The 36th Manila International Book Fair
Hey there everyone! (｡^‿^)ﾉﾞ It is I, and today we shall be talking about the 36th MIBF!
Alright, so what is the Manila International Book Fair? It is one of the biggest book events in the Philippines, and has been around for quite a while now (36 years). There's a variety of books to be found— from textbooks and encyclopedias to comic books and novels. Book signings and launches are also held, as well as other literary events.
I must say, I actually enjoyed my time there. I went on the 19th, right after my midterms (which I almost certainly failed). It was my first time and the number of people was slightly overwhelming, but I still had fun! I was fangasming from all the literature that surrounded me, it was absolutely glorious. Oh, and Best of Anime was held nearby as well, so you can see how much of a treat this is. (Although I wasn't able to visit BoA, I saw tons of cosplayers around and it was basically the best. Two things I love together <3). Now if any of you went to BoA, leave a comment and tell us how it was! I am curious! ( ^-^)/
All that aside, SMX CONVENTION CENTER IS HUGE. I LOVE IT. I do not have pictures, but trust me when I say it is. We had to line up first to get in though, as there were lots of other people too. The line moved quickly though, and we were inside in no time.
The excitement and bustle hung on the atmosphere, rubbing into me. I felt really hyped just being surrounded by all these books, and my kin! Aisles and aisles of books were on display: paperbacks, hardbound, they were all there. I even saw a Game of Thrones graphic novel which I ABSOLUTELY ADORED, but ended up not buying. Regrets :(
Now, as for the book signings. Colleen Hoover, the author of Ugly Love, was there! And ughh, KIERA CASS SENSEI WAS THERE >:O I MISSED AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET HER AND I AM FURIOUS!! Nooo, my beloved sensei :'(
Ah, and there was an interesting pen that I saw. For all the Chinese school students here, you must know of the Chinese calligraphy brush, otherwise known as the
mo pit. Alright, so I saw one. But it has an ink cartridge. Literally works like how a regular
mo pit would, and you wouldn't need to dip it in an inkwell anymore! Dude, that was mad awesome.
Now, for the books. What else is there to say? There were miles and miles of books lined up on shelves, and just as much people as there were books. I bought Zoella's book Girl Online (MY FIRST YOUTUBER BOOK), and a couple more others, including We Were Liars and Flowers For Algernon. My only complaint is that my copy of Girl Online had a small defect
inside the cover, which I only discovered after opening the book for the first time. Mind you, it was in plastic packaging so I wasn't able to thoroughly inspect the book when I bought it. I'm still a bit upset about that. Perhaps I am just a very unlucky person...
All in all, my first time attending the MIBF is definitely memorable! It was absolutely amazing, and I'd love to go again next year!
Well, that is all for now I suppose. Sorry for the late post! That aside, has any of you attended this event before? Leave a comment~~
I suppose that's all for now. Ciao! <3
Midterms and Motivations
Hi everyone! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:・ﾟ✧ It has, once again, been a while. But I've returned! ლ(́◉◞౪◟◉‵ლ)
Anyways, perhaps you can infer from the title that I am currently in my midterms. Then why, you may ask, am I here with a blog post? That's simple. I am avoiding responsibility I am taking a short break from all the work. Math was very arduous work, and it's fan-freakin'-tastic that it is over. Sure, I probably failed miserably and might have to repeat the semester, but that's okay! #BleakOptimism
I don't know why, but I find it sad how our society puts a frighteningly big emphasis on mathematic ability. It's just sad, especially for people like me who are inept in academic endeavors. I mean, I can't do math but I can write fanfictions. I can speak. I can present arguments. Where do my undocumentable talents come to use? Ah, such is life.
