#niu dreams

[niuniente]

I had a dream were I was asked by an art curator what did I think about all the art from different artists I had seen in the past 2h bus drive (we drove past outdoor exhibitions).

I replied: "It was all very inspiring". I could tell the curator was not happy with this answer because it's something everyone says. So, I continued:

"It was inspiring. The majority of the art was very dark and gritty, clearly made in a state of anger, but even then I was able to find a little bit of love in them. Love. They were made with love. Even if the artist was angry about their topic and wanted to show this, it still stems from a state of passion, which is always caused by love. If you do not care about something, you don't think about it. You don't create it. It doesn't interest you. So, even in the state of anger and hate, it has been made with love. We are unable to create anything outside of love."

[quitealotofsodapop]

Bai Heb is reincarnation of one of the Emperor's daughters? Bai He adopted by Wukogn and Macaque and neither realizing this is the Jade Emperor's daughter because the daughter she was the reincarnation of was one of the few that were never public knowledge? Jade Emperor discovering this when he lays dying and realized the mortal girl Sun Wukong had tried so hard to legally adopt and care for in both the eyes of the gods and the eyes of mortals is none other than his own daughter because he'd never met her in person?

referencing the weird dream I had about Bai He interacting with the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother.

I think thats what the dream was implying.

Jade Emperor and Queen Mother have some bad history regarding their daughters.

The specific one mentioned in the dream - Zhinu? She was the seventh born and a goddess of weaving; she wove clouds into heavenly vestements for her parents.

And is the protag of "The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl".

One day she fell in love with a mortal cowherd named Niu Lang. A big celestial no-no. Especially she and Niu Lang had two kids. A even bigger celestial no-no!

Zhinu feels homesick one day and uses her enchanted cloud-clothing to visit her parents. But they won't let her leave. The Queen Mother is so adamant on keeping Zhinu from Earth that she tears a rip in the sky that becomes the Heavenly River (the Milky Way).

On earth, Niu Lang figured out that his wife has been kidnapped by her family. His loyal ox turns out to be a disposed god of cattle (weird detail but who knows, maybe Shennong was hanging around) who manages to boat Niu Lang and the two kids to a spot just across the Heavenly River where the married couple can see, but not touch one another. Only once a year can divine birds help carry the family across the river to reunite with Zhinu.

The story is meant to be an explanation for the literally "star-crossed" stars Vega and Altair (with baby stars Beta-Aquilae/Alshain and Gamma-Aquilae/Tarazed their kids) which meet eachother along the Milky Way once a year.

Not much more stories come from what happens to Zhinu and her mortal family after wards. But I imagine she's not on speaking terms with her parents. In my LMK idea, they're chilling in a piece of deep space away from the nonsense of the Celestial Realm. Having literally become stars and transcended the cycle of rebirth in a way that none of the celestials can imagine.

In addition to Zhinu, my chinese mythos storyline has the royal couple have had a falling out with;

Songzi (1st born) - was so disgusted by their treatment of Zhinu that she willingly went into the cycle of rebirth and eventually became Guanyin, Bodhisattva of Mercy.

Yin Wuming (2nd born) - reincarnated and became a demon hunter + Nezha's mother, and rejected the offer of reascension.

Princess Iron Fan (born after Zhinu) - who was expelled for falling in love/marrying the Demon Bull King.

So where does Bai He fall into this?

No idea.

Then again... imagine the heartbreak that would have occured if their truly youngest/last-born did not survive their earliest years. A daughter that they hid from a world ravaged by celestial war, but ultimately lost anyway to disease or misfortune. They would never by able to recover emotionally.

Now imagine that tiny soul reincarnated into a little mortal girl, who somehow contained enough divine power to harbour the White Bone Demon (a possible avatar of death itself) and not immeditaly breakdown into dust?

A pair of stone monkeys and/or a human scholar and a pig are now accidentally the guardians of the youngest Celestial Princess. Very magical girl-esque backstory for Bai He.

And the Jade Emperor only realises how familar the little girl at his side is in his final moments...

[xinyuehui]

Nobody, literally nobody:

Me: What if I did a Guangyan and try to read (all) the manhua in Yiyong's room ヽ(✿ﾟ▽ﾟ)ノ

Here's short reviews of them, some of them are very Yiyong teenboy kind of manhua, and some of them have similar themes to onhct in general

Guangyan is correct, these are all completed works 🥺

上上籤 Loss of The Holy Seal by YinYin. Only 5 chapters, I read the whole thing. Plot: Heaven is in a frantic mess due to the Holy Seal being lost in the mortal realm. Which uncovers a story about a water goddess, Ling Yu, who feels helpless when she can not help humans who are suffering from natural disasters. Set in modern day with Chinese mythical elements.

地獄遊行 lit. Hell Parade (no official English title I can find) by 布克 L.buBu (the artist is on tumblr @/lbubu) Plot: Fantasy setting. Protag Aili was born with incredible magician abilities compared to a lot of normals but he seems to be uninterested in his magician abilities to save the world.

異人茶跡 Formosa Oolong Tea by 張季雅 Kiya. Plot: The story revolves around the endeavours of John Dodd, a Scottish merchant, and his comprador Li Chunsheng, during the Qing Dynasty. It explores their significant contributions to the growth and establishment of the tea industry in northern Taiwan. This one is pretty good, if you're tea drinker this is some good history!

狗臉的歲月─記1629梯 My Life As A Dog by 李鴻欽 Li Hong Chin. Plot: The main protagonist enlists in the army and tells a story of his time there. This one isn't my thing but Yiyong probably likes a bit of a "lad" comic.

閻王帖 Invitation of Yama by 柚子 You Zih. This one is fun I like it, it reminds me of Hoozuki No Reitetsu and Fukigen Na Mononokean. The protagonist possesses Ying Yang eyes meaning he can see ghosts. After an accident, he meets a guy who wears a mask and is a worker in the underworld. Mask guy's weapon is a massive calligraphy brush!

