The Hangman's Daughter Book Review

Summary [from Goodreads]:

Germany, 1660: When a dying boy is pulled from the river with a mark crudely tattooed on his shoulder, hangman Jakob Kuisl is called upon to investigate whether witchcraft is at play. So begins The Hangman's Daughter--the chillingly detailed, fast-paced historical thriller from German television screenwriter, Oliver Pötzsch--a descendent of the Kuisls, a famous Bavarian executioner clan.

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Anna and the French Kiss Book Review

Summary [from Goodreads]:

Anna is looking forward to her senior year in Atlanta, where she has a great job, a loyal best friend, and a crush on the verge of becoming more. Which is why she is less than thrilled about being shipped off to boarding school in Paris--until she meets Étienne St. Clair. Smart, charming, beautiful, Étienne has it all...including a serious girlfriend.

But in the City of Light, wishes have a way of coming true. Will a year of romantic near-misses end with their long-awaited French kiss? 

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An Open Letter from Your Antisocial Friend

I’m not exactly the kind of person you’d be hanging out with if you want someone to, say, go to the arcade with you. I hate that place. If you want to laugh your arse off, I’d wish we’d bring an extra person because everything that comes out of my mouth is wit and snark that I sometimes wonder if it borders on offensive already. Sometimes I cringe at what I say, too.

I abhor sports or anything physically strenuous, and I will not be persuaded to “try new things” just because you want to. Okay, fine, maybe I’ll go with you, but only after bitching and whining about what a drag it is. And I will most likely continue to bitch and whine throughout the whole ordeal. I’m probably the worst person you’ve ever had the misfortune of calling your friend.

Latest, erm, Happenings

Eid Mubarak!

-Fasting is over. For now. I still have to make up for the time I didn’t fast because of my “monthly dues”.

Chibis

-I just started learning how to draw chibis because I find them really cute. My creations so far are very amateur but I managed to make a really cute chibi head and now my own head is in the clouds. I get excited very easily over the smallest of my accomplishments!

Cleaning

-Today I will be going to school with my father to glance at their latest Markets of Resistance exhibit...and to abuse the school’s Wifi to post this entry [and others]. Therefore, I worked like a demon cleaning my bed area, sweeping and mopping the floor of our little studio space apartment, and cleaning the bathroom all to be able to go free for today. Phew!

Kyou Kara Maou!

-My latest anime conquest is this anime that I’ve seen in my early teenage years but hadn’t been able to catch the beginning nor the ending. I must’ve been a masochist to have left things hanging there. *sigh* BUT, I am now determined to finish the whole series. Yeah! So far it’s very entertaining and hilarious although I know it will get darker a later on. Even my father watches with me!

COFFEE

-Coffeeee...I haven’t been able to really fill up on my caffeine this past month because it’s been so hard for me to sleep early and wake up early for the fasting. Not to mention my father keeps forgetting to buy coffee. He’s into tea these days. But fret not, Kitty, for you are now free to drink whatever amount of coffee you wish to drink!!! *crackling thunder*

*Overall, I think I’ve had a pretty good week. How is your life lately?

Why I Hate the Arcade

The arcade is a dream, an escape. It’s where people let lose themselves of the daily stress called life. It’s where guys bring their girlfriends on a first date. And it’s an absolute nightmare for me.