Pencil Full of Lead - Paolo Nutini

Ah, I'm in love.

Can't believe he is only 22.

Dress Hunting

How come there are so many pretty dresses online (ASOS, Shopbop, Victoria's Secret) but so little in stores in Japan.

I want.

FLA Summer Party

On Friday, I went to this FLA party that a few people from my grade planned.

At first, Miku and I weren't that excited about it just because we're not that close with many of the people that were coming....

But it turned out to be so much fun!

Alot of drinking, talking, dancing and getting to know each other!

The food was absolutely amazing. The music was good. The place was in a wedding hall in

Aoyama so obviously the atmosphere was great!

Definitely worth 5000 yen!

After the party some people went clubbing but Miku and I went back to her place for a movie marathon! Ai-chan came as well which made it more fun!

We watched Shutter Island and The Hangover. Tried to squeeze in a third movie but was way to tired!

With some very pretty girls!

Miku, Marsha, Eriko, Ayako, Sayaka and Mina!

With Marsha, Ayako, Miku and Eriko!

The Usual Three with Joseph!

Okinawa in 25 days!

Yosuke and Ken!

They were at the bar the whole time drinking! *haha*

With Saya and Taka! These two are in my French class! Apparently we're the only ones taking it next semester!

I hear that there is going to be another party at the end of this year! Cannot wait!

Till then, I gotta find a nice and stylish dress!

Ciao!

Summer Lovin'

I am truly sorry for the very long hiatus! I just needed a break from blogging due to school and family matters!

But now that I am free from tests and essays and feeling better, I promise to blog frequently, like I used to.

So yesterday, I was finally able to have an ooVoo session with Missy and Yurina.

God, I miss these girls so much! Can't wait for the many events we have planned!

Ciao!

Lunch <3

Just had to show you guys this!!

I'm not very good at cooking but these days I've been trying hard to become better at cooking for the future :)

今日はベーコン醤油ご飯と昨日の残りのチキンとレタス!!

自分で言うのもなんなんだけど、おいしそう〜

ってかたまには日本語で書くのもいいね!

最近本当に日本語書いてないから、ちょっとやばい〜笑

今から未来と実奈とtanしてくる！

Anyways.....hope you have a good day!!

Ciao!

Today's Outfit

Tanktop: Kitson
Skirt: Forever 21
Flip Flops: Havaianas of course!
Belt: From Anna!

<3

GREEK

Today after dinner, we felt like walking around a little bit so we went to GAP!

I found a really cute tank top dress. I don't have anything like it so I bought it without hesitation.

My dad bought jeans and my mum bought trousers as well so were all pretty satisfied!

Paired it with my favourite belt that Anna gave me!

I figured it would look nice as a normal tanktop as well! Tucked the bottom bit in!

I don't think I'll wear the dress on it's own, like this. It looks kinda like a toga! *hehe* But I'm thinking it'll look nice with leggings!

I don't really own any dresses so it's nice to buy one for a change!! Especially when it's on sale! I can't wait to wear it!!

Ciao!

In Love

So I've noticed that turquoise coloured accessories are in these days.

I've seen a lot of them in stores like H&M and Forever 21 as well as Accessorize. Magazines habe been featuring them and Yurina has been collecting them as well.

Here are a few recent purchases!

I bought these today in a little jewelry store in Parco Kichijoji!

I cannot wait to put them on!

I bought these the other day at Lumine Shinjuku.

I put them on on Thursday and got quite a lot of compliments!

I bought this yesterday from Accessorize before I met up with Yurina!

I like Accessorize because the quality is good and it doesn't rust like accessories from H&M and Forever 21.

Painted my nails blue as well!

I think it's a nice colour for summer! Don't you think?!

And here are some turquoise items that I really like!

This looks so cool for summer! According to psychologists, apparently the colour blue has the power to make people feel happy!

I've seen Mary Kate Olsen wear this before! I love it! But unfortunately, it is not affordable!

This is the same brand as the ring above. Soixante Neuf.