無名歌 lit. Untitled Song by ROCKAT 搖滾貓. This one is on webtoon! Protagonist Taiyang had a rock music dream, now as a "failure" adult he works in an entertainment company as a manager. He bumps into a girl busking on the street who happened to recognise him from his early music days and has every album (2) his band and him once produced. Then onwards he rediscovers his love for music... probably, I didn't finish it lol

and I couldn't be bothered for now to read the rest:

雲之獸：來自遠古的守護者 Beast of Clouds: The Guardian of Ancient Times by 漢寶包Hambuck

1661國姓來襲 Kongxinga Z by 李隆杰 Li Lung Chieh

九命人 Nine Lives Man by 姜振台 Ah Tui

FLAVORS魔廚 by 爆野家BAKUNOYA

Okay I did read this one though, even though I'm not sure if Yiyong has it or not:

守娘 Tan-Tsiu-Niu by 小峱峱 Nownow. This is a phenomenal heavy read. It's inspired by Tan Tsiu Niu, a women who lived in the Qing Dynasty that died of a tragic murder. Story has themes of folklore, ghosts and superstitions. Main protagonist Jie Niang grew up in a family who did not force foot binding onto her, however that caused a lot of gossip around her "big feet" and how she could ever get married off like that. Through an incident of a women in her village, she begins to uncover what horrors the villagers have been doing to baby girls and women. Let's just say I'm not the same person after reading this.

(I shall update the reviews whenever I find time to finish the rest (●'◡'●)

[useless-catalanfacts]

Hello! Another tumblr user I follow has posed a challenge: memorize one poem per month in 2024. I would like to include at least one poem in Catalan in my journey. Could you recommend any good poems or poets for this?

Hello! We have many very talented poets. My favourite poet is Salvador Espriu, other good ones are Miquel Martí i Pol, Vicent Andrés Estellés, Jacint Verdaguer, Maria-Mercè Marçal, Pere Quart, Josep Carner, Ausiàs March, Joan Maragall, Montserrat Abelló, J.V. Foix, Gabriel Ferrater, Joana Raspall, Joan Alcover, Enric Casasses, among others.

I'll add 7 of my favourite short/short-ish poems (+translation to English) under the cut. Poetry is very personal and these are just the ones that I really like, but I'll be happy if anyone else wants to add more of their favourite Catalan poems.

1. Enyore un temps que no és vingut encara (I Miss a Time That's Not Yet Come) by Vicent Andrés Estellés.

Enyore un temps que no és vingut encara com un passat d’accelerada lluita, de combatius balcons i d’estendards, irat de punys, pacífic de corbelles, nou de cançons, parelles satisfetes, el menjador obert de bat a bat i el sol entrant fins al darrer racó. Em moriré, però l’enyore ja, aquest moment, aquest ram, aquest dia, que m’ha de fer aixecar de la fossa veient passar la multitud contenta.

Translation:

I miss a time that has not arrived yet like a past of accelerated fight, of combative balconies and standards, angry of fists, peaceful of sickles, new of songs, satisfied couples, the living room wide open and the sun entering until the last corner. I will die, but I miss it already, this moment, this bouquet, this day, that shall make me get up from the grave watching the happy crowd pass by.

2. Assaig del càntic en el temple (Attempted Canticle in the Temple) by Salvador Espriu.

Oh, que cansat estic de la meva covarda, vella, tan salvatge terra, i com m’agradaria d’allunyar-me’n, nord enllà, on diuen que la gent és neta i noble, culta, rica, lliure, desvetllada i feliç! Aleshores, a la congregació, els germans dirien desaprovant: «Com l’ocell que deixa el niu, així l’home que se’n va del seu indret», mentre jo, ja ben lluny, em riuria de la llei i de l’antiga saviesa d’aquest meu àrid poble. Però no he de seguir mai el meu somni i em quedaré aquí fins a la mort. Car sóc també molt covard i salvatge i estimo a més amb un desesperat dolor aquesta meva pobra, bruta, trista, dissortada pàtria.

Translation:

How tired I am of this my craven, ancient, savage fatherland; and how it would delight me to leave, going north, where they say that people are noble and clean, cultured, rich, free, awake/unsupervised and happy! Then, my brethren would tell the congregation, disapprovingly: "Leaving his native place, a man becomes like a bird leaving the nest", while I, in the distance, would laugh at the law and the ancient wisdom of this my arid people. But the dream will never be followed, I’ll stay here until my death. For I too am full of cowardice and savagery, and with a desperate pain I love this my poor, unclean, sad, unlucky fatherland.

3. Divisa (Motto) by Maria-Mercè Marçal. This one's short and easy!

A l’atzar agraeixo tres dons: haver nascut dona, de classe baixa i nació oprimida. I el tèrbol atzur de ser tres voltes rebel.

Translation:

I am grateful to fate for three gifts: to have been born a woman, from the working class and an oppressed nation. And the turbid azure of being three times a rebel.

4. Possible introducció a un epitalami (Possible Introduction to an Epithalamium) by Salvador Espriu

I posted this a while ago, find the text and translation in this post:

5. Plus Ultra ("Further" in Latin) by Jacint Verdaguer

Text and translation in this post:

6. Aquesta remor que se sent (This Murmur We Hear) by Miquel Martí i Pol.

Text and translation in this post:

7. Mester d'amor (Knowing How to Love) by Joan Salvat-Papasseit

Si en saps el pler no estalviïs el bes que el goig d'amar no comporta mesura. Deixa't besar, i tu besa després que és sempre als llavis que l'amor perdura. No besis, no, com l'esclau i el creient, mes com vianant a la font regalada. Deixa't besar -sacrifici fervent- com més roent més fidel la besada. ¿Què hauries fet si mories abans sense altre fruit que l'oreig en ta galta? Deixa't besar, i en el pit, a les mans, amant o amada -la copa ben alta. Quan besis, beu, curi el veire el temor: besa en el coll, la més bella contrada. Deixa't besar i si et quedava enyor besa de nou, que la vida és comptada.

