Showing posts with label japanese. Show all posts
Showing posts with label japanese. Show all posts

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Yukata Shoot + Update: Japan Trip

Yukata Shoot ft. Ariel Lee

This shoot was from back in May 2014, two months back, a day after Music Matters Live 2014

It was organized by dear KellyKonomi and I was given the opportunity to shoot too. 

During the shoot, I was pretty worn out after the day before's activities hence I didn't function well and mostly helped out another photographer instead of shooting. However, the other photographers left earlier but props like this soap bubbles was only taken out at the later part of the day. So I was really lucky to get this shot but a single photo isn't enough to form a photo-set. ): 

Tried to edit it to give off a soft and "romantic" feel ha ha - the bokeh is not photoshop-ed in by the way. *disclaimer* loll 


So, besides posting up this single photo, I should probably tell this to my readers (if I have any hahaha) that…

I'M GOING TO JAPAN!!!
Soon.

Have booked my tickets and I'm leaving on the 26th September, all the way till 15th October. 15 days in Tokyo! I'm so super excited!!

On courtesy of my good friend who's currently studying in Japan, I'm heading over to leech off her apartment hence I'm given the opportunity to stay there for a longer period and explore the lands that I've been constantly dreaming of. (my dreams never actually allowed me to even REACH japan - misfortunate events one after another …)

For those who are interested to know, I got my flight tickets through Expedia.com and I am heading there by Delta Airline.

It cost me $835.40 for two way, direct flight - no transits! Not one of the cheaper options but my parents would much prefer me to take a direct flight, just to be safe. (its not that much more expensive either, just an extra $200 or so?)

After booking my tickets, I'm flat out broke. Also, I'm trying to save bits and pieces of my allowance hence staying home on weekends, cooking my lunches and rolling around - going out never fails to make me spend!!

I made use of all the extra time at home to research about Tokyo as though I've been there a few times, it was many years ago and I followed a tour along with my parents. No idea how the train lines work so I spent lots of of time worrying about it! Also, watching and reading blogs and vlogs about Tokyo everyday! Will list some of the better channels/blogs in my next update (then i'd have something to post about lol).

Well, I really hope this trip works out well and hopefully, I'd be able to meet more friends and gain some nice opportunities!

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Bene




Head Chef: Kenji -> Hall Manager/ Assistant chef:Hasan -> Ex Hall-staff: yours truly, me, Vernice

Photos taken with the assistance of my friend, the cat lord: Zelia

Last Saturday on the 18th,  I went back to my good ol' workplace at Boat Quay Singapore, BENE SPAGHETTI for a visit as I was craving for some pasta and pizza. Prior to our visit, we were at Harbourfront along with some other homies from Photo Republic (also known as Photo IG) for a little strolling around the area and also in an attempt to take some landscapes- but i failed.

I've worked at this little Japanese-Italian restaurant for quite a while (around 9 months) and its pretty sad to see more and more people leaving the workplace, I wished I could stay too, but the circumstances didn't allowed me to do so. :(

However,  I ensure you that the food is good and the hall service is still decent. I brought many of my friends there and they all liked the food. One of them blogged about it: Adelene - please check it out as I feel that she did a great job!

The whole restaurant produces a very cosy and home-ly feeling to their customers and they'd surely strive to provide you with the best food and service! The head chef and bosses are authentic air-flown japanese people hence the japanese vibe is definitely there if you like the culture ;) - which i adore.

If you'd like to visit, these are my favorite dishes:

Starters: 
Napoli Fritters
Grilled Mushrooms and Beef in Aluminium Foil with miso

Mains: 
Seafood Pizza
Bongore Spaghetti (clams in white wine sauce)

I definitely also recommend that you try their homemade Tiramisu for dessert! If you are going there as a group of 4, you also get the Assorted Antipasto that comes with at least 6 homemade appetizers ;)! If you would like to have a party, there's also packages available!

The best part: THERE IS FREE FLOW WINE FOR $15 (females) / $18 (males)!!! (if I'm not wrong the promotion is up till the end of January so go go!!)

I would post some of the many food porn i took of the food there.... but i'm feeling like a lazy pig so please be a darling and head over to my friend's blog instead hehe!



Bene Spaghetti
83 Circular Road 
Boat Quay Singapore
Singapore 049435

Opening hours:
Mondays - Fridays: 11:30am - 2:30pm ; 5:30pm - 11pm 
Saturdays: 5:30-11pm 
Closed on Sundays! 

Contact:
6536 1726


P.S. they are open on Chinese New Year too!
P.S.S i may attempt to do a blog post with photos of the food next time!