I am sorry that I took so long to publish this post! Last time I came to Japan again for the 9th time in the past 2 years, so grateful for the opportunity! This time it is by Glico. They invited media [Go Girl, Cita Cinta, and Detik], including 1 blogger, me *shouts happily*

The trip was supposed to be 4 days, 2 days in Osaka and 2 days in Tokyo. I have never been to Osaka before so it's very interesting to see what Osaka offers! I came there for 11-11. 11th November is Pocky Day because 1 represents Pocky sticks. Get it, get it?

So here's the 4 days trip of me, all filled with Pocky and happiness XD

So... I have been gone.. Because I was being sucked into a life of Hikikomori.. It's not a secret that I am a totally indoor person, and instead of hanging out at bar or cafes with my friends, I am more comfortable staying at home and doing indoor activities

Ever since I came back to Taiwan, there were countless messages asking for a catch up with friends. Because I have abandoned my social life for work, I gladly met up with some of my friends again. Mostly at their home or my place.. 

Anyway my laptop is already good and I finally can start playing internet again after a while. Which reminds me that I haven't had any pleasure to do so for months, because of job and the broken laptop issue. Therefore, here I am, gone for a while by watching all the videos and dramas and movies, and reading all the mangas I missed

My life becomes =

2 p.m      : Wake up and play games at phone

4 p.m      : Breakfast wtf

4.30 p.m : Streaming - watching movies / dramas - play games

8 p.m      : Dinner

8.30 p.m : Streaming - watching movies / dramas - play games

5 a.m      : Sleep

Fuck me I am so not productive lolol 

Especially because my room is so chilly, my blanket is warm and my pillow is fluffy and there are tons to watch, as I realise the days have gone endlessly like this

Somebody needs to help me lol

Btw since I have done useless things, at least I come up with some recent [this year] Japanese Doramas that you have to watch in this holiday!

1. Nobunaga no Chef 

I followed the first season and they just recently aired the second season. It is the story of a French Chef who time-slipped to Sengoku Period and became the chef of Oda Nobunaga [My Favourite Japanese History Characters!!!] 

Although Tamamori Yuta, the main character, is not very good at acting imo, but well the food that he served on the dramas is very appetising and I also learn a lot about Japanese History from this film! 

It seems that they will make the 3rd season because the story itself has not finished yet. 

2. First Class

Sawajiri Erika who successfully made me crying like shit 10 years ago during 1 Litre of Tears, is back to screen. She's gone for a while because of a scandal in Japan but well she's super pretty and she can act so of course she will have a great come back!

First Class is a story where Sawajiri Erika works in fashion magazine industry. Through this film I learn a lot about the working industry in Japan, and maybe the backstabbing and drama and the plots are relatable to any working field anywhere in the world. It is just a dirty world where everyone try to climb to the top and become better than any woman. First Class has reached season 2 where Erika works at different place but still in fashion business. If you like seeing pretty women, fashion, and a slice of life, do watch this one! They also have Nozomi Sasaki and Nanao [they're famous models in Japan] playing at this drama

3. Jigoku Sensei Nube

I was so happy when I knew that one of my favourite childhood anime was adapted to live action! Maruyama Ryuhei [Kanjani8] becomes Nube, a teacher who has demon hand and protects his students from Youkai [Ghost etc]

It is just a fun film that you can watch with your family, and I am so happy that Maruyama plays amazingly for Nube. He can act like the cool and the silly Nube!

Kiritani Mirei becomes Ritsuko Sensei and Hayami Mokomichi becomes the Fox teacher. So disappointed with Hayami's hair. Is it a wig or what? Definitely looks ugly on him even though he is super handsome!! I love him as Night on Perfectly Boyfriend >__<

Also the students becomes high school students instead of elementary school, which is understandable because it's easier to direct older people lol

Btw for the CG, I believe they need improvement ^^;;

4. Nobunaga Concerto

Did I say that I love Oda Nobunaga already?

This time it's Oguri Shun turns, playing a high school kid [wtf really Oguri Shun becomes high schooler? He's like.. 30 and has kids -__- ] that Time Slip-ed to Sengoku Period and meets the real Oda Nobunaga that looks like him. They switched place in the end as the real one has weak body and can't rule the clan. Shibasaki Kou becomes Nou-Hime / Kichou, Nobunaga's wife and she's super pretty and elegant!! LOVE HER!

I love how Osamu Mukai made appearance on this drama as well by becoming the right-hand of Nobunaga. They also have Mizuhara Kiko btw!!! She plays Oichi, Nobunaga's most beloved younger sister that is told as one of the most beautiful girls in history. I just love the plot-twist and the characters are all well-played and most of the actors are famous o.o 

To be honest I am not a fan of Oguri Shun but I have to admit that he acts pretty well by playing 2 different characters and his free behaviour as Oda Nobunaga really portrays what young Nobunaga in my mind! It seems that they're making a movie for the final story because even though the drama has finished, the story is still half-way there

5. Kyou Ha Kaisha Yasumimasu [Take The Day Off Today]

I save the best for the last.. This is my underrated drama that totally hits me once I start watching it!!