Speaking of midterms, I also can't fathom why we students are passive-aggressively asked to fulfill unbearablly high expectations. I mean. Yeah. I wanna learn, I wanna get good grades! But at this point, it's like it's all that matters, and I don't like it. Or maybe that's just my brain rage-quitting through ranting. I do not know ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Probably gonna fail all my tests (￣O￣;)
Moving on, there is one motivating force that drives me to do well. The Manila International Book Fair!! I'm going there after my midterms, and will be meeting with a friend who I haven't seen in quite a while so I'm pretty stoked (╯✧∇✧)╯ I hope my wallet and grumbling stomach will forgive me during weekday lunchtimes...
Well, I better get back into the zone if I want to scrape by with a passing grade. I may do another post after the book fair, documenting what I have experienced. Hmm, we'll see how this works out when the time comes. Oh well, ciao everyone! And if you guys are having exams too, then good luck and God bless! May the force be with you all! (•̀◡•́)و ̑̑
Labels: rants
Reminiscing
Hello, everyone!（＾Ｏ＾☆♪ It's been like, 3 months? 4 months? Goodness gracious, sorry for neglecting this place (つД`)ノ
The past summer was really bittersweet, with equal parts bitter and sweet. Sweet because I attended a nationwide youth conference, and went to HK and Macau afterwards. Bitter because it all had to end... *sighs* I already miss my conference buddies (u_u)
But I suppose nothing really lasts forever, no? Time passes, and events end. It's okay though because when we feel sad, it means that we are alive— we felt happiness, and you can only know the difference when you have experienced both~~ <3
Speaking of which, that brings to mind a thought. Does everyone reminisce? Well, I suppose most of us— if not all— do. There's just a warm, nostalgic feeling that fills me when I do remember the past. Part of me says to continue, and explore the libraries of my memory. On the other hand, part of me also says to stop— to move on, and keep the memories in where they are. Oddly, both ring of the truth.
There are times in which I want to relive wonderful days. It makes me happy to think about them once again and to remember— but what's strange is that sometimes they are tinged with sadness. It elicits the thought that perhaps I may never experience it again. Most of the time, I know that it's true. Maybe it was the last time I was going to see those people, as we've all gone our separate ways. Such a bittersweet thing. Oh, but what wonderful times. It can't be helped, you know?
The other side of me though, tries to reprimand me. Why do these happy things sadden me? Aren't they supposed to motivate me? Shouldn't these thoughts tell me to get out there, and make new memories? In a sense, I suppose so. Memories are unique objects, and each is different for the other. It is impossible to recreate every aspect of it— the feeling, the place, the people. In the memory we hold, they will be immortalized as so; but it changes. In reality, they all change. It will be impossible to make an exact copy of it. That begs the question: what do we do?
Well, this is what we do— we make new ones. We cannot replicate a memory, but we can go out and make them. We managed to make happy memories before, so what's stopping us from making them again? True, they won't be the same; they never will be. But similar or not, happy memories are happy memories, and they aren't all the same. There's your family, your friends; go out and be happy with them! Or if not, then do something you enjoy! All we really need to do is to just smile at the past as it ushers you to keep on walking.
Remember this: the past is a trampoline. If you decide to look ahead, you will go places. Just like a trampoline, it's your choice if you want to stay on it motionlessly, or to jump to higher grounds and explore new things. You never forget the trampoline— your past. You're always going to go back, but it will empower you and not bring you down.
Perhaps that's not the best analogy, but I think it fits right now. I think y'all get what I mean (=^x^=)
Well, I guess that's about it for now. Maybe I'm just a little too optimistic? Perhaps. But I like to think about this topic, as I feel like this subject, though it means one thing, is unique to each of us. Some like it, some don't. But in the end, it's still there— a small bunch that's kept away in the crevices of our minds :)
Final thoughts, anyone? Do you guys think like this too, or perhaps you have a different perspective on things? Feel free to leave a comment, or drop by the c-box >:3 Thanks for reading, if you got this far! Ciao everyone, and have a great day! ( ^-^)/
Labels: musings, summer
Summer Woes
Hello there everyone. It's me again, and I felt rather bored today so I opted to write a blog entry discussing my current lethargic state (⊙﹏⊙✿)
Do you ever feel like doing nothing? And I'm not referring to having no activities planned for your vacation. I'm talking about that apathetic state of mind we experience when we have no duties or responsibilities to fulfill in school/work. Sounds awesome right? Well, it is for a couple of weeks. But soon after, we sometimes descend to a stage in which we've exhausted our hype and have a crisis of sorts. Unfortunately, this may or may not result in us squandering a good 2-4 months of our lives lazing around listlessly. Does anyone ever feel the same way? Because I do (๑ △ ๑)`* The feeling of possibly wasting vacation saddens me, and somehow scares me as well. It's probably just a phase, but I can't help but expect myself to do many things this summer— so much that I can't help but be sad about not being able to do as much as I hoped.
