tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81086953179680727172024-02-20T09:10:38.273-08:00黒キッキ: Adventures in TokyoKikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-24427825447796355202013-12-19T06:44:00.000-08:002013-12-19T06:44:00.382-08:00A quick visit to Tokyo Disneyland! (Warning: Image heavy!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Veronicas bf got sick, so we had to find another person to take his place. Luckily Jeanett was in town, so she joined us! Good thing the ticket didn't go to waste :) </div>
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We eventually got to Disneyland around 4, and it was sooo cold! It also started raining a little bit, but we didn't mind! We just bought umbrellas and started exploring. We got to take some rides, but after a while the weather got so bad that we found it more comfy to stay inside the shops for shelter. Sooo cold and windy. But the rides we took were very nice, and mostly inside, so we got to relax a bit ^^<br /><br />
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I think our favourite ride was the Haunted Mansion. This years Christmas theme was Nightmare Before Christmas, it was SO BEAUTIFUL. omfg. And it wasn't a regular haunted house where you walk around by yourself, but you got to sit in these carts and you got sit sit back and enjoy the ride~</div>
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And since it's Disneyland, it's super child friendly!<br /><br />But after all, the weather got so bad that we decided to go home, it was getting pretty late anyway too, so ^^;; I'm glad I was able to go to Disneyland though, despite the bad weather. I'm just glad I'm now able to say that I've been to Disneyland! </div>
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<br />I absolutely recommend coming here, but check the weather report first ;)<br />
<br />Bye for now, Disneyland!<br />
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<br />Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-63953361057319847752013-11-28T08:05:00.000-08:002013-11-28T08:05:48.415-08:00November is coming to a close...<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...brace yourselves, Christmas is coming! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And, Japan is actually, <i>ACTUALLY</i> getting a bit colder. But still, for a Norwegian such as myself, I still won't admit that it's cold, just cold<b>er</b>. Ah, the winter pride of a Norwegian when in warmer climates. I have found the perfect winter jacket, that will keep me warm not only here in Tokyo, but also nice and toasty when I get back to Norway! ...But I can't afford it. Maybe I can get it as an early Christmas present, anyone? *COUGHCOUGH*<br /><br />I haven't done much lately. School, being home, going out with Emilie~<br />The end of the semester is slowly (?) coming to a close. And with that, my stay here in Japan will be over. I have started thinking about plane tickets home, what stuff I should pack or throw away, how long I should stay after uni ends... Sigh. There's so much to think about! And when I do get home, where do I go from there? First of all I need to get a job as quickly as possible, so I can get my own place! But what kind of job? And where would I live? Oslo? Trondheim? Northern parts of Norway out in the middle of nowhere?<br />The latter is seriously concidered, btw. I would love to live in a small house with a pet, and lots of room to use for hobbies. But, I don't have a driver's license so I will be stuck in said house..<br />One thing is for sure; I'm never<i> ever</i> <i><b>ever</b></i> going back to Bergen.<br /><br />Some pictures from November~</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you for looking!<br /></span>Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-67505396820289960502013-11-15T03:08:00.000-08:002013-11-15T03:08:26.188-08:00October; In short<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October is where everything went to hell and back. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />God, so much paperwork, stress about class registration, mountains of homework even before class had started and a head that kept telling me that I wasn't not good enough to deal with all this. On top of this, a family situation occured that sent me even further down.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I.hated.school. And myself. And (almost) everybody else. I kinda wanted to go home to Norway.<br />It wasn't a good start.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But. BUT.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This month was also a happy one as well, because this was the month my friend Emilie moved to Tokyo! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*HAPPYING INTENSIFIES*</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So we're hanging out quite a lot, which makes me happy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We went as matching dead/zombie school girls for Halloween, and we went to both the Tokyo Decadance Halloween party, and the less pretentious celebration at Bar Psy a week later! We got a surprising amount of "KAWAIII" comments instead of "omfg what the hell" comments from stranges out in the streets, hehe. Had a lot of fun, but can't wait until next year, when I'll (hopefully) have the time to make my own costume from scratch!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />So even though it started out as a bumpy ride, it has become better. A lot better, actually! I have plans, very vague plans nontheless, about posting a bit about a class I'm taking this semester. It's a traditional culture class, where we practice different Japanese traditional culture. It's very entertaining, and I learn a lot. It would be fun to blog about what I've learned!<br /><br />November so far is good, halfway through, and it'S ALMOST CHRISTMAS LSKVHFL UEONGDJL<br />[Internal screaming]</span>Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-62747187907459501522013-11-15T02:35:00.000-08:002013-11-15T02:35:00.031-08:00September; In short.<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">September was really fun, but turned out kinda expensive... haha.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />I didn't go far beyond my monthly budget.... until.... my MacBook Air died. After just 6 months of use, it decided to leave this world. It was a hand-me-down computer though, and it had a lot of overheating problems, so I guess it didn't really come as a shock. Anyway, I needed a new computer, and that fast. The Mac died just four days before the fall semester started, so I panicked a bit. I ended up buying a HP laptop computer, that also could run Skyrim. I've been wanting a proper computer that I've bought with my own money for a long time, so I guess this was it! I've always had hand-me-downs that were ready to lay down and die..So it feels good, man. Unfortunately, I did have files on my Mac that I didn't back up, so there are some videos, pictures or documents I'll never see again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aaaah this was the third time I've been there, and I managed to get on several rides, in all 10 times! Supah nice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So yeah. September was really eventful, which is the reason (I guess) why I have neglected my blog completely.<br /><br />BUT I'M STILL HERE LOL<br />Uni is super busy as usual, but it's just recently that i started getting used to it again, so now I have more time for hobbies and blogging!<br /><br /><br />Have a nice weekend everybody! </span><br />
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<br />Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-62822164965278522522013-10-01T00:43:00.000-07:002013-10-01T00:43:01.676-07:00Oh my.. <div style="text-align: center;">
