Thursday, 6 October 2011

Today's quote

"True love is like a tattoo, hurts when it bleeds but remains with u for the rest of ur life..."

20 h to go...

I have 20h left before my midterm starts, I'm so nervous I think I could die.
I hate exams and it's the same everytime, no matter if I'm good at the subject or not.
I guess I have a mental issue when it comes to exams :P
Final study time starts right after this..!!

Anyway this morning I got a very lovely surprise!
I got a package from 緑さん (Midori), with my poncho and ツバキウオーター (Tsubaki water).
The poncho is really cute, I love it!!! So happy I got a hold of it before it got sold out.. seems it's popular in Japan (^^;;)



I'm also very happy for my ツバキウオーター, this time I got the damage control one. Last time I bought the normal, however since I have had a perm and coloured my hair I thought it'd be better with the damage one ^^
Also I LOVE the smell from the mist (^^;;)


It comes in both a big and small bottle, the smaller one is easier to fit in a handbag.
however this time I got the big one..since it lasts longer ^^


More info about Tsubaki water (It's in Japanese): http://www.shiseido.co.jp/tsubaki/tsubakiwater/

It's getting colder..

I shouldn't be surprised I know, I do live in northern Europe.
But during the last week it has been quite warm, after some very rainy weeks. So of course like the rest of the Swedish population I have been happy.
But now they are talking about more rain and even SNOW!
It's still the beginning of October but it's already on the move.

I'm not a fan of winter, never been... which is strange since I've been living here since forever (^^;;)
I want snow for X-mas and maybe 1-2weeks more but that's it.

Now I want the colours of this season, red, orange, green, brown... you know.
I don't want the sun to set early!

Please give me some more weeks of sunshine!!

Today's song: Rebecca Lavelle - Sometimes

This song is taken from one of my fave tv drama series, McLeod's daughters.

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Must eat in TOKYO (^__-)

I know I have mentioned this food or snack before.. but it's worth to do it again.
IF you go to TOKYO, Japan, there is something you should taste!

Have you heard of Melon pan? or Melon bread.
First when I heard it I thought it was made of melon, but no that's not the case.
The name comes from the shape (^^;;)
You can get it from most convenience stores such as Family mart, 7eleven etc. or bakeries. However there is a place in Tokyo where they sell a various varity of the bread.
And the taste is MUCH MUCH MUCH better than normal ones.

The shop is called: メロンパンファクトリー Melon pan factory. (no surprise there)

The shops are located in following areas in Tokyo:
(info is taken from their official homepage)

世田谷区 Setagaya ward

1) 千歳烏山店 - 千歳烏山駅から336m (京王線)
Chitosekarasuyama - From the Chitosekarayama station walk 336m (Keio line)

2) 経堂店 -小田急線経堂駅北口徒歩3分すずらん通り商店街経堂駅から236m
Kyodo - Take the Odakyuline and Kyodo station North exit, walk 3 min on the Suzuran street. From the Kyoda station shopping street it's 236m

大田区 Ota ward

1) 大岡山店 -東急目黒線大岡山駅より、北口商店街側直進、左手徒歩3分。大岡山駅から182m
Oookyama - Take the Tokyu Meguro Line to Oookayama station. North exit follow the shopping street. After 3 min you will see the shop on your left side. It's 182m from the station

品川区 Shinagawa ward

1) 大井町店 -JR大井町駅中央口から出ると近いです。踏切手前。大井町駅から296m
Ooimachi - JR Ooimachi station, From the Central exit it's close by. Cross the street (in front of you). From the Ooimach station it takes 296m.

2) 荏原町店 - 荏原町駅から312m (東急大井町線)
Ebaramachi - It's 312m from the station(Tokyu Ooimachi line)


I have only been to one of the stores, the 大岡山店.
However I guess the taste is the same since it's a brand.
I love their マッチャ (Maccha), イチゴ (Ichigo), チョコ (Choco),
But my absolute fave one is their ブルーベリー (Blueberry) however I have only had it once, it's rare to find.

For me each time I go to Japan, this is the food I look forward to eat the most, besides from sushi (^0^)


Official website (in Japanese)http://melonpan.mymp.jp/

참 어렵다..

