u/RealAdamzX

(got a bit hooked watching ewc chess lol)

Ah, the good ol' chess board.

64 squares, 32 pieces, two sides and one goal.

You can think of countless unique combination for the game to play out.

To attack aggressively and swiftly finish the game with tactics?
To defend meticulously then strike when the time is right?
To trick your opponent into traps and watch their structure crumble?
Or to make something completely new and turn the board awry?

In a fascinating way, life works similarly to chess.

We all begin with a board, yet no two games truly unfold the same way.

You could click and solve with excellence.
Or blunder and be in a rough position.

Granted, life cannot always be as predictable as chess, and much more a mutation of it.

Though very rare, a queen could checkmate you in one move by jumping through pieces, or a pawn would suddenly be promoted to some unbelievably strong piece, even without the back rank.

But, without a doubt, nothing can stop us from choosing our lives' intended direction, whether with confidence and boldness, or defense and observation.

After all, not every move demands attention.

We are like adaptable kings in an ever-changing environment.

That's all!

Have a focused and strategized Tuesday!

(take aim... and fire!)

How many moments could we list that make us courageous?

Wildly enough, possibly endless, but there are a few that could spring in our minds.

Maybe a fiery goal?
A gentle promenade?
An honest conversation?
Or even a small competition to win in billiards?

Each of them seems so ordinary.

Yet, within such moments, we feel a silent surge that drives us.

A quiet strength that makes us leap just a little farther than we usually would.

And it all could begin with just one single shot.

Got the ball rolling into pockets? Wonderful!
Had the ball missed from the target? It's okay!

In a remarkable way, life could resemble a billiards table: one shot triggers a chain of events, and we could be in a great spot or a rough position.

Of course, we don't have infinite shots, and even some shots are truly bad.
If the former weren't true, we would all be reckless.

What matters is that you are on new ground you have never ventured before, and maybe you could learn a bit from that (or not).

That's all.

Have a steadfast and confident Tuesday!

(cheers and enjoy!)

Have you ever felt the desire to spice your life up a little?

Maybe a bit of excitement?
Novelty?
Adventure?
Silliness?

Perhaps not now, but definitely at some point in our lives, regardless of significance.

Although this could be from my hunger, life resembles so close to a kitchen.

There are raw ingredients: talents, circumstances, and challenges.
There are recipes with creativity: pre-built or completely made-up.
There are some accidents: mistakes, stress, issues and hard times that you clean up.

Obviously, we are all not wearing an apron right now (unless you're cooking at the moment), but, in a way, we are chefs that decide the flavor of our dish, a memory.

Then, if possible, someone else walks into your kitchen.

They don't take the spoon from our hands.
They don't rewrite our recipe.
They simply offer something that feels new.

And once the process is done, you, and maybe along with someone else, will cherish the delicacy that has been made so beautifully imperfect.

Maybe life doesn't always need more spice in life.
Maybe it simply needs care.

Because no matter how extravagant a recipe is, its flavor depends on how much of yourself you pour into it.

After all, every beautiful memory begins in a kitchen, either in yours or someone else's.

That's all!

Have a heartfelt and satisfying Friday!

(me look at you, you look at me)

Often times, from the surface, someone seems no different than normal.

Shy?
Curious?
Thoughtful?
Happy-go-lucky?
Or a combination of any?

We inherently perceive these traits among people and, for the most part, it's accurate.

However, that alone shows us the frame, not the full picture.

We tend to mistake parts of a person that are apparent as the person themselves, even as our doubts begin to trickle, potentially blinding ourselves either partially or fully to what makes a person, a person.

We strongly crave certainty like a treasured artifact. It's simply pleasant.
Yet, life hardly grants such predictability, and, as such, it may feel like whiplash occasionally.

Even without a single sound, we can sense the noise within us, and even among others.

Fortunately, we needn't require ourselves to constantly detect noise all the time.
We can let it down whenever we believe is fine, and it's usually the case in many instances.

So, if you have someone familiar that you may see slightly simple at first glance, maybe give them the grace of second thoughts.

They may be more than what you may think.

That's all.

