Venice, Italy 2015

Ok so I know that still have like 4 post to write, but I want to write this one first. Its actually travel post I am writing I think.

I went to Venice for a week, from May 7th till May 14th. My plane to Venice was quite late, so when we arrived we just took the taxi to our resting place, Camping Village Jolly. I am not going into details regarding the camping much as I have a very negative review about it.

Lets go and talk about the trip itself. First day was pretty much figuring out what to do and just looking around. Having a small walk around to see what there are to see. We quickly decided that we will split it in parts to see on different days.

The next day we went to a different part, walked around saw a lot, ate a lot which could not be left out of course. Everyday we did the same thing, went on the waterbus which was a lot of fun. I didn't ride the Gandol because I have read online that its very expensive. So we decided to skip that. We also came across a mask shop that was hand made by the owner. I got a little souvenir for myself as I really wanted a mask. Instead of getting a big mask I got a small one made out of clay since its easier to fit in the suitcase.

Days goes by, and saw many things. On the day of my boyfriend's birthday we went to visit the little islands Murano, Burano, Torchello. It was very interesting to see that ever island has their own speciality. Soon the dawn approached us and we went for dinner. Food is delicious like always. And soon after we saw Venice at night.

Soon are trip was coming to an end. We have seen a lot, eaten a lot and enjoyd a lot.

Here are some pictures I have taken, please do not take them without permission as I have taken them all by myself!

 

 

 

Prague (18/08/2014 - 20/08/2014)

So Back in June 2014 I heard that I won a trip for 2 people for a weekend to Prague, Czech Replublc. I was very happy with it. It would be the first trip with my boyfriend. I got extremely excited and without doubt I made sure too make the choices regarding the trip. Afterwards it was waiting, waiting till the day.

On 17 August 2014 at night we went to the meeting point to get on to the bus. It took less that half an hour before we left. When we left it was night, so all I did was sleeping actually. When I woke up it was morning already but we weren't in Prague yet. I was like another 5 hours ride with the bus. The total bus ride was about 11 hours or so. We were getting an hour break every 2 a 3 hours of bus ride, so that people could go to toilets and have a cigarette.

When we arrived in Prague we first went to a 3* hotel where the basic instructions were given, afterwards some people (including me and my bf) went to the 4* hotel. As the first day we got to do what we want, so we went to a nearby shopping mall with some other people who travelled together with the bus with us. We didn't do much at the shopping mall, just have a quick look around and getting some money.

Afterwards we went back to the hotel and soon enough it was day 2.

The second day we decided to go with the tour bus to see the historical parts of Prague. We saw some interesting buildings and heard some interesting history facts. As we got through the old city part. At night we went to a restaurant, honestly the food there wasn't nice at all. It was cold and dry. I forgot the name of the restaurant, so I won't be able to tell you guys.

On our third and last day, we met up with a friend of my bf that lives in Prague. We went to the lookout tower. Also known as the copy of Eiffel tower. It almost took us 3 hours to get there because we decided to walk there. Also I was pretty much worn out already so it took me much longer to walk. But at the end we got there and got on top of the tower and we took some photo's. The view from up there is so pretty. A huge recommendation to everyone to go there.

It was a lovely 3 days that I had in Prague, Would love to go again in the future.


Pics: Coming soon

A new discovery

Okay, so its actually not a new discovery but it is a personal new discovery. So last monday I went into the city of Amsterdam and decided to visit Waterstones. Something I haven't done for a while. As I went in, I was frozen on the spot as I saw three bookcases full with classical stories. I was in awe. I was having a look but soon I realise that I have picked too many books that I want. As I don't have that many money and was actually hunting for a birthday present for my little brother. I had no other choice but to put the books back into the shelves. As the end I bought a book set for my little brother and bought 3 classical books for myself.

Brothers Grimm Collections of Fairy Tales

Alice in Wonderland and Through the looking Glass

Monkey

It was a shame that I wasn't able to by more, but I am very happy with what I bought at the end. Especially Brothers Grimm as I have been looking for it for a very long time.