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Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-13492974219928645342013-08-31T01:06:00.001-07:002013-08-31T01:06:12.614-07:00WIP: Galaxy Shirt<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello!<br /><br />I've been busy having my summer holiday, hanging out with friends, spending time online etc. But since I recently got a sewing machine, I've been busy these past few days with a new project! So here's a little Work In Progress post! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I went to Nippori, Tokyos textile town (yes, TOWN) a week ago for some *cough* light shopping for supplies. I saw this beyond AWESOME galaxy fabric in purple and pink in different shades, I just had to buy it!<br />I didn't know what to make, though, just bought 3m and hoped that was enough for two pieces of something. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As the rebel I am, I decided to make the pattern right then and there, on the fabric. The shirt is absolutely not done yet, but for far, so good! Either I'm good with calculations, or I'm just a downright lucky lil' bastard.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But so far.. what do you think? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course, it's not much to look at right now, but look at the print! I think I'm in love. I haven't made a classic shirt in... 7 years, so making one with having to make my own patterns is... exciting. And kind of scary. But that's how I roll, fuck making patterns and making muslins. But, that attitude is only when I make clothing for myself x) I'm not my pickiest client ;) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I guess I'm halfway through, I've put in sleeves, made a button placket, sleeve splits and placket, and currently cutting out the collar. I don't have any interfacing yet, because I just had no idea what it's called in Japanese. When I figured it out, I ordered some from Rakuten, and now it's on its way! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />So I can't really do anything more now until I get my interfacing... I'm so restless! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was cursing and yelling for some time before I remember how to sew a sleeve split placket (or whatev it's called), damn frustration. But, luckily after some fighting and thinking I figured it out. I have no idea if it's the most correct way, but it looks nice. Just don't look on the inside of the sleeve. Heh.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll make another post when it's finished! I have a feeling it's going to be a very tight shirt, though. But, then I'll have a shirt to wear over my corset! #problemsolving</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So stay tuned for shirt-awesomeness!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On another note, my local 100 yen shop have already put out some Halloween decorations. HALLOWEEN. IT'S IN 2 MONTHS. The only thing that's allowed to think about this early before halloween, is costume. If you're the kind of person who likes to dress up, of course. I'm just a bit flabbergasted, why Japan, why??? Don't become like America! (Kinda too late for that though.) I wonder when they'll start advertising it in Norway. </span></div>
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Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-7694804305527966732013-08-18T07:43:00.000-07:002013-08-18T07:43:08.751-07:00I was bored. So I bought a sewing machine!<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello!<br />I have all-in-all been enjoying my summer holiday here in Tokyo! But, recently it only has consisted of sitting in my room trying to do something meaningful (fail), do something creative (kinda not fail) and staying out of the gross weather(success). The only times I've been going out is when I have work, and when I have to buy food, I'm that done with Japan summer heat. Seriously, fuck this weather.<br /><br />So I have tried to do as I mentioned, some creative! And since I haven't had a sewing machine since I got here, I've picked up drawing again. I've bought pencils, colouring pencils, drawing ink and a new sketch book. I'll see if I can scan the photos some day, I'm not sure where I can find a scanner around here! I'm really happy with what I've created! I'm also doing a small piece that I'll submit to <a href="http://thehawkeyeinitiative.com/">The Hawkeye Initiative</a> Tumblr page, if only I could find the original photo first! Haha.<br /><br />After a while I started getting a bit tired or drawing, I wanted to sew something new. But, after I made the <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6dqKt2uSgs9aMeYtqThvfZWb0uAWx15b5WsVsoU56PFshOy_GaRDrG1MWY2nrQARSRq5RYU5A1MVB3b-vEUul7lX3Mq4m_lWSECEJqJB-lyWe4jGAw1LBO5mCcDYzFzMVNASjCj1C2WM/s1600/IMG_1851.JPG">Kumamon skirt</a> by hand earlier I just.. can't get myself to start a bigger project without a proper machine. So, I went on Amazon and bought one!<br />It came in only two days. TWO DAYS. I love the Japanese postal service, it's amazing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />I don't really have machine thread, so I couldn't start sewing stuff today. It was already halfway through the day, so I couldn't be bothered with going out that late. But I wanted to try it out, and had a go with it with thread made for hand sewing (it's a bit more sturdy and stiffer), it went pretty well! The machine argued a bit since the thread was wrong, but after a while it gave up and did as I said! Good boy.<br />I still haven't thought of a name for it yet, I'm not sure I should even give it a name since I probably will leave it here when I go back to Norway.<br /><br />So since I couldn't make anything today, I decided to clean my room. It's now clutter-free and mostly nice smelling! :P I also counted all my cash savings and made a budget for the rest of my stay. I feel so accomplished! Woohoo!<br /><br />Hope you all had a great weekend :) </span>Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-67795821812208440802013-07-30T22:06:00.000-07:002013-07-30T22:06:21.472-07:00About my part-time work! 日本でしているバイトについて!<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I just wanted to make a quick post about what I do when I'm not studying, partying or exploring Tokyo in all its gloriousness: I have a part time job! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, as a foreigner with limited japanese knowledge one'd think that getting a job here is a pain in the bunghole. But in reality, it's not hard at all! Maybe you won't be able to work what you reeeaaally want to, but it pays the bills (or the new skirt you've been eyeing for weeks!). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So here's what I do:<br /><b><br />英会話カフェのチャットホスト!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you might already know, the Japanese aren't exactly well-known for their great English fluency. English education of Japan has for a long time been just about learning to read and write English, and not about actually speaking the language. They study grammar and vocabulary, but close to nothing about pronunciation and how to communicate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Japanese people want to speak English, and with the unstable economy, the Japanese company need to reach out internationally. So, the also need to speak English. So, while waiting for the English education system to change (hopefully), there have been English chat cafes, or English conversation Cafes popping up these last couple of years. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The deal is: You pay by the hour (or 30mins) to sit at a table with someone who is fluent in English, and talk. That's it. You can talk about your day, about your troubles, about politics, about your plans for summer, just about anything! The only topic my boss has refrained me from discussing, is religion. And that is very understandable, as it can be an incredibly touchy subject for some. But other than that, I talk about what I feel the client(s) are comfortable talking about! On one table, I can have zero to five-six people. If more people come, we split the group and make two chat tables.<br />You're able to get free drinks, and on weekend after 7pm you can also get free alcoholic beverages! Whee! But as a chat host, I'm not able to drink, hehe. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The pay is a-okay, 1000 yen per hour. It's not anywhere neeeaar good enough pay if this was Norway, but the price level here in Japan is pretty cheap, so there's a good balance :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So all-in-all, I think it's quite fun, actually! I was pretty nervous the first times, figuring out what I could present as a topic, remembering peoples names and such.. But now I'm more relaxed, and a 4-hour shift seems like nothing :)<br /><br />If you live in Japan, and you are fluent English, then a Chat cafe should be easy money! :) </span>Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-84444727323763060922013-07-29T09:20:00.000-07:002013-07-29T09:20:30.051-07:00Sumidagawa Fireworks 27.07.2013<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last Saturday I went to Sumidagawa Firework show! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's the biggest firework event of the year, and it's celebrated throughout Japan. In Tokyo, they close off and area in Asakusa, along the Sumida river, where people can sit down with food and drink and enjoy the show. The show didn't really start until 1900, but it was PACKED at 1600 already! It was absolutely crazy, the Ginza subway line was incredibly stuffed with people, I kinda felt sorry for the girls who wore yukata... So hot +_+<br /><br />Min picked me up and took me to where we were supposed to sit! Huang and Winnie had already been there for a while, and they looked sooooo cute in their yukata! I actually forgot my camera, so I'm using Winnie and Min's photos... ^^;; </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When the fireworks started, we realized we didn't really see anything, so we moved out into the streets where a lot of other people sat. Luckily there was room for us as well, the view was pretty good ^^ When the fireworkshow started heating up, people were shouting and screaming, clapping and cheering! It looked like everybody had fun, but it sounded like a fucking zombie apocalypse.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After a couple of minutes, a strong wind started blowing... the sky kept getting darker... pitter patter... We countinued watching the show, only now with our umbrellas up. </span></div>
