from a TVD fan :)

The Vampire Diaries Season 3 Episode 10 

It is really a happy day for the Delena (Damon and Elena) fans. Everyone's waiting for that kiss on the last scene in the latest episode. The writers finally gave in to the most dominant fandom in the series.

The problem is I am a Stelena (Stefan & Elena) fan but I do not hate Delena, sorry I'm not the kind of fan who hates other pairs just because it keeps getting on the way of my favorite fandom. I told you guys, I am not a fan of hate! haha. Honestly, I also like Delena! I have to admit Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev have great chemistry on and off screen. I love them as a couple! Super cuuuute. *blush*

To prove that I love the Delena fandom too:

Gooosh! Damon's lines are really, really argh! I died! :)

Damon: I love you Elena and just because I love you I can't be selfish with you... I don't deserve you but my brother does. *Gosh, tears*

So yeah, I like Delena too but Stelena got me here! (sorry I can't embed the video)

*play Gravity song by Sara Bareilles*
Stefan: What would you write?
Elena: Dear Diary, ...... I'm scared Stefan, Im scared that If I let myself be happy... the world will come crashing down...
Stefan: Do you wanna what I'm gonna write? I met a girl, we talked, it was epic. The sun came up and reality set in, all this is reality, right here.
(OMG, guys sorry, I am really a bad transcriber when I get so *kilig*! haha just better watch the link.)

When Season 3 started, the worlds of Stelena fans were crauhed, literally, LOL. haha
I know every Stelena fan used their kleenex during this scene:
Elena's birthday, that phone call

and had their hopes up when they watched this:
Stefan saves Elena from falling

And then the Christmas hiatus was over and another heartbreaking scene of Stelena was shown.

</3

Because of this scene, I have created a mental message by Stefan and because I got really carried away, I wrote it down on my journal. After so many years on writing on my journal -- the scenes that I wished have happened (in any books, movies, tv series and personal experiences), the words that should have said, the things that would have done, this is the very first time that I would share it on my blog. haha! I may talk a lot but what is written on my journal stays on my journal (even unfinished short stories, many concepts for stories and future novellas etc).

Here's my created lines (I don't know how to call it.)

I based it on the scene where Stefan said "Not really my problem." 

Stefan (what his heart screams but he said Not really my problem) : 

" I know Elena. I know. I heard everything. But I need to do this. Klaus turned everything away from me. I have to ruin him so that he could not bother you again. You think that I may have lost my humanity Elena, I appear to not care anymore but there's a deep pain in my heart that I cannot control. The pain digs deeper but I cannot let it out. Everytime you look at me with those piercing eyes is the most painful thing that I ever felt in my lifetime. If only I could just drop this fight and tell that "I lose!, I don't care anymore if Damon would die, if any of you would die. I love Elena and I don't care about the rest. It may sound perfect but it isn't real. As much as you need me, you also need all the people around you. I know how much you love me and that you are holding on because you still believe that I could care. But, the evil side of me is pushed to its limits, and I won't blame you if anytime, you would let me go. I hope you could see in my eyes all my feelings for you but you should not. Go away now Elena. Leave. 

Elena: *slaps Stefan* Then you can go to hell

Stefan: I am already in hell because of all of these. </3

-end-

Well, How was it? I hope you liked it! Super dramatic right? Because that is what i felt as I watched that heartbreaking scene. 

*woah, this one's a really long post. I hope I didn't bore you.*

<3Kit

from Creative Writing Now

Email sent to me... Just in time when I am trying to think of making concepts and plans for my future short and added plus  I'm thinking what to write for my contribution on Imaginaccion literary book  2012 :) !

Here are some poetry prompts for you to celebrate the new year.

1) Write a poem about something you tried for the first time in 2011.

2) Write a poem about something you lost in 2011.

3) Write a poem that captures your feeling about 2011 in under 3 lines.

4) Write a poem from the point of view of your future self.

5) Write a poem including all of the following words: champagne, presentiment, midnight, transform.

Looking for story ideas?  Invent a character, and give him or her one of these New Year's resolutions:

1) Your character decides she's going to make a certain person fall in love with her... at any cost.

