BUZZBREAK: Legit or Scam? (How to Cash Out)

There are tons of phone apps that promises to pay you for doing some tasks. Playing games, watching ads, answering surveys, etc. But only a few are legit and paying consistently, which is why it is very important that we become keen on judging whether such apps are legit or not, else, our time and effort is wasted.

I have tried a few paying sites over the past years; some sent me payment and some were scam, even causing harm to my phone. 

So for this post, I will share to you an app where you can earn a few dollars or php just by reading articles and watching ads.

The app is BUZZBREAK.

So, is the app legit or scam?

LEGIT!!!

Although please know that the earnings you get here is not big and won't make you rich. To give you an estimation of how much you can earn here, you can probably only make more or less Php 50 or $1 per month. You can save it to buy for phone load or also a good way to top up your GCash.

Before we go to the sign up process, let's discuss first their payment methods because this is what we're here for, right?

How Does BuzzBreak Pay?

BuzzBreaks primary and recommended mode of payment is through PayPal. It is their fastest option and promises to send you the payment within 24 hours.

Now, the other options depends on what country you are in. (BuzzBreak is available in countries like Philippines and Indonesia. But other countries should have no problem cashing out because there is a PayPal option.) For Indonesia, you can also choose to cash out through DANA and GOPAY; meanwhile in the Philippines, you can also cash out through GCash.

Which is the Best Mode of Payment for Philippines?

Well, I guess PayPal and GCash are good options. It just depends on what you like. If you want a faster transaction then choose PayPal. If you can wait at least 48 hours, then choose GCash. I still haven't tried cashing out through PayPal but I have already tried on Gcash a couple of times. So far, BuzzBreak never missed any payments. I always choose GCash for receiving payments on BuzzBreak because PayPal have a minimum amount (Php 500 I guess) when transferring money. Since the payments are just small, it would take me a long time before I can transfer my money to my card.

***Remember though that once you have entered your PayPal address or number, you can no longer change it.

Ready to sign up on BuzzBreak? Here's how!

STEP 1: DOWNLOAD THE APP

You can download the app at Google Playstore. I think BuzzBreak is still not available for iOS.

STEP 2: SIGN UP

Sorry I have no photo for this but upon opening the app, there are options for you to sign up. From what I remember, it could be through Facebook or Gmail. I chose Gmail to sign up in the app.

STEP 3: EARN POINTS

Once you have sign up, you are now ready to earn! Yes, that easy!

You can earn 20 points for the first 50 articles you open daily and you can also earn 200 points on the interval reward by watching ads every hour.

You can also earn points by following and sharing BuzzBreak or by entering your referral code. As a way of thanks for sharing this app to you, please enter my referral code: 

B008530003 

You can find it on the second row of the articles. Swipe to the second page and you'll see this. Tap on the ENTER button and paste my referral code. Thank you!

STEP 4: CASH OUT!!!

The denominations for cashing out are: $0.02 (Php1), $0.10 (Php 4.86), and $0.50 (Php 24.30)

Tap on the amount you wish to cash out, then tap on your preferred mode of payment. Lastly, tap on CASH OUT. Your points get deducted once you receive your payment.

***If it is your first time to cash out, add first your PayPal address or GCash number by tapping the button.

Here's my payment I received from BuzzBreak through GCash:

***Here's also a video on how to cash out (through GCash):

Are you now ready to earn some extra cash? Let your phone earn a little for you. Well, at least you get something instead of just scrolling on social media all day. And besides, it's a free app!

BuzzBreak is made by Partiko, the same developers of the app Partiko which is a popular app for Steemit. So I am confident to say that BuzzBreak is legit. 

Happy earning!

Simple and Cute Origami Bookmarks You Can Make Right Now

Origami is the art of folding by Japanese. It is a beautiful craft of creating various shapes out of paper. It can be used for decorations or for more useful purposes.

One simple thing you can use origami for is by making bookmarks. Yes, bookmarks! You can easily buy bookmarks at stores or you can make some for yourself if you have unused papers around. Aside from its free, it gives a more personal touch.

Guess what? If you know someone who loves reading, this can be just the perfect gift.

Here are some of the easy origami bookmarks you can make. I'll share with you videos I found on Youtube which I followed to make these bookmarks. Photos of the bookmarks I made are also included. Trust me it's easy!!!

