My Favorite Things

The weather is getting nicer here. People seems happier than ever.

I hope this weather will continue....can't wait for summer.

Summer is my absolute favorite season.

(Pic: clear blue ocean by Ocho Rios in Jamaica)

I love things that have nice smells; candles, incenses, aroma oil, body lotion, well and food of course. lol

I tend to be "chop chop chop" in my daily life. What it means that I tend to be too busy or too tense. My body always tell me "hey you need to stop. you need your yuki time!"

So whenever my body tells me, I try to have good 1 or 2 hours of relaxation.

Can't sleep after all

It's midnight.

I am so awake, and I don't know how to sleep.

Well...I'm here with my precious girl in my room, in New York.

She felt asleep a while ago.

I didn't expect this guest tonight at all.

I missed her more than anybody since I left my apartment in MN.

She just came back from Italy, and she missed the connecting flight due to the weather.

I somehow knew something would happen, so I sent her a text this moring; "Call me when you get to the U.S.".

So she did, and she said "I'm stuck in the airport until tomorrow....."

I was doing my laundry when I got a phone call, but I immediately went back home and grabbed my metro card and off I went.

I was damn ON TIME. Holy cow it was amazing! The bus arrived at the bus stop right after I got there. My girl was the first person who got off the bus, and I screamed her name; "Meeeeeeeeghaaaaaaaaaan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

We hugged and kissed and hugged and kissed, and the bus driver was cheering us as well.lol

It was an unfortunate situation for her, but after all we were so glad to meet again.

I'm so glad I can always be there for someone. I literally thought I could die for her for a second. Well I wouldn't kill myself, but I know I do care about someone like her. It's not easy to meet the right people from millions of choices, but I am very lucky to have such beautiful people in my life, and I cannot say enough thank to them. Thanks to my family, thanks to my friends in Japan, thanks to my Cameroonian and Brazilian brother and sister, thanks to my American mom and dad.....

Things that interest me

- Using a subway after 2am is always interesting.
I know it's not very safe, but I do pretty much everyday since I work late.
Almost everyday, I see something extraordinary on the subway. People are NUTS!!!!!
Some guy thinks the subway after 2am is his bedroom, so he takes off his shoes and lays on the seat and snores.
The other time the subway door didn't open for a long time when I was about to get off, and I was wondering why. I saw more than 10 cops running towards the subway, and they went in the train right next to mine. Apparently there was a wasted guy with a gun or some sorts, and they caught him. I could have been sitting right next to him! scary.

- People actually throw eggs at people.
Yes. I would never known that would be me until now.
Now even one egg. Some assholes threw more than 50 eggs from 9th floor across the street, and think about it. It could cause serious injures, and cops didn't take it serious since nobody needed an ambulance! What the fuck is going on, people? Eat your fucking eggs!

- Only word my landlord knows is "money".
I thought this is freaking hilarious. I like him.

- There are guys who pretend to be a gay.
I can't never tell if he's a real gay or "pretend to be" a gay. There are so many out here. I kissed him since I thought he was a gay, but he wasn't! Whaaat!? Take it back dude!

- People like my forehead.
I didn't know I have a decent forehead. I got this compliment so many times since I moved here. So weird.

Passion for Food

99.9% of people would say "yeah I like food!". They should be since our appetite is our basic nature as a human being.

But I know myself, I LOVE FOOD. This love is bigger than wanting a man.

I love to smell, cook, eat, feel, everything. I just can't say enough how much I love food.

I have to appreciate my parents who forced me to cook when I was little, especially my dad always told my mom that I needed to be in a kitchen and let me do as much as I could. By the time I was in a middle school, I cooked dinners for my family at least one a week. I didn't hate it much, but only thing I hated was to come home for making "dashi" for a miso soup and preparing a rice every single day. Whenever I was at my friend's place I had to say "oh it's time to go home and make "dashi" for dinner. See you tomorrow!". Seriously who does that? I was fucking 13 or 14!lol

Anyways...I cook pretty much everyday. My dishes are not fancy since I'm broke!lol I try to make something out of low budgets...but use as much fresh ingredients as possible.

When I was taking a yoga class, my teacher told us about the impact of what we eat.

Your body reflects what you put in your body 6 years ago. (10 yours maybe? I'm sorry I can't remember...)

