(episode comment) shirohiyo: reincarnated as a neglected noble episode 12 (final)

So we've reached the end already. I can only just pout as I've actually wished they make it a bit longer, you know. This one was a really good anime for me. Or maybe I wasn't just the type to enjoy the anime that majority of the people likes, unless they're within the things that I like. Not sure if I made any sense here, though.

I didn't think they would end this on the part that Princess Hyakka had to leave for the whole winter and be back in spring, though. It's like saying that there's still something to look forward to. But hey, maybe the studio will do something about that. For now, I can only wish. 😁✌️

Ageha is definitely too young to start a company, obviously. But everything he would create surely caused some sort of chaos enough for some trouble to come — good or bad. Though it might not be that obvious at the moment, there would definitely be trouble brewing around. Especially with the matter of his god-forsaken parents. At least, that's how I woud call them. Then again, he wouldn't be alone in making his wishes and dreams happen. He was doing his best to secure a future for Regulus, after all. Regardless of the future that he knew, he was still doing it. It was for the sake of his brother and all of the people in Kikunoi, after all.

I will surely miss their cuteness, though. Especially the siblings. And now, looks like Kanade was included in the mix. He was the siblings' first friend, after all. And one day, hopefully, one of their greatest ally and confidante. That would be really great for all of them. Anyway, since I can't expect a second season anytime soon (even when it looked like it might not happen), I'll just continue reading the web novel version of this. 😊✌️❤️

(episode comment) private tutor to the duke's daughter episode 1

I just found this anime yesterday and only got to finish watching it today. Though I've seen the trailers before, it didn't really catch much of my interest. But I did try to find the light novel version for me to reach, just for me to have a gist of what the story was about. Haven't even made it 25% of the first volume — only because I was reading something else. 😁😁

Going back to the topic, I mean the start is good. At least for me, the graphics are okay, except for that last part with the eight candles. Most part of it were in 3D. Then again, maybe I'm the only one who was "complaining" about that. Tina and Ellie are both ditzy in their own rights. Especially Ellie, of course. But both of them do wanted to learn magic for their own reasons. So I guess determination was there for both of them.

I was wondering why Allen failed his magic exam when he could do such magic. But when I cheated a bit by reading his profile online (sorry! 😭😭), it looked like someone was behind it. So he wasn't exactly that inept when it comes to magic. Now I want to see how his journey as a private tutor would go from here on out. At least, I got to watch a new anime after that last one I finished.

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger

Field day, huh? Not that I can relate since we don't have that from where I live. Or maybe there is... only that I can't fully remember. Hehe! This episode was a bit lively, in my opinion. Lively because of sports, that is. We get to see another moment of Hoeru and Rikuo teaming up again. Or maybe Rikuo was feeling something whenever Hoeru would mention about his past — especially those that he hsd experienced in the No-One World. Things he never get to experience and things he also experienced (although we've only seen a glimpse of that before).

Like I said, at least give the guy a benefit of a doubt... somehow. I still can't take Mashiro's ego, though. So I'll leave it at that. Even so, I think he would give exceptions to some people when it comes to showing affection. Kids, I think, was one of them. Another reason why I wanted to give Mashiro a benefit of a doubt for his reasons to wanting to surpass Tega Sword was his experience after winning the Universe War. I mean, gosh! Sealed for 10,000 years? Even I would be pissed off. But I think there was something more to that. Something else happened. He must have learned something, heard something, seen something... Anything that would immensely fuel that desire to surpass the one who you piloted before in order to win that war.

For now, let's see if we can find out more as the upcoming episodes will be aired in the next coming Sundays. 😁✌️

Souji (Kyoryuger)/Kotoha (Shinkenger): Chance To Protect A Future

Chances are something I chose to ignore before. But now that I have a battle to face, a chance to protect a future with you is what I need to grasp... — Florence Joyce

xxxxxx

Souji could only heave several deep breaths right after finishing off the last of the monsters that suddenly spawned off from the sewers. It was just supposed to be an ordinary day that he was planning to spend alone as he tried to think of a way to finally implement his plan.

But then, this happened.

journal entry #2072

Wow! This has never happened before. Me, in the middle of debating whether to write, to read or to watch. But it's more than the first 2, to be honest. That was weird that I couldn't even help smiling as I write here.

Got to continue reading "By The Light Of The Study Lamp" by Carolyn Keene. I was able to find a way to read that PDF copy of the book comfortably. How come I didn't get to do that before? It would've spared me headache that I felt whenever I had to read PDF books in my reader app.

I got to continue writing that Souji/Kotoha one-shot and I actually finished it! What do you know? It's been a while since I got to finish writing something. I'm glad I didn't put it on hold for days again.

Went out to go to the market. As usual, to buy ingredients — but mainly bangus since Mama needed it for her pinakbet. I also ended up buying ingredients for sinigang sa miso. That didn't take long, sure. But I sure do end up falling asleep in jeepneys lately, it was weird for me. I don't know, but that's how it feels to me, for some reason.

journal entry #2071

Wow! I actually got to finish reading a book — after a long while. The only thing I did was to increase the font size of my ebook reader on my phone and also the line spacing. I also had to choose a font that would be comfortable to my eyes. I only did what I've seen in Youtube on how to read faster. But since I only have an android phone as a device that I can use, I changed the tactic a little bit. Let's just say that it was, in a way, inspired by a suggestion about using OpenDyslexic as a font. I used a different font, but it still allowed me to finish reading Volume 2 of Campfire Cooking In Another World.

Went out to go to the market again today. I ended up walking from home to town because there was no jeepney available and I didn't want to wait. It was a bit hot, but I didn't mind.

I'm able to do some writing today! Yay! It's been a while. I'm writing a one-shot, by the way. A crossover fanfic featuring Souji and Kotoha. I'm actually going to try finishing it tonight after this. Still, no hard feelings if I couldn't.

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 16

One thing I can say about Mashiro — too arrogant, too sure about himself, too much hate (I think) for Tega Sword, and a tad bit annoying. Yup. Probably even worse for me than Ryugi. At the moment, I don't like him. I don't care if he was strong. I don't care if he was the previous winner of the Universe Ring War. If he didn't fix his attitude towards Hoeru and the others, then I will continue disliking this guy. Of course, for now, I'm giving him the benefit of a doubt since there has to be a story as to why he wanted to surpass Tega Sword. But why did he help Hoeru remember what happened in the old world? Never mind the fact that Mashiro was condescending to Hoeru and his lack of wish. But he still helped him. Why? What was the reason?

Then the Prince of Destruction. Well, he was indeed a baby that can talk if I were to base it on his own confusion for his existence and why he was even born. He wasn't made aware of his exact purpose that Tega June and the Bridan wanted to exploit. But I guess Mashiro came right in time to at least rewrite that — or not. Who knows. At least the world didn't disappear. It was just changed. Now the question was that how in the world did Rikuo and the others managed to break free from the illusion of that world that was created because of that last fight. And how did Hoeru's ring remained with him? What was the reason?

I'm doing this one episode a day in order to give way to other activities that I need to do in a day. That means, two more episodes and then I'll catch up. I know I mentioned that in my previous episode comment for this series. But yes, it took me a while before I could review to those previous two. And now, the 18th episode caught up with me. Don't worry. I can do this.

