tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54745878624166639272024-03-23T20:44:24.221-07:00rlfWELCOME TO MY WORDSryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-60370747450609836152024-03-17T06:46:00.000-07:002024-03-17T06:46:19.865-07:00Best of: February<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9vPK5uK3P_EbSacWJ-UoCn_Vdh2QBCkGiyFGx1dlsl18Tt31os0vf1J5THznftq1jWeIpxNYqd6AjJUxtWWHcLgjre9UcqIWefKGcwGqZw6X01oZNDis85eYysxkkvDI9MTBJfOsDTYWMisGgQhwIHx4IGon7r2-87ptl7ZAQyLNh2ztNmcs_VoaTnGM/s2000/Grey%20and%20White%20Retro%20Girl%20Scrapbook.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9vPK5uK3P_EbSacWJ-UoCn_Vdh2QBCkGiyFGx1dlsl18Tt31os0vf1J5THznftq1jWeIpxNYqd6AjJUxtWWHcLgjre9UcqIWefKGcwGqZw6X01oZNDis85eYysxkkvDI9MTBJfOsDTYWMisGgQhwIHx4IGon7r2-87ptl7ZAQyLNh2ztNmcs_VoaTnGM/s16000/Grey%20and%20White%20Retro%20Girl%20Scrapbook.png" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>If you are a reader of this space, you know that this update is bound to happen. This, I believe, is the only way to keep this website from complete stagnation. </p><p><br /></p><p>Using the ever efficient Instagram's Archive, here is a list of everything that made my February one for the books- at least for all the media (and one Seventeen member) that I swore of enjoying. </p><p><br /></p><p>1. <a href="https://www.maison-ghibli.com/en/accessories/6544-porte-monnaie-calcifer-oeuf-et-bacon-le-chateau-ambulant-4990593442386.html" target="_blank">Howl's Moving Castle purse</a> from Chuvaness. </p><p><br /></p><p>2. An announcement of a new Taylor Swift's album, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C28vsIzO_bL/?img_index=1" target="_blank">The Tortured Poets Department</a> (shaking, screaming, throwing up).</p><p><br /></p><p>3. <a href="https://www.grammy.com/artists/taylor-swift/15450" target="_blank">Midnights winning Album of the Year</a> at the Grammys. </p><p><br /></p><p>4. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEqb6xbeuCo" target="_blank">Tracy Chapman's Fast Car </a>(admittedly ushered by the Grammy performance). I bawled. </p><p><br /></p><p>5. A photo erasing app <a href="https://swipewipe.app" target="_blank">SwipeWipe</a> that feels like Tinder.</p><p><br /></p><p>6. The podcast <a href="https://www.theringer.com/2024/2/6/24064066/the-tortured-poets-department-album-announcement-taylor-swift-grammys" target="_blank">Every Single Album: Taylor Swift (ep. The Tortured Poets Department Album Announcement).</a></p><p><br /></p><p>7. Taylor Swift's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nIOx-ezlzA" target="_blank">Ivy</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>8. Caroline Polachek's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxgcz_6GKX0" target="_blank">Welcome to my Island</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>9. An announcement of a new Kacey Musgraves's album, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4idav6u-b2/" target="_blank">Deeper Well</a> (shaking, screaming, throwing up).</p><p><br /></p><p>10. Maggie Roger's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHh3w5xgSkc" target="_blank">Don't Forget Me</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>11. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C2lU5IZPUW_/" target="_blank">Past Lives written by Celine Song nominated for Writing (Original Screenplay)</a> at the 96th Oscars. </p><p><br /></p><p>12. A poetry written by Agha Shahid Ali entitled <a href="https://readalittlepoetry.com/2013/05/01/stationery-by-agha-shahid-ali/" target="_blank">Stationery</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>13. Kacey Musgraves's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGkMYMxi-hw" target="_blank">Deeper Well</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>14. Attempting to read <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/one-day-david-nicholls/7471093?ean=9780307474711" target="_blank">One Day</a> by David Nicholls (Just Chapter 1, I hate myself).</p><p><br /></p><p>15. The new <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C3OfCHDPloO/" target="_blank">Wicked</a> poster starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo dropped. </p><p><br /></p><p>16. Alexander Payne's <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/the-holdovers/" target="_blank">The Holdovers</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>17. Sarah Russel's poem, <a href="https://autumnskypoetrydaily.com/2017/03/08/if-i-had-three-lives-by-sarah-russell/" target="_blank">If I Had Three Lives</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p>18.<a href="https://thetab.com/uk/2022/10/04/remembering-every-single-heartbreaking-moment-from-phoebe-waller-bridges-fleabag-276470" target="_blank"> A heartbreaking scene from Fleabag</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>19. Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6vz9ym3Qso" target="_blank">yes, and?</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p>20. Taylor Swift's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQq9eP5OFhw" target="_blank">You're Losing Me</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>21. Mitski's album <a href="https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/51364-mitski-puberty-2.php#google_vignette" target="_blank">Puberty 2</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>22. Cher Lloyd's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPgvNlrBfb0" target="_blank">Want U Back</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>23. Beyonce's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=238Z4YaAr1g" target="_blank">Texas Hold 'Em</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>24. Cascada's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G6QDNC4jPs" target="_blank">Everytime We Touch</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>25. <a href="https://forebears.io" target="_blank">Forebear</a>'s listed my surname as 126,741st most common surname in the world. </p><p><br /></p><p>26.<a href="https://www.kelseaballerini.com/#!" target="_blank"> Kelsea Ballerini</a> is my Top Artist for January according to my Apple Music Replay 2024.</p><p><br /></p><p>27. The book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Your-Inner-Critic-Big-Jerk-ebook/dp/B01FGWLJ42?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.j7qSKYjymY_h2UBs_zTpAe_aYG7SSf3axuvf5AQ2D8oYOyH1nvEU5V6riMl7gt1Gd-NvEw0V8RprCoh8sY4KF8WId0VwljYdrMMi9qmrEXg_uPpK5gSiIhQ_K3C7R5V_.zTGqp6ejaLCJKAaRVba3vUsq7v8GR9GAb9L1qV4c2u0&dib_tag=AUTHOR" target="_blank">Your Inner Critic is a Big Jerk</a> by Danielle Krysa</p><p><br /></p><p>28. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJDC4cNWDHw" target="_blank">I'm Not A Girl Not Yet A Woman</a> from & Juliet Musical.</p><p><br /></p><p>29. Wilson Phillips' <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbXvaE39wM" target="_blank">Hold On</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>AND</p><p><br /></p><p>30. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C3551fwN_cy/?img_index=1" target="_blank">Mingyu</a>!!!!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>It it my fervent hope that your February is just as good. See you next month for March roundup! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Xoxo, </p><p><br /></p>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-2592223221996020802024-02-16T02:21:00.000-08:002024-02-16T05:08:13.287-08:00Best of: January<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijIlxfODn7PU4teNRIVWofPrCyNNt8gwdziV88YTKYEhjC_wCzj8vnZWuRY101TpelX8DSueH1sxd9iyc68rb6n9_MuFLOWL88iXmObk1Mlq1u-rOuBGh60MaQTmz-GT4xCzWOVxmigM4QloDNtyk1n_Iamm-sPqf2sq1zYE-uCpAvqkbuArL6hRfS-WU/s2000/Beige%20Ivory%20Aesthetic%20Simple%20Photo%20Collage.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijIlxfODn7PU4teNRIVWofPrCyNNt8gwdziV88YTKYEhjC_wCzj8vnZWuRY101TpelX8DSueH1sxd9iyc68rb6n9_MuFLOWL88iXmObk1Mlq1u-rOuBGh60MaQTmz-GT4xCzWOVxmigM4QloDNtyk1n_Iamm-sPqf2sq1zYE-uCpAvqkbuArL6hRfS-WU/s16000/Beige%20Ivory%20Aesthetic%20Simple%20Photo%20Collage.png" /></a></div><br /><p>I feel that this thing has been gathering dust and no one seems around, including myself WHO created this website in the first place, to clean up the mess by just mere updating. I have to admit that I have taken this space for granted and I am not proud of it. At all. In fact, every sentiment here since then bore the same apologies and my intention is to turn things around by at least writing something here every month. At least one teensy lil update and that's all about it. </p><p><br /></p><p>This post is brought to you by my favorite Instagram feature- the archive.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8HdQIeNRXatuxfk_ZShQXm6JiAk2sCLgIifHMziH8GTFdb0VMuGQ74O0l4Cp4Yv2tQra6Z_bwwcTpB4_G7Z4Jcpw0wipFhOPWhCmhr7lAai6zq1qVBTOVEfspys4sOzlZ8fVwjp7piaT0iyS3TIqLPup_f17oTuyC0r7WyCoyiieg5iceFk_HOJ5rbY8/s1642/IMG_3603.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1642" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8HdQIeNRXatuxfk_ZShQXm6JiAk2sCLgIifHMziH8GTFdb0VMuGQ74O0l4Cp4Yv2tQra6Z_bwwcTpB4_G7Z4Jcpw0wipFhOPWhCmhr7lAai6zq1qVBTOVEfspys4sOzlZ8fVwjp7piaT0iyS3TIqLPup_f17oTuyC0r7WyCoyiieg5iceFk_HOJ5rbY8/w323-h640/IMG_3603.jpg" width="323" /></a></div><br /><p>The idea here is every month, I am going to recap the media I consumed. Or even anything that I featured in my archive. This is partly inspired by Todd Doughty's book, Little Pieces of Hope. As this is a revenge post lol, I will try linking everything so you, too, will also enjoy the very stuff that made each featured month a little bit bearable. So enjoy and hopefully this will not be the last of this kind (as I am fiercely notorious of doing, and that included my hapless Substack newsletter). </p><p><br /></p><p>1. My new <a href="https://shop.travelerscompanyusa.com/products/travelers-notebook-brown" target="_blank">Traveler's Notebook journal</a> for 2024. </p><p><br /></p><p>2. Ann Patchett's <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/state-of-wonder-ann-patchett/6430685?ean=9780062049810" target="_blank">State of Wonder</a> (might DNF this huhu, my fault.)</p><p><br /></p><p>3. KT Tunstall's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AEoUa0Hlso" target="_blank">Suddenly I See</a> from The Devil Wears Prada. </p><p><br /></p><p>4. Dan Levy's first directorial debut <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/good-grief-2023-1/" target="_blank">Good Grief</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>5. Hoku's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sef4JSucZrQ" target="_blank">Perfect Day</a> from Legally Blonde.</p><p><br /></p><p>6. Letterboxd awarded my favorite 2023 film <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/past-lives/" target="_blank">Past Lives</a> as Highest Rated Romance, Highest Rated Directorial Debut, and Highest Rated Narrative- Women Directors. The deservancy! </p><p><br /></p><p>7. Tapestry album by Carole King</p><p><br /></p><p>8. Miki Matsubara's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moR4uw-NWLY" target="_blank">Mayonaka no Door/ Stay With Me</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>9. <a href="https://vimeo.com/900680873" target="_blank">25 Best Films of the Year</a> by David Ehrlich</p><p><br /></p><p>10. My new <a href="https://www.frankie.com.au/article/issue-117-is-here-603071" target="_blank">Frankie Magazine</a> from my cousin who lives in Perth, Aus. </p><p><br /></p><p>11. Lana del Rey's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYqky795R1s" target="_blank">A&W</a></p><p><br /></p><p>12. The <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chrxstopherhall?lang=en" target="_blank">'Background Singers' Tiktok account</a> by Christopher Hall.</p><p><br /></p><p>13. Crocheted Airpods case by my sister.</p><p><br /></p><p>14. Hayao Miyazaki's swan song film, <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/the-boy-and-the-heron/" target="_blank">The Boy and the Heron</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>15. White Lotus's <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/popculturechat/comments/198hsb3/simona_tabasco_the_white_lotus_should_be_getting/?rdt=36080" target="_blank">Simona Tabasco</a> collaged Emmy outfit made up of cut out flowers. </p><p><br /></p><p>16. <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@juliansewell?lang=en" target="_blank">Julian Sewell's Every Best Actress Intro</a>. Paloma Diamond is my forever robbed queen. </p><p><br /></p><p>17. Natalie Imbruglia's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOJkzcJigGI" target="_blank">Torn</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p>18. One pagers from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nowsparkcreativity/" target="_blank">@nowsparkscreativity</a></p><p><br /></p><p>19. Sophie Ellis Bextor's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAx6mYeC6pY" target="_blank">Murder On the Dancefloor</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>20. The great Filipino author Butch Dalisay on <a href="https://penmanila.ph/2024/01/22/qwertyman-no-77-taylor-swift-101/" target="_blank">why offering a Taylor Swift course is not such a bad idea at all. </a></p><p><br /></p><p>21. Kelsea Ballerini's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAIp5fW3g-k" target="_blank">Muscle Memory</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p>22. Andrew Haigh's <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/all-of-us-strangers/" target="_blank">All of Us Strangers</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p>23. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qzR3boNBek2IuyjRrnrLw" target="_blank">Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast episode with the film critic Richard Bolisay</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p>24. <a href="https://rcam.org/antipolo-cathedral-declared-international-shrine-of-our-lady-of-peace-and-good-voyage-by-vatican/" target="_blank">Vatican declared Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage an international shrine</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p>25. <a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/paloma-diamond-julian-sewell-interview.html" target="_blank">Paloma Diamond</a> making it to Vulture. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>What have you been enjoying media-wise this January? </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Xoxo, </p><p><br /></p>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-46299176361140595152023-03-25T19:14:00.000-07:002023-03-25T19:14:17.209-07:00The Book Whisperer<p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhb06UOIm1Me-Oy4mmTE9zpzP2Ku1sAcGJXOFeSNbeB8LJklNXPiJ6ubylleFueuDDvPMokhU9qdE5lm7ICHTiLnBywAcHAew2UZwKXAGVPq3E1UHzCugZoj2KJcnIDVVzKBwrSWaW7L8EydYEj0kdqgXOW4TcG_eiJywdLM4NgRv3bskCAnzFNmg/s4032/IMG_7854.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhb06UOIm1Me-Oy4mmTE9zpzP2Ku1sAcGJXOFeSNbeB8LJklNXPiJ6ubylleFueuDDvPMokhU9qdE5lm7ICHTiLnBywAcHAew2UZwKXAGVPq3E1UHzCugZoj2KJcnIDVVzKBwrSWaW7L8EydYEj0kdqgXOW4TcG_eiJywdLM4NgRv3bskCAnzFNmg/s16000/IMG_7854.HEIC" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>I am a book whisperer. I strongly think I am. You might not believe this because you probably have read/ watched <b>The Horse Whisperer</b> and there is no way that I am gifted with such flair. I do not expect you to believe me of course because there is no reason to. Just come with me to a bookstore and I will show you firsthand. </p><p><br /></p><p>You see this gift conjures itself when I am crouch on all fours scanning all the titles as far as my eyes can see, or my hands can reach. Like magic, the best titles always come to me begging to be picked up which are eventually purchased because my reasoning involves telling myself over and over again that I will never ever be able to find the books again if I let them slip away. This gift does not come to me overnight of course. It is sustained through many years of practice, like a magician who ultimately mastered the gift after moments of failures and mishaps. </p><p><br /></p><p>Because of this, I am starting a series here in the website about all the books that have come to me in my outstretched hands that I have eventually bought without an iota of regret. First of all, the gift understands that I can ONLY afford books in their discounted prices. Talk about 80- 90 percent off. Books above 500 php even if they are 'whispered' to me are ignored. The sorry state of my finances trumped any guilt of not owning them. Overspending denotes the intention. The gift does not want me to go bankrupt. What's the point of me being a book whisperer if I can afford all of them in just a mighty swipe of my debit card? The purpose obvi disintegrates and there is no way in the world that I will allow this gift to die its natural death. Some feelings should die but not this. Never this because if I can be blunt about it, books are the longest relationship that I have ever had and although I would want someone sana to share all these books with, maybe this whispering would eventually take me there. </p><p><br /></p><p>So hey if you are single and you like books and you will accept me as I am SOGIE and all, then maybe hit me up. We'll write each other's chapters of the best book ever- our love story. Lol. </p><p><br /></p><p>So here's a roundup of the books that I whispered into purchasing with all important links and their original VS discounted prices: </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Form Letters: Fill-In-the-Blank Notes to Say Anything to ..." aria-label="" class="n3VNCb pT0Scc KAlRDb" data-noaft="1" height="640" jsaction="load:XAeZkd;" jsname="HiaYvf" role="" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1468980138i/28818305.jpg" style="-webkit-user-drag: auto; -webkit-user-select: text; height: 519px; margin: 0px auto; width: 386.136px;" width="476" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Form-Letters-Fill-Blank-Anything/dp/1419722182" target="_blank">Form Letters by Laura Olin</a> { Original Price: 295 php, after 80% off: 59 php }</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p>I am a sucker for experimental book format and this is definitely right up my alley. You are to fill in the details of anything asked or wanted in the letters. Be it for someone who rejected you, or to a teacher who changed your life or even as absurdly to your tooth fairy. The letters are even perforated so you can send them to the right recipient! Oh what fun! </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pop Art (Art & Ideas): Collins, Bradford: 9780714862439: Amazon.com: Books" aria-label="" class="n3VNCb pT0Scc KAlRDb" data-noaft="1" jsaction="load:XAeZkd;" jsname="HiaYvf" role="" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T1/images/I/61Dk8Zl2rML._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" style="-webkit-user-drag: auto; -webkit-user-select: text; height: 535px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: start; width: 389.48px;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pop-Art-Ideas-Bradford-Collins/dp/0714862436/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZT5JOWXSY0BG&keywords=pop+art+bradford+collins&qid=1679761505&s=books&sprefix=pop+art+brardford+collins%2Cstripbooks%2C288&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Pop Art by Bradford R. Collins</a> {Original Price: 675 php, after 80% off: 135 php}</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p>Truth be told, Art scares me because this is one subject that I would really want to get acquainted with but I might make a total mess of myself doing so in the process. But as a pop culture junkie, I would want to dive into it because there is always beauty in the attempt. The excerpt says, this book establishes the origins of Pop art in the context of the social and political world. If you are familiar with the works of Andy Warhol and you are such a devotee, this book would inform you that he is not the end-all and be-all of Pop art although there is no denying his rippling influence. In fact this cover of Brillo soap pads is an art by Warhol himself. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Bk9_P0GP62dLgKXdAMTZSabN3whTN9_s5y9v6_V6tVAzkGMJ09ebiDd16Ygg2kmrT8puDosRHFSk9TXfG24OQl8huA6SlYgJi19JA0ppUqOi47ar_4nqNUFIn9EethqYNoReY0j7EJtRSYoU9IVwoHXOxNOfJARkfbeJInLqSgVJUYBCXJYniRsY/s870/book-being-creative.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="870" data-original-width="649" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Bk9_P0GP62dLgKXdAMTZSabN3whTN9_s5y9v6_V6tVAzkGMJ09ebiDd16Ygg2kmrT8puDosRHFSk9TXfG24OQl8huA6SlYgJi19JA0ppUqOi47ar_4nqNUFIn9EethqYNoReY0j7EJtRSYoU9IVwoHXOxNOfJARkfbeJInLqSgVJUYBCXJYniRsY/w478-h640/book-being-creative.jpg" width="478" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Being-Creative-inspired-Unlock-originality-ebook/dp/B075T7C7GD" target="_blank">Being Creative by Michael Avatar </a>{Original Price: 795 php, after 80% off: 159 php}<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>As a frustrated creative, there is a certain clarity to this book that caught my eye even before I got blinded by the huge discount, it is with ease of how easily recognisable the title is: no fuss, no frills, just the fact that what you build, you will become. Inasmuch that I try to stay away from 'self-help' books, I take originality seriously and even by mere scanning, I know that I will have a good time perusing and trying its pages. <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pretty Paper Parties: Customize Your Party with Papers, Templates, and Endless Inspiration: Chupp, Vana: 9781452109152: Amazon.com: Books" aria-label="" class="n3VNCb pT0Scc KAlRDb" data-noaft="1" jsaction="load:XAeZkd;" jsname="HiaYvf" role="" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T1/images/I/81zbiMPsM1L._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" style="-webkit-user-drag: auto; -webkit-user-select: text; height: 535px; margin: 0px auto; width: 456.355px;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Paper-Parties-Customize-Inspiration/dp/145210915X" target="_blank">Pretty Paper Parties by Dana Chupp </a>{ Original Price, 295 php, after 80% off, 59 php}<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table><p>If we are friends for the longest time, you would certainly know that pretty papers permeate my being and there is nothing that I wanted in the world so much than just be surrounded by them frail but whimsical papers. Most certainly not all of these will be used for parties because 1. I don't throw any and 2. These are perfect for my journal as accents, or backdrops or what have you! I can't wait to stick this to my Traveler's Notebook! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="If You Read Anything Offline This Year, Make It This Book (someecards): 45 ways to tell people you're taking a momentary break from the internet: Mitchell, Duncan, someecards: 9781454911005: Amazon.com: Books" aria-label="" class="n3VNCb pT0Scc KAlRDb" data-noaft="1" jsaction="load:XAeZkd;" jsname="HiaYvf" role="" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T1/images/I/51fjbzMqD9L._AC_UF350,350_QL50_.jpg" style="-webkit-user-drag: auto; -webkit-user-select: text; height: 221px; margin: 13.1px auto; width: 350px;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Read-Anything-Offline-This-someecards/dp/145491100X" target="_blank">If you read anything offline this year, make it this book</a> {Original Price, 175, <i>not discounted</i>}</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Collecting cards when I can now afford them is something that my tweensy, pre-pubescent self would thank me for. But this particular set is way tad different from my stash. First of all, this is nasty and snarky and surefire anyone without a sense of humour would find this downright offensive and that is the fun of it OMYGOD. If ever you are a friend and you receive one from me, just don't forget to remember that it will always be the thought that counts. You're welcome. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I freakin cannot wait to add more to my growing collection. For the meantime, let me just take a deep breath and READ THEM. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Xoxo, </p><p><br /></p></div>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-56773128978486728882022-09-19T04:13:00.003-07:002022-09-19T04:33:43.681-07:00My Life in Countless Pictures<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRz7sAMx-7-pPohYiD9VdqIsD0m7SOWyuMKhZ6AWjBuRkaxXG2RBag-RZ-I9nIyfX9NOXXaMWzDIn8t19B2jzhEiUGGTKwN0Kqemh8ayhyyRCmsDFP4H4gORhpRsmwZx8pQxjJoL6j5ECefw2u-msfezfBg-wotnLxEWt6Ap8xTvtq3SqAEmZGEEc/s1792/IMG_4660.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="828" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRz7sAMx-7-pPohYiD9VdqIsD0m7SOWyuMKhZ6AWjBuRkaxXG2RBag-RZ-I9nIyfX9NOXXaMWzDIn8t19B2jzhEiUGGTKwN0Kqemh8ayhyyRCmsDFP4H4gORhpRsmwZx8pQxjJoL6j5ECefw2u-msfezfBg-wotnLxEWt6Ap8xTvtq3SqAEmZGEEc/s16000/IMG_4660.png" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>As I am writing this, 35th year of existence kicked in. But prior to it, the twilight hours of my 34th were spent going to Bacolod, Boracay, staycation at Shell Residences and so much more. Consider this the photo dump you never asked for.</p><p><br /></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Bacolod City, July 2020</b></p><p><br /></p><p>I kept smiling when I was in Bacolod. No wonder, it is not called City of Smiles for nothing! I was with my colleagues and I can't wait for the next trip together!</p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWf1JYbhqnRZAY_DL9mevyDy0zjZ8UVYJeK53IztIlzrbKOJe9pbv_7niGBUQPw5E68PRqtr6NADCiPftkLDh7EDoKlW1n7LFzN-L8QKT1UrzrB3ICm7huRix-2bXFlV_EWjFsT8omMxwcSX0UbxiorqPQu_jwoe_gy_kpkyCW0aYJ5qMhMT36RAFF/s4032/IMG_2860.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWf1JYbhqnRZAY_DL9mevyDy0zjZ8UVYJeK53IztIlzrbKOJe9pbv_7niGBUQPw5E68PRqtr6NADCiPftkLDh7EDoKlW1n7LFzN-L8QKT1UrzrB3ICm7huRix-2bXFlV_EWjFsT8omMxwcSX0UbxiorqPQu_jwoe_gy_kpkyCW0aYJ5qMhMT36RAFF/s16000/IMG_2860.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibfrQeBNKzkf3UjfSoVMO3LjS38vCONE4gbwLcXwdB6xOX3KMdw1eLlFAHia55lzilOS1doByvhxMk7oi5V-A7ofnnppjr-MtKUVGqMWU1SM7imtk7rIqzumbkTDL4AwpdkUe0nvOO5erW0W-qkjL0tvvhjXJDuNG5o1zhUy3lVNw494da2I_-8KMS/s1732/IMG_2865.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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If you happen to read until this part, you are so lucky because messaging me on Messenger ( Ryan Leyco Faura) or Instagram (@theryanfaura) with this note, <b>YOU SPARKLE </b>would entitle you for a special curated box with stickers, specialty papers, washi sampler, ephemera, THE WORKS! It's my gift to you! But be better quick, you'll probably not the only one who reads this. Don't assume though that this is already claimed until I told you so! Goodluck! </p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Xoxo, </p><p><br /></p><p><b><br /></b></p></div></div>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-71367422173551134442022-05-03T21:32:00.001-07:002022-05-03T21:32:31.774-07:00These Weeks in Virtual References<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtzjryYzak5dtdgEvhFyQowtsb22q4FcWbX6eTjUQ83zDYiPacd6ejNECbaOlS4mhLZXqgmm-VeR_udhejZ6_yt9GTxRZ1OHbGDBEvbSzFKZ2EIP0kr24MJ-wHhk8-A3kWwyXgseT95hU5N9maaxIBNy1G48DnhB4wmq-bssF6dytnQe798yC0vrVm/s2824/alexey-demidov-0mHFjEF-nck-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2824" data-original-width="1906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtzjryYzak5dtdgEvhFyQowtsb22q4FcWbX6eTjUQ83zDYiPacd6ejNECbaOlS4mhLZXqgmm-VeR_udhejZ6_yt9GTxRZ1OHbGDBEvbSzFKZ2EIP0kr24MJ-wHhk8-A3kWwyXgseT95hU5N9maaxIBNy1G48DnhB4wmq-bssF6dytnQe798yC0vrVm/s16000/alexey-demidov-0mHFjEF-nck-unsplash.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Hi. </p><p><br /></p><p>If you are a reader, will you leave something in the comments section? It seems like updating this website has become such a downer recently and I am actually thinking of abandoning this because I can't seem to keep with everything. </p><p><br /></p><p>When I started this during the height of the pandemic, I envisioned it to be an apothecary of all my interests which for a time it is and then I just woke up one day and I feel that it is becoming such a chore. Which I reminded myself to complete abandon the thought. I have so many things to write here but I don't have just the energy to do so. Maybe my 9 to 5 is zapping all my creative energy to write? </p><p><br /></p><p>Currently, I am anxious of my final defense for my masters and that probably is occupying all my concentration so this is me hoping that when that is through I can still go back to this. </p><p><br /></p><p>But for the meantime, I am sharing with you the snapshots of my many weeks: </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Heartstopper is my new favorite show. If you are not a homophobe because if you are, leave, this will make you love your LGBTQIA friends more! </b></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpKy4KIu5kSIg7tWlU2D5t5sWZtDbTy47D-KxT2uKmzEJZab7Vpth0mvmk9q5IUGrTV9e9Ei9ApnGIrs8Lyr9MTyR8ZDNb2ENUKvjRuGIiTDhUWRun1RoPtpGr97dYLgrUgY1NznzR5PuLg4RuFOdYfxWmwKwh7ErZC3bjfdMGQSSxIyXiX-iwtQti/s1600/IMG_1479.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpKy4KIu5kSIg7tWlU2D5t5sWZtDbTy47D-KxT2uKmzEJZab7Vpth0mvmk9q5IUGrTV9e9Ei9ApnGIrs8Lyr9MTyR8ZDNb2ENUKvjRuGIiTDhUWRun1RoPtpGr97dYLgrUgY1NznzR5PuLg4RuFOdYfxWmwKwh7ErZC3bjfdMGQSSxIyXiX-iwtQti/s16000/IMG_1479.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>MOS Burger in Megamall is bringing in Japanese charm. </b></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxmMtP5oYgN4bhEvtIEToviZapLgBvAjvlmBOEx6scfvCoFJeSzSqYeu6n22HHGlDqIV5v_RDBng0PvQ9r4xRC0Ap3CDIQSSO4fOroaznkv_3UJ8pJuQF_C5f3mHDObA24jgtVKn7J8X6wzf1MvnPdN8GJ2sjvi8J_uXAsXyyHmLSIMBOwSiil8n9P/s4032/IMG_1469.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxmMtP5oYgN4bhEvtIEToviZapLgBvAjvlmBOEx6scfvCoFJeSzSqYeu6n22HHGlDqIV5v_RDBng0PvQ9r4xRC0Ap3CDIQSSO4fOroaznkv_3UJ8pJuQF_C5f3mHDObA24jgtVKn7J8X6wzf1MvnPdN8GJ2sjvi8J_uXAsXyyHmLSIMBOwSiil8n9P/s16000/IMG_1469.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>In Megamall, the theme this summer is lantern festival.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3_8KxoX31EiRusSXx3PqpZHXkXZqkCGXEQ8HOJ3AkBrLVX3Byct2ZEwa_BoKZaJXkkm23CJWdAKoj5KUHMZ4Y8f5hGntTvP3-vSA9qro7gnLnj62cXjPBdJwWtASmyQ0Y65JKxErz5ZcTJo-3RviNyAJJTFx1Fgt3pYmdTLzac9PnRx9Qg6Xcslf/s4032/IMG_1467%202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3_8KxoX31EiRusSXx3PqpZHXkXZqkCGXEQ8HOJ3AkBrLVX3Byct2ZEwa_BoKZaJXkkm23CJWdAKoj5KUHMZ4Y8f5hGntTvP3-vSA9qro7gnLnj62cXjPBdJwWtASmyQ0Y65JKxErz5ZcTJo-3RviNyAJJTFx1Fgt3pYmdTLzac9PnRx9Qg6Xcslf/s16000/IMG_1467%202.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Biblio is the Fullybooked of used books. This particular branch is in Ayala Mall Feliz. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhdg_N5fNakf3FvGteA_wI2NdBPuTvN11k4W-cfzfUCZLuF3S3XWcPJnmMw8sjresouK3iHWPuZp0FG7Lrli-AncVMGlGOm1Oprtv2DB__1gkTAPa83OYuGoq1fDeinr9RvK_EVJInZudS9WHhyzyNJcxlSu5WJmtOkQXkjHmLRCSJdI39tE_rmfm8/s4032/IMG_1463.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhdg_N5fNakf3FvGteA_wI2NdBPuTvN11k4W-cfzfUCZLuF3S3XWcPJnmMw8sjresouK3iHWPuZp0FG7Lrli-AncVMGlGOm1Oprtv2DB__1gkTAPa83OYuGoq1fDeinr9RvK_EVJInZudS9WHhyzyNJcxlSu5WJmtOkQXkjHmLRCSJdI39tE_rmfm8/s16000/IMG_1463.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>In Robinson's Place Antipolo, the theme is umbrella festival. </b></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1GbucEagGFHc9zFH1WkHwfA1S_9Lc6pzAkBaStmM5qYoFRT-FpT3d8PwhP4qjNKqsUxE-TXtpXOaNDmZ9JEs0MVPmZBvXKSmwyYre-Ix4AR9qrulYehYztB-j0mEs_DhYzeAe-jX5v6FGUcWciUtamkMRPolEi7VsKgcEKerJmx1aMkkXDzvVpNa/s4032/IMG_1458.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1GbucEagGFHc9zFH1WkHwfA1S_9Lc6pzAkBaStmM5qYoFRT-FpT3d8PwhP4qjNKqsUxE-TXtpXOaNDmZ9JEs0MVPmZBvXKSmwyYre-Ix4AR9qrulYehYztB-j0mEs_DhYzeAe-jX5v6FGUcWciUtamkMRPolEi7VsKgcEKerJmx1aMkkXDzvVpNa/s16000/IMG_1458.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Swoon-worthy Kit Connor is my new crush! </b></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9U7m9X0o_omS4mG79tWvFeJ_H1uzpOQtPXPy4cxsKc55R3vKBnvWKAi2cDC3Uur-rj2ipdoJaht6QcpwM4hmQMlkCLcOIlVVwFNSI2FeM9JagPcYdoEVk4xmqPBGZm37S7yH94EqGaL7DIr0y7TdpQS6hZCmlIY--gi4jCfvAujQz-aWWIUMFkZq/s837/IMG_1435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="837" data-original-width="828" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9U7m9X0o_omS4mG79tWvFeJ_H1uzpOQtPXPy4cxsKc55R3vKBnvWKAi2cDC3Uur-rj2ipdoJaht6QcpwM4hmQMlkCLcOIlVVwFNSI2FeM9JagPcYdoEVk4xmqPBGZm37S7yH94EqGaL7DIr0y7TdpQS6hZCmlIY--gi4jCfvAujQz-aWWIUMFkZq/s16000/IMG_1435.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Riverbanks Marikina is like a budget Coachella and I am here for it. </b></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwOKDg9Wm-Wjamey8NyZ-OQ70em9o3Pplg2hlvp7Y1VfL2mHy5UBBpJVWx9qQNOHcVtRKrHs0SV2xCxsq_aJU5AuFac-Cc024K3KS4FIdaCh7qNUly0f9A8pLokNf9h4i4m4g0dgQIC1IreOtKF26AE18aKyoDtx1NRYfxYuWk_1gSu66ZNdO6stuO/s4032/IMG_1429.