Lately, I've been doing some self-reflection. What did I really do this summer? My daily summer routine is to go on YouTube, then brush up my French on that app Duolingo (which, by the way, is a great way to kill time ^_^). Most of my friends are abroad for the summer, so I don't really have a lot of people I can talk to. But that's besides the point. I haven't really done anything significant the past couple of months, and it makes me feel a little bad about myself. Do any of you relate to that? I hope you can relate to that somehow (^_^;) Phineas and Ferb may know what to do with their 104 days of summer vacation, but I (and perhaps you as well, reader?) am going through a phase of summertime lethargy. I have no idea what to do with my vacation.
Still, I've thought of things I can busy myself with. Having an activity/hobby to pursue is a good idea. Perhaps, take a part time job? Learning to play a certain instrument or studying a new language would probably be a good use of time as well. As for me, I'm thinking of picking up my guitar again, since it has been a while. Maybe my love for the instrument will be rekindled ( ˘ ³˘)❤ And French. As a frequent obsess-er (that's a word I cobbled up just now. Forgive me) over language, I've decided to start learning French for the fun of it
and perhaps it can help me boost me résumé when I'm older LOL. By trying to do these things, I hope to get rid of my summer woes~♪ But for now, I'll be waiting for my daily prime-time anime to run on TV (≧∇≦)/
And on an ending note, lazing around with no responsibilities to fulfill does feel good. But even if busying yourself with hobbies/activities during summer is great, savour the joy of being responsibility-free while it lasts :♡.•♬✧⁽⁽ଘ( ˊ▽ˋ )ଓ⁾⁾*+:•*∴
That's it for now. Do you have any summer woes yourself? Feel free to leave a comment, or perhaps a message in my C-box at the "chat" tab. Maybe we could have a lovely chat~~ Ciao, my friends (︶▽︶)
Labels: musings, summer
Concerts and A Slight Sunburn
Hello there everyone! How's it going?
✿ It's been like, almost a month since my last blog post! The past week, a couple of noteworthy things happened, so I guess I ought to make a post about it. 〜(￣▽￣〜)
A couple of days ago, some church friends and I went to this outdoor adventure park. It was enjoyable. There was this giant swing thing, and you can go rappelling, and all that. Alright, so this anecdote will be about the part where I tried out the wall climbing attraction. TAKE A SEAT FOLKS. GRAB YOUR POPCORN AND YOUR DOG/CAT/PET, AND GET READY FOR MY WEIRDNESS. (੭ˊ▽ˋ)੭✧
As you all probably know, I'm an unproductive Asian who spends 80% of my time sitting/lying down while watching YouTube and sleeping. And from that, we can all guess how good I will do when I suddenly do a very strenuous physical activity like wall climbing.
Fast forward to 1:30 in the afternoon, it was my turn to take a shot in this wall climbing thing. This would be my first time doing this,
and I'm terrified because the wall was towering but the wall doesn't seem too high. I see that people do it and reach the top. Seems like a simple task right?
Well no, THE ANSWER IS NO. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE WALL. Like, seriously. First few minutes? Easy as pie. Then almost halfway through, I was literally flailing my arms around and did a futile attempt on raising myself up while gripping on the holds. I was wailing "GUYS. CAN'T ANYMORE. CAN'T. I CAN'T. " between gasps.