Translation:

If you know its pleasure, don't skip the kiss for the joy of loving has no measure. Let yourself be kissed, and kiss after it for it's always on the lips that love lasts. Don't kiss, no, like the slave and the believer, but like the passer-by does with a delightful fountain. Let yourself be kissed -fervent sacrifice- the more burning, the more faithful is the kiss. ¿What would you have done if you died before without fruit other than the zephyr on your cheek? Let yourself be kissed, and on the chest, on the hands, male or female lover -the cup raised high. When you kiss, drink; may the glass cure the fear: kiss on the neck, the most beautiful place. Let yourself be kissed and if there's yearning left kiss again, for life is finite.

These are some I like. You can find more Catalan poems in this blog's tag #poesia.

[giothefuwafan]

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[revenant-coining]

Noxniuloud, Noxniusteady, Noxniusoft, and Noxniusilent

[ pt: Noxniuloud, Noxniusteady, Noxniusoft, and Noxniusilent ]

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Noxniuloud: a loud macarshric gender connected to nightmares. More specifically, loud and gory nightmares, and nightmares that make one distraught, etc.

Noxniusilent: a silent macarshric gender connected to nightmares. More specifically, a dream suddenly becoming a nightmare and vice versa, the feeling when you know you’ve woken up from a nightmare but being unable to remember it, etc.

Noxniusoft: a soft macarshric gender connected to nightmares. More specifically, unnerving nightmares that can almost be considered dreams, waking up afterward with an unable-to-be-placed feeling of something being wrong, waking up in the middle of the night for seemingly no reason, etc.

Noxniusteady: a steady macarshric gender connected to nightmares. More specifically, nightmares one is unaffected by, nightmares one forgets easily or quickly, etc.

“nox”, latin for night, “niu” from “somnium”, latin for dream, loud / steady / soft / silent

@macarshric , @radiomogai , @imawanokiwaaa

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[zoeycblogger]

Ở bất kỳ khoảnh khắc nào trong đời sống, ta hãy học cách hướng về bên trong để tự "đối thoại" với bản thân mình. Ta sẽ từ từ biết đư��c rằng:

"Mình đã hiểu bản thân đến mức nào rồi ? Mình đã Được và Mất những gì? Mình đã biết nâng niu, yêu thương bản thân, gia đình và những người xung quanh như thế nào? Mình có sẵn sàng nâng cấp cho Tâm, Thân, Trí thay cho việc chạy theo "tiếng xì xào" từ bên ngoài?... Và quan trọng nhất, Mình đã tìm ra mục tiêu, niềm hạnh phúc cho cuộc sống bản thân hay chưa?..."

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Vì khi đến một giai đoạn nhất định trong đời, đôi khi ta nhận thấy Thành Công trong sự nghiệp có thể sẽ là con đường dễ dàng hơn rất nhiều so với việc thành Nhân. Vì một chữ Nhân:

- Khi ta thêm dấu ngã thành chữ Nhẫn: Một người học cách biết Nhẫn Nại trước khó khăn, biết Nhẫn Nhịn để tránh sự xung đột không đáng có là điều rất đáng trân quý. Vì đó là kỹ năng bắt buộc bản thân trau dồi và tích lũy ở một thời gian rất dài.

Thế nhưng cùng một chữ Nhẫn mà nếu Tâm không kiên định, sáng suốt thì nó rất dễ biến thành Nhẫn Tâm mà bất chấp mọi thứ để đạt được mục đích, sự thỏa mãn cái dục vọng sâu xa hoặc giải tỏa cơn tức giận của bản thân mình.

- Và khi thêm dấu nặng là chữ Nhận:

* Một là, ta biết nhìn Nhận và thấu hiểu những điều tốt đẹp mà xung quanh đã và vẫn đang diễn ra. Không nên chỉ nhìn vào mặt tiêu cực mà trở nên bi quan và chán nản mà mất đi niềm tin vào cuộc sống.

Mọi thứ đều có hai mặt, ta hãy để Tâm thật bình thản và sáng suốt mà nhìn nhận mọi thứ diễn ra xung quanh mình. Đừng vội vàng phán xét và đánh giá những điều ta chưa biết.

* Hai là, việc Nhận và Cho đi. Biết Cho đi tình yêu thương và lòng bao dung đến với mọi người. Biết Nhận những món quà "đúng nghĩa" mà cuộc sống vẫn đang âm thầm trao tặng cho ta. Có như thế, lòng ta mới an nhiên và hạnh phúc sẽ mỉm cười.

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Đôi khi lời nói ra thì rất dễ, làm rồi mới biết sẽ khó như thế nào. Trong cuộc sống đầy hoa lệ nó sẽ khiến ta dễ dàng lạc bước trước những quyết định khó khăn trong đời.

Vì thế, hãy dành cho ta một chút thời gian để thấu hiểu chính mình và bắt đầu thực hành từ điều nhỏ nhất. Để khi nhìn lại, dù bản thân không phải là phiên bản tốt nhất, nhưng nó cũng sẽ là một phiên bản mang những giá trị tốt hơn trước rất nhiều.

Hãy hướng Tâm mình về phía thành Nhân và phải vững tin vào chính bản thân mình. Thì trong tương lai, Thành công thực sự sẽ đến một cách trọn vẹn trên chính con đường mà ta hướng đến...

#Zoey C

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[don-dake]

《天涯孤客》 (Lonely Traveller to the Ends of the World)

《子連れ狼》 主題曲翻唱 (Cover of 《Lone Wolf & Cub》)

主唱：鄭少秋，合唱：珍珍 & 佩佩

(Lead: Adam Cheng，Backing: Zan Zan & Pui Pui)

亞洲電視台 《殭屍道長》 [1995] 主題曲

(Theme for ATV's 《Vampire Expert》 [1995])

作詞：蘇翁，作曲：𠮷田 正

(Lyrics：So Yung，Music：Yoshida Tadashi)

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#［女：夜靜更深對朗月　朗月清輝亮

je⁶ zing⁶ gaang¹ sam¹ deoi² long⁵ jyut⁶，long⁵ jyut⁶ cing¹ fai¹ loeng⁶

Facing the clear moon in the deep stillness of the night, it shines especially bright.