I am back!!

SO I haven't been posting for a very long time. I apologize for that. I was busy with everything in my life really. I have been to LOKA's concert that I will write up a post for that later. I have also been to Firstlook, post will also come soon. Last but not least my small trip to Prague with my boyfriend. Busy, busy, also because I started a new school things have been a little bit hetic, but I will try to write more posts. Also I might write some post regarding the whole situation with SM entertainment in S.Korea. All will be on my opinion.

xxx

xhelentx

Photoshoot with KawaiiDelux (14/02/2014)

Back in September, KawaiiDeluxe has put up a contest for everyone. At that time I joined with an idea that I wont win anyway, but unexpectedly I won. I was one of the 3 winners. that were able to have a photo shoot with them. Of course I was very happy, but at the same time I was panicking what to wear or what to do. I never had an official photo shoot before. So months are passing by and the date is being announce, and then the place was announced. I was excited and nervous at the same time. As the date was getting closer and closer I finally got my outfits sorted.

On the day I met up with 2 other girls at the station and we went to the destination together. As we arrived we met the owner from KawaiiDelux and the photographer. Everyone was so nice and me feel very comfortable taking the pictures. As I was the first one up, I was very nervous not knowing what to do, but thank god to the extreme awesome and nice photographer. He gave me some tips for poses and I got fired away and took a lot of pictures. Time went by and it was time for my second outfit and some duo shots. At the end we did a group photo with everyone. I really enjoyed doing the photo shoot, it might not be something big but I enjoyed it.

Here are the pictures of me, more to come ^^

                    

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE

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I wish everyone a wonderful and healthy 2013 and may all their wishes come true and achieve their goals and dreams.

I actually don't have any resolutions for the new year, the main thing that I want is to stay healthy of course and wanting a bf wish is never left out ^_^"

That would be for now. Hope to see everyone in 2013 (it actually already is ^_^")

(I got in total of 1558 views in 2012, I hope I can pass that this year ^_^)

Top moments I had in 2012:

• Going to A(エース), An Cafe and Big Bang concert. Having seen 2 of my top Visual Kei bands here in the Netherlands was a dream come true. And ofcourse seeing Big Bang was a big dream come true. Having been into kpop for about 5/6 years and Big Bang was one of the few bands I started listening and having fallen in love with their music straight away and hoping to see them live some day. After 5/6 years and they are finally coming to Europe to the UK, and me finally able to see them live. (for my experience click here)

• Finally meeting Nyny ^_^ (She also have an amazing blog, go and check it out by clicking here) after being in contact with her for some time I was finally able to meet her. Time was short but it was really nice ^_^ hope that next time will be longer ^_^

• My school year finally went well. After having changing school a few times, I have finally found the school with the right course that suits me the best.

• I had an amazing internship. Its always hard to find an internship were you love working/learning and that your co workers and leaders are nice. I was very lucky to find one that I enjoyed and that everyone was nice working with. My leader was very flexible in working and all my co workers didn't want me to leave when I was done with my internship.

• Went to animecon again in HK in the summer. in 2011 I went to animecon in HK and I had a lot of fun bought a lot made a lot of pictures, so when my parents decided to go got HK again in 2012 to see my grandma I decided to go again, but it was a bit of disappointment here were less stuff to buy, less stands but there were more cosplayers.

Hopes I have for 2013:

• Dynasty Warriors 8, Final Fantasy XIII: Lightning's Return and GTA5 these 3 games I have been waiting since 2012. As a person who loves gaming GTA5 can not be left out. Every gamer out there is waiting the release of this game. I will be released in the 2nd Quarter of the year (presumed in May) I do hope that it will not be pushed forward again. Also being a huge DW and  FF  fan, those 2 games cannot be left out of my list. Having played all the previous DW games, the new one is a must have for my collection. Having seen that there will be new character available and new play modes. The game will be released in Japan in February for Europe is still unknown. Last but not least FF Having played XIII and XIII-2, Lighting's Return is also a must have for me. Curious how the story will end and what will happen to Lightning. In the press conference it mentioned that it will be release in 2013 but nothing else is mentioned. I am hoping that it will come around summer or at least not like Final Fantasy Versus that has never been released.

