Lo and behold, I am abandonedmarionette and this is how I slowly ruin my eyesight. Yup, this is my favorite sex, pardon, reading position, featuring Ruta Sepetys’ Between Shades of Gray. I dunno why, but every time I start to read in an upright position in my bed, I’d always end up like this. It may look uncomfortable, but trust me, it’s the complete opposite for me. My mom would always tell me that it would make my eyesight worse, but I never listen. Haha.

Oh well, sorry for this nonsensical post. Just wanted to share and hopefully find other people as weird as me. Gonna go back and continue reading. How about you guys, what’s the most comfortable position for you while reading?

Bigger glasses to hide le huge face.

Got my eyes checked a while ago since I feel that my eyesight is getting a bit blurry even with my glasses on. And voila.. my vision really got worse. And so mom got me this new pair.

I started wearing glasses only a year ago and I had a 125/70 vision. Now, it went up to 125/100. I mean, it’s not really high compared to others, but then for me, this is a big deal. I love reading to much. I spend most of my time with my eyes glued to a book or to my laptop while watching movies or TV shows. My eyes are the most important of all the senses for me. I am getting really afraid. I know, part of it was my fault since I don’t always wear my glasses and I read in dark places. But really, I should take care of my eyes better. I don’t want it to get worse anymore. 

DP changed.

It’s been a while since I last update my dashboard photo here. Forgive this, once again, spur of moment attack of vanity syndrome. My sister took this picture after I finished re-stacking my books on my new bookshelf. I liked it so much because I think it’s the one photo that depicts bits and pieces of me altogether.

I am wearing one of my book-related shirts, the well-known TFiOS word: Okay, which is on my favorite list. Also, the ever clichéd book-in-hand pose which, I admit, is not a very original way of proclaiming “I am crazed about books!”. But hey, I do love books, if it isn’t that obvious yet. I am also in front of my new books case, which tells about how I find comfort in my very own version of book haven. The half-hidden face means that I am still savoring my time in different alternate and fantasy worlds I find in my books. It somehow means that I am very much capable of backing away and fleeing to the make-believe worlds when reality is too much to bear. 

I know that I this seem so exaggerated, to put meanings behind a still photo. But I  just really am happy with how it came out. So again, I apologize for this somehow nonsense post which centers on humongous vanity side.

And at last, I am finally on the last stretch of our very stressful exam week. Just a few more chapters for Pharmacology and Ethics, then I’m all set for tomorrow. I am so ready to take my much needed rest this weekend and go back to the other worlds inside my precious books. But for now, I have to be strong enough to battle drowsiness for the sake my last two tests. So, good night guys! See you tomorrow, when I can finally regain my freedom!

P.S. Yes, I listen to music while I’m studying. I get sleepy when I don’t.

P.P.S. I really use a lot of markers for highlighting important details. 

Currently Reading: The Magicians by Lev Grossman

Yep! Another one, even if I haven’t finished the other two books I am also currently reading. Haha. I have been a very bad and disrespectful student by bringing this book to class this morning. Why? Well, I was only supposed to start reading the book during my free time. Turns out, I have been gravely mistaken. Once I started, I could not stop. I did not care even when my professors were lecturing about whatever topics we had for today. I was just there, at one corner of the room, secretly and silently reading the book. It was just so good, I cannot bear to stop.

Now that I’m back in my dorm, after all my classes are done, I am still reading. John Green was right that this was something Harry Potter and Narnia fans should look delve into. Lev Grossman’s The Magicians is like a Harry Potter novel for older teens. The story is set in a magical place unseen by common people. The main character learns that he is special and is now attending classes for magical craft in a school which I can describe as Hogwarts for mature teens, like a University. It was as if Quentin Coldwater’s favorite magical place from his favorite book was finally coming into reality. I am not yet finished reading the book so I cannot tell if it can somehow level with the greatness of Harry Potter.

The thing is, even though the concept of this books is loosely based on other fantasy novels, the content has its own appeal. Being a devoted Harry Potter fan and having memorized almost all the events and details in all seven books, coming by a novel with a similar theme that could still capture my interest is quite rare. So, I am very much thankful that I believed in John Green’s book recommendations, and got myself a copy.  I hope to finish this book this week since we will be having our first major exams next week.

Still quite alone in my dorm so I decided to pick a book for today. Silence, I think, is the best company whenever I immerse myself in books. And so, I paused reading Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer’s Between The Lines and turned to this book instead. These past few weeks, I keep on jumping from one book to another without finishing them. I don’t know but when the story line gets a bit draggy, I would always want to read another one with better plot. 

It’s not that I won’t finish reading Between The Lines. It’s just that I think I need a break from all the mushy and cheesy lines its characters have. And so I turn to a fantasy book. I haven’t finished the first book (The Magician’s Nephew) in this unabridged edition yet, so I think I should go on with it. I am a quarter of the way through and I am enjoying the ambiance in my room right now. It’s getting dark even at 12 noon. I guess it’s about to rain, which would make everything much more perfect with me snuggling with my pillows in bed and reading, a cup of coffee sitting on my bedside table.

Oh, and pardon my humongous thighs.  

Lo, and behold! Le new haircut! HAHAHAHA.

Okay, please don’t mind the face, just the hair. Recently, I’ve been contemplating about cutting my hair short. It’s not that I am depressed, or want to move on, or anything like that. Trust me, I usually prefer longer hair but then it became a bit difficult to manage and maintain that’s why I ended up just going to the salon and ask the stylist to chop it off. It feels good, actually. Like my head lost half its weight. And it’s easier to wash and dry now. And I think I’m happy with the result.

What do you think?