난 지금 대학생 이학년다.
공부하기 참 어렵다! 왜 이렇게 힘들다!? 다시 회사원 되고 싶다ㅋㅋ
회사에도 힘든걸 많지만 끝난후에 집에 돌아오면서 쉴수 이써서 좋지?! 그 기뿐ㅋㅋ
학생이면 계속 공부도하고 걱정해야하니까ㅠㅠ 재밌는 생활 살고 싶은데.. 남친도 만났으면 좋겠당ㅋㅋ
이번 하킨 스웨덴의 상법을 공부하고 있다. 재밌지만 넘 어렵다!
욜씨미 공부했지만 더 많이 공부해야 하겠다!ㅠㅠ

모래 시험이 있으니까... 잘 볼수 있을껄??
걱정해서 죽을것 같아

친구들은 내게 힘내라 말했는데 난 힘이 없다ㅠㅠ 정신도 없다ㅡㅡ

살려주~~어


오늘의 노래/Today's song: Kate Voegele - Wish you were

Pillow fight!

Last Sunday I watched the short movie called: 쉐어 더 비전 (Share the vision).
I mentioned this movie earlier in my blog.

I like the movie, it had a good theme! good points etc. However a bit too much of the Windsor whisky (^^;;)
I loved the pillow fighting scene (^^)
I so want to have one of those they have in the movie, but I don't want to clean up afterwards (^^;;)
Watch it and enjoy...and I promise you will want to have one as well after seeing it...!!

Check it out: (it starts at 03.38)
It's kinda funny seeing LBH using Taekwondo skills to block getting hit by the pillow :P

I want..or need a new phone

I need to buy a new mobilephone and I'm not sure which one.
I've been thinking iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S2 or a Blackberry.

However yesterday Apple pointed out that their "new" phone will only be an updated version of the iPhone 4. Which sucks.

iPhone 4

Also iPhone is the most popular phone in Sweden it actually feels like the nation are built on one phone rather than before the smartphone boom when people had all various kinds of phones. Also since it's this popular most apps are better rather than on the Android phones. (T_T)
But I like the Samsung S2 design, screen and of course Samsung ^^
When I saw the official page before release I was like "I so have to get this one" then Fredrick showed me his last August and I saw lots of them in S.Korea and I really started to like it.

Galaxy S2

However for some time I have wanted a Blackberry too. But if I want one I need to travel to either UK or NYC to get it.

Blackberry
I'm not sure if the apps in Sweden will work on it though..therefore I'm not too sure if it'd be a good buy or not.

So right now it looks like I'll buy the S2 or iPhone. However I rather have a iPhone 5 rather than an updated version of the 4.

I guess I need more time to think!

Lots of new J- and K-pop

This past week there have been alot of new music from various J- and K-pop artists.
However since I have to pass my exam I haven't been able to listen to it all, only some.
But this coming weekend I'll put my headphones on and keepon listening..

JAPAN
KARA - Step (JP version)
- I loved the Korean album wonder how it will be in Japanese..
TVXQ - TONE
- I loved this one much much more then "keep your head down".
T-ARA - Bo Beep Bo Beep (JP version)
- This will be fun to listen to.. I think. I think it sound strange though ^^
YUI - Green a.live
- I love this new song from YUI!!! also the cd single includes acoustic version of "Hello"

KOREA
김장훈, 김희철 (Kim Jang Hun, Kim Hee Chul) - 이별 참 나답다 (I-byeol cham nadamda)
- Another song with SuJu's Heechul.. wonder what kind of style this will be ^^
김규종 (Kim Kyu Jong) - TURN ME ON
- Kyaa..he is alone now too.. wonder what kind of music he does..
소녀시대 (SNSD) - The boys
- I loved their JP album.. I wonder how this comeback full lenth album will be ;)
지아 (ZIA) - Avancer
- I love her voice, looking forward listening to this..

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

Kpop taking over London

Yesterday the London evening standard posted an artice called: Londong is going K-pop crazy.
I quote from the artice: Since June, London fans have organised monthly flash mobs, re-enacting moves by their K-Pop idols in Trafalgar Square, while at an event held during the Mayor's Thames Festival last month, 100,000 teens turned up to take part in K-Pop competitions and watch music videos together over one weekend.

Another night, Ultimate Cube, is planned for November 19 at Wimbledon Arena


It's great to hear that K-pop is spreading and now on the move in Europe.
The article is however full of wrongs, but I guess we, who like K-pop in Europe, should be happy that they mention it at all. However as for next time it'd be nice if they checked their sources.
It doesn't look too good, and to be honest it is very easy to find the answers by using something called GOOGLE (-.-)

Anyhow for all K-pop fans in Europe, we can hope and pray that more countries will take on K-pop and we'll hopefully be able to see our fave kpop artists in Europe.

SM town already went to Paris back in June and JYJ is heading for Barcelona at the end of this month. There's also rumors that Super Junior will have a Super Junior Super show 4 in Paris.


You can read the full article here: http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23993804-london-is-going-k-pop-crazy.do


Today's song: 소녀시대 (SNSD) - Gee (NOT the latest by Girls's generation, but maybe the song that made them big around Asia, almost 54 000 000 viewers on YT)

Arashi Beautiful Tour goods!!

