Raising Vibrations

This is the thought that has been running in my head these past days. As they say, or as I've heard, "Don't look like your problem." 💯 

I want to look for resources while keeping my vibrations at least neutral. We got to be realistic to avoid being delusional, but our reality can be actually altered. And I want it to be a good one.

When I woke up this morning, my mind was filled with the thought of heading to Mitsukoshi Mall. It seems I want some visible and tangible reminders of the existence of wealth. But I really want to go there to check more Japanese products, especially facial cleansers and hair products.

I didn't go there though because I want to save time. I might end up window shopping without any accomplishment. And if I purchase any, it might be impulsive. I also had to think of travel time, esp coming from BGC back to Baclaran. I moved places btw.

Speaking of moving, I might have to move out soon. The internet connection in my neighbourhood including in our unit is not really good.

I kind of miss Singapore, still.

Now playing: Jay B - Switch It Up

Japanese Dining

I'm on a 4-day Japanese cuisine eating streak now. Unintentionally.

Day-1, Beef Curry Rice for late lunch slash early dinner
Day-2, Chicken Karaage Don
Day-3, Cheesy Beef Ramen

I just noticed my streak last night and I've been wondering if I would be having Japanese dish again today. Well, I didn't have to think about it. My mother made Peanut Butter Ramen for breakfast.

Japanese food, turned out, is really my comfort food. No particular dish. I guess it's the whole experience. Even for home cooking, I would go for Japanese or Indian. And it's usually vegetarian. If it's a meat dish, I would look for it's plant-based alternative.

Now Playing: Aimer - コイワズライ

Last dinner in 2016 and first two breakfasts in 2017

It's already 2017 and I've been thinking how to improve myself this year. So I was thinking what were the most recent changes in me, in late 2016 that I'd be carrying into 2017.

For one, I've been eating more northeast Asian foods. Whether Korean or Japanese, I just couldn't get enough of the cuisine. I felt like I'm getting more in touch with my Asian heritage

Because why not? Asians are known for having a diet that helps prevent obesity. My last dinner of 2016 (above) was in Yanagi, a restaurant at Midas Hotel & Casino along Roxas Boulevard. It's obviously a Japanese restaurant but I did not choose it. It was there by default.

I also had a steak but I wasn't able to take a photo. Even so, it was like Japanese style beef steak. Point is, it's still Asian in quality.

Despite the options available and those I've tried, I think I enjoyed and wanted more the fruits.

Asians are known for eating fruits for desserts unlike the Westerns who prefer pastries and sweets. I guess it's one of the reasons why I'm becoming more "Asian" lately. The lifestyle is healthy and simply my bet. Of course Asian countries have pastries too but they just seem different than those in the west.

My first breakfast of the year consisted of lots of yellow foods. Except for the danggit and beef tapa.

I felt good when I ate fruits first before the actual meal. It seemed like I was craving for fruits. Too bad there was no citrus available when I had breakfast.


So I had soft scrambled eggs, slices of hard boiled egg, salted egg, roasted potatoes, a few mushrooms, tomato slices, beef tapa, and fried garlic rice.

My second breakfast of the day was not so Asian. Egg omelette, cucumber slices, tomato slice, lettuce, and five slices of smoked salmon. It wasn't spectacular. I just hope I got enough nutrients with how my breakfast was cooked.



I also had a fresh watermelon juice. I chose it for hydration purposes. But I didn't know it's mega overpriced. Thinking about it, the juice was more expensive than the egg breakfast. Methinks of clarifying the price tomorrow.

Well, I'm going to eat now. Writing about food makes me hungry.

Now Playing: Autumn's Child

Free Japanese Meal

June 22, Friday.

We had lunch, or brunch, at the Shinjuku Ramen House in Little Tokyo. I ordered Chicken Teriyaki with yasai salad. I still remember how much it costs: P330. I remember the price because it's something I wouldn't normally order if I'm paying from my own pocket.

Thank goodness someone got hungry and didn't want to cook and was in the mood to treat the other two hungry peeps.

