February 2014

Talk about Private!

Moisturizer
Body Cream

My skin has been dry recently, so I’ve been applying body cream on all parts of my body. When I find something that works, I’m the type that wants to use it all the time. I try to be really careful about my skin care.

Sparkling
Use carbonated water for face washing

I had heard that carbonated water was good for washing your face, so I decided to try it. I used foreign carbonated water for this. The sensation was surprising and kind of wonderful. The carbonated water all at once was a little strong, though, so maybe I should have just poured it on little by little (laughs).

X-mas Decoration
It’s something different every year!

I always decorate for Christmas every single year! I think a lot about where to put the tree, and this year I used a ring-like decoration for the top of it. I always go out and buy other decorations at the last minute, so I have to pick things out from what’s left…so instead of waiting, this year I decorated everything really early and it turned out really cute <3

My breakfast is…
What do you eat for breakfast?

I’m the type that likes to eat weird things for breakfast. “Noritama”** especially. I tend to use a lot, and there was a time when I used to keep large amounts of it in my dressing room (laughs). I also love chili oil! It’s essential that I have it stocked in my cupboards (laughs).

**”Noritama” is an egg and seaweed seasoning.

Shopping
Let’s go to UNTITLED!

During the tour, I had a few days for a break and was out window-shopping. So I thought, ‘Let’s go visit UNTITLED!’ The clerk couldn’t believe I was by myself, and we kept saying things like “Ah, thank you” and “Ah, excuse me” to each other…..(laughs). I was thinking about how cold it was getting, so I went back to the store later and bought a cardigan.

My Favorite Food
I love Takoyaki

I love takoyaki a lot! I eat it often for a snack. During the winter I have to have hot pot <3 And I eat Kimchi stew and soy milk stew, too. After lives I like to have shaved ice.

2013 News!
The biggest Namie-related news was….

That I launched a label and reached my 500th live on December 7th! After that, my Facebook reached 1 million “likes”! This all happened in 1 year, huh….. (laughs). I might have to think back on that 2013 memorial to remember more. Because it was surprisingly busy, I hope to have more private time to myself in 2014 (laughs).

Buzz World
Je Je Je!

Though I didn’t watch Ama-Chan, I was using ”Je Je Je” without knowing what it meant (laughs). I thought “Je Je Je” was one word. But I was shocked to hear ”Je” was it’s own word. I could use “Je” to show how surprised I was? I felt like “Geh!” (laughs).

Love Sweets
First I liked pancakes but now it’s waffles <3

The truth is, I like surprisingly sweet things <3 There was a time when I was addicted to pancakes, but right now it’s waffles….. I like to keep it simple with honey and butter. Recently I like frozen waffles because I can make them at home when I’m feeling a little hungry. During the Halloween season, I was eating a lot of donuts.

Apps
Stamps instead of photos!

I’m not really familiar with apps, even though the games on smartphones look interesting. So I’ve been using stamps. Instead of emoticons, I attach photos with the stamps (laughs). One time when we were out in Harajuku and the staff had gone off and was waiting in line to get popcorn, I was having fun sending them messages with these stamps from nearby (laughs).

Emoji
There’s lots of uses for the ”lightbulb”.

There’s lots of uses for the “lightbulb” mark. When asked why I love this one so much…I can’t really explain it (laughs). I suppose it’s kind of just a fun way to say “Ah, yes. I understand!”.