International Street Food Fair & Some Shopping

I'm still sick :/ so annoying
This month's been hard XD but at least it's gonna be over this weekend when my vacation will FINALLY start (and it's also my birthday :D)
Today's post is about the International Street Food fair that was hold in my city past weekend
It's a fair where food restaurants/shops from all around the world come in one place with their stands to sell their food, so you get the chance to try food from different countries!
This fair does some kind of "tour" around Italy, so it's held almost every weekend, but every time in a different city
The "ugly" part about this is that the stalls aren't the same from stop to stop, so when I attended the Rome stop there were a LOT of stalls from all around Italy and some foreigner stalls
Here in my city they had only like 10 stalls XD so annoying

but still super interesting since I love food all around the world! My favorite kind of food is asian food (indian, chinese, korean etc you name it lol) and mexican food! Also spanish food :Q_ I love spicy food in particular lol what about you? Maybe do you like italian food?? I obviously love italian food but I've eaten it most of my life so I'm more interested in other stuff XD

But I'm digressing again XD

Anyway the fair started on Friday and I only visited the mexican stall (obvs w) cuz I worked that day and was SO tired x_x also the weather forecast was giving rain
So I ordered and went to eat at home
 

I got the special mix with burrito, taco, tortillas and chips! I wish I had another taco instead of chips since I LOVE tortillas :Q_ SO GOOD! 

On Saturday I was supposed to go to the flea market and in the evening to the fair, but as I said in my last post I blocked my back XD so I decided to waste Saturday resting so at least I could go the day after... Well, I was wrong since on Sunday I got my period and it was even worse XD Also a friend that was supposed to go with me had to work last minute and could't go... so unlucky ç_ç 
And the weather forecast still said it was gonna rain... to go or not to go? XD
In the end after 217036 painkillers I went there alone cuz I didn't want to miss it XD

I got Carbonara from La Pasta del Buttero stall XD I've eaten there also in Rome in a previous International Street Food stop XD So I knew it was good

SO GOOD ;_; and I miss Narya and Rome so much ;_; I'm so sad she has to work this summer so we can't see each other until Lucca Comics ;_; NARYA I MISS YOU BBY TAT
The pasta was super tasty at least ;_;

I did another stroll around the fair and I tried to buy alcohol at one stall specialized in craft beers and cocktails... but once I got there they told me they broke their machine so they only had bottled beers ;_; (I can't drink beer, I can only drink cocktails) WTF SO UNLUCKY ;_;

Then I saw some thunderbolts in the background... WTF XD was it a sign? XD I couldn't get alcohol, now it looked like it was about to rain... was it telling me to leave? XD
Since my back still hurted I was like "no thank you" so I got some last stuff and went home... and in the end it didn't rain wtf!! So annoying ._.

Well, at least my co*de that day was cute

Top: Cecil McBee - Pants: Terranova Cowgirl collection - Shoes, acce: thrifted - Belt: DreamV

How cute are those pants?? So happy I thrifted them! They're a bit small but I want to lose a bit more of weight so it's okay :D They're also REALLY low rise w I love them

Oh another thing, I've bought more stuff lol I've sold some of my old stuff on Vinted and used my credit to buy more... so typical XD

First is those 2 tops that already arrived! They look like d.i.a tops, don't you think??? Especially the black one!! 

The brand is "Two Sisters", I never heard of them but I'll do some research and make a post if it's interesting w

The back omg *chef kiss*

The rest of the stuff is still omw but since this weekend Simo is coming to my place for a week I don't know if I'll have time to blog so here it is XD (pics are from their original sellers)

GUESS replica bag XD I wanted one since so much cuz it looks Golds Infinity! I love it <3

No brand top that looks Glamorous Jane imo :D so pretty! I wanna deco it with a big bow in the middle, I have a brooch made exactly for this purpose w 

INGNI dress! I already own it in white and it's my fav summer dress so I got it in pink too XD also it was super cheap, just 7€, I couldn't leave it there XD

Another Chupa Chups tshirt cuz CO&LU made a collection with Chupa Chups logo so I'm convinced the official Chupa Chups tshirts are amekaji, period XD 

HELLO KITTY BAG IN MY FAV PRINT WWWW SO COLORFUL. Just looking at it makes me so happy :D

I've also got other 2 tshirts but they got ruined after one wash... sigh
I'll try to fix or re-buy them ;_;

Ok that's all for today, I'm gonna go back doing my nails cuz it's the only thing I manage to do while I'm sick w

I'm customizing my old goshikku set to make it more tsuyome

And I'm cleaning the old barbie set to make a new one, in white this time :D

I'll show you the results once I'm done w

Yours, Natsumin~

Gallipolicon!