　　行遍天涯離開家園沉痛看月亮

haang⁴ pin³ tin¹ ngaai⁴ lei⁴ hoi⁴ gaa¹ jyun⁴ cam⁴ tung³ hon¹ jyut⁶ loeng⁶

Since leaving home to wander to the ends of the world, looking at the moon has filled me with a sense of deep pain.

　　何堪天涯回首家鄉　夜夜暗盼望

ho⁴ ham¹ tin¹ ngaai⁴ wui⁴ sau² gaa¹ hoeng¹，je⁶ je⁶ am³ paan³ mong⁶

How can I carry on in the world when I long for home, long secretly for it every night?

　　笑對朗月　月光光照地塘上

siu³ deoi² long⁵ jyut⁶，jyut⁶ gwong¹ gwong¹ ziu³ dei⁶ tong⁴ soeng⁵

I can only smile at the luminescent moon, as its moonlight shines brightly upon the embankment,

　　照著歡暢團敘愉快　溫暖處樂也洋洋］

ziu³ zoek⁶ fun¹ coeng³ tyun⁴ zeoi⁶ jyu⁶ faai³，wan¹ nyun⁵ cyu³ lok⁶ jaa⁵ joeng⁴ joeng⁴

casting out a delightful recollection, filled with warm and joyful scenes.

★［男：遠處裡隔阻千里白雲晚望

jyun⁵ cyu³ leoi³ gaak³ zo² cin¹ lei⁵ baak⁶ wan⁴ maan⁵ mong⁶

In the far off distance, separated by white clouds and late-night longings,

　　想　想　想　別離後寸心怎會不思鄉

soeng² soeng² soeng²，bit⁶ lei⁴ hau⁶ cyun³ sam¹ zam² wui⁶ bat¹ si¹ hoeng¹

longing, longing, longing, how could one not long for home intensely after bidding it adieu?

　　每夜每朝抱愁眠　悲痛流浪

mui⁵ je⁶ mui⁵ ziu¹ pou⁵ sau⁴ min⁴，bei¹ tung³ lau⁴ long⁶

Wrecked with restless sleep day and night, I can only wander sorrowfully,

　　故地故苑最是難忘　空盼望

gu³ dei⁶ gu³ jyun² zeoi³ si⁶ naan⁴ mong⁴，hung¹ paan³ mong⁶

old haunts are hardest to forget, just a futile hope in the end.

　　啊…　深秋滿地風霜最斷腸］

aa³… sam¹ cau¹ mun⁵ dei⁶ fung¹ soeng¹ zeoi³ dyun⁶ coeng⁴

Ah…late autumn is the worst, the most gut-wrenching time!

女：月亮光光　月亮光光

jyut⁶ loeng⁶ gwong¹ gwong¹，jyut⁶ loeng⁶ gwong¹ gwong¹

The moon shines bright, the moon shines bright!

　　月亮光光　月亮光光

jyut⁶ loeng⁶ gwong¹ gwong¹，jyut⁶ loeng⁶ gwong¹ gwong¹

The moon shines bright, the moon shines bright!

　　陣陣秋風送柳浪　朗月光且亮

zan⁶ zan⁶ cau¹ fung¹ sung³ lau⁵ long⁴，long⁵ jyut⁶ gwong¹ ce² loeng⁶

Sporadic autumn wind brings with it a wave of pleasure, as the moon shines ever brightly.

　　人去天涯萍蹤飄流何處有岸

jan⁴ heoi³ tin¹ ngaai⁴ ping⁴ zung¹ piu¹ lau⁴ ho⁴ cyu³ jau⁵ ngon⁶

Those who wander to the ends of the world seeking where there is land,

　　離開妻兒懷想家鄉　異地兩處望

lei⁴ hoi¹ cai¹ ji⁴ waai⁴ soeng² gaa¹ hoeng¹，ji⁶ dei⁶ loeng⁵ cyu³ mong⁶

who have left their wives, children and home, only long for them from a strange place.

　　笑對朗月　月光光照地塘上

siu³ deoi² long⁵ jyut⁶，jyut⁶ gwong¹ gwong¹ ziu³ dei⁶ tong⁴ soeng⁵

I can only smile at the luminescent moon, as its moonlight shines brightly upon the embankment,

　　照著歡暢孩兒父母　溫暖處樂也洋洋

ziu³ zoek⁶ fun¹ coeng³ haai⁴ ji⁴ fu⁶ mou⁵，wan¹ nyun⁵ cyu³ lok⁶ jaa⁵ joeng⁴ joeng⁴

casting out a delightful recollection, of children and parents, filled with warm and joyful scenes.

男：去　去　去　去家千里夢迴故鄉上

heoi³ heoi³ heoi³ heoi³ gaa¹ cin¹ lei⁵ mung⁶ wui⁴ gu³ hoeng¹ soeng⁵

Go, go, go, to go home in my distant dreams,

　　悲秋風獨流浪那堪飄泊嗟風霜

bei¹ cau¹ fung¹ duk⁶ lau⁴ long⁶ naa⁵ ham¹ piu¹ bok⁶ ze¹ fung¹ soeng¹

as the melancholic autumn winds makes the journey that much harder to bear,

　　冷落疼心歲月無情飄泊流浪

laang⁵ lok⁶ tung³ sam¹ seoi³ jyut⁶ mou⁴ cing⁴ piu¹ bok⁶ lau⁴ long⁶

as time coldly and ruthlessly crashes on by.

　　哪日哪朝鳥倦還巢　春柳岸

naa⁴ jat⁶ naa⁴ ziu¹ niu⁵ gyun⁶ waan⁴ caau⁴，ceon¹ lau⁵ ngon⁶

When will the birds return wearily to their nests? Can't wait for the arrival of Spring!

