— Alexa Evangelista, The Book I’ll Never Finish Writing

発売中LaLa8月号に掲載中のカットの下絵である

最終回のような予告カットになってしまったのでした

明けましておめでとうございます！　first of all :)

Actually, I thought I have done so little last year that I shouldn’t even post a list but then I saw it has a few new entries, so here it is - the list of the Hyakunin Isshu poems I’ve already written about.

I may have slowed down but I’m still thinking about the poems, so I will surely continue to write this year too!

I don’t even remember how long ago I’ve posted this but I’m reblogging to this new Kana’s corner and getting back to writing!

Whisper of the Heart (1995)

Bookprince’s how-to-get-out-of-a-reading-slump:

1. Relax

It’s okay to be in a reading slump! If you do the same thing all the time it is bound to get tedious or tiring, so don’t feel bad about not wanting to read. Everybody has times when they just can’t get into a book, or don’t feel like picking anything up at all.

2. Read a popular book

There is a reason that the bestsellers are best sellers. There is an element of these books that encourages loads of people to read them, so pick one up and try it. Look at the New York Times bestsellers list for up-to-date bestsellers.

3. Read fan-fiction

If you don’t want to read a whole book, or you’re craving more of that one amazing book that has left you in a book hangover- read some fanfiction. There are thousands out there, so peruse Tumblr to find some recommendations.

4. Re-read one of your favourite books

This is a great way to ease yourself back into reading if you are having a tough time focusing on the words on a page, because you know the plot, you know the characters, and now you just have to let the words drift into your brain. 

5. Step out of your comfort zone

Read books in a different genre! Do you normally read YA dystopian novels but you feel they are getting a bit samey? Try a fantasy book. Do you love reading contemporary romances? Dip into some horror. Or just go to a cheap bookstore or charity shop and buy a book you’ve never heard of, it can be refreshing to read an unknown book as there is less pressure to like it and you go in with a blank mind.

6. Listen to an audiobook

You can buy these from iTunes or other App stores, or rent one from your library. Now, when you’re doing the washing, waiting for the bus, or trying to get to sleep you can just listen. A well-chosen audiobook with a good narrator will sweep you into the story!

7. Read a shorter book

Find a book with fewer pages than you are used to, or a YA/middle grade novel with a fast pace. These will take you less time to read and you will hopefully glide through them quickly, allowing you to get back into reading.

8. Get a reading buddy

Call a friend and ask them if they want to read a book at the same time as you. If your friends don’t like reading, find someone on Tumblr (I am more than happy if I’m not reading anything at the time). You will most likely want to finish the book before your friend, so not only is there friendly competition- but you can look forward to a discussion afterwards!

9. Set yourself a daily goal

Do you want to read 50 pages a day? Or will you read for twenty minutes before school or work and then half an hour before you go to sleep? Whether you set your goal in minutes or in pages, this should encourage you to have a routine and get you through a tough book.

10. Take a break 

If you really are tired of reading, and nothing will help at the moment, TAKE A BREAK FROM READING. You don’t need to read 24/7, it is tiring, and it’s already amazing that you read at all because so many people don’t. Do something else with your free time; catch up with a tv show, write book reviews, go for a jog, learn how to cook brownies. Never feel bad about not doing something which isn’t appealing to you, you should never feel forced to do anything because reading is only to benefit yourself- not anybody else.

oddballs!

— Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath (via wordsnquotes)

ナナライありがとう！

其實我一直都覺得太一是女的﹁_﹁

Exchanging email address

before they reached this point, Mamo was talking about how Hosoya was always distancing himself from others, while Hosoya defending himself. I guess one of the staffs asked them about whether they know each others’ email address or not

Hosoya: I know his email address Mamo: It’s like that too for email address. During that time, I can’t mention the name but during the karuta (Chihayafuru) one LOLOLOL Hosoya: No, it wasn’t the karuta! We didn’t exchange email address at the karuta one Mamo: That’s true but you wasn’t coming during the karuta one, we know everyone’s address except you so you were the only one we couldn’t invite, and we thought that’s lonely so at the other work that I can’t mention the name, the youkai (Inu x Boku) one LOLOLOLOL Hosoya: Right, right, the youkai one. I remember that Mamo: No one from the karuta member knew your address therefore I asked you for it during the youkai one so that next time we can invite you Hosoya: I really remember that. At that time, you had a purple cell phone Mamo: I’m still using the same phone right now Hosoya & Mamo: LOL Hosoya: I remember that Mamo: I’m still using the purple flip phone. Are you making fun of me you idiot! LOL Hosoya: No I’m not. What I’m trying to say is, I remember that moment Mamo: Yes. That kind of thing happened. So I know your address Hosoya: That’s right. I know your address too

Mamo was laughing too much and his laugh was infectious. I need more radio with this two together. Also, this stuff is ancient, we all know that Mamo is using smartphone now