tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128224552024-03-20T02:08:20.585+08:00IT'S BIGGS!sorry, it isn't small. :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07919416916478530419noreply@blogger.comBlogger447125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12822455.post-36589557818296597072017-09-28T22:52:00.001+08:002017-09-28T22:58:27.349+08:00TRAVEL TALE THURSDAYS: SPRING IN JAPAN 2015 : KYOTO - PART 2<br />
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Continuing to the second part of the Kyoto trip.</div>
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First part of the said trip can be found <a href="http://abbeydazzled.blogspot.sg/2017/09/travel-tale-thursdays-spring-in-japan.html" target="_blank">here.</a> </div>
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What else could be any memorable when you get to play dress up and portray as if you traveled back in time during the Edo period?<br />
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Okay, enough on the blabbing. Here's Day 2.</div>
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<b><u>DAY TWO:</u></b></div>
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<b><u>Morning at the ryokan:</u></b></div>
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Before we had breakfast, we once again went to the onsen and dipped at the hot bath but this time, we went to our respective public baths. At that time, I was finally getting used to with the thought of the other ladies seeing me naked. LOL! Still! It was refreshing and so very relaxing!</div>
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We came back, donned our new set of yukatas and the crew prepared breakfast for us. It was a typical, staple and hearty breakfast you'd expect it to be.<br />
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tea break at the kotatsu!</div>
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After eating, we prepped up to leave for the activities we would be doing for the day. As the ryokan also offers a free shuttle bus going to Kameoka station, we booked our schedule so that we could go to Higashiyama at the time we were supposed to be there.</div>
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We took the <b>JR Kameoka</b> from the <b>JR Sagano Line</b> and alighted at <b>JR Nijo</b>. We were supposed to take the <b>Tozai Subway Line</b> to reach Higashiyama station but since we felt we were going to be late to the appointment, we took a cab from there.<br />
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We alighted at Higashiyama, where we supposed to <b>rent our kimono and haori</b>. At the rental shop, I get to choose the kimono I would be wearing. The selection was sooo many that I seriously got a harder time picking one. The hair styling was optional since it is not part of the rental package, but Albert told me to avail one. I like how the stylist became so precise in every curl my hair was done. I looked so legit in that makeover!</div>
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What's even cooler is the kimono kept me pretty warm all throughout the day!</div>
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Morning: Higashiyama District</div>
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<b>Maruyama Park</b></div>
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<b>Yasaka Shrine</b></div>
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<b>Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka steps</b></div>
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<b>Kiyomizudera Temple</b></div>
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<b>Higashiyama District</b> is one of the city's best historic spot. The narrow streets, the small japanese stores constructed in wood, and the ambiance of that old city feel was nicely preserved. We had a lot of things to do at this area, and the kimono and haori rental has an inclusive of <b>30-minute rickshaw ride.</b> Woohoo!</div>
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The rickshaw man at the same time served as our tour guide. He gave us few choices where to go around, and we chose Yasaka Shrine and Pagoda to go first. While on the way there, we passed by <b>Maruyama Park.</b> We arrived at <b>Yasaka Shrine</b>, and the rickshaw man told few stories about it. It was a short ride but we enjoyed it a lot.</div>
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From <b>Yasaka Pagoda,</b> we went back to Maruyama Park. The cherry blossoms were already in full bloom. Perfect for photos and perfect just to enjoy and be mesmerized with the lovely scenery.<br />
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From Maruyama Park, we took the route going to Kiyomizudera Temple via the <b>Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka steps.</b> These narrow uphill route was also preserved along with the wooden buildings alongside. Thousands of people were coming up and down from these steps every day, as the big temple was one of the most toured spot in the whole of Kyoto.<br />
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<b>Kiyomizudera Temple</b> was just as breathtaking when you see it in person. Kiyomizudera means <i>Pure Water</i> as it originated from the pure water that was coming from the falls that was part of the temple complex. This wooden staged temple, like the Tenryuji in Arashiyama is also a celebrated temple and is also a <b>UNESCO world heritage.</b><br />
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Afternoon:<br />
<b>Ginkakuji Temple</b><br />
<b>Tetsugaku no Michi (or Philosopher's Path)</b><br />
<b>Nanzenji Temple</b><br />
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After Kiyomizudera, we had a quick grab of snack for lunch. Thinking that we wanted to visit the other side of the district proper, we took a cab to reach another temple called <b>Ginkakuji Temple</b>. Ginkakuji means <i>Silver Pavilion</i> and is patterned after <b>Kinkakuji Temple</b>, which is a Golden Pavilion. However, Ginkakuji is not covered in real silver, unlike Kinkakuji that is made of pure gold. Still, this area was known for its contemporary designed tatami mats and most especially the dry sand and moss gardens.<br />
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Exiting the temple led us to enjoy this long stone path that has a narrow canal filled with sakura trees called <i>Tetsugaku no Michi</i> or <b>Philosopher's Path</b>. I enjoyed this part of the trip a lot, especially when you are wearing the kimono. That old Kyoto feel was so happening in my mind at that moment that we kind of savour every moment we were walking in this narrow path.<br />
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The cherry blossoms were already in full bloom but not to that level where they call it <i>"explosion"</i>-- as if it is raining with sakura petals all over. <b>It was truly an anime moment for me!</b><br />
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The path ended somewhere at the area of <b>Nanzenji Temple</b>.<br />
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As this was one of the celebrated and important temples here in Kyoto, what's interesting in this temple was an <b>old aqueduct</b> being built to carry water and goods back in the day.<br />
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Aqueducts originated from the Romans in the older times so for me to see it standing firm with this big complex was really amazing.<br />
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Late Afternoon: Back to Higashiyama<br />
<b>Kodaiji Temple</b><br />
<b>Gion</b><br />
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After a few walks, we came back to Higashiyama. Before we surrendered our kimonos, we went inside <b>Kodaiji Temple</b> first since it's just across the kimono rental shop. By this time of the trip, we were growing tired of visiting temples but this has an exceptional zen garden and bamboo grove arrangement inside. It is also a prominent temple in Kyoto where the mausoleum of <i>General Toyotomi Hideyoshi</i> and his wife. Hideyoshi was responsible in reuniting Japan before being succeeded by Tokugawa Ieyasu.<br />
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After we changed back to our normal clothes, we had a quick stroll at <b>Gion</b> as we were tired for the day. This <b>the geisha district,</b> also with lots of shops, tea houses, and even geisha apprentice schools. We just literally passed by Gion as it was already past 6 in the evening and we would still be traveling back to Kameoka.<br />
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So from Gion, we took the <b>Keihan Line</b> for us to take the <b>Tozai Subway Line</b> and transfer to <b>Sanjo</b> station and then transferred again to <b>Nijo</b> to take the <b>JR Sagano Line</b> back to Kameoka.<br />
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From Kameoka, we took a cab since it was pretty late when we came back to the outskirts.<br />
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The second dinner we had was a <b>sukiyaki dinner.</b> Again, we were being educated on how to eat the proper way for this kind of cuisine. Chika-san wasn't our host for the night so we were being served by another crew. She was an old lady but with cheerful fellow. She cooked the sukiyaki for us and taught us happily.<br />
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From that day onward, sukiyaki became an instant favorite of mine.<br />
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The day seemed longer than we thought it would be, and at that time, I was sensing Albert was starting to feel ill. I told him to take a dip again at the public bath to relieve that sickly feeling but he was too tired from all the walks we had.<br />
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So that's it for Day 2. It was obviously tiring, but it was still a dream come true, and truly one for the books.<br />
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Continuing our travel diary in Japan two years ago, is actually skipping that day trip to Hakone (Mt. Fuji) to talk about Kyoto.</div>
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<b><u>Kyoto: The Thousand Year Capital</u></b></div>
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I personally consider Kyoto as that city with a <b>very rich history and culture</b>. To me, it became the highlight of this trip. It was so memorable that whenever friends and relatives asked me what they could do in Japan, I usually suggest everything that we experienced in Kyoto. Whether this may be visited on Spring, Summer, Autumn or even Winter, trust me when I tell you that <b>Kyoto will never disappoint.</b><br />
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Our business was done <i>(but not really done. hahaha)</i> from Kanto Region and it was time for us to go back to <b>Kansai</b>, where we originally made our entry. As I've mentioned on my <a href="http://abbeydazzled.blogspot.sg/2017/05/itchyfoot-travel-logs-spring-in-japan.html" target="_blank">previous blog post</a>, our itinerary was done starting from the farthest location from our point of origin. This is where we have made our <b>JR Pass</b> fully utilized. From Tokyo, we went back to Kansai Region via <i>shinkansen</i> (bullet train) again and took us about three hours and 15 minutes to reach Kyoto.</div>
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Before we left Tokyo, we made sure that we have bento boxes brought along to eat. There would still be a pretty lady staff on board the train as well with her cart selling bento boxes, snacks and drinks for passengers but it is better to be prepared in case she does not have anything in her cart that you like.</div>
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While we were on the way, we were blessed to have clear skies that we managed to see <b>Fujisan</b> in its very scenic view.</div>
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<b><u>DAY ONE:</u></b></div>
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We were fortunate to have a sunny day when we landed in Kyoto. As I've mentioned that Kyoto was the highlight of this trip, Albert and I decided to stay at the traditional japanese inn also called as <i><b>ryokan</b></i> while being there. Since our ryokan is located at the far western side of Kyoto, we planned our check-in time a bit late in the afternoon. We arrived in Kyoto about noontime, so we planned on spending that chunk of time to visit <b>Arashiyama</b> district first before staying at the ryokan for the rest of the day.</div>
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From <b>Kyoto Station</b>, we transferred and took the train from the <b>JR Sagano Line</b> to reach the town of <b>Kameoka</b>, where our ryokan is. A private vehicle c/o the ryokan had already been arranged to fetch us at <b>JR Kameoka station</b> the time we agreed to. </div>
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JR Kameoka Station. (photo c/o <a href="http://kyoto-tales.blogspot.sg/2012/10/cosmos-in-kameoka-in-trail-of-autumn.html" target="_blank">my kyoto-tales blog site</a>)</div>
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This is where we decided to make use of the <b>luggage lockers</b>. I believe that in every station, there are surely lockers for travellers to use. I would also like to believe that farther the station is to the city, the more cheaper it gets. But to give a rough sum, the lockers may vary, ranging from <b>300 to 500 yen</b>, depending on the size. Albert and I opted to rent one medium and one large sized locker to put in our luggage. We didn't get that chance to take a photo of the locker we used since we were more mindful to secure our luggages first.<br />
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After we ensured our luggages are kept secured, we took the train again and went back to alight at <b>Saga Arashiyama Station</b>, where our food trip and sightseeing began.</div>
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Noon: Arashiyama District</div>
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<b>Arashiyama District</b> is one of the mainly visited places in Kyoto, known for its scenic landmarks most especially in Spring and Autumn seasons. We initially planned to rent a bicycle here because it is best to stroll the district and is highly encouraged. But since our selected landmarks could be easily traversed by feet, we just casually walked and enjoyed the view. <b>Togetsukyo Bridge</b> or <i>Moon Crossing Bridge</i> is the most popular landmark to visit, as the bridge was scenically rendered with a mountainside background. Be it spring or autumn, the view is perfect for sightseeing, for pictures, most especially for hanami or flower viewing in spring.<br />
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<b>Tenryuji Temple</b> is the most popular temple in Arashiyama and is already a world heritage site. The temple is known for its beautiful, zen garden. We didn't go inside the temple itself as our time already consumed by the garden, but it is surely worth it. Plus, this was just one of the many temples we have visited in Kyoto, so it's fine.<br />
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We followed the flow of people from exiting the temple all the way where we could go direct to the <b>Bamboo Groves</b>. To me, that pathway full of bamboos were majestic, serene and simple amazing. It reminded me so much of the old Kyoto, based on what I've watched from tv series and anime, specifically <i>Rurouni Kenshin</i>.<br />
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After an almost three-hour stroll with side food trips in between, it was time for us to go back to Kameoka. We did so by taking the <b>Sagano Scenic Train</b>. Days before the trip, we already knew that the sakuras would not be in full bloom yet by the time we reach this part of the trip. But still, the view we saw from taking this ride was breathtaking. This old-fashioned train crossed mountains, one after another, it took routes by the forested ravine and runs along the <b>Hozugawa River</b>.<br />
