The June holidays are coming to an end. How sad. Looks like it’s time to get back to work and prepare for the ever-so-nearer ‘O’ Levels.
Looking back, although three out of the four weeks of holidays were spent at school, this has been one of the ‘better’ holidays I’ve had in years. No, it is not because I like going back to school and no, it’s not because I went overseas during the ‘one week break’.
Even though I technically only had roughly about one week of holiday, I think it was……satisfying. Of course, it would’ve been better if I didn’t have to go to school during the holidays at all, but that’s just wishful thinking. Besides, if there were no school at all, my brain would be dead by the time I get back to school. After all, the brain needs to be stimulated every once in a while.
Okay, so why is this ‘one week break’ one of the ‘better’ holidays I’ve had in a while?
For starters, games. I didn’t get to buy the game I’ve been eyeing because apparently, it’s out of stock in every single game shop that I went to. Yes, it’s that popular. However, I managed to buy not only one but two games within a time frame of less than a week! How lucky! The last time I bought a game was…..what, about months apart from the previous one? So I spent the week playing both games and actually managed to complete the Story Mode of Bleach: The Blade of Fate. The other game I bought was Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games. This one was bought later and at a whim…without telling my parents first….but…whatever….
Aside from games, I also spent the break colouring manga. Quite a fair bit too. Would have coloured more if I had more motivation but too bad I don’t. It would’ve been great if I had bought a tablet, but maybe next time. I still got quite a bit of linearts stored in my computer but don’t know if I’ll get around to colour them. Visit the Gallery for my works. I think I’ve improved.
I would have liked to do more signatures during the holidays but only managed to do one (Obito Uchiha). Why? Simple. Because I was lacking inspiration. The one that I did was inspired by a signature I came across in a forum, so yeah….that’s why I did it. And it turned out very nicely too. Definitely one of my favourites.
Oh, I also picked up a new anime series. Nabari no Ou. It’s not bad at all. About modern ninjas. And talking about anime, I’m at the latest episode for quite a few lot of series. D.Gray-Man, Reborn, One Piece, Bleach, Naruto, Soul Eater, Vampire Knight, Kurenai, Persona and of course, Code Geass are all on track. Not to mention, I also resumed watching Higurashi no Naku Koro ni. Better savour all the anime now than later because I know I’ll be busy once school starts again.
As for manga…? Well, I have always been up-to-date with that. So no worries there. Even when school starts. Though I may start a few new series….the thought is still pending however….
Now, what else?
Ah, music! A bunch of singles came out this holiday, particularly during the one week break. Almost all of them are theme songs for animes and they are great. Gekidou by UVERworld (D.Gray-Man OP), Regret by Mai Hoshimura (D.Gray-Man ED), O2 by Orange Range (Code Geass R2 OP), 88 by L.MC (Reborn OP), Crawl by VELTPUNCH (Nabari no Ou OP), Word of The Voice by FLOW (Persona OP), Resonance by T.M Revolution (Soul Eater OP), Futatsu no Kodou to Akai Tsumi by ON/OFF (Vampire Knight OP). Hmm…thought there was more….oh well.
One more thing, I also went out quite a bit, more than I usually go out during the holiday period. That’s why I was able to buy two games. Oh, and a book too. Manga (3 volumes) as well. I finished reading all of them in the span of a week each though (Mangas and book were bought one week apart, so yeah). Can’t help it. The book was interesting and the mangas were….well, manga. Oh, and I also went out with a friend that came to visit from overseas. It was nice seeing her again.
Oh, and the amount of homework this holiday was surprisingly little. Only Maths, I think. Well, not complaining.
And after about two months, my Air-Conditioner was finally repaired yesterday! Woots!
The ‘Motivational Workshop’ I just had this week was more useful than I thought. And I’m really grateful for that. I hope I’ve changed.
Well, that about sums up my holiday, I guess. Nothing much else to add. Not interesting, yet not as boring as previous holidays.
