New Directions and New Webtoons

I have begun doing new things, for example reading korean webtoons. This started out of necessity, because in my very stressful life lately I don't even have time to sleep anymore, so instead of watching anime or reading long manga chapters, I found out that reading webtoons is so much more quickly but still entertaining. Of course I have been reading webtoons for a long time, but lately they are the only things that I read daily.

And another factor is that now they are even easier to read. With the new Line app from Naver (a popular korean website where you can normally read webtoons) it's very easy and comfortable to read and keep track of all the things I'm reading at the same time. For example, it remembers the number of the chapter you stopped reading in, or it gives you a notification when a new chapter is out. Maybe the translations aren't perfect, but they're good enough that I don't need to complain. And in a busy day I can take less than five minutes reading the latest chapter in my phone while I'm having breakfast. In short is perfect, and the even better part is that there are many series coming out all the time so there's something always new to read.

So if you want to give this webtoon thing a go I'll give you a few recommendations first so you can be tempted to start.

If you like romance stuff there's Cheese in the Trap, that it's about the daily life of a college girl, and her many dilemmas with annoying people and the mysterious but handsome Jung.

If you like action stuff there's Tower of God, it's the classic shounen story so I hadn't wanted to read it before but I took a leap, and boy I'm so not disappointed! It's about a boy called Bam that while chasing his friend Rachel enters a tower, and in order to reunite with her has to go through many tests to go up each level of the tower. But what I liked it's that is not just only fighting, it has a lot of psychological stuff in each test and the characters are smart and funny.

And if you like horror stuff and zombies, then Dead Days is the webtoon for you. It's the classic zombie story where suddenly everybody in the world is infected, and the story is basically about how this pair of kids survives. But what really gets me is the art, because it's so well done that you feel like you're watching a movie and I wouldn't be surprised if you jump scared or gag while reading this one. It's very realistic.

So that's it, it was really hard to pick my favorite ones to talk about, so maybe I'll write another post about the ones missing.

Mashup-Germany

It seems like my blog has become a music blog, and I like it. Sometimes it's easier to talk about stuff you love, like music, instead of talking about the hard stuff. And currently I'm in denial mode.

So today I want to share with you the songs I'm currently obsessed with. They are by a german DJ who goes by the name Mahsup-Germany, his real name is Ben Stiller, and his music is absolutely flawless. For those of you who don't know what a mashup is, it's a song that mixes vocals or beats from various songs to create something entirely new and just perfect. It's like they take the best part of various songs and create something that is out of this world. But from all the mashup artists that have emerged in the past years Mashup-Germany is my absolute favorite.

At this point I better shut up and let you listen to this perfect tracks. You're welcome!







I wish I could see him live but I would have to travel aaaaaall the way to Germany! But you can check him out in:
Soundcloud
Facebook
Youtube

Teenage Life???

Ok, my life has taken a strange turn lately, very strange! Mainly it's been full of contradictions and awkward moments. Like rejecting pitiful guys and then feeling like a bitch. But then when I feel like I went straight back to high school, I'm faced with serious adult decisions. Like participating in doctorate level investigations, or directing very serious organizations. But at the same time I don't feel very adult when in business messages I use smiley faces or a lot of lol's. haha

Ok, I better give you a break of hearing about my awkward life. Here are some songs I've been loving lately. You are welcome!

Saga | Brian K. Vaughan

I promised I would tell you what I've been reading lately, so here it is! haha

So I haven't been feeling like reading books, maybe because all the books lately are shit, or they seem shit to me, I don't know.... So I decided to read this graphic novel I've been admiring from afar for some time now. This graphic novel, or comic whatever you want to call it, is called Saga by author Brian K. Vaughan who has written a lot of good comics.

And basically it's about two warriors that are enemies in an intergalactic war, but they fall in love and have a baby. And then everybody is pursuing them and their child. The story is told by Hazel, their baby, and it's absolutely magical. The drawings are amazing and the characters are so lovable, even the bad guy.

Honestly it was my first comic so I didn't know what to expect, but I was absolutely blown away. From the very first page I couldn't take my eyes away, it was so unusual but captivating at the same time. And when I reached the latest chapter, I couldn't stand to wait so I started reading Runaways from the same author which is also good, although not as good as Saga. I think I'll continue reading comics for now haha.

Twenty One Pilots

II don't know if you watched this year's MTV Movie Awards, but one of my favorite bands played. If you don't know what the hell I'm talking about, it's about this band called Twenty One Pilots.
They are a bit different from the norm, they are like alternative rock but not really. Because they combine like poetic lyrics that sometimes are just like "spoken", and then suddenly they are screamed. I found them by listening to La Dispute that also has this reaaally poetic lyrics. But I guess the amazing thing is the feeling with which they sing the lyrics, it just gives you shivers. And then ther's also their great rhythm and instrumental ability.