Played by one of the most famous japanese actress, Ayase Haruka [if you don't follow Japanese actress scene, you will know her from SK II as she's the main model there!] and one of my most favourite men actors in the whole japanese industry, TAMAKI HIROSHI KAJSDHAKSDHAKS!!!! Super love him ever since Nodame Cantabile. His voice URGHHH!! Also another guy is Fukushi Sota, who made it big ever since Amachan :D

The story is about Ayase who's 30 years old, and has no experience about love and man whatsoever. On her 30th birthday, she spends a night with Fukushi Sota, an intern at her office that's 9 years younger than him and still in university. Although she's not sure whether it's the love or no, she decides she wants to try grabbing the chance by dating him. Tamara Hiroshi is a CEO that also likes Ayase so it's the start of the triangle love. It is light, fresh, funny, relatable, and the 2 main guys are also handsome and cool on their own way

I just fuckin relate to this drama because when I watch it I was like "what the hell I have been doing so far?? My friend gets married and I am at home, watching dramas and fangirling actors wtf"

T_______T

"will I become like this?"

"I dont wanna date someone younger than me"

"It's like dating my own young brother's friend!"

Then I felt like shit LOL

However the drama is so funny so you should definitely check it out! :D

Btw most of J-Dramas are only 10-11 episodes but the story line is compact and the acting is usually good! So I am sure you won't get bored :)

There are other J-Dramas that I have watched but so far I really recommend these 5 as my favourites in 2014! Btw it's because all these dramas are also out this year :D

Anyway if you haven't, you should also watch this Eien no Zero. It's a movie set in World War II starring Okada Junichi [V6] and Maou Inoue. I know there are famous Japanese Movies this year that you should watch like Doraemon and Rurouni Kenshin. I am introducing you this Eien no Zero that is not famous overseas but is a box office hit in Japan! 

Can I say that Okada Junichi is too handsome and even if he's from Jyanis, he can shave his head bald for character, and still looks stunning!

Miura Haruma also becomes supporting male character here, playing the grandson of Okada Junichi who finds out how his grandfather lives during World War

The movie was out December last year but it won the best movie and hits big in Japanese Cinemas this year. Talk about coming out in the end of year, so eventually it becomes the talk of the year after that

Btw I watch everything online via fansub, yes illegal I know :X

But my excuse is I want to watch J-Dramas as much as possible and it's not available here yet so I can't help it..

For things that are out in Indonesia, of course I go watch la. Like Rurouni Kenshin, Doraemon, and Black Butler. It's out at Blitz so I went and paid my ticket! But other things, I stream lol 

Don't ask me where I watch cos illegal things cannot be shared, just google it ok if you want to watch! :3

Do you have any dramas or movies that you would like to recommend to me as well? Please do so! :)

Done a lot of things but bcos of my computer broke, I had to delay updating new things and only finished up the old drafts back then

However just want to update that your little Stella has done many things recently :D

I appeared on the campaign of The Body Shop for Jakarta Fashion Week 2015!! And you can see my face on their TVC to show make up tutorial! ^.^







Also appeared on their booklet. For some people who are interested with my real face, without photoshop angle or editing, simply just see the TVC la.. I admit I photoshop my face sometimes when I find the photos taken with bad angle, but to be honest the amount is very minimal recently lol

I used to photoshop a lot 5-8 years ago, but now I am happy with my own self lol
Self confidence is unlocked

My dress for the JFW event is by my talented friend, Vheii

I also appeared as speaker of Japan Foundation along with Fujisaki Aya, a Japanese Designer for brand named Apolia. We're talking about the fashion in Japan and how to adapt it in Indonesia

Next I was invited to Taiwan by Vidal Sassoon to show my self-hair styling along with other girls from other countries. I represent Indonesia ^____^

Btw my laptop is finally well, and I hope this will be the last of the reparation era since it's the 3rd one this year. I am back from all the hectic stuff and Taiwan, Jakarta already safe and sound. Right now I am working on my delayed blog post and other stuffs


Oh btw, the teaser for Kokoro no Tomo Pop 2 is out and you can watch me on a few seconds here lol

Ok so that's all the updates from my life so far! End of year is approaching and Christmas is coming. It's my favourite time of the year! 

I am planning to start studying Japanese again [Only learned it for 1-2 months and stopped wtf]

I think I am going to get a private teacher hmmm... Anyone has done so as well?

Any recommendation?

See you guys on my next post! 

How far you want to go in the name of beauty? For me at the moment as long as I don't put myself under knife [basically since I am a chicken lol] I would love to try everything that can beautify me 

I was planning to have a TV Shooting in Japan with Kokoro no Tomo Team and I would want to make sure that I appeared good. Before my flight to Japan, a clinic named Dermaster that claims as no 1 Beauty Clinic in Asia offered me to do some face treatment, I immediately jumped to agreement. At first we would like to do more laser for my skin but since my schedule is pretty tight and it would take time to heal, so we moved to thread lift and botox instead to make my face smaller!