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.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 (Schedule)

Yay~I receive our high school schedule for next year. I'm extremely excited to select my courses since I become a sophomore and get to choose AP courses. Unfortunately, my courses conflict against each other and I am forced to give up AP Micro & Macroeconomics. I have problems with my computer-science credits since digital publication conflicts against AP Biology. I have to take AP Biology since I will forget Biology if I skip a year. Furthermore, I would like to take International Relations, yet Spanish III is at the same period. I can't give up Spanish since I have no chance to remember Spanish. I am confused for selecting the courses and have a hard time for the schedule. I hope that Ms. Pamela will provide me a solution since she recommends me to take International Relations. (if I'm going to become a businesswoman) Anyways, I'm still excited about getting the new schedule since it means that I'm about to face a whole-new semester and challenge.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012 (Paella)

Our Spanish teacher truly concerns about students. She understands that students usually look forward to summer vacation at the end of school semester. Unfortunately, we all have to face a huge challenge-- FINAL. Therefore, she decides to give us a cooking final (similar to a feast/ celebration) to celebrate the end of school year. I love her idea and we are assigned to different jobs. I will make tortillas de patatas, which are traditional Spanish food. In class, we learn to cook Spanish rice, known as paella. I'm satisfied with our final product. With the help of Ms. Ruperez, we students learn new skills. She's adept in cooking and is willing to teach us to cook. Paella attracts great amounts of non-Spanish students, who would like to taste a bit. Unfortunately, they aren't Spanish students. (Well, here's the moment when Spanish students can become proud of themselves and mock: You didn't have Spanish! And make a grimace. That's actually mean. hehe) Paella is indeed time-consuming since the rice absorbs all the "essence" and nutrients in pawns, clams, squids, chicken, onions, and green peppers. During summer vacation, I might as well practice at home and bring the skills when I go abroad.

Monday, May 28, 2012 (Vietnam War Video Project)

My friends and I have to film a talk show for Vietnam War Video Project. I'm the host and I'll invite American President Lyndon B. Johnson and Vietnamese great leader, Ho Chi Minh. I'll ask them crucial questions about Vietnam War and ask them to explain their tactics and actions. I'm an optimistic host and hope that LBJ and Ho Chi Minh can have a fruitful debate. Yeah, FRUITFUL debate. A debate full of fresh fruits. Haha. Cold joke from Mr. Wahlgren. I start to have a sarcastic yet humorous tone, right? Thanks to Mr. Wahlgren, he changes my personality. Anyways, LBJ and Ho Chi Minh are magnificent guests and will remain a peaceful, nonviolent relationship. I enjoy the filming pretty much since I'm a clumsy, high-pitched, and smart host, right? Actually, I enjoy the NGs the most. We purposely film few NGs and will put inside the video to make our audience laugh. What a huge sacrifice!

Sunday, May 26, 2012 (PASMUN Reflection)

Frankly, PASMUN is the best conference that I participated well. I am glad to represent France, which is Europe's second largest economy and the creditor to PIIGS. Representing a powerful nation allows me to have a bossy attitude to command people and demand my money back. I regret that I didn't prepare an interesting opening speech since I can create a relaxed atmosphere and I hope to make people laugh. I am capable of main-submitting, but unfortunately, I am not as popular as our main-submitter. However, I still do my best to participate in the conference. I was quite mad and annoyed since I raised my placard a thousand times, but the chair seemed to ignore me and didn't call on me. It was technically not the chair's fault since I should raise my placard higher. But I was frustrated when the chair didn't call on me while I was well-prepared for a speech. I was prepared to accuse the resolution affect national sovereignty, but I didn't have a chance to express my feelings. I loved my bossy attitude since it reminded me Grace in The Dark Divine, though it was quite harsh. My high-pitched voice was a gift for bargaining, commands, and accusations. I was more confident in PASMUN than in TAIMUN. I was quite surprised since I didn't know that I had the courage to confront my schoolmates. My speech was successful since it shocked member states since they didn't know that I had a different side than my seemingly sweet voice. I felt honored to be praised by the chair and other member states for my tactic. Confidence is what people need to stand up for themselves. I enjoyed to become a target when other delegates specifically accused my country since I felt that I was an important character in the conference. I didn't want to feel irrelevant with the conference because it simply wasted my time. I would definitely not sit at the corner and remain quiet since it would be boring. The first time I stood on the podium, I was trembling. The second time I stood on the podium, I was afraid that I might become speechless. The third time I stood on the podium, I was cheerful to accept challenges and learn to make up B.S. I improved. "I come, I see, I conquer." I enjoy practicing my debating skills with other delegates. I felt proud to become a delegate. I learn and grow in MUN conferences and gain the leadership, confidence, and courage through lessons.

