A NEW JOB: CONTRIBUTOR TO CNNGO! WRITING FOR CNN WEBSITE ON ASIA TRAVEL, LIFESTYLE, POP CULTURE & FASHION.
Good news, my darklings… Basil Farrow’s not going to starve, and the Tokyo pop culture shenanigans shall continue! I landed a very neat gig as a freelance contributor to CNNGo, a soon-to-be-launched Asia travel/lifestyle website.
† What? Lifestyle content and city guides for Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok, and Mumbai, all under the umbrella of CNN. I am writing five or more articles a week for the Explorations section, which is where you’ll land if you visit the site from anywhere other than the six above regions.
†Where? I can submit articles from anywhere in world (that’s the way a job should be!). They’ll appear on www.cnngo.com (the website is not yet up).
†When? CNNGo launches soon, in late September or early October!
How cool is CNNGo and why should you be excited? Because of…
† The subject: I get to pitch and write about the Asian pop culture oddities I adore. Such as Mr. Roboto chefs, pampered pets, overpriced fruit, cute characters, disturbing theme parks…
† The tone: It’s fun, witty writing – quite similar to my voice on this blog. No dry drivel.
† The team: My editor Chris Anderson is a blast to work with and hilarious on Skype which, in my books, counts for a lot. And the Tokyo writing team is a pack of all-stars: W. David Marx, Patrick Macias, Jean Snow, Matt Alt… yup.
† The utility: CNNGo is a resource you will come back to, especially if you live/travel in Asia. We’ll give you the scoop on the food/style/spa/nightlife gems that stud Asia’s metropolises.
I’m having super big fun with the work and the site design is great (and you know I’m picky). When CNNGo launches, I’ll post links to my articles on this blog so you won’t miss a thing. And no, of course this won’t cut into La Carmina’s daily updates. You know my OCD better than that.
I feel tremendously lucky to be able to write about my Asia pop culture fascinations for a cool site with a red-hot team. The photo above sums up the vibe: a maid café in Akihabara I shot for my Theme Restaurant book, with guests Tiffany Godoy (Tokyo fashion expert and author of Japanese Goth) and Nathan Reaven (head of HearJapan music label, which specializes in Visual Kei). May the adventures continue!
Song of the Day #183: Killing Joke – Change (Postpunk that was far ahead of its time.)
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Oooh congratulations!!! That's spectacular! <3 I shall be watching out for it!
Oh and I keep forgetting. I've pre-ordered Crazy Wacky a couple of days ago. Supposed to be arriving sometime in November ^__^ just in time for my birthday woohoo! I can't wait!
That sounds great! Those maid cafés are freaky. Old men watching a music video for something that seems like children's pop music while they're being served by girls in maid outfits in a completely pink café. Even if it is some sort of funky fetish, it makes me wonder whether they are actually INTO the maids or wish they WERE the maids. I really don't get it. o_o;
Did you see any of those brochures where you can date the maids on their day off? Maybe the men dress up as maids too for some shoujo-ai!
Oooh congratulations!!! That’s spectacular! <3 I shall be watching out for it!
Oh and I keep forgetting. I've pre-ordered Crazy Wacky a couple of days ago. Supposed to be arriving sometime in November ^__^ just in time for my birthday woohoo! I can't wait!
Ohhhhh you are so awesome! Thank you and I can’t wait to hear what you think! xoxo
That sounds great! Those maid cafés are freaky. Old men watching a music video for something that seems like children’s pop music while they’re being served by girls in maid outfits in a completely pink café. Even if it is some sort of funky fetish, it makes me wonder whether they are actually INTO the maids or wish they WERE the maids. I really don’t get it. o_o;
Did you see any of those brochures where you can date the maids on their day off? Maybe the men dress up as maids too for some shoujo-ai!
Oh goodness… it’s funny, the extent to which the make-believe goes on… I didn’t see the brochures about dating maids on their day off, but I know that’s common in many circles. Some Visual Kei guys make money by taking fangirls on dates!
That's a really awesome opportunity, Carmen. Congratulations! Can't wait to see what you get up on the site!
Omg that is so awesome!! Congratulaaatiioonnss! *_*
kisses
I wish you all the luck in the world with ur new job. And I look forward to reading ur articles.
That is just so cool!!! Congrats and best of luck with it! ~ Rennais
hurray for more awseome-ness
congratulations!! and best of luck!!
Congrats
what an awesome job.
stunning
Congratulations!
This is such awesome news, Carmina. Congrats and I look forward to reading your stories.
your amazing!
Fantastic! x
Awesome. :D
Tamcongragulations! maooooooooo
That’s a really awesome opportunity, Carmen. Congratulations! Can’t wait to see what you get up on the site!
<3 I have a feeling you'll enjoy the robot knife fight article…
Omg that is so awesome!! Congratulaaatiioonnss! *_*
Congrats!
Oh goodness… it's funny, the extent to which the make-believe goes on… I didn't see the brochures about dating maids on their day off, but I know that's common in many circles. Some Visual Kei guys make money by taking fangirls on dates!
