Funnily enough I have my mom's hardcover copy of the Da Vinci Code on my shelf right now. Unfortunately, I won't be able to pack it in a suitcase to bring with me, but this made me pick it up again! I'll try to read it before I go. I've heard great things about it.

I'm going on a 10-day trip to Italy with some friends in August and looking for recommendations on books to bring along! Both travel days there and back are going to be pretty long so length of book doesn't matter. All genres accepted. Just looking for something thought-provoking to read on the heinously long plane and train rides to and from the airports, or maybe something to read while on the beach. Perhaps this can serve as a resource for other people also looking for books to read on a flight!

I'm not dead! (Hooray!)

It's been a long time since I've posted on this site and longer since I've started writing anything for CYS. This site holds a lot of good memories for me despite joining at a rather inappropriate age—I've had an account since I was 10 years old (counting the previous account I had). Thanks for all the memories. 

Hopefully this will make me nostalgic enough to do something to make these past 10 years worth it, but I can't say for certain. Anyway, here's to 10 years and maybe a few more. Thanks for making the last 10 years more enjoyable. 

I've seen a lot of discussion about this in recent days on social media. It's true that most popular books are essentially gooner bait for middle-aged women, but I feel like that's more of a result of a combination of things. It's not that most men don't read or (relatively) don't like to read, but sometimes I feel it's more common for men to stop reading at a certain point. Some also don't tend to read books featuring a female protagonist, limiting what they feel they can or want to read and eliminating some genres.

Spent the actual day treating myself to dinner and the weekend working college parties. Those were fine, but it was cold, and my hands were practically freezing off. Not bad I think, but I would have preferred actually partying to having to run one, LOL.

Man, these look great. I remember when people tried to make these years ago, but none looked this nice. Nostalgic. Great job!

I'd like to join, but since I'm joining late, I'll catch up with everyone on Book Two. 

Maybe you can try more fish dishes? I'm not much of a seafood person, but I like a lot of Taiwanese fish dishes that are more light or crispy. I'm also a lover of Taiwanese egg dishes, too. I recently went to Jiufen and LOVED it there, so maybe make going there a personal goal not only for sightseeing but for exercise purposes, haha. Glad to see that you're enjoying Taiwan! You can always rent a Youbike and take it around during those rare days when it's not raining!

I just left Taiwan yesterday and I'm a bit taken aback by the coincidence, haha. I would highly encourage trying to venture out a bit more with the local cuisine and be willing to try new things if you're open to it. There are a lot of really good vegetable dishes and root vegetables in Taiwan and sometimes making the trek there on foot is both good for exercise and nice for signtseeing and vibes. I also would recommend taking MRT instead of driving as it forces you to walk more. 

Take everything one step at a time, though. It's important, as others have mentioned, not to cut down on anything too quickly as it will have not so great effects on your body. I'm not sure if this is helpful but I've also started intermittent fasting, which I feel like has helped me. 

I'm getting to this post about a week late, so pardon my late resolutions. This New Year, I've turned 21, which makes my account a little over ten years old. With that in mind:

1. Finally get around to starting, editing, and finishing a storygame. 
2. Get a good score on the summer LSATs. Hopefully above 160. 
3. Keep up with my 2025 planner that I just bought. 
4. Start running with a local run club, or take my casual cycling more seriously. Get a new distance PR.