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Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-47637134627100754702013-07-26T10:07:00.002-07:002013-07-26T10:07:22.367-07:00A week with daddy!So sorry for the lack of updates you guys!<br />
I have been swamped with work, as it has been two stressful finals weeks.. But at last, I had my last day of school today, so now I'm FREEEEE! So now I can start working again! If there is any interest, I can make a post about my part time work? Does that sound interesting? :)<br />
ANYWAY. Moving on!<br />
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At the end of June, my dad came to visit me!! I was sooo happy to see a familiar face ^^<br />
We didn't really have any concrete plans, I just wanted to show him this and this area, aaand.. go to Fuji-Q Highland. I think Fuji-Q was the only thing we planned ahead, haha.<br />
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We didn't do anything special the first days, just walked around, eating lunch/dinner someplace nice and talked. Even though my dad was visiting didn't mean I didn't need to go to class...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dad at this cool local bar/restaurant we went to, very American styled, even with the menu in US dollars ;)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And, they had Tom & Jerry on a big telly! なつかしい!</td></tr>
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<b>We went to FujiQ Highland</b><br />
We took the train to FujiQ, last time I went by bus and it took 3 hours!! I think by train it took almost 2 hours, and in Japan I like trains way more than riding buses :) We stayed at the hotel that's connected with the park, and we got a room with a view of the theme park!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Narrow traintracks to Fuji-Q Highland</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dad admiring the view :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dad being... dad xD</td></tr>
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However, we arrived around 4:30, and thought we'd stop by the park for some hours before getting dinner. It turns out the park closes at 5pm FIVE PEE EM. God, I was so disappointed! Dx How can a theme park close at 5? Stupid.. So we went to eat dinner, buffet style. Seriously, the best buffet I've been to. Soo many yummies, with a (cloudy) panorama view of Mt. Fuji! But it had a price, namely <b>6000 yen</b>! That's pretty agreeable price in Norway, but for a buffet to 6000 yen here in Japan is just.. woah. So expensive. But we did get a damn good view of a partly clouded Mt. Fuji. So, it was worth it, absolutely. Yum.<br />
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After a quick nap, we went down to the theme park again, because we found out the bowling alley was open! Neither of us had bowled in years, so we both were out of practice. Like, really out of practice.<br />
But after a couple of rounds we got a strike here and a strike there, and all in all it was a very fun night! Real father-daughter time ^^<br />
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After a good nights sleep, we went out early in the morning, I think we got to the park like 8:40am. The park doesn't open until 09:00 for regular visitors, but since we stayed at that hotel we could be let in 30 mins earlier! Super awesome. And since I hadn't had any coffee or anything that morning, I was still feeling a bit sleepy.. So dad wanted to take the quick one, the one named Dodonpa. It was... hard to comprehend how fast it felt.<br />
Dodonpa shoots you out, reaching 172km/h in 1,8 seconds. It's kind of hard to describe that feeling, but it kind felt like this:<br />
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It was so much fun! We were also really lucky with the weather, because that day, the forecast said rain from 6am to 6pm. So when we saw that it didn't rain in the morning, we almost sprinted out to get a chance to go on some rides! When it rains, the rollercoasters shut down, so when it started raining, and I mean POURING, we got kind of bummed out and eventually went back to the hotel to dry up.<br />
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but... After an hour or so the rain stopped! So we ran outside again (the pros of living so close haha), and it didn't rain again that day. We even got a bit of sunshine!<br />
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Took Dodonpa, Takabisha, Fujiyama, Tondemina, Ferris wheel and Panic Clock. Phew.<br />
You can look up the different attractions here:<br />
http://www.fujiq.jp/en/attraction/<br />
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The rollercoasters:<br />Dodonpa: Fastest (172km/h)<br />
Takabisha: Steepest (121degree drop)<br />Fujiyama: Tallest (79m)</div>
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Something else that kind of bummed me out was that Eejanaika was shut down for maintenance that day.. I've already taken it once, but it's seriously the sickest roller coaster I've been on, so I really wanted dad to try it too! Oh well, maaybe some other time :) </div>
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And so, our adventures at FujiQ Highland were over... but my dad still had some time left in Tokyo!<br />
In the next days we had to plan, because we wanted to do so much in such a short period of time, so we couldn't just wing it anymore! We went to Ginza, mainly to show my dad the Apple store, since he is the biggest Apple fanboy I have ever met. I did surpruisingly get an iPod nano 16gb! I didn't really believe him first when I said he could buy me one.. I'm not the type of person who get thing I point at, so getting a new Apple product without even really pointing at it was.. well, that's a first. So thankful! Thank you daddy, I use it everyday! :D<br />
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This is a picture of a window display in Ginza from Issey Miyake, I think. I was amazed by how shiny it was, I just had to get a pictures! And guess the price... I think, for the silver outfit it was.. it was... eh, I actually don't remember! It was at least over 200.000yen. I don't know, if I was stupidly rich, I'd buy the silver parka. Because that shit is AWESOME. The pants.. I don't need them.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loot of the day :)<br />Vivienne Westwood scarf, Studio Ghibli Sheet Music book(piano), iPod nano, green tea and fucking whole grain braid!! </td></tr>
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We also went to Akihabara and Tsukuji-area, but they had started closing when we got there, so my dad went there when i was at school! Also, the day he left he came to my uni for a little tour, and we went to the Okuma garden, which is a campus based garden. I hadn't really explored it properly earlier, so it was quite a discovery for me too :) The water had Koi fish in it, lots of dragonflies were zooming around, and it was just absolutely lovely. Really peaceful and nice.<br />
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So later that day he had to go back.. I was really moved when I realised my dad had flown half across the world to visit me, and in a flash he was going home again. But, we had a really great time, had a lot of great sushi, and i'm looking forward to seeing him, my stepmom and their dogs again when I get home again!! </div>
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Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-35542197639748464362013-06-29T12:39:00.003-07:002013-06-29T12:39:52.707-07:00Tokyo Decadance: Versailles! 15.06.2013Sandra and I went to Christon Café in Shinjuku, to attend Tokyo Decadances Versailles-themed party!<br />
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In short: IT WAS AWESOME.<br />
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I'd been looking forward to this for such a long time, and was worried that nobody would want to come with me.. but luckily, Sandra was game, and we went!<br />
It was my first time going to Tokyo Decandance, so I was quite nervous, and very excited for what I was about to experience. I had been planning my outfit for some time, and for a first try on the Versailles style, I think I did pretty well!<br />
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My outfit for the night:<br />
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When we arrived at Christon, after a small hunt in the rain for a working ATM, we were greeted by FABULOUS people by the elevator, and was escorted up to the party on the 9th floor. The music was pounding, in the electro/house genre. It's the same as in almost every club around the world; they have different DJ's throughout the night that specialize in different genres. Funny thing, the most mainstream DJ played first, and the obscure ones for last.. x) <div>
