Doujima 2019

✌I'm back for a small and short update on Doujima


I haven't been uploading much due to work, hard work has been done so today is a day of rest for me.


This year I went with others to Doujima but I enjoyed myself nonetheless.


Might have overspent in total but just for myself I actually spent less than $20 this time around.


Stuck with the decision to get stickers, since to me they count as print/artwork at a cheaper price.


Actually spent about 3 hours in the venue but it was a good haul.

saw this cute crochet Mira-kun charms

so freaking cute, every year I go the artists are improving so much I really admire the works produced

kamen rider stickers / Battle Spirits cards from La Tendo

I started to get into the Kamen Rider fandom about 1 month back, and am deep in the pit.


So happy to have found some merch for it!! Especially for the Heisei Generations!


(currently, I am still watching Kamen Rider 555)


Each series does have it's charm, but I just really enjoy the series because its such a throwback to watch early 2000s drama...


kinda been stuck in the 90s/early millennium mood at the moment.

Jojo and antman/wasp

I'm glad I focused on the series that I wanted badly.

shiny shiny~

rest of the goodies here for others

This year the most popular item that the artists have started making are enamel pins and handmade keychains, resin/crochet and others


Wooden pins/key chains were also very popular and new at the moment


I wonder what other new items will be made.


I drew back when it came to prints but there was a good amount of amazing stuff


Really wish I could get them but I need to work within the budget and the series that I follow


Overall I did have a good time!


Want the adrenaline to last as long as it can to get through the rest of the month...


Need to take care and rest well, the weather has been quite humid and the eczema is getting irritated


Have to be careful...

bugging me

been feeling empty inside for a few weeks now.


couldn't sleep for some nights, unsure if it's due to the weather or unsaid thoughts


might take the time today to let off some steam.




still feel I'm not the best when I'm under pressure.


would this call for a test of faith?




never thought I will usually think about this topic as often as I want to.


it's a touchy subject




going to continue with a karaoke session after this...


feeling in the mood for some good 90s


Have you ever by Brandy


the lyrics are just hitting home now...


Angel of Mine by Monica


All my life by K-Ci & JoJo


so slick, the way they sound so good just delivering the high notes

some mini updates

haven't been uploading as frequently as I want to.


February is coming to an end so fast~ Time is passing so quickly

need to take a break some times~

I really enjoy the wind while outside, and the best place is usually at the beach!


Planning to go there again!!

mushroom spaghetti

lychee & coffee ice cream on waffles, desserts here to save the day again

DIY pancakes, such a fun experience and enjoying the company

lychee rose cake slice, black sesame tart

matcha latte

really so much desserts I have been having...


seems to be because of stress?

chili crab sauce on fish and chips

the coffee latte was good

oolong tea from Nayuki @ vivo

sometimes the physicality of a person will affect the atmosphere around.


not sure if I like to be around people or not.


only time will tell.


I  need to improve and work hard.


I also need to remember to stop and smell the flowers at times.

music

I've been away for about 5 weeks.


So much has been done and into the year 2019 speedily.


I want to see more change in me, and I will strive to make each day count.


Lots of things to expect, but I am keen on slowly changing my ill habits.


Significantly, I'm reminded that my health is important and so is my existence in other people's lives.


Need to take care of myself, and let it go when it's time.




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I think this year might be full of nostalgia, since so many artists are making a comeback with new album and tours.


Backstreet Boys, Westlife, Busted!




Can't wait to listen to more.




https://youtu.be/oJTBTaEJ-h0


Miss androp too, this song is so lovely to relax. I wish they would tour asia too.


https://youtu.be/753Gl2VlPF8


The melody is so early 2000s, catchy


https://youtu.be/0OTZmyheI9k


So sweet, such a touching video.


https://youtu.be/bFHcgBfZEq0


Stand Out Fit In with Orchestra...


https://youtu.be/155ZG0FMHxQ
Been awhile since he's on the radio, miss him too.


https://youtu.be/kG2CVhbt5W4
I can't wait for their new album... so much has changed, but seeing the 3 of them makes me so happy!




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https://youtu.be/Ad-ReqmodgE
love this cover!
Brother Stone Band covering Waterfalls - TLC  ft. Stan Taylor & Clay Dub  


https://youtu.be/brmW88EO_cI


remember hearing this song at the concert last year.
this version is so chill, like it a lot!


https://youtu.be/zirEKcNH9LE


another new song, it gives me a early Mayday vibes with the acoustic guitar in the beginning..
I like it!


https://youtu.be/pPzmPeyDTfU


such a good song, think this is going to be my new fave collab.


hopefully when I  update again, there will be more new songs to discover!

a little bit of movie magic

I'm back again to share on the previous week's outing...


I went to the airport to check out the special Harry Potter theme displays.


Many people were there with their families to enjoy the weekend.


Although I'm not good with crowds, the atmosphere was nice.


The first place I went was Terminal 3, the set up was much bigger.


And there were speakers in built near the display with the Harry Potter theme songs in the background.


The models were cardboard displays...


Makes me think of my own company's VAD (Visuals and Display) merchandisers


There must be some serious big fans too.

Hogwarts Express

honeydukes window shop display

there was a room  next to this window display, upon entering you could smell cotton candy scent.
quite interesting concept!


to imitate the feeling of stepping into the sweet shop

Owl Post

the room next to this display, had bookshelf displays like a post office and the sound of owls hooting

snowy mountain with Hogwarts castle in the distance

the choice of backgrounds were really spot on and great~

Christmas decorations

there was a 3d owl projection on top of the owl post display

Potraits along the corridor im great hall within Hogwarts

The 4 houses and school crest

the other area in T3 was for people to play games and photo op if they participated in the instagram challenge..