Today.. finally I got the first batch of tour goods from ARASHI's BEAUTIFUL WORLD tour.
I'm so happy and broke..haha

Goods list:


  • Charity charm

  • Eco bag

  • Matsujun Jumbo Uchiwa

  • Mobile strap

  • Kokuritsu towel

  • Dome towl

  • Waku waku school himawari seeds


So here are photos of the tour goods I got so far..
Actually there are 2 different towels, just like last year but the pack looks kinda the same so it felt stupid to have two photos (^^;;)


Towel - Both Kokuritsu and Dome versions


Charity charm


Mobilephone strap


Eco bag. The big Arashi logo is on the inside.. ^^


Matsujun jumbo uchiwa

I will also get more from the Nagoya one in January 2012.
I think I want group mini uchiwa, t-shirt...also my mum wants her own ecobag, she tried to steal mine as soon as she saw it!! ^^

G-market came today!!

Today my latest order from Gmarket came!!
I was too tired to open the door but my mum was kind enough to do so.
I still wonder why they do not call before they come, or why they always come in the morning, usually my family members are at work or school.. but today we all were a bit late ^^



I'm so happy for all my new stuff, but the most terrible things is that I want even more..
Gmarket is full of wonderful items.. I think I'm going to become a Gmarket shopaholic (^^;;)
Also when I can't go to Korea... Korea comes to me (^0^)


My new school bag.. the design and colour is so cute ^^


Cute leggings


Kaki west


White knee socks + Kaki knee socks


A white blouse


I bought Skyblue ankle socks (the one in the very back, upper left photo)


Time to go to the hairdresser...

Monday, 3 October 2011

Time to fix my hair..

It's not easy to find a good hairdresser in Stockholm, at least if you have Asian hair.
I don't know how many I have gone to and everytime I come home and wash my hair I look like I don't know what, there are no words.

Anyway a few years back I was introduced to BJÖRN AXEN's hairdresser school.
To get a hair cut cost 150 Swedish Krona, a Perm 400sek and hair treatment 100sek.
Also they have a teacher present all the time so they can't make any mistake, if the teacher steps up and fix it. So no worries there.
Of course I could go to a normal Björn Axen shop but then a haircut cost at least 650sek! (aprox 100USD)
And well.. I don't want to pay that amount for a few cuts in my hair!
After living in Asia I've been used to their prices and it feels like Swedish hair dressers also charge you a very high OVERprice!

It's not easy to get a time at the school since it's very popular. The only bad thing is that it takes much longer time than at a usual hairdresser, even for a small cut.
I guess that's what you have to pay...time is money right ^^

Tomorrow I'll get my cut my ends and get it a bit lighter, my hair is so thick and heavy.
But after tomorrow I hope it will be better! (^__^)

Domoto Tsuyoshi to EUROPE!

Member of Johnny's group KinKi Kids 堂本剛/Domoto Tsuyoshi is coming to Europe.
He started his solo career back in 2002 and is now ready to go beyond Asia and reach the wotld!!

On October 21, 2011 Gan-Shin Records will release NIPPON, the first album of Domoto Tsuyoshi all over Europe*. His exceptional musical talent and experience is noticeable on his first European release NIPPON everywhere and anytime, mixing funk and blues influences with traditional Japanese sounds. The musical blend of two different worlds coming along with Tsuyoshi Domoto’s incredible voice is of course the reason why NIPPON is an extraordinary experience for lovers of sophisticated music.

The cd will include two booklets (16 pages) with German / English / French tranlation of all lyrics.
*Countries of release:
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, UK,
Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg


I really hope as many will support Tsuyoshi in his international activities not only as a Johnny's, but also as a Japanese artist!

As for next JE group to hit Europe I hope it will be ARASHI!


From 2009 堂本剛 - 音楽を終わらせよう (Domoto Tsuyoshi - Ongaku o owara seyou/Try to end the music)

5 days to go...

I have 5 days left until my exam...kinda stressed about it.
I have to study hard since there are so many words and things to look up! (T_T)

wish someone could help me out...
Fighting!




Today's song: 嵐 - ファイトソング (Arashi - Fight song)

Sunday, 2 October 2011

Fave cafés in Stockholm...

If you come to Sweden you will realize that many people prefere to go to a café rather than restaurant since it's more expensive.
Then again some cafées are expensive as well, so don't be fooled!


My fave cafées in Stockholm: (or at least the ones I visit the most..)

