Puris

During summer holidays I went a few times to Düsseldorf and took Puri Kura (in London too, if you remember x)) ♥


One day I visited Düsseldorf with two friends from school. It was so much fun! (^o^) We ate Onigiri and tried out the new Puri Kura machine. I'm not sure if we'll make it these holidays to repeat this..but we surely will go to 'Tokyo' in Bielefeld soon.


Aki and me trying the second theme of the new Puri Kura machine.


Those were birthdays Puri's for Yuki. x3


I love Puri Kura!! (^//^)

London

On Tuesday I was in London for one day. The reason for my day trip was the Dir en grey concert at the KOKO.
I had to get up at 3am in order to get my flight at 7am. Luckily my mother drove me to the airport. It was still too early for trains so I'd have had a problem without my Mami driving me to the airport. x)
The flight went smoothly and when I arrived in London after one hour, I got money from the cash machine (the first didn't accept my card, I already panicked a bit...) and then bought a bus ticket.
I drove from Stansted to London and back by EasyBus. I heard before, that the bus often ends up in a traffic jam and is annoying and stuff... but luckily it went really smoothly! It didn't even took me more than one hour to London. Plus the bus drivers were really nice and I liked their little sarcastic jokes while explaining rules and stuff. XD


In London the first things I bought were two postcards and a map. Then I went into the Underground station (they're really at every corner, that's great!) and bought a daily ticket for it. Time to panik again, because I was confused. But after my first shock and calming down I discovered, that the underground network is really easy to understand. First stop was Mornington Crescent to check the venue. There were already many people waiting for the Dir en grey concert. All in black somehow, I felt very light clothed between all those people. XD


Still time was left and I didn't dare to go nearer to the people waiting there and stuff... so I looked on my map for a tourist thingy. In the end I decided to go to Westminster and watch the Big Ben and the London Eye. It's directly next to the Underground station! Somehow it wasn't so impressive to me than. I just stepped out the Underground station... and there it was. Oh well. No idea what I expected though. :D

Aaaand finally my next stop was Marble Arch. At 12am I wanted to meet up with Yuki there. ♥
It wasn't so easy though, so many people there! In the end she called me and I met up with her and her father in a park with a biiig horse head as a statue. oo" You can see a picture of this statue and the two of us on her blog.
Yuki's father is really cool btw! So it was fun to walk around with the two of them. And I was unbelievable happy to see Yuki again. (^//^)


We walked about three hours around Picadilly Cirus, searching for the Puri Kura machine... XD We made stops at Japanese supermarkets and a shop with magazines and Japanese Manga on our search. I had Onigiri! Oh I love all those supermarkets. And I love all those various restaurants - Japanese, Korean, Indian, Thai, .... Like in Amsterdam. Such a varity. We also were in a Game center. I love Game centers! They had Dance Dance Revolution!!! One day I want to play it, though I'll make a fool of myself for sure.
We also tried to grab a Hello Kitty but in vain... On the pictures you can see Yuki trying to get one. This makes really addictive!


Can you believe, that I dared to ran to really awesome hot guys and asked with my crappy english 'excuuuuse meeee, do you know where's the puri kura machine?', can you? Me not, but I did so. Sadly they all sent us in different directions and weren't sure about it either. But they were nice to us. :)

In the end two girls were so nice to us and brought us there. Finally we were in China Town. Awesome! They've so many cute stuff to buy. If I'd had money left, I'd have spent there a lot. I only bought sweets for my Dorks and made PuriKura with Yuki. Very expensive - 12 pound one! But I think in the end it was worth it.

After that we took the underground train to the venue. When we were standing across the street of the Koko we could see Die and Toshiya walking around on the roof. Yuki's father whistled, Die and Masuda looked down to us, Yuki and me waved, Die seemed to think a moment, we were still smiling and waving and finally he waved back at us and we were only like 'SUPER OMG'. XD Yeah, we can be little fangirls too, just without this stupid screaming around.
You can see a picture of the guys standing on the roof in Yuki's blog entry.(^-^)
Before we lined up in the queue as well, we had dinner. Yuki's father invited me as well, I'm so grateful. =D

Having eaten and drunk enough we made our way to line up. My report about the concert will follow in a second post. This will get to long otherwise and I want to tell every stupid detail about it. ♥


After the concert we stood for a while in front of the venue. One guy who apologized for his 'queue jumping' (it wasn't really queue jumping anyway XD) stood there singing and it just made me smile so much, because it looked so cute how he stood there alone and sang. And he smiled back, I'm always sooo happy and grateful when people smile back at me. (^o^) In the underground I head a really weird saying goodbye with Yuki because somehow it was confusing and suddenly they were off the underground and the doors closed so fast that I just could wave and ya.. *drop*
I went again to Westminster because I saw pictures of the night view. And indeed, the night view was very beautiful! I love those sparkeling lights and the warm light surrounding Big Ben. It reminds me of Paris. All the buildings there were lightned so warmly as well.


