The Gray Cube

🎶 Dear reader, get out your map, pick somewhere and just run. 🎶 - Taylor Swift (at 和歌山城 Wakayama Castle) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl4VDSkPW6vs-qBC7bDm29Dk3G5nwjbHLP7nIg0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

🎶 Dear reader, get out your map, pick somewhere and just run. 🎶 - Taylor Swift (at 和歌山城 Wakayama Castle) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl4UdH-PLJcKOwbZZF4ohKJnEoRFXwKBgWecw40/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

📍CG Wakayama High School 🗓️ August 22~26, 2022 It was a good change of pace living in the countryside for a week. At first, the kids (and also me) were shy and nervous. But slowly they open up and they were so nice. I had fun interacting with them. Seeing them do their best and enjoy during activities made me feel like a proud big sister. The last two photos are a letter and a picture they sneaked in when I lent them my phone (to search google) during class. So cute and sweet! Honestly, I felt burnt-out (疲れ切る) from university so I'm glad that I chose to take time off lab work and participated in this program. To the students, I hope your future dreams will come true. And, don't forget to take a break and enjoy life. 頑張りましょうね〜 Fighting! ^_^ (at 和歌山県) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiFq2FQvtX0IWxYAf9cECOjjBvB3tPEuE6hUV00/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When the dress code says 'feminine', this tomboy complies. with additional twirl for emphasis. Haha. (at なばなの里) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO4lEQpByWniWAi8AxSxrY6VcNYqQT2u_d6tOA0/?igshid=ixi28zjs1svs

60hr-work week and the only connection to the outside world is this dusty window. お疲れさまでした。 (at 名古屋大学) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNujJZSh_DM5djUOYJsXHTKGvfWabZvAdX8P7I0/?igshid=16oxwur9iss56

When your knees already hurt from all the walking but your friend asks you to pose for a picture. The 'sakit-ng-tuhod-ko' pose. 🤣 『膝が痛い』のポーズ。 (at 岐阜公園) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNrYnzlhTK7oOfBQk0hbEm1zP6FAO-YNse-H-g0/?igshid=2i4cvb65ht3z

🎶 Happy, free, confused, and lonely at the same time. 🙃 🎶 (at 金華山 (岐阜県)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNrV8IjhEQmNhtzd_Q4gZtBFx2xiwVorTKKnGA0/?igshid=1cjhmek8yf5iw

Me: *channelling my inner samurai* Inay: 'Nak, bakit ka lumabas ng bahay na naka-pajama? Haha. Ma, sorry na Ma. 😂😅🤣 Also, this lantern tho. でっかい! (at 熱田神宮／Atsuta Jingu) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNbnOrlhP2CjK_JRi99TzkSkjuE2nWqeHh1Nag0/?igshid=husb1xcwr1cg

Unexpected detour. Along with taking my family and our doggos with me, I really wish I could have brought our music room. >.< For now, I'll settle with just window shopping. I usually get shy, but this time I gladly accepted when the staff asked if I wanted to try playing. Hihi. P.S. The shop has a 'play' corner with selfie gears ready so you can take photos or videos while testing the instruments. すごいなあ。 (at 名古屋パルコ) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNPppKOB_cqMJ0UnCpfUjzEHQFQ5JCfclbU6Dg0/?igshid=10der2fwwansz

Blocking my stressed face for aesthetic. Sakura para sa di pagsuko. \🌸/ (at 名古屋大学) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMrJdKFBdyuFgs5eBSO_EwfU15ERLrWxVX41SY0/?igshid=166inz4act98p

Prof: The weather is nice. Enjoy your free day. Also Prof: Please present your research proposal next week. Me: *studies at the park haha* How to balance work and life? (at 名城公園) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKIbN34BF2pOFG0jJWMgMBZPum3KtW20EAKA-s0/?igshid=gpwxlrhku4e8

When you're trying to take a decent shot but your friend keeps photobombing. 😂 Just make it work. Haha. #perspective (at 名古屋港水族館　Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJdYTWuhCr3mI5sS83cUy8dsUUmR7e3Wuy4bjc0/?igshid=aqam24scwo9c

🎶I hope you know that it wasn't easy Letting go of the life I knew🎶 For 12 years, it's been consistent. Homesickness always strikes at the 10th day I'm away from home. Praying for 2021 and the remaining days of 2020. 🙏🙏🙏 Ganbarimashou~~ PS. There's something about the 1st picture being a stolen shot and taken by my father... (at Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJASzO-hxnZfRwgsgnKyABig65vi8_MYhN8h440/?igshid=1eexwo39hnrfp

Kamogawa「鴨川」translation 'duck river'. Last day in Kyoto and I always make sure to visit this place. Discovered this local spot 3 years ago and instantly fell in love with it. Winter, autumn, and spring strolls. In case I'm lost, you know where to find me. #landoftherisingShan (at 鴨川デルタ) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvaYIPMhknBNIo9MBkd8TQzYFcm7tHR5Cm8Uc40/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ylv2k5nslnva