Kungsholmen
Café Fix - Sankt Eriksgatan 35.
They have open until 10pm, and its located on the main street in city area called Kungsholmen.
I love their tea-cups ^^

Café Anna & Mats - Drottningholmsvägen 9
It's cosy, yummy things to eat and drink.

Vasastan
Lindquists konditori - Odengatan 27
They have delicious cakes. They opened back in the early 1910's.
However it's quite old so many times I rather take the cakes to go...

Café Nero - Roslagsgatan 4
Another café in Vasastan, quite big.. but sometimes there are too many young mothers with their babies!

Café 60 - Sveavägen 60
This café attracts people of all ages, they have so many things to choose between it makes it difficult each time. It's getting larger however it's always full!
They have open until 2am which makes it great!!



More to come...

me2day - 쉐어 더 비전

I was fixing with my 미투데이/Me2day profile and added some movies..
To my surprise I found a new movie called 쉐어 더 비전 (Share the vision). Starring 이병헌, 배수빈, 이수경 (Lee Byung-hun, Bae Su-bin, Lee Su-kyung)




It's only 33 min long. Windsor Whisky is sponsoring the movie..
They already posted it on Youtube!!
I'll watch it tonight...after my studies, I'm super excited ^^


Music video - 임재범 (Lim Jae Bum)



Full movie! (NO sub..)



Making film 01


Making film 02

Fattig student..

När jag var yngre så hörde man ofta uttrycket fattig student, då förstod jag inte vad det betydde men det gör jag nu!

Det är inte lätt att få ekonomin att gå runt.
Studiebidraget är på ca 2700kr och om man har lån blir det runt 9000kr.
Men pengarna ska räcka till räkningar (hus, mobil, gym...), buss/tunnelbana/tågkort, mat, kläder och skor.
Från att ha en heltidsinkomst och kunna röra mig med hur mycket som helst till att behöva vända upp-och-ner på plånboken och mynten!!
Ursch.. jag hatar det!
+
CSN varför ha ett belopp? klarar man studier och jobb samtidigt varför ska man då begränsas?

Nu har jag iaf gått o blivit medlem i ICA's nya kampanj "ICA Student". Hoppas att den ska få några kostnader att minska iaf!
För jag är i behov av pengar, vill köpa ny mobil o lite annat...typ en weekendresa!

Saturday, 1 October 2011

There will be a movie!! (^_^)v



I just read that 綾瀬はるか(Ayase Haruka) and 藤木直人(Fujiki Naohito) have been to Rome to shoot "ホタルノヒカリ"(Hotaru no Hikari) the movie. actually I think I read that they are still there... ^^
Anyhow the story will be about Hotaru's and Seiichi's honeymoon! ^^



I loved the drama so I really look forward seeing the movie, it is set to be released in early summer 2012.
I really think this will be a perfect ending!!

Keep your head out for this one...


Footage from the drama...

More Arashi CMs :)



First it was posted that AU by KDDI took down the CM's with Arashi for their smartphones, however now they are back!! it's all black an white but the boys are more handsome than ever! First part is a bit rock style ^^

For some reason Matsujun looks awesome, so cool, he makes me want to die :P
Can a man be allowed to look so HOT as he does in these CMs?? (^^;;)
Sho-kun's pose as similar to Yatterman made me laugh..also see a bit of his Zero casting, dorky, and small boyish style I'd say! :)
Nino looks a bit bratty, as always ^^
Aiba-chan is cute and typical Aiba-style
And not to forget Riida who shows of many different sides and I really really like it!!



The a new CM from Hitachi was released on the 29th of Sep. With Aiba-chan and Matsujun..
Their expressions are so cute, I love this CM ^^


Hitachi

If that wasn't enough... Matsujun also does CM for Hot Pepper Beauty. it's 20 different CMs, and he is looking right into the camera..kyaaa hotness ^^
These days I for some reason I'm more into Matsujun than my ichiban Sho-kun.. but I can't help myself ^^
+ Matsujun is looking so hot these days, who wouldn't fall for him? (^^;;)


All versions - Nail + Hair

Study week..


The Swedish lawbook!!

From today and until Thursday next week I'll study, study and study even more for my exam!!
I hate exams! That's the main reason why I regret quitting my job at EA!
Not that work was easy but after the working day when you come home you have no home work or have to study for exams etc. Being a student is 24/7 however work is not!!





My study candy (I picked them up in Japan..!!)

Also.. I want to meet a "boy". I feel so lonely these days, I guess it's because friends of mine keep on meeting guys.
For some reason I'd like to date a Japanese or Korean these days, since my ex-boyfriends have been Swedish... But I have no time to go and meet anybody (T_T) and it's not easy to meet a "good looking" Asian boy these days either...

Today's song: 2NE1 - Lonely