Category: Beauty

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Magma Spa

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I was tired from work.

I don’t have time to even talk to someone.

I stare at the screen and compile inputs after inputs.

I’m even doing other office mate’s job because he doesn’t admit his mistake so my boss asked me to do it.

I get tired of telling people who are based on different value.

I advise but they don’t listen.

I used to get upset because I sincerely shared thoughts and methods.

But I stopped; they don’t appreciate.

They won’t do it anyway; therefore, no point for both of us to get upset.

It’s not healthy.

I need to recharge myself.

I decided to go magma spa (stone spa) to sweat.

My body must have been cold.

Surprisingly, I could lie on my stomach for 20 mins.

I thought that’s long.

After that it seems my body warmed up; I could not stay longer so I took a break at cooling off room often.

Yes, I feel better now.

Bad feeling came out from me in the form of sweat.

Detoxing for body and soul.

Practical and great!

Posted in Beauty, Feelings, Place, Travel

Perfume

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No. 4711 – if I’m not mistaken, this Cologne, Germany’s eau de Cologne is the first eau de Cologne in the world.

I noticed name of the city is the name of the product!

The aroma is natural.

When I went to Cologne, I bought it as a souvenir some years ago.

This bottle is a souvenir from Mom when she visited Cologne last year.

I enjoy wearing it, but I finish.

Time to open a new bottle.

My friends are sweet to get me a souvenir.

I have few bottles of perfumes to choose from.


This time, I selected NINA RICCI L’EXTASE.

It’s sweet.

I put perfume in an carrying atomizer, allowing me to wear it anytime.

I can SMELL his love 24/7.

This is a gift from my boyfriend.

Posted in Beauty, Feelings, Food, Friends, Place, Tokyo

Girls Night

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I don’t have an occasion to go out with women only.

I was nervous even though we meet frequently every other week for arranging flower.

Last night, I bought a cheek to enhance my make up.


It’s a combination of natural look and it did enhance my look after I put it on.


Well, at least I thought so.

But nobody noticed my change; I curled up my hair, kept on wearing my suit after hours and applied additional make-up, cheeks.

I confessed my efforts and we laughed together.

A restaurant, IL Ritrovo @ Roppongi Hills, serves a Joshikai menu (Grils Gathering menu) for JPY 3,605.

The menu includes five main dishes (such as pizza and pasta), assorted dessert, tea or coffee and two hour free flow drinks.

It’s economical and delicious.




It was so much fun and I cannot wait for a next Joshikai (girls gathering)!!

Posted in Beauty, Exercise, Feelings, Health

Dos and Don’ts

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I went to see a physical therapist today.

About two weeks ago, he fixed my knees.

It was incredible because my knees giving me troubles since March 2016; but he fixed it in 1.5 hr.

But today, I needed to make an appointment again.

I asked what I have done wrong in two weeks.

After his treatment, I felt good so I went to gym to work out my upper body, then I damaged my knees even though I only worked out UPPER BODY!

I couldn’t believe my knees are so fragile.

I switched my exercise going to the pool; but damaged my skin because of chlorine.

I explained all my thoughts and doubts to him to determine “dos and don’ts”.

Japanese are polite; to get his opinions, I needed to fish.

First I asked him, “should I stop working out upper body at the gym?”

“It’s okay. It’s good to work out upper body, but don’t use your legs”.

“Are you sure? I damaged my knees last time. I know I will disappoint my trainer, but I think I should stop going.”

“Ummm you might want to take a break until your knees get stronger”.

He should have told me that when I asked  him last session so that I won’t exercise at the gym to damage my knees so soon!

I used the same method, “I think I should stop going to my body work because he might push different points even you two have the same concept: straighten the body”.

“Yeah yeah”

I asked all sorts of questions:

Q. what kind of exercise I should do to replace swimming.

A. He taught me where to massage while taking a bath and light exercise using a chair (I can also do it in a bathtub).

2. is there any way to fix my jaw’s joints problem.

Q. He taught me where to pressure. According to him, it will make my face smaller and lift up my face! That’s awesome!

3. Teach me correct way of walking.

A. He demonstrated it and I practiced on the tread mill till I get it’s feeling.

Fuuuuu. I know I need to make decisions, but he could just tell me do’s and don’ts to save my time and money.

Oh well, now I know them, let’s do it!

When I finished the session, I asked him when to make a next appointment; but he told me to call him when I need the session.

