">㊋ <i><b>Low Blow</b>: Brown matte</i>:</span> Like Sauced, it's a perfect transitioning shade. I love how it's matte as well. I will say it is extremely warm-toned on my eyes, and VERY pigmented. Don't use too much of this shade, or it'll get too much.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">㊋<i> <b>Lumbre</b>: Copper shimmer w/ gold shift</i></span>: A super gorgeous shimmer! I use this mainly for a pop of light on the middle of my eye~ I love how this shade has that slightly gold shift. It gives it a lot of character~<br />
<span style="color: #990000;">㊋<i> <b>He Devil</b>: Burnt red matte:</i></span> This shade is your typical burnt red matte! It's such an essential to this palette and really completes the look of the palette~ I use this to define my outer crease.<br />
<span style="color: #990000;">㊋ <i><b>Dirty Talk:</b> Metallic burnt red:</i></span> Dirty Talk is like He Devil but metallic. I LOVE its pigmentation!!! It's so gorgeous and when I pop it on my eye, it just makes the look so much better~<br />
<span style="color: #990000;">㊋ <i><b>Scorched</b>: Metallic deep red w/gold micro-shimmer</i></span>: Like Dirty Talk, Scorched is another GORGEOUS metallic! It has a more brown/purple tint to it, which I love with the other mattes in the palette. :)<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">㊋<i> <b>Cayenne</b>: Deep terra-cotta matte</i></span>: With the other browns in the palette, Cayenne is a much needed darker matte. It is very warm toned, but really pretty for creating depth in a natural eye look.<br />
<span style="color: #990000;">㊋ <i><b>En Fuego</b>: Dusty Burgundy Matte: </i></span>It's not as burgundy, but has its dusty qualities. It is pigmented, but I will say that the swatches came out slightly patchy. It took around 3 swipes for it to become a good solid color.<br />
<span style="color: #990000;">㊋ <i><b>Ashes</b>: Deep reddish-purple matte:</i></span> A beautiful matte plum-like shade that I use mainly to darken the outer corners of my eyes for night looks. Like En Fuego, the shade swatched a little patchy, but when applied on the eyes, it was very deep.<br />
<span style="color: #990000;">㊋<i> <b>Ember</b>: Deep metallic copper-burgundy: </i></span>The final metallic shade to this palette~ It is really pretty and reminds me of the burnt coal. I don't use this shade as often as I should, but when I do, it is incredibly pigmented.<br />
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All of the shades (except for En Fuego and a bit of Ashes) swatched <i>EXTREMELY </i>well! The colors are incredibly pigmented and oh so gorgeous! The mattes (as you can see on my arm) are so pigmented that they look like they have a satin consistency. My favorite shades of the palette are, of course, the metallic shades!<br />
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On the eyes, they applied very beautifully~ I have to be careful sometimes because of the high pigmentation that they possess. There isn't that much fallout as well, which is what I love most from the Urban Decay Naked line.<br />
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It's also important to note that like the other Naked palettes, it comes with a dual-ended brush!<br />
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I believe one side is used for blending, and the other is used for more precise application. I normally don't use the brushes in the palette because I don't want to ruin the newness of the brush 😅 But the brush is very soft and I used the larger side to blend out my shadows once, and it turned out nice.<br />
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Overall, I give this palette a <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b>9 ☆ / 10 ☆</b></span>.<br />
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As a person who's in love with these type of warm-toned reds and browns, this palette is one of the best palettes I own. It is still my everyday palette that I've been using since I received it for my birthday! Ounce, Sauced and Low Blow have been my go-to shades for everyday and simple eye looks. And when I want to spice things up, I just use Lumbre, He Devil and a bit of either Cayenne, En Fuego and/or Ashes to deepen the eye look.<br />
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I will say however, that this palette's major down fall is that it is so warm-toned and pretty much only one shade range. You can only create so many looks before they end up looking too similar to each other. I do wish they provided a gold eyeshadow for that pop (such as half-baked in the original Naked palette).<br />
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So though I rate it a 9 / 10, I wouldn't recommend this palette if you already own eyeshadows in this shade range. At around $52, although it is beautiful, stunning, and pigmented, it doesn't have that variety of shadows that other palettes can offer. :( But, if you are a fan of these shades, and you are a fan of Urban Decay's Naked line, it is a wonderful addition and you definitely wouldn't regret buying it.<br />
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Thank you to everyone who took their time to read my review! And stay tuned for more posts! I'm in the midst of writing 4 fashion posts~ Just need to take the pictures. 😅 The next post should be my Try-On haul from my last post, <a href="http://aimiichie.blogspot.com/2017/07/waiting-for-tokyo-kawaii-life-ss-2017.html" target="_blank">Waiting for my Tokyo Kawaii Life SS 2017 items</a>~<br />
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Hello everyone!<br />
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Now if you've been following me for awhile, you've probably noticed that I rarely ever make posts regarding fashion. To be completely honest, it's because I really just don't have an eye for it. A fun fact for those who don't know me is that, my go-to item to wear will always be a dress because I then don't have to think about matching a top and a bottom together. (/ω\)<br />
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I do however, really like clothes~ Like I mentioned in other posts, one of my favorite stores to shop at is Liz Lisa. Because it's a clothing store in Japan, there are only so many online stores you can buy their clothes authentically. Their main store to buy from is <a href="http://www.tokyokawaiilife.jp/" target="_blank">Tokyo Kawaii Life</a>. Now to shortly background this post, Liz Lisa releases items and collections based off of seasons usually, (i.e. Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter), so right now in July, the Spring and Summer items have been released and are currently on sale, either 30% or 50%. (They have also just released one of their Autumn 2017 collection, Royal Sweets Labyrinth!) It's usually better to buy pieces during surprise sales in the middle of each season, but I decided to purchase all of these items toward the end of the season. (Mainly because I'm indecisive and I recently just got back into my Liz Lisa obsession~)<br />
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I've bought from their site many times before, but I want to start documenting my purchases on this blog~ Liz Lisa is such a beautiful brand and due to the Liz Lisa instagrammers I've been following, they all have been inspiring me to post more of what I love. So thank you LL gals~! 💗 One of my favorite instagrammers, Claudii (@claudiiputnam) recently just blogged about items that she's waiting on from both Tokyo Kawaii Life and Mercari (a Japanese second-hand website) and it actually inspired me to make a post on the items that I'm currently waiting on! (<a href="http://claudiiputnam.blogspot.de/" target="_blank">Please check out her blog!</a>)<br />
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So without further ado, here's what I'm waiting for from the <b><span style="color: #e06666;">2017 Spring/Summer Liz Lisa collections</span></b>~<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">♡ Fruit Lease Pattern One-Piece in White <span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "yu gothic" , "yugothic" , "hiragino kaku gothic pron" , "hiragino kaku gothic pro" , , "meiryo" , "ms ゴシック" , sans-serif;">(</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "yu gothic" , "yugothic" , "hiragino kaku gothic pron" , "hiragino kaku gothic pro" , , "meiryo" , "ms ゴシック" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.tokyokawaiilife.jp/fs/lizlisaadmin/173-6052-0" target="_blank">フルーツリース柄ワンピース</a>)</span></span><br />
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I saw this dress on the models and I just had to get it during the SS sales! I usually never wear halter neck dresses, but I couldn't pass this pattern because of how beautiful this original Liz Lisa print was! The only thing I'm worried about is the length of the dress. From what I know, these models are around 5'2-3'', while I'm 5'4''. So I'm hoping it's length doesn't end up being too short. :)</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">♡ Ice Cream Pattern One-Piece in Blue <span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "yu gothic" , "yugothic" , "hiragino kaku gothic pron" , "hiragino kaku gothic pro" , , "meiryo" , "ms ゴシック" , sans-serif;">(<a href="http://www.tokyokawaiilife.jp/fs/lizlisaadmin/dress/173-6045-0" target="_blank">アイスクリーム柄ワンピース</a>)</span></span></div>
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The pattern of this dress really sold me. I LOVE ice cream! And this print seemed like such a Liz Lisa pattern that I couldn't pass up the chance to get this in the blue colorway as well! I think my favorite part of this dress is the sewn-on gold stars as buttons ~ So adorable!</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">♡ Stripe Ribbon Blouse in Pink+ Ice Cream Pattern Skirt in Pink <span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "yu gothic" , "yugothic" , "hiragino kaku gothic pron" , "hiragino kaku gothic pro" , , "meiryo" , "ms ゴシック" , sans-serif;">(</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "yu gothic" , "yugothic" , "hiragino kaku gothic pron" , "hiragino kaku gothic pro" , , "meiryo" , "ms ゴシック" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.tokyokawaiilife.jp/fs/lizlisaadmin/173-1037-0" target="_blank">ストライプリボンブラウス</a> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "yu gothic" , "yugothic" , "hiragino kaku gothic pron" , "hiragino kaku gothic pro" , , "meiryo" , "ms ゴシック" , sans-serif;">+ </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "yu gothic" , "yugothic" , "hiragino kaku gothic pron" , "hiragino kaku gothic pro" , , "meiryo" , "ms ゴシック" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.tokyokawaiilife.jp/fs/lizlisaadmin/173-4016-0" target="_blank">アイスクリーム柄スカート</a>)</span></span></div>
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Because I got the blue one-piece in the same pattern, I decided to also get the pink version except buy it in the pink colorway set-up with the skirt and matching blouse! I have never bought a coordinating set-up before so I'm excited to see how this one will end up looking! I can't match blouses to skirts for my life...so I'm hoping having this setup will make me more comfortable in experimenting with coordinates~<br />
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Usually every year, Liz Lisa releases a sunflower print, and because I never ended up getting one, I decided to make this year my first! Instead of the one-piece which I usually always end up getting, I decided to buy my first ever janska! I believe the top overall-y part can be un-buttoned off and it can be made into a skirt as well, so it's very multi-functional~ I decided to also get the matching blouse so I'll know how to coordinate this outfit!</div>
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For anyone who knows me in real life, I NEVER wear shoes. The only time I do is when I exercise (which, by the way, is rare). I've considered myself the girliest of girls for as long as I can remember and always opted to wear sandals, heels, or flats. I realized however that a nice pair of sneakers might be a good option to have for when I wear my more normal coords, so I decided to buy this pair in white. I'm not too sure how I'll really feel when they come in, but I'm actually kind of excited to see how I'm going to pair these with both Liz Lisa clothes and regular every day outfits. </div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">♡ Flower Sandal in White <span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "yu gothic" , "yugothic" , "hiragino kaku gothic pron" , "hiragino kaku gothic pro" , , "meiryo" , "ms ゴシック" , sans-serif;">(<a href="http://www.tokyokawaiilife.jp/fs/lizlisaadmin/173-9614-0" target="_blank">フラワーサンダル</a>)</span></span></div>
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I definitely wasn't planning on buying this pair of wedges, but every time I passed it on the sales page, I just decided to add it to my shopping cart! I really love Liz Lisa heels and pumps, but sometimes I find them to be a bit too high. I love whenever Liz Lisa releases wedges because I'm actually able to comfortable walk in them for a really long time. The only thing that I'm worried about with this pair is the laces. I have a feeling I'll get annoyed by them. '''^_^<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">♡ Color Scheme 2Way Bag in Pink <span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "yu gothic" , "yugothic" , "hiragino kaku gothic pron" , "hiragino kaku gothic pro" , , "meiryo" , "ms ゴシック" , sans-serif;">(<a href="http://www.tokyokawaiilife.jp/fs/lizlisaadmin/173-9414-0" target="_blank">配色 2WAY BAG</a>)</span></span></div>
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I've never bought Liz Lisa bags before. I've really wanted to for the past several years, but never was brave enough to add it to my cart and actually press pay. But I decided to just clench my teeth and purchase 6! (*ノ▽ノ) I'm hoping this one will be a good purse for every day use! I'm hoping to use it during graduate school at USC! </div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">♡ Different Material Color Scheme String Tote Bag in White <span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "yu gothic" , "yugothic" , "hiragino kaku gothic pron" , "hiragino kaku gothic pro" , , "meiryo" , "ms ゴシック" , sans-serif;">(<a href="http://www.tokyokawaiilife.jp/fs/lizlisaadmin/173-9418-0" target="_blank">異素材配色ストリングトートバッグ</a>)</span></span></div>
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This bag (and the next) were one of the first bags to be put in my shopping cart when I decided I wanted to bite the bullet and buy Liz Lisa bags. It's such a simple design but I absolutely love how it doesn't seem like it'll be too big or too small. I think it'll match so well with my other Liz Lisa outfits!</div>
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Although this bag is similar to the one before, I really didn't want to pass the opportunity to get both designs! They're designs are just so classic and simple that I'm getting giddy right now just thinking about using them out and about! </div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">♡ Ice Cage Bag in Blue <span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "yu gothic" , "yugothic" , "hiragino kaku gothic pron" , "hiragino kaku gothic pro" , , "meiryo" , "ms ゴシック" , sans-serif;">(</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "yu gothic" , "yugothic" , "hiragino kaku gothic pron" , "hiragino kaku gothic pro" , , "meiryo" , "ms ゴシック" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.tokyokawaiilife.jp/fs/lizlisaadmin/173-9421-0" target="_blank">アイスカゴBAG</a>)</span></span></div>
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Honestly the only reason why I decided to get this bag is because I bought the blue ice cream one-piece and it's pink set-up counterpart~ I really want to wear the bag and the outfits together because I think it'll be so cute! I'm also going to the Ice Cream Museum in LA during early August, so I'm hoping I can bring this bag and wear the ice cream dress along with it! Being extra on a delicious level!</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">♡ String Lace Bag in White and Pink <span style="background-color: white; font-family: , "yu gothic" , "yugothic" , "hiragino kaku gothic pron" , "hiragino kaku gothic pro" , , "meiryo" , "ms ゴシック" , sans-serif;">(<a href="http://www.tokyokawaiilife.jp/fs/lizlisaadmin/173-9425-0" target="_blank">ストリングレースバッグ</a>)</span></span></div>
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There are simply no explanation for why I decided to get both the pink and the white colorways. This bag design was probably my favorite this entire Spring/Summer season and I'm so glad I got to get these two colors before they sold out! I think they'll match so perfectly with any of my Liz Lisa outfits. The only thing I'm worried about is it's size. I do prefer my purses/bags to be a bit bigger because I like carrying a lot of things, so I'm hoping they won't be too small~</div>
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And that is everything that I bought from the Spring and Summer collection! I won't be buying from Liz Lisa for quite awhile. Although they just released their first Autumn collection, Royal Sweets Labyrinth, I'm not that much of a Autumn/Winter fan of Liz Lisa. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the designs, it's just I live in Southern California and rarely ever wear long sleeves. Most of the dresses that are released end up being long-sleeved or made up of really warm material, so I stray away from buying from them. But I do really love their coats that are released~ So we'll see what ends up happening!</div>
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Hopefully this shipment will all come in by the end of this week! (And I don't have to worry about custom charges ><) It just arrived in the United States on the 12th! ♡ I'll make a post with my coords once I figure out how to style them when they come in! (ᗒᗨᗕ) Please stay tuned to that! </div>
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I haven't blogged in such a loooong time! 3 months is it? 😱 I'm so sorry! So much has happened in the past 3 months that I just did not have the time or patience to sit down and blog for you guys. But July is upon us and we are in the midst of summer! So I have a lot more free time to give to you guys before my busy-bee self starts up again~ 😊<br />
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Because my life has changed drastically these past 3 months, I thought I'd begin my blogging life again by writing a Life Update post! I haven't done one in a reeeeeally long time. So grab yourself a yummy lemonade, or some hot cheetos because you're in for a long one! 😇<br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><b>March 2017</b></span><br />
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The month of March was a busy one due to undergraduate responsibilities. Throughout that entire month, I was focused on Student Government work at my university as well as blasting out a 50-page senior thesis. For the 2016-2017 school year, I was honored to be elected as the undergraduate student body's <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Executive Council - Attorney General</span></i>. <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Basically, I was in charge of maintaining the student government's constitution and by-laws as well as being in charge of all elections held on campus)</span><i style="font-size: small;"> </i></span>During the month of March, and the beginning of April it was Election season...and my god I've never experienced something so troublesome.<br />
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Some of my troubles included:<br />
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<li>Students cheating the online voting system <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(i.e. students voting twice 😒)</span> </li>
<li>The extra weeks added on for re-voting <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(especially for tied candidates!)</span></li>
<li>The struggle to get more than 50% of the undergraduate student body to vote</li>
<li>Being in charge of over 20 candidates throughout the election season and not to mention the persuasion it took to fill all the positions needed!</li>
<li>Figuring out a new way of campaigning during elections due to some... 'discrepancies' <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(i.e. be careful what you put on candidate posters!!!)</span></li>
<li>And much muuuuch more</li>
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As I type everything out 3 months later, I am SO glad that month is long over. I'm really grateful however that thanks to the rest of my Executive Council team, we made it through in one piece and have a collection of 20 new individuals ready to lead the undergraduate student body for the 2017-2018 school year. 😋 It saddens me that this year was my last...but I'll go into that later. 😉</div>
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Along with Election season, I also worked on my beautiful senior thesis: <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Forgotten Cultures: Multicultural and Indigenous Education in Hawaiʻi</span></i>. It was my first time I've ever written a senior thesis, and I was really happy that I wrote it on this topic. For those who don't know, I went to a Liberal Arts university, so I've never really focused on a particular 'major'. Honestly, after high school was over, I never really knew what I wanted to do with my life. It wasn't until my 3rd year of undergrad thanks to my friend, Jianmin (love you boo~ 😚💗) that I figured out what I'm really passionate about which is education, specifically administration work. I know...more on that later.<br />
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Because of that interest, I wanted to focus my senior thesis on education. I saw a video going around regarding Hawaiʻi's need for teachers and how the Department of Education in Hawaiʻi will "pay" for you to move there. Reading all of the articles all over Facebook <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(while I was in Japan during my Study Abroad, no less!)</span> honestly really pissed me off. Hawaiʻi's education is pretty poor compared to the rest of the states, and the islands have a high level of poverty. So reading those types of articles just made my Hawaiian blood boil. (If you would like to know what I'm talking about, refer to this Huffington Post article: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/teaching-in-hawaii_us_571ff1ede4b01a5ebde3e8d0" target="_blank">Teaching in Hawaii</a>)</div>
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As a Native Hawaiian myself, I knew that the ones getting hit the most were my own people, the indigenous people of Hawaiʻi. So that's the focus that I wanted for my senior thesis. Eventually thanks to my wonderful mentor (Dr. T, I LOVE YOUUUU!), I developed it into a paper in which I discuss specifically indigenous education and the importance of incorporating it into the current multicultural education system in place. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(It sounds complicated, but it was actually a straightforward thesis~) </span>Now, I could go on and on and on <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(50 pages worth lol)</span> of the findings and discoveries of my thesis, but for the sake of this blog post, I'll just say that if possible, I'll one day delve deeper into the topic.<br />
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The month of March wasn't all just school related though! It also had <span style="color: #e06666;">Spring Break</span>~! 🎕 Since freshmen year, some of my friends and I have talked about visiting my home in Hawai'i, and finally, after 4 years, the dream came true. 😋 Myself, along with 5 of my friends, traveled to my beautiful island of O'ahu. We went on so many adventures and I'm incredibly grateful to my mom especially for providing the best possible experience for my friends~ Below are some of my favorite pictures from our adventures!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We hiked the beautiful Diamond Head! A really easy hike for those who aren't athletically inclined 😅</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My cute friends ready to hike in the hot O'ahu sun~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some beautiful views at the top of Diamond Head Hike!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">😍</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bestie (who also lives in Hawai'i!) and I~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visited the fabulous Dole Plantation, home of the Dole Whip~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After journeying through the pineapple maze~ (My team lost 😔)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wore my pineapple dress in the pineapple field~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A check off my bucket list....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We went parasailing!!!! One of the best experiences of this trip!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saw some cute little honus~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And tanned at the beach (along with some snorkeling~)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aloha~! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We also went to the Polynesian Cultural Center! Fun fact: My mom bought all the hats in the picture for my friends and I~ </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Woke up super early to hike and see the sunset at Makapu'u Light House trail~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So beautiful~</td></tr>
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Overall, it was a truly unforgettable spring break with the friends and I hope that I'll be able to travel with them again in the future~ 😊</div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><b>April 2017</b></span></div>
