Contest Entry

I've decided to join Christmas All Year Round Writing Contest. It is actually my first time so I'm a little nervous here, but then again it's all about improving your writing in the end and seeing your capabilities. Here's my submission:

Applicant's Username: ChocoPocky
Submission Title: Euphoria's Distance
Type of Work: Chaptered, AU, War
URL/Link: Here

Here's the plot, any suggestions or corrections?

Torn between her beliefs, Semi has vanished from her home to fight for the war that has been tearing the lands apart.

When the Snows declared war against the Light clan, the Shadows are in fear of being infiltrated by rebels. The government had then adjudicated upon passing a decree stating that all above eighteen years of age must serve the war or face execution.

How will one find happiness when all that remains is hostility and abhorrence?

Memorable + Recommendations

I've been hit with a question that I would like to address... What makes a story memorable?

Good question there. Of course, people have certain preferences so I have come into conclusion that there is no exact answer as to what makes a story memorable. It’s like doing a Science Fair experiment (skip this part if want). Your friend may have added a certain amount of fertilizer to the soil; as a result, the rose grew beautifully (no need to get smart on me saying that roses don’t need fertilizer just to grow beautiful because it is pretty just the way it is- this is just a freaking example!). And since you decided only to assign a tad bit of fertilizer, the rose evolved abnormally. So the independent variable is the fertilizer added to the rose, which in other words are people’s preferences. The dependent would be the rose’s health or beauty (?), which is the individual’s taste(s). That leaves us with the controlled variable which is having the same type of fertilizer used for the two roses, or in this situation the question being asked in exact words. Like a Science experiment right?

I made the question more complex when it’s really not. Correct me if you find something incoherent, I’m just practicing for Science Fair. Go ahead and tell me your preferences I'll be willing to listen and maybe do a project about it for fun.

It always begins with the forewords. I’m pretty chill for the most part when judging descriptions and titles. I understand that coming up with the greatest title and plot in the world is nearly impossible, if not, close. But… this story just left me speechless, so I’m going to use it as an example along with some recommendations.

Skyline- just by viewing the name, I can already imagine the vibrant neon signs and monolith buildings. Random scenes and streetlights blurred in my vision as my car speeds through the dark streets of the city; maybe even add the cold weather (since it’s freezing in my room) just for the night city-ish atmosphere.

No, it wasn’t the title or the excellence of the plot/how it’s written that made it unforgettable for me. I didn’t feel butterflies either by reading it. It’s because it gradually took me time to love that story. And I mean by time as in constantly thinking about it and, as crazy it sounds, makes my heart beat fast as I reflect at what occurred in the story line; no butterflies involved. In other words, I didn’t immediately mark the story epic in the beginning.

Diary of a Quiz Bowl Amateur- for a total moron like me, I need inspiration to boost my intellectuality.

Perspectives- written with such beautiful descriptive words.

The Sandman and his Fairy- it lured me in just by reading the forewords.

Curse of the Sorcerer- one of the best straight-up romance I have read.

In the Eyes of a Prisoner- not really my kind of story but I admire the dynamics.

Dear Reviewer, You Suck- just for pleasure and learning.

EDIT: You could interpret this post as the metaphor for love (as in romance); it slowly takes time to develop feelings for someone.

Unofficially...

 

Freaking tan -.- California weather why u no have snow!?

My fifteenth birthday! I know what you're thinking if you read my earlier post. No, I am not using Microsoft Word you fools. 

As I was saying before I was mentally interrupted, it's my unofficial birthday today... if I was in the Philippines, that is. So that means I'm fifteen years old there but fourteen years old here. I find that very cool if you ask me; I'm another age on the other side of the world just for this day September 8,2012. I'm usually the type of person that would not go out for their birthday and (shamefully) likes to receive instead. So I'm not doing anything but wait for Exo's comeback so I could buy their CD + poster if they have one. Geez, my Exo feels is so low since there's not much well-written Exo fanfics out there. It's rare to find a memorable one these days.

For those who are reading this post, whoever is the first lovely deary that guesses what I will be doing for my birthday will get 24 Icons of their choice. If I come to your tagboard saying that you're the winner, please make sure that you are specific with: the band or person name, the colors or writing maybe, and etc. I hope you take part! Maligayang Kaarawan sa akin! Happy Birthday to me!

Adios mi amigos!