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The program was filled with goodies, we saw a tehcno opera performance (lol), striptease, concert with Velvet Eden, suspension show and other stuff. It was awesome!<br /><div>
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I also met other lolitas, also from Livejournals egl community! They recognized my face, and we hung out for the night ^^ I got the feeling of nostalgia, thinking of my younger years with lolita fashion, hehe.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More lolitas! ^^</td></tr>
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When it looked like some show was about to start, people were gathering around, while Decadance staff handed out roses to the partygoers form the stage. Suddenly, one of the staff pulled me and other girls up on the stage! I was like "WTF lol what is happening??" and us girls on stage started dancing. After some time, I felt tired, and I wanted to drink more, so I got Sandra to help me off the stage XD<br />
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After some hours of drinking and dancing, the staff started to prepare for the suspension show. And boy, I haven't seen anything like it. I've seen suspension show before, where they hang people high under the ceiling, sometimes pushing the back and forth, but this was sooo violent haha XD </div>
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I have a picture, but if you have the stomach for it, you could watch the video ;) (Small warning: Sound is shit, just so you know.)</div>
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When it started getting late/early, Sandra and I thought it was best to go home, we were sooo tired! I think I got home around 6 or something, almost passed out of exhaustion! All in all, it was an amazing night with lots of awesome people! </div>
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The next Tokyo Decadance special party is July 20th, with an 80's theme! I'm going of course, and I've already started planning my outfit :)<br />If you're in Tokyo that night, stop by the Trump Room for a good 80's party! :)<br />Facebook event link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/395149097271552/">https://www.facebook.com/events/395149097271552/</a></div>
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Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-3865345359671330492013-06-18T07:42:00.000-07:002013-06-18T07:42:22.597-07:00Manga recommendation: Yotsuba& よつばと!<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yotsuba& / よつばと!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm currently reading Yotsuba in Japanese, for reading exercise. So if you're learning Japanese, I would love to recommend this manga for you guys! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's mostly written in hiragana, but the few kanji they've used have furigana as well! This makes it easy to look up a word you don't understand. The language and plot is very simplistic, so it's pretty easy to read!<br /><br />You've probably seen the lead characters picture, or even read the manga before, I guess she's kinda popular in the manga/anime world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's an incredibly cute manga about a girl and her father moving to a new city, and then take on daily adventures and challenges. It's kind of a feelgood manga with not a whole lot of happening, each chapter describes maybe one day, one happening or so, and the chapter aren't that connected together. Think sitcoms :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yotsuba is made by the same manga-ka that created Azumanga Daioh, Kiyohiko Azuma. I never really like childish silly anime, but I've always seemed to love Azumanga Daioh! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until next time ^^</span>Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-87484053959362999512013-06-17T22:05:00.000-07:002013-06-17T22:08:46.593-07:00My birthday party! 11.06.2013<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello everybody!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thought I'd share what I did on my birthday with you guys. This was my *whispers*25th*whispers* birthday, so I wanted to celebrate a bit! I don't think I ever really expected to celebrate me *whispers*25th*whispers* birthday in Japan, I always thought I'd celebrate it in Norway, with a rented venue with all my friends and family.. Oh well, I'll do that for my 30th or something ;) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had a really good time! Since I don't have class on Tuesdays, I went to Harajuku by myself to do a bit of shopping. I have to remind myself never to shop by myself every again. So tempting to buy everything, haha! But since it was my birthday, I allowed myself to splurge just a little bit!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I bought a <a href="http://fashionwalker.com/fw/b/pc/Product.html?mthd=07&PC=JSC12F0069&SC=0F1&SST=2&aid=&aid2=&aid3=&A=&D=00">JSG hoodie with skeleton print</a>, <a href="http://item.rakuten.co.jp/listen-f/340510/">Listen Flavour White T-shirt</a>, Vivienne Westwood one-shouldered purple jumper (Second hand), among other things : ) I forgot to take a picture of all the stuff, so maybe another time :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was also wearing my new AN*TEN*NA rocking horse boots, so at the end of the day my feet were almost crying! Haha.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Later that day, me and some friends from uni when to a wonderful place on earth called Sweets Paradise. Basically, you buy a ticket, get seated, and then you can eat as much food and cake as you want for 70~~90 minutes. And I just have to say, the cake selection is amazing!! Soooo tasty, haha.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also, Sweets Paradise has this birthday package, which was amazing(ly awkward) haha XD</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They started playing a VERY cheesy version of "Happy Birthday" over the speakers in the restaurant, staff came over to our table while ringing bells, and singing the song. A lot of the other guests started singing as well, and everybody applauded after. Sooo touching and kind of awkward XD </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They also gave me a piece of cake, freebies and a picture with me and all of my guests! I have it hanging on my wall now :) I feel so lucky to have such a cool gang to hang out with, wether it's in school or otherwise! I actually got quite a bit of birthday gifts as well, I didn't expect that! Haha, sounds weird, but I actually didn't because "I'm so old" now :P</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After Sweets Paradise I didn't really have any plans, but I thought it would be a great idea having a couple of drinks to relax after a long day. Half of the guests went home (Tokyo life is busy ;)), and a few of us went to out drinking! As time passed, one by one people went home, and finally I went home as well. It's a miracle I was able to get up and go to school, do a test and have a drama presentation! *kind of proud*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So all in all I had a great time, hopefully next year and the next ones will be just as awesome!</span><br />
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<br />Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-50180218610300827502013-06-04T03:43:00.000-07:002013-06-04T03:44:59.974-07:00Rain Season....?? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So Japan has officially entered the rain season, with heavy rain all day, every d- wait what?? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also, due to lack of wind, it feels more like 33 degrees..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And it's not even humid today! It's just really, really hot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But, the Japanese have many ways to cool themselves off during this hot (and soon to be very humid) season, and I thought I'd write a little about that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll start off with the most obvious.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am SO glad that I have an air conditioner in my dorm room! Allthough I've only been used to using it to crank up the heat when Norwegian climate gets colder, I'm slowly adjusting to using it when it's far too hot outside too! I personally like to have the setting on 18 comfortable degrees, while sitting in jammies and and tank top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can get fans in 100yen shops, people will hand them out one the street, there is always a fan near you when you're out walking in the cities of Japan! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The fan I have is AGES old, a <i>sensu </i>(扇子) style fan that I got from a friend the first time she was in Japan. Close to 10 years ago, I think.. So it's a bit beat up, but it still able to do what it's made for; cooling me down when I need to :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When the temperature is on its hottest, you will see lots of Japanese wiping their sweaty faces with handkerchief or washcloths! This was something I just realized after I moved here. Last time I was here I bought a lot of washcloths at Tokyo Disneyland, just thinking "wow the bathing/washing culture here is really big", but after moving here I realized the Japanese often bring a washcloth with them when they're out and about! Very practical, if you ask me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coming from Norway, I'm very used to wearing jersey clothing. Stretch everywhere, and if you layer it you will be warmer (of course depending on type of material). Jersey is most of the time warm clothing. So after coming I've been buying more lightweight clothing, blouses in chiffon and sheer tights.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But how the hell Gothic Lolitas survives in full head-to-toe loli outfit in 30+, I have no idea... Props to them! I find it hard to not look too "hoochy" by Japanese standards when I'm almost litteraly melting away. Bare shoulders or visible cleavage is frowned upon, but skirts so short that your butt almost shows is fine! I'm confused.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You <i>will</i> need this. Don't bother to buy umbrellas other places than 100 yen stores, you'll probably just loose it anyway! I know I am ^^;; </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Though, it seems that people here will pop up their umbrellas for anything here. If they feel oooone teeny tiny drop, it's OMG UMBRELLA. And, I've seen a lot of girls and women using them as parasols, to keep their complexion <i>bihaku(美白)</i>, fair and white. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are a few points that could make your Japanese summer less excruciating, and remember to stay in the shade with SPF30 unless you want to become a lobster!<br /><br />Take care, y'all.</span></div>
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Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-85112349679283318272013-06-03T08:58:00.000-07:002013-06-03T08:59:50.246-07:00Blondie on TV?? <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been forgetting this blog. I'm sorry!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am blogging every week, but I tend to forget that that's the <a href="http://kikkikikki.blogspot.jp/">blog for my blogging class</a>, and not my personal one. LOL.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This has happened these two last weeks.<br /><br />I went to Shimokitazawa with Sandra, to do some light light light shopping! (I needed a wallet)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also, I had an appointment at a japanese hair salon. SCARY, right? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Okay, the staff spoke English and they both had experience with nordic hair. So it wasn't that scary! I haven't been to a hairdresser I didn't know personally since I was in elementary, but that's a whole other story. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The salon is called <a href="http://www.dude.jp/">Dude</a>, and is the most chill salon I've been to. Not a regular high-tech modern salon for young noisy people, but a salon with a quieter, a more relaxed atmosphere. They also had really cute paintings one the wall that I could stare at while i got my hair rinsed, and actually up-to-date fashion magazines. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I grew tired of my washed out purple colour in thousand shades of ugly, so I wanted to become platinum blonde! It was quite the challenge, really.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I reacted to the bleach, even though he used only a 6% solution! I was really bummed about that, so my roots only were lifted to a brass colour before we had to rinse it out. I became red, and my whole body started itching. I'm just glad I didn't have to go to the hospital, and I'm glad the Dude was understanding and booked me another appointment :)<br /><br />So we continued the treatment 2 days after at 10am in the morning, with toning and the cut.<br />Why so early? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Because, that Sunday was the day of my TV-interview with Nihon Terebi! So I didn't want to have the ugly purple hair when I went on television hahaha </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After I was done with getting my hairdo finished, I went straight to Ginza, but for looking around and for getting to know the area so I wouldn't get lost. I tend to do that if I have to be somewhere.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The thing is, walking around in such an expensive part of Tokyo as Ginza, while you're broke... It's boring as HELL. *sigh* And even if I had money that day, I wouldn't throw it away on something stupid like overpriced brand goods, when I could spend it on food :) </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My interview outfit. They said I had to wear my Kumamon skirt, haha :D<br />Top: Milk<br />Skirt: Handmade<br />Socks: Metamorphose<br />Shoes: H&M<br />Necklace: D&G</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So yeah, that was the most horrible thing in my whole life, and at the same time bloddy awesome. We talked a bit on e-mail the weeks before the shooting day, they asked me different questions, I gave them answers, bla bla bla. Regular preparations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When the interview started my tongue turned into moosh, and the interviewer suddenly spoke in a language I didn't know anything about. It's so easy to say that one is able to speak japanese after learning for two years outside Japan, but.. No, that's not it. Talking to actual people in actual situations is fucking hard. The interviewer asked new questions, even though I asked beforehand that he wouldn't because my Japanese is still not that great. So that was kind of a bummer. I'm not sure if my interview actually will air, because there was a loooot of foreign people being interviewed, so maybe they'll just pick the 5 best or something.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nonethless, it was a fun experience! And if I'll be on TV, I'll be able to say that I've been on Japanese television! Speaking (bad) Japanese! One of my bucket list things crossed out :)<br /><br />So if you have an interest in me possibly making an ass of myself on Japanese national television, tune in 8th of June, on Nihon Terebi (Channel 4) for the program ズームイン!!サタデー (Zoom in!! Saturday) from 10:30! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ALSO: Is anybody interested in me vlogging? I kind of want to do it, but I feel weird talking to a camera. Seriously how do people do it? What will I talk about? Am I going to be funny? Am I going to be personal? What??? Aaaah haha I'm so bad at this internet stuff.</span><br />
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<br />Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-60818266548700116832013-05-19T05:27:00.000-07:002013-05-19T05:31:46.700-07:00May 17th, Norways constitution day<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi pretties!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last Friday was Norways constitution day, which kind of is a big thing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And since it's kind of a big thing, I was pretty much miserable being here in Tokyo, and not in Norway with my family, getting sober from the night before, with grandmas delicious food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But this year...: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yep, I was at school. Of course! So I didn't want to dress up as I usually would. I usually wear my Innocent World rose print dress, because it's kind of similar to the Norwegian national costume, the Bunad :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span id="goog_971246687"></span><span id="goog_971246688"></span>This picture is from 3 years ago(?), back when I had black hair :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year, I went with a black simple dress and polkadot tights.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I got home from school I just went to bed, because I was so down. I didn't want that day to exsist unless I was back home with my family. I played a lot of My Little Pony on my Samsung Galaxy to forget the world for some time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />But....! My friend Natasha invited me to her and her fiancés place to drink a bit and watch the live broadcast from Norways equivalent to NHK, called fittingly NRK. So I threw off my black dress and put on some more fitting colours... Red, white and blue!