For you, I'll be your fortress.

At the dead of night you visit, unexpectedly. 

When the stars are at their brightest you appear before my closed eyes. 

Human, I'm merely human, 

and you know I'm at my weakest during the tranquil night.

You never visit during the day, because you know. 

You know I'll be fine, I can hold my own.

From the moment I wake up I rebuild myself 

from the fragments of memories and experiences, 

to form a stronger me. 

Like a castle of sand replacing the smooth surface that was once part of the beach, 

I stand strong. 

This grand architecture holds a fragile core,

 protected by walls of the fortress. 

A core so vulnerable, it threatens to shatter just like glass.

Food ~ simple luxuries in life that gives you happiness

Food. I just can't live without it. 

No matter how conscious I am of how healthy my diet should be, I always always make room for treats. 

Why? Because they make one happy and it is actually healthy for you. Sweet foods and snacks can increase your endorphins, a hormone that can make you feel happiness and pleasure (*^^*) and being happy means you're full of energy and active which burns calories. 

So that bar of chocolate for you is actually good for you!

Lately I have been really into small pastries that are bite-size, which means you can have variety and not over eat! (*^^*) 

Here are some little treats for myself I've had lately...

And something special (well, not special, but cute *^.~* ) that I bought....

Hello Kitty Tissues!

Hey 皆様 (mina sama)!

*giggles* Just thought that you might to see my cute boxes of Hello Kitty tissues (*^-^*)

Food in Japan: KitKat Flavours!!

Apparently there have been more than 100 different flavors of Kitkat in Japan and the most recent popular flavors are Green Tea, Green Tea with Sakura, Melon and Teddy Bear...uhm...of course that's pancake flavor.

Other flavors include:

Ballet, Music, and Polina Semionova

I found this via Nicky Lee, the famous mangaka (manga author, also known as Lee Chong Ping in Mandarin Chinese). She is the author of many beautifully drawn manga comics such as The One which I adore. It is quite amusing actually, since her name is only one kanji character away from mine, which makes us look related.

The footage below is just beautiful and mesmerising, her fluid movements and expressiveness. I was once a ballerina but after several grades I had decided to concentrate on music and much of my time was taken up by piano practise.

This video really resonates with me. It is a choreographed form of art, of expression and passion, of beauty; just as music is an audio form of all of those above, and Literature and visual arts are the visual forms respectively. 

Ballet have influenced me greatly from a young age, and even my piano playing. Often I have been told that my grace at the piano resembles a ballerina, my posture, my movements. 

So this video really reminded me of all those things.. perhaps this is the motivation and inspiration I have been looking for to re-light my fire to face the dormant beast of 88 keys that is currently hibernating in my lounge...

Ballet - H. Grönemeyer - instrumental

The fall is coming, and soon it will be Winter...

Hello world,

This is my first official post since the move of my personal posts to this new blog address. I guess it was because I felt the other blog was becoming too crowded, too busy and untidy. It just wasn't the right environment, virtual environment, for me to write properly anymore. I needed some space.

Although, there are still quite a lot of posts I have imported on here that I was wanting to throw away, such as my music recommendations and posts of things I found interesting or cute, I kept them there. I guess it's because it would make this blog a lot more livelier than just having my personal written entries. Also, all those things are part of me, so you'll probably have a better idea of what kind of things I tend to find interesting.

So here I am, at last. I found a bit of peace in my mind to sit down and write about what has been happening lately. 

WELCOME!

Welcome!!

You have arrived at my new blog! (*^~^*)

This blog with be entirely my personal entries, and my interests (music, fashion, food and travels).

Older posts have been imported and kept as before on both sites.

Please note that this new site is still undergoing syncing and updates, so changes will frequently occur. Apologies for any inconvenience m(_ _)m

Please visit LittleDragonPrincess @ Blogspot.com for SPECIFIC fandom related posts.

Please become a follower of both sites and hope to hear from you soon!!

Hello Kitty “Kitty Robot” Exhibition in Tokyo

As the undisputed queen of Japanese kawaii, Hello Kitty has brought smiles to the faces of billions of people around the world. In addition to all of the fun products they sell, Kitty’s creators also want her to be a positive force in the world. To this end, the “Kittyrobot” exhibition opened his week in Tokyo at Omotesando Hills with the goal of bringing both smiles and support to those affected by last year’s Great Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami.