But instead of trying to explain, I'll just share with you some of my favorite songs and you can decide by yourself whether you like them or not.

22 vrs. Mary Jane Holland | Medicine (Sound Remedy Remix)

OOk, It seems that music recommendations are easier to write for me, so I'll stick to that for now. haha After all, it's better to write about something that makes you passionate, and right now music is the only thing that makes me passionate. And I know that is kinda sad, but it's best if I don't constantly share my sadness with you.

So lately I've been listening to a lot of mashups on 8tracks and soundcloud, so I've found a lot of unknown but good songs. And due to that my first recommendation is something I found on Soundcloud. It's a remix made by Sound Remedy from the song Medicine by Daughter, and it's pure gold!

The beat is really chill, but instead of making you sleep it just takes you to heaven. I know I sound like I'm on drugs, but really it's amazing, and when the beat drops around 1:50 it's just pure ecstasy. You can check out Sound Remedy's soundcloud account HERE!

And then my second recommendation it's also a mashup made by MashFox, you can check out the youtube account HERE! And the song is a mix of 22 by Taylor Swift and Mary Jane Holland by Lady Gaga. And it's sooooo good. I mean both songs are good, but when they are together they're amazing!

HAIM - Coachella 2014

Normally I'm not much for live shows, but after the first Coachella weekend I decided to check the sets of certain bands. And since I really liked their songs "Days are Gone" and "Go Slow", I decided to listen to Haim. And WOW! I haven't been so impressed for a looooong time. Their first song was "Falling", and I literally got shivers listening to it. It's not that is catchy or really instrumental, but it just has... something. That something may be the passion they show while singing the songs or just pure talent, I don't know. I know it may be "long", but if you don't have the time, at least listen to the first song.

It's just... that moment when Danielle starts singing... and then Este's face haha

What I know, is that I'll probably will wait for a long time until I have the chance to listen to them live, and that now I'm officially a fan! And really, this discovery is all thanks to Troye that shares his amazing music taste in Spotify. haha

Here's my second favorite song from them, because after this show the number one it's definitely Falling.

And then of course there is Go Slow.

And I think if I continue I'll include all the Days are Gone album so I better stop haha.

Insomnia | Nana | What Would You Do - Bastille | The Neighbourhood

I'm in a strange place right now where my mind is in a constant mess. The noise in my head is so loud that the only way I can quiet it is by sleeping. But I'm not peaceful enough to sleep easily, so I just stay up late into the night until my body is so tired that I can't help but fall asleep so I can forget about my worries for one more day.

And what do I do late into the night you wonder? Well, right now it's quite innocent. I'm just rereading one of my favorite mangas again! And of course it's Nana. I don't what it is about it, but it just gets me every single time!! I always cry, laugh, and cry again while reading. The struggles of the characters are so real to me! I guess is because this story has helped me grow up, it shows that life is not just full of smiles and there's not always a happy ending (although is kind of depressing that this series has taught me to expect disappointment in life haha). But still, I've probably read this series once a year, but probably is due that I read this when I was really young and naive, but each time that I read it again I learn something new. Just a new insight that helps me make sense of the mess that is my life.

But maybe not everything is hopeless. After all, the series hasn't had an official ending. Currently it's on hiatus due that the author, Yazawa Ai, had cancer so she was going through the treatment. There's no official news release about the status of her help, but I'm hopeful because she drew some Nana's bonus pages at the beginning of the year. So maybe, she's thinking about continuing the series or maybe she's just thinking about how to break the news that she's retiring or beginning another series altogether.

Honestly it wouldn't surprise if she doesn't end the series at all, after all I have my own imagined ending by now. So it would be good if she's doesn't come back and break my happy illusion about the ending. But also I would like to have a lot of my doubts about the series resolved, because let's be real, she left a LOT of cliffhangers!!!! Maybe I'm being dramatic, but maybe it's due to the reason that I've been analyzing said cliffhangers for years now! So I'm going kinda crazy here haha.

Well whatever, I've been enjoying the past days while reading this manga. It made me forget about my shit problems for a while. Honestly, I'm such an idiot because most of my problems are due to my weak mind and indecision. Whatever, I'll just leave all this shit in the merciful hands of gods!

So, for now I'll treat you to some good music if you endured reading all this rant, haha.

New Year | Crappy first day

Have you seen the classic cliché movies where the main character goes home for the holidays, and EVERY single member of their family is annoying as hell. Well that was me last night. The worst is that I should know better than to expect a happy celebration. But I never learn, and yesterday proved to be just another let down.

Ok, I recognize I'm a bitch but they're just as psychotic!

So yeah, whatever, enough of my pity party. Here are some great songs that I have been using to work out.


Hahaha, I just realized they're very 2011.