Otaku Taiki- Hetalia!!

I had the best time ever!! I went there expecting to find and meet friends I knew, but surprisingly Hetalia has caught the attention of more than a dozen fans and cosplayers! I went as USA~! Heck, hindi nga kami pumasok sa event eh.

Here are just a few of the many photos me and emo-China took:



Now let's all trample UK!
USA: *Watches happily*


I lacked a belt and my wig was on wrong. I promise I will improve my fail.



Azns love their pandas!


Spain teaches Europeans how to have fun, the Spanish way!
France is enjoying it too much though. Poor Sealand!




"Daddy! I wuv you! eh?"



I don't know who's enjoying it more... France or Taiwan!
"You should've been colonized by me!!"


Restricted Area reserved for Europeans.



"HAHAHHA Such a GREAT day for a burger!"



Set aside the past, shall we? :>



"I put firecrackers in your pants and I don't give a damn"



Oh my beloved Taiwan! Such a beauty~!



It was srsly the best fun I've ever had.

See you all again in Cosplay Mania 09!

I MEAN IT THIS TIME.

-United States of Alfred


P.S. I made icons!!



Personally, no. 2 is my favorite.

I'd like to thank Laiza, Paola and Pristine for coming with me and Gia to enjoy the fun! Sa Sept. and Nov nanaman ok? Sasama na si Russia this time.

Hachi: A dog's story

If you guys don't know the story of Hachiko, the incredibly loyal Akita dog from Japan, then allow me to tell the tale:

In 1924, Hachikō was brought to Tokyo by his owner, Hidesaburō Ueno, a professor in the agriculture department at the University of Tokyo. During his owner's life Hachikō saw him off from the front door and greeted him at the end of the day at the nearby Shibuya Station. The pair continued their daily routine until May 1925, when Professor Ueno did not return on the usual train one evening. The professor had suffered a stroke at the university that day. He died and never returned to the train station where his friend was waiting.

Hachikō was given away after his master's death, but he routinely escaped, showing up again and again at his old home. Eventually, Hachikō apparently realized that Professor Ueno no longer lived at the house. So he went to look for his master at the train station where he had accompanied him so many times before. Each day, Hachikō waited for Professor Ueno to return. And each day he did not see his friend among the commuters at the station.

The permanent fixture at the train station that was Hachikō attracted the attention of other commuters. Many of the people who frequented the Shibuya train station had seen Hachikō and Professor Ueno together each day. They brought Hachikō treats and food to nourish him during his wait.

This continued for 10 years, with Hachikō appearing only in the evening time, precisely when the train was due at the station.

-----

They're actually making this story into a movie.

Yeah, that's right. If you think that isn't surprising enough,

It's made in the USA, by AMERICANS.

Yeah, If you're not stunned enough, it stars RICHARD GERE.

How's that for Hachiko?

...In theaters December 18 2009. (Even I doubted the accuracy of Wikipedia and the facts they have, but it's really true. Wow, Richard Gere!)

Games I'm waiting for

I feel like being a geek today and sharing to the world what video games i'm just drooling to get my hands on.

Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands DS

>Not only is it the improved version of it's predecessor, Island of Happiness, but it features a whole new Bachelor whom of which I am DYING to get my claws on! Ok, Call me weird but being a hardcore fan of the series, it's the first time RICH and GENTLEMAN and CUTE and LIGHT-BLUE EYES came in as a combination for an available bachelor. Oh, and did I mention he owns a yacht? (Oh, and the farming is fun too)

Harvest Moon: Animal Parade

> This game is an improved version of the game that came out last year called "Tree of Tranquility". I've gotten far in the last game, to the point that I had a baby already with Chase. (And one more rainbow to complete at that) But this game is just so much BETTER than the last one, I don't give a damn if I have to start from scratch one more time! One of the many features is that you can have more than one child, take photographs of anything in the game and send them online, there's a circus that comes every summer and you can even marry the HARVEST GOD!

Harvest Moon: Sugartown

>I don't usually hype up for PSP games, but this one I am also excited for. Remember "Save the Homeland" on PS2? Well this is sort of a remake with more bachelorettes, a cuter style, better gameplay and a new plot. I'm slightly turned off by the fact that you can't be a girl; but I'm sure playing this game will bring back lots of good memories.

