Fashion Help!

So I'm starting university in 2 weeks and that involves "fancy dress" parties. Now, the theme selected by my peers at the campus is *drum rolls* (pun intended) Military theme!
You must be thinking, "that's not that difficult!" so I'll say, YES IT IS! I Hate that print. Eww.
I thought I'd go with Girls' Generation kind of inspired look:

minus the shorts.
But then..I don't have any similar looking jacket >< My Swedish graduation hat would go perfect with the look though!

I do have these pants:

which are pretty much perfect for the look but I don't know what kind of top I should match the pants with!:(

I'm going with the kind of shoes presented on Yuri's picture and I've already thought of the make-up. I'm going with an army inspired pin-up look! ♥
I was thinking of getting a cute hat to go with and accesorize with a dog tag necklace =D

Any ideas beauties? Pleaaaasse!!

One Of Those Days..

Today's mom's b'day!!! Paaaaartyyyyy Indian styyyleeee!! wohoooooo!! *wobbles head*
No ok there's no party >.> And no we didn't eat curry either >.>
But hey, it's her "36th" b'day so there are many more years to look forward to to party!! ;D

Anyway, got my package from la redoute today! Waaay! I ordered:
La skirt but le top in plain fuchsia and plain red


I also got this:


which has this:

XO It's Rain y'all! In a Swedish magazine! On the Sex and Love page!! HAHAHAHAHA~
This is weird. Knowing a k-pop artist since the past 6 yrs now and seeing him breakthrough in Hollywood and in western media.. it's weird.


And then this was just too funny.

My fist impression was "He is STILL talked about?! >.<" but then I looked closer into it and it's kinda funny really. It's Edward Cullen's facebook page which says things like "Edward Cullen likes friend asks: "Are you alive?2 "yes." And then you're not alive. :pPPppPPPp" LOL
another favourite is "Edward cullen did the "Do you have iron defiency?"" hahahaha!!!! I LOVE lame jokes! They make my day~ ^^

also got 2 new make- up products from Make Up Store ♥
Copacabana eyeliner and Pink Metal Microshadow.

The Microshadow is gorgeous!! It has this beautiful light purplish tint to it and can also be used as blush.

since the weather is wonderful today with mild sunshine that does not cause headache ♥ I'll go out and read the bible. But first,
Chai time!


Bommie~~ =3

My Wondergirl

She left today.



Thank you
I’m glad that you’re here
No matter the time
I can always smile
No matter how many years pass while we’re away from each other – Nothing will have changed
We’re Best Friends
I love you, I really love you

I’m sorry for waiting so long to say this
I was driven into a corner alone
When I hear your faint voice
I felt like I could make it
I can tell you anything
Even things I can’t tell my mom
You understand better than anyone
When I’m happy
you’re just as happy for me
And you’re the one to scold me when I’m wrong

You see through my pretenses when I’m feeling down
You’re the first to send me a caring emails
That have saved me so many times
You said I should go ahead and cry when I feel like crying
Because you’d be at my side
My greatest ally
I wonder if there’s anything I can do for someone like you?
When I figure it out I’ll race over to you,
I promise

I’ll always be praying
I want you to be the happiest person in the world

Thank you
I’m glad that you’re here
No matter the time
I can always smile
No matter how many years pass while we’re away from each other – Nothing will have changed
We’re Best Friends
I love you, I really love you

미리암아~, 정말 너무 사랑해~ V-v-v-venus!!! ;D

You fly~ ♥

She makes wonders

My love who happens to be a graphic design geek (bless her) helped me welcome my new laptop into my world. Her name (the laptop) is Lolla and yes, she is kind of a showgirl.

Her are 2 of the desktop screens she customized to my preference:
My Super crush, Choi Siwon


Etc.


I am so in love.

Oh! I booked my tickets and everything! Even got the accommodation confirmation today! Wohoo! I won't be a hobo!
On the other hand, I found out that I might not be able to do my exchange year at Seoul University. If it's God's will, then it will occur. He knows what I want and what's best for me =)

Ok, I'll go paint my nails now! Wohoo, I stopped biting my nails! Celebration for a long nailed non-hobo!!

Some wishes don't come true and that's ok!

There are some things that I've always wished I could do and for some it's not late. Some of the things that I've always wanted to do is learn ballet, ball room dancing, ice skating, snow boarding and the list goes on. I console myself by thinking "I'm not immortal; Hence, I cannot do everything!" which really is a good way to comfort yourself..mmyea, you should try it sometimes.

