CV! Make A Wishhhh

A few weeks back, one of my friend asked me whether I am interested in joining the committee of this event. That time I was super busy and had a couple of things on my hand, but this event was just so meaningful I just can't not to do it. Also, you never know how much you can go if you didn't try to push yourself.
What we did was visiting the Sarawak Children Cancer Society centre in Miri, and try to make their wish come true. It felt like I was given a chance to be an elf helper of the Santa Claus helping to prepare their dream presents which is totally AWESOME.

I was the game master of this event but since the kids are not suitable for 'extreme activities' (no dancing, no jumping, no running), rather than games, it's more like sitting down, colouring, chatting, folding origami etc. (totally my styleeee)
We made two visits and I was lucky to be able to go for two times, they hope to have as less people as possible since they don't want the crowds and noise. Even though both visits were just like spending a great quiet weekend there, relaxing outdoor doing drawings and crafts, I LOVE THE SESSION A LOT!

They were quite shy at first, and after a few activities, they started to open out and we talked about their life and what they like, introducing me to all kinds of weird online games. They even showed me some videos of the game on Youtube and goshhh since when the quality of online games went so good!!!
We collected their wishes during our first visit, and opened booth in the campus for two weeks to raise fund. Some of the people even donated presents for the kids and I felt so warm in heart and also glad that the society is not 'dead' yet, and people still cares.

The second visit we also spent some relaxing time together and of course gave them their gifts!!!
This event was so successful, as we really raised enough fund and even get to give the kids what they really want ( which I totally didn't expect).
Gifts including remote controlled car, remote controlled helicopter, whole set of LEGOs etc. Thanks to those who tried to give in every aspect that make this event a successful one!

One of the memorable part was one of the kids showed me videos a few years ago when he was sick. I didn't expect this as we don't really want to ask them more about their health condition. He looked quite sick and was staying in the hospital for a long time, and now he is just a handsome boy all cute and just a bit shy.

I got to know more about the current condition through this event, although Miri is the second large city in Sarawak, but there is no equipment for the treatment and usually they need to head to Kuching for treatment. Usually a visit need to be a long time as they need to always be supervised and keep heading to the hospital for checkups. SCCS did a great job helping the kids by providing a place to stay during their time in Kuching, and it's also a great bridge for parents to support each other.

I was pumped up and recharged after seeing so much love from other strangers, that gave all they had in all ways they could. It was very heartwarming and I was really lucky to be given a chance to be a tiny part of it too.

Tsukiji tuna auction

One of our bucket list is going to the Tsukiji tuna auction.
Tsukiji is an area famous for it's fish market, and on this October, it's moving to a new area and in the future, the tuna auction might won't be open to public anymore, so MUST GO!

If you heard about Tsukiji tuna auction, you'll know how hard it is to get into it. Although the first batch is at 5.30am (?) but people started queuing up since 1am and it's only limited to 120 people per day.

After ticking the bucket list -go to a concert in Japan-, we decided to go to the tuna auction after that. It was damn tiring as the concert ended at about 10pm, we need to rush back home to change and rush out to catch the last train.
We reached home at about 11pm, showered, packed a bit and went out at 11.15pm HAHA

It was damn risky but we got to catch the last train and reached the area that night,
We spent the night at one of the manga kisa (a place where you can read manga or use the computer), I watched a drama and tried to sleep a bit but GAHHH the guy behind me was smoking and I got red eyes and runny nose thanks to him =/

Heaven for Otaku

We left the place at about 2.30am, to queue up for the tuna auction.
We were wrong thinking that we were early, as the first batch 60 people is already full, and we almost missed the second batch PHEWWW (3hours earlier we're still considered late!)

Crowd for the tuna auction

We waited there for the 3 hours, went around the area with the chill breeze that smelled like sea and fish in the summer morning, squeezed with the foreigners from all around the world, listened to one of the workers at the tuna auction there sharing his story and tried to nap a bit.

Finally it's our turn to go in to watch THE tuna auction. It felt unreal as I saw lots of videos and documentaries about it and now I am here! I kyaaa-ed countless time inside XD

Inside looks like this!!!

It lasted not long but it's totally worth the wait.
We then queued up for another hour for breakfast at there, we had don although people mostly came for the nigiri.

Traditional shops at Tsukiji

my breakfast!!!

After breakfast, we went straight to Asakusa.
On the train to there we dead slept HAHA (one of the Japanese 'skills' is sleeping on train and never overslept LOL)
We were so early so there's totally no crowd at there.

Hi Kaminarimon!!!

you do this to get good luck (?)

We went around a bit and when all the shops are open, we had dango and matcha at a famous local shop then when for a shop famous for its melon pan (which Yama came before!)

dango and matcha looks simple but DAMN NICE!

The melon pan is heavenly nice too!!!

