PAPER TOWNS: May contain spoilers idk.

I just realised I actually have a problem with speaking in public.
On the net that is.
I have specifically 2 spaces that I feel comfortable talking in,
Which is twitter & this blog,
So I'm gonna write the following here instead of the Paper Towns page on Goodreads where it probably belongs.

I also just realised that how you remember a book is greatly influenced by what opinions you have on finishing it & also the selected parts that you choose to have in your memory.
& yes, I agree with my best friend that Paper Towns is a guy version of Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants & that makes it epic.
Not because I love that movie,
But because I love friendships that is bound by blood.
I'm not going to focus on the ending,
& who Margo actually is,
Or worse, start overanalyzing what happened & will happen next.
To me Paper Towns is the last month of high school for 3 nerdy guys where life finally took off,
Whose hopes & dreams are powerful enough to run the ever faithful RHAPAW,
(Sorry Dreidel).
It leaves me feeling the same kind of nostalgia that Perks brought,
& I like that.

No point, only pleasure.

A lesson in life:
Upon reading a book, any book not just John Green's,
Do not go through reviews on goodreads.
In the end what matters is whether you keep reading,
Even better if it's to the point of ignoring your husband & staying up all night,
Or leave it after just a few chapters.
I say to hell with point, meaning, lessons, plot, whatever.

In too deep.

(I was halftway through rambling on my twitter but then my thoughts started getting longer so here)
Steps to becoming a nerdfighter:
1. Agree, very reluctantly, to read tfios
2. Watch vlogbrothers for videos containing tfios
3. Watch tfios
4. Watch vlogbrothers for John Green
5. Buy Alaska & read it in 2 days
6. Fall for Hank instead, hard
7. Watch vlogbrothers daily, with the goal of going all the way back to 1.1.2007
8. Borrow Paper Towns from a fellow groupie & read it faster than Alaska (in process)
9. Prepare to participate in Project 4 Awesome in Dec, to make donations, maybe get some perks & finally graduate

I just realised this list thing is a direct effect of reading Paper Towns.
Sigh.

Curiosity.

Gatal tangan testing Pognae tadi.
Pognae je pun (ayat bongkak) tapi hurrr..
It's so soft!
& it's most probably not the softest in the market pun,
Which made me all the more curious about WCSSCs now.
& I'm like stalking FSOT nonstop not knowing whether I should get a wrap to convert later or just find a WCSSC & be done with it.
(What am I talking about, I DONT NEED TO GET ANYMORE THINGS!)
& last night my newest nephew was having a cry it out session so I took out ye olde ring sling & he basically passed out in it,
Which made me all the more curious about WCRSes hurrr.
Basically I have learned my lesson to not try anymore gears.
Damage is done though.
Sigh.

DFTBA.

This video brought actual tears to my eyes.
No, it has absolutely nothing to do with tfios.
It's just the entire nerdfighteria concept.
The fact that these thousands & thousands of people took the time to greet Hank good morning.
Here is what started as a silly video project between two brothers to you know, stay connected, communicate, find alternative ways to keep in touch.
& now they're saving the world.
Literally.
I lost count of the number of projects they have that are raising funds for various causes.
Or just simply talking about current issues & interesting facts to keep an old housewife entertained & informed at night.
It's truly amazing.
Btw DFTBA stands for 'Don't Forget To Be Awesome'.
I swear to god the Greens are super cool people lol

Preparing for Sydney Pt 1

We're 6 months away from Sydney.
I can't quite feel any excitement right now,
I'm just reeeeally nervous about the flight.
I've been dealing with my own fears for a while now,
Learning about planes,
Watching flight videos & flightradar24 for the heck of it coz it's entertaining,
& even the occasional aircrash investigations episodes coz seriously, they're very educational.
But today I decided to research on behalf of Hilwa.
I was watching videos on YouTube for what to have in your hand carry when travelling with a baby,
When it hit me,
I should get her into colouring.
Colouring books & colour pencils are lightweight, compact,
& the activity can really keep you occupied for a long time.
Since Hilwa will still be under 2 by the time of the trip,
We didn't get a seat for her so she'll be in our laps instead.
& colouring is the perfect activity for that.
So yeah.. Hilwa, you shall be a colourist!
But of course I will never stop praying that she will just sleeeeep without fuss the entire 8 hours on the plane.
8 hours, what did I sign up for?!

Other tips I got tonight:
-change of clothes for me & Ikhwan in case of accidents
-stickers & new small toys wrapped as gifts
-baby headphones so she doesn't disturb others if she wants to watch her upin ipin & whatnot
-have diaper clutch ready & within arms reach loaded with tissue/hanky, wet wipes & a plastic bag
-snacks

& mama's getting hungry.
Lookie, I'm well on my way to becoming a chronic overpacker!