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New Manga Series I’m Looking Forward To Reading

As March has already begun (time is really flying), I thought I would talk about the different manga series that are being released or have just been released, that I am looking forward to reading. While it is nice to sometimes read an older manga from the beginning and binge the whole thing; once in a while I like to read new series and see the story unfold each month (or week) as it’s released. It is a completely different experience that gets me excited after reading each chapter knowing I’ll have to wait a certain amount of time before I can continue. I also don’t have the risk of being spoiled by people who have already read the manga before. Please keep in mind that the English release dates are provided, as most of these mangas have already been released in Japan.

What manga are you guys looking forward to? Is it a new series, or something that has been ongoing? Share all of your past and future reads with me! And as always, if there is ever a manga that I’ve mentioned in a post that you want me to do a review on (or anything else of the sort), send me an ask letting me know!

xx, Sai

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it's so hard finding people that you rather surround yourself with than stay to yourself. I've been broken by many people who weren't my lover and I'd hate to admit it but that's what kills me the most. It's what hit me the hardest because they're supposed to be there. Your friends are supposed to be there and know that you're not your fuck ups. But people who pose as your friends are just dying to keep you at that checkpoint, almost like they don't want you to grow. Like growth is impossible for you and you won't amount to whatever they deem as greatness. Friends like that, no ... enemies like that ... are the ones that have the power to hurt me more than I admit.

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there’s nothing like good music you find in an amazing anime

The thing I love about Toonami is that it’s not only a great place to watch great place to watch anime, but that it also always has these motivational music videos and speeches. Personal growth, friendship, standing up to bullies, and even equality are just some of the many inspirational topics they have covered. If you’re ever felling down, just watch one of the many speeches and maybe you’ll come out with a new outlook.

When you’re down, there’s always someone or something that can keep you going. And when you see someone else who seems down you can try to give them a push to keep going.  And please remember to stay gold

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1 Is A Crowd - Short Story Concept

I always come up with a routine in my head. Sunday is for nothing, Monday is an outside day, Tuesday is a mental prep for my 8 hour shifts on Wednesday, but somewhere in between planning I never have the energy. It’s rare that I follow through but, on those days, I stop feeling sorry for myself, I muster up that 23 year old energy and get outside. I find myself at someone’s café pretending to be like the girl next to me. She has a million tabs open and if I had to guess she’s on her 3rd coffee. I would kill to be like that … well, not really. I’d kill for the amount of focus she has for whatever she’s doing.

I keep getting distracted by my phone. My fingers are itching to open up Twitter and ramble about things people don’t care about. FOMO at its best right? It’s more than a habit, it’s definitely a learned behavior to randomly tap my black phone screen to see if someone responded to one of my thoughtless tweets that I posted over 2 hours ago. I’m silently craving for someone to speak to me even if it’s just cyber interaction. I had an early morning, I pretended to be interested in a meeting that I took solely because I needed the money and I want to feel like I’m doing something with my life.

“Hey, is my bag in the way? I’m sorry.” She randomly apologizes to me as she stuffs her empty bag under her table. I’m not sure if she was bothered by our bags touching or she’s one of those people who notice everything and worries about every mistake they make. I had no problem making space for her, she was here first, and her bag wasn’t killing me.

“Oh no, you’re fine.” I said a little too loud with a little too much enthusiasm.

I watch the girl out the corner of my eye and she’s taking a mental break. She looks exhausted, she looks how I feel. I look the way she aspires to be. My ponytail slicked to the top of my head, glasses perfectly polished, everything placed in their right spaces. Nothing goes untouched but my thoughts are completely scrambled and then is when I wished I was invisible. I have no idea what I’m doing, I’m just following a bullshit to do list that I made after getting trigger happy with my productivity apps.

The couple across from me looks like they’re meeting up in secret. The guy is looking past his partner and at me. His gaze makes me feel out of place but he’s not doing anything but stealing little glimpses. They hold hands as they sit across from each other, his partner doesn’t notice that he’s watching everyone. Maybe, he thinks I’m someone who could blow his cover but in reality, they’re just making me miss my person. I think it’s sweet that they picked such a simple place to enjoy each other’s company.

His sweater matches the wood of the table separating them. His face tells me that he’s kind of mean so I don’t bother reliving his paranoia with a smile. Instead, I go back to making things up to do. Minding the business that pays me which is nothing at the moment.

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Seeing Other People - Short Story Concept

“Tell me what you want to tell him.” My therapist says to me. I stare at him as if he cursed. His exercises are nothing short of weird, I never know why I’m surprised when he spurts out something that I know won’t help me.

It’s been a month since I started seeing him. His hair dark, swooshy and kind of too messy for a therapist who wants to be taken seriously. 

“Well?” His tone coming off as a demand more than a question. He challenges me, I can give him that but is that what I need right now?

I should’ve gone with the Black woman. I think to myself. Her bio was full of love, very personal and for whatever reason, I went with this guy. I thought I’d like her too much. I read somewhere about patients building an unhealthy attachment to their therapists and I didn’t want to be that kind of person. My therapist this, she says that .. to every one of my 2 friends. I’d probably chase them away if I haven’t already with my distance. 

He clears his throat, stealing my train of thought. Fine ...

“Where should I start?” I regret asking as soon as the words slipped from my mouth. 

“Wherever you think is appropriate. Pretend I’m him ...” He crosses his legs in that weird way that shows his penis print. I force myself not to roll my eyes at his attempts to show himself in a different light. Yeah ... I definitely should have gone with the other woman.

With a sigh, I tear my walls down and open up.

“I keep having dreams about being with men who aren’t you. I dream about women who will never be you and they’re people that I've never seen before. Sometimes they’re people that I’ve never been attracted to in my life and when I wake up, I have a new sense of need for you. Almost like appreciation for you because who I am with these strangers can never be how I die. With you, I’m new every day. I just don’t know why I’m seeing these new faces.” I feel some kind of relief after I let the words fall from my lips. Dr. Flowers nose is red, like he’s recovering from a night of drinking. He’s blushing and he shifts in his seat. That “let me adjust” kind of shift. 

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the moon 

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BTS J-HOPE

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The Flame

I pray that the next person will never be me.

That the next person has the freedom of roaming and loving the best you that you have to offer. 

Now, I see you in little to no light, you’ve painted a permanent picture of yourself on the heart that you broke.

I pray you learn to love without suffocating.

To love without killing the flame.

I hope you remember to love with a purpose other than control.

- S.D @pauliebleekersgirlfriend [2.15.2019]

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I’ve always been a Snoh Aalegra fan but this song kind of solidified where I stood with this gal. I wouldn’t mind seeing her live.