AKB48 and JKT48 at Plaza Senayan
Monday, February 27, 2012
Today I went to Plaza Senayan to check out the Japan Pop Culture Festival 2012.
I wanted to see the cosplay and AKB48 also JKT48!
Well, I missed the cosplay events... I went to PS and ate at Mos Burger. After eating, I struggled to find a space amongst the crazy crowd and finally settled on the second floor railing. When I reached there, the event was JKT48 showing off their outfit coordinates.
Then there was a looong break.........
And finally AKB48 appeared!!!!!!!!
When I watch them it makes me feel happy and light.
I remembered my experience in a maid cafe in Japan. The maid told us that a maid is forever 17. Because 'this is a fantasy world for everyone. People come here to be happy and forget their troubles'.
Since AKB48 is a product of Akihabara, they no doubt follow the same concept.
I wish Perfume would come to Jakarta next!!!!
I wanted to see the cosplay and AKB48 also JKT48!
Well, I missed the cosplay events... I went to PS and ate at Mos Burger. After eating, I struggled to find a space amongst the crazy crowd and finally settled on the second floor railing. When I reached there, the event was JKT48 showing off their outfit coordinates.
Then there was a looong break.........
And finally AKB48 appeared!!!!!!!!
I have never listened to their songs or seen them before I just know their name. But when they went on stage, escorted by a whole pack of security guards in neon green vests, I became sooo excited! Then they appeared in the white light of the stage looking all slim and clean and beautiful!
So... thanks to that event, I went home and checked out a lot of AKB48 stuffs and now I like them! Though... I only like one song enough to put it in my iTunes, which is this:
When I watch them it makes me feel happy and light.
I remembered my experience in a maid cafe in Japan. The maid told us that a maid is forever 17. Because 'this is a fantasy world for everyone. People come here to be happy and forget their troubles'.
Since AKB48 is a product of Akihabara, they no doubt follow the same concept.
I wish Perfume would come to Jakarta next!!!!
Labels: AKB48, Japan Pop Culture Festival 2012, JKT48, Namida Surprise, perfume, Plaza Senayan
My Good News
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Today is a very happy day for me.
I got an (unofficial) acceptance for Master's degree in Goldsmiths, University of London!!!!!!
I performed so badly in the interview that I was surprised that the interviewer gave me a place in this course. Phew... I'm so relieved now. London College of Communication accepted me as well. I'm so happy! I can't believe it!
Thank you God!
Thank you my family for your support!
Thank you Gucci Polo for keeping quiet during both interviews!
Thank you Ken for believing me!
Thank you my friends who congratulated me!
Aaaaaah sure is a happy day~
So excited that I went to search for apartments in London already. lol
I got an (unofficial) acceptance for Master's degree in Goldsmiths, University of London!!!!!!
I performed so badly in the interview that I was surprised that the interviewer gave me a place in this course. Phew... I'm so relieved now. London College of Communication accepted me as well. I'm so happy! I can't believe it!
Thank you God!
Thank you my family for your support!
Thank you Gucci Polo for keeping quiet during both interviews!
Thank you Ken for believing me!
Thank you my friends who congratulated me!
Aaaaaah sure is a happy day~
So excited that I went to search for apartments in London already. lol
This is Goldsmith's main campus
This is Goldsmith's library. How big is that?!?!?! I can't wait to explore it...
Japan Pop Culture Festival 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Today I found out about this event!
Details are in the poster. I'm happy it will be in Plaza Senayan, which is easily accessible~
Also I did a bit of research on JKT48 and I think two of the members are pretty! Rena, the only Japanese in JKT48, and Melody, the leader. I'm surprised that Rena is only 13 years old. I think she will become really popular after this debut.
I also watched their commercial for Pokari Sweat and the ad quality is so nice~~
Love the first scene with the long shot and the girls running across the sand.
Also love the final scene. Melody looks beautiful there!
Labels: advertisement, AKB48, CM, commercial, concert, Japan, Japan Pop Culture Festival 2012, JKT48, Melody, Plaza Senayan, Pocari Sweat, Rena Nozawa
Maid Cafe in Jakarta??
Monday, February 20, 2012
Today I went to Sushi Tei at Plaza Senayan and was shocked to see this!
O_O
"Serving You Soon..."
*moe pose*
O_______O
I can't believe it! Don't know when it is opening. I hope the waitresses are actually going to be cute like the one on that picture though. I'm a bit unsure and all but if it is going to be good then I can't wait because more Japanese culture in Jakarta makes me love this place more and more.
In fact, today I was sooooo shocked to see Natural Beauty Basic brand in SOGO dept store today!!!!! I was damn hyped and bought myself an utterly overpriced (but cute) skirt. When I went home I regretted it. I won't say the price of the skirt but it's enough to shame me lol. I'm going to go on a diet for half a month to make up for the expense (win-win situation..hahhaha).