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwOKDg9Wm-Wjamey8NyZ-OQ70em9o3Pplg2hlvp7Y1VfL2mHy5UBBpJVWx9qQNOHcVtRKrHs0SV2xCxsq_aJU5AuFac-Cc024K3KS4FIdaCh7qNUly0f9A8pLokNf9h4i4m4g0dgQIC1IreOtKF26AE18aKyoDtx1NRYfxYuWk_1gSu66ZNdO6stuO/s16000/IMG_1429.HEIC" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>My new favorite is a pop culture tee. This time, It's Britney, Bitch! from Bershka</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjppGBIK-CkeAeVX1S42ddYG1NbL6IMw20mMyOJQVRZ3Z3s6bUxcZjnsWAdxc6mr2GALIjnBe9yUzvoNsW_c5P63yP1Mc1lcKasGZxr5JpGauB6zS-7Xgj8EG5J5MqmmCJJszrfmA7JHGPnqmDOmdah8Hm9-SAQfRi54y3X5vrsRH9bm47m2AKOUg5E/s4032/IMG_1425.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjppGBIK-CkeAeVX1S42ddYG1NbL6IMw20mMyOJQVRZ3Z3s6bUxcZjnsWAdxc6mr2GALIjnBe9yUzvoNsW_c5P63yP1Mc1lcKasGZxr5JpGauB6zS-7Xgj8EG5J5MqmmCJJszrfmA7JHGPnqmDOmdah8Hm9-SAQfRi54y3X5vrsRH9bm47m2AKOUg5E/s16000/IMG_1425.heic" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>As a chairperson for BJMP elections, I come prepared with all the cutesies. </b></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0HX_WywXf0eiGYA6OMJyGTdpodYn-fCy1jXeRNqZkgdBuZTzBz9bJXxdRFueFfVyG_ugb5ObqIsIL1Fui-1PQYBdq2sl0iUty_8q4JovnjVLVMI8UDN7TN5wj1mCDXpsISe9Hgn1ivs4pc1pccCw-A9EHlkF0c7FcdllWZ5pJ1vXdrUeJ6RAGhHbS/s4032/IMG_1410.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0HX_WywXf0eiGYA6OMJyGTdpodYn-fCy1jXeRNqZkgdBuZTzBz9bJXxdRFueFfVyG_ugb5ObqIsIL1Fui-1PQYBdq2sl0iUty_8q4JovnjVLVMI8UDN7TN5wj1mCDXpsISe9Hgn1ivs4pc1pccCw-A9EHlkF0c7FcdllWZ5pJ1vXdrUeJ6RAGhHbS/s16000/IMG_1410.HEIC" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>My other new favorite tee: Stephen King's It from Out of Print. </b></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF82pibxEXfKSRAnN5oofc3Oxs8MFl6aJ1G-KwKGNxAP87ZLPx0gMoSxCzc9c7RiKHnREnyqDWPMFgVO4cgB6MYWcd6cyJr0SqrD6CanRF-jl3lrrU7p1mwSAkIAJXU6sHC1hagBFdq2u3oGwVuDUSRk0zk1Fjq8gWN7y1lpeZVnSD0VdLdgdjkP7A/s4032/IMG_1395.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF82pibxEXfKSRAnN5oofc3Oxs8MFl6aJ1G-KwKGNxAP87ZLPx0gMoSxCzc9c7RiKHnREnyqDWPMFgVO4cgB6MYWcd6cyJr0SqrD6CanRF-jl3lrrU7p1mwSAkIAJXU6sHC1hagBFdq2u3oGwVuDUSRk0zk1Fjq8gWN7y1lpeZVnSD0VdLdgdjkP7A/s16000/IMG_1395.HEIC" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Happy Birthday Shaine! Love you! </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe7jo7KtkFIQCSCUcMpgwiOI1-eKlitlABsXTSP0TA-CNcLP7GE37cEm0DDRuFVyxgIlcN_Zd47Km5Zp9-FgVjTwB-M9maWeIsb7xCu349inXul006O7GGCRq-nhgMHRvRQkSD1HfBs52TyNd6a1ysUHqP7_T2rXNZRR1tKFWH0Pny0oqLwfLPntU9/s4032/IMG_1348.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe7jo7KtkFIQCSCUcMpgwiOI1-eKlitlABsXTSP0TA-CNcLP7GE37cEm0DDRuFVyxgIlcN_Zd47Km5Zp9-FgVjTwB-M9maWeIsb7xCu349inXul006O7GGCRq-nhgMHRvRQkSD1HfBs52TyNd6a1ysUHqP7_T2rXNZRR1tKFWH0Pny0oqLwfLPntU9/s16000/IMG_1348.HEIC" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="La Union Map on Behance" class="n3VNCb" data-noaft="1" jsaction="load:XAeZkd;" jsname="HiaYvf" src="https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/2800_opt_1/85208194586307.5e82929f79a8d.jpg" style="height: 203.62499856948853px; margin: 6.7875001430511475px auto; width: 542.9999961853027px;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">illustrated by Katsy Garcia on <a href="https://www.behance.net/gallery/94586307/La-Union-Map" target="_blank">Bēhance</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I have always dreamed of going to La Union ( wokes call it LU) so when our master planner Ubegail asked the group about where to go just before the last batch of our subjects ( that we will be teaching) kicks in, I know it has to be La Union since we already planned of going 2019 but pandemic happened. And ever since I fell in love with the movie I'm Drunk, I Love You where the most pivotal scenes were shot, I needed to have my full Carson moment. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">But things did not happen the way I imagined it only because of some unavoidable circumstances which definitely added to the experience that left us feeling empty, like it could still turn out to be something great and memorable ( not that I'm saying that it wasn't great and memorable. I have the best company and we always turn things around whenever necessary). </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">With the crew (from L-R) <i>Ate Baity, She, Graciabelle, Rain, Ubegail, Maricor, Erika, Aubrey, Enah, Kimmy, Miss Abbu, Moi, Mar and Sir Ata. </i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxupG72LsCaTS5ZXy-sQY_AD7caNuGsUeIPaCKcJupyWDtNStC9UZtDu5lvzXenh1NCoVRNXQVLjGR1pvlSUtcYqelWrEsrGPQ21_JGwhKnWo2nB4B22A_ZbPUeOVWq0xU_mbR6sTc_h8JO82EYKOH332yleAx93Yew_JjO9DXmFIlZlGtD_wTBk4p/s6696/IMG_0958%202.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6696" data-original-width="3880" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxupG72LsCaTS5ZXy-sQY_AD7caNuGsUeIPaCKcJupyWDtNStC9UZtDu5lvzXenh1NCoVRNXQVLjGR1pvlSUtcYqelWrEsrGPQ21_JGwhKnWo2nB4B22A_ZbPUeOVWq0xU_mbR6sTc_h8JO82EYKOH332yleAx93Yew_JjO9DXmFIlZlGtD_wTBk4p/s16000/IMG_0958%202.HEIC" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">We weren't able to fully experience all the listed itineraries because of what happened the night prior ( it was technically morning since it was 3:30 AM when the car brakes broke in the middle of Tarlac). Our expected arrival to La Union if Waze can be trusted should have been 7 AM but since the contingency of the travel and tours company that we booked did not leave up to standards, we were rescued past 10 AM so it kind of ruined all of the plans and places that were promised to us. We arrived at La Union astronomically hungry at 1:30 PM and to our desolated hostel at around 3 PM. So basically, our first day gone to stale. 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Shall we go back to La Union despite what happened? </p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;">Many times over but probably trying a different tour package because it was the most disappointing of the trip. </p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;">But mighty glad to get away from the hustle and bustle even for just a few days. Can't wait for our next tours and <i>detours. </i></p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">Xoxo, </p></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-62985065078275534412021-12-30T08:14:00.006-08:002021-12-30T08:18:19.717-08:00A Year in Consumable Art<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLlcIfZOvvA01fuQD6HJlNG28zI4eTVtwD6315LpP87ws_x5q-SXY82qQvSl4hXGzFCNHtV6-mY_ZHcV06IHHCeVHj7dOwIctyOvLa0xxuDE7a4MvzQeMC5RvxNHLbDVmANUMFP0wT_SctNqWkaX8zZAtZKIe3hXKQvGQ_9mUJx4Dol4mXkxw5IJgA=s9000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="9000" data-original-width="6000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLlcIfZOvvA01fuQD6HJlNG28zI4eTVtwD6315LpP87ws_x5q-SXY82qQvSl4hXGzFCNHtV6-mY_ZHcV06IHHCeVHj7dOwIctyOvLa0xxuDE7a4MvzQeMC5RvxNHLbDVmANUMFP0wT_SctNqWkaX8zZAtZKIe3hXKQvGQ_9mUJx4Dol4mXkxw5IJgA=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>In your many hours poring over the juggernaut that is the Internet, maybe you have stumbled upon this meme of the two identical twins, creepy but iconic I must say, from The Shining, standing straight facing you as they have always been with uncomfortable, chilling inscriptions: 2020 & 2021. If that ain't an accurate representation of the past two years, I don't know what is. We are basically still in that pandemic era whether restrictions are lowered down to several subterranean notches. People are still lining up to be vaccinated because the anti-vaxxers had a change of heart at the very last minute, just because their chances to socialize are thin to near nil. So yeah, the two years are identical twins, sharing the same frustrations, the same penchant for worries. </p><p><br /></p><p>So if there's one thing that is constantly changing, it's the plethora of consumable art in the forms of literature, motion pictures, TV shows, vlogs and the like. There is a wealth of boredom busters this year which I haven't really partaken to be honest because of my aversion to bandwagoning so I ended up consuming what created stirrings from years back. The thing about me is I have to wait for my mood and when it does ignites, there is nothing that will occupy my mind but that. </p><p><br /></p><p>So what I will be rounding up in this post is everything that made my year, art-wise. If you are expecting for some Gauguin and Van Gogh, this is not it. </p><p><br /></p><p>In order for me to remember everything, I used an organizing app called Notion because yes, even if we remember it all too well, it's also a year that we like to forget, only to cripple the pangs of the panini. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuegyOLpe2UGv4KQRlh8OSVUjpHgKZ-SK7TDCu6n9PGe358KwLtGJC7ThEn3PXhKIQ_aALihmZqwD4uw6dSdBgU4zXEWNRFfHxQvsoG_kGClEBN2VS05AmFSnG7TdJqqlcsnbnt8HV7quHSjaYc1x8NnxEsZBhEXKllS9OYeNGdIXvp6WNMkoxASKd=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuegyOLpe2UGv4KQRlh8OSVUjpHgKZ-SK7TDCu6n9PGe358KwLtGJC7ThEn3PXhKIQ_aALihmZqwD4uw6dSdBgU4zXEWNRFfHxQvsoG_kGClEBN2VS05AmFSnG7TdJqqlcsnbnt8HV7quHSjaYc1x8NnxEsZBhEXKllS9OYeNGdIXvp6WNMkoxASKd=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>1. <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/the-hours-9780312243029/9780312243029" target="_blank">The Hours | Michael Cunningham</a>- There is a lengthy review about this book over at my personal Facebook account and I can't repeat myself here. All I know is that the ending took my breath away. I live to tell the tale and to shout to whoever is listening: Read The Hours, skip the movie version if you may, and understand why this deservedly won the Pulitzer. And for someone who hated reading award-winners, this changed my mind. The sentences here are too exquisite for words. <div><br /></div><div>2. <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/kissing-in-manhattan-stories/9780385335676" target="_blank">Kissing in Manhattan | David Schickler</a>- I once read of this book from a review by Jessica Zafra and imagine the shrieking when I found this lounging in the discount bins, unpicked by untrained eyes. THIS IS KISMET everybody! This is a delightful and acerbic short collection about the inhabitants of a certain Manhattan apartment who go about their twisted lives, entangle in the tethers of their relationships, and free-falling in the destiny that binds them. I read this for 3 days and for someone who can't commit to longform everything, this is a record! </div><div><br /></div><div>3. <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/convenience-store-woman-9781538584552/9780802129628" target="_blank">Convenience Store Woman | Sayura Murata</a>- There is supposed to be a full-blown commentary of this book in this blog but I never get around to doing it because life happens but I managed to quip a droll riposte that I logged in at Notion: Deceptively simple tale of nonconformity that is anything but simple but always, always deceptive. I want to add more to it but the book is so slim, I'm afraid if I factor in few details, I am robbing you of the opportunity to check this out which will be a travesty. This is clearly my favorite book of this year. </div><div><br /><p><i>Other ongoing reads: The Virgin Suicides, Big Magic, Writing Down the Bones, Olive Kitteridge, Holes and From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil Frankweiler. </i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioKXN001sbV5Jv0einxPQ9yLhk-p3Emd7UyyFmeG2OrLgar4fTVWvQOuQOU8qi6O7SnDvkF_cOhuvkz8rtPjDLi1Fn4QoTSWognUACbGQHosAYXGE8WiQZFGx7xPGwqO8VWtLRtbLRKPvjDHHDO6NeR3L2g_--VdV6ESSxKCVj-Ywam6tJ8vcobMIo=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioKXN001sbV5Jv0einxPQ9yLhk-p3Emd7UyyFmeG2OrLgar4fTVWvQOuQOU8qi6O7SnDvkF_cOhuvkz8rtPjDLi1Fn4QoTSWognUACbGQHosAYXGE8WiQZFGx7xPGwqO8VWtLRtbLRKPvjDHHDO6NeR3L2g_--VdV6ESSxKCVj-Ywam6tJ8vcobMIo=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p>1. Miss Congeniality- You can always rely on Sandra Bullock to always deliver. </p><p>2. Little Women- This adaptation had me questioning why I allowed myself to watch this only now when it's clearly magnificent in all the sense of the word. </p><p>3. I Know What You Did Last Summer- I don't know about you but this 90s flick always gets me whether for swooning or pumping. Definitely, this slasher film is the latter. </p><p>4. I Still Know What You Did Last Summer- Still as unsettling but did not live up to the gore of its predecessor. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVWhlIm_tmel6GNyko2ENsl06VYyBNiJZhPpoA05B9w11lddWo9L6QuDT1M9kJ4lY2lq8xeWmtHXhgt30kzIP5-YMgepORprXtUK9zuOcQ3T5mWQ6Ja0vZV4wqzXqh2_v2BGmP_nyuthZ3Qdk3IKrmsZoaFg6Odotz5HgBFqltkH4le7SScnicD7NQ=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVWhlIm_tmel6GNyko2ENsl06VYyBNiJZhPpoA05B9w11lddWo9L6QuDT1M9kJ4lY2lq8xeWmtHXhgt30kzIP5-YMgepORprXtUK9zuOcQ3T5mWQ6Ja0vZV4wqzXqh2_v2BGmP_nyuthZ3Qdk3IKrmsZoaFg6Odotz5HgBFqltkH4le7SScnicD7NQ=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p>5. Marriage Story- If you are like me who pays particular attention to dialogues even with minimal movements, let's say movies with swashbuckling swords play, then this is for you. I would marry Adam Driver in a heartbeat. </p><p>6. To All The Boys I've Loved Before: Always and Forever: The perfect ending to a trilogy that I love so much. I know for a fact that if I find myself at a crossroads of here and there, I'll always choose this beginning, middle and end. Obsessed with the soundtrack, too! </p><p>7. Ponyo: You don't watch a Studio Ghibli and not to be gripped with overwhelming ambrosia of wonder. </p><p>8. Flipped: This is a rewatch forever. I don't even need to justify this now. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFfgfhmOj5tHJqUFsjqi1Qao8Z5XoNP6divpXi_29j5qHJbD0IYMUNA4gJyU-VSP62r-PjqW9QGQpIoXYEGUaPDQJmtbyOC23Ca_66nMnHGEQFOL7UNQw6d3dz7zHE7URuU76abSiaRkbQOGhr18jguZ2JdK3WNw6IPYARNgB6PdoSxzTmtXCC6tMj=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFfgfhmOj5tHJqUFsjqi1Qao8Z5XoNP6divpXi_29j5qHJbD0IYMUNA4gJyU-VSP62r-PjqW9QGQpIoXYEGUaPDQJmtbyOC23Ca_66nMnHGEQFOL7UNQw6d3dz7zHE7URuU76abSiaRkbQOGhr18jguZ2JdK3WNw6IPYARNgB6PdoSxzTmtXCC6tMj=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p>9. Sailor Moon Eternal: Go for the nostalgia, stay for the gorgeous visuals and storyline. </p><p>10. About Time: It's an upgrade on the disappointing Time Traveler's Wife although I love the book. This one's a reality check without relying heavily on romance. </p><p>11. Notting Hill: 90's Julia Roberts and the dreamy Hugh Grant are match made in heaven. This is a rewatch because it was on DVD the first time. Thanks to Netflix. I enjoyed this heavily because they don't make these kinds of movies anymore. </p><p>12. Serendipity: First of all, that title is dreamy AF. I mean destiny could suffice but it's a tad too corny. Second, when Annie Lennox sang Waiting in Vain from one of the scenes, even if what's unfolding are not necessary tear-inducing, I cried. This is so silly romantic I can only love it. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1rbOAB7Lab6b_oS0sHUAgWe_ReOlZjZ8GbjgKOuZoNfbZajFKXvu9-Fi0RTZxQ3GUhR2EiREvHq7IdKcvc363Ioz2hVhOjEL-UO7efNZjK8__wJTRd7nq1m0ppBmF2XdMFfUYA6d_-29cFSM7q1Ni7-nqJwVxHdMcDuYY2mljzzkG6G3DY9mg5uFY=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1rbOAB7Lab6b_oS0sHUAgWe_ReOlZjZ8GbjgKOuZoNfbZajFKXvu9-Fi0RTZxQ3GUhR2EiREvHq7IdKcvc363Ioz2hVhOjEL-UO7efNZjK8__wJTRd7nq1m0ppBmF2XdMFfUYA6d_-29cFSM7q1Ni7-nqJwVxHdMcDuYY2mljzzkG6G3DY9mg5uFY=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p>13. The Shawshank Redemption: MY FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME!!!!!! YES IN ALL CAPS AND IN MULTIPLE EXCLAMATION POINTS. </p><p>14. Jaws: This iconic blockbuster about a ravenous great white shark terrorizing the summer tourists of Amity delivered the thrills and the shrills!</p><p>15. Ruby Sparks: The first movie off our Friday Night Movie Club. what if you can conjure out of thin air who you are writing right now? How will you go about it? How will you control her? Are you fair to your character that you created? Can she be herself? This is the premise of this film and it is interestingly the movie, if you are a writer, the realization of your dream. </p><p>16. Book Club. Four respectable women formed the eponymous Book Club and read the salacious Fifty Shades trilogy to add pizzazz to their mundane lives. Although this is not as enjoyable as The First Wives Club. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwUDxjppE0fpxbncDTuQ25BhtUt2cy0s-HzRcoMxYlE8I9vwOGVMl4sU8a0t5azBO57W_FC-DAWjof96r7ut-_XgBO1QXV00975NBAFJZ4ckcvkliMb3VyIsR5s_JmefVXtC2Nljm80CsUiR-aV3TbGJfI2orNDFfjTcc0htbpIkBVb6Og8tvgdjRD=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwUDxjppE0fpxbncDTuQ25BhtUt2cy0s-HzRcoMxYlE8I9vwOGVMl4sU8a0t5azBO57W_FC-DAWjof96r7ut-_XgBO1QXV00975NBAFJZ4ckcvkliMb3VyIsR5s_JmefVXtC2Nljm80CsUiR-aV3TbGJfI2orNDFfjTcc0htbpIkBVb6Og8tvgdjRD=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p>17. When Harry Met Sally: A charming film that stands the test of time! and oh, I'll have what she's having. </p><p>18. Bride Wars: Nothing makes me happy than a beautifully realized chick flick!</p><p>19. Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Stars: I love it! Vanessa Hudgens is just soooo good. It's predictable I know but I want to be rubbed with holiday cheer so I really couldn't ask for more. </p><p>20. All Too Well: The Short Film: It's 10 minutes of pure artistry and sheer emotional tour de force. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJsQqek0hlfiUExjfzCkZyEhowYB_qRZEX07FP1QPHpK27RFxgv48Kh6hZ4qAGfeF2kRZvTsUV6Al4WvoCrhQ1kCFDereUViREJ9stnsuIvvcGp_o1ZimyjLqjX7pEDs-wTWxeSi2q1gH8NwQpGO66tbc5nfXXzALC0v9iV08gImuUiZhR44RJlE7G=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJsQqek0hlfiUExjfzCkZyEhowYB_qRZEX07FP1QPHpK27RFxgv48Kh6hZ4qAGfeF2kRZvTsUV6Al4WvoCrhQ1kCFDereUViREJ9stnsuIvvcGp_o1ZimyjLqjX7pEDs-wTWxeSi2q1gH8NwQpGO66tbc5nfXXzALC0v9iV08gImuUiZhR44RJlE7G=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p>21. Single All The Way: It’s a Christmas movie starring gay friends-turned-couple who needed to be nudged that what what they have is beyond friendship and their love story is right in front of them. What not to love? </p><p>22. Love Hard: Bound to be a Christmas classic, just so you wait. </p><p>23. Don't Look Up: The only disaster movie that I genuinely like. People describe it as satirical, I call it eye-opening. </p><p>24. Holidate: Emma Roberts, who I love on the short-lived Scream Queens, has been too jaded about a prospect of love during the holiday season only to be swept by someone who's even more jaded. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvHYoZNFhlH32vhNlMnS1zLq1KhiJfwOY1a6DSJbKGcFHpzs0R1rc6tdeRrJc58FWa7HtqyVaKXKZAgDmOG2TrhQb_t8uTxtpCS7cxyYM8CxHDaOxsjyG_reELaUl8dCOmwbAJEAEYxaAkycXBCCC4byEXmKZvrZCuuRQ16K-IxH3SryygUNR0Clfp=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvHYoZNFhlH32vhNlMnS1zLq1KhiJfwOY1a6DSJbKGcFHpzs0R1rc6tdeRrJc58FWa7HtqyVaKXKZAgDmOG2TrhQb_t8uTxtpCS7cxyYM8CxHDaOxsjyG_reELaUl8dCOmwbAJEAEYxaAkycXBCCC4byEXmKZvrZCuuRQ16K-IxH3SryygUNR0Clfp=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p>25. From Up on Poppy Hill: Definitely underrated especially in the midst of other great Studio Ghibli movies but I like to keep it that way. I want it to be eclipsed by say, Spirited Away ( my fave from the legendary animation studio) because I would like to maintain an almost spiritual attachment to it. I couldn't stop thinking about it even if months have passed since the last time I saw it. </p><p>26. Whisper of the Heart: Much has been said about Studio Ghibli's masterful take on fantasy but their silent love stories are just as riveting. If you have a dream and you won't let others take it away from you because you are holding onto one promise by one person who gets you through and through, then this film is a comforting hug. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjIV2fjgwpIC15broyZGvZp6-pUXAkjmPTuHRDPWwQht-YmS2Uap7z6J3W1CmDkDSVyCILNgOAwxQOO9CwY6mOo69PpNR0GG1jKHXeRF1NYnIRmYZVQiYaP7G7x3YdXS-4blUQaCh9KradMIN24Kh38EWHOVkJFE7-isbjau2Aa-z-0Btd9rCpjkpt=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjIV2fjgwpIC15broyZGvZp6-pUXAkjmPTuHRDPWwQht-YmS2Uap7z6J3W1CmDkDSVyCILNgOAwxQOO9CwY6mOo69PpNR0GG1jKHXeRF1NYnIRmYZVQiYaP7G7x3YdXS-4blUQaCh9KradMIN24Kh38EWHOVkJFE7-isbjau2Aa-z-0Btd9rCpjkpt=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p>1. Every Single Album, Taylor Swift: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard break down the entire discography of Taylor Swift with all the panache of collective Swifties. If you are not a fan of the artist that they feature (they are currently doing Adele), chances are at the end of each episode, you will definitely be. </p><p>2. Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast with Antoinette Jadaone & JP Habac: What do you get when you pair two of the most engaging directors in the Philippines today and have them dish on popular culture, relationships-gone-wrong advises via Sta. Roselle Nava Tulungan Mo Po Kami which is equal parts witty and hilarious and just about everything that they like to shed light on? You get this podcast, schooled, learned while rollicking on the floor laughing. </p><p>3. Switched on Pop: “Musicologist Nate Sloan & Songwriter Charlie Harding pull back the curtain on how pop hits work magic on our ears & our culture”. Their dissection of Butterflies by Kacey Musgraves made me even love the song more and I don't think for one moment it is possible. </p><p>4. Sway by New York Times: Particularly the Nobel Prize Winner Maria Ressa’s episode because she’s one woman who never sways to fear. As we all should. </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdvDx6lx4dDOUt42qtLw9gjVKDzoNLUczUWZc0AkrEQ2SRkoQ9vAXG-za3d_J0_LisOrCmqHzXwzEiihEX5Q222y1EJy5TEdmzngPozBomYAq9sQs_4Hhi0gbVl0d9ooRuNlsYGxLN0vrIlN_2C_3srmht_R_3MFBdBhnzgZ5YXVKuE5Kt69zHhEWu=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdvDx6lx4dDOUt42qtLw9gjVKDzoNLUczUWZc0AkrEQ2SRkoQ9vAXG-za3d_J0_LisOrCmqHzXwzEiihEX5Q222y1EJy5TEdmzngPozBomYAq9sQs_4Hhi0gbVl0d9ooRuNlsYGxLN0vrIlN_2C_3srmht_R_3MFBdBhnzgZ5YXVKuE5Kt69zHhEWu=s16000" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>1. Solar Power | Lorde: I am not really a Lorde disciple so I really did not dig this but it has interesting cuts which admittedly I have forgotten now. </p><p>2. Star-crossed | Kacey Musgraves: Nothing to be compared to Golden Hour which is more accomplished, this album is a tragedy in 3 parts and it delineates all the situations that lead to the divorce. But it is a beautiful album through and through. </p><p>3. Red (Taylor's Version)| Taylor Swift: There is a reason why critics considered this her best album. The 10-minute All Too Well is worth the wait and hype! Dayumm! </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQVC8BbebqjyhL2BcxRxaBIthWS2Z9Fd5Kt9gNUC5Y9JJaILggh0Jl0Q3Ep1rUc1_tvHq7aYbGMCnpblAR9TKdskt6-i9zFeFSqHEacK168WL0DRa9IAZTt96SKq4KePZaLvWc5sa-NHcEWSjLw2YOCVk4oc4cb_kQpNI5z87e5ARKmgMM5TWBaPqN=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQVC8BbebqjyhL2BcxRxaBIthWS2Z9Fd5Kt9gNUC5Y9JJaILggh0Jl0Q3Ep1rUc1_tvHq7aYbGMCnpblAR9TKdskt6-i9zFeFSqHEacK168WL0DRa9IAZTt96SKq4KePZaLvWc5sa-NHcEWSjLw2YOCVk4oc4cb_kQpNI5z87e5ARKmgMM5TWBaPqN=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p>1. Trese: Pinoy lore for worldwide audiences. This adaptation deserves a resounding applause for breaking the barriers of what is known to be dominated by Japanese and American. Yes, we can compete with the best of them. </p><p>2. Big Little Lies Seasons 1 and 2: The book saved me last year during the pandemic. This series does not disappoint at all! The episodes that cover the 2 seasons are some of the finest hours in television! It's a masterclass on writing and acting and I'll laugh at you if you still haven't seen this. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjWhXKs2Dwbe40ZpnFlZpIBOaIlQ7wmYoG8OvafxW8r9lzTiYksz5B3ukAvDjgiU_d1Zo1eydTmzrkMeJZNhYZFehlO1aBgsujpbvLQb9Spzip7Ohsv0OwxP2TcwDfY9Zos0DrCd-M1egRJ7LZItxYL1GHDZ2DjpquxqTkAEtY4u5sbLLJYeVggkLL=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjWhXKs2Dwbe40ZpnFlZpIBOaIlQ7wmYoG8OvafxW8r9lzTiYksz5B3ukAvDjgiU_d1Zo1eydTmzrkMeJZNhYZFehlO1aBgsujpbvLQb9Spzip7Ohsv0OwxP2TcwDfY9Zos0DrCd-M1egRJ7LZItxYL1GHDZ2DjpquxqTkAEtY4u5sbLLJYeVggkLL=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p>3. Ru Paul's Drag Race ( Seasons 4-13, All Stars 4-6) This is probably my favorite reality series of all time. I only have these words to say: This show is what? SICKENING! OKUUUUUR!</p><p>4. Schitt's Creek ( Seasons 1-6) This is the sort of TV show that you watch for just one episode and YOU ARE COMPLETELY PULLED IN FROM THE GET-GO AND BEFORE YOU KNOW IT YOU ARE LAUGHING LIKE CRAZY HELL, CRYING EVEN WHEN THE SCENES UNFOLDING ARE NOT PARTICULARLY LACHRYMAL AND JUST MIRACULOUSLY HEALED. I slap myself silly for sleeping on this when this started back in 2015 so I consoled myself from the sting by just combing the ends of the cyberspace to learn everything that my midget brain could handle about it. This show is a gift wrapped in the most splendiferous of papers with ribbons and bows and all the frou frous. If you trust my taste, GO TO NETFLIX, SEARCH FOR IT, PRAY BECAUSE YOU KNOW MIRACLES ARE UPON YOU AND PRESS PLAY. You're welcome! </p><p><br /></p><p>This is quite a handful this roundup, I must say. But this is me paying homage to the creators of each piece of art that I mentioned above because hey, let's face it imagine our collective lives without books to read, movies and TV shows to watch, new albums and podcasts to listen to? You might as well be dead right? So consume art to live. You owe it to yourself. </p><p><br /></p><p>Happy New Year to you! </p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Xoxo, </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Credits: </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Cover: <a href="https://unsplash.com/@timmossholder" target="_blank">Tom Mossholder </a>on Unsplash</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Notebook layout: Canva</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Photos: Google Images, Pinterest. IMDB, Booklist</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-90500892647112364952021-11-26T01:02:00.003-08:002021-11-26T01:04:08.908-08:00This Week in Visual References<p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbUv_UiNLLnUwXDF3bT_bKH3LtajmjvgRCB8pIXsKgmYwaNSe_3LBPttaFDNOukY1hh8AL8nhQzev3QXBrcZelpULTi87xfel6XaCTadtzWGoIhnKpp2V7LRs7jVfv1nSB-QxP_NCMkIGVNtzbE4tp6TneNjZWZgywimyHykiRZKe3o1xrlwP82Zvv=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1501" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbUv_UiNLLnUwXDF3bT_bKH3LtajmjvgRCB8pIXsKgmYwaNSe_3LBPttaFDNOukY1hh8AL8nhQzev3QXBrcZelpULTi87xfel6XaCTadtzWGoIhnKpp2V7LRs7jVfv1nSB-QxP_NCMkIGVNtzbE4tp6TneNjZWZgywimyHykiRZKe3o1xrlwP82Zvv=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>I know I haven't been updating here as much as I wanted to because as always life gets in the way. So this is me trying to pay penance by finally introducing a brand-new, squeakily-clean, sparkling feature for the blog! </p><p><br /></p><p>It's an update no one asked for but I need to do this because my website has new readers since I have been promoting this nonstop to my students lols and I don't want them to berate me to high heavens because I have nothing new to offer. Whew. That was a breathless sentence. </p><p><br /></p><p>So the question remains. What sort of gimmickry will I be doing to cater to those who want to read my blog more? Nothing extraordinary of course. I mean I can't have giveaways because I am cash-strapped but I might for Christmas so you better WATCH OUT FOR IT! </p><p><br /></p><p>So basically, every week, from Saturday to Friday, and since I love taking screenshots of anything that piques my curiosity, I will be dumping them here as a sort of snapshots of the week gone by. There will be memes, soc-med posts of any kind or pictures that I take myself with brief explanation of course because I insist. </p><p><br /></p><p>So if you are ready to get lost in them, here's This Week in Visual References: </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_emCo_yVVHa4CPbTYhkS_8jUeDzhcNiQjPIB0MHIakgeGBAtgS55inFdLQVv-MjkPqG78nqmGb3IBekYs-IZ0TJkU4QW5pb4RbMlVGFLt7O8yX39v8kRTKmQ1oefg7AmfjXKUS2gENvi7HuIoS8D4H1GaLMRf3Z-TuyDwtoYZ_54j4fqXe-Kt1uwV=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_emCo_yVVHa4CPbTYhkS_8jUeDzhcNiQjPIB0MHIakgeGBAtgS55inFdLQVv-MjkPqG78nqmGb3IBekYs-IZ0TJkU4QW5pb4RbMlVGFLt7O8yX39v8kRTKmQ1oefg7AmfjXKUS2gENvi7HuIoS8D4H1GaLMRf3Z-TuyDwtoYZ_54j4fqXe-Kt1uwV=s16000" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Last Saturday I went to my favorite mall because I am so desperate to feel the Christmas spirit and this year, their decorations did not disappoint at all. From the looks of it, I think the holiday theme is enchanted forest! <div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEwxE5b8TcesKo64_O7NHGrdr4Nety9T_zVwUZiuEBDRYHifDPsHRr8hqLGa46ZHu3Fhx2gANGnLqG328Fa64qTqGHr7OShxICmDzRoMbMV7gS0BD3EAXkd8rzuaikIqj_6Ai6_D7pX6R7_emASlRHECAPH7Z9AXYF2P6KkQyU1YBR3YpAr4FCIGaW=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEwxE5b8TcesKo64_O7NHGrdr4Nety9T_zVwUZiuEBDRYHifDPsHRr8hqLGa46ZHu3Fhx2gANGnLqG328Fa64qTqGHr7OShxICmDzRoMbMV7gS0BD3EAXkd8rzuaikIqj_6Ai6_D7pX6R7_emASlRHECAPH7Z9AXYF2P6KkQyU1YBR3YpAr4FCIGaW=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div>Can you guess which mall I went to? The thing about Christmas tree is that even if its pagan in nature, it's a surefire way to get you in the holiday mood. This gives me butterflies! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwkk2W-c3Id63fSr7t3Own821YMnnh2hIAFBJYcHNYO-MCh6zTJGWCKiScX6l1JxBU8Zx6pNlzdJG97ZFNpbmBM18TPhTLDPc1PtEMeRE6yU7xVX244PsZQkz_JL6f4KXDw5sHsfw9V1G8f8Ks6pUxarztAGjNBU52fiC00IXtAmMg-6racI7KzN-D=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwkk2W-c3Id63fSr7t3Own821YMnnh2hIAFBJYcHNYO-MCh6zTJGWCKiScX6l1JxBU8Zx6pNlzdJG97ZFNpbmBM18TPhTLDPc1PtEMeRE6yU7xVX244PsZQkz_JL6f4KXDw5sHsfw9V1G8f8Ks6pUxarztAGjNBU52fiC00IXtAmMg-6racI7KzN-D=s16000" /></a></div><div><p>You know it's going to be magical when iridescent butterflies let loose! </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHZi1LbocI_t_nniZXF-NUNgBwTjYomvaw1nt4_ViCOQp_DuGtj0-hcIYrGHwfDSbuvjYjxsnTSKjrbCiTh7YZzRKl8AE4XmWc7kgO8zIteTrO6STzlcGXEE5Cxua2ETdTYfygFD8rpqNJ6r1_oasyz5E0fRj6lJWhb2PGXY9YlDySBWRTrYoNs3Az=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHZi1LbocI_t_nniZXF-NUNgBwTjYomvaw1nt4_ViCOQp_DuGtj0-hcIYrGHwfDSbuvjYjxsnTSKjrbCiTh7YZzRKl8AE4XmWc7kgO8zIteTrO6STzlcGXEE5Cxua2ETdTYfygFD8rpqNJ6r1_oasyz5E0fRj6lJWhb2PGXY9YlDySBWRTrYoNs3Az=s16000" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This vinyl showcase from Satchmi is a dream to own! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYBcDFrELHOzPSqMZljYoezYNCaHUUsT4uEf_2sdIjT7XUXIOxbNqIUASlC0xYqjlYGZyiR__FIbj4Czema9zUo99BxcnSGOcLQCo0DC3wUB4gME0BtK1dUbjwGEnWEFD_QaeyRm1QvqGf6SQs0XPNoS1heVxZzt02IoIcHaK05uuEaxqlg_ooXHIL=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYBcDFrELHOzPSqMZljYoezYNCaHUUsT4uEf_2sdIjT7XUXIOxbNqIUASlC0xYqjlYGZyiR__FIbj4Czema9zUo99BxcnSGOcLQCo0DC3wUB4gME0BtK1dUbjwGEnWEFD_QaeyRm1QvqGf6SQs0XPNoS1heVxZzt02IoIcHaK05uuEaxqlg_ooXHIL=s16000" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>One day if I get to own a turntable, I already decided to buy my records here. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7-4RSOTK9GMM5VDoSBrOYvqY3WCUiSFVDxV1aWb6dZX81Ak6IR6jp0OrF-eofJAqKavjsh6smCNwk9XsbUGk-2OXRxQE1Xk4nz7P8EW6GnPm7xguHHOsSBDHUYdHuZHN184hrfD7dK4DM5E4CNrYs4CJ342P0c04OAHpE7qG681fXWLVBsV4kc4wm=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7-4RSOTK9GMM5VDoSBrOYvqY3WCUiSFVDxV1aWb6dZX81Ak6IR6jp0OrF-eofJAqKavjsh6smCNwk9XsbUGk-2OXRxQE1Xk4nz7P8EW6GnPm7xguHHOsSBDHUYdHuZHN184hrfD7dK4DM5E4CNrYs4CJ342P0c04OAHpE7qG681fXWLVBsV4kc4wm=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lately, I have been obsessing over cooking videos on Tiktok so this spices portion from Healthy Options is right up my alley. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDfZNIHpv5IaMOlfJy36c-o3A0DVhTecpQm6WJgGg-V7qVLzMMBxdqVihJqmFv3kbXaNG_RjigIAC4549HvTPcJ98qewwaYktQu1sFJIXeTW44NsG_758zLn9U2F90CJcegB3NVDxRU4t-yyYHz7VsI1fXZkumScRWzZQXTVoJUHG4o05AgBE99RxQ=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDfZNIHpv5IaMOlfJy36c-o3A0DVhTecpQm6WJgGg-V7qVLzMMBxdqVihJqmFv3kbXaNG_RjigIAC4549HvTPcJ98qewwaYktQu1sFJIXeTW44NsG_758zLn9U2F90CJcegB3NVDxRU4t-yyYHz7VsI1fXZkumScRWzZQXTVoJUHG4o05AgBE99RxQ=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Don't you love a heavily-filtered, overly decorated throwback photo? I do! Especially if you are in a good company of fabulous friends: Me, Ubegail, Salve, Shiela and Maricor outside a place that I would do anything to forget. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjL9xN3xOL-0m-O3waEJP6hcHKg_nQlWRjiqjbB78l3Qc-S_hzCNslY67jQxN7A3KURK-EuZ-ARasMTRGr5FkyqEdBpvcmHltx1dzZDe_EV9dOOguT9GAKtub8n2oIuUO-YkSQAdanUihMES-eb-twxF0T1TxTa583To_98J5M9Ut-uF4gFEeMSyzUg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjL9xN3xOL-0m-O3waEJP6hcHKg_nQlWRjiqjbB78l3Qc-S_hzCNslY67jQxN7A3KURK-EuZ-ARasMTRGr5FkyqEdBpvcmHltx1dzZDe_EV9dOOguT9GAKtub8n2oIuUO-YkSQAdanUihMES-eb-twxF0T1TxTa583To_98J5M9Ut-uF4gFEeMSyzUg=s16000" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>If you are going to ask me where I make and edit my slide decks for my subjects Creative Writing and 21st Century Literature, it's in Genially! Collaging as an art form is something that sets my blood astir so using this template is a no-brainer! </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbDOWzKQPcfNBVPyUXvFqm-dgxvLlJEjo7TIzMVb5smCLlsNLOnhr42lsEgf5EE92hrRa5JztbfFsv8fpxI1zoCmhPmXlcOBPXz8mPdX38GnVjgdQ7mnaDoBxd-iIjU5IydqFF4kdJo--i8b4D9jhIQTFgkZzN_0Y5bioUZw-0_YC__JO1e2Bwk8wy=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbDOWzKQPcfNBVPyUXvFqm-dgxvLlJEjo7TIzMVb5smCLlsNLOnhr42lsEgf5EE92hrRa5JztbfFsv8fpxI1zoCmhPmXlcOBPXz8mPdX38GnVjgdQ7mnaDoBxd-iIjU5IydqFF4kdJo--i8b4D9jhIQTFgkZzN_0Y5bioUZw-0_YC__JO1e2Bwk8wy=s16000" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>You know I love them trees decked with balls! This is the holiday set-up in Vista Mall which we noted is a 'repeat performance' from many years back, lels. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIi53dBxCwOLUp-u3lPlp0OqwXr1-V2S859v70uu0HM6pWNSPK7FKUqEL2VvsX4NCfZa0h8K-qhwd7IsJDk52WEiuBkJpPgqRcbA6bB6QoOBYvC7fXFX_bKe0WZB7UwSm_hZAea3RwMz-m4kaHPq7EEKMt5xxX488THdbuKYPf2NT3GecGBNDMR6oI=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIi53dBxCwOLUp-u3lPlp0OqwXr1-V2S859v70uu0HM6pWNSPK7FKUqEL2VvsX4NCfZa0h8K-qhwd7IsJDk52WEiuBkJpPgqRcbA6bB6QoOBYvC7fXFX_bKe0WZB7UwSm_hZAea3RwMz-m4kaHPq7EEKMt5xxX488THdbuKYPf2NT3GecGBNDMR6oI=s16000" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It's the obligatory groupie for me with my Samgyup buddies: Ubegail, Enah, Gracia and She! </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhw4yuA7S64wGVcYaUFgJKk_QRDG6271TtUgtZjokxJJ-B0v7TWOTltz6_4MGV13DMKqZ5_s4L__q59azSdOXeuMJHHfjljYFU2DlzAOZu-D2ogaOEoyE31a-avAg1Wy8pkvvoa-l63sVdnC6R_gXg0pIPx8rbr5CXR_YjSEx13rzu88tFZxlQIQUxP=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhw4yuA7S64wGVcYaUFgJKk_QRDG6271TtUgtZjokxJJ-B0v7TWOTltz6_4MGV13DMKqZ5_s4L__q59azSdOXeuMJHHfjljYFU2DlzAOZu-D2ogaOEoyE31a-avAg1Wy8pkvvoa-l63sVdnC6R_gXg0pIPx8rbr5CXR_YjSEx13rzu88tFZxlQIQUxP=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The birthday artcard I created for one of my favorite people using Nichi app. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNbve1JCEAIeoYnN145KXc3x65e4qiNiQuZ3rqRmYwPeCG9Jo6XdLF3XhGIHfNM98k-vjV55ISAW9FuQweaZBNbEJHR1_GdR2PmfNfRu08wbgKe0BnODOa-au40W14UU_TwtFWe0ImCoh_ASgg0j5qZNT4qtUzI1NWWUgbKhXO48hNSSIrMJjdfU0u=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNbve1JCEAIeoYnN145KXc3x65e4qiNiQuZ3rqRmYwPeCG9Jo6XdLF3XhGIHfNM98k-vjV55ISAW9FuQweaZBNbEJHR1_GdR2PmfNfRu08wbgKe0BnODOa-au40W14UU_TwtFWe0ImCoh_ASgg0j5qZNT4qtUzI1NWWUgbKhXO48hNSSIrMJjdfU0u=s16000" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>With my loves, Ubegail Rubibay who I will catch a grenade to. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWsR2dtHZjE3q3yhJBQls0UyxvBThRtkul0g2eKbw_i4no-BoeAvH8uwAAbQIxYMyK6ZrVcjivJQLOusTiqf_p_Po4hDBLPeIQV4eEIe90GPSrPn1LnoOHElMnViIDnLyN1toLCpP9eRROntnnRRYonTWT9wgeA-LGGi2PZ1inJ49ZWhcPWcLhZTuL=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWsR2dtHZjE3q3yhJBQls0UyxvBThRtkul0g2eKbw_i4no-BoeAvH8uwAAbQIxYMyK6ZrVcjivJQLOusTiqf_p_Po4hDBLPeIQV4eEIe90GPSrPn1LnoOHElMnViIDnLyN1toLCpP9eRROntnnRRYonTWT9wgeA-LGGi2PZ1inJ49ZWhcPWcLhZTuL=s16000" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Dolomite Beach who? </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_ZKEYukHxu1L8JZU9yMthQXQV6LzRMZJaoLOAZTHgZNyLOquVkMLpg7PxJbG5_chllJCswcfevsn5MBKrp6W0Dap9WH6CqDxMy5UAuPJ2t5Y-_CgtjjAPu4DyUnKyiexAweFv-3y5SfdRdCtISghsErHzADC37K_uxK1WfDkyGJVHof-Xlj9Bvtv7=s1138" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1138" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_ZKEYukHxu1L8JZU9yMthQXQV6LzRMZJaoLOAZTHgZNyLOquVkMLpg7PxJbG5_chllJCswcfevsn5MBKrp6W0Dap9WH6CqDxMy5UAuPJ2t5Y-_CgtjjAPu4DyUnKyiexAweFv-3y5SfdRdCtISghsErHzADC37K_uxK1WfDkyGJVHof-Xlj9Bvtv7=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Urban Dictionary entry of my name. Yes to asshole personality! You may find yours<a href="https://www.urbandictionary.com" target="_blank"> here</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBVNqhv0O14LOWM6gS01A3NtlKXXXE9aZBh4xkzPk69rrdtujIqhU8ns0U1e2D6QgbpxYeoTT5lJnIrHVwNI7mbEl0SVetsPBhqeJrfIM3xCNuK7f3lCyPBNMcLKsNGs2oHiLjW_r1siR00J0pEtS2vIWviaPyw1LSo5W2tj71vc94PpSxOlfdRuZb=s1334" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1334" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBVNqhv0O14LOWM6gS01A3NtlKXXXE9aZBh4xkzPk69rrdtujIqhU8ns0U1e2D6QgbpxYeoTT5lJnIrHVwNI7mbEl0SVetsPBhqeJrfIM3xCNuK7f3lCyPBNMcLKsNGs2oHiLjW_r1siR00J0pEtS2vIWviaPyw1LSo5W2tj71vc94PpSxOlfdRuZb=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My excellence incarnate friend Rizza and her version of Christmas staple Oh Holy Night will give Celine Dion and Mariah Carey a run for their money! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDbW2CrkTWkzGnepWJ4GqmL-4-dWoffdzFaNXUzF_XWUPqn9CV33xvVzXT_ta7zk-lMH-gkBP35OZK7Bde_Nae668OsBfokodwEPUDUTaInE5uEzIFkN63KUECHZ0qmzOfQlVbceCtzNKN3BeNnR6P9mAUFwyGK9vQWjFXD50AmMFs7tOUy4PFJB9K=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDbW2CrkTWkzGnepWJ4GqmL-4-dWoffdzFaNXUzF_XWUPqn9CV33xvVzXT_ta7zk-lMH-gkBP35OZK7Bde_Nae668OsBfokodwEPUDUTaInE5uEzIFkN63KUECHZ0qmzOfQlVbceCtzNKN3BeNnR6P9mAUFwyGK9vQWjFXD50AmMFs7tOUy4PFJB9K=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So honored to judge our district's Essay Writing Contest in celebration of English Month. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhw7PbC4qCAfRNHIekG7wwUy1zo7L5xmt8CJXKSBop8kkHvc8nrDlPkW2g_i-GfBu3XFIIzxhNaJR_4NdTezGkRoZmduqswQZjNE14EfF9iRLC5E_B9GPpt80DSUFUiOXrNu1o1rNCfm8urP7fjlPlZypsEs1mdyWGeqwQioE6byNzrj3iqZ_qkeAP-=s1080" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhw7PbC4qCAfRNHIekG7wwUy1zo7L5xmt8CJXKSBop8kkHvc8nrDlPkW2g_i-GfBu3XFIIzxhNaJR_4NdTezGkRoZmduqswQZjNE14EfF9iRLC5E_B9GPpt80DSUFUiOXrNu1o1rNCfm8urP7fjlPlZypsEs1mdyWGeqwQioE6byNzrj3iqZ_qkeAP-=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p>Yey! We won! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I can't wait for next week's dispatches! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Xoxo, </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><i>* All pictures, aside from the screenshots from different sources, are taken by me.</i> </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Cover photo from <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/SMWPYQhVRuY" target="_blank">Unsplash </a></p><p><br /></p></div></div>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-52725125639354471642021-11-08T22:10:00.003-08:002021-11-10T20:40:13.381-08:00Holiday Reading is Fundamental<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnkc_SMTHFWVN6HbDcyiUbPULg57pSSeh8ZR3KADr0A4ZD911V1QkwpABulgF0T5kvGIoDIpKbFytQpAOQ61EMG8LmisjtZ3XJHVX14g5_QYfk_Xd4IZO1xFtt8LXTZxqKdsK-jtCCK2nji3Ix8hWvpkAS0zcC2vfpRojGS_hLiPs2P04fQAQ4vayh=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnkc_SMTHFWVN6HbDcyiUbPULg57pSSeh8ZR3KADr0A4ZD911V1QkwpABulgF0T5kvGIoDIpKbFytQpAOQ61EMG8LmisjtZ3XJHVX14g5_QYfk_Xd4IZO1xFtt8LXTZxqKdsK-jtCCK2nji3Ix8hWvpkAS0zcC2vfpRojGS_hLiPs2P04fQAQ4vayh=s16000" /></a></div><div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The Library is Open! </p><p><br /></p><p>I dream to own a shelf full of seasonal books as inspired by this post by <a href="https://abeautifulmess.com/our-favorite-kids-books-for-autumn/" target="_blank">A Beautiful Mess</a>. As you know in the Philippines, we only have 2 seasons- wet and dry- but that will not stop me from dreaming my own shelf filled with Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring books just because this makes me authentically happy. It is so hard to find happiness these days so anything that will keep you from feeling so blue, I will gladly accept it thank you very much. </p><p><br /></p><p>
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I have been very vocal about how Christmas is different this year. So I just spend my days trying to activate the Holiday spirit ( this is referenced to that really funny Tiktok video about activating Holy Spirit) playing my Spotify mixtape 'We'll Always Have Christmas', budget decorating using last year's bottlebrush trees and old Starbucks Red Cup series, rewatching charming holiday fares like The Princess Switch, Dash & Lily and The Holiday, updating my journal which I will be sharing here soon. As in anything that will potentially awaken the familiar joy that I always associate with the season. <p></p><p><br /></p><p>But on a mission to gather all my Christmas-themed books, I dusted off all the titles that I ever owned. These books have been read for countless hours on end and it's always happiness reactivated. All of these books were bought in discount bins because I believe that these delightful reads deserve new homes! </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_JblrL7aVZ7XX92vzkGZBMiWQch2OH0QZoLDrngFyxNs-tpaLddqBbXX8-I7PX7IchU8pjzp51ipE-wHxLa3OKRaMYIvFlNNOwyLtwzU3khS2tzgBpXIGCrbSh9p-4UL1rInndhF_Ce0gGuseNlxV_HYty2mYSu50ALREb4Hc-RJDWwWZBVrhv4Lo=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_JblrL7aVZ7XX92vzkGZBMiWQch2OH0QZoLDrngFyxNs-tpaLddqBbXX8-I7PX7IchU8pjzp51ipE-wHxLa3OKRaMYIvFlNNOwyLtwzU3khS2tzgBpXIGCrbSh9p-4UL1rInndhF_Ce0gGuseNlxV_HYty2mYSu50ALREb4Hc-RJDWwWZBVrhv4Lo=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Angel-Walter-Christmas-Miracle/dp/0399154132/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=The+Shepherd%2C+the+Angel%2C+and+Walter+the+Christmas+Miracle+Dog+by+Dave+Barry&qid=1636436868&s=books&sr=1-1" target="_blank">The Shepherd, the Angel, and Walter the Christmas Miracle Dog by Dave Barry</a><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEJzMcicd8tv0yxjym2gpFFZ_eTjK-EJgAq7yfgzxpjmTIX3-ZBAmsGfNZXR65LOj0Mo_ocpSQnDe2_in3OA-xE4UQ9D6A3D6pnBP1VP0rYo8ncDFhaQzpMJmQdNID6_7kadRs7XbfyAK04z5yqpLuHfeYS4nMJZ9bdg0-T71lZGJsl8RlwkdvqIOZ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Claus-Effect-Mary-Engelbreit-1997-09-01/dp/B01F9GC642/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?keywords=Claus+and+Effect+illustrated+by+Mary+Engelbreit&qid=1636437340&s=books&sr=1-1-fkmr1" target="_blank">Claus and Effect illustrated by Mary Engelbreit </a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlKd-tgCyqcM1DPOuaWWJ85OLunC6ciihlZybBQy_Pws8S1TdSl44kmTzB1cxKbYaSI--2fKf42RLyFuY-5D8Vlsb7xPG4S46b_q09Od8iswh1wtOCQYMWCPhttpZte5QsstJL5MZu7DUOvj8nXTj0zS_IkKDOd8D9gFWz56leQrffNf0bdg4pHRTl=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlKd-tgCyqcM1DPOuaWWJ85OLunC6ciihlZybBQy_Pws8S1TdSl44kmTzB1cxKbYaSI--2fKf42RLyFuY-5D8Vlsb7xPG4S46b_q09Od8iswh1wtOCQYMWCPhttpZte5QsstJL5MZu7DUOvj8nXTj0zS_IkKDOd8D9gFWz56leQrffNf0bdg4pHRTl=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://www.amazon.sg/Bah-hum-bug-Great-Reasons-Hate-Holidays/dp/0671796003" target="_blank">Bah! Humbug! 101 Great Reasons to Hate the Holidays by Ron Barrett & Patty Brown</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjilpo4K-a1xS3oZsLDuc9Rt4ASUbB2vKi5ZQcS17cT5usVCBz_pzRuLSb1eOjtza1BBvh9MvfHnmbSAYCpIiNmF_glGhVCgpGFA0eEqiTm9k1xY7wMJbG3K5lNgAwY2TjBa-5mbYlMYxaZbje7YjlN5MInKZCxdsTW-IK8nBRA_akBu_WrjCS4jSXZ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjilpo4K-a1xS3oZsLDuc9Rt4ASUbB2vKi5ZQcS17cT5usVCBz_pzRuLSb1eOjtza1BBvh9MvfHnmbSAYCpIiNmF_glGhVCgpGFA0eEqiTm9k1xY7wMJbG3K5lNgAwY2TjBa-5mbYlMYxaZbje7YjlN5MInKZCxdsTW-IK8nBRA_akBu_WrjCS4jSXZ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dash-Lilys-Book-Dares-Rachel/dp/0375859551/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dash+%26+Lily%27s+Book+of+Dares+by+Rachel+Cohn+%26+David+Levithan&qid=1636437601&s=books&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNbsjq7SzghVXUFU3utPcOJxOXuqQ5ztCDISFEvmVv-uf9TvjJPBWionNxjr0cakTRZ6zcrwmElx9bD7FCDId0nl0fhPcYIHgLtH7fd3hVye53XeUXvuV-1dVc-0IMGMWNgzC568zAwog1-9bRobn2PZCceLywqwo5BU3iZ2RsufK81l6ssSEPbITH=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNbsjq7SzghVXUFU3utPcOJxOXuqQ5ztCDISFEvmVv-uf9TvjJPBWionNxjr0cakTRZ6zcrwmElx9bD7FCDId0nl0fhPcYIHgLtH7fd3hVye53XeUXvuV-1dVc-0IMGMWNgzC568zAwog1-9bRobn2PZCceLywqwo5BU3iZ2RsufK81l6ssSEPbITH=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Im-Grinch-Illuminations-Pictureback/dp/0525580549" target="_blank">Illumination presents Dr' Seuss' The Grinch I'm the Grinch </a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiATyJwSp1HoSIExSvFW0Ha8j66jrVs7iQmkZpY69xoVBy2f1Kug6ca4Og3XMHVdJehtWcREOlUdLB7uVBkPu5t5ZiDoNs6WpBNOJyhNfaMLVQNT_H7VxerQgiEPY6svpjN4GSnUzpFopTZJ-heF9tq13O76w2rkMEKX_9LMwGP3Aw7-Ikvs66COBbv=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiATyJwSp1HoSIExSvFW0Ha8j66jrVs7iQmkZpY69xoVBy2f1Kug6ca4Og3XMHVdJehtWcREOlUdLB7uVBkPu5t5ZiDoNs6WpBNOJyhNfaMLVQNT_H7VxerQgiEPY6svpjN4GSnUzpFopTZJ-heF9tq13O76w2rkMEKX_9LMwGP3Aw7-Ikvs66COBbv=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Polar-Express-anniversary-Chris-Allsburg/dp/0544580141/ref=sr_1_1?crid=100UG0QZDRHZC&keywords=the+polar+express&qid=1636437851&s=books&sprefix=The+Polar+%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C402&sr=1-1" target="_blank">The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNwEMn2DoewPSgxSoHPvFKfkz9t4HxekO6EyXxpH1Gw2O6QgYyK4ECoNfrbzVpeKuY5vxC0Ta84Wml5XB83UmwK6_GTgwiHHN9V9-rpGbyxtsUcf5EUB4BBorU4hJaBYPROPSKBmqcY45cBbkmAT1eYADI0pOapubsVM7gCSnkA1mjWjNQNgNQlom_=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNwEMn2DoewPSgxSoHPvFKfkz9t4HxekO6EyXxpH1Gw2O6QgYyK4ECoNfrbzVpeKuY5vxC0Ta84Wml5XB83UmwK6_GTgwiHHN9V9-rpGbyxtsUcf5EUB4BBorU4hJaBYPROPSKBmqcY45cBbkmAT1eYADI0pOapubsVM7gCSnkA1mjWjNQNgNQlom_=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nutcracker-T-Hoffmann/dp/0385348649/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Nutcracker+by+E.T.A+Hoffman%2C+pictures+by+Maurice+Sendak&qid=1636438000&s=books&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Nutcracker by E.T.A Hoffman, pictures by Maurice Sendak</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I might add more here as I plan to go book-hunting soon! Please watch out for it! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Do you have a favorite holiday book? </p><p><br /></p><p> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@heftiba?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Toa Heftiba</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/christmas-books?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Xoxo, </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-68106136450608639002021-09-09T00:47:00.006-07:002021-09-09T19:30:36.574-07:0034 and Loving It<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAY6vJYlvBAN-XzXhfmyevfLi8udjbCIvbrKc7S26AmlapFHnU4aQKAnU9X1wpsoDRw6B2aZuVXNPdwvMNN49wt3YAVFGgN3HAK6d4R7dVaK6Bh0bXPXD_P-Fc55kvraouraWO2j8Lg8w/s2048/IMG_0868.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAY6vJYlvBAN-XzXhfmyevfLi8udjbCIvbrKc7S26AmlapFHnU4aQKAnU9X1wpsoDRw6B2aZuVXNPdwvMNN49wt3YAVFGgN3HAK6d4R7dVaK6Bh0bXPXD_P-Fc55kvraouraWO2j8Lg8w/s16000/IMG_0868.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>I am 34 officially! </p><p><br /></p><p>I declare this age with much exultations, I don't see the need to hide this now because this is a celebration. I am loving it so far. Well, I have only been 34 since the 6th and I can't wait to discover what this 'era' can offer in terms of my career (<i>worthy professional progression as worded by my bro Sam Edillo, Teacher II for 12 years, it sucks right? Oh well</i>), of my writing (<i>more and more published works as the bulk of my many, many birthday greetings wishes</i>), and my love life (<i>nothing to say here except that as cliché this may sound, I am in love with life. We all should be</i>). No complaints really. I take things as they come because at one point, fretting does nothing good. </p><p><br /></p><p>So how did I celebrate my birthday? Nothing too spectacular. I am not big on birthday celebrations. Probably because I was not raised that way. I do not have a particular pompous memory regarding my own birthday because truth be told, life in the province is hard. But I do not remember being sad about it. You know, you learn to accept a shortcoming even if you don't consider it as such. I just went to church with a friend to offer a prayer of thanks in the midst of torrential rain. I was wet half through and I think of it as a blessing. I do not remember having to celebrate my birthday raining so it's a gift from above ( please don't berate me on the rain that fell on Parasite, lels). </p><p><br /></p><p>Also earlier that day, I received a gift from Chuvaness which made my jaw dropped and I cannot disclose it here but let us say it is sizable. Did I also mention that I am also not big on cakes? You heard it right. Since my grandparents could not afford to buy me cake growing up, maybe you would have thought that since I am earning already there should be a change of tradition. Never. I attributed my non-indulgence to sweets because of it. But of course when a friend ( her name is <a href="https://liwayway.ph/2021/08/03/mga-multo-ng-pagyanig/" target="_blank">Fae</a> and she has a monthly column in the longest running magazine in the country, you have probably heard of Liwayway) sent a cake, that's a whole 'nother level of gratitude. I forgot to take a picture of the cake because the Lalamove apologetic delivery guy mishandled it which I totally understand It is my birthday anyway and it is my civic duty to be nice. Don't get me wrong, I blow off a steam once in a while but I am nice all the time. Do I need to add to all these negativities? </p><p><br /></p><p>I also got overwhelmed by the amount of birthday greetings I received and I definitely felt the love. I have to apologize because I was not able to reply to all of them because it will prolly take me full throttled 24 hours. But I read all of them and I thank all of you with as much gratitude and love. Pre-Facebook, I can only only count with my fingers the people who could remember my birthday so even if sometimes social media can take a toll on one's mental health, having friends to greet you is a serotonin boost and you know with this pandemic we could use a little mood uplift. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKInwG-K6GYaSG9BdxJgMWwXTOW0kE2_st17t6U3Eo-dMspK6Im6KDEj1iePcmBNeLSzZxjhxp1wzb7ixTmL-YO95iEzlaYf4jdycgnNPxF759LAK6Y-UQpFiGuCJxIVmwHCqCaIHuyrA/s2048/IMG_0859.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKInwG-K6GYaSG9BdxJgMWwXTOW0kE2_st17t6U3Eo-dMspK6Im6KDEj1iePcmBNeLSzZxjhxp1wzb7ixTmL-YO95iEzlaYf4jdycgnNPxF759LAK6Y-UQpFiGuCJxIVmwHCqCaIHuyrA/s16000/IMG_0859.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gifties from Chuvaness and Ubegail<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDkajQKlVH80WDx6PWqgBb5sWyJnw2JKZvKbVp_7bnPu1rdKsTBX9pctSLd5TB661jDtG0la5wQ5hG-Z_CDCqhR9xFzRu1ZVZ7W8zGO7_jAJF9ldJt7RozBX1ql4wAkbefAdANSKGBj8c/s2048/IMG_0862.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDkajQKlVH80WDx6PWqgBb5sWyJnw2JKZvKbVp_7bnPu1rdKsTBX9pctSLd5TB661jDtG0la5wQ5hG-Z_CDCqhR9xFzRu1ZVZ7W8zGO7_jAJF9ldJt7RozBX1ql4wAkbefAdANSKGBj8c/s16000/IMG_0862.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My journal spread<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p>Inasmuch as I tried putting out my writing to bigger spaces, 2021 is turning out to be a publishing drought for me. I have so many rejections this year I forgot to count 'em. But it's a long way to go until the end of December so I really have to do something to step up. So when <a href="https://www.hirayamedia.com" target="_blank">Hiraya Media</a> accepted my writeup about the pandemic education in the Philippines, I could not contain my happiness. And it is for a topic that I don't normally write. I hope as your birthday gift, you could take the time to read- and react- in my article cleverly titled, <a href="https://www.hirayamedia.com/articles/sy-2knew-2knormal" target="_blank">SY-2KNEW-2KNORMAL</a>. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyuhWO0OupUO65zdTbjXEtcJl46ZKbJVuAUOxPF0XT5PbuxUYJIF6yqG3oXW_Miubuj3_znL9BR19EStU4iPAQCgrB6HCLR9N6ekqpSUCxsXp2q1ntAMloOp8DQgR5TPwvrptWKnF9n2M/s720/Screen+Shot+2021-09-09+at+12.08.31+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="679" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyuhWO0OupUO65zdTbjXEtcJl46ZKbJVuAUOxPF0XT5PbuxUYJIF6yqG3oXW_Miubuj3_znL9BR19EStU4iPAQCgrB6HCLR9N6ekqpSUCxsXp2q1ntAMloOp8DQgR5TPwvrptWKnF9n2M/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-09-09+at+12.08.31+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I am dreaming of course to celebrate my birthday next year without the fear of worrying that a small crowd you dearly loved that you gathered would cause panic for just being there. If you come to this point, and if you still haven't, get yourself vaccinated so we can be like the rest of world where they get to travel out, attend concerts, watched movies in cinemas and ultimately because this is a must, make out, lels. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Xoxo, </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-15263662854500481912021-08-27T08:40:00.002-07:002021-08-27T19:08:17.341-07:00Friday Night Movie Club<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Nbh6SJuZ4AQ_kLrCCQzUUHNpSh11m0D-aUgvazZynDd9-1i6EdzRaO28G4sPytUFIexy0eTMS6tl3fAG9nuOUewFXgRtOXTz_B870O7RPyFTruu-Ez_uZZNv1W8_6kMJv4igc1TAxVg/s2048/myke-simon-atsUqIm3wxo-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1638" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Nbh6SJuZ4AQ_kLrCCQzUUHNpSh11m0D-aUgvazZynDd9-1i6EdzRaO28G4sPytUFIexy0eTMS6tl3fAG9nuOUewFXgRtOXTz_B870O7RPyFTruu-Ez_uZZNv1W8_6kMJv4igc1TAxVg/s16000/myke-simon-atsUqIm3wxo-unsplash.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I have been mulling about this but just today, August 24, 2021, I finally subscribed to New York online magazine. Don't worry, it is the cheapest but their features and coverage are at par to the likes of New Yorker so you can be assured that not a day goes by that I will not open their website so I can be aware of what's hot and not in pop culture. Imagine paying 1 dollar for 2 months as its subscription fee? </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64SaCDv85yJJF9BnBqJdpLS4N2ob-T3F_44XI08-F8t0dm56XgEn7BgYFUKUVkpy-3alAGjscQnRBFZFAK0QZZH-bBXNuDcJ3kAFqjBvNtg-mSIgbPjjU9FZjtdPbyqVP6Wtp5_0SYZ4/s1280/Screen+Shot+2021-08-24+at+3.42.36+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="635" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64SaCDv85yJJF9BnBqJdpLS4N2ob-T3F_44XI08-F8t0dm56XgEn7BgYFUKUVkpy-3alAGjscQnRBFZFAK0QZZH-bBXNuDcJ3kAFqjBvNtg-mSIgbPjjU9FZjtdPbyqVP6Wtp5_0SYZ4/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-08-24+at+3.42.36+PM.png" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Anyways, one of the most interesting contents here is the Friday Night Movie Club where a member of the group of editors suggests a movie across all genre to watch together. Their first selection was the 1959 film, Some Like It Hot. Read the review <a href="https://www.vulture.com/2020/03/some-like-it-hot-is-a-perfect-comedy-to-get-lost-in-tonight.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRjukFUXT40RZhgvNW_U7acidrojvE8mGDvzdYCr7PQh8V5NBD7VNjJ4OXhWd64bBjZChBrxxy1yfDnbUCfQf5_FEKcKbpApX_rBEnPOJeqVTlO06ROSBpnpNFRnGXFS5GPEGtZqPv0WA/s715/Screen+Shot+2021-08-24+at+3.51.13+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="715" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRjukFUXT40RZhgvNW_U7acidrojvE8mGDvzdYCr7PQh8V5NBD7VNjJ4OXhWd64bBjZChBrxxy1yfDnbUCfQf5_FEKcKbpApX_rBEnPOJeqVTlO06ROSBpnpNFRnGXFS5GPEGtZqPv0WA/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-08-24+at+3.51.13+PM.png" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>So as inspired by New York, I am attempting my very own Friday Night Movie Club where, as its founder, I'll suggest a film regardless of genre that we all can watch to perfectly cap off the work week. Some of the films I will be including are personal favorites that merit a revisit or must-watch from the 90's or the early aughts, all interesting I promise. I will create a Messenger group where I will disclose the movie of the week and where I will also include where to find them. The members can have a short discussion about the film should they wish to. Nothing mandatory. The idea is to discover new gems which will be a potential favorite and they can pass on this recommendation to their own set of friends and yes, to bond over a piece of art that deserves new viewership. Plus, there is something so therapeutic about a fan club that shares its passion like no other! </p><p><br /></p><p>If this is the sort of things that interest you, consider answering the Google Form <a href="https://forms.gle/YUUMjTh32REChJEZA" target="_blank">here</a>. Let's all geek together! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>And oh, my first Friday Night Movie pick is Ruby Sparks. I think you should join our club. I promise my recommendations will be the highlight of your week! </p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPtw-5iIgvxyyEwVOaRwQVcDLkHx2zwbYc5JFCIhU9kK7qrgvany2g0kwDtB2NSD5FaAIRVRA2fTJtvXo2lzEuT-vc2zv1Dgxf7hpfvCD-H6L4TnzKEjwBfNz-8ThovAXi4Q90oHzu_BQ/s715/61174c8f3e3fbbd6faa342ba7efb67bd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPtw-5iIgvxyyEwVOaRwQVcDLkHx2zwbYc5JFCIhU9kK7qrgvany2g0kwDtB2NSD5FaAIRVRA2fTJtvXo2lzEuT-vc2zv1Dgxf7hpfvCD-H6L4TnzKEjwBfNz-8ThovAXi4Q90oHzu_BQ/s16000/61174c8f3e3fbbd6faa342ba7efb67bd.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: start;">Cover photo by </span><a href="https://unsplash.com/@myke_simon?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText" style="text-align: start;">Myke Simon</a><span style="text-align: start;"> on </span><a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/movie?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText" style="text-align: start;">Unsplash</a><span style="text-align: start;"></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Screenshots: https://nymag.com</p><div>Movie Poster: Pinterest</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Xoxo, </div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-81810261325491334442021-08-02T07:07:00.001-07:002021-08-27T19:07:19.421-07:00'Mum, I made it'<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50hkdT88Bv6kqS6uG4DKITkPQhtbNHKvP3dFRRSBT5yugQE1KnOIbsJJzDdVUj8LOKt48ZDxd-ZfcNwVRL-IaBNEAS_wVJpL0JUMHhyTwU7O3gIvDmQ0ZbSFnTA_a3XJQ4IPd3pYkHA4/s2048/IMG_0485.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50hkdT88Bv6kqS6uG4DKITkPQhtbNHKvP3dFRRSBT5yugQE1KnOIbsJJzDdVUj8LOKt48ZDxd-ZfcNwVRL-IaBNEAS_wVJpL0JUMHhyTwU7O3gIvDmQ0ZbSFnTA_a3XJQ4IPd3pYkHA4/s16000/IMG_0485.JPG" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Hey. It is so nice to be back here. It has been months since my last update and that absence can be attributed to my day job. This is not complaining of course. I am thankful that I get to have my job when some others were not given the chance due to the pandemic. </p><p><br /></p><p>Am I the only one still including the pandemic in the equation when it should just be completely scrapped since we should be used to it by now? But hey, as long as it's still there and I wish it will completely go away, new variants and all, for good, this will always be part of the conversation. </p><p><br /></p><p>I am finally sinovaxxed and even if the fear still grips, it helped a lot in managing my pandemic anxieties. Of course I am still as <i>praning</i> as before but I can totally lose the double masks when I am commingling with friends who are also fully vaccinated. So if you read this and you are not inoculated yet, you owe it to your family, friends and the society in general to have yourself jabbed. It is no longer your freedom to choose. It is your responsibility as a citizen of this country. </p><p><br /></p><p>Anyways, this post should be all about my thrill when my former alma mater contacted me in my hustle and bustle that I will be this year's commencement speaker! Technically, my favorite dean invited me before this craziness but as all things go, these are the things that you really couldn't prepare for. But did it stop me from delivering my speech virtually? Not a chance! This is my ' Mum, I made it' realness and I want it to be as memorable! </p><p><br /></p><p>I am enclosing here the content of my speech. This, by the way, will not be possible without my co-teachers who assisted me with the backdrop, with my very light makeup, with the taping and recording and the cheer! </p><p><br /></p><blockquote><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Thank you to my greatest influence Sir Ike Arevalo for that introduction. If you are wondering why Sir Ike is the greatest, look no further than my published stories here and abroad. Of course back in high school, I have the equally great Amor Villamor to thank for seeing something in me that he made me the literary editor of The Hilltop, but it was Sir Ike who pruned my rhetorical edges and created a masterpiece out of me, he lent his light on me so I may shine on my own and yes critique the bejezzus out of me so it is expected that I’ll turn out excellent outputs every single time. He’s probably correcting now my next words later and I will not mind at all. When people call me eloquent and articulate, it’s 4 years of craving and seeking for his tough love and I love him for it. So it’s a thrill to be introduced by him. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">But there is no greater thrill than to speak virtually to the graduating class of 2021 which is so unique everybody will be talking about it in the post-pandemic discourses. But this is a dream realized, a tick off a bucketlist, my ‘mum, I made it’.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">To the President, the distinguished member of the Board of Trustees, and the Dean of College of Education, the graduates and their beaming parents, good morning or good afternoon. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Kalipay-lipay ko gayud kay naconsidera ako san Liceo na maghatag inspirasyon sa mga bag-o na graduates. Let me backtrack a bit. I graduated as an English major last 2008 without Latin honors which makes me more relatable I guess. It’s a proof that although a laude distinction is something that you wear like a red badge of courage, it will only help you so little when you face the terrifyingly real world out there. What might propel you to elevation is the goodness of your character which will never be out of style. But do not lose your natural wit, your intelligences because nothing screams unstoppable than humility and wisdom honed from years of diligence, of reading, if you are like me and thinking that no matter what life throws at you, you are built to win. But I am not discrediting the work of those who really excelled academically, I mean what an achievement, thank you for honoring your parents and yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Yes, I am one of your own. We are forever intertwined because we share the same school and looking back now when some of my students here in Antipolo thought I graduated from Ateneo, it is with certain pride that I tell them that I graduated from Liceo de San Jacinto Foundation Incorporated and no matter where opportunity takes me, I know I have to keep my school proud, because it is something that’s embedded in my DNA and I hope you’ll also do that. When you visit my Facebook account that I created a year after I graduated, I never edited out Liceo because why would I? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Maybe you were hesitant starting out in Liceo because you dream to go to cosmopolitan places like Legaspi or Manila kay katahom baga na iba naman an atun guinlalakatan but when you decided to stay in San Jacinto is probably the greatest decision that you made. There will be people who look down upon us because probably outside of Masbate, nobody knows where Liceo is but give them the links of our track records, our outstanding graduates who are now worthy of emulation, the faculty and staff who I think the nuts and bolts of successes yet to come. You are in the right place at the right time. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">But let me tell you something: you are the bravest, most valiant graduates to ever grace this ceremony because the pandemic did not stop you from ever pushing to the limits even if sometimes the limits do not exist. Can graduates that come before you can claim to have overturned cumbersome events into chances of opportunity? I guess not. This happened to this batch because you are made to survive the harshest of circumstances. You are all indefatigable. Neither contagion nor zombie apocalypse can even stand a chance. Remind yourself this when you feel that the world is closing in on you: I’m a pandemic graduate, I have a reason to believe that I am made of steel. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Let me pay homage to the teachers who built me from the ground up: Sir Ike Arevalo, Sir Amor Villamor, Dr. Penelope Bagobe, the much-missed Miss Flordeliza Dilao who taught me to intone to higher being Cleanse my Lips whenever I am speaking before a large crowd, Mr. Arnel Baruelo, Atty. Junil Bailon and so many more I may have forgotten by name, but their seismic impacts remain rooted to my very core. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">And to my friends who made my 4 years in Liceo one for the books, you know who you are. I will always remember the Fridays where we dressed up to the nines because we redefined TGIFs and all the kookiness that go with it. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">I wish my grandparents could see this because I know this will make them happy. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">To the graduating class of 2021, soar higher than your wings could reach, but do not lose sight of the shore. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">I am Ryan Leyco Faura, a Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English Graduate, a Licensed Professional Teacher in SDO- Antipolo City, a published author and forever proud Licean. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Thank you! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;"> </span> </p></blockquote><p><i>*The accompanying video shall be updated after the ceremony*</i></p><p><br /></p><p>From the words of my favorite RuPaul, I hope this will light a fire under you a** so you'll always choose excellence, remember where you came from and hope the best-- and work hard to achieve it-- to where you are going. </p><p><br /></p><p>Congratulations to the graduates of Liceo de San Jacinto Foundation Incorporated. May all your dreams come true! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Xoxo</p><p><br /></p>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-44507432365544856162021-06-02T05:49:00.001-07:002021-06-15T00:57:10.122-07:00My Life in Journal: March, April, May<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7IWrGg_ELnAW6cgsR3_PGZV2vPU4wpGdEjNvNlclty-6cf3aS8axRUtYVovRmbbdVqPOom4VlctO3CkFd0P9teNUwW7cGvbA3vA94BEOZBdyGrEHzsndNIme9vz6FLm1q2v87QEPn1qg/s2048/IMG_9695.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7IWrGg_ELnAW6cgsR3_PGZV2vPU4wpGdEjNvNlclty-6cf3aS8axRUtYVovRmbbdVqPOom4VlctO3CkFd0P9teNUwW7cGvbA3vA94BEOZBdyGrEHzsndNIme9vz6FLm1q2v87QEPn1qg/s16000/IMG_9695.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>One of the biggest surprises of sticking through journaling this year is that I thought the months of March, April, and May would boast of overflowing entries because the days are long and I will have more time and resources to accumulate the paper things that make up my creative journal. But I was proven oh-so-wrong because these 3 months had the most disappointing of journaling turnouts. Let me point the blame again to the pandemic since Antipolo City, where I live, is now part of the infamous NCR+ and that means we were subjected to another lockdown. I call this the anniversary that I knew would be coming all along.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So instead of documenting dutifully here on the blog like for January and February- which were filled with ganaps after ganaps, I decided to have them in one go. And yes, even if these are 3 months, they can't hold a candle to how bursting my first two months were. But I gotta forge ahead because this website is turning out to be dormant because of how rarely I update here. And I hope this will give me motivation to renew my contract with my domain provider. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>There will also be some changes with how I post here. Because I tend to overshare with the details of how has it been in my life so far and this sometimes stops me from updating here. This space is supposed to be free from pressure since I am already pressured with so many concerns with work and all but coming up with lengthy captions for everything has become laborious. These are the very reasons why I abandoned all my other blogs in the past leaving all sorts of digital footprints everywhere because I can't seem to keep up with my idea of how a website should look like. I know I can do it but with priorities not being prioritized (read: my postgrad thesis), I have to reconsider some life decisions. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, I am staying here even if there won't be regular updates. At least a once a month update won't hurt right? I am not even sure that I have readers here because it is tough to carve out for people's attention these days but if you happen to read at this point, thank you very much. I hope I inspire you to create a journal of your own, too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAtNVxUNr-zBzbx24PLj_o2nxUh3Z16rWdMNP-DmgL_7DS-1mfhbcwKXpLmotTPnXtLKnO0MTCGsdMce_SI2jQsmzeqvAzWW2imISONtXx42Hlqd5FnLlRDuWMzK6nZsdRGQRPwjYZD44/s2048/IMG_9675.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAtNVxUNr-zBzbx24PLj_o2nxUh3Z16rWdMNP-DmgL_7DS-1mfhbcwKXpLmotTPnXtLKnO0MTCGsdMce_SI2jQsmzeqvAzWW2imISONtXx42Hlqd5FnLlRDuWMzK6nZsdRGQRPwjYZD44/s16000/IMG_9675.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwp2KSS4OtcyR6Dr-VYlYMo8ONv72zWgS4ShxkJely0_FWZd1HaeRi026T1taNyBUbsoMg86V14sP8tRNjiN6qH2yW7uEiwCQIRCLfYKpjKc0FXfqm2eH5WKIC9o2G90Gj53bXcBQrPY/s2048/IMG_9676.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwp2KSS4OtcyR6Dr-VYlYMo8ONv72zWgS4ShxkJely0_FWZd1HaeRi026T1taNyBUbsoMg86V14sP8tRNjiN6qH2yW7uEiwCQIRCLfYKpjKc0FXfqm2eH5WKIC9o2G90Gj53bXcBQrPY/s16000/IMG_9676.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpCYJp9hujrNP3tS7nkmAeAUDjYNKN4FsWmLA8_Vfit9Zd4uTJU4bLG-3uVpM8zhORK8zav24fNka2SWfIqzgdr36Ju4JNDVDLB_ArbuQv2wC0lnKQ4d_-2M4DzdzZ5TqID5qekvvdQeo/s2048/IMG_9677.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpCYJp9hujrNP3tS7nkmAeAUDjYNKN4FsWmLA8_Vfit9Zd4uTJU4bLG-3uVpM8zhORK8zav24fNka2SWfIqzgdr36Ju4JNDVDLB_ArbuQv2wC0lnKQ4d_-2M4DzdzZ5TqID5qekvvdQeo/s16000/IMG_9677.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD1iZDCt9PEIU1xmur7cajatuWcyStdWesy0_rr_UtWOZ2fdvwEwx57gJzcx3cfSejAnH5LkDP26EUE4K-umqcizte4OF6DeZzq4Y5nALy9xfvR1L6HcHW3UYtPHWRP55IgfdHw2IrP5Y/s2048/IMG_9678.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD1iZDCt9PEIU1xmur7cajatuWcyStdWesy0_rr_UtWOZ2fdvwEwx57gJzcx3cfSejAnH5LkDP26EUE4K-umqcizte4OF6DeZzq4Y5nALy9xfvR1L6HcHW3UYtPHWRP55IgfdHw2IrP5Y/s16000/IMG_9678.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqi6wcKCD2KpdKW1mDyzjDguV-fyq67YQ7vUednhRbbZw2HdRkg5sMbAN964OiouuoDvGDvwKHttPgvKBWeB6ijfXZNA69Vynozvc_n4WrZTyF-NoRjfbOGAwlN3VxCPvZOB3SrAePMI/s2048/IMG_9679.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqi6wcKCD2KpdKW1mDyzjDguV-fyq67YQ7vUednhRbbZw2HdRkg5sMbAN964OiouuoDvGDvwKHttPgvKBWeB6ijfXZNA69Vynozvc_n4WrZTyF-NoRjfbOGAwlN3VxCPvZOB3SrAePMI/s16000/IMG_9679.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6D5rLZNTa6zCy4Z3L1blmrtjmXeqEE_fNOg0HC5_XEMeE6z6dcU5evq4-_yS3lIHSpWMA6S4yMdic0HV5oq73han5TOH8DQ4h05xl6XhJx_StazPSuIZuBi8SzusMkYyAH4Zi4p9F8Dk/s2048/IMG_9680.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6D5rLZNTa6zCy4Z3L1blmrtjmXeqEE_fNOg0HC5_XEMeE6z6dcU5evq4-_yS3lIHSpWMA6S4yMdic0HV5oq73han5TOH8DQ4h05xl6XhJx_StazPSuIZuBi8SzusMkYyAH4Zi4p9F8Dk/s16000/IMG_9680.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4uHiS_jzGHpdghL0r6bGyvejjrL8TmJVwK8NhJsdQPPtLF1SgTkHPWodroLx2AVwD1IlUDGfpjL1Z_TJ_SJrBaSXU-RoAL28Z7NaK-v7X1D5kA58ay7u-HbucmUzB-1xmX4fW3kGpQew/s2048/IMG_9681.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4uHiS_jzGHpdghL0r6bGyvejjrL8TmJVwK8NhJsdQPPtLF1SgTkHPWodroLx2AVwD1IlUDGfpjL1Z_TJ_SJrBaSXU-RoAL28Z7NaK-v7X1D5kA58ay7u-HbucmUzB-1xmX4fW3kGpQew/s16000/IMG_9681.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>My March journal has all the fast food chains that you could find: Jollibee, Burger King, Wendy's, Pan de Manila and Ate Rica's Bacsilog. If you are doing this long enough, you would know that if you decorate your pages with fast food packaging then you know that your resources are getting limited by the day! My Amazon order also arrived this month and I made sure that I will be forever incorporating the stickers and paper things from that big purchase (thank you Miss Cecile Zamora for the gift card, you da best). And as an homage to <a href="https://www.moma.org/collection/works/79809" target="_blank">Andy Warhol</a> who turned sundry items as pieces of art, I did not forget to include a Campbell's Soup packaging that he once used as a subject for his exhibition in MoMA. 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I also tried Cibo's Pizza Romana Four Cheese that I bought at Shopwise and honestly, it was so good! Since in 2gether the Series, there's this one scene that will remind you of the innocence of Sarawatine's dalliance, you know I have to buy this limited edition Pocky! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiCUjhsKamCsvV4bA5LDzOmYZZt1ZeojqUW-6JllAj_hH-EdxSyYg9LPJPm_v4OF8995wBb-DnwYHMpslnbTOmhDX_sedgD21gCcoTyDAaNfRoXWc9XBNz9SwS6S9A_gsmnFY1u9a1rGA/s2048/IMG_9688.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiCUjhsKamCsvV4bA5LDzOmYZZt1ZeojqUW-6JllAj_hH-EdxSyYg9LPJPm_v4OF8995wBb-DnwYHMpslnbTOmhDX_sedgD21gCcoTyDAaNfRoXWc9XBNz9SwS6S9A_gsmnFY1u9a1rGA/s16000/IMG_9688.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1HQpFskluGXuhA9Dk_En1wdZ-vxOmMa4UekajFxHDRzI4TliSAfULO-8eSZAnsvn5hHmdX_Nm2Ac0W8e5gU5dlmjAHeWBSOr1AJBnddInUV0DgRzxKEHThiCVIWKcW37lKlS7TMs2w0/s2048/IMG_9689.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1HQpFskluGXuhA9Dk_En1wdZ-vxOmMa4UekajFxHDRzI4TliSAfULO-8eSZAnsvn5hHmdX_Nm2Ac0W8e5gU5dlmjAHeWBSOr1AJBnddInUV0DgRzxKEHThiCVIWKcW37lKlS7TMs2w0/s16000/IMG_9689.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6eSBkL1Ut8U3Lb-PLy9SZYEyhQvt0mVwxBFi2AuoMcSdouWpDLqum9ohhngSyEVXuZIc9gjdP_i3ZI2C_8evTPssD3by_WRFz9gZnCh-oERWwXdT2Cn17yJdfMnVd1c7YAhGrVf4KGOY/s2048/IMG_9690.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6eSBkL1Ut8U3Lb-PLy9SZYEyhQvt0mVwxBFi2AuoMcSdouWpDLqum9ohhngSyEVXuZIc9gjdP_i3ZI2C_8evTPssD3by_WRFz9gZnCh-oERWwXdT2Cn17yJdfMnVd1c7YAhGrVf4KGOY/s16000/IMG_9690.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjquOfJJPU6OOy20O6jDmHCBAG-36I701KrOSVXtduAZKYmBW1Cj6eP19DUdKCzSgQWduMMhz87eijc6uMifbdKRVsHPlc7UxfjtnwRTDgIxMZJBMHMNCNw53XYsYk0Jol7l0AEbnDyA9k/s2048/IMG_9691.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjquOfJJPU6OOy20O6jDmHCBAG-36I701KrOSVXtduAZKYmBW1Cj6eP19DUdKCzSgQWduMMhz87eijc6uMifbdKRVsHPlc7UxfjtnwRTDgIxMZJBMHMNCNw53XYsYk0Jol7l0AEbnDyA9k/s16000/IMG_9691.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqxM87zMAxsOjDZhX2cl9_6RvrQKYNgeotmQLg4klRsp0SEB4n7c7aEFKB6Q9WWg9AR8Eyy5nO2T0URXU58-XUWztyeBaddhaO6Sc-s6G21NBMBmcTlCOL1muul-4_PoMlgEFzp6XchzQ/s2048/IMG_9692.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqxM87zMAxsOjDZhX2cl9_6RvrQKYNgeotmQLg4klRsp0SEB4n7c7aEFKB6Q9WWg9AR8Eyy5nO2T0URXU58-XUWztyeBaddhaO6Sc-s6G21NBMBmcTlCOL1muul-4_PoMlgEFzp6XchzQ/s16000/IMG_9692.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89Zc0oNGu1U9imDYjU_4vJ8vDzFwTK9y0jN4GMQvZlaVsdGHkM8sYiJNR-PQDe3iFX1MA3Tsk1zgymy2FvdKV2-wONaHMTDfS4P1VUG_N8aFMy7LNwrxS6w1Nslocga4csysFVonBIUI/s2048/IMG_9693.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89Zc0oNGu1U9imDYjU_4vJ8vDzFwTK9y0jN4GMQvZlaVsdGHkM8sYiJNR-PQDe3iFX1MA3Tsk1zgymy2FvdKV2-wONaHMTDfS4P1VUG_N8aFMy7LNwrxS6w1Nslocga4csysFVonBIUI/s16000/IMG_9693.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>At least my May is interesting enough: after months of thinking whether it's worthy or not, I already supported Abbey Sy on her Patreon first as a Dreamer but since it's way too limited, I've upgraded to The Maker. I also received a Photobook as a gift from a friend. Our eats this month are Papa John's Pizza and Burger King (again) and we also indulged in some Friday afternoon booze party! I also bought an ice-bar maker from Daiso and to wrap this up, I've used to full capacity the two art books I ordered at Amazon. It's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Antiquarian-Sticker-Book-Illustrated-Compendium/dp/1250208149/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=The+Antiquarian+Book+of+Stickers&qid=1622634249&s=digital-text&sr=1-2-catcorr" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Things-Cut-Out-Collage/dp/1786274949/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/130-0773232-9807061?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1786274949&pd_rd_r=02196e9b-2520-4156-b123-fb62429dad67&pd_rd_w=iOvda&pd_rd_wg=hLhtH&pf_rd_p=fd3ebcd0-c1a2-44cf-aba2-bbf4810b3732&pf_rd_r=H9WVNT3J5RYNQVPT3SYM&psc=1&refRID=H9WVNT3J5RYNQVPT3SYM" target="_blank">here</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I wish the succeeding months would be full of breakthroughs, bucket lists fulfilled and yes, more paper things to decorate my journal pages! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I wish the same to you! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Xoxo, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-9279611058795766922021-05-23T07:43:00.009-07:002021-08-27T19:07:41.651-07:00Pun Intended: Collected Works, an ebook for a time being, available forever<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYz2w5W4So_o3GiFfAOS3RCM1F3eFJXZowJG8Uhq3k75fdDNq9g1aSuqIHxVzfZ_udW79RkypWTrK58ieWh9-zPufW2hJ3SfrePM5UG5Ch8r9u9WaikKyOIYGvlKVS_KjTiudlXFpI4LY/s2048/IMG_9555.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYz2w5W4So_o3GiFfAOS3RCM1F3eFJXZowJG8Uhq3k75fdDNq9g1aSuqIHxVzfZ_udW79RkypWTrK58ieWh9-zPufW2hJ3SfrePM5UG5Ch8r9u9WaikKyOIYGvlKVS_KjTiudlXFpI4LY/s16000/IMG_9555.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p>Last year days before the pandemic was declared, I was mentally preparing for what I will share to the invited crowd who will be attending my very first book launch as a sole author. I will not tell you here what happened because you are all aware of it as its impact is still felt up to this day. We had to postpone the launch as it deemed dangerous by the authorities to continue holding gatherings with a supposed large crowd in attendance. To say that I was disappointed is an understatement. 2020 was supposed to be a year that I will get to experience a life of a legit author where I have already plans for my own launches at school where I teach or anywhere else. C'est la vie I guess so I take what I can and continue dreaming for the day that it will become a reality. </p><p><br /></p><p>But my darling publisher persisted even sans launch that I needed to receive my copies as pre-orders were already locked in. So with mounting fear, I met up with Gerome Dela Pena as he was kind enough to bring my books. On my way home alone in the taxi, I held my book near my heart and silently cried. It was the best feeling ever you guys. But because of the restrictions, I waited for the lockdown to ease up for all the deliveries to happen. I was just so lucky that all my readers were so understanding. They knew that had there been no Covid-19, there is no way that I will allow this to happen. There is nothing that sets the blood astir of a novice author than seeing his readers up close and personal. I'm a firm believer of small talks that can turn into interesting conversations. </p><p><br /></p><p>Eventhough, all my hard copies got sold out from the pre-order, I feel that my book has been stagnant, collecting dust. If I want my book to be read by demographics who choose not to buy a hard copy, I should think of a plan. When my co-Young Blood Six alum Syrine sold her book through e-copies and sold it really well, that's when I knew that a light bulb moment is upon me. So I asked her and she willingly told me her tricks. Tbh, converting your manuscript to a Mobi or Epub is as easy as flipping the pages of a riveting read. Truth be told, I never thought of ever converting Pun Intended to ebook version. I have my reservations which I shall not disclose here. But if I want my book to be moving, I need to take this measure and see where this will take me. As of this writing, I have sold 17 copies and it's a small win that is not so small at all. I shall be naming them because their support matters to me as this will push me to continue writing. </p><p><br /></p><blockquote><p><b>MJ Geronimo | Gloida CV | Abigail Maalindog | Mercy Panagsagan | Aizel Nova Aranez | Rhyah Austrie Reyes | Kookie Gebilaguin | Madith Deinla | Angelo Evarola | Nina | Syrine Gladys Podadera | Cath Villamor | Kate Pedroso | Kristine Abrigo | Andrei Septimo | Noemi Maac | Jay Capon | Ivan | Jelyn | Quinly | Nicole | Mina | John Kelvin | Marvie and more to come hopefully! </b></p></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>I have no room for bitterness even if the community that I expected to support didn't bother at all ( I mean not all of them but you get the drift) and I totally understand. Life is hard. Books are not essential. My brand of writing is not for everybody. I gave up promoting to certain groups because I don't want my happiness to be eclipsed by that thought again, you know the big S. </p><p><br /></p><p>Of course, I prepared pubmats through Canva ( us DepEd teachers can use the premium version) to accompany the release and even if my all my social media friends will think my self promotion borders on just freakin too much, I have to do it because I simply can't expect people do it for me. So, please forgive a rookie author! </p><p><br /></p><p>Btw, if you also want to support since this ebook will be available forever, all you have to do is read the details below: </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGMdNNjhxe0qfocim2aI8Y7FYPB77z0zo1TEkFWD79VRKm75kLjPu2KicuRU4TwBl7_YE0Qs_cPRglY_zLm6IXnClPNDn5Mvcr_1k1n8rrI21OC5SPuvzr1oRpwla5QqAq8WxFboBuiik/s2000/4.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGMdNNjhxe0qfocim2aI8Y7FYPB77z0zo1TEkFWD79VRKm75kLjPu2KicuRU4TwBl7_YE0Qs_cPRglY_zLm6IXnClPNDn5Mvcr_1k1n8rrI21OC5SPuvzr1oRpwla5QqAq8WxFboBuiik/s16000/4.png" /></a></div><br /><p>This is just a short update because I am drowning in my sea of responsibility because of my day job. But I'll be able to update here once my schedule clears up. I have everything written down in my Notion which is a pretty nifty organizational platform and for someone who's an organized chaos, I badly need it. </p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you once again to my ebook buoyers. Buoyers? You might ask. I made it up. It's a words play of Buy and Buoy! My buyers buoyed me up so I can continue creating the brand of art that I am confident to share to the world and hopefully it flies the farthest so it can take me away!</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Xoxo, </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-7393540793255619682021-05-01T05:19:00.003-07:002021-08-27T19:09:47.419-07:00Prelude to Goodbye<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9M3DqkJFC_g7SdP0RHnvTTyyeLWP1jNl6owie4_VEeB6NtaQtcb4C9GxlcKK2qDdApeIL7wkOs2sBdgw17gR5O1sbG2H8VsUqDJCvmDMIbvaRn7bPOvHPuzopRzJFS8aTylvgyQfkxDw/s800/IMG_9049.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="609" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9M3DqkJFC_g7SdP0RHnvTTyyeLWP1jNl6owie4_VEeB6NtaQtcb4C9GxlcKK2qDdApeIL7wkOs2sBdgw17gR5O1sbG2H8VsUqDJCvmDMIbvaRn7bPOvHPuzopRzJFS8aTylvgyQfkxDw/s16000/IMG_9049.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="text-align: justify;">The time Jhemerlyn was shuffling her carefully-curated playlist off her phone bought for half the price during the Great Reduction Spree, probably the last one before the mad dash of holiday kicks in, Linda Ronstadt, beautiful Linda in </span><i style="text-align: justify;">Simple Dreams</i><span style="text-align: justify;">, remembered with pathos the one she left behind in </span><a href="https://www.countrythangdaily.com/blue-bayou-linda-ronstadt/" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">'Blue Bayou'.</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> Jhemerlyn was traipsing and humming along to her dulcet tones and recalling things. She, too, had left him in the blue ocean of despair and desolation, with nothing but coarse sand on his feet to keep him company. And the occasional seabirds. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">When the chorus part coalesces with the shape of him in her mind, that's when she shouts, <i>shut up Linda, no one is going back! </i>You can't go back to the times that you wasted. He left her for another woman. He chose someone with a strong sense of melancholia who'll cry just by the thought of leaving. Oh Linda, you always made me remember the home that languished in my unguarded wakefulness. Home is him and <i>him</i> is gone. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Kp9G0zkorio" width="450" youtube-src-id="Kp9G0zkorio"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><br /><p><b>*Shuffle Mode: Press Next*</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Not again Petula Clark. There is nothing and no one here in 'Downtown' except for walls that reek of bad-taste graffiti, of ten thousand pisses and greases coagulating on asphalt. You do not tell me to listen to the music of the traffic of the city because in these parts, traffic is a vexation and the only music people listen to are congealed traces of expletives that stick to you wherever you go. </p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The noises of the hagglers, harsh and discordant, is in varying degrees of decibels. The ladies who sell RTWs offered Buy Two, Get One clothes for free. Petula hunty, downtown is no finer place. It is not a place to forget all your troubles, nor your cares. It is carmageddon that wears survival-of-the-fittest mentality on its carburetors! Jhemerlyn caught a whiff of someone's burning his lungs and nearly gasped in exasperation when he threw his cigarette stick on the dispatches of non-biodegradable wastes. Faint sketches of ashen smoke vaporized into the air. Frightened that it will catch fire, she poured half of her mineral water. It hissed. The man gone even before she could school him. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="304" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zx06XNfDvk0" width="458" youtube-src-id="Zx06XNfDvk0"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b>*Shuffle Mode: Press Next*</b></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">"Hurry, Hurry lover, come to me" sings Paula Abdul. Hey! Why the rush? She thinks of her friends who rushed and were forced to marrying too soon that they all ended up in an insane asylum of their own doing. <i>Loca de amor</i>. Remedios, the last of her friends who she thought will not fold up, was last seen seen running in the witching hours in Vera Wang. The next day, the wedding gown was probably spun by the maelstrom as it was flapping in the highest boughs of their neighborhood's biggest tree, diaphanous veil billowing, a kind of vision in white. The train, if stretched to its fullest length, will put the Light Rail Transit-1 to shame. Remedios came home after a week, linking arms with a man they thought they saw in the Most Wanted List. All because she rushed, rushed. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="293" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zvHy-Y-2e3w" width="457" youtube-src-id="zvHy-Y-2e3w"></iframe></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>*Shuffle Mode: Press Next*</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">The time she was shuffling her concoction of guitar riffs, synthesizers, drums, and orchestral bits that was morphed into the music that she listens to these days, Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman both know that it is time to say goodbye. In the compartmentalized archives of her mind, she only remembers goodbye when the very familiar Linda Ronstadt came stroking with the robust voice of hers. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">So what is this goodbye? </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;">When did she download this? </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Operatic coloratura is not her thing because she feels that one false, ill-timed note can cause guttural rupture. Not that she can sing as stratospheric as Brightman. This song will have to create meaning for it to stay on her discounted phone. Oh well, such a powerful song. It's a shame that she could not identify this yet to a memory. She was trying to remember some guy in indeterminate past that can highly be associated with this song but remembered no one. When she was about to open her photos, Jhemerlyn caught a sight of her phone with growing, gnawing curiosity. There is something troubling about discounted phones, like how they could be so lightweight as if souls were sucked out of them by digital dementors. Cheap does not mean substandard right? </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">News about thieves penetrating a cellphone shop in Baclaran was blaring in the rows of television sets. Her ears caught the CCTVs were not working the night it happened. These days you can never be really vigilant enough. When the last sustained notes died down, while Andrea and Sarah were probably collapsing from running out of breath, an oh-so-dainty swooping jolted Jhemerlyn, then after a few minutes the feeling rolled into tiny ripples of debilitating shock: </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Oh my god. My phone!</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g3ENX3aHlqU" width="513" youtube-src-id="g3ENX3aHlqU"></iframe></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Xoxo, </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Image from Pinterest (No.5 Metal Print by Loui Jover)</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-15240163477781258152021-04-03T03:00:00.000-07:002021-04-03T03:00:00.783-07:00How I flip over Flipped<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaLdByr617LtZdKxHh70xnfEF-K7NWsOEwej3b5jzR3hi9HRv0MStiHUB7IaFliN-0PiblinhbYqLCX05tb9ihXXPhVPi1INfxVKA4KxhREJ-BQVEpkXkSLT82ZxNrk0MOOabqUGKmQw0/s2048/IMG_8478+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaLdByr617LtZdKxHh70xnfEF-K7NWsOEwej3b5jzR3hi9HRv0MStiHUB7IaFliN-0PiblinhbYqLCX05tb9ihXXPhVPi1INfxVKA4KxhREJ-BQVEpkXkSLT82ZxNrk0MOOabqUGKmQw0/s16000/IMG_8478+2.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;">Having gone through different stages of emotions are not the coolest situations to be in now. It didn’t help that you are pink and sometimes out of rue, could not be so proud of it. It didn’t help either when you know that you are that other being, so whatever you heard from the horse’s mouth could be deliberately repeated, sometimes finely rehashed to suit the need and the occasion. Yes, as I write this, I’m walking on that relationship dark tunnel:barely any light could be seen on the extreme end. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;">Yes, when the going gets tough, which is often and vicariously repetitive on my case, just like any other gay guy in the planet, I turn to other things. Not beer which I found unlikely since the day I decided to drown my tears in vortex of spirits where it resulted to wracking sobs and sour taste in the mouth that would not go for days. Especially not seeking for other guy for that matter. Rebound only happens in the basketball court, not in the arena of love gone wrong.</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; letter-spacing: -0.4000000059604645px;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;">Believe me when I say I'd rather go bar-hopping with my friends to meet new prospects, but tonight would be different. I would cut down the chase and go directly to what makes me happy: books. Not the best dates ever, you would say, but having said that, I think you better reconsider when you read </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Flipped-Wendelin-Van-Draanen/dp/0375825444/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24KRGB57P62P9&dchild=1&keywords=flipped+book&qid=1617442806&sprefix=Flipped%2Caps%2C392&sr=8-1" style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;" target="_blank">Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. </a><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;">Let me tell you, this is a total obsessive recall. I’ve read the book more than I could count, I’ve seen the movie adapted from it, I had my readings on the author’s life, and I visited her </span><a href="http://www.wendelinvand.com/stand-alone-novels-mg--ya.html" style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;" target="_blank">website</a><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"> and learned small and great things about her inspiration. Believe me when I say, after few pages, the tormenting memories of my beau gradually dissipated and temporarily lost somewhere between pages 6 and 46.</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; letter-spacing: -0.4000000059604645px;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;">This is the kind of book that casts its spell sans magic and incantation. There is nothing complicated in this work, the choice of words is apt to its intended audience. Yes, I unabashedly admit, I read stuff for the teens. This is more like eating your favorite dessert: smooth, velvety and melts in your mouth.</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; letter-spacing: -0.4000000059604645px;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;">The cover features an upside down chick which best defines the travails I’m going through right now. If it’s glorious coincidence, I pay no notice whatsoever. It has he said, she said chapters mainly for the two characters: Bryce Loski and Julianna Baker. Such dreamy names bring you back to the carefree days of April sunshine and May rain showers. This, I can declare now with certainty is the perfect read when you are nursing your own broken heart. To say that this little book will teach you things or two about how to handle relationships and build responsibility and saying sorry as regrettable territory is an understatement.</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; letter-spacing: -0.4000000059604645px;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;">The chapter begins with Bryce Loski- with the gorgeous blue eyes, helps his father unpacks their stuff as they move to a new neighborhood until the pesky Julianna Baker, starts rummaging, foraging, and messing just to give a hand to her new neighbors. That is the prelude of what to be expected from the trappings. That was the only time that Julianna swears that one day she’ll be able to kiss the irresistible Bryce. And that started the cat and mouse hunt: one that involves the cutting of a sycamore tree where the author delineated with sheer </span>environmental panache, the throwing of eggs where Julianna found out that the eggs laid by her chickens, which were first prize winners in their Science Fair, were thrown on a regular basis just because the Loskis fear they were crawling with germs that might breed e.coli / salmonella, the finding out of Julianna’s uncle with special needs where Bryce and his cool friend poked fun about, the dinner where Loskis invited the Bakers for a night of second chances, the flipping of emotions where Julianna no longer dreamt of kissing Bryce and Bryce starting to realize how fiercely endearing Julianna could be. Such long sentences will never give justice to the quiet tears I’ve shed and the raucous laughter emanated from my lips during the breathless reading of this adorable yarn. I commend the author by coming up with such believable protagonists I can care about. I highlighted paragraphs because of its luminosity. I wrote down interesting lines in my moleskin notebook and recite them to my students every time an opportunity presents itself.</div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; letter-spacing: -0.4000000059604645px;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;">In the core of Flipped are glimmering slices of life. Take for instance, Julianna’s attachment to trees. She believed in its sanctity. She believed that it need not cut just for the sake of building houses. Bryce desire to change his ways is an admirable trait that every man must subscribe to which reminds me of someone, now if he could only read this. When a book could make you reflect on what matters in life, that is absolutely for keeps.