America

I was in the US from Aug 1st to Sep 16th, for a summer internship in one of the national park and 5 days of trip to LA.

...I can't describe how awesome these were!:)

Nice people, lifelong friends, breathtaking beautiful natures, great working environments.

I experienced a lot, learned a lot, was taken care well by everyone surrounds me.

worked with funny coworkers, played outside, lots of party nights, friendships, some bitter sweet love stories..;) hahah

Every moment was precious and unforgettable, it was too nice like a fairy tale.

That's why it tooks so long time to write this, cus I'm still not getting over it and just keep being stuck on my daydream:p

But I need to get back to my real life for job hunting:(

It was soo nice that I can reunite some Japanese, Taiwanese, Malaysian and American friends in Taipei in the middle of Oct tho!

One thing I can clearly say is that IT WAS THE BEST SUMMER EVER AND I WILL NEVER EVER EVER FORGET!!

Funny fact: I went to HCR and Owl City's show last wknd, I thought it's gonna be awesome.
But there was something wrong, I couldn't have fully fun like before;p
Well but this fever will get calm down and become nice mmrs sooner or later!

p.s. Sorry for no blogging such a long time:p I'm a bit busy..

Xxx

The Whiffenpoofs '12

This week I went out w Y to see The Whiffenpoofs '12's performances.
"The Whiffenpoofs? What the heck is that?;p"
Well, The Whiffenpoofs is one of the boys acapella groups of Yale University.

Here's a quote of their history.
"Every year, 14 senior Yale men are selected to be in the Whiffenpoofs, the world's oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group. Founded in 1909, the "Whiffs" began as a senior quartet that met for weekly concerts at Mory's Temple Bar, the famous Yale tavern. Today, the group has become one of Yale's most celebrated traditions."

Luckyly my friend, Y told me that they're coming to Jpn and asked me to se them with her.

And I fell in love with their performance:)

They were polite, cheerful, and have such an amazing beaut voices!

I'm really happy to see their show twice in a week!!

This one was performed in Tokyo on Mon and I joined it;)
Ride The Chariot / Soloist: John



Operator / Soloist: Mike B


Midnight Train To Georgia / Soloist: Ben


The guy who wears the costume of "Where's Worry?" is Eli. lol
Also, The Blue Man in the second video is also him!

I like him so much he's so funny:)))

Def I will see the new Whiffs '13 next year also!

x

Beautiful Goodbye

My latest favorite.

Totally beautiful!

x

Good Time / One More Night

Good Time / Owl City ft. Carly Rae Jepsen

One More Night / Maroon 5

Definitely I LOVE both, in different way!

x

June

my life of this June: A gig month. lol




First: Back To Basic, Jun 6th

it's a DJ-ing and acoustic gigs' party by bands of BTB tour '12.

we chatted laughed danced and hanged with the guys. it was aaaamazingggg:)




Second: Beyond [The] Blue Tour 2012 Final day, Jun 10th


Divided By Friday

Heroes For Hire

Me vs Hero

With The Punches

There For Tomorrow

William Beckett

Every Avenue

Mayday Parade

Best act:

every band were incredibly awesome but Every Avenue was the best for me!

I love BTB. It has given me soo much precious memories.. This year and also 2010.

honestly, BTB 2012 was the one of the unforgettable memories in my whole life.

huge thanks Masa san and all the ppl for making it happen!

and then..

Third: Hot Chelle Rae, Jun 17th

they were soo nice!! I liked them before the show and I became like them more cus it was much better than I expected!;)

I reached right in front of Ian around a middle of the gig and got a setlist yayyy;)

I'm missing those glorious days soo badly recently;(

it was too awesome so I can hardly face to reality now. hahahah

and yes, wish I could attend Fuji Rock Festival on Jul 27th!!

cus you know, Ed Sheeran / Owl City / Stone Roses / Beady Eye / Kooks and other great bands will play!!! ITS SOO SICK!!!!!!

but I'm gonna work in the US this summer vacation, I need to save money for it so I can't afford it:'( ouch...

anyway gonna post something soon again, sorry I've been away lately!

Love.

x

Houdini

hello there!


it's my favorite forever<3

sad that i can't see them at Summer Sonic festival in Japan this summer:(

cus i'll go to the us to work during my summer holiday. it's gonna be exciting too tho.

one more interview ahead!

cross fingers.

Chika x

Payphone

I looove it!
Yay can't wait for their new album:)))

Bye.

Xxx
C

Hangout

I skipped a class (oopsie my bad!) and hang around Minatomirai, a beautiful port town w friends S n T:)))

Spring has come closer!!

Brand new life

Sup guys!

During spring break, I've been...

traveling around S/E Asia with my uni friend,

sick in bed for a week cause suppose I got Deng Fever in Indonesia,

joining Ed Sheeran's gig again and met him finally (Eeeeek!),

hanging with my friends and cheer together sometimes,

enjoying Tokyo Disneyland all day with 10 uni mates,

and working working working...

hahahah

Well, our spring break was over a few days ago and a new term began in Japan:)

I'm soo excited but feel a little bit giddy. Yes, I'm in the third year at uni! I can't believe it:O

Anyway, all I gotta do is do my best for the future and fully enjoy my uni life also, definitely<3

Oh, hopefully I'm gonna upload some pics from our journey in the future:D

Love!