Ohhhhh you are so awesome! Thank you and I can't wait to hear what you think! xoxo
<3 I have a feeling you'll enjoy the robot knife fight article…
Thank you for your kind words! So excited to be part of the CNNGo writing team. ♥
kisses
I wish you all the luck in the world with ur new job. And I look forward to reading ur articles.
That is just so cool!!! Congrats and best of luck with it! ~ Rennais
hurray for more awseome-ness
congratulations!! and best of luck!!
Congrats
what an awesome job.
stunning
Congratulations!
This is such awesome news, Carmina. Congrats and I look forward to reading your stories.
your amazing!
Fantastic! x
Awesome. :D
Tamcongragulations! maooooooooo
omg I can't wait!!!!
especially on the hong kong posts :3
I'm planning on spending my summer there next year (I'm going to melt!)
congratulations :D
:D I need to spend more time in Hong Kong… maybe later this year… and this gig means I'll be in Tokyo and HK a lot more!
Congrats!
Amazing! That sounds really great and I'm glad Chris Anderson is a good guy he seems it on the TV
Actually I may have just confused Chris Anderson with Anderson Cooper ^^ but now I've got my Andersons sorted out lol
haha!! Ronan's sister Malone and I have half-serious fangirl crushes on Anderson Cooper!
Thank you for your kind words! So excited to be part of the CNNGo writing team. ♥
Congratulations ^^
omg I can’t wait!!!!
especially on the hong kong posts :3
I’m planning on spending my summer there next year (I’m going to melt!)
congratulations :D
:D I need to spend more time in Hong Kong… maybe later this year… and this gig means I’ll be in Tokyo and HK a lot more!
Amazing! That sounds really great and I’m glad Chris Anderson is a good guy he seems it on the TV
Actually I may have just confused Chris Anderson with Anderson Cooper ^^ but now I’ve got my Andersons sorted out lol
haha!! Ronan’s sister Malone and I have half-serious fangirl crushes on Anderson Cooper!
Congratulations ^^
Good luck!
Aww good luck on your new job! =D
I want a job like yours xD
Thank you – I'll do my best!!
You are my hero. That's got to be the world's best gig!
Oh, and I'm heading out to NYC. I think you had a blog post with a NYC shopping guide? Can you direct me to it?
Congrats! I visted shanghai a couple of times, really nice place! I love it!
Good luck!
Aww good luck on your new job! =D
I want a job like yours xD
Thank you – I’ll do my best!!
You are my hero. That’s got to be the world’s best gig!
Oh, and I’m heading out to NYC. I think you had a blog post with a NYC shopping guide? Can you direct me to it?
Yup yup! http://lacarmina.com/2008/11/time-out-new-york-magazine-gothic-lolita-nyc-stores-egl-shopping-guide/
Have fun and let me know how your trip goes!
Congrats! I visted shanghai a couple of times, really nice place! I love it!
Can you believe I’ve never been to Shanghai???? I need to get over there stat!
Sweet gig, more happy fans!
It's great that I'll be putting out more writing work – and it's a topic I think you'll all like!
Yup yup! http://lacarmina.com/2008/11/time-out-…
Have fun and let me know how your trip goes!
Can you believe I've never been to Shanghai???? I need to get over there stat!
Sweet gig, more happy fans!
It’s great that I’ll be putting out more writing work – and it’s a topic I think you’ll all like!
Suhhh-weet!
Good luck on the new job – but with your skills, who needs luck :D?
Suhhh-weet!
Good luck on the new job – but with your skills, who needs luck :D?
Congratulations and I know you'll do just fine!
Congratulations and I know you’ll do just fine!
So cool!! Congrats Carmina-sama!!
So cool!! Congrats Carmina-sama!!
The blog is very awesome. Thanks for publishing it.
The blog is very awesome. Thanks for publishing it.
The blog is very awesome. Thanks for publishing it.
I am sorry if it is inappropriate to comment here about this, but I love CNNGo, and I love Asia. (I’ve been living in Japan for 5 years now, and I am currently finishing my studies at 国際基督教大学.
Is there any chance that you can tell me how I can apply for a job at CNNGo? I would love to write about any Asian city, doesn’t even need to be Tokyo. I have a great passion for Asian cultures and writing, and like you said, “I can submit articles from anywhere in world (that’s the way a job should be!)”
If you don’t mind, can you send me an email to ringosan@gmail.com?
Thank you for your time, and keep up the good work at CNNGo!
Daniel
No problem, thanks! I suggest that you submit articles to the City Pulse section of CNNGo to get started. :)
I am sorry if it is inappropriate to comment here about this, but I love CNNGo, and I love Asia. (I've been living in Japan for 5 years now, and I am currently finishing my studies at 国際基督教大学.
Is there any chance that you can tell me how I can apply for a job at CNNGo? I would love to write about any Asian city, doesn't even need to be Tokyo. I have a great passion for Asian cultures and writing, and like you said, “I can submit articles from anywhere in world (that’s the way a job should be!)”
If you don't mind, can you send me an email to ringosan@gmail.com?
Thank you for your time, and keep up the good work at CNNGo!
Daniel
No problem, thanks! I suggest that you submit articles to the City Pulse section of CNNGo to get started. :)