I kept asking myself... and my mother asked me too... "I thought it's my/your semestral break? Why are/am you/I killing yourself/myself in doing your/my Case Study?" We asked the same question. What choice do I have? I MUST follow the orders of my professors because I'm a STUDENT. Frankly, I was so tired, it's like I squeezed the hell out of my brain just to have something to write on the blank sheet of papers. I ended up finishing all of them this week. Thank God! but the result is... STRESS.
I learned my lesson. I can never AVOID stress. However, I can REDUCE it by doing something... like Procrastinating moderately. Take note... MODERATELY.
BOOKS
I read books whenever I feel like "Oh.. I'm thinking too much". I finished 4 books this week. It's not a waste of time. Well, for me it was not because through reading my English Vocabulary is expanding and this is useful for my job as well as for self development.
"I just need to know that someone out there listens and understands...."
For me, it's like a modern version of "Catcher in the Rye". This book is for teenagers and those people who are young at heart... like me. OMG! I'm talking like an old person here... I'm not that old! Going on, I can relate with the protagonist. I know the feeling of being a Wallflower. That was me a few years ago. I had a lot of laugh, serious, sad and happy moments while reading this book. I think I might watch the movie but I'm still contemplating because I don't want to ruin the images of the characters on my mind.
"Sometimes you lose a battle. But mischief always wins the war."
I was a little surprised during the first few pages. I didn't expect this kind of story at all... I thought it would be like something "The fault in our stars" wherein I cried so much at the end of the book. I was totally devasted at the end... but in this book... It's more like a surreal experience for me.
3. Memories of My Melancholy Whores by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
"I'm ugly, shy and anachronistic. But by dint of not wanting to be those things I have pretended to be just the opposite."
The first book I read by Garcia Marquez was "Love at the time of Cholera" and it took me 5 years to bring myself to finish it. I bought the book year 2007, read the few chapters and continued and finished just last year. But this book is different, I couldn't bring myself to take a rest... it was a MAJOR page turner and I feel for the protagonist. I learned that since Life is short just do what your heart desires and that Love is something that is just there... you only need to realize that it's there... grab it and keep it.
"Being rich is such a very external quality."
I was suddenly transported to my Elementary Days. I used to watch the animated series "Judy Abbot" back then and I love it so much! This book is one of the best book about love ever written... in my opinion. I smiled, laughed and cried while reading... (I know... I'm emotional... my blood type is O). I only have the ebook copy but I terribly want the tangible copy! This is a very rare book in my country. If somebody will "Donate" this book to me... I will love this person for the rest of my life.
MOVIES
I watched 4 movies for the past two weeks because I needed something new, I need inspiration...
Love story... Did I like it? Somehow. But what really retained on my mind was the "Bullying" scene. Overall, I think this can be a good movie for those who love watching. Somehow, it brought a smile on my lips and a little pinch on my heart.
2. My Name is Love (Thai Movie)
At first, I was so BORED and I wanted to just stop the film and go back to sleep but when the "twist" happened I finally got interested and was able to finish the movie. Overall... just a so-so.
I'm not a Thai Movie fanatic, okay? but this was recommended to me so I just watched it. Opinion: Interesting. Recommended for those who like "Mild Romance" movie. I like the second couple and the rest... so-so.
Another surreal experience for me. It's not the common "Switching" theme... I guess. Funny, interesting but a little strange which made me like the movie. It reminded me of my old self during elementary days. :)
Music
Music is part of my life. Lately, whenever I'm stress I strum my guitar and practice some chords taught to me by my guitar tutor. My fingers are really swollen now.
(KISERU)
(Aspidistrafly)
(Gutevolk)
(Humbert Humbert)
This is a very long post. But I really like to share things that I love/like here. I hope you don't mind.
Tomorrow is Saturday, I'm going to University to finally submit my Case Studies, take home quiz and some papers. And then I am free human being!!! Hurray!
Unfortunately, there's a huge storm now. I think the capital city is in Signal number 1. No matter what happens tomorrow... I will try to be happy and patient and understanding. Life is BEAUTIFUL!
Good night!
Things that made me happy:
: Missions accomplished.
: Reading books.
: Listening to music.
: Him.
: Rice cake.
: Vegetables.
: Coconut juice.
: Zumba.
: That we are stil alive!
