Saturday, June 15, 2012 (Dear Jace)

JACE WAYLAND~!!!!!! The most beautiful, gorgeous, and handsome name ever!!!! Yes, I'm in love with Jace! Jace Jace Jace. After finishing the Dark Divine Trilogy, I carry on my romantic dream-- and expect to read something more agitating--The Mortal Instruments. Frankly, Cassandra Clare is a creative, talented, and fabulous author. She created her own world-- the Shadow World. Jace is a smoky hot, yet freaking arrogant, and of course, narcissistic Shadowhunter. He is always over-confident and claims that he's stunningly attractive. Honestly, he is stunningly attractive. However, Jace makes me heartbreaking. He always uses his I-don't-care attitude and arrogant confidence to cover his trauma, bruises, and pain. He has a grinning smile which stays plastered on his expressionless face. How can girls not love this emotional, sensitive, hot boy? Bearing a miserable childhood with a morbid dad, Jace always hides his trauma. 
"The boy never cried again, and he never forgot what he'd learned: that to love is to destroy, and that to be loved is to be the one destroyed" is indeed a summary of Jace's childhood.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 (The Savage Grace Reflection)

It's quite ironic that I miss my blog post after the school ends. Though I'm oblivious of my daily journals, I still enjoy expressing my overwhelming emotions whenever I finish reading novels. I love the Dark Divine Trilogy freaking much since Daniel and Grace are sooooo sweet. Of course, Daniel is hot. Hehe. Grace has violet eyes (so beautiful) while Daniel has mud-pie eyes with golden-- nearly white hair. (Girls, let's scream) I officially finish the last book of The Dark Divine Trilogy. Even the title, the Savage Grace, makes my heart ache. "In the end, this is my savage grace." Yeah, Grace does have the savage grace. Her small hands can easily heal trauma yet kill people in the meanwhile. However, she is able to free the Urbat souls. She's the Divine One. The Savage Grace is well-written. It is fast-paced, surprising, and of course, heartbreaking. I was worried that Ms. Bree Despain would spend freaking amounts of time to wait until Daniel turns back to human form. Thanks that it happens in 50 pages or not my heart will be ripped open. I'm so delighted to see how Grace grows up and changes. She was stupid enough in the Lost Saint that she didn't trust Daniel and was over-confident. Anyhow, she becomes mature and deals with her anger in the Savage Grace. The Savage Grace was full of surprises. And sorrow. The bombing amazes readers when I understand that Caleb always had a fail-safe plan. Sirhan......sigh......yeah. He pretty much became a poker face. Jude......I wondered if it was April who stabbed the heart, he might be cured and perfected, such as Daniel. Though Jude was lost, he deserved to have a ............. Poor April. And Talbot. The most amazing character......doomed by love. He loved Grace, yet Grace couldn't return him. "I'll always choose Daniel." This sentence changed him-- forever. I didn't hate Talbot in the Lost Saint, yet I sympathize him in the Savage Grace. I wonder what will happen if Talbot was truly Grace's Nemesis. I don't understand how I feel about Talbot. Too complicated. He's a sunshine boy, yet he seems so faraway from me. I don't recognize him anymore. Although I'm surely Team Daniel, I still want Talbot to be forgiven. If Grace is willing to forgive Talbot and befriend with him, the ending will change certainly. Talbot deserves a second chance. just like the lost boys and Jude. He loves Grace so much that he becomes........ I thought there was more to the ending since Talbot........sigh. Anyway, I love how Daniel and Grace are connected. They are destined to become alpha mates. Hehe. Their love is solid throughout the Savage Grace. They believe in each other. They no longer hide any secrets since secrets create barriers. Grace sacrifices Trenton for Daniel. Daniel proposes to Grace. Perfect. Frankly, I used to dislike Katie. I thought that she was breaking Grace from Daniel. However, she was actually a sweet girl...hehe....with Slade. Perfect. Of course, I absolutely have to introduce the five cutie wolf guards. The lost boys--- Brent, Zach, Ryan, Marcos, and Slade. They are freaking cute. I'm so jealous that I don't have the cute wolf guards. Brent, definitely a brilliant bomb designer......yeah--I miss him. I love how the lost boys (according to Grace) entertain the readers with their amusing arguments, creativity, and loyalty. They are a family with Grace and Daniel. They aren't soldiers like how Caleb used to train them. They are fantastic-- they bring me so much fun. They are mischievous yet rarely make trouble, reminding me my dear friends. Another sigh. The lost boys are AWESOME. They decorate the novel with sincerity. 