I walked a bit through London, because somehow I didn't felt scared, actually I felt secure and at ease. (o_o) At the train station I was a bit unsure which train to take and in the end I decided to ask someone, was already to tired to think properly. The guy I asked was very nice and even brought me to the right direction so I wouldn't get lost there. He also chatted with me a bit, where I'm from and why I'm there and stuff. I'm glad that it isn't to difficult to find a nice person in London! When I arrived back at Baker Street I got asked for the 3rd time for the way. XD Since not many people where there I decided to pack out my map and help them..from tourist to tourist. :DD They were cool and while saying goodbye we bid good luck to each of us to find the right way. That was funny! XD

At the airport everyone was sleeping down at the floor... And I had 4hours left. I got me a banana, chocolate and water and than sat in front of the computer for a bit. It was very expensive and somehow no one was really online so after almost an hour I searched for a 'cozy' place on the floor too and slept as well. I was very glad when I could finally get ready for my flight. Here and there I also saw a few more Dir en grey fans and back at the airport in Hannover two talked to me. We chatted a bit and I was really really happy that they talked to me because my morning wasn't too nice and I was very sad that the day before ended so fast and ya... I had fun talking to them.

I'm really thankful to many people talking to me, smiling to me, helping me, meeting me and stuff because they made my day so awesome. Thank you so much. ♥

Amsterdam [Part 2]

Without Kathi I would have been lost! I was so glad that she was with me on this trip. And I hope she won't deny me to call her a real friend.
Like me she was on a different school before grade 11, so I got to know her from the very beginning in my new school and though we have many different interests and I'm surely a super freak next to her, we also have many things in common to talk about - girly stuff mostly! :D
I enjoyed staying with her in Amsterdam so much. Danke Kathi <3


Those are the girls I shared my room with. We had a great time, especially in the park next to the hostel (I'll write more about it later). And I'm so happy that they supported me, when I was complaining and upset again because I was very unsure to wear a Bikini after 4years again. We planned to go together to Amsterdam again, I hope this will be put in reality next year, so I can have so much fun with them again. (^o^)


Judith is the one who wanted to try one of those Japanese restaurants like me! I was so happy that finally someone really wanted to enjoy eating in some of the many restaurants like me. Unfortunately most of them were closed during noon or way too expensive.. <<; Anyway, together with Kathi we found a kind of fastfood Asia takeaway and it was very good there. Later later xD


During the bus drive I played Final Fantasy Crisis Core most of the time. Aki lend me her PSP and her game, thank you dear! x3
Kathi and me also tried to take a picture of us but somehow we looked kinda stupid in most of them so we decided to look insane on purpose. xD And oh well I barely wear Make-up and my hair is a mess because I didn't use the straightener and they weren't even properly dry.
I like the pic though. XD


Kathi took lots of pictures, so most of the pictures I post are taken by her and edidet by me. That's a random shot she took on our first evening just walking through the city. Never saw a picture from my back, interesting, I should really work on my posture. XD
Pictures and videos are great to work on the own charism, do you think so too?

Okay that's all for this part. I just wanted to introduce the people I was with the most of the time to you at first. Please don't mind that I look so tired in most of the pictures! D:

Amsterdam [Part 1]

Finally a start! Though I get all the pictures earliest on Thursday.
At first I wanted to make one big post about my schooltrip but I dicovered that it would really get to long, so now I will make several parts out of it. I hope it won't get tiering to read so much about my schooltrip the next days. (oo)"

I made a little list so I won't miss out an event/happening. As I stated in my post while I was in Amsterdam I'm going to write my shocked impression about the Red Light District or how Nudity is handled in general. Furthermore I have to show you the funny pictures I took with my classmates at Madame Tussaud. Maybe this was even the funniest part of the whole trip. I loved it there! (^-^)
Of course I can't leave out the days when we went Shopping, to the Hard Rock Café and clubbing.
I'm still all hyper about Amsterdam because I love the architecture so much and the people and all those cute bikes...and ya. Wait for my next post. I need to fangirly about Amsterdam. XD



I already wore my 'I ♥ Amsterdam' Shirt today. It is glittery and has a purple heart. I immediatly fell in love with it! There were really many T-shirts with a cool style, so I thought to buy a 2nd one but in the end there was no more money left.

I could give my presents to my Dorks already. At Claire's I bought a bodylotion in an ice-cream shaped bottle for them. Purple for Puchi and Jana and Pink for Aki. Their smile about my present made me sooo sooo happy! (^//^)


Jana also brought me something from France. Purple/Red Coke! OMG! And it's so delicious (and not to sweet like Jana and Saki said :D). Thank you, this is the coolest Coke I ever had. <3




This song is great, it brings me in a good mood and in the mood for dancing. Love their outfits! Only...why is the beginning the same like in Clever Sleazoid by Dir en grey? Those are two different genres...how the heck does it come?! XD


PS.: Could it be, that I overuse the word 'love'? Oo" XD
Maybe my writing style just gets even worse because it's so late and I have not even 6 hours left for sleep. GOSH I NEED AT LEAST 9!! D:

Amsterdam!

