Anime Top Picks Of All Time.. pt.2

I have already listed the first five of my top anime picks for all time and so here goes the continuation. Actually, I want to mention loads of anime I've watched so far since I really fancy digging them. But of course, I'm going to mention first those that I certainly like the most or those which would not leave me bored watching it over and over again. Some of the anime I'm fond of are quite famous already but some people might have not heard of the others yet.

Claymore

This anime is perhaps the only anime (I've chose and seen) that mainly casts female characters. I like the idea of how "sexy" and cool-looking silver-eyed witches are able to wield big swords and fight against monsters which are way bigger and more powerful than them. The fighting scenes are jaw-breaking and the storyline is full of twists, mysteries and shocking revelations. This anime is so damn hard to predict. Claymore is an ongoing manga but they've finished the anime version already; yet it just keeps getting better and better. Cutting short the anime version is one of my disappointments; another is the very long wait for each manga update. :(

Claymores are female (half human and half yoma or monsters) warriors designed to exterminate the pure gut-eating yomas. But according to the warriors themselves, the term "claymore" is actually referring to their big swords. Yomas are very strong and powerful and there's no way for a normal human to fight them. Thus, a mysterious organization took some women and experimented them. By turning pure human women into half yomas, they managed to come up with skillful and powerful female warriors. However, claymores are feared by the people (because of them beng half yoma) even after they've been helped or saved from yoma attacks. The story centers to the life of various claymores, particularly to Clare, who chose to become one of them for the sake of revenge.

History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi or Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple

"Kenichi" or Shijou Saikyou No Deshi Kenichianime (in anime) is an action-packed, full of humor and interesting stuff kind of anime. This kind of anime is advisable for those who are often bullied, lacking in confidence and trust for one's self, coward and easily give up their dreams and principles. haha. But more importantly, if you are fond of martial arts or wants to learn more of it even just by reading from various sources, Kenichi can certainly boost your interest and motivate you in a fun way. Just beware of those pervy episodes. ;)

When it comes to an informative and inspiring yet humorous or funny kind of anime, Kenichi can top it all. You can learn many forms of martial arts coming from different parts of the world in this anime. Though I haven't confirmed if all the details mentioned, in both the manga and anime, are indeed true and correct, I don't think the creator would risk to make up false stories just for the sake of it. From Karate, Muay Thai to Jujitsu or Judo and other types of martial arts, Kenichi would always leave you smiling, thrilled and saying "oh, so that's how it is."

Dragon Ball Z

Remember Kame Hame Ha Wave? Or maybe you played dragon balls hunting? Did you ever wished you could also ride that kinton cloud? DBZ is one of the longest running anime that ever existed; however, it never failed to amuse and amaze its viewers. There are even many different movies and special episodes to count. I myself was not able to watch everything labeled or connected to DBZ. But, like one of the many fans of DBZ, I didnt let any chance slip just to be able to watch the main episodes. Each DBZ saga would always get you so excited and wanting for more. Also, the humor of the characters and the plot itself are quite catchy. Its originality is still yet to be rivalled. Good thing is, other anime creators never dared to make a rip-off of DBZ; or so I think. :D


Ouran High School Host Club

Well, this kind of anime is kind of off the genre if you were to really think about it. The first 3 that I've mentioned were actually action-based anime; however, this one's pure humor and centers to the life of 7 high school students respectively. I like Ouran HS Host Club because I can somehow relate to the main character - Haruhi. The characters are sarcastic, witty and gorgeous! Each episode is jam-packed with fun and creative scenes. Also, I wonder how fun it would be like to become a part of the famous Host Club that is managed by rich brats who have nothing to do with their free time.

Here's the catch, the host club was designed to entertain female or high school girls only. Meaning, the host are all boys. But Haruhi was forced to join the club and pretend to be a boy just to be able to pay her debt. Despite her being petite, she looked really cool and kind of a "cute man" when she started transforming into a boy. She was initially mistaken as a boy because she cut her hair short; but later on, she was found out. However, the all boys host of the club remained silent about it and kept her secret. Gosh, I really want to spill everything; but I'll leave the rest to you. So, give it a try and enjoy.