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Phew! Finally reaching April. The most significant and most memorable part of my April was my <span style="color: #e06666;">university's annual luʻau, held on April 8, 2017~</span> My senior luʻau flew by so fast, and it is so hard to imagine even now that I won't be dancing hula or tahitian anymore. 😭 I've never been so proud of my time as President of our Polynesian dance club, and I couldn't have done it without my fellow officers and the beautiful and amazing alumni who came back for us! 💜💜💜 Below are my favorite pictures from the luʻau~ There are a lot because I just couldn't choose which ones I loved the most! 💗<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favorite alumni~ 😍</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And the beautiful officers who made this event possible~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making sure my senior dances were all in line 😅</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Us officers wondering what was going on xD</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Throwing in a pic of me dancing tahitian~ </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Water works starting 💦💦</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Was perfectly captured crying my eyes out due to a surprise alumni/friend performance </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ending with one of my favorite pictures of me dancing during our officer song, Kawaipunahele~</td></tr>
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Such beautiful moments with friends~ I love them so much and I'll forever remember this day!</div>
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<b style="color: #ea9999; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">May 2017</b><br />
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Finally, we come to my last month in undergrad. Before I go into graduation, let's first go into my future. 🙈 As I mentioned before, I found myself being interested in education, specifically administration work. Because of doing student council for two years in undergrad, I worked frequently with the student affairs department of my university. So, I took a stab in the dark and decided to apply to Graduate schools which had majors in Student Affairs. Luckily...I got into one! And from August 2017 until May-June of 2019, <span style="color: #e06666;">I'll be attending USC Rossier, and getting my Masters of Education in Post-secondary Administration and Student Affairs</span>~ This means I'll be moving to the big and busy city of L.A! I'm really happy that I got in, and now I just have to focus on getting my final degree~ (I wish I had a picture of myself at USC, but I've never visited yet 😅)<br />
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More fun things that happened before I graduated was my <span style="color: #e06666;">Senior Ball</span>! Basically every single year, the senior class organizes an event where the seniors just get a chance to relax together, dress up and dance the night away.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My beautiful princess dress that I got from Macy's!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Executive Council crew all fancied up~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And my hula group super cute~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My roommate and I! I miss her so much!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My freshmen year roommate and pretty much my first friend at undergrad~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The twin and I being...weird!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And the bestie and I throwing the shaka~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finally, one of my fave pictures of the babe and I being all cute~ 💗</td></tr>
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Speaking of my boyfriend, we also had our 2 year anniversary together on May 10! 💗 Yippee! To many more years with the babe~ 😆 (And to many more years of him dealing with me~ Hehe)<br />
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Now, time for graduation! On May 26, 2017, I finally got my <span style="color: #e06666;">Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts</span>. I'm truly thankful and so happy for everything I accomplished during my 4 years at undergrad! So the Class of 2017, WE DID IT!!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My family~ (Plus a picture of myself from senior year of high school 😒)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With the siblings, kissing me on the cheeks! 💏</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And just a normal pic with me and my leis~ </td></tr>
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I took a lot more pictures, but I didn't want to include them all. (I still have to post them on facebook actually 😅) But to everyone who's from my undergrad reading this post and to all the friends I have made during my time there: I am truly grateful for all that you've done for me these past 4 years. I would not be where I am today without your love and support. You all have changed me in so many ways during my time at undergrad, and I promise, I'll try my best to become a wonderful global citizen committed to living a contributive life. 😉<br />
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Now in the midst of summer, I've just been doing nothing! 😅 My life has been so hectic this past year that this summer break is well needed before I go off to grad school! Some of the things that I've been finding myself doing include:<br />
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<li>Going to sleep at 3-4am and waking up at 12pm keke</li>
<li>Living that delicious boba life in SoCal (Can't. live. without. the. booooba)</li>
<li>Getting back into video games! Currently OBSESSED with The Sims 3, Stardew Valley, Rabi-Ribi, and Undertale~ (All can be found on Steam! Look out for the summer steals!)</li>
<li>Eating more vegan food than regular food 🙊</li>
<li>Netflixing and chillaxing~ 😆</li>
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Also in this month, there's been family graduations! My cousin, who's the same age as me, graduated from University of California Davis~ It was great because we haven't seen him in a reeeeeally long time.<br />
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And my beautiful sissy who graduated from the University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry~ She's a doctor now. 😉<br />
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I also just recently came back from a July 4th vacation getaway in Las Vegas with the babe~ It was super great, and it's always nice to see my boyfriend's parents~</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The babe's parents got tickets to see Michael Jackson's One show! It was AMAZING!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me being cute with the babe~ 💗</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My OOTD given to me by my sis~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finally got to see the strip~ It's wild!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Did a HOT Las Vegas hike with the babe's family at Red Rocks! We did the Ice Box trail~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All the boomerangs I took of the fireworks! This is one of my fave~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Such cool fireworks right near the house!</td></tr>
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I already miss Las Vegas, but I definitely do NOT miss the 100+ degree weather!<br />
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<b style="color: #ea9999; font-size: x-large;">The Future of 2017</b><br />
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Though I wish I could predict the events that will happen after this month, it's impossible to tell~ But as I prepare for my new future at USC Rossier in Downtown LA, I do hope the future is in my favor. I'm honestly really afraid for what's to come in graduate school. I was never a great student during undergrad, average at most, and because I attended a Liberal Arts school, I'm not familiar with degrees focusing solely on a major. 😓 I'm sure it's the same, but I can't help but worry sometimes, especially as I transition from a small little liberal arts college to a massive one right in LA. OTL<br />
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Some things I do hope to accomplish in the rest of the year though are:<br />
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<li>Maintain a 3.3 - 3.5 GPA</li>
<li>Get a Graduate Assistantship for both my years at USC Rossier</li>
<li>Acquire a California State Driver's License (Yes, I am a 21-year-old who doesn't know how to drive yet... 😒)</li>
<li>Change up my Instagram feed (I want to add more makeup and fashion posts~)</li>
<li>Take more OOTD photos~</li>
<li>Eventually start my YouTube channel (I already started it, but I want to continue it~) </li>
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<li>Start project pan in attempt to use up all my makeup~</li>
<li>And obviously, blog more~</li>
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I'll be moving into my new apartment in the beginning of August, so depending on how everything goes, expect a blog post on my new place! I'm excited and fearful for my life changes, but whatever happens, I'll try and make the most of it~ 😘</div>
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To everyone who made it this far down in my post, thank you! 💕 I know I'm always busy and never have time for this blog, but I'm truly very grateful to the people who continue to support me. 😙 I swear, I'll start putting more of an effort into this hobby of mine. 🙈 Blogging isn't as fun as one would think, but I do enjoy expressing my love for whatever I decide to post online. Despite the hours of figuring out what to type, the hundreds of failed pictures I take, and just my procrastinating personality altogether, this little hobby of mine is really special to me. 💗 So here's to the rest of Summer 2017!🌞<br />
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I hope you've all been having a wonderful week! I've been getting busier and busier as my final semester of Undergrad continues...but it's definitely not something I can't handle. ;) Today, I'm here to review a cute store I came across from Instagram, along with the two items I bought from them!<br />
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<a href="http://www.multipalstore.tokyo/" target="_blank">MULTIPAL STORE</a>!</div>
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I've been following a lot more people on Instagram since 2017 started, most of them being Liz Lisa collectors/beauty and fashion bloggers. I came across a cute girl, @sugar.mew, and noticed that she was promoting a store called "MultiPal".<br />
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If you guys didn't know, I'm a HUGE fan (and wallet empty customer ;_;) of the Japanese himekaji brand, Liz Lisa. I believe if you've read my Study Abroad posts when I was living in Osaka, Japan, you've might've come across me saying how much I loved visiting the Liz Lisa stores, as well as spending all my money there. ^^'''<br />
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The only bad thing that about loving a Japanese brand is.... it's so difficult buying their products while in the United States! >< Trust me...I've bought from <a href="https://www.tokyokawaiilife.jp/" target="_blank">TokyoKawaiiLife</a>, Liz Lisa's main Japanese seller, but because I want to expand my Liz Lisa collection and purchase older items, I've been trying to buy items from different places such as Yahoo Auction, eBay, and/or secondhand stores, thus MultiPal store came into picture!<br />
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MultiPal store is a shop located in Japan. It is run by a really sweet owner, Mari. The site offers many Japanese brands such as Liz Lisa, Ank Rouge, Axes Femme, One Spo, and more. Some of their items are pre-owned and are barely worn so their clothes' condition is almost new. They also have brand new items, stocked directly from their retailers! They update their items at a decent pace, around once or twice every 2 weeks. I've been keeping an eye out for their updates when I saw these shoes~<br />
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And I knew I had to have them. ;) So on January 11, I made the order! I also decided to buy a floral Liz Lisa dress because their Liz Lisa items have always caught my eye. ;) MultiPal shipped out my package the very next day! And I received the package, in Southern California, on January 23rd, so it took around 10 days! Incredibly fast processing and shipping~ </div>
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My parcel arrived in great condition! MultiPal packaged everything really nicely, even including the shoe box for my boots~ Mari, the owner of MultiPal also included a cute handwritten note which you can read down below. :)<br />
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I thought that was really cute! So I'll review the boots first, and then the dress!<br />
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These are incredibly beautiful pink boots! I ordered them in my American size 7.5, and they fit absolutely perfectly. The lace detailing on the edges of the boots adds such an adorable touch to it and the quality of the boots feel really well made! There was poor lighting the day I took these pictures, so the color of the boots aren't true to how it is in real life. In real life, the boots are definitely a lot pinker than they are beige! I guess you could call it a nice mix of pink and beige together. It definitely matches the color scheme of other Liz Lisa items too, which is good because I know they'll match with many outfits! The only problem I have with these boots is the length of the heel... >< Because it is very high, I do get afraid to walk in them sometimes, but I'll get used to them eventually~<br />
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I honestly have never heard of the brand Deary, but when I looked it up online, I think it's a subunit of the popular Japanese brand, Dream V, which is otherwise known as Yumetenbo. I honestly really don't know. ^_^'' Whether it's part of the Yumetenbo line, or just a replica design, I honestly still really love the shoes!<br />
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The Liz Lisa dress is so gorgeous too! It's a really beautiful spring/summer dress! From what I think, the dress is from their 2012 summer line. The material of the dress is rather thin, but I think it'll be perfect for me when I wear it back home in Hawaii, and it'll be perfect for when the weather in SoCal begins to warm up~ It's absolutely so beautiful though and fits me absolutely perfectly~ This dress literally screams "Aimee!" :D<br />
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Now please enjoy some photos to see my items in action! ;)<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Overall, MultiPal was an absolute success! I'm not too sure if I'll buy from them again, because the store is quite expensive...but if I do see an item I just must have, I won't hesitate to pay~ ;) I hope you enjoyed this post! I have a lot more outfit posts in the future. ;) So please keep a look out for them!</span><br />
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I know it's already a month into 2017, but Happy New Year! :) I hope everyone has been having a great month so far! Have you been accomplishing all your New Years Resolutions? Because I usually never follow the ones I end up making each New Year, this year, I decided not to make any! I do hope, however, to exercise more, eat healthier, and keep doing the things that make me happy. v^_^v<br />
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Since February is upon us, that means a favorite holiday of mine is also coming up! Aka: The day of chocolates, the day of hearts, and the day of love~ Valentine's Day!<br />
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I've made 3 different Valentine's Day makeup tutorials since I started this blog, and wasn't able to make a post last year as I was busy living it up in Japan during my study abroad. xD But! Now that I'm back in the United States, and for the first time in a long while I can actually (maybe) spend it with my boyfriend, I decided to make another Valentine's Day post for the blog!<br />
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This time, I decided to come up with 5 different fun and cheap date ideas that anyone can do with a loved one! These ideas are inspired by date ideas that I've done with the bae already or date ideas I really want to do one day with him. :) So let's get started!<br />
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1: <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Mini Golf</span></b><br />
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Or as I like to call it, <i>putt-putting</i>! I don't know what makes this game so much fun to me, but I can't help but love it, again and again, each time I go. I was on the golf team in high school, so maybe that whole experience rubbed off on me, but mini golfing with a loved one is truly really fun! It's a nice date to have a friendly competition with each other, and when you go while the weather is nice, it brings a nice atmosphere to your date. I recently just went mini golfing with the bae and it was one of my favorite dates so far. :)<br />
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2: <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Picnic</span></b><br />
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I've always been a sucker for cliche romantic movies, so every time I see movie couples having a romantic picnic, I always want to do one with my loved one! I think having a picnic with your special someone is a really sweet and simple date idea. It's a perfect date to just sit, eat, and talk with each other in an intimate setting. To take it a step further, you can also make your own food for your picnic date if you're feeling up for the challenge. ;) If you choose to have your picnic in a park, you're also able to enjoy the park environment as well which could include things like playing frisbee with each other, taking a romantic stroll, being a kid again and playing on jungle gyms, etc. Just remember to plan picnics when the weather is nice!<br />
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3: <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Game Night</span></b><br />
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Game nights are always fun with your partner. What might be difficult though is that it can get hard to find just 2 player games. However, inviting your other friends, coworkers, or other couples you know, may actually enhance your feelings for your partner and/or allow you to get to know your partner even further. Playing games, whether it be board games, video games, card games, usually always involve some sort of competition. I think it can get really fun seeing the competitiveness of your partner and yourself during these types of dates, and it definitely brings out the more playful side of your relationship. :) (Just don't be too overly competitive or a sore winner or loser...that's not cool xD)<br />
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4: <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Hiking</span></b><br />
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Ah~ The joys of the outdoors! Hiking is great for those couples who want to do some physical exercise with each other. If you live near trails especially, I think hiking is a fun way to explore the world together. It can get hard if the trail itself is difficult, but the journey will be priceless. :) Just remember to put on sunscreen 20-30mins before you venture out, and drink plenty of water! <br />
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5: <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Cooking Together</span></b><br />
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Instead of spending the $20-40 on a romantic night out at a restaurant, it can actually be more fun to spend your date indoors cooking together! This type of date is a perfect way to learn about each other's cooking habits, and get to know the type of dishes you each are able to create. You're able to learn each other's likes and dislikes and from there, create a dish that you're both able to enjoy. And hey, if you're thinking of becoming serious with your partner, this type of date really shows you if you'll be able to cook for/with each other in the future. ;)<br />
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And those are just some of my favorite types of dates that you can do with a loved one! There are plenty of other types of dates out there, and honestly, each couple is different. What might be fun to me, might be boring to another, so just do whatever makes the both of you happy. :) Dates are meant to be a fun experience. So I hope you have the best date during Valentine's Day and every other date you all go on, and I'll see you guys in my next post!<br />
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aimiichiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08472874076032298316noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034792409350025013.post-74177874906940277682016-11-26T23:13:00.005-08:002016-11-26T23:17:25.751-08:00Review & Swatches: Juvia's Place - Nubian PaletteHello everyone!<br />
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I know I haven't been updating my blog since my last year of University started, but it's all right! I didn't forget about you all. :) I'll try my best to review and swatch what I can when I find myself with free time~ And I've recently come across A LOT of beauty products that I can't wait to blog to you guys about.<br />
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So for today, I'd like to introduce to you all one of my new <span style="color: #e69138;">FALL</span> favorites!<br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">The Nubian Palette </span>by<span style="color: #e69138;"> Juvia's Place</span></div>
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I first heard of this palette by one of my favorite Makeup Queens on YouTube, NikkieTutorials. She spoke very highly of this palette in one of her Monthly Favorites videos, and after she swatched this palette on Snapchat, and gave us her discount code + informing us of Juvia's Place recent sale on its site, I decided to take the chance and get it. :) I definitely <i>do not</i> regret buying this palette. It is one of the most gorgeous warm-neutral eye shadow palettes I have ever laid my hands on. (And as you can see from the above and future pictures, I couldn't wait to use it and forgot to take pictures of the palette for the blog before I used it. Oops!)<br />
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So let's get this review on a roll~!<br />
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<i>"The Nubian Palette by Juvia's was inspired by an African Empire in old Egypt headed by the beauty icon Nefertiti. Famously endowed with strength and spirituality. This palette consists of 12 shades beautifully coordinated to be reflective on Golds, Coppers, Browns and Nudes as seen in an Egyptian Empire."</i> </blockquote>
It's a pretty simple green cardboard palette, inspired by Nefertiti. I've always loved Egyptian Gods and Goddesses ever since I studied them in elementary and middle school, so it's really cool to see their incorporation in makeup! The front of the palette has the picture of Queen Nefertiti, and the back contains a short passage describing the palette as well as the ingredients of the shadows. The good thing that I'd like to add about this palette though is that <i><span style="color: #e69138;">it's cruelty-free</span></i>! Yay!<br />
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When you open up the palette, you see <i><span style="color: #e69138;">12 beautiful shades</span></i> and a drawing of Queen Nefertiti. I do wish that this palette contained a mirror at the top, but it's still alright. I love that this palette is pretty slick and skinny, and <i><span style="color: #e69138;">it's a perfect candidate for traveling</span></i>!</div>
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Moving on to the actual shadows now: this palette contains <i><span style="color: #e69138;">4 matte shades, and 8 pearly and shimmery shades</span></i>. Unfortunately, these shades don't have names, so I'll try and explain each shade by row.<br />
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The first row contains the 4 lightest shades of the palette. Starting from the left to the right:</div>
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<i><span style="color: #e69138;">1) Shimmer champagne with pink undertones:</span></i> Although the pictures do make this shade look clearly champagne in color, when you swatch it, you can see slight undertones of pink. I mainly use this shade for highlighting my inner eye corners, or under the brow. It is actually one of my favorite shades!<br />
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<i><span style="color: #e69138;">2) Matte warm burnt orange:</span></i> It isn't super burnt orange in color, but I couldn't think of another word that matched this shade color. '''^_^ It is one of the four matte shades in this palette. It really does the best job in bringing in more warmth on the eyes, especially if you add it to your crease!<br />
