Fashion Monday :-) (echos!)

I'd decided to make "Monday" as a Fashion Spot for this blog. I will write articles related to the World of Fashion. I don't know for how long but probably as long as ideas/topics enter my mind. ;-)

Taking up a college course dominated by men is probably the reason why dressing up is not my thing. Pants/shorts and t-shirt is my usual get-up for a day. Wearing dresses is not my thing (except of course for special occasions where I need to comply with a dress code). For my sisters, it is the complete opposite! They like to dress up and wearing dresses for work, for casual occasions, etc. is just a common thing for them. For me, I lack the confidence to wear dresses in public as a casual wear. I don't know why but I'm really not comfortable walking around the street wearing those. But one day, my eldest sister Liza told me that I should try to wear dresses because I have such a cute/petite body that will go well with it. (well, what do you expect, she's my sister, whether it's true or not, I chose to believe her.hahaha). She said my choice of clothes are boring and corny. And that's when I'd decided to play with fashion and started wearing dresses more often. There are still times I don't feel comfortable roaming the city wearing fancy dresses but I chose to be confident. I think girls should always feel cute/pretty with their choice of wear. Don't mind the comments/eyes of the people around as long as you feel beautiful.Go girl!

Here are some pictures of me feeling "girly-girly" :-P ...

Walking around the streets of Singapore :-)

Picture Taking in Resorts World ;-)

Spa at New World Hotel

Going to church in Japan :-)

Star City with Rome!

Echos!Hahaha!

Father's Day :-(

Although it is still so hard to accept the fact that Papa is no longer with us, we still tried to celebrate Father's Day last June 16, 2013 to show him that he is never forgotten and he will live forever in our hearts. I know he is up there watching and guiding his girls. :-)

I still have my moments...There are times my tears would just fall everytime memories of him pop into my mind...I still can't listen to Elvis Presley's songs without crying my heart out...but still I am trying my very best to be strong for my mother and my sisters.

I woke up early on this day hearing papa's favorite Elvis Presley's CD playing loud in our room and it was my sister Marie's way of waking us up. It made us cry again. But, it brought us happiness feeling Papa's presence in his room. (the CD player kept on skipping on the songs, although we know the CD is not damaged, it is probably Papa's way of telling us he is just around the house.:-))

We went to church and heard mass and after that we went straight to the cemetery and offered candles and prayers. Then we had our breakfast at Jollibeee,Libertad. Mommy cooked our favorite spaghetti and we bought a roll of cake and we had our simple celebration at home.

I miss you papa. Father's Day would never be the same without you here...

God Bless all the Fathers :-)

Hi Papa!

Romeo's Girls :-)

(Never mind those crying eyes.)

We chose to be happy. We are bonded by love...

King Romeo!

RAMEN!

Ramen is my comfort food here in Japan. Everytime I feel sad I would always request my roommate to accompany me to my favorite Ramen House here, Yamaokaya. (Thanks to our half-filipino, half-japs neighbor/friend Sachiko for introducing this Ramen House to us.) Those big sized noodles and oh so yummy hot soup served in a gigantic bowl relaxes my senses. Haha. It’s a good thing it is one of the cheapest foods here so I don’t have to spend thousands for just one meal. My buddy and I would even share in one bowl sometimes, because it is already big enough to satisfy our hunger. I really have the simplest taste buds in the world, haha! Ramen, anyone?!

Oishi!

Yamaokaya.

Happy Cherry :-)

TEMPTATION ISLAND GIRLS

Joy-Cheche-Ethel-Cherry. “We are the Temptation Island Girls!” . Toinks!Don’t get me wrong, we are not as pretty and sexy as those ladies in the popular movie with that title. haha. We just kiddingly called ourselves as Solenn-Lovi-Marian-Heart, a month before we go to Singapore for an all-girls 7-days vacation last October 2011. I’ve come to write this entry because I am just so amazed how our lives have changed in a span of just one year. Cheche and Joy are already eagerly waiting for the birth of their first-borns. While Ethel and I are here in Japan, working and just enjoying what life has to offer as single ladies! Haha. Just like in the movie, we are four girls that differ in personality, attitude, and beliefs but we are bonded by the word “Friendship”. Sometimes we argue, we get into each other’s nerves, we have bad moods and we find it difficult to accept our own eccentricity, but we chose to stick with each other through thick and thin. I know that we will always be there for each other whatever and wherever life will lead us…Bring it on girls! :-P