Tekken 6

>What geek ISN'T excited for the release of this game? HELLA better graphics, continuation of the awesome storyline, lots of unlockables and hours of addictive gameplay ain't enough to make you wanna get your hands on it? Not to mention the ever dreamy LEO. (Which I believe, from now and forever, to be MALE) I believe aside from Lili, (my all time favorite) I'll be playing Leo a lot. (And probably dressing him up with frills and tuxes)

Well there you have it! I proabably have more but these are the ones I'm just DYING to get my hands on.

Toodles!

never realized new cartoons are OK

Chowder is SOOOO FUNNY.

I haven't laughed this much by watching a cartoon ever since I was around 6-8 years old and just began watching Spongebob for the first time. It gave me nice, tingling sensations. I can't wait to watch more Chowder episodes.

(One funny note is that Chowder is actually a guy)

This one scene involved Chowder painting himself with silver paint to stand around in the street to earn some cash as a statue entertainer street thing, and then everyone ignored him because he was doing such a good job of it. He then got pissed and yelled to this lady, "I NEED YOUR MONEY!!" and she screamed of fear and smacked him with her purse, making bills and coins fall out. And he was like, "YEY!!" LOL.

I swear, the childish and innocent voice is also a big plus to the comedic effect. The sketchy outlines remind me of Cow & Chicken and the Flinstones.

Anyway, if you feel like you wanna be cheered up somehow, or just feel like watching good 'ole cartoons that have no drama shit, repetitive plots and stupid catch phrases (Totally spies, Suit Life, Ben 10 and Fairly odd Parents) then watch CHOWDER.

(I am also interested in The Might Bee and Flapjack. Those cartoons have a similar feel to it with their outrageous facial expressions that PWN anime in a sort of retarded way.)

I miss Michael Jackson

I had never been a hardcore fan, but as a kid I remember his songs being played in the car with my parents singing along to the lyrics of "Thriller" and "Rock with you". I also remember watching countless parodies of his music videos.

It just breaks my heart how you can never appreciate something that's within reach until you realize they're gone for good.

My mom and I were talking about his last curtain call concert that he'll be doing a month ago and I eagerly told her this was a concert of a lifetime that we both shouldn't miss. She was pleased about this news and promised me we'd both go when he comes to perform here in our country.

It immediately dawned upon me that that was not ever going to happen, and as I contemplate on how much of an impact he made not only in music, but in the lives of people, I certainly wish him to rest in peace in heaven and in the millions of hearts of people.

He deserves a special place in my childhood and in my heart. To me, he made an even bigger impact than the Beatles or Elvis... Despite the controversies. His music will reign forever!

Toycon '09 ♥

TOYCON '09!

One of the most fun I'd ever had in a convention! (＾□＾*)
(And believe me, I've been to A LOT of them!)


Me and Gia got a chance to wear our sweet lolita outfits, (kodona style in her case) and I believe it was quite successful. It was a debut so no one got to see it until that day! I was very happy, thanks to all who took our pictures and complimented our outfits! ヽ(･∀･ )ﾉ

I got to wear my "Baby the Stars Shine Bright" shoes for the event, and I felt reeeeally tall.


I've met SO MANY of my dear friends there. There was Miya, an old friend from last summer. Ruth baby, she transfered schools this year. （￣へ￣）I got a glimpse of my CHEMISTRY teacher. Holy !(@)*#. Don't ask. My old sensei Berd, though I was too shy to say hi...

Paola and Jannica were there but Jannica had to leave early. The ever trustworthy Paola (the ex-L who lost her Light) got to take a ton of pictures for me and even lent money for the !@)(#* I bought, accompanied me and my young master. (￣▽￣)ノ (I owe you, zooobra. ILY gurl)

Met with Billie sempai (Who looked veeeery bishie, imo) and who can forget dear ate Maronne/America?


Not to mention, (ﾟДﾟ≡ﾟДﾟ) My Rawr! guildmates attended as well, so we were most pleasantly surprised.
The ka-barkada of Billie sempai were there and they looked absolutley pwnsome, I couldn't help but take a few shots!
Here are a few shots of some cool shiz.


I'm definitely going next year, it was a lot of fuuuun! Oh yeah.. I also met the LJ pinoy community for all things Hetalia ♥ (I ignored the fact that it was very crowded and smelly, not to mention H1N1) ヘ(^_^ヘ)(ノ^_^)ノ

Ahh Paris!