Weasley's Wizards Wheezes

it looked so cool from afar!

the qudditch play area

saw the sign board above the door

quidditch play area
 backdrop

Christmas décor with Harry Potter plush toys on the tree

Terminal 1

whomping willow at Terminal 2

soft serve tie guan yin milk tea flavor with pearls
yummy!

Tree in Terminal 2

had kimchi soup for dinner at SORA Japanese Gourmet Food Hall

Madam Malkin's Robes




the fantastic beasts display was in the arrival hall of Terminal 1 so couldn't enter it.

The lego set that was made by the airport staff, looks so good

Merchandise sold at the small pop up shop near T3 photo op area.


the tote bags are quite nice though!

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more plans for the following weeks to come, another year is ending, another one to come



C3AFA & Anisong 2018

✧✨✨This post will be a short one to update on my recent attendance at AFA and how it went.


It's been a decade, and how much the event has grown!


I'm glad that this year I was able to meet up with all of the colleagues!


So surprised to see some faces too but glad all the same on that day!~


First before we went in to the hall, I had lunch at OMU. the omelette rice restaurant


Tried the Hayashi Rice lunch set .


Good food!!




I went in about 1 pm and it was quite crowded by then.

think this was the only poster that I took photo of.


JOJO Part 5

loot

spent $50.50 in total


perhaps thinking about it I could have more self control and spent less

back of the Okuyasu standee

nice design, I previously bought the artist's sticker set of the main JOJOs last year.


I think the standees are new.


didn't get the Haikyuu pouch that I saw at Chuinny's booth as it was beyond the price I was expecting


instead I just got the heart shaped badge of Suga


bought more postcards of the scenery in Japan from the same artist


really like his art

tomato soup base ramen and gyoza @Ichikokudo Hokkaido Ramen

really tasty!~


enjoyed it too!


wanna eat there again!!

decorated the walls of the cupboard with the postcards

thinking of a new setup again for the cupboard next year.


I guess the permanent fixture will be the Haikyuu


if I do I may change the JOJO...








the concert was great! all the artists had such a short time on stage but they did quite a number of their songs.


although I only knew SPYAIR the other artists had nice songs too.


glad the crowd was good too!! everybody just having a great time.




https://youtu.be/CuSwW1S2Svw


the new song from RADWIMPS feat. Taka (OOR), IKIJIBIKI




ONE OK ROCK's new song, Stand Out Fit It is great too.


the lyrics are pretty meaningful too


https://youtu.be/tozAWAeM5go


Loco & GRAY with another bop, Late Night


https://youtu.be/lwolyOIcCQg


米津玄師  - TEENAGE RIOT


https://youtu.be/0TFcCvO8-ak


Da-iCE - 雲を抜けた青空


https://youtu.be/4zRwL6B9zZ4


URBAN ZAPAKA - You're the Reason


lovely voices !!! listening to them from time to time, but each time each song is good in its own way

short update here

been awhile since I've updated the blog, the past weeks have been challenging.


my health has not been good as I have an eye infection that persisted for almost a month.


so I'm trying to rest as much as I can.


this weekend will be AFA, the annual event that I always look forward to since the schooling days of my life.


after  looking up the afasg tags on instagram and twitter I can conclude the most popular types of merch and series that will be around the creator's hub this year.


popular series - Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (魔道祖师), Fate Grand Order (FGO),
noticed that most artists are trying to sell their older previous merch like Yuri on Ice, Bungo Stray Dogs...
quite a number of original artwork as well.


popular merch - new typs for this year are canvas/faux leather pouches, heart shaped badges, manjuu/pillow keychain
washi tapes are still very popular, the main typical ones are stickers/prints, acrylic charms and badges metal/enamel


some other interesting ones are tote bags, self inking stamps, t-shirts, socks...


another interesting thing is that some artists have started a trend of selling their merch using gacha method for small things like badges or keychains. there's also quite a few of them who are doing a lucky dip for a popular series of goods.


there has been an increase in the number of bl related stuffs that is really quite prominent now.
it must be the change in times hence so many more people are able to talk about it openly.




not sure what time I will be able to go on Friday, no concrete plans as of now.


hopefully I will gather more stuff and plan a route...


so far I've seen some Haikyuu merch that I'm excited for!


yeah, so glad that people still do it!


will check back again after the event.


soon, it will be December and then new years!


the year had flown by so fast!

start of November

well, time has flown by and it's down to the last 2 months of the year.


so much has happened the past month and I am working towards change.


just here to pop some photos of great memories and food (as usual)!

OMOOMODON @ Downtown East

had chicken karaage udon with egg and spicy cold tofu...


super delish!

genki sushi for lunch

English Breakfast set at D'good Café paired with café latte and truffle fries

Halloween special at Baskin Robbins
Chocolate & Mango Tango

soon du bu spicy with extra glass noodles at Seoul Garden hotpot

 next time I will remember to get this again!
although rice goes well with the soup, glass noodles is so good as well~

enjoying my mango smoothie with ice cream at Streats cafe

chicken balls with glass noodle

I think there was also water chestnuts in the handmade chicken balls...
so different and good!


many things planned for this month, I want to do the things with the fullest heart and clearest mind.


the road to recovery is always slow but surely we will see to the end of it.

first time I've listened to a HK band...
really good!~