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May 8, 2010
Never be Without GREAT Instant Coffee
日本語 I was selected by STARBUCKS
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...just to blog about their New Instant Coffee from STARBUCKS VIA. 
Nothing to be proud of...but still happy to be selected
So now I had 2 packets of Starbucks ever FIRST made instant coffee to try
Both were incredibly so-taste like fresh brewed coffee
Was really surprised that an instant coffee made from grind coffee beans and yet not tasting *instant* plus, it melts leaving nothing behind under the cup of coffee...
Isn't this first ever Instant-Brewed-Coffee created?
This is what STARBUCKS says:
This is not instant coffee as you know it. This is rich, flavorful Starbucks® coffee in an instant.
Starbucks has found a way to offer a truly great cup of coffee that you can prepare by just adding water. Other instant coffees taste flat and lifeless. Starbucks VIA® Ready Brew is different - it's full-bodied and flavorful, just like the Starbucks® coffee you know and love.
It's made with the highest-quality, ethically sourced 100% arabica beans. The magic is in a proprietary, all-natural process that we spent years perfecting. We microgrind the coffee in a way that preserves all of their essential oils and flavor. No other coffee company takes this step, and it makes all the difference.
Website: http://www.starbucks.com/coffee/starbucks-via-instant-coffeeJust amazing but of course the price is also double triple the price of normal instant coffee..
(Maybe still not available in Malaysia)
In Japan,
Normal instant coffee : 20yen/packet (1 drink)
Starbucks Via Instant Coffee: 100yen/packet (1drink)5 TIMES
Can imagine how different it would be
Colombia (medium) is more for general coffee drinkers coz it tastes smoother
tasted regular with great aroma 
Whereas,
Italian Roast (Extra bold), I guess it is more for mania coffee drinkers...taste stronger and bold
Recommended for all coffee lovers
who can't live without the aroma of good coffee wherever they are~like..
coffee at WORK.
coffee while relaxing at the BEACH.
coffee after a day in the SNOW.
coffee to bring while up in the snow mountain SKIING.
coffee maybe after a hard day practicing SNOWBOARDING perhaps.
coffee to chill down after a day under the sun SWIMMING.
coffee while having SNACKS.
feeling like a cup of coffee particularly when not into SWEETSWEET stuffs at the moment.
coffee after having oily stuffs like FRIES.
DREAM for coffee.
coffee to help digesting when having a BIG MEAL.
Bring in the aroma while DATING.Anywhere, Everywhere, with EASY true coffee~
*Copied from Starbucks Japan official website*
My Version 
I'm not a coffee addict, but love the scent and aroma of good coffee. 
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October 12, 2009
I'm going to Fit's DANCE!
What's Fit's 
Fit's a popular, as written on the banner, a Soft & Long-Lasting Flavor Gum by LOTTE
Fit's a popular, as written on the banner, a Soft & Long-Lasting Flavor Gum by LOTTE
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
What's Fit's dance
Fit's dance is a dance promoted in Fit's TV commercial.
This 
is the 1st season of the TV commercial 
is the 1st season of the TV commercial And this is the 2nd season of the TV commercial
is the 2nd season of the TV commercial So, what do I mean by going Fit's dance
Fit's has been holding a dancing contest last season via YouTube and whoever got the most views won the GRAND prize
I was unaware when they were doing this and totally missed the whole FUN
However, they are making it happening again for 2nd season Fit's Dance
What contestants need to do is,
Refer to official site
Steps to application
Since, everything is in Japanese, and if someone reading this happened to have some interest in participating, I might be a help~
Follow following STEPS
STEP 
Master the dance from the Fit's TV commercial.
2nd Season Fit's Dance TUTORIAL
Click to enlarge
See TUTORIAL VIDEO 
STEP 
Select the area that you are currently living in.
If you are in Japan, select the state you are residing. For those who are outside Japan, there's only 1 option which is "Overseas".
Every area has a different opening of the song. Download it
Then, use the song, dance, and edit your video.
However, there's a new rule for Season 2 which did not applied to Season 1 before.
Contestants need to dance somewhere which could represent the area you've chosen for your video.
Which means, I guess you can only dance outside somewhere but not inside your house.
Overseas contestants would be easier coz anywhere outside Japan is overseas.
STEP 
Fill up the application form and upload your video.
Fill in
Nickname: harupi
Video Title: Fit's Dance to the MAX (get a title with impact
)Select area: 海外 (Overseas)
Email address: haruka@harupi.com
Check the Terms & Conditions box and CLICK
Then upload your video and CLICK
STEP 
Now you can check uploaded video on YouTube
Applying date from 29 Sept 2009 ~ 2 Nov 2009
(Apply earlier benefits to gain more views
)Publishing date will be on the 13 Oct 2009 ~ 16 Nov 2009
Anyone from all over the world can PARTICIPATE
as long as you have an internet access where you could upload your video to applyYou might think this is boring,
but you have to know,
the prizes are YUMMMY~~
GRAND PRIZE
100 million yen (US$10,000~, RM37,000~) + LOTTE Fit's (365 packs)2nd PRIZE
20 million yen (US$2,000~, RM7,400~) + LOTTE Fit's (365 packs)3rd PRIZE
10 million yen (US$1,000~, RM3,700~) + LOTTE Fit's (365 packs)Condolences PRIZE, 1 for each areas in Japan + 1 for overseas
5 million yen (US$500, RM1800~) + LOTTE Fit's (50 packs) Absolutely Delicious
Coz I need and I need 
and I need 
FUN Wanna join
Practice by watching all the samples provided 
My PICK-UPS
Just be CREATIVE
, SPORTING 
and ACTIVE Watch more samples.
Oh, you might want to know the winner for the last season
Season 1 Season 1 Season 1 Season 1 Season 1 Season 1 GRAND PRIZE
GRAND PRIZE She was just 11 years old...
Season 1 2nd PRIZE
2nd PRIZEEven this got 2nd prize...she's not REAL
Season 1 3rd PRIZE
3rd PRIZEName Kozue, she is active in the dancing world on the web...
as she has gained herself with popularity on Nico Nico Video (Japan) and YouTube~
a rival...
I never really had any dancing experience...and I'm going to compete with these people...
Anyway, it's just for fun
(persuading myself..
)I've already started practicing
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think i'm clumsy for dancing...
But I'll still try my best
Hoping from your SUPPORT
Just click to view when I'm DONE
I promised to be worth-while
October 11, 2009
Food of day 11 in Oct
BREAKFAST 
Toast butter raisins bread by Yasu
I LOOVEEE
this so much! The yummy point is of coz BUTTER LUNCH 
Homemade potato chips - chicken flavor by Yasu
Homemade potato chips - pepper flavor by Yasu
Isn't this much more healthy
And it's very very easy to make Sliced the potatoes. (not too thin) Cover a tray with cooking paper and place the sliced potatoes seperately on top of it. Put them into the microwave and set the timer for around 20 mins. Flavor with your favorite spice.
Done and you'll have a healthy crunchy yummy chips~ DINNER 
Buri Daikon (ブリ大根） - Japanese amberjack (fish) with white radish by Haruka
Yapi loves this
I love it too~A dish with a taste of "Japan"..
Soy sauce based. That's why..
Healthy or not