I saw one like this in Forever 21. It's cheap so I might get it just for the season! *hehe*

I love this chunky necklace too! I can imagine myself wearing it with denim shorts and a black or white tank top!! I want!

Ciao!

La Befana

Today my brother left to Singapore. I'm gonna miss him tons. But I'm so happy for him. He's worked so hard for this. I hope he has an amazing time!

So since it's going to be just the three of us at home for a while, we decided to take advantage of that and go out for dinner!

There's this amazing Italian restaurant in Kichijoji called La Befana. A special place for our family.....It's where Anna & John told us they were gonna get married! *hehe*

And the food is to die for. Seriously.

Bagnacauda

The vegetables are so fresh. I don't really like carrots but I could eat a ton of these ones.

Rillets Di Carne

Salsiccia Pizza With Eggplant

I think my family orders this everytime! The salsiccia is so juicy and delicious!

Genovese Spaghetti

Gnocchi Di Patate alla 3 Formaggi

Gnocchi with 3 types of cheese!

Ah, my favourite!

Panacotta

Chocolate Cake

I love going out for dinner, more than lunch. So excited to eat dinner with my lovely sister on Monday!

Ciao!

Good Vibrations

I am so glad this week is finally over. You don't know how long I have been waiting for this.

This week has just been super hectic with tons of homework and very little sleep.

On Monday, I went to this Table For Two meeting.

I am in this circle called Table For Two (a.k.a TFT).

Basically what this organization does is:

1. Provide the people in Japan with healthy meals. Stores and restaurants that have introduced the TFT system sell meals that are healthy, organic and well-balanced .
2. Provide lunch for the children in Africa who go to school but are unable to eat. From every single meal that is sold in Japan, whether in a restaurant or a school cafeteria, TFT will donate 20 yen to the children in Africa. They do not give the money directly to school. Instead, they provide lunch.

It really is a wonderful organization and I'm so glad that I joined. I hope that I can contribute more to this circle in the near future.

On Tuesday, I had a Fundamentals of Religion quiz......again. So on Monday after the meeting (that ended at 9:30) I went home and studied all night. Although I was only able to get 3 hours of sleep, it was totally worth it because I got full marks. Yay!

And that night was the Japan VS Paraguay game, so obviously I watched it. Had to wake up at 5 the next morning so once again I only got 3 hours of sleep. But this too was totally worth it. I am actually for once, really proud of the Japanese football team. I think they are different this time and am so happy that they were able to prove to the world that they are capable of playing really good and professional football! Well Done Team Okada!

On Wednesday, I have class 1st period so I left home at like 7:45 only to find that the Keio Line was delayed. 60 minutes. Yeah. Seriously. It ruined my whole day. I was in such a bad mood.

And then, I came home and had a 1,500 word essay waiting for me.

So I did that all night. Slept at 3, woke up at 6.

On Thursday, after English Composition, I literally ran back home and had a long nap. I think I slept for like 6 hours.

For dinner, my family and I celebrated our 6th year anniversary! It's been 6 long years since we first came to Japan.

My mummy made her delicious lasagna and spear ribs as well as her top class salmon salad and some other things.

I still can't believe it's been 6 years already. It's funny because everyone actually forgot about it until my mum told us. I guess it means that we have fully adapted to life in Japan!!

It's been a tough 6 years but definitely a special 6 years. My family has grown so close since we moved here and I couldn't ask for anything more!! I LOVE MY FAMILY!!

And yesterday, I celebrated Mina's birthday with the usual crew and then met up with Yurina for dinner. We ate Eggs N Things. It was amazing!

Tiramisu Cake I bought for her from Antenor.

Was Delicious!

The Birthday Girl

Eggs N Things.

Top: Yurina's dinner

Below: My dinner. The chorizo was amazing.

Pancake with Whipped Cream and Banana.

One word. HEAVEN.

Yurina + Marina

This week was definitely a busy and tiring week. But when you have an amazing family and friends, you get through it!

Ciao!