🎂 Quarantine birthday + pressies!

On June 3rd I celebrated another birthday, and even tho it was a very different one because of the lockdown situation we're in, it was a fun and special day.

Since it was a Wednesday, I had a lot of work to do. We were juggling between work and celebration, haha, but it was also really nice to recieve sweet messages from my students and coworkers.
At home I was very spoiled by my mom and sister from the moment I woke up with special food, pressies and everything sakura/princess themed.

Even the meat was flower shaped. I took the pic before
adding the other ingredients to my burger. 

I also recieved surprises delivered to my house from friends and I got to see one of my besties for a couple of minutes because she and her hubby stopped by real quick to congratulate me and leave a pressie. I was so happy to see her after all this time. We kept our distance and wore masks all the time, of course. But it makes such a big difference to see someone in person even for a little while.

Once again I want to thank everyone who took the time to send me a message, a pressie, a virtual hug and good wishes. You all made my day a special one despite the lockdown.

Let's move on to the pressies, shall we? They are in no particular order and I kinda separated them by types.

First one is of course, the cake. It was a gorgeous choco mint, sakura cake from Chez Moi Reposteria. As some of you know, choco mint is one of my favorite combinations ever.

It was way too pretty, I felt bad for having to eat it but,
can't say no to cake!

Next are the beauty related goodies.
The Elegant Touch nails are one of my favorites, the sakura & matcha hand cream  smells so good and, I'm really looking forward to try the Burt's Bees products since I've heard many great things about them. And those Physicians Formula eyedshadows are super pretty to look at!

UPDATE: I've been using the B.B chapstic and... I LOVE IT!

Then we have yummies! Because I could eat candy instead of real food if it wasn't bad for the health. Haha.

Stationery! Inside the HK notebook, there's a sweet letter from my friend. ♡

I also recieved some earrings. I actually wore the pink hearts on my birthday and they look so pretty!

The husbando! 😍

And, some clothes. The first outfit was the outfit of the birthday.

super wrinkled skirt. Oopsie!

So, that is that for this b-day post. Even tho I'm not the happiest about being a year older, I think I have my priotrities (a bit) more stright now, I'm more aware of the things I want and don't want, as well as the things I need to change. I also know that a nice glass of sake at the end of a long and tough day can always make me feel better. LOL.
A year older means... a little bit wiser. Haha.

Quarantine birthday will be a b-day to remember.

🎂 Late Birthday Post + pressies!

Hello guys!
I celebrated another birthday on June 3rd so yeah, I know I'm a tiny little late with this post. But, life's been busy at work (end of the school year is always madness), I pretty much celebrated this birthday all week and we also celebrated my dad's birthday on the 6th.

I have to say that this year I wasn't looking forward to celebrate my birthday. Maybe because I was on denial (and still am), maybe because I feel a little stuck with my life. And I felt like a year older would mean another wasted year. Kinda~ I didn't even plan anything to celebrate it.

But my friends, family and everyone at work (meaning coworkers and students) decided to celebrate me anyway! Making it a special birthday week and showing me that no matter how I feel, I am loved and spoiled.

I won't go into details on the celebrations cuz I'll link the vlogs down below in case you wanna check them out. I will say I really enjoyed and appreciate every celebration, message, hug, happy birthday song and present.

On this "new chapter" of my life, I want to focus more on the good things I have and my achievements. No matter how big of small they are. I also want to think a little more about me and continue fighting for the things I want. I know I have no control over some of them but I'll try my best to be patient. I won't compare to others and live my own live the best way that I can.

Moving on to the pressies! I recieved so many thoughtful and beautiful things. I was really spoiled this year.
Instead of showing just pictures I decided to make a video to go a bit more into detail on them so, I hope you enjoy!!

BIRTHDAY VLOGS:
Birthday Blues + Surprise Celebration
Birthday Week

The Joker's Birthday Game Video + Harley Quinn inspired look photos

Hello, hello there!
So, the Joker's birthday gamed video is finally here! I feel like I've been talking a lot about it lately and it took me forever to put everything together. Busy life is busy~!
As some of you know, I posted a birthday blog before and I included part of what the game was about and all that so, I'll just link it here for you guys to check it out if you feel like it, instead of going all over it again.
I'm sorry for the bad vlogging! At that moment I decided to vlog it myself and it would've been better to have someone vlogging it for me but...I was still sleepy so, yeah.
With no further do, here it is!

