2015-07-21 14:03
Day 2! Yey!The lecture was delivered by Dr. Renato Rivera Rusca of Meiji University. It was a primer on the Cool Japan initiative, which is the government's comprehensive project to promote… Read More
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2015-07-21 14:03
A couple of days prior to our departure, we were invited to attend an orientation to prepare ourselves for our new roles as ambassadors of goodwill. I remember arriving 30 minutes late, and… Read More
2015-07-21 14:03
Tabemono mo Kawaii! (Even the food is cute!) That was my initial reaction after I got served my very first meal in Japan.Coming to the country, I already had expectations of what I was… Read More
2015-07-21 14:03
I've been meaning to write a post about my recent trip to Japan, but other things kept holding me back. I had academic papers to submit right after I came back home, and I had preparati… Read More
2015-07-21 14:03
The last entry to my JENESYS 2.0 series. Can you believe how much of a slacker I am? It took me over three FIVE months (and another trip to Japan. lol!) to finish blogging about this 10… Read More
2015-07-21 14:01
Our second day in Fukuoka was more eventful than the first. We were really relaxed on the first day since we had to take a long flight from Tokyo, and we had to get things settled at our new… Read More
2015-07-21 14:01
It’s been a little over 3 months since I first visited Japan and yet I’m still halfway through this JENESYS 2.0 blog series. Haha. I know I’m not the best when it comes to… Read More
2015-07-21 14:01
Mine's the green part. Haha!A few days after I came back from Tokyo post-JENESYS2.0, I received a call from the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines inquiring about my thoughts and experience… Read More
2015-07-21 14:01
I attended Little Tokyo Makati's Sunday Fiesta event last January 26 with some of my Japan culture-loving friends. Thought it's one of their regular events and I've heard so many things abou… Read More
2015-07-21 14:01
There were there things that made me extra cheery on our third day in Fukuoka:I was tasked to deliver a short (very short) thank you speech in JapaneseWe finally met our Japanese host family… Read More
2015-07-21 14:01
Yeah, what the title says! lol.I'll be staying in Tokyo (again!) for 2 weeks (Feb 13-27) to participate in Meiji University's Short-Term Language Program for Winter. Haha! I received the acc… Read More
2015-07-21 14:01
Although the Entertainment group was only given a Home Visit instead of a one-night Home Stay like the Fashion and Animation categories, I was still very excited not only because I'll get a… Read More
2015-07-21 14:00
Being a fangirl is such a costly business. I mean, seriously. I’ve been a fan of one too many things for years, but this is probably the first time I’ve splurged on something tha… Read More
2015-07-21 14:00
My Beach Essentials(Not that many, I know. Haha!)The rainy season may have started for us living in the Philippines. But, some may still find time to squeeze in a few trips to po… Read More
2015-07-21 14:00
Every fashion enthusiast dreams of visiting the world's fashion capitals and see all the beautiful sights where all the best creations happen and the most inspiring views can be found - the… Read More
2015-07-21 14:00
2015-07-21 14:00
Summer is an exciting time for us ladies to update our wardrobe and incorporate the season’s vibrant colors into our everyday style. And just as much as we put the effort to look extra… Read More
2015-07-21 14:00
Apart from finally getting the chance to visit the places I missed on my first trip last October, the thing that got me super excited during my short stint at Meiji U was the food. I mean, f… Read More
2015-07-21 14:00
As soon as I hit my mid-20’s, I became a bit more precautious regarding my skincare routine. My skin is far from perfect, having had bad acne experience as a teen and thinking I wouldn… Read More
2015-07-21 14:00
I switch the contents of my makeup bag every other week, so I can use all of my items as often as I could (I hate it when my makeup products expire when I’ve barely used them). But the… Read More
2015-07-21 14:00
For this week’s Fashion Friday, allow me to discuss one of the many things I truly admire (and long to have) in this world — quality jewelry pieces.I love jewelry like the averag… Read More
2015-07-21 14:00
People who live in a tropical country rarely get the chance to play with clothing pieces usually associated with colder weather, such as jackets. At most, we make do with thin cardigans and… Read More
2015-07-21 14:00
Aging happens to everyone. It’s a natural human phenomenon, yet many seem woeful of the idea. I admit to feeling a bit worried as I reached my mid-20s, but then I learned to embrace th… Read More
2015-07-21 14:00
During the two luckiest moments of my life – aka getting free trips to Japan – the one thing that was on top of my priority list (apart from hoarding back issues of Vivi Magazine… Read More
2015-07-21 14:00
Even with the popularity of newer beauty products such as CC Creams, BB Creams still remain a must-have in many women’s makeup bags. To me, they’ve always been the primary produc… Read More
2015-07-21 14:00
“Behind every great man is a great woman.” Cliché, right? How about, “Behind every great woman is a great hairstyle?” I mean, think about it. Apart from the ac… Read More
2015-07-21 14:00
This is the second part of my Game of Thrones S04E10 rant. If you want to see the first part, it’s right here: TV Thursday: Game of Thrones Season 4 Finale – “The Chil… Read More
2015-07-21 14:00
The title totally reminds of that Tegomass song (lol) but it's purely a coincidence, trust me. Haha. Looking at the photos, it should actually be called "The Way to School" since I too… Read More
2015-07-21 14:00
The other day, while I was sorting out all the fashion and photo books I hoarded during my last Tokyo trip, I found my copy of Zawachin's makeup book tucked neatly among my growing col… Read More
2015-07-21 14:00
I may be living in a country where the weather is limited to either hot or hotter (or, recently, wet and wetter), but it doesn't mean I can't get inspired from the lovely colors, hues, and t… Read More
2015-07-21 14:00
Getting married may feel like you’ve finally achieved your fairy tale ending just like in the movies. So, why not complete the similarities by using them as inspiration for your bridal… Read More
2015-07-21 14:00
I had a few posts a couple of years ago about this show (mainly talking about my love for Daenerys and her style), but I haven’t really written anything proper to express my absolute o… Read More
2015-07-21 13:54
While sorting through my phone for pictures, I realized that if I were to post my real photo diary for this week, it'll be filled with nothing but FOOD PHOTOS! Haha! So, I'll just put those… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Just got back from Tokyo last night! :)Still feeling really sad after leaving my new found friends from all over the world. I had so much fun with them.Since I haven't finished blogging abou… Read More
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