1st day- Went around the area my mom & sis stayed in before the arrival of my cousins and tita on the 3rd day. Ate in authentic French cafe for first time and visited Notre Dame. I prayed for my dad & mom especially my tita Joanne. I also bought a nice Mother Mary pendant for 15 euro.

2nd day- Went to Site du Centre Pompidou , which is a museum dedicated to modern art. I loved it and Bea apparently loved it more than I did, I don't like modern art that much since most of them I can't understand. (Ironically since I'm an artist myself)

3rd day- Met with tita and cousins from Philidelphia (Tita Nora, Yanna and Becca) moved in to rented apartment. (Did I mention they have the TINIEST elevators?) I also found a japanese manga shop, and purchased mangas written in FRENCH!

4th day- Went to the Louve and saw many gorgeous, historic and breath-taking works of art most people have only heard of and seen 3rd hand. I saw the authentic Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo! I bought an Egyptian pen for dad, and some Marie Antoinette's rose jam for myself.

5th day- Went to Versailles. Witnessed a slice of how the French royals lived back in the day. Went in for free since my mo fooled them into thinking I'm 13. (Magically) Saw beautiful and authentic dresses and coats and crowns used by royalty. Went around the magnificent garden. Bought a beautiful fan for 35 euro.

6th day- We looked for a lolita store called "Baby the Stars Shine Bright" all around Bastille maybe for around 3 hours. Found it and had fun with cousins (cept Bea) trying on VERY EXPENSIVE dresses. (None are less than 200 euro) Bought goddamn awesome shoes for 197 euro and 3 pairs of socks for 60 euro. (I told my mom it was like Gucci or Prada for her. XD) Looked for the rumoured Love Wall (A wall with "I love you" in diff. languages written all over it) my cuz wanted to photograph somewhere in Montmartre, ended up going to the Basilica of the Sacré Cœur which is the highest point of Paris and saw the whole city. We then got lost and ended up passing by the red-light district full of porn and what-not, only to stumble upon the famed Moulin Rouge. We met Jean Paul, a nice employee whom only after a few friendly exchange of words, would have us sit in the best seat in the house on the 11 o' clock show to witness one of the best musical cabarets in Paris. Tres Bien! Not only have I seen the Mona Lisa now, but I've also witnessed an authentic cabaret.. I mean, MOULIN ROUGE.

7th day- Last day to go sightseeing since next day will be the day of our flight to SF. It was beautiful and sunny and we finally got a chance to see the majestic Eiffel Tower. We brought our fois gras, cheese, baguettes and wine, (Just like le French) and headed on to the tower. I took beautiful shots and we had a picnic beside the tower, it was warm, sunny and perfect. (not crowded as well) and my family just relaxed and had the time of our lives. We then headed back to the city, only to head onto the short cruise tour for a final look at the city. We passed around 8+ bridges that connect the city. (The river is called Sienne) The sun was setting (Around 9:00pm too!) and it was absolutely beautiful and romantic. I took nice shots of the exterior of the Notre Dame, and got to learn many facts about the diff. sites the tour guide pointed out. We waved at random people on boats and on land like mad men. I also saw 4+ couples making out~! We passed by Le Pont Marie, which is a famous bridge. The legend goes that if you kiss the person beside you while you go under it and make a wish, the wish will come true. (How romantic!) I was sitting beside my cuz, Yanna, and just happen to peck her on the cheek and closed my eyes to make my wish. She gave be a big smack on my cheek for her own wish, it was a lot of fun and I really concentrated on what to wish for! (Tis' a secret though) I also saw the Eiffel Tower all lit up! (Remarkable) We then celebrated our last night in Paris in a Greek restaurant and witnessed a very happy set of girls doing a Jewish Reel.

8th day- Had to wake up at 6:30, but slept at 3:00 am the night before, resulting in a very drowsy leave for the city. I did get to request the taxi driver to pass by the Arc de Triomphe, which was the last monument I wanted to see before I leave, and he was very kind because I got to see it close-up! (Pictures in mom's cam though, mine ran out of battery)

*exhales* I love love loved Paris in the end. The people were very friendly and lively, and I also got to see and live-out places most people would only dream about getting to experience. I wish we got to stay a bit longer, but the span of time I was there got me to appreciate very much the sights and history it had to offer. I also got to polish a bit of the French I knew~!