The funniest quote ever: "Okay," I said. "I think Katie's had enough partying for one night." I motioned for Slade to pick her up. "Take care of her, will you?" I asked him.

Slade looked down at Katie, still clinging to his legs, and then back at me. A stricken look crossed his face. He leaned toward me and whispered, "Um. To be clear, are you asking me to kill her and dump her body?"

OMG!!! Slade, you're sooooo cute. Take care of Katie seriously means protect her safety, instead of killing Katie. (That's atrocious Caleb, not kindhearted Grace)

The Savage Grace further focuses on family love. Grace's mom is no longer perfect, but she is always her mom. Grace is able to heal her dad---not hurt him--with her power once she learns to forgive. Jude, eventually returns. Yeah, not fake--really returns. Jude learns that Grace and Daniel forgive him and he has a family who always loves him. Hugh sigh. It just makes the ending more painful to me. I love the family scene the most. Breakfast-for-dinner party. Along with the lost boys, they are a family. Hey, Charity and Ryan, I didn't forget you guys. hehe. I also love how Grace sneaks from her bedroom and secretly visits Daniel in the basement. Yeah, Daniel. I know that both of you don't sleep well because....only one floor separates you guys. It's merely a short distance, right? Huge smile. Grace and Daniel are always freaking sweet under the walnut tree. (I should plant a walnut tree in my yard) Daniel, the cutest guy ever, smiles deviously in the Savage Grace!!!! I love Daniel's wry, devious smile so much. He's so much better than Edward. He's absolutely perfect!!! The Hound of Heaven!!!! Unfortunately, every story has its ending. And this is the end of the Dark Divine Trilogy. I still think that there's so much more possibility in Daniel and Grace's future. Ms. Despain should write a 4th book explaining what happens. I love how Talbot said to Grace: "I understand. You're Daniel's and Daniel is yours." It's so true. Grace and Daniel belong to each other. So I will never snatch Daniel away (Well, that sounds mean) I can become a forever fan of Team Daniel. The Dark Divine Trilogy is well-written in general, and has a heartbroken ending. There are so many people who sacrifice their precious lives in order to save the ones they love. There are surprises which shock the readers. There is always grief in people's memories. However, people have to learn to live in the moment and keep going on. Life keeps going on no matter what happens. 

I love this quote: “Your life is a lot bigger than this moment. You need to remember that you can't let the trials you face right now derail your course forever.” 

Yes, it's the truth. I might be defeated, but I'll always stand up for myself. I might wail over loses, but I'll wipe my tears away and find a way to fly. We all have people who still love us so much, so we can't make them worry. There are times we lost, but we have anchors, which support and encourage us. Yes, I will. I will become stronger just as Grace improves through the story. I will become perfected just as Daniel. We all have superpowers deep in our heart. Love and forgive are remedy for hatred. Unless we learn to love, we'll never forgive people. The Savage Grace is definitely inspiring, though I wonder whether there is more for the ending. However, for sure, I learn that "There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love".

Monday, June 11, 2012 (Graduation Dinner)

903 rocks!!!! I'm so excited about my graduation dinner with 903, even though I have to sacrifice my precious basketball end-of-year celebration (including a prize of 2000 for the winners of basketball game) Thanks to my best friend Nancy, I get to participate all the activities ever since I transferred. I can't understand why-- a year in Shin Shing seems to have a stronger connection than that of PAS. We always laugh heartily, wail painfully, and smile with a smirk as a class. A group of friends. Not as a group of seemingly strangers. I can take pictures with guys easily. I don't have to be nervous since we are all friends. However, I seem to be apathy against the male classmates in PAS. Continuing.......

