When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, reading suddenly became something I couldn’t enjoy. I haven’t always been a reader—someone who reads for enjoyment and willingly chooses to spend their free time reading. While I was still in school, I only read for school. And, even then, I didn’t even always do the reading (who actually did?) […]
Author: Ashley Wijangco
Book Blurbs: February 2021
“Books Blurbs” is a series where I write blurbs about books I have read in the mentioned time frame. I briefly review the books, giving them a rating out of five stars. These posts may contain spoilers. As a new comic reader, any comics reviewed will include a general “thoughts” section instead of a “likes” […]
Book Blurbs: January 2021 – Marvel Comics Edition
“Books Blurbs” is a series where I write blurbs about books I have read in the mentioned time frame. I briefly review the books, giving them a rating out of five stars. These posts may contain spoilers. Last year was, to say the least, unconventional. At the start of the pandemic, I told myself I […]
Book Blurbs: January 2021
“Books Blurbs” is a series where I write blurbs about books I have read in the mentioned time frame. I briefly review the books, giving them a rating out of five stars. These posts may contain spoilers. You Will Be Found by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Premise: This book is an illustrated version of […]
Twelve Things: Thoughts on the Final Season of ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’
Surely like many other people during this ongoing pandemic, I have spent a lot of time watching and rewatching movies and television shows. I couldn’t even guess how many times I’ve watched the Captain America and Avengers movies during this pandemic, especially now that Disney+ has made it so easy for me to just watch […]
Twelve Things: Ice Cream Favorites
I love desserts, so I always get excited for meaningless food holidays like National Ice Cream Day. I understand dessert can be seen as a “special” treat, especially when things like birthday and wedding cakes exist. But dessert is an everyday thing for me, so these fun holidays help make dessert more of a special […]
Bites of the Big Apple: Food from My New York City Trip
Whether it was something I was eating again for the first time in over two years or something brand new, food was a definite highlight of my trip.
There’s Nothing Like Theatre in the City: Shows from my New York City Trip
From a cabaret show to the iconic Rockettes to my beloved Broadway musicals, I was very entertained during my four-day vacation to New York City in December.
Musical Monday: Newsies
Musical Monday is a Monday blog post series where I choose a musical to highlight. I will discuss the show, my feelings about it, and my favorites from it. This post may contain spoilers. About the Musical Newsies is a Disney musical based Disney’s 1992 film of the same name, which is based on the […]
Voracious Readers Only Review: “22 Scars” by C.M. North
This post is a book review of 22 Scars by C.M. North, which I received a complimentary copy of through Voracious Readers. Trigger Warning: This book involves self-harm, suicide, and sexual assault. Premise 22 Scars tells the story of teenager Amy and what it’s like for her to battle depression on a daily basis. Depression […]