Going away for a while & Hetalia cosplay!

Firslty, on my trip.

Things I have done to prepare:

1) Put all movies and anime I need for entertainment in iPhone

2) Put all the games I need for entertainment in my NDS

3) Finish what I need to finish sa Harvest Moon Wii game ko.

4) Buy cute skirts for Paris

Things I haven't done that I need to do to prepare:

1) Pack my clothes

2) Pack my gadgets and chargers

3) Prepare suit case

4) Tell everyone who cares that I'll be gone for a while.

Aaaaalright.. Let's get started! *rolls up sleeves* My flight is this Sunday night, I'll be back June 5! I will miss you all. (Whomever you are) Oh yeah, I'll be going to USA and Paris. Pray I don't get Swine Flu! <3

---COSPLAY HETALIA---

For one thing, I have a lot of ideas on what I can do with my current awesome fellow Hetalia cosplayers. 

One idea is that we can pose beside resturants with our respective cuisines. Since I'ma be America, I'll pose beside MCDO :D. Ate Billie (Japan) sa Rai-Rai Ken, and maybe N. and S. Italy beside Sbarro. LOOOL. (Sadly, Gia, our Canada, has no resturant) MWAHAHA.

Once again, I've never really looked good in pictures. And I'ma be a boy panaman, so I don't think I'll look my best... But for me, it's being America that's going to be a lot of fun! I wanna act like him in public so bad ;A;

Here's a crappy preview. I've only gotten the wig, glasses and jacket to pass so far: 

(Yes, that's a UK pin. I'm not exactly a yaoi fangirl, but I had the pin lying around and I thought it would be cool)

I'm trrrrying my hardest to learn any make-up techniques that will help me look like a boy, but the con is still a long way ahead  and I have a lot of time to prepare.  "I shall return"

Hetalia RAWR Results

Ok to add to the country that person got, I will add a short description from the results page. (Just to clear things out for those who haven't watched Hetalia)

Tish- UK (England) (As expected)

 -Seems to be cold at first, but is surprisingly devoted to someone if he becomes friends with that person. -Has a real potty mouth, but is not a bad guy. -Loves spirits/ghosts, faeries, magic and legends to the point where he has a list of spiritual residents as well as ghost tours. -Also, is a nation that keeps appearing on the news for stupid sex acts.

Gia- China (Couldn't be cuter, aru~!)

 -Straightforward in expressing their emotions and is obsessed with the adorable and production.

Paola - Hungary (Who knew she was lady-like all along? Motherly siya.. Fitting!)

 -Her personality is introverted, but she works hard behind the scenes. -Sometimes her tongue slips and her potty mouth from her days as a horse-riding nomad would rear its ugly head.

Laiza - Spain (Fits her sunny disposition!)

　-His personality is bright, loves people, and has a country-bumpkin-like atmosphere everywhere.

Bea- Russia (VODKA!?! LOL see desc? She wants to paunch UK? Mwahaha)

 -Either way, whatever he does, there is vodka involved. His fuel is vodka. Whenever he wants to invade the south to obtain it, England is always there to get in his way, so truthfully, he wants to punch England. 

Jeff- America (I can't begin to emphasize how perfect this combo is... HERO!)

- Always has his own idea of doing things, and they either work magnificantly, or fail miserably. He is very loyal and courageous, and always willing to go through great lengths for a friend.

Jzan- Germany (Who knew there was a dictator in that heap? T'least he got what he wanted)

 -His personality is serious, and will always obey the rules to a t. -He's serious during both work and vacation. But all that pent-up anger will usually come out once he has beer

*new* 

Paco- Lithuania (LOLOLOOLUKELOLOLO)

-A good-natured person who likes to take care of people, and even though he has the Baltic attribute of being introverted, is the type who will take one into his heart when he gets used to that person.

Gio - Japan (Seriously. This test is so effin godly.. The accuracy! Gio is SO Japan)

 -Has a personality where he doesn't know much about the world, but is hard-working, serious, skilled with his hands, and needs time to adjust to other people. 

LOOOOL I love these results so much. I effin swear. It's AMAZING how no one got the same results.

Interested in the test? TEST

First Major Purchase

EHE. Skullcandy Lowriders.... (*^*) The shopkeepers were surprised when I just took one off the shelves and payed for them using cash from my own wallet without a word OR a parent.