Sunday, June 10, 2012 (The Lost Saint Reflection)

WARNING. The author is overemotional right now so she isn't responsible for whatever she blurts. Anger surges, yet tears burst out uncontrollably. As everyone knows, I love the Dark Divine so much since the romance touches me deeply. The Lost Saint is the second book of the Dark Divine. But, why? Why the hell do all the cute guys in the second books of whatever series always disappear? I MISS DANIEL. I miss Daniel's wry, devious smile and of course, himself. Where on Earth is Daniel? I have an urge to highlight Daniel's name on my kindle and count how many times he appear. Where is the devious Daniel who makes me laugh heartily yet wail with sympathy. I seriously miss the Daniel in the Dark Divine. However, though the plot is quite predictable, I am surprised by the climax. All I can chant is: Daniel. Mud-pie Eyes. White Wolf. True Alpha. Love triangle is inevitable in every series. Frankly, I don't hate the minor male character that much. (At least I didn't skip through pages like that of Twilight where Jacob exist) Talbot is warm, cute, and amiable. However, Daniel is way more sweeter. Although I'm crazy about Daniel, I will definitely not take away him from Grace because she will be heartbroken. Compares to Romeo and Juliet, I feel that Grace-and-Daniel connect to the larger world better. Romeo simply loves Juliet's gorgeous appearance while Daniel loves how Grace changes him. I have to end in conclusion since I am now jumping and dancing and screaming. Anyways, I just can't wait to read the Savage Grace right now. Hehe. It's in my kindle (:

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 (KINDLE!!!)

Fortunately, I can eventually embrace my kindle! Whoohoo! Last week, our kindles stuck at Taiwanese customs since the government suspects that we buy kindles for business purpose. Come on, there are merely eight kindles. They are for SCHOOL use. Students buy kindles in order to improve English. Thanks to Eve's dad, he drove to Taipei and explained to the customs. I appreciate his efforts since he is devoted to the 7th graders. He didn't even charge us the expensive Amazon shipping fees nor the gasoline he drove to Taipei. We only have to pay the price of Kindles and leather covers. How generous is Eve's family! Kindle deserves a Noble Prize since it's the best 20-century invention. It's light, convenient, and has 3G wireless. I can't wait to shout "Here is my Kindle!" and sing and dance. However, since I was having MUN class, I have to shut up and learn to behave well. Anyways, my passion for kindle grows stronger. (Who cares about finals? Just joking~) In conclusion, I only have three words: I LOVE KINDLE!

Sunday, June 3, 2012 (Schedule & Friends)

A new schedule indicates that students can select their courses. I'm extremely excited to select AP Biology since it is challenging. Since I take Biology this year, I'll take Chemistry next year. However, I didn't realize that my decision would affect fellow 8th graders that much. I'm quite surprised that most of them are willing to take Chemistry because of me (according to a 8th grader's explanation) I'm actually elated that we will again be in the same class. I sincerely look forward to cooperate with them. I feel touched since people who I recognize won't select a course because of me. I won't either. I feel a strong relationship and can hardly believe that I am such influential. Furthermore, my Spanish classmates strongly encourage me to select Spanish III. However, I am confused since International Relations is at the same period. I love my Spanish teacher so much, but I also appreciate MUN Conferences. It's a hard decision for me since I didn't wanna give up my Spanish progress. I love my Spanish classmates, too. I will have to ponder and make a choice that I won't regret.

Thursday, May 31, 2012 (Spanish Feast)

We Spanish students have a afterschool celebration today. Unfortunately, I have to face my most miserable-ever Biology final. (It's about 250 pages within 10 chapters) Frankly, I'm most afraid of Bio final since it's freaking complicated. To us students, we have to understand vast topics, analyze data, further explore human systems and animal systems, and acquaint the functions. Human systems are extremely hard since we have nervous system, skeletal system, endocrine system, excretory system, digestive system, circulatory system, immune system, and etc. However, I did enjoy my beautiful Spanish celebration. We made paella (seafood and meat), tacos, tortillas de patatas, and salsa. Ms. Padachie voluntarily supported us beginners along with Ms. Ruperez's hardworking manners and great cooking skills. I loved the Spanish feast very much and appreciate the teachers' efforts. They made my day and gave me a wonderful memory for Spanish II.