Moving on, one of the things that I've "always" wanted to learn, is photography. The thing is, it's not as demanding as the physical activities that I mentioned, but still, it needs creativity and talent. Both of which I lack (concerning photography o.o)
So in order to get my photography dose, I browse through flickr and here are some of my favourite ones. They are SO talented! *-*
Rosiehardy






imfreelykeely


John&Fish




And loads more! I don't have the energy to post cause after a perfect day yesterday, I got sick hehehe..*shrug* Korean drama time!

They are my Sunshine~

Today was perfection.I saw my friends for the last time today as most of them are proceeding to the next chapter of their life.
The day started at 14.00, when we met each other and decided to fika. Now, fika never, ever, goes wrong. It was so wonderful! I can't think of any other word than "perfection". We talked about being nervous about not being able to find nerdy enough friends and the possibilities or working together as scientists in the future. There was some light chitchat in there as well which wasn't as nerdy..I think >.> Oh yes! Lord Byron!! He was quite talked about today.
Soon, one of my dearest friends had to leave and as expected, it was quite emotional.
At the end of the day, I was alone with the guys who at one point started to compare levels of "gayness" and how gay they could be. Very entertaining actually. Especially when Daniel was slurping on his PINK SMOOTHIE.But we love him anyways >.> The guys who usually jokingly tease me did not do that today AND treated me like a lady xO
All in all, I am so happy and sad at the same time which sucks because I want to look back at this day and think what an awesome time we had instead of thinking of parting. I guess I was even happier because I had to put up with them for the last time :D Neeeh, I love them. They are probably the closest friends I will have and I wish I could put into words how much I appreciate having them in my life but I suck at those kind of things =/
So I'll just end this post with a heartwarming picture:

Parting is no fun but partying is!

With relatives and friends visiting from all over the world and what not, there have been loads of outings and meeting new people. Meeting new people makes me realize how much effort and time it takes to be close to someone. For example, last week, my dad's friend from college came to visit us with his family. We just clicked instantly. His 2 beautiful daughters who were just full of never-ending energy, introduced themselves to me and then held my hand, both on each side, and started to talk as if we had known each other since..forever. We had such a great time! When they left, it made me think of how long it would take to make new close friends in the near future. In the past 8 yrs in Sweden, I was lucky enough to have 2 best friends. They are more than the sisters I never had. They are mathematically incorrectly speaking, my other halves.
One of them is leaving for university in less than a week and even though we're going to keep in touch, it's going to be SO difficult to not have her there! I am a very huggy person and I need my daily dose of hug!! ><
Yesterday, I was invited to her brother's b'day party which also happened to be the last time I met her before she left. I am going to see her next week but it won't be just the 2 of us which is different! =)

Here's a photo from yesterday:


Bébé Elise to start IB
Julia to go to South Africa
Emily to go to Linköping
I'll be going to Nottingham

Let life begin.

Not Dead..Yet

I know I have not been updating for quite a while now but I'm still here!
I have been soooooo busy with University things. I got my ID card photo yesterday and well, I managed to not look retarded. That's good enough to me! And hey, my skin looks really good! xD I STILL haven't received a reply on where I'm going to go but it should by any day now.
So that's it for now.
Have to apply for student loan now. Whoop dee doo!!

Don't Forget To Dance

Trust and Faith is all I have

I got my results today and it felt like the time I fell on chest while I was riding a bike. Breathless and in panic.
My parents were there with me immediately holding me and I couldn't be more thankful to them. I don't know what will happen now so all I can do know is put all of me in the hands of God and just pray.

For you are the God in whom I take refuge;
why have you rejected me?
Why do I go about mourning
because of the oppression of the enemy?
Send out your light and your truth;
let them lead me;
let them bring me to your holy hill
and to your dwelling!
Then I will go to the altar of God,
to God my exceeding joy,
and I will praise you with the lyre,
O God, my God.
Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my salvation and my God.

- Psalm 43: 2-5

Turn to me and be gracious to me,
for I am lonely and afflicted.
The troubles of my heart are enlarged;
bring me out of my distresses.
Consider my affliction and my trouble,
and forgive all my sins.

- Psalm 25: 16-18

Something ppl don't know about me..