Have a day filled with love and serenity, everyone!

(human)

Have you ever noticed yourself walking on this planet?

How did we get here?
How did our heartfelt existence come here?

We never know, and perhaps even a lifetime is far too little of an expense for this thought.

Yet, why do we strive in life so variedly, yet naturally?

You could be one person walking on clouds and the nightly cosmos.
Fighting for your life against hardships and storms.
Sitting on a dandelion field and bask in its beauty.
Crying in nature's fresh, sweet wheat fields.

Maybe an oversimplification, but we are like crabs on a beach, and who knows what traits, desires and personalities you have.

Joyful?
Expressive?
Thoughtful?
Trustworthy?

We never know, well, unless we ask.

But either way, one thing remains clear: I have mine. You have yours.

And anything can fulfill our vision, so long as it doesn't venture far off like an isolated spaceship.

So walk along this blue planet, and feel your heart beat with recognition.

Time ticks.

That's all.

Have a steadfast journey this Sunday and the week beyond, everyone.

(HELL YEAH! 1ST PLACE!!)

In life, we have our own lofty dreams, and that could branch into anything.

A sharpened programmer?
A thoughtful, expressive poet?
A precise, meticulous and analytical doctor?
Or an athlete determined to challenge both themselves and the rain?

Yet, even with how grand we set them out at first, they rarely begin from something equally grand.

More often than not, they tend to begin with something so tiny that we hardly notice.

One extra step.
One page at a time.
One line of code that clicks.
One conversation that silently changes our perspective.
And even one extra attempt at something that we have not done successfully.

Note "one."

From one, another quietly follows.
Then another. Then another.
And before we realize it, the dream we once set our hearts on has taken shape, whether monumental or normal, and whether it turns out as expected or not.

That's why hope springs from the smallest things.

It doesn't tell you to blossom like a golden flower immediately.
It simply acts as a building block that brings us ever closer to our dreams.

So, however far that dream may be, do not let that discourage you at all!

And remember: one at a time, and eventually, you'll get there!

That's all!

Have a hopeful and bright Saturday, everyone!

Normally I'm pretty optimistic about our odds in this competition, but this is severely underwhelming, especially because of the caliber we prepared prior.

I hope this can be improved.

Why do some of our most fascinating thoughts appear when our lives feel disordered?

They appear like random bubbles from a river.

During a tranquil sleep?
While you stare at the blissful skies?
After a goodbye?
Or lying on a branch, contemplating for four hours straight about which tree would make the most interesting partner to talk with?

You can wander through these thoughts in whichever perspective feels nice to you, whether with calm curiosity or by letting them roam free.

Maybe, they are never meant to slide and flow like straight lines.
Maybe, they swing through our minds like the graceful motion of a pendulum.

Yet, every once in a while, one could gently settle in our hearts and make our day a little more interesting.

And the best part? We all have our own "flavors" of thought.

I have mine, you have yours, and together, they make our lives an entropic symphony.

That's all!

Have a Thursday full of curiosity, everyone!

(yooo 20th post) (good morning world!)

What truly awaits us in the morning?

Another routine?
Another responsibility?
Another ordinary day?
Or perhaps... another exploration beyond the horizon?

We hardly know, and that's the magic.

The day could be filled with so much energy, hope, love, or success. However, maybe it could have elements of melancholy, anger, or fear.

And yet, regardless of what may unfold, every sunrise grants us an opportunity to see what was not there yesterday.

Maybe, for this new day, you meet someone who changes your perspective.
Someone who fills your day with great humor and energy.
Someone who gives you immense love and gentleness.
Someone who shows you deep interest and fascination.

Who knows? The day is fully yours to embrace.

So, wherever the horizon takes you today, do not be afraid to take a step toward it.

It could be an ordinary day, a challenging one, or even the day you do something magnificent!

That's all!

Have a bright and lovely Monday!

(standing strong... together.)

We have often heard of the phrase that comes around every once in a while: I'm sorry.

But... What do those two words truly ask from us?

To forget?
To forgive?
To trust?
Or perhaps... to acknowledge the courage they took to speak?

