26/6/15
Dear Electra,
So many things have happened this week that I cannot compress into one letter. If I were to rate the events of the past five days, I'd score it a 7.7/10. Meeting my friends and learning a great deal at school were two of the significant factors of this week.
My school will be competing in a speech and drama competition against other schools in a couple of months' time. Since I'm now a year nine, I plan to audition with 'The Highwayman' by Alfred Noyes. I chose that particular poem because Anne recites it beautifully in 'Anne of Green Gables' and also because it has such an exhilarating tone to it.
"The wind was a torrent among the gusty trees.
"The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas."
- Alfred Noyes, 'The Highway Man'
On Tuesday, before completing a Spanish exam, Gwen and her classmates entered the class while CHEWING ON GUM! This wasn't how I imagined Gwen to be! When I asked her why she and some of her classmates were eating, she replied: "Because I want to. People change, Marian."
Next, I began to taste the bitterness of tension. Ophelia, the girl sitting on the other side of me, patted me on the back to relieve the tension.
"HOW IN THE HECK DO I STAY CALM IN A STRESSFUL TIME LIKE THIS? We have to grow up," I exclaimed, "and CHANGE!"
Sentiments began to broaden. Inexplicably, Gwen then talked about how someday we will be mothers.
"I will never become a mother," I admitted.
"Oh, you will. I know it," Gwen stipulated. "I will, too. Someday."
Last year I've decided that I shall grow and die an old maid, or that I shall be married into the career of biochemistry and writing. I shall also shun the people who criticise my decision of remaining a bachelorette/spinster.
Before I close this letter, I'd like to greet Dr. Dad a splendid happy birthday for tomorrow! You may be growing older, but the flowers and the trees and your own children shall remind you of how youthful the world remains. Enjoy it as it lasts.
Stay powerful and beautiful as usual,
- M ★
Friday, June 26, 2015
Friday, June 19, 2015
Letters to Electra - Emotional Girls
17/6/15
Dear Electra,
Remember that Filipino shared lunch I wrote about in the past letter? While I was munching on some delicious viands, Giovanna, my classmate from last year, approached me and began a positive chat. Abruptly, in the midst of our conversation, she mentioned that the form class I am in is the best out of all the other form classes in year nine. When the words slipped into my ears I was appalled, astonished, and amazed! Giovanna is part of the accelerate class and she said that out of unforeseen circumstances. Look, Electra, I'm not trying to offend my class, but in this world of psychology the intelligent are more disciplined and well-rounded than many people. I adore my classmates as much as I adore school itself. We help each other out in times of despondency and plain, unromantic boredom.
I am currently in English class writing to you rather than completing my work. We are studying a marvellous topic named 'Curiosity Killed the Cat'. This strand encourages us to research events that took part on our birthdays. If nothing interesting happened on our birthdays, Ms. allowed us to research about people who share the same birthday as us. None of the events that took place on Sept. 13 captured my fascination. Instead, I chose to research about Roald Dahl (Fact of the day: my father doesn't know who in the world he is! What a kettle of fish!) because he created an extraordinary world when the bibliophiles thirsted for it most.
"Dear old world," she murmured, "you are very lovely, and I am glad to be alive in you."
- Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Stay powerful and beautiful as usual,
- M ★
Dear Electra,
Remember that Filipino shared lunch I wrote about in the past letter? While I was munching on some delicious viands, Giovanna, my classmate from last year, approached me and began a positive chat. Abruptly, in the midst of our conversation, she mentioned that the form class I am in is the best out of all the other form classes in year nine. When the words slipped into my ears I was appalled, astonished, and amazed! Giovanna is part of the accelerate class and she said that out of unforeseen circumstances. Look, Electra, I'm not trying to offend my class, but in this world of psychology the intelligent are more disciplined and well-rounded than many people. I adore my classmates as much as I adore school itself. We help each other out in times of despondency and plain, unromantic boredom.
I am currently in English class writing to you rather than completing my work. We are studying a marvellous topic named 'Curiosity Killed the Cat'. This strand encourages us to research events that took part on our birthdays. If nothing interesting happened on our birthdays, Ms. allowed us to research about people who share the same birthday as us. None of the events that took place on Sept. 13 captured my fascination. Instead, I chose to research about Roald Dahl (Fact of the day: my father doesn't know who in the world he is! What a kettle of fish!) because he created an extraordinary world when the bibliophiles thirsted for it most.
"Dear old world," she murmured, "you are very lovely, and I am glad to be alive in you."
- Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Stay powerful and beautiful as usual,
- M ★
Friday, June 12, 2015
Letters to Electra - "A Fresh Pair of Eyes"
12/6/15
Dear Electra,
It's FRIDAY! The day when all desolation is dismissed by delight. This day has been a mix between melancholy and merriment: firstly, I took a difficult exam on religion; secondly, I had social studies and English (two out of my five favourite subjects at school) today; thirdly, I gained the most frightening test score of my year nine career; fourthly, my school's Filipino group and I ate an appetizing shared lunch (or, as Kiwis tend to call it, a "free feed"); fifthly, Willow Pape lost a member; finally, Willow Pape and I had a marvellous lunchtime feasting on leftover cake (albeit losing said member).