Having a blog makes you strangely express yourself almost more openly than when you're with your friends cause you don't blurt out everything that's in your mind. Well, I don't xD
I had a dream a couple of nights ago that I was taking part in a pageant and when I woke up, I remembered that I had it on tape. No,"unfortunately", not my dream but the times when I took part in pageants. Fashion show is what they called it in India.
Watching the tape, I hid myself several times under the cushion as a reaction to the utter embarrassment. It was nothing but a puddle of mess *sigh*
Oh well, I did win so hahahaha I guess it doesn't matter xD

I'm no.26 if you can't tell ;)

This was my first pageant, in 1999.

I get my exam results tomorrow determining if I can accept my conditional offer at Manchester. Pray for me? Pretty please?

I Love...

With so much whining, complaining and overall hatred going on in the world, I wanted to post things that I really love. It seems like ppl say "I hate ..." much more often than notice and appreciate something. I have wanted to post something like this for a while now and reading Amy's update yesterday inspired me to do it so, thank you! :D

Ok, so here we go:

 I Love to smile.
 I Love sweets.
 I Love flowers, especially dandelions.
 I Love to see others smile.
 I Love everything Native American.
 I Love anything Victorian.
 I Love the feeling of a warm shower after getting soaked by the rain.
 I Love to get soaked in the rain.
 I Love to wear loose socks and get into my blankets and drink hot coco with marshmallows while watching a good movie.
 I Love Korean ahjummas yelling "aigooooyaaa~~~"
 I Love to walk bare foot in grass.
 I Love learning new things.
 I Love to read letters.
 I Love owls.
 I Love cherries and peaches.
 I Love to travel on my own.
 I Love songs that make me want to dance.
 I Love the sound of rain drops on the window.
 I Love the trembling of windows when it gets too windy.
 I Love the sound of thunder.
 I Love my new owl, Hedwig.
 I Love to stretch.
 I Love bubbles.
 I Love it when my friends understand me even though I don't seem to understand myself.
 I Love getting surprised by receiving a compliment in an unexpected situation.
 I Love long hugs.
 I Love to be goofy; especially when others can goof off with me.
 I Love to look forward to something. Could be anything.
 I Love golden retrievers.
 I Love make-up.
 I Love vanilla fudge.
 I Love to read.
 I Love to laugh randomly because I remembered something funny.
 I Love to laugh when I know I must not laugh.
 I Love geeky pick-up lines.
 I Love to see other's reaction when I give them a compliment.
 I Love Naked Juice Bar's smoothies.
 I Love finding money in random places.
 I Love the sound of leaves.
 I Love to eat the season's first fruits.
 I Love candle lights.
 I Love fika.
 I Love the smell of fresh brewed coffee.
 I Love the smell of freshly baked bakery.
 I Love to snuggle with smooth soft toys.
 I Love to wear different coloured socks.
 I Love making lame puns and be the only one to laugh at them.
 I Love to-do lists.
 I Love earrings and necklaces.
 I Love to have soothing music in the background.
 I Love to read before I go to sleep.
 I Love to feel sleepy when I lie in the sunlight.
 I Love accents.
 I Love to warm one of my cold foot with my other warm foot.
 I Love to imitate Yoda.
 I Love to watch Korean dramas.
 I Love to take long walks in forests.
 I Love winter clothes.
 I Love the taste of blood (biting my lip!! the pain, not so much).
 I Love to wake up after having a good dream.
 I Love to watch old Disney cartoons.
 I Love to make others laugh.
 I Love to fall asleep on my mom's tummy.
 I Love to dance while warming up food in the microwave.
 I Love to apply famous movie lines in everyday conversation.
 I Love to watch 90's hit music videos on youtube and sing/dance along.
 I Love to turn the radio up really loud and sing along (badly).
 I Love it when someone brushes my hair.
 I Love to run and leap on the sofa or bed.
 I Love funny commercials.
 I Love to swing really high on the swings at parks.
 I Love reading random facts about famous people.
 I Love strawberry ice cream.
 I Love having long convos with my friends.
 I Love to shout at movie characters even though I know they can't hear me.
 I Love to google random things that comes to my mind.
 I Love the feeling of wet hair on my nape on a hot summer day.
 I Love to cycle in long skirts in summer to feel the skirt moving with the wind.
 I Love to be called by my nick names.
 I Love to gaze at the sky from the balcony.
 I Love the feeling of my hair brushing my shoulders by the breeze.
 I Love to collect mugs.