(episode comment) shirohiyo: reincarnated as a neglected noble episode 11

It took me just a day to watch and rewatch the episode. I was supposed to be posting this yesterday but I ended up prioritizing something else instead. We got a new character featured here. His name was Kanade. At least, in the end, the siblings made a new friend — their first friend outside of the mansion, apparently. And basing it from what I read in the web novel version, he would be one of their trusted friend and their constant companion in their adventures. The one part I really laughed about while watching the episode was Ageha's reaction when he accidentally made the fire become bigger just while singing and thinking of a campfire song. He really went "Nani goto?!" with his eyes and mouth opened wide. Then again, he wasn't aware of the power his songs and his singing hold. At least, now he knew. Even Kanade and Regulus decided to learn magic through Victor. And then, when Ageha was in a pinch somehow, Igor appeared. Like... are you kidding me? 😂😂

By the way, according to one source, this anime will end in 12 episodes. But I wobder how will they wrap it up on the next episode. I do like it to have a second season, though. Or at least, make it 24 episodes.

journal entry #2068

Went out to go to the market to buy some more ingredients for dinner. And also ingredients for my second sister's birthday celebration this 25th. Yup, I didn't even realize.

Done watching the 11th episode of Shirohiyo. But I still haven't written any episode comment about it since I chose to be busy with something else. I think I could do that tomorrow. There's nothing wrong with that, right?

I just realized that I was a lot more dramatic about my life way back 5 years ago than now. Even when I kept saying that I'm numb and making a nonchalant approach about my life's progress, a part of me would still reveal the sensitivity I have when it comes to my own life's failures.

With having the same things happening almost every day, at times, I still find it weird and insane that I keep choosing to write on my journal. Yes, I know I made it a goal to write in my journal every day for 1,000 days and I did reach that goal. After that, I made a new goal to write every day in my journal for 2,000 days. I'm about to reach my 1,800th day on July 4th. It would still take me several more months before I finally reach that second goal. Would I finally have a love life by that time? Who knows. 😝😂😊✌️

journal entry #2067

Wow! The rain really hit us today. Then again, considering how the weather was acting up before this, that's not a surprise at all. Ofcourse, if we're not careful, we could end up getting sick because of these weather changes.

Went out today to pick up those things that Mama had ordered online. I mean, it's only four. But they were a bit heavy, not going to lie. And then there's one that I have to pick up tomorrow instead because they still had to get supplies for that item over from the other branch.

By the way, neighbors are being annoying not only because they were loud in the morning, but also because they were drunk and definitely not in their right mind. Yup, it was enough to cause some ruckus and fights that extended when they went ahead to their sudden trip. Well, at least that's what I heard. Not sure if it was true or not.

This is just something I thought of while I was washing the dishes earlier. But that transmigration story about a male webtoon writer and a female foreigner, I was thinking of making/including that in the official plot for "Norway In Four Seasons". I don't know why it came to me like that, though. But I mean, it's still fantasy, right? And the main theme of NI4S and LOT6C was meeting again that defy space and time. One is about transmigration and the other is time slip. But I'm actually debating if NI4S should be a transmigration or should I make it a reincarnation. Or both? Gosh, I don't know!

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 15

Why does this episode feel like a final battle moment? Especially when she was summoned and fought Tega Sword like that, with Kuon piloting her? I don't know, but that's how it felt to me. Then again, just how many times the world was recreated whenever Tega Sword and Tega June clash? Just a question that I don't think this episode had answered to me. Or maybe I wasn't paying attention. Who knows? But yeah, what a way to end the world just for Tega June to recreate it. Not going to lie, this is perhaps one of the strangest episode of the series by far, to me. But definitely intense.

As per usual, Hoeru-Fire Candle interaction was fun to watch. Like rivals just wanting to tease and annoy each other but at some point, still similar in more ways than one. Then Bouquet actually got to interact with her idol Rikuo. I'm not sure what to make of their interaction, to be honest. But yeah, that would be me when I get to meet any of my idols.

So... now what? The world ended after that really weird fight between the original and the copy — as Tega June reiterated it. How would the world be recreated in Tega June's image after that? Not to mention, the rings disappeared, as well. What's going to happen now?

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 14

So this is just the continuation of what happened in the last episode. According to Tega Sword, the ring itself had gone berserk that made Shoko act like that. Of course, the ring themselves were considered neutral, to begin with. It will act to the will — mainly — of the contractor. At least, that's how I see it. Thank goodness that Ryugi was able to get his point across to Shoko and let her know about what he truly feels about everything. Even I wouldn't want to live as a puppet that never had a sort of freedom to do what one wants. Shoko finally saw his point after seeing him fight. Then again, this resulted to another weird bout of Ryugi showing his extreme devotion to Tega Sword. Yes, let's be honest. It was indeed beyond normal. Not exactly a fan of too much devotion, so maybe I couldn't relate myself to Ryugi when it comes to that. The next episode seems like it's going to be another weird one. As if that was something new for this series. 😊✌️

(episode comment) the too-perfect saint episode 12

So here we are with the final episode! I actually reach here without dropping the anime. Then again, the light novel already caught my interest and was able to read it. So I guess that's not surprising that I was determined to finish watching the anime version.

I mean, the wrap up was good. But I feel like the final battle and the way the Archdemon finally vanished was a bit rushed. Then again, maybe that's just me. It felt longer to me when I was reading it and also a bit intense. But hey, at least it was already done and hopefully, no other threat would come. Of course, people say that peace is never eternal. So who knows what else could happen next.

I think the anime only put the Saint Summit in passing when I saw several saints from different countries meeting one month after the battle with the archdemon. Though it was never mentioned in the anime, I think that was what it's all about. And yes, Philia and the others did find Emily weird thinking she was all that, even when Hilgarde did acknowledge that Grace's eldest sister was close to Philia in terms of powers. Of course, the competition for Philia's attention between Grace and Mia was shown. That just looked funny.

Glad that Philia was able to do something to patch up and catch up with her biological mother and learn a lot about the family that she was supposed to have. The one thing that I never read much but saw in the anime was about Prince Fernand and Mia. I mean, it could be possible, right? The two of them. Philia and Prince Osvalt did work it out — which was already expected. Only, the difference was the proposal. It wasn't mentioned in the anime. But Prince Osvalt did ask for Philia's hand in marriage in the light novel.

Oh, well. At least, all's well that ends well. Now I got to finish a new anime.

Reiyouki Sentai Seitenger 7.2

All that could be seen and heard in the Tareus Dimension surrounding the Fortress of Screams were roars of thunder and more flashes of lightning. At times, the lightning would even strike at the tower of the castle.

But given all that had happened, the source of such mystical --- and yet almost everyday --- occurrence could do nothing more than to expend their overflowing energy and vent their anger and frustration somewhere else. This time, they've been doing it on the crack that they've been trying to fully break before.

"What kind of plan was that, Orcus? For a strategist, I can't believe that even you would fail brilliantly like this," Karkino started and once again struck the crack with his own powers.

But as Nemia expected that made her smirk, Orcus didn't pay them any attention and just continued striking the crack with his own powers. It also looked like he doesn't even want to pay attention to any of his comrades' rants with regard to his failure to prevent the awakening of the third Elemental Guide.

journal entry #2062

My head is slightly pounding again. What the heck?