Two days ago, I baked a pound cake (which was the main reason why this letter was not published two days ago - I was breathless!). The recipe I followed to make this cake was from the bonus section of Puffin Classic's edition of 'Anne of Green Gables'. I decorated the pound cake with saccharine vanilla icing and chocolate chips. I have modest virtues, but I shall say that I followed the recipe excellently and it was not a bit too dry nor too saturated. Even Charisma marvelled how soft the cake. You should've seen the astonished looks on Sierra, Gwen, and Charisma's faces when they took their first bite, Electra! (Sakura was not at school today and Sabrina is on a diet).
Once I announced my novel to Dr. Dad, he advised me to get a "fresh pair of eyes" to scan every chapter I've written so far. I needed someone who was intelligent, a close friend, and someone interested in what I do. Well, since my book is headed towards teenagers, Gwen would be the best candidate. She's been very supportive and enjoys where the story is going. She's also desperate to read chapter three, which I am currently planning. I remain in the hopes that you and Gwen will clutch onto a hardback copy of my book in a few months' time.
Stay powerful and beautiful as usual,
- M ★
Dear Electra,
It's FRIDAY! The day when all desolation is dismissed by delight. This day has been a mix between melancholy and merriment: firstly, I took a difficult exam on religion; secondly, I had social studies and English (two out of my five favourite subjects at school) today; thirdly, I gained the most frightening test score of my year nine career; fourthly, my school's Filipino group and I ate an appetizing shared lunch (or, as Kiwis tend to call it, a "free feed"); fifthly, Willow Pape lost a member; finally, Willow Pape and I had a marvellous lunchtime feasting on leftover cake (albeit losing said member).
Two days ago, I baked a pound cake (which was the main reason why this letter was not published two days ago - I was breathless!). The recipe I followed to make this cake was from the bonus section of Puffin Classic's edition of 'Anne of Green Gables'. I decorated the pound cake with saccharine vanilla icing and chocolate chips. I have modest virtues, but I shall say that I followed the recipe excellently and it was not a bit too dry nor too saturated. Even Charisma marvelled how soft the cake. You should've seen the astonished looks on Sierra, Gwen, and Charisma's faces when they took their first bite, Electra! (Sakura was not at school today and Sabrina is on a diet).
Once I announced my novel to Dr. Dad, he advised me to get a "fresh pair of eyes" to scan every chapter I've written so far. I needed someone who was intelligent, a close friend, and someone interested in what I do. Well, since my book is headed towards teenagers, Gwen would be the best candidate. She's been very supportive and enjoys where the story is going. She's also desperate to read chapter three, which I am currently planning. I remain in the hopes that you and Gwen will clutch onto a hardback copy of my book in a few months' time.
Stay powerful and beautiful as usual,
- M ★
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Letters to Electra - What is Revealed Shall Remain Revealed
3/6/15
Dear Electra,
Remember that novel I mentioned to you about a few months ago? I am re-writing it because I have changed it from first-person to third-person. When I read 'Anne of Green Gables', I began to believe that first-person wouldn't describe the sceneries of my story well, and I want other characters' points-of-view to be included also. I began re-writing it after 'Beauty and the Beast' finished; and still writing the midst of chapter two. I took a risk and read the first chapter to Gwen in music yesterday, and now she's desperate to read what I've written so far in chapter two. Are writers allowed to reveal a whole chapter of their books to others? I wouldn't necessarily ask you since you're not a writer yourself, Electra. Oh well, if Gwen read it, she will never forget it.
This letter shall remain short since my life has been uneventful lately. I have mountainous stacks of homework to complete and upcoming tests to study for. A new 'Pictures Into Words' post will be released this week to ask for your forgiveness for the petite length of this novel.
Stay powerful and beautiful as usual,
- M ★
Dear Electra,
Remember that novel I mentioned to you about a few months ago? I am re-writing it because I have changed it from first-person to third-person. When I read 'Anne of Green Gables', I began to believe that first-person wouldn't describe the sceneries of my story well, and I want other characters' points-of-view to be included also. I began re-writing it after 'Beauty and the Beast' finished; and still writing the midst of chapter two. I took a risk and read the first chapter to Gwen in music yesterday, and now she's desperate to read what I've written so far in chapter two. Are writers allowed to reveal a whole chapter of their books to others? I wouldn't necessarily ask you since you're not a writer yourself, Electra. Oh well, if Gwen read it, she will never forget it.
This letter shall remain short since my life has been uneventful lately. I have mountainous stacks of homework to complete and upcoming tests to study for. A new 'Pictures Into Words' post will be released this week to ask for your forgiveness for the petite length of this novel.
Stay powerful and beautiful as usual,
- M ★
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