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks to Natasha, Ally and Natashas mom I got to have some form of celebration, at least :') I'm very thankful for that! And it was very nice, we went to the local bar after the live broadcast, and had some more to drink. Talked to some nice Japanese people as well. Took a cab home, a bit more expensive than I thought it'd be since Japanese taxi drivers don't really use GPS and the address system in Japan is a mess... So I tried to explain in Japanese to the driver where he should drive, but I don't think he understood me that well. (Let's just say I had a few drinks) So ended up going kind of zig zag to my final destination; Home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I just threw everything I had on on the floor and collapsed in my bed, but at least I remembered to remove my make up!! ^^ They day after was filled with hnnnnnnggggghhhh and GAH, but I felt better throughout the day, and went to the supermarket and bought FOOD! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />So today I made Japanese curry with those packets of ready-made sauce, you know? But, it didn't really taste like curry, because it was sooo mild, and it didn't have the distinct Japanese curry flavour to it.. It actually tasted like <a href="http://www.trondhjems.no/bilder/bilder/oppskriftsBilder/oppskriftsbilder_o.2.17.lysLapskaus.jpg">Lapskaus</a>! It's a Norwegian dish, fittingly often served on May 17th, so this really reminded me of home :) Definitely bying that again! 懐かしい!</span></div>
Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-7721504140721079972013-05-06T09:12:00.000-07:002013-05-06T09:12:19.106-07:00My life so far and stuff I miss/don't miss about Norway<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's getting late and I'm jacked up on too much chocolate, so why not take advantage of the situation and write a blog post? I feel I've been "boring" you with entries with photos only, and very few stories to tell you, so here's me, trying to come up with something to write. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, this will be rambly. You have been warned ;) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been having a great time in Golden week, both with and without friends. I've had days where I don't feel like meeting people, and there has been days where I couldn't get out of my room fast enough! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I really enjoy being by myself, just watching youtube videos, making clothing and/or accessories, drawing or just listening to music and getting lost in my own thoughts and discussions that will never happen. But this can be kind of a trap for me when I'm here, because I could lose contact with people so fast! So maybe over the summer I'll get even more friends, get my tush out there in the city and have more fun! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last Saturday, I was super social! During the day I was with friends from my dorm at the Fuji-Q Highland theme park, with the famous Horror hospital, the scariest haunted house in the world. I didn't go to that one, but the other rides we took were soo much fun! I actually bought the picture from the Eejanaika roller coaster, but... I'm not putting that thing online, it was so hideous!! I almost started crying from laughter, I just had to get it <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; white-space: nowrap;">ヽ(*・ω・)ノ</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: nowrap;">After coming back to Tokyo that night, I went straight to my friends Natashas house, to </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: nowrap;">The classes have started again, as Golden Week is over.. It was easier than I thought! I </span></span></div>
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<li><span style="white-space: nowrap;">Gilde sausages</span></li>
<li><span style="white-space: nowrap;">Freia / Nidar Candy (CHOCOLATE.)</span></li>
<li><span style="white-space: nowrap;">Max Boller</span></li>
<li><span style="white-space: nowrap;">Bread that doesn't look like a half done strawberry short cake. </span></li>
<li><span style="white-space: nowrap;">Tap water</span></li>
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<li><span style="white-space: nowrap;">The Norwegian language, with little to no language barriers</span></li>
<li>Norwegian Television (acutally, yes.. I'm surprised myself)</li>
<li>Snow</li>
<li>Finding pants/shorts in my size (Yes, I'm actually a bit too big here, for the cool brands..)</li>
<li>No smoking in restaurants/bars</li>
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Stuff I don't miss about Norway:</div>
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<li>Norwegian prices</li>
<li>Regulations on when you're allowed to buy alcohol (Thank you konbinis!)</li>
<li>Lack of politiness (Even though, in Japan the politeness absolutely not always heartfelt, but at least it's common coutresy)</li>
<li>Never, ever finding a bra in my size that's nice-looking and under 1000NOK</li>
<li>Littering, EVERYWHERE.</li>
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I tried to upload a picture, but it only turns out black. Blacker than the darkest of nights. Shoot.<br />
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GOOD NIGHT.<br />
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Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-73372423254224352372013-05-02T07:50:00.000-07:002013-05-02T07:50:15.961-07:00Shibuya, Harajuku and campus hospital (This month in pictures)I've been struggling with this cold for almost a month now, so I haven't had the energy to really blog properly, sorry about that! m(_ _)m<br />
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This post will be mostly pictures, I guess.. Even though I don't have school this week because of Golden Week, the teachers have been so kind to give us lots of homework x) So I don't have time to really write much!<br />
Don't know what Golden week is?<br />
Neither do I, I just know that it's a national holiday around april/may, and lasts for one week. I like it, just because there's no class. Yeeeaaah. Seems like a lot of Japanese people go overseas for Golden Week, or at least to Okinawa. I wanna go to Okinawa one day!<br />
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<b>Shibuya (05.04.2013)</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I love singing Ponponpon at karaoke bars, it's so quick and fun to sing! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> This is actually the restroom art at a club in Akihabara called Mogra... Sooo sick! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">This guy was sleeping on the same chair the whole time we were there! And that was like... for 5 hours, with UNTZ UNTZ UNTZ around him Haha.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> My Japanese phone, with my new strap from SBY, and two hair clips from Swimmer </span></div>
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<b>Fancy welcome reception with free food:</b><br />
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Aaaaaaah dat food.<br />
It was held at a hotel that's actually on campus, it was SO FANCY OMG. There weren't any bloody chairs though, so we had to stand through the whole thing, through the dinner as well! It was so uncomfortable standing with back half-bend eating, I felt so stressed while I was eating! So... I sat down on the floor. I'm so classy, haha.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Delicious food! That pasta dish.. aaaaaaah <span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">♥</span></span></div>
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The last week hasn't been all happy-go-lucky, at least for me..<br />
One day Thomas said to me "I want to home, back to Norway. I don't want to be here anymore."<br />
And with a lot of arguing and stubbornness with the Waseda and dorm administration, Thomas left two days later. It's so sad that he wanted to go home, and that he didn't like it here.. But I guess he's happier now that he's back in Norway with his gf again!<br />
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So to say good-bye we had a last dinner out, at the classy Saizeriya, hehe. It was a fun night, but I was really sad the days after.. I felt so alone! I guess I still do, but.. I'm adjusting, little by little!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cuties Sandra and Xenia! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Thomas, me and our wine baby. I'ts a 1,5l bottle. HUGE. And it's only 1050yen. Crazy.</span></div>
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The next day, Thomas left. And I went to school, a bit hungover and still sick from the cold. I managed to take the vocab test, and then I had to puke.. So I was sent to the campus hospital! It was quite and odd experience, since we don't really have functional nurse offices at my home uni.. I was taken so good care of! I was so sad because of Thomas leaving as well, so I was absolutely exhausted..</div>