Well, got to stop from here. Just watch out for my future post regarding the continuation of my top anime picks of all time. ;)

Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore

You can find a lot of places displaying various warning signs or "beware posts" to prevent people from doing unnecessary stuff, especially those which can trigger damages or injuries. Warning signs can be usually seen on laboratories or chemical labs, zoos, plants or buildings where huge and dangerous machines are used, even in malls, schools and other places where it is likely for one to get involved with some kind of trouble. Now, are you obedient and wise enough to follow those words of caution? Or maybe you are not inclined into following rules as well as those notices which are actually designed to protect you?

Well, let see if you are bold enough to ignore the following warning signs that I'm going to share to you:

lol. So, enter at your own risk, okay? :P

hahaha.. I really like this one. Sarcastic ones really rule! :D

Well, isnt it right? Be thankful, then. It's worried about you.. ;)

hahah.. For the Win! :D

Somehow, this one is very much called for these days. Talk about hype.. :D

So, need they say more? :P

How To Keep Your Brain Healthy

Are you mentally fit? Don't you have any cognitive disorders? Perhaps you are having a hard time memorizing or remembering stuff. Is your brain or mental health bothering you? You should know that whatever condition your brain is going through can somehow affect your entire body or total wellbeing. One mental disorder can trigger other health problems which can even take away your life. So when it comes to your brain, you should always do the best to promote optimum health. Who wants to get sick, anyway?

Keeping the brain healthy is not actually a difficult thing to do. The only hindrance to achieving or maintaining a good health is our unreasonable state of mind. Staying fit, inside and out, is a mindset. There shouldn't be any excuse if you want the best out of your mind and body. You must not justify the wrong or inappropriate things that you're doing to your body, particularly if it's only bringing forth harm.

So what should you do in order to keep your brain functioning well, even for a lifetime? What are the best tips to keep both your mind and brain in good shape? Well, if you don't want to deal with any brain disorders or mental problems, then you better take these things into consideration:

1. Make your daily routine something acceptable to your brain and body. Acceptable = to staying healthy as much as you can, all the time.

• Start your day with an effective form of meditation. Avoid rushing, especially in the morning just after you have just woken up. Don't startle your brain or you'll end up disorganized and panicking. Take a moment to breathe well or do some breathing exercises so you can boost not just your brain but also your other internal organs. Savor the start of each day with peace and gratefulness. This way, you can also plan your day efficiently. So don't stay up late so you can wake up early.

• Always do your best to exercise regularly and sufficiently. Give some time to move or stretch your body. Exercise has always been proven to keep your mind and body active and healthy. It is even a good way to combat or prevent various diseases. Take some time to walk long distances. Walking is the cheapest yet simplest and most effective way to exercise.

• Eat brain-friendly food and drink lots of water. These are the basics to a healthy and practical way of living; so why compromise? You think you can effortlessly and successfully seize each day if you are not fueled enough to do so? The right and sufficient nutrients to your body are your fuel and armor. The lack of the proper nutrients can cause many deficiencies which can certainly refrain you from doing the things you usually do.

• You need sleep even if you think you can manage without having enough of it. It's just a matter of time before your brain would start to react and break down. Are you going to wait for that misfortune to happen? Prevention is always better than cure. So sleep the right way sufficiently. Just as how machines need to rest, your brain and entire body would also call out for it; listen to the needs of your body, especially your beloved brain.

2. Empower your brain. Keep your mind active, in a good way.

• Stay in contact with smart or humorous and witty people; their intelligence can be contagious, and that's something good to get. Go for various mental exercises or games which can challenge your brain. Do crossword puzzles and other logic games. Read quality materials more often. Find something new to accomplish or learn new things.  If possible, don't stick to a monotonous work routine. Spend some time to travel or explore other places. Try yoga or meditation.