Btw, the maki's name is Crazy Maki.

Nihongo

Because my mind is on a spiral (I actually don’t know how to describe it), I thought of putting into writing some of the thoughts running inside my head. However, my mind made a sudden maneuvre and decided to write this (see post below) instead.

昨晩 が ゼロの真実 を みました. 好き です. 武井咲 は lead actress です. かのじょに J-ドラマ - W の悲劇 とゼロの真実 - に みました.

I hope I got it right though, and that I would remember or understand this even if years already passed by.

Zero no Shinjitsu (2014)

I just finished watching the 8-episode Japanese Drama Zero no Shinjitsu starring Takei Emi, Sasaki Kuranosuke, Maya Miki, Namase Katsuhisa, and Wada Masato. It's a medical drama, sort of, but more of a mystery drama. Except for Sasaki and Wada's characters, who are police, the rest are medical examiners.

Takei plays the lead character named Matsumoto Mao. Off topic: I can't help but remember Hana Yori Dango. An assistant at the laboratory named Hosaka describes Matsumoto as someone who is "not interested in people who are alive." Omoshiroi ne. A lot of people may not like this 2014 drama but I am not like most people.

I am more interested with the overall story. I also find each episode interesting, though not initially. If you've read negative comments about Zero no Shinjitsu, your outlook may be affected. Perhaps it's not for people who are looking for the initial kick or thrill. I prefer stories that build up, keeping me intrigued most of the time.

Zero no Shinjitsu is the second drama I've watched where Takei Emi was the lead character. However, I've also watched her in Hana Kimi but she was not a lead character there. It was a minor role that she played. Of course, I've already watched the Rurouni Kenshin trilogy where she played Kamiya Kaoru. Going back to the J-Drama led by Takei, I also liked her W no Higeki. I loved her there and I loved the drama. Like Zero no Shinjitsu, it was also a mystery drama. Very interesting.

Speaking of interesting, I have become interested in doing something because of this J-Drama. I first saw it done by Hua Ze Lei (Did I spell that right?) of Meteor Garden. I'm thinking of doing it too, but I'll have to strengthen my arms first.

Kore desu...

Now Playing: Ninomiya Kazunari - Niji

Riaru Kanzen Naru Kubinagaryu no Hi / Real

Real got to be one of the best movies I've watched, storyline or plot wise. I knew there was something quite off, but I just got carried away that I forgot to try figuring it out. There were a few ideas at the back of my mind while watching, but none hit bull's eye.

This 2013 movie casts Satoh Takeru (Tonbi, Rurouni Kenshin) and Ayase Haruka (Hotaru no Hikari) as Koichi and Atsumi, respectively. This film was based on the novel Riaru Kanzen Naru Kubinagaryu no Hi by Inui Rokuro.

The plot? Koichi and Atsumi have been friends since their childhood days and they eventually became lovers. About one year ago, Atsumi attempted to commit suicide and fell into a coma afterwards. Koichi, desperate to know why Atsumi attempted suicide, takes part in a new medical procedure that involves the central nervous system. Koichi will enter the subconscious mind of Atsumi through the medical procedure.

When Koichi enters the subconscious mind of Atsumi, shes asks Koichi to find a picture of a "plesiosaur" she drew as a child. The drawing is the key that brings back a suppressed childhood memory that brings their minds together.

Nanka! It was really interesting. As much as I want not to praise Satoh, well.. he was amazing as Koichi. Satoh had played characters that are likely to get stuck in your head. No one would forget him playing Himura, but I did not see Himura here. Not even Ogawasara Aki from The Liar and His Lover. As for Ayase, I've read a lot of praises about her but I couldn't conclude anything yet. I could say though that like Satoh, she did not bring Hotaru from Hotaru no Hikari. I haven't watched her other projects yet.


Updated. I usually post photos when posting especially if it's about movies, dramas, and books. However, I can't do that here because uploading photos in Blogspot seems to be not working. It's annoying and disappointing.


リアル is a sci-fi medical mystery film. I would recommend this to anyone, especially those with medical background or just interest in medical science.