　　啊…　秋深倍念家鄉最斷腸

aa³…cau¹ sam¹ pui⁵ nim⁶ gaa¹ hoeng¹ zeoi³ dyun⁶ coeng⁴

Ah…autumn intensifies my longing for home even more, the most gut-wrenching time!

女：月亮光光　月亮光光　月亮光光

jyut⁶ loeng⁶ gwong¹ gwong¹，jyut⁶ loeng⁶ gwong¹ gwong¹，jyut⁶ loeng⁶ gwong¹ gwong¹

The moon shines bright! (×3)

　　［重複 #，★　Repeat #，★］

女：月亮光光　月亮光光

jyut⁶ loeng⁶ gwong¹ gwong¹，jyut⁶ loeng⁶ gwong¹ gwong¹

The moon shines bright, the moon shines bright!

　　月亮光光　月亮光光

jyut⁶ loeng⁶ gwong¹ gwong¹，jyut⁶ loeng⁶ gwong¹ gwong¹

The moon shines bright, the moon shines bright!

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Translator's rambles: An oldie but a goodie! Watching “ancient” HK TV series recently has brought this classic to the forefront of my memories again.

I actually love this cover more than the original Japanese, and as someone who first learned of this song watching 《殭屍道長》 (1995) as a kid, I cannot not hear this song now without thinking of 殭屍 (Chinese hopping vampires)! Heh!

[gemalia]

Summary: Kuriza speaks to Soothsayer and makes up his mind. The Huntress follows. Oka and Bulla talk more. Freeza has a strange dream.

Happy Friday, everycreature! Dragon Ball Daima was announced and I'm so happy we're getting new content! ^_^

[the-monkey-ruler]

Journey to the West: The Return of the Three Saints (2017) 西游记之三圣归来

Genre: Drama / Comedy / Romance / Fantasy

Country/Region of Production: Mainland China

Language: Mandarin Chinese

Date: 2017-01-06 (Mainland China)

Duration: 62 minutes

Type: Reimagining

Summary:

Tang Ming, just like the male protagonists in many diaosi stories, the girls he has met since he was a child were all goddess-level. After experiencing a lot of strange things, Tang Ming attributed the misfortunes in life to his own hair loss since he was a child. During a dream interpretation experience, he was involved in a chase by police and robbers. The heroine Bai Guqing was in charge of the arrest. In order to thoroughly investigate the target suspect lurking in the Niu Group, Tang Ming, who has been out of work for a long time, went to work in the Niushi Group. He ran into the goddess Bai Guqing at the bus station, but was tricked by a villain and left a bad impression on the goddess. At the corner of his life, the comedy encounter triggered a tragic past: Tang Ming is the reincarnation of Tang Sanzang and The White Bone Spirit is Bai Guqing's previous life. The relationship between the two became closer because of Tang Sanzang who fell into the mortal world, and the fate planted in the previous life quietly blossomed between the two. In order to fight against Mr. Niu's evil forces, Tang Ming and Tang Sanzang and his disciples began to plan a careful rescue work. In the end, is it true that evil cannot prevail against good?

Source: https://movie.douban.com/subject/26949187/

Link: https://www.nunuyy2.org/dianying/5483.html

[niuniente]

For once, I had a nice dream. I had neighbors, a childfree couple, who had two dogs. The man has a male pitbull and the woman had a female Xolos - although in the dream, the breed was called Xolotl.

They had had puppies so I went to see them when the puppies where already older and active. They all looked like Xolos. There was one puppy called Lia, who immediately came to rest on top of my head. She loved me and I loved her.

(Xolos puppy)

I'm not a pet person (never had a pet, likely never will) but I really wanted to give a home to Lia. I even said in the dream to my sister, that I'm THIS CLOSE of getting Lia, even when her skin requires more attention and care.

When I woke up, I wanted to know more about Xolos (Xolotl in this case) because all I know is that it's an ancient breed from Mexico. Well, the breed name is Xolos, and the name I heard in the dream is an Aztec God Xolotl, who protects the sun in the darkness and also guides dead to afterlife. He's a dog-headed god, like Anubis, and chaotic, like Set, and Xolos dogs are one of his embodiment. Xolotl is also related to the dark side of the planet Venus (which can also be read freely as dark feminine, all that is considered as "taboo" to women by conservative views, especially when the Xolos puppy in my dream was a female).

Since Anubis is dear to me, I hope Lia is a protective messenger from Xolotl saying that don't worry; times are dark but I've got your hand. Follow me.

[etes-secrecy-post]

Hi, before I explain my post, I want to say something important.

• What you see my blog has become a major overhaul. And despite the changes, I decided that my 2nd account will be now my artwork blog with a secret twist.

⚠️NEW RULE! (W/ BIGGER TEXT!)⚠️

⚠️ SO PLEASE DO NOT SHARE MY 2nd ACCOUNT TO EVERYONE! THIS SECRECY BLOG OF MINE IS FOR CLOSES FRIENDS ONLY!⚠️

• AND FOR MY CLOSES FRIENDS, DON’T REBLOG IT. INSTEAD, JUST COPY MY LINK AND PASTE IT ON YOUR TUMBLR POST! JUST BE SURE THE IMAGE WILL BE REMOVED AND THE ONLY LEFT WAS THE TEXT.

⚠️ SHARING LINKS, LIKE POSTS, REBLOG POSTS, STEALING MY SNAPSHOT PHOTOS/RECORDED VIDEOS/ARTWORKS (a.k.a. ART THIEVES) OR PLAGIARIZING FROM UNKNOWN TUMBLR STRANGERS WILL IMMEDIATELY BE BLOCKED, RIGHT AWAY!⚠️

😡 WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT EVER LIKED & REBLOG MY SECRET POST! THIS IS FOR MY SECRET FRIENDS ONLY, NOT YOU! 😡

Okay? Capiche? Make sense? Good, now back to the post…↓

Title: Bryan360’s OC - Batty Midnight, Jazzy & Cinnamon

Hello, here’s my 1st 2023 art trade for my A-Pal @bryan360(, this January).