Currently Reading: Fat Kid Rules The World by K.L. Going

Hold up, it’s me, the fat kid, reading Fat Kid Rules The World. Hahaha. Okay, forgive my sudden craziness right there. 

So here goes: When you are a 300-pound kid, it is not surprising that you feel bad about yourself. Living in our society with that kind of weight means endless fat jokes and harsh taunts. People will notice you no matter what and they would always have that disgusted look plastered on their faces as they take in you enormous state. And that is how Troy Billings came to the decision of jumping in front of an incoming train. Life might be better if it just ends. 

But then Troy never got to experience the peaceful afterlife. Not when Curt MacCrae, the coolest semi-homeless punk guitarist dropout of their school, prevent him from stepping off the ledge. Suddenly, it’s biggest(literally) loser meets cool punk-rock guitarist. Friendship blossomed as Curt recruited Troy to be the drummer of his band. Things then started turning around and Troy was enjoying life, not that he forgets about his bodily burden. Together, the two hopes to change the world through punk music as they prepare for their biggest first performance.

I am still halfway through the book and I am so much hooked. I mean, being fat myself, I understand the problems that Troy is going through. I can feel the sting whenever people around him threw uncomfortable glances as he pass by. I can feel the despair he felt being a loner because of his body. But then this isn’t a pity story about a fat kid. Somehow, I feel a twist coming up especially with Curt. There is just something about him that seems wrong. Oh well, I guess I’ll have to finish the book first in order to unravel the mystery. 

Hello there, and good evening awesome people!

Don’t mind my face and this post. I just decided to be vain for a while, and change my sidebar picture with this. Haha. Yup, this is the one you’re following. This geeky four-eyed bookworm. Anyways, that’s it. Told, you this was a useless post. Will continue reading Pseudonymous Bosch’s The Name of This Book is Secret. Have a good night, everyone! 

Who says I can’t eat cold food during this cold weather?

Hahaha. This Double Dutch ice cream doesn’t seem so bad a company in this chilly night. I am stuck here in my dorm for too long and I am so fed up with noodles and canned food. I really wanna go home. But alas, travelling deemed impossible when the rain continued to pour. And so I bought one of my comfort foods which is available at the convenience store of our dorm (thank goodness!). 

So right now, I’ve been a bum, watching movies on my laptop, hoping that the power won’t go out. I’m gonna be reading later if that happens. Yep, I’m pretty much stocked with books here in my dorm, and I can finally read them freely! How so, with the lights gone? Well, back to my handy flashlight, damned be my eyes. Hahaha. Anyways, this is how I look, all cuddled up with my favorite blanket with a huge pint of ice cream in hand. Hope you guys are okay, too! Have a nice stormy evening! :)

Look at me! All prim and proper, ready to go to school. But wait for it.. CLASSES ARE SUSPENDED!

Just when I was about to get out of my room, they announced that it’s cancelled. :| Which sucks, since I’m already in my uniform and ready to go. 

I know the suspension is for the safety of the others who are living near Manila Bay, which I think by now is already flooded. But then, I just think that they should have announced it earlier so that students won’t have to go through the motions and hassle just to get to school. Some of my friends are already here in UST and some are on their way. What a waste of money and time. 

So yes, I am pissed, although I don’t look like it. HAHA. And yes, I feel that our supposed to be month-long sembreak would be cut short to make-up for these school days. And I don’t think anyone like that. 

I just finished studying for our quiz in Cardiology tomorrow and with my part for our report tomorrow. So, out of sheer boredom and lack of anything better to do, my vanity got the best of me and I decided to curl my hair. Yes, I did it for no such reason. And voila! Here you go! I really like how it looks and I regret doing this before my night shower. Oh well, it’s not like I go out with my hair all styled like this. Sometimes, I do unnecessary stuff and I don’t understand myself either.

Okay okay, I know this is such a stupid and useless post. But hey, just imagine this as my way to greet you fellow Tumblr people a wonderful evening! 

Do you think I should make this my new DP? Haha. Let me know what you think! :)

Hello hello, my dear followers!

It’s time to change my DP again and I chose this picture. Forgive my face if you think it’s ruining your dash. After all, I don’t do this a lot.

Hahaha.

I’m so sorry if I haven’t been posting any book review or book-related stuff. It’s been a very busy week and I already have tons of school stuff like written reports, quizzes everyday, etc. I don’t know when I would have the time for fiction books or leisure reading like I used to this past vacation.

Do you know how hard it is to see my bookshelf and not be able to read those books? I am stuck with huge hardbound medical ones and my brain is already exploding. So again, I am really thankful for those who stick with me despite my lack of quality posts. And for those who already left, it’s okay and I understand. :)

SHORT HAIR: Yay or Nay?

Once again, my dear friends I need your opinion on this not-so-important matter. I was trying to decide whether I’ll have a haircut this short or keep it long. I just want to try out something new, plus it’s really hard maintaining long locks with in a humid weather. So, I tied my hair at the back and tucked it with pins to see how I would look like and this was the result.

So, do you think I should cut it like this? Feel free to give suggestions or negative reactions. :)

Good evening friends!

Hello, it’s just me plastering my face on your dash. Please forgive the state of this photo. I am so tired tutoring 1st and 2nd grade students yet I want to read a book so badly. Problem is, I don’t know what to read. I don’t seem to have any particular book or genre in mind. All I know is I want to relieve my stress by reading. 

And so yeah, here I am, lying in bed with a pile of books from my bookshelves without any knowledge of which one to pick. I haven’t even changed my clothes. Gaaaaah. I feel tired but I am not sleepy yet. Help me. :(