I bet that was a wonderful view for those below me.
And afterwards, I just collapsed on a bench under the shade and remained like that for at least 15 minutes. Very nice. Also, I think I got a slight sunburn on my nose, because the skin in around my face is somewhat peeling. Also, I got a very faint tan line on my ankle, which I suppose is from my socks. Cool.
And just last night, I attended a Hillsong concert with my mother and some of her friends. My arms and shoulders were still sore from the previous day's wall climbing endeavor, but it's a Hillsong concert. I can't just turn that down (☆▽☆) It's funny, when I got home after going to that adventure park, my mother was like "oh by the way, we're going to a Hillsong concert tomorrow."
I was like "um
what." Because, if your mother just casually told you that after you come home sore all over, then... Like what? (^_^;) But the concert was really fun, so no regrets there. ♡✧
So... I think that's all for today. If you've read until this point, then thank you very much! So I guess I'll see you guys next time. I guess my question for y'all is: how is your summer going so far? Feel free to leave a message in my Cbox, located in the chat tab! Ciao for now! ヽ（◕◡◕❀ฺ ）ノ
Labels: summer
Graduations (warning: sad rambling)
Hey there everyone! It is I once again~
PREPARE FOR A DEPRESSION RANT, YO xD
So, as you can tell from the title— I am now a graduate! *cue party* Though I still have senior high (basically, that's 2 more years before I actually go to uni)... Still! Since our school has a complicated system, let me give you the gist of it: Basically, there are two batches of Grade 10 students, those who were affected by the k-12 program (that is us), and those who were not. Those who were not affected by the k-12 program head on to college/university, while we— the affected ones— have two more years of school.
You know, it makes me kind of sad. Not the fact that we're still stuck in high school, but because the others are now going to college. It has been making me rather depressed these past few days. I'll miss my upperclassmen, especially those who were with me in our debate club and school choir...
But all that aside, let me talk about graduations.
I don't know, but they seem like a happy-sad event. I'm quite glad that it's already summer, but I'll miss everyone— yes even the annoying people. And it occurred to me that I might never be able to talk or see my upperclassmen ever again.... Except if we happen to be in the same college LOL
But chances are still slim...
Ahem, I'm sorry for this slightly depressing post. I just thought I ought to vent it out so that I could ease this sadness I'm having xD I'll be composing a more proper (as well as a more cheerful) blog post next time.
And yeah! That's it for today. My question for y'all today is, what do you think of graduations? Do you see it as a time to celebrate? Leave a comment or two, or maybe drop a message at my Cbox~ ^_^
Ciao for now! 〜(￣▽￣〜)Labels: rants
What Broke The Internet?
Hello there, everyone! ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆ It is I one again, and today, we'll be talking about "the dress"...
Anyways, YAAAAYY we're finally done with our exams, and it's finally summer! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:・ﾟ✧.
Man, I am so glad that the exams are over with. They were DIFFICULT, I tell you. But then again, such is life. And so, with that, I welcome summer!
Okay now, back to the topic. By the way, what color is this dress?
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| (It's definitely black-and-blue, by the way) |
The endless debate about this single dress has literally divided the internet to two sides, and I find it rather strange. People need to get their priorities straight. I mean, it's a perfectly wonderful dress and I'd buy it and that's all that matters
Speaking of which, I noticed that most people see it as white-and-gold rather than black-and blue. I wonder why...? Is it because of the lighting? Probably.
Well, I don't really feel like making an in-depth research about the dress, and besides, it's getting old (~_~)
So yeah. That's it for now!~ What color do you see that dress as? Leave a comment below, if you please :)
And by the way, since it's the beginning of summer, I have changed my blog layout and playlist to a fresh one :D
And... That's it for today, I guess. I'm feeling a little lazy today, so please forgive the extremely short post. Ciao for now, mia amicos~ ( ^-^)/
The 36th Manila International Book Fair
Hey there everyone! (｡^‿^)ﾉﾞ It is I, and today we shall be talking about the 36th MIBF!
