Ashes to ashes, dust to dust

The only thing I detest more than exams are those grueling, seemingly never ending weeks you go through getting back your results..

I doubt it’s anywhere near exaggeration to say that exams have an utterly ‘brilliant’ way of bringing out the worst in people. There’s no need to elaborate more on that.

I personally, have been having a particularly hard time dealing with things this time around. I know it doesn’t take very much to get me stressed up, pressured or worried for that matter. But it feels as though the magnitude of it all has been multiplied ten times more.

Okay, I think too much. That’s obvious.

The events on Thursday practically tore me apart. As I spent half an hour weeping my heart out, all I could think about was how much I wanted to be at home.

A simple message from a beloved friend turned my day around.

"Don't worry, don't be sad. To be or not to be, that is the question"

It may not have made much sense to another but I understood, and it meant the world to me.

Never have I been so grateful of holidays. It’s only for a week. Plus, I’ve got loads of studying to do. But, I've been yearning for a time off. Then again, who hasn't. I seriously need to be away from school for a while. The longer the better, but since clearly that isn’t quite possible, I’ll gladly take on those 9 days of so called solitude.

More minor exams after the PMR break. I suppose it will help us assess how prepared we are for SPM... Despite that, surprisingly, it doesn’t make me dislike the idea any less than I already do.

The Birth

I stroked her head gently as she moved around the box restlessly.

I sat there, wishing I were able to do more than just sit by, watching from the sidelines, as she stuggled to get into a comfortable position.

Then we waited, both her and I, anticipating the first signs of contraction. My hand, patting her head religiously knowing that everytime I took it away, she worried I was about to leave her side. I didn't of course. Instead whispered words of comfort somehow feeling she understood. No, I don't know for sure.

My hands and legs were both aching by then. An hour or so had gone by, and finally, she had her first one. Without doubt, I was slightly terrified. Okay.. maybe that's an understatement. But leaving was the last option on my list. I couldn't. Not at that moment, when I felt she needed reassurance most.

By 12.30 that afternoon, there were two. Both well and adorable.

Yes, Sebastion gave birth to two lovely baby kittens today.

God.. what an experience.

AND of course, not forgetting, the highlight of my day...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAK MEERA!

Daddy's little girl

A heartfelt postcard I found on Post Secret...

Paradise Kiss

Another week to go..

I must say it is a huge relief that we're done with this weeks papers..

Had a Paradise Kiss marathon to 'de-stress'....

A rather.. admirable anime really. I would definitely say it's different from the usual.

Brief description:-

"Attending prepatory school has been a normal setting for Yukari for most of her life, respecting the wishes of her parents for a quality education. Now, as an elite high school student, she begins to doubt her route in life until she meets the members of "Parakiss", a lively group of fashion designers.Yukari's asked by the members of Parakiss to model at the fashion show held at the festival of Yazawa Art School. She hesitates at the thought of becoming a model, but soon after her encounter with George, a designer who adamantly pursues his dream, she's inspired to pursue her own route in life...."

animeNfo.com

Comments on the Paradise Kiss manga (comic book)...

"Let's just say that the key word for Paradise Kiss is bizarre, both in a good way and a bad way…but mostly in a good. We all need a little glitter in our lives"

"....So yes, there's plenty to be scared of. But if you're old enough you should still read it. You can sort through the fear later, possibly as you shop for pretty dresses because man, this manga will make you want pretty dresses"

Dawn-sama, reviewer on 'Sleep is for the weak.org'

"This series is brilliant. There is nothing I didn’t like about it. The story was great, the artwork superb, the characters well rounded and lovable."

Manga Review.com

A brilliantly colourful anime. Absolutely worth the watch.