My Huge Christmas and Birthday Haul.

Hey Guy,

Here is my Birthday and Christmas Haul. Just Fyi I didn't buy all this stuff at once unless there was sale/discounted, so that's usually when I buy stuff and of course for my birthday.  I also bought a   GeoPack lens over Christmas break because my other contacts have expired and I already did a review of one of them. If you guys have any questions just leave any comments below. If you haven't been following my Instagram I posted pics of what I did and ate for my birthday, so go check it out. 

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Update and Birthday!?!

Since my birthday is coming up (in just a few days), My high school best friend asked me, "What do I want for my birthday?" I said, "Software" lol. She said, "That's All?" You see I need more software for more editing more than just photos or designing mock ups. Actually,  I wasn't really thinking about what I wanted just what I needed to further my career in design wise plus, I signed up for spring design classes before transferring. But the question still remains what do I want for my birthday? I thought about it and almost all stuff I wanted I had received. But I know want to cosplay Super Sonico, I want to lose weight which I'm already working on. I want buy some Korean products specifically moisturizer or an all-in-1 for my very dry winter skin. I want my favorite contacts again because feel like a civilian with the ones that I bought for this year lol, I just want to freak people out. I guess I just want be a new me, an evolution.

. . .A few days later (French voice)

I got the day off for birthday, technically three. So here is my unplanned/planned birthday

The day before my birthday...

1) Go to the nail salon and get my feet and nail and eye brows done because actually don't do those things a lot.

2) Go to a Korean Spa for the very first time, plus there no spa/sauna at my gym, so I thought that it would be cool and I hear the exfoliation massages are good.(And I watching a K-show called Hello Stranger which more or less made me want to go, plus it doesn't help that I watch K-dramas)

3) Go to a Japanese Plaza where I can get a j-magazine/cosmetics/kawaii accessories. (You know how Asian who come over to the States they get really fascinated with American Super Markets well it's just the same for me when I go to Asian market like Mitsuwa/Nijiya lol.)

Birthday Day


1) Go to the mall and head up the Ulta (Maybeline lipsticks) and Sephora for my in store gifts.

2) Head over to Little Tokyo to window shop and there is a Tune in Tokyo event later that night so I might hit that up.

I don't know if guys know but J-rock band Scandal is coming to town, they'll be in LA Area in May, so get your tickets I posted a link on my twitter. I'm still thinking about getting a ticket to Kamijo 20th Anniversary. (Off topic a little: I hope people stop trolling J-pop groups, that why I wrote a post on J-pop vs K-pop because I'm tired of seeing it, and just to add that Japan is making efforts especially know than ever because of 20/20 Olympics, People Just Keep Calm and Listen to Amazing Music.)

Oh I finally got all my Christmas stuff that I bought I'll do a haul for both my Christmas and birthday gifts. If you guys have any suggestions of what to buy please leave me comment or tweet me or instagram me @ash2theb.

~Seeya

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Japan Nite 2015

Happy 20th 
Japan Nite

About Japan Nite

Since 1996, BENTEN Tokyo & SXSW Asia Rep have held an yearly showcase called JAPAN NITE US TOUR including an SXSW appearance and has introduced countless Japanese Artists to the world. This year’s Japan Nite includes stops at 7 US locations!

If your interested in last years line up, here is a link.

But here is this years line up which includes:

TsuShiMaMire  

QUORUM  

The fin

If your interested see what's going with SXSW click here.

Also Perfume, Moumoon, ZARIGANI$, Pirates Canoe, and many other will be performing at SXSW this mid March so get your tickets now!

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Lens Review: Geo Princess Mimi aka Bambi Lens Almond

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TOP THIS!

Last year into this year, Hip Hop culture has really taken over K-pop. According to Arirang survey that 188 countries took part in these are the TOP 5 RAP IDOLS. If  you disagree your not the only one. So, I added my two cents in just like everyone else did in the comment section as soon as I did, one person was like "this" rapper came out first, Rap Monster is the sh*t...you have no clue who he is, you are sooo bias, I don't care about your opinion." Everyone is entitled to their opinion and the fact is the video has already surveyed who is the best, I just don't agree and I should be entitled to that. Of course, you seeing people bashing one another in comment section, not being open-minded or considerate....it really frustrating but when it happens to you you either deal with it calmly or aggressively (I would love some constructive criticism and some knowledge please). The problem was simply the fact that I switch Zico to be number 1 and Rap Monster to be 5th, than later 3rd place. I was like Zico is not first, like why? Is it because he's a little controversial, but if Zico wasn't around, Rap Monster would be rightly so be number one in my eyes. It was like "Why do you care so much about my comment ( like I get behind me Satan)?" But I  felt Zico open the doors for Rap Monster. When did more digging there wasn't much I could find about Rap Monster that I didn't already know unlike Zico long list of the good, bad, and ugly by Korean standards. Actually, BTS performed at KCON but on a Sunday, so I missed them.  On that note so many rookie groups were forming in 2013-14. BTS wasn't really in my peripheral vision because of the many mass promotions going on. It's hard not be a little fickle with K-pop artists specifically idol groups because you never know what will happen to a group after debut, like recently with EXO, GG, and Speed's lack of promotions. On top of that, a lot of artists weren't receiving payment like Block B. But my opinion should not sway or compel anyone. Before I get started, Rap Monster, Zico, and Min ho actually knew each other from back in the day when they were straight up underground rappers. Zico debuted first, Minho actually did debut but the group disbanded then he was suppose to be in Block B but YG picked him up and we all know what happen after that. And Rap Monster later debuted. Lastly, for you guys who clearly don't understand the difference between a Mixtape vs an Album here is a definitions but to further define a Mixtape, which is usually free, sort like a demo but for gaining street cred and some artist will use popular beats or mixes. Before and or during a rap-artist career they'll use mixtapes to promote themselves or an upcoming album for example R&B artist Tinashe or Rap artist Nicki Minaj. Now here the TOP 5.

Album 
Noun 
2. a collection of recordings issued as a single item on CD, record, or another medium.
Mixtape
Noun
1. a compilation of favorite pieces of music, typically by different artists, recorded onto a cassette tape or other medium by an individual.

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