Remember to use an origami paper or any square-shaped paper.

1. TRIANGLE

Materials: 4x4 Paper

The simplest of all bookmarks and the one that I love most because of its simple look. It fits perfectly on a book without any of its edges sticking out. This bookmark style is what I use.

2. LOTUS

Materials: 4x4 Paper

If you like some art or a little sophistication on your bookmark, you can make this lotus bookmark. It looks beautiful and who doesn't want a flowery bookmark?

3. HEART

Materials: 4x4 or 6x6 Paper

If you are fond of hearts, then you can try this super easy heart bookmark. It also fits perfectly on the book so I believe this can also last longer. Use patterned papers to make it look more cute and fun!

Note: I taped the back part of the heart to flatten the folds and prevent it from unfolding.

4. BOAT

Materials: 4x4 or 6x6 Paper + Glue

Okay, this might look like difficult but it actually isn't. You just have to put in a little effort compared to the three above. Make a little boat and fold a paper into a stick and glue it at the base of the boat. Make sure the stick is firm enough so you can insert it in the base.

Note: Instead of paperclip, I folded the paper where I cut out a small piece for boat. It's something similar to the video below, but the sticks I made is thinner.

Wait for it to dry and you now have this cute boats floating on your book! It is a little delicate and could get crumpled so be a little careful. Otherwise, I recommend this bookmark because it's too cute!

I actually gave this bookmarks as a gift for a friend's birthday. Yes, that many! She can now bookmark a lot of pages as many as she want. Lol.

Would you try making these bookmarks?

I Won A Fan Art Contest by Star Hunt ABS CBN!

Most of the drawings I make are fan arts particularly fan arts for my favorite Japanese pop rock singer, LiSA. (Check out my drawings on Instagram: @takyarts or you can also tweet to me on Twitter: @takyarts) I have joined drawing contests before but never joined a fan art contest yet.

Earlier this year, I got amused by two Pinoy Big Brother housemates namely YamYam and Fumiya. They're funny together or alone and have a very strong friendship which I really admired. They understand each other rarely through words, due to language barrier, but through actions and eyes. That is why they call each other, Spiritual Brothers. They have a special connection no one can explain. 

So one day, while scrolling on Twitter, I saw a tweet from Star Hunt about a fan art contest for FumiYam. There's no prize for it, just exposure for the winner/s. Star Hunt is the audition camp of ABS CBN for aspiring artists who wanted to join the network's programs and show their talents to the world.

Honestly, I am hesitant to join the contest due to laziness. Lol kidding! I joined one of their fan art contest before and didn't win so that's why I became hesitant on this one. But my mind was pushing me to draw and my it won't stop running in my head unless I make on.

And so I drew.. a few hours before the deadline. Haha! 

Well, I am used to cramming so I was able to submit my entry a few minutes before the deadline. I drew a simple chibi (chibi is easier to draw, plus they're cute) of Fumiya and YamYam doing their popular pose adding text bubbles with words "Pogi!" My goal for this art is comic style. I just wish I was able to do it effectively and convinced people of the comic style. 

I wasn't really expecting much of winning this time because I lost on my first entry. Surprisingly, when you least expect it, chances turn to your favor. I was really surprised to received a notification from Star Hunt telling me that I won their contest.

Link to Star Hunt's Tweet.

It is not much for some but it really means a lot for me. There were actually two winners. The other was by an artist I really admire. As an amateur and unpopular artist, I am very happy to win this little contest by a popular institution. I am a struggling artist and winning this contest have paved way for more people to know that my art exists. This then inspired me to do more fan arts about them and their most-admired friendship, LAYF. Honestly, making LAYF fan arts is so much fun! I just wish I have the energy, time, and motivation to draw a lot.

I also shared the post by Star Hunt on Facebook but I was first scared that I would get ridiculed for making fan art. I was wrong. My family and friends appreciated it and love it. 

Having your drawings noticed or rewarded, undoubtedly, is what makes an artist feel appreciated and motivated to challenge himself or herself to do more and better art next time. We create art to express ideas and inspire people. If this is not met, then we become a little sad but still continue drawing anyway. Lol. ...Until our art reaches people's hearts. :)

Anyway, before I end this blog, let me spill to you one mistake I did on the fan art. 