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They almost commanded me to go to bed and rest, and I thank them for that! They were really nice, the doctor and the nurses. I was there for about five or six hours, they helped me getting the right medicine, and with the National health insurance the whole thing cost me about 2400, included medicine! Awesome.</div>
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2 days ago I went by myself to Nippori, the "Textile Town" of Tokyo!<br />
It was... haha, amazing to put it simply! At first I thought there was like one small street with 10 shops or so.. Oh boy, I was wrong! I spent around 10000yen on fabric and stuff. I had to really hold myself back, shopping fabric by myself is a real challenge! I tend to splurge, and never making anything out of the stuff I've bought.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">LOOK. I bought Kumamon fabric! Why? For the glory of Satan, of course! </span></div>
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When I got home I started making something out of the kumamon fabric right away! And since I don't have access to a sewing machine yet, I did it all by hand. Took me around 9 hours in all, with overlocking all the seams. Just because it's handmade doesn't necessarily mean it's not sturdy ;)<br />
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「どうして?もちろんサタンの栄光のため!」</div>
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So that's what I've been up to for the last month, in addition to lectures. Phew! </div>
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I'm sorry for the boring post, I promise to try to be a good blogger! </div>
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Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-22129861348709331512013-04-17T07:08:00.001-07:002013-04-17T07:08:24.996-07:00School life: Busy, busy, busy!!I'm so pooped, we've been to classes and registering for different courses! Sooo much to do, <br />
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I could write a bit about how this stuff works, I know some people are going to go to Waseda from next semester who probably would want some info, hehe.<br />
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<b>1. Orientations, orientations, orientations..</b><br />
You will receive the when-and-wheres for the first orientations before you even leave for Japan, and it's really nice to know that they have stuff sorted out from the beginning. Pro-tip: When in the area/campus, ALWAYS have a map in your bag or pocket. You will get lost. There is no system where the different buildings are, and why they are placed where they are. So yeah, just bring a map until you feel really familiar with the place:)<br />
At the orientations you will get info about the dormitories, the academic programs and of course what to do if an earthquake occurs. Always with the earthquakes, the Japanese.. And with good reason! I've already had 2-3 minor (and I mean minor) earthquakes, so it's comforting knowing what to do if a bigger one hits.<br />
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<b>2. Class Orientation Week</b><br />
This bit is pretty nice, actually. The first week of classes are pure orientations and placement tests, there to guide you to what kind of classes you feel you should be taking :) The ones I went to seemed 90% okay, that the teachers seem really nice and forgiving (lol).<br />The classes I'm taking are (among others)<br />
- Keigo Communication<br />
- Japanese sentence patterns in communication<br />
- Learn Japanese through blogging (YES, BLOGGING.)<br />
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These three are what seem to be my favorite classes based on the teachers' level of awesomeness. I can't wait to start the blogging course, I will link the blog here later to show you how bad my Japanese is, LOL. I think the norm on that class is actually using Blogspot, but the teacher said I also could use Ameba :) Yay!<br />
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<b>3. Regristration</b><br />
Now, this is the part where I kinda fucked up. lol. Later.<br />
The program I'm on is called the Japanese Language Program, or JLP for short. I've found out later that it's easier to say I'm a BEKKA student, most people haven't heard of JLP, which makes no sense. Oh well. The Japanese Language Program contains several subjects for you to choose from, with one "main" course with 5 credits. Most other classes are 1 credit. The credit amount you have to have by the end of your stay is 26, according to Waseda University. But, according to UiB, I have to have 30 credit by the end of my stay. This means, I have to take classes outside the JLP program, so-called "open courses". This can be anything between heaven and hell offered by the university, and this is where you have to be careful.<br />
<b>How do you register?</b><br />
Online, of course. The registration is in three parts, where you can add and drop any courses as you go to the different class orientations.<br />
Thomas and I were registering for classes together one night, and for the one 2-credit open course we had to take we just picked random, because we could just drop it in the second or third registration.<br />
Oh boy we were wrong.. It turns out, <i>you can't drop courses</i> that aren't offered by Waseda University itself, because the class thomas and I signed up for <i>doesn't really belong to Waseda University</i>. So now you are probably guessing what kind of class we signed up to, or?<br />
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Fucking English tutorials.<br />
Yep, I now have to take English classes that are meant for Japanese students who want to learn English.<br />
And no, I can't drop it. Thomas and I have tried, again and again, almost begging the school administration to let us drop the subject, but noooo. Can't be done, under ANY circumstance. Sometimes I reeeaally dislike the japanese and their love for following rules. Too damn strict.<br />
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Moral point of the story: If/when you register courses at Waseda, BE 100% SURE of what classes you're taking! :P<br /><br />
Other than that, I also managed to actually register to an English course I wanted to take! And it's not an english language tutorial class, lol. It's actually a class about Anime and Manga! I know I know, weeaboo etc. But even though I don't really watch that many animes or read a lot of manga, I still want to learn more about the culture, how it's popular and have a bit more discussion around the topic instead of just reading and watching. I think it'll be exciting. And next semester I'll be taking something called Earth & Space Science. We will there learn about the solar system, about galaxies, star clusters and even fucking PSEUDO SCIENCE, I'm dying of excitement!!<br />
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<b>4. Schedules, periods, lunch hours</b><br />
The first period starts at 9.00 am and the last (5th) period is finished at 6.00 pm, so you could have pretty long days. i have two days where I'm at full throttle from 9 to 6, it's exhausting! But absolutely worth it, I really need to get more into the Japanese way of studying and working, and not the lazy Norwegian way.<br />
Each period lasts for 90 minutes, without any breaks. It's twice as long as I'm used to, so if I have a class in 5th period I usually am half asleep by the end of it all! After the 2nd period there's a lunch break for 50 minutes, which usually is enough to stop by the uni cafeteria to get a dirt cheap meal!<br />
I'm serious. around 200 yen for a portion of japanese curry. LOVE IT. And it's a big enough portion for you to actually get full :) Good deal!<br />
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<b>5. ......</b><br />
I don't think I have more to say regarding Waseda school life right now, my brain has turned into mush, becaaause...<br />
The second (and last draft) for my bachelor thesis is due on Monday, so now I've finally opened the document and started writing again. Hurray! I hope I can write something real good and real fast until then, がんばります!High hopes and a bit more will power will do it! I'm only about halfway through already, so I'm not at the finish line just yet. But I'm guessing more of my fellow exchange student classmates are having the same problem.. Heh. Good luck to you! がんばってね!<br />
That's all, folks! Have a great day :)<br /><br />Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-34895235854598804402013-04-06T03:00:00.003-07:002013-04-06T03:00:53.867-07:00Goofing around in Ueno Park 04.04.2013<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On thursday we went to Ueno park! The was to go hanami, but since he rainfall the past days was so strong, most of the flower petals had already fallen down from the trees.. Maybe next year! But we had fun anyways, I was soo tired and happy when I got home:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All in all, it was quite a lovely day, I hope the weather stays like this forever!! </span>Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-60249301265838576632013-04-04T08:29:00.000-07:002013-04-04T08:29:56.174-07:00April 1st and so forth.. April 1st is kind of a big deal in Japan. Not because of April fools, but because the school year officially starts that day! Also, starting a new job, opening a new event etc is normal to set on the 1st of April. Why? I have no idea. If anyone knows the origin on it that'd be awesome.<br />