For some reason, I've been listening to two Spanish songs on repeat lately and I don't know any other reason except that I just loved listening to both. The songs were called "¿Dónde Estabas Tú? (Where Were You?)" and "Hasta Mi Final (Until My End)". I mean... not going to lie, but both can become wedding songs, you know. Well, at least I know the second one was usually used as a wedding song.

Went out to go to the market today to buy some ingredients. I also had to pick up the lychees that Mama ordered online and buy a month's worth of one of her medicines.

There was one more notebook that I managed to add loose paper leaves on. At least, I won't feel guilty wasting those papers by cutting them before. I would be able to use those papers at some point, once I would be able to fill up the other ones that I started using.

(episode comment) shirohiyo: reincarnated as a neglected noble episode 10

So this one mainly focused on the people around Ageha reminding him over and over that he should also learn how to trust the adults around him. The ones that stayed with him before and after he got sick. After regaining his past life memories, Ageha did try to do most of the things he wanted to do almost by himself that he was nearly forgetting that there are people around him that were willing to help him and support him. But at least the ones he would confide to started to make him see that he couldn't and shouldn't do things all by himself, even if he has the knowledge from his previous life.

And then... a new character emerged. The last of the elves that made up the trio who was previously the etiquette and dieting teacher of Maria Crowe, as Ageha would put it. He still looked like a man, even when Regulus pointed out that he was, in fact, a woman. See? Even I would feel confused on what pronoun I should use for this elf. Then again, it looked like he didn't mind whichever people use. I don't recall reading in the web novel version about the part where Lara would send familiars to Viktor just to convince him to accompany him to go to the Kikunoi residence and meet Ageha. But maybe his appearance was just in time, since they finally point out about Ageha being out of shape and they needed to address it as soon as possible just so it would prevent any more health concerns for the five-year-old young Kikunoi lord.

Well, let's see how his dieting teacher would actually address this big issue. 😁✌️

journal entry #2060

I was basically sleepy the whole day, for some weird reason. I mean, I was just in my room almost the whole day, trying to figure out what to write or what to do in my free time. And yet, here I was, just wanting to sleep.

Mind telling me why the heck did I decide to download the first episode of Seducing Drake Palma? I did have the book, as well. I still haven't read it, though. I haven't been able to focus on reading books lately and I don't want to force myself to do anything about it for now. Anyway, I may or may not write my thoughts about this episode once I watched it.

Saw more Spanish versions of the songs I love on Youtube. Of course, I'd definitely add them to my list. But if I'm being honest, I might end up switching my focus from Norwegian to Spanish if this keeps up. Hope it doesn't happen as I do want to focus on both, to be honest.

As for that other story I mentioned yesterday, I can only recall a few scenes now. And yes, in a way, I still blame that new K-drama for this story to pop up in my mind. And maybe it was, in a way, also has The Haunted Palace as a bit of an inspiration, as well. The FL did take over the body of a noblewoman who — in her final moments — learned that her fianceé whom she loved was the one who gave the orders to kill her. Only, in that exact moment she drew her last breath, FL's soul took over her body. As much as I'd like the story idea, I really hope I can pull this off — especially the historical concept of the entire plot.

For some reason, my throat was itchy the whole day and most of the time, I couldn't help coughing. It was annoying! The changing weather was surely to blame for this.

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 13

What a weird way for others to get people to learn manners when all they do was demean others when it was done wrong. As per usual, Hoeru has his way of countering things in his own wild way. Kind of crazy that even with his personality and attitude, his words would still pierce people's hearts and make them realize things that they should have a long time ago. At least, that's what he was unconsciously doing towards his teammates (whether he admits it or not). But the ending... What the heck happened? What kind of evolution to the Ring Warriors is that? Berserk? Actually reminds me of the Berserker class from the Fate series. Hehe! But this looked like a two part topic, much like the other Ring Warriors with long appearance in the series.

Happy 6th Journaling Anniversary!

Thank goodness! I got to celebrate a new journaling milestone. I thought I'd miss it or I'd end up forgetting it again. Then again, how am I going to forget something that happened the day after the Philippine Independence Day, huh? I know I won't. But maybe that's why it was easy for me to remember the date that I started journaling again. No matter how crazy things could get, I actually managed to reach this far in this.

That's an achievement in itself, just so you know. Well, at least for me.

During that time period, I've completely filled up 14 journals of different sizes an currently writing on the 15th journal. I just wrote my 2,058th journal entry tonight and obviously, there would be more to come. Wow!

But if I'm going to be honest, I wish I could write the same number of pages or entries on my stories. Perhaps, that's the only sad part for me. I've been having a hard time giving the same dedication to my fiction writings as that of my daily journaling.

In any case, I still made it here! Recorded 6 years worth of memories starting when I was 27 years old — right before my 28th birthday — until now that I'm 33 years old who is about to turn 34 this August. I still wish I managed to keep my old journals when I was in elementary and high school, though. That would seriously be worth reminiscing, I think. 😊✌️❤️

journal entry #2057

The 127th Philippine Independence Day today. Not really sure what happened in town today for people to celebrate that since I didn't go out to head to town. Not to mention, it was mainly drizzling the whole day (or almost the whole day). So who knows. But for me, this date — or rather the day after June 12 — is the one that has the most significance for me in terms of my journaling journey.

Actually, I was already done watching both the 9th episode of Shirohiyo first and then the 11th episode of The Too-Perfect Saint just today. The former was just a little light, even with that sabotage done to Maria before the concert. But the cuteness of Ageha and even that of Regulus, and also add the reactions of the two elves in certain situations, were really making me smile. Even when I knew what would happen since I read the web novel version, I still find it both refreshing and amazing to see the anime version.

journal entry #2056

Because of me watching clips of various old Spanish-language dramas, I ended up looking for Spanish songs that I can listen to as part of my language learning. But of course, I tried searching for slow or ballad ones as those were the ones I'm accustomed to listening.

Along with that, another story plot ran in my mind. And yes, I've been imagining it in Spanish and I have no idea why. About a man who struggled in life growing up but still optimistic who fell in love with a woman who had just returned to town to discover the truth about the murder of her mother. ML doesn't know who his mother was while FL was raised by her godfather. They became each other's instruments to discover the truth that they've been searching for. There are still things I need to add about this, of course. But for now, this is the plot — yet again. Yikes! I really don't know when to stop, do I? And to think this was supposed to be just the plot for the second leads. Maybe that's not happening anymore now that I thought of this. Weird me.

Mama and TP went out again to head to the hospital for the laboratory testing. As for me, I didn't go out today at all. I think that's still a good thing, though.

journal entry #2055

Both Mama and TP ended up going out to head to Parkway — I don't know where that is, by the way, except that it's within Baguio along Legarda Road. This was the one that would give free surgical operations as part of a government program of some sort. TP had to know if she'd be qualified so that she'd be able to have her goiter checked and operated.

In the middle of dealing with red days and now, migraine. Not really sure what to make of this, though.

100 words a day — just so I can say that I showed up on my writings. I mean, that's not so bad, right? Then why is it so hard for me to do? Huh? This is just something I can only rant for myself, you know. There's still the lack of actual action that I need to address. Hopefully, soon.