Alright, so what is the Manila International Book Fair? It is one of the biggest book events in the Philippines, and has been around for quite a while now (36 years). There's a variety of books to be found— from textbooks and encyclopedias to comic books and novels. Book signings and launches are also held, as well as other literary events.
I must say, I actually enjoyed my time there. I went on the 19th, right after my midterms (which I almost certainly failed). It was my first time and the number of people was slightly overwhelming, but I still had fun! I was fangasming from all the literature that surrounded me, it was absolutely glorious. Oh, and Best of Anime was held nearby as well, so you can see how much of a treat this is. (Although I wasn't able to visit BoA, I saw tons of cosplayers around and it was basically the best. Two things I love together <3). Now if any of you went to BoA, leave a comment and tell us how it was! I am curious! ( ^-^)/
All that aside, SMX CONVENTION CENTER IS HUGE. I LOVE IT. I do not have pictures, but trust me when I say it is. We had to line up first to get in though, as there were lots of other people too. The line moved quickly though, and we were inside in no time.
The excitement and bustle hung on the atmosphere, rubbing into me. I felt really hyped just being surrounded by all these books, and my kin! Aisles and aisles of books were on display: paperbacks, hardbound, they were all there. I even saw a Game of Thrones graphic novel which I ABSOLUTELY ADORED, but ended up not buying. Regrets :(
Now, as for the book signings. Colleen Hoover, the author of Ugly Love, was there! And ughh, KIERA CASS SENSEI WAS THERE >:O I MISSED AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET HER AND I AM FURIOUS!! Nooo, my beloved sensei :'(
Ah, and there was an interesting pen that I saw. For all the Chinese school students here, you must know of the Chinese calligraphy brush, otherwise known as the
mo pit. Alright, so I saw one. But it has an ink cartridge. Literally works like how a regular
mo pit would, and you wouldn't need to dip it in an inkwell anymore! Dude, that was mad awesome.
Now, for the books. What else is there to say? There were miles and miles of books lined up on shelves, and just as much people as there were books. I bought Zoella's book Girl Online (MY FIRST YOUTUBER BOOK), and a couple more others, including We Were Liars and Flowers For Algernon. My only complaint is that my copy of Girl Online had a small defect
inside the cover, which I only discovered after opening the book for the first time. Mind you, it was in plastic packaging so I wasn't able to thoroughly inspect the book when I bought it. I'm still a bit upset about that. Perhaps I am just a very unlucky person...
All in all, my first time attending the MIBF is definitely memorable! It was absolutely amazing, and I'd love to go again next year!
Well, that is all for now I suppose. Sorry for the late post! That aside, has any of you attended this event before? Leave a comment~~
I suppose that's all for now. Ciao! <3
Midterms and Motivations
Hi everyone! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:・ﾟ✧ It has, once again, been a while. But I've returned! ლ(́◉◞౪◟◉‵ლ)
Anyways, perhaps you can infer from the title that I am currently in my midterms. Then why, you may ask, am I here with a blog post? That's simple. I am avoiding responsibility I am taking a short break from all the work. Math was very arduous work, and it's fan-freakin'-tastic that it is over. Sure, I probably failed miserably and might have to repeat the semester, but that's okay! #BleakOptimism
I don't know why, but I find it sad how our society puts a frighteningly big emphasis on mathematic ability. It's just sad, especially for people like me who are inept in academic endeavors. I mean, I can't do math but I can write fanfictions. I can speak. I can present arguments. Where do my undocumentable talents come to use? Ah, such is life.