Site Refurbishing

This site has been too trashy and unorganized in my point-of-view, thus it will be going through revamp mode. Nothing much really; the layout won’t change (the fact that it’s beautiful thanks to Chazzie umma ^^) and that’s all I can say for now. 

  

Mind supporting me? I’ve created a sub-blog where I will rant hard, complain intensely, and maybe post a few selcas if the occasion calls for. I was going to delete my posts in this site and start over since I have found many grammar mistakes and it’s been bugging me… a lot! But after giving it some thought, maybe I shouldn’t because sometimes you can’t always rely on Microsoft Word to correct mistakes for you. I mean you should because it would be great just to spot typos and such, though it’s rather advisable to rely on your own brain (because Microsoft won’t always be there for you -.-). With shame, I will still pre-type my entries using Microsoft for my sub-blog. This site from now on will be used for resources, light rants and personal things, and plain randomness.

Au revoir Mademoiselles! I assume not all of you are married and are girls. Did I ever tell you I was taking French class?

First Day, First Time

There's always a first time for everything they say- and that means eating in the restroom stall because you don't know anyone. Not that I'm complaining since I'm totally used to being aloof and quiet during lunch and since it's high school, they don't care where you eat as long as it's in the campus. I mean, I'd rather be a high school loser than be friends with skanks, and trust me, my school is filled with them. Just by waiting for the Big Gym to open, one song came up to my mind... Hot Problems. If you had not seen it then good because my ears just exploded.

The girls in my school just reminds me of them which is sad, really. Due to their privacy rights and the explicit things that happened this morning, I don't think I'll be able to write about their "skankiness" and "bitch" attitude. My blog is not meant to target anyone nor is it perverted. Good thing, I met new friends like Samantha who is Mexican but looks Vietnamese, track girl (because I forgot her name) who thinks Orchestra is pathetic, and Adrian who thinks my name is Georgia since I came from the state of Georgia.

Word of the Day: Skank. Don't be one.

EDIT: This reminds me of Mean Girls O.O


Speaking of first time, I did make a short-video or trailer, however you call it. Nothing special just something I made out of boredom. If you don't understand what happened, either re-watch it or tag me. I have failed as a storyteller. *facepalm* Interpret it how you want basically. 

Naruto Icons!

I feel free from studying!

I'm on a two hour break from reviewing since I'm feeling a bit dizzy from the hot temperature (I swear, the weather here is abnormal. Night: chilly. Day: burning). Therefore I made 44 Naruto icons and others! No need to credit as long you don't hotlink. Hope you find it somewhat useful!

   

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The Thing Is...

I dislike Livejournal, really. Skimming through the posts in my former blog, Life of an IcecreamPocky, it is so that I have written a complaint about LJ. Reading it as of right now, I have some grammar studying to do. Read it below if you want.

"Gosh, I don't what the eff I'm supposed to do! All these people posting stories (mostly yaoi) and having nice journals and many friends, I just don't know how to be like them. This was like when I started tumblr and Asianfanfics. I had no idea on how things went and after a few days or one week, I got used to how it works. But, Livejournal is soo much different and it confuses me. LJ keeps sending me messages on every little thing I do and the layouts confuses me. Also, there is too much yaoi stories that it's actually making me hate yaoi. I mean, I love yaoi and I enjoy it, but if there's a little too much then I kind of go where people aren't usually at (that means I go back to reading straight love boyxgirl). I guess I am just being impatient, which is one of the most horrible things internet has done to me. Well, I'm going to give Livejournal a chance maybe in a few months or so, I won't be as confused as right now."

Now, I'm giving it another thought and that maybe I should start posting my stories there as well. I mean I do like AFF better because it's more friendly, it gives you a chance (a reason why there's so much horrendous written stories there), and your writing is more likely to be recognized there. Either way, my writing is not perceived in AFF as well so it's all good anyway. Of course, I have stopped caring a long time ago on how many comments and subscribers I receive.

I just want readers- like any other author out there.

For those of you who are just like me, don't give up. Don't let the lack of subscribers/comments/readers bring you down or lead you to writing illogical, terrible grammar, poor characterization, using random Konglish sh*t here and there, cliché, and basically just plain f*ckery fics since 90% of AFFers prefer those kind of stories. Keep doing what you are doing right now and it will pay off someday.

Good luck with school and life, the beginning of my road to becoming a mechanical engineer starts this Wednesday if anyone cares.