3. Fight the invaders of a healthy brain.

• Don't smoke or stop doing it while you still have the chance. Drink alcoholic beverages occasionally or in moderation. Combat stress and other dilemmas that are putting your brain or mind in a pinch. These may be hard to accomplish especially if you are surrounded with people who take their health for granted. However, just by thinking about the consequences of abusing your brain and entire body should be more than enough to freak you out. Keep away from unhealthy food stuff like those loaded with bad cholesterol, too much TV and negative people.

Tickle Your Thoughts

It pays to ask questions. It can enlighten you or de-clutter your mind somehow. Why not take time to ponder various issues in your life? Stop, breathe and think. Tickle your thoughts for some mental exercise. You may think that thinking or asking so many questions to yourself may actually hurt your mind or the brain itself; however, it is through making inquiries that we can learn and decide wisely. Of course, overdoing it can certainly take a toll on your mental health. Most things should always be done in moderation and after a careful analysis.

So when was the last time that you talk with yourself? What are the questions that you would usually feed your mind to process? Are you able to find the answers? Is doing this kind of contemplating helpful enough in living your daily life? Do you always find yourself worrying even about the small stuff? Are you not good in decision-making as well as in convincing yourself that things are gonna be just fine so long as you take time and great deal of effort to deal with them?

 Well, let me share to you some questions that I know can certainly tickle not just your thoughts but also your emotions and overall wellbeing. Maybe, it can put your brain into working; Hopefully, these questions can help change your lives or make it better. I found some really good stuff concerning life, or something like it, from a blog which gives out in-depth and very useful Practical Tips for a Productive Living.. Now let me share to you some of the questions that could somehow leave you wondering:

Do you like what you are like now? Are you contented with what you have and what you are?

Is failing worse than not trying at all?

Are you one of those people who keep doing the many things which they dont actually like? maybe you are inclined to liking things which you dont really do or wont do anyway?

Have you said more things than make them happen? Are you just good in saying or thinking that you're going to do something but always ends up not doing it?

If there is one thing that you can or want to change in this world, what would it be?

Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?

If you can live your life in a different manner, would you? How?

Were you always in control of your life?

Are you satisfied with the current flow or direction of your life? If you can change paths, would you?

Can you see where you're headed to? Do you already have a glimpse of your destination?

Should you do things the right way? or simply do the right things instead?

You’re having lunch with three people you respect and admire.  They all start criticizing a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend.  The criticism is distasteful and unjustified.  What do you do?

What advice can you give a newborn child if you are given the chance to do so?

Are you willing to break the law if it means saving a loved one?

Is there something weird or uncommon about you?

Is there something that you like or think could make you happy but could offend or make others hate you?

Is there something that you really want to do or achieve but something is holding you back?

Are you holding onto something that you actually need to let go of?

If you could move to other place or country, where and why?

Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?

Are you the kind of friend that you want as a friend? Do your friends reflect the way you are?

Which is more sad or heartbreaking, a close friend transferring to another country, or one that no longer communicates with you despite seeing each other more often?

Would you rather lose all of your old memories, or never be able to make new ones?

Do you have a fear that you are having a hard time dealing with? Should you just give up on it?

Do you always prefer to hear the words spoken? Have you learned the art of listening or understanding the unspoken words?

Would you rather have less work to do, or more work you actually enjoy doing?

If you knew that everyone you know was going to die tomorrow, who would you first visit today?

Would you trade years of your life for fame and power or something that you really wish to achieve?

What is the difference between being alive and truly living?

Have you done something, like at work, without thinking about anything in return such as rewards, recognition or additional pay?

Are you afraid of committing mistakes and yet would always find yourself doing some, particularly when you should have not?

If you are given the chance to do something unordinary without anyone criticizing or judging you, what would it be?

When making decisions, do you often make them for your own good? Or just because you need to for others' sake? Do you let others make the decision for you?

If you dont change or improve now, then when?

"But sometimes, answers, the right ones or those you truly deserve, come whenever you stop asking."

Guess I'm Ready...