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<i><span style="color: #e69138;">3) Matte light brown:</span></i> Like the warm orange shade, this shade also works as a great transition shade for any look. I found this one to be super blendable as well!<br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><i>4) Shimmer pink with golden undertones</i></span>: Like the first shade, this shade is highly highly highly pigmented! It's really light pink in color, and it's super pretty to add in the inner eye corners as well, or even using it for highlight on your face! It'll be blinding!!! :D<br />
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The next row, the shades start to go darker and warmer in color. </div>
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<i><span style="color: #e69138;">5) Shimmer rose gold:</span></i> Omg...this is one of the most beautiful shades in the palette! I've been in love with rose gold shades for a really long while, and I'm so happy this shade was included! It's super pigmented as well, and the shade is also buttery in texture. Just one of my favorites~<br />
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<i><span style="color: #e69138;">6) Shimmer gold:</span></i> Like the shimmer rose gold, this shade is also highly pigmented and really buttery. It screams fall!<br />
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<i><span style="color: #e69138;">7) Shimmer red</span></i>: This shade is a really warm red! I love this shade, especially if you're willing to go outside of your comfort zone and put this all over the your lids. It's not as shimmery then the other two shades, but it still has it's slight shimmer when it hits the light~<br />
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<i><span style="color: #e69138;">8) Shimmer copper</span></i>: Ugh, my 3rd favorite shade of the palette! This is a stunning. STUNNING color! Maybe it's just because I like coppery colors in general, but this shade is really pretty, pigmented, and shines beautifully when it hits the light. It's also really buttery, and it looks super pretty at the outer corner of your eye.<br />
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<i><span style="color: #e69138;">9) Shimmer dark brown</span></i>: Like the shimmer red, this shade doesn't have that much shimmer, but it still has that slight shimmer when it hits the light. It's a pretty ordinary shade, but still has it's usage when it's included at the outer eye.<br />
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<i><span style="color: #e69138;">10) Matte dark brown</span></i>: Like the previous shade, this shade is it's matte version. It's nice seeing another matte in this palette, but I would say that this shade isn't as blendable as the lighter shades.<br />
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<i><span style="color: #e69138;">11) Shimmer black-brown</span></i>: It's a tie between being black and brown. Like the matte, it can get patchy, and kind of hard to blend in some ways.<br />
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<i><span style="color: #e69138;">12) Matte black-brown: </span></i>It's the matte version of the shade before. I think it kind of leads toward blue black-brown, so maybe it has more of a cool tone? Not too sure. It's really nice to use as a liner though!<br />
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All 12 shadows are really pretty! Most of the shades are incredibly easy to blend, and are highly pigmented. The darker shades I do have to say, aren't as pigmented as the rest of the palette once you apply to the eye, but it is pretty buildable. In terms of fall-out, some of the shades do have a bit, most in the second row, but not as much as other palettes I've seen. xD<br />
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Overall, I'm really happy with this palette! You can buy it for <a href="http://www.juviasplace.com/product-p/jnb01.htm" target="_blank">$19.99 at the Juvia's Place website</a>! Also try research online to find some discount codes! A lot of YouTubers and bloggers have codes to get 5% or more off!<br />
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I'm back again with another Back to School related post~ This time...with my very first Youtube video!!!</div>
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To be completely honest, I've always wanted to start my own Youtube channel, so I thought to myself, why not just start now? :) I still need a lot of work when it comes to editing and filming obviously, but hopefully I'll keep improving! I don't know when or what kind of video I'll upload next, but I will try and make more videos in the future. So please stay tuned~ ^_^</div>
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It was really fun making these 5 different #ootds for you all. My wardrobe for the school year (and any time really xD) mainly consist of dresses and skirts, so you can really see my type of style in these 5 looks. The main reason why I like dresses and skirts is because they are so easy to put on and I really don't have to worry much about matching. (aka coughI'mlazycough) They are all really girly and cute and I really hope you guys like the video! Tell me down below which one I should wear for my first day of school! :)</div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">1) Smith's Rosebud Salve</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">2) Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in <i>25 Medium</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">3) Innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Pact*</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">4) Canmake Quick Easy Eyeliner in <i>01</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="color: #343434;">Note: Obviously you don't need these exact makeup products. Pretty much the main things you want for this tutorial is: </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Lip Balm</span></i><span style="color: #343434;"> (Tinted, if you'd like~), </span><span style="color: #e06666;"><i>Concealer</i></span><span style="color: #343434;">, </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Powder</span></i><span style="color: #343434;"> (though optional), </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Eyeliner</span></i><span style="color: #343434;">, and </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Mascara</span></i><span style="color: #343434;"> (curler too if you'd want~). </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434;">1) After the normal brushing of your hair and teeth, I'd recommend </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">moisturizing</span></i><span style="color: #343434;">. My skin tends to be a bit dryer when there's harsh sunlight outside and I'm sure you wouldn't want dry patches underneath the concealer you're about to put on. I recommend a light weight moisturizer such as Cetaphil or Simple. If you would like, I would also recommend putting on some sort of </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">sunscreen</span></i><span style="color: #343434;">. Although summer is ending, the sun will still be pretty harsh on your beautiful skin~ So safety first! After, </span><span style="color: #e06666;"><i>apply some lip balm</i></span><span style="color: #343434;"> on your lips! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434;">2) Now that you're skin is prepped, you could actually just end there if you don't have any time at all! As long as your skin is taken care of, you really don't need to go further, but if you are like me and just need some sort of makeup pick-me-up, then </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">concealer is next</span></i><span style="color: #343434;">!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434;">I quickly just swipe the concealer under my dark circles in a triangle, and blend it out with a brush or my fingers. For those who have acne, redness, or discoloration, just put a little concealer over them imperfections, and blend blend blend!</span></div>
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3) Optional Step: <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Apply some powder over the concealer</span></i> to set it for the day. I also recommend putting some on the forehead and nose. (Basically wherever you tend to oil up the most~)</div>
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4) Again you can end your routine at the concealer, but if you want some kind of definition to your eyes, use your <i><span style="color: #e06666;">eyeliner and create a thin stroke along your lashline</span></i>. You don't need a wing or anything! Putting on some eyeliner <span style="font-size: x-small;">(for me anyway)</span> makes my eyes seem bigger and more wide awake~ If I just leave my face with just concealer, my face tends to look pale. D: So line them eyes baby!</div>
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5) Finally, <i><span style="color: #e06666;">just curl your lashes</span></i>, or just <i><span style="color: #e06666;">apply your favorite mascara!</span></i> Curling your lashes open up your eyes even more, but just applying mascara directly on your lashes without a curler is fine as well~ ^_^</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*I apologize for the weird patchiness of my eyeliner. >< The one I have right now is SO DRY!!! And I haven't had time to get another one. (It was majorly hard to do all three tutorials with just this stupid liner. So I highly recommend NOT purchasing a Canmake liner. It's good for awhile, but once you start using it, it sucks.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "crimson text", serif; line-height: 18px;">I know it may seem like a lot to do in the morning if you're rushing, but it's really simple and these steps don't take more than a minute each~ I think it's a really nice fresh-faced and natural look which still makes you look ready and wide-awake for that first day of school. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="color: #343434;">Note: Again, you don't need all these exact products. This tutorial is basically the same as the first except with just a few added products. </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Eyeshadow</span></i><span style="color: #343434;">, an </span><span style="color: #e06666;"><i>eyebrow kit</i></span><span style="color: #343434;">, </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">blush</span></i><span style="color: #343434;">, and a </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">lipstick</span></i><span style="color: #343434;">!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="color: #343434;">1-3) Same as the 1st tutorial! </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Moisturize</span></i><span style="color: #343434;">, apply </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">sunscreen</span></i><span style="color: #343434;">, apply some </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">lip balm</span></i><span style="color: #343434;">, </span><span style="color: #e06666;"><i>concealer</i></span><span style="color: #343434;">, and </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">powder</span></i><span style="color: #343434;">~</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; line-height: 21.56px;">Basically just </span><i style="line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="color: #e06666;">fill your eyebrows</span></i><span style="color: #343434; line-height: 21.56px;"> how you normally would~ Think of it as coloring in a coloring book. Stay within your normal brow shape, and don't fill the sparse patches too harshly! Natural will always be in style. ;) <span style="font-size: x-small;">(brush them down too! >< I need to do some major grooming to them brows grr)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; line-height: 21.56px;">First, I applied </span><i style="line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="color: #e06666;">Limit in my crease</span></i><span style="color: #343434; line-height: 21.56px;">. It is a <i>matte light dusty rose color</i> making it a good transition shade for the next two shadows. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; line-height: 21.56px;">Finally, I used </span><i style="line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="color: #e06666;">Nooner on the outer third of my lid</span></i><span style="color: #343434; line-height: 21.56px;"> to give my eyes some definition. Nooner is a pretty <i>browny-pink matte</i> which blends well with the 2 other colors.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; line-height: 21.56px;">Basically to create a natural eye look all you need is a </span><i style="color: #343434; line-height: 21.56px;">good transition eyeshadow,</i><span style="color: #343434; line-height: 21.56px;"> a </span><i style="color: #343434; line-height: 21.56px;">pretty all-over-the-lid color</i><span style="color: #343434; line-height: 21.56px;">, and a </span><i style="color: #343434; line-height: 21.56px;">darker eyeshadow for definition</i><span style="color: #343434; line-height: 21.56px;">~ I went with Naked 3 because I love the pinks of this palette! It's so girly and cute and I just love it~ Hehe~ ^_^</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.56px;">6) Like before, <i><span style="color: #e06666;">apply some eyeliner~</span></i> Again, no need for a wing! If you have time though, go for it~ It can be a tiny one, just a flick of the wrist~ :)</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.56px;">7) <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Curl them lashes</span></i> and <i><span style="color: #e06666;">apply your favorite mascara</span></i>! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; line-height: 21.56px;">8) Time to give some color to your cheeks~ Smile, and using a light touch, </span><i style="line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="color: #e06666;">add some blush to the apples of your cheek</span></i><span style="color: #343434; line-height: 21.56px;">. You can bring up the color as well to the higher points of your cheek to give your face some definition. I chose not to do a bronzer for this look just because it's not necessary~ </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">And you're done! This is the look I wear 60% of the time in college! I always go for a more natural look because it's still school~ Unless it's a special occasion (or if I'm just bored.. ><) I tend to stray away from dramatic looks. One, I just don't have enough time in the morning to do something crazy, and two, although I do love me the smokey-eyes, dark/bright colors, and full-on glam looks, I'm still shy when it comes to other people seeing me with it on my face. xD But because it's my last year at undergrad this year, I'm definitely going to try this 3rd Tutorial a lot more~ ;)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">1) Smith's Rosebud Salve</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">2) Berrisom My Lip Tint Pack in <i>Bubble Pink</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">3) e.l.f Mineral Infused Face Primer</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">4) Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Foundation in <i>Light-Medium Neutral</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">5) Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Concealer in <i>Light-Medium</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">6) Innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Pact</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">7) </span><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">e.l.f Studio Eyebrow Kit in </span><i style="line-height: 21.56px;">Medium</i></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">8) Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">9) Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette: <i>Limit, Buzz, Nooner, Factory+Mugshot, Dust, Strange</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">10) Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Crayon<i> in Black</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; line-height: 21.56px;">12) Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette:</span><i style="color: black; line-height: 21.56px;"> Darkside, Mugshot, Buzz, Dust</i></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">13) Stila Glitter Eyeliner in<i> Kitten</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">14) Fake Eyelashes (Sorry...I don't know which ones these are ><)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">14) N.Y.C Eyelash Curler</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">15) Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">16) Makeup Revolution Ultra Blush Palette in <i>Hot Spice - Bottom Matte, Top Baked</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">17) Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Lip Creme in <i>216 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">18) </span><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="color: #343434;"><span style="color: #343434;">1) Apply your </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">moisturizer</span></i><span style="color: #343434;">, </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">sunscreen</span></i><span style="color: #343434;"> and </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">lip balm</span></i><span style="color: #343434;">!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "crimson text" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="color: #343434;">4) Ah~ Foundation. I'm usually not a fan of foundation. >< I hate the way most foundations feel on my skin. I absolutely HATE makeup products where I feel like there's something on my face to be honest. But the </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Tarte Rainforest of the Sea foundation is really light weight</span></i><span style="color: #343434;">. Maybe because it's a water-based foundation~ I don't know~ But I like it! I just apply one-pump, not too much~ (Mainly because I honestly really don't need foundation since my skin is pretty nice-looking already). Then I just blend it out! </span></span></span></div>
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I started with <i style="font-family: "crimson text", serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="color: #e06666;">Limit in my crease</span></i><span style="color: #343434; font-family: "crimson text", serif; line-height: 21.56px;">. Like before this <i>matte light dusty rose color</i>, is a good transition color for the other shades.</span></div>
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Next, I applied a bit of <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Buzz, the metallic rose shimmer</span></i>, on the center of my lid. Along with <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Liar, the satin mauve,</span></i> on the outer third of my eye. </div>
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Then I mixed <span style="color: #e06666;"><i>Burnout, a satin pink</i></span>, and <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dust, a metallic pink glitter,</span></i> on the inner third of eye. </div>
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On the bottom lashline, I used <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dust</span></i> on the inner corners and <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Darkside</span></i> on the outer corners. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "crimson text", serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="color: #343434;">13) On top of </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dust</span></i><span style="color: #343434;">, I apply </span></span><i style="font-family: "crimson text", serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="color: #e06666;">a glitter eyeliner to the inner corners of my eyes</span></i><span style="font-family: "crimson text", serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="color: #343434;"> to make it pop even more! I absolutely LOVE Stila's Kitten! It's just the most beautiful glitter I've ever owned~ I don't even know how to describe its color. It's like a </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">bronze with rose gold shimmer</span></i><span style="color: #343434;">s. It's just so beautiful~ A perfect color for a Summer going into Fall!</span></span></div>
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Today marks my 3rd year anniversary of my blog! Wow! :D I've been blogging since I was 18 years old and I can't believe I'm already 21. I feel like I've grown so much over the past 3 years, and I'm so glad I have this blog to help me record my journey. :) Please enjoy my last 2 weeks of my Study Abroad! </div>
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For everyone who doesn't know, Japan has a 3-day holiday break during the first week of May called Golden Week. I decided to spend it in Hokkaido with one of my friends from California, Kiki! She was studying abroad in Tokyo, so on the 1st, I boarded a plane from KIX, and set flight to Sapporo~</div>
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I had to wait for Kiki once I got to the airport, so I ordered some delicious tempura set meal. Once she arrived though, we journeyed off to find our Air BnB house.</div>
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It was a quant little place, but had everything we needed. It was already late, so we just took quick showers before going to sleep. </div>
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Kiki wanted to visit the Hokkaido Museum and Historical Village, so after buying some conbini breakfast, we went. I don't particularly remember anything brilliant in these two places however. :/ It definitely wasn't my cup of tea, but Kiki thoroughly enjoyed herself so that's good. :) I don't recommend going to the Historical Village however for non-Japanese speakers. There wasn't anything there tbh. But the food they had was really delicious!</div>
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We decided to go visit a park after. I'm not too sure what park this is tbh. I don't remember if it was near our Air BnB or if it was near the museum. xD But a lot of people were there doing Hanami which is basically just Sakura viewing with barbecue. It was great because we visited Hokkaido during the Sakura blossoming season. Because Hokkaido is up north, the blossoms bloom a lot later than down in Tokyo or Osaka for example. :)<br />
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Because we are vacationing~ We decided to splurge a little and indulge ourselves with DELICIOUS crab!!! Ugh...my stomach is growling just thinking about the crab course we had. I ordered a set crab meal. It possibly could be maybe 8-10 different crab dishes. It was so good though! Kiki could barely finish hers. (So the fatty that I am, I helped her~) I really recommend eating crab or any type of seafood during your stay in Hokkaido. They're known for their seafood dishes, especially uni and ikura (seriously...my favorite).<br />
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The following day we took a bus ride to Noboribetsu, a Hot Spring city a little south from Sapporo. Ugh...this place was beautiful. Getting to this place however...not so beautiful. xD It was a rather adventurous bus ride, but hey, we ended up where we wanted and got back where we wanted~ I definitely recommend visiting Hell's Valley and hike down to their natural foot bath~ It was an amaaaazing site to see. I also recommend visiting an onsen. We went to the one in Noboribetsu Grand Hotel, and it was really good! Also, obviously eat some ikura and uni. The best. Just...so good.<br />
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Finally, it was our last day in Hokkaido, so we went to Otaru! There were so many things we could do in Otaru, so we tried to fit it all into a half a day. We tried Naruto chicken which is a pretty popular restaurant. The chicken tasted really good too, just too big! Obviously we had to visit the Otaru Canal, walk the beautiful streets filled with lavendar, mango, vanilla ice cream, glass and crystal figurines, music boxes and desserts~ Overall, Otaru was really fun and worth a visit if you stop by Hokkaido. </div>
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Back in Osaka, Nastuko and I tried again, and went clubbing again in Dotonburi! Now, Giraffe Osaka is a place I definitely recommend going to. I had so much fun, dancing with all of my friends, and that night made me wish I didn't have to leave them in a few days. :(<br />
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Hehe~ ;) I also just wanted to add in this post that my 1-year anniversary with the bae was during this time~ May 10th! Long distance was really hard for our relationship, but I think we grew a lot closer as well~ So ^_^ wooo~ To many more years~ :3</div>
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And finally, after taking the final exams we had our end of the Semester program ceremony! Gosh...it seems like forever ago. Thank god its over. Haha~ xD I definitely learned a lot during my class, but to study Japanese that intensely and try to use it 24/7 was just too much for my brain. </div>
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After the initial program ceremony, we concluded with a dinner party, performances (I danced hula for them!), and drinking party! (lol...that last photo really emphasizes what the ending of our time together). It was a really fun night, not going to lie. I really felt like I would miss this weirdos!</div>
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And finallyyyy~ The last photo! Departure day! Such a sad day. Everyone pretty much left, and we were the only ones that remained. But guys! We've finally reached the last post of my Study Abroad adventure!!! It's been an unbelievably long ride. I'm not too sure when I'll make another post regarding my thoughts and overall feelings of Study Abroad, but I feel like I should make one, not for my viewers sake, but for myself. So when I look back 10+ years from now, I'll remember, not just the happy pictures I posted, but the real feelings I felt while living in Japan for 18 weeks. </div>