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They said that it is best to take this scenic experience during autumn as the tree foliages at the ravine changes its color. From what we've experienced, I'd like to believe that too.<br />
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The Sagano Scenic Train operates starting from <b>Torokko Saga</b> station <i>(beside the Saga Arashiyama - JR Nagano Line)</i> until to <b>Torokko Kameoka </b>station. From Torokko Kameoka, we just walked until we reached <i>JR Kameoka Station</i> to meet the chauffeur from the ryokan.</div>
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<b><u>The Ryokan Experience - Sumiya Kiho-an Ryokan</u></b></div>
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We arrived at this wonderful <b>ryokan</b>, or a traditional japanese style inn with its remarkable hot springs at the foot of <b>Tanba mountain</b>, far western side of Kyoto. The traditional Japanese inns are usually known to express the native Japanese hospitality, accommodated with how a normal lifestyle a Japanese would have in a home, like the use of <i>futon</i>, <i>tatami mats</i>, <i>japanese baths, </i>even eating food in a traditional way, and of course, wearing japanese clothing such as <i>yukata</i>.<br />
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(photo from <a href="https://www.sumiya.ne.jp/en/gallery/" target="_blank">Sumiya Kiho-an photo gallery</a>)</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.sumiya.ne.jp/en/" target="_blank">Sumiya Kiho-an</a></b> is known for their natural hot springs that they call <b>Yunohana Onsen</b> and their extraordinary service of their traditional japanese multi-course cuisine or <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaiseki" target="_blank">kaiseki</a></b>. It was so memorable and intricate on how they serve and present their food. I think that if someone who reads this blog post would be helpful for you to decide to try this because it's truly a one-of-a-kind experience.<br />
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We were pleasantly welcomed by Chika-san and assisted us to our two-night stay. We took the 34 sq. m. room they had called <i>Yama-no-iori. </i>The smallest but still perfect enough just for the two of us. In that room, they have that corner where they have the <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kotatsu" target="_blank">kotatsu</a> </b>or that low table covered in futon, topped with a solid surface. This is normally used on colder months because there's a heating device underneath. So cool! I've only seeing those things in japanese dramas and animes! I was giggling in excitement, you don't know how much!!<br />
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This is Chika-san, giving us our pair of yukata :)</div>
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We had been given also a pair of yukata to use all throughout our stay.<br />
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Prior to our arrival, we already included an hour use of the <b>secret open-air onsen</b> or what they call <i>Yama-no kakure-yu</i>. This is the very first time I have tried a legit onsen where I have to be naked. Yes. Naked! Actually, even if I used the normal onsen for women, I still have to be naked because that's how it should be!<br />
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The area became exclusively just for the two of us, and the natural hot water came from the stream of the mountain. The staff also claimed that this secret open-air bath was once used by <b>John Lennon and Yoko Ono</b> back in the day. They even showed us the replica of John and Yoko's autograph for those who would request to see it. How cool was that!<br />
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What we like most in this course meal was when they served us this freshly grilled <i>Tanba</i> beef with the juiciest bamboo shoots ever. I don't know to you guys, but I could never forget that taste and how it landed in my mouth. It was simply amazing.<br />
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We were also served with hot sake, perfect for the cold weather! The mikan dessert we had was so refreshing, a bit sour but still light, just right to cap off all that we have chugged down to our bellies.</div>
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After dinner, our room was then prepared by the housekeepers to set up for our futon beds. The futon was also warm as they had heaters underneath as well. It was so comfortable to sleep to.<br />
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In the ryokan, you'd learn the things to expect, and the right ways to move around in the facility. Even in the onsen, we have learned the most appropriate way how to use it. Learning the japanese culture such as these made me realize how respectable they value their culture and how they respect people's needs.<br />
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I wasn't able to come to her invite on her girls' night out, so this lunch date with her was just right for us to spend time together. It was that day she had to settle all the things she wanted to do before leaving this country for good. She was one of my college batchmates, previously my fitness coach and eventually became one of my closest friends to date. Her leaving Singapore earlier than me was really sad and left me homesick for some reason.</div>
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Meet <b>Krystle</b>. The small, yet sassy, the savage warrior, yet sexy and baliw-baliwan friend you could ever have. Her life's experiences gave her this major decision to go back home for good and start anew. I was frustrated in a way that another friend finally has to go home and the separation anxiety has to creep in again, but on the other hand, I admire that she already prepared her heart to say that her business here is done and it's about time to move out.</div>
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So, this day was my last date I had with her.</div>
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We agreed to meet at the city to have lunch since we both have errands to check there. We decided to eat at the Vietnamese resto at <i>Plaza Singapura</i>, where we're supposed to meet. From home, I arrived earlier than the usual. While waiting for her, I thought of dropping by at <b>Muji</b>'s <i>flagship store </i>just to window-shop. Am I the only one who feels relieved and relaxed while being inside the store? ^_^ The furniture, the kitchen / household goods, even the clothes they sell?</div>
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I think I am already in this stage of life where I mature on the things that could satisfy me or makes me feel better. Muji has this warm, cozy feeling, even at the tip of the pens they're selling. hahaha ^_^ Feeling domesticated, I'd say.</div>
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Going back to Muji, it was after a few rounds of strolling when I realized that they also have the cafe there. Then, Krystle came, and both of us drooled on the desserts flashing on their LED screen. We decided to eat there instead.</div>
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I love how they made use of their own resources, their very own items from the household section and used it as part of their design. The ceiling would most probably made of their acrylic containers, and the walls were designed with their kitchen utensils like cooking strainers and stainless steel plates and bowls. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Since this was both our first time, we were excited to know that they were promoting the store's products inside. I mean, of course, you gotta love your own, right? But as a fan of Muji's minimalistic and "no-brand" concept, I was happy to experience it. Going to the store was already therapeutic, so what more if I get to use their furniture, dine with their household goods and eat their produce (which is also an impressive one).</span></div>
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The queue was pretty reasonable. We didn't wait that long to be seated. Once we did, we already saw our reservation stand in our table. This enabled us to leave our designated space without worrying that our seat might get stolen. <b>Finally!</b> Some little yet very useful detail that played in this dining experience in a major way!</div>
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Okay, they have their organized way on how to order the food, which by the way was fantastic, and a greater healthy option. They had set meals to better decide what you want, and can even customize what you specifically want if you only want it <i>a la carte</i>. </div>
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What we did was, I ordered a 3-deli set, composing 2 cold delis and 1 hot deli with a side of rice or bread. Krystle ordered an a la carte of hot deli since she would be eating the one of the cold delis I ordered. Then, I upgraded my rice to be brown rice, and both of us ordered desserts. </div>
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(L-R): Spicy Yuzu Pork a la carte; set meal composed of smoked salmon and fennel salad, triple nut roasted pumpkin and capsicum salad and beef patty with yuzu mushroom sauce.</div>
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What's good in it was: 1) it was a hearty meal; 2) it was flavorful; 3) it was cheap! I mean, as much as how I love Muji, there was no doubt that their household items are surely expensive (compared to IKEA) so as to par it on the quality product it gives. But the food! The food was amazing. Their delish cold delis (or salads) can be purchased with the right portion only at S$2.80 and their hot delis (meat) only at S$4.80! Their set meals are reasonable (compared again to IKEA) to be charged at S$12.90! Again, not only this was cheap, it was also healthy at the same time.</div>
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Cafe & Meal Muji's Menu <a href="https://cafemeal.muji.com/sg/menu/" target="_blank">here.</a></div>
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After that Muji dining experience, she told me she wanted to buy some make up products that she'd be using at her fitness photoshoot in Thailand. After that, we went to buy the camera she wanted in a while. I basically became an errand / PA for the day, (LOL) which I didn't really mind at all.</div>
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Girl, thank you again for spending the day with me! Thank you for hearing my rants out and also for listening to my pieces of advice I was giving you. Good luck on your ventures back home and I shall see you soon! I am missing you right now but I know we'll see each other again! To more colorful hair and fit freak sessions! <3 p=""></3></div>
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Annnd I am back with another pregnancy update!</div>
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What I am most excited in this stage was Albert and I determined-- at 100% -- the gender of our little pickle! But first, I'd like to share what I had been doing on this particular month.</div>
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As I am always delayed with blog posts, I am already 23 weeks as of this writing. Anyway, Week 17 to Week 20 was a relaxed-- or rather a phase where I had been going out for walks and energetic, not to mention that I felt I did not tire myself that much compared to the previous months I had. It was fun, and I felt that I was back to my usual self, but of course with the addition that I am now always considering the things I would be doing and eating. </div>
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My <i>linea nigra</i> was starting to look more visible compared to last month. As of this moment, a fade line is already starting to form at the upper half of my belly button.</div>
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I was still be doing the usual routine, although my consumption of rice is starting to lessen (as I fear of getting overweight). However, there were times that I like to treat myself with the food that I was craving. As seen on my previous posts, I had my <a href="http://abbeydazzled.blogspot.sg/2017/09/udd-live-in-singapore-2017-timbre.html" target="_blank">serving of lechon,</a> and I had a <a href="http://abbeydazzled.blogspot.sg/2017/09/a-day-with-thelatebloomer11-and.html" target="_blank">sumptuous date with one of my closest friends.</a> At home, I was cooking my husband's request from time to time. </div>
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As for my stretchings, exercise and whatnot, I was still and currently am going for afternoon swims, like in this occasion, I went with Mary and Krystle for some water action.</div>
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<b>My baby's starting to show signs that he/she could hear us</b>. Eventually, I could feel him/her moving by giving me tapping rhythms, as if he/she was knocking on the door (in my belly). There were times that Albert would caress, kiss and put his ear on my belly, as if he was talking to the other side of the realm where Pickle is. Each day and week that passes, the baby's movement became more prominent and the sensation was more obvious than the previous months.</div>
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Whilst I don't indulge myself to buy maternity dresses, I find some materials in clothes that were stretchable, which is a plus point. I was into this perception that I could still wear these even after pregnancy. So, for me, the nicest pieces that gave me comfort the most were things from <b>Uniqlo</b>, or sometimes from <b>Muji</b>. <i>(Yes, I am quite biased and a fan of Japanese products LOL).</i><br />
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One of the issues that worried me during this time was the thought of feeling <b>constipated</b>. It could be that I was not drinking too much water than I used to, or my fiber intake was not enough for the day. To solve this, I told my doctor on my recent check-up that I might have those days that I would have a hard time to pass motion. So in this set of new milk sample supplies, <i>(Yes, the assistant gave me more supplies LOL)</i> I also bought a vowel softening medicine for me to take, <b>only when necessary.</b></div>
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As the days went by, I also noticed that <b>my appetite was starting to get bigger</b>. Well, I do not see anything very alarming since I am feeding for two tummies now. It's just that I am being mindful with the portion of what I am taking. <i>(read: fiber. fiber. fiber)</i></div>
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So, this is me in my <b>Weeks 18, 19 and 20.</b> I had another full scan of ultrasound on my Week 20, necessary for my doctor to check every essential and vital aspects of my baby. We also found out the result on that same day, as the doctor explained to us in detail that our baby's vital signs were normal and were not sensing abnormalities.</div>
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In this scan also, we found out the most exciting part: Pickle's gender.<br />
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And... ta-daaa! <b>Pickle is a boy! </b>^_^ Truly an answered prayer!<br />
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Ever since, I always have this intuition that my baby's a boy. I never had any thoughts of naming it with a girl's name or thinking any other else that would be girly. I knew from my heart that it would be a baby boy, just as Albert had wished for it, so... It's really exciting!<br />
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So, that's it for now! I am so glad that I am already half this course, especially now that I am a week away to full 24 weeks (6 months). It's totally a mixed feeling of excitement, anxiousness and of course, happiness.<br />
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Ha! I couldn't say that both of us did, but if I'm talking about myself alone, I'd say... <b>I definitely crashed someone's wedding I do not know personally</b>. lololol</div>
