can you dig it?

final video that was played at my cousin's wedding in november =] me, julia and noah are featured in the dancing portion at the end as our way of being present in the flash mob they performed.

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Pinterest...

is the shit!

This site was introduced by one of my classmates who thought I would love it... and she was spot on because I immediately got hooked.

It's like tumblr but way better for those who like to reblog inspiring images and what not. It's also like a DIY central! I am stealing a bajillion ideas for holiday treats and gifts this season and some other DIY stuff for myself =]
Unfortunately, it takes up to a week or so to get an account (which is why I kept posting all my repins on my neglected Twitter), but it's definitely worth the wait.

Find me here: http://pinterest.com/chanteee/

Toodlez~
Chantee

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oh, yes I did...

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camera love.

After being curious about a certain camera that I saw on Diana Rikasari's blog, I searched for some reviews on it and came across this channel on youtube under DigitalRevCom.
Kai's reviews are so informative and incredibly entertaining at the same time. He really does keep your full attention for the entire video. Maybe it's the fact that he's Asian and has an English accent... I love that lulz.
Anyways, I found the review I was looking for on the Olympus PEN E-PL2.

Soooo pretty.

....and now I HAVE to get it -__-''
Fuck.

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white hot chocolate & pumpkin spice lattes

Never was a Second Cup person until now.

And yes, I love playing with the toy camera feature on my camera. It's cheating, but oh well =]

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Dear bloggerland,

No, I didn't forget about you. I just didn't feel like blogging the entire time :D

I'm considering just switching to a tumblr because I don't feel the need to write anymore lengthy posts at the moment? Or maybe I'll just use both? I don't know. We'll see how I feel.

Until then, hope this video occupies you because it makes me very happy =]

Watch me!

pass: kneeshouldershoulderknee

lulz.

Chantee

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a change of plan.

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4am.

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you make my dreams.

canada day/ nicki's grad party.

super soaker battle. that's right.

And lastly...

Just a short clip we worked on that we'll be using for our cousin's wedding in the Philippines in November.

My family is awesome =]

I love my cousins!

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Meet Chihiro (aka. Chi chi)

Oh hi there,

My name is Chihiro. It took about a week for me to get a real name because...
Ebun, Thunderstorm, Stormy, Spikey, Sweetie, Dirty, Pebbles, Cloudy, Patchy, Rocky, Spunky, Jennifer, Girlie, Facebook, Youtube, and Friendster weren't very suitable names for obvious and not so obvious reasons.

I am a girl cockatiel. I don't talk. I don't bite.
I cannot fly, but I still love trying to even though there is nowhere to land.

Oh and Tweety doesn't like me yet. Sad face.

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elements.

An absolutely amazing experience working with Patti Wilcox for an industrial show at the Fairmount Royal York. I had never felt so sore in my life. I remember not being able to sit down or walk without feeling any pain. But it was all worth it.
I learned so much in rehearsals and saw some mind blowing circus acts that were in the show as well!

I'm really sad that we didn't get the chance to take many pictures in all our costumes or see a video of our performance afterwards. We did four elemental pieces: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. All the costumes were made wonderfully and with a low budget too. I think she said it cost only $1400 for the costumes. It sounds like a lot, but when you look at how it's for 6 dancers and each dancer had 5 costumes, it's actually really cheap for a legit dance costume.

In our live statues opening costumes
I really wanted to keep that romper =(


Earth costume




Shots at Jack Astors after the show. Good timessss.

I am so lucky to have been chosen for this job back in April. I think this was my first official paid dance gig! :D

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anime anime anime.

Yes, this was like a LOOONG time ago but I've been busy and I didn't have my laptop for a bit. Better late than never riiight?

I was actually SO excited for Anime North because I had only gone once in grade 10 and hadn't been able to go for the next 4 years from dance competitions landing on those weekends. Boo.

So excited that I bought a weekend pass early..

So excited that I dressed up as Pikachu for the last two days!!

And that's how my new nickname Pikachu at work started... lulz.

I felt like cosplaying but I didn't know who to go as so I picked Pikachu because all I needed to do was make a hat and wear yellow and done! I used SecretLifeOfABioNerd's tutorial on Youtube as well as this fleece hat tutorial from deviantart http://clearkid.deviantart.com/art/Fleece-Hat-Tutorial-68772035 as a reference in making my pikachu hat. It wasn't hard at all. It would've just been a lot faster if I used a sewing machine x_X Too bad I don't really have a very good one that works.
Because I hand stitched the entire thing, it wasn't done for the first day (because I started it the night before lolololol). So I just threw on a random dress and a mini top hat. Not sure what kind of look I was going for or what character I would be, but according to Andrew, I did actually look like some anime character that he knew but couldn't remember where it was from.

The whole weekend in the convention centre consisted of me walking around and around the dealer's room and the craft section being indecisive and picky about buying certain things for myself and other people... and then killing my feet. I didn't really get the chance to go to other events except for the J-Pop dance and the J-Rave because I couldn't come that early for other events for the whole weekend.

