Imagine the possibility of talk to fish, swimming to the depths of the ocean without your ears popping and maybe even having a fin tale to help get past harsh currents.
Imagine the idea of mermaids or merefolk singing Under the Sea (not really).
The Syrena Legacy by Anna Banks is a trilogy that consists of:
Of Poseidon
Of Triton
Of Neptune
that follows these merepeople, except they call themselves Syrenas.(much cooler name if you ask me)
In this story you follow the life of a young girl named Emma as she discovers that she isn't exactly all human...*hinthint* Along side with the Prince of the Triton Kingdom, Galen, who has been sent to land to find a girl who can apparently communicate with fish (iwonderwhothatis). When Emma and Galen crash into each other --literally - an adventure brews as Emma helps Galen save his Kingdom from COMPLETE DESTRUCTION! Not really, but Emma aids Galen with the troubles that are bubbling under the sea.
Disclaimer: Romance sparks between Emma and Galen....duh.
I do not want to give too much about the story plot because I want you lovely people to actually go on and read it but...the story begins with a very heart wrenching scene since someone dies and you're are just like "Whoa what". Once all that is over with and the story rolls along between Emma's and Galen's point you will be in for some craziness...be prepared for a few plot twists (that you can see coming if you pay attention closely to the clues Banks gives).
I really enjoyed that the story did not focus on the romance between Galen and Emma, their relationship was part of the story and made it move forward, but it was not the main point. Banks goes into vast detail creating the world of the Syrena; how they work, what they do, how they look and where they live. On land and under water, she even gives readers bit of history of the Syrena that helps the story move along, and keep it going.
She even makes you fall in love with a whale...yup that's right... a whale. The cutest whale of the world (you'll see).
So go to your nearest bookstore or library and pick up a copy Of Poseidon and dive into -hah get it?- the word of the Syrenas.
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This is my life. My beautiful life and I love it!
After four and a half years with the same pair of glasses it was time for a new upgrade. Originally, I was going to purchase a pair of glasses at my University's optical store/clinic place. I got my eye exam (found out my eyesight got slightly worse....yippee!) and browsed the model glasses offered at the store. I almost bought a pair...but I needed to finish paying my tuition before indulging myself with fabulous new glasses. I did some glasses window shopping on the internet for a couple of days.
And since Google monitors your search it knew that I was in search for new eye-ware.
A Warby Parker ad showed up on the feed of my Facebook. Curious...I clicked on the link and found myself browsing their website. Buying glasses online is a risky ordeal, because glasses are something you have to try on to see if it works with your face shape.
Warby Parker tackles this dilemma wonderfully. You are allowed to choose up to 5 frames and Warby Parker ships the frames FOR FREE to your home for a free trial.
You try on your chosen frames, ship it back and then buy your favorite frame(s) with you eye prescription online.
My glasses took much longer than the estimated shipment arrival day, but when I contacted Warby Parker they were very understanding and were willing to re-ship my order if it did not arrive in the next couple of days.
Thankfully the glasses finally arrived! And it was like Christmas all over again~
The box is very elegant. I believe with any packaging you should always be simple. It is a nice ash gray and it has the company's name engraved in the middle.
Inside the box is a glasses compact case. It is lovely, the texture is what really called my attention it is a bit hard to describe...it is rough but smooth...does that make sense? Anyways, it is very elegant just like the box it came it.
Then you open the compact case and in it are the glasses. As well as a little carry on pouch that is as soft as silk! I am currently using the pouch for my sunglasses.
Overall, I was extremely pleased with my new
Warby Parker glasses. The delayed arrival did bother me a bit since my previous glasses were giving me massive headaches as I switched from correct prescription contact lenses to incorrect prescription eyeglasses...but now it is all good!
Check me out~
These glasses are much lighter in weight than my previous pair. Sometimes I forget that I have them on!!
Shipping: 3/5
Price: 5/5
Comfort: 6/5
Overall: 5/5
In most Universities it is often advised to participate in a study abroad program. I have fallen under the university's advice and applied to a summer study abroad program. The program that I have embarked on is: Intensive Japanese in Kyoto.
Ever since I was a child I been wanting to visit Japan. (As weeb as that sounds)
and the opportunity opened itself up I grabbed it with both hands and took it.
There are many thoughts circulating my mind as I think of my future adventure.
Most of them are positive, but one of my biggest fear will become possible once I reach my destination, and that is....getting lost.
I know getting lost is not a big deal, we have GPS's that aid us when we take the wrong path...but being in a foreign country with no cellular connection has me suffering the famous hibijibis.
That put aside I am overall quite excited to be able to participate in the opportunity to explore foreign territory (to me).
As the due dates near there are multiple knicks and knacks I have to accomplish. I still must purchase my plane ticket, figure out what to pack, find on plane ride essentials, book hostels, and just so many other requirements to attain before departing.
I plan on updating what will be on my carry-on bag and possibly my luggage here on the blog. I might (MIGHT) also post my over all plan for my future adventure.
I will defiantly keep everyone posted on what I do everyday once I actually do I arrive to Japan. There will also be a daily vlog to come along. So...subscribe to my Youtube channel if you wanna see someone get lost in Kyoto and Tokyo~
This is my life. My beautiful life, and I love it.
Simply a girl who loves tea, blogs about her ever exciting life and wants to make her dreams come true.