Speaking of midterms, I also can't fathom why we students are passive-aggressively asked to fulfill unbearablly high expectations. I mean. Yeah. I wanna learn, I wanna get good grades! But at this point, it's like it's all that matters, and I don't like it. Or maybe that's just my brain rage-quitting through ranting. I do not know ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Probably gonna fail all my tests (￣O￣;)
Moving on, there is one motivating force that drives me to do well. The Manila International Book Fair!! I'm going there after my midterms, and will be meeting with a friend who I haven't seen in quite a while so I'm pretty stoked (╯✧∇✧)╯ I hope my wallet and grumbling stomach will forgive me during weekday lunchtimes...
Well, I better get back into the zone if I want to scrape by with a passing grade. I may do another post after the book fair, documenting what I have experienced. Hmm, we'll see how this works out when the time comes. Oh well, ciao everyone! And if you guys are having exams too, then good luck and God bless! May the force be with you all! (•̀◡•́)و ̑̑
Labels: rants
Reminiscing
Hello, everyone!（＾Ｏ＾☆♪ It's been like, 3 months? 4 months? Goodness gracious, sorry for neglecting this place (つД`)ノ
The past summer was really bittersweet, with equal parts bitter and sweet. Sweet because I attended a nationwide youth conference, and went to HK and Macau afterwards. Bitter because it all had to end... *sighs* I already miss my conference buddies (u_u)
But I suppose nothing really lasts forever, no? Time passes, and events end. It's okay though because when we feel sad, it means that we are alive— we felt happiness, and you can only know the difference when you have experienced both~~ <3
Speaking of which, that brings to mind a thought. Does everyone reminisce? Well, I suppose most of us— if not all— do. There's just a warm, nostalgic feeling that fills me when I do remember the past. Part of me says to continue, and explore the libraries of my memory. On the other hand, part of me also says to stop— to move on, and keep the memories in where they are. Oddly, both ring of the truth.
There are times in which I want to relive wonderful days. It makes me happy to think about them once again and to remember— but what's strange is that sometimes they are tinged with sadness. It elicits the thought that perhaps I may never experience it again. Most of the time, I know that it's true. Maybe it was the last time I was going to see those people, as we've all gone our separate ways. Such a bittersweet thing. Oh, but what wonderful times. It can't be helped, you know?
The other side of me though, tries to reprimand me. Why do these happy things sadden me? Aren't they supposed to motivate me? Shouldn't these thoughts tell me to get out there, and make new memories? In a sense, I suppose so. Memories are unique objects, and each is different for the other. It is impossible to recreate every aspect of it— the feeling, the place, the people. In the memory we hold, they will be immortalized as so; but it changes. In reality, they all change. It will be impossible to make an exact copy of it. That begs the question: what do we do?
Well, this is what we do— we make new ones. We cannot replicate a memory, but we can go out and make them. We managed to make happy memories before, so what's stopping us from making them again? True, they won't be the same; they never will be. But similar or not, happy memories are happy memories, and they aren't all the same. There's your family, your friends; go out and be happy with them! Or if not, then do something you enjoy! All we really need to do is to just smile at the past as it ushers you to keep on walking.
Remember this: the past is a trampoline. If you decide to look ahead, you will go places. Just like a trampoline, it's your choice if you want to stay on it motionlessly, or to jump to higher grounds and explore new things. You never forget the trampoline— your past. You're always going to go back, but it will empower you and not bring you down.
