Japan Trip Day 1

Posting this from my hotel room in Japan. It’s quite unbelievable, there’s no internet charge, and they provided me with a free LAN cable (which I would have to return tomorrow morning of course). Today was an extremely boring day, since amusement parks like Universal Studios are not my cup of tea. We landed in Japan at about 6am, and we then headed straight to Universal Studios Japan. We waited outside the parking area from 8:30am since it wasn’t open yet (it only opens at 10am). I was there from 10am to 4.30pm, oh the tragedy.

We then headed off to Shinsaibashi to shop and take dinner. I’ve been there 2 years ago, and seems that nothing much has changed. Bought 3 magazines related to Gunpla (2 second hand ones from BOOK OFF, a new one from Tsutaya), will probably scan the covers when I return to Singapore.

Okay I’m tired. Haven’t slept in 24 hours since I couldn’t sleep on the plane. Gonna head to bed now. Will post pictures when I’m done with editing them.

日本へ

Week 49: 日本へ

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Prelude to Japan…

So here I am, a few hours to my flight over to Japan. It’s kinda exciting to return to Japan two years after my previous trip, though going with a tour makes it less so. The last time I went to Japan was after my O’ Levels; this time I’m going to Japan again after my A’ Levels. Who knows, maybe after my final University paper, I might go to Japan again XD

But that aside, I have to say that I really hate tours. Usually they are boring, and often don’t bring you to places that you want to go. For example, I was quite disappointed that the tour didn’t include a day to Akihabara. Seriously, going to Tokyo but not heading to Akihabara? What a blasphemy! Because the tour itinerary is so pathetic, I had to come up with some of my own mini detours to get the stuff that I want. Needless to say, it’s stuff related to my models and collections. =3

I don’t expect much from the tour, which happens to be ridiculously overpriced. But what I at least hope to get back from the trip are some great shots, some good and cheap model deals, and lastly some good rest.

With that, I shall sign off. Hopefully the money I am bringing there would be enough to buy most of the stuff I want. If I’m lucky I’d be able to get internet and post updates from there. Till then~!

Canaan

Week 48: Canaan

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希望の地 (The Land of Hope)

After 25 days, the battle is finally over.

Little Fortresses

Week 47: Little Fortresses

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The final battle is round the corner. It’s time to retreat into our little fortresses to hold the fort and not give in!

THE LIFE

This is the second opening to Tomica Hero: Rescue Force. Download the series from #TV-Nihon!

THE LIFE
- Camino

The heart has always sought everlasting strength
Don’t be afraid to believe; we swore to fight!

There’s no guarantee these normal days will continue
Understand the meaning of today!

At the other end of the light
At the end of the stars there is an ephemeral wish
The miraculous “Save the Life”!

Eternal brilliance… Make it reach! YEAH!!

“I want it, but I can’t obtain it”
I lived believing that it was just the natural order of things

Everyone struggles with the reality before their eyes
The answer is there!

In the light…
I will always remain as myself
Notice that Shooting Star

Let it ring more in your heart! YEAH!!

YEAH!! YEAH!! YEAH!!

At the other end of the light

On a shooting star, I make an oath to smile

Now is the time, Wishing Star

With my bare heart… Yell out!! Yell out more!! YEAH!!

‘Cause I found your peace. YEAH!!

‘Cause I found your love. YEAH!!

‘Cause I found your peace. YEAH!!

‘Cause I found your love. YEAH!!

Original translations by Takenoko from #TV-Nihon.

Minor edits by myself.

A Time for Everything

Week 46: A Time for Everything

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“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”
- Ecclesiastes 3:1

Right now, it’s a time to rest, restock on ammunition, and get ready for the final battle on 3rd December.

STORY

So recently I have been watching Tomica Hero: Rescue Force. It’s a pretty interesting tokusatsu series, I wonder why I didn’t watch it when it was airing last year? The opening song is pretty catchy, and has some cheesy lines XD

Watch Rescue Force! Get it from #TV-Nihon!

STORY
- Camino

Look up at the shining sky; you’ve been chasing the passing clouds
In the flow of time untold feelings are lost

Embracing the heart is proof of being alive
Let the flames of life soar… right now!

In these cycling eras
There is only one truth one can know for sure
An unwavering and precious bond…
The story of fate
This world is connected
By a vast kindness
Unlimited dreams and hopes
Is living one’s own way… Always…
Let it take you to the future

Far away it reflects in your eyes: You’re afraid of the shadow piercing your chest
You’re trapped in fleeting loneliness from the unrepeatable past

Engrave the proof of life into your heart
That is the pulse of life… right now!

In these cycling illusions
There is only one truth one can know for sure
The incessant
Chain of sadness
A shadow flame story
In this era of lost smiles
There is a vast kindness
Unlimited dreams and courage -
Always carry them with you… More…
Shining in this hand

Embracing the heart is proof of being alive
Let the flames of life soar… right now!

In these cycling eras
There is only one truth one can know for sure
An unwavering and precious bond…
The story of fate
This world is connected
By a vast kindness
With unlimited dreams and hopes
There is no reason to be lost anymore… Always…
Let it take you to the future

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Original translations by Takenoko from #TV-Nihon
Minor edits by me

Demotivators

So I’ve been looking at motivational posters and laughed at how ridiculous some of them are. But there are good ones out there, and those are the Demotivators! I got introduced to them by a junior of mine, so here’s a link to the Demotivators. Have a good laugh. =D

Here are some of my favourites, and maybe because I feel that way too XD

• AMBITION – The journey of a thousand miles sometimes ends very, very badly.
• BLAME – The secret to success is knowing who to blame for your failures.
• CLUELESSNESS – There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
• CORRUPTION – I either want less of it or more opportunity to participate in it.
• DEFEAT - For every winner, there are dozens of losers. Odds are you’re one of them.
• DESPAIR – It’s always darkest just before it goes pitch black.
• DREAMS - Dreams are like rainbows. Only idiots chase them.
• ECONOMICS – The science of explaining tomorrow why the predictions you made yesterday didn’t come true today.
• ELITISM - It’s lonely at the top, but it’s comforting to look down upon everyone at the bottom.
• FAILURE - When your best just isn’t good enough.
• GET TO WORK - You aren’t being paid to believe in the power of your dreams.
• GIVE UP - At some point, hanging in there just makes you look like an even bigger loser.
• GOVERNMENT – If you think the problems we create are bad, just wait until you see our solutions.
• HUMILIATION - The harder you try, the dumber you look.
• IDIOCY - Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
• INDIFFERENCE - It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but it doesn’t take any to just sit there with a dumb look on your face.
• PERSEVERANCE – The courage to ignore the obvious wisdom of turning back.
• PERSPECTIVE – Less is more. Unless you’re standing next to the one with more. Then less just looks pathetic.
• POWER – Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. But it rocks absolutely, too.
• SANITY – Minds are like parachutes. Just because you’ve lost yours doesn’t mean you can borrow mine.
• STUPIDITY – Quitters never win, winners never quit, but those who never win AND never quit are idiots.
• UNDERACHIEVEMENT – The tallest blade of grass is the first to be cut by the lawnmower.
• WHINING – If you expect to score points by whining, join a European soccer team.

 

And probably my favourite:

• WINNERS – Because nothing says “you’re a loser” more than owning a motivational poster about being a winner.

Ace

Week 45: Ace

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Ace. A’s. A pun?!

Prelude to War

So, it’s just a few more hours to the A’s for me. Will I make it through in one piece? Let’s pray I do.

25 days to freedom, and counting…