Thursday, May 24, 2012 (PASMUN)

U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Norway, Russia, and Belgium cooperate and create a great resolution during lobbying. During approval panel, we freshmen left and enjoyed having our feast-- ice cream with quesadilla. I was quite disappointed since people who weren't in MUN didn't consider our feelings when we saw empty boxes of ice cream. Though I fully aware of "first come first serve", I was quite despaired when I realized that there was no more ice cream. Although I felt proud of myself to be a delegate in PASMUN, I wasn't happy to discover that they didn't leave ice cream for us. Actually, they did. Out of 6 boxes of ice cream, I got one spoon. As for quesadilla, it was extremely tasty and I was surprised that it can be made within microwave, instead of the oven. I enjoy my temporary rest outside the noisy conference room. I felt bad for the admin staff since I didn't leave the quesadillas for them. I should bring something delicious to serve them since they suffered in boredom. Anyways, lobbying is both bored yet interesting. My friends and I played truth or dare during approval panel. (Of course after our reso was approved) I was glad that our group was amazingly strong and I hoped to have a fruitful debate with all delegates.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 (Ending)

I almost abandon myself to despair. I know, THIS IS THE ENDING. This blogger will end all my dreams until the next beam of hope- summer vacation. I have spent too much time and wasted too much energy. I ain't sure whether the dramas are worth for me. I feel desperate, but I can't explain my feelings. I want to cry, but I don't know why should I cry. I can't even explain why do I always want to cry after watching dramas, though they are comedies. Dramas aren't novels. The characters don't always stay together happily since costume dramas are mostly based on history. History is cruel. It is the truth, instead of fantasy. I can merely listen to the main themes of the dramas and remember the plot while tears burst out from my eyes. I blame myself that I seem all-possessed with the characters in dramas. I cry with the characters whenever they encounter difficulties. I curse the bad guys and hope the main characters a bright future. I always take a walk in my community, sit at a corner, and cry secretly for the characters. However, THIS IS THE ENDING. I will go back to normal and focus in school, instead of worrying about the memorial dramas.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 (Spanish!!!)

Unfortunately, I forgot to bring my Spanish textbook since I was disorganized. I confessed yet the teacher wasn't mad since we didn't need our textbooks today. Why? Because we are cooking Spanish dishes. She taught us Spanish recipes, though I could hardly understand the meaning. I try to analyze the recipes with my poor Spanish vocabularies. We chopped and cooked bacon, mushrooms, and added white wine. The wine strengthens the flavour of the mushrooms. I personally dislike mushrooms, yet the delicious garlic mushrooms attracted my appetite. I love how our teammates cooperate together, though some mischievous kids kept volunteering me to do the dishes. Come on! I'm NOT that obedient. However, we didn't have time to make backed sugar apple, which is a pity. The teacher promised that she would invite us to eat after finish baking in Spanish III. Spanish is always so eventful since the teacher truly connects the hard, dull content with larger world and makes the class full of laughters.

Monday, May 21, 2012 (Indeed a FRIEND)

People tend to remember the goods of the past, but forget to treasure now, the very moment presents in front of us. I wonder why, but can't deny that PAST is always better than PRESENT. My friends in junior high school are so much more sincere and trustworthy. They connect me whenever they have activities, such as New Year Celebration and Christmas. However, among all the friends, it is Nancy who treats me as a real and forever friend. I am seriously thankful to her. Without her, I won't enjoy every activity when I went back to Shin Shing. I clearly understand that it's her who gives me happiness. It's her who makes me laugh and brings me a bright future in the darkest nights preparing the tests. My parents warn me not to make bad friends in PAS since parts of the students are here to play and enjoy their lives. They don't take academic works seriously. They are merely affluent. I take the warning cautiously. I wonder that if I leave PAS, can friends still maintain the friendship forever? People don't have strong relationships in PAS. Anyways, I can't wait to join the graduation party with my friends on June 11.