Can you guess what it is?

Well, I just forgot adding a shine on YamYam's eyes. Haha! If you noticed Fumiya's eyes, there are two white dots on each of his eyes. Meanwhile, it is missing on YamYam's eyes. Wow, most of the time I really forget some things on my art which I regret later on once I've posted my art. One of the artist's problems, indeed! But despite that, I am still happy of my fan art's outcome and what matters most is I won the contest. Hihi!

Kuchiki Rukia Fan Art

I have been fond of anime shows around 2013 and my hobby for drawing led me to draw my first official traditional fan art. I then bought a sketch pad where I can properly draw and compile my drawings.

The very first character I decided to draw was Kuchiki Rukia of Bleach. Why?

..because she is so adorable and cute and tough at the same time.

Bleach is an anime about shinigami, particularly about Kurosaki Ichigo helping the Seireitei catch Aizen Sousuke. Bleach was written by Tite Kubo. It's manga and anime were already finished. If you like watching anime, I very much recommend this show.

So going back to my drawing, this Rukia I drew is her younger version. This is a screenshot from a scene where she was playing with her childhood friends. She was sitting on a tree with a sarcastic smile while ready to throw that powerful glowing orb on her hand. (It's been years so pardon me for just calling it "powerful glowing orb") Haha!

Not like other artists, I really don't know what pencil to use. But I have this HB pencil which has a darker stroke than a regular pencil. I was able to play a bit with the shading with this pencil. You know, just use whatever you have then upgrade later. Well, until this day I still haven't upgraded. Hahaha!

So here's my very first traditional drawing, a fan art. I wish I can be better at traditional drawing. :)

Attack on Titan Movie Review

(This post was from my older blog which I have already deleted.)

Shingeki no Kyojin / Attack on Titan is one of the best-selling manga in Japan and became a mainstream anime across the globe. No wonder why a live action film was made about these humans trying to defy their fate of being stuck inside the walls and being a prey of the giants/titans.

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The movie has been rolling out the cinemas for almost two weeks now in Japan while it premiered in the Philippines yesterday August 12, 2015.

There were lots of criticisms and bashing about this movie even before the movie was released. So yesterday, I headed to the nearest cinema and watched the movie myself. (This is the first time I've watched a movie alone!)

Photo from IMDb

Spoiler alert!

First of all, I wanted to say that the actors were good. I love how Hanji and Sasha's actresses portrayed the characters. The titans were definitely scary although I find their faces ridiculous!

Here comes the sad part. The movie tends to be a little bit off with the manga. It's not that I wanted the movie to be exactly as it was in the manga but there was a major twist of story in the movie. Junked helicopters, trucks instead of horse carriages, junked missle, more advanced weapons than the 3D maneuver gear? Fine. That would be acceptable for me since they still used their "ODMG" for slaying titans. But altering some parts of the story especially on Mikasa's part put me in a total dismay.

A lot of characters were also missing especially Levi and Erwin. And who the hell is this Captain Shikishima trying to steal the spotlight from Levi(by being a God-like murderer of titans) and Sasha(by eating apples). He even had like a love interest for Mikasa. I hate him even though he kills titans with a breeze. There's this Hiana girl too.

Now I understand why a lot of people were enraged with the movie. It was really unexpected and not the Attack on Titan everyone was expecting it to be because of some changes in the story. But it was definitely a gore film and it wouldn't be Attack on Titan without blood splattering everywhere!

Overall, the movie was fine but I hate how the plot was altered. Lol!

There will be a part two of the movie somewhere in September. Would you still care to watch it inspite of the bad reviews?

I would.

Hell, it's Attack on Titan. I wonder if the second part would give justice on the first part. I hope the second one would be better! Anyhow, I'd still like to congratulate everyone who's behind the movie.

(This is my personal review. No hate. Just read.)

<3

Put Your Kitsune Up, BABYMETAL is Coming to the Philippines!!!

Philippines! Put your kitsune up because BABYMETAL is FINALLY COMING TO MANILA!!! Yes, you read it right! The kawaii metal group is coming to perform in the Philippines!

