Author: prexybasco

The President of The Ybasco University An accomplished educator. A Seminar Speaker. A Bookworm. A Musician. A Writer.

Signed Sealed Delivered, Tax Included

Signed Sealed Delivered, Tax Included by Jahzeel Dionne V Ybasco Dear Actors in Business Suits and Polished Shoes, I saw your advertisement. You have a new commercial again. And no, I did not say it is a political advertisement. How could I? Wasn’t it last year when I started seeing your face on television and…

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Falling Out of Love

by Jahzeel Dionne V. Ybasco It starts as a seed. Then it grows roots. When it is watered and taken care of properly, it develops into a bud, then a plant. Who knows whatever it may grow into – a beautiful and fragrant flower or a sturdy fruitful tree or a graceful and dainty vine….

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Putting a Label on Artistry

by Jahzeel Dionne V. Ybasco When can a person tell himself he is good at a particular art? Or is the better question, “When can a person call himself an artist?” Lastly, when can a person assume that he can instruct others how to produce art? These questions have bugged me since last weekend when…

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Endless Shelves

By Jahzeel Dionne V. Ybasco I have always wanted a library. I remember dreaming of my own libraries when I was a kid. That is right. Libraries. I wanted to have a private one—a place where I could always get lost in to read, to think, and to write—and a public one where I could…

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Review: Eragon

THE VOICE OF ERAGON An Analysis of Christopher Paolini’s novel, Eragon by Jahzeel Dionne V. Ybasco _____________________________________________________________ That some books are inspired by other classic and more renowned books is nothing new to me. It is to be expected. As million books are published every day, it is not surprising that some have the same…

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日本語の練習：CROSS GENE の Love & Peace

Refrain: たいせつなものなくし ねむれるよるみつたく すべってがかはあてゆくよ 1st Chorus: It’s time to fly ゆめみたみないの そのさきの世界yeah ぼくらたみだとを まだたれもしらない ばしょめたしてとべ ここからさLove and Peace Cross Gene’s Love and Peace  http://t.co/rhybij6FXK ——- 日本語の練習をします。CROSS GENE のLove & Peace のlyricsがありませんですから。私の日本語は下手です！ごめんあさい！ I am practicing Nihonggo. CROSS GENE’S Love and Peace doesn’t have lyrics available on the web yet so I did it. My Japanese is…

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Review: The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman

Not once have I been astounded by fantasy classic authors for their ability to create different worlds and make them seem real. I was blown away by Pullman’s story, I can’t help but feel for Lyra, Pantalaimon, and the characters they have met on their journey. I enjoyed the excitement of looking for the lost…

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A Story of Archetypes

A Review of S.K Michels’ debut novel, The Shadow and The Light By Jahzeel Dionne V. Ybasco An archetypal story with seven leading characters, among them a muse, an old man, and three hero archetypes, this novel has a certain appeal, not different from George R.R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire. What makes this…

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Review: My Rebellion Checklist by Susan Soares

I received a Free Copy of this novel in exchange for a review. The checklist is realistic, something that teenagers will definitely appreciate. In the beginning, I expected it to be fast-paced, that the protagonist would somehow tick off some elements of her checklist every chapter and it would include activities like go skydiving, have…

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