Book Quote

"You're beautiful and sad," I said finally, not looking at him when I did. "Just like your eyes. You're like a song that I heard when I was a little kid but forgot I knew until I heard it again."
- Grace (Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater)

Things I've learned this week

1. Going shopping alone can be fun, and very rewarding.
2. I've been buying too many books lately.
3. It's hard to get rid of a bad habit like procrastinating.
4. I don't hate Robert Pattinson. I just hate the fact that he is not the Edward I had in mind, which in turn leads me to resent him for playing the role of Edward.
5. People that rant online generally receives only supportive comments.
6. Gloomy days can looks just as gorgeous as sunny ones.
7. I still get stage fright when doing presentations, even in front of an audience of only two.
8. Little boys who blame someone for the death of his mother without finding out the truth or understanding the situation really irks me.

Blooming trees in pink

Seems like cherry blossom trees in Japan are now in full bloom. How I wish I could pay a visit and see one in real life. Imagine just laying beneath one while looking towards the sky. That's what I call paradise.

Today, I came across a big and really old looking cathedral somewhere along the north while I was on my way to lunch. I was in awe, I have never seen such a huge structure that is so old. It's no wonder they call this place the City of Churches.

Cupcakes and chocolates are great inspiration for assignments. I have been dreading about my assignment for weeks when suddenly, cupcakes passed my mind. And then ideas began to form and before I knew it, I have a draft for my assignment. I just adore creative assignments. :)

Summer days, autumn nights

Today, I went to my local council's public library. Being in a new library felt weird, since I have always hung out at the public library in the city. But since I'm at a new neighbourhood, I thought I'd better start getting acquainted with the new library too.

It was really weird, knowing that the YA genres were placed in the Teenagers Section in my library. Worse of all, the Teenagers Section was buried deep inside the Children's Section and Play Area. Perhaps it was because that I am new to the YA genre, but I have never felt so awkward being in the children's section, picking up a teenager's book. Maybe I'm just being silly since I am not certain whether people actually care if I was picking up a teenager's book.

However, I did picked up two books that I have been hearing good reviews about - Gone by Michael Grant and Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. I can see why Thirteen Reasons Why is such a great book, I finished the book in three hours, with only a short break in between. Once I started on the book, I just couldn't put it down. Can't wait to begin Gone tomorrow.

Autumn is beginning to replace summer. Dried leaves are starting to pile up. It won't be long now before the cold weather begins to nip at my toes. I can hardly wait. I adore winter!

Book Quote

If my love were an ocean,
there would be no more land.
If my love were a desert,
you would see only sand.
If my love were a star—
late at night, only light.
And if my love could grow wings,
I'd be soaring in flight.
- Hannah Baker (Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher)

Ever read a book that really terrifies you and leaves your heart pumping with dread, just because you know there's only one way that it'll end?