I guess this list is long enough cause I can't think of anything else though I know there are so many other things in life that I love! You'll see that particular ppl are not included in the list, for example my family, whom obviously I love!
I urge you to make a list of your own to remember and celebrate the smallest yet very important things in your life.

Much Love,
Samira.

ps. Tranilla wants to say hello! ^^

Traditions

Just came home after watching Eclipse and man I'm glad that I watched it. It was great! The fight scenes were brilliant and each and every Jacob scene was gorgois and he is *-*
Not disappointed at all actually :O hm...this is strange. Well..I've never been a fan of Kristen as Bella =/ but that's just me.
It's a tradition to watch the Twilight saga movies with Mia. And after watching the movie, take a pic with the poster. It keeps the memory of the "whaaat this movie was goood" feeling fresh ^^
I realised that this might be my last movie in Sweden, which I'm really hoping cause that would mean that I got accepted. *sigh* I have to, I need to, I must!! ><
I'm not sure if she'd like me t post her pic so I'm gonna post my solo. Please excuse my hideous hair and overly happy face. I always turn out SUPER happy in pics o.0 This was the least happy/excited one I had.


(And yes I'm kinda wishing I was Bella here. Hush up >.>)

All in all, I'm happy.

Collection of Memories

Sometimes (very few times), I get in "cleaning mode". So today, I cleaned the living room, the kitchen, my room and the entrance hall. And when I say clean, I mean clean. Feels good.
When I was taking out the things I put under my bed, I found one of my oldest and most precious thing, my card collection. Since I was 9, I have been collecting birthday cards, Christmas cards, friendship cards, etc.
It seems like people don't care much about cards these days. Hallmark cards can still make my day because the message included is so sweet and meaningful! I decided to take pics of some of my favourite ones and post them 'cause they are simply adorable! <3











My favourite

And since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows trailer was released, Hedwig wants to say hello.

Processing

Everything around me seems to be in process mode right now.I'm waiting for so many things to happen; most of which determine my future life steps. Kinda frustrating if you ask me. I try to distract myself from all that. Very difficult!
One excellent way to distract myself from other things is to make a to do list of the things I've always wanted to do and have been too lazy to bother in the past. I want to my ideal-self. There's a long way to go but I could start step by step and see where that takes me =)
First thing, music.
I listen to SO many different artists but I was starting to go in that direction where ppl only listen to the latest hits. I don't want to be that person! I didn't know how to dig for good artists and find something that suits my taste. So I downloaded Spotify and Last.fm. Great starters!! I have found so many WONDERFUL artists! I have been missing out on so much!!
My current fav being Ladyhawke. She is so cool!
One of her most famous song:

This way I can polish on my French as well! ^^

Another wonderful distraction is ofc, shopping! :D
There has been SO much sale lately that I couldn't just ignore it! :O
Flooooraaal patterns <3

Now, I shall go for another distraction, that being exercising.

Premier

Enough said?

I'm excited to see whether it disappoints me or not. I have not seen the bloody 2 min "trailer" yet because as I noticed last year, it's a major spoiler. Sure, I have read the book like 3-4 times now but I still want to how they have adapted the book to the movie.
Anywho, I have a love-hate relation with the Twilight saga. Hmm.. the biggest "hate" part would be Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson's face being freakin everywhere. Not their fault but aaah they just annoy the hell out of me now. Especially Robert Pattinson.
But yaaay movie..yaaay? yes yaaay! (Sure sure)

I lie in my balcony where I have set up a comfortable mattress with my favourite cotton lace sheets, candles, strawberries with cream, Eclipse and my laptop where I shall soon continue the Keira Knightley movies marathon. A marvel!

The weather is so perfect. I can't ask for anything more. It's perfect.
The soft yet chilling breeze of the wind against my nape feels like the gentlest kiss, the still surrounding emphasizing the most graceful movements of the cloud and the most heartwarming colourful shadows of the sky feel like the touch of a beloved one.

I'm so happy.

Marknad means Shopping

I lööööve the annual sale market thing they have in my town. Market isn't quite the word for it in English (or it is) but I'd like to call it the "annual sale market thing" instead. Inshort, the ASMT.
Anyway, I would just like to say that Stella McCartney would be so proud of me cause I found beautiful cotton lace black net blouse with gorgeously padded shoulders as well as leggings, both inspired by her spring '10 collection.
I am löving the spring floral collection shown by many designers such as Alberta Ferretti as well as D&G but whenever I find something that I like, it is too expensive. Shocker. Things would be better if I had a job and then could go shopping but no luck so far. Sad face.
Anyway, today I found gorgeous leggings and dresses that were sooromantic chic with the, oh so pretty floral inspiration. I'm in my floral lala land. Pretty pretty clothes <3. I would take pics of 'em but eeh. Orka.
Btw, I have been drooling over Nadal after watching the "Gypsy" video by Shakira. Holy Crapioli, that man.

