Acknowledging your growth

If you’re a naturally pessimistic person like me, it’s easy to be stuck in your ways and only look at the bad days. I’ve had a pretty rough week. Our boiler died, I had to work long days unexpectedly and my health problems had been acting up. (although those were slowly improving as the week … Continue reading Acknowledging your growth →

Spice & Wolf Volume 2

It’s been a month. I promised myself that I would be reading more books this year but it’s been a challenge. Through other plans, health problems and a general lack of focus I’ve not been able to read as much as I wanted to. Luckily I did find the time to read this volume Spice … Continue reading Spice & Wolf Volume 2 →

Chapter Seven – The Hero and the Prophecy

“One hundred and seven years have passed since the previous hero was first summoned to this world.” Miyara began her story. She’d sat down next to Cobal, opposite of Mana as well. All of them now had tea and a plate with some fruitcake on it. “Lord Might, as he was dubbed by the kingdom, … Continue reading Chapter Seven – The Hero and the Prophecy →

Grandma

One year ago my grandmother died. I didn’t really know my grandparents on my father’s side of the family at all since they died before I was born and when I was really young. I have some memories of my grandfather from my mother’s side of the family, but again he died when I was … Continue reading Grandma →

Exploring the genre: Sports Anime

I have to admit that I’ve struggled to write this post properly for a while now. I think this is at least my fifth draft. I don’t know why, it’s a topic I’m passionate about, but I just can’t get it written in a quality way. Perhaps this is the one. And if not, you’ll … Continue reading Exploring the genre: Sports Anime →

Loot box laws

A lot of people in my friend group, including my brother, have recently started playing the MMORPG Lost Ark. I know very little about this MMO if I’m honest. I know it’s been running in Korea for a while and was quite popular there. When it launched in the west, I saw everyone flock towards … Continue reading Loot box laws →

The Necromancer’s Daughter Chapter Nine – The girl with pink eyes (old version)

Meleorana IVIgnoring the guard outside of Scarlet’s office, Meleorana made her way out of the Emerald Jester hideout. She had other places to go. Her father was probably no longer in the Emerald Canopy so it was likely high time for her to strike. She walked past several of the elves hiding underground, many of … Continue reading The Necromancer’s Daughter Chapter Nine – The girl with pink eyes (old version) →

Chapter Six – The Acolytes of Aquana

The hallways were clean and decorated with beautiful statues with pearls embedded in them. The pearls that signified worship to Aquana were everywhere. Several of the acolytes walked past them, all staring their direction as the guards led Cobal towards the center of the entrance hall. Here he had to wait for a moment before … Continue reading Chapter Six – The Acolytes of Aquana →

5 Shows to watch in Winter 2022

This season of anime hasn’t impressed me too much. There are obvious winners in the sequels of Attack on Titan and Demon Slayer. Ousama Ranking is still ongoing and has earned a special place in my heart already. But when it comes to new shows airing this season I haven’t been too impressed. I debated … Continue reading 5 Shows to watch in Winter 2022 →

Valentine’s Day

I’m a fairly bitter person. I know this and I’ve long accepted this about myself. Whenever Valentine’s day runs around I can’t help but think about how it’s a marketing scheme to sell flowers and chocolate. And it for sure is that. But it’s also a day to be thankful for those around us. I’m … Continue reading Valentine’s Day →