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Mary asked me if I could go with her to a wedding she was invited to. Since I wasn't doing anything on that particular day and I rarely go out, I joined in. Problem is, I do not personally know the newlyweds. hahaha! The bride was Mary's subcontractor's PM and had few relatives who flew to Singapore to attend her wedding, so she had to invite more people-- be it her Filipino friends, colleagues and among others. Maybe I am categorized as the "stranger", or the "crasher" or let's just say the one belonging to the "others". She was by the way married to a <i>Malaysian Muslim</i> guy. It was a lovely wedding.</div>
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Wedding celebrations always makes me feel happier, as I see these two people love so much one another that they don't mind seriously committing to that milestone and legalizing the sense of sticking together for the rest of their lives.</div>
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I chose an old mint green top from <i>Kamiseta</i> with flowy sleeves that I had in a couple of years, tucked in my black maxi skirt from <i>Bershka</i> with high slit in front. But yeah, since the slit isn't wedding-appropriate, I just positioned the slit on the side of my legs so that when I walk, it doesn't reveal too much skin. (witty!) lol I initially wanted to wear a dress but I wanted to feel comfy at my most comfortable self at that time so I just had my body covered all the way down. (with the slit controlled. haha). Low wedge pumps were from <i>Charles & Keith</i>, something that I purchased and selected by Becca from our date, a few days before this. <i>(blog post of that would be <a href="http://abbeydazzled.blogspot.sg/2017/09/a-day-with-thelatebloomer11-and.html" target="_blank">here</a>)</i></div>
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Mary had her beautiful floral-print dress from <i>Zalora </i>and heels from <i>Forever 21</i>. Always looking sassy and fierce as she dubbed her look <i>"your kontrabida for the day." </i>hahaha</div>
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Coincidentally, the bride is also friends with Kristine, my ex-colleague and good friend, as well as the rest of the gang. Small world!</div>
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At that same time, Mary told me that her ex-flatmate texted her, saying if she wanted tickets for the <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yayoi_Kusama" target="_blank">Yayoi Kusama</a></b> exhibit. Mary was having second thoughts because this wasn't in our plan but since we were already glammed and dressed up, I told her for us to go since that day was the last day of the exhibit. So we went to her friend's place and took the free pass.</div>
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The museum visit on this attire was quite a regret and tiring. Don't get me wrong though, the art pieces were cool and fun. We just felt that we were overdressed ^_^</div>
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<b><u>Yayoi Kusama: Life is the Heart of a Rainbow</u></b></div>
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I've been hearing Yayoi Kusama back in the day as she was famous for her polka dot patterns, but honestly speaking, I never get to really know the artist on a level that I know every bit of her life work. Still, it tickled my interest to know why she is known for these dots.</div>
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Yayoi became prominent with her motifs composing dots, her interest in pumpkins, even in the play of mirrors. It was said that her artworks are psychologic reflections of the effects from the atomic bomb of World War II.</div>
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This section showed more of her artwork consisting her favorite patterns called "infinity nets" that she was famous even as early as 1970's.</div>
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It was a tough decision to take a trip into these rooms with elevated shoes and pumps. Even though my shoes are not too high, I know that I shouldn't be stressing myself to walk longer with these as I have a little human in my tummy that adds a bit of weight in me, overall. But of course, the whole experience was fun in many ways.</div>
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I have to document this to remember the most important event thus far by one of my best buds ever. </div>
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We insisted to help Emman to prepare for his engagement proposal to his girlfriend, Jannelli. Prior to that day, we bought the engagement ring last July and during that proposal week, we prepared what to bring, from the battery operated candles, rose petals, photo printer and among others. Jayne and the gang helped him order balloons and other decorative papers to setup the moment. Emman had his music on, gopro on and booked a two-night stay at Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa. </div>
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That day also marked their first year Anniversary as a couple and Emman was nervous at the thought that asking Jannel's hand might be too early that she would end up saying "no". Well, there is a possibility, but of course we need to equip him with the right support that everything's going to be alright. Despite that, the nervousness creeped in, and even us at the back of our heads were starting to feel that anxious opposite reply. STILL! We believe in the power of love! HAHAHA</div>
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I could not remember when was the last time me and this <i>long lost sister-in-crime </i>of mine went out for a date. Still, I was glad that despite her very private and busy housewife life, she gave the both of us the chance to go out again just like the old times. I kind of <i>'forced'</i> the queen to go out from the beehive and see me and yass, girl definitely did not disappoint. :)<br />
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So going back, Becca suggested to have late lunch at Orchard Gateway's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dazzlingcafesg/" target="_blank"><i>Dazzling Cafe</i></a>, since she told me that they had this nice honey toast topped with iced cream and lots of yumminess. So, okay, go!</div>
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The interior was modern but at the same time lavish that it uses a lot of bright lights and cute chandeliers, mirrors and glass. It kind of reminds me of <a href="https://www.antoinette.com.sg/index.html" target="_blank"><i>Antoinette</i></a> cafe because of the ambiance it gives. <i>(Fun fact: I was also with Becca when I visited Antoinette for the first time, many years back because of the Bellabox Blogger's Event. Good times!)</i></div>
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At first, I did not know if it was a good decision to eat all at one place since I know it would be better if we were to look for somewhere else. We were initially here for the honey toast, but I did not prepare that much for the main course. It's not that the food weren't nice, <b>we both agreed and thought that we could've taken our lunch somewhere else cheaper and probably even better </b><i>(read: rice. LOL)</i><b> </b>and proceed to take the toast here after.</div>
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But of course, place-wise, it was cozy that enabled us to talk and hangout for hours. That's more important. Catching up is more important! The last time I saw her was last April when I made my first house visit to their place after their supposedly housewarming. <i>I wasn't able to go that time because I felt I was going to feel ill. (It was at that day I felt I was fertile, hence the rise of basal body temperature) ^_^</i></div>
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After this sesh, we went to another mall for me to check if I could check some products at Sephora which ended up not buying anything at all. LOL. I just then thought of buying a low-heeled wedge type shoes since I'd be attending a wedding that coming weekend.</div>
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Becca insisted on sending me home, which I gladly said yes. Albert just finished work just in time and met the both of us at the MRT station and all of us went home. She stayed for a while and we had another short chitchat before she took the last shuttle bus our condo was having to go back to the MRT station near us. And called it a day.</div>
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<b>I thank you again, sis for spending a day with me!</b> Hope to see you again before I go back home and before you go to US for your hubby's business trip. It was fun hanging out with you, as always. Truly my sissum by heart! God Bless you and your future plans in life. And I do hope when I come back, you would also have your little bundle of joy. XOXO</div>
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I shall wait for your version of this day out via beccavlogs! (which will probably be up by December? or January? lololol)</div>
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Even though it has been almost two weeks since their concert, the warm response is still roaming around social media of how awesome it was, that our local, Filipino musicians flew all the way here to make me and fellow kababayans happy.</div>
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It was last 27th August that we went to Requiem Rising Singapore-sponsored OPM concert featuring Terno Recordings' promising bands, mainly Up Dharma Down, or now known as UDD for short, with front acts: instrumental band AOUI, happy metal/rock band Giniling Festival and pop rock band Maude.</div>
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They held the show at <a href="https://timbreplus.sg/" target="_blank">Timbre+,</a> an urban food hall slash gastropark that showcased a variety of restaurants at affordable price. We arrived there almost the exact time and was surprised that the queue outside was long.</div>
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It was such a fun night. I think that this little human in my belly was happy too even though the crowd and the band were too loud for the baby (we were at the front) but still, listening to the band for an hour and a half makes the whole experience complete.</div>
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Hello again and I am a bit late to report for duty ^_^</div>
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I am actually <i>19 weeks </i>as of this writing, and before I hit my second month of my second trimester, I'd like to document the things I had been doing in my <b>13 to 16 weeks.</b> It was good to know that the baby has been doing well and is growing normally. The only small issue I was facing is the struggle to find dresses that could either be used now and even on a later part of my pregnancy, and would become my greatest weapon for keeping prim and sassy. haha</div>
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yours truly at 15 weeks and 4 days :)</div>
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Going to this second trimester of pregnancy was <b>a lot easier and fun than the first three months</b>, as I am now allowed to do exercises that includes <i>swimming, yoga and pilates.</i> So far, I am working out by doing swimming, and later on I'd probably get into doing basic pilates, or those movements suitable for me. Mary's pilates ball is certainly calling me to stretch and get my ass off bed!</div>
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It was also during this phase that I celebrated a lot of occasions, as seen in my previous blog, like my 30th birthday and 3rd year wedding anniversary. So far, body's so good. My body has started to get accustomed with the weight of the baby as it grows bigger and bigger every week. In this phase also that I tried to go back to usual routines like cooking, baking, gardening, even playing the piano and other activities that made me feel lazy in my first three months.</div>
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some goodies that I baked. Yes I'm back. (L-R: carrot cake; apple cinnamon muffins)</div>
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Also, I started to reintroduce again taking smaller portions of seafood in my eating habits, such as prawns and squid. I do not eat that often when I was in my first trimester, but lately, I am starting to put it on side dishes, or in the meat that I was putting in the food besides minced meat or shredded chicken.</div>
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On my 16th week, we came back to our doctor as our normal check-up. As I've said earlier, the baby's doing fine and all. But that's not all: As early as 16 weeks, <b>we could finally know at least 70% to 80% of Pickle's gender! </b></div>
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But I wouldn't be telling yet on this post, so better check out the next update. LOL</div>
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And for a teaser, here you go!</div>
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At that check-up, the assistant also was kind enough to give us those prenatal milk samples! Since there were a lot at the clinic and I was lowkey hoarding the samples at the reception, she noticed me and told me if I wanted more. <b>She gave me a month-supply of the milk samples!</b> How crazy was that! But she told me that I'd better take it, rather than it expires with no one using it. I was so happy as it saves me from buying milk every week! LOL</div>
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I noticed that as I progressed, my <i>linea nigra</i> was starting to surface. I mean, it is normal for pregnant women to get this during this course of pregnancy. And while I was having it, certain things come into play when I think of what the gender would be. It would be just an inaccurate guess though but sometimes, curiosity will just come right in and interest your instincts, right?</div>
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So that's about it for now. The dad-to-be has been very clingy to me, trying to rub my belly as if it was a crystal ball foreseeing the future, or just plain fooling around with our bundle of joy. </div>
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Having a friend and a flatmate who loves going to events, whether free invites or not is an advantage, depending on what kind of crowd and activity would it be. Mary was more into street parties and such, but whenever she wants to go to food events, we tag along. I am grateful for her that she never fail to invite us to go with her since she knew we would love anything that is food, food and food related, and it also gives me a couple of reasons to go out and dress up. LOL</div>
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To cut the story short, we went to this year's <a href="http://www.marinabaysands.com/epicurean-market.html" target="_blank"><b>Epicurean Market 2017</b> hosted by Marina Bay Sands</a>. It marked the event's fifth annual food and wine fair. When food is involved, there's no way you'd say NO. :)</div>
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The event happened for three days, from <i>11 to 13 August.</i> The event was a celebration of enjoying diverse food, wine and produce, meant to acquire at a reasonable price. It was also been participated by <b>world-renowned celebrity chefs</b> alongside stalls and expertise to all the attendees who came. So if ever your mouth watered seeing their restaurant menus at MBS, the event was the chance to taste a portion of what they were offering.</div>
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This event also showcased a section where the <b>Cheese Artisan</b> displayed a variety of cheese which the rest of my crew enjoyed. I didn't do any taste test with any of these cheeses since I cannot eat (if not most) all of it. <i>(read again: pregnancy) </i></div>