His back. My claws.

Old stuff And Mews

I have been emptying my study-table and drawers and found somethings that were 4 years old. A sandwich, a half-eaten snickers bar..neeh just kidding.
I found my old schedule, history notes from Pre along with my very first CAS diary.
I remember being so excited back then. About beginning high school; espcecially IB and doing all IB things like CAS and getting my IB schedule. It seemed so cool. I miss those days.
I've moved a lot in the past and changed many schools due to different reasons. In the end, I hated changing schools, significantly because of those few weeks in the beginning (sometimes months) where you get to know others in the class.
Fortunately, that changed cause I'm super excited to start uni! I'll have to wait for my exam results for another MONTH. Gaaah..
Anyway, the things that I found represented the different phases that I had. My manga phase, Japanese drama phase, and due to 1 Litre of Tears (drama) the I'm-going-to-save-the-world-from-Spinocerebellar-Ataxia-by-finding-a-cure phase (I haven't moved pass the latter one though).
I don't have the heart to throw them away. I don't know.. it feels like one day I'll open my box and find these things and will be all "awww~ yea *sigh* good times" but then again, my IB diploma should do that for me but somehow it doesn't xD





BTW I was supposed to see Muse this June with Kay (<3) and yesterday I got an email reporting that they freakin cancelled. Wtf?! This was supposed to my b'day present and last year's was supposed to be a Linkin Park concert but they cancelled too. I'm concert jinxed. Toootally bummed out. *pout*

Drunk Men

There's a reason why I don't go to pubs and clubs. Drunken men. I absolutely detest That. Their behavior is unacceptable and completely rude. Men are supposed to behave like gentlemen around women and that's the way it is.
I Hate it when I go to a pub and there's always some drunk Idiot who attempts to hit on me or my friends and thinks that lines like "Heeeeey guuurrrrrrrllll wuuut's goin ooooooon you guuurrrls are haaawwwwt HA HA HA *burp*"
Like, seriously?
Do they really think that we'll bat our eyelashes and think they are attractive in any sense or manner? ..Wtf?
I can't tolerate that kind of behavior and I don't need to because I deserve much, Much better than that.

Today, me and my relatives went out for a barbeque party. Some of the men could obviously not control their drinking and 5 hours later, they are still drunk with a major hangover and the atmosphere of the house is completely down. Me, and my family, are happy, life loving, alcohol disliking, liver loving, people. So, this is unacceptable. Some might think "it's just a hangover, what's the big deal?" Responsibility is the big deal along with Manners.

I'm not made to live in this era. I should've been my age in 20's or perhaps 40's instead.

In short, drunk men = not cool + completely unattractive + Not manly (if that's they're going for)
Yuck.

oh, my poor lips

Stupid Sweden and its stupidness! ><
When I was in Japan, I was stupid enough to not buy the entire MAC and NARS shop because well, I'm poor xD
I was very tempted to rob it but oh well.. I was too busy shopping on sale.
Sweden does not have ANY NARS or MAC cosmetics in any stores. NONE. Wtf?
I could buy it online but it's expeeensive T_T damn shipping <(>o<)9
*sigh*

THIS:

"It is beeeee-yoooooo-teeeeee-fullllllll!" - Kandee Johnson
I couldn't agree more.

Now I've got yet another reason to get accepted at Manchester cause they have 3 whole shops!!! *-*
Soooon..

I feel depressed. I'll shop online.