Forgiveness takes on many forms, and despite this, there is no definitive solution to mend entirely on what was done wrong or happened wrong. After all, if forgiveness were to somehow magically fix all issues...

We would hardly remember the lessons that our wounds taught us.
We would hardly understand why genuine healing requires patience.
And, we would hardly recognize the true beauty of forgiving someone wholeheartedly.

However, that does not make the act of forgiving unfulfilling.

In fact, it makes it much more valuable, and that is why, for most of us, we highly treasure it.

So, if the day ever comes when your heart feels ready to forgive, whether to yourself or to others, then let it be as it genuinely wishes to be, not to be obliged.

That's all!

Have an endearing Thursday full of hugs!

(resilient and lovely)

Let us be honest with ourselves:

We can grow exhausted.
We can make mistakes here and there.
We can lose confidence at some points in our lives.
We can find ourselves standing still despite our desire to run.
Hell, we can get sick from running in a park while pouting at the moody weather.

None of these make us weak.
Perhaps, they appear to remind us that we are human.

At some point in our lives, we believe that our resilience is far more capable than it truly is. It feels beguiling to have a mindset of being invincible, but reality has snapped that view way more than a few dozen times in all of us.

And surprisingly enough... that isn't such a terrible thing, even at first glance.

If we were invincible, then we would hardly acknowledge the value of a good night's rest.
We would hardly appreciate the warmth of a helping hand.
We would hardly feel gratified for quietly getting back on our feet.

So, for today, if life asks you to slow down for a little while, don't beat yourself up about this.

Catch your breath!
Gather your strength!
And regain your faith before marching on!

That's all!

Have a wonderful Monday, everyone!

(Life of Pi... Never heard of it.)

What is it that we expect when we open a new book and decide to read it?
A thrilling adventure?
A heartfelt romance novel?
A short story about a little cat?

Or, perhaps... a new, undiscovered world waiting for us to step inside and explore?

At first glance, we assume that it is a collection of pages neatly piled up and containing stacked, lengthy text, with its topic unknown to our sight.

But when we delved into wholeheartedly, it is a private refuge that guides us along on a journey towards whatever the hell it is, while still smelling the pungent, satisfying scent of vanillin.

It initially sounds boring to read so much, yet it feels quietly comforting.

The world around us doesn't pause.
The deadlines steadily encroach our senses.
The responsibilities remain patient for our completion.

And despite this, none of them seem quite as loud.

Instead, we could be laughing with the author or fictional characters.
We could be grieving beside them.
We celebrate their victories as if they were our own.

Surprisingly enough, even without a step taken, we have discovered so much.

Maybe that's what makes books so mesmerizing.
They do not entrap us with a barrage of information here, there, and everywhere, but rather gently walk alongside us and reveal the boundless beauty of humanity, whether in knowledge or empathy.

So, if you ever feel peaceful or restless, maybe let a book accompany you if possible.

You may never know what they have in store.

That's all!

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

(SO FLIPPIN' ADORABLE)

Every morning begins almost the same way.
We gradually open our two eyes.
We stretch.
We yawn.
And we contemplate whether submersing ourselves in sleep's embrace for five more minutes would hurt or not.

Yet, like an event from nowhere, a single smile could change our day's trajectory.

What kind, you may ask? Who knows.

Perhaps, it's a regular smile we see from our pals.
Perhaps, it's a tiny grin from a stranger sitting on a bench.
Perhaps, it's someone wishing you a bright new day, no matter what.

Or perhaps... it's an adorably melting yawn from someone we deeply love.

Smiles sure are fascinating, are they not?

They are so small that they’re often overlooked.
They ask for nothing, not even an applause.
And yet, they possess the magical ability to spice up our days, whether big or small.

Maybe mornings aren’t special because another day begins.
Rather, we perceive them as special because someone or something reminded us to treasure the day.

So, regardless of the sky being moody or scintillating like glittering sunshine, may a smile accompany you throughout your day!

That’s all!

Have a blissful Friday!

(hol' on let Rin cook)

Life has a great deal of complexity no matter where we look at, but one stubborn thought has likely lingered in most of our minds for the longest of times: to be happy. And throughout our lives, we have imagined countless ways to do that.