Photo from PULP SUMMER SLAM's Official Facebook Page

PULP Live World recently announced their official line up next year for the PULP SUMMER SLAM XX: JUDGEMENT DAY. Iron Maiden will headline the metal festival and will be joined by bands Dragonforce, Death Angel, King 810, and BABYMETAL. The PSS 2020 will set Mall of Asia Arena on May 16, 2020 as it also marks the 20th anniversary of the festival. PULP Summer Slam is the largest metal festival in Southeast Asia.

Tickets will go on sale on November 30. There are still no details regarding ticket prices and time of the event as of now.

Iron Maiden will perform as the headliner for the festival but I am here for BABYMETAL, so let's talk about this only-girl group on the festival. I bet you still don't know about them.

Photo from BABYMETAL's Official Facebook Page

BABYMETAL is a Japanese girl group comprising of two members, Moa Kikuchi "Moa Metal" and Nakamoto Suzuka "Su Metal". Their concept is a combination of kawaii, metal, and idol. They are perceived as weird and beyond the norm in terms of musicality, because who would have thought metal songs can be cute? Some doesn't approve of their music but there were also people who have accepted them wholeheartedly to the metal community. BABYMETAL has become a new metal genre and they gather fans from all ages and of different music preference. Ever seen a concert with little girls, metal heads, and old men enjoying music together? Only in BABYMETAL. Ever seen a concert with metal fans and idol fans together? Only in BABYMETAL!

The power of BABYMETAL!!!

Of course, the group backed up by top Japanese Musicians whom they collectively called as "Kami Band". They also have a hand sign which they call "Kitsune sign" or fox sign. This represents their imaginary God whom they call the Fox God. According to them, only the Fox God knows what will happen to the group's future and they owe everything to their God.

Photo from BABYMETAL's Official Faceook Page

BABYMETAL used to have three members but Yui Metal left the group last year due to health conditions and wanting to pursue her career as herself. Today, they still perform as a three unit, with the third member as temporary, filled in by three girls performing alternately. The three temporary girls are called Avengers.

BABYMETAL has recently released their third album entitled "Metal Galaxy". Their costumes were also revamped; less frills to match their age because they are no longer little girls. Their looks have become more lady-like and their dance moves become more appropriate for their age.

SO..AM I GOING TO THE PULP SUMMER SLAM?

Okay, so I've been listening to BABYMETAL songs since 2015 and one of my dreams is to see them live. If I were to answer this question then I would say yes in a heartbeat. They're performing in my country, wouldn't that be a very good chance to see them, right? I'd love to go but I am not sure if I have enough money for a ticket because money is a little difficult for me right now.

I just wish there will still be tickets available by thr time I get enough money to buy one. For BABYMETAL fans who will surely go, enjoy and please cheer for them with all you can.

I really wish I can go because it will be really sad for me and I might regret it I can't. It's still six months from the special day and I pray that it doesn't get sold out soon. Hahaha. Sorry for being a little bit selfish, Pulp!

Ah BABYMETAL I want to see you and jump to Megitsune, Iijime Dame Zettai, Headbanger, and Pa Pa Ya!

Visit Pulp Summer Slam's Official Facebook Page and BABYMETAL's Official Facebook Page to keep updated!

P.S. Please let me know if there is a free ticket for PSS! Ha Ha!!!

It's A Merry Christmas in Dagupan City This 2019

It's the time of the year once again! Christmas—the brightest and happiest season of the year. And when we say Christmas in the Philippines, that means well-decorated malls, cities glittering with colorful lights parks and plazas with giant Christmas trees.

Did you know that Christmas season in the Philippines begin on September 1st? Yes, we celebrate Christmas the longest. And if you are a Filipino, you know why Jose Mari Chan is very popular during Christmas season, especially on September 1.

Moving on, I will be sharing to you this wonderful and viral bridge Christmas lights in Dagupan City this year. Residents of the city and from nearby towns look forward each year of what the bridge's Christmas lights would look like. Some years were okay, and there were years where it was ridiculed by many. But this year's design looks like it got the approval, with very high satisfaction, of the public. Well, it was even featured on a national television news.