</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; letter-spacing: -0.4000000059604645px;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;">One of the stirring parts in the book is when Julianna’s father told her about ‘looking at a whole landscape’ or about the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. It blundered me back to the days where I cried myself silly over unanswered texts, or over premature jealousy found in Facebook. Now, I found out with gravity that the way to appreciate him, or anyone for that matter, is through his totality as a person, not the way he didn’t return messages, or the awkward pauses on late-night telephone calls, with soulless sighs escaping from lips into the balmy air. This hit me good time because when I embarked on Van Draanen journey, I only want an escapist thrill, not an alternate reality, and which this book delivered the goods.</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; letter-spacing: -0.4000000059604645px;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;">I would like to believe that we should all be a Julianna Baker and Bryce Loski. Determined but not aggressively so. Grounded but not too rooted to the spot. And if things went haywire, we should easily let go, well not as strong as letting go should be, but just to blend, too hurt to say a word, just letting the world run on its course in slow imperceptible steps. This book flew out of my shelves into my waiting, zealous hands, the literary dust motes dispersing in all directions, just in time that I dropped my phone with his final message of the day blinked in.</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; letter-spacing: -0.4000000059604645px;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;">Having gone through different stages of emotions, some richly textured, some tragic, some unexplainable, would be tolerable if you’re reading a book which according to Booklist ‘ a romance with substance and subtlety’. Much better if you’re pink and proud and you’re not just the other being but being the center of his universe. You would appreciate this even more after the last page is turned. The ending is poignant and satisfying and impressive. It almost made me believe in the sweetness of love lost and found without the bitter aftertaste.</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; letter-spacing: -0.4000000059604645px;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;">As I cap this off, I may still be walking from that dark and dreary tunnel, with no light from extreme end, but who would say I don’t believe that everything will be better. I do. And if Julianna Baker believed so despite whatever happened between her and Bryce, who am I to deny the tug of the heartstring?</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; letter-spacing: -0.4000000059604645px;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;">‘ Maybe it’s time to meet him in the proper light’.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;">Xoxo, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><i>Credits: </i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><i>Collage Art: Nichi app</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Images: Pinterest</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-22072875798679540692021-03-07T22:11:00.004-08:002021-03-07T23:07:01.107-08:00The Portable Dominatrix<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivcI0OLA-lFciOCfDrzlY8yOXmp58xNdKVtRPrZxPC164TJ9vUJt4AuH-pxGRN77phbnFS4b4tW88P_ZSZz8u26J7B0oTgW_Pkc8Z_KWuaVoMBgTqyudLJwL4p4-WFVK2aJtiq_ZHa9mU/s2048/IMG_8187+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivcI0OLA-lFciOCfDrzlY8yOXmp58xNdKVtRPrZxPC164TJ9vUJt4AuH-pxGRN77phbnFS4b4tW88P_ZSZz8u26J7B0oTgW_Pkc8Z_KWuaVoMBgTqyudLJwL4p4-WFVK2aJtiq_ZHa9mU/s16000/IMG_8187+2.JPG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; text-align: justify;">When I think of all the Jessica Zafra pieces I loved and admired and stolen ( as in Austin Kleon’s Steal Like an Artist) over the years, it’s a disappointment that I haven’t written a decent piece about her. Of course, this is not an assurance that this will be decent because decency is overrated.</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; text-align: justify;"> <br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><div style="text-align: justify;">My apologies. Deep, seething apologies. </div></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Let me begin by saying that I am not worthy to write about her. And even if I already am a published writer myself, has authored a collection of short pieces/essays which admittedly have tinges of her reverb and verbs, I am inadequate and I bask at my inadequateness. In a way, I love that I haven’t tried ( up until today where I berated myself to high heavens) because I know that I am not opening a threshold of pent-up frustration and wretched failures. Writing about a personal idol is something I haven’t attempted for as long as I started transferring all the swirling thoughts in my head to a metaphysical form. The words simply won’t materialize to my liking, the ideas sucky and hazy like caught inside a smoking area where smokers puffed and huffed at the same time. Here’s a caveat: I can still do better than this in a hundred years. At least, I have inscribed this here for the record: I am going to write a better Jessica Zafra essay. I am going to write a better Jessica Zafra essay. I am going to write a better Jessica Zafra essay. Repeat and rinse. </div></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><div style="text-align: justify;">But in the celebration of #Twisted25- a collection of the crème de la crème think pieces off her iconic Twisted books, I simply have to even if it kills me, even if the attempt <i>thinks </i>that I tried too hard.</div></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><div style="text-align: justify;">My first introduction to Jessica was through my English teacher back in high school. I was a voracious reader then ( I like to think I still am now but the Internet vaporizes it for me, darn it) and so he thought that I might enjoy her. I judged the book by its cover and as if caught by a whiff of strong, awful smell, probably of distaste ( you have to forgive me for my ignorance but I grew up reading Sweet Valley and Nancy Drew so the cover did not thrill me), didn’t even bother reading the blurb so instead of burying it to my face with a flashlight and heavy mattress the way you saw it in the movies where a tween sneaks reading way past his bedtime, I buried the book, next to historical romances of Cherokee Indians where the covers’ skinship is way too graphic for my age, and not to return to actually reading it until my teacher asked me his copy. Which I probably returned in its most haphazard state: much dogeared, much dirtied, much halfway folded. I was even tempted to engrave copious footnotes even if I don’t how footnotes work at that time. He knew that I loved it because I dramatically feigned a straight face when I should be teeming with embarrassment from ever returning a book which appeared as if the soul has been sucked out of it. I might have quipped a discreet apology and still managed to ask if he still has more Jessica Zafra. </div></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><div style="text-align: justify;">So here’s an oblique retelling of the oral history of my prodigious regret that I am still amending up to this day: by reading all of her published pieces and absorbing all the stings and lashes and whips that I inflict upon myself for ignoring her for the first time when her book <i>Twisted 3: Planet of the Twisted</i> was introduced to me. I even had it signed by her years after my good friend gifted me a nondiscount copy of the same book that I wore out like a favorite jeans. </div></span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf0HNy4gQvmNbiFHGxGfEnbTHkXG3lezN9POJYumwbq3sclVdWAz3BON9TlKEe05Yp3_DdpujMlPGrOaWdh2s-BTd-0byI3kGyhIcV8Lzq0WO4e8ZsNoQ4vDVZX10BHmKj7HzF-2toHCI/s2048/IMG_8190.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf0HNy4gQvmNbiFHGxGfEnbTHkXG3lezN9POJYumwbq3sclVdWAz3BON9TlKEe05Yp3_DdpujMlPGrOaWdh2s-BTd-0byI3kGyhIcV8Lzq0WO4e8ZsNoQ4vDVZX10BHmKj7HzF-2toHCI/s16000/IMG_8190.JPG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;">For Ryan acisseJ arfaZ</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;">. The note read. Her name written in reverse, so uniquely Zafraesque, in distinctive violet ink that still appears to be freshly signed as if she just had her book launch yesterday in a post-pandemic Manila and I was weeping to finally be meeting a writer to whom my future articles will carry a smidgen of her voice interloping with sentences, gallivanting with the internal narrative arcs, and reinvigorating dead-end paragraphs with wit, vivacity, and bravura. Not that my essays have the trifecta covered because I am not her but if at least if one of my essays that you read has that effect on you, then you have Jessica Zafra to thank for.</span></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d;"> </span></div><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Planet of the Twisted has 7 chapters or parts or loops of crazy-cool which to think about now is a tour de force akin to movies that she tried not to despise. She never minces her words whether she reviewed all of the movies and collectively titled them as: Sometimes They Just Suck or speechified her frustrations having to dwell in the place that we call home in I Live Here. And as a disciple to her cult following, I found myself agreeing as if under a karmic trance to all that she had chosen as subjects. Whether it be the horrible sad plights of fairy tales’ antagonists in ‘Tales from the Sisters Grimm’ or the astrology as read by someone under the influence in ‘Horrible Horoscopes’ or the dissection of human intelligence in Evolution… or Moronization?. </div></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I am always the proverbial reader who laughs out loud when a book is uproariously funny. If, back in the days, one of you thought I’ve gone insane because I sniggered alone and smiled that may have the Cheshire cat meowing in recognition, I just hope you had the decency to check whether I was clutching this book or any of her books that I collected over the years looking for stray copies in the Filipiniana section of National Book Store. If being crazy is attributive to having understood the acerbic observations that she repletes on the pages because it made you snicker out loud and people obsessed with assigning labels start to brand you as such, then call me the crazy gay-man who rubs his nose with a book, with dark-rimmed spectacles, and with strong urge to opine. I’ll always take it over a crazy ‘man’ who rubs his member and dry hump a pole, with dark sunglasses to cover his bloodshot eyes and with an even stronger urge to sow what it can in brute force. </div></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Sorry about the burst of paroxysm but this is me justifying that reading her many celebrated essays turned me into being hypercritical of issues that have marred and derailed this daily existence. We wish we could turn them into something riveting, something unapologetic, something less uneventful so we can distill this infuriation into excellent pieces that people still rave after 25 years or more. </div></span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-G9Xde8lREx0Qb9nEx_nWcc6FaGhXLSEyIezgujQx824tdZ65UYqVhigMcaNxEpGZVhCBJUjs3LWX2faxlM_uHTET0mfMdvoV_F1TFFs9D0Ofk2OcReQwUdK4ojC1uD9c2fz-y9mkUi4/s2048/IMG_8191.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-G9Xde8lREx0Qb9nEx_nWcc6FaGhXLSEyIezgujQx824tdZ65UYqVhigMcaNxEpGZVhCBJUjs3LWX2faxlM_uHTET0mfMdvoV_F1TFFs9D0Ofk2OcReQwUdK4ojC1uD9c2fz-y9mkUi4/s16000/IMG_8191.jpg" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">That’s the yielding power of Jessica Zafra. She opens your eyes to dark, grim realities, suspends your disbelief of the everyday absurdities, and turns you into a cackling, messy but well-read, well-informed, and well-versed dominatrix in-training. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Xoxo, </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Credits: </span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Collage Art: Nichi app</span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jessica Zafra image: Anvil website</span></i></span></p>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-55834240934047749072021-03-02T00:13:00.007-08:002021-03-07T23:05:47.598-08:00My February in Journal<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV9vkrVh6IzWHWnGZfkmvRxDMFXAfpvm7qev4SlA4XGQuEG2__p6z7be_1jRLtCBn4z3kyXCG7Vdmf833oulHElFT0hiWUYB6M5KaW5hXms1mmnOtmIlffMYSI-2wFRb-wQEbFKj-cq9Q/s2048/IMG_8118.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV9vkrVh6IzWHWnGZfkmvRxDMFXAfpvm7qev4SlA4XGQuEG2__p6z7be_1jRLtCBn4z3kyXCG7Vdmf833oulHElFT0hiWUYB6M5KaW5hXms1mmnOtmIlffMYSI-2wFRb-wQEbFKj-cq9Q/s16000/IMG_8118.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>And just like that February is over! I mean it is not called the shortest month for nothing. But what it lacks in the number of days, it makes up for moments that's purposely bittersweet ( read: VDay). I wrote about my me time in the holiday that sneers at me time and honestly, it was empowering: it takes sheer gut and power to go out somewhere when that somewhere could all be lovers' lanes. Let's just say that I am a pro in The Art of Being Alone that I didn't even blink. Lols. </p><p><br /></p><p>But enough with my so-called aloneness. I want it to be so natural that people should not talk about like the Sword of Damocles hangs over in my head. It's not really a choice on my end because nobody's really asking HAHA but I love that the only commitment that I ever think about are my job, my book for the month ( which is superb btw) and my JOURNAL! </p><p><br /></p><p>Speaking of journal, I will shake up a bit my way of documenting here. If my <a href="https://www.ryanleycofaura.com/2021/01/my-january-in-journal.html" target="_blank">January journal</a> entries can be mentioned, I only have the paper supplies that I used for each layout. Starting this month, I am going to take it up a notch by writing a pithy anecdote alongside each entry. </p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you for reading and I hope I inspire you to create your own journal someday. Let me know your personal analogue journey that you take. </p><p><br /></p><p>Let me tell mine below: </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSUOtE7PlWkVYAsL6L7XN98fjqh0aTk2MFEhGGmE-il70EpNl3aHIZz_EOMXVxp12y2goshWwgyfJ-tpLBRXE6VsTXHldrVVULhjjFdTaK1Rc6gEL901lgJd_lO0ZB-ZwkCJq5W_9CQ8s/s2048/IMG_8094.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSUOtE7PlWkVYAsL6L7XN98fjqh0aTk2MFEhGGmE-il70EpNl3aHIZz_EOMXVxp12y2goshWwgyfJ-tpLBRXE6VsTXHldrVVULhjjFdTaK1Rc6gEL901lgJd_lO0ZB-ZwkCJq5W_9CQ8s/s16000/IMG_8094.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p>Let me start with the frontispiece. Since I am casually reminded that Feb is the love month, it is kismet that when I was flipping through an old magazine called Stella, I chanced upon this girl + flamingoes with long necks forming what can be called as a heart combo. So appropriate to usher in this season. I also tore a page off a book that I haven't really enjoyed reading. I know, I know, I am committing a bibliophile's faux pas and this might revoke my bookish card so apologies are in order. The magazine which I bought from Abbey Sy before in her days selling at Carousell had been ruined by rainwaters the pages are sticking together, it's unreadable and frustrating, so there. In my defense, I am giving them new life. </p><p><br /></p><p>What's in It: </p><p><i>old book pages, Stella Magazine advertorial and the February sticker given to me by Chuvaness. </i></p><p><br /></p><p>FEBRUARY 3</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN92M4avgK-L3VoPqqKt3M7fx5_dJ55l9jm85ihAZQn1rB4ndZaDK2l1h44LKakpvryL1eGVZcg2Cqf5dHaiFYd_Z-LG-8N7lfuSYYhy20g1Jc6R-tYOTRuOyli6kXYJOFTMax8FTuSgQ/s2048/IMG_8095.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN92M4avgK-L3VoPqqKt3M7fx5_dJ55l9jm85ihAZQn1rB4ndZaDK2l1h44LKakpvryL1eGVZcg2Cqf5dHaiFYd_Z-LG-8N7lfuSYYhy20g1Jc6R-tYOTRuOyli6kXYJOFTMax8FTuSgQ/s16000/IMG_8095.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>I was home editing all my stuff when I found out that I used to own a Utada Hikaru CD. The only downside is that I might've probably lost the disk inside to my chagrin. This CD, together with an Inu-Yasha manga ( also gone) was given to me by a Japanese friend to whom I am currently searching everywhere. This was the late 2000's and I was still living in Masbate. I might've quipped that First Love is my favorite Japanese song ever and I also was collecting manga that time. When he returned to Japan he prolly remembered me and sent me this. His package arrived just as I returned home from my Licensure Examination for Teachers so imagine the thrill of this all. </p><p><br /></p><p>What's in It: </p><p><br /></p><p><i>The official Utada Hikaru CD cover (which contains the lyrics), Papemelroti paper, a chessbooard-designed card. </i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p>FEBRUARY 5</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Rg9rtD4SciqR4qups36iTYIUsMZemBdi3v3-qEl32jM2ch3I_SxIDVzarUa3O4KXdDSUNzuYJU1eO53A9a7NP4Qii-2L9wi4zGebLVJnqvHus5vUwZpTTceqQI9hipuo8b4F-DzFqvk/s2048/IMG_8096+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Rg9rtD4SciqR4qups36iTYIUsMZemBdi3v3-qEl32jM2ch3I_SxIDVzarUa3O4KXdDSUNzuYJU1eO53A9a7NP4Qii-2L9wi4zGebLVJnqvHus5vUwZpTTceqQI9hipuo8b4F-DzFqvk/s16000/IMG_8096+2.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>It's a Friday and I just finished my talk to the HUMSS students of Sumulong Memorial Schools System where I discussed about writing for short film. So, as a way to relax because this week has been exhausting, the gang decided to drive all the way to Art Sector in Angono, Rizal. No, we haven't set foot inside the arthouse so we went to admire the panoramic views that Angono and Binangonan have to offer! The trip was cheap since we did not spend so much but it was fun and memorable and that matters, too. </p><p><br /></p><p>What's in It: </p><p><i>Linex tissue from Dubai ( from Ate Lui where we ended up the day drinking coffee and eating lugaw, Pringles paper lid (my baon), stickers from Typo, Lizzie Lees 'Create Your Own Collage' ( also the background) and Abbey Sy, washi from Jopay.</i></p><p><br /></p><p>FEBRUARY 8</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1PX_F4U0Fpvb9TkdZfWiJ28cen5gxoMVxW1HYukw_SamHX0Qm5_DEDVl4lCUsEPjigKfiN4175cwByIfOJ7mp5dwTXsNfzJWJoOefJ3gALO_46YGVzalYk9RVPdhJAegtO8vXcsRgems/s2048/IMG_8097.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1PX_F4U0Fpvb9TkdZfWiJ28cen5gxoMVxW1HYukw_SamHX0Qm5_DEDVl4lCUsEPjigKfiN4175cwByIfOJ7mp5dwTXsNfzJWJoOefJ3gALO_46YGVzalYk9RVPdhJAegtO8vXcsRgems/s16000/IMG_8097.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>My good friend Rizza (she's single and pretty, date her) knows that I love pretty packaging so as soon as she saw this lying around, she simply has to give this to me. Thanks dearie! </p><p><br /></p><p>What's in It</p><p><i>Body In Bloom packaging from Watson's, papers from an old notebook I bought at Powerbooks and Lizzie Lees' Create Your Own Collage' book. </i></p><p><br /></p><p>FEBRUARY 11</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4RmVFW_H1-v2FvDCRuhfcprCFMkc4imoepmMJRrJlkNJFHegcSMPnZ7JGVBpbO_82247FCaKq7pCKrqhI4B2H_Z2DfkAHZtQVWPRKhpqnxGMTJ3jaMF_Y-McWvbJQlLx0zNEINUwobAk/s2048/IMG_8098.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4RmVFW_H1-v2FvDCRuhfcprCFMkc4imoepmMJRrJlkNJFHegcSMPnZ7JGVBpbO_82247FCaKq7pCKrqhI4B2H_Z2DfkAHZtQVWPRKhpqnxGMTJ3jaMF_Y-McWvbJQlLx0zNEINUwobAk/s16000/IMG_8098.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>You know how hard it is when the Internet sucks and you have an all important interview that you need to attend to because it could potentially change your life? That's probably what's in my good friend's mind ( the same Rizza) when she invited me to come with her to First Pacific Leadership Academy. We had our lunch at Tipulo Restaurant inside and spent almost the entire day inside Griffin's Hub where wifi is strong and *free* coffee overflows. Late afternoon of the same day, I went to Drip Kofi at Beverly Hills with my cousin Kristel and my friends Mayce and Balot and we had the Pasta For The Day ( I forgot what it's called because it's nothing spectacular) and a caramel macchiato. </p><p><br /></p><p>What's In It: </p><p><i>Tissue from Drip Kofi, business card and brochure page from Kingfisher Way Outdoor Events ( Wedding Coordinators and Planners), coffee packaging from Griffin's Hub, sticker from Starbucks.</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p>FEBRUARY 13</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg09epLQ0tbamq9CCHUZoQyEq1ZajqXtKrIrFp9TaTorgkc4Rw95V7a20Rk1KznIXF8FDKnewwlZmcYXI3Yeky6-fnjTi4QyDL_9C2bqn-TaEV7zF0MnM9lambB7_bOhZJ1Up9HnvEMw-0/s2048/IMG_8099+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg09epLQ0tbamq9CCHUZoQyEq1ZajqXtKrIrFp9TaTorgkc4Rw95V7a20Rk1KznIXF8FDKnewwlZmcYXI3Yeky6-fnjTi4QyDL_9C2bqn-TaEV7zF0MnM9lambB7_bOhZJ1Up9HnvEMw-0/s16000/IMG_8099+2.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>It's the eve of Valentine's and I went to Sta.Lucia East Grand Mall to buy discounted clothes from my favorite Artwork but unfortunately and this saddened me, the store was closed. The company was probably affected by the pandemic. Good thing the nearby Mumuso is open so I got lost in Korean aesthetics and bought some stuff to make me happy. </p><p><br /></p><p>What's in It? </p><p><i>Scrapbook Decor texture and geometric shapes from Mumuso, stickers from Daiso and my sister's Thank you sticker from her crochet business.</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p>FEBUARY 14</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiiuQJUf6l9aMRO1Y_7OBHU09Efsr-AgZS7P3FFR2keKZ5ALK1s0lZIF8juXS4BnS7HS_HOix0TTyjoetaUkADYMzPB8CjJn_eQbPbEDyiAOk7JEMHKoZOUTmXoFfiPv2s9fgEUdgponw/s2048/IMG_8100+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiiuQJUf6l9aMRO1Y_7OBHU09Efsr-AgZS7P3FFR2keKZ5ALK1s0lZIF8juXS4BnS7HS_HOix0TTyjoetaUkADYMzPB8CjJn_eQbPbEDyiAOk7JEMHKoZOUTmXoFfiPv2s9fgEUdgponw/s16000/IMG_8100+2.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Today is the day that the Lord hath made for lovers lol so I went to my favorite mall for self-care. I wrote all about it<a href="https://www.ryanleycofaura.com/2021/02/alone-on-valentines-day-groundbreaking.html" target="_blank"> here.</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>What's in It</p><p><i>Pepper Lunch's hot plate paper lining, Kitkat's Single & Happy product campaign packaging, geometric patterns from Mumuso, stickers from Chuvaness and Ban.do</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p>FEBRUARY 15</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-L5NyXlyCBDt_hbqAVg2XZBr0DZGr56LWjgO07k0OJLiJYKUoKdu6wNZj7vIMEW4zBuh4SJHShoAwvgeJge8ozV86bTABC45Bi4w-oEtnQTSyTjaO9fOhFNfDheUwyY-eCyeGBbecFWw/s2048/IMG_8101+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-L5NyXlyCBDt_hbqAVg2XZBr0DZGr56LWjgO07k0OJLiJYKUoKdu6wNZj7vIMEW4zBuh4SJHShoAwvgeJge8ozV86bTABC45Bi4w-oEtnQTSyTjaO9fOhFNfDheUwyY-eCyeGBbecFWw/s16000/IMG_8101+2.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>There is no way that I'll visit Megamall and not buy stuff! </p><p><br /></p><p>What's in It: </p><p><i>Packaging from Fully Booked and French Baker, sticker from Typo</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p>FEBRUARY 17</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKlc6dY2rVw1roUCwGQmBC80NpVb2Ow3lU8b_4_Mk7dCkTiCy5Gb8ludI6XLwrIi1TT0vIRuyBSg6Z-aHHGzbBZ8D_MuWnVCj-1shI52tDJuipAC07DEs0k_ngKNeg8rcGH5hzXByx-ac/s2048/IMG_8102.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKlc6dY2rVw1roUCwGQmBC80NpVb2Ow3lU8b_4_Mk7dCkTiCy5Gb8ludI6XLwrIi1TT0vIRuyBSg6Z-aHHGzbBZ8D_MuWnVCj-1shI52tDJuipAC07DEs0k_ngKNeg8rcGH5hzXByx-ac/s16000/IMG_8102.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>A package from Chuvaness arrived today and I couldn't be more excited unboxing this. Chuvaness has been showering me gifts since 2015. From GCs to bookshelves to Kindle Fire! </p><p><br /></p><p>What's in It: </p><p><i>Amazon gift card ( which I already loaded to my account to which I also used to buy something which I'll post here when it arrives), assorted stickers, vintage rubber stamps from Cavallini Papers & Co, floral washi from Jopay.</i></p><p><br /></p><p>FEBRUARY 18</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0s5qCaTAJeAJYFvYmDpcYlrsJMLftDf4Hcp31p-BXav_erfOilPy7BiLIVCXmnV0CrWNT5796DE78rj6Gso1QxgMhqcWJoSg4GNBE5MIRl-Dasq2hZjZTHCIYQNlh_whXpEdBrmvamUc/s2048/IMG_8103+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0s5qCaTAJeAJYFvYmDpcYlrsJMLftDf4Hcp31p-BXav_erfOilPy7BiLIVCXmnV0CrWNT5796DE78rj6Gso1QxgMhqcWJoSg4GNBE5MIRl-Dasq2hZjZTHCIYQNlh_whXpEdBrmvamUc/s16000/IMG_8103+2.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>I was just lounging in my bed because I just finished my online class for this week when my friend Fae told me that she's on the way to Antipolo and asked me to meet her! It fully supports the idea that unplanned trips are the best. We went to the Cathedral, said a little prayer and finished the day at Robinson's Place Antipolo. Thanks Fae! </p><p><br /></p><p>What's in It: </p><p><i>Paper from Marison's, card from the "Happy Mail' book, stickers from Francine's, Daiso and Chuvaness, stamp from Travel Life.</i></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>FEBRUARY 20</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieDVcMyVwQKOc40jG2ddkBoo8hFU9S4BNBGp2EhT0uUusx-wm519TyIE61NpSp3fioMzD0xDZD1hx7VCIDT0JBx3EUlSyC3sw5oMuuMbB4grTBaNex62PQ8tsCnyQ8z6h8MfKK1_57oWA/s2048/IMG_8104+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieDVcMyVwQKOc40jG2ddkBoo8hFU9S4BNBGp2EhT0uUusx-wm519TyIE61NpSp3fioMzD0xDZD1hx7VCIDT0JBx3EUlSyC3sw5oMuuMbB4grTBaNex62PQ8tsCnyQ8z6h8MfKK1_57oWA/s16000/IMG_8104+2.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>If you are still doubting my love for Chuvaness, look no further than this journal entry. </p><p><br /></p><p>What's in It:</p><p><i>Chuvaness x National Bookstore postcard and travel-themed sticker, stamps from Cavallini Papers & Co, sticker from Daiso</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p>FEBRUARY 23</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA0y7weHy_f-K78jvEnZ6_JECN98DZgOCpNCcO2dqGxWeejTeDneUtNc1gGJY_XkMgnJz3zQS34yCcN0pe6Zxm4_cZQXCB6FXY08wsc0oSTkmco-4DOhhBZej1TOLr2xV6D5JPM2stE7M/s2048/IMG_8105.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA0y7weHy_f-K78jvEnZ6_JECN98DZgOCpNCcO2dqGxWeejTeDneUtNc1gGJY_XkMgnJz3zQS34yCcN0pe6Zxm4_cZQXCB6FXY08wsc0oSTkmco-4DOhhBZej1TOLr2xV6D5JPM2stE7M/s16000/IMG_8105.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>My first Happy Mail arrived from my soul sis, Janinn and I am so pleased with what she got me. It's her first time and she's turning out to be a natural happy mailer! I can't wait for April! </p><p><br /></p><p>What's in It: </p><p><br /></p><p><i>Duct tape and donut sticker from Miniso, doily and stickers from Craft Easy, cat stickers from Kutusita Ryanko </i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p>FEBRUARY 25</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAVR9s0wPaefXAVX7LIaafoAh21U4cCcSRvycaLLynSZETYcQskcUJiSAGySjCsVvui1VbWPmYx5obiPSsQV0jdB-Hkh0j6nZHKU8NMuyTl0YTS6tOE-dGfQaTkSywtcDJ63-wxbecb2A/s2048/IMG_8106.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAVR9s0wPaefXAVX7LIaafoAh21U4cCcSRvycaLLynSZETYcQskcUJiSAGySjCsVvui1VbWPmYx5obiPSsQV0jdB-Hkh0j6nZHKU8NMuyTl0YTS6tOE-dGfQaTkSywtcDJ63-wxbecb2A/s16000/IMG_8106.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>It's a Sunday and laidback it is so I decided to go to Robinson's Place Antipolo and meet with friends Gracia and Shie. </p><p><br /></p><p>What's in It: </p><p><i>Paper from Lizzie Lees's Create Your Own Collage book, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Krispy Kreme, stickers from Daiso, Typo and Miniso.</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p>FEBRUARY 27</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipAVPSiaZnMQmj09er7IVAiY-Wpjs8zBYPj7Lk7xL0THxFPFPMDFyt-DJQk7OM-Je0u36csFeJTt19tg8fjbRS1VHerSQcUfnw53P9mFcgfEWkD6qFW9HoyPLHxo9-bSdUAwhWqOI0Hjc/s2048/IMG_8107.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipAVPSiaZnMQmj09er7IVAiY-Wpjs8zBYPj7Lk7xL0THxFPFPMDFyt-DJQk7OM-Je0u36csFeJTt19tg8fjbRS1VHerSQcUfnw53P9mFcgfEWkD6qFW9HoyPLHxo9-bSdUAwhWqOI0Hjc/s16000/IMG_8107.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>It's KonMari day so I was happy finding this old New Yorker card from my stash and some embellishments that will totally make it to my journal spread! </p><p><br /></p><p>What's in It: </p><p><i>Papers from New Yorker, Lizzie Lees Create Your Own Collage book, old book, Mumuso, sticker from Abbey Sy and card from Mr. DIY</i></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>February 28</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMmtmLIXumFIA7hwGz6YHAg62lTHHno4Tvj_GDq9paJ2Agtw_LApV5l5siGbVjugMbKCIVSQ31p-Ri3OFcfDNlxRe8CsKnnHr3mS9L-NNjnXwBr2-9-cDnWp0G4COGgi07HfJLKDF4is/s2048/IMG_8108.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMmtmLIXumFIA7hwGz6YHAg62lTHHno4Tvj_GDq9paJ2Agtw_LApV5l5siGbVjugMbKCIVSQ31p-Ri3OFcfDNlxRe8CsKnnHr3mS9L-NNjnXwBr2-9-cDnWp0G4COGgi07HfJLKDF4is/s16000/IMG_8108.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>I have been coaxed by my friends to finally go on a roadtrip because they are close to slapping me lols. We went to Martessem and just admired how breathtaking everything is! God must have spent a little time in Tanay! </p><p>Thank you beb Rhons, Jays and Janice for the excellent company! </p><p><br /></p><p>What's in It: </p><p><i>Papers from Mumuso, Martessem brochure, Instax film from Fujjifilm, stickers from Daiso, Mr.DIY, Typo, washi tapes from Jopay and MT</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p>What's your February like? Did you get some lovin' that you deserve? Thank you for reading Faurish! </p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Xoxo, </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Cover collage created using Nichi app</i></p>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-41373488636152113032021-02-20T20:34:00.000-08:002021-02-20T20:34:42.715-08:00The Anniversary of the Show that Changed Me + BW Merch Unboxing<div class="separator"><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgize8t3yEPSxKqR3PvZ5FcvnRTAF_d8cJwWKDcxcjE54CRZ0XLuh-P9V2kaekvDvEYNPG4biHze0F3z1LWMCqbiCy5SMHi_uvIHwv_Oy9ywup035PL-5Tj8S4Slz_Sk_zR5JnVj8iD6Ec/s2048/IMG_7880.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgize8t3yEPSxKqR3PvZ5FcvnRTAF_d8cJwWKDcxcjE54CRZ0XLuh-P9V2kaekvDvEYNPG4biHze0F3z1LWMCqbiCy5SMHi_uvIHwv_Oy9ywup035PL-5Tj8S4Slz_Sk_zR5JnVj8iD6Ec/s16000/IMG_7880.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p></p></div><p>Last July, not writing about 2gether The Series had been growing pains. It's the proverbial itch that I need to scratch or I won't forgive myself. I simply need to even if my attempt won't add up to the gravitas of the show because my words and exuberance won't simply amplify the trailblazing impact that it rippled throughout an industry that still seeks for recognition. BL as a genre is still a minority: some of its stars are relatively unknown in their own shores despite them being worthy of emulation. Some of its shows never reached peak popularities even if their plots carry a certain truth, a necessary introduction to conversations that involve LGBTQIA+ quest to acceptance. In a perfect world, these shows need not come out as they should have been thriving as regulars. </p><p><br /></p><p>I ended up writing with what I call as review x commentary. It was later published at AnnyeongOppa and still up to this day the only writing that I had about a favorite show. I haven't done this in Stranger Things or One Tree Hill. While those two other shows are special, what made 2gether so exceptional is because it delineated and celebrated my own narrative as a gay person. For once in my life, the stories that were deprived to me were flashed before my eyes and no one seemed judgmental or with expletives to drop because everyone was accepting. That's why I took it to heart and commit each scene to memory. </p><p><br /></p><p>I chose to write this blog update today because it is the show's one year anniversary. I even made this really ceremonial because I am finally opening the <i>beauxdol </i>merch that took almost half a year to arrive. If some fans dove at a slightest provocation to unbox their merches as soon as they arrived, I fought the urge to do so. I know I have to wait for the right time and what could be more right than today. For someone like me who never buys merch because once the appeal wears off because they will just collect films of dust at some neglected niche, this is the first. And I am mighty glad that I did succumb to the temptation. If a show that you consider your world released memorabilia, owning at least a piece of it will make you feel that you are owning a relic to a time when happiness is measured by people social distancing and wearing masks. Go get one at least. You deserve it. </p><p><br /></p><p>I did because I am worth it. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnCHXnAyDaXjADf5DpSCUSR6NJpCGutKZ9Laq-91KY1NxG7yPidJIOD8Vs0rJDtJIsmSkhW3eKtcee6bmPwv40W9qdP2AEf3riSAcPcGMY_UTim748Ulrv89r2HaVk3BHqjBW0ytcVONk/s2048/IMG_7877.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnCHXnAyDaXjADf5DpSCUSR6NJpCGutKZ9Laq-91KY1NxG7yPidJIOD8Vs0rJDtJIsmSkhW3eKtcee6bmPwv40W9qdP2AEf3riSAcPcGMY_UTim748Ulrv89r2HaVk3BHqjBW0ytcVONk/s16000/IMG_7877.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p>Of course, I know what's inside the box even if I squealed the loudest when it was announced that a boxed set will be released together with a photobook. But I only saw them in the promotional posters so I hope this won't be another case of expectations vs. reality where reality did not live up to its expectation or vice versa. </p><p><br /></p><p>Need a verdict? </p><p><br /></p><p>IT.IS.NOT! IT IS EVERYTHING THAT I EXPECTED AND MORE! </p><p><br /></p><p>1. BrightWin Photobook (Black Version) </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWhP5ENHG_jDuscsTdDVptaR_OD4H18BJ9Sg6GRkX8PPEXUMvMplacSJa5TlFVYs-G1CkLaWMaIRG0eQ85f7lfkmNpeis3ieZumkTnIh-DuyrwZ-Oq5A4TvH06cGmFjvZ1z2KpzRC4kW0/s2048/IMG_7883.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWhP5ENHG_jDuscsTdDVptaR_OD4H18BJ9Sg6GRkX8PPEXUMvMplacSJa5TlFVYs-G1CkLaWMaIRG0eQ85f7lfkmNpeis3ieZumkTnIh-DuyrwZ-Oq5A4TvH06cGmFjvZ1z2KpzRC4kW0/s16000/IMG_7883.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>High res photos with 4 exclusive photo cards shot by BrightWin themselves. I am shaking like crazy hell opening this book. I can liken this feeling when I finally crack open the last installment of Harry Potter back in high school. I appreciate the corresponding texts inside as they are translated for international fans. BrightWin broke records and still break records as they rose to superstardom status for just one year. The interviews are refreshing, tongue-in-cheek and generous! </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7RW0sNke80wtXtySkIz0oNOeUIa509oKhZjBOXQ8KqHf_aOdhZsojRtuN9zjtJ2rMYKBvIWxFP2rFRO2e1_qE625uv7IWjFxARcF7sdr9yacYEYXC_lsFJ_zgGjC3wAkVH8ADiPKhdXw/s2048/IMG_7884.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7RW0sNke80wtXtySkIz0oNOeUIa509oKhZjBOXQ8KqHf_aOdhZsojRtuN9zjtJ2rMYKBvIWxFP2rFRO2e1_qE625uv7IWjFxARcF7sdr9yacYEYXC_lsFJ_zgGjC3wAkVH8ADiPKhdXw/s16000/IMG_7884.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKWDEpbTjDkV0bnnq7CL7iVNl7XwHNGhLZIa7UvkXm1mpE2eTu4mKJaTMpOjllw8BDv718aSwutSDUm7gxedtE15EYr9QrFUSZOaAGnO0fYbTlcjiMYc7WvPMWqUyR_5o_4N4Vhjr-_U/s2048/IMG_7885.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKWDEpbTjDkV0bnnq7CL7iVNl7XwHNGhLZIa7UvkXm1mpE2eTu4mKJaTMpOjllw8BDv718aSwutSDUm7gxedtE15EYr9QrFUSZOaAGnO0fYbTlcjiMYc7WvPMWqUyR_5o_4N4Vhjr-_U/s16000/IMG_7885.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBQToWwxzbv58S8t6Z3u56FOje0aUgRAWHbzhBpT2RA-kn8Du3FcrTRn39VCHQuDystOYa9PxkJnZuK8MCcQ9tPHsYy8r4R9YclzAJNZOgVBbWY6O6r79dA0K8en_VtxtGSRgv8xjC6rs/s2048/IMG_7886.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBQToWwxzbv58S8t6Z3u56FOje0aUgRAWHbzhBpT2RA-kn8Du3FcrTRn39VCHQuDystOYa9PxkJnZuK8MCcQ9tPHsYy8r4R9YclzAJNZOgVBbWY6O6r79dA0K8en_VtxtGSRgv8xjC6rs/s16000/IMG_7886.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p>2. Boxed Set</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePNICz9cdp-6Fx_hzgsRHosl6dJ_re7z97andvC3isI0R0q0uMIqBh0e2JqjZYvlIWgEUWtjfZpKLf58WsY9bozbixHmUs_V1XOzqZbnloMHoezF8LJVgLwVcCc8DRorTgWFSVGtfYfw/s2048/IMG_7894+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePNICz9cdp-6Fx_hzgsRHosl6dJ_re7z97andvC3isI0R0q0uMIqBh0e2JqjZYvlIWgEUWtjfZpKLf58WsY9bozbixHmUs_V1XOzqZbnloMHoezF8LJVgLwVcCc8DRorTgWFSVGtfYfw/s16000/IMG_7894+2.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p>When I first heard about GMMTV releasing boxed sets to all its shows from a co-fan, there is no doubt in my mind that I need to get it. I rarely splurge on anything ( except for books and stationeries) so deciding whether I should avail this or not is something that I haven't had the foggiest. I just knew that it will make me happy and anything that makes you happy is worth it. </p><p><br /></p><p>The boxed set includes: </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz2NEjYiFSe_94rA8ooryxuUvlC5yaqf-6W82Oo58eu2st0bfUWDmKf-nG4-QwMvjtycSl9dPOx5-peGIJ_lGsHwp3FVYEufjzSVn_FwRo8qgHmoHMIusdhyCx2ZCOAjm7fFEGQD6iGyw/s2048/IMG_7897.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz2NEjYiFSe_94rA8ooryxuUvlC5yaqf-6W82Oo58eu2st0bfUWDmKf-nG4-QwMvjtycSl9dPOx5-peGIJ_lGsHwp3FVYEufjzSVn_FwRo8qgHmoHMIusdhyCx2ZCOAjm7fFEGQD6iGyw/s16000/IMG_7897.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>* An exclusive straight-from-the scenes photobook with signatures from males cast. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjKmT5MC_Uyu3k68Va9ng-5TswNhbsC26ZKsK7bcsSou_MOH1BtiAL9DU2ebxmFkrZKaGhQ1UbVvibCyOXSRUwlkw90kJdcMocHEJc8lPcz9PtmPTyzePY19ZqoZoQX7QIjWPE2Jwbrg/s2048/IMG_7898.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjKmT5MC_Uyu3k68Va9ng-5TswNhbsC26ZKsK7bcsSou_MOH1BtiAL9DU2ebxmFkrZKaGhQ1UbVvibCyOXSRUwlkw90kJdcMocHEJc8lPcz9PtmPTyzePY19ZqoZoQX7QIjWPE2Jwbrg/s16000/IMG_7898.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>* 2 show's posters</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7XmhUfrWudtkM3LkfJ5IGjJSx8J5gBHjA1Xwtjyzes2Rxo-fKT8Wd46yg7dGY66lSz3HWakN9hD6e9ULiU0GFFJ0LLn7369z6aCpSXjOJTk4G7saHJ7wCMqxIE307lx8I4BaiERthOPM/s2048/IMG_7899.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1538" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7XmhUfrWudtkM3LkfJ5IGjJSx8J5gBHjA1Xwtjyzes2Rxo-fKT8Wd46yg7dGY66lSz3HWakN9hD6e9ULiU0GFFJ0LLn7369z6aCpSXjOJTk4G7saHJ7wCMqxIE307lx8I4BaiERthOPM/s16000/IMG_7899.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">* Pivotal scene postcards</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTbZEJIwUTkIFoaWMaFy4DISbqWAzLEDPpIcOhDjrW46SzMgfftSOYhPhaijchiKmn5m_1BEAI9Tqju9PLI1Glzp5Alw_7VwJ4MHBhtz6oZdDyuYMxUhzxMYWQAAI5dnPausxuTLpLMg/s2048/IMG_7900.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTbZEJIwUTkIFoaWMaFy4DISbqWAzLEDPpIcOhDjrW46SzMgfftSOYhPhaijchiKmn5m_1BEAI9Tqju9PLI1Glzp5Alw_7VwJ4MHBhtz6oZdDyuYMxUhzxMYWQAAI5dnPausxuTLpLMg/s16000/IMG_7900.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">* The guitar pick bracelet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZFz_IJ6sSO9wsdVIJaMYzNZ4t72VIsmTyirJkKOSsnpJQdyRZsDPG9nFyGjbgTA4XWwACMthAn0kBMFOODobOChYbfukggyVj_UYiPU35ojC5t-DyO8Qf_yM4txFd4bRhIJHohBD7G8o/s2048/IMG_7901.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZFz_IJ6sSO9wsdVIJaMYzNZ4t72VIsmTyirJkKOSsnpJQdyRZsDPG9nFyGjbgTA4XWwACMthAn0kBMFOODobOChYbfukggyVj_UYiPU35ojC5t-DyO8Qf_yM4txFd4bRhIJHohBD7G8o/s16000/IMG_7901.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">* And the star of the show, the DVDs of all episodes ( with hopefully behind-the-scenes). The cover of the discs are well thought out because it features key facets/ details of the series. </div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">And today happens to be Win Metawin's birthday, too, so here's a collage that I did to celebrate it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ym1hACqfK2KkS15tnQt94z5iaxWfustARe-utnMmrySYERZ8DwqgouEy0AgBmvel-HugFpRqh7OcZnzxmChclo4ysgs5yjhS3W-PMnMjB6U_MoGsULJnMrJ0x3irCFKORHk9rQQtB84/s2048/IMG_7878.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ym1hACqfK2KkS15tnQt94z5iaxWfustARe-utnMmrySYERZ8DwqgouEy0AgBmvel-HugFpRqh7OcZnzxmChclo4ysgs5yjhS3W-PMnMjB6U_MoGsULJnMrJ0x3irCFKORHk9rQQtB84/s16000/IMG_7878.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Even if my friends coaxed me to watch other BL shows because all of them are worthy of my time, I can't seem to do it because #loyalty. I said this before and I will say this again, 2gether the Series is my Star Wars. I know in my gut that even if the years go by, I will always be reminded that in a dumpster fire that was 2020, I was forever lit within by a seemingly simple story of Tine and Sarawat which turned out to be not so simple after all. It's a tale that should be as old as time that ended in deserved happy ever afters. It's a representation of all the community's hopes and dreams that loving someone should not be in the jurisdiction of sexes. Love is genderless and this is something that needs no explanation. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">It just is. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Happy Anniversary 2gether the Series. Thank you for changing me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i>All photos are mine. Collages of 2gether and Win are created using Nichi app. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Xoxo, </p><p><br /></p>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-12927429767056401912021-02-16T06:02:00.009-08:002021-02-16T06:36:17.887-08:00Alone, On Valentine's Day. Groundbreaking.<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="hCL kVc L4E MIw" importance="auto" loading="auto" src="https://i.pinimg.com/564x/08/c8/29/08c8298bc781db40dd5c0f27a1a3ae10.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On Valentine's Day, I've done things which other may find daunting: I stepped out of my house and went to a happy place even when the streets are literally filled with couples within inch of each other they are practically one person with flowers and chocolates and teddy bears and icky stuff. I felt powerfully brave. I, alone again naturally, on Feb. 14, did not flinch when the couples inside the van were holding hands and whispered sweet nothings as if they could not be heard. It is super safe to assume that I was the only one not partnered on my way to Megamall. I'm so used to being alone that the thought of having someone at this point when I want a Me Time made me realize that single blessedness is something that you wear, like a red badge of courage, to make you feel better about yourself. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Me Time? On Valentine's Day? Groundbreaking! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So why this inspired alone time during a time when everyone wants to be with someone? First of all, the whole week before Valentines stressed me like no other. Second of all, why not? Lols. But yeah, I did flinch a little when couples inside the van held hands and whispered sweet nothings. I did close my eyes because everywhere I look, love, saccharine, sweet, sickly, is everywhere and glaring and borderline judging me because why, of all the days, I decide to go to a mall, alone. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You know what, sige, I'll admit. I'm bitter about it. And it's a surprise that I did not loathe my motor skills for writing when I typed this here. <strike>I am not the one for wallowing</strike>.I am not the one for wallowing, now. Guess I've gotten tired of it, I became desensitized. If I cried my eyes out because nobody slides on my DM that he wants me to be his Valentine, then what's the point of me being free spirited and a go-getter? I even don't want to blame myself because you should never do it. Ever. The kind of energy that you put out to the world deserves to be felt by someone who has his own energy. In the same level of intensity that you give. So until then, you wait. And if, for instance, you feel that you have waited for so long, be comforted in the fact that you did not settle and you sort of swerve yourself out from possible pain that you otherwise will not feel had you listened to your intuition. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">No, this blog entry is not a post-Valentine brunt trauma. This is self-care because if you truly want to be happy, pursue your passions whether that leads nowhere or not. I was of course debating with myself whether I am trying to lead me somewhere especially now that the world around me is painted in blush and covered in gold foils. All I know is that retail therapy will make me happy. And so, at around 2 in the afternoon, when the steady streams of sweethearts seemed unabated, I gathered my New Yorker tote bag and wished to spend the day in my favorite places inside my favorite mall. No I did not intend to spend a lot because I have nothing to spend for starters. I just wanted to be surrounded by stuff that makes me happy: books, paper things, ephemera ( which I refuted to be not ephemeral). In case you didn't know, boys are not one of them lol. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But did I mention that the lovers inside the van were having conversations that mere minutes of it, I am ready to declare to the universe that how come life is so unfair to gays who have so much love to give? Good thing, I was on my last week of Spotify Premium that I was able to listen to the soundtrack of To All The Boys, Always and Forever which is currently on loop. So even if the songs from the movie are unabashedly romantic yet diverse, it's a welcome reprieve as compared to lovers around me who chose to make me feel alone. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Kidding. I am happy for them. I wish them long years of togetherness. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
<iframe allow="encrypted-media" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/2KAy5wKnOsYu0hFGnBjaP2" width="300"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>My favorites are: Beginning, Middle and End by Leah Nobel and On Fire Again by FLETCHER. Beautiful songs from movie soundtrack always get me. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">****</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Megamall was crawling with lovers they seemed to me like ants on sugar rush. The Valentines Day x Chinese New Year installation in the Fashion Hall I failed to take a picture of was probably complaining from all the unsolicited backdrop gaming. I mean it is meant for that but who would tell them? And I was reminded by a deep conscience: Let people enjoy things. Ohkie. </div><div><br /></div>
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font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLL1JfULS0f/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by SM Megamall (@smmegamall)</a></p></div></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>So whenever I go to my favorite mall anytime of the year, I have go-to places where I usually shop for things. It's my mall-going constant. Like, I am not all crazy going to the nooks and crannies because who would do that? I once read an essay that if you want to really move on from anything that has caused you pain, if pain can really be separated from, then try walking the long stretch of Mega A to Mega B in all floors. I tried this once, of course, because I've been there before and I wanted to test the weight of words and the veracity of the essayist and no, she was wrong. I did not move on but if I can outperform myself by going the distance be it measured in miles and kilometers, or floors or long, interminable stretches, then probably moving on can not be far behind? Right? </p><p><br /></p><p>So if you have been following me in my early days of social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram ( everything can be accessed here on my website), you know that I only swear by books and stationeries. Clothes, shoes, watches, I don't know her. Add to the fact that these were really expensive AF so I don't mind not considering these my stress relievers. I'll probably even more broke than I already am! </p><p><br /></p><p>So what you can see below are my favorite shops especially when they are having insane discounts! It is important to note however that I only buy here when they are having hefty sales because tbh everything is pricey these days. Which is, of course, brought about by the pandemic. I am just really mighty glad that these brick and mortar shops did not fold up the way other businesses do as the onslaught of CoVid-19 still continues to wreck havoc. </p><p><br /></p><p>1. The Craft Central </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK2vDwS05D2sET5PxSGDcV4tKgi3om4P24ZxSzmWC5k5shQHkJM-HlWg_Xiwl-FvhvP_-lkr_UsTEhSJ0B3lYrGHbzifDGolFr_rqLTivGX5OjAe0kt5ifTAuBckw6knvQQWE1UiZRLbI/s2048/IMG_7666.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK2vDwS05D2sET5PxSGDcV4tKgi3om4P24ZxSzmWC5k5shQHkJM-HlWg_Xiwl-FvhvP_-lkr_UsTEhSJ0B3lYrGHbzifDGolFr_rqLTivGX5OjAe0kt5ifTAuBckw6knvQQWE1UiZRLbI/s16000/IMG_7666.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>2. Scribe</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdiY8FOuJACGvgA6PEVL9hsPOwkDbceE6aClsE8VV_HyiErev4JPs6i_zWTvHVbhedjSpsyG2j2Omrb6OgOqqLQNJJFMKkXUncmqrlahpzW2Mn5n1Q3-nYawkXbfUY21jdMVejcII16k8/s2048/IMG_7667.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdiY8FOuJACGvgA6PEVL9hsPOwkDbceE6aClsE8VV_HyiErev4JPs6i_zWTvHVbhedjSpsyG2j2Omrb6OgOqqLQNJJFMKkXUncmqrlahpzW2Mn5n1Q3-nYawkXbfUY21jdMVejcII16k8/s16000/IMG_7667.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>3. Typo</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY6zQSIGEweOeb1AoWPRWalB-mUTRV-hR27UXQepvYW8efmE3Iw5Zd_OLUo9153IduF2r6mUS61h2WY4X-rNnoqpdQdbR7PaQT6S5CEypxF-A3pwJaC16_svAy9xvZH4W605Pp_tGF9wo/s2048/IMG_7668.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY6zQSIGEweOeb1AoWPRWalB-mUTRV-hR27UXQepvYW8efmE3Iw5Zd_OLUo9153IduF2r6mUS61h2WY4X-rNnoqpdQdbR7PaQT6S5CEypxF-A3pwJaC16_svAy9xvZH4W605Pp_tGF9wo/s16000/IMG_7668.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>4. Art Bar </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjryUFMGyqBI9a7ooxaVn-GuVbow3vG4uAiuqpGcK80RyHO2hE-0mYx0v1R_5eBfQ6jZ5ctGF5F12bNWrSZMbFZzJdLqmtZNvbGJEazRxoM5lUcJt1THcpmmvMF89KnIoYJv4YZZLlno_M/s2048/IMG_7669.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjryUFMGyqBI9a7ooxaVn-GuVbow3vG4uAiuqpGcK80RyHO2hE-0mYx0v1R_5eBfQ6jZ5ctGF5F12bNWrSZMbFZzJdLqmtZNvbGJEazRxoM5lUcJt1THcpmmvMF89KnIoYJv4YZZLlno_M/s16000/IMG_7669.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p>Not in pictures: Fullybooked, National Bookstore, Powerbooks and Noteworthy. The latter are currently closed over at Podium which is saddening. </p><p><br /></p><p>All of this walking is tiring of course because I am not built for this so another jab at the essayist: not everyone can walk from Mega A to Mega B even if the price to pay is genuinely moving on. So, of course, I simply have to dine at my favorite Pepper Lunch which is owned by Chuvaness who I love so much not because she showered me often with gifts ( Think of bookshelves, Kindle Fire, GCs, stationeries) but because she considers my fangaying not the toxic kind! </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7xpSaeC2M9SH7j3i2Ss0M8jdkS9tgw2sMLvaLKfcePabMaC-wLxSUsGPFo55zRmd-WRvUiMvEwfwhBa2fRPx81lVcn84OpahnNNQ2RXGeX5ihpbqL6OylmwvDS5ZU6W8JWNtC7k_ZmrY/s2048/IMG_7672.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7xpSaeC2M9SH7j3i2Ss0M8jdkS9tgw2sMLvaLKfcePabMaC-wLxSUsGPFo55zRmd-WRvUiMvEwfwhBa2fRPx81lVcn84OpahnNNQ2RXGeX5ihpbqL6OylmwvDS5ZU6W8JWNtC7k_ZmrY/s16000/IMG_7672.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p>And for some really sizzling take, watch me pour over the addictive garlic sauce. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='363' height='331' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwdQpfNk6TN6Rzv_6QT5azsOT8QQTa_vb2eQc3uxKoPOxcev5T581t-_cmFMxmKG07umgMjxe4UIl-E4nwHbg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>And a trip to Megamall without buying little somethings is unthinkable so I spent less than 500 bucks for the paper things that I can now categorize as obsession. So here's a haul of sorts: </p><p><br /></p><p>1. Desk memo pad month & date and BDJ stickers at FullyBooked ( 50 php each!) </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwX3PXJetKWG1HSesn6MktTnuIk5T0eB4ngP5U6YEMT-YRuUOeMrXWCF9btjW1bd5243PlKCWma0m273gIS8ksaFWlNeS2a0POf-27xvBQOIBrutCXqctHMcj9A0-JieQNz0SHV3J0MtE/s2048/IMG_7695.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwX3PXJetKWG1HSesn6MktTnuIk5T0eB4ngP5U6YEMT-YRuUOeMrXWCF9btjW1bd5243PlKCWma0m273gIS8ksaFWlNeS2a0POf-27xvBQOIBrutCXqctHMcj9A0-JieQNz0SHV3J0MtE/s16000/IMG_7695.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>2. Chuvaness + National Bookstore Notecards (65 php) </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvht3WiyRpY1zvWynLouydldzwrLXnZ3hyqI_I82W9M67QmynLuj9vouXmggcXOwrW7IY2s16Ct1EOXmPvbGZBFT7YSIYrnI2ie-zNC6Q4QnzL1lI8QAp8AlREgxuZgvmrWDcPi30psiM/s2048/IMG_7696.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvht3WiyRpY1zvWynLouydldzwrLXnZ3hyqI_I82W9M67QmynLuj9vouXmggcXOwrW7IY2s16Ct1EOXmPvbGZBFT7YSIYrnI2ie-zNC6Q4QnzL1lI8QAp8AlREgxuZgvmrWDcPi30psiM/s16000/IMG_7696.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>3. Chuvaness + National Bookstore Gift Tags (17 php each)</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRmBTZW50gPkQCV1yP4MB8aildAtJGWnFuJrqLoJLY0oVydIpsPSlksIG8R-DPbzC6klGhio-MG9DjWFmeIpChyphenhyphen6hj6_aILysJtPa7GsNaWMxtQrehLKbDoLigq_SlILla0VBCmUwpe-0/s2048/IMG_7699.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRmBTZW50gPkQCV1yP4MB8aildAtJGWnFuJrqLoJLY0oVydIpsPSlksIG8R-DPbzC6klGhio-MG9DjWFmeIpChyphenhyphen6hj6_aILysJtPa7GsNaWMxtQrehLKbDoLigq_SlILla0VBCmUwpe-0/s16000/IMG_7699.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>4. Traveler's Times ( a freebie from Scribe)</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg_GDbntLGhkBMcgRHBlp_wPictBxbFl_b3B4d5x4WU2WP7Ac0G35AweeddpSaBPDoF9QqGMrpGp22Jt-OrY2iPSwkpYVhTJgGkLlJrDnxKYrV1U7BOzU4VJN1wdnRcIs0Uq65BOmEmSc/s2048/IMG_7693.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg_GDbntLGhkBMcgRHBlp_wPictBxbFl_b3B4d5x4WU2WP7Ac0G35AweeddpSaBPDoF9QqGMrpGp22Jt-OrY2iPSwkpYVhTJgGkLlJrDnxKYrV1U7BOzU4VJN1wdnRcIs0Uq65BOmEmSc/s16000/IMG_7693.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p>5. And the best purchase of all, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HCAGSK6/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i1" target="_blank">Care Packages book by Michelle Mackintosh</a> bought at National Bookstore for 80% off! Granted the book has seen better days because the covers are frayed and tattered but what's inside are pages and pages of inspiration for gifting! I'll devote an entire week reading this for sure! </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU36F-CkSNO5wNwAEOTRcq-j9VwsOxgbb_hw41k0v338dTBrfwyCEv1h9SFo6g9faakxCutRqowJuMd5nIjXhtggc_XYRKXkN1Ijo1RrFln78Nq7WCIdyP3iSEfhuOdzilJZXcPEs5gNQ/s2048/IMG_7692.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU36F-CkSNO5wNwAEOTRcq-j9VwsOxgbb_hw41k0v338dTBrfwyCEv1h9SFo6g9faakxCutRqowJuMd5nIjXhtggc_XYRKXkN1Ijo1RrFln78Nq7WCIdyP3iSEfhuOdzilJZXcPEs5gNQ/s16000/IMG_7692.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p>Who says you can't enjoy Valentine's Day alone? It's not about who you are with but where you are at the moment. </p><p><br /></p><p>Btw, these are my journal entries for February 14-15. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQ2cODpvDqsrBIhllHCcOW80VFsNiThQ1vxoAp9H9JujOFCU1s39ytshB-c8CQf3PkrEOlawDqnaxJX2f3HwUEFjg-4sGfdF_gXnSw9d1lnq7swY4hsWrLMZcHNXXsF4wnR3kZ6gaXTk/s2048/IMG_7709.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQ2cODpvDqsrBIhllHCcOW80VFsNiThQ1vxoAp9H9JujOFCU1s39ytshB-c8CQf3PkrEOlawDqnaxJX2f3HwUEFjg-4sGfdF_gXnSw9d1lnq7swY4hsWrLMZcHNXXsF4wnR3kZ6gaXTk/s16000/IMG_7709.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge7wBNIqF4ysG1iW3dMp03BNCrAqapTTa6NpIMZ-o_Vp1xJhIC5AESDfqLUsAcwBO7t23_hFxkRK4j3In8xUEs_n2whSsYzuOZlGWzsimePC0P5sgfEcQ71T16NkwhxnLDU81u51nxBr0/s2048/IMG_7710.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge7wBNIqF4ysG1iW3dMp03BNCrAqapTTa6NpIMZ-o_Vp1xJhIC5AESDfqLUsAcwBO7t23_hFxkRK4j3In8xUEs_n2whSsYzuOZlGWzsimePC0P5sgfEcQ71T16NkwhxnLDU81u51nxBr0/s16000/IMG_7710.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>So in the crossroads you find yourself with no one to share romantic I love yous with, never despair. You are being prepared for something worthy, it's as if you never waited at all. Guaranteed, you won't be as embittered as that character from Valentine's Day the movie who every year sent out her invites for her very exclusive I Hate Valentine's Day Party because before the credit rolls, expectedly she has found the one. </p><p>I hope whoever reads at this point finds it. That's what I want from you. Happy Valentine's Day! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Xoxo, </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Cover image (<a href="https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/AVY3LLTe4lcaBW93SCf7_6D9JATht0AL4SmLh9OlDRRGN4AIicxf_sM/" target="_blank">pinterest</a>) </p><p><br /></p> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-82436581223324261512021-01-29T00:38:00.005-08:002021-03-07T23:05:21.181-08:00My January in Journal<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5XCFL-XQGbRlgMYgy_eGwqyVvyuO6hdwUDRoahuNbHMWQdREuMt-D-R5WUSSLnDHypbgL4Dxk52xCyvcklhr08JRE6PyQ74InnJN43j8whnTGe_he_rIGaG3InNEybfGLBfGb3fIxQHg/s2048/IMG_7480.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5XCFL-XQGbRlgMYgy_eGwqyVvyuO6hdwUDRoahuNbHMWQdREuMt-D-R5WUSSLnDHypbgL4Dxk52xCyvcklhr08JRE6PyQ74InnJN43j8whnTGe_he_rIGaG3InNEybfGLBfGb3fIxQHg/s16000/IMG_7480.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">They say that time flies when you are having fun. I can't believe that we were just trying to forget the dumpster fire that is 2020 and now January is almost over. I can't particularly say that its fun-filled because life gets in the way but what I know for sure is this: I made my journals as inscriptions of memories past. And I can now say that I am going to keep doing this from this moment forward. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>January 1: </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvou7bBjKDHy-F-d_z2THDyoS_rUQZD6EgunVzTlMLmfBTH-DAFm0xJqXNZdJHOE9IksdXpsy9Vh7Zyq4sHIhVcW41zEBIn-0Gjqyj29GDrAIoRFx05GDh4NCZlO-vUSTYULnzPUJgFk/s2048/IMG_7463.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvou7bBjKDHy-F-d_z2THDyoS_rUQZD6EgunVzTlMLmfBTH-DAFm0xJqXNZdJHOE9IksdXpsy9Vh7Zyq4sHIhVcW41zEBIn-0Gjqyj29GDrAIoRFx05GDh4NCZlO-vUSTYULnzPUJgFk/w480-h640/IMG_7463.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Stickers: Typo, 100 yen</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Washi: Daiso</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Oprah magazine inserts</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>random notebook paper from Fullybooked</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>January 5: </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7DGg75uwCCNFjJs-gv8vKdWQ608MeSCs-CLWCbvRqQQMDsDan3FeN-v9NyljqKcfmnV27DsjNUNPNuxlzFSBI0RhYcY1lgRi_tPe9MZ72CFxy_g4A8Dl4NPlg2UsW3noE9ElkPSt146Q/s2048/IMG_7464.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7DGg75uwCCNFjJs-gv8vKdWQ608MeSCs-CLWCbvRqQQMDsDan3FeN-v9NyljqKcfmnV27DsjNUNPNuxlzFSBI0RhYcY1lgRi_tPe9MZ72CFxy_g4A8Dl4NPlg2UsW3noE9ElkPSt146Q/w480-h640/IMG_7464.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Stickers: Typo</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Washi: MT</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>random notebook paper from Fullybooked</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Brand: Pizza Hut</i></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>January 6: </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuWtuMerfQYJeaix0LzOZwbB4_j-rMH8zZ6RTWeam5k9j4CQN1AOyGhBT9aFbo8fTHRIAdB4HbaE-3KbVWIPdrt7U9qJhcHOAED72fAISxqU26CqNbGTtZ7YJbs_QRzAjmqjgbfPugmKY/s2048/IMG_7465.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuWtuMerfQYJeaix0LzOZwbB4_j-rMH8zZ6RTWeam5k9j4CQN1AOyGhBT9aFbo8fTHRIAdB4HbaE-3KbVWIPdrt7U9qJhcHOAED72fAISxqU26CqNbGTtZ7YJbs_QRzAjmqjgbfPugmKY/w480-h640/IMG_7465.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Stickers: Typo</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Washi: MT</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Gift tag from my friend Janice</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Gift wrapper from my friend Janice</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Brand: Peppero</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>January 10: </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMOZ0cCvopT8qCeAhp63QFSphdQNiGweVZeJs5oXOIwvRbEKt90IElbu0Fflpg4yXUXpd47qn2VtK5T6pzbxM6s-7gypLHeqwZnBFDRCatY1ggC1z5KvkI2b1LTW1Fr14AOHuRXW9SuDI/s2048/IMG_7466.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMOZ0cCvopT8qCeAhp63QFSphdQNiGweVZeJs5oXOIwvRbEKt90IElbu0Fflpg4yXUXpd47qn2VtK5T6pzbxM6s-7gypLHeqwZnBFDRCatY1ggC1z5KvkI2b1LTW1Fr14AOHuRXW9SuDI/w480-h640/IMG_7466.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Notepad: Japanese 100 Yen store</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>January 12: </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71LCq6IxksqaxfxKN82ZMyFDlmVn6fIr3MVMqoCVolQrmB9VPpblQ_mkZECEjzE4cwZ4sP7g-25sIjoroU7Ppr0bSgswxg0u-M3i6KOXfNeGx9JYUbgfYagEzI8N47GlZnmflUrqKoFQ/s2048/IMG_7467.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71LCq6IxksqaxfxKN82ZMyFDlmVn6fIr3MVMqoCVolQrmB9VPpblQ_mkZECEjzE4cwZ4sP7g-25sIjoroU7Ppr0bSgswxg0u-M3i6KOXfNeGx9JYUbgfYagEzI8N47GlZnmflUrqKoFQ/w480-h640/IMG_7467.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Stickers: Japanese 100 Yen store</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Washi: Zoomo</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Brand: Cartier Celebration</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>January 15: </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQcMERsKPgj0fSGjrQvGDRbpls2T-_GBcszAK2iyThxeE3z0DO4IEzw98KJH7Z5IUhjOMvp988Ke4_3P252VqTVtxsT08s93uSgoE31E6jx5e4DjM0Ch7IuDMKra2ZcS77s92JJJFe26E/s2048/IMG_7468.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQcMERsKPgj0fSGjrQvGDRbpls2T-_GBcszAK2iyThxeE3z0DO4IEzw98KJH7Z5IUhjOMvp988Ke4_3P252VqTVtxsT08s93uSgoE31E6jx5e4DjM0Ch7IuDMKra2ZcS77s92JJJFe26E/w480-h640/IMG_7468.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Stickers: Starbucks, Daiso</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Washi: Zoomo, MT</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Brand: Starbucks</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>January 17: </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkDnLSL_epl5htWk_7_WNHtf4d73cDiz-pFxxECasksjpOppqdpXkRru1Q_tru4T22Equ86WdtSrAJ5ReZKpnMa-XSZLFof4_d9u4IlDU2knLp0kzSh4sR_tuIvXC7ydjEN-QnjWO0Yp4/s2048/IMG_7469.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkDnLSL_epl5htWk_7_WNHtf4d73cDiz-pFxxECasksjpOppqdpXkRru1Q_tru4T22Equ86WdtSrAJ5ReZKpnMa-XSZLFof4_d9u4IlDU2knLp0kzSh4sR_tuIvXC7ydjEN-QnjWO0Yp4/w480-h640/IMG_7469.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Stickers: Daiso, Starbucks</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Washi: MT</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Bookmark: Starbucks</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Brand: Mr. Kimbob</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Postcard: Mr. DIY</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>January 22: </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4YMf8DxxrdauXPVA6EmVEIhv5O0ocznh4-8k9Jdt10-kJRNcVvopMiE_BPv0IQ6c6mg_FDb4KbA-EX33kSqdzl9iLcMKSVHEZS9q1oYFJQJ8s8bnflRQSDUVH9tn5d3CHieGde8kx2aI/s2048/IMG_7470.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4YMf8DxxrdauXPVA6EmVEIhv5O0ocznh4-8k9Jdt10-kJRNcVvopMiE_BPv0IQ6c6mg_FDb4KbA-EX33kSqdzl9iLcMKSVHEZS9q1oYFJQJ8s8bnflRQSDUVH9tn5d3CHieGde8kx2aI/w480-h640/IMG_7470.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Stickers: Skinz, </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Duct tape: Daiso</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Washi: Zooma</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Brand: Rondoletti</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div></div><p>January 24: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmSieatHLMe-L4eEOM5xvBPWv0BZZmtXppqwQO8yB0jer0nFQXmjnaCivPyWRbkaEymZ0aQJ9L37bbMdcihpFXxlNOCfyv43fXuriktxD0PrVGveEdoC0D6EmqVhFPnD93o3ImrtEeEeM/s2048/IMG_7471.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmSieatHLMe-L4eEOM5xvBPWv0BZZmtXppqwQO8yB0jer0nFQXmjnaCivPyWRbkaEymZ0aQJ9L37bbMdcihpFXxlNOCfyv43fXuriktxD0PrVGveEdoC0D6EmqVhFPnD93o3ImrtEeEeM/w480-h640/IMG_7471.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Stickers: Daiso, Lizzie Lees</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Postcard: BrightWin from Mae Pasabuy</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Brand: Gluta C Plus</i></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">January 27: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr_8kOm97f8y7zXvdrIvHzv8zL-jkHaiBF7zQePvV8YQiiy6jwUmzFal8uEdUqdHYTEfS4c4-_pcUqzgeAjVhmu2njGA8hezExmsMP6lDaHpDtz_U-Fc5saqADUYsQKqIAEVgBDJS2Gfo/s2048/IMG_7486.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr_8kOm97f8y7zXvdrIvHzv8zL-jkHaiBF7zQePvV8YQiiy6jwUmzFal8uEdUqdHYTEfS4c4-_pcUqzgeAjVhmu2njGA8hezExmsMP6lDaHpDtz_U-Fc5saqADUYsQKqIAEVgBDJS2Gfo/w480-h640/IMG_7486.