You Have to Check this Out...

Today when I was checking my various favorite blogs I came across Monica's post about Christmas the Japanese way. It was simply too great not to share! Check it out!!

Monica + KFC = Merry Christmas?

::Disclaimer - Monica always does cool posts! This is just one where I learned something new and had to share. I think you should totally subscribe to her::

New Header!

Notice anything different?!....

Yupp! You guessed it! I've gotten a new blog header and I must say I absolutely love it! Thanks to Lorina @AprilFoolRomance my blog is looking a lot brighter and definitely cuter!  About a month ago I approached Lorina about maybe doing a blog header for me, and in the end I am so glad I did.  I like having my blog rather simple so having a bright, fun header is exactly what I needed..

Thanks again Lorina! Its too cute!! =]

***Please check out her Tumblr!***

Who is Kyary Pamyu Pamyu?

The other day TokyoFashion.com posted this image to their flicker account and I thought it was a really neat ad, and I wanted to know more about the girl in the ad, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.

 
She started out as a highschool fashion blogger whose popularity grew rapidly mostly due to her "strange face." However gone are the days of just blogging, she also has a line of beauty products, models, has a debut mini album coming out on August 17,and just released this music video.

 

Its kind of amazing how popular she has become... She is sort of the current "It" girl of Japan. After looking her ads and pictures online, you can't help but like her.  I even want to try some of her false lashes! With her album coming out next week I am sure we'll be hearing much more from her in the future..

I tried to find her blog or official site but couldn't.  Do any of you know it?

Favorite Links

Favorite Links Page is now up! Hooray!... will add more sites soon!

Japanese Studies

So shortly after I started this blog I decided I would try to learn Japanese, anyways a lot has happened in my life since then (we've moved, and had another baby!) and that goal has somewhat fallen by the wayside...however now that fall is approaching soon and everyone is getting back into their routine I want to achieve that goal. Before I started slacking I was able to master Hiragana, and started studying Katakana.


So to jump start my studying I ordered Let's Learn Hiragana from Amazon since I have already forgotten a few hiragana and was never able to write them very well.

I must admit though my language studies faltered, I have learned so much about Japan and about Japanese culture.  I am thankful for all I have learned and the new friends I have made. Thank you all my blog friends and readers. You all have allowed me to learn something new everyday!

Day 2

Day 2: A picture of you and the person you have been closest to the longest

 

 

I have known my friend Paige since preschool, but the crazy thing is she's adopted too! What a coincidence right? ... this picture is from my 5th birthday (I think) -- tho the amount of humiliating pictures I have of both of us over the years is enough to embarrass us both for a lifetime.. after preschool we went to the same elementary school, middle school, and high school. We've seen each other grow and change over the years and I am sad that we no longer live near each other (she lives in California still, while I'm in Georgia now) but no matter what happens in my life she will always be a part of it... I love her and miss her lots!

Blogging Challenge

So the one year anniversary of this blog came and went without much fuss.  Why? Uh because I'm not the most consistent person in the world! lol..  Actually awhile back I had planned on having a giveaway when I did reach a year but when that time came I hadn't posted much so I didn't really think it would be worth it.

In light of this I am going to try and commit myself to the infamous 30 day (though the site I am referencing says "100 Day Challenge" --- baby steps okay?! lol) photo challenge.  This way at least I'm posting SOMETHING and getting more consistent. Wish me luck!

Happy Birthday Rinny!

 

I just wanted to wish a happy birthday to fellow blogger Rinny from Rinny’s Beauty Blog.. so check out her blog and give her a birthday cheer!

http://rinnysbeautydiary.blogspot.com/