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So after our rather...fun trip to Wakayama, I came back to my humble abode in Osaka wiiiiith....over 50 mosquito bites all over my body! D: Mainly on my left arm because I slept on my right side the night before. :( To this day, if I look reeeally closely, I can still see a couple of mosquito bite scares. Le sigh....I was just too delicious for them. </div>
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Speaking of delicious~ I still continued to cook! I included a lot more egg in my diet. Especially raw egg! :O I really miss eating raw egg tbh. And don't worry, it's perfectly fine to eat raw egg in Japan, however in America...not so much >< Along with cooking, I did a lot of studying while eating. A mandatory end of the year project for my Study Abroad program was an Open House presentation. From the first week of classes, we had to pick a topic that we were interested in that we wanted to research. And at the end of the semester, present our findings to all the other classes as well as during at an Open House where anyone can attend and listen to our findings. Along with research, we had to interview 20+ Japanese people and go through surveys and interview questions regarding our topic. </div>
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So, because I am obsessed with beauty, I did my project on 美し日本:髪を染める or The Beauty of Japan: Hair Dying. The overall question that I wanted to answer was "Why is hair dying so popular in Japan?" and "Why do Japanese girls dye their hair in the first place?" In interviews and surveys, I asked them when was the first time they dyed their hair? Not so surprisingly, most people dyed their hair after high school because in most elementary schools/middle schools, hair dying is not allowed. Many females answered that they dyed their hair because of magazines and tv actresses, and some even said American people and culture inspired their lighter hair. Another surprising answer was that their parents encouraged dying their hair because their parents thought the color would match them better than their natural hair color. </div>
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The entire project was extremely fun and interesting to conduct. I was really afraid of the Open House presentation, but once I started talking to everyone, (mind you, all in Japanese!) I did a really good job conveying my results and getting the crowd involved as well by interviewing them as well! The presentation lasted for about 2 hours or so, but it really flew by! My mouth was literally dry by the time lunch time came~ I'm still incredibly proud of my presentation and that day is one of the only moments where I felt my Japanese improved~</div>
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Along with studying, I got to explore more and enjoy the falling of Sakura blossoms. Yeah...I know...they fell after a week or so~ The blossoms were still really pretty! And I enjoyed myself. I apologize for the different lightings by the way~ Most of them were taken on different days. :)<br />
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Along with studying and looking at the blossoms, I also enjoyed the night life of Osaka~ The picture above is the first time I finally went clubbing in Japan! Obviously we are almost near the end of my Study Abroad program, but Natsuko and I decided let's just live a little and hang out with the people from our program. We went to a club in Dotonburi, don't remember the name of this club, but it was okay. The music was alright, the club itself was just too small. It also felt weird because when you enter, there's just a hallway going to the 'dance floor' and a bunch of Japanese guys were just leaning on it, watching all the girls that walk by. *creeper alert*. But I don't regret hanging out with everyone. :) I haven't been spending a lot of time with the other students in our program, so I was glad that I got to spend at least one fun night with them all, without feeling too awkward and anti-social. xD</div>
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One of the memorable things that happened this month was my mom coming to visit! She and her two sisters decided to come in the middle of April. Because they weren't into visiting temples in Kyoto, or popular sites in Osaka such as Osaka Castle, I decided, why not go to Universal Studios of Japan? It was a really fun trip and our first time visiting. We also got to see the Harry Potter section! So cool! I'd go into detail about what type of ticket we bought and what exact rides we rode, but that would be a post itself, so it's okay~ Another cool exhibit that was there was an Attack on Titan exhibit! I got to see the Colossal Titan from the anime, as well as pose with my mom with the Titan that ate Eren's mother~ Overall, a really fun and exciting day with the family!<br />
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My mom and her sisters were also obsessed with the okonomiyaki and negiyaki business. We went there twice during their short stay D:<br />
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Because the semester was coming to an end, we took one last hoorah with my 2 person class and went to an aquarium at Expo City! We saw a ton of different species, and I just posted all of my favorite pictures~ The main reason why we went to that aquarium was because Expo City had an All-You-Can-Eat KFC! Fun Fact: There are only 2 in Japan! One in Tokyo, and one in Osaka. :) It was ridiculous! I ate so many fried chickens and biscuits! The good thing about this all you can eat KFC is they had a lot more than just the normal KFC food items. They also provided different soups, noodles, and pastry desserts. Yum Yum!<br />
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I also got to visit Expo Park's main attraction...that creepy...statue...thing. xD I'm still not too sure what it is, but it's one of the symbols of Osaka. And so I had to visit it! Along with that, there were plenty of flower fields that I discovered. Spring time in Japan is truly beautiful~<br />
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I'm not too sure if any of you guys saw bouncy cheesecakes which are incredibly popular in Japan, but I learned that they have them in Osaka! Rikuro Ojii-san Shop is a famous cheesecake store located only in Osaka and maybe Kyoto! If you didn't know, cheesecake in Japan is a lot less heavy than those made in America. So if you miss cheesecake while traveling or staying in Japan, I advise you that when stores say cheesecake, make sure it's American cheesecake and not Japan's. :) I ordered the cheesecake because it was the most famous, and a strawberry cake role. Natsuko ordered the apple pie and the cheesecake. It tasted sooooo good! I miss it.<br />
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Another thing I did toward the end of of April is finally visiting Nara! My god, it was beautiful! I went there by myself because #nofriends but it was okay. The only bad thing that I noticed was that all the deer looked so sleepy and sad!!! I don't particular like visiting zoos because the animals there always looked depressed. :( But there were a lot of deers that literally bumped into humans until they gave them food. xD I got to feed one, so I was quite happy. :)</div>
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Finally, the last thing that I did in the month of April was having a dinner with my weekend host sister, Sayuri! We ate ramen. So goooood!!! It was really fun catching up with her. We talked all night! I think I said this in my <a href="http://aimiichie.blogspot.jp/2016/06/study-abroad-in-osaka-japan-week-eleven.html" target="_blank">Week 11 post</a>, but I really wished she was the person I roomed with throughout the semester rather than my actually roomy. But eh~ She's right now in California for a Summer English program, so hopefully I can see her at least once in August before she goes back!</div>
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But that's it! An eventful April! The next post will be my final Study Abroad adventure post for Week 17~ Stay tuned~</div>
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We finally reached Spring time in Japan! For all of you guys who don't know, sakura blossoms or cherry blossoms, only come in full bloom for about a week or two during the ending of March and early April. This year, the blossoms bloomed a little later than normal in Osaka, but thankfully I got to see their beauty! Because I am months behind on my Study Abroad posts, I'll just do brief summaries of what I remember happening based off of the pictures I took throughout the week! So let's get started! :)</div>
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This week starting from Friday, my Study Abroad Program planned a short weekend trip to Wakayama. Because of that, we had a short day on Thursday. I knew the sakura blossoms were blooming this week, so I thought Thursday would be a good day to go on a hunt for some blossoms!</div>
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Sakura blossoms meant dressing like a princess, so I put on my new dress I bought and took a train to Osaka Castle, where I heard the blossoms were already in bloom!</div>
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Class ended around 11 on Thursday, so the night before I made myself a little lunch for myself! Salmon onigiri, and some cucumbers and tomatoes! Yum yum! The blossoms weren't all in bloom, but it was still really beautiful to look at. :) I found an empty bench near the river above and enjoyed my lunch listening to music and taking selfies. <3<br />
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After relaxing, I set off to find the famous Osaka Castle. In no time, in the distance I saw it. And it was really big!</div>
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For a Thursday afternoon, there were a lot of people there, either enjoying the sakura blossoms with their families or visiting the castle. Because I was by myself, I didn't want to go into the castle alone, so I settled for just taking a lot of pictures of it~ </div>
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A random thing that happened though was a guy came up to me and asked to take my picture. (0.o) I agreed because why not, he did look like an actual photographer. But then he insisted that the lighting was wrong and he wanted to go somewhere else to take the picture, and my red light in my head went off and I just went, no thank you! xD (I blame my princess dress~) </div>
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Anyway, after the picture taking of the castle, I went off on more searches for some pretty sakura blossom pictures! Luckily, I found a lot. So here are my favorite!</div>
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Above is a picture of my class back in America! Half of our class go on Study Abroad the Fall semester, and the other half (me!) during Spring semester. We send each other a card during our time abroad and I just received mine, so I wanted to take them with me as I looked at the blossoms~ ^^ I miss them so much!!!<br />
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Other than that, I went back home and prepared my trip to Wakayama~<br />
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Bright and early, all of the program members, Japanese roommates included, were to meet at the bus at OGU campus at around 7:00am I think. The only reason I remember this was because: 1) All of the Study Abroaders were there on time, yet somehow most of the Japanese roommates weren't...huh... and 2) My roommate was included in that mix. =.= She didn't even bother to sleep in our room. Le sigh....... When I'm done making these Study Abroad posts, I'll write about my overall experience. :) But anyway, once we were all there, we then had like a 3 hour bus ride to Wakayama!</div>
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We arrived there late, so we had a quick lunch. I believe this was tonkatsu okaykudon. But I'm not too sure. It tasted okay. :) After lunch we had some time to explore the town.</div>
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It was rainy :( But it was rather interesting to see this city! It looked like olden day Japan. The streets were empty, the houses and shops were old, it was just serene. </div>
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We had a planned tour visit to Koyasan, I believe. If this is wrong, I'll correct it in the future! Koyasan is a trail with thousands of gravestones reside. A very spiritual place, which I believe is a UNESCO World Heritage site. :) I recommend visiting if you would like to experience a real taste of the culture and respect Japan has for their dead. </div>
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Fun Fact: When there are bridges like these when entering temples or shrines: Civilians must walk on either the left or the right side of the bridge. Only spirits and ancestors can walk in the middle. Plus you have to bow before walking. :D </div>
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After we went on that rainy walk~ We then got to experience a little overnight stay in a temple! Unfortunately, I don't remember the name of such temple, but it was amazing~</div>
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We got to experience eating a traditional meal (everything vegetarian!), wear a yukata to dinner, and sleeping on tatami mats on a futon bed! It was a rather long day, but we needed to wake up early because were were going to have a busy day the next day!<br />
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First stop was this Shoyu or Soy Sauce factory! It was really cool being taught how shoyu is made~ I also got to taste some Soy Sauce ice cream! It actually tasted pretty good~ :D</div>
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Next stop: Shirahama Beach! Fun Fact: Shirahama beach is like the sister beach of Waikiki in O'ahu! This is the first beach I visited in loooong while, so I took a lot of pictures~ It was nice relaxing here! We climbed rocks and took lots of pictures while relaxing and looking at the ocean.<br />
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After, we went to a place where you can go to the bottom of a cliff! It was pretty interesting~ The color of the cliffs underground were beautiful!!! And somehow, the loud crashing of the waves were relaxing.<br />
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After, we went to our hotel, showered, changed, and grabbed hotel dinner! People planned on drinking, and by people I mean the Japanese roommates, so Natsuko and I decided to walk back to Shirahama beach at night!</div>
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We had the BEST girl talk just sitting on the sand and listening to the sounds of the waves crash the shore. :) I really hope I have more nights like these later on this year. After, we just went back to the hotel where everyone was drunk off their feet, and fell asleep.<br />
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If you guys are still reading this, HIIIIIII! I'm almost done! No worries ;)<br />
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We painted on some sushi plates! It was really cool! There is a correct term for this art form, but I don't remember what it's called. :( I'm sorry! We pretty much just reaaaaaally carefully used a tiny brush to put glue on the design and then our instructors brushed colorful powder on it~ I thought it was fun! And I was proud of how it turned out. The good news too was that sakura blossoms were in bloom here as well! </div>
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We then got a surprise! Our program coordinators took us to a carnival/park place and we got to eat some barbecue! It was incredibly yummy~<br />
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After lunch, we just played around this area! I think it was called America Carnival or something...It was a weird name. xD By 2 or 3:00 or so, we were back on the bus ready to go back home to Osaka.</div>
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And so the last photo of this post (finally!!) is me and Pikachu! (Anyone playing Pokemon Go right now??? #TeamInstict #althoughIwishedIwasTeamMystic #lesigh....thethingsIdoforthebae</div>
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Overall, this weekend was amazing! I got to do so many new and exciting things. And it marks the last adventure my program had in store for us! So please stay tuned for the rest of my Study Abroad posts! It's almost coming to an end!!!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">It is June guys...which means...I'm 3 months behind and my memory is slowly disappearing. </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">(⊙△⊙) </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">Buuut, I will try and complete these posts because I still have post-study-abroad pictures that I'd also like to share with you all~ So let's get this party started! </span></span></span><span style="color: #343434; font-family: "raleway" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">~</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">(◕ω◕)~</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">On Friday, I packed my weekend necessities because this weekend was my Study Abroad program's Host Family event. Pretty much since my program was mandatory room share with a Japanese roommate, to experience what it would be like to live with a host family, my program created this Host Family event! Although it was just for the weekend, my host family was incrediblyyyyy amazing. I really wished my home life was like the weekend I had with my host family instead of with my Japanese roommate. (But that's a different story~) </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Nostalgia! We did some perler beads crafts! So much fun just talking to the kids and playing with the beads together. Kids are so innocent~ And they use simple Japanese ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After the pizza making, we just played for the rest of the afternoon~ I took some videos. The first of the class, the second of me going down a slide for the first time in yeeeears! During this time, I realized that kids have waaaaaaay more energy than I do. Gosh...they are some genki kodomos. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After this afternoon play time, we said a goodbye and went to meet up with our host family! Unfortunately I don't have a picture of my entire host family with me. But once I do, I'll upload it to the post. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My host mother and her daughter came to pick me up. They were so sweet! The Makita's. I don't remember the mother's first name, but the host daugther's is Sayuri. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After the initial meeting, they took me to the most beautifuuuuuuul Japanese restaurant. (Ganko in Sanda). It was placed in an old Japanese-like inn and each room overlooked the beautiful Japanese garden in the middle. The food was sooo good too! (Quite expensive might I add...) But it was worth every penny. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We went home after. I didn't take any pictures of their home for privacy reasons, but it was a small little apartment-like complex~ I took Sayuri's room actually, so they were just amazingly nice and welcoming. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I woke up around 10am, and Mama Makita made me some homemade breakfast of eggs (with ham inside :0), tomatoes, and some miso soup. :) I haven't had a homemade breakfast in sooooo long! I seriously felt like her daughter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">They planned a full day for me! So first stop is: Jurika Farm! Aka...my first strawberry picking experience!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The strawberries here were soooo fresh and so sweet!!! Even after 3 months, I can still remember the taste because I ate so many. xD It was all-you-can-pick/eat strawberries for 1500yen for 2 hours. It was definitely worth it. We had to travel for a bit to actually find a strawberry farm~ But, we were glad we found one. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Although I didn't tell them I don't drink beer (>.< I thought it would have been rude...), I still enjoyed myself. It was nice looking at a different beer factory from Osaka. We also got to see some Sakura trees! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The next stop was then: Mentaiko Park! (Apparently this park is a popular destination in Sanda)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I actually don't think I've ever tasted mentaiko. Mentaiko is pretty much just a really delicious spicy cod roe. Everything in this park was mentaiko related, and they pretty much animated the food. It was rather weird...but in a cute way. xD (Plus the mentaiko bun was delicioussssss)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After all these events, we were beat. So we stopped by a food market and picked up some supplies for a sushi night. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Yummy yummy yummy homemade sushi! This Saturday was really fun and happy day with my host sister and mother. So I was looking forward to Sunday~</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Before going on this host family weekend, the students took a short questionnaire asking what they wanted to do during the weekend. What I put was that I wanted to learn how to make traditional Japanese food such as those cute bentos that are really popular~ and eat them somewhere pretty. So the Makita's took that in mind, and I cooked this entire day! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For breakfast, Mama Makita taught me how to make yakisoba! It's actually really easy! Cook the veggies, add the noodles, and add the sauces. It was really delicious and the first time I've tried making yakisoba~ Maybe one day I'll try and cook it here in the United States!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After, Mama Makita taught me how to make my own bento! Above, I show my first ever tempura I've ever made! Who knew all it took was to coat a veggie with flour+water and just fry it in some oil. It tasted a lot more healthy than restaurant tempura too :) I also made these octopus-like hotdogs, some onigiri, and cut the broccoli and tomatoes. I'll make a better looking bento one day, maybe when I have my own kids~ But for now, I'm glad I got to experience making a bento. Thanks for making me a better cook Mama Makita!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Because I put that I wanted to eat lunch in a nice area like a park, they took me to a park nearby!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I think the park was called Friendship Park or something along those lines~ It was rather empty, but the weather was nice and cooling and they had a tulip garden inside! The smell of Spring was oozing from this park and it was nice eating with them for the last time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After the park, they took me to a foot bath because I've never tried it before. It's pretty much like an onsen, but for your feet! Ah~ So relaxing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After the foot bath, they sent me on the way back home to Osaka~ Bye bye Makita's!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This entire weekend was probably the best part of my Study Abroad program. I've never had that much fun speaking Japanese, learning more Japanese, and spending time with Japanese people. :) I never got to experience this type of comfort speaking Japanese with my roommate Shihori, so I'm incredibly grateful and glad I got to spend this short time with the Makita's. They probably don't know, but they made my Study Abroad program so much better at this point of the program. So arigatou Makita family~ <span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">(´∀`)♡</span></span></div>
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So I already know...I am a month late with these 'supposedly' weekly posts. But hey! Give me a break~ I am now 3 weeks away until the end of my Study Abroad program, so things have been a bit busy. (And of course, I've been a bit lazy.) But I'm back now! So please enjoy this (really long) post!</div>
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Like I said in my previous post, this week's post focuses on my super short trip to Tokyo! My program had a 3-day weekend from 4/18 - 4/21 (My programs version of a "Spring Break" =___=) So the beginning of the week was boring and filled with my normal <strike><span style="font-size: x-small;">(chotto boring)</span></strike> Japanese classes. I didn't take many pictures during this week, except for this one:</div>
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I (for once) went out and ate with people for lunch (wow! Go Aimee!) at a local restaurant near the school. I think this restaurant is called Hourai? Horai? Something along those lines. It's apparently a really popular mama and papa restaurant that many of other program students go to for lunch and/or dinner because it's cheap and delicious. The set above is the lunch special, and boy...not gonna lie, it really was cheap and delicious. :) I might go back again before the program ends, but I've been lazy, and anti-social recently soooo...it probably won't happen. ><</div>
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But anyway! On the night of March 17th, Natsuko and I went to Umeda Sky Building to catch our Night Bus to Tokyo!</div>
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We decided on taking the Night Bus because it is the cheapest option to go to Tokyo from Osaka. We could have Shinkansen it but a Shinkansen ticket costs around 14000yen for just a one-way ticket! So expensive!!! A Night Bus one-way costs around 5000yen. Half the price. So obviously we chose the Night Bus. </div>