 Last November 12, two bridges of Dagupan City were officially lighted which coincided with the lighting of a huge Christmas tree at the city plaza, signifying the beginning of Christmas season in the city. The bridge you see below is the Quintos bridge. The Magsaysay bridge on the other hand, have a more simple design but still look wonderful.

If you look closer at the design, you'll see the bangus (milk fish) which greatly represents the city. In case you didn't know, Dagupan City is best known for its delicious bangus and is known as the Bangus Capital of the World. This is not an exaggeration, but Dagupan bangus has a delicious taste that is different from anywhere else. You should try Dagupan bangus if you still haven't tasted one, or try visiting the city on April for the "Kalutan ed Dalan" (Bangusan Street Party) during the Bangus Festival.

Using the basic colors is a good choice for it is pleasing to the eyes, and that star on the side added beauty to it. The color combination plus the star even made it look like the Philippine flag, don't you think?

The photos I've taken were shot on November 12, the night the lights were officially switched. I just happened to pass by the area on my way home after going to a mall for a haircut. There was a slight traffic congestion before the bridge as there were many people walking on the sides taking selfies and groufies. People gathering on the area to take photos just proves how much delighted they are of the decoration. The jeepney driver who we assume to be irritated of traffic was surprisingly just calm. Everyone was just probably happy passing by this eye candy bridge with uplifting colors.

Here's a short video of the bridge. I wasn't able to shot the whole area as I am inside the jeepney and I fear sticking my phone out because, you know, who knows a thief is just around the corner. Lol. It's better to be careful than regret it later on!

How the bridge looks like from afar. There were also some arches with green and red colors which added a cute touch the the overall design of the bridge.

Meanwhile, here's what can be seen in front of the city plaza—a huge Christmas tree. My godmother said the tree was 30 feet tall. Earlier before I passed by the plaza, there was a lighting ceremony attended by city officials and locals. From what I heard, there were also choirs who sang to make the ceremony more festive. The event was already over when I passed by, only the people taking photos of the tree were present then. Aside from the bridge, the Christmas tree in also have well-thought of design. It has an intricate design that would make one stare at it for quite some time. Too bad I can only take a photo from afar.

Well, that's pretty much what you can see in the city this Christmas aside from the year-round multi-colored bridge at the new De Venecia Highway and Foodstrip and bargains at the city proper. 

(I wasn't able to take photos of the Magsaysay bridge because the jeepney was already jam-packed, I can no longer move at ease to take a photo. Maybe next time!)

Merry Christmas! 

LiSA: Another Great Day in Manila 2015 ( I MET LiSA!!!)

(This is from my old blog which I have already deleted. Now I am reposting it here because concert experiences are meant to be shared!)

Hello everyone! Let me share to you my personal experience from LiSA's concert: Another Great Day in Manila.

Before that, I would have to share a little story on how I got to know this cool and adorable Japanese singer. It all started when I got to watch Angel Beats! I was pretty amazed by Yui whenever she sings. Ichiban no takaramono, crow song and little braver are my favorites. However, I haven't made a deeper research regarding the voice behind Yui's singing voice but there's no doubt that I had already fell in love with her music. It was then I watched Fate/Zero. Oath sign was just so fantastic! That's when I got so hooked with LiSA. I kept listening to her songs from then on. Yup, I can listen to her songs for a whole day. Haha! Then Sword Art Online came. Another song from LiSA became an instant favorite! And then—the rest is history. :)

Alright! So much for the introduction, maybe?

Ready?

Let's go!

It all started with this photo posted by LiSA on her twitter account. 

Photo from LiSA's Twitter @LiSA_OLiVE

A few weeks before this big announcement (I think it was right after her concert at Mexico and Boston), I was eagerly wishing that she comes to Philippines. I always try to keep updated with her tweets hoping that one day she'll be announcing something about coming to our country even if I think it's too impossible to happen. I was even searching for her Philippine fan club but can't find any. So I thought that I was the only one here in the country who knows her? 

I remember I replied to one of LiSA's tweets: "Please come to the Philippines!" It's not like I was hoping that she would really come. Hehe. But who knows, right?

But you know what? A week after my hopeless tweet, God granted my wish! My heart burst out of happiness when I saw this post of LiSA along with her Singapore concert poster.

