『AWAY TIME』

A pointless blog post; mainly because I have been absent on Blogger and every time I touch something electrical it flakes out on me. So I cannot retrieve the 300 odd photos from Japan right now either. Boo. Also the weather today (yet again) is raining, after a fab two/three days of sun and now I have a nice tan - well nothing compared to my Boyfriend, I'm still white as a ghost. So, here are 50 questions and my answers to pass time today.

As a question to those who follow/read my Blog; what would you like to know about me, or to read? I need something to motivate me and inspire me to write again. Thank you!

50 questions, 50 ways to get to know me.

• 1: What would you name your future daughter?
  Knowing my luck, I will end up with a dozen sons. Lets go for unisex names.
  
• 2: Do you miss anyone?
  At this very moment, my Boyfriend is whom I miss most.
• 3: What if I told you that you were pretty?
  I feel gross at the moment, so I'd probably just ignore that comment for an eternity.
• 4: Ever been told “it’s not you, it’s me”?
  Yup. It's such a lame excuse right?
• 5: What are you looking forward to in the next week?
  Nothing. I have to take a blood test in two weeks however!
• 6: Did you go out or stay in last night?
  Stay in, as always. Bank Holiday Monday = Sunday.
• 7: How late did you stay up last night?
  Not late, I was in bed before Midnight but I sent my Boyfriend a message.
• 8: Honestly, has anyone seen you in your underwear in the past 3 months?
  Yes, my Boyfriend.
• 9: What were you doing at 12:30 this afternoon?
  ... I'll come back in 29 minutes.
• 10: Have you ever told somebody you loved them and not actually meant it?
  I always mean it. But I never have said 'I am in love with you'.
• 11: Could you go for the rest of your life without drinking alcohol?
  Possibly. I sound alcohol reliant now don't I?
• 12: Have you pretended to like someone?
  I have to pretend to like someone to be nice.
• 13: Could you go the rest of your life without smoking a cigarette?
  Never have smoked, never will. So yes.
• 14: Is there one person in your life that can always make you smile?
  My Boyfriend without a doubt.
• 15: Is it hard for you to get over someone?
  Time is a great healer - for some.
• 16: Think back five months ago, were you single?
  Nope.
  
• 17: Have you ever cried from being so mad?
  I get mad often, but I mainly cry from a mad frustion.
• 18: Hold hands with anyone this week?
  No, I have shaken hands however?
• 19: Did your last kiss take place in/on a bed?
  No.
• 20: Who did you last see in person?
  My Dad last night before I went to bed.
• 21: What is the last thing you said out loud?
  ........ "Did you  lock the doors?"
• 22: Have you kissed three or more people in one night?
  Back in the School Days when "Spin the bottle" was considered cool.
• 23: Have you ever been to Paris?
  Nope. I don't plan to either.
  
• 24: Are you good at hiding your feelings?
  Yeah, because I hate people prying into things.
  
• 25: Do you use chap stick?
  Sometimes. I purchased lip gloss in Japan which is sparkly!
  
• 26: Who did you last share a bed with?
  My Boyfriend, and I miss sleeping with him. WEH.
  
• 27: Are you listening to music right now?
  I had the window open because the rain sounds calming.
  
• 28: What is something you currently want right now?
  Too long to list. But I want to stop being sick..
  
• 29: Were your last three kisses from the same person?
  Yes, they were!
  
• 30: How is your heart lately?
  My heart is fine -- my stomach, nope. UGGH.
  
• 31: Do you wear the hood on your hoodie?
  Sometimes if it's raining real bad.
  
• 32: When was the last time a member of the opposite sex hugged you?
  Uhm, yesterday actually. My Uncle hugged me.
  
• 33: What do people call you?
  Nothing creative actually. I get the whole 'chan' while I'm with my Boyfriend.
  
• 34: Have you ever wanted to tell someone something but didn’t?
  Yeah, but I can move on and forget.
  
• 35: Are there any stressful situations in your life?
  HA HA HA HA.
  
• 36: What are you listening to right now?
  Nothing.
  
• 37: What is wrong with you right now?
  I feel sick, and I want to sleep forever and McDonalds is far from home.
  
• 38: Love really is a beautiful thing huh?
  It is if you make it beautiful.
  
• 39: Do you make wishes at 11:11?
  Sometimes because I'm a faggot.
  
• 40: What is on your wrists right now?
  A hair tie, two bracelets and a pair of motion sickness bracelets.
  
• 41: Are you single/taken/heartbroken/confused/waiting for the unexpected?
  WAITING FOR THE UNEXPECTED + taken.
  
• 42: Where did you get the shirt/sweatshirt you’re wearing?
  Christmas.. It's my pyjama top.
  
• 43: Have you ever regretted kissing someone?
  Uhm, nope.. actually; one person! ICK.
  
• 44: Have you hugged someone within the last week?
  My Uncle and my Aunty!
  
• 45: Have you kissed anyone in the last five days?
  Nope, well I kissed my cat?
  
• 46: What were you doing at midnight last night?
  Sleeping.
  
• 47: Do you miss the way things were six months ago?
  It was December, so uhm not a lot has changed.
  
• 48: Would you rather sleep with someone else or alone?
  I would rather sleep with my Boyfriend.
  
• 49: Have you ever been to New York?
  Nope~
  
• 50: Think of the last person who said I love you, do you think they meant it?
  I would like to hope so! Otherwise someone is getting a punch!

★ Kanazawa Zoo ♫

We went on a day trip to Kanazawa Zoo in Yokohama! Wehh~ Zoo! The weather was amazing for it too, and we went with my Boyfriend's Mother and his Sister, so it was a fun drive there. I realised that Kanazawa Zoo is situated in the same area as the BBQ we had last year. So it was nice to be in an area I was familiar with.

The Zoo itself is really scenic and to be honest, you wouldn't feel like you were in a Zoo with how green it was. Nothing like rows and rows of cages like some of the Zoos I have visited. The only disappointment; NO FISHES. I love aquariums and I was sad to not see one here. They did have a Bug section however, uggh those Japanese rhinoceros beetles will carry me away captive! Like most, if not all Zoos, they have a sign, naming the animal, where it is from originally as well as a couple fun facts. Thankfully they provide signs in Japanese and English too! It was fun learning the Japanese names, but sadly nothing has stuck; aside from 'Ramu' for Ram, uh.. Anyway! The Zoo itself was split into four areas: America - Eurasia - Oceania and Africa. It's pretty hilly, built in order to preserve a natural habitat for some of the Animals living there, but don't worry there are drinking water fountains on every corner and occasionally you come across a Cafe or food vendor. (I cried for shaved ice but Japanese eating + walking rules make me sob more)

Here is the link to the OHP in English! http://www2.kanazawa-zoo.org/english/
It gives you a full description of the Zoo itself! Location, travel and prices. It's super cheap, considering prices in the UK I've seen. Oh and because it was Golden week, and a bunch of other Festivals happening; there were giant fishes, or 'koinobori' which are used as decoration during Children's Day.

(´∀｀) Asakusa Date!

   My Boyfriend has always known that every time I come to Japan with Friends, that I will usually stay in Asakusa. It's cheaper than finding a place, say in the middle of Tokyo, plus the area of Asakusa is amazingly beautiful too! There are multiple things within walking distance of one another, so you don't spend much money on transport at all!

   So during a holiday, we decided to go to Asakusa for the day! We first headed to Sensoji (浅草寺). Which is also known commonly as "Asakusa Kannon Temple". I thought that because my Boyfriend is Japanese, that he'd just shrug off the temple, having seen probably many in his lifetime anyway? But he was actually amazed and took plenty of photos to remember the day.  We went for conveyor belt sushi, or くるくる寿司! Haha. It's delicious and my Boyfriend introduced me to engawa sushi previously and it's so tasty! I really recommend it for people who wanna try something different but are not too daring to try ika or tako.

   I have continuously pointed out to him during my stays "Look! Tokyo Sky tree!" when watching TV. So now seeing it in person (in the distance) was even more surreal for him. So we decided to walk our way there. Mainly because we wanted to see more, and our feet weren't hurting yet. It was a pretty easy walk to be honest - so if anyone tells you to use public transport, don't! If you can see the tower, just keep walking towards it! It is not hard to miss.

 

  The Tokyo Sky Tree is absolutely amazing inside, much like other tower views I seem to have a habit of visiting while in Japan? Sunshine City? Yokohama Sky Garden? Now Tokyo Sky Tree. Surprisingly, I have never visited Tokyo Tower, yet. I will write another blog at a later date with more photos from up inside Tokyo Tower.