• We're kicking off with the continuation of my A-Pal's OC trio! So without further ado, here are the three OCs that my A-Pal asked for:

• Batty Midnight 🦇🌙: Born in Transylvania, she's a shy anthropomorphic fruit bat w/ a pure heart on her nocturnal personality. She loves reading books & doing homework tasks at night, loves to pick some fruits (rather than blood), she's also a Cello player, and when she had plenty of free time she goes soaring through the night sky looking for help from stranding the eerie forest.

• Jazzy 🦨💃: The sister of Ziggy, Jazzy is a polar positive of his brother. Yes, not only she's energetic (so does his brother), but also she's a happy-go-lucky skunk who loves Zumba every day, all day. Hey Ziggy, you might try some Zumba lessons with your sister for a change! It'll be great.

• Cinnamon 🦝👨‍��: This Cat-Fox-Raccoon hybrid had a passion for cooking, baking, and making artistic meals for his friends & make Michelin star chefs stun the chef industry. (Huh, will that happened?) And the latter was his primary dream target when he reach his adult stage. Not only that, but he's also interested in music (joining bond with Mikey, someday), skateboarding, and even making his simple ice cream sandwich to customers & treat himself (during the summer season).

Well, that’s all for now.🙂 If you haven’t seen my previous revamp digital artworks from this year, then I’ll provide some links down below.↓😉

Previous [Bryan360’s OC Trio]:

• Noteson, Brown & Wilson (Apr 9th, 2021)

• Sallie Chip, Choco & Jumbo - Revamped (June 13th, 2021)

• Heffy, Todd & Marco - Revamped (Aug 6th, 2021)

• Cheddars, Stripes & Bucky - Revamped (Aug 19th, 2021)

• Maxwell, May & Sam - Revamped (Sept 13th, 2021)

• Foofie, Oinks & Joey (Oct 11th, 2021)

• Ziggy, Bearo & Beara (Jan 25, 2022)

• The Red Panda Kids [Niu, Yuan, and Little Yang] (Apr 22, 2022)

• Leo, Mikey & Katie (Jul 10th, 2022)

Batty Midnight, Jazzy, and Cinnamon are owned by @bryan360

[nenthomleos123]

Thắp Sáng Không Gian Sống - Hòa Quyện Hương Thơm Với Sự Thư Giãn Cùng Nến Thơm Cao Cấp!

Bạn có biết chỉ với một ngọn nến thơm, không gian sống của bạn có thể được biến đổi hoàn toàn? Hương thơm nhẹ nhàng và ánh sáng ấm áp từ nến thơm không chỉ giúp bạn thư giãn mà còn tạo nên bầu không khí thanh lịch, ấm cúng cho ngôi nhà của bạn. Đây là bí quyết đơn giản nhưng đầy hiệu quả để xua tan căng thẳng, nâng cao tinh thần, và tận hưởng cuộc sống mỗi ngày!

Với những mùi hương phong phú, ocean dream, táo, dark cloves , white tea. Nến thơm mang lại một thế giới hương vị đa dạng cho mọi không gian. Hơn cả một món đồ trang trí, nến thơm là sự kết hợp hoàn hảo giữa phong cách sống và cảm giác thư giãn. Cho dù bạn muốn tạo ra không gian yên tĩnh để đọc sách, một góc thư giãn để thiền, hay một không gian lãng mạn cho buổi tối ấm cúng, nến thơm sẽ là người bạn đồng hành hoàn hảo

Thử tưởng tượng khi bạn trở về nhà sau một ngày làm việc mệt mỏi, ánh sáng dịu dàng từ ngọn nến cùng hương thơm yêu thích tràn ngập không gian, xoa dịu mọi cảm giác căng thẳng. Không chỉ vậy, nến thơm còn là món quà tuyệt vời để gửi đến những người thân yêu, một lời chúc ý nghĩa về niềm vui, bình yên và sự an yên trong cuộc sống. Hãy để nến thơm trở thành một phần của cuộc sống bạn, nơi mà hương thơm nâng niu từng khoảnh khắc.

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[noidainternationaluniversity]

Best Colleges for BCA in Delhi: A Comprehensive Guide to Noida International University

In the vibrant educational landscape of Delhi, pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) opens up a world of opportunities in the tech-driven job market. Among the many institutions offering BCA programs, Noida International University (NIU) stands out as a top choice for aspiring students. This blog delves into why NIU is one of the best colleges for BCA in Delhi, exploring its unique features, academic excellence, and career prospects.

Why Choose BCA?

The BCA program is designed to equip students with essential skills in computer applications, programming languages, and software development. As technology continues to evolve, the demand for skilled professionals in this field is soaring. By pursuing a BCA, students can pave their way into various domains, including software development, web development, and IT consultancy.

Noida International University: A Leading Choice for BCA

Academic Excellence Noida International University is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence. The BCA program is structured to provide students with a robust foundation in computer science, enabling them to tackle real-world challenges. The faculty comprises experienced professionals and educators dedicated to nurturing the next generation of tech leaders.

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure NIU boasts modern infrastructure equipped with the latest technology. The university features well-equipped computer labs, libraries, and collaborative spaces that enhance the learning experience. Students benefit from hands-on training, enabling them to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios.

Industry-Oriented Curriculum The curriculum at NIU is designed in consultation with industry experts to ensure its relevance to current market trends. Students are exposed to the latest technologies, tools, and practices in the field of computer applications, preparing them for the demands of the job market.

Internship and Placement Opportunities Noida International University emphasizes the importance of internships and practical exposure. The university has strong ties with leading companies in the IT sector, facilitating internships and placement opportunities for BCA students. This connection helps students gain valuable experience and enhances their employability.