I'm back from Gallipolicon and one of the hardest weekend I ever had lmao
After coming home I don't know what I did wrong, but on Friday night I think I caught some cold (temperatures dropped here, we went from 35° to 25° in less than a week) and my back muscles froze x_x I couldn't move without screaming, my mom had to come to my place to help me put on medication cuz OF COURSE the blocked muscles were in a part of my back I can't reach 8D
Then on Sunday I got my period and GOD I'm suffering, I spent the day confused and dizzy from all the painkillers I took lol but at least in the evening I felt slightly better so I could attend the food fair in my city (but I'll talk about it in another post)
Anyyyyway, today I'm finally blogging about Gallipolicon and Mai Dire Goku event! It was so fun omg
If you read my previous post, I travelled 5 hours to reach Gallipoli and it wasn't easy for me XD But I was so happy when I finally reached Salento (it's the name of the part of my region that includes Gallipoli and Lecce, it's a touristic zone)!

Ofc in Lecce I had to get a pasticciotto XD it's a small pastry filled with cream :9 the pastry is similar to tart, cream is some kind of custard but it tastes... milkier? than normal custard w anyway if you come to Italy and visit Salento you need to try it!
After more 2 hours of train I FINALLY reached Gallipoli! And OMG this city is so beautiful!!

THE BEST SEA I'VE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE

Somehow there was some anime-themed stalls... don't ask me w

The bus that should've taken me to my b&b wasn't arriving and it was already past 3PM and I WANTED SO MUCH to go to the beach so I grabbed my luggage and went to the b&b by foot...
WORST/BEST DECISION EVER XD Worst cuz there was still 35° (unlike my city w), it was hot as fuck, I COOKED under the sun and it took me 30 minutes to reach the b&b... I was totally done when I arrived XD but best decision since I arrived early enough to still go to the beach!! (I did my math, it was 30 minutes by foot and only 15 with bus... but then I noticed on Google Maps that once the bus dropped me I should've walked 10 more minutes to reach the b&b... so I would've saved only 5 minutes ^^"" and since the bus wasn't arriving... I decided to walk XD)

Since nothing, not even tiredness can stop me I dropped my stuff in my room, grabbed my towel and headed fast to the beach w

So, welcome to paradise:

SO FUCKING BEAUTIFUL. I love this place. I love here. I WANNA LIVE HERE!!! I don't care there are no fancy shops, or asian markets/restaurants, I live for the seaside

This place reminds me of one of my favourite songs

Those 2 pics (upper and lower) are 2 different clubs on the seaside! I wish I could check them out but I only could take a peak :( cuz after some hours at the beach I headed back to pick up Simo and go back to the b&b together!

Meeting Simo again ;_; I almost cried hugging him, even if we just saw each other 2 months ago when usually we see each other every 5 months or more!! He's my soul brother, we have the same name and he's my best friend along with Narya, and I miss her a lot too so I was really emotional XD 
He did check in while I took a shower and got ready for the main event: Mai Dire Goku (at Gallipolicon XD)

Top, necklace: GALEO - Shorts, belt: d.i.a - Shoes: Salt'n'Pepper - Acce: thrifted

I was supposed to wear my SheIn hibi top but I think I've lost weight cuz when I put it on... my bra was showing 8D it didn't stay on 8D I need to get it shrink by a seamstress... meanwhile, thank goodness I'm anxious and I always pack some plan B outfits XDDDD

  

Finally (cuz we got lost lmao) at the convention!

With handsome Simo <3

There was this huge mirror as decoration so I took the chance for some boosting-ego pics with my bro w

The convention was really small but the park was beautiful and decorated nicely 

And I've still found some interesting stuff lol

My husband ♥A♥!!!!

Nice OP paintings!

I loved the lights, like the patronal festivals!

