Oolala, more J chika!

Yaguchi Mari, former Morning Musume leader (yep the Rica P.-look-alike who dated Oguri Shun, don’t you just want to kill her?), is rumored to be dating Ultraman Nexus star, Kawakubo Takuji.

Japanese article from: Sankei Sports

Argh! I don’t know why I laughed my *ss of when I watch this… If you do too, can you tell me why?

Welcome Beaker, the Swedish Chef, and Animal with Danny Boy.

I’m so glad I only paid more-or-less 48K PhP for the whole duration of my 4 year-stay in college (no scholarship and special privileges at that). But I think the amount we’re talking about here is just tuition fee for an academic year.

Five Most Expensive Colleges (room, board and books excluded)

George Washington University : $39,240

Kenyon College : $38,140

Bucknell University : $38,134

Vassar College : $38,115

Sarah Lawrence College : $38,090

Source: Yahoo! Finance

Yeah, yeah sure… I’m recently feeling a little vulnerable so I’ve been listening to “oldies” songs. I stumbled upon this particular 80’s classic by Phil Collins.

I remember once when I was in second grade and I was left alone one afternoon since my Mom went to the grocery for food. I had just finished my homework so I had about an hour of TV time. No cable yet at that time and it was a little too early in the afternoon for cartoons so I was left to amuse myself with music videos.

I came upon this one, and though I understood the lyrics superficially, I remember that I felt so sad while watching the vid and listening to the song that I actually cried! My Mom was perplexed when she came back seeing me sniffling like an old grandma over Gone with the Wind.

From days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe, comes a legend. The legend of Voltron: Defender of the Universe. A mighty robot, loved by good, feared by evil. As Voltron’s legend grew, peace settled across the galaxy. On Planet Earth, a Galaxy Alliance was formed. Together with the good planets of the Solar System, they maintained peace throughout the universe until a new horrible menace threatened the galaxy. Voltron was needed once more. This is the story of the superforce of space explorers. Specially trained and sent by the alliance to bring back, Voltron: Defender of the Universe.
- Narrator voiced by Peter Cullen (a.k.a Optimus Prime)

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I once worked as a part-time ESL Teacher during my brief stint in Japan. I guess being able to speak English was good enough back then (boy some co-workers were surprised when they learned I wasn’t Asian-American but proud-to-be-purely Pinay). But now, if I wanted to go back and teach again, maybe I should have another go at the gym. Especially if I were to work for Gaigo TV

Image Source: Gaigo TV

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So what’s so special about these canisters of potato chips?

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Image Source: Japan Foundation Manila

The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM), with support from the Embassy of Japan, presents, “A Night of Kabuki: Demonstration and Lecture”, a Shochiku Co., Ltd. production, on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Ayala corner Makati Avenues, Makati City. Show starts at 8:00 PM.

For more information, please check the official site of Japan Foundation Manila