誕生日

I got older again! (LOL)

I celebrated our birthday-- my twin brother and my birthday.

We had a simple celebration together with my family and some loved ones. Since most of us were busy during that day, we were not able to prepare much and just invited special people in our lives.

It was very special and memorable since I cooked Carbonara together with my best friend and it was delicious. (At least I finally cooked something decent)

I hope we could have celebrations like this in the future.

With my twin bro

What a year to be alive!

This is the first time someone read my message in Japanese in a public podcast.

And it was read in one of my favorite Japanese podcast. It has given me so much hope especially during the stressful hours of my life. And for them to read my message has been a great, great honor.

Although my message was really bad 'cause I'm not good at expressing myself well in Japanese at the moment. But at least I tried conveying my feelings to them!

But still, this makes one of the happiest days I had this year.

Great News!

I apologize for not being able to update this blog for the past few months. I was really busy from all those studying for the board exam.

And guess what?

I passed my licensure exam. I am finally a licensed Psychometrician.

The moment I heard about the news, I went running to my parents and cried my heart out to them. It was all thanks to them that I have acquired this success. And also, thanks to those who have given me courage and self-confidence especially during those times that I was really down.

And fortunately, on the same month, I was hired as a part-time instructor in a small college teaching General Psychology. To be honest, it wasn't part of my original plans after the board exams but this could be a good experience for me for further career advancement. And it can give me more time to study for my incoming JLPT this coming December. (Seriously, I never stop taking official exams since last year. wwww\)

でも大丈夫ですよ。私はいつも頑張ります。

I just hope that my students will take me seriously 'cause I actually look like one of them. (laugh)

Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno Movie Viewing

Hiya! It's been a while.

I've been very busy focusing on my board exams (occasionally), and working part-time so I have no time to post new stuff.

Recently, I went out with some friends to watch the latest Japanese movie Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno and ate blueberry cheesecakes.

First, we ate lunch at Tokyo Cafe and I had Japanese set meal and it was really tasty.

And while waiting for a movie, I bought a Japanese mochi ice cream and it was really tasty. I really like green tea-flavored stuff and it makes me happy.

And also, I took a few photos with my best friend since it's been a while since we last saw each other.

The movie was really entertaining and it actually even got better after the prequel. The cast's acting skills are superb as always. And it is really nice to see you favorite Japanese actors and actresses in action.

One of my favorite Japanese actors is Kamiki Ryunosuke and he is really cute and cool. I wish I could meet him in real life someday.

My friends and I had so much fun watching the movie. I wish we could watch the next part next month.

After the movie, a guy friend of mine made cheesecakes for everyone as a commemoration for this get-together and for the new members of our self-proclaimed circle. It was really tasty. I wish I could make something like that for everyone at home.

Overall, I had so much fun and I hope we could do it again sometime, since most of my friends are really busy their life. And I also have my incoming board exams to focus on

Getting Fit

Recently, I started going to the gym as suggested by my parents 'cause I'm really out of shape.

I've gained a lot of weight since June and I've accumulated so much stress for the past few days it's driving me nuts.

So perhaps going to the gym can be a good change of pace as well as an opportunity for me to improve both my physical and psychological health.

Hopefully, I could continue on this for the days to come

Starting over again

To make the long story short, I didn't made it to my interview last April. And it was the most devastating thing happened to me. I'm almost one step closer to my desired career and truth be told, I didn't made it.

But perhaps, things happen for a reason. And oftentimes, failures open doors for other opportunities.

So I am starting over, and currently reconsidering my options.

Despite many failures I have encountered in my whole life, I am certain that these will become factors that will make me even stronger as a person...and as an adult.

Driving School

Last month, I started attending driving school, together with my older brother and twin brother.

It is a new experience for me. I never had the intention to learn how to drive at first but I guess it will not hurt if I will try to learn new things outside my personal preferences. And I can have a new valid I.D. 'cause driver's license is considered as one.

There were a lot of hardships at first. Despite that, it became a very fun experience.

I learned a lot of things. I learned about the parts of a car, the clutch and pedals, the signals, how to handle the steering wheels and other things that you need to learn about the car and the road. I committed a lot of mistakes. I got frustrated about myself and my driving. Despite that, I kept practicing and practicing. And later on, I got more used in handling the car and how to drive safely in the road. There are still a lot of things I need to improve on but at least I have tackled the basics at this point.

So yeah, soon I can get my own driver's license.

I am looking forward to it!