Feels good... But my wallet isn't looking so happy.

They're alright... I got them mostly for the look and not for the sound, so it's a bit uncomfortable around the ears.. But I'm hoping I'll get used to them. One big reason I purchased these is that my sis, my mom and I are headin' to USA, Paris and Italy for this summer! I can't wait (*≧▽≦)

April Fool's/ Gender Bender day!

Of the many kinds of stuff you can do on April Fool's day, I decided to invite my friends and dress as guys for the day. ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ Not only did we have to dress as them, but we'd also need to act like guys as well. (Except maybe for this one person, if you can guess who)LOL I love the 2nd shot. That's me btw in the red polo shirt thing. My alias? Kim Jong!

Extra-ordinary find~!

(*-ω-*) Guess who has a new lucky find tote bag??

I doooo!

Ta daaaa~! (*ﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ

It's Nodame's signature piano tote bag aru!!

My dad lent me the money *eherm* for it! P288 only! I found it while he was buying my sister an Amp for her guitar. I've looked around e-bay and it would cost around $19.00 plus shipping of around $10.00++ so I believe it is a lucky find indeed. I laugh at the ones having to search for a black, ordinary tote bag and using paint and tape just to make it resemble the original... 

kekeke... 〆(ﾟ▽ﾟ*) 

Lookie lookie! 

It can only hold a few items though because it was meant to carry scores for musicians... I'll use it to carry my art supplies instead! └((´э｀))┘ There's nothing like finding something you've been seeking for deep inside in all the unexpected places and moments!

The Boy in The Striped Pyjamas

While i'm still wiping my tears off my face, (and runny snot) I shall recommend you to watch this extremely moving movie about a two boys and a fence. (Of course it's much deeper than that)

I swear, bring a box of tissues if you'll be watching... It's a MUST. (Unless you'd like your sleeve covered in mucus and tears) Since I am a huge history geek, this intrigued me because my ate mentioned something about the Nazis and Jews and that particular subject in history I am most interested about, because of the many perspectives you can look at it from. Like VALKYRIE, the movie shown last month about an assassination attempt of Hitler, I loved that one as well. (I also think Tom Cruise is hot) But this particular movie caught my heart off guard and had me crying barely even halfway through watching it. (But I believe that's just me, I always get so emotional over movies)

That aside, I seriously recommend watching this movie, NOT when you want to celebrate a birthday or a date or something, but when you want to... Iunno, JUST WATCH IT! (But be prepared though, it ain't a happy-fantastical-whimsy movie at all.

His name is Shmuel... Poor Shmuel....

Cosplay Ideas for this SUMMA!

AYDEEYUSSSSSSSSS!


Instead of starting the long, treacherous journey towards academic enlightment for my 4th Quarter exams, let me enlighten YOU on my cosplay ideas that I'm seriously going to do for this summer.

Number ONE!

Hetalia, RUSSIA!

Why: Because I'm in love with this country. Great pastries, great language, interesting history... I've read books on two of Russia's royals, Anastasia and Catherine the Great, and I absolutely love Russia! Also, it is very cold there. （　´∀｀）I lurves the cold! Внушительно!


Perks: No one else in this country will be cosplaying Russia anytime soon, let alone anyone from Hetalia. Also, I'll be re-using the boots and wig from my Link cosplay! It'll also be fun walking around in a military outfit.
Downfall: I doubt a lot of people will recognize me >_> But that's ok, right? Ｏ(≧∇≦)Ｏ


Hey Gia! If you're reading this, I suggest the idea of you being... Ehermm →



Number two...


Chihiro from Spirited Away.



Actually, I thought of this before Russia, but I'm having a bit of trouble with the hair (ｏ`皿′ｏ)ﾉ See, my original hairstyle had perfect length, but I recently had a hair cut and it's really short now! I have the bangs and the sides necessary for her hair, but then it's too short... （￣～￣;）


Perks: It's HAYAO MIYAZAKI. Beautiful movie and awesome character. Plus, it's extremely simple (The pink outfit she's wearing) and looks comfortable! Can't wait! Plus, I'm betting more than enough people here know about this film. Plus, Gia will be Haku! Perfect!

Downfall: The hairzzz... I can't afford wigs, extensions blah blah ( 　ﾟ,_ゝﾟ)