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While they were at it, Albert and I finally used our S$15 voucher to eat. (I was already starving!) Albert got his free meal at <b>Chef Gordon Ramsay's <i><a href="http://www.marinabaysands.com/restaurants/celebrity-chefs/bread-street-kitchen.html" target="_blank">Bread Street Kitchen</a></i>.</b> (fish and chips) and he just purchased a milkshake there too. I have tried the Fish and Chips of BSK before at the restaurant itself and I could still remember how freshly fried that is and the breading was nicely done. The portion was nice enough compared to the one I tried below:</div>
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I got my free meal by another Michelin-starred <b>Chef David Myer's <i><a href="http://www.marinabaysands.com/restaurants/celebrity-chefs/adrift.html" target="_blank">Adrift</a></i></b>, which was a suckling pig with apple sauce dressing. It was my first time trying a dish from Adrift, and I could see from the other items listed in their menu that it was a fusion of Western and Eastern cuisines. That applesauce complimented a lot with that luscious, succulent piece of pork despite that it's only a small portion. It truly was delicious!</div>
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What I bought normally was from another celebrity chef, <b><a href="http://www.marinabaysands.com/restaurants/japanese/takumi-yamamoto.html#ZbftXdxEMb0Pbj6q.97" target="_blank">Takumi Yamamoto</a>,</b> with his variety of prawn and vegetable tempura. The batter was light and compliments well alongside their tempura sauce. The veggies were cooked perfectly. If I weren't pregnant, I'd probably eat the eggplant tempura as is. When I realized it was an eggplant, I gave the remaining portion to Albert. But mind you, how they cooked the eggplant was wonderful. The prawn were done golden crisp too, which normally should be.</div>
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Other world-class restos present aside from BSK and Adrift were <b>Chef John Kunkel's <i><a href="http://www.marinabaysands.com/restaurants/american/the-bird-southern-table-and-bar.html" target="_blank">The Bird</a></i></b>, <b>Chef Daniel Boulud's <i><a href="http://www.marinabaysands.com/restaurants/celebrity-chefs/db-bistro-and-oyster-bar.html" target="_blank">db Bistro and Oyster Bar</a></i></b>, <b>Chef Wolfgang Puck</b> with his two restaurants: <b><i><a href="https://wolfgangpuck.com/dining/cut-singapore/" target="_blank">CUT</a></i></b> and <b><i><a href="https://wolfgangpuck.com/dining/spago-singapore/" target="_blank">Spago</a></i></b>, <b>Chef Ralph Scamardella's <i><a href="http://www.marinabaysands.com/restaurants/italian/lavo.html#DUBW0TVBWOLPxu7t.97" target="_blank">Lavo</a></i></b>, <b>Chef Mario Batali's <i><a href="http://www.marinabaysands.com/restaurants/celebrity-chefs/pizzeria-mozza.html" target="_blank">Pizzeria Mozza</a></i></b> and <b>Chef Tetsuya Wakuda's</b> restaurant, <b><i><a href="http://www.marinabaysands.com/restaurants/celebrity-chefs/waku-ghin.html#offers" target="_blank">Waku Ghin</a></i></b>.</div>
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Okay, I'd just take a break from all my very personal blog (<i>read: pregnancy</i>) and spend this post entirely on my thoughts of the recent purchase we made, which is the <b>DJI Spark</b>.<br />
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I convinced Albert to buy this while the baby isn't out yet because I am sure that we might not get the chance to buy this on a latter part. He badly wanted to have a drone since, and at first we were contemplating whether to get the <i>DJI Mavic Pro</i> but since the price difference is big, we decided to buy the Spark instead. This became our material Anniversary gift that we can use for long term (as long as the blades still work lol)</div>
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I am not sure if until as of this writing though but since that time we decided to buy the drone, we realized that the <b>fly-more combo</b> was still not available in Singapore. We purchased this baby <b>straight at DJI website</b> and came in just a few days later we bought it online.</div>
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The actual box. It had a little dent on one of the corners but the plastic was still all sealed as usual. The <b>manual booklets </b>are found inside the DJI Spark bag which looked like the photo below:</div>
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This was the actual drone looked like. The body is white by default since the rest of the colors were not available yet, but the cover can be changed and can be bought separately. When we were initially doing the research, I went to shops here in Singapore that sells the drone alone. The drone was just about the size of your entire palm when you do not extend the propeller blades. In fact, if you have a big pocket in your pants, this might fit.</div>
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Just like the DJI Mavic Pro, DJI Spark also have its own bag to store all the other accessories included. When we went out to do its very first test flight, we did not put the drone and other accessories in the bag since Albert was bringing his camera bag that could fit not only his personal stuff but also these.</div>
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What's good about the fly-more combo is the inclusion of the remote control for easy maneuvering. DJI Spark by the way can be operated by just a wifi connection from your smartphone that's why I knew a few friends that purchased the drone alone (because you could).</div>
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<b>The drone performance for me is great.</b> I am not that person who wishes to acquire a bigger, more expensive drone when I know that <b>I am technically a newbie.</b> As this is meant as a hobby, I do not need a 4K resolution like Mavic does. I know for a fact that I am not actually using the drone for business purposes. Spark gives this convenience that despite it's just a size of your palm, <b>it gives you a decent 1080 resolution.</b> Fair enough.</div>
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While I have not tested the <b>hand gestures</b> which is one of the drone's selling feature, the remote control makes life easier. I am actually not buying that hand-gesture thing, or maybe I am not used to maneuver it in an awkward way. Maybe let's just say that I am a little bit old-fashioned but nevertheless, having the remote control is convenient to navigate the drone properly. The screen on your mobile phone then is fully utilized as your monitor to see what the drone is doing, full scale.<br />
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<b>Charging the drone with an allotted USB </b>port to as simple as a powerbank is an advantage too. But that's minimal advantage. The downside of this drone was actually the duration that it can stay in the air. Meaning, the <b>battery life isn't as strong</b> as Mavic or DJI Phantom 4. <b>One battery only lasts at around 16-17 minutes.</b> I think that's why some people still contemplate on buying this little gadget because of the power that it could only make. If ever DJI releases a more sustainable or a longer lasting battery performance, it would really make a huge difference.</div>
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<b>Distance wise, it was good</b>. Given that Singapore sometimes gives off this unpredictable wind directions, it manages to lift itself decently too. As seen on my <a href="http://abbeydazzled.blogspot.sg/2017/07/three-x-three-x-three.html" target="_blank">previous blog,</a> we went and did our test flight at gardens by the bay. Since we were newbies, we can only manage to bring the drone this high. </div>
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<b>The drone is best for beginner level users,</b> but you might be craving for something more if you aren't. </div>
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Light, convenient, stealth</div>
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This may not be a very useful review for some, so I am posting some helpful links that could enlighten every bits and pieces of this drone.</div>
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<a href="https://techcrunch.com/2017/06/01/the-dji-spark-is-fun-but-not-the-mainstream-drone-we-were-promised/" target="_blank">Link 1</a></div>
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I love Casey Neistat btw, and he made a helpful vlog about it too:</div>
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<b>Additional info on where are the only areas that you could get the drone fly here in Singapore would be on this <a href="http://www.caas.gov.sg/caas/en/ANS/area-limits.html" target="_blank">link.</a></b><span id="goog_655976099"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_655976100"></span><br />
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The craving struggle was... <b>so damn real.</b></div>
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I was trying to catch up with all my backlogs, but you know what, in a way-- this late post helps because I may not contain that raging hormones when this part of my first trimester ended. I need to calm down. lol</div>
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The <b>discoloration and dryness in the borders of my mouth and in my ankle bone</b> made me thought if I was suffering from any sickness related to the surge of my blood sugar. I consulted my doctor about it and he told me that it is not uncommon for expecting moms to show signs of these skin discolorations as it was <b>due to the increase of hormones</b> my body has accumulated. He advised me to check with any trusted dermatologist that I know if they could give me some pregnancy-recommended creams to at least lighten up the dark areas.</div>
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I tried to consult with a friend who is a dermatologist in the Philippines about it. At first, I wasn't planning to tell her that we were pregnant (yet) but on second thought, she needs to really know especially if she wanted to prescribe me any cream or whatever. When I told her the news, she instantly squealed in joy (as at this time, a few close people only knew) and jokingly told me to endure being ugly for now. It's a natural circumstance. For now, I just used a soap-free and fragrant-free cleanser (like Cetaphil) to wash my face and my private parts. Using it on my face did help smoothen out the roughness a little bit. As of this writing, the discoloration in my ankle bone has gone. But it now started on my underarms. Shit this is legit. hahaha</div>
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There was this one time that I craved for a Singaporean dish called <b>Hokkien Mee</b>. Albert at that time was on his way home and as to where he would come from has a <i>kopitiam </i>or hawker center that sells the said prawn noodle. I am so sure of that. But at that time, he didn't buy it for me and kept on insisting that nothing is there and insisted for me to eat something else available in the food center across our place because he will be going home late. I am not gonna lie, I felt depressed at that time as I felt the hormones came raging on feelings I could not explain. <b>It was too depressing that I cried to sleep</b> because I didn't eat it on the time that I wanted to eat it. The craving was as real as hell, I guess.</div>
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The next day, I was still crying and did not talk to him all day. In the afternoon, <b>I went to the mall where he went the day before, myself.</b> There, I found the noodles I was referring that I wanted to eat. </div>
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This depressed me even more because I felt my husband took my request for granted. I didn't ask him to buy this in the opposite town or in Malaysia. It was just there and all he was supposed to do was to take an escalator and he could buy this with ease. I had a long conversation with him that night that my cravings were serious to a point that this little human inside me somehow also feels what I feel when things seemed disheartening or depressing.</div>
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During Week 11, we have decided to take a prenatal test to check if our baby's other vital signs are working properly. It has to be done with a series of blood tests to check signs of Hepatitis B, HIV, and other cases. In this test also we did this thing called <b>OSCAR</b>, a short for <b>One-stop Clinic for Assessment of Risk for Fetal Anomalies</b>. This is to check if the baby has risks of having fetal anomalies, in particular the <i>Down Syndrome</i>. We did this so to prepare ourselves if we have one, but bearing in mind that it only prepare us on what form of care we need to do for it. It doesn't mean that we would discontinue the pregnancy if we ever find out. <b>No way I'd let my little pickle go.</b></div>
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We've done the OSCAR at a different clinic other than Dr. Jon's. In that test, I was laughing at how little pickle was acting, while Albert on the other hand felt nervous of moving too much. <b>Pickle was active-- so active to a point that he/she was being a bit of a mischief to the examiner</b> when it needed to make proper measurements of his/her neck thickness, or head diameter, even a proper screenshot of his/her spinal cord and umbilical cord. Mind you, I didn't eat any sweet things that morning when we did the test because some people say, when you eat something sweet, babies became hyperactive.</div>
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I am at about 14 weeks as of this writing, which means <b>I am already past my first trimester. </b>Yay! Next thing we need to know now is the <b>gender</b>, which we might already know in our next appointment which is by next week. </div>
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Folks, I just turned three decades old. How time flies.</div>
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There was this family clan saying that if I were to turn 29, I have to tell people that do not know me that I am already 30, so to prevent any bad omen from happening.</div>
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They say, everything has to close because the number 0 is the closest number to God. Or whatever of some sort.</div>
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Not that I believe so much on that, nor I don't even know if it was a chinese tradition, but it won't hurt to at least follow. ... but ... I didn't. I can't lie to work, to friends, to original data. haha</div>
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We live in this modern world that we have to declare how old we are. LOL.</div>
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And so this year literally happened. I am 30 years old now. </div>
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Albert filed a day off at work to be with little pickle and myself, and planned the day as simple as it could be. </div>
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For our Anniversary dinner, Albert booked us to a dinner at <b>CUT by Wolfgang Puck</b> at the <i>Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands</i>. As much as I wanted to do a simple dinner elsewhere, he said he wanted to try the steak there. The price was indeed expensive(!!!), but of course, we wouldn't be eating here on a frequent basis. (No, we absolutely can't!) In fact, who knows; this might be our first and last experience :D</div>
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(L-R): Albert ordered wine to complement his steak. While I cannot drink any alcoholic drinks at the moment, I just settled with a mocktail in a mixture of passionfruit, lime and mint leaves. It was refreshing!</div>
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(L-R): Appetizer which was a veal tongue with salsa verde and artichokes, arugula leaves; sauteed broccolini with chili sauce for our side dish</div>