Some seek it through success.

Others through love.

Some discover it in an antique music box, while others smile at their painting.

Despite this, the more that I observe others and myself, the more I ponder if happiness is truly something that everyone chases.

It definitely makes our day a little brighter, but there are so many moments when we actively put something else before it.

We could spend countless nights to chase our dreams.

We could feel pain when we let out the truth.

We could endure difficult days to stick together with our beloved.

Hell, we could cry so much when we let go of something painful yet related to our identity.

They are, without a doubt, unpleasant at first, but over time, they have the potential to build something meaningful and remarkable, whether big or small, in our lives. And even when the outcome isn't entirely as intended, we rarely regret having stayed true to ourselves. After all, we are human, and we choose to sail our own boat for the most part.

So, wherever your life's point is at, either hopping and widely grinning like a playful child from an astonishing achievement, or quietly experiencing a storm that only you seem to understand, always remember that there is no shame in choosing what makes you, you.

And yes, you can absolutely give yourself happiness if you can.

That's all!

Have a balanced Thursday!

(MAN THIS STILL MAKES ME MELT)

What is the first lesson in life that we learned?

To be kind-hearted? To be active and explore the world? To help and respect others? To not be a jerk towards others? To recognize wrongdoing?

Most of us would probably struggle to remember.

Yet, regardless of what it is, there's one fact we cannot deny: It is almost certain that life has taught us about this more than once.

We learn the value of kindness, then relearn it when a sweet girl brews us a pleasant cup of tea.

We learn the essence of discipline, then relearn it when we wish to improve some aspects of our lives.

Hell, we learn to treasure love, then relearn it when we discover that being understood is just as precious as being adored.

It feels like a hassle at times, yes, but that is what makes us beautifully human. These lessons fundamentally don't alter much, but the way we utilize them in our lives does. What was once seen as simple, glittering rays of sunshine and dust gradually take shape, gain color and become more complex as life goes on.

Perhaps, that is what builds wisdom.

We do not merely learn it. We revisit it.

Again. And again. And again.

And in every iteration, we feel our sight becoming a little clearer than before.

That's all!

Have a fruitful and joyful Monday y'all!

(rin and hisao walking in the soothing rain together)

When we look at the boundless horizon above our heads, what comes into our minds?

A blue atmosphere? A divine being? A celestial ambassador? Or... a human?

It may sound a little strange at first, but we have very often treated it as one.

We look at rain and think of sorrow.

We look at sunshine and think of joy.

We look at storms and think of turmoil.

Hell, seeing the sky turning red could give us a thought of it being angry.

Regardless of whether we interpret them as something human-like or not, and connect its visuals with our intrinsic, unfettered imagination, there is something scintillating about how we view the sky.

Not once have we seen the sky speak, smile, laugh, irritate or vex before, and yet, we continue to read emotions from it as though it does.

Perhaps, the sky isn't expressing any emotions at all.

Perhaps, we are looking at the fragments of ourselves being reflected within it.

This thought crossed my mind while I was looking at the raining sky after weeks of intense heat. Even though it looked grey, the euphoric scent of petrichor gave me a strong sense of release, making it much less depressing, and much more merciful, surprisingly enough.

That's all!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

(let natural joy course through your veins!)

In life, there are times when we feel a little heavier in our thoughts. Times when our energy runs thin, our thoughts feel sluggish, and even the simplest things feel like a hassle.

But who said that a cheeky laugh couldn't sneak its way into our day?

A goofy joke could land at some strange moment perfectly! A few hilarious shenanigans could appear in the council! Heck! Even an absolutely comical memory could present itself like a tiptoeing dancer!

Either way, when it occurs, we crack up and let out our stress both physically and mentally.

Laughter may not solve every problem or deadline that steadily approaches, but it sure does make the journey a great adventure!

So! What are we waiting for?

Wherever we are in our lives, either in great joy or rough trenches, enjoy yourself a little! Share a laugh with a friend, tell a silly joke, or simply smile at life's absurd little moments! You never know when one might appear!

That's all!