Hail to the King! My father, Romeo O. Radoc…

The evening of 24^th of September 2012 is probably the longest night of my life…It felt like my heart stopped beating during those moments…Papa was rushed again to the hospital because apparently he stopped responding to my mom and sisters when being called…And then in the early morning of 25^th of September 2012, I had received the worst text message ever in my life...”Ate Cherry, wala na si papa, dito na kami Rizal Funeral…”

Papa underwent Hemodialysis for three years and during those times, my mom and my sisters are hoping for him to get better but preparing ourselves for the worst things that can happen. But I guess you can never be prepared for things like this, it is so hard to let go of Papa. We had witnessed his battle for him to spend a few more years with us. We were saddened how he was affected by the treatment emotionally and physically. A lot of times I had questioned God why him…

I had to travel from Japan to be with him for the last time. I don’t even know how I was able to do it with my knees shaking and my eyes flooded with tears.  (I’m sure Papa had guided me all the way...)

I love you so much Papa. I will miss you every day of my life. Thank you for the wonderful memories we had shared and for the values you had taught us. I may not be your sweetest daughter but I hope you knew how much I had loved you with all my heart. People say that you were lucky to have us as your daughters because we grew up as responsible and loving individuals but they are wrong…My sisters and I were lucky to have you as our father because you had raised us well. I am proud of you.

Greatest Love Story ever told...

Last pic of Papa with my three sisters

Papa with his Sweetest Daughter :-)

Papa with Rome (his first granddaughter)

I will always be a "Papa's Girl"...I love you Papa...

R.I.P. Mr. Romeo Ocampo Radoc

This link is the video for "Always On My Mind" by Elvis Presley.

My youngest sister said that this was the last song he had listened to on his cd player 

and sang along with it. A certified Elvis Presley fanatic 'til the end!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9sRJ-eOHnc

First Day at Work

Last July 3, 2012 was my first day at work in Japan. I was assigned at the Tsuchiura Office as one of the staffs in the Compressor Department. The job is quite different from my line of work in the Philippines because I’ll be using a different software, not the one that I’ve been using for almost five years. The pressure is really big on my part, because I don’t want to disappoint my superiors back home who trusted me with what I consider as an opportunity and a responsibility. I’ll do my best to help the group and putting my trust in my abilities and holding on to my faith in the almighty God to be an asset to the company. That day, I'd felt like a girl fresh out of college and going to her first ever job again. Fear, excitement, happiness are all over me as I'll be working with people of different culture and language. But I guess it's nice to say that I've come prepared for this battle :-P

"I am the girl from Manila!" hahaha!

I have this inside my bag on my first day in case of emergency...hahaha!

"CHERRY"

Welcome Gifts from one of my Japanese Bosses :-)

Arrival in Japan

Last July 2, 2012 after almost 5 years of waiting for the company I am currently employed to, to be given a chance to work in Japan also like my other colleagues, I finally arrived in Japan. I considered this almost 6 months of stay in this country as an early birthday gift, as my birthday was just 4 days away then. Aside from career growth, I am also excited to live on my own and experience the joys and pains of being away from home. I know I will miss my family so much but I also can’t wait to see myself grow as a mature person and make decisions on my own. I can now finally unleash my cooking skills after months of learning and trying at home. Hahaha. I know doing household chores would not be a problem for me because, hmm, I have no other choice but to do it! I am gonna be all by myself! :-)

I can’t wait to learn new things at work and broaden my knowledge about the wonders of Mechanical Engineering, my chosen field. I know there are also a lot of exciting things to see and learn outside my work and a chance to discover and explore the beauty of this country. I also have my fears but I know my faith in the Almighty God will guide me all throughout this new journey in my life. Ikimasho!

Flight DELTA Air Lines (DL) 172

Depart: Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), Terminal 1

Arrive: Narita (NRT), Terminal 1 Tokyo

Fasten your seat belt :-)

Choose...

Haha.Old School. I watched the This Is It Concert 

of Michael Jackson while on flight. (eventhough there are a lot of new choices,new artists...)

I Love You Michael! :-)

Breakfast.

Arrived Safely! Thank you Lord!

:-P

Narita Airport Terminal 1

Konnichiwa! :-)