I have been digging the album of Lady Antebellum for a week already. I just like this type of musicians. Their kind of music would always light up my heart; and their melody, it's just so catchy. But the one song that I really cant get off my mind is this: 

Lady Antebellum, "Ready To Love Again"

Seems I was walking in the wrong direction
I barely recognized my own reflection, no
Scared of love, but scared of life alone
Seems I've been playin' on the safe side baby
Building walls around my heart to save me, oh
But it's time for me to let it go.

Yeah, I'm ready to feel now
No longer am I 'fraid of the fall down
It must be time to move on now
Without the fear of how it might end
I guess I'm ready to love again.

Just when you think that love will never find you
You run away but still it's right behind you, oh
It's just something that we can't control

Yeah, I'm ready to feel now
No longer am I 'fraid of the fall down
It must be time to move on now
Without the fear of how it might end
I guess I'm ready to love again.

So come and find me
I'll be waiting up for you
I'll be holding out for you tonight

Yeah, I'm ready to feel now
No longer am I 'fraid of the fall down
It must be time to move on now
Without the fear of how it might end
I guess I'm ready, ready to love again.

I'm not sure If I can relate to this now. Sure, I'm in a so-called "relationship." But something I'm in doubt of. Well, maybe I'm just up for something complicated. Hopefully, we can really work things out. It's still too early to give up on us.

When Boredom Gets You Down

Are you inclined to getting bored? Do you have that one dull day to live by? Are you sick of locking yourself into your room or being a couch potato in your house whenever you're not up to something or have nowhere to go? Like you're wishing that boring weekends or a "have-nothing-to-do when given a break from work" would never ever come again. Well, let me share to you some things that you can do if you happen to have a day that you dont know how to spend.

I think the list goes down to all those things which you dont normally do. It really pays to do something new from time to time. Doing routines can certainly suck up your life. Besides, these "things to do where you're bored" are also ways to improve yourself. It's like hitting two birds with just one stone. So deal with your boredom by trying any of the following:

• Read history even if you dont fancy it that much. You'll be surprised on how interesting events were from the past. Or Get to know your ancestors by tracing down your family tree.

• Go for a walk with a memory box and a camera. Take photos of random things or those which arouse your curiosity. Collect random stuff as you go along the way. And then, make up stories or poems out of it.

• Have some short talks with various strangers; especially with the old ones who need some company. You can also volunteer in charity works or something like that.

• Rent movies that you havent seen yet. Or stroll around your neighborhood. And if you have the means, pamper yourself with either a facial or a massage.

• Try to fly a kite or catch a fish. If you like babies or kids, try babysitting. Visiting either an orphanage or a home for the aged can be so heart-warming and fulfilling.

• Make your friends or anyone close to your heart special by sending them notes or lists of the things you truly like about them.

• Maybe it's time to pay attention to your home or room cleaning. See what you can do to efficiently remodel your house. Have a garage sale.

• Rearrange or paint your room, look for some ideas to reuse or recycle old and unused stuff like old clothes and the like. Not only that you can sharpen your creativity as you can also become productive through reusing or recycling.

• When it's raining, go out and play with the kids. It's still not too late to splash in the puddle. Play the games you once liked when you were just a kid.

• Play with your food or anything where you can come up with your own masterpiece. Of course, dont forget to take pictures of it.

• Or, wake up your dormant creative side. You can draw, write or create something artistic. Make use of the things around you. You dont have to spend much just to show the world that you're talented or creative. Make a scrapbook or try to cross-stitch.

• Create your own comics or manga; you dont have to be a real artist just to be able to come up with a good story and sketches.

• And if you still dont have your own blog, try setting up one. You'll be surprise on how you'll get hooked into it and how much time you can past up.

• Learn how to cook or bake. Experiment. Then, ask your friends to come over. Have a picnic. You can even tape your cooking adventure as if you're a host from a cooking show or something.

Something I found that's really fun:

• Organize a traveling meal with your friends (works best if you all live close together). Go to House #1 for appetizers, House #2 for salad, House #3 for soup, House #4 for the main course, and House #5 for dessert.