Extracurricular Activities Beyond academics, NIU encourages students to participate in various extracurricular activities. Clubs and societies related to technology, coding, and innovation provide platforms for students to showcase their talents and network with peers. These experiences foster personal growth and leadership skills.

Scholarship Programs NIU is committed to making quality education accessible. The university offers various scholarship programs based on merit and need, ensuring that talented students can pursue their dreams without financial constraints.

Career Prospects After BCA

Graduating with a BCA from Noida International University opens a plethora of career opportunities. Graduates can pursue roles such as:

Software Developer

Web Developer

System Analyst

IT Consultant

Database Administrator

The BCA degree also serves as a stepping stone for further studies, including an MBA or MCA, allowing students to specialize further and enhance their career prospects.

Conclusion

Choosing the right college is crucial for a successful career in computer applications. Noida International University stands out as one of the best colleges for BCA in Delhi, offering a well-rounded education, practical exposure, and a supportive environment. If you aspire to build a successful career in the tech industry, consider Noida International University as your stepping stone to success.

[brookston]

Holidays 4.12

Holidays

Anniversary of the Big Wind

Big Wind Day

Children’s Day (Bolivia, Haiti)

Cosmonaut Day (a.k.a. Cosmonautics Day; Russia)

Day of Science (Kazakhstan)

Day of Silence

Day of Space and Rocket Industry Workers (Ukraine)

D.E.A.R. Day (a.k.a. Drop Everything And Read Day)

Eat All Your Snacks Before the Movie Even Starts Day

Education and Sharing Day [11 Nissan]

Festival to Preserve Corn (Cochumatan Indians; Guatemala)

412 Day

Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse

Halifax Day (North Carolina)

Hell is a Democracy Day

Horse Chestnut Day (French Republic)

Human Spaceflight Day

International Day for Street Children

International Day of Human Space Flight

Jersey Day (Canada)

Kamakura Matsuri (Japan)

Lakritsdagen (Sweden)

Lucid Dreaming Day

National Boob Touch Day

National Colorado Day

National Deskfast

National Dolores Day

National Donate Life Blue & Green Day

National Elbow Day

National For Twelves Day

National Gavin Day

National Hanging Out Day

National Health Day (Kiribati)

National Julia Day

National Mac Day

National Maya Day

National Only Child Day

National Radiologic & Imaging Nurses Day

National Redemption Day (Liberia)

National Shagging Day

National Silvia Day

Nicki Day

Pan Day (Japan)

Portable Typewriter Day 

Reach As High As You Can Day

Russian Cosmonaut Day

Selena Day (Texas)

Single Mother Appreciation Day

Songkran begins (Thailand) [Extra day added in 2018]

Teak Awareness Day

Walk On Your Wild Side Day

Wear a Star Day

World Hamster Day

Yuri's Night (International)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Colorado Pint Day

National Buy a Loaf of Bread Day

National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

National Licorice Day

2nd Friday in April

Audubon Day [2nd Friday]

Fast and Prayer Day (Liberia) [2nd Friday]

Fry Day (Pastafarian; Fritism) [Every Friday]

National Dive Bar Day [2nd Friday] (Also 7.7)

Teal Day [2nd Friday]

Independence & Related Days

Halifax Independence Day (North Carolina)

Nye (a.k.a. Republic of Nye, f.k.a. Nye County; Declared; 2022) [unrecognized]

Tuposian Empire (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

New Year’s Days

Sinhala New Year’s Day (Sri Lanka)

Festivals Beginning April 12, 2024

Atlanta Dogwood Festival (Atlanta, Georgia) [thru 4.14]

Atlantic City Beer & Music Fest (Atlantic City, New Jersey) [thru 4.13]

Bone Sucking’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest (Apex, North Carolina) [thru 4.13]

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (Indio, California) [thru 4.14]

Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) [thru 4.13]

Moo, Brew & ‘Que Music Fest (Charlotte, North Carolina) [thru 4.14]

Orange Bowl Food and Wine Celebration (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)

Paris Book Festival (Paris, France) [thru 4.14]

Pear Blossom Festival (Medford, Oregon) [thru 4.13]

Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival (Ponchatoula, Louisiana) [thru 4.14]

Potent Strawberry Festival (Potent, Texas) [thru 4.14]

Rhododendron Festival (Hiawassee, Georgia) [thru 5.12]

St. Elias Food & Cultural Festival (Birmingham, Alabama) [thru 4.13]

San Joaquin Asparagus festival (Stockton, California) [thru 4.14]

South Carolina Strawberry Festival (Fort Mill, South Carolina) [thru 5.4]

World grits Festival (St. George, South Carolina) [thru 4.13]

Feast Days

Adoniram Judson (Episcopal Church)

Alferius (Christian; Saint)

A. Ligator (Muppetism)

Angelo Carletti di Chivasso (Christian; Saint)

Beverly Cleary (Writerism)

Cerealia (Old Roman Goddess of Grain, Ceres)

Chu-Si-Niu (Birth Goddess; Taiwan; Everyday Wicca)

Ekādaśī Tithi (Hunduism)

Eratosthenes (Positivist; Saint)

Erkembode (Christian; Saint)

Hygeia Asteroid Day

International Day of Human Space Flight (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Jord’s Day (Pagan)

Julius I, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Naughty Noodle Day (Pastafarian)

Print Olive Day (Church of the SubGenius)

Robert Delaunay (Artology)

Saba (a.k.a. Sabas the Goth; Christian; Saint)

Teresa of the Andes (Christian; Saint)

Tom Clancy (Writerism)

Transmigration of the Soul (Celtic Book of Days)

Victor of Braga (Christian; Martyr)

William Pellicone (Artology)

Zeno of Verona (Christian; Saint)

Islamic Moveable Calendar Holidays

Eid al-Fitr celebrations continue (Islam)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Uncyclopedia Bad to Be Born Today (because it’s Zombie Jesus Day.)

