Ven discovered Daiso, Chaos ensues

When I lived in the Midwest, we didn't have Daiso or any other stores like that anywhere near me. We only got a MiniSo the year I graduated high school. But now that I live on the West Coast, I have access to Daiso! Today, I discovered that there's one near me! So obviously, I immediately went and spent 3,000 yen. (Ok so that's like 20 bucks, but still.) I already have a list of other things I want to buy next time I go, but I only got a few things this time around.

I was really pleasantly surprised to find letter writing sets, so I bought two. One has very pretty foiled feathers at the top with green envelopes, and the other is a plainer white set with some decorative lines in the margins. Both are lined (thank God, we all know I can't write in a straight line to save my life). I'm going to write some letters to my friends back in the midwest!

Next, I found a very cute Jinbesan car air freshener. I actually audibly squealed when I saw it, Jinbesan is so cute! It's coconut scented, but in a candy way and not a self-tanner way, which I adore. My car smells SO GOOD now!

I got a nice set of silicone coasters for my desk, since I drink a lot of hot tea in the afternoons while I work on my computer or do art. My desk is wood, and also nearly a century old, so I want to take care of it the best I can. The coasters have a very cute sort of scalloped design? They almost look like the {} brackets LOL.

I got two different rice ball (I think they're called Onigiri?) makers! One is a green silicone one, and one is a pink plastic one with Hello Kitty printed on the front. I'll probably use the pink one if I actually want to pack them for lunch, but technically both can be used to take them on the go!

I got a little wood and paper folding fan with a blue and pink cherry blossom design; it perfectly fits in my purse!

In the snack section, they had these interesting jelly tube snacks for only 1.50 for the whole package, so I got them to try. I already tried the grape flavored one, and I really enjoy the texture. It's like Jell-o, but softer. Obviously, I also had to grab a bottle of strawberry Calpico, which is one of my favorite convenience store drinks. 

Before I left, I also grabbed a reusable shopping bag with a very cute bird on it. People are always shocked that I like pink, but it's so nice! It reminds me of sunsets and peaches and flowers:)

I had a great time while I was there, and I plan to go back soon!