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Stickers: wall decor</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Brand: Japanese Sour Candy</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have you ever tried creative journaling before? If not, do you ever want to? Unsolicited advice: Do it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Xoxo, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-48492332479152286882020-12-30T08:26:00.002-08:002020-12-30T18:46:06.138-08:00A Year of Magical Reading<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4coKn2An47pS5p1Av37W1NASFUxuy3-PTNRkHNRcMi9BtcgVnw86DXoAp3K38uWtv3RzcB6_JBO4W10zo94Ja3LiAkljnPWuyVmOqNhO9Ze_03KLlz-Il6on0KQmrnDlUr_Jzee9mIM8/s2048/IMG_7074.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4coKn2An47pS5p1Av37W1NASFUxuy3-PTNRkHNRcMi9BtcgVnw86DXoAp3K38uWtv3RzcB6_JBO4W10zo94Ja3LiAkljnPWuyVmOqNhO9Ze_03KLlz-Il6on0KQmrnDlUr_Jzee9mIM8/s16000/IMG_7074.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">2020 is a year I fell off a reader's echelon. I am not proud to admit because this is uncharacteristic of me. If you know me long enough, you'll know that I breathe books. And it's a guilt trip too because the reason why I am brave to maintain a website, author a book myself and take courage to submit my pieces elsewhere is because words are my tools of trade. And all of these words that I know, which one of my friends commented with surprise as if I am just picking them from an easily-reached tree, came from my love for books. If you hover to this website under 'Odds and Ends', you can virtually access all the books that I ever owned and I plan of cutting them half by next year so I can buy new titles for 2022. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Yep, 2022. Because next year, I promise to topple over my TBRs because they are coming for me in a voice that is loud and clear and condescending. I imagine my books pouting and calling me names because I haven't picked them up from the shelves. There is a Japanese word for this- tsundoku which BBC defines as <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-44981013" target="_blank">'The art of buying books and never reading them'</a>. I feel personally attackedt not only because it defines me hook, line and sinker but also I take pride in it as if it's a badge of honor. So I'll try to disentangle myself from the Gordian Knot of unread piles of readable enchantment and embark on a year of magical reading. Think of Eat, Pray, Love but instead of going to 3 key places, Italy, India and Indonesia, to seek for gastronomic pleasure, evangelical fervor and serendipitous love, I'll do it, armchair-travel style, with the books I chose to read every month. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In fact and there is a swelling of embarrassment here, I only read TWO books this year: Becky Albertelli's Simon and the Home Sapiens Agenda which has a wonderful movie adaptation and Liane Moriarty's Big, Little Lies which I immensely enjoyed enough for me to not binge-watch the TV series it is based from. There are people who even exceeded their personal reading meter this year and sadly I am not one of them. I can't entirely blame this to the pandemic alone because this started waaaaay before it. So this is me trying to bring the mojo back. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I'll be committed to finally doing this after failed attempts from past years because every single book that I read shall be reviewed for my website so I will never run out of contents for one year! So how will I do this? </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Easy peasy! </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Enter into the fold the 'Wheel of Names'. Since I overused this for my online classes, I decide that this will chart the course that I will take. I gathered 12 books from my pile, with no grand declarations for my selection except that I haven't read them, or started to but haven't really finished yet, to read for 12 months. And because I am still struggling with longform formats for anything because of the distraction that is THE Internet and my self-imposed book-buying ban that will take effect the 1st day of January. I also don't want to pressure myself by joining Goodreads' Reading Challenge because I can't seem to get past February and my own list mocks me, lol. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCgsVwOV15MtOl3xTsQSiU2doBx_ZRt98IpqWfRzhwBCpfr6tfqmeAVntTz7KDlQTK-IhHsa5f8Yw1SLAYXmrdwoKHrBhgDNY_5vvWKAOwFU0wPnP_-vGNogW-arLnJuvyaXGmPYAR6M/s1280/Screen+Shot+2020-12-30+at+10.13.33+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCgsVwOV15MtOl3xTsQSiU2doBx_ZRt98IpqWfRzhwBCpfr6tfqmeAVntTz7KDlQTK-IhHsa5f8Yw1SLAYXmrdwoKHrBhgDNY_5vvWKAOwFU0wPnP_-vGNogW-arLnJuvyaXGmPYAR6M/s16000/Screen+Shot+2020-12-30+at+10.13.33+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">So 12 books for 12 months and this will be in this order which I should STRICTLY follow. If, say, a book is not riveting enough, I'll have to wait for the next month to start fresh. I might sell the book that does not hold my fancy because probably it is not for me. So wait for it to be available! </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Let the wheel-turning begin! </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">January: </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>The Hours by <a href="https://barclayagency.com/speakers/michael-cunningham/">Michael Cunningham</a> (</i>winner of the Pulitzer Prize, published by Picador USA)</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuPTO9XTm_VWtburnVgR9c3mf_Jzco2I1qN914PIhVSFCCzn-mVOyvRz9IfUBz3Igoz9T1nWC5tT59uBxGJYtP9hZpl3eC-diYs3SXw8SpL3foBWDOBTVAUTctqgdjXST3REd46s_nKuY/s584/Screen+Shot+2020-12-30+at+10.21.22+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuPTO9XTm_VWtburnVgR9c3mf_Jzco2I1qN914PIhVSFCCzn-mVOyvRz9IfUBz3Igoz9T1nWC5tT59uBxGJYtP9hZpl3eC-diYs3SXw8SpL3foBWDOBTVAUTctqgdjXST3REd46s_nKuY/s320/Screen+Shot+2020-12-30+at+10.21.22+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1O_3EyPGHPMaeKcHzLkqR2WyQtw2n6KqOTd-O5yhjzf-AkGBKCiWkKGtbgC2G3w0pN-LNC-2ITRrBhuDUvxtgEZ2NyitS6jKGpivKgasMEVzZMxPoe4fKfa2MBVktNTR-IwNxvSWxOIw/s499/51nJi6kvjrL._SX331_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="333" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1O_3EyPGHPMaeKcHzLkqR2WyQtw2n6KqOTd-O5yhjzf-AkGBKCiWkKGtbgC2G3w0pN-LNC-2ITRrBhuDUvxtgEZ2NyitS6jKGpivKgasMEVzZMxPoe4fKfa2MBVktNTR-IwNxvSWxOIw/w267-h400/51nJi6kvjrL._SX331_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">February: </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Kissing In Manhattan by <a href="http://www.davidschickler.com" target="_blank">David Schickler</a></i> ( published by The Dial Press )</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjRQJe9sC4XmDZmd3DGqrp4P7wqkP4htaVyP_WA-vkU0AdMjVf5KB56MBOu_cjEEf1pIEoRtaqh4kWg5fYZj_I_abKEbZPH1OnRuqeIbl-vU3d7FEdt1rVtPeSXyArE0OJTli-ZLpgoQE/s582/Screen+Shot+2020-12-30+at+10.33.54+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjRQJe9sC4XmDZmd3DGqrp4P7wqkP4htaVyP_WA-vkU0AdMjVf5KB56MBOu_cjEEf1pIEoRtaqh4kWg5fYZj_I_abKEbZPH1OnRuqeIbl-vU3d7FEdt1rVtPeSXyArE0OJTli-ZLpgoQE/s320/Screen+Shot+2020-12-30+at+10.33.54+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfp0r7tdaHr4CxsIRAuXHVVeRSVF-e3li39fLSJWnLtSwD5ND8JXZe-sUN5ifrDnX6nyMymdauqid8NPZmuS4kICBzQDZR0hMOpT5G7hqMVcOff8pE7HQdZG55ewHyu0UKKAJVc-KLCU/s499/41NYkFVruQL._SX331_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="333" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfp0r7tdaHr4CxsIRAuXHVVeRSVF-e3li39fLSJWnLtSwD5ND8JXZe-sUN5ifrDnX6nyMymdauqid8NPZmuS4kICBzQDZR0hMOpT5G7hqMVcOff8pE7HQdZG55ewHyu0UKKAJVc-KLCU/w268-h400/41NYkFVruQL._SX331_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">March: </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>The Nest by <a href="https://www.daprixsweeney.com" target="_blank">Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney</a></i> ( published by Harper Avenue) </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKm6S01kK8UI1ydaDtJndP9USlcPvw2GhtBkzvcUOUr0Mje5LY7AQRm2XpDa1aMHi51TATCVi5D8FSaD5k01R8upqABoZ7Hxsoplw6c6Oi9iLc-XGBMI96O9Ym7s-RjWbF8RgpR8vdYKE/s589/Screen+Shot+2020-12-30+at+10.39.46+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="589" data-original-width="588" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKm6S01kK8UI1ydaDtJndP9USlcPvw2GhtBkzvcUOUr0Mje5LY7AQRm2XpDa1aMHi51TATCVi5D8FSaD5k01R8upqABoZ7Hxsoplw6c6Oi9iLc-XGBMI96O9Ym7s-RjWbF8RgpR8vdYKE/s320/Screen+Shot+2020-12-30+at+10.39.46+PM.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN56pj9yzTsnrGuIUOS9xGzjv58taMlgoAj6CwnTTEn5oyuDZz-iUEzbKk56J2AiwaV5kIDq42Ssx9Vp08K1KdgbpPICiSowWw8edFgw7U0ctdhAGfp5grAf1b0gCur2PsYvBADUodUak/s499/511l9ObI%252BZL._SX330_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="332" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN56pj9yzTsnrGuIUOS9xGzjv58taMlgoAj6CwnTTEn5oyuDZz-iUEzbKk56J2AiwaV5kIDq42Ssx9Vp08K1KdgbpPICiSowWw8edFgw7U0ctdhAGfp5grAf1b0gCur2PsYvBADUodUak/w266-h400/511l9ObI%252BZL._SX330_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">April: </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by <a href="http://nataliegoldberg.com" target="_blank">Natalie Goldberg</a></i> ( published by Shambhala) </p><p style="text-align: justify;">*special thanks to Fae Cheska Marie Esperas for gifting this*</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqzTl6vEJKM7NmJBTfTpgQJbtciTId8mTO3S6Wk2SAi6ohqgK3S-w07jB51L35quc6YcQ0x2wqk5nMBUl3ZfggvBjT2bOIITdOCSwEZg7oaAAbA5q3IsvlNioZfNrHAPwGMvkVkjazCs/s578/Screen+Shot+2020-12-30+at+10.45.51+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqzTl6vEJKM7NmJBTfTpgQJbtciTId8mTO3S6Wk2SAi6ohqgK3S-w07jB51L35quc6YcQ0x2wqk5nMBUl3ZfggvBjT2bOIITdOCSwEZg7oaAAbA5q3IsvlNioZfNrHAPwGMvkVkjazCs/s320/Screen+Shot+2020-12-30+at+10.45.51+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkouarqy9kfn5_IIc92BdK_9baKAAe3Z8L5ftcSLPmZdzgZ2AjjqdnyW80HaN3At5j3V0tPmZ-WXbNhIAVflOBfphf1wn56QoPiLlIZEaqyPfgZhrjtO1w7aXjeRoNZsofKDStaDpFk8w/s499/4111eP6Pu0L._SX321_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="323" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkouarqy9kfn5_IIc92BdK_9baKAAe3Z8L5ftcSLPmZdzgZ2AjjqdnyW80HaN3At5j3V0tPmZ-WXbNhIAVflOBfphf1wn56QoPiLlIZEaqyPfgZhrjtO1w7aXjeRoNZsofKDStaDpFk8w/w259-h400/4111eP6Pu0L._SX321_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">May: </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>The Virgin Suicides by <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/author/jeffreyeugenides/" target="_blank">Jeffrey Eugenides</a></i> ( published by Picador )</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44qn5OZagtcYnLgef_JPs9my_OUUlG6SamG-28A3Kj2q69oRRdqUiTSHzGyFOX_tFCKgVTL-QGhejZ5G4dupQgYc_-eoKctetemAV9JhD3-qA2DojfmTHKXXsmxMHhNQEUO-TJ9u3Ia8/s588/Screen+Shot+2020-12-30+at+11.11.23+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44qn5OZagtcYnLgef_JPs9my_OUUlG6SamG-28A3Kj2q69oRRdqUiTSHzGyFOX_tFCKgVTL-QGhejZ5G4dupQgYc_-eoKctetemAV9JhD3-qA2DojfmTHKXXsmxMHhNQEUO-TJ9u3Ia8/s320/Screen+Shot+2020-12-30+at+11.11.23+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-tiIXlm3bzZOu1_8mq64J5d0CUINR_AaJtz0Y8bEzJvRCcRz1fWLRpGsVFpg7h9j4qs94ZiM92l6AldA1fq4LTw2Ir1sasfUEdli-y7D96TZDwytwV1XYtnKTiUPUGxAvC-fIh0kmYZU/s499/51jgsbNWaHL._SX331_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="333" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-tiIXlm3bzZOu1_8mq64J5d0CUINR_AaJtz0Y8bEzJvRCcRz1fWLRpGsVFpg7h9j4qs94ZiM92l6AldA1fq4LTw2Ir1sasfUEdli-y7D96TZDwytwV1XYtnKTiUPUGxAvC-fIh0kmYZU/w268-h400/51jgsbNWaHL._SX331_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">June: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i>The Amateur Marriage by<a href="https://annetyler.com" target="_blank"> Anne Tyler</a> </i>( published by Ballantine Books )</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">* special thanks to Rizza Pereyra for gifting this*</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoUvmBj_ZtGVMNcnqhY-7Ij5Smyp0zMGVkZyqQtMRMj2aWGV_GFxmrHz59zcoUhC-Zh1UMNuNtSRxKpmpGMnu8zTCPv3_iruhaX9zgwtVTKVdNb2luQEDVzxJlRxRtCLHXLYZEkXnkmog/s575/Screen+Shot+2020-12-30+at+11.21.58+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>July: <div><br /></div><div><i>One Day by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/46118.David_Nicholls" target="_blank">David Nicholls</a> </i>(published by Vintage)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZqV9KykIrSfRAhfT63XAQ3tcdJq7P1_yhHPef99WMwKez3bze4T95xQ9d7uArtTQh6FNJ8cH-9xyoXXcfr8u1cBwqF8_g05Sy2M43FkbwIq_7HlNtnru5LRGSDDoEd1i3l4518Git9A/s577/Screen+Shot+2020-12-30+at+11.26.40+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="577" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZqV9KykIrSfRAhfT63XAQ3tcdJq7P1_yhHPef99WMwKez3bze4T95xQ9d7uArtTQh6FNJ8cH-9xyoXXcfr8u1cBwqF8_g05Sy2M43FkbwIq_7HlNtnru5LRGSDDoEd1i3l4518Git9A/s320/Screen+Shot+2020-12-30+at+11.26.40+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="353" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4bFUnBkkfl9tx9gmfuzhRHeddchqZL5waY9FP2KN8vADmhkJVZoXnuYlsroJFKKnv5LX4T6NGBfhyphenhyphenqHTxi0hzTwzK-FrvhovCXlSiiRPons1xc7YfemQbxZbUTkV2S17yHktx4HVlkQ0/w283-h400/51uhwhSmFqL._SX351_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>September: </div><div><br /></div><div><i>Riverrun by <a href="https://dantonremoto.com" target="_blank">Danton Remoto</a></i> ( published by Penguin Books) </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4pXqUVAIfwloaeGsZD3fR2J8p22F8neo42bvQ6U5UNDaSAG1aQZSli33G7YQt0ZPDb1yXElO_Jc6vrrGzsbj4xtQUyZSToznkWowD05cAriDK2hpkiaEEzHjV2pjp7R-2SEepSpVIU0/s580/Screen+Shot+2020-12-30+at+11.37.02+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4pXqUVAIfwloaeGsZD3fR2J8p22F8neo42bvQ6U5UNDaSAG1aQZSli33G7YQt0ZPDb1yXElO_Jc6vrrGzsbj4xtQUyZSToznkWowD05cAriDK2hpkiaEEzHjV2pjp7R-2SEepSpVIU0/s320/Screen+Shot+2020-12-30+at+11.37.02+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoO4IVR-g5xGjVFNwdKxEz1Rl4-osMsWp_mHZs4SN3d4U8CBDQXexPRQxtRSPU1PFJNkEltQp6mxPSbkRgifeCJvuZRjTAqcra7Ia3F32xHzsHYRVEguSvxQpvlmBCocSbxybvAvRyj_k/s499/51ttyBczjwL._SX323_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="325" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoO4IVR-g5xGjVFNwdKxEz1Rl4-osMsWp_mHZs4SN3d4U8CBDQXexPRQxtRSPU1PFJNkEltQp6mxPSbkRgifeCJvuZRjTAqcra7Ia3F32xHzsHYRVEguSvxQpvlmBCocSbxybvAvRyj_k/w260-h400/51ttyBczjwL._SX323_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>October: </div><div><br /></div><div><i>Wide Awake by <a href="http://www.davidlevithan.com" target="_blank">David Levithan</a></i> (published by Knopf)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So what's your system for your reading journey this 2021? For whatever it is, I wish you'll stick to it ( lowkey advising myself in the process)! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">May the happiest New Year be with you! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">* The title is inspired from Joan Didion's essay collection, A Year of Magical Thinking</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Credits: books images were taken from Amazon and Goodreads</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Xoxo, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p></div>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-74483650133388141002020-12-22T06:33:00.002-08:002020-12-22T06:48:21.571-08:00My 10 for 2020<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgweM38KdK30qUhJbIR8LGaLTKgTPVJLUvFAKGZdncrlRSHg5siOPFJ0PDbPuCzJcUe-7-MXZXyIO4umwwlulbzk1Drl9lcln71Hpbg0rWMOIwhmKLjFBMuvMbCRwe1wcl6GQ3fn_ymjwA/s960/IMG_6962.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgweM38KdK30qUhJbIR8LGaLTKgTPVJLUvFAKGZdncrlRSHg5siOPFJ0PDbPuCzJcUe-7-MXZXyIO4umwwlulbzk1Drl9lcln71Hpbg0rWMOIwhmKLjFBMuvMbCRwe1wcl6GQ3fn_ymjwA/s16000/IMG_6962.jpg" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;">This year is probably the longest and most harrowing in recent memory and we all can't wait to be done with it so we can start anew for 2021. But if there's one thing that this year has taught us, it is to be grateful always for all the blessings that we receive each year, whether its groundbreaking or mundane. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Last year, I started listing down all my personal and professional highlights. 2019 was a personal record: I enumerated 19 breakthroughs * I call them breakthroughs* and I fully intended to replicate them for 2020 but alas, Covid-19 suspended everything indefinitely and we have no choice but to slow down. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;">I am still as grateful, probably even more intense that I could ever be. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;">May I present to you my 10 highlights of 2020:</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;">1. Published my first book Pun Intended: Collected Works under Hinabing Salita Publishing House.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B9wNKJNJS-O/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13" style="background-color: white; background: #FFF; border-bottom-left-radius: 3px; border-bottom-right-radius: 3px; border-radius: 3px; border-top-left-radius: 3px; border-top-right-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0px 0px 1px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0px 1px 10px 0px; margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 16px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B9wNKJNJS-O/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="background-color: white; background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0px; text-align: center; 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font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B9wNKJNJS-O/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Ryan Leyco Faura (@theryanfaura)</a></p></div></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>2. <span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Hosted the red carpet event of HAMAKA Award of Excellence with the incomparable</span><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rizza.pereyra" target="_blank">Rizza Pereyra</a>. </span></p><p><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeCfR7gyN6Kg9nE-Kdffmfrq-EuhagS26-ETIf7tnpyQWbYI7O_rXX9lPw3nGceISWas9HVzftfY6a8DsfGExUTs1FKAxq_q5WOq0eWsH3UXnv2RUhcM4VqhG4LLP7NU6D03v1O1oAwVc/s1363/IMG_6959.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1363" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeCfR7gyN6Kg9nE-Kdffmfrq-EuhagS26-ETIf7tnpyQWbYI7O_rXX9lPw3nGceISWas9HVzftfY6a8DsfGExUTs1FKAxq_q5WOq0eWsH3UXnv2RUhcM4VqhG4LLP7NU6D03v1O1oAwVc/s16000/IMG_6959.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With DepEd Antipolo Superintendent, Dr. Christopher Diaz</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">3. </span><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Published my short story 'An Inconvenient Love' in Philippines Graphic Magazine ( on a sad note: the website where my story appeared was taken down and I still wasn't able to buy a physical copy. But here's a picture of the magazine and the screenshot of the online article). </span></p><p><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizEkk7UdI8reabnPDZ2aAm3SB6zkE5oAMTKLVZ6J22KY9nXqCgFb12_25YKF3Wrmt7QYTUEeXEeJNfaWXiZ_vVCiI4HYCcF6VuXJAwPoIjIIPSqUCYIlVGqOynck-9jg0txLPuqseZzss/s1335/IMG_6961.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1335" data-original-width="1008" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizEkk7UdI8reabnPDZ2aAm3SB6zkE5oAMTKLVZ6J22KY9nXqCgFb12_25YKF3Wrmt7QYTUEeXEeJNfaWXiZ_vVCiI4HYCcF6VuXJAwPoIjIIPSqUCYIlVGqOynck-9jg0txLPuqseZzss/s16000/IMG_6961.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRBb6PnaG0onhyOiLSiS6Qf2YdJ57wwgkLoaR9b_2a2mfP0f9ET1SVyt1dPatLLgwN6trCuq0rTHXmXhIj1P2crnP7-QWVdKwMklzclVsXEevrJ6ziTOAU99yW2_bq3eG2XSC0pS4a8ko/s439/IMG_6960.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">of Passage' in Novice Magazine.</span></p><p><br /></p><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CGT0UhpJ7H3/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13" style="background-color: white; background: #FFF; border-bottom-left-radius: 3px; border-bottom-right-radius: 3px; border-radius: 3px; border-top-left-radius: 3px; border-top-right-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0px 0px 1px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0px 1px 10px 0px; margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 16px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CGT0UhpJ7H3/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="background-color: white; background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0px; 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Everything that she has given me can be accessed in this <a href="https://chuvagives.tumblr.com" target="_blank">tumblr</a> site. </span></p><p><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></p><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CCyZhf2pxpz/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13" style="background-color: white; background: #FFF; border-bottom-left-radius: 3px; border-bottom-right-radius: 3px; border-radius: 3px; border-top-left-radius: 3px; border-top-right-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0px 0px 1px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0px 1px 10px 0px; margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 16px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CCyZhf2pxpz/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="background-color: white; 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Gratis to my former student and The Farmer Times Editor-in-Chief,</span><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> MJ Geronimo.</span></p><p><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></p><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kKg8Co-oGzw" width="560"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>8. <span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Launched my website at</span><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; padding: 0cm;"><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fryanleycofaura.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3_ZTzeDktcdrO4xxaASBUexdJ6yjr7os5qEzdRfg6PrB8QdgDIwAtwcp8&h=AT3yMGAHh-8kd8zGjAYLggPi2TceOACOhdAd2i9hCDAzDHeLCsnRye8cb--rdCCnKnU17Kfm74eT4VXptYJWbUhHE7ryVI_mJjLstnSXCdaB6SZY9Hw5XMpCcUWOK60OjhfUIj6m4Q&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5B0%5D=AT3DHtcMinNdaFNVGr2wwhWP6D6J0Rm2ZM4I0MGkcvcWOBxiS0tWUV2BFtw_Yn-BwCqLN26MnDn6ciHI1h3HV2aBpSUpaF76LjjHonSiWJ6tbvzqBcPMszsmVOjcJphJiqxHh2kXHHM1My_caRzEipzAsxmh1TATXHOB24Ve" target="_blank">ryanleycofaura.com</a>.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Az5snv5XpvmycEY6izNVb2i84ouZXIdVS59VMTuz1Ztt7EApI13086BhvVHma0xn-TV9ItKwYqpWQ68xmoKiFCax7gUCbcuQo85oBylSEFTfrxbW5wTs4YgstFofbHRVzUNzW-9SoVo/s1280/Screen+Shot+2020-12-22+at+9.17.55+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Az5snv5XpvmycEY6izNVb2i84ouZXIdVS59VMTuz1Ztt7EApI13086BhvVHma0xn-TV9ItKwYqpWQ68xmoKiFCax7gUCbcuQo85oBylSEFTfrxbW5wTs4YgstFofbHRVzUNzW-9SoVo/s16000/Screen+Shot+2020-12-22+at+9.17.55+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>9. <span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Published my third international flash fiction 'Cumulus' at <a href="http://www.qlrs.com/about.asp" target="_blank">Quarterly Literary Review Singapore.</a></span></div><div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #050505;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTaM-XNub4qC6wg2vCQcjAhBcsAMDm41LpmbUWHdvXujT0vz90fUuF-QIQlx98xhqO3lTE5Uzd8Rj5icsQeFB84JKz7j2kl0BdqLQLdJ6yhsPkSlbK5WzsCEWcw3ZRcXq5-PQdgYaRQ1k/s1280/Screen+Shot+2020-12-22+at+9.27.10+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="704" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTaM-XNub4qC6wg2vCQcjAhBcsAMDm41LpmbUWHdvXujT0vz90fUuF-QIQlx98xhqO3lTE5Uzd8Rj5icsQeFB84JKz7j2kl0BdqLQLdJ6yhsPkSlbK5WzsCEWcw3ZRcXq5-PQdgYaRQ1k/s16000/Screen+Shot+2020-12-22+at+9.27.10+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>10. <span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Got my book featured for sale at the Manila International Online Book Fair.</span><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></div><div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpQJIs6zPUvTuxYEmDJpgrbs36TtSNpH9qLeGwl6zlFN5fJkXMbyS5WfgdR_HDruyLIMN9jtZ7l-FAUwJ0FUJgDVmJWq7zsepbuX2FbM2ODzoxhcjELs5VdE3L1ptAgqfdG-koQZShR_o/s1278/Screen+Shot+2020-12-22+at+9.31.18+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="704" data-original-width="1278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpQJIs6zPUvTuxYEmDJpgrbs36TtSNpH9qLeGwl6zlFN5fJkXMbyS5WfgdR_HDruyLIMN9jtZ7l-FAUwJ0FUJgDVmJWq7zsepbuX2FbM2ODzoxhcjELs5VdE3L1ptAgqfdG-koQZShR_o/s16000/Screen+Shot+2020-12-22+at+9.31.18+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5h0TiSdQe7T5eakiUYBL9nqosMtVIH1nWX0iAsY6sP5IS3AEWT2ioz-qHthr5i6DQvbiDx2GOMrHbkbQylThcoHQh8qWBIVOkTxte8pFWJHMa7iu4RdxyghkGxsQ8wC-PSETLxCQVkU/s1280/Screen+Shot+2020-12-22+at+9.37.04+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5h0TiSdQe7T5eakiUYBL9nqosMtVIH1nWX0iAsY6sP5IS3AEWT2ioz-qHthr5i6DQvbiDx2GOMrHbkbQylThcoHQh8qWBIVOkTxte8pFWJHMa7iu4RdxyghkGxsQ8wC-PSETLxCQVkU/s16000/Screen+Shot+2020-12-22+at+9.37.04+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">So that's about it. It's not really much but I couldn't ask for more now that everything is in lockdown. I wish that you are able to tick off things from your bucket list, or achieve goals that you deserve. </span></div><div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">So what are your personal and professional highlights this year? </span></div><div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Screenshots belong to the respective websites.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Xoxo,</span></div>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-13119971120543593662020-12-19T07:50:00.005-08:002020-12-19T08:16:57.269-08:00her music & lyrics<div class="separator"><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img alt="" class="hCL kVc L4E MIw" importance="auto" loading="auto" src="https://i.pinimg.com/564x/4f/a5/28/4fa528b7d23c38e9e0db7a57c9e67fe2.jpg" style="text-align: left;" /></p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Before I became anything else, I am a Swiftie and I lost it when she released two albums this year just a few months ahead of each other. It's a feat that probably no one has ever accomplished before. The first one was <i><a href="https://store.taylorswift.com/collections/in-the-trees-music/products/the-limited-edition-signed-in-the-trees-edition-deluxe-cd-u-s-customers-only" target="_blank">folklore</a> </i>released last July before I launched this website so it was not featured here so I am making amends. And just this month quite surprisingly I must say, she released <i><a href="https://store.taylorswift.com/collections/evermore-music/products/evermore-album-digital-standard-edition" target="_blank">evermore</a>-</i> its sister record and I have nothing to do but heap praises to it. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Damn. What a prodigy. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Pro tip: Listen to both albums in one go and you'll emerge out of the whimsical world that she created reinvigorated, like you've been dipped into the coolest waters and all your lockdown worries are washed away. Her lyricism which is always her front and center has taken new heights. If folklore is an invitation, evermore is prompting you to linger a little longer. My head is still processing the idea that these two magnum opuses were the legitimately released albums for this brutal age. And what perfect timing! </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">As of this posting, folklore is nominated for 6 Grammys including the highly coveted Album of the Year which she won twice for Fearless and 1989. If she manages to snatch it this time and deservedly so, she will be the first woman to have won that category thrice. If you are nominated for AOTY, you have to shoot for two aims. Your effort needs to be 1. Critically acclaimed and 2. Commercially successful. I hate to break this to haters but folklore is actually both. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This screenshot from the music website albumoftheyear.org will solidify my claim: </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimqTQQoZ7sGpM3_04UL1ybq5UlEKEg5nWdx60rBTBjOJtCurvogsaYa0pcp5xWX3HquE5A8tnGWNUZq07rZcgwC1PiBhBqze3KcytJa59YbhSJztikH9OrLX5qe8nkK2WnCeBRVxWLVj0/s1271/Screen+Shot+2020-12-19+at+8.28.15+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="487" data-original-width="1271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimqTQQoZ7sGpM3_04UL1ybq5UlEKEg5nWdx60rBTBjOJtCurvogsaYa0pcp5xWX3HquE5A8tnGWNUZq07rZcgwC1PiBhBqze3KcytJa59YbhSJztikH9OrLX5qe8nkK2WnCeBRVxWLVj0/s16000/Screen+Shot+2020-12-19+at+8.28.15+PM.png" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Although Fiona Apple, Phoebe Bridgers and Run the Jewel have stunning outputs this year and just as deserving to be nominated for AOTY, foklore probably trumped them in sales. I mean Swifties are loyal bunch. Taylor may have gone through transitions and morphed into multiple genres, from country to pop to now, folk-indie, fans want all of it. At this point in time, whatever Taylor wants to do will sell like pancakes. And there will be clamor when will be the next one after it. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">But through these sound and melodic reinventions, her flair as a lyricist and a storyteller is a gift that keeps on giving. And in folklore and evermore, it somersaults and ebbs and flows and dips and ultimately soars. And to reecho my favorite Youtube reactor Ajayll, that's what she did. Taylor Swift did that. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><iframe allow="encrypted-media" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/2fenSS68JI1h4Fo296JfGr" width="300"></iframe></p> <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And because she was strongest lyrically in these two albums, I decided to compile all my favorite lines from all of the tracks. From folklore's the 1 to hoax and evermore's willow to evermore, this is for me the best amongst all. </div><div><br /></div><div>All lyrical contents are from genius.com</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>1. The 1: </div><div><br /></div><blockquote><div><a annotation-fragment="20415869" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20415869" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-the-1-lyrics#note-20415869" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="2" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">We never painted by the numbers, baby<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />But we were making it count</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="20421079" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20421079" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-the-1-lyrics#note-20421079" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="1" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">You know the greatest loves of all time are over now</a></div></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>2. cardigan</p><blockquote><a annotation-fragment="20418657" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20418657" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-cardigan-lyrics#note-20418657" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="5" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">You drew stars around my scars<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />But now I'm bleedin'</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><p></p></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>3. the last great american dynasty </p><blockquote><p><a annotation-fragment="20415787" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20415787" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-the-last-great-american-dynasty-lyrics#note-20415787" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="2" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">The wedding was charming, if a little gauche<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />There's only so far new money goes</a></p></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>4. exile</p><blockquote><a annotation-fragment="20415392" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20415392" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-exile-lyrics#note-20415392" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="11" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">I think I've seen this film before<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />And I didn't like the ending</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="21014881" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="unreviewed" data-id="21014881" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-exile-lyrics#note-21014881" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="1" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">You're not my homeland anymore<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />So what am I defending now?