Chika

Wedding Party

I went to the wedding party last Saturday.
Both are seniors of my club activity in my university and we all members have been having nice relationships like one big family:)

The bride was breathtakingly beautiful in a simple but stylish white dress.

..Wish I could wear the one in not so much further future! lol

Bye. x

TFT

THERE FOR TOMORROW will come back to Jpn for the rock music festival, BEYOND THE BLUE(B[T]B)!!!!

I'm sooooo stoked wooooo!!!

Can't wait to see them again:]

Xxx

Ed Sheeran

Luckily I got an invitation for Ed's showcase, I go and see it to FIAT Caffe w S.

I was in front and the show was

INCREDIBLE.

He blew my mind, it was breathtakingly nice:)))

There were only like 150 invited ppl so Ed came behind the audiences( ! ), got through the middle of them!
He passed a side of me also, eeeeekkkkk!!! lol

First he sang "Give Me Love"
And the end of the song, he separated audiences "right" and "left" to sing chorus parts.
We sang two different choruses, and he sang a main part.
We harmonized very well, and soon got into his world.

With my poor vocabulary, it's hard to describe how amazing it was, but one thing I can say is its of course beyond CDs, YouTube, and all other.
Seriously I recommend to see his live show once.
I can't stop listening his album, I haven't listen to other artists tune for a week or more!

For Japanese ppl,,, umm can I say this?
Well, Ed told us at the show so suppose its not a secret anymore..
Guys, Ed comes back 3 times until this summer, according to my horrible memories.
Stay tunes;]

When he left, I could shake hands w him he said "thank you!"
His hand is warm, and a bit rough cus he plays guitar w/o a pick.

I felt really happy and peaceful after the show:))))
Thank you for giving me such wonderful moments, Ed! haha
Xxx

[setlist]
Give Me Love
Grade 8
Drunk
Kiss Me
Lego House
~encore~
The A Team
You Need Me, I Don't Need You

Starbucks at Roppongi

I went to Starbucks at Keyaki st., Roppongi to meet up my lovely sis, S!

We had a nice time over cups of latte and sandwiches:)

And we're gonna enjoy Ed's showcase todaaaay:D Wooo

Ooh before that, I gotta meet up w M and talk bout our trip to S/E Asia;]

We are planning exploring around S/E Asia around 15-20 days during this spring break.

Gonna be sick!

I've had no rest lately but I do love my life! Lots of exciting experiences ahead:)

Night.

Xxx

Ed Sheeran Showcase

I got an invitation for Ed Sheeran's showcase!!!

Gonna be rad huh:]

One of my friend in Eng now is really jealous of me;P hahaha
Sorry bro!

Anyway can't wait to see his performance!

Xxx

Joshua Radin

Love this:)))

Three more days until all the exams and papers done!

sweet sweet spring vacation is coming<3

Xxx

Coming of Age Day

Hello, folks!

Still I live in such a busy life..
I need a looong holiday boo!

Well I saw my friend, K in Tokyo on Jan 7th.
Cheers! She entered the one of famous and traditional uni in Jpn!!
Im happy for her:))))
And then, I hopped in the train n have a lil new year party in my friends house.
Had a blast w nice ppl:o)

Jan 9th, it is a coming of age day here in Jpn.
Every 20-y-old ppl were now officially going into their adulthood.. So was I!
I had a party at night w my highschool mates and some teachers.
It was sosoo nice to see my old friends!
They changed a lot, both mentally and appearance;) hahah

And,, well gonna head for Taipei from tmrw til Sunday w the mates in uni:)))
Soo stoked!

Bye.
C

A happy new year, world

My new year started w/ a big cup of green tea latte at Starbucks as always:)

And then I had Japanese traditional food called "osechi" w/ my fam:))

And,, just chilled out. lol

Ooh there was earthquake in early afternoon!! It was a big one:(

Yesterday I went out w/ my female friend, her male friend, and his male friend. hahah

One guy is Canadian and another is Aussie.

We got wines n some dishes, had nice chats together:)))

It was a good lessons for me to talk w/ people in English!

There're few opportunities to do that,,, hope I can get more in this year, though.

These are my start of 2012;o)

More events ahead I'm soo stoked!

Love.

C

Xxx

改めまして！

あけましておめでとうございます:）

2011年は

新しい人、新しい場所、新しい自分！

イベントとかにもいろいろ行く機会があって

念願のヒーローに会ったり、１年ちょっとぶりに相変わらずステキな人たちと再会したりしました

笑ったり、感動したり、のんびりしたり、寝る暇もないくらい動き回ったり

出会いも別れも

うれしい涙も悲しい涙もありました

でも、2011年は何より人に愛してもらっているのをすごく実感した年！

本当に、こんなわたしだけどみんなすごく気にかけてくれたり、褒めてくれたり、尊敬してくれたりして

おそれ多いくらいありがたくて、また書きながら泣いてしまいそうです:’）

それと同時に、みんなが評価してくれているのだからもっとステキな自分になりたい！

前のブログのサブタイトルともリンクしますが

I give you so much more than I getを常に心に留めて過ごすようにしています

わたしの愛がみんなに届いているか心配ですが！笑

あと今年の目標はsmile is the best makeupでございます:）

常に楽しそうにしてれば仲良くなれる人も多くなるはず！

がんばります:D

最後に

2011年、いろいろ困難もありましたが

人との繋がりをより強く感じた年でした

今年もたくさんの人・ものとの出会いがありますように！