• Big comebacks in kpop. SNSD had their comeback with I got a Boy. I was expecting something big from them as they are one of the leading Hallyu waves artist, but I was very disappointed when I saw the actual MV and song (for the review click here). I do hope that some other kpop artist will have some good comebacks. in 2012 there weren't many comebacks that were good or any good debut songs. I am not expecting Big Bang to have a comeback though, because they just have world tour for a year, flying back and forth. I do let them a some time off and rest though. They do deserve it.

• More exciting Kdramas. First of all I cannot wait till IRIS2 premiers. I am going to watch not only because Doojoon (B2ST) & Lee Joon (MBLAQ) are acting in it, but because having watched Iris 1 & Athena, this drama has made into a number 1 must watch. As I love action movies/tv dramas I don'd mind romantic stuff (chickflicks) but the drama really needs a plot. I watch quite some tvdramas last year (kdrama, jdrana,twdrama,cdrama) and alot of them doesn't catch me. I just recently finished watching Fashion King, it took me 3 months to finish that because the plot just doesn't catch me. So I hope that this year(2013) there will be more good tvdramas.

Must do in 2013:

• Meeting more Korean/kpop lovers. It would be nice to meet more people with the same interest. I love meeting new people so that would be great ^_^ also meeting Koreans would be nice, they can help me to improve my Korean.

• learning Korean (again). At least to do some Korean study twice a week. I really want to study Korean again and improving it would be nice. So far I can only say words. I want to at least able to read and understand Korean ^_^

• updating my blog more. I am planning to write more reviews on mv/pv/tv shows/drama (chinese, korean, japanese) etc.
  

A new chapter in my life

I should have written this post like way back in February, but writing it now doesn't make a big difference either.

In February 2012 I changes school, I went from an international school (studying IB) to a a dutch school (ROCvA studying ICT). When I was in international school I was happy but over stressed. I studying to get the grades but unable to get it. Teachers told me that they can see that I am studying hard for it but I just never able to get it. They told me that it is beter to go to another school instead of wasting all my energy in studying and money (international school are like privates school, so the price is a lot). That is when I started looking for a new school. As I was looking for a new school I was asking myself  "What do I want to do in the future that I would enjoy?". Having that question in mind and searching for a new school I went to ask some friends. One of my friend who happens to be studying ICT  at that moment gave me some thinking.

I enjoy working with computers, I have knowledge about them. Why not go and study ICT system administration. I could have chosen any ICT course but I chose system administration because well my friends happen to be studying it and I needed to start somewhere with ICT, especially I tend to work better in a place where I already know some people.

So having started ICT system administration since February which I have been enjoy so much even my parents could tell I am much happier and look less tired. Of course I also made a lot of new friends. I also have noticed myself that I have changed.

 

For me going to a new school making new friends is like opening a new chapter in my life and I am ready to make many new chapters in my life in the future.

Small update

At the moment I am feeling really bad as I haven't update the blog for a long time. As I have a lot of requests for my 2PM scenarios, I am unable to write them. As I am currently having a writers blog, I am unable to update my fan fiction that I have been writing for a while, also I have been busy with my own social life and school life. I will try to update it sometime soon.

 

Christmas lunch @ school (last day of school in 2011)

As Christmas is nearing, at school each year we have a Christmas lunch with all the DP students and DP teachers (I am doing IB) as everyone would bring a dish of food to share with each other and have some fun atmosphere around with Christmas music and talking to each other and saying goodbyes to teachers/students that are going away to somewhere else.

                    

Photoshoot

It isn't a big Photoshoot or anything, I was just helping a friend out as she was doing a project. She was trying to capture different personalities with pictures.

We took the pictures outside, in front of Van Gogh museum. That day was freezing cold we were lucky that it started to rain after we were done.