Hyper Japan 2013

Mina-san Konnichiwaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!! So on Saturday it was the first time that I ever went to a Hyper Japan event like ever. Seeing as I didn't really celebrate my birthday this year I thought I'd check it out and let my Otaku (yes, I am a nerd at heart ^__~ ) side free for the day =D

Now for those of you who aren't familiar with Hyper Japan, it's an event held at Earl's Court Exhibition centre in London, England. It is an annual event that takes place over 3 days, this year it was from 26th-28th July. It's basically a convention for all you lovers of anything Japanese. There were stalls for you to purchase such as Japanese make up and cosmetics, anime, manga, video games, food, clothing and kawaii accessories, cute anime plushies and hentai body pillows cases O.o

There were stalls to try on kimonos, dress up in cosplay clothing and wigs. There was also a Tokyo style transformation area where you could have your hair and make up done gyaru, lolita or Shironuri style.

best cosplayer I saw that day and I

I dressed up Kogyaru style

FF VII Cloud Buster

nunchucks

Everyone came dressed as thier favourite anime and video games characters, ready for the cosplay parade. There were some who looked amazing. There were live performances from the J pop artist Yun*chi,  Siro-A, kendo and martial arts demonstrations as well as some traditional folk music. Also there were some sexy Japanese cars, gaming areas and sooooooo much yummy Japanese food and snacks. I must have taken like 200 plus photos so I will just post my favourites here...so hard to choose though ugh....

original anime cels

how cute is Yun*chi? >__<

Mango shaved ice dessert

My overall view on the day was it was a new experience for me and yes I did enjoy it. However I don't think I would go again simply because it was a very long way for me to travel and to be honest the venue seemed pretty small when compared with NEC and I went round and did everything I wanted to do within 2 hours pretty much. Guess in my head I hyped it up so much that when I got there I just thought..Meh. I honestly think I would have enjoyed it a lot more when I was younger and would've felt more connected with the other fans there but I don't know why I felt very reserved and too mature and kind of out of place (probably should have come in cosplay too, maybe next year??) LOL think the old age and wisdom is kicking in now BWAHAHAHAHA XD

stuff I bought @Hyper Japan

Yun*chi performing live on stage

One year down...

So I came downstairs this morning to see my mother sitting alone crying once again *sighs* well, for the last few weeks I've been feeling very uneasy as I knew it was approaching this date. All those feelings have come flooding back, all the hurt, trauma, anger, bad memories from this time last year... As if it's been a whole year today.. 

For those of you who know what I'm talking about seriously where the hell have you been all this time when I need you most...  Like literally the day it happened where were YOU?! I know and understand I became pretty hostile, distant, somewhat bitter and tried pushing people away and tried shutting everyone out, but the efforts made on your half hardly seemed like you ever cared at all? Not even the occasional text to ask if I was ok or how I was coping? or just letting me know that you were there if I needed you? When I needed you more than ever.. People I once considered so close to me, I share every thought and feeling with, classed you as family and look at you now. It's like I never knew you at all..Atleast I have now seen your true colours now...but I will continue on this topic in another post, because this day isn't about you... 

For those of you who don't know, I'm sorry it's not something I wish to just openly write about...not just yet anyways..just know that I too have been through tough times. I'm still going through them.  

It's like people don't even think or see that it has affected my family and I emotionally, mentally, financially even...I swear it's so hard to even have a life now...Even the transition from seeing someone everyday and spending like 80% of your time with them to not being able to see them or chill together or have fun like before? It really hit me hard on my birthday last week, when he wasn't there to ask me what I wanna do or take me out, I spent like 50% of the day crying. Was in no mood to celebrate at all and took it out on my loved ones...

Sometimes I admit I pretend to be happy and act like nothing phases me and like I don't have a care in the world. Sometimes I feel like a have so many burdens on my shoulders and I can't carry them alone. I even began to question God. Why did He let my family suffer this grief, go through such agony? If God was ever listening to my prayers? Surely God could have prevented it right? but that's not the point at all..

Thing is we need to try and look at thing's from God's point of view. You see sometimes we can't help but do what is of our own will  and begin to neglect what God has planned in our lives. This is where our pride begins to take over. God humbles the proud and we are left asking why bad things have happened.