Premieres

Bend it Like Beckham (Film; 2002)

The Birds, by Tarjei Vesaas (Novel; 1957)

Bullwinkle Buys a Fence or Pickets Charge (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 361; 1965)

The Coup, by John Updike (Novel; 1979)

Desperately Seeking Susan (Film; 1985)

Detective Conan: The Fist of the Blue Sapphire (Anime Film; 2019)

The Emancipation of Mimi, by Mariah Carey (Album; 2005)

42 (Film; 2013)

Fritz the Cat (Animated Film; 1972)

Garth Brooks, by Garth Brooks (Album; 1989)

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Film; 2024)

Grace Under Pressure, by Rush (Album; 1984)

Grand Hotel (Film; 1932)

The Hamlet, by William Faulkner (Novel; 1940)

The Hay Ride (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1937)

Hound Hunters (MGM Cartoon; 1947)

Impromptu (Film; 1991)

It’s All in the Stars (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1946)

It Would Be So nice, by Pink Floyd (Song; 1968)

I Want It That Way, by The Backstreet Boys (Song; 1999)

James and the Giant Peach (Animated Film; 1996)

Justice League vs. Teen Titans (WB Animated Film; 2016)

Lake Wobegon Days, by Garrison Keillor (Novel; 1985)

Little Toot, by Hardie Gramatky (Children’s Book; 1939)

Live Through This, by Hole (Album; 1994)

Mad Max (Film; 1979)

Missing Link (Animated Film; 2019)

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (Film; 1936)

Mr. Tambourine Man, by The Byrds (Song; 1965)

Murmur, by R.E.M. (Album; 1983)

Oberon, by Carl Maria von Weber (Opera; 1826)

The Pebble and the Penguin (Animated Film; 1995)

Penguin Highway (Anime Film; 2019)

The Pink Pro (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1976)

Pluto’s Kid Brother (Disney Cartoon; 1946)

Rebecca (Film; 1940)

Rock Around the Clock, recorded by Bill Haley (Song; 1954)

A Rock for Rock or To Each His Stone (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 362; 1965)

Save Rock and Roll, by Fall Out Boy (Album; 2013)

Shake, Rattle and Roll, by Big Joe Turner (Song; 1954)

The Shadow of a Gunman, by Sean O’Casey (Play; 1923)

Sink Pink (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1965)

Smitten Kitten (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1952)

Strange Lady in Town (Film; 1955)

String Along in Pink (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1979)

The Sweetest Thing (Film; 2002)

Tender Is the Night, by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Novel; 1934)

The Terminal Man, by Michael Crichton (Novel; 1972)

21 Jump Street (TV Series; 1987)

Wasting Light, by the Foo Fighters (Album; 2011)

Whoa, Be Gone! (WB MM Cartoon; 1958)

Woodchopper’s Baby, recorded by Woody Herman (Song; 1939)

Yertle the Turtle, by Dr. Seuss (Children’s Book; 1958)

The Zen of Seeing, by Frederick Franck (Philosophy Book; 1973)

Today’s Name Days

Herta, Julius, Zeno (Austria)

Davorka, Julije, Sofija, Viktor (Croatia)

Julius (Czech Republic)

Julius (Denmark)

Julius, Udo, Ullo, Ulrik, Uudo (Estonia)

Janna, Janni, Julia, Juliaana, Julius, Juuli (Finland)

Jules (France)

Herta, Julius, Zeno (Germany)

Akakios, Anthe, Anthi (Greece)

Gyula (Hungary)

Giulio, Zenone (Italy)

Ainis, Jūlijs (Latvia)

Damijonas, Galkantas, Julijus, Jūratė (Lithuania)

Julie, Julius (Norway)

Andrzej, Iwan, Juliusz, Siemiodrog, Wiktor, Wiktoriusz, Zenon, Zenona (Poland)

Sava (Romania)

Estera (Slovakia)

Constantino, Julio (Spain)

Julius, Liv (Sweden)

Destin, Destinee, Destiny, Dulce, Walker (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 103 of 2024; 263 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 5 of week 15 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Fearn (Alder) [Day 27 of 28]

Chinese: Month 3 (Wu-Chen), Day 4 (Bing-Wu)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 4 Nisan 5784

Islamic: 3 Shawwal 1445

J Cal: 13 Cyan; Sixday [13 of 30]

Julian: 30 March 2024

Moon: 18%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 19 Archimedes (4th Month) [Ptolemy]

Runic Half Month: Man (Human Being) [Day 3 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 25 of 92)

Week: 2nd Week of April

Zodiac: Aries (Day 23 of 31)

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 4.12

Holidays

Anniversary of the Big Wind

Big Wind Day

Children’s Day (Bolivia, Haiti)

Cosmonaut Day (a.k.a. Cosmonautics Day; Russia)

Day of Science (Kazakhstan)

Day of Silence

Day of Space and Rocket Industry Workers (Ukraine)

D.E.A.R. Day (a.k.a. Drop Everything And Read Day)

Eat All Your Snacks Before the Movie Even Starts Day

Education and Sharing Day [11 Nissan]

Festival to Preserve Corn (Cochumatan Indians; Guatemala)

412 Day

Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse

Halifax Day (North Carolina)

Hell is a Democracy Day

Horse Chestnut Day (French Republic)

Human Spaceflight Day

International Day for Street Children

International Day of Human Space Flight

Jersey Day (Canada)

Kamakura Matsuri (Japan)

Lakritsdagen (Sweden)

Lucid Dreaming Day

National Boob Touch Day

National Colorado Day

National Deskfast

National Dolores Day

National Donate Life Blue & Green Day

National Elbow Day

National For Twelves Day

National Gavin Day

National Hanging Out Day

National Health Day (Kiribati)

National Julia Day

National Mac Day

National Maya Day

National Only Child Day

National Radiologic & Imaging Nurses Day

National Redemption Day (Liberia)

National Shagging Day

National Silvia Day

Nicki Day

Pan Day (Japan)

Portable