Sunday, May 20, 2012 (Pleasure)

Dopamine stimulates other neurons and produces pleasure, which makes people elated. I derive pleasure from novels, mangas, TV shows, and games. However, after gaining pleasure, I often feel depressed due to homework, tests, and guilt for accomplishing nothing. But I always gain pleasure by reading novels with less guilt. Romance, of course, is the most inspiring and attractive element of a novel. Why do I love the romance in the Dark Divine more, rather than Hush, Hush? Because it's more rational for readers. (though I understand that love isn't supposed to be rational) Patch is too hot for Nora and I don't get why does he love her? I have to first emphasize that I am not jealous. It's just irrational. However, I can truly understand why Daniel love Grace. He lover her because she was unbelievably caring, courageable, yet bossy in childhood. She became amazingly beautiful and strong teen. Grace loves Daniel since he was her crush. Their romance is so much more rational in real world.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 (Guilty)

The worst feeling in the world is guilty. People feel bad and are blamed by their conscience. Unfortunately, after screwing up my April-27-to-29 weekend, I feel guilt and can hardly look into my parents' eyes. I can barely stare at them blankly without actually admitting what I have done. I have never read novels in such a fast speed. I can't even believe that I read novels until 12 o'clock and wake up at 6 o'clock in order to finish my novels. However, I can't stop reading. I finish the HEX HALL series and Divergent. Insurgent will publish recently and I will download it soon. It was quite amazing that the weather was unstable when I was reading Hex Hall. I felt that I had the witch power to control the weather. It's fascinating to imagine that I do have supernatural power and can attend special boarding school which trains Prodigium. Humans are indeed jealous of Prodigiums. Haha. Anyways, Hex Hall does make me remember my love for witches and demons.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 (Childhood)

Of all the paranormal hot guys, I suddenly realize why do I love Daniel that much. Warning: NOT Daniel in Fallen. In fact, Daniel seems closer to me than Patch. Duh!? Why am I close to a fallen angel? I don't have a Nephilim blood vessel. Daniel represents a sincere, mischievous childhood friend. A childhood friend whom people easily fall in love with. I hate the truth, but I can't elude it nor lie to it. Because Daniel reminds me a childhood friend. Because I miss my friend and long to see my friend again. I realize it when I see how Grace and Daniel share the same childhood memories. They climb trees and draw gorgeous pictures. I understand that I want to have a friend like Daniel. I want to spend my childhood with a sincere friend. The truth is-- I miss my friend so much that my heart aches. I'm jealous of Grace since she can have a childhood with such a friend. I have a childhood with my friend but my friend leaves and never comes back. Why is the world in novel so different from reality? When can I actually share the realization from The Dark Divine with my friend? Will I ever tell the truth to my friend?

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 (The Dark Divine)

Rereading The Dark Divine seems a perfect way when you're perplexed by an impossible MUN resolution. I sigh. I choke. I wail. I remember how and why do I love romance. People intend to forget things because they miss them so much. It's ironic, but it's indeed the truth. People forget things since they don't want to remember how important things disappear. That's how Grace and Daniel grasp my heart. People try to throw the beautiful memories away when the memories become a taboo. However, it's painful to hide the beautiful memories deep in our heart just because we don't want to remember them. That's how I fall in love with Daniel. Unlike typical bad boys with supernatural power, Daniel seems more fragile. He is merely a poor child who lacks love. He can't find where he belongs to. He doesn't have a beloved family, which influences his life. I feel heartbroken when I understand his family background, but I still love his evil grin. If there is a Daniel in the world, I will definitely take good care of him.

Thursday, May 14, 2012 (Angel & Demon)

Angels are fascinating, and demons are mysterious. I anticipate romance between angels and demons because they are destined to be enemies. How the lovers are going to surmount the obstacles is always the most attractive point. I love how the lovers face difficulties, but go through the barriers and defeat the enemies through time. Angels and demons often have contradictory backgrounds and friends. They have to face the challenges and overcome all the difficulties. They need to have faith in each other and are willing to sacrifice not only their lives, but their souls and memories. Angel and demon stories lure me so much that I am willing to read ALL of them and compare the differences. The authors usually create the ancient history, such as the results of the War of Heaven, which becomes an important background that affects the plot. I would like to create my own characters along with an unique background and publish my book in the future. I once dreamt to become an author IF the publishers appreciate my writing, story, and imagination.

