Google Reader disappears - and now what!?

Google Reader is sadly going to leave us on July the 1st. I'm sure you may have heard this from many bloggers now. The question remains - how will we keep reading and being read in a week's time?

If you would like to keep reading the complete randomness that is Kiwi Vanilla - thank you! I have a few options to give to you all so you don't miss out on all the fun :)

Google Reader nos va a estar dejando el primero de julio. Esto seguramente ya lo han leído de varios bloggers. La pregunta que queda contestar es - ¿cómo vamos a seguir leyendo y siendo leídos dentro de una semana?

Bueno, si querés seguir leyendo el cholulaje aleatorio que escribo en Kiwi Vanilla - primero que nada, gracias! Tengo un par de opciones para que me sigas leyendo y no te pierdas de nada :)

First option: Facebook Fanpage

Most of us have got a Facebook account, so liking my blog on this social media is an easy way to keep following Kiwi-v. You may click here to see the fanpage. I keep the fanpage promptly up to date with all the new posts, so you don't have to worry about missing anything.

Casi todos tenemos cuenta de Facebook, así que esta es una forma fácil y rápida para seguir al tanto de Kiwi-v. Podés cliquear aquí para ver el Fanpage. Mantengo actualizado el portal de Facebook así que no te tenés que preocupar por perderte de nada.

Facebook has recently changed their settings, so if you want to make sure EVERY update reaches your wall (you don't have to worry about me spamming - I only ever post when there's an update), you have to follow these instructions:

STEP ONE - Highlight “like” (don’t click), then click "Settings". STEP TWO - Select "All Updates" from drop-down list.

Hace poco Facebook cambió sus configuraciones, así que si querés que te llegue TODO lo que yo actualice a tu muro (no te preocupes, no spammeo, simplemente actualizo cuando hay un nuevo post), tenés que seguir las siguientes intrucciones:

PASO UNO - Poné tu cursor sobre el "Te Gusta" pero no cliquees. Te va a aparecer un menú. Cliqueá "Configuraciones". PASO DOS - Seleccioná "Todas las actualizaciones" de la lista. Gracias! 

Second option: Bloglovin

Bloglovin is an easy reading platform that even sends you emails with the latest updates of the blogs you are following. Creating an account is very fast and you can even log in with Facebook! You can click the button above or click here to start following me on this platform.

Bloglovin es una plataforma de lectura fácil de usar que hasta te envía emails con las novedades de los blogs que seguís en ella. Crear una cuenta es rapidísimo y hasta te podés registrar con Facebook! Cliqueá el botón de arriba o cliqueá aquí para empezar a seguirme en esta plataforma.

I hope we can keep reading each other in the future! Thank you! Ojalá nos podamos seguir leyendo en el futuro! Gracias!

The Liebster Award

I've been tagged in The Liebster Award by the adorable OnigiriGyaru!! I was very surprised and happy. This is my first time receiving something like this. I had no idea it existed, but according to Onigiri, this is an award for upcoming bloggers. I can't believe I would ever be considered for something like this!! Thank you!!

I'm going to be shamelessly stealing what Onigiri's blog explains about this award:

Rules!

1. Each person must post 11 things about themselves.
2. Answer the questions the tagger has set for you plus create 11 questions for the people you've tagged to answer.
3. Choose eleven people and link them in your post.
4. Go to their page and tell them.
5. Remember no tag backs!

My 11 Questions

1. Who is your No.1 favorite blogger?
Uhmm, I guess that has to be Cheesie from Cheeserland. I just love the way she writes, her incredible intelligence and amazing fashion.

2. A world without chocolate or a world without ice cream?
I guess without ice-cream. I'm sorry ice-cream hahahaha but I need brownies in my life.

3. What is your dream vacation?
Spring in Japan!! Seeing the sakura blossoms :D

4. What anime/manga character do you feel related to the most?
I'm not sure, I can't think of any right now. I think maybe Jeanne from Shaman King? Always loved her. But not sure how much we have in common hahaha.