Perhaps that's not the best analogy, but I think it fits right now. I think y'all get what I mean (=^x^=)
Well, I guess that's about it for now. Maybe I'm just a little too optimistic? Perhaps. But I like to think about this topic, as I feel like this subject, though it means one thing, is unique to each of us. Some like it, some don't. But in the end, it's still there— a small bunch that's kept away in the crevices of our minds :)
Final thoughts, anyone? Do you guys think like this too, or perhaps you have a different perspective on things? Feel free to leave a comment, or drop by the c-box >:3 Thanks for reading, if you got this far! Ciao everyone, and have a great day! ( ^-^)/
Labels: musings, summer
Summer Woes
Hello there everyone. It's me again, and I felt rather bored today so I opted to write a blog entry discussing my current lethargic state (⊙﹏⊙✿)
Do you ever feel like doing nothing? And I'm not referring to having no activities planned for your vacation. I'm talking about that apathetic state of mind we experience when we have no duties or responsibilities to fulfill in school/work. Sounds awesome right? Well, it is for a couple of weeks. But soon after, we sometimes descend to a stage in which we've exhausted our hype and have a crisis of sorts. Unfortunately, this may or may not result in us squandering a good 2-4 months of our lives lazing around listlessly. Does anyone ever feel the same way? Because I do (๑ △ ๑)`* The feeling of possibly wasting vacation saddens me, and somehow scares me as well. It's probably just a phase, but I can't help but expect myself to do many things this summer— so much that I can't help but be sad about not being able to do as much as I hoped.
Lately, I've been doing some self-reflection. What did I really do this summer? My daily summer routine is to go on YouTube, then brush up my French on that app Duolingo (which, by the way, is a great way to kill time ^_^). Most of my friends are abroad for the summer, so I don't really have a lot of people I can talk to. But that's besides the point. I haven't really done anything significant the past couple of months, and it makes me feel a little bad about myself. Do any of you relate to that? I hope you can relate to that somehow (^_^;) Phineas and Ferb may know what to do with their 104 days of summer vacation, but I (and perhaps you as well, reader?) am going through a phase of summertime lethargy. I have no idea what to do with my vacation.
Still, I've thought of things I can busy myself with. Having an activity/hobby to pursue is a good idea. Perhaps, take a part time job? Learning to play a certain instrument or studying a new language would probably be a good use of time as well. As for me, I'm thinking of picking up my guitar again, since it has been a while. Maybe my love for the instrument will be rekindled ( ˘ ³˘)❤ And French. As a frequent obsess-er (that's a word I cobbled up just now. Forgive me) over language, I've decided to start learning French for the fun of it
and perhaps it can help me boost me résumé when I'm older LOL. By trying to do these things, I hope to get rid of my summer woes~♪ But for now, I'll be waiting for my daily prime-time anime to run on TV (≧∇≦)/
And on an ending note, lazing around with no responsibilities to fulfill does feel good. But even if busying yourself with hobbies/activities during summer is great, savour the joy of being responsibility-free while it lasts :♡.•♬✧⁽⁽ଘ( ˊ▽ˋ )ଓ⁾⁾*+:•*∴
That's it for now. Do you have any summer woes yourself? Feel free to leave a comment, or perhaps a message in my C-box at the "chat" tab. Maybe we could have a lovely chat~~ Ciao, my friends (︶▽︶)
Labels: musings, summer
Concerts and A Slight Sunburn
Hello there everyone! How's it going?
✿ It's been like, almost a month since my last blog post! The past week, a couple of noteworthy things happened, so I guess I ought to make a post about it. 〜(￣▽￣〜)
A couple of days ago, some church friends and I went to this outdoor adventure park. It was enjoyable. There was this giant swing thing, and you can go rappelling, and all that. Alright, so this anecdote will be about the part where I tried out the wall climbing attraction. TAKE A SEAT FOLKS. GRAB YOUR POPCORN AND YOUR DOG/CAT/PET, AND GET READY FOR MY WEIRDNESS. (੭ˊ▽ˋ)੭✧
As you all probably know, I'm an unproductive Asian who spends 80% of my time sitting/lying down while watching YouTube and sleeping. And from that, we can all guess how good I will do when I suddenly do a very strenuous physical activity like wall climbing.
Fast forward to 1:30 in the afternoon, it was my turn to take a shot in this wall climbing thing. This would be my first time doing this,
and I'm terrified because the wall was towering but the wall doesn't seem too high. I see that people do it and reach the top. Seems like a simple task right?
Well no, THE ANSWER IS NO. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE WALL. Like, seriously. First few minutes? Easy as pie. Then almost halfway through, I was literally flailing my arms around and did a futile attempt on raising myself up while gripping on the holds. I was wailing "GUYS. CAN'T ANYMORE. CAN'T. I CAN'T. " between gasps.