Sunday, May 13, 2012 (Always NOVELS!)

I am always dedicated to reading novels with passion. I can hardly control myself because after 1 month, I will embrace the bright future with NOVELS. Unlimited reading, unlimited laughing, and unlimited crying. I can express my emotions with the characters and enjoy our journey. I wonder who "invent" paranormal romance and that person deserve a Nobel Prize. I feel sorry for the publishers because they have to combat against free pdf download and e-books, in which they can hardly earn money. When I was searching novels, I felt extremely depressed that I didn't have a U.S. address or CA address. Goodreads gives out copies of novels if people fill in their addresses. I would like to win copies of novels, but I don't have a U.S. nor CA address. I was almost heart-broken when I thought that I might be lucky enough to become a winner. (Wailing......) My beautiful novels left me behind and I couldn't chase them back. Sigh. Anyways, I am about to welcome my splendid summer vacation along with my favorite angel novels.

Thursday, May 10, 2012 (Angel)

Ultimately, I know my favorite topic of romance-fantasy--ANGEL. No matter fallen angels, archangels, nephilims, and whatever angels, I am obsessed with ANGELS. Partially it's because of my name. Hehe, just joking. I love angels because they seem heavenly and they have a mysterious background-- Lucifer and the war in heaven. Fallen angels always have the dark yet attractive characteristics. (Directly points at Patch) I'm recently comparing angel novels, such as the Daughter of Smoke and Bone; Angelfall; Dark Kiss; Halos; Unearthly, etc. Since angels often have supernatural power, such as feeling the thoughts, mind-tricking, they are responsible for heavenly missions. They are able to enter the human world and achieve their goals, but they usually fall in love with mankind. How sweet angels are! When love blossoms, angels have to protect their lovers from dangers and defeat all the possible threatening enemies. They might have to betray their friends, homeland, and blah blah blah in order to protect the true love. However, love might be shattered by danger. Thus, the angels have to try their best and sacrifice themselves, which often gain the sympathy from readers, such as ME.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 (Freaking Excited)

I'm overwhelmed by excitement and happiness because my lovely books arrived. Technically, my mom paid the money and I received my lovely novels. I can hardly believe that such thick books have such cheap prices. It's seriously an awesome deal. However, the only "defect" is that my book is folded. I am quite annoyed by the defect. I would like to protest against the bookland for not protecting my lovely novels. I have recently decided to order books from book depository, but I'm indeed worrying about all the credit card stuff. Sigh........  I wonder whether I can get my parents' permission since I have already bought so many books. In MUN, the teacher shared a short TED video which emphasizes that using money on other people gives you happiness. However, for me, buying books for myself is an exception.  I make myself happier by buying books and reading books and dreaming about my favorite characters. If I can go to an American library in the future, I will be screaming and jumping and grinning and never-leaving.

Tuesday, May, 8, 2012 (MUN Resolution)

I should have finished my MUN Resolution few weeks ago. Unfortunately, I didn't. I was keep distracting by awesome novels and book information. Why? Because I couldn't provide any practical solutions. Child labor is a hard issue because the real problem is poverty. Austerity for economic crisis is even more difficult because civilians will definitely protest against the government. I personally agree with my dad that the Europeans nations have enjoyed too much resources so that's why they are facing the predicament. If I could possibly solve the economic crisis, the UN should just employ me. It's a complicated issue since the currency and the world are changing at every moment. Solving economic crisis is extremely hard and I seriously hope that I can provide a great resolution. I haven't decided which issue to focus on during the conference, but I'll do my best in both resolutions. I hope that I can solve the economic crisis successfully.