I only knew NBB from their advertisements which are by PERFUME!!!! LOVE THEM!!!
So the marketing bait totally hooked me blind and I bought me a pretty darn expensive skirt.
To make myself feel better I went home and gave a full-blown quirky fashion show for my grandpa. He kept laughing and laughing and telling me how I dress myself well. I was being pretty ridiculous but it made him laugh a lot so I gave him 3 different fashion coordinates. lol! Love my cute grandpa!
Anyway
I'm sure going to that maid cafe and I hope it's good! Are you?
Labels: crepe, creperie, jakarta, M and T, maid cafe, momi toy's, Plaza Senayan
Tukang Sampah Indonesia
Thursday, February 16, 2012
This video is a MUST WATCH for anyone living in Indonesia.
This is a video aired by UK's BBC2. It's called "Toughest Place to be a Bin Man" (trans: Tempat Paling Sulit Sebagai Tukang Sampah). Sorry for my bad translation ...
For some time now, I have started noticing the tukang sampah (bin men) in Jakarta. This city is split into two groups - very rich and very poor. Middle-class consists of just a few of the population. My father is a hard worker and thanks to him, I have always lived a comfortable life with everything I need. Every night in my prayers I always thank God for having blessed me with this life that lacks nothing.
I would like to personally thank BBC for making this video. I think a lot of Chinese-Indo kids, including me, have no idea about the life of the poor in Jakarta. We have seen the carton houses, the skinny tukang sampah, but we knew little about them. In fact, I was even contemplating making my personal investigation on them and making a movie out of it. lol! Anyway, that is why I am so grateful this video is out. I hope we can understand each other a little bit better.
This is a video aired by UK's BBC2. It's called "Toughest Place to be a Bin Man" (trans: Tempat Paling Sulit Sebagai Tukang Sampah). Sorry for my bad translation ...
For some time now, I have started noticing the tukang sampah (bin men) in Jakarta. This city is split into two groups - very rich and very poor. Middle-class consists of just a few of the population. My father is a hard worker and thanks to him, I have always lived a comfortable life with everything I need. Every night in my prayers I always thank God for having blessed me with this life that lacks nothing.
I would like to personally thank BBC for making this video. I think a lot of Chinese-Indo kids, including me, have no idea about the life of the poor in Jakarta. We have seen the carton houses, the skinny tukang sampah, but we knew little about them. In fact, I was even contemplating making my personal investigation on them and making a movie out of it. lol! Anyway, that is why I am so grateful this video is out. I hope we can understand each other a little bit better.
Labels: bbc, bbc2, bin man, Indonesia, jakarta, the toughest place to be, tukang sampah
Valentine
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Dear my sweet readers,
Happy Valentine's Day!
Make someone smile today with the Valentine spirit!
love,
juice-22
Labels: valentine
More Sweet Japanese Necklaces
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
I was looking at hairstyles on http://www.beauty-box.jp/
It's a very good website for Japanese hair catalogues.
And my eyes caught sight of the sweet necklaces the models were wearing! Check them out
wha... I just realised it's the same girl! o_o
It seems she has a good eye for necklaces ^_^
Last night I did a lot of research into Japanese brands that have stores in Taiwan. Apparently there are quite a lot! I'm so excited to go to Taiwan now! Can't wait to be reunited with Lowry's Farm, Samantha Thavasa, Samantha Petit Choice, Samantha Vega, Lis Liza, Afternoon Tea!
By the way, these hair models are all so pretty...!
Labels: accessories, hair, Hairstyle, japanese, jewellery, necklace, sweet
Samantha Thavasa Japanese Accessories
Monday, February 13, 2012
Ever since I went to Japan last November, I have been so into accessories~
I used to wear them rarely, but my one-month trip to Japan has stocked me up with a whole new collection of cute earrings! I cannot find those kind of designs in Jakarta. I am going to Taiwan this March and hopefully I can find similar things there.
The #1 most influential brand that really radiated a modern Japanese girl/woman vibe, is Samantha Thavasa. Every time I walked past their shops I was always drawn to the tiny shimmering accessories and feminine wallets and bags.
I immediately fell in love! But the items are so painfully expensive. Their cheaper necklaces prices averagely US$600. Their promos are all modelled by famous female idols of the time, so all the Japanese girls are crazy about Samantha Thavasa!
Now I wish I could afford it without feeling like I spent a lot of money >_>
I think tiny accessories are so cute! And they make a girl look feminine without being too over-the-top with humongous bling-blings.
These aren't Samantha Thavasa necklaces but I love them so much! I really want to get myself something like this some day >.<
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Labels: accessories, fashion, feminine, girly, japanese, OL, Samantha Thavasa, trend
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