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Quarantinotes No. 1: Watching Great Depression Cooking

- March 28, 2020

Hello everyone. Two weeks has already past since the enhanced community quarantine started. I've been working from home for the past few days, except last Monday, as I have to report for work as part of the skeletal force. From Tuesday to Friday, I work from home using the laptop provided by the office so everyday seems the same except that I'm at home and I can't go outside after. At night, I usually spend hours watching YouTube videos or binge-watching Netflix series. And during this hard times, nothing's more perfect than watching this cool Italian grandma cook meals from the Great Depression in the US. Watching Clara cook simple yet delicious and nutritious meals, from Poorman's Feast to Egg Drop Soup, and tell stories about her childhood during the Depression is so inspiring. Here are some of her recipes on YouTube: Unfortunately, she's not with us anymore but her legacy will always be there to stay. A big thanks to her grandson Ch

Nokia C1 Review: Android on the Go

- February 23, 2020

Oh Nokia . The nostalgia. I won't say that it has been a long time since I held one, as I am still using old Nokia phones for reading ebooks and some casual music and photography. But this is the first time that I'm going to review a phone from their Android lineup. I got the Nokia C1 at a discounted price in their official Shopee site and received it after two working days. You can check out their official Shopee page here . Announced last December 11, 2019, the Nokia C1 , which runs on Android 9 Pie (Go Edition), is one of the latest budget Android phones by Nokia licensee HMD , aimed for users who are stepping up from feature phones to their first smartphones. Specifications 5.4" FWVGA+IPS screen, toughened glass 1.3 GHz quadcore processor 1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory (microSD support up to 64GB) 5MP rear camera with flash, 5MP front camera also w/ flash GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 WDCMA: 1, 2, 5, 8 3G Network Speed, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n Bl

Netflix to stream Studio Ghibli films starting February 1

- January 26, 2020

Good news Studio Ghibli fans out there! Streaming giant Netflix will be releasing 21 Studio Ghibli films starting February 1st on its platform. For those who are not familiar with Studio Ghibli, they are behind famous animated films such as My Neighbor Totoro , Spirited Away , Grave of the Fireflies (not included though due to licensing issues), and Howl's Moving Castle . But I tell you there's more to watch other than this films. Can't wait to binge-watch are you? Neko-san feels you, meow. In the meantime, see the schedule of release below: SOURCE

Snacking on Fuwa Fuwa's Mayo Cheese Bread and Bacon & Cheese Bread!

- January 25, 2020

So Neko-san got hungry again after a long and tiring commute to the office, and as a follow-up to his previous post about the Fuwa Fuwa Custard Bun , decided to try the newest Fuwa Fuwa bread variants: the Fuwa Fuwa Cheese Mayo Bread and the Bacon & Cheese Bread , which finally became available at the 7-Eleven store nearby for PHP42.00 each. Fuwa Fuwa Bacon and Cheese Bread Every Fuwa Fuwa bread has a Fuwa-chan story in its packaging. So meow tried the Fuwa Fuwa Bacon & Cheese Bread first, and was nonetheless impressed with the soft and fluffy bread. The bacon and cheese toppings goes well with the bread and the taste definitely does not disappoint. Yumm! Neko-san's rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Fuwa Fuwa Cheese Mayo Bread! Next is the Fuwa Fuwa Cheese Mayo Bread ! Neko-san's praise for the consistent softness and fluffyness of the bread, living up to its name! (Fuwa Fuwa means "fluffy" in Japanese!). But what makes it standout is that

Trying Fuwa Fuwa Custard Bun for the first time!

- January 25, 2020

Neko-san usually eats breakfast at home before going to work, but the long travel time usually makes him feel hungry. :( (Hello fellow commuters!) Good thing there's a konbini a few blocks away from the office! So yeah Neko-san's been wanting to try the Fuwa Fuwa bread for some time now (he's attracted to everything Japanese! :) ) in the nearby 7-Eleven and finally he was able to buy one along with my usual Mochaccino City Blends coffee for some dose of caffeine. Meow! The packaging is so attractive! At first glance, it looks like a regular bun. But meow tell you, the bread is so soft and moist! And the custard filling is so delicious! Kinda taste like the bavarian cream filling in donuts. And it goes well with coffee! We shall try the choco-filled variant next time! And apparently, upon checking on their Facebook page, they will be releasing other variants as well. (cheese and ham? yum!) meow rating - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

More apps for learning Japanese on your Windows Phone

- March 27, 2016

As a follow-up to my previous post ' Jumpstart Your Japanese with these Windows Phone Apps ,' here are more apps to aid in your journey to learn Nihongo: 1. Human Japanese (PHP447.00) Publisher: Brak Software Size: 31MB Also on Android This app may cost you some bucks but it's definitely worth it. Human Japanese is quite a famous app on Google Play Store (a high rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars) with lots of people recommending it for those who want to learn Nihongo on their own pace. Unfortunately, it's not that known on Windows Phone Store (no rating) probably because it is a paid app and that also probably explains why HJ Intermediate is not yet available. But of course you can still try this app for a few days before buying it.

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