Sunday, August 31, 2025

Spin and Splash

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Spin and Splash

Yonkoma slice of life manga about special moments where Ubi and Kayu splash water at each other.

 Naration (limerick in haiku):

Splash with a swirl arm,
Twin laughs rise like summer charm,
Ripples dance, disarm.

Leg spins in reply,
Water arcs beneath blue sky,
Joy begins to fly.

Hips now whirl in glee,
Twins twirl like waves wild and free,
Echoes of a spree.

Laughter fills the air,
Sunlight caught in tousled hair,
Brotherhood laid bare.

Words of Wisdom:

Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional! - Walt Disney or Charles Theodore “Chili” Davis

That quote—“Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional”—is more than just a cheeky one-liner. It’s a playful yet profound reminder that while aging is inevitable, maturity doesn’t have to mean losing your sense of wonder, creativity, or fun.

Here’s a deeper look at what it really means:

Growing Old Is Mandatory

Biological reality: Time passes, and our bodies age. Wrinkles, gray hair, and birthdays are unavoidable.

Social expectations: Society often assumes that with age comes seriousness, responsibility, and a narrowing of possibilities.

Milestones and roles: We’re expected to follow a timeline—school, career, family, retirement—as if aging means ticking boxes.

Growing Up Is Optional

Mindset over age: You can be 70 and still chase dreams, laugh at silly jokes, or learn to skateboard. Maturity doesn’t mean abandoning joy.

Playfulness matters: Staying curious, imaginative, and open to new experiences keeps life vibrant.

Resisting conformity: “Growing up” often implies fitting into rigid norms. This quote rebels against that—encouraging individuality and freedom.

Why It Resonates

It gives permission to stay youthful in spirit, even as responsibilities grow.

It challenges the idea that adulthood must be dull or overly serious.

It celebrates those who refuse to let age define their identity.

Think of people like Jim Henson, Robin Williams, or even modern creators who never lost their childlike spark. They aged, yes—but they never stopped playing, imagining, or laughing.

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Sunday, August 17, 2025

Breaking Point

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Breaking Point

Yonkoma slice of life manga about special moments where Ubi and Kayu are on a tug of war match.

Naration (limerick in haiku):

Between brothers’ war,
Bird asks, “Ready?”—points afar,
Battle fierce, bizarre.

Both twins pull with might,
Rope strains in the morning light,
Bird holds on—so slight.

Snap! Rope breaks in two,
Twins fall back, a lost shoe flew,
Hits the bird—askew.

Spinning in the sky,
Feathers whirl as echoes fly,
Laughter can’t deny!


Words of Wisdom:

Everything has a limit.

"Everything has a limit" is a saying that suggests there are boundaries or maximum capacities for all things—be it physical, emotional, or metaphorical. It can mean resources run out, patience wears thin, or time has its limits. It’s a reminder to manage what we have wisely, whether it's energy, opportunities, or even good fortune!

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Saturday, August 2, 2025

Coconut Quest

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Coconut Quest

Yonkoma slice of life manga about life lesson where a coconut landed on Ubi's head

Naration (limerick in haiku):

Two brothers with glee,
Coconuts high in the tree,
One laughs, irony.

Vernacular architecture in the image:
Lake Toba, a vast caldera in northern Sumatra, is home to the Batak Toba people who reside around the lake and on Samosir Island. This region showcases the unique Rumah Bolon architecture—a traditional, boat-shaped dwelling. The curving roof ridge, rising higher at the back, symbolizes a heartfelt wish for descendants to surpass their predecessors in success and prosperity.
 

Words of Wisdom:

Complacency is a continuous struggle that we all have to fight. - Jack Nicklaus

It’s saying that complacency—getting too comfortable or content with the way things are—can stop us from growing, improving, or facing challenges head-on. If we let our guard down or avoid pushing ourselves, we risk stagnating. Life, after all, is full of opportunities to evolve, but it takes effort and awareness to keep striving and not settle for less than our best.

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Double Trouble

Home / Themes (Self Reflection) / Double Trouble Double Trouble Naration (limerick in haiku): Mirror tricks the eye— Ubi sees his twin and...