HAVE A DAY FULL OF LAUGHTER! WAHAHA~!

(rin wandering with hisao)

What moments in life do we wish to have? Deep? Lovely? Intimate? Casual?

Either way, it doesn't matter all the time, as there are some genuinely out of our hands.

Not all memories are intentionally created by us. Instead, they could appear one day out of the blue, and we would experience it, whether it was light or intense.

You could be having remarkably hilarious and friendly banter with your co-workers during your free time. You could be looking at a few hundred white storks while trying to figure out how to cook the most delicious lunch ever. Oh, if you are an artist, you could be spending 73 hours wondering what color to paint your magnum opus and conclude: "Ah, it's Prussian blue."

If these potential recollections had a voice, they would say one thing: We don't require intention to exist. Yes, you absolutely are permitted to create your own everlasting memories, but not all will come as you expect. After all, they can take the form of entropic strokes in life's canvas, and we do not know who's behind them.

They simply exist, in ways that we may not always be able to define.

And perhaps that is enough.

That's all!

Bonne journée, tout le monde!

 

(une belle grue en papier)

Imagine yourself in this situation: You just woke up from a groggy slumber as a regular 9-5 employee, and your mind feels reluctant to leave the comfort of sleep. What shall you do? Brew coffee? Stretch your body? Go for a walk in the park? Who knows. But there is one thing they have in common:

They are all remarkably ordinary.

They inherently do not have the capability to finish the impending deadlines in our jobs, nor can it magically cast a wand to untangle any worries that have perplexed our minds for hours, days or even weeks. In essence, an espresso is just an espresso. A diamond push-up is just a diamond push-up. And you feeding birds is just feeding birds. These moments seem nearly trivial at first sight.

Yet, strikingly enough, we have a profoundly fundamental desire to seek them, because they grant us strength to face negativity.

Perhaps ordinary moments grant us a wider perspective on life. The world may seem amplified with gloominess, but it is not composed entirely of that. The folding of a crane in the morning horizon, the hilarious bantering in the public, or even the gentle, passionate writing of an unfinished envelope for an ol’ friend of a man in the park reminds us that there are still things worth appreciating amidst life's difficulties. There will be days that our lives seem down, or even depressing at times, but they do not control entirely how we view our today.

That is why these ordinary moments are far more valuable than we often give them credit for. They do not require insane confetti whenever they happen, nor does it show itself off like a grand milestone or substantial achievement. And despite that, they accompany us throughout our lives, like flowing reminders that in the midst of entropy, challenges and stress, there is still room for warmth, laughter and beauty.

In a fascinating way, strength is not expressed through overcoming negativity, but rather the acknowledgement that negativity is not the only thing that exists in life.

And yes, this absolutely does not exempt us from occasional humorous teasing in life.

That’s all!

Au revoir, tout le monde~!

(Hanako being best sleeping girl to me =]])

There's an odd attraction that sleep has in our lives: It never seems to ask us to be more than what we already are.

It is a place where we feel the immense relaxation of our bed, the natural fluffiness of our pillow, and where you can do or create whatever the hell you want. We can choose it to be the most high-quality tea time in the remarkable silence of nature's wind, or transform into a dragon with a journey towards friendship and love. That is why sleep time is so strongly sought in our usual clockwork: Not only does it act as a biological necessity, but also the greatest dream space we naturally possess. And besides, who cares if you decide to curl up in your blanket to temporarily put yourself in a soft bubble?

Perhaps, what makes sleep so unconditionally comforting is not that it permits us to become everything, but rather it allows us to stop becoming for a little while. During the day, there is always a task that demands our attention to be completed, and that is just one of many. Beyond that, there are others that also appear naturally, and not doing them would either be slightly inconsequential or leave us with a lingering feeling that something is unfinished. Sleep soothes that seemingly never-ending cycle. She never argues with even the most devout individuals that dare to defy her since, at some point, their bodies will gradually become honest enough to stop, and softly embrace her like a quiet companion.

I'm not sure what came to my mind while I was writing this, but it felt just oddly peaceful to do so.

That's all!

Have a wonderfully soft day (or sleep), everyone!