Went out to go to the grocery before it rained. I had to or else, I'd end up postponing it till tomorrow. And I don't want that. I also went out again around afternoon since Mama wanted me to buy eclairs. But there wasn't anything available. So she told me to buy siopao and chicharon instead.

Reiyouki Sentai Seitenger 7.1

RECORD #7: THE WELL-KEPT TRUMP CARD

The Vessels were busy preparing breakfast that morning. To be precise, it was Misae and Akira who were in charge of that particular breakfast.

"Is the fried rice done?" Eichirou asked from the dining room where he and Erika were busy setting up the dining table with plates and other utensils.

"It's almost done. A few more minutes," Akira replied. "But you can take the tamagoyaki and the mushroom soup here. They're both finished cooking."

"I'll get it." With that, Erika headed to the kitchen. One by one, she took the plate of tamagoyaki and the large bowl of mushroom soup to bring it to the dining room.

journal entry #2053

So Papa has a new reason cellphone number while the old one was gone, for some reason. Then again, I don't even have the need to ask anything about that, anyway.

Just saw the full teaser trailer of Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre that I believe was shown in today's Grand Mediacon of the TV series. And yup, they went all out on that show. Not sure if I'd be able to watch the actual show, somehow. But we'll see. One thing I noticed was the participation of Ricky Davao. So this was already filmed even before the actor passed away. Wow! That's really something.

Went out to head to the market to buy a few more ingredients for sinigang and also one more dish for dinner either tomorrow or the day after that.

So we got new rules about the trash that was needed to be collected and for some reason, it doesn't include the biodegradable ones. We were in a bit of a dilemma at the time. But I think the annoying landlady managed to work it out.

journal entry #2052

Went out in the afternoon to buy ingredients for chicken mami and other ingredients needed for dinner.

Ended up downloading some Spanish versions of the songs I'm familiar with and also 4 Norwegian songs. I guess I'm starting to go all out for it, huh? Then again, maybe that's for the best. I really want to up my language learning even just a little.

It rained hard while I was outside and in the market. So it was a bit hard to move around. Not until it stopped. It was cold, but I have no choice but to stay in one place in the meantime.

My gums were aching so bad again and I'm not liking it at all! Urgh! I know I shouldn't be relying too much on pain relievers. But at this point, I had no other choice. This was, in fact, similar to that one night that made me unable to sleep up until 3 AM.

Mama woke up early to make the puto since she needed to have it finished before 10 AM since the client would be picking it up by then. Of course, there were extras that we ended up eating as snacks, especially at night when I was doing my short language lessons and journaling.

journal entry #2051

I was frustrated on one half of the day because of waiting for me to be able to my blog again. But I chose to be patient because this was the only thing I can do.

Because of waiting for the time limit in my blog, I ended up downloading Zen Color just to keep myself busy. Yup, just me placing my frustration over the situation on the coloring app. Not sure if it did anything good to me, though.

Went out late in the afternoon to buy ingredients for puto that Mama had to make tomorrow because a coworker of my second sister actually placed an order of 50 pieces. It's not that much. But still, I can't believe I would see something like that again.

I guess I really am sticking to doing Norwegian in the meantime. Now all I have to do is to keep it up.

Seriously, why is it that I still haven't watched the episodes of From Old Country Bumpkin To Master Swordsman and even Gozyuger? My gosh! I'm way behind. Then again, I've been thinking of dropping the anime if this keeps up. Urgh! I don't like this. I've been dropping a lot of anime I've started watching lately. Why is that?

(episode comment) the too-perfect saint episode 10

Prince Julius is nuts. Obviously. All the bolts in his brain were seriously loose for doing all that. Not surprising that he ended up becoming the host of the archdemon that the exorcists were preventing to be revived. Glad that Philia reached the desperate Mia on time and managed to save her and Girtonia before it takes on the worse damage. But I was right. They did merge the supposed separate events written in Volume 1 and 2 of the light novel version. And they did it seemlessly, if I say so myself. One battle is over. Another bigger one is about to come because of what Julius did when he escaped. Seriously! He really can't accept defeat, huh? Narcissist much? And yes, I'm including delusional to my description of his kind. Urgh!

journal entry #2049

More coloring on the app done since my concentration is seriously elsewhere the whole day.

It has been noisy outside once again. This time, the landlady was to blame and being demanding with regard to Mama's plants to be moved somewhere in the front yard far from the stairs. Yup, we were all just annoyed.

For some reason, I received a shoulder bag from my youngest sister — saying it was from our aunt. Not sure who was the aunt that she was talking about. But I still received it — even when I don't usually use shoulder bags and would prefer to use backpacks (big or small) and sling bags.

I just felt so sleepy the whole day and I don't know why. I didn't even do much today and I also didn't go anywhere outside. So why did I find myself falling asleep before I could even stop myself?

Should I write the letters in my WIP "Letters To Sunrise" short, as well? I mean, like 10 sentences short or maybe just two paragraphs worth. I don't know why that thought came to me, though. I mean, I know I can. But the planning and the content of the letter would be the challenge for me. But let's see if I can really do it.

i seriously need to keep up... that's all there is to it

I was supposed to include these comments on my journal entry for today. But I figured that this would be the better option for today. Not to mention, nothing interesting happened today other than the fact that it rained again — hard. I guess monsoon season is really here already. In any case, I ended up doing this as I was resting from reading a web novel. Now that I finally finished watching these episodes, I can finally focus on doing something else.

At the moment, the only ones left for me to watch in the meantime are 3 episodes of Gozyuger and also 3 episodes of From Old Country Bumpkin To Master Swordsman. That's still a lot for my brain that seems to settle having a short attention span that doesn't usually happen. But hey, I think I'd be able to get by. I just don't know when.

But for now, let me write down my comments on 2 episodes of both Shirohiyo and The Too-Perfect Saint. Let's go!

journal entry #2047

We didn't get to properly dry the laundry again today because of the impending rain that only started to fall around afternoon and it's continuinb even as I write on my journal.

Went out to go to the market to buy a few more ingredients needed for my sister's lunch box and also for our dinner. I ended up walking from home to town because there was no available jeepney and the line was already long.

My sisters are back from their trip. But of course, since they were tired, they all headed straight to bed as soon as they arrived and did their usual routine.

Just did a lot of coloring on Zen Color app when I knew I wouldn't be able to concentrate on doing anything. It does calm my mind in a way. I just need to make sure that it won't completely distract me from what I need to do — especially writing.

I watched the two episodes of Shirohiyo on my phone. And yet here I am, still hadn't started writing my comments on those episodes. Or maybe I just couldn't concentrate properly for now. Let's see if I can write it down tonight and post it by tomorrow.

Dear Future Husband,

Hi! How are you? I hope you're doing well and living your life when you read this. Or if not, I still hope that you're okay and that you're on your way to make sure you stay that way for a long time. We don't want to be a burden to each other whenever we deal with something in our lives, right? Or at least... that's how I feel at the moment.

I can't recall the last time I wrote to you like this, if I'm being honest. I don't even remember why I stopped writing letters like this to you at some point. But does that matter? Maybe in some aspect, it does — at least for me. This is me writing to you — hoping that any of the letters I wrote to you would reach you in one way or another.

