As much as I love the mecha genre, I must admit that I am also somewhat dismissive of the actual works that encompass it. Mecha has such a rooted history, especially in anime. Perhaps, I feel too grown up to enjoy the likes of the super robot genre anymore. Even worse, I admit to havingContinue reading “Gunbuster (1998) Anime Review “
Author Archives: Danger Wonka
18. How I learned that BBQ sauce has Tomato
The following is part of a serialized story, Everyone Thinks I Dream of Chocolate. You can find the first chapter here. Karen worked at the store at the end of the east wing on the first floor. The store sold local artisan crafts. Handmade journals, paintings, knickknacks, watches, and books to name a few. She never reallyContinue reading “18. How I learned that BBQ sauce has Tomato”
The Delicate Nature of the Theatre Experience
As a film-lover, there is nothing to me like the theatre experience. It’s not just the size of the screen. The way films are projected has a softer, ethereal texture that I prefer over sleek OLED and LCD screens. Those newer screens might have sharper clarity and colors, but there is a natural warmth toContinue reading ” The Delicate Nature of the Theatre Experience”
17. Guidelines to Being a Good Customer pt. 1
The following is part of a serialized story, Everyone Thinks I Dream of Chocolate. You can find the first chapter here. I read a theory recently that it only takes four minutes to find out how you really feel about someone. I’m not sure how true this is because as a former service worker, I found thatContinue reading “17. Guidelines to Being a Good Customer pt. 1”
Where You Write[On Writing]
October is almost over and fall is creeping its head. On the East Coast, I am experiencing days where the mornings are always cold and the rest of the day is a mystery. It might stay cold well into the night just as much as it transforms into a warm, breezy spring day. The changeContinue reading “Where You Write[On Writing]”
16. Evening Cocktail
The following is part of a serialized story, Everyone Thinks I Dream of Chocolate. You can find the first chapter here. I’m not sure where the concept of the evening cocktail came about. Someone told me recently that the daily schedule of early humans was to hunt and gather in the morning and lounge around for theContinue reading “16. Evening Cocktail”
Modern Typewriters[On Writing]
I think people underestimate their writing tools. I started writing my stories on Lenovo laptops. I’m not big on laptops as a device class but they are a necessity for college students. I picked the Lenovo series, specifically the ThinkPad series known for their keyboards. They were really nice to type with, soft and bouncy.Continue reading “Modern Typewriters[On Writing]”
15. Ice Cream Scoop Sizes
The following is part of a serialized story, Everyone Thinks I Dream of Chocolate. You can find the first chapter here. No matter the weather, ice cream always sold well. You would think that it is a seasonal treat, much the same way that cider and pumpkin pie come and go with the fall. No, people wereContinue reading “15. Ice Cream Scoop Sizes”
Measuring Time vs Words[On Writing]
The practice of a flowstate can be the first great hurdle in a writer’s journey. So it is no wonder that for many people, increasing their word count becomes the first big step into improving one’s skills. It is the obvious metric to measure progress, an objective measure of productivity. Many other writers also seeContinue reading “Measuring Time vs Words[On Writing]”
14. The Sandwich Shop Regulars
The following is part of a serialized story, Everyone Thinks I Dream of Chocolate. You can find the first chapter here. Despite the sandwich shop being a front for the Chocolate store, we still had to treat it like a real business. It did have its busy days, especially during the weekends when we got the massContinue reading “14. The Sandwich Shop Regulars”
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