Monday, May 7, 2012 (Behavior)

I strongly agree that I misbehave myself in the weekends. I keep researching novels information, instead of finishing my homework earlier. Thus, I suffered on Sunday night since I have a pile of homework and projects. Sigh....... I can't stand that I can't control my behaviors, though researching alleviates the pain of not reading novels. I am obsessed in reading since I can find myself in the characters. They are similar to my reflection, my will power, and symbolize my possibility. I enjoy reading novels, but I can't stand to wait till summer vacations. However, I have to finish MUN resolutions, prepare for the spring fair, and perform well in the MUN Conference. Too many jobs, but I don't have enough time. Recently, I love buying novels with gorgeous book covers. I judge the value for me to buy by the beauty of book covers. I hope to "collect" a series of beautiful book covers so that I won't feel guilty for wasting money on books because their covers are valuable. It's a weird standard, but that is me. Angela, a person who is abnormal, is NOT going to be normal.

Sunday, May 5, 2012 (Guess What!?)

Guess What!? Guess What!? Guess What!? I'm freaking excited right now! Though I know that "freaking" isn't a good word, I can hardly control my tone anyways. When I was skimming through 2010 Best Yong Adult Books last year, I discovered a valuable book with a wrong price. City of Ashes. 70 percent off!? Too cheap. I decided to order it later since the cheap price is due next month and I hoped to order great amounts of books once. Unfortunately, I missed the chance. The book website changed the price. I was quite sorrowful. Today, I make the RIGHT CHOICE. I order a book right away since it's freaking cheap! I  have longed for this book. It's PARANORMALCY! Though I know that my friend has the book, I hope to buy one for myself because I love the book cover. The book cover is worth for me to preserve. It's 70 percent off! And guess what? It's HARDCOVER. I can hardly believe that I can buy such a cheap book with HARDCOVER. WAHAHA! I'm extremely pleasant about the price. And it's the last book when I am about to buy it. Thanks God that I order the book at the right time.

Thursday, May 3, 2012 (Novels)

I can hardly control my enthusiasm toward reading novels recently. I am always extremely excited about "discovering" a new novel. My friends and I are willing to lend novels to each other. Though I don't buy great amounts of novels, I have abundant pdf and ebooks. Although reading on the computer does hurt my eyes, in order to read my favorite novels, I have to sacrifice my eyes. However, I will ALWAYS protect my eyes, alright? Anyways, reading does give me a tons of fun. I immerse in the wonderland with fallen angels, fairies, werewolves, vampires, and shadowhunters. I incite my courage by learning from the heroines. I find crushes in almost every YA novel. I fight against the devils, monsters, and whatsoever with the characters. Most of all, I learn from their journey, their experience, and their lives. I learn from their lessons and understand myself better. I am always touched by the true love and sacrifices make by the characters. I wonder whether I have a chance to become the main character in the novel. But I know that I'm the main character in my own life. I control my destiny.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 (Cuties)

I have a whim to list and rate all the cute guys in my favorite novels. I realize that I love romance since I love how one has to tell a lie in order to protect another, though it's quite sad. The sorrow disperses in the atmosphere and my tears burst out. That's how I fall in love with the naughty guys in novels. Recently, I love Archer in Hex Hall. I wonder what happens after Sophie and Archer stay together. Can they keep the harmony in Hecate? Sigh. I have no answers. I used to love Bella and Edward, though vampires having supernatural power is indeed gross. It's ridiculous that they never-ever face real danger since Edward and his family always solve the problems easily. Anyways, I love guys with strong personality, such as Patch in Hush-Hush. He is freaking hot, rogue, and playful. I love how he is willing to sacrifice everything in order to keep Nora safe. "Angel, I don't think you can understand the lengths I would go to if it means keeping you here with me". I am absolutely infatuated by Patch's sweetness. The sentence haunts me nearly a week and I can never forget it. It's the motivation that I keep reading other YA novels.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 (Publish!)

May 1, 2012, a memorial day, is worth for all the book lovers to shout and scream and leap and dance. So do I. Destined, written by Aprilynne Pike, is the final book for Wings. Though I ain't insane with Wings, I will probably fall in love with Tanami if I keep reading. Another gorgeous novel is published today. Insurgent, a novel about a city composed of 5 fractions, is excited and twisting. I wonder what happens to Beatrice and Tobias since they are brave and courageable. I hope that they can beat the Erudite leader up since she ruins the harmony. I have been anticipating the publication of novels a long time ago. I am extremely excited that they publish today, but I can't download the ebooks. (Sigh) I am recently in love with book covers. I often compare the quality of book covers and judge whether the books are worth to buy. Since I don't want to waste a lot of money buying books, I hope to buy books that I can read over and over again without being bored.