After two hectic days we can't stand anymore and decided to just go home and sleep.
All the way back we were dozing off on the train and I dead slept once I reached home HAHA

We then moved to another place to stay that night, near Shinjuku and it was so nice as it has two conbini just in front (and one of it even have place to sit!! <--- rare in Japan)
We called for Mcdelivery that night for dinner and even McDonalds in Japan is better!!! Wide range of drinks and also some special menu <3

Ermmm.... we dig in straight after we opened it so this is the only pic I have XD

illion japan tour 2016

I was always afraid to go through my draft list as I have so many things waiting for me to post LOL
Tried to filter out those must post ones but all those memories are precious gahhhhh, so instead of filtering I'm combining those (sounds smart but nahhhh)

So another day in Japan, we woke up early just to go to..... KARAOKE!!
This was a so crazy idea haha, since we always see people going to karaoke after work or after school so its in our list.
Its very cool as they have a few kinds of TV and sound system for us to choose, and I think some provide different kinds of mic (saw it during the research but the one we went didn't have it). Its a bit pricey as expected, and the song choosing part is also quite complicated compared to the one we have at Msia.

This is how the 'lobby' looks like

Free drinks are provided and we went quite crazy since early in the morning HAHA.  

For lunch we wanted to try out one of the recommended gyoza shop but found it to be closed when we were there, so we decided to just randomly go into one of the restaurant for lunch.
We were so very not satisfied at first as it allows people to smoke and the whole small room is filled with tabacco smell.
When we had our food, we were suprised by how big the portions are!! They even provide free white rice, well the portions are scary enough I can't even finish a bowl don't even mention for the rice HAHA.
It taste damn good we were so satisfied and the price is cheap considering the portions! Before we left, we realised that it is also one of the recommended restaurant from the website we used. LUCKY!

mine

Zz's

Zoe's

The gyoza is jumbo 

After that we went to a CONCERT!!!!!!!!
We always wanted to go for a concert in Japan, and compared to those huge stage, we thought it would be better to go to the small stage ones to have a closer feeling. (Just imagine going to JUMP's concert which they might run around and I might still not be able to see them LOL)
We decided to go to illion's Japan tour and sadly the tickets were all sold out *sobs* A few days before we head to Japan, Zoe got someone approach her since she posted on twitter looking for tickets, and yepp, VERY LUCKILY, we got the tix!!!

The venue is called Studio Coast and it's just by the sea, once we came out from the train station, you can feel the sea breeze and the smell of the seawater in the air <3

the crowds

outside view

We waited for a while, struggling A LOOOOOOT should we buy the concert goods or not LOL
We got in by following out tickets number, but since it's standing the code doesn't means much.
We need to pay for the drinks tickets (which I forgot how much) and before going into the concert venue, there's a small space with a bar in the center which we exchange our drinks with the drink tickets. Zoe got coke and I got Heneiken.

the drinks bar

We got into the hall, and we were standing wayyyyyy behind. Everyone is being damn behind and there's space everywhere (Japanese why you so polite LOL)
Before Yojiro caame out, a DJ, Banbi heat up the atmosphere first. Just when he came out, everyone started to squeeeeeeze and I was squeeze in FRONT!
I finished all my beer before the concert starts, and started to get a bit wobbly with the music and lightings (blame me drinking too fast) Just before Yojiro came out, I was squeezed in the 2/3rd row, damn front and got lost with Zoe LOL.
I was expecting only the angelic voice but OMG ANGELIC FACE THROUGHOUT!!!

We sang and danced for nearly 2hrs, I had the time of my life!

Throughout the concert, there's one girl in front that fainted because of the squeezing, so he told us to space out a bit, but apparently no one did LOL and he said "dou yatte odoru no ga shiranai dakedo, suki no you na odorou" (I don't know how you guys can dance like this but just dance the way you like) HAHA Well we still can dance, jumping and sang XD I lost my breathe once as it's too squeezy (reminded myself how weak my body used to be) but phewwww I survived and didn't faint.
Also, when it almost end, he said the "album zenbu 50 bun dake" (all songs in the album also 50 mins only) he even sang his new song which was not published yet!!!

A night to remember

I came out after the concert, having so many feelings, was so overwhelmed and don't know how to feel nor how to express it to words!!!

BTW I just watched kimi no na wa yesterday and I am so damn proud I met him! KYAA!!!

I'm tired

It almost the end of the second week of September and I haven't have a post updated yet.

So one evening when I was going out to the campus for a meeting, I felt that I don't have that energetic feel anymore and I felt drained. I felt like just staying at home sleeping and going on net whole day not doing anything. I feel no motivation and started to question do I really want this.

It felt better when I was during the meeting for the preparation for the next day. We worked together and I had some self time doing crafts feeling myself. After the long night I went back home feeling all drained out ad still questioning myself is this really what I want. (sorry too much negative vibes I was feeling lost).

When I was just preparing to have a shower and have a good night sleep before the long day tomorrow, one of the EPs contacted me and asked me whether do I wanna go for dinner. Well, it's their farewell dinner as their project have come to an end and all of them are going back on these few days.

We went out for dinner in a fancy restaurant, squeezing at the back of the car that apparently can't fit us, telling jokes and just listening to them sharing stories, I felt myself again thanks to everyone. After that we went back home in an overloading car again, listening to the metal of the car scratching the road all away home XD
We them chat and had mooncake for our second round and I really hope this won't end.

Back to my routine, felt a bit motivated, need more motivation. All the best until the next time. Ciao.