2) Your character decides finally to stand up to the bully/boss/relative who has been making your character miserable.

3) Your character decides he or she's going to stop lying to everyone about his/her secret (for example, a secret job, a secret problem, a secret relationship).

 

Happy New Year and happy writing!

I wish you a creative, productive, healthy, and happy year ahead.

Warm regards,

Nancy

Thank You http://www.creative-writing-now.com

Unsealed letter in 11:11 11-11-11

I've been thinking of what to post this day. I really don't know what happened to me when I suddenly wished on 11:11 pm, a few days ago. My friend and I were exchanging text messages because I had a very bad day. When the clock strikes 11:11 pm, my friend told me to wish and without even thinking I wished. Maybe, when you are really down and trying to be alright again, you start to believe again.

Actually, I really don't believe in wishing in 11-11, I don't even bother to know its history. It just became familiar because some of my friends believe it. They would even send a group message when its 11-11 pm.

Everyone's so busy planning something special to do on this day. Me? I just think of a special blog to post.

Until, I remember the poem that I made for our Literary Folio (it was released last February), Imaginaccion XIII 2011: Existensia. In this Literary Folio, my friend Airiz is the EIC and Debbie is the Creative Consultant. I am so proud of this book because we gave all our best here especially, the two names I mentioned. :)

I submitted two poems (only one poem got accepted :) ) and some photos that has relevance with the theme. The theme is Existensia: Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Heavenly Virtues. 


So here's my page :)

Unsealed Letter

How far is 1486 miles away?

They asked me but I cannot say

I held the unsent letters

All sealed with a kiss except the last chapter

We hoped forever

But, how come I still believed in such whatever!

Tik tok Tik tok

Ticks the clock

I recalled,

With your sweet lovely smile

You promised to run

when the 406^th letter’s done

Now, I’m staring on this little piece

Where I’ve put my whole heart

Hoped that it won’t be torn apart

As I give my special kiss

Bells started ringing

My heart keeps on thumping

I tried to look for you

But they don’t want me to

Then played our song,

God knows I’ve waited too long

You’re the one who made me better

so with this unsealed letter

I say, 1486 miles is so far away

still you came back and stay,

I almost cursed forever

and now we will start over

I hope you like it.

73 Ways to Become a Better Writer

Thanks to Stumble Upon for this good article... Stumbled on this. and I'm on my way on becoming better. hahaha. http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1r8dEK/www.copyblogger.com/better-writer/

Doing these things can help you become a better writer:

1. Become a blogger.
2. Use self-imposed word limits.
3. Accept all forms of criticism and learn to grow from it.
4. Read what you’ve written over and over, until you can’t find any more problems.
5. Show what you write to a trusted friend for feedback.
6. Outline. And then write to that outline.
7. Edit, and edit again.
8. Live with passion.
9. Be open, curious, present, and engaged.
10. Take a break between writing and editing.
11. Learn a new word a day.
12. Get the pen and fingers moving.
13. Write in different genres: blog posts, poems, short stories, essays.
14. Read grammar books.
15. Write without distractions.
16. Challenge yourself: write in a crowded cafe, write on the toilet, write for 24 hours straight.
17. Take a trip. Road trips, beach trips, bus trips, plane trips.
18. Watch movies. Can you write the story better?
19. Write. And then write some more.
20. Read, think, read, write, ponder, write – and read some more.
21. Read your stuff aloud to anyone who can stand it – including the cat.
22. Go back and cut 10% from your word count.
23. Talk to people.
24. Listen to how people talk.
25. Read lots of books. Both good and bad.
26. Make notes of your (fleeting) brilliant ideas.
27. Start your writing ahead of time – not hours before a deadline.
28. Listen to podcasts on writing tips.
29. Use simple, declarative sentences.
30. Avoid passive voice.
31. Limit your use of adjectives and adverbs.
32. When in doubt, cut it out.
33. Kill clunky sentences.
34. Be inspired by other art forms – music, dance, sculpture, painting.
35. Read your old stuff and acknowledge how far you’ve come – and how far you have to go.
36. Write for publication, even if it’s only for the local newsletter or a small blog.
37. Make writing your priority in the morning.
38. Keep squeezing words out even if you feel uninspired.
39. Tell everyone: “I’m a writer.”
40. Recognize your fear and overcome it.
41. Let your articles rest and then return to them with fresh eyes.
42. Comment on your favorite blogs.
43. Keep a journal to keep the writing juices flowing.
44. Use a journal to sort out your thoughts and feelings.
45. Keep it simple.
46. Practice monotasking. Set a timer for uninterrupted writing.
47. Watch people.
48. Get to know someone different from you and reflect on the experience.
49. Try new ideas or hobbies – the more variety you have in your life, the more likely you are to keep on generating good ideas on the page.
50. Read works from different cultures. It helps keep your writing from tasting stale in the mouths of your readers.
51. Rethink what is ‘normal’.
52. Work on brilliant headlines.
53. Check if your assumptions are right.
54. Join a writing group. If you can’t find one, form one.
55. Write during your most productive hours of the day.
56. Designate time to research.
57. Take time to muse and mindmap.
58. Map out a writing schedule for your project and stick to it.
59. Ask someone else to proofread.
60. Read Zinsser’s “On Writing Well” at least once a year.
61. Break out of your comfort zone.
62. Write at the scene. If you want to write about a beach, get a picnic rug and go write by the sea.
63. Go to the supermarket, the ball game, the class room, the building site. Make notes of the sensuous details, the atmosphere, the people.
64. Start with metaphors and stories.
65. Approach writing with gratitude, not just with a ‘must do this’ attitude.
66. Deconstruct and analyze books and articles you enjoy.
67. Know about story architecture. Many writers don’t. Which is like doing heart surgery or flying an airliner by intuition. Survival rates are low.
68. Socialize with other writers.
69. Stretch or exercise in between writing.
70. Make a note of ideas for further development before you leave a piece for tomorrow.
71.Use mindmaps for inspiration.
72. Take risks – don’t be afraid to shock. You are not who you think you are.
73. [Please add your own suggestion in the comment section!]

Being Human with Emotions

Tao muna ako bago ako naging Journalist. -Kara David

It is not her exact words it is how I understand it.

In my sophomore year in college, we were taught to forget emotions whenever we are in duty. You have to forget feelings in order for you to deliver the story well (as said by our Professor.) I am a very emotional person. I always choose love over anger so I really tried to forget feelings/emotions. Practice makes perfect. :))

I experienced an actual training when we covered the Interfaith Rally organized by NUJP last summer (for my internship). We listened to the victims' families talk about their life after the devastating incident in Maguindanao. How do they live without the fathers of their family. How do they feel whenever random people would send death threats?  My co-interns even got teary-eyed during the event. I did not look at the the wives because they are crying so hard while they are telling the press that they wake up everyday feeling clueless about everything... What will happen next, can they seek justice? (I'm crossing my fingers for that)...

I remember when I got home, I go straight to my mama's room, get my towel and take a bathe. Tears roll down on my cheeks when I reached the bath room. It is really depressing to witness those things in such an emotional environment. Everyone has tissue, trying to control their emotions as the wives speak...

So why do I have to tell this story?

It's because I can do my work and be human too (after work :p.)

Criss - cross by Airiz :)

Her fingertips tap against the keys

like a steady rhythm of a weeping heart.

We wait for time to slip;

I watch and reminisce and think --

is there something to offer us

when we exit our little 'paradise?'

We share puzzle pieces behind closed doors;

we traded bittersweet nothings

of the escapist planes of our hearts.

Time seems nonexistent

when we explore each other's thoughts.

Her happiness is her choice,

My destiny is weaved by my bare hands.

Unconciously, we complement each other.

in a world that forbids criss-crossed fates

-This is a poem made by my friend Airiz Casta for me when we were still Freshies. I so love this poem because she just made this while we're talking inside the photo lab, (dark room). She's just awesome. I treasure this because its the first time someone made me a poem.