"He will guide the humble in justice. He will teach the humble his way." Psalm 25:9

Sometimes we receive warnings but fail to listen and in the end we are left to deal with the consequences. God has a great plan for your life and the enemy knows that so he will bring many distractions in your way to keep you from doing God's will. If we put our trust in God life would be so much less complicated.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. " Proverbs 3:5-6
 
During all this time it has brought my family a lot closer. From not wanting to sit in the same room as my mother and being out all the time and constantly yelling at each other to now wanting to help her as much as I can. I have become more focused on helping my family in every way I possibly can, stepping up and taking on more responsibility. Sure I'm working a lot harder but I have realised that I do love my family, before I could never admit that before and I feel like I would do anything for them, but them before my own dreams. We have all learnt and changed somewhat due to this experience. My mom now even attends Church because of it and I hope that she will accept Christ someday. All things for the glory of God and for the extension of HIs Kingdom. 

"That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ" 1 Peter 1:7

Sometimes it feels like the whole world is against you, and like nothing is going right in your life but never lose hope, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. No matter how hard things have gotten, don't lose faith. Never give up. God is trying to change our hearts, He is developing a testimony within us, therefore the bigger our problems are, the bigger the breakthrough will be in the end. Stay strong and stay blessed and trust in Him. 

 

Circle lens Review - Seeshell Dizoneye Brown and Dizoneye Gray

Hello beautiful people, in this review I will be talking about the Seeshell Dizoneye series. The two colours that I will be reviewing are hazel (brown) and Grey. The Dizoneye series got its name from the famous model/singer Leah Dizon as she was the inspiration for the look.

Dizoneye lenses are manufactured by the South Korean company Seeshell. They have a lifespan of 1 year and are available in powers of 0.00 to -10.00 . They have a 14.5mm diameter and B.C is 8.6mm so they  enlarge your eyes but still look natural. they give you a very cute, innocent and dolly look. These lenses aren't as popular now but can still be purchased at www.lensvillage.com.


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Dizon Eye Hazel lenses make your eyes a dark brown color that might not be noticeable from a distance on dark eyes. My eyes are naturally dark so they only slightly enhance them, it's only close up you can tell that i have circle lens on, as shown in the picture above. The color is concentrated at the rim and fades away in the middle, blending very well with your natural eye color. Also, there is a black ring on the edge making the lens kind of dolly like, but still a very natural looking color lens. 

  

Dizon Eye Grey lenses appears slightly grey, not very in your face or obvious colour change. They look almost black on dark eyes. I found that they looked slightly more blue-ish in colour rather than grey as pictured in the image above. They enlarge the eys just as much as the hazel ones but I think these lenses gave more of princess look, super cute looking. Everyone almost instantly noticed that i was wearing lenses when i had these in. The color is concentrated at the rim and fades away in the middle and blends very well with your natural eye color. Also, there is a black ring on the edge making this lens also look dolly like, but still very natural looking color lens.

Overall I really like these lenses. They are comfortable, have a subtle and natural eye enlargement, and are super cute. I find that they get dry pretty quickly though so be sure to wear them for an appropriate length of time or keep your eyes hydrated by using eye drops. 

I'm pretty stumped for words now (still getting used to this blogging thing lol) so until next time people >_____________~

XOXO

What are circle lenses?

 Now some of you may or may not know what circle lenses actually are, or how they are different from regular colour contact lenses. Circle lenses are incredibly popular in Asia and are mainly manufactured in Korea. They can be seen in numerous Japanese fashion magazine and are worn by many Asian celebrities. They are a must have to achieve both Ulzzang and Gyaru looks. The main difference between circle lenses and normal colored contact lenses is that circle lenses make your eyes appear larger. They can make you look more sweet, innocent and doe-eyed.

They are now popular with many young boys and girls, and have become available worldwide via the internet. It's not just Asian people that wear them, they have become very popular with westerners who love Japanese and Korean Fashion.

I have been a Circle lens user for like 7 years now. I have found them to be comfortable, aslong as you don't wear them more than 8 hours as your eyes can become very irritated and dry. They are available in a range of different colours, styles and sizes so the choices are endless, there are so many different looks you can achieve.
 

                                       In the picture above I am wearing Seeshell Brown lens.

In my next post I will be doing a circle lens review so stay posted, and have a blessed day <3