I can't say I miss you, as I've never even met you or held you or talked to you. But I know I long to be with you. In my mind, I could see us holding us and smiling at each other — with no prejudice and pretenses. Just pure unadulterated happiness that blossomed between us. In my mind, whenever I would write about my day in my journal, I can't keep myself from smiling as I write about you and me.

I want to write about you and me — about us together — as each day passes by. I've been itching to do that now that the 6th month of the year has started. Two more months and it'll be August — my birth month. I'll be turning 34 by then. For some, it was way past the marrying age. But given how my life is at the moment, as much as I want to say I don't give a damn care, I still can't help feeling as if something is missing in me. I know that a part of me realizes that it's you.

Even the young me who dreamed of such romantic love to exists in my life wanted that to happen. For now, maybe writing letters this way would ease that longing. Maybe it would never do that at all. But I'm still here waiting for that day that we can finally be together to come true. I don't know how it will happen. I think I shouldn't worry about that for now, right? I'm trusting the process. I think that's for the best.

Who knows how our story will unfold soon? In the meantime, let me meet you in my dreams, or even in my imagination, until a miracle finally bridges the gap between what is still fantasy for me and reality that would happen for the two of us to be together at last in some way.

Until then, stay healthy and be happy, okay?

Just here waiting,

Florence Joyce

 

journal entry #2045

Wow! It's actually the last day of the month now. I didn't really pay attention to time and days passing by lately. Not sure if that was a good thing or not, though.

It's still raining hard tonight. Then again, they said that "Habagat (southwest monsoon) is here" in the news. So I think rainy season either comes early or is about to start. I don't know what to feel about that, though.

Final decision. As soon as I finish filling up my current journal, I'll be switching to a smaller notebook as a journal on the next one. That would be easier for me to carry around, especially when I go out of the house and head to town. Maybe I should use a composition notebook, but with thicker pages. I think that would be the best option for me.

Went out to head to the market today to buy ingredients that I didn't get to buy yesterday. I also bought Mama's medicine for uric acid. Thank goodness, it didn't rain when I went there. But the real issue today was the traffic long enough to actually make me fall asleep while waiting for the jeepney to finally move forward. I didn't reach the usual stop. Instead, I got off to Rizal Park when it was stuck in a traffic and walled from there to go to The Generic Pharmacy in Session Road to buy Mama's medicine before going to the market. Honestly, if I had know that the traffic would be that bad, I should've just walked already all the way from home to town. Then again, I couldn't risk it because the sky at the time looked like it would rain any time soon.

We didn't get to do the laundry today because of the weather. But hopefully, it would clear up tomorrow just so we could finish doing the laundry.

I actually got to read today. Though I chose to continue reading the web novel version of Shirohiyo. I managed to read up to Part 48. I think the parts I read would appear in the anime version somehow. Though I'm not sure how they would animate that scene. And now, it was also updated to Part 710. Still a long way to go for me to catch up and be really updated.

journal entry #2044

My sisters, my nephew, and my brothers-in-law — together with my father and my paternal cousin — started traveling to Isabela today. The only worry we have right was that it was raining since this morning. I'm not sure about the other provinces. But yeah, that's the one thing to worry about.

Went to market to buy ingredients for tonight's dinner. I did that even if it was raining. Then again, I don't really have a choice since no one else would do that, anyway.

Just a realization. I think I would be updating story parts once it reaches more than 2,000 words but less than 3,000. At least, I think that would be the sweet spot for me.

Didn't get to write anything even post anything. I got busy doing coloring on the app again. I guess I won't be able to stay away from it, huh?

Why am I thinking of trying to speedrun the Norwegian or Spanish course of Duolingo if I try the premium version of it — at least its 14 days trial version? I don't know why it came to me, to be honest. But even if it's just a thought, it's not like I'll disregard it. It's still something to consider, though. Maybe that would help me me actually focus on learning the language as I go on.

journal entry #2043

One more day and they would be leaving to head to Isabela tomorrow. And yes, I'm not going with them. That was already planned, even before the final plan was set.

My head hurts and I'm not liking it at all. Especially when it's also raining like this. I'm not sure if this was even migraine or just plain headache.

Doing some more coloring on the Paint by Number app. I chose to install Zen Color once again, only because that's the first one of such app that I installed. And I like it better out of all the similar ones I installed before.

For some reason, I'm starting to miss writing poems. Mainly the quatrain ones. Or at least, the one similar to the poem "If Tomorrow Starts Without Me". I need a different kind of inspiration to actually proceed to that. But do I seriously need that?

Why can't I seem to properly concentrate on watching anything lately? I have lots of videos to watch and here I am, wanting to give up watching all of them. Why is that?

journal entry #2042

It was actually raining — on half of the day until late at night. That was a little surprising. Or not.

For some reason, my eyes hurt again. I don't really know what's causing this, though.

Finished watching the 8th episode of The Too-Perfect Saint. But I still haven't written any episode comment about it. For some reason, I can't seem to start doing it. Was it because I felt drained or something? Or maybe not. That can't be it.

Watched some more old episodes of Detective Conan. But honestly, I think at some point, it just gave me more headache.

Read a few parts of the web novel version of Shirohiyo. Currently on Part 36 out of 709. 😂😂 Still a long way to go, I know.

journal entry #2041

Already feeling sleepy as I write here. But I guess that's to be expected since I'm already tired and I just wanted to sleep. I still have to wake up early tomorrow.

IU released some new songs today. The one titled "Never Ending Story" caught my attention.

I'm really trying to start reading again, even if it was just a chapter or two a day. I think it's getting there... or not since I don't really know what to read at the moment.

I know I was supposed to be watching the videos that I've downloaded several days ago just so I can finally delete them from my phone. And yet, I don't seem to have the drive to do it at all and I don't know why.

Went out to go to the market to buy just a few ingredients needed for dinner for the next days. And yes, I won't stop complaining about the hot weather, especially in town, once again. Not like I can do something about that, though. That's Mother Nature. 😕

By the way, this is just a thought that came to me as I was reading the story scenarios for "Dimensional Cloud Guardians". Could it be that this was just an isekai version of the Korean-themed "Operation: Cloudbreak" and it would be set in a dystopian version of Earth? I don't know why it only came to me now, to be honest. Then again, story ideas evolve over time the longer they sit there. At least, that's what I noticed with all the stories I kept thinking over and over all these years. So that shouldn't be something surprising to think about, if you ask me. And yet, here I am.

My eyes hurt again. I don't know if this has something to do with the headache I felt because of the hot weather. But if this keeps up, I might have to hit the bed sooner than intended.

Why am I trying to add more wedding songs to my playlist? I mean, seriously now? 😱

I got to buy new earphones today! Hope it doesn't get pulled too hard again. 😐

journal entry #2040

I'm still going to complain about the hot weather and what made it rain around afternoon. I don't think that would even change at this point, if I'm going to be honest.

Mama did another batch of laundry today, for some reason.

The laundry was the reason why I ended up going out a little later than planned. I actually had to go to PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG offices since my second sister asked me to do it for her and pay her contributions. Walking there was really tiring since there was the hot weather to boot. But at least I didn't have to wait that long in the line and I was able to pay in no time.