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Yes, school has officially started with opening ceremonies and shit, even though the actual classes don't start until Saturday 6th! Oh well, I can't complain :)<br />
We went to campus to pick up our student ID cards, and were, mildly put, BLOWN.AWAY. What the hell was happening here?? There are people shouting, noise and music EVERYWHERE. It didn't take long until i figured it out; It was all the clubs, all the circles trying to recruit more members! Baseball teams, band clubs, soccer clubs, cheerleading clubs, art clubs... You name it! It was such a weird and fun experience, and people pushing flyers into your hands and ask if you like <insert club name> with a huge smile on their face, blissfully unknowing that my japanese isn't all that good yet.<br />
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I loved it. So energetic and positive, it was like this all over campus :) Luckily it won't stay like this throughout the year, that'd be a bit too much XD <br />
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The next couple of day were pretty chill, the weather was pretty bad (awful, actually), so we didn't do much :P On Thursday we (Thomas, Xenia, Sandra and I) went to Shinjuku to find a specific 300yen shop I wanted to go to, but we couldn't find it!! Aaaaah I need to go some time alone on a sunny day, and write down the bloody directions! Taken the shop still excists, of course. It's called YOUYOU, so if any of you knows if it still exists or not, please shout out! They don't have a web page, so it's kind of tricky to find.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bought new glasses! Aren't they cute? They match my hair really nicely as well!</span></div>
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Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-70232013894357826602013-04-04T06:41:00.000-07:002013-04-04T19:25:12.979-07:00Party time! 30.03.2012<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On Friday the 29th I didn't do anything special, just more and more orientations, and went to bed after watching RuPauls Drag race... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But on Saturday we went partying in Kabukichô! Me, Sandra and Thomas went out to eat at Saizeriya (since it's so cheap lol) close to the dorm, and then proceeded to a karaoke bar in Kabukichô. We ordered a room for 2 hours with all-you-can-drink, all in all 3500 yen. I think that's not half bad! And they don't really hold back on the liquor in the coctails as well, haha. Had to be careful with that one, being a Norwegian and all ;) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So after Sandra went home and me and Thomas were done singing, we went to Bar PSY! We couldn't find the place at first, so we had to ask someone. And believe me, people are sooo nice here! We went up to these guys and girls who were kinda cool-looking, and they helped us take us there personally! They couldn't find it on their phones, so they just took us there in person. Super nice of them :) The girl I talked to looked so cool, she wore a white mini dress, denim studded jacket, ancle socks and a huge cap. Her hair were in ponytails, and her make up was pretty gyaru inspired. I should've taken a picture! :P </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, there was a reason why I wanted to come to this Bar PSY in the first place. Three years ago, when I last visited Tokyo, Veronica, Emilie, Oda and me visited a rock bar named Rock in Current, and we had suuuuch a great time there! But last year, the club closed down, I was so sad! But I also heard that a new bar had opened with pretty much the same staff and clientele, so I figured I could go there to meet up with people ^^ It was so much fun! It was good seeing Emma, Masami and everyone else again :D </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, I tried to take some pictures of them, but the lighting was all wrong and I was drunk. Excuses, excuses XD I filmed them as well, </span><strike style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">but my computer won't upload it, for some reason.. poop!</strike><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I got it! Here's the video: </span><br />
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Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-5986301474853842562013-04-02T10:19:00.000-07:002013-04-02T10:19:05.738-07:00Shinjuku Ward Office address registration (28.03.2013)<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This Thursday all new Hoshien residents had to go to the Shinjuku Ward office to register our new address, and sign up for the Japanese National Health Insurance. If I didn't live in any of the dorms, I would've had to go there myself, I'm soo glad we get so much guidance! :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The address application forms were filled out the day before at the orientation at uni, so we only had to hand in some paper to get it approved! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The national health insurance is actually mandatory when studying in Japan, which is actually really good! So if you are in need of medical attention, you only pay 30% of the total cost! So I'm getting my teeth done here, haha. And we were reminded more than once, that plastic surgery did not fall under this insurance, haha. Ofc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As it always is on official errands, we had to wait a lot. A looooot. But that's how the world works! :) In the meantime, we looked at some brochures, and we came across this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the first things they brought up was what to do if there's an earthquake. Better safe than sorry, I guess! lol</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Free lunch, yay! It seems that the Japanese really love mayo... why.jpg. There's mayo on almost anything. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Waseda University campus is so big and compact compared to Bergen Uni, so confusing! Hopefully I'll get adjusted to it quickly.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Later that night a few of us decided to get something to eat, and we went to this cheap Italian place called Saizeriya. The food is so-so, but it's so cheap that it doesn't have to be a gourmet meal to be enjoyed ;) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> Sapan from India and Thomas!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had a pasta meal and 2 beers, which cost around 75NOK.. So cheap! It's a bit dangerous, haha. I could go crazy with eating at restaurants in Japan like Norwegian tourists go crazy with drinking alcohol when they're on vacation :P I probably won't, though. I'm too stingy, haha.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108695317968072717.post-5517945804592189992013-04-02T09:18:00.001-07:002013-04-02T09:47:21.587-07:00My room at Hoshien! (26.03.2013)<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When we got to the dormitory, we were sooo tired. But there was no going straight to bed, no no! We had to get information and rules about the dorm, and then we were given this little tour around the dorm area. It seemed okay, in OK shape. My room number tag on my keys is pink! it's like it's meant to be, hehe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are some pictures from my room! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Beeeeed! Not the most comfortable bed, I think I'm at least going to buy a new pillow.. Shit's like a stale marshmallow. The duvet is really nice though, really heavy and warm :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The room is in OK shape, I've seen prettier, but I've also seen a lot worse! I think this room will be plenty enough for me, it sure is bigger than I expected! For this room, I pay 52.000 yen a month, not included water/electricity.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are about 10 rooms per floor in my building, and lots of bathrooms. But, there's no kitchen. If we want to make food, we have to go to the kitchen one floor up :P I haven't really used the kitchen yet, so I'm not completely sure what it's like! I did use the water kettle there though, I made cup noodles.. haha. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's so cheap to eat out here in Japan, it's almost as cheap as making food at home :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have any questions, just ask! </span>Kikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17738638624246297540noreply@blogger.com1