I wasn't able to sleep soon upon knowing this good news! Yes, it sounds funny but seriously, I was only able to sleep at around five in the morning I think. See? I am so excited that I can't even sleep! I also kept thinking how would I get to Manila especially to the concert venue. I live in a province and knew nothing about the streets in Manila. Too scared to travel alone too. But thank God I got a friend who's currently working in Manila! Sparks of hope appeared right before my eyes! So I begged for her presence to be with me on the said date of the concert. It was literally a test of friendship! LOL! Kidding!

And so here it is, two vip tickets for LiSA's concert. I bought it after watching The Last: Naruto the movie in SM Baguio. :)

While the date gets nearer, I kept reading the comments of other people who had already bought their tickets too which made me more excited. Like wow! All the LiSAkko will be gathering at one place on that day! I couldn't be more happier!

LiSA's mini concert took place at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura in Taguig City last June 27,2015 on Saturday night. My friend and I thought we couldn't make it in time because of the tremendous traffic but thank God we arrived at the mall 30 minutes before the concert started. Well, we were noobs around the mall so it took us around 15 minutes to get to Samsung Hall. Haha!

Entering Samsung Hall, the very first thing I looked for is the merchandise booth. I noticed too that the lobby was already clean and very peaceful. People were already on their seats! Lol! Going back, so I looked at the merchandise booth and saw the banner with each of the merchandise crossed out with masking tapes with 'SOLD OUT' written on it. My heart really broke! :(

Anyway, I have no choice but to accept the fact that I won't be able to buy the shirt and pins so I proceeded to the redemption booth to claim my prize!

Photo by my friend Mhai

Yup, I am one of the five winners for LiSA's limited photo in Manila. The staffs on the table really went 'whoooaaaa' when they found out that I am one of the luckiest fan to own such precious photo. One of the staffs brought out four polaroids with the photos facing down (the other one was already claimed when I arrived so there were only 4 left). I didn't know my friend took a photo while I was choosing my prize. Hehe! (The staffs were very kind too ^_^)

Photo from JMF - Japan Music Festival Facebook page

Here are the other limited photos for the early bird giveaway. The first photo on the left looks so adorable!

I randomly picked and this is what I got. So cute!Although most of her face is covered! Lol! One of the staffs even said what if one day they'll see this photo being sold on eBay. Lol. Not gonna happen! I would NEVER do that! This photo is so special for me. It's my very first polaroid and the photo in it is LiSA! Along with her autograph! This is also my very first time of winning from a giveaway! Wohoooo! They also took a photo of us with the prize. (I wonder where they posted it though.)

Then we proceeded to the door leading to the lower ground and was assisted to our seats which was a bit at the back. Well, what would we expect for arriving at an exact time? I heard other fans arrived just as the mall opened (If only I live in Manila I could've been there by dawn! Haha!) The house was already almost full and there were just very very few seats unoccupied.

LiSA's songs were also playing while waiting for the program to start. On the stage, there was a small table and there I immediately saw Momoco, LiSA's pink and fluffy frog friend. She brings Momoco with her always.

I can really feel that everyone is too excited to see LiSA. They held their glow sticks while patiently waiting for the concert to begin. (We didn't brought glow sticks..If only I knew it was allowed..) We waited a little more until the lights dimmed and the host came out. She introduced herself and after some reminders she asked us to shout for LiSA's name signaling the start of the most awaited concert for all LiSAkko. We shouted her name with our hearts filled with anticipation and excitement.

Photo from LiSA's blog on Ameba

Without any delay, the person we've been waiting for came out and we stood from our seats. The whole crowd roared when we saw her on the stage. She was wearing her trademark pink and black skirt with black army boots.

The first song to play was Crossing Field, the opening song from Sword Art Online. It really did put our energies at its maximum. We sang along and threw our hands in the air while LiSA sang. I really get pumped up whenever LiSA says, "Let's go!" in between the song while she rocks the stage effortlessly . Haha!

I was also surprised by the energy of the crowd. It really felt like LiSA's concerts in Japan I see on youtube! Lol!

The next song she sang was from the anime Fate/Zero, Oath Sign. Wow, I can't explain anymore what I'm feeling. She really sang the songs perfectly or even better than the studio recorded ones!