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Three years of this married life has been a blessing, now that we are a little family of three, and at the same time celebrating three decades of my living existence. Life's full of three's to me this year. Compared to last year, 2017 is giving my life a turnaround to new hope, gratefulness and inspiration to be a better person. </div>
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I am just happy mom-to-be right now. ^_^</div>
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As a Filipino living in Singapore, I got being used to accepting not only my mother culture, but also here were certain beliefs are being practiced, especially in my case being pregnant right now. Being on this stage helped me to be better in doing anything with extra care, most especially when putting something in my mouth, and to take these food on the right time.</div>
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Now that I have a little life forming inside me (and it's not just mine alone, but for the both future parents in us), I have to be mindful of the things I eat, whether it could be beneficial or harmful to the both of us.</div>
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If anyone would think this blog post would be helpful, I'd like to document and share to future readers the list of the food I am mostly eating and/or drinking during this course. </div>
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- Pasteurised Milk</div>
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- Fiber-enriched veggies like broccoli, beans, and other leafy greens</div>
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- Protein</div>
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- Certain types of fish that were low in mercury (like salmon, anchovies)</div>
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(L-R): Zucchini Noodles with meatballs, soba with carrots and small beans, tofu and fried pork with mixed veggies and brown rice</div>
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(L-R); mixed veggies, fruits, vogurt and rice, creamy broccoli and prawn linguine pasta</div>
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Basically almost anything. :) But whilst there are things that I could eat, there were also some specific type of food that I am avoiding not to eat at the moment:</div>
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While he told me that I can still drink coffee and tea at a minimum consumption (like one small cup a day), I've already somehow got used to not drink coffee since earlier this year... which was an advantage! I used to be a coffee addict, but once you've started to tone your coffee intake down and completely remove it out of your system, it would make you feel healthier and lighter in perspective.<br />
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The fruits that I've mentioned were somehow the food that are "believed" to be a Chinese myth not to eat while you're pregnant and for me, it won't hurt to at least avoid those. True enough, I've talked to some moms about the experience and they said that papaya and pineapple and even eggplant had some natural content that could make you force-bleed and eventually jeopardize the position of the baby inside. Watermelon, on the other hand isn't advisable as it believes to give too much cooling effect in the body (as it comprises 80% water) and could make the baby feel cold, which is not good. The reason for not eating bananas are somewhat scientific in a way for me to avoid potential constipation.<br />
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Since I was having similar of that of menstrual cramps, I consulted one of my college friend's OB/GYN here in Singapore to know what was causing me to feel the discomfort.</div>
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So I called the hotline, greeted by the doctor himself, told him all my queries and had me scheduled to see him the next day. He sounded very warm and accommodating, and believe me when I tell you that I instantly <b>felt that sense of security</b> that I could most likely rely to his professional services from there onwards. (a mother's intuition, perhaps?) </div>
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And then, as scheduled, the next day I went in and happily welcomed by <b>Dr. Jon Wee</b> from <i>Mt. Elizabeth Specialist Centre</i> in Novena and my consultation proceeded as normal. As much as I wanted to see the baby I was carrying, he did told me that I won't be seeing any thing yet as it was too early for me to see. Not even a heartbeat, nor a small form of life. He told me that the cramps that I was feeling was <b>due to the enlargement of my ovary</b>, from the effects of the fertility pill that I used, which was a normal occurrence. He told me not to worry much and instead and prescribed me to take some medicine to keep the baby in good grip. To make my trip even more productive, I have also consulted to him the pimple outbreak that happened in my vagina due to the irritation caused by <i>brazilian waxing </i>(<a href="http://abbeydazzled.blogspot.sg/2017/07/pregnancy-journey-process-how-did-i.html" target="_blank">see my previous blog post</a>), also to undergo some blood tests to check my hormone levels.</div>
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Dr. Jon then asked me to come back two days later to <b>do another blood test</b>. The tests were done to make sure that my hormones are increasing to secure the hold of the baby as well. Thankfully, my hormone levels were skyrocketing to a point that it was remarkable to feel at peace and worry free. But of course, <b>I was still on my first trimester of pregnancy, so I am technically not out of the woods yet.</b></div>
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By my second visit on that week, we also did try to check if I could see any glimpse of my baby and at this point, I would only see the enlargement of my ovary and a possible water bag forming. I didn't had any ultrasound picture with me since it wasn't that entirely relevant to print and keep.<br />
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My second blood test results were amazing to note. My progesterone hormones rose up to a thousand. Dr. Jon then had set me to meet him again two weeks later as by then, we could definitely see a progress in terms of finally seeing the baby. I wasn't given any vitamins to take yet as it was still too early to do so. He just advised me to take my folic acid supplement as usual.<br />
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Albert made sure that this time, he would go with me for my appointment. <b>It was that feeling when I feel like crying when I saw the little life form in me for the first time.</b> Dr. Jon let us hear the heartbeat for the first time too and it was so gratifying. <b>It was truly such a blessed moment!</b><br />
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Basing from the baby's size, at that time it was 6 weeks and 4 days old. Estimated due date was <i>23 January 2018. </i>:) <b>Same birth month as his dad! :D</b></div>
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All of me and my baby's vital signs were normal and Dr. Jon advised me to eat and live healthier. He told me to refrain from doing very strenuous activities and to rest, given that this stage is a critical stage that I must bring my attention to. For the food, doctor told me to drink lots of milk, load up myself with natural ways of Vitamin C's and fiber enriched foods in fruits and vegetables.</div>
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<b>Everything that I was feeling gave me another wave of inexplicable happiness. </b>For the first time, we could see the baby that looked like a literally tiny, cute baby taking shape. You could almost see the head and little body. His legs and feet are starting to form by week 8, as well as some parts of his face. Heartbeat rate was perfect for his/her size. <b>It's always a happy thing to know that my little pickle was growing properly!</b></div>
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I had a different case of reproductive development. Since I was younger, I was already experiencing <i>irregular menstruation</i>. Both has its good and bad sides, but let's say as I grew older, it leaned towards a not so good impression. Few years ago, I was also diagnosed with <b>PCOS</b> <i>(Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)</i>, and I probably got it with the lifestyle I was having. <b>Work life was stressful</b> and it did took a harder time for me when I decided to build my own family. It wasn't as if PCOS is a rare case, but conceiving became a challenge, and I did once thought the <i>possibility of infertility.</i> I was depressed but I just kept on waiting... patiently.</div>
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So then... If I have told this blog already that I took a break from work, it is because my recent project has completed and my work contract has ended. at that time, my husband and I decided that I could <b>take a break for a while</b> and to take my time searching for another work since I have more time as I am holding a <b>sponsorship</b>, or what they call a long term <i>Dependent Pass</i>. While I was at it, it was then we decided for us to also try conceiving again<b>*</b>. </div>
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<i>*(Back when I wasn't active blogging, we did tried a conceiving method as advised by my OB-Gyn, and that was to take fertility pills and conduct series of blood tests to check if my hormones are progressing. Sadly, the results weren't that favorable and at that time, more priorities came in to win over our idea of expanding our little family. We put our plan on halt and more unexpected things came our way, which is why, pausing the idea somewhat became a blessing in disguise.)*</i></div>
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So then, back to the side story... We decided to see our doctor by the <b>end of March</b>. As usual, we did again some series of blood tests, along with seriously and religiously taking all my medications on time. I also tried to <b>cut down coffee, sugar and liquor</b> and load up with drinking more water instead. I dedicated to at least put something healthy in my diet when I could. I started snacking on mixed nuts instead of junk food. I did work out by running, swimming and also biking on weekends. The only thing that I probably did not "correct" was sleeping early. ^_^</div>
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I think all of it paid off well, and add the fact that I was relieved from anything stressful which was work related.</div>
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Yes, conceiving consists of two bodies, so might as well prep the other body to be healthy too, right? :)</div>
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Fast forward to <b>mid of April</b> when the fertility pill I was taking came to somewhat '<b>activate</b>'. Counting on the calendar, I already knew when would I be fertile. Changes inside my body was so prominent that I felt I was going to get sick. I feel feverish due to the increase of my basal body temperature. </div>
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Horny? Sure, of course. It was all part of it. Haha, don't laugh, it's so natural! </div>
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Eleven days from the start of my pill intake until around Day 18, we were in babymaking mode. It wasn't done everyday but at least we did it every other day. I wasn't using any ovulation meter kit because it was way too expensive so my only guide was a normal calendar. </div>
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After a week of intercouse, I did again another blood test to check if my hormones were rising. Also, at this time, I felt my body was reacting to a series of side back pain and lower abdomen cramps. The weird thing was, it wasn't just like a normal cramp that you feel when you're about to get your period. It was different. It was a different kind of pain. </div>
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Then, good news came. My doctor called to inform me that my blood test results had a huge improvement. <b>My hormone levels were way higher</b> than last year's. She was hoping that we did had a contact during those times of being fertile so for us to get even greater results and higher chances. I also told her about the pain I was experiencing. She told me that <b>I might be ovulating</b>. To me, that's good news. Being in that group where I rarely experience ovulation, this is new. The doctor then told me to <b>do a pregnancy test three days after the day I was supposed to get my monthly period</b>. She also told me that <b>if ever I see a faint positive line, I just keep on trying day by day.</b></div>
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However, in Early May, I encountered some challenges while I was waiting that made me worry in my life.</div>
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Tip: At this stage of waiting, <b><u>never book yourself to any body/brazilian waxing session.</u></b> It took a toll in my skin, specifically in my private part.</div>
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<b>The hormonal imbalance was as real AF and it create a lot of breakouts.</b> I was scared to put any medicated cream to kill the bacteria that formed since I was expecting, and I settled on something that can at least relieve the itchiness. </div>
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Sooo... the supposedly 'red alert' didn't came on the date it was told to come... I waited for a few days to do a pregnancy test. </div>
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Yes, dear blog.<b> We're pregnant!</b> :)</div>
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I've been planning to actually create a section in this blog where I can share my very first pregnancy journey. It is just fitting for me to do so! Well... My husband and I have been patiently waiting for three years. This little bundle of joy is such a total surprise as to what I have expected to feel. It's a new milestone to our little family and certainly a level-up to womanhood.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07919416916478530419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12822455.post-19163358821848833892017-07-12T13:10:00.000+08:002017-07-13T13:20:18.521+08:00UPDATES OF MY LIFE, INCLUDING LAZINESS<div style="text-align: justify;">
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I was away for a while to cope up with some things that had been stressing me, both physically and emotionally for the past few weeks, and I missed just randomly blogging on what's up with my life and what had happened to me since my last post. I am also quite a few more days away from being officially celebrating my three decades of existence, hence, I decided... why not blog and release all these backlogs before that day happens?</div>
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A lot has happened. As in A LOT. They were both in a mix of surprise, ecstasy and even nostalgia and homesickness. For the past few months, I just kind of "lurked" around my social media accounts instead of being active and being frequently posting little junks of my life like I used to, because I had these moments where I just want to keep quiet and observe everything. I even had this mental note to deactivate some for a while. But then, in this world that we live in, social media is something that binds us and all our loved ones who are not with us. These could be the reminder for some (and for me) to reach out and talk to clear some air and pretty much talk about what's good with them. </div>