Hope you enjoy the video and...thank you Puddin for a fun morning! Haha

And well, I kinda wanted to make a (very improvised) Harley Quinn look for this video, just to kinda match the whole theme. I took a few ideas from different pics of her online and came up with this! I was surprised of how much love you guys showed to the super short video I shared on my SNS as a small sneak peek for this video.
I actually want to make a better HQ makeup sometime soon, here are some pics of this particular one for now.
Thank you for all the good comments!! ♥

I'll see you next time! Bye bye~
Miss Harley Quinn

Thank you to my sister for the great into of this video!!

Birthday Post + The Joker's Birthday Game. ♦

Hello, hello everyone!
I'm finally having some time to write a birthday post! It's still not too late! Hehe.
I had a very busy and stressful couple of days at work before my birthday. We invited my kids' parents to work with their children for an hour. And even tho it may be something fun for some, it's stressful for me. Anyways, I survived!

I feel like somehow, this year my birthday was a little different. Don't know how to explain but, it just felt different. I feel like I've learned a lot through the past year and I am willing to learn more.
I had a lovely birthday week! And even tho I felt exhausted by the end of the week, it was all worth it. I love to spend time with my loved ones.
I really  want to thank you all for the messages, hugs, celebrations and gifts. I am spoiled and so lucky to have great, loving people around me. Special thanks to the people that sticked to me through all the ups and downs, never leaving my side when I need them the most. And big, big thank you to my family, boyfriend and friends/coworkers for making my week, such a great one. ♥ Love you all.

NOTE: This year I ate more than I do in other birthdays! Literally a week of non-stop eating!

I usually make a birthday pressies post but, I'll change it this year! (mainly cuz I already ate some of the gifts and others are organized now)
This year I'll share with you a bit of what happened on Mr. J's birthday game~

DING DING DING! On wednesday I recieved the invitation to my own birthday game, Friday at 8:00am. I was curious as in what it'd be.

A super duper cool happy birthday tune started playing at 8am so, that was my sign, Let the game begin!!

First stop had many notes, a big Harley Quinn birthday card and many weapons to choose from. I had 15 more stops ahead.

Once I chose my weapon (a gun), the rules were simple:
1. Smile and laugh all the time
2. Destroy Batman and Robin
3. Read the instructions out loud
4. Do exactly what you read
5. Enjoy the game
And so I did...

Every number had a different thing to do, from choosing between Batman, Robin or The Joker; to opening gifts or singing a song. I have to confess I was still a little sleepy but I had fun!

Last stop had this box and a Game Over sign. Behind the box was the cutest Sailor Moon birthday cake ever and a Luna plushie! Such a sweet deet from someone as crazy as the Joker! Heheheeh.
I'll be putting the video together this week (hopefully) so I can share it with you guys. It'll be easier than trying to explain it in here.
Thank you Puddin!

To finish this post, I want to wish my dad a happy birthday! We celebrate our birthdays a few days apart so, yeah! Many more birthdays to come to the #1 man in my life.

Funny thing was, my b-day was Joker and Harley themed
 and my dad's was Batman themed...

Bye for now!!!!!

My birthday + pressies!

Hello sweeties!
I can't believe I'm a year older! Even though it doesn't feel too different I'm like..."I'm around Misato Katsuragi's age now!" LOL. Guess a year older means...I'm a year wiser! (yeah, right!)
Anyways, I want to thank all the people who made my day so special with your messages, hugs, good wishes, cake, laughs, etc.

I started my day pretty early with the Korean "Happy Birthday" song and gifts in bed! Then breakfast with cake!
I headed to work and had a celebation there with my friends and coworkers, they bought me lunch and had a yummy home made cake my sweet friend Martha made. More "Happy Birthday" songs from my kiddos and lots of hugsssss! ♥

When I left work, we went to an Italian restaurant with my girls. They have one of the yummiest pizzas ever. (in my opinion) And spending time with my girls is always fun. Great catch up, big laughs and...lots of food! We ate pizza, pasta, they gave me a bday brownie and apple pie with icecream.
I also want to mention that the staff of the place was one of the nicest I've seen. They where so sweet, fun and made our night, a very good one. One of the waiters even gave me a free chocolate milkshake!
Thank you girls for buying my dinner!

And...at the end of the day I was tired enough to just cuddle in bed and watch The Simpsons. But, I really had a great day, once again, I feel very lucky to have such sweet and caring people in my life. I'm definitely looking forward to start this new year (of my life) with good plans, good vibes, better attitude and just try to be a better person.

Ok! Now, I'll show you the gifts I got this year!

I've been loving my Forever21 jacket!

back detal of the blouse

H&M dress

Sweet gifts from my girls at work. This is the first thing I own from Frozen, hehe.

Also got some cards! I love recieving cards and letters! And these cool "Good for one ___" cards!

Last Saturday was my Dad's birthday! (06/06) so we have a double celebration at Wings Army. YUM!

Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!!