Photo from AFA - Anime Festival Asia Facebook Page

After that, LiSA introduced herself and her guitarist Co-K. She spoke in English and a little in Filipino. We kept chanting her name and sometimes Co-K too.

The first part of her concert also included songs such as Ichiban no Takaramono from Angel Beats!, Bright Flight and Shirushi from Sword Art Online.

The next part was the question and answer portion where we were able to rest on our seats while LiSA picked some questions from a box filled with questions written by some lucky fans.

She said, she was really nervous that Filipinos might not know her but what she was witnessing that night blew her worries away. She really was surprised that many knew about her in the Philippines and she was so happy.

There was this funny thing while she was answering the first question. She was still speaking in Japanese when half of the crowd reacted. LiSA was surprised that they understood what she was saying.

"You all Japanese?" She asked us. Lol. Well, don't count me in. I can only understand very little Japanese.

She cried at a song she sang during her Girls Dead Monster Final Operation concert because she knew that it was her last time to sing that song together with Girls Dead Monster group.

Her favorite foods in the Philippines are BANANA! (She said it excitedly while counting her fingers. lol), MANGO!, pork and halo-halo! She also said she loves the rice cooked inside of a bamboo. We also kept chanting BA-NA-NA by the way. HAHA!

LiSA would also prefer to date a man like Woody from Toy Story. She loves Toy Story as well.

Her most favorite song she had sung for an anime was Rally Go Round, the opening song for Nisekoi Season 2. She said she love the characters of the series but when it comes to the story, her favorite is Fate/Zero and her favorite character is Rider.

Lastly, what inspired her to sing was Avril Lavigne. She said Avril was both cool and cute. And she wanted to be just like her. That's when she started singing.

Photo from LiSA's blog on Ameba

After the Q&A portion, the concert proceeded to its second half. She sang No More Time Machine, Electrolyrical, Rally Go Round (opening song from Nisekoi season 2) and Rising Hope (opening song from Mahouka Kokkou no Rettousei). LiSA also taught us the dance steps from Electrolyrical. It was indeed cute and fun! Haha! I also saw Co-K dance along and merrily ran around the stage while LiSA was singing this song. 

Photo from LiSA's blog on Ameba

LiSA went down the stage to get really closer to the fans as she sings. Lucky people! Haha!

Photo from LiSA's blog on Ameba

Wrapping up the concert with her last song Rising Hope, LiSA bid farewell to her Filipino fans. Surprisingly, the Filipino Lissakos didn't let her concert end that easily. The crowd chanted "Encore", never stopping until our voices reached LiSA's heart. She came out again and thanked us for requesting an encore. She called Co-K on the stage too and she sang the ever-famous song from Angel Beats, Crow Song(accoustic version). All of us sang along with her with all our hearts and savoured her very last song for that night.

Photo from LiSA's blog on Ameba

At the end of the concert she requested her fans to have a group picture with her.

Photo from LiSA's blog on Ameba

She also received a bouquet and a complete set of minions of McDonalds while she was giving her thanks to her fans. Her voice when she peeked on the yellow box was still very vivid in my head. She said, "Waaaaaaaaa!!! Many Minions!!!" Aaah! She's just so adorable!

One of her big announcements was her promise of returning to Manila—with her band! People got really excited upon hearing the good news. So this is clear that LiSA will be coming back! We just just don't know exactly when but we will definitely wait for them! Yipee!!!

"Sa uulitin!!!" and "Mahal ko ang Manila!!!", those are some of the Filipino words she said. :)

She left the stage and we waited for a few minutes before the distribution of posters—with LiSA herself! Yup, you read it right! I thought we could never get a chance to get close to her as the organizers of the event told me weeks ago before the concert that we can't get near her and there would be a booth outside where we can place our gifts for her. (When I was claiming my prize at the redemption booth, I asked ate (one of the staffs), regarding the gifts and she said that I can give it to her personally during the receiving of posters. WOW! I was SUPER happy!!! She'll give the posters herself! <3

Going back to the story(lol so much filler! hehe!), I was like the 15th in line for the poster distribution while my friend was next to me. The staff chose to start at the back seats! Hehe! Lucky!!! And so the second-most awaited part of the event began. I was both excited and nervous while it started. I tried peeking infront of me and there I saw LiSA, happily giving her posters! Aaaah!!! While I get nearer and nearer, I was trying to calm myself. Haha!