Honestly, just what kind of luck do I have when it comes to earphones? It got pulled too hard again and was snapped at the center. I mean, come on! Seriously now? What the heck? I can only sigh and shake my head, to be honest. And to think I just bought it yesterday. Talk about being unlucky, in a way.

Watching more Detective Conan episodes. That's actually better than scold myself for my clumsiness.

Should I just write stories that are a part of a series in 10-20 chapters only? I mean, I could finish it earlier that way, right?

(episode comment) the brilliant healer's new life in the shadows episode 7

I know I said I will stop watching this anime for some reasons. But I still managed to watch this episode before I decided to stop. And now here I am.

Like what I mentioned, it looked like a new arc started here. At least, the first half looked calm — or should I say calm enough — even when the girls were being even more chaotic than usual just to get Zenos' attention. I mean, even Lily and Camilla participated in the chaos. And to think the scene had to take place in a hot spring. I mean, for real now? But that was just the start of a new chaos that Zenos would have to deal with, now that healers from the capital caught wind of what he had been doing in the slums. I don't trust the guy that even had to fake his illness just to get Zenos' attention. Even if he was a respected healer. And should Zenos really trust the guy even when the man said that he knew about the mentor that he was looking for? Anyway, I guess I would have to follow the story when I read the second volume of the light novel version. I might go back to watching this again when I feel like it.

journal entry #2038

Why was it so hot on one half of the day and then suddenly rained on the next half? And now I have to deal with my migraine striking at me again. Urgh!

Went out today after helping Mama do the laundry to pick up the spring rolls that my second sister ordered online. That's also one reason why I was complaining about the hot weather.

My first sister and her son are here to stay for the night. Then again, they actually arrived later than expected since they still slept. Or at least, my nephew was the one who woke up late. As expected, he's talkative even when speaking baby gibberish mainly and also hyperactive that wouldn't stay in one place.

Rewatched some more episodes of Detective Conan today — again. It does help me relax in a way. I don't know how it does that, though.

I actually received a text from my father after a long time. I mean, the last text I got from him was from August 31 last year. Anyway, he said he would meet up with us tomorrow. That's probably a part of a group text that includes me and my sisters, as usual.

journal entry #2037

Uninstalled Color Up once again — that is, after I colored majority of the gown-themed pictures there. But who knows? I might not be done doing that again.

Just watched some old episodes of Detective Conan. I mean, was that even something new? I still miss watching them, you know. So yeah, I can't help it. Maybe that would help me recover my drive for continuing to write the third part of Detective Tennis fanfiction. Of course, it also means I have to watch Prince of Tennis, as well, since that fanfiction was a crossover of that two anime. Anyway, we'll still see.

Watched another trailer of Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre. This time, with the focus on the prophecy foretelling Terra's destiny and also the source of Mitens's rage and hatred for Encantadia. Mainly, towards the descendants of Memen and Ornia. Even in the 2005 version, those two were still the source of the conflict between two kingdoms. Watching this has also ignited my desire to write Flower Hearts Chronicles, as it has been pending since 2006. Wow! Nearly 20 years. Yikes! Good luck to me!

journal entry #2036

Retained the coloring app on my phone.

Went out to head to the market and also to buy one of Mama's medicines.

Obviously, did some more coloring as I can't seem to concentrate properly today.

Guess I should stick to doing Duolingo lessons in the morning.

Thinking of not having night time snacks starting today just so I could save up. Came to that conclusion after some realization while I was outside earlier.

Just watched some more old episodes of Detective Conan on Youtube. I guess I just miss watching them.

Final decision. I would stop watching The Unaware Atelier Master. And maybe even The Brilliant Healer's New Life In The Shadows. I don't know why I can't find myself vibing with it, to be honest.

In the middle of trying to figure out what to do with "Letters To Sunrise". Should I really do a "3-5 sentences each day" type of story? I don't know, maybe just to make it unique or something. But how can I possibly think of entries like that which would be worth five years? That's going to be tough, for sure.

journal entry #2035

It looks like they would be preparing for their travel heading to Isabella already. My second sister already asked me earlier if I would be going with them. I said no. Besides the fact that I don't really want to go, I also can't leave Mama here unattended. Not to mention, I'm the one usually taking care of her. So... that's that.

Went out to withdraw my youngest sister's salary and also to head to the market to pay the electric bill and buy some stuff. At least the wait in line for the payment didn't last long, thank goodness. By the way, they changed the parking area for jeepneys en route to where I live because of another road construction near the City Hall. Seriously, when would they be able to finish doing that?

Done another batch of coloring on the app. I should just retain that app already.

journal entry #2034

Didn't go out at all today. Guess that's a good thing.

Downloaded some games on my phone. But I uninstalled it right after. I really can'g make up my mind on this.

Just watched more random videos on Youtube and also old episodes of Detective Conan.

I was already thinking of not posting anymore episode comments of The Unaware Atelier Master. It's just that it wasn't making an appeal to me anymore, for some reason. Of course, I might change my mind at some point. Possibly the same for those other anime that I've dropped midway.

(episode comment) shirohiyo: reincarnated as a neglected noble episode 6

Honestly, this anime's wholesomeness most of time is what makes me wait for this every week. Maybe that means I should continue reading the web novel version. Anyway, love the interaction between the siblings. Ageha finally found a swordsmanship teacher for Regulus (that was on the last episode) and he learned more about the people in his family. In particular, his grandparents and the possible reason for the lack of their portrait in the mansion. Of course, that would be weird. I just found it nice that Ageha could converse really well with Utsunomiya this time around. Well, she did made her oath for the two kids already, so I guess that's that.

Now about two-thirds of the anime was about Ageha and Mr. Romanov heading to the town in Kikunoi where the Adventurer's Guild was located. For the first time, he actually saw the state of the town. The purpose was to sell the handkerchiefs he made per Mr. Romanov's request before. Only for him to learn that he gained a new skill and another blessing — this time, from Igor who was the God of Technology. The one that the princess mentioned before. At least, he was able to discuss things with the guild master about what he was planning for the Kikunoi estate going forward — little by little. There was little on what he could do as a five-year-old, after all. But his ideas coming from his past life was really helping him, this time. There was only a matter of actually achieving them.

Looks like the next episode will be another wholesome moment as it involves cooking. Talk about suggesting tonkatsu as one of the staple foods unique to the estate. Well, let's see what happens when he actually managed to do it.

(episode comment) the brilliant healer's new life in the shadows episode 6

The last part of the light novel's first volume, and was the most intense fight I've seen Zenos dealt with, by far. Even with the help of the three faction leaders, this was too much as the Golem could regenerate, according to Carmilla. But it seems that he had it under control even when he just did a high heal and helped the demihumans even more while rescuing them. To be honest, I actually pictured the Guide (or in the LN, they called him the Contractor) to be someone middle aged or even older. But here, he was young, even though half of his face was covered. Maybe that's just me imagining it that way.

In any case, the damage in the slums was extensive this time. Good thing no one died. Not even Aston who started all this mess just to get back at Zenos. Well, he must have really regretted it this time. What he did towards other people came back to him. And he lost in the end. After that, it looked like the Guide would still be making an appearance later on. Though I wouldn't know when since I haven't read the second volume of the LN just yet.