I arrived good in Amsterdam after a horrible bus drive because of a missing air conditioner and 30 degree outside!!! =.=
I already took many pictures of the beautiful architecture here and I will have much to talk about the Netherlands. It is really a bit shocking to me how nudity and sex is presented here.
Anyway, my internet connection will be gone in a few minutes... 15 minutes and 1,50euro - omg! I am really addicted...
Well, well~

Mega short trip to London ♥

Today sports classes were dropped so I've the whole afternoon at home. I love to have free in the afternoon, writing with friends, blogging and the most important: taking a nap! XD
Sadly I'm special lazy today, so I'll have to do my homework in the evening afterall. *drop*
Anyway~ today's outfit was very plain and boring, but I think for school it doesn't need to be more. I really love this belt from H&M! I only need a lighter skirt to fit with the white t-shirt and belt. vv"





This is on my to-blog-about-list for long now - my short trip to London! I waited and waited for more tourdates of Dir en grey to come out, but somehow I waited in vain. It was rather spontaneaous to just buy me a concert ticket because I couldn't convince a friend to come with me so far. By now I know that I won't be alone there. I'll meet up with Yuki ♥
I didn't see her in a long time now..2 1/2 year already I guess. We will go to China Town during the day and later on to the concert. I'm so looking forward to it! It will be super much fun. (^-^)
And I'm very relieved that I'll be able to listen to Inconvenient Ideal live again. I was scared already, that I won't get the opportunity again as soon as a new album is released.
The picture above shows my ticket! Because I've no credit card Lana ordered it for me. It arrived several days ago and she wrote me a SMS right away.
I'm so so happy! (^//^)

[x] Ticket bought
[x] Flight booked
[x] money for merchandise and other stuff saved
[ ] money currency changed
[ ] Train ticket from Bielefeld to Hannover
[ ] Train ticket from airport to city
[ ] Bag
[ ] Outfit

Still many things to do. I'll at least order the train tickets in the next few days. The rest can wait until summer vacation starts I guess.

Anemone und so :D

Today I met up with Aki again. We drove together to Düsseldorf by train.
At the moment I'm already like 'uhh I don't want those long train drives anymore' but I know, when I'm back to school, Monday to be exact, I'll already miss this.



Of course we made PuriKura! I was really clumsy this time... too slow to decorate the tiny pictures. Shame on me. ><
After this we went to the City. I needed more of those light innocent and sweet stuff. In every part of my closet. This was urgent! öö
Then we went to a shop which sells handmade soap. They've nice scents but all together gave me a headache. I won't be able to work there. Anyway, I bought a nic flower for bathing. It's for my little cousin.
But I thought there was still something missing so the next shop was Accessorize. Such cute items in there! I couldn't resist du buy sticker for myself. They were so alike to the stickers I found in Japan.
Lately I discovered my Alice in Wonderland sticker on ebay. J-stuff sale
At last we went to Starbucks. I'm really in the mood to lay out money for friends if they're in need. I'm generelly in the mood to live above my possibilities. Gotta change this.
The salad of Starbucks contains Gluten because of the meat. How mean of them. ><




Yep, I spend to much money. Especially on clothes! But I need more lighter clothes and I really like this dress. Hopefully it will suit me. oo"


I want my Mami to buy me this! I could wear it for the confirmation of my cousin. Still I'm scared about Asia sizes.



Weißt du? Ich glaub an dich. Du schaffst das, was du dir vornimmst. Geduld und immer Augen zu und durch. ♥

From yesterday to today Lana was at my place. ♥
We sewed for the Japan Tag in Düsseldorf. Next time I might post some pictures of the progress of my Cosplay - Bunny Tsukino (schooluniform). I'm not this far with it...but we got pretty far with Lanas Cosplay, Rei Hino (schooluniform).
My sewing machine is broken! D:

Today we got up early, only ca 6hours sleep, to go to Düsseldorf again! :D
I made curls into Lana's hair. It looked very pretty on her, as you can see on the picture above. I'm looking a bit tired and boring, didn't styled up today.
At first we bought our beloved Frappuccino Caramel with coffee and cream (oh my, those kcal!) from Starbucks, went down the Immermannstraße and shopped a bit food and a little present for a friend from the Japanese stores.
After that we took the street railway to the old part of town and walked down the riverside of the Rhein. The weather was so great!
I'd love to walk down there more often with the sun warming slightly my skin.



Look how pretty the Rhein sparkled!



Before I'm going to forget...I just discovered great news on Orchestrated Chaos! Dir en grey's Song Vinushka is used for the new movie of Romero: "Survival of the dead".
I'm so so proud of them!
Nevertheless I'm not sure if this song is made for this movie. Somehow the song held a very deep meaning for me and with this zombie movie I'm just not sure if this feeling is still existing in me.
Anyway, I'm waiting for the trailer containing the song. (*-*)