I bet that was a wonderful view for those below me.
And afterwards, I just collapsed on a bench under the shade and remained like that for at least 15 minutes. Very nice. Also, I think I got a slight sunburn on my nose, because the skin in around my face is somewhat peeling. Also, I got a very faint tan line on my ankle, which I suppose is from my socks. Cool.
And just last night, I attended a Hillsong concert with my mother and some of her friends. My arms and shoulders were still sore from the previous day's wall climbing endeavor, but it's a Hillsong concert. I can't just turn that down (☆▽☆) It's funny, when I got home after going to that adventure park, my mother was like "oh by the way, we're going to a Hillsong concert tomorrow."
I was like "um
what." Because, if your mother just casually told you that after you come home sore all over, then... Like what? (^_^;) But the concert was really fun, so no regrets there. ♡✧
So... I think that's all for today. If you've read until this point, then thank you very much! So I guess I'll see you guys next time. I guess my question for y'all is: how is your summer going so far? Feel free to leave a message in my Cbox, located in the chat tab! Ciao for now! ヽ（◕◡◕❀ฺ ）ノ
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Graduations (warning: sad rambling)
Hey there everyone! It is I once again~
PREPARE FOR A DEPRESSION RANT, YO xD
So, as you can tell from the title— I am now a graduate! *cue party* Though I still have senior high (basically, that's 2 more years before I actually go to uni)... Still! Since our school has a complicated system, let me give you the gist of it: Basically, there are two batches of Grade 10 students, those who were affected by the k-12 program (that is us), and those who were not. Those who were not affected by the k-12 program head on to college/university, while we— the affected ones— have two more years of school.
You know, it makes me kind of sad. Not the fact that we're still stuck in high school, but because the others are now going to college. It has been making me rather depressed these past few days. I'll miss my upperclassmen, especially those who were with me in our debate club and school choir...
But all that aside, let me talk about graduations.
I don't know, but they seem like a happy-sad event. I'm quite glad that it's already summer, but I'll miss everyone— yes even the annoying people. And it occurred to me that I might never be able to talk or see my upperclassmen ever again.... Except if we happen to be in the same college LOL
But chances are still slim...
Ahem, I'm sorry for this slightly depressing post. I just thought I ought to vent it out so that I could ease this sadness I'm having xD I'll be composing a more proper (as well as a more cheerful) blog post next time.
And yeah! That's it for today. My question for y'all today is, what do you think of graduations? Do you see it as a time to celebrate? Leave a comment or two, or maybe drop a message at my Cbox~ ^_^
Ciao for now! 〜(￣▽￣〜)Labels: rants
What Broke The Internet?
Hello there, everyone! ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆ It is I one again, and today, we'll be talking about "the dress"...
Anyways, YAAAAYY we're finally done with our exams, and it's finally summer! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:・ﾟ✧.
Man, I am so glad that the exams are over with. They were DIFFICULT, I tell you. But then again, such is life. And so, with that, I welcome summer!
Okay now, back to the topic. By the way, what color is this dress?
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The endless debate about this single dress has literally divided the internet to two sides, and I find it rather strange. People need to get their priorities straight. I mean, it's a perfectly wonderful dress and I'd buy it and that's all that matters
Speaking of which, I noticed that most people see it as white-and-gold rather than black-and blue. I wonder why...? Is it because of the lighting? Probably.
Well, I don't really feel like making an in-depth research about the dress, and besides, it's getting old (~_~)
So yeah. That's it for now!~ What color do you see that dress as? Leave a comment below, if you please :)
And by the way, since it's the beginning of summer, I have changed my blog layout and playlist to a fresh one :D
And... That's it for today, I guess. I'm feeling a little lazy today, so please forgive the extremely short post. Ciao for now, mia amicos~ ( ^-^)/
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