why do I never admit
what I will someday?
make a lie for myself
in a horrible way
and I wouldn’t like to
watch you come tumbling too
with some bleak misfortune,
staring in silent rooms
walls
Brick by brick
I’ve built my walls
so high they nearly
touch the sky
and now I’m
their prisoner
trapped inside
escape is far
too daunting to try
they protect me
from all who wish
to do me harm
yet I fear they
protect me too
from all who would
love me as well
Guide to Moba Games?
I wasn’t always a big fan of moba games but recently, I started to like it a lot more. I have come across this game called Mobile Legends Bang Bang, and it’s been through fun and frustrating times. Me going in without any guidance has made my knowledge on the game very dim but if you ever want to try out this game, or a similar game, here are a few tips :
- Moba games usually have different roles. For MLBB, you can pick between an ADC, mid laner, exp laner, jungler, and roamer. I suggest only focusing on one role you like, or else when you get to higher ranks you dont have a dependent role you are good at.
- builds and items are very important. Watching guides on them is really recommended if you would like to reach higher ranks.
- watch the small map at the corner of your screen. This would help you get a better prediction skill and map awareness so you are ready for every fight.
- watching pro plays like m4 or pro players would overall help you learn how to rotate and adjust to teammates, overall becoming a better player
- the game purchases for skins are relatively expensive so I recommend for low spenders to only get the weekly passes. This would save you a lot of money in the long run.
- lastly, play more rank. Maybe you think that it is difficult to go into a rank match, but for me, it is how I got better.
So don’t hesitate and have fun 🙂 I’m not much of a player of moba games but these has personally helped me in the long run. Hopefully it would help those who are interested in the near future!
-M
the monster never leaves
I’m tired of writing, but I can’t stop The same words, spinning inside my head, I know l’ve said it all, but not enough The page is always empty
And there’s always pain waiting to be spilled.
I take another sip of alcohol, We both know this isn’t me,
This is the people that I heard about – The ones I never liked, Which in a way makes sense Because I never like what I see, The face in the mirror, still full of lies, Full of stories that I will never live!
Another day, another line Of whatever comes first,
I don’t know what happened To the one who used to dream, So eager to dance alone, Play piano and guitar,
Take photographs of every scene;
The one who wished to make up stories for a living
Is long gone now. And I am tired, I am so tired and so devoid of life, Because the monster never leaves!
decay
pink azaleas of march turn
brown, curl in like old paper,
the sunlight pushes through
dead petals, membrane-thin
scent of autumn humus, months
past, rising with the green stems
that feed on the richest offerings
of oak and maple, black with rot
from October past, rusty hinge
of the old shed door screams,
abandoned wasp nest falls
from the roof, crumbling to dust
the months of pumpkin and fiery
trees, of maple tapping and apple
picking, of drying and canning
of cutting firewood and turkey feast
the wet decay of autumntime breathes
in morning dew of springtime, in
the death of hot pink azaleas, and
the explosion of golden dandelions
End of Beginning by Djo (Music Video Script Idea)
This is the script I wrote for the music video below inspired by the song “End of Beginning” by Djo.
| Lyrics | Description |
| Walk into office and sit back down at deskCut on action open drawer | |
| Birds eye view* open drawer with title sequence -grab stack of overdue paperwork Cut on action back to WIDE of MC looking through papers |
|
| Just one more tear to cry | WIDE MC looking through overdue paperworkBring paper up to face |
| One teardrop from my eye | Extreme close-up of MC holding paper up to their face |
| You better save it for | Back to wide/full writing on papersLow angle highlighting/writing on paper |
| The middle of the night | OTS and Extreme Close Up Highlighting lyrics on paper… |
| When things aren’t black and white | …lyric highlighted |
| Enter, Troubadour: | Printer shoots out paper with lyric “Enter, Troubadour” |
| Remember 24?(*5 beats) | MC looking up at clock(pan to clock)Shot of clockPan back to MC looking up Dolly in to MC -when beat drops look forward at camera… *(post: each beat changes between MC and clock)* (each time getting closer to MC) |
| And when I’m back in Chicago, I feel it | …Match cut to new locationDolly out |
| Another version of me, I was in it | MC standing (centered) in some town |
| I wave goodbye to the end of beginning | Still dolly out Vehicle passes by camera/MC to end scene and transition back to officeOr truck past a lamp post |
| This song has started now | Close up of MC opening a filing cabinet (matching the pull/pass by of vehicle or lamp post)Rummage through the cabinet |
| And you’re just finding out | (camera) pans around room to reveal multiple MC’s in the office …cut to MC doing their own thing (singling them out for each shot) Full shot Spinning in spinny chair B-roll of MC in his office (packing up/going through his stuff) |
| Now isn’t that a laugh? A major sacrifice |
|
| But clueless at the time | Close up to MC not knowing how to use something (or like sharpening a pencil) MC looks over at door WHIP PAN to door |
| Enter, Caroline | WHIP PAN to door opening and MC enters into roomWHIP PAN Back to WIDE of all MCs |
| Just trust me, you’ll be fine *guitar* | CUT or WHIP PAN back to MC’s Dolly into *start running when lyric stops and guitar starts* Running away towards door and outside |
| And when I’m back in Chicago, I feel it | Birdseye Running down a flight of stairs (concrete stairwell) |
| Another version of me, I was in it | |
| I wave goodbye to the end of beginning | Opening door and out of breath exiting a building Walk off screen |
| (Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye) | POST* Add Lyrics |
| You take the man out of the city, not the city out the man | Putting up sticky notes with lyrics, Shredding a paper with lyrics |
You take the man out of the city, not the city out the man |
Highlighting lyrics, Stamping lyrics Papers being piled onto his desk (being overworked) |
| You take the man out of the city, not the city out the man | Zoom in on phone on desk- rack focus to MC grabbing phone and bringing it to their ear |
You take the man out of the- (guitar) |
MC grabs phone and yells lyric “You take the man out of the-”SLAM phone down |
| And when I’m back in Chicago, I feel it | After slam cut to a wide shot of MC Start to walk towards camera (background is changing on beats) “I feel it” Match cut- location behind MC keeps changing |
| Another version of me, I was in it | “I was in it” Starts to run (camera trucks next to them) |
| Oh, I wave goodbye to the end of beginning | Continues to run but then slows down |
| (Goodbye, goodbye) | Close up to head walking past a sign to reveal it saying, “Goodbye, goodbye” |
To Be A Writer- Or Not?