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Right now, my now 4-person family are separated from one another. Mom is in Manila, Dad is somewhere in Amsterdam, I am here in Singapore and my brother went the farthest from us where we can't see him again. But mind you, through social media, through Facebook, we manage to talk and update each another, as well as to celebrate my brother's glorious days with some fun memories that we have kept through the years. The struggle of teaching your old folks on the technology is tough, sure. But the output of these were very rewarding when they call you or chat with you when they're "on-line", something that you might actually never think about of happening.</div>
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Truly, one of the worst things that an overseas worker could possibly feel is when something wrong happened back home and you need to be there ASAP. You can't fly miles to be there nor teleport at the place you would want to be, so you'll be there to experience the longest, agonizing and very nerve-wracking air travel of your life.</div>
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I remember that time as though it only happened yesterday. It was a hot Thursday noon, and lunchtime was over.</div>
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I got a normal, paid phone call from my father, telling me details of what has been their situation my brother in the hospital. I was mad with what's happening because last time my brother was admitted to the hospital was in 2013. He had tuberculosis, they said. I recalled one vivid conversation that kuya told me that after he recovered that near-death experience, he'd do better with his life.</div>
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He actually did... at least.</div>
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He used to be so obese that when he got sick during that time, he shed a lot of weight. He didn't want to march down the aisle as a groomsmen for my wedding because he was feeling shy with his new image. I tell you; he did really lose a lot of weight. In exchange, he gave a speech for us on behalf of my parents. It was warm, sweet and touching, just enough to pinch him in the cheek. Everything was good. I thought he would maintain the slim figure. He told me so. He was destined to work in Dumaguete (somewhere in the middle region of the country) and we could see him traverse the other unknown gems of the Philippines. It seemed so fun, being that simple traveler that he was. But then, year by year, he's starting to fill back all the weight that he lost. He's starting to look heavier than the previous. Whenever we meet when I go home, his tummy was looking bigger and bigger again and I keep on stressing him out with the conversation we had. He kept on ignoring me and called me "KJ." I warned him that if he ever gets admitted to the hospital for some another shenanigan, I'd probably not help him anymore. I was dead serious at that time. He was quiet, and just continued being the person that he was.</div>
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Back again to the phone call on that day in June, my father told me to prepare for the worse, and checked with me if I could ask my superiors to file an emergency leave. Something felt wrong and weird. Kuya was in the ICU, battling for his life. I heard my mom's voice in unknown mix of calm yet despaired tone, and I was fighting my tears, so they would not hear the weakness that is starting to consume me. After the phone call, I called my husband that I'll be going home, and one of my trusted colleague, cried on her and went straight up to my boss and excused myself to leave indefinitely.</div>
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I rushed home and Albert was already preparing our luggages. He would come along with me, fearing that if I travel alone, I might not make it due to the emotional stress. I was crying, I was trembling, I was overthinking things that might happen. It was undeniably the toughest day... a day that I once feared that would happen, was actually happening right before my very eyes.</div>
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As soon as we landed in Manila, we immediately rushed to the hospital. It was still clear and vivid in my memory when I saw my brother battling in a lot of tubes and machines connected to his body. It was painful to watch. I know that he does not want me to see him that way, he might felt embarrassed by the outcome of his stubbornness. I remained calm beside my already-tired looking father, who hadn't slept properly for days. I believed that my brother would surpass this, just as he did years ago.</div>
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Since my parents are already old, I decided to go out and do all the things they need for paperwork, like his Philhealth, his claims in the office and among others. I was stressing myself because the medical representative of their company was telling me that we might not claim anything from the company's health benefit policy. I was furious and didn't know what to do. I seeked help from his colleagues, verifying that my brother is included in that all-in benefit program. Our hospital bill is increasing every 3-4 hours, and it's no joke. Basically I did all the things my parents cannot do in terms of filing and sorting things so they would lessen their stress. </div>
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Few days later, my brother's condition was getting worse. He had multiple organ failures, and the bacteria that had spread in his lungs are rapidly growing. He was in that state of coma. I was nearly losing hope, even if I settled his financial issues and all the elderly folks were already trying to discuss and prepare for the worse. I do not want to mingle with such scenes like that when I see my mom was crying in pain. They then decided for me to rest for a bit and come back in the night. </div>
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I went home to my in-law's house and tried to sleep, and when they called me back few hours later, dad called me, telling me that kuya had to revive once. I was nervous that I couldn't stop crying and rushed my way back to the hospital. </div>
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The doctors on duty already expressed their honest opinion on what to expect in the next few hours. They told us that his chances are getting lower and lower. My parents, Albert and I talked, and had the biggest decision in my entire life. They don't want to prolong my kuya's suffering. I don't want to see my mom crying to a point of her not taking her medicines properly as well. I do not want to see my distressed father, who has never experienced seeing any member of his family being in that circumstance, as he was always away and abroad. I never see the day that on behalf of my parents, I am signing a legal paper of discontinuing all the operations of his machines until his last breath. A few of his colleagues kept up in those waiting times just like us, but it was then after they leave, ten minutes later that my kuya, left this world.</div>
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It was the wee hours of the 4th of July, when he joined the rest of our loved ones in a better place. From that time until he was discharged, I was fully awake and was almost all in charge to his funeral wake proceedings. From the chapel, the choice of flowers, payment of this and there, almost a lot. Handling his social media accounts were tough, as you don't know how in the world you're going to tell his colleagues, acquaintances and friends that I was taking over and informing such a sad news. It was a week of tribute for him until to his supposedly 33rd birthday. I was even the one in charge of making a short eulogy on behalf of my parents. It was all on me. I remember myself fighting those moments of urge to cry in front of my parents out of grief, but I remained a calm composure, warm and welcoming to guests. </div>
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Who would've thought that he would be gone so soon? Even until now, I felt that he was just working in Dumaguete, and we would just seldom exchange messages on what fun place to go next. That birthday celebration for my mom in February last year seemed fun and happy for mom, not knowing it was the last that she would celebrate it together with him. That first, complete family vacation here in Singapore, two months before his demise seemed so fun and amusing that I never thought would be the last that I would be seeing him alive and happy. Those times that he wished for my safety here and wished for me to always welcome him happily whenever he visits me yearly.</div>
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None of that would ever happen again. </div>
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He was the only brother that I've known and I've looked up to, even if there are times he tends to know a lot and brag a lot of nonsenseness. He was this generous kind of person to his colleagues. He was ill tempered, he hates you if he literally does, and then talk to you again few minutes later. He was so trivial of things, even those things you are not interested of knowing. He was, just like my parents, are excited to a new addition to the family. He loved get-togethers and out-of-town trips. He enjoyed that.</div>
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I missed you, Kuya Julius. I know that you're in a happy place now.</div>
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I could not believe that it has been a year since all these things ceased to exist. </div>
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Thank you for all the good and bad things we've shared together. For being a kuya and also an ate that I never had. Thank you for remembering me whenever you buy souvenirs on your travels. Even until now, it is hard for me to play this "only-child" role, but at least you made sure that even in my dreams, you were there, reminding me that there is more to life that I need to look forward to.<br />
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I love you, and I'll always be your little sister.</div>
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I'm a total sucker for letting that moment pass when <i>Beauty and the Beast</i> was screened here in Singapore, due to a couple of reasons and unexpected events happened at that time. I couldn't sulk for more, so I'd rather talk about my thoughts on the <b>recent sequel of Guardians of the Galaxy</b>. I've waited for this, just as probably you did.</div>
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I'd say, the cast ensemble made it to be perfectly ambitious for having stars like <i>Kurt Russell</i> and <i>Sylvester Stallone</i> on board. To me, they could've had someone else to play their respective parts but, sure, having them was a delight to see, making me feel that the movie budget was probably, indeed huge.</div>
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The premise of the film is basically Peter Quill's (Starlord) sudden encounter with his extra-terrestrial father named Ego and was set for them to be reunited, eventually causing a rather bigger conflict that might destroy the whole galaxy. Blending in to the story is the rapport of Starlord's relationship with his crew members, his growing romantic affinity with Gamora, also with Gamora's sibling love-hate relationship with Nebula, and also Starlord's relationship with his foster father, Yondu. </div>
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I'm overall fascinated with the thought of the former enemies teaming up to defeat one solid evil, but you know so well that just as how solid evil that was, something or someone has to give up his/her existence. I'm not gonna spoil so much about this though, but yes, it was hard to fathom that one of the coolest characters of this franchise would be his last appearance. But then again, that probably makes the whole thing remarkable, right?</div>
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Comedic side wise, I think I am satisfied. I laughed just as hard as the first part because, for those of you know, I am easy to please. :) I have to give credit for Batista's acting and trying to make the viewers laugh more than ever. Well... although, there are some scenes that I thought could be improved a little more, like how Yondu's earlier days with Quill were, or how Nebula and Gamora started this sibling rivalry, even more so the premise where and when Groot met Rocket.</div>
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The official soundtrack has yet again an awesome ensemble of tracks, and it was cool whenever you think that this movie has gotten probably one of the best OSTs, ever.</div>
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Also, what amazes me and what I found cool with this whole Marvel Cinematic Universe thing is the idea of Marvel's prominent creator, Stan Lee cameo appearing to almost all movies, and made some fans gather and think if it was all part of some big project revelation about who Stan is in the universe. The imagination of the fans and critics to his random appearances and how he ended up becoming an informant to the Watchers somehow left this clue... that he might be playing something so vital... who knows?</div>
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Okay! As promised, we start with <b>Tokyo</b>. But first, let me tell you the situation we had. Maybe most of you would go the same route as we did, but please, no. If possible and if able, <b>do a multi-city route. </b>To save time, try to at least make your plane route like this:</div>
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We are based in Singapore, and when we saw Cathay Pacific had its seat sale to Japan, the first thing that came to our mind was to book it even if it was a back and forth trip. At first, we didn't plan to visit Tokyo and concentrate more on the Kansai Region, but hey... we thought. why not?</div>
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<b><u>DAY ONE:</u></b></div>
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Illustrated above is how we first manage to go around. We had <i>Hong Kong</i> as our stop over, and then continued the travel all the way to Osaka.</div>
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We know that even if we have the JR Pass, there are some areas we plan to visit were located on places that is <b>not near to the JR line.</b> Some are operated by private railway companies. Having said that, we bought another reloadable, IC card that can be used to access those trains, even subways and buses.</div>
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There are several cards in Japan for a person to use, probably because there are a lot of railway companies. Compared to countries like Singapore, there's only one universal card for all railways (EZ-Link), also in Hong Kong (Octopus), and even in Philippines, (Beep). The West Railways (Kansai Region) had one of these cards called <b>ICOCA,</b> and could still be used even if you're in a different region in Japan. In Tokyo, one of the few cards (with a cute penguin logo as well), is called <i>SUICA.</i></div>
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We arrived at Tokyo around night time but can still pretty much roam around and check what could be the nearest areas to check like the convenience stores and the duration if we walk from our hotel back to the train station.<br />
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At Tokyo, we alighted at <i>Kanda station </i>since this is nearby to our hotel.</div>
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We have set the second day to roam around Tokyo. We woke up as early as seven in the morning to do this things in this list:<br />
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<b>Tsukiji Fish Market</b> is basically the portal of the freshest marine life produce that you'd know for sure could be the one plated in your meal or being exported outside Japan. We did not go to the actual market itself due to the heavy traffic that all tourists may cause, which is why we did an alternative route of exploring the outer market and tour around the retail shops and restaurants which were just as awesome.</div>
