Very Last Dinner 2010!

It's because my sister went out to her boyfriend to celebrate new year together, my mom and I are at home. We decided to order delicious Italian course from Napoli's Oven for last dinner after my mom came back from work. Since it is going to be last meal this year, something fancy would be good plus it's kind of tiresome to cook much at last night..don't you think? So these are what we JUST had for dinner.

This Margherita was too amazingly delicious! The smell of basil and tomato spread out the kitchen once I opened up. Thinly baked pizza dough was great: inside was a bit chewy and outside was just good crispy. My mouth was filled with hot tomatoes and Mozzarella cheese xD Mmmmm!♡♡♡♡ Can't forget the taste!

Basil Pesto Pasta. This was also great. Flavorful basil and olive oil were well balanced with al dente pasta. 

Fried Herb Chicken with basil paste. I was shocked when I bit it. It was amazingly tender. I doubted if it really was chicken lol I think this was the most tender chicken I've ever had. 

For dessert, I had Tiramisù and my mom had Mango Panna cotta.

Tonight's dinner was so great though it was easy. Hope you're having a great day as the last day this year.

xoxo

meg

I Wish You a Happy New Year

Thinking back of this year, I have had so much stuff from many people, places, and opportunities to improve myself. In the beginning of this year I was wondering what my 21st year would be like. Would I keep working so hard until I save enough for study abroad in U.S.A.? but it seemed to be endless work 'cause international students need to pay for ridiculous huge money for school, especially Japanese ones. Though I'd been working well since I graduated from a college, I was almost lost after visiting my aunt in Montana state, U.S. in March.

Getting to know John totally changed the direction for my life in a positive way. We actually got to know each other in the end of February, but I left Japan for Montana right after that. I was going to get new job once I came back here, but something stopped me to, which turned out to be correct decision. He and I have made a great relationship since then and I've been thinking of studying in Germany later on this year. I'd like to move there by September or at least by December for an admission in January 2012. I haven't done anything to start this out yet but I'm learning German by myself...it's actually way more tough than I thought 'cause I'm still being confused with article which is used before a noun to show whether the noun refers to a particular example of something or to a general example of something...it makes me doubt it's general saying that Japanese is the most difficult  language in the world though we use 3 kinds of characters. But I'd definitely be good at German in a year :)

What I've started is making videos on Youtube about makeup and doing blog in English. Since my webcam got broken (I don't know why), I haven't done any video, but I've been blogging! :D Blogging is now a part of my life. Writing things out is a really good way to think back about what I've done and it does help me trace and remember my memories. I've been a blogger for...almost 4 years. wow haha when I look at archives which I made in 2008, it always makes me laugh because I was a girl who was struggling with too much study work in a college and trying to sound funny over much homework in middle of night..I used to stay up unitl 2 or 3am with essay, reading textbooks for next class, everyday 100 vocab. quiz, and so on..Hah it sounds so familiar. I'm so matured now. I want to grow up more and more next year xD

New Year Resolution
1. Acquire as many qualifications as I can and expand my knowledge.
2. Make it moving to Germany and entrance to a college/University.
3. Be happy at any time
4. Don't regret, move on.
5. Work hard, play hard.

I'll never stop trying and find something new. Wish you a happy happy new year! and I hope you'll be great in 2011!

xoxo

meg

Finally Got Connected Again

I'd been disconnected to the Internet for 4 days or so. Now I can finally make posts again here and see my friends on Facebook etc for updates! Gotta be thankful to be able to do what I normally can do.
Wanted to put photos of X'mas presents that my boyfriend gave me here, though it's been a little while since Christmas ended...('cause of no internet :S)
*1st*
The biggest, the most amazing (all amazing tho!) one is this fabulous fur coat by ESPRIT 

The fur is removable. It's long enough for me to stay pretty warm, and the thick belt and its big buckle is so trendy!

*2nd*
 I don't need words.

I still clearly remember when I had the package and saw the beautifully shining necklaces...by Tiffany&Co.!

This is so fantastic! It even makes me feel hesitant to wear this because I'm not sure if I deserve it. 