There was a food court that sold cigarettes, japanese food, sandwiches and ofc alcohol XD while in line with Simo to order (you pay your food at a specific single stall, they give you a ticket with your order and then you get your food/alcohol/whatever at the other stalls... I don't know why you can't directly pay stuff at the stalls XD) some girls in front of us turned around, looked at me, loudly gasped and then shouted "A GYARU!!! SO PRETTY!!" I giggled like a child XD 
I love cosplay but being recognized as a gal is WAY more fun. At least here XD teenagers love gyarus here and they are so cute with me ;_; it's always tiny screams (literally "Kyaaah!" XD like when you see a cute dog/cat lol) and tons of "OMG are you a gyaru?! I love gyarus! Gyarus are so pretty! So strong! Can we take a pic? Can you tell me how to do gal makeup? Where did you buy your clothes?" etc etc XD I always reply with everything I know, I would LOVE to do a jfashion meetup with gyaru classes but I'm so scared of being mistaken for a paedo... ;_; since I'm so old
But I need to find my gyaru heir ffs XDDDD

Anyway. I'm digressing XD 

We got alcohol and food ofc XD onigiri and baozi
A bit disappointing but I didn't want to dance and drink on an empty stomach 

I left my phone unlocked and Simo pressed randomly on the screen so...yeah XD

We finished eating right before the main event started: MAI DIRE GOKU!!!

So, what's Mai Dire Goku? XD
First of all, "Mai Dire Goku" (translate: Never say Goku) is a word play with the title of a fun, trash tv show from '90 (Mai Dire Martedì/Mai Dire Banzai, translate Never Say Tuesday/Banzai XD) that was a big part of italian '90 kids childhood XD they mixed the title with Goku (since this event is anime themed) and created this show which is a "container" for a dj set and a live music show (like the tv show was a container for different skits, shows etc), all dedicated to anime and '90/'00 tv shows and commercials
They travel all around Italy and make those shows where people dance and sings on anime OST, openings and even commercial jingles w 

The dj set, by TJ Unicorno!

And the live show, by CdA rock band!

There was smoke, fire, lights, even balloons we could kick and punch XD they even did Pokemon cards unpacking live... God, the screams when they pulled good cards w
We could do karaoke thanks to the lyrics on screen!

The event ended at 3AM, when the Dj was so drunk he jumped onto the consolle and broke something XDDDD I don't wanna know when it would've ended if he didn't break the consolle w

Me and Simo were tired and hungry, so we bought some last food and went back to the b&b

Then, finally, AT 4 AM we went to sleep XD
Bad decision cuz we had to wake up at 8AM XD Simo almost had to drag me out of the bed lol
We packed, had breakfast with the amazing lady owner of the b&b (she was super nice and funny, I already miss her) then check out and left!
Our friend Vale reached us (she lives in a town near Gallipoli) and we had another coffee together <3 too bad I forgot to ask for a selfie together ;_; but I was so tired I couldn't even put together a coherent thought w

Sadly after an hour I had to say goodbye and go catch the train ;_;
Yes, you guessed it: other 5 hours of train 8D
At least I managed to buy a rustico leccese and I had lunch on the train while watching Squid Game, yay XD

Rustico leccese is a pastry filled with besciamella, mozzarella and a tiiiiiny spoon of tomato sauce in the middle
I love it, try it if you ever come to Lecce!!

 

After 5 hours I arrived home, left my stuff, had a shower and went to work lol
By evening I was DEAD w

But totally worth it, I would do it again 2371648 times
I hope I can attend another Mai Dire Goku!

 

 

 

Now, for the saddest part
THE CONSEQUENCES 8D 

When I was leaving I was in a rush, I grabbed my luggage without looking at it... and my GODDAMN FOXTAIL got stuck and RIPPED 8D 
RIGHT AFTER I'VE LOST MY OTHER BIGGER ONE 8D

 

Then, while dancing, I've punched a balloon falling on Simo while he was doing a video... somehow one of my nails flew in the process and when I finally found it, someone clearly had jumped on it cuz I've found it broken like this  

 I'll try to fix it with UV glue but it won't be as strong as before so... yeah, I need to buy/make another set
So mendokusai ugh

 And I also blocked my back XD
But I don't regret a thing w

Anyway, I've blabbed enough XD I have a lot more to post so I'll try to update soon! 

My lashes were falling from all the jumping and dancing ww

Yours, Natsumin~