</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="20418807" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20418807" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-exile-lyrics#note-20418807" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="4" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">You were my town, now I'm in exile, seein' you out</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="20415392" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20415392" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-exile-lyrics#note-20415392" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="11" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">I think I've seen this film before</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>5. my tears ricochet</p><blockquote><a annotation-fragment="20444038" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="unreviewed" data-id="20444038" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-my-tears-ricochet-lyrics#note-20444038" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="1" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">And if I'm dead to you, why are you at the wake?</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>6. mirrorball</p><blockquote><a annotation-fragment="20463622" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="unreviewed" data-id="20463622" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-mirrorball-lyrics#note-20463622" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="1" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">And they called off the circus</a><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">, </span><a annotation-fragment="20463638" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="unreviewed" data-id="20463638" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-mirrorball-lyrics#note-20463638" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="2" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">burned the disco down</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="21437823" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="21437823" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-mirrorball-lyrics#note-21437823" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="0" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">When they sent home the horses and the rodeo clowns</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="20416267" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20416267" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-mirrorball-lyrics#note-20416267" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="4" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">I'm still on that tightrope<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />I'm still trying everything to get you laughing at me</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>7. seven</p><blockquote><a annotation-fragment="20415281" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20415281" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-seven-lyrics#note-20415281" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="11" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">I was too scared to jump in<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />But I, I was high in the sky</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="20416377" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20416377" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-seven-lyrics#note-20416377" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="1" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">With Pennsylvania under me</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">Are there still beautiful things?</span></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>8. august</p><blockquote><a annotation-fragment="20415761" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20415761" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-august-lyrics#note-20415761" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="3" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">So much for summer love and saying "us"<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />'Cause you weren't mine to lose</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>9. this is me trying</p><blockquote><a annotation-fragment="20477135" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20477135" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-this-is-me-trying-lyrics#note-20477135" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="2" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">You're a flashback in a film reel</a><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;"> on </span><a annotation-fragment="20435876" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="unreviewed" data-id="20435876" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-this-is-me-trying-lyrics#note-20435876" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="2" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">the one screen in my town</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>10. illicit affairs</p><blockquote><p><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">Take the words for what they are</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">A dwindling, mercurial high</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="20419052" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20419052" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-illicit-affairs-lyrics#note-20419052" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="4" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">A drug that only worked<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The first few hundred times</a></p></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>11. invisible string</p><blockquote><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">Something wrapped all of my past mistakes in barbed wire</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">Chains around my demons</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">Wool to brave the seasons</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="20415607" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20415607" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-invisible-string-lyrics#note-20415607" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="6" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">One single thread of gold<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Tied me to you</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>12. mad woman</p><blockquote><a annotation-fragment="20415395" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20415395" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-mad-woman-lyrics#note-20415395" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="4" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">And you'll poke that bear 'til her claws come out</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">And you find something to wrap your noose around</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">And there's nothing like a mad woman</span></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>13. epiphany</p><blockquote><a annotation-fragment="20417379" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20417379" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-epiphany-lyrics#note-20417379" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="0" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">Only twenty minutes to sleep<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />But you dream of some epiphany<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Just one single glimpse of relief<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />To make some sense of what you've seen</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>14. betty</p><blockquote><a annotation-fragment="20415863" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20415863" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-betty-lyrics#note-20415863" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="1" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">I was walking home on broken cobblestones</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="20419182" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20419182" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-betty-lyrics#note-20419182" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="6" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">Just thinking of you when she pulled up like<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />A figment of my worst intentions<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />She said "James, get in, let's drive"</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">Those days turned into nights</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="20416282" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20416282" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-betty-lyrics#note-20416282" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="0" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">Slept next to her, but<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />I dreamt of you all summer long</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>15. peace</p><blockquote><a annotation-fragment="20419255" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20419255" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-peace-lyrics#note-20419255" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="4" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">But I'm a fire and I'll keep your brittle heart warm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />If your cascade, ocean wave blues come</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>16. hoax</p><blockquote><p><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">Stood on the cliffside screaming, "Give me a reason"</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="20417252" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20417252" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-hoax-lyrics#note-20417252" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="4" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">Your faithless love's the only hoax I believe in</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="20416366" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="20416366" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-hoax-lyrics#note-20416366" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="14" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">Don't want no other shade of blue but you<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />No other sadness in the world would do</a></p></blockquote><p><br /></p>
<iframe allow="encrypted-media" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/2Xoteh7uEpea4TohMxjtaq" width="300"></iframe><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>1. willow</div><div><br /></div><blockquote><div><a annotation-fragment="21577229" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="21577229" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-willow-lyrics#note-21577229" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="3" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">Life was a willow and it bent right to your wind</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">Head on the pillow, I could feel you sneakin' in</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">As if you were a mythical thing</span></div></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>2. champagne problems</p><blockquote><a annotation-fragment="21577205" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="21577205" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-champagne-problems-lyrics#note-21577205" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="11" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">Your Midas touch on the Chevy door</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="21578577" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="unreviewed" data-id="21578577" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-champagne-problems-lyrics#note-21578577" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="2" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">November flush and your flannel cure</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>3. gold rush</p><blockquote><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">At dinner parties, I call you out on your contrarian shit</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">And the coastal town we wandered 'round had nеver seen a love as pure as it</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">And thеn it fades into the gray of my day-old tea</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">'Cause it could never be</span></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>4. 'tis the damn season</p><blockquote><p><a annotation-fragment="21612143" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="unreviewed" data-id="21612143" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-tis-the-damn-season-lyrics#note-21612143" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="0" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">And wonder about the only soul<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Who can tell which smiles I'm fakin'<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />And the heart I know I'm breakin' is my own</a></p></blockquote><p>5. tolerate it</p><blockquote><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">While you were out building other worlds, where was I?</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="21577251" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="21577251" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-tolerate-it-lyrics#note-21577251" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="1" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">Where's that man who'd throw blankets over my barbed wire?</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="21611434" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="unreviewed" data-id="21611434" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-tolerate-it-lyrics#note-21611434" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="3" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">I made you my temple, my mural, my sky<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Now I'm begging for footnotes in the story of your life</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="21602005" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="21602005" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-tolerate-it-lyrics#note-21602005" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="1" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">Drawing hearts in the byline</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>6. no body, no crime</p><blockquote><a annotation-fragment="21582321" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="21582321" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-no-body-no-crime-lyrics#note-21582321" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="4" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">Good thing my daddy made me get a boating license when I was fifteen<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />And I've cleaned enough houses to know how to cover up a scene</a></blockquote><p>7. happiness</p><blockquote><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">In our history, across our </span><a annotation-fragment="21577364" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="unreviewed" data-id="21577364" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-happiness-lyrics#note-21577364" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="2" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">great divide</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">There is a glorious sunrise</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">Dappled with the flickers of light</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">From the dress I wore at midnight, leave it all behind</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">And there is happiness</span></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>8. dorothea</p><blockquote><a annotation-fragment="21577389" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="21577389" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-dorothea-lyrics#note-21577389" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="0" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">Honey, making a lark of the misery</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="21577667" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="21577667" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-dorothea-lyrics#note-21577667" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="1" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">You got shiny friends since you left town</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="21580166" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="21580166" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-dorothea-lyrics#note-21580166" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="0" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">A tiny screen's the only place I see you now</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="21577882" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="21577882" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-dorothea-lyrics#note-21577882" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="3" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">And I got nothing but well wishes for ya</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>9. coney island</p><blockquote><a annotation-fragment="21577910" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="21577910" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-coney-island-lyrics#note-21577910" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="3" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">'Cause we were like the mall before the internet<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />It was the one place to be</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">The mischief, the gift-wrapped suburban dreams</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="21614011" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="unreviewed" data-id="21614011" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-coney-island-lyrics#note-21614011" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="0" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;"><i style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Sorry for not winning you an arcade ring</i></a></blockquote><p>10. ivy</p><blockquote><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">Stop you putting roots in my dreamland</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">My house of stone, your ivy grows</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">And now I'm covered in you</span></blockquote><p>11. cowboy like me</p><blockquote><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">Now you hang from my lips</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="21577526" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="21577526" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-cowboy-like-me-lyrics#note-21577526" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="2" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">Like the Gardens of Babylon</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">With your boots beneath my bed</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="21585504" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="21585504" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-cowboy-like-me-lyrics#note-21585504" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="1" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">Forever is the sweetest con</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>12. long story short</p><blockquote><a annotation-fragment="21613971" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="unreviewed" data-id="21613971" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-long-story-short-lyrics#note-21613971" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="3" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">At the golden gates they once held the keys to</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="21577919" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="21577919" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-long-story-short-lyrics#note-21577919" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="2" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">When I dropped my sword<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />I threw it in the bushes and knocked on your door</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="21577744" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="21577744" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-long-story-short-lyrics#note-21577744" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="0" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">And we live in peace</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="21583589" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="unreviewed" data-id="21583589" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-long-story-short-lyrics#note-21583589" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="1" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">But if someone comes at us, this time, I'm ready</a></blockquote><p>13. marjorie</p><blockquote><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">Asked you to write it down for me</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">Should've kept every grocery store receipt</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">'Cause every scrap of you would be taken from me</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">Watched as you signed your name Marjorie</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="21578007" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="21578007" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-marjorie-lyrics#note-21578007" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="0" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">All your closets of backlogged dreams<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />And how you left them all to me</a></blockquote><p>14. closure</p><blockquote><p><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">Don't treat me like</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">Some situation that needs to be handled</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="21577587" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="accepted" data-id="21577587" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-closure-lyrics#note-21577587" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="3" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">I'm fine with my spite<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />And my tears, and my beers and my candles</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><a annotation-fragment="21613754" class="referent referent--yellow" classification="unreviewed" data-id="21613754" href="https://genius.com/Taylor-swift-closure-lyrics#note-21613754" image="false" ng-class="{ 'referent--linked_to_preview': song_ctrl.referent_has_preview(fragment_id), 'referent--linked_to_preview_active': song_ctrl.highlight_preview_referent(fragment_element_id), 'referent--purple_indicator': song_ctrl.show_preview_referent_indicator(fragment_element_id) }" ng-click="open()" pending-editorial-actions-count="0" prevent-default-click="" style="background-color: #e9e9e9; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(233, 233, 233) 0.01em 0px 0px, rgb(233, 233, 233) -0.01em 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: inherit; display: inline; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; padding: 0.2em 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; transition-duration: 0.1s, 0.1s; transition-property: background-color, box-shadow; transition: background-color 0.1s, box-shadow 0.1s; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">I can feel you</a><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;"> smoothing me over</span></p></blockquote><p>15. evermore</p><blockquote><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">I rewind thе tape, but all it does is pause</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Programme, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" /><span face="Programme, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 18px;">On thе very moment all was lost</span></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>That's quite a handful but prying open Taylor's songwriting is a joy unlike any other. It's wistful and masterful and you'll have a hard time highlighting the lines that will speak to you because frankly, at one point in your life, all of them will. </p><p><br /></p><p>Oh Taylor, never stop writing! </p><p><br /></p><p>So what's your favorite? </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>image: pinterest</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Xoxo, </p>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474587862416663927.post-16899588368717994292020-11-20T20:48:00.002-08:002021-03-07T23:04:33.164-08:00Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Daiso<p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikjxtqD2cA_exPvWZ6CuFQ6qJ_1f5Y88qWpBCdXuP74FrPnX0VzBEcXlkO1gePRhoqN9IUNjz2eotmvKBCeaYr4W5B7mNIr6sLxsREtcyjiLofkv_sfdZAiWv9VZM1TW2vcf3WtmNJv6w/s2048/Vlog+ON+TYPES+OF+SPEECH+CONTEXT+%25281%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikjxtqD2cA_exPvWZ6CuFQ6qJ_1f5Y88qWpBCdXuP74FrPnX0VzBEcXlkO1gePRhoqN9IUNjz2eotmvKBCeaYr4W5B7mNIr6sLxsREtcyjiLofkv_sfdZAiWv9VZM1TW2vcf3WtmNJv6w/s16000/Vlog+ON+TYPES+OF+SPEECH+CONTEXT+%25281%2529.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">With few weeks before Christmas, the websites I follow have already whipped up their gift guides prompting customers to shop early to avoid the detestable rush that has come to associate this holiday. Oprah started the tradition with her wildly popular <a href="https://www.oprahmag.com/life/a34440116/oprah-favorite-things-2020/" target="_blank">My Favorite Things</a>. New York magazine, where I gifted myself with a monthly subscription, <a href="https://www.thecut.com/tags/gift-guides/" target="_blank">categorizes these presents for the most important people of your life. </a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In this space, I recreate my version of the gift guide. It is curated with you, my readers, in mind. The first in this series is Daiso. Specifically the store's branch in the ground floor of Robinson's Antipolo. This is not sponsored so I individually picked and chosen all the products that I will be featuring here hoping that you'll also like my selections. So bookmark this post when you quickly go to your Christmas shopping. Although you can opt to go online this year as opposed to going out to buy but believe me, nothing beats the sensory giddiness when you can actually touch and feel the stuff that call out your name. Protocol practicing of course</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">So wear your masks and shields, spritz the alcohol of your choice and shop away. And oh, since this is Daiso, everything is under 200 php! Can we say ' such a steal?' You better! </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>1. <u>Christmas Paper Plates</u></i></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsLko2-iK3D3HLrrPTUGXYj5okFqRJuh7jA0u1ILbcxojRSXRQnQ56tgXluqLVLVP6mEqBXbsglOugwm7kbTsxUQaswBzyVBcdU_PFzxOC4Y0wZVAM9FrI9FEh0rmfhjePBNnHmY5MDH0/s2048/IMG_6418.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsLko2-iK3D3HLrrPTUGXYj5okFqRJuh7jA0u1ILbcxojRSXRQnQ56tgXluqLVLVP6mEqBXbsglOugwm7kbTsxUQaswBzyVBcdU_PFzxOC4Y0wZVAM9FrI9FEh0rmfhjePBNnHmY5MDH0/s16000/IMG_6418.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">2. <i><u>Cutlery Set </u></i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i><u><br /></u></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRVQIy0xqREtldgV8BpWfA2wdJNU_MQlxihy_8Y23tAYsoK4moLg0v9qu5yC2vSbcDVo2wz9f-B7vDLRHFNSidTFbpbvrIID-qdQ-imbmM3on6rRSLVGgbwGpu1aINb-8bYzwcInwBYpQ/s2048/IMG_6419.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRVQIy0xqREtldgV8BpWfA2wdJNU_MQlxihy_8Y23tAYsoK4moLg0v9qu5yC2vSbcDVo2wz9f-B7vDLRHFNSidTFbpbvrIID-qdQ-imbmM3on6rRSLVGgbwGpu1aINb-8bYzwcInwBYpQ/s16000/IMG_6419.JPG" /></a></i></div><p style="text-align: center;"><i><i><br /></i></i></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>3. <u>Stamp Type Cookie Cutter</u></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><u><br /></u></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlsZMg4ldtlVGDf10pcggjr3YC3wAZnFaysZMwYT3LEKDw00KMimv77w1PbstWhCHVJPPhkqfp8YieamexZmbebqstSzbcybPIpXT5K0UNWunH4Dh8qq8wOgpNox_US3Efu5oQiluhvSA/s2048/IMG_6420.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIhO_toKJ3JKvgwhjLsY9v1zdj5fXjq-FH_XPOlvckXh1QXhd4FGdW0LmN84h4rUiAK2PTHFAJ4fFCOsRa6gQmwqLv5fJHtmcEJFcsR4MoF7tVbTkWe1s28avVwPfkflITpSPMIFIiH3k/s16000/IMG_6423.JPG" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><div style="text-align: justify;">7. <u>Velvet necktie hanger</u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHzodGQ7rTQvk-VHgHILoaiSak31JETRb7DqMKbDKDtO1hogNEQ-GGK0T92GOh1kUVU2jxYThLexeqnOc9VvRbgdxYvfOqoDTvFHt4QetD-0GJ-4U-ZpY3Rsx2CI9QlmKlrlmvmUB8svE/s2048/IMG_6425.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHzodGQ7rTQvk-VHgHILoaiSak31JETRb7DqMKbDKDtO1hogNEQ-GGK0T92GOh1kUVU2jxYThLexeqnOc9VvRbgdxYvfOqoDTvFHt4QetD-0GJ-4U-ZpY3Rsx2CI9QlmKlrlmvmUB8svE/s16000/IMG_6425.JPG" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><div style="text-align: justify;">8. <u>Captain America and Star Wars doormats</u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVpuHNoCPicjmjeNtjDg7dmOA1yOIYNBAIIYhPcQKmWUCfz4I7tI46_YYcDBv1abelU7sk2sicjotBlna_0JcyEfdXkV4nwKRs7o3p5OYRzVRkqlVZkQ9sEnSCh_Chmt7S-wbPySeEEtQ/s2048/IMG_6439.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVpuHNoCPicjmjeNtjDg7dmOA1yOIYNBAIIYhPcQKmWUCfz4I7tI46_YYcDBv1abelU7sk2sicjotBlna_0JcyEfdXkV4nwKRs7o3p5OYRzVRkqlVZkQ9sEnSCh_Chmt7S-wbPySeEEtQ/s16000/IMG_6439.JPG" /></a></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><br /></div><div><i>18. <u>Fleecy 'Good Humour' cap</u></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8VLY4lP3aKwhkKPMof3-cQPKnn_G8gR50snDQkXXe8Qjr1GMzVyf_qwF7GhpTxkJiHd11KZLdAzktHu9TPjDKIo7F7V04etNuu6deykXyxZrRHshzo3O2GlVlFCrj2YXyeLNRQ3TL_pU/s2048/IMG_6440.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir20aapCdByKjEd5FHCU7RRpficRNpt9pHDTncKNjSFgtjpSDS0iOOO0VeU8Gk1x5qxqyNWaQvQNJst9_EpmmWDD3xvU3RLwivLdlMuKut-nKrIlKneQrRYbwQShuhViLrUKpGZaIEAgw/s2048/IMG_6442.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir20aapCdByKjEd5FHCU7RRpficRNpt9pHDTncKNjSFgtjpSDS0iOOO0VeU8Gk1x5qxqyNWaQvQNJst9_EpmmWDD3xvU3RLwivLdlMuKut-nKrIlKneQrRYbwQShuhViLrUKpGZaIEAgw/s16000/IMG_6442.JPG" /></a></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><br /></div><div><i>21. <u>Kraft Aluminum Pouch </u></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn00PW2Ere5nqFzi_VEo_uk9PhbY-q4bdOACfV7DiVbfFK1TKLxZ6LWqxqhLOp4rsLfR7s4k_VtK61DSf3rycxOZj-Du5y3uMmqsPX3eJcx-p3wFKG-hlTm-cMt-imspB1TD5NfqD8RfA/s2048/IMG_6443.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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If so, tag me up and show the good people of Daiso this post. Please watch out for my next gift guides as I plan to go to all my favorite stores so you can make this Christmas the merriest of all to the receiving end of your generosity! </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Daiso is at lower ground floor of Robinson's Antipolo. </i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Cover Photo: Canva</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">All photos are mine otherwise stated.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Xoxo, </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p></div>ryanleycofaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649966733008367587noreply@blogger.com1