A lot of people care about what they eat just because they want to lose some pounds for a date next week or whatever the reason. Moreover, many girls go to a gym and say "yea I need to run since I ate too much last night." We need to think about long term perspectives rather than losing pounds just for a date. Because what you eat now is what you will be in 6 years.

The more the food is alive/fresh, the more you get energy out of it, she said. For instance, you get more energy from tomatoes that have just picked from the garden than buying a canned whole tomatoes. I'm not talking about nutrition, but the energy you get from something alive. It's not something you don't know, but it's such a good feeling just to be conscious then you will make a better decision of what you put in your body. You don't wanna eat something "dead" do you?

So I had rice and beans, chicken curry, and plantains (agian!?) tonight. Oh men is there any better food than plantains? seriously! I get anxious when I don't have plantains at home!

New Life in New Apartment

I moved again.

All I can say now is "NO MORE MOVING"...at least for a while.

I was asking my friend to help me, but I ended up doing it all by myself.

Ladies, Do not trust guys who easily say "yeah I got you, I got you baby!" (hehe...I don't blame my African friend from MN though...lol)

It was seriously A LOT OF work, and I hurt my legs and back.lol

Pack everything back, took them to downstairs from 3rd floor, carried them to the cab...

OK, I used a cab, but the driver was an asshole and charged me extra $15 for his pocket just because I had so much stuff. Wait a min....I carried my stuff without his help, so why the hell was he charging me for it? I didn't get it but didn't wanna argue either.

There were snow pile in front of the apartment and couldn't park, so he stopped his car at the corner and threw my stuff on the street. I kindly asked him if he could watch them when I make my first trip since there was no way I could carry everything at once. I even offered extra tip, but he turned me down and said NO.

So here I am with a pile of stuff on the street corner where many people walking by.

I was pissed and miserable.

What am I suppose to do? I can't either carry everything nor make several trips.

There were two old Mexican guys standing and chatting. I quickly made my decision. I couldn't really trust them but asked them if they could watch my stuff while I carry some of them. They told me that's not a problem.

So I took some of them and hurried to my new apartment. When I was about to go back to the corner, I saw those two men carrying my shit!!!!!!! Those were fucking heavy!!! I was like...oh noooooooooo!!!!

They were extra kind and nice...I told them not to carry, but they did it with smile.

" don't worry honey, we got you."

I should have gave them tips or something, but I didn't have any money with me and told them how much I appreciate it. They didn't seem to care and totally saved my day! Gracias...

Alone again. There's always this weird feeling when I move to a new place.

My roommates seem nice, but I feel like I'm in somewhere I don't even know.

I gotta love this place....no more moving please...

大好きな人達

どんなに素敵な空だって、

一人で見るのと、

自分が好きな誰かと

一緒に見るのでは

なんでこうも違う風に見えるかな？

遠くに見えるのは自由の女神。

ちっちゃいなー。

一人で見るのにはもったいない

そんなきれいな空。

先週末は５年前、自分がアメリカに来た当初から離れてもずっと友達でいてくれている奴らがNYに遊びにきてくれて、大集結。一緒にいるだけで笑顔にしてくれる彼らはやっぱり大事にしないとと再確認。奴らに出会った頃なんてゆきは英語も全くできなくて、何から何まで助けてくれた。アニールは、同い年なのに未だにお兄ちゃんみたいにいつもお世話をしてくれるし、心配してくれるし、卒業式にも車で２時間かけて花束を持って来てくれた。

そんな楽しいひとときも一瞬で、またひとりぼっちの生活へ。

友達が恋しいな。そんな時に限って

その感情を後押しするかのようにくるメグからのテキスト。

「夜寝る前に電気を消して“オヤスミ”って言い合うときとかさ、日常にあったたささいなことからいつもゆきの存在を思い出して寂しくなるんだ」

「ゆきの好きだった腹のでかい教授の授業受けてるときとか、一緒にご飯食べてた場所とかにいる度に思い出すよ。」ってイサにも言われた。

「一人で寂しくランチでも食べてるのかなと思って」とお昼時に電話をくれるトムじいちゃん。

仕舞いにはファビは酔っぱらいながら夜中に電話してきてアイミスユー連呼の留守番電話。

今の生活にはそうゆう人の暖かみがない。

ものすごく物理的な生活。

可愛がるネコもいないし、面倒を見る子供達もいない。

意味のない話に付き合ってくれる人もいなければ、

毛布に一緒にくるまって映画を見てくれる人もいない。

いつもメグとジョンのために作ってたコーヒーも一杯分しか作らないし、

自分の生活には誰もいない。

自分だけ。

遠距離にはいるのは分かっているけど、

ここにはいない。

しんどいな。

めげずに

とりあえず仕事探し。

ふんばれふんばれ。

Meet Melanie

So there was a event at my company where I work as an intern, and Melanie Fiona was the guest for the night. I don't even know how to describe HOW MUCH I was impressed by this lady last night.