The “Kittyrobot” exhibition features over one hundred customized Hello Kitty dolls created by Japanese and international celebrities. After the exhibition is over, these one-of-a-kind Hello Kitty dolls will be sold at a charity auction for earthquake relief. Each of the creators has not only decorated their Kitty, but also shared their own “message to the future” to encourage a bright future for earthquake victims. [Update: We've been getting a lot of questions about how to bid on the Kitty figures. You can bid online via Yahoo Auctions! Click on any of the Kitty figures & check the English on the page.]

The exhibition itself is designed to immerse you in a futuristic Hello Kitty world. There is a giant Hello Kitty robot on one wall, a flying Hello Kitty suspended from the roof, and a giant winged Hello Kitty standing atop a rocket ship. There are even Hello Kitty games where you can try to bring an injured Kittyrobot back to life.

The list of celebrities who have customized Hello Kitty dolls is huge. Everyone from sports figures to bands (J-Pop & K-Pop) to TV stars and actors to fashion designers got in on the fun for the cause. Because we’re a fashion website, the dolls that caught our eye right away included Hello Kittys created by Sebastian Masuda of Harajuku’s 6%DOKIDOKI, Murua, Galaxxxy, Baby The Stars Shine Bright, Kumicky, Ayamo, Amo, Beams, JSG, Atmos, and dazzlin. Musicians included Ayumi Hamasaki, May’s, Puffy, N-Train, Misono, Kreva, Super Girls, Girl’s Day, and Girls Next Door. For the full list of participants, please see this list.

We checked out the Kittyrobot exhibition, and brought back pictures for those of you that aren’t in Japan. If you are in Japan, we definitely recommend you go see it for yourself. More details on the event can be found at the bottom of the page. Enjoy the Hello Kitty pics. Remember, you can click any of them to blow them up.

Gangnam Style - PSY feat KARA, After School and Sistar

Beauty and Fashion: Chanel Coco Noir Fragrance

COCO NOIR, Chanel's new Venice-inspired fragrance, has an "animal sensuality" - according to Chanel perfumer Christopher Sheldrake.


"Noir sits in its own space," Sheldrake told WWD. "We are careful not to launch a lot of fragrances - we choose to create scents that represent an era, not a passing fancy."

DJ Yuki Weekly Recommends [2012.08.10] : ひび割れた柘榴石 Hibiwareta Zakuroishi by D

a02 by AZONA Autumn Winter 2012 Collection Moodshot

Jacki by AZONA Autumn Winter 2012 Collection Moodshots

AZONA Autumn Winter 2012 Collection Lookbook

AZONA Autumn Winter 2012 Moodshots

SiD 明希 Aki for Puerta Del Sol: SID NEW ALBUM 『M&W

2012.8.1 Release
SID
NEW ALBUM 『M&W』のCDジャケットにて明希氏着用

PE671BK ブラックローズクロス　ラージ Black Rose Cross Large

PE229BK ヘマスクエアペンダント Pendant
PE155BK ピックペンダント Pick Pendant
R506BK　シークレットリング Secret Rings
R422BL　ヘマセットインリング
PE475　3連ペンダント Triple Pendant
BR439　シルバーブレス

Versailles: Love will be born again ( Japanese version ) [ROSE]

A very touching, beautifully poignant song... one of my favourites..

I love the piano and harp layers..

Puerta Del Sol Jewellery: "BOLLOCKS" Ring パヴェストーン

WEB MAGAZINE OPENERSにて

Justin Davisジャスティン デイビス“BOLLOCKS”RINGご紹介いただいてます！大ぶりなセンターストーンやユニオンジャックを表現したパヴェストーン、サイドに刻まれたイギリスのスラング「BOLLOCKS」。ハードなUKロックを連想させる要素を織り交ぜながらも、上品にまとまった美しいデザイン。

In the WEB MAGAZINE "OPENERS"

We introduce Justin Davis: 

Justin Davis' "BOLLOCKS" RING! パヴェストーン representation of large rosettes and Union Jack, carved on the side is the British slang "BOLLOCKS". A beautiful design also sprinkled with the elements reminiscent of hard UK rock chic collection. 

Kimono Brand "Ondine": More photos

More from this brand "Ondine" in previous posts click here 

or use the labels/tag links on the RH column (*^-^*)

Muubaa Autumn Winter 2012 Campaign [Leather wear]