Blessed

This time, last year, I was freaking out, shaking and crying and could not get an ounce of sleep for the entire month of may. It was surprising that I didn't collapse because I couldn't eat anything either except for soda that I threw up.
It was exams time. Not just any exams but THE IB exams. It's tough. It does not need to be but with the ambitious thoughts of future lingering in your mind and the expectations as well as hope that others have for you, it becomes tougher.
I couldn't show my best because of my nerves. Yesterday, I gathered the courage to do the chemistry papers I had last year to practice. I was scared and in denial as I didn't want to recall and re-experience the feelings I had back then. What if. But as I went through it, I realized that my nerves had completely shadowed and repressed what I had learned. It was a flight situation and my brain was protecting me at its best. If I had taken the time to NOT freak out, I could've without a doubt, achieved a 7 which is the highest grade. But I didn't.
Tomorrow is psychology paper 1. Students are calling me and they're completely freaked out. They can't realize how much they know but obviously, they're in a flight situation. I WISH I xould help them..cheat xD I don't care! Education should be FUN and INSPIRATIONAL and NOT a journey that makes your abilities and capabilities feel limited or worthless. Clearly the system is not working cause many students around the world are completely loosing it right now.
This made me realize that even though I'm retaking 2 subjects, I feel blessed. I have had the time to grow and gain a deeper understanding of the subjects over the year. Sure, it would've been better if I'd got the grades needed the very first time but well, I didn't. One year is a long time to "waste" but I know now that it wasn't a waste of time. It made studying for me inspiration once again and I more than just "appreciate" it.

I treasure that.

Blah

I have not abandoned my blog. Sometimes I feel like I need it to remain sane. I need to get things out without everyone knowing so I'm kinda glad that my friends don't know about my blog or just don't care xD
I have been awfully busy studying for chem and bio exams. This time things need to go right. When I practice the past papers, I always get an almost 6. I mean like 2-3 points from a 6 which is reaaally frustrating cause I NEED that 6 in both the subjects. T_T I am SO not giving in. DAMN IT THOSE 6s ARE MINE!!

Anyways, when I was in Japan, I was contacted by Sutherlands models who wanted to sign me up and I was like "ha! good one!" They found me through facebook and the person who contacted me said that they were finding ppl online now and offering them auditions and such. Sounds reasonable and I asked a whole lot of questions before "trusting" him but idk..anyways, that happened several times and yesterday the same guy who talked to me the first time really wanted me to do at least an audition. I'm thinking why is he so damn eager to get me interested?! I mean, I'm a size 8, I'm 5'8 which is tall enough but there are taller, definitely slimmer AND much model-prettier girls out there. I'm not saying I'm ugly, but I'm aware of the fact that I am not model material. I mentioned this to them but they thought I was fit.. Anyways, I talked to my parents about this and they were very supportive as well and now I'm like wtf?! Believe me, my parents are all about education and they will judo chop any other distractions. I said that I would do the audition which will btw occur via skype from Canada as the main board is located there.
I'm just SO confused. It's just an audition but this is not the first time. But then again, I wouldn't have the dedication needed to be one either because I'd never take it seriously.
I guess things will get more confusing IF they really consider signing me. Oh well. I need to prepare a portfolio by the 24th of this month o.0 ha! portfolio..

Finally!

Just watched this and LOVE ITAH!



oooooh their clotheses *-* and CL&hearts

A Walk To Remember and other stuff to remember as well ..o.0

Soooo this was hmm a couple of days ago. Last week! One week has passed already! =O Time flies by so quickly here in Tokyo T_T I only have 1 more week left *sigh*
Anyways, the story of the walk.
I was invited to a party by Hamsa's friend's host family. Apparently they still keep in touch and get together from time to time. And so, I joined them and met so many great people! Once the Japanese open up, they are so incredibly nice! It's like they make you all warm and gooey inside xD Oh! however there was this Korean ahjusshi who was hitting on me all the time and it was just painful but oh well.. Now I can I say I have that experience as well ...
Aaaaanyways, the walk. So we miss our last train which only went up to Ikebukuro and we need to get to Nishi-nippori which is 15 mins apart. So we decided to walk and ended up going in the complete opposite direction. Let's just say that when we started, we were at one corner of Tokyo and in the end, we were on completely opposite corner but hey! now I can say I have explored Tokyo by foot xD Now that's awesome!
So 4 am, we find out we had been a bit off track and decide to crash at McDs for some breakfast until the train starts to go at 5am. But we just couldn't give up now! We had walked all the way and giving in now was just wrong. So in the shitty, uber windy, cold and rainy weather, we walked from Ueno to Nishi-nippori, seeing beautiful sites that the internet would never have recommended as they are local and hence "not good enough" but those were some of the most beautiful places I have seen! And oh I totally geeked out when I passed the Social Psychology Research Centre in Ueno xD ♥
We reached home at noon and well, I slept for 4 hours.
Yesterday, we went to Yokohama (BEAUTIFUL!!), and missed the last train again woopdidoo! But this time, instead of traveling all the way to Ikebukuro, we went to Shinjuku which is supposed to be one of the main tourist attractions in Tokyo because it is known for its night-life aka host clubs. The hosts disappointed me btw. I thought they'd be all hot and shmeksy but no. Not really. (Miriam, oppas are still MUCH hotter *nod*)
The streets were basically empty T_T So we walked to Shin-Okubo (Korea Town) and slept in a restaurant because it was shitty cold outside and nothing was open! ><