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The <b>Sensoji Temple in Asakusa</b> is another major landmark in Tokyo and is said to be the oldest Temple in Tokyo. We went to this part as we knew that this location is one of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDAlZ7PDMDU">music videos of WORLD ORDER</a>, leading to Albert's inspiration to do it on our wedding SDE video :)</div>
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<i>Solamachi</i>, or the <b>Tokyo Skytree</b> is another landmark in Tokyo, a broadcasting tower and is the tallest structure in Japan. The location is not so far away from Asakusa, so we tried to visit even if we did not go up to the observation deck. </div>
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<b>Akihabara Electric Town</b><br />
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Well... <b>Akihabara</b>! Who doesn't know Akihabara? Another location of the WORLD ORDER MV, but actually, Akihabara is also dubbed as the <i>"Electric Town"</i> in Japan. This is where the land of gadgets, video games, maid cafes, toy aficionados, so is manga and anime goods. This is basically the haven for all <b>otakus.</b><br />
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<b>Nippon Budokan</b> is originally a traditional dojo in the past, where martial artists are competing for national tournaments and such. In the modern times, the Budokan is being used to held major concerts by the famous acts, both locally and internationally. <i>The Beatles</i> and <i>Frank Sinatra</i> were said to perform here in the past. Even my fave group <i>Perfume</i> has performed there too.</div>
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At that time, there was an all-time rock concert that was about to happen and consisted the bands <i>Asian Kung-Fu Generation</i> and <i>Mongol800 </i>and others. I could only cry in despair, internally.</div>
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<b>Chidorigafuchi Park</b><br />
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We have selected <b>Chidorigafuchi Park</b> as one of the best spots for <i>hanami</i> (flower viewing) on this trip. Nearby the Nippon Budokan, this park is generally more than a hundred of sakura surrounding the moat of the Tokyo Imperial Palace.</div>
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The <b>Zojoji Temple </b>is a nice buddhist temple just in front of the Tokyo Tower. From the history records, this has been the temple selected by <i>Tokugawa Ieyasu </i>and his family. It was a nice sunset spot to take shots with the Tokyo Tower behind it. It is like a fusion of both old and new architecture.</div>
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We couldn't let the day pass without visiting the <b>Tokyo Tower</b>, as it has a lot of media references as I grow up. It was a plus for us to go inside the tower ( but did not really went up to the observation deck) but we did had fun to see the newly opened attraction /<a href="https://onepiecetower.tokyo/?lang=en"> indoor theme park</a> of the anime and manga <b>One Piece.</b></div>
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We were dead tired by this time, hence we went to these two places, for me to do some quick find of a more comfortable boots other than my DMs. I found one in <b>Harajuku</b>, the <i>Fashion District</i>. We did not dare to go past <b>Omotesando</b> as my feet was super tired even as early as we reached One Piece Tower.</div>
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Since Harajuku is just right after <b>Shibuya</b>, we decided to drop by the most famous ramble crossing.</div>
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and of course, paid homage to this wonderful <b>statue of Hachiko.</b></div>
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We had to do the Mount Fuji tour on our third day, that is basically the highlight of our Tokyo side trip and when we came back, we just had a quick stop at <b>Shinjuku.</b><br />
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That basically is it. There were some unfortunate events that we did not managed to go due to our full-packed schedule but nevertheless, we enjoyed every bit of it. Well... as they always say, you don't need to go to all of these places. You have to save some for your comeback.<br />
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So, surely... I would definitely come back for you, Disney Sea.<br />
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I would be blogging a separate post for our Mt. Fuji in the next couple of days.<br />
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Meanwhile, please enjoy this video that I came up, two years ago. :)<br />
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xoxo,<br />
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Well, some of you may ask, (if someone happens to read this, tho), that "Biggs, is it the same creators of other 'Tales' series?" To answer that: Yes, it is. </div>
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Tales of Berseria is another role-playing game by Bandai Namco Entertainment that is playable in Sony Playstation 3, Playstation 4 and MS Windows. As I've mentioned, it is another part of the Tales franchise. A few years back, my husband bought me Tales of Xillia but did not managed to play so. As a fan of RPG, I personally loved it, most especially because the protagonist is a feisty woman who seeks revenge.</div>
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The story mainly revolves about how to bring a solution in a fictional world, as an occurrence where demons are present, wrecks and create havoc to peace and order. In ths world, humans and spiritual beings but no freedom of reasoning called malakhim coexist, as the malakhim were being used as tools or slaves to follow direct orders from humans. A powerful order known as the "Abbey", sent their soldiers called "exorcists" as Daemonblight, a disease with an unknown cause spreads throught the land, transforming humans into demons and eventually would mean to eradicate peace. Exorcists were tasked to find a way to end such suffering by trying to keep up with a goal of having a peaceful world where no one feels pain.</div>
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The story flipped as the protagonist, Velvet Crowe vows to bring justice to her little brother's death, as the latter was used to be sacrificed in a ritual called the "Advent" by his brother-in-law exorcist, Artorius Collbrande. Artorius also was the reason why she became a "therion", a character who can absorb demons, (or rather, eat them), as the Daemonblight possessed her left arm when she fought back so not to be offered at the same ritual. She was then exiled to an Island Prison for years until Seres, an emotionless malak and Artorius' aid and confidant betrayed the latter when she regained her memory and sense of feel and realizes that Artorius had been brewing something really nasty and unjust, and seeked Velvet's help to end his plans that somehow coerced with her sense of avenging her little brother, Laphicet.</div>
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During the course of the story, she sailed out in the vast seas, bringing along a few of her prisonmates, Rokurou Rangetsu, a samurai who has been possessed a portion of his body by a demon, and Magilou, a younger looking witch but has dark secrets. Joining the group was a young malak whom they abducted from their first heist whom Velvet named him after his deceased brother, Laphicet. Laphicet, the malak later on gained his sense of freedom and surprisingly became one of the strongest character in the series. </div>
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Also joining the group was Eizen, a thousand-year old pirate malak who became the second-in-command to the Aifread Pirates, and Eleanor Hume, a rookie exorcist who at first became their teammate as the story progresses.</div>
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I would not go further into detail since I would sound just like the ones you see on any other search sites or in the good, old wikipedia. So, I'd leave you to do that part of researching instead.</div>
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Basically, the gameplay ables you to fight enemies with free will by doing freestyle movements, as you go and basically combine your preferred combos. The player traverses the game world, with few searches on sidequests and cutscenes or the trademark "Tales" skits that is related to the storyline. The cutscenes were interesting in a way that if the scene is very vital to the storyline, they would briefly shift that part into a 2D animation movie instead of 3D. As most of "Tales" games, Tales of Berseria only has one directive ending. Should you wish to know the other character's extra skit, you have to do their sidequests. Some of the skits conversations were serious ones, but surely there were comedic ones at the most.</div>
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Even though the main objective of the main character is revenge, there were parts of the story that touches me the most. Before even becoming a demon, Velvet lived a simple, normal life. She was a simple, loving girl and elder sister who just wishes a simple life. Her anguish on finding ways to cure his little brother with some rare sickness troubled me in a way that it might turned out worse than I could ever think of. True enough, it did. The rapport of her and her brother kind of warmed my heart, as the two of them only wishes the happiness of the other. Velvet's relationship to the malak Laphicet as well were also one of the things that you would consider a little twitch in your heart, as the former somehow being reminded by the latter of her younger brother.</div>
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Furthermore, it so happened that Tales of Besteria is a distant prequel to another Tales series called Tales of Zestiria. Funny though, that the game features some recurring characters and some cameo apperances from the other Tales series. The Tales of Zestiria game came in earlier than the Berseria, but so to promote the latest game, an anime series with already two seasons were released, called Tales of Zestiria the X. There were some episodes that paid tribute to the distant past story, where you'll see Velvet, and also the relation of some Zestiria characters to the Berseria's:</div>
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Before the month ends, let me just talk about that wondrous time we had, throwing back two years ago to the Land of the Rising Sun, also known as Japan.</div>
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For the three years that I was away from the blogging scene, certain things and places came into our playful minds and itchy feet to satisfy the call of our wanderlust selves. It is truly such a shame that I am only blogging about this now even though I have all the means to post it at the height of the trend since my husband has been trying to persuade me... until he grew tired of asking. LOL. </div>
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The inspiration of this eventual blog posting slowly grew stronger as friends and relatives --even as early as the time we came back from it-- until TODAY, <b>ask us</b> about what we have come up to squeeze a full eight (8) day trip, traversing two regions, mainly three major cities.</div>
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I feel like <b>I needed to share this information,</b> for my convenience. Why? Because, by doing so, I would just instantly copy and paste my blog links for anyone who are planning to go to Japan. With my given tips, <b>it would be then easy for anyone to adjust, add, omit,</b> or just basically play around with a solid "base" itinerary. </div>
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<i>Personal Note:</i></div>
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What I totally, as in <u>TOTALLY</u> hate is when people tend to ask me to do a custom D-I-Y Itinerary for them, when you know that I have already made an in-depth, step by step on what to do and what not to do. Come on, guys. I can't be spoonfeeding you everything? This is not an <i>eat-swallow-shit-and-eat-again</i> kind of mentality, you guys...? I am not going even on the actual trip for me to experience what I may have dumped in the list with you. We all have differences in interests, and I guess it's in your core motive to "edit" my itinerary/guideline/tips or whatever because <b>it is going to be YOUR trip after all, not mine.</b></div>
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Take this for an example: I am playing a game and the game has a lot of things going on but I want to reach on what they call a "true ending". I will then find a very detailed walkthrough on how to achieve it. </div>
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I would not ask the other gamer who wrote the walkthrough to play it for me. Like, you serious? Where's the thrill on that? Why did you play the damn game in the first place?<br />
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<b>You feel me?</b></div>
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Okay, enough on the ranting and hear me out. This is more fun than listening to my hateful shenanigans.</div>
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<b>Disclaimer:</b> All that I have said and done are purely based on my personal interest and personal opinion. As this experience is from 2015, there may be certain things that has changed in the two year timeskip. My intention is to at least give you an idea and help with your Itinerary making, especially when you had the same circumstance as what we had. </div>
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My family and friends know that me and my husband loves Japan and the Japanese culture. I think and really believe that <b>even when we grow older, we would still be a fan of how amazing this country is, and would even revisit again many times,</b> with our own children and hopefully even with our grandchildren. The culture, the people, the entertainment and of course, the food are just the few things why we absolutely love Japan. I grew up watching anime and playing games in any platforms. I grew up loving <i>Sailor Moon</i> and <i>Rurouni Kenshin</i>, I love <i>Perfume</i>, I love eating <i>mochi</i> and <i>okonomiyaki</i> as well as dreaming one day I could go to Mt. Fuji, try the onsen, wear a traditional kimono, and most especially, visit a park (just like in the dramas) that has a lot of <i>sakura </i>(さくら) or cherry blossoms blooming. We had prepared all the means to make this dream happen, and luckily, we did. When I say, <i>"all means"</i>, I mean, we sincerely have prepared for it.<br />
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As much as possible, don't come back to me and ask me if there's a "budgeted trip" for this. Sure. I could, actually. But then again, as I've mentioned, we came here because we dreamt of going. The things we wanted to do could be out of the tight budget we have set. <i>'Biggs, this is your dream destination. One in your bucket list.'</i>, I thought to myself.<br />
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For you to sacrifice or strip off things or the experience just because you were on a budget, <b>think again</b>. You may not come back here again anymore, or you may get a harder time coming back for some reasons unknown (who knows?) and you only give this half-hearted preparation for the so-called "dream" you have. Then again, yes, sure, there will be a lot of budgeted trip tips out there, and you can go ahead and close this window now to check them out.<br />
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All I'm saying is, if you really, really want to go on a certain place / country that you love so much, or that intrigues your interest, <b>don't settle for less. Go for it.</b> <b>Prepare and save responsibly for it.</b> Don't get broke at the end of the trip by keeping at least a pretty decent budget. Don't get broke by putting all your savings on it. Don't go to that extent. <u>BE PRACTICAL.</u></div>
