nagomimakuri collection: in memory of Gong Gong

 Nagomimakuri Collection  I mentioned several months ago in a previous post about my love for Nagomimakuri and how it all started. For those of you who didn't read it, it was my Gong Gong (grandfather) who bought me my first Nago and it's the only tangible item he ever bought...

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back from australia and some news

Hey everyone so I arrived home from Australia on November 21st. Australia is beautiful with gorgeous weather and it was just a breath of fresh air. For 3 weeks, I didn't think about work and was completely stress free! I'll be making a few individual posts about my Australia trip but here's a little...

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rilakkuma & sumikko gurashi knit goodies

As the winter months approach, we start to pull out our sweaters, mittens and hats. It seems like San-x is thinking the same thing and will be releasing a Knit Goods line that features Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi!...

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sailor moon banpresto compact mirrors

Back in July, I had ordered the compact mirrors released by Banpresto to celebrate Sailor Moon's 20th anniversary. I actually only wanted one of them (ok two) and you got more a of a bargain if you bought all three. I thought that I'd be able to sell the one(s) rather easily but it turns out, not to...

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Sumikko Gurashi Hot Spring Series

Happy October everyone! Today I bring you...MORE SUMIKKO GURASHI!!! ꒰⁎ᵉ̷͈ ॣ꒵ ॢᵉ̷͈⁎꒱ Hot Spring Series Look at this adorable art work, how can you not love Sumikko Gurashi? The Penguin definitely knows how to enjoy itself. ...

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walking sardines - a san-x creation

I was browsing the San-x online shop because I was bored (a dangerous thing) and I was looking at the October releases. I came across this. Walking Sardine? ...

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sumikko gurashi christmas playset

Fantastic news everyone, San-x is releasing a Sumikko Gurashi Christmas play set! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is how excited I am! ␟␏(ɲ˃ ˈ̫̮ ˂ɳ)␟␏ෆ Sumikko Gurashi + Christmas =&...

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rilakkuma Nonbiri Neko (Carefree Cat) series

Nombiri Neko (Carefree Cat) Series! So after several months of gossip and snippets of merchandise from this line, San-x finally official released most of the goodies from the Carefree Cat line! ...

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rilakkuma halloween series 2014

Masquerade Party! It's only the end of August and already shops are putting out Halloween decorations. San-x has decided to do the same and has released its Halloween Rilakkuma series for this year. ...

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otakuthon 2014 goods

Otakuthon 2014 Purchases I went to our local anime convention again this year, like I have been doing for the past 2 years with my good friend Suzy. I normally buy a weekend pass and let my sister use it (sssshhhhhh) when I'm done going to the con but this year, my family went to NYC for a few...

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cpa, cma results

As some of you know, I've been working towards getting my Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation (previously known as Certified Management Accountant - CMA. They changed in half way through my program). Well, the letters were mailed out on Wednesday and I received mine on Thursday. My mom had called me during the day and told me the letter arrived. For the rest of the day, all I could...

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travel goodies from san-x

Travel Goods Small post today, but I just found out that San-x made a mini line of travel accessories. I love the little see-through pouches and those compact mirrors are to die for. The compact toothbrush is a nifty idea but I always bring whatever toothbrush I'm currently using and just put...

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birthday swap with Ariel

Birthday Swap from Ariel As promised, here's a kawaii post for you! Ariel and I share the same birthday (April 27th) and we decided to do a birthday swap this year! It was really exciting and tons of fun for me to pick out goodies for her. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures of...

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recent health issues

Hey everyone! Sorry I've disappeared yet again, I've been experiencing a lot of health problems over the past few weeks. But I'm finally getting better so hopefully, I'll be able to start blogging more often again! I apologize for neglecting my blog for so long.   That was me except a million...

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tentario kickstart project

Tentatrio Plush Hi everyone! So just a really short post but inky drop is raising money to make these adorable plush. They're called Tentario! It features Ika the Squid, Jellyblub the Jellyfish and Sweetoof the Octopus. She's also trying to raise funds for an adorable narwhale called Starwhal. Depending...

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be back soon!

Stole this picture off this blog (because I'm too lazy and busy to make my own) Just to let everyone know, I haven't forgotten about my blog! My professional program is almost over (my presentation is on June 8th in the AM) and I'll have a million things to post about. Please continue...

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valentine's day presents

I know Valentine's Day was almost a month ago but I figured it's better late than never so here's my little baby post about what I received from Alex on lovers' day. Valentine's Day gifts from Alex...

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rilakkuma stripes series

Stripe Series - "Stripes With Your Days" I am totally loving this Rilakkuma series. As you all know (or should know by now), I'm not a huge Rilakkuma fan but this series TAKES THE CAKE. Mmmmm....cake. ...

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new sumikko gurashi collection - wilderness explorers?

  Sumikko Gurashi, Wilderness Explorers When I learned from Faith's post that another line of Sumikko Gurashi is going to be released, I almost wet my pants. Sumikko Gurashi has quickly become one of my favourite San-x characters because they're all so cute and unusual. I'm so happy that...

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merry christmas and happy new year! ♪ヽ(๑ᴖ◡ᴖ๑)ノ♪

（‐＾▽＾‐） Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! I know I'm late for both but in addition to my usual excuses, I have one that's pretty legitimate. I was without internet since December 16th and only got it back on December 31st. Our modem broke and our internet provider had to send us a new...

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