• You can also try to plant either trees or flowers. Challenge yourself whether you can really make something grow. Discover the wonders of giving life.

Go on an alphabet walk. Pick a letter of the alphabet and find as many things as you can that begin with that letter. Or, try to find something that begins with each letter of the alphabet.

• Make your own time capsule. Imagine what it would be like in the future. Then write something to those people you think could uncover your time capsule. You can address it to your future wife, or kids maybe. Or something that you want to tell yourself when you're already old or dying. :D

Write down your list in a piece of paper and cut each of them out. Store it in a jar that you're going to label "pick one if bored." And try to accomplish any of these things until you're back to your normal mode.

Where Do You Belong?

Blogging has become a trend nowadays in the world of the Internet. Both young ones and adults blog depending on ther inclination. People blog for various reasons. But whether you blog just to past up time or to make money, there is a classification as to how or why you blog. Bloggers are classified into different types, dependng on the bloggers motives or methods use. People who blog for money are the ones who would usually consider first which type of blogger they should be; others are just unconsciously doing their stuff.

It is important for a so-called blooger to firstly determine what niche he or she should focus on. After that, the blogger can now identfy how he or she should blog. And that's where you can define what type of blogger you are. If you dont specify which category should you take part in, it is likely for you to run out of ideas. So while you dont have any products or service to promote and you simply blog to share information, you still need to set some parameters.

So where do you really belong as a blogger? Do you know the different types of bloggers existing in the blogosphere? Well, let me share to you what I was able to dig:

 1. Personal Bloggers

These people are blogging merely for the love it. They dont care about money-making widgets and other stuff which can greatly promote their blogs. They make posts out of their creative writing skills and various sources of inspiration. They write just about anything under the sun and other things that help them freely express their thoughts and emotion. Mainly, personal bloggers are like storytellers. They also tend to share stuff they got from other sources which have captured their interests. A negative side of blogging personally is that you may tend to rant about unnecessary or offensive issues. You can always express whatever you want to, just in moderation.

2. Bloggers who Discover and Share

Bloggers of this type are the so-called diggers. They can find interesting and even informative stuff which you cant usually find just by stumbling unto something. They are very hard working when it comes to researching bizarre, cool or new things secretly circling around the net. Such discoverers post every contents they can find either with detailed or limited information. They roam around to dig deeper, collect, post or share for everyone to discover. Discovery bloggers love to share fresh ideas on every aspects.

3.  The Educators

These folks put together a lot of informative stuff for anyone on the net to learn from. The materials they gather and post are actually educating and helpful in so many ways. They would even offer downloadable pieces of information as well as free softwares. So if you're looking for how-tos and other stuff which can lend you a hand in enhancing your knowledge and skills, look for this type of bloggers. You can certainly find vast collections of indispensable tools and information.

4. Bloggers who Report or Review

Since most of those who blog to review or report about a particular stuff or products and services are getting paid to do so, they are inclined to step on to other people's business. There are even those who would try to bad-mouth their competitors. But reviewers who provide quality and unbiased information are proven useful, especially for those who seek to purchase something. Blogger reporters submit report regarding certain issues or depending on th niche/category that they're reporting to. It needs real effort and skills to come up with fresh and eye-catching news; thus, being good in this field would somehow promise quality traffic and good reputation.

5. The Money-makers or the Promoters

When you visit the blogs of these people, all you can see are different forms of ads, particularly those intended to generate money from naive surfers. While some money-makes provide good content, most of them would just give you trash after decieving you that they have what you really want. There is always a good chance of you clicking one of their money-generating ads or even links which you think could lead you to something useful but instead, just pure nothing yet money for them. This trick is what annoys many "innocent" surfers. But as for those who know how to pinpoint an ad from the real deal, then it's nothing really to be worried about. As you can see, when it comes to making money online, loads of strategies are out there waiting to be utilized; and it only depends upon your conscience whether you're going for the good ones or not.