Our first Blog Feature highlights a travel blog, The Backpack Adventures hosted by a former classmate, Neil Alvin Nicerio. Through a series of chats in Facebook, I finally managed to convince him to answer questions about how he started blogging and what tips he could give to those who enjoy traveling and want to share their…
Author: prexybasco
The story of Mr A, rabid ultraist doctor
Once upon a time, a girl envied Mr A , rabid ultraist doctor of a far away kingdom. It was not his kingdom at all but he ruled over it just the same. On top of that, he was really popular. People loved him, Kings and Queens adored him. Or did they? Being an ultraist, he…
From the Desk of the President
Dear Students, Educators, Readers, and Writers, It is a pleasure to welcome you to the new format of “The Ybasco University,” from now on, Viter-Ybasco University, a reflection of the signatory’s ideals in the field of learning. The university which started as a response to an oppressive regime of a nasty dean (may God bless him wherever…
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Realized @jk_rowling is like Voldemort with 7+ horcruxes and Potterheads are Harry. She has put a bit of her soul into us through her books.
Now Reading: The Island of the Day Before, Umberto Eco
You can get a copy from here.
Conquered N5 ^_^
神様ありがとうございます。 これから日本語を勉強して頑張ります。
Review: BFG (Movie)
Rated G Presidential rating: 3.4/5 Break down Script: 5 Plot: 3 Actors: 4 Special Effects: 5 The BFG is movie that a family can enjoy but not to the fullest- as a grandma behind my seat in the theater audibly whispered, some scenes are too dragging for grownups, and maybe for the youngsters…
Review: Pilot Birdie Mechanical Pencil
Warning: Not for those who are appalled by traditional writing systems and certainly note for those who believe a stylus and a huge phone can save the world lots of trees. I want to honor this tiny little guy right here, Pilot Birdie, in a post. It has been my constant companion since ideas raced…
On Book Bloggers Who Don’t Recognize That They Are Self-Published Authors Too
Originally posted on The Misfortune Of Knowing:
Every now and then, I come across a post in which a book blogger explains why they do not review self-published novels. They are entitled to limit their reading material in any way they choose, and I can’t deny that there are reasons to avoid some self-published books.…