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As I've mentioned in this blog title, this trip happened in <b>spring</b>. Just perfect for the season we wanted to go... But for those who would like to go on a different time and season of the year in Japan, this guide is also adaptable, too.</div>
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<u>Make sure you have prepared, planned, purchased and foreseen the following:</u></div>
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1) <b>The most important essentials: valid passport, Japanese Visa, plane itinerary, hotel booking. </b>I would not go into the details of how could you apply for your own passport because there are a lot of things and keywords that you can do with google search, same goes with how to apply for the Japanese visa. <u>TIP:</u> You wanna make sure that <b>when you apply for the visa, you have your plane ticket booked already.</b> Usually, the chances of getting your application approved is high when you have secured your plane ticket and you're flashing the duration of your stay. <i>(But if you hail from a first world country, (which I am not) and you may not need to require a Visa, good for you. skip this step.)</i></div>
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Well, of course, pick the best timing when you want to book your trip, and pray that the tickets would go on sale. Again, be practical. We don't joke around when it comes to seat sales. <i>(Agree with me when I say that the green light to almost all travels you've been to was when you've already booked a ticket because a) it was on sale; b) out of impulse. Yes? Yaaasss!)</i></div>
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2) <b>Winter/spring wear, comfy shoes/boots/sneakers.</b> Plan and wear what is going to be comfortable for you. Yes, yes... I know. for your #ootds and the thrill of wearing things we don't normally wear. <i>(Sorry for people who might find this weird... We live in a tropical country)</i> You may need to experience a lot of walking, and if you carry a heavy gear or gadget to document your trip, you have to be at least flexible. Trust me when I tell you this, because it is really based on experience XD (yes, I brought a not-so-friendly boots back then, which made me go and buy a lighter one in <i>Harajuku</i>.)</div>
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3) <b>medicine especially when you're prone to flu and colds.</b> I should've known. Whenever we travel, my husband would always submit himself to the early signs of flu especially when we're in a cold weather. True enough, we were down on Day 6 of our trip so we only had half a day to explore what we had plan out. Flu masks are encouraged. Don't be stubborn. Better be ready. </div>
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4) <b>JR Pass and Train Maps.</b> Okay, foreigners are able to buy the JR pass and unlimited JR train ride access and the <i>Shinkansen</i> (bullet train) for a <b>minimum of 7 days</b>. As this is meant for tourists, you can only purchase while you're still <b>OUTSIDE OF JAPAN.</b> The JR Pass is best when you are going to cross regions, which is for sure, already expected on this trip. So, make the most out of your JR Pass. Also, if you can, in the agency where you'll be buying the items in #5, <b>please do get a copy of the Japanese Railway system.</b> If not, better save a screenshot on your phone, or get a very reliable app that tells the best routes of your planned destination, especially when you're in Tokyo. I am telling you, it is nerve wrecking! So, try to at least study that before even reaching there.</div>
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5) <b>All your attraction tickets, booked tour tickets.</b> As much as possible, if you can already buy it outside Japan, please do so. We bought our USJ tix here (in Singapore) since there's a special procedure (at that time) if we want to enter hogwarts (Harry Potter attraction). I hope that by this time around, it is already easy. </div>
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6) <b>A pocket-WIFI.</b> Aside from stepping your Instagram Feed game into another level (and by posting it immediately), thanks to faster internet, the GPS helps you to track whether you are going in the right path of your trip. This is best especially when you wanted to find very important things like the nearest <i>konbini</i> or convenience store, <i>yakkyoku </i>or pharmacy, or just even the nearest <i>eki / chikatetsu no eki</i> or train station / subway station, or just simply asking google some information that piques your interest.</div>
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7) <b>The best, yet most convenient camera you have.</b> Of course, this is self-explanatory. You must've known by now that Albert and I love photography that we wanted to be prepared in documenting our memories together. Along with that, prepare the back-up essentials: extra batteries, extra lens, memory cards, powerbanks, what-have-you. At that time, my husband was bringing his thin laptop so for us to transfer files that we took for the day, and does that every night. If you plan to take videos, have some gadget to keep up with stabilizing the noise. If you have and if you plan to bring a drone, better check first and research more if the drones are allowed to be operated in the city. </div>
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8) <b>Travel insurance.</b> If I remember correctly, this is not required in your visa application, but might as well apply for one for safety purposes. Also, it won't hurt if you'd be bringing your <b>safety kit, both physical and spiritual needs</b> so for you to have a blessed trip.</div>
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Aside from Maroon 5, Coldplay's one of my most anticipated western acts to perform that I could possibly see in my lifetime. I haven't seen nor been to any Maroon 5 concerts, though... but I dare did not let my chance pass when Coldplay continued their latest album tour and opened their 2017 leg here in Singapore. Unlike Maroon 5 that somehow made their way to include the island in their tours more frequent than the latter, it was said that Coldplay's returning to the Lion City was after eight years.<br />
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Eight years, can you imagine? o_O<br />
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It was around late November of last year when the tickets were sold to the general public. I am telling you: the web traffic at that time was drop dead massive! If you were able to get it online for me then, I'd probably serve you for the rest of my life. (lol exage :D) but seriously speaking, you most likely COULDN'T. And so, because of the high demand, the Singapore leg had it extended for it to happen for two days. It was amazing at the quick reckoning of it but it became all just the same when in terms of the chances.<br />
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Luckily, one of our friends (bless you, Emman and Jannelli!) 'camped' the night before the 31st March show ticket selling started. Remember that time I also <a href="http://abbeydazzled.blogspot.sg/2012/12/san-nin-awasete-pafyumu-desu.html" target="_blank">camped for the tickets of Perfume's World Tour 1st?</a> I think that it is the right time now to mention properly that I was with Emman also at that time. (yes, I am naming you now after 5 years lol). So yeah, that time around, I couldn't camp along with him as I was working, and luckily, his girlfriend and her friends were eager to watch the show. If not for their efforts, we would most probably be unable to see that glory on stage.<br />
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The tickets were pricey since it's a VIP ticket, hence I am telling you sincerely. It was all worth it.<br />
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Fast forward to 2017, 31st March.<br />
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I was and currently am not employed to any company, and the concert came in pretty subtle yet sweet to me. From November to March, for sure you'd ask me that I surely built up my excitement. I, for sure, did.<br />
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The inspiration and that certain 'lift' Coldplay and their songs has done for me was just beyond measurable.<br />
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It was my late big brother who introduced me to Coldplay, and since I discovered them, we were singing our lungs out to the song Yellow. Yellow at that time was already a popular song even before I realized it. He always plays it on our shared laptop whenever he plays The Sims since he would turn off the music while he was building a house. (You'll know what I'm talking about when you have played the game) I always feel happy whenever I hear it, hence one of my favorite songs of them. Since then, whenever they release new songs, I always make it to a point that I'd look into the web and search for their lyrics. The way they compose the lyrics in their songs pierced through whether you were at the highest or lowest peak of your life. I wasn't that much of a hardcore fan compared to some, but I appreciate the songs and the rhythm they matched along with it.<br />
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A Head Full Of Dreams Tour.<br />
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Even if this is their current and seventh studio album, the whole concert were done, hit song after another hit song, with of course, not losing all the new ones that were inside the latest album they had. Yellow, as I've said is one of my favorite song, was included and played in the setlist. What surprised me was they have also played songs that I didn't expect, but as given as it is, those were the hit songs, after all.<br />
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The 31st March setlist (items in bold are from the AHFOD album)<br />
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1) <b>A Head Full Of Dreams</b><br />
2) Yellow<br />
3) Every Teardrop is a Waterfall<br />
4) The Scientist<br />
5) <b>Birds</b><br />
6) Paradise (with the Tiesto remix in the outro)<br />
7) Always in my Mind<br />
8) Magic<br />
9) <b>Everglow</b> (piano version)<br />
10) Clocks<br />
11) Midnight short ver. (for short break)<br />
12) Charlie Brown<br />
13) <b>Hymn for the Weekend</b><br />
14) Fix You<br />
15) Heroes (a David Bowie cover)<br />
16) Viva la Vida<br />
17) <b>Adventure of a Lifetime</b><br />
**Kaleidoscope (for break)<br />
18) Don't Panic<br />
19) 'Til Kingdom Come (crowd request song)<br />
20) <b>Amazing Day</b><br />
21) Something Just Like This<br />
22) <b>A Sky Full of Stars</b><br />
23) <b>Up & Up (encore)</b><br />
**O (Reprise) (on the credit rolls)<br />
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And I am blogging this event (even if late) so to remember how really memorable it was.<br />
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The queue was... ugh. Don't ask me after this! -_- haha but so sooo worth it.<br />
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from my then IG story :)</div>
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<i>The Scientist. </i>Oh my gosh. It was so surreal.</div>
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They sang <i>Magic</i> in the B-stage :)</div>
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my forever concert date! (with Chris Martin singing <i>Everglow </i>in piano)</div>
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<i>Hymn for the Weekend</i></div>
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<i>Charlie Brown</i></div>
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lotsa balloons and colors at <i>Adventure of a Lifetime</i></div>
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what surprised me was they have included the song they collaborated with the Chainsmokers for this year's tour. It was so unexpected! <i>(Something Just Like This)</i></div>
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the end :(</div>
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after credits - after show photos</div>
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I'd be updating this blog with the video of what has been on that concert. I am not done yet but I am excited to post this anyways. Still, I feel like I need to share it. Chris Martin approved it, so... yeah! :)<br />
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Heyahoo! It's APRIL!<br />
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...and while I still have a couple of things to blog about that had happened last month, I'd like to rave about the news which was released I was so excited about, and that's the announcement of the new Cardcaptor Sakura anime this year!<br />
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Released on Kinomoto Sakura's fictional birthdate (April 1st), it was said that there was a reunion of the series' voice actresses to celebrate the event, and then the announcement. <a href="http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/04/01-1/sakura-kinomoto-birthday-celebrated-with-cardcaptor-sakura-clear-card-ova-preview" target="_blank">(see this web article c/o Crunchyroll)</a>. Since last year, the news of the new manga serialization by CLAMP has been green-lit, and fans like me is currently enjoying the continuation of Sakura and Syaoran's love story, so as the Cardcaptor's adventures. <br />
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What more if they'd tell me that an OVA will be released, September 13th this year?!<br />
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I'm going nuts.<br />
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I know for a fact that they are already planning to release another TV series for the Clear Card Arc for next year but an OVA months prior to it would be such a treat!!! I'm really going double nuts for this.<br />
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Did you see the preview clip?<br />
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Did you see how awesome the animation had become after almost 2 decades of the original TV series?<br />
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Let me show you!<br />
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I just found this animation comparison on facebook. And I just can't help but to squeal internally.<br />
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Remember what I said about the production of animes lately? Those color blends? Dreamy, soft and subtle, color blends? They've done it. This better be good! Actually, I already believe as early as now that this is going to be the best. You better trust me on this one! Gosh, I wanted to have a reboot of the whole thing! But for me, the voice actresses (note: POPULAR SEIYUUS) reuniting for this wonderful event is already a splendid memory for all fans... fans like me.<br />
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I've been a fan of CLAMP's works ever since I have known how amazing japanese people are in terms of the animes I used to appreciate. I guess, them reliving these important details about Card captor Sakura also tells us that it meant special for them too.<br />
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With that said, because of my frustration on how the manga and the anime series ended, my creative mind didn't cease on working for me to do an inspired fiction during my teenage years and decided to remaster some stories I already had recently :) Well, just to inject and lowkey promote that said fanfiction, please visit it <a href="https://www.fanfiction.net/u/576932/thoughtbubbles" target="_blank">here</a> or in the tab in this blog page (AT THOUGHTBUBBLES). :)<br />
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I really wish Madhouse could reboot the whole series, just like Sailormoon and adapt the story in the manga, religiously! But that's wishful thinking, right? -_-<br />
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Anywayssss... Belated Happy Birthday, Cardcaptor Sakura! :D<br />
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