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We booked the Night Bus reservation ticket online around a week in advance, through Willer Express. It was a fairly easy process. We chose Standard seats because that was the cheapest option. All we needed to know was the time we wanted to depart, and where we would get off in Tokyo. The best option for us was Shinjuku, So from Umeda Sky Building, we chose to depart at 21:30 and arrive the next morning at Shinjuku Sumitomo Bldg at 6:50. We also booked the return bus trip, so on the 20th, we would depart from Shinjuku at 22:00 and arrive the next day in Umeda at 7:40.</div>
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The Willer Bus can stop at other locations such as Tokyo Disneyland/Sea and I think possibly Shibuya as well. It was an okay trip though! Slightly uncomfortable at times, because I was sitting on my butt for 9+ hours, but it was definitely worth it to save a couple of hundreds. I would definitely recommend using booking on Willer Express if you want to travel cheaply!</div>
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Before we went to our hostel however, we had a breakfast in Shinjuku station. :) There weren't many stores open at this time, so we settled on some udon and some bad tasting curry. But after we ate, played on the wifi in the station, and put on some makeup, we then proceeded to go to our hostel! <br />
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The hostel had exactly what we needed: storage, free wifi, towels, and 10-minute shower tokens with all the shampoo and body soap we could use. Plus they knew English! So awesome! Of course, this hostel is a bit more expensive compared to most (you can find hostels for like...under $20 in some places!) But it was worth the price I paid. I would definitely recommend this hostel. It is 2 stops away from Shinjuku station, easy to find, and just in a convenient location in Tokyo. :) </div>
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But anywayyyy.......once we dropped off our baggage, we traveled all the way up to Asakusa, one of the only places that was open during this time. xD</div>
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I saw a lot of people from my school post pictures of this place, so obviously I wanted to see what the big deal was all about. Haha~ And it was actually really cool! This lantern was HUGE! One day I will research the meaning of this place is and the red lantern. :) (Though if any of you guys know the meaning, please tell me!) By the way this gate is called: Kaminarimon Gate. </div>
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Once you walk past the Kaminarimon Gate, you'll enter the Nakamise Shopping Street. It has a lot of little omiyage trinkets and local specialties. It was pretty cool walking this down this path. :)</div>
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At the end, Sensoji Temple awaits you, one of the most popular Buddhist temples in Tokyo. Pretty cool! To the right I believe was Asakusa Temple, but >< neither I, nor Natsuko knew it was there, so we didn't get to see it or take a picture of it. Maybe next time! </div>
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We stayed here for a while. I got myself a fortune. And being me, I got a pretty unfortunate fortune...le sigh. (literally, it was just like...you're life is going to suck. Sorry bout that.) Haha, but oh well~! </div>
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Along with Asakusa, we wanted to go to Tokyo Skytree. We went there before in January for a school class trip, but we actually wanted to go all the way to the top, so that was our goal for today. We were also planning to meet with an alumni friend, Naalnishi, during this weekend because obviously we knew nothing of what's in Tokyo and he's been there as an assistant teach for JET. :) So since we were meeting him for lunch, we decided to walk to Tokyo Skytree.</div>
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And for those who've never seen Tokyo Skytree, here it is! Now...this is my 2nd time seeing this tower, so the height and being in front of it, wasn't that interesting. We went to see how long it would take to ride to the top, and it was over an hour wait! So long!! We planned on meeting Naalnishi at 12:00pm so, we wouldn't be able to make it, so we just walked around the shops around the tower until he came. (There are many shops around here, including a Studio Ghibli store!)</div>
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Now...when we planned to go to Tokyo, we didn't come up with anything to do other than going to the Studio Ghibli Museum on Saturday, March 19. Soooo...we hoped Naalnishi could tell us where to go. lol. Long story short...this entire weekend, we never had much of a plan, which kinda became frustrating at times because literally NO ONE wanted to suggest something, but ugh daijoubs. </div>
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I've never been to Akihabara, so it was interesting coming here. It's known for anime/manga/otaku district, so there were MANY stores like that here, along with Maid Cafes, Pachinkos, and electronic stores. We played some crane games, failed miserably, and walked into some manga stores. (We also visited a 7 story? maybe a bit less? <strike><span style="font-size: xx-small;">sex</span></strike> store. gasp!) It was just an interesting experience. Lol. </div>
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In Ikebukuro, Natsuko wanted to visit a popular anime/otaku goods store, Animate, so we traveled there after. Before we went to Animate however, we wanted to just go to an animal cafe. Since...well...why not? I searched online and bam. The best thing in the entire world popped up.<br />
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Luckily, there was a bunny cafe in Ikebukuro!!! So we went here:<br />
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Visiting this bunny cafe was still the best thing I've ever done since being here in Japan. </div>
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Though these are derpy pictures of me, as you can see, I've never smiled that big before since being here in Japan. It was just.....amazing....god I want to go back!!! I definitely recommend Mimi in Ikebukuro if any of you guys visit!</div>
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After our visit, we walked around a bit before dinner came. Above is an aerial vision of Ikebukuro. So many people! So awesome~<br />
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What's cute though is that while you're walking, they have these little signs that point you in the right direction! So cute! </div>
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But we eventually made it! This is what the outside of the museum looks like. It's beautiful! I always love seeing buildings with leaves and nature growing on them, it's so Studio Ghibi! </div>
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Unfortunately, you can't take pictures inside the museum. But lemme just tell you, if any of you guys love Studio Ghibli films, and are in Tokyo, I highly recommend visiting this museum! It's truly magical. :)</div>
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We did get to visit the roof! It was raining this morning. :( But look!!! The robot from Castle in the Sky! :3 So awesome! </div>
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We wanted to eat at the Ghibli Cafe, but it was over an hour wait! So ridiculous! So we ended up eating this ramen at a nearby restaurant near Mikata station. </div>
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Some kaiten sushi. :3 Delicious! We decided the night before that we wanted to go do some karaoke! </div>
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So for 3 hours, we karoke'd until we dropped! It was SO much fun! But unfortunately...we ended right after the last train left. D: So we ended up stranded in the middle of Shinjuku. Although our hostel is in Shinjuku, it's 2 train stops away from the main station. So we ended up wandering around the many love hotels until we found a cheap one that accommodated 3 people. Le sigh....definitely not planned...but...I guess it was an experience?</div>
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So because we had to check out from our hostel, we woke up at around 6-7:00 and took the morning train back to our hostel. We obviously wasted money buying 2 nights for our hostel...but whatever. =.= We never had plans, so we decided to go back to Tokyo SkyTree to try and go to the top!</div>
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Another one of our alumni friends (Tomomo from the previous post!) responded back and wanted to meet with us in the evening, so we had to waste a few hours. At the Tokyo SkyTree, they have a bunch of other things you could do, so we went to a planetarium!</div>
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There were early Sakura blossoms in bloom there! So cool!</div>
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We pretty much just wandered around and Naalnishi met up with us again. Drank some delicious boba. Walked around the cute little streets of Iidabashi. And ate some delicious Italian pizza and pasta. Yum~ It was just really fun talking and being around both Tomomo and Naalnishi. They were a part of the Class of 2015, and I mentioned in a previous post how much that class meant to me so I just loved catching up with them. :)</div>
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Hey guys! I apologize for another month long absence. >< Who knew I'd finally get busy here? But great news! I now have 6 more weeks until my program is over!!!! The bad news though is that in these next 6 weeks I have: 2 Japanese presentations, one worth 30% of my final grade and the other worth 40% (死にたい), I have an open house presentation in Japanese, I have 2 more chapter tests and a きまつ試験 to study for (死にたい) and just たくさん amount of 宿題. But hey...look on the bright side, I have 6 more weeks left. :) Hehe~</div>
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Now, I know I'm about 2 weeks late for this Week 9 post, but I didn't feel like making a month update post like I did last time because many many things happened this past month that just needs its own weekly posts. So without further ado here is Week 9 of my Study Abroad. <3</div>
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The same thing happened on Tuesday. I had my normal Japanese language course at 9:00am, and ended class at 11:20am. I went back to my apartment right after, made myself some food, and ended up skyping for a few hours with some of my friends back at my university. God I miss them so much! </div>
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For dinner, all the girls in my Arabesque apartment came together in Shihori and I's room and made some nabe. We also invited Komuku-san, who is the assistant director for the CET program. It was rather nice. But I began noticing recently that I haven't been feeling like a part of the CET family if that makes sense. I mean I like everyone, I talk to everyone when need be, but when it comes down to friendship, I don't think I've made any real friends here. And I don't think I'll end up making them by the time the program ends, so :\ But daijoubu yo. I'm still enjoying myself here and that's all that really matters to me. :)</div>
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Wednesday was by far the highlight of my week. My university in America has sister schools all around the world, and Natsuko and I got a chance to visit one (Kansai Soka High School) along with 2 other classmates who are also studying abroad in the Kansai region of Japan. </div>
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The picture on the left is the outfit I wore for the day! Sorry for the bad lighting, but there just aren't any full length mirrors anywhere other than the bathroom. :( But I am wearing all new clothing~ My new black suede ankle boots that I mentioned in the my last post~ A knee-length lilac Ank Rouge skirt, and a simple black ribbon top. </div>
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The picture on the right is Mitsu and Molly who are studying abroad at Kansai Gaidai University~ :) They are fitting in perfectly at Kansai Gaidai, and I'm so happy they are having a wonderful time! </div>
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Since we were meeting up at 12:30ish, Natsuko and I went to our morning classes, and as soon as we ended class, we ran to the train station because our destination was an hour and 30 minutes away from our school. Unfortunately, this day was very cold and oh so very rainy. </div>
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We were greeted by these wonderful beauties~ All of the students that were present were interested in attending either Soka University of Japan (SUJ) in Hachioji, Tokyo or Soka University of America (SUA) in Aliso Viejo, California (my university!) in the future. Most of them were 2nd years, but to be around these dedicated students and them already knowing what they want in their future, just made me feel special to be sisters with them. :)</div>
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The girls above were responsible for me that day. In order from left to right: Towa, me!, Sachie, and Yuka. They were so adorable and so nice!! I miss them already. :) They all want to attend SUJ once they graduate but Yuka also wants to experience SUA as well. I'm wishing them all the very best!!!</div>
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We got a tour around the school after a short orientation period. It was raining hard though and it was very cold. The students were actually preparing for their seniors Graduation ceremony, since March is the time for students to graduate in Japan. Towa is in the school band, playing the clarinet, so I got to sit in and listen to a practice song! It was amazing. A mini concert just for me! :D</div>
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After the tour, we met all together again and watched a koto performance from the koto club. They were so good!!! They even taught us how to play a song on the koto after. Next we visited the cafeteria where the choir sang us 2 graduation songs they've been practicing. Again, so good! I admire Japan's dedication when it comes to after school activities and clubs!</div>
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Here is a final farewell photo of me and my girls. (Along with a shot of my Study Abroad director. Hey Alex!) It was overall a really great day. :) I'm happy I got to visit our sister school, and the next school I plan to visit is definitely SUJ in Hachioji! Wait for me! xD</div>
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We ended our visit at around 5:00pm, and we decided to eat some small snacks with Mitsu and Molly before Natsuko and I returned back to Shoujyaku. </div>
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For dinner, we stopped by a curry place near our station! It was SO DELICIOUS. Cheese naan is the best~ (Though it was definitely too much for me~)</div>
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Thursday was a boring day again. Morning class at 9:00am, and ending class at 11:10am. Le sigh...I should really do things after class, but >< I've gotten so tired recently after class that I'm just never feeling the mood to travel to places.</div>
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Luckily Friday was our class excursion day! So instead of having normal Japanese language class, we instead went to Namba~</div>
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Our class excursion led us to this little store! Recognize anything? Hehe~ This shop actually makes realistic looking plastic food! You know the plastic foods you see in restaurant windows? They aren't as common in America, but if you just look at any restaurant in Japan, plastic foods are displayed everywhere!</div>
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For our class, we actually got to make some! I decided to make a plastic tasty looking parfait~ And Rachel decided to make a cute bento. </div>
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Here is what mine ended up looking like~ I cut the fruit, glazed them, and made the cute little ice cream swirl (which i think was just glue paste...) It was really fun making it! And it felt like I was doing arts and crafts in an elementary school. </div>
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Rachel made the bento. Isn't it so adorable??? I kinda wish I made the bento instead of the parfait, but hey...Imma learn how to make a real life bento instead of a plastic one, so it's alright. ;)</div>
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After we made our little plastic foods, we went to a nearby restaurant and ordered some kushikatsu and this fried rice dish. It was super delicious. :) We ended class after we ate lunch.</div>
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I planned on meeting and SUA alumni in Umeda this day because she was visiting Osaka for the weekend~ So at 4:00pm, Natsuko and I went to the Shoujyaku train station where we saw this Rilakkuma train!!! SO kawaii!!!</div>
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And the night ended well! We met up with Tomomo-chan who graduated SUA in 2015. If you read my birthday post [which you can find here!] I explained how much the Class of 2015 meant to me, so it was incredibly nice meeting up with Tomomo! She literally treated us to everything! She bought us okonomiyaki for dinner, frozen gelato for dessert, and even bought us some delicious popcorn, and okashi! I love you Tomomo-chan!!!</div>
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I cooked a lot of food (probably oily and unhealthy, but oh so delicious~) Binge-watched Fuller House and 2-3 seasons of regular Full House (ah~ my childhood~) and skyped the bae for 40 hours~ (Oops~ ;)</div>
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So I tried my best to have weekly posts regarding my Study Abroad experience in Osaka....but I did mention in my first post that that probably wouldn't happen. xD So after my long overdue absence, I come to you all with a monthly update! Now I won't go into daily updates like my last few posts, but instead just summarize my month with pictures~ :)</div>
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The past month has been an adventure. I've finally gotten used to living in Japan and have adjusted to my new life here quite well. ^_^ Things are still a struggle though; dying every morning in Japanese class, getting lost in the streets of Japan, missing my friends and family like crazy, but my emotional state has been improving. :) I'm still cooking a lot and trying my best to manage my spending (though...it's not really working...) This upcoming week actually marks my halfway point of my Study Abroad here! I've been here for 9 weeks, and I have another 9 more weeks to go! </div>
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First on the list is this 100yen manicure I gave myself~ I really miss doing my nails, so I couldn't help but purchase some 100yen nail polishes and give myself a new look. :) I think it turned out super beautiful! And it reminded me of typical nail look that Japanese girls around Osaka have. ^_^</div>
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In early February, I got to go to an Elementary School in Osaka! It was incredibly fun! We introduced our selves, and got to sit in on a typical school day for a 2nd Grader. I wasn't able to get a picture of the students and I, but I did take a picture of the lunch, the (sort of classroom), and the arts and craft project I got to do~ Pyun Pyun~ It was so much fun honestly. It was like being back in elementary school myself! I've always seen Japanese schools in animes or videos, but to be able to experience it all was just the best. I really wish I could go back~<br />
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Fun Fact: 3 little boys also confessed their feelings toward me! Hehe~ :3 They were so cute~ ^_^<br />
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This is the Shitennoji Temple in Osaka. I went here with Natsuko when we planned a trip to Tennoji, Osaka to go shopping (which I did~ ;). It was a nice and calm experience to visit since there rarely were any people. Unfortunately the temple was under construction so bleh. :/</div>
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Along with Shitennoji Temple, we went to Shinsekai! This is the view from Tsutenkaku Tower. Isn't Osaka beautiful? :) It was just so nice being able to see the sunset view from up top.<br />
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Here is the outside view. Tsutenkaku was inspired by the Eiffel Tower! Cool right? It was really cool being able to see it all lit up~ :) For dinner, we got to eat kushikatsu, which is a basically just skewered deep fried foods. Hehe~ ;) Delicious! I highly recommend eating kushikatsu if you ever go to Shinsekai. </div>
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Beneath the Tsutenkaku Tower, is actually a multitude of stores such as this Pocky one~ I wanted to include this picture because isn't it just so cute??? It's a heart of chocolate goodness!!!!<br />
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One thing worth mentioning is I visited the Asahi Beer Factory with the CET and international students from OGU. Honestly........that place is a dud. The only good thing was that I did get a nice nap when they played a video on how they make their beer. Hehe ><<br />
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I made my first trip alone to Kyoto. And boy was it one of the best days ever. I learned that day that I love traveling alone. :) This is Ginkakuji, the Silver Temple. It was so beautiful. </div>
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This is just a random house I took a picture of while walking the Philosopher's Path after Ginkakuji temple. But I really love cute little Japanese houses like these. :) You never see places like these in Southern California or Hawaii~ <3</div>
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Traveling by myself means visiting any place I want at my own pace. After taking a taxi to Ginkakuji, walking the 30 minutes down the Philosopher's Path, I visited the Nanzenji Temple. At first I didn't even know it was the temple, but after seeing pictures on Google, I realized I made it! </div>
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After Nanzenji Temple, I visited the Heian Shrine. I remember visiting this shrine with my mom like...5 years ago~ So it was nostalgic visiting this beauty again. </div>
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Finally, at the end of the day, I visited Fushimi Inari, home of the 1000 toriis~ I met up with a couple of other CET peeps who were also in Kyoto during this time. (I didn't want to travel with them though~) Fushimi Inari was really cool. And Kyoto was just amazing! <3</div>
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Since I was in the romantic country of Japan, I wanted to do something Japanese-like hehe for Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day in Japan is pretty much a day where the girls give something to the guys. In animes and manga, I've always seen girls making little handmade chocolates so I decided to do the same~ It was extremely fun! Though my boyfriend wasn't there to eat the chocolates (he doesn't even like chocolates anyway xD), it tasted really good! :D</div>
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Finally, I got to visit my other college friend, Molly who's also studying abroad in Japan! Her class was visiting Fushimi Inari, so I met up with there~ (We were supposed to meet at Kiyomizudera, but I messed up stupid trains here....You learn something new everyday though~) We hiked all the way up to Mt. Inari, and boy...was it a hike up! The view is from the halfway point, and the selfie of me is at the top! :D It was honestly just nice to talk with Molly again and catch up. I miss my university in America...... ><</div>
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Toward the end of the month, I did calligraphy for the first time! If any of you can read Japanese, I did the one 3rd to the left. :3 It spells out my name in kanji! It was a fun experience, and I wish I could do it again. </div>
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Recently, I went to Arashiyama and visited Tenryuji Temple. If you can see the man walking up to the temple, he was the person who gave us a lesson on Zen meditation. It was quite relaxing. We also got to see it's garden. It was beautiful. I seriously cannot wait for Sakura blossom season at the end of this month! :D SO exciting!!!</div>
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Along with the temple, I got to see the famous Bamboo groves~ As well as saw the Togetsukyo Bridge. Arashiyma is definitely a looker during the Fall and Sakura Blossom season. So....until then, I'm waiting for the flowers~</div>
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Throwing this picture in because this Sakura and matcha ice cream tasted so gooooood~</div>
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Finally my last picture of this post is the famous Kinkakuji Temple. Lemme just say, this place was crowded. I can't imagine what it'll be like when it's Sakura season >< Along with the temple, Natsuko and I got lost on our way to visit Kitano Tenmangu where plum groves are blooming, so we didn't end up going. :\, We visited Fushimi Inari again (making that my 3rd time there in the past month!), ate some delicious Korean food and a delicious berry and chocolate parfait. My shoes also broke...literally in half! xD So I got to buy these gorgeous pair of black booties which will probably be featured in next weeks post. :3</div>