I told him, “now I know dos and don’ts, I hope I don’t need to call you for long. Don’t get me wrong, I DID enjoy talking to you. I just hope that I don’t need to see you so soon”. 

He laughed. 

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Dilemma 

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I knew my dermatologist will ask me to stop going to the pool.

I went to the pool to walk; of course, I didn’t put my face down to water throughout my exercise – uhh…walking.

I haven’t washed my swimming cap because it’s never wet.

I walked for 30 mins and I took a shower immediately after I finish my exercise.

BUT my face got red.

After seeing my face, my dermatologist told me “I should stop going to pool” and gave me extra medicines to kill bacterias.

According to him, chlorine can be contained in vapor rising from a heated pool. 

Hummmm

If I work out with machines, my knees get damaged.

If I walk at the pool, my face gets red.

Either way, I require a Doctor and treatment.

It seems I spend money to creat a trouble… hummm

I cannot do much about it so I should think of now.

It was warm yesterday; some days it might get warmer now.

I opened a LION Ban Premium Roll (nano ion block deodorant) and Biore Body wipes (the aroma will change from lime soda to peach. I cannot wait to try it!).

Now, I should get ready for Spring! 

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Debut at Pool♪

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I debut at pool today. Horay!

I went to gym pool this morning because my physical therapist recommended me to walk in the pool for twenty mins three times a week.

I’m sorry if I disappoint you; I went to pool to walk, not to swim. hahaha

It was fun to walk in pool and I felt gooooood because I could occupy (not fully occupied to myself) quiet moment at  the pool, shower booth and powder room.

This is my new bathing suits.

I have few bikinis for beach, but not for gym.

Unfortunately, my body requires a lots of tune-up before wearing bikini to gym pool.

Yes, one day, I want to wear a sexy outfit to gym. 


This morning was a very productive Saturday morning.

After returning from gym, I went to brunch with my old friend from Kyoto.

We had Egg Benedict and coconuts pancakes at Eggcellent, Roppongi Hills.

We had so much to catch up. fufufu

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Mom is a Beauty Adviser

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Mom likes to introduce me what she thinks good for her.

We are genetically similar so whatever works on her should work on me.

She gets a point.

She highly recommends me to use Kerastase Densifique.

According to her, it prevents hair loss and gives vital to hairs.

I started using from last Sunday.

It’s been few days and I agree with her; I think my hair gets tension and fluffy.

I also recommend this to others!

Posted in Beauty, Cooking, Exercise, Feelings, Food, Health

Vacuum-Packed Smoothie

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I made a green smoothie last night and vacuum-packed to save it for breakfast.

It was nice and time saving for morning.


In the afternoon, a Pakistan’s traditional sweet, Laddo, was delivered. 

According to an introduction sheet, this sweet is usually distributed during joyous occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, birth, etc.

It’s made of ground chickpeas, flour, pumpkin seeds, raisons, almond, sugar and deep fried in vegetable oil.

It was my first time to try it and it was nice.

I had one.


Yes, I saw oil; therefore, decided to have a green smoothie for dinner.

Well, tonight, I went to gym; tonight’s exercise will cancel it, right?

Posted in Beauty, Cooking, Feelings, Friends, Health, Japanese Culture, Japanese Food, My Flower Arrangement

What’s Happened to a Steak?

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When I woke up this morning, I wasn’t that hungry.

I decided to have a smoothie instead of a steak.

Oh, I’m adding lemon to get more vitamins!

I think it’s a good idea to add lemon!


When I have time, I cook lunch, bring it to the office and eat it at my desk.


After arranging flower…


At the class, I had some almonds, snacks and this good luck sweets, Hachifukumochi, from Hikawa Shrine.


Since this year is predicted bad for me, I’m glad that I can have one.

Thank you my friend to share good luck with me!

I had some snacks at the class; therefore, I have no choice, but to have smoothie for dinner.


What’s happened to that steak?

I cooked it for tomorrow’s lunch. 


To be honest, I want to eat it now.

I’m hungry…

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Why Not Steak for Breakfast?

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I had a weird thought tonight.

I had smoothie for dinner and surely I’ll be hungry next morning.

Why not steak for breakfast?

I’m defrosting a piece of fillet steak now.

There is no harm to eat steak in the morning, right? 

I should be able to burn the calories in a day and I need to take protein as well!!

Or….am I wrong….?