It looks like a new arc will begin in the next episode onwards. Now let's see what will start there.

commenting on only two episodes for now

I haven't been able to watch this in a short while, that's why I'm combining them in one post once again. I hope you don't mind. Honestly, I really think this is way better.

So let's get on with it!

journal entry #2030

Went to the hospital again. This time, for Mama's quarterly check-up. But honestly, the waiting time was longer than the actual check-up.

Went out again to head to the market.

Just watched more random videos on Youtube instead of making my time more productive.

Managed to write at least a thousand words for Seitenger. Only reached a total of more than 4,000 words all in all. Still a long way to go.

Not really sure what to call or how to describe the situation at home, if I'm going to be honest. It's still a bit heavy, whenever my second sister is here. As if there was anything new about that whenever that girl would be the issue. But I guess, considering the situation this time, I can't help thinking that this was expected.

I wonder if there would come a time where I won't have to worry about waking up in a heavy atmosphere in the house.

i think i went all out on doing this today... but who cares, right? 😁✌️

Yikes! This is honestly way too much for a blog entry. But hey, like what the title said, I'm going all out. So here I am! There's nothing wrong with that, right? At least, I'm writing something and maybe it will help with curing my procrastination in some way.

I think I watched about five episodes today of different shows. And even I would say that it's a lot for me since I don't usually watch that many episodes of different animes and other shows as doing so would sometimes give me headache right after. Thankfully, it didn't happen today.

In any case, let's start listing the comments I made for each episodes I watched today.

journal entry #2028

It rained hard again. And that's why it's cold.

Went out to head to the market since Mama asked me to.

Second day of my red days. Thankfully, it wasn't as painful as it was yesterday. In a way, you could say that it was bearable.

Just watched a lot of Hanvely (한블리) videos even though I don't even have a driver's license and I don't drive at all. I just find those videos fascinating to watch, to be honest. As weird as that sounds. And yes, I'm mainly doing this because of language learning — mainly listening, even though this would already fall to either intermediate or advanced level. I haven't even gotten pass Lower Beginner, just so you know.

I knew I have to sleep early because I still have to accompany my mom to the hospital tomorrow for her scheduled laboratory tests. And yes, I can't even do that, for some reason.

Seriously, why am I even browsing my earlier FB posts dating as far back as 2010? What's wrong with me, honestly?

journal entry #2027

I guess Tuesday the 13th being a bad luck day, as well, is something I should really consider and not just Friday the 13th. Then again, I only realized that it's Tuesday the 13th today when I wrote the day on my journal.

My red days for this month started today, around afternoon. And because it rained, the temperature dropped. And when the temperature dropped, of course it's cold. And you know my cramps usually hits the hardest when it's raining and it's cold.

Finally finished transferring all the one-shots from that other blog to my personal blog. And now, that other blog was permanently deleted. I guess it's really for the best for me to maintain just one blog and only one. (⁠•⁠‿⁠•⁠)

Yup, as you guessed it — watched more Youtube videos. At least, I tried watching the sensible ones. This was done after the transferring of one-shots to the original blog.

I went out today as they asked me to head to the market to buy some ingredients. I really thought I brought my umbrella when I went out. But when the jeepney I was riding at was near the stop I was supposed to get off to, I soon found out that I didn't get to place my umbrella inside my bag. So what I did was wait for a long while for the rain to stop falling. It was cold, without a doubt. But I knew I had to be patient as I'm already still dealing with runny nose. I don't want to couple it with another bout of coughing or worse, even fever. I didn't think the rain would fall really hard, though. But I really don't want to risk running through the rain. Thankfully, it did stop falling at some point.

journal entry #2026

So I decided to delete that other blog and transfer its contents on my original blog. I was able to transfer half of it today. Now it only made me think of writing more one-shots.

Election Day. A lot was happening, that's for sure. Then again, I wouldn't know. I didn't go out, anyway. 😂😂

Around 7 PM, there was a short blackout. Not sure what really happened. But at least it didn't take long.

I really tried to write something today. But didn't get to do any of that at all. Why can't I be consistent in writing stories the same way I'm doing my best to be consistent in my journaling?

Just downloaded some new rampages to listen to at least in the morning as I've been listening to something else while doing the dishes. I just chose to do something like that and do what I can to be consistent with this.

just commenting on two episodes of loaded cuteness for me

I only managed to watched two episodes out of all the episodes of various animes that I still have to watch. But this is better than nothing, to be honest. I would have those days when I don't even want to do anything at all. So having this is good.

It's just a cute anime that I won't mind watching over and over. That's all I can say.

Anyway, here are my comments for the two episodes of Shirohiyo that I watched today.

journal entry #2024

I really don't know what to call this day, to be honest. Tiring. A lot tensed than usual. Thank goodness, no big argument or confrontation happened. Maybe my silent wish happened as I actually hated dealing with that. But honestly, I think even silent/calm scolding and confrontation is even scarier to deal with. Especially if it is my first sister who would do that. And to think she was a year and 3 1/2 months younger than me.

Thankfully, I'm able to distract myself from further overthinking as I watched more imagines and write episode comments on those episodes I watched. Mainly anime at this point. I would be posting them tomorrow. I'm falling behind, I know. But I also know I'd be able to finish them IF I JUST PAY ATTENTION to doing it. And yet, here I am, choosing to pay attention to something else.

i am seriously way late when it comes to watching and also commenting 😭😭

I don't really have much to say on this, to be honest. But I'm still watching. At least, that's a good thing. And I don't have the need to hurry or anything or else, I would only stress myself out. At least, I know I shouldn't be worrying too much and I can just do things on my own pace.

For now, these two episodes were the ones I managed to watch today.

journal entry #2022

It's sometimes scary when what my guts was telling me turns out to be right. Now we know why — and I honestly felt just numb about everything. I didn't even cry at all, even though it was really frustrating. I just kept sighing. Then again, even if I cry, I don't think I could provide any help at this point than assume. I have to keep doing that. But even with that, I don't think I could scold my own mother even if I want to because:

1. I don't have the money to even provide any help... yet; and
2. my three younger sisters had already done that.

I think my sisters were able to find a solution somehow. But yeah, I'm already expecting that the people in the house would treat her coldly or just ignore her until it all settle down. The only thing I can do right now is to lessen the tension a little bit by — maybe — acting as a go-between. Then again, I don't know. I'd actually prefer to not be included in the whole drama.

I just have runny nose and I'm definitely coughing. Not really happy about it, to be honest. Then again, who would be? I think I kind of expected this to happen because of what I did as soon as I would arrive home after going to town. And yes, it involved the electric fan. So yup, it was my fault I got this right now.

With the chaos that happened today, who would still be in their right mind and energy to even do anything at all? I don't really know what to make of everything right now. Confrontations here and there was already expected. Urgh! Let this be over soon.

journal entry #2021

Daddy's death anniversary. That's how we call my maternal grandfather, by the way. Mama ended up cooking vegetable tempura, pancit and lumpiang shanghai as an offering.

Because of that, I had to go out to buy ingredients for that. I also bought ingredients for two batches of ice candy — chocolate and mango-flavored.

We were able to make the two batches of ice candy when TP arrived home early.