China Town, Yokohama



Yes, it is what it looks like o.o




Asakusa, Tokyo

Ktown and Shinjuku

Yesterday, I met new people! No not Japanese people but almost! They were ....*drumroll*.. Americans! Told ya they were almost Japanese! Yea so anyways, they study Japanese here and were friends with one of neighbours. It felt so good to meet new people! I've been missing my friends like crazy T_T oh and my awsome pres too.. *sigh* yes I'm a people person even though alone time is fun sometimes but lately there has been too much of that =/
oh well! We went to Korea town and ate delicious korean food. For me, it had to be Kimchi Bibimbap =D
picture time!
oh and btw, I know I was supposed to post more pics but when you're having fun, it's not like "oh let me take a picture" it's more like "oh I'm too busy experiencing the fun to take pictures" so yea...
picture time!

Uber cute pet store we went to in Shinjuku. Whaaaat? They had puppies and kittens!!! >w<


Awesome sport wall thing at Shinjuku train station


Group photo near the host club street in Shinjuku

Left to right: Sam, Sam, Hamsa, Hanna, Jill.
Awsome people. True story.

Aaaaaaand a random picture in my room! Moaarr shall be taken later.


ooh oh btw as we walked our way to Shinjuku from Shin-Okuba which is know for its Korea Town (ooooh I saw Korean idol shops and I'm hoooooooooomgggg!!!! Big Bang, 2PM, Super Junior YOU NAME IT!! Going there again next week o.o) there was this spiffy Korean restaurant with this awsome noodle thing:

Rest

After going out and visiting several places like Meiji Shrine, Harajuku and Central Tokyo, I thought I should take the time to study when it's rainy.
Enjoying my cup of green tea (Swedish xD yes I took LIPTON TEA with me to Japan lmao)and listening to Nishino Kana's new song "Best Friend" which is a major hit here ;) It reminds me of Miriam and I miss her way too much T_T =*

This is for you sweety:


Some pics.






Going over to Sam's place now. My lovely neighbour who is going to save me from a bunch of lovely doveyness by watching korean movies =*
Korean hotties here I come!

Starbucks

Finally had the time and energy to update!
So far, I've been to Harajuku and Shibuya. I have MUCH more to discover in those areas but I'm planning to visit Akihabara soon ;D
Unfortuntely, my stupid memory card for the camera is not working! >< My awesome parents bought a 8gb memory card for me and well, it's no use now is it!
I'll try to buy one here I guess =/ Until then, enjoy the shibuya crossing video I took when I was at starbucks in Shibuya, enjoying a hot Caramel Macchiato after roamimg around in one of the malls called Shibuya 109 ♥

D- Day

Today was probably my last day as a teacher's assistant. It has been so much more than just being an assistant though. I have had the privilege to get to know my x-teachers who were my "colleagues" and have fika with them! THAT, my friends, is definitely something I'd recommend! :D
Moreover, I was trusted to be a substitute teacher and share what I learned the past three years in high school. I've been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to say things like:
"Hey, over there. What's so funny? Would you like to share something with the rest of the class?"
Or, when students came up to me and explained why they were late for class.
Also, to hear the cheer when they get the chance to end earlier if they're good. (or play hangman with them ;))
I could not have hoped for better students to work with. They have been overly talkative and annoyingly charming, eager, and simply brought their positive energy to the class which definitely shone through.
Many curious examples were brought up while "teaching" such as the Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs, Desperate Housewives, etc. My personal favourite being Operant Conditioning by our beloved Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory.
As cliché as it sounds, words cannot explain how much I will cherish this experience and the purely awesome people I met who also are my friends now. People who would point out alliterations and personifications while having a "normal" conversation; people who understood and laughed along at the square root of -1 saying "Be rational" to Pi and Pi replying "Get real"; people who drew parallels to soul and thermodynamics and people who had the energy to put with me.
Thank you and stay awesome.

PreIBa


PreIBb


Some of the IB2s