I randomly ran into one of my elective buddies at school at one of the dances though. What are the chances? It was so crowded D:

David, Mashimaro and meee.

He gave me that Mashimaro though it is a lil confusing as to why he did. He bought it and then didn't want to carry around cuz it was too big so he gave it to me?... but then later on bought another one anyway! LOL How silly =] Oh well, it's my extremely early birthday present from him!
Favourite cosplays?

• Windmill guy from Zelda Ocarina of Time
• Someone wearing a Pedobear mask under a Barney suit

(No photos of them.. sad face)

I regret not taking that many pictures of the epic cosplays I saw. It's mostly because I was too lazy to take my camera out OR I was too slow in taking my camera out =( These were the only decent ones I got.

I'm pretty sure I saw these guys everywhere. Even at Swiss Chalet when we had dinner. Hahaha.

Aaaand no I'm not trying to say here that my outfit was epic by posting this one. Actually I was just there to take a pic of their epic costumes until this other guy with this huge camera told me to go and join them.
Favourite buys?

I actually didn't get too many things for myself. Most of the items I got were for my siblings and friends.
I got this shirt for Bryan from the craft area and I really like the artist's designs ...even though they are like really random creatures. The quality of the prints is really nice as well and it's all hand made I believe.

raccoon/ fox creature? :D

Check out the artist's stuff
http://www.hiengtang.com/

http://www.1percenttalent.com/

Me and Vernonn bought Tokidoki Marvel T Shirts for Shingo whose birthday was coming up. And there was a ton of Angry Bird merchandise, so I picked up something for my sisterrr cuz she's the greatest Angry Bird nerd I know.

My favourite buys for myself..
Totoro backpack!!!

I don't care if I look like a lil kid. Totoro is awesome :D

And other pics just cuz I don't know where to put them...

Hello Kitty film + Anime Convention = Awesome

Ozzyyyyyy!!!! :D Love this pic

Until next time.

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Dear my unknown "follower but not follower"(s),

I appreciate all the attention even when I disappear for weeks. But I think clicking the 'Follow' button might make your life easier... Oh and the 'Subscribe' button too while you're at it.
Just sayiiiiing.

Chantee

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hello kitty.

Loving my Hello Kitty film that I've been holding since December :D It's my last pack of film for my fuji instax 7 too ahhhhhhhhhhhh... Need a trip to pmall soon times to get more cute film!

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love shuffle.

Usami Kei is a salaryman who has risen in status due to his engagement with Mei, the wealthy daughter of his company's president. Shortly after she breaks off the engagement, a power failure leaves him stuck in the elevator of his apartment building. Trapped with him are three others living on the same floor - Airu, a trilingual interpreter, Ojiro, a model photographer, and Masato, a psychiatrist. While waiting, their conversation hits upon their love lives and the question of whether there is truly only one fated partner for everyone. As a result, they decide to try "shuffling" their relationships with each other.

Literally, finished it in three days. It's a good one to watch if you're looking for a short and fast drama. There are only 10 episodes and they're all around 40mins. I'm glad they weren't afraid to keep it short, because dragging the plot would only make it worse as a whole like what some dramas do. It's a really interesting one to watch and less predictable. A lot of cute and funny moments too =]

yay panda!

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nee shiteru?

You know what's the best thing to watch when you're feeling crappy/bored?

Mameshiba!

Bryan, Quan, and Andrew introduced Mameshiba to be a couple of months ago. I don't know how they came across it actually. Probably from Quan's Japanese girlfriend Yukina.
I remembered it again after seeing T&T selling Mameshiba phone charms in the gumball machine thingys! XD And yes, I had to get one... and then another the next time I went. I want to collect all of them, but what are the chances that one I don't already have will come out every single time? D:

The chick pea and the lentil!
And also my small but growing instant photo blob/whatever shape that is on my wall :D

There are 20 episodes on youtube, but it only takes 10mins to watch all of them because they are like commercials.
I think these two are my favourite mameshiba episodes.

Go watch the rest of them now! :D

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ice packs are my best friend.

I've been done school for a good week now. But I've been too lazy to update mostly because...

This was only the first day so my cheeks weren't really swollen. They blew up the next two days though x_X

I got my wisdom teeth out yayyyyy. I only got my two bottom ones out because they were impacted. They initially told me that I had to get all four out but then when I had my consultation they said that I don't need to take the top ones out because they are growing in straight and there's enough room. I hope they're right because I'm gonna get so pissed if I have to get them out later on! T_T I don't wanna go through this experience again.

I'm feeling better now. I believe I'm on day 5 of recovery? I can probably go out now without feeling self conscious about how huge my cheeks are. Ahaha. No I did not take a pic of my self with my chipmunk cheeks. But my friends that were nice enough to visit me at home definitely saw them. It was a fun Castle Crashers party! =]

Anyways, this school year has flown by SO quickly. Summer 2010 didn't feel that long ago. It feels like only maybe one semester went by. I can't believe that I'm gonna be in 4th year next year! It's really scary actually.

I love my class!

General plans for the break...

Working
Currently I am job hunting since I have time to have another job because my teaching job is only once a week. This is actually my first time seriously going for a part time job. All my work experience has only been teaching. For the past like two weeks I have been applying to places that were and were not hiring. I've been going to mostly restaurants or places that would allow me to have waitress experience. I don't want to do retail even though I would get a could chance of working at places like lululemon. Before I wanted to work there, but thinking about it now, the sales associates there seem to be really fake and I don't think I can handle that. Maybe it's just me. Also, I think I'd get bored doing retail. Being a server seems to be a lot more interesting for me. Plus, tips? :D We'll see. I do have some interviews coming up this week so wish me luck! :D

Taking dance classes and auditions
Self explanatory. I want to take classes downtown but not only contemporary. I want to learn how to do popping and locking as well as crazy as it sounds! My cousin is gonna teach me =] If I hear about any auditions for some short dance jobs I'll go for sure. It's what I want to do right? I need to increase my connections as well. So far I got a job for a show for an insurance company that I heard about from one of my teachers at school. There was about 50ish people that auditioned since it was a bit last minute, but they were only looking for 3 guys and 3 girls. So it was intense! I'm so blessed to have made it. I get to work with a choreographer from Steps NYC. I was incredibly happy when I got a call back. I couldn't stop smiling! Bryan was there to witness it! Haha. The show and rehearsals aren't until June so I do have some time to get into other things. Hopefully I'll come across more opportunities such as commercials. I'd want to do that for sure!

Youtube
I want to participate in the youtube community a lil bit more. Making videos has always been fun and I've gained a lot of encouragement and inspiration from others =] I'll have more time to make vids over the break.Of what I'm not entirely sure. So far I plan on doing some circle lenses reviews since I have quite a few now. I heart circle lenses! ^^

Arts
Painting. Playing with my lomography cameras. Crafts. Etc.

Chilling
With very awesome people =]

Until next time.

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It's an angel's birthday today.

Happy birthday Dorothy!

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kariya.

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choreo.

a tidbit of choreo.

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this bitter earth.

It's been a while since I've come across a new song that I needed to download and listen to 24/7.

This bitter earth
Well, what fruit it bears
Ooooh, This bitter earth

And if my life is like the dust
oooh that hides the glow of a rose
What good am I
Heaven only knows

Lord, this bitter earth
Yes, can be so cold
Today you're young
Too soon, you're old
But while a voice within me cries
I'm sure someone may answer my call
And this bitter earth
Ooooh may not
Oh be so bitter after all

Dinah Washington - This Bitter Earth

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picture twenty nine.

Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile

The classic "I think I'm so cool and cute, but I'm not even close" face

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Dear ignorant people,

Poking fun at others and the way they like to present themselves as themselves does not make you the shit. It only makes you uglier than what you already are.

And that's really how people lose respect for you.
So grow up now.

Lulz,
Chantee

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picture twenty seven.

Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member

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broccoli cheddar, diana +, tarot cards, and bbq.

Quite an eventful day yesterday.

Late-ish surprise (for Bryan) lunch at Panera.
Their broccoli cheddar soup is the best! Good thing I ordered while Bryan was still on the line. He gave me a full bowl. Muahaha!

Happy boy face :D ...with the name tag of course.

Bus ride downtown.
It's so easy for me to fall asleep on the GO buses - more than the trains actually.

My first expired instant photo that came out REALLY blue.

The long but not long walk along Queen.

To the Lomography store!!!! :D
I actually had no idea that there was a Lomography store downtown until about two weeks ago. I just decided to google it to see if there was one since I've seen a lot from the Mijonju Show in different locations... and BAM! One in Toronto that opened last November! Whaaaat? Apparently it's the only one in Canada so far.
It's so awesome inside.

Their prices for cameras are so much cheaper in comparison to Urban Outfitters! I was so happy to see they were selling the Diana + Instant Back and other accessories for the Diana+ that I want to get in the future. (I don't even have the regular sized Diana at the moment lolololol)

Another reason why I decided to go visit on that particular day is because they have Blue Hour Thursdays. And this week it was Psychic Night! So free Psychic readings yayyy. I've never had one done and it was free, so why not. I wasn't expecting too much to begin with since it was free. And I was right about it. The psychic did Tarot card readings and it was pretty general in comparison to other psychic reading stories I've heard from some of my friends that actually paid to see one.

Random picture one of the guys that worked there took during the event. Lizzeh was having her reading and I was trying to call the incredibly cute puppy! XD

It wasn't much of "This is what's going to happen to you" because it wasn't at all. It's more of an opportunity to think about the things going on in your life, what you need to do, and a reminder of what you are capable of. It's also like getting advice from someone that knows nothing about you, which I think is pretty cool. So, I totally bought my own deck of Tarot cards today lolololololol. Oh, and I totally want to get a deck of Clow Cards! XD

Anyways...
Korean bbq dinner! Yummmm...

Patrick and Lizzeh

Fun fun day.

It was all the worth carrying my Fuji Instax 210 with me the whole day.
And looks like my camera wish list increased. Whoops. x_X.

Now back to studying.

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