I don't know why, but I really feel weird hearing and seeing my mom recite bible verses slightly loud as I was doing the dishes. She doesn't usually do this. And honestly, she would only start doing weird things/unusual things when the problems that she was facing could possibly be something she couldn't escape already. It doesn't happen often, but I sometimes hate that my guts would turn out to be right when it comes to these things. Here's to hoping I was wrong, though.

I deleted a lot of videos that were on my phone and so, in a way, there were more space there than before.

Haven't written anything — again! Urgh!

just doing my best to catch up

From Old Country Bumpkin To Master Swordsman Episode 3: This time, it was Surena's backstory. I mean, it was vaguely seen in the first episode. But they did an in depth of it in this one. I didn't realize that she had that kind of story, to be honest. Kind of made me sad for her. But thanks to Beryl, she found a purpose to move forward and use whatever she learned from him to become excellent in her chosen profession as an adventurer. Much like Allucia, Surena achieved the highest rank possible. I liked her specialty in terms of sword wielding, by the way. Two swords. By the way, I noticed that the spelling of her name in the light novel and the anime was different. So whenever I would post my episode comment, I think it's better if I should refer to the one used in the anime to avoid confusion or something. Another thing I noticed here was that this would be near the end of the light novel's first volume since I saw the named monster that attacked them. Yikes! This was going to be brutal, for sure.

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From Old Country Bumpkin To Master Swordsman Episode 4: First half was chaotic because of their battle with a monster. That was one heck of a battle and maybe Beryl's first exposure to such battle, given that he remained as an instructor in their village. Or I could be wrong since I did see him trying put adventuring in one of he flashbacks about him. And then the other half was calm. They actually had to use the monster's remains (or at least, one BIG part of it) as a core for the sword that Beryl would be using. In this, it looked like Surena won a point against Allucia in terms of impressing (or should I say, helping) their former instructor. Another of Beryl's former student appeared who was now a swordsmith. A change of pace to the usual mainly girls appearing as his former students. But near the end, it turned out that it was just a calm before the storm. The girl in the end appeared in the ending song as one of those close to Beryl. But it doesn't look like she was one of his former students. Then again, she used fire magic to distract him while pickpocketing. So could she be more attuned to magic than swordsmanship? I haven't read this part of the light novel's second volume, so I'm not sure. Maybe it's best for me to remain in the dark on this one or treat it as its own.

journal entry #2019

That's a lot of Youtube shorts to watch, if I'm being honest. And all of them were imagines — again. Why am I doing this, anyway?

Went out to go to the grocery. I was also supposed to head to the market to buy something else. But I decided not to since it was about to rain. And I was right.

Started adding divisions to that last blank journal. I think I reached half before I stopped.

I should really stop installing and uninstalling coloring apps on my phone if I'm not going to let it stay on my phone. I really can't settle my mind on this one.

This might be a crazy writing idea that I ended up thinking for "Letters To Sunrise". But can I actually write entries each day for that story? I mean, even though it would only contain 4-5 sentences per daily entry... How in the world would I write daily entries — regardless of the length — that's worth five years? Seriously! Gosh! This is just some craziness I ended up thinking as a writer that still can't write daily. What the heck?

But honestly, I really should start writing or I would completely lost the momentum. "Show up even if you don't feel like it." Was it really that hard to do? Urgh! I really feel like smacking my head a lot for failing to show up to any of my writings.

journal entry #2018

First Sunday of the month. On the next Sunday, it will be Mother's Day. And honestly, it looks like I won't have anything to give her again this year.

Just finished adding divisiona to that journal notebook. I know I should be using that as a journal. But I think I might have to switch to a smaller one once I filled up the other 3 blank ones. The last two would be used for the stories.

Went out to head to the market since we need to have some ingredients needed for dinner tonight and tomorrow.

It's like I didn't do a lot of writing this week, huh? That's just something I ended up realizing, for some reason.

Yup. Watched more imagines and some other random videos on Youtube. As if anything would change if I don't do anything about it. Urgh!

By the way, I might have to add divisions to that last blank journal notebook, as well. I still don't have a concrete plan on that journal notebook's usage. But I knew I have to use it, one way or another.

It actually rained hard today. Kind of crazy to see this when it's still supposed to be hot season. ☹️

(episode comment) from old country bumpkin to master swordsman episode 2

So this episode mainly focused on Allucia's backstory and how she became a student of Beryl and what happened after she left the dojo. Well, that was some story right there. But seriously, she noticed it. Even the instructor at the other dojo could tell the talent that Beryl has when it comes to swordsmanship. Allucia used his teachings that allowed her to rise to the rank of Knight Commander of the Liberion Order. How come he couldn't? And then he met another of his former student Ficelle who has now known for her sword magic. Funny that she really used what he taught her before to rise to the ranks, as well. But she seemed to have treasured her time in the dojo if it came to the point that she used the knowledge she gained there and incorporate it in her magic. And then there's Ficelle's boss who decided to test him, I think. Seriously now? Anyway, she sure looked like crazy enough to do something like that.

(silent vlog) just a short life update

I don't have much to say about this, to be honest. I even forgot to put on any music. Seriously, what the heck is going on with me? This is my first time in a while to post something here and this happened. Was this supposed to be a good thing? I don't know. But I won't think about it that much anymore. I just want to do this again. And maybe... Just maybe... Finally talk in front of the camera without feeling scared or anxious. I really want to do that.

continuing on ongoing ones and starting a new one

The Too-Perfect Saint Episode 3: Philia takes in new student. Not that she had one to begin with, of course. And it turned out that her student named Grace was related to the previous Saint of Parnacorta. Didn't know that. But maybe I just haven't read that part yet in the light novel. Anyway, at least she was doing well in that department. Now she had more people to communicate with other than the ones in the castle. She was learning a lot more about how life should be normally, even for her as a Saint. But because of the teachings and the treatment imposed on her, she never really realized anything like that at all. But what the heck? Now the kingdom that sold her wanted her back? It's obviously that jerk of a prince who was making this happen. Like what Prince Osvalt said, it was some kind of a joke. Now we'll see how Philia will take this.

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Shirohiyo: Reincarnated As A Neglected Noble Episode 3: Well, Ageha's parents were worst than I thought. Even that guy Sebastian. Like what the heck? Trying to even kill a kid who had no idea of what was going on. Gosh! Anyway, maybe it was for Ageha's advantage that he regained his past life's memories. Not to mention, I'm still questioning how did he realize that Regulus would kill him in the future --- possibly out of spite because of what their father would tell him over time. Then again, who knows what really transpired for that to possibly happen. Adults in that world were seriously manipulative. At least, Ageha have adults that he could trust in one way or another. One was even a Designated Imperial Hero, at that. Even a goddess was by his side just in case. So I think Ageha would be fine. Now let's see what would happen now that Ageha allowed Regulus to remain by his side to teach him things.

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From Old Country Bumpkin To Master Swordsman Episode 1: So basically, Beryl was never aware of his own capabilities as a swordsman to the point that when people point it out to him, he would just downplay it. But the people around him knew very well what his capabilities were. Especially the ones he taught before. At least he was given an opportunity to become someone he should be, as the others had always thought of. Now it's definitely up to him. Of course, he has to deal with his former students fighting and bickering just to get his attention and stuff. Honestly, that would be tough to deal with.