Lately, I have been addicted to a game known as Pet Society. (Cinnamon, my character in various outfits, pictured above.)

On Facebook if you do not already know, you can add widgets to your page known as applications. There are many applications you can choose from, varying from games to design – both pointless and entertaining. I was recommended to try an application called Pet Society from a friend; it has kept my attention thoroughly.

In this game, you can customize your own animal and begin your long journey to a new home. This game is strikingly similar to Animal Crossing, as you can fish, garden, meet with others, play games, and so on. You can also go to many general stores to gather the items you are looking for, paying with the in-game currency, coins. (You can also buy coins with real money and gain special items.)

By fishing and visiting other town members, you gain EXP. With EXP, known as Paw Points in-game, you increase your house size (more rooms), you receive new items, and you have ability to say that your house has become your own. If you enjoy simple games with millions of customization options, then Pet Society is a game you should try out.

Here is an example of one of my rooms in Pet Society, which I originally dubbed as my ‘play room’:

And another, my ’sea room’:

Go ahead, try it out! The cute factor will get to you eventually.

Finally, a small plug: The layout for my art site has been changed and new content has been added. I would be pleased if you would take a look; you can enter through the Dango House banner above, or through shainabear.com.

This morning, I came across this. You cannot imagine both my delight and glee at this creative take on the popular RilakKuma merchandise.

Specs:

- Powered by Atom N270 (1.6GHz)
- 1GB of RAM
- 160GB HDD
- 8.9” screen – 1024×600 resolution

Currently only being sold in Japan, this adorable little laptop sells for ¥79,800 JPY (this is approximately $842.00 USD).

You might remember the Hello Kitty laptop also being sold only in Japan for approximately $1,650 USD. I can only say that hands down, Hello Kitty has been beaten out by this tiny bear who decided to smile so brightly. Not only does this laptop cost less, but it can be carried around without worry in this convenient case:

Who was it that said money did not buy happiness?

If you are like myself who does not reside in Japan at this current date and time, it is not too late to join in on the RilakKuma parade. You can find this bear’s merchandise for a decent price here on jbox.com. You too can gain a little piece of happiness to call your own.

On an unrelated note: I posted something after over a year of letting this blog sit and collect dust. I feel content having this as my first official post – it just had to be done. Now how do I spread the joyous word of this small bear?

I came across the name from a manga I had been reading called Sensual Phrase; Bird Song was a title of one of the many songs written by the main character. It seemed like a cute and clean name – so here I am with a new look, or rather a spur of the moment creation.

Soon enough I will begin updating this blog, but until then you can browse my art website by clicking the Dango House banner above.