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.

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.