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Eldritch being.

As Jim Morrison says "Nobody remembers your name, when you're strange." it reminds me of the times I felt strange.

Now, let me explain; it wasn't because I was alone or felt lonely, I was gorwing up. I was a rider on a storm; specifically experiencing "youth". But, why did I feel strange? And, was I the only one who felt strange?

No, there was a plethora of children playing, feeling strange and fighting for freedom not knowing what was waiting for them at the end of the day.

Why we felt that way, I'm not certain, but I will clarify. Investigating this case is quite arduous. There's a storm following my every single step. I move to the right, it is there, behind my head, staring into my soul and haunting my mind. I go to the left, it is there, beside my ear, making me deaf to every other noise in the background and my thoughts are silenced.

And, I feel strange. Because, we all are strange. Men are wicked; they abandon you at the weirdest situations of your life, stabbing you in the heart and leaving a dirty smell to the point of your nose, significantly abusing your sensitive parts.

Now, was I really strange? Certainly, yes. Because, like I mentioned before, we are all strange. Rain falls on top of our heads, water engulfs our very being, flooding into our eyes and hardening our eyelashes. But, we still embrace it. We claim that we love it. Aren't we strange?

Bizarre, abnormal. People, in fact never wanted to talk to me; I apparently seemed "unfamiliar" (an elegant way to say to a person who is strange). Even my name comes from a word in Greek "xeno" = strange.

It's interesting how these people who dared to think of me as someone abnormal, were all some ignorant things, useless and with no talents. They were all jealous little worms, that liked to act dominant in front of a person who knew how to value time.

Matter of fact, I valued time. I still do. But, I had a façade; I was an innocent, docile and quite girl who always nodded and never raised her voice. I was hiding the real me. The strange version of me.

I embrace fear. I'm attached to danger; the one that makes you feel light and free. The adrenaline that you feel when you trespass the limits. What limits you might say? Every single thing that even comes to your mind.

I feel it in my bones; the rage and the fear combined together crafting chaos around me. And it all grasps. It all stongly tightens around my neck, making me gasp for air. I prefer being strange. I want to value time to pass my entire life into oblivion. I don't really have to worry about having a boring, office life; I'm addicted to thrill.

So, am I a stranger?

Well, if I were with a gorup of "normal" people then yes I would be a stranger; they are all the smame: dark and lizards. They crave for a bit of dominance and money. Time for them doesn't exist, instead they embrace impulsiveness. Aren't they monsters?

I'm alluding to a realm full of masks that hide in their inside an excess of hate and evil personalities, and try guessing what surrounds these outrageous beings? Other masks, but strange ones.

Voilà! WE ARE ALL STRANGE!

So I used to be a book blogger (taking a hiatus haha) but I've not been on the book scene in quite a while, a few years. Anyone got any book recs? I mostly like fantasy but any other recs are welcome tia ♡

Trivia Tuesday #3

Bookworm vocabulary: Abibliophobia is the fear of running out of reading material. Bibliosmia is the love of the smell of old books. Tsundoku (Japanese) means to let reading materials pile up in one's home and never read them.

5 Great Articles About Reading

...to help you adapt the habit in our fast-changing world.

Your mom tells you to read. Your teacher or your boss tells you to read. Successful individuals tell you to read. They're right to tell you so.

For non-readers, it's not going to be an easy task. Reading is tedious. Sometimes a bit irksome, too. You find that words are drowning you in boredom and irritation before turning to the next page.

This is why I've collected a list of five helpful articles to aid you in reading actively, effectively, and habitually. Whether you're an avid bookworm like me or a stranger to pages, these articles can help you acquire the habit in our modern-day society.

1. How to Read the Right Way: A Complete Guide | Medium

Even books and reading evolve. In this article, author Melissa Chu tackles the art of speed reading, the pros and cons of different reading formats, and how to read in a changing society.

2. The Complete Guide to Effective Reading | Medium

Worry about memorizing dates for your history exam? Maarten van Doorn takes you into an in-depth analysis of acquiring information into your long-term memory, as well as how to read actively.

3. 14 Ways to Cultivate a Lifetime Reading Habit | Life Hack

Reading is a habit, not a chore. If it isn't one of your pastimes yet, don't worry! Life Hack presents to you 14 ways to make reading a pleasurable and worthwhile habit.

4. The Case for Reading Fiction | Harvard Business Review

Business and companies look for various skills and good characteristics in their employees. Harvard Business Review says that reading literary fiction can help you develop these in-demand traits, and ultimately become a better person.

5. Books are good for your brain. These techniques will help you read more | Popular Science

Here's the science behind the effects and benefits of reading. Popular Science shows you not only how to make reading a habit, but also how to read more and achieve your reading goal.

These are just some of the multitudes of articles I've found to help you learn to read. I hope this helps spark your inner reader!

Trivia Tuesday #2

After finishing a book, I kiss its front page and sob quietly. I hold it tight and cradle it like a baby. It's my farewell ritual. Afterwards, I don't know if I can find another book that can satisfy the last one I've just read.

Bookblr Launch

Hi, my name's Reige! I'm an avid reader, aspiring writer and atypical high school student from the Philippines. When I'm not updating my blog, I'm scribbling half-finished story plots, immersing myself in a mystery novel, or fantasizing outlandish dreams.

About me:

she/her

heterosexual

socially awkward and nerdy 15 y/o

Filipina

Scorpio

Interests:

books – especially mystery and sci-fi

writing – mostly short stories, fanfiction and poems. I also engage in journalistic writing, mostly opinion articles.

languages – I'm bilingual; in my home country, our native language is Filipino (Tagalog). I'm currently learning French and Latin.

social and humanities issues – I'm a feminist, LGBTQ+ supporter and Black Lives Matter ally. I'm an advocate for global equality, and I find international relations interesting.

2000s punk rock/emo music

Fandoms/other likes:

Star Wars

Harry Potter (proud Ravenclaw here)

The Umbrella Academy

Fall Out Boy

Panic! at the Disco

My Chemical Romance

Twenty One Pilots

I sometimes listen to other bands and artists to add to my music taste, such as Green Day, Queen, Travie McCoy, AC/DC, All Time Low, You Me at Six, Paramore, and many more.

What will I be blogging about?

It's my first time putting my hands into blogging and stepping into the Tumblr community. As an avid reader, I hope to be posting about books and reading topics. This includes book and character analysis, book recommendations, book quotes, tips and trivia, etc. My blogging content will be mainly focused on literary fiction, but I try to reach out to nonfiction too.

Other blogging FAQs:

I'll try to post as much as possible. I hope to post about two to three times a week when I'm available. Once the school year hits, I'll most probably be posting less. I accept direct messages and questions. I hope to deliver content that will inform and make you smile. If you want to know more about my blog, click here.

Extra note: This blog supports global equality. If you, in any way, are an offender of equal rights, please do not follow. I will not tolerate racism, sexism, homophobia, or any other form of offensive statements towards me or other people. Please try to refrain from negative comments and issues in my blog. Thank you for understanding.

"And so the lion fell in love with the lamb..." he murmured.

Hooked away, hiding my eyes as I thrilled to the word.

"What a stupid lamb" I sighed.

"What a sick, masochistic lion."

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