It was really funny, but the first thing she said to me was

"Ohhh Hiii I think I met you before, didn't I!?!?"

So I was like..."Well this is certainly my first time seeing you, but it's my pleasure that you think that way!!" lol

We laughed together, and she gave me a hug....she was super generous and friendly, and I was melting to the floor as you can imagine...

She talked about her family background, musical career, struggle, and answered questions from all the college kids who were there. It was such a good atmosphere, and I believe that everybody was comfortable being there with her. It's because she was trying to be a person "Melanie Fiona" not as an artist who lives in a music videos and TV shows.

Her performance was outstanding.

SHE CAN SING.

I mean it. She was sitting a chair just kinda chilling, and all she had was one guitarist.

I personally love this acoustic setting which is the combination of a female singer and a guitar.

There are a lot of singers who can sing, but I know who is beyond "can sing", and she is one of them. I believe that she will be BIG.

I am so happy for her that she will be on tour with Alicia Keys! I wish I could go!!! (someone take me, please?)

Melanie Fiona

So I am very excited to see her tomorrow....

She is a GRAMMY nominee artist this year and getting popular and will tour with Alicia Keys.

I really like her music, style, her attitude...what she said earlier in this interview reminded me of my situation as well as how I believe and think.

"...there are a small handful people who are willing to take the risks, jump across the border, sacrifice, pack your bags, pretty much make yourself uncomfortable. That's what it takes. Just go with your dreams and hope that would work..." - Melanie Fiona

I am making myself uncomfortable for last a couple of months. (more than a couple)

There's a looong way to go.

New York Fashion Week + Valentine's Fashion Show

There was a fashion show at the vintage store "Fille De Joie" in Brooklyn last night.

It was the most fabulous night ever since I moved to NYC. (Yay it's been a month!lol)
The highlight of the night was that I completely fell in love with CC who is the owner of the store.
I knew I would love her when I met her first, but yesterday I almost proposed her....

And I was not the only one....all of us was falling love with her.
She is gorgeous, feminine, strong, sassy, and has the power to keep people smile.

I do wanna get older like her!

Anyways, back to the show...
The show itself was supposed to open at 9pm, but all the models were there by 6pm to get their hair and make-up done.

EVERYBODY was fucking hot.I am not exaggerating! I seriously couldn't believe my eyes...those girls are extremely cute and super nice!!! I felt so out of place and wanted to be in a cave....(ahhh!!)

But by the end of the day, we were sisters, and I was very thankful to be there.
I can't remember the last time someone did my make-up and hair, plus it was my second time the professionals did their job on me. It was such a weird feeling...

Maybe it's just me, and don't judge me, please, but when my make-up artist was doing his job, he was really really close to me (of course! dah) and touching my face and lips with his gentle hands. In addition to that situation, his crotch was touching my legs due to the space problem. I was like...ohh okayyy...is this suppose to make me feel intimate in a different way? What am I suppose to think right now? F**K SO CONFUSING! Well I tried not to think about his crotch, at least I tried. lol

My eyes looked gigantic with the fake eyelashes which I never use, however the problem was that my eyes were too wide for any eyelashes they had...now I know why I couldn't find the right size of my fake eyelashes anywhere.

There's a bird on your head!!!!!!!

I think this was the masterpiece of the night....it's unbelievable how the crow stays on her head like this!!!

From the backstage...

Those girls totally rocked the runway, and everyone was so happy, and so smiling.....it was amazing how everything worked out well without any rehearsal (haha no rehearsal yes.), and none of us were experienced models. It wasn't a runway we see on magazines. It was so unique and original and super happy (once again).

The girls were interacting with audience and I even took pictures while walking.lol

Some guy said "Holy Sh*****T!" when I flashed the YSL bathing suits, so I couldn't help laughing...

CC was extremely happy and that made us happy.

I honestly don't really remember how I did, but I'm glad I made someone happy.

NY Fashion Week will continue until the end of this week....I should go check out some stuff!

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