Friday, March 15, 2024

FMM: These "Things"

In celebration of Emma Stone's 2nd Oscar win for "Poor Things," today's Friday Magic Madness song is something about "Things."

Back in 1990, this song was a fixture in almost all radio stations. It's one of the big hits of C+C Music Factory - a band synonymous to 90s dance hits.

"Things that make me go hmmmm," is such a singable and danceable ditty. It has simple lyrics, an infectious beat, and a happy, upbeat vibe.

Things that make a song LSS-worthy.


Thursday, March 14, 2024

The difference a letter makes

”Elegant”should be an easy word to spell, right?

Right?

Wrong.


Proofreader, please.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Printed Matters: Wonder-ful

As a fan of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland,” things that have that visual theme automatically catch my eye.

In my Aeoul trip last year, one of my pasalubongs for Ate Bullet was an earring with Alice and the Mad Hatter. I’ve got a few pairs of socks with the Cheshire Cat. Back in grade school. One of my lunch boxes had Tweedlesum and Tweedlesee.

That said, it’s no wonder that this print caught my eye.


It’s from Plain & Prints’ Holiday collection called “Wonderland.: They had a whole line inspired by the tale, and there were. Lot of gems in that collection. But this print captured the fun and Joy best. And this print is part of this gorgeous dress.


It’s printed on chiffon, and translated to this flows dress with fluttery sleeves and a black belt. Everything about this dress is a knock-out, which is why it had to be in Ate Bullet’s closet.

It should n]be no wonder why this is an instant fave.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Suddenly Silver

When we were trying to figure out when the last time we saw each other was, it was Wells who came up with the answer.

It was in 1999!

That means this reunion was 25 yers in the making! It’s a Silver Anniversary meet-up!


Even though the time was short, I’m so glad that we were able to spend time with Auntie Baby and Wella. I’m sure Uncle Rol is smiling at us from heaven.

As we hugged and parted ways, they promised that we won’t wait for another 25 years to meet up.

Monday, March 11, 2024

Meals with Mark: Breaking Don

Of course, it wasn't all Western fast food places.

For our first meal in Tokyo, Mark and I went to Tokyo Midtown. This was our usual haunt when he was still based in JPN.

There's a good line up of restaurants there. Since this was during our first day, and just a few hours after our arrival, we had to have our fill of Japanese food.


We ordered Dons - a Tonkatsudon for him, an Oyakodon for me.

This don is a do!

Sunday, March 10, 2024

From Tokyo to Earth

That's the thing about airports in Tokyo. You make it a point to arrive early. You have more than enough time to spare, and end up roaming around the stores inside NRT or HND. And eventually, you'll end up buying a thing or two, or three, or four.

Aside from my usual loot of Japanese cookies and snacks, one thing that caught my eye was a perfume called Polo Earth.

We grew up with Polo perfume around the house. Our relatives from the US would always send the ubiquitous green bottle of Polo perfume to all the guys in the family. It sort of became the signature scent around the house.

As the years progressed, they would send Polo Crest, Polo Blue and Polo Sport. So, we had the whole gamut of Polo. 

But this one is new. This one is fresh. This one is green. This one is citrus.

Needless to say, this one came home to MNL.

Saturday, March 09, 2024

There's away

This might be a simple case of "Lost in Translation."


After reading this sign, it's clear what they wanted to communicate. But the way they wrote it in English, it's quite scary.

That's why when we were waiting for our order to arrive, Mark and I decided to wait on the 2nd floor. 

I think that's "stay away" enough. 

Friday, March 08, 2024

FMM: Make mine Mekanda

After seeing all those vintage robot toys in Akihabara, theme songs of robot shouts suddenly poured in my mind.

Watching Japanese robot shows was a constant during my childhood days. I;d usually watch it with Biboy, and we each had our faves. His was Daimos, mine was Voltes V. His was Mazinger Z, mine was Mekanda robot.

Until now, the theme song of Mekanda robot is fresh in my mind. Sometimes, I’d find myself singing: “Mekanda one, Mekanda two, Mekanda threeeee!”

Okay, let’s make it our Friday Magic Madness song for today.


They don’t make anime and anime songs like these anymore. Which makes me happier that this was part of my childhood.

Thursday, March 07, 2024

For your convenience

Convenience store food is one of the things we always look forward to when we visit Japan.

On our short stay, Mark and I made it a point to have at least 1 meal in a convenience store. We did that on our 1st night dinner.

Aside from that, I also had convenience store meals a few more times.

This is breakfast from Lawson near Kitano Hotel.



It's curry bread, my fave Van Houten Cocoa, and the classic rice snack.

Here's another breakfast combo from Lawson.


Ate this on the train to NRT airport. It's a Spam Musubi, Peach and Orange jelly and Orange juice.

Convenience store food is just so good!

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

Go for Gundam

No matter how short our Tokyo visit is, this is one thing we make sure to squeeze in.

A photo with the life-sized Gundam in Odaiba!

With this simple act, our trip to Japan is complete.