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Sooooo long post short, I survived 2 months in Japan! I'll be starting my weekly updates again as I reach my halfway point of my Study Abroad. March is honestly going to be one of my best. I've bought bus tickets to Tokyo for my Spring Break at the end of this month, and am planning a visit to Nara, the land of deer~. Stay tuned!</div>
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The third week of my Study Abroad was quite terrible. The main reason was because <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #e06666;">I got sick</span></span>. >.< I'm actually still sick after 8 days so... le sigh... Overall the week was just normal. I've actually started cooking more, so you'll get to see a little of the dishes I ended up making. :) So, without further ado, please enjoy this week's study abroad post!</div>
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<b><u><span style="color: #e06666;">Day 13 - Jan. 25 | Sick, Class, Super Market</span></u></b></div>
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I woke up on Monday with a really bad sore throat. I ended up stopping by the convenience store to buy some masks because I didn't want anyone around me to get sick. Class was excruciating because of my sickness. But I wanted to shop for some groceries because I didn't like spending so much money on food. So Natsuko and I stopped by the grocery store and we bought a whole bunch of delicious items. I made sure to buy some ingredients for ginger soup because I wanted some sort of soup like thing for dinner. :)</div>
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When I got home, I took some advil and took a quick nap before waking up to make dinner. </div>
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The ginger/chicken soup ended up tasted pretty decent. I made the ginger soup all wrong though as I was supposed to let the ginger boil for a longer time for the juices to come out, but eh. It tasted good anyway. It definitely helped my sore throat a lot though, which was the point of the soup. So it was a good first attempt at cooking for sure. :)</div>
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<b><u><span style="color: #e06666;">Day 14 - Jan. 26 | Class, Expocity</span></u></b></div>
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Class was boring on Tuesday. But Shihori messaged me in the afternoon asking if I'd like to go to the new Pokemon Center in Osaka at 4:00pm, and I was like sure, why not? I still felt sick, but I wanted to check it out. We met with other CET members at 4:30pm and went down to Expo City. It wasn't a long trip, maybe 15-25 minutes total. </div>
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The Pokemon Center Gym ended up being pretty cool! I loved seeing all the pokemon franchise items~ I didn't go to the back of the actual gym though where they have the arcades games and all that jazz because I didn't want to pay :\ but eh...it was pretty cool visiting nonetheless</div>
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We stayed in the gym for a little bit, then separated to explore the rest of Expo City. I ended up buying two bath bombs, so wait for future posts to see them in action. ;)</div>
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For dinner, we ended up going to a sushi place! So delicious! I definitely want to eat sushi in Japan again!!</div>
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Today was actually my first day with my elective course. It's called, Japanese Culture and Society and it's taught all in 100% japanese. I understand what's going on in the class, but because I don't know a lot of the vocabulary the teacher was using, it did become difficult. :/ But I'm planning on taking this course, so hopefully this class gets better!</div>
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<b><u><span style="color: #e06666;">Day 16 - Jan. 28 | Class and Miscommunication</span></u></b></div>
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Thursday was an uneventful day. I had class, and went home. I wasn't feeling too hot because of my sickness and coughing, so I ended up falling asleep. Shihori messaged me in the afternoon saying we would eat okonomiyaki together at 5:30pm and to tell Natsuko about it, so me and Natsuko agreed to meet in my room at 5:30pm. </div>
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I guess while I was sleeping, Shihori messaged me and asked if I felt sick still, since I woke up to her text. I told her I was feeling a bit bleh, so she messaged back saying we'll eat dinner at home. So I was like okay, that's cool. When it was 5:30pm, Natsuko came by and while we waited for Shihori, I ended up skyping with my boyfriend for awhile. </div>
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By the time it was around 7:00ish, Natsuko and I were wondering where in the world was Shihori since we were getting hungry. I texted her and asked if if were were eating dinner together, and that I was going to make some miso soup. She responded with a "tabenaiyo" which can be translated in two different meanings, "don't eat" or "I'm not eating with you". Natsuko and I got confused, so Natsuko messaged her back for clarification and it ended up being that when Shihori messaged me saying 'we'll eat dinner at home' she just meant, I'll eat dinner at home. So......we basically waited 2 hours for nothing due to some translation communication. ><</div>
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<b><u><span style="color: #e06666;">Day 17 - Jan. 29 | Class, Doctor's Office</span></u></b></div>
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The doctor's office was actually really close by. Maybe a 10 minute walk from the campus. Today was also POURING with rain, so poop. It was a rather cold and wet walk. When we arrived, the office was quite small and clean. I didn't take any pictures though ><. </div>
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I bought a whole bunch of things: carrots, chinese cabbage, apples, mikan, bananas, cereal, nabe mix, japanese potato chips, green onions, eggs, etc, etc. I hope these ingredients will end up lasting me a week! I think I'll end up shopping every Wednesday and Saturday maybe. </div>
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Once we got home, I felt sort of tired but was also hungry, so I ended up making some scrambled eggs mixed with spinach, green onions, sugar, salt, and shoyu. It tasted so goooood~</div>
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I then proceeded to watch anime for the rest of the day~ I finished up 2 actually! Guilty Crown, and Ore Monogatari!! Guilty Crown was okay. I sort of got confused as the anime went on, and by the last episode, I was just like...what just happened? But I liked it nonetheless. Natsuko and I were watching Ore Monogatari together, so she ended up coming down at 7:00ish and we finished the anime together. I made some mapo tofu for dinner, and it ended up being really delicious~</div>
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I'm not really sure what I made...but I guess some sort of stir-fryed veggies and some chicken. The stir-fryed veggies consists of: potatoes, carrots, bean sprouts, chinese cabbage, shoyu, sugar and some random japanese spices. The chicken is flavored with pepper and salt. The end result tasted really good for both of them, so I was quite pleased. :)</div>
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After I finished eating I took a shower, and had a really long skype date with the beau. During the skype, I finished my huge amount of weekend homework and by the time it was 6:00pm, I was extremely tired for some reason. I blame my sickness. I ended up falling asleep by 7pm... >< (I woke up multiple times though...but...still...it was quite early...</div>
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So yeah! That was my sick week 3 in Japan! Hopefully my coughing gets better by week 4! :)</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">2016年1月18日 ➖ 2016年1月24日</span></div>
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The second week of my Study Abroad has just finished and I'm definitely <i><span style="color: #e06666;">feeling the struggles</span></i> now. I miss speaking and thinking 100% in English. I'm missing the convenience of American food and the deliciousness of Hawaiian food. I'm missing my freedom of saying whatever's on my mind without thinking twice on what the exact translation would be. I'm terribly missing my friends and family. </div>
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<i><span style="color: #e06666;">Week Two</span></i> was really <i><b><span style="color: #e06666;">a week of missing</span></b></i>. But I still got to experience a lot of happy things along the way. So here's this week's adventures! I hope you enjoy!</div>
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Monday was a <i><span style="color: #e06666;">rather boring</span></i> <i><span style="color: #e06666;">day</span></i>. Because of the busy Sunday night before, I didn't finish my homework. So I woke up at 6:00am to finish the rest. By the time it was 7:15am, I was uber tired and decided to go back to sleep once I completed my worksheets. I woke up again at around 8:20am and began getting ready since I would meet up with Natsuko at 8:40am for my usual 9:00am class. I didn't do my hair or my makeup so I looked like quite a mess. I haven't been feeling the need to make myself look presentable just because it's been so cold. My hands are too frozen in the morning to apply them makeup so...<i><span style="color: #e06666;">natural beauty during the winter</span></i> it is. :P</div>
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To really make sure we knew what we were learning, our sensei (teacher) gave us <i><span style="color: #e06666;">5 different tasks to do at the actual super market near our school</span></i> and we had to complete them within the class period. It was so scary walking around and talking with the super market workers and asking for their help, but everyone was really kind and patient when it came to my stuttering of their language. I completed my tasks quite quickly, had a nice conversation with a lady worker, and got to eat a delicious bento box which I had asked a worker what kind of ingredients were in it. </div>
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After class was done at 2:20pm, I had a <i><span style="color: #e06666;">30 minute conversation with the CET Language Director, Young-sensei</span></i>, in which she assessed my speaking ability. I will have another 30 minute conversation with her at the end of this CET program to see how much I improved over the program. Let's just say....I did horribly and could barely answer any of her questions. >.< It was a rather gruesome 30 minutes of my life. </div>
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I woke up at 8:20, and quickly got ready and left the house with Natsuko at 8:40. Class today was about <i><span style="color: #e06666;">post offices</span></i>. We learned how to ship packages domestically, how to send letters and postcards internationally and domestically, how to buy stamps, and how to ask how long something should arrive at its destination. This was actually pretty important information because now I'm able to send letters to my boyfriend, friends and family. :) </div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">After that ordeal, I quickly walked back to the busy streets near the train station and went to <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Hep 5</span></i>. I stayed there and shopped for awhile. I was soooo disappointed when I found out that<i><span style="color: #e06666;"> <span style="color: #e06666;">Liz Lisa is permanently closed at Hep 5</span></span></i><span style="color: #e06666;">!</span>!! If I knew last Sunday was the day it was to close, I would have bought something! <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Now I need to make a trip to Tennouji to visit the Liz Lisa in Mio... ><)</span> But that sadness aside, I bought quite a lot of other items, which <i><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #e06666;">I'll show in a different pos</span>t</span></i> since this one's already really long! Winter sales are here, so everything was really cheap! I ended up buying I think: <i><span style="color: #e06666;">3 sweaters, 1 sweater dress, 1 winter-y dress, a skirt, and two blouses</span></i>.</span><span style="color: #e06666;"> :)</span><span style="color: #e06666;"> </span></div>
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I ordered the <i><span style="color: #e06666;">White Curry Gudetama</span></i>, and the <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Gudetama Milkshake</span></i>. SO CUTEEE~ Although, the food was just decent. I think the appeal for this cafe is just all the food are in shapes of Gudetama. TBH though, I've tasted better. >< It was a little on the expensive side too but I think the experience was worth it. I took the train back to my apartment at 8:00pm, did my homework, and then fell happily asleep~ Shopping always makes me feel better. </div>
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<b><u><span style="color: #e06666;">Day 9 - Jan. 21 | Abeno Safety Learning Center, Okonomiyaki</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Natsuko had a test in the morning so I ended up going to OGU at 8:30am. I had a while before class started, so I actually did my makeup and hair. xD For class, we visited <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Osaka City's Abeno Life Safety Learning Center</span></i>. There we learned about <i><span style="color: #e06666;">earthquake and fire safety</span></i> because earthquakes are quite frequent here in Japan. It was actually a really cool experience to go here! Everything was hands on, and we even go to experience what a major earthquake could feel like. I learned a lot, despite it all being in Japanese</span><span style="color: #e06666;">. </span></div>
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After the Learning Center, we then got some <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Okonomiyaki for lunch</span></i>~ Osaka is known for its Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki, so I was super excited to eat some~<br />
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In Abeno, there's a place called <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Q's Mall</span></i>, and the eateries there varies. We decided on <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Chibo</span></i>. There was a wait time getting our meal but it was definitely worth it. I've never been so full since eating in Japan, so A++. <br />
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After lunch, we made a quick stop in <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Umeda </span></i>to do some tasks for class which was asking the <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Umeda Information Center</span></i> what we wanted to do in Umeda and how to get to that specific place, and then proceeded to go back to OGU. We had to do a campus tour for class the next day, so we had to interview some of the offices at OGU before we could go home for the day. I interviewed the <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Student Affairs Center</span></i> and the <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Bookstore</span></i>. My Japanese was quite horrible, but I got their answers within an hour and once I got back to the apartment, I crashed. ><<br />
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I slept from around 4 until 8ish. I don't know why I was so tired. But by 8:00 I was too lazy to eat dinner, so I snacked on a granola bar and did my homework until 1:00am. And then I proceeded to sleep once more.<br />
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<b><u><span style="color: #e06666;">Day 10 - Jan. 22 | Class - Directions/Library, Karaoke</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: #e06666;">I</span><span style="color: #e06666;"> </span><span style="color: #e06666;">woke up at 8:10am as usual, quickly got ready and walked to OGU at 8:30am with Natsuko. We had a lot of homework due today, so I spent about 10 minutes working on some of it and reviewing before class started. Today we <i><span style="color: #e06666;">learned how to tell someone directions</span></i>, and then took our sensei on a campus tour. OGU is still a pretty campus, and I'm kinda glad we took a short campus tour. I finally know where the OGU bookstore is and the library. I learned <i><span style="color: #e06666;">how to check out a book and search for books</span></i>, so I'm thinking I might either study at the library or check out some books to read throughout this semester</span><span style="color: #e06666;">. :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: #e06666;">W</span><span style="color: #e06666;">e reviewed a couple of grammar points and some kanji after the tour and then we had an hour break for lunch. I visited the local conbini, bought some Milk Tea, a mixed sandwich and some salad and walked back to OGU. I didn't feel like eating with the other CET peeps, so I found a cozy place alone and ate my lunch by myself. It was actually really nice and <i><span style="color: #e06666;">I'm thinking I'll probably eat lunch by myself from now on</span></i>. :) I'll bring a book on Monday though</span></span><span style="color: #e06666;">~</span></div>
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Class started again at 1:20pm and Rachel actually didn't show up, so for an hour, I was instructed alone, but thankfully all we did was talk about our final project for the CET program, which I'll explain in a later post. At 2:30pm, class was done, I received a boat load of homework for the weekend, and at 3:00pm I had a <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Independent Meeting</span></i> with the CET Program Director, Ozaki-san. It was all in English so that was good. It only took 15 minutes, so I walked home, took a quick shower, and prepared myself for the <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Karaoke Event</span></i> which would start at 5:30pm. </div>
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Karaoke at <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Big Echo</span></i> was actually better than I expected. I was afraid I wouldn't be get to sing, but I sang a lot and I even <i><span style="color: #e06666;">accomplished singing a Japanese song!</span></i> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Me Me She by Radwimps <3)</span>. We sang for 3 hours. The Japanese roommates and some of the CET members were planning on having a Yakisoba party at the guys apartment, but Natsuko and I didn't feel like going so we ate dinner at the restaurant next to Big Echo and we gossiped the rest of the night~</div>
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<b><u><span style="color: #e06666;">Day 11 - Jan. 23 | Doutonbori</span></u></b></div>
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Because Natsuko and I talked until 1:30am, I woke up at 9:00am and by 10, I skyped with my boyfriend for a couple of hours. We hope we can skype on my Saturdays once I wake up. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Hopefully we can keep up with it xD)</span> I did my laundry for the first time after we skyped. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Go adult Aimee!)</span> I was planning on going to Tennouji to visit its Liz Lisa, but because I was assigned so much homework, I decided to <i><span style="color: #e06666;">do my homework during the day</span></i> and <i><span style="color: #e06666;">visit the bright night life of Doutonbori</span></i>. </div>
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Natsuko and I decided to go together so we found out how late we could stay by seeing when the last train would be. It was at 12:00am so we'd be fine. ;) To get to Doutonbori, it's about a <i><span style="color: #e06666;">5 minute walk from the Namba Station</span></i>. From Shoujyaku it was a <i><span style="color: #e06666;">430 yen</span></i> ticket via the Hankyu Line. Natsuko and I sort of got lost getting to Doutonbori actually, but thankfully some really nice girls helped us and actually walked with us and showed us the way themselves. :) We were amazed at the bright screens, crowd streets, and all the restaurants. It really reminds me of New York Times Square actually! We took pictures at the <i><span style="color: #e06666;">famous Glico Running Man</span></i>, and walked around a bit before trying to find somewhere to eat. </div>
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Since there was wifi at Doutonbori, I researched and found a good ramen place called <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Kinguemon</span></i>. We ordered its famous <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Black Osaka Ramen</span></i> and it was soooo delicious~ The ramen is known for its shoyu based soup and it's very potent, especially in the Black Osaka Ramen. Because of that, we craved for something sweet. Natsuko bought a red bean ice cream taiyaki sort of dessert, and I got a chocolate shake lol. </div>
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Doutonbori is definitely a food heaven. The only reason I would visit again actually would just to try a lot more food there. <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Takoyaki</span></i>, <i><span style="color: #e06666;">okonomiyaki</span></i>, <i><span style="color: #e06666;">crab</span></i>, <i><span style="color: #e06666;">fugu</span></i> (pufferfish), <i><span style="color: #e06666;">sushi</span></i>, <i><span style="color: #e06666;">yakiniku</span></i>, etc etc. Mmm...the list goes on. The only unfortunate thing though is that...other than the food and the shopping area at Shinsaibashi right next to Doutonbori, there really isn't anything to do there, so Natsuko and I left at 10:00pm. </div>
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I wanted to get an <i><span style="color: #e06666;">ICOCA card</span></i>, which is basically just a rechargeable train station card, and since you can only get it at a JR station, we walked for about 10 minutes before finding the JR Namba station. <i><span style="color: #e06666;">An ICOCA card costs 2000 yen</span></i>, 500 deposit and 1500 for regular rides. I find them to be so convenient because I really dislike buying the physical train tickets and fumbling with my wallet to find change. </div>
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Natsuko and I got lost a bit while going home via the JR lines considering we are so used to the Hankyu lines here, had a small panic when Natsuko thought she dropped her wallet but it ended up being in a different pocket of her purse, and transferred like 3 times before we got home. The cost actually ended up <i><span style="color: #e06666;">being cheaper though, 410 yen compared to the 430 it cost to get there</span></i>. </div>
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<b><u><span style="color: #e06666;">Day 12 - Jan. 24 | Kimono and Traditional Instruments</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: #444444;">S</span><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #444444;">unday ended up being the first Apartment event, where the owners of the apartment we are living in hosts some events. Today's event happens to be </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #e06666;">Kimono and Traditional Instrument</span>s</span></i><span style="color: #444444;"> day</span></span><span style="color: #e06666;">!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">I woke up at around 8:30 and skyped with my favorite sophomore back in college~ I then worked on this blog post, before getting ready <span style="font-size: x-small;">(lol so late)</span> at 12:00pm. We were meant to leave the apartment at 12:30pm, so I was a bit rushed since I was also doing Natsuko's makeup as well~ We left the apartment with my roommate and another Japanese roommate and took the train to Aikawa where the people who own the apartment we are living in lives. The Ariyama's are so nice and they are absolutely adorable and kind</span><span style="color: #e06666;">!</span></div>
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When we arrived, there were so many things going on! With probably 10 other girls in the house, the tiny living room was crowded, but what was really eye catching was all the kimonos, yukatas, and cloth materials that the Ariyama's owned! Everything was so gorgeous!!! We first got put into a <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Yukata which is pretty much just a light kimono, used mainly for summer</span></i>. </div>
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This is my second time wearing a yukata actually! The first was at my university. :) I thought the print I chose was so pretty and it reminded me of sakura season~ Natsuko looks gorgeous as ever~ </div>
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Next we got put into a <i><span style="color: #e06666;">kimono, which is the thicker, warmer, and a lot more fancy traditional Japanese garment</span></i>. </div>
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My roommate Shihori and I! <i><span style="color: #e06666;">I am wearing the kimono, while she's in the yukata</span></i>. :) We are holding a traditional Japanese instrument. I'm not too sure what it's called actually >< But when i find out, I'll edit this post! It's sort of like a <i><span style="color: #e06666;">handmade little taiko drum</span></i>~ I absolutely love the picture of us together on the right and will probably change my profile pic on Facebook very soon ;)</div>