When it was my turn, I shyly lifted my paper bag, placed it on the table and looked at LiSA. I saw her face was a bit surprised. I can't really remember what exactly happened next because I was staring at her eyes! Haha! She's incredibly beautiful and tall(because I'm small! lol!) She gave me her poster and as I was moving my feet to leave, I took a final glance at her and I saw her peeked at the paper bag I gave. She looked at me and spoke, "Handmade?" (Complete silence for two seconds) "Yes." I smiled at her. Bwahaha! Yes, yes was the only word that was courageously said by my mouth. She said thank you and I smiled at her and left. See? I'm such a dork when it comes to meeting big people. My tongue gets tied and my brain stops functioning normally. I am just like a hollow with my thoughts in the clouds!

I was super happy making my way out of the door when I was asked for an interview by Hero TV. (I won't give details about this because I surely am lame with my answers! Haha!)

I heard she took her one last goodbye to her fans after giving all the posters! If only I knew about this! I would've stayed there at the lobby longer! Haha!

Here's a little peek of my letter for LiSA! Drew this an hour before I took my leave to Manila! Haha! Super rush just like the flash!

BANANA! Haha! Here's my handmade minion gift for LiSA! Did it for almost one week. Minion pattern by Stephanie of allaboutami. Check out her other creations! I just altered the mouth and eyes since I don't have any felt cloth available. The whole minion was purely crocheted except for the jumper button. :) It's 99.9% handmade!

The LiSA Launcher thingy over here is my original creation though. :)

I really wanted to make this along with the minion to make it more personalized and LiSAFiED! <3

Photo from LiSA's Twitter @LiSA_OLiVE

LiSA posted photos of her gifts from her Filipino fans a few hours after her concert. I was really super genuinely happy to see mine over there. *dies from happiness*

I was about to sleep when I saw this photo and I even woke up my friend just to show LiSA's tweet. Haha!

Photo from LiSA's Twitter @LiSA_OLiVE

She also took a photo of the letters she received that night.

My letter is also on this photo but I won't tell which. :)

Photo from LiSA's blog on Ameba

Lastly, a photo of her banner with lots of messages from her fans! I wish I was able to write there too!

Photo from LiSA's blog on Ameba

Her outfit during her Manila concert. See what's written on her shirt? :)

Anyway, she looks like a doll here! :)

Overall, the concert was SUPER FUN! For me, it was worth it. I would've probably regretted it so much if I hadn't attended LiSA's very first concert in the Philippines.

Thank you so much to the organizers for letting her have her concert here in our country! Thank you for letting us experience an amazing concert from LiSA even without leaving our homeland. We hope to see her again!

Next time, I will be bringing glow sticks too! HAHA! Rawr!

I do have some suggestions though...

I wish next time they would be implementing seat numbers. It kind of feel like a bit unfair for those who bought their tickets really early but got to seat at the end rows instead. Hehe! I hope they make it like her concert in Singapore where there is already an assigned seating number on the ticket. That would really put the buyer's mind at ease and not getting paranoid if he/she would get a really good seat during the concert. Plus, you don't have to camp at the venue anymore. :)

I also wish they sell more merchandise! More! More! Merchandise! Hahaha! (suggested by one who got none of the merchandise because it was already sold out) :))

I know that prohibition on taking photos, videos and audio recording was strictly implied during the concert as it is the rule for every Japanese concert but I hope someday there would come a time that fans would be given the chance to take a photo with their idol. Haha! Let's all pray for this!

Let me end this post telling why I wrote this up almost very detailed. I want you to know that this isn't like the usual concert you've been thinking of. Knowing LiSA, she's really energetic while she perform on the stage and she sings her songs from her heart. She'll make sure everyone is having fun at her concert and you'll be really surprised at how good she sings live! There's no doubt that she's one of the rising stars in Japan and she deserves it!

You can check out more and better shots from the concert on Japan Music Festival's Facebook page! :) Check it out HERE!

Here's a video of LiSA's interview on a local channel before her Manila concert.

From HERO Official PH

That's it for today! Thanks for reading!

Kyo Mo Ii Hi Da!

Bye chiii~!!!