To be a writer in 2024 looks slightly different than it was in 1924, but the spirit of a writer remains the same. I would argue that majority of good writers are not meant to be authors and I will tell you why. People often confuse talent with persistence and work ethic, which is extremely dangerous. If you have considered being an author ask yourself the following questions.
- Will I commit to writing every single day? No storm or inconvenience should interrupt me. While authors may take occasional breaks, the pen (or keyboard) should never be too far away. Slipping away from writing is far easier than getting back into the habit until your chapter is complete. It’s essential to constantly reassess your priorities, leading to the next question:
- Do you have the time to be an author? Similar to other unique professions like realtor, chef, and artist, many people mistakenly view being an author as a part-time hobby that quickly yields financial rewards after publishing. This notion is incorrect! Failures are inevitable, and writing demands full-time dedication, often consuming more time than one might have in a lifetime. If you lack the time to write consistently, you may find yourself stuck on a project for one, two, or even twelve years and beyond.
- Do you romanticize the art of writing? From tearing paper to forgetting words and experiencing bouts of hopelessness, writer’s block may be looming ahead. As an author, you must be prepared for days when inspiration eludes you, despite any mental gymnastics you attempt.
If you feel comfortable after reader these three questions you might be prepared to be a writer- or a least try! Writing is for everyone!
Programming
Introduction
Hey! Do you ever wonder how are games made? Games are made with a series of instructions that is also known as programming. Programming isn’t hard that you think it is. If you have the time and the mind that you can use, you can learn a new skill. With programming, not only you learn how to make your own games, but also make your own websites, apps, code robots, and more! Right now, I’m learning Python. Python is a text-based coding language. If you want to learn programming, start with this order given below. Remember, learning to code is like learning a new instrument or language. Learn all the things in this specific language before learning a different coding language.
I want to learn! Where should I start?
I started with block programming. When I was 6 years old, I did Scratch Junior. Later, when I was 9 years old, I moved on to Scratch. I used to learn CSS and HTML. Now, I currently mastering Python. You can start anywhere and anytime, either block programming or text-based programming. If you have no idea about coding, I recommend that you start with Scratch. If you have mastered block programming, choose a text-based coding language. Python is a very easy coding language to learn. Always get help from someone that you know has so knowledge about programming. I didn’t learn these programming languages all by myself. 😀
What about robots?
Spike Prime is a type of robot that you can code it using blocks or Python. There are also an FLL (First Lego League) competitions to compete for points. Your robot has to complete most of the missions in each round to win. You use Legos in the Spike Prime kit to make many different robots. To compete in the competition, you have to make a team and have two coaches. See if your school has an FLL team so you can join if interested. To learn more about this, look into this link: https://www.firstlegoleague.org/
Conclusion
Programming is a very fun and a new skill for you to learn. When you master a coding language, you can make anything in anytime.
burden
I sit and wrest
the sanity from myself,
calculating the great many things
that could never matter,
the things that would never
be worth that same
sanity
sit an wrench the sanity
from myself,
cry out,
and beg for happiness —
Iris’ journey
*Disclaimer*
Okay, so I wrote this when I was pretty young. Looking at this now, its kind of cringy but it was my first story that I finished, so it holds a special place in my heart. So if your reading this please take it with a grain of salt because I’m definitely not a full-blown author. Now onto the story:
Once upon a time, during the dawn of civilization an evil broke out from the cracks of the Underworld to terrorize humanity to plunge darkness into the Universe. For many decades, humans have sought ways to dispel evil yet there was no solution to be found. All hope was lost until the gods, taking pity on their creations, decided to bestow powers to those of they favor in order to contain the evil. The powers were blessings that came in many shapes and forms depending on one’s own soul but nevertheless it was able to control the demons and return it back to the Underworld. The chosen ones, with their blessings, soon became confident that they will close the cracks and dispel the evil back in order for their civilization to return to its former glory. But when will confidence become ignorance?
“Iris! Hurry, we don’t want to be late to see Abrial’s performance.” said Kat. I knew that Kat must be anxious to see Abrial, since she was her idol. I quickly hurried my pace but Kat was quick as lighting, she doesn’t have any powers but if she was in a race competition with a chosen one, I’d put my money with her. I had a hard time trying to catch up with her, so I was glad when she finally stopped at the venue. I whispered to her, “You need to stop running so fast, I almost lost you.” She grinned at me “At least we made it in time, let’s go get our tickets.”
Whoever the usher was, he was not getting paid enough because there was a crowd of people around him, yelling at him for the tickets.” We won’t make it in time!” Kat said. While it wasn’t the usher’s fault, Kat had been desperately waiting for the whole year. That was when an idea popped into my head.
CCPL Writers' Block 