Beside these presents, I got German calendar from his mother, and Christmas CD from his father. Too bad is I couldn't make it his present since I didn't know he got me one until John came over to my house for Christmas party. So I promised him to get him one for his birthday..

Thanks so much again for those wonderful presents! 

From me, for his mom, I could get her one since I could know about 1 week before that she bought me something for present.

That is Swarovski Rainbow Stone (shines in rainbow color) necklaces.

This gold metal box is limited design only for Christmas.

The girl staff at the luxury shop told me much stuff to choose good one for a lady who is over middle age. She said that gold color chain makes her look more elegant and graceful more than silver one. I agreed.
"And what's been popular lately is this brilliant stone shines in rainbow color", she added. ah hah! looks even better than normal one, though it still looks beautiful. After debating which would be great, I decided to have this for his mom.

I wished I could've seen her sometime ..at least during Christmas season. She was looking for a good coat for me with John walking a lot for hours even though her legs ache and kept looking through shops holding many coats on their arms! I can't even say thank you from my mouth. If she can take a look at my blog, I'd be happy 'cause I could show her my feelings directly, not via John :D (since I always ask him to say thanks and hello to his family)

Well I could have such a great Christmas with my mom, sis, and John this year. It was the happiest one in my life. Hope you all had a great Christmas too!
xoxo
meg


w/sis 12/28

Let's Go Back To the Hotel!

We got so stuffed...but still some time left.. why not go to Forever 21 just opened in Shibuya on 23rd Dec.!!
It was pretty busy but we found out it's sooo huge!! 5 or 6 floors total O_O LOVE it!

I was looking for good accessories and found these long necklaces. I was wondering which I should take... xS all good but should choose one....then he bought me all 3 eventually! It feels like I got another Christmas present here. I really appreciate it, John. I really do.

I'll definitely wear one of them on Monday for work!

Caught the train to go back to the Airport. 

ew?

This hotel is where we always stay at.

Cute reindeeers welcomed us.

Morning. Bright sunlight flooded the room.

This is the lobby. 

He's flying back again✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈

"when you smile, The whole world stops and stares for awhile 'cause you're amazing. Just the way you are"

LOVE YOU!! ∞

xoxo∞

meg

After Walking in The Cold

When we came back to Shibuya from Omotesando, John and I went to Okonomiyaki restaurant. We made 2 of okonomiyaki. 1st one has small pieces of fried chicken inside and 2nd one has slices of black pork grown in Kagoshima, JP. 

They bring you a bowl stuffed with all ingredients. This is of 2nd picture above. Start mix it all up very well.

Once all mixed well, put all of this on the hot plate and make the surface flat with the flipper or turner.

In 4 minutes, turn it over and wait for another 4 minutes.
He did it! :D

Add sauce, mayonnaise, green onion, and it's done :D 

sauce and mayonnaise art lol :P 

The Greatest Christmas Ever!!

I made it such a wonderful Christmas with John this year. This time was actually my first X'mas to spend with someone I love. on 23rd he came over to my house and celebrate the night with my mom and sister. We had so much fun all together. Enjoyed big dinner, exchanging presents, and endless conversation. Unfortunately my mom had work on 24th so we made one day early party. Next day I took John to Tokyo to show him great places with illumination which were Tokyo Midtown and Omotesando.

[Tokyo Midtown]-->See what's Tokyo Midtown

This is called Grass Park located in front of Midtown building. It was amazingly beautiful. It kept me speechless because it was the most wonderful illumination I've ever seen.

Tokyo Tower

On our way back, we found the wedding dress shop on the street. That looked so gorgeous! And he asked me how do I like it :D

[Omotesandoh]

Since Omotesando's been said that it's one of the most beautiful illumination spots in Tokyo every Winter, I'd wanted to show him here. This night, my plans that take him to Tokyo Midtown and Omotesando worked out well though I never been to Midtown before..was a bit nervous haha

Enjoy photos<3

 

He and I.

*Big sigh* It was the most fantastic night ever!!! xD Being so much excited and happy with my significant boyfriend in shining illumination on Christmas night. 

xoxo

meg