5. Do you have a certain 'quote' you use often? If so, what?
"Bizarre", in Spanish, according to my classmates.

6. Who is your No. 1 idol/(style)icon?
Mizukitty! And the Popteen gals in general.

7. What is your skin care routine?
Eeekk I don't really have any. My skin works best on its own hahaha.

8. Is there a sport you ever want to try? If so, why?
Fencing. It looks so fancy.

9. What is the cutest thing ever?
Cinnamoroll!

10. Your favorite make-up brand?
REVLON or Canmake :)

11. Your favorite non-ebay webshop?
I don't buy anything overseas because it's super expensive for Argentinians, heheh.

Bloggers I Tag!
1. Saya 2.Satsuki 3.Chelsea 4.Chisa 5.Adri 6.Rea 7.Snowangel 8.Ebichu 9.Pri 10.June 11.Pearl

Your 11 Questions
1. We all have a favorite color, but... what's your favorite color to *wear*?
2. Sanrio or San-X?
3. If you could wear one brand for the rest of your life, which brand would that be?
4. What's your natural hair color?
5. What expensive, fancy meal would you have if you had the money?
6. Look at your shoes. What color of shoes do you own the most?
7. What's your favorite movie genre?
8. Christmas or Halloween?
9. Gangnam Style: Yay or nay?
10. Leopard or zebra print?
11. Do you decorate your electronics? (phone, MP3 player, laptop, etc)

I'll be tagging all ASAP! :3 Have fun!!

Who said kabbalah couldn't be cute?

I recently received a kickstarter email about a personal project called Chibi Tarot. The creator describes it as "a super-cute vision of the tarot that fuses the traditional spirit of the cards with the contemporary visuals of anime, manga and video games".

So I decided to give it a look!

Drawings copyright to the artist, Adam Blodgett

What can I say? AWW! The illustrations are adorable! And so imaginative!

I specially love how the cards don't lose any of their original meanings. They're just cuter. As a person who has practiced Tarot myself (uhm... yes, we all have some little secrets hehehe), that is very important.

I'm not sure if promoting this in my silly blog will help any, but I hope it does!! You guys should really check out the project's kickstarter site and see how you can contribute to his project!

The Chibi Tarot

Disclaimer: I am not paid to do this. I love personal initiatives such as this one and it's a tremendously creative project! Besides, if I was in the same position, I would want people to do the same for me :P

Rising Sunday #2 - Akiba, Electric Town

Hello everyone!
For this Sunday, let's talk about AKIHABARA, Tokyo's Electric Town.
This is the go-to spot if you like Animé, Games, or Electronics.

To save you time, I am currently logging Akiba's (that is the district's nickname) attractions or places to visit in a Google Map:

Click here to see the Map.

Japanese Addresses are a bit hard to understand, so hopefully this will help me on my trip... and you, too! :3

Here are some helpful videos to let you learn more about what you will find in Akiba. They were made by Kawaii.i

Themed Karaoke Box! ^^

Akiba's Cosplay goods shop! ^^

Please enjoy the videos.
Until a few days ago, there was a website that let you roam Akihabara in 3D. But, for some reason it's down :( Here is the link in case it goes up!! I recommend it!

Let's talk about Shibuya next time!

まて来週！

Mata raishuu!

Until next week!

Useful Links #2 - Kawaii.i

Hello there! :)

Have you heard about Kawaii.i?

It's a YouTube channel full of interesting things about Japan. We follow JELLY Magazine model Mana Honda while she goes sight-seeing and shopping around Tokyo.

It's SUPER helpful if you're planning a trip, or maybe if you just like Japanese fashion and like to keep track of all the latest styles.

In her last video, Honda-san goes to a trendy café in Shibuya.

Please give their other videos a look! And also, you can become a fan of them in their Facebook profile.

Useful Links #1 - Disney's Simple Things

Who loves Disney?

I know I do!! I gotta admit, I'm a Disney lover all the way

If you like Disney too, you're going to love this next website I'm going to show you ^^

It's an extremely popular Tumblr called "Simple Disney Things". I encourage you to take a look at it!

The owner of this Tumblr is incredibly skilled at Photoshop, and makes awesome graphics. Every banner has a simple Disney thing written on it. Small little things that make you reminisce with your last visit to Disney World or Disneyland, and all the magic it contained.

It's certainly nostalgic :)

Here's an example of what you will find on this blog!

The images are beautifully manipulated, and breathtakingly colorful.

Please visit it!! And browse its pages. It's like all your cherished Disney memories are coming back to life :)

http://simpledisneythings.tumblr.com/