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After, the Ariyama's changed up the <i><span style="color: #e06666;">kimono and added in this long and pretty skirt.</span></i> I've never actually seen Japanese people wear their kimonos with a skirt like this, but I thought it was nevertheless very pretty. <3 It sort of reminded me of the Korean traditional garment, hanbok. </div>
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Ah! Rachel's skirt was gorgeous!! The gradient color was just to die for. Natsuko also had on a blue gradient skirt and it was just gorgeous! So, throughout this event, I changed 3 times!</div>
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I'm not too sure which one is my favorite, but I think the more I look at these photos, it's a tie between the yukata and the kimono with the pink skirt~ :) <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Which one do you guys like better?</span></i> :D</div>
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Above is a picture with most of the ryuugakusei, or the Study Abroader's in my apartment~ I love this picture of us. We've never looked so beautiful all together. <3</div>
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And oh my god....this naan and curry combo tasted sooooo good! Ugh...I already miss the taste. I'm definitely going back for this again, and for 650 yen? So worth it. After we ate our super late lunch, we went back to our apartment where I rested for a few hours, finished my incredibly long kanji hw <span style="font-size: x-small;"><strike>(the hatred i feel...)</strike></span>, and blogged a bit, I finally fell asleep. </div>
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And that's the end of my second week! It definitely got better as the week went by. I'm still a bit bleh but I'm hoping things will get better as the weeks fly by. I'm super scared for this third week because this is the week actual classes start. So wish me luck! </div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">2016年1月12日 ➖ 2016年1月17日</span></div>
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Hello everyone! I can't believe it's already Sunday here in Japan! I experienced my first 'week' of Study Abroad <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(more like 5 days)</span> and so far it's been an interesting experience. I'm still really scared and excited for everything that will come to me during these next 5 months, so without further ado here's how my first week went! Enjoy!</div>
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I left my beautiful island of O'ahu on <i><span style="color: #e06666;">January 11, 2016</span></i> at around 2:00pm. The plane ride was pretty decent. I ended up watching 4 and 1/2 movies: <i>Her</i>, <i>Everything Before Us</i>, <i>Aladdin</i>, <i>The Scorch Trials</i>, and <i>1/2 of Tangled</i>, before we landed into <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Kansai International Airport (KIX)</span></i>. It was already <i><span style="color: #e06666;">8:00pm on January 12th</span></i> when I arrived and there was an incredible wait time going through customs. >< By the time I got to the <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport</span></i>, it was 9:30pm. </div>
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<i><span style="color: #e06666;">Hotel Nikko is the only hotel in KIX</span></i>. I was supposed to meet my Study Abroad program coordinators on the 13th between 3 and 5pm but since I couldn't book any flights that landed during that time, I had an extra night to myself before I met with the others. I would definitely recommend Hotel Nikko. The single rooms are <i><span style="color: #e06666;">super spacious</span></i>, and it was just nice to relax and unwind from a long flight. </div>
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My first purchase in Japan ended up being at the <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Lawson's store right outside Hotel Nikko.</span></i> I was slightly hungry from the flight, so I bought some <i><span style="color: #e06666;">onigiri and karamucho hot chili sticks</span></i>. I knew I wasn't going to wake up in time for an actual breakfast, so I also bought some <i><span style="color: #e06666;">strawberry + margarine bread</span></i> and my <i><span style="color: #e06666;">favorite Milk Tea</span></i>~ I wasn't able to bring my toothpaste and face wash, so I bought those essentials as well from Lawson's. After eating, showering, social media-ing, and blogging, I finally went to sleep at around 3:00am. </div>
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I woke up the next morning at around 10:00am and just lounged around in my bed for the next couple of hours. My check-out time was at 12:00pm but I mistakenly thought it was 2:00pm, so I was rushed out of the hotel room at 12:40pm. Because I was meeting my program peeps at 3:00pm, I cruised at the airport for a couple of hours. I texted my boyfriend and read a little until it was time to meet up with my program.<br />
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I'm a part of the Study Abroad program called, <i><b><span style="color: #e06666;">CET Intensive Japanese Language and Cultural Studies in Osaka Japan, CET Osaka for short.</span></b></i> It is a small academically rigorous 4 and 1/2 month program that allows students to be immersed completely into the foreign language. You're paired with a <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Japanese roommate</span></i> who knows Osaka like the back of their hand, and <i><span style="color: #e06666;">you're placed into a Japanese Language course</span></i> at <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Osaka Gakuin University</span></i> (OGU) that challenges and teaches you the Japanese you'll need to survive in the country.<br />
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At 3:00pm I met with one of the staff members and 2 other CET students. Because the bus to OGU was scheduled to come at 3:50pm, the girls and I went up to the 3rd floor of KIX and grabbed a quick bite of kaarage curry. We went back down to the 1st floor and I met 2 other CET members before we went outside and purchased a <i><span style="color: #e06666;">2050 yen ticket to Hankyu Ibaraki station</span></i>. The bus ride was about 70 minutes, from KIX to Hankyu station.<br />
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Once we reached Hankyu Ibaraki, we then proceeded to purchase a <i><span style="color: #e06666;">190 yen ticket to Hankyu Shoujyaku Station</span></i>, where OGU is located.<br />
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The train stations in Japan has always been my favorite because they are always on time! The ride to <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Hankyu Shoujyaku was about 5 minutes.</span></i> Once we got off, we then proceeded to walk about 5 minutes until we got to OGU. There we signed a few papers and waited until our Japanese roommate came to pick us up!</div>
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<i><span style="color: #e06666;">Shihori</span></i> is the name of my roomie! She's super beautiful! You'll see a picture of her as you read on! The walk to our apartment from the school takes about another 5 minutes. I like how everything is in walking distant. It's seriously perfect. </div>
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Here is the <i><span style="color: #e06666;">apartment</span></i> I am staying in during my time here at CET! I find it to be super cozy. It has a <i><span style="color: #e06666;">kitchen, a small bathroom and shower, a closet and a small dining table.</span></i> Because it's currently winter, I'm freezing all day long, but hopefully I'll get used to it. :)</div>
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Selfie with my college friend <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Natsuko</span></i> who is also in the CET program with me! She came a bit later than me because she missed the 3:50pm bus to Hankyu Ibaraki Station!</div>
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When it was around 8:00pm and after everyone in the CET program has settled into their apartments, the people in my apartment and the people who lived close to my apartment all gathered in Shihori and I's room (we are on the first floor, so it's the most convenient), and we had a little <i><span style="color: #e06666;">pizza welcoming party!</span></i> It was rather strange to see a lot of people I don't know gathered in my room, but eh. It was okay!</div>
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By the time the pizza party was over, it was around 10:00pm. I was exhausted after hauling my suitcases all around and being surrounded by a lot of noisiness, but some of the girls wanted to go to <i><span style="color: #e06666;">onsen</span></i> nearby to bathe and relax. I never pass an onsen gathering, so me and around 8 other girls went and bathed at the onsen. </div>
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It was ladies night, so it was only <i><span style="color: #e06666;">600 yen</span></i> to bathe there. I really enjoyed myself and it was incredibly relaxing after the long day I had. We went back to our rooms after and I knocked out as soon as my head hit my pillow. </div>
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We had to leave the apartment by 8:40am, so I started getting ready at 8:00am. I'm definitely not used to the cold weather here, so throughout the night I kept waking up every hour because my body kept reacting to the cold temperatures. ><<br />
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We had an entire day full of orientation. The first thing on the list was Language placement testing. Now, I've taken Japanese for about 2 and 1/2 years, but honestly my Japanese is really bad. I ended up leaving most of the placement test blank so I got into <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Japanese 213</span></i>. The class uses <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Genki 2</span></i> (A Japanese Language workbook), which I already learned during my Sophomore Year in college, so I think I'll be okay in this class. :) After the placement testing, we had orientations galore. By the time it was lunch we were all exhausted.<br />
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For lunch we ate here. The food was okay. I definitely chose the wrong Japanese food to try out. I had some sort of <i><span style="color: #e06666;">teriyaki-like fish</span></i>, and I think <i><span style="color: #e06666;">tiny, sweet anchovies mixed with onions</span></i>...Yeah...what was I thinking? I ate everything though and we then went back for even more orientations and a short ice-breaker activity with the CET students and their Japanese roommates. </div>
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By the time it was 6:00pm, Natsuko and I were hungry. So we asked a few other students if they'd want to eat dinner with us. We ended up wandering around our neighborhood until we stumbled across a <i><span style="color: #e06666;">tiny mama and papa restaurant.</span></i> </div>
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A super tiny restaurant, but the owners were old and super nice. I ordered the <i><span style="color: #e06666;">tonkatsu set</span></i> and it had got to be one of the most delicious tonkatsu I have ever had. Just...so good. I would definitely go back there again!</div>
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<u><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Day 3 - Jan 15 | First Day of Class, Welcome Dinner</b></span></u></div>
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<i><span style="color: #e06666;">Friday was our first day of language class at 9:00am</span></i>. It went pretty well. Most of it was review for me, as I just relearned everything I already knew. My memory is quite poor, so it's actually really good I got placed into 213 rather than 313 because my basic Japanese is rather poor. My language course actually <i><span style="color: #e06666;">only has 2 people,</span></i> me and another <i><span style="color: #e06666;">CET student, named Rachel.</span></i> The CET program really focuses on 1 to 1 teaching and I think this will greatly improve anyone's Japanese language skills.<br />
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By the time it was lunch time, my class was done for the day. Because we had nothing else to do, me and Rachel decided to find the cafeteria at OGU to see what kind of food they offered for lunch.<br />
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<i><span style="color: #e06666;">OGU campus is quite beautiful.</span></i> I just love the brick walls and how clean everything is~ I can't wait to explore more of this campus as it gets warmer.</div>
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The lunch at OGU however was okay. Nothing special, mainly deep fried food. Rachel and I weren't in the mood for that though so we ended up buying lunch from their on campus conbini. This sandwich ended up being really good!</div>
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Our official Welcoming Ceremony for the entire program was to start at 5:30pm so after dropping off our items, we walked to the JR train station and bought a <i><span style="color: #e06666;">120 yen ticket to Suita</span></i>. </div>
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The last picture is me and my roommate Shihori! :D (Excuse myself by the way...It's been really cold so I haven't had the desire to do my makeup D:) </div>
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The <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Welcome Party was pretty good</span></i>. The food was definitely amazing. I loved everything and I ate everything~ It was however really loud. I'm definitely not used to loud dinners, so I didn't really talk that much to anyone. :\</div>
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Everyone in the CET program! Everyone is really nice, despite their loudness. I think I'll get used to it and continue making friends along the way. This program is small, so I'll make really close bonds, I'm sure of it. :)<br />
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I ended the night by going to the <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Hyaku Yen store </span></i>and crashing back at my apartment. Pretty much everyone else went to a drinking party after the dinner. Yeah...I'm boring. xD</div>
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<u><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Day 4 - Jan 16 | Bowling at Round 1</b></span></u></div>
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I never made any plans for my first weekend here because I wanted to relax and settle before I started traveling everywhere. So in the morning, I slept in a little. Once I woke up, I <i><span style="color: #e06666;">skyped </span></i>with my boyfriend for a few hours and then took a nap. CET scheduled a <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Bowling event at 6:30pm</span></i> so I was pretty much doing nothing until then.<br />
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<i><span style="color: #e06666;">Bowling at Round 1</span></i> ended up being pretty cool! I actually can't remember the last time I went bowling, so it was nice to experience it again. We did 3 rounds of bowling. I scored a 96, 53, and 77...Yeah...I know I'm bad. xD Because dinner wasn't provided for this event, Natsuko and I were starving by the time the 3 rounds finished, so we caved and ate at McDonald's. Because I was so hungry it was delicious! Round 1 ended up giving us free tokens to spend, so we got to play some crane games. I won a small little Hello Kitty~ :) </div>
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We got back to our homes at around 10:00pm and after taking a nice hot shower, I curled up in my bed and fell asleep~</div>
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<u><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Day 5 - Jan 17 | Umeda, Concert, Homework</b></span></u></div>
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Because Rachel also didn't do anything on Saturday, she suggested we go to <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Umeda</span></i>, which is I believe the closest, major city near us. It's a <i><span style="color: #e06666;">20 minute train ride away and 220 yen from Shoujyaku to Umeda</span></i>. I woke up at around 7:00am, had a movie skype date with the boo, and then left my apartment with Rachel at around 11:00am. We met up with our other CET classmate, Elena at Aikawa station. (I don't have a picture though of all of us though ><)</div>
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Rachel knew of a really delicious ramen place, so we got lost a little trying to find it. But eventually we found it and it ended up being incredibly delicious. At <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Ichiran Ramen</span></i>, you use a ticket vending machine and choose what kind of ramen you want and if you want anything added to it and then you fill out a sheet on how you want your ramen to be made. It was super easy and the food came quickly. 10/10 would recommend!</div>
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We then walked to <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Hep 5, the famous department store in Umeda</span></i>. I LOVED all the clothes that were in there, so I'm definitely going back, possibly on Tuesday, to buy some Winter clothes, since everything is currently on sale. ;)</div>
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After a few hours of browsing the 7-8 different floors, we stopped and shared a <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Matcha Azuka Bean parfait</span></i>. It ended up tasting as good as it looks. :3</div>
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Hey guys! <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Happy</span></b> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(super belated)</span> <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">New Year!</span></b> </div>
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To be honest, I still can't believe that 2015 flew by that quickly. It seems like just yesterday I was blogging about the past year in my 20th birthday post (<a href="http://aimiichie.blogspot.jp/2015/07/no-longer-teen.html" target="_blank">which you can find here</a>), and 6 months later, the year has finally come to an end. I hope everyone enjoyed their last few days of 2015 and are looking forward to the brand new year of 2016!</div>
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Not gonna lie but for me, 2016 will probably be the <i><span style="color: #e06666;">most exciting</span></i> yet <i><span style="color: #e06666;">most frightening</span></i> year of my entire life. So many life changing events are happening to me this year. And just to list a bunch: I'm turning <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">21</span></b> making me an 'official' legal adult in the United States, I'm going to start my <b style="color: #ea9999;">final year of undergrad </b>at my University, I'm going to get <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">a new addition to my family</span></b> during my brother's wedding in June, I'm <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">looking into graduate programs</span></b> and figuring out what exactly I'm going to do after I graduate from undergrad...<span style="text-align: center;">Oh...and I'm going to be </span><span style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #ea9999;">living in Osaka, Japan for 6 months </b>for my mandatory study abroad program.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">2016 will definitely be an adventure for me. And one of my resolutions I made for myself was to blog more <i>about </i>these adventures. I know I've stuck with beauty posts since the very beginning of this blog but for 2016, I wanted to try something different and <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">move into more journal-like posts</span></b> that reflects the life events that I'm experiencing. The posts would be my way of essentially remembering the events that will eventually shape the rest of my life. <b><u><span style="color: #e06666;">2016 will be life-changing</span></u></b> for me, so I want to document as much as I can so when I'm 70 and slowly withering away, I can <span style="font-size: x-small;">(hopefully)</span> go back and read what my life was like and how I felt in these certain moments. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">I will continue to blog about beauty since I <i>am</i> still in love with the industry. Just not as much as before. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><strike>(Not like I did much recently anyway tbh...)</strike> </span>I just wanted to let you guys know the changes that will be happening to this blog before you ask me <i>"where's all the beauty reviews and why are you only posting about your travels???" </i></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Sooooo long story short: <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Stay tuned for all of my Study Abroad Adventures</span></b> while I'm in Japan! <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Every Sunday</span></b>, I'm planning to blog once a week, journaling and recapping the different days of my study abroad here in Osaka. Hopefully I'll keep up with the posts, but if not, I might just do bi-weekly or monthly reports. Also! A</span><span style="text-align: center;">s I slowly get accustomed</span><span style="text-align: center;"> to the life here in Japan, I might even make some helpful posts to those who wish to travel to this country! I still want to be as helpful as I can to all you peeps out there, so <b><i>if you want me to blog about something specific</i></b> as the weeks go by, <b><i>please tell me~!</i></b> I'm always here for you.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">So with that, I'll end this wordy post with a picture of the 2016 Aimee since...well...why not~ ;)</span><br />
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Hello everyone! Long time no talk! Today, I'm here to share with you a circle lens review from the wonderful circle lens store, <a href="http://klenspop.com/" target="_blank">Klenspop</a>! It is an online store based in South Korea and carries an array of beautiful circle lenses as well as a few cosmetic items!<br />
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I received <a href="http://klenspop.com/en/home/375-cara-blue.html">these lenses</a> awhile ago...<strike><span style="font-size: x-small;">like cough3monthsagocough.</span></strike> <span style="font-style: italic;">(I apologize Klenspop for the late review!!!)</span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-style: italic;"> </span>But nevertheless let's get on with the post!</div>
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I find these lenses to be your typical circle lens design. It's a sort of <span style="color: #0b5394;">azure blue</span> inner design with a black limbal ring around it, for a more enlarging eye effect. When I first saw them in the vials, I found the blue to be quite vivid. However I didn't expect them to show up on my eyes...</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">But as you can see, the color showed up quite well. The blue did end up being more of a <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue;">royal blue</span></span> when in the eye, which I'm completely fine with. These were my first pair of circle lenses that weren't the usual brown or black, so I was really happy the color ended up showing up on me! It was really </span>quite beautiful and unique~</div>
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I wore it once for around 6 hours. It felt like nothing during the first 3-4 hours, however once I got past the 5 hour mark, my eyes began to get <i>really </i>blurry, making it difficult for me to see. <i style="text-align: center;">(However...my eyes get blurry even with regular contacts after 5 hours...so maybe my eyes are just sucky ><)</i></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I honestly really enjoyed wearing these lenses. I would </span><i style="text-align: left;"><b>definitely repurchase</b></i><span style="text-align: left;"> these when my circle lenses expire in a few months. Although they <i>aren't</i> your most natural lenses, they would be <b>perfect</b> for <b><i>cosplay</i></b>, just <b><i>randomly dressing up</i></b>, or even <b><i>Halloween</i></b> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(which is coming up sooooon~)</span> They <b><i>showed up beautifully</i></b></span><span style="text-align: left;"> on my eyes and the color is just so cool~</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div>
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Pictures of me using them~<br />
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So that's it for my review! Please check out <a href="http://klenspop.com/">klenspop</a> in the future if you are in need of a beautiful pair of lenses!</div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Hello everyone!</span></i></b></div>
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I know I haven't made a personal post in a really long time... >< I apologize so much. My life has just been on a roller coaster ride ever since I started my second year of University. But I'm here today to recap this past year because as you guys can probably guess from the title...</div>
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It's my <b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">bi</span><span style="color: #c27ba0;">rt</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">hd</span></span><span style="color: #93c47d;">ay</span><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">!!!</span></span></i></b></div>
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I feel that as I get older, my life continues to get <span style="color: #6aa84f;">happier</span>, <span style="color: #3d85c6;">brighter</span>, and a lot more <span style="color: #a64d79;">adventurous</span>. ;) My last year as a teen has been one of my best and I look forward to seeing what this upcoming year as a 20-year-old will bring me. ^^</div>
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So now I will do a really speedy recap of my 19th year! If you want, please continue on reading. But of course as all personal posties go, it is definitely not necessary. :)</div>
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My last birthday post {<a href="http://aimiichie.blogspot.com/2014/07/woahim-19.html" target="_blank">which you can find here!</a>} talked about my life thus far. Still to this day, every single word that was written in that post holds true. I still am very much happy with everything that has happened in my life and I see an even brighter future ahead of me now that I am finally 20. ^_^</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Here is a picture of my dorm room when I moved in! :) (<span style="font-size: x-small;">Unfortunately, I didn't take a picture of how I designed my room >< But I will make sure to do it this upcoming school year!)</span> A</span>s a 2nd year, I got to have my own room, but I shared a bathroom with one of my very best friends. </div>
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Tadah, meet one of my besties! Now before you even say anything, yes, I did room with a guy. And no, that doesn't mean anything. We've been friends since 9th grade of high school, meaning...omg...6 years have passed since I first met this idiot. xD But seriously...if it wasn't for him, rooming together, talking together, and doing crazy things together, I think I would have mentally and emotionally died throughout my 19th year of living. :) So if you read this dude: <3 <span style="font-size: x-small;">(And I hope you don't mind me using this photo hehe)</span><br />
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I continued my 2nd year at this beautiful university. During nights when I just couldn't go to sleep or had too many things on my mind, I took a walk around this <span style="background-color: white;">Peace Lake</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(hehe...seriously that's what this lake is called!)</span> and I always felt instantly better. To this day, every time I walk around my campus, I feel appreciative and lucky I get to study at a university like this. :) Not only is it beautiful both inside and out, I study the most amazing subjects as well as learn to be a global citizen committed to living a contributive life. ^_^<br />
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One of the major decisions I decided to commit to as a 2nd year was running to be my Uni's Executive Council - Secretary. What EC is is pretty much the school's Student Government. Along with these 4 amazingly brilliant seniors, we accomplished so many new and exciting changes to our University. Although being the youngest out of us and facing challenges that pushed me to my limit, being a part of EC has been one of my greatest successes to this day. I couldn't have done it without the help of these 4. So thank you my beloved Seniors!</div>
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I've had an amazing academic school year. I've challenged myself in so many different subjects: Japanese, American Experience, Peace Studies, Peoples of Oceania, Writing 300, Modes of Inquiry and Core 200. I decided on the concentration that I'll be permanently studying in which is International Studies and this year I'll be taking more courses that focus on topics that I love such as Asian History. </div>
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But of course, school only exists during the day. I enjoyed myself every single night and weekend, either hanging out with my friends, my class mates, or just by myself~</div>
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As far as traveling goes...I visited 4 different countries during my 19 years of living. :) In December for Winter Break, my friends and I decided to visit New York! One of my friends lives in Queens, so for 3 weeks, we traveled all over New York City. The subways, the food, the people...ah...NYC is truly the city that never sleeps. I got to experience my first snowfall as well on the last day we were there! :D</div>
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Along with New York, in the month of January, I visited Tokyo, Japan and South Korea. Why you may ask? For my Winter Block class at my University, we wanted to study and question how and why the past is remembered, or forgotten, and represented differently in the countries of Japan and South Korea. We studied two things: Contesting Memories in regards to Japanese colonialism in both Japan and South Korea, as well as the Study of Comfort Women. It was one of the most influential and eye-opening courses I have ever taken. I hope to learn more about this topic in the future because I've never been mentally challenged in this way for a long while. :)</div>
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Now studies aside, I participated in extra-curricular activities at my University. The major one being: hula! This year, I was co-vp with my bestie roommate from above for my University's Polynesian Dance Club, Ka Pilina Ho'olokahi. Because I do come from Hawaii, this club has become my pride and joy. I've never danced hula before in my life <span style="font-size: x-small;">(when i was very little does not count!) </span>and finally at 19, I embarrassed myself ten-fold and danced in front of more than 100 people for my University's 6th Annual Lu'au and in many other performances throughout the year. I couldn't have called this year one of my greatest without the help from the 4 officers in the first picture. This club will forever be my heart because of them and I hope to continue it as best as I can throughout the rest of my time at my University.</div>
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(I also took a stab at choreographing, as shown in the video above...and I know...I suck... ><)</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">As the 2014-2015 School year drifts to a close, I had my final hoorah! with the Class of 2015 at Senior Ball. I had such a fantastic time with my own class as well as the Class of 2015. This year's batch of seniors...I seriously have no words to express my feelings about them. :') Let's just say...I will miss them so so sooo much. They were my everything this year. </span><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: left;">(I seriously talked with the Class of 2015 more than I talked with my own class!)</span><span style="text-align: left;"> Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who supported me, cared for me, talked with me, and loved me throughout my 2nd year!!! I am forever indebted to you. <3</span></div>
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But like all good things, some must end. Graduation was one of the toughest yet happiest days as a 19 year old. I am still sad I won't get to see the Class of 2015 in the halls of my University, or in the classrooms or cafeteria. I'm still sad I can't message them asking if it's okay to talk with them for the entire night, or annoy them with my craziness. I'm still sad I won't get to hug them, dance with them, or even say "hi" to them once I get back to campus. But.....despite all the sadness, I'm incredibly proud and blessed I got to witness these seniors grow and develop into beautiful men and women. They will bring goodness to this Earth, every single one of them. So I can't wait to see what the Class of 2015 will have in store for the world! I love you guys!! You are forever my seniors.<br />
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After school ended, I went to San Francisco to stay with my sister. She showed me all around San Francisco. I haven't seen her in a year, since I didn't go back home during Winter Break. It was so much fun seeing her and just lazying around her apartment <3 My friend also came and visited me! We walked for milessss. And for what? A very cloudy Golden Gate Bridge. ><<br />
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I would have went home as soon as school ended, but my brother was going to graduate from his Masters Program at Stanford University in June, so I stayed in California. It was wonderful seeing my family again after a year. I'm incredibly proud of my siblings. My brother will work at Yahoo in the future and getting married in July of 2016, while my sister is on her way working on live patients <span style="font-size: x-small;">(lol)</span> at her dentistry school. :) I have such a smart, beautiful, and successful familia. Gosh...how did I get so lucky? :3</div>
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After all of this, I finally flew back home to Hawaii. It was still as beautiful as when I left it. It was nice being back home for awhile. I'm also glad I got to spend Father's Day in Hawaii as well. I haven't seen my Grandpa in over a year. :) He's cute isn't he? I missed my family throughout the year, but even though I don't call them as often as I should, or I don't pay them much attention, family are my everything. And I'll always be there for them when they need me. <3<br />
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The ending of my 19th year is coming to a close, but first, I have two more adventures to mention. :) For this summer I acquired an internship in....Malaysia~ But before I talk about that, I'll first mention the adventure I had before I arrived in Kuala Lumpur. :) I experienced my first nightly layover in Narita Airport. 21 hours....so what does a girl do? Visit Shibuya of course! Thank god I go to an internationally diverse university. :) All I have to do is Facebook some friends or even Snapchat them to meet up in the middle of Tokyo. It was such a fun time! I even got to visit my first Liz Lisa store in Shibuya 109!!! //insertfangirlscream. Liz Lisa is one of my favorite clothing brands!!! Eep~<br />
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Now we have come to the ending of my 19th year (finally xD) where I am currently writing this post in Segambut, Malaysia. This summer I am an IT teacher at SOLS 24/7 which is an NGO which serves, educates, and empowers underprivileged communities around Malaysia. The reason why I decided to choose Malaysia as a place to internship is because I wanted an internship that would allow me to help out the community abroad, as well as help me develop a future plan for myself. This is the first time I'm teaching...and so far...I'm enjoying my job! I've only been here for about 2 weeks, and although I've had a few minor ups and downs, Malaysia has treated me well. </div>
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I'll be staying here for another 6 weeks! And then I'm off to Hawaii and then my third year of University once again.</div>
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Honestly, this post doesn't even cover my entire last year as a teenager. But I think I did a pretty good job summing up my year so far. :) Next year, I am looking forward to even more adventures. I'll be studying abroad in Osaka, Japan from December until June! And I hope to travel around Japan and Southeast Asia during that time as well. My 20th year will be even more exciting, I can feel it. ^_^<br />
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Obviously, I just want to thank all of my readers for their dedication to this blog. :') I'm reaching my 2nd or..maybe third? >< year of blogging, and I couldn't have made it this far without you guys. To all my sponsors as well, I sincerely apologize for my lack of updates sometimes, but I appreciate your patience. ^_^<br />
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As a 20 year old blogger now...I want to move my blog in a new direction. After my name change from chocobunnii13 -> aimiichie, I sense great things developing in my blog. ^_^ I hope to expand to more personal posts, OOTDs, and travel posts as well. I'm going to start leaning away from reviews as well because >.< I just don't have enough time for them...but when I do do reviews, I'll make them the best that they can be.<br />
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Eep...I am talking too much. I should end it now. Gosh...I haven't made a personal posties in a long time! I'll end this post with a picture of myself, because even after 20 years...I'm still the conceited girl that started this blog in 2013! <3<br />
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Here is the second lenses brought to you by, <a href="http://klenspop.com/" target="_blank">Klenspop</a>! It is a circle lens online store based in South Korea and carries an array of beautiful circle lenses as well as a few cosmetic items! So let's just get into the review!<br />
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<b>Diameter:</b> 14.3mm</div>
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<b>Graphic Diameter:</b> 13.7mm</div>
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<b>Life Span:</b> 1 Year (max)</div>
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<b>Country of Origin:</b> South Korea</div>
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These lenses are <b><i>golden brown in the center, and dark brown at the edge</i></b>~ It sort of reminds me of a lion for some reason...<br />
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The design shows a lot more <b>golden on my eyes</b> then previous circle lenses. I find that to be common when it comes to buying circle lenses that have 'brown' in it's name. :)<br />
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I wore it once for around 8 hours. These lenses, although quite small, feel quite large for my small, monolid eyes. >< I don't think I can wear lenses these large on my eyes for an extended amount of time. But overall, the comfort level was pretty decent. :)</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I definitely like these lenses better then it's sister counterpart, the <a href="http://aimiichie.blogspot.com/2015/07/review-klenspop-pop-c-black-choco.html">Pop-C Black&Choco lenses</a>. ^_^ I think they look quite good on my eyes, and I like how the design shows up a lot better then the other one. It still does need heavier makeup when I wear them, but overall, I rate these to be excellent. </span></div>
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So that's it for my review! Please check out <a href="http://klenspop.com/">klenspop</a> in the future if you are in need of a natural pair of lenses!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://klenspop.com/" target="_blank">Klenspop</a> has opened <a href="http://jlenspop.com/" target="_blank">Jlenspop</a> as well, which is just a Japanese version of their store. :) If you are interested, please visit the site!</span><br />
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Hi guys! I apologize for the late update. Things are seriously cray in my life right now. If you guys want a hint at what's going on...let's just say I am writing this post in the midsts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ^_^ </div>
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But today, I'm here to share with you another circle lens review from the ever awesome circle lens store, <a href="http://klenspop.com/" target="_blank">Klenspop</a>! It is a circle lens online store based in South Korea and carries an array of beautiful circle lenses as well as a few cosmetic items! So let's just get into the review!<br />
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Whenever you buy from Klenspop, they provide you with a <b>cute little blue/pink contact lens case</b>, <b>a plastic yellow tweezer</b> that can be used to grab the circle lens out of the vial, and of course the actual <b>circle lens vials</b>. </div>
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<b>Brand:</b> G&G Contact</div>
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<b>Diameter:</b> 14.3mm</div>
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<b>Graphic Diameter:</b> 13.7mm</div>
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<b>Water Content:</b> 38%</div>
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<b>Base Curve:</b> 8.8mm</div>
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<b>Life Span:</b> 1 Year (max)</div>
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<b>Country of Origin:</b> South Korea</div>
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These lenses are exactly how they sound. It has a <b><i>chocolate brown outer circumference</i></b>, and a <b><i>black inner rim</i></b>. I find them to be quite unique~ It's so pretty~</div>
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The design however does not show up that well when it's in your eye. </div>
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I wore it once for around 8 hours. These lenses, although quite small, feel quite large for my small, monolid eyes. >< I don't think I can wear lenses these large on my eyes for an extended amount of time. But overall, the comfort level was pretty decent. :)</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">These lenses are pretty decent. :) I think personally, I need to use lenses that have a diameter of 14.0mm or smaller. >< When worn, they are <i><b>definitely not natural on my face,</b></i> but I like it nonetheless. If I wear heavier makeup and wear it on a night out, I think these lenses could work. ^_^</span></div>
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Do you understand what I mean about unnatural? >< I look like an alien!</div>
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So that's it for my review! Please check out <a href="http://klenspop.com/">klenspop</a> in the future if you are in need of a natural pair of lenses!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://klenspop.com/" target="_blank">Klenspop</a> has opened <a href="http://jlenspop.com/" target="_blank">Jlenspop</a> as well, which is just a Japanese version of their store. :) If you are interested, please visit the site!</span><br />
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I have another review for you guys featuring these 12 kawaii products sponsored by the one and only <a href="http://www.kawaiibox.com/"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Kawaii Box</span></a>~! For those who don't know, Kawaii Box is the <i><span style="color: #e06666;">cutest</span></i> monthly subscription box, brought to you by <a href="http://blippo.com/" style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Blippo</span></a>~! Blippo holds a <span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">huge</span> selection of Japanese and Korean kawaii products including candy, stationary, phone accessories, magazines, bags, beauty accessories and other cute items~<br />
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I'm so glad I got the opportunity to receive this Kawaii Box~ They are $18.90 per box, with free shipping! They have <a href="http://www.kawaiibox.com/subscribe/"><span style="color: #ea9999;">different plans</span></a> you can choose from and if you purchase the 6-month plan, each box will only be $17.90 per month!<br />
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For this post, I'll be reviewing the <a href="http://www.kawaiibox.com/kawaii-box-february/"><span style="color: #ea9999;">February</span></a> monthly box I received~ <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I apologize for such a late review..College life is killing me... ><) </span>So let's just get into the review!</div>
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It arrived in this <span style="color: #e06666;"><i>really cute box</i></span>! They even drew a cute little bunny on it!! <span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">♡</span> So adorable!!! I think they <i><span style="color: #e06666;">personalize each box</span></i>, so Kawaii Box really take their cuteness to a next level. </div>
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So the first 3 items are:<br />
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<li><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Red Panda Mini Plushie</span></b></li>
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<li>This has got to be one of the cutest plushies I've ever owned! The plushie is super soft and just look how cute the eyes are on this little guy! I get happy just looking at it~</li>
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<li><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Apollo Chocolate Charm</span></b></li>
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<li>I've tasted Apollo Chocolate before and I love them! So I'm happy I got to receive one in charm form~</li>
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<li><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Glitter Lollipop Hair Clip</span></b></li>
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<li>This was a rather interesting item. I'm not a fan of hair clips, but I do have to say the clip is really sturdy and it's actually really cute in your hair if you're into this glitter lollipop sort of design~</li>
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<li><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Nostalgic Sticker Set</span></b></li>
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<li>These have a lot of happy birthday stickers, so I'll definitely be using them on one of my friends birthday cards~ The stickers are cute and I love the color. It really does give me a nostalgic feeling when I look at them!</li>
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<li><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Hello Kitty Eraser</span></b></li>
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<li>Cute little eraser! I actually don't use these type of erasers anymore, but they remind me so much of the 90s! ^^ Hello Kitty love!</li>
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<li><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Panda Chopsticks</span></b></li>
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<li>Ahh~ So cute! I love pandas. I love chopsticks. And I will love the food that I can eat them with! ;)</li>
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<li><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Bear Cupcake Pencil</span></b></li>
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<li>I have to say, this was one of my favorite items in this box! I love pencils, cute pencils, cute pencils with bears, cute pencils with bears and cupcakes. Hehe~ </li>
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<li><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Diamond Travel Tag</span></b></li>
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<li>Yaey! I recently got 2 Liz Lisa suitcases, so I'll definitely be using this tag for the Summer and/or for Study Abroad when I got to Japan! ^^</li>
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<li><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Universe Pencil Case</span></b></li>
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<li>Although I don't use pencil cases anymore, I actually like this one. Recently I started to like galaxy themed things. It's not really the normal kawaii like the other items, but I'm glad I can put my bear cupcake pencil in something!</li>
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<li><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Sweet Pastel Cube Bracelet</span></b></li>
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<li>I never wear bracelets...but this is another one of my favorite items. To be honest, I never liked it. But after putting it on, the bracelet feels really nice on my wrist~ The cubes are an interesting design but I love the colors. It's really cute! I just need to find the outfits to match it. xD</li>
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<li><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Kracie Nerunerunerune DIY Candy</b></span></li>
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<li>Never heard of this candy! I never tried them yet, but I'll tell you later how they taste. I actually just really liked reading the packaging. xD I'm learning Japanese right now, and I surprised myself by being able to read most of the words! <span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">♡</span> (Understanding them however is another question....)</li>
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<li><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Green Tea Kit Kat</span></b></li>
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<li>Eep! The famous green tea kit kat! When I first tried these, they tasted really good. And that's all that needs to be said. </li>
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Overall, I fairly enjoyed this little Kawaii Box~ ^_^ Opening up the products really <b><span style="color: #e06666;">made me </span><i><span style="color: #ea9999;">happy</span></i></b>, and <b><span style="color: #e06666;">put a </span><i><span style="color: #ea9999;">smile </span></i><span style="color: #e06666;">to my face</span></b> as I continued to take the products out of the box. Some of the items are <i><span style="color: #ea9999;">really random</span></i>, but I'd use all of the items that were in the box! </div>
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If you are really into random assortments of cute items, I'd <b><span style="color: #e06666;"><i>definitely recommend Kawaii Box!</i></span></b> Not only is the box itself <b><i><span style="color: #ea9999;">affordable</span></i></b>, you'll want to purchase more items from <a href="http://blippo.com/">Blippo</a>, because you'll want your kawaii collection to grow~</div>
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