Summer Break, Apps, and Random Pics

It's the one week summer break, and I find myself with nothing to do. Yesterday, I finally uploaded the simple updates I made to my Meister stock tracker iPhone app. It's now undergoing review. There were no radical changes, so I'm not expecting any major feedback. Hopefully, v1.10 will hit the App Store soon.

Then this morning - as you can see below - I just took some random pics for a bit of blog update. (^_^

Unfortunately, these are just cellphone pics. I planned to buy a new camera, but the one I wanted - the Canon S95 - is out of stock right now. (-_-'

My workspace with Madoka mouse pad recently bought from Animate

Mami, Madoka, and Homura

Recent unopened loots (I'm out of shelf space!) - Figma Kirino and Kuroneko

 Loved the art in this morning's coffee cup

What do you call this art style?

Quick Treat: Mr. Donut Bento Box

Mr. Donut has reopened near the eki. As I came out of the station tonight, I thought of getting myself a couple of donuts for breakfast, but I ended-up with five! I discovered they were giving out a free present for every 600yen purchase, so I decided to go for it.

I didn't know how it worked, so I just went and got my donuts. As I was paying, the counter person asked me something I didn't understand (well, I thought he asked me if I wanted to get the present... so I just kept saying "Hai.") Ah, apparently he wanted me to choose. (The key-phrase/word being "blah blah purezento dochira blah blah".) Ok, I didn't expect that. I went to the booth, and chose the most useful - a bento box.

Ok, it isn't the most entertaining one. Well, at least I got a present. Although I think I should have chosen the plastic plate with the Pon de Lion mold. Oh well, it's a cheap stress reliever - buying and getting a present, I mean. At least I get donuts to eat too. Mr. Donut here is really delicious, unlike the Mr. Donut in Manila. It costs a whole lot more too, although not by local standards.

Yum, yum! Just finished one with Angel Cream filling. I don't think I'll really get to use the bento box though. It smells strongly of plastic. I used to have one that smelled the same and it practically infects everything and anything you put inside. It's a cheap present, what did you expect? Hahaha... I still have my delicious donuts though, and I'm happy eating them. ^w^

Bonboya-zyu Mug

It would seem I forgot to mention the mug in the loot of my previous post. So its getting a special post. :P
It's actually a Bonboya-zyu mug, featuring some peeking monkeys. I got it from Daily Yamazaki, a conbini near our office. Last week, they were offering it for free if you buy a box of Meiji Choco Almond and a big pack of Choco pie. Pricey for a total of 500+ yen (conbini price, of course). Well, I like the cute characters so I guess it was worth it. I didn't buy on the first day, so I missed the mug design I liked. But this is still Ok, since the monkeys have some special meaning for me. ;P

The text on the mug says:

Saru mitemasuyo. Gambatteru anata no koto chanto mitemasuyo.

The monkeys are watching. Properly watching you, who is giving your best.

Break from Work

It's Monday, but I'm glad to be getting some rest today instead of being at work. Will be in vacation mode until Wednesday since it's officially the Silver Week holidays (a name I think they only recently came up with to match the other week long holiday here in Japan, Golden Week).

It's been a hectic two weeks of debugging with late nights. As such, I've been indulging myself with some stress buying over the past two weekends. I did however limit myself to low cost purchases.  ^_^ So budget is still intact... more or less.

Total damage of recent loots pictured above is just a bit over 4000yen. These include:

• Revoltech Frauline Rin Tousaka,
• Revoltech Frauline Nagato Yuki (to match my Frauline Haruhi),
  
• A basic di:stage set (which I am now using with Haruhi, since I broke her stand)
• Books 5 to 8 plus a Special of Ga-Rei manga (been waiting for this to turn-up in Book-Off, so I'm glad they finally did. Although I still don't have book 9)
• Book 2 of The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi... although I don't have book 1. Lol!

Other than that, I've also been posting figurine pictures over at Figure.fm, a site for figurine lovers and collectors. It's a popular community for posting high resolution figurine pictures. ^^

Feel free to visit my recent posts and comment on them:

• Fairy of the Galaxy, Sheryl Nome
  
• More Sheryl Nome Weekend
• Futami Mami Pics
• Weekend Pics: Natsuki Kuga

The first two posts are actually similar to the pics here in my blog. Although you might be interested to view them in higher resolution. v(^^

Ah, times like these, I wish I could buy a professional camera. I just use my 3-year old Canon IXY to snap those pics. It takes quite some time to get a decent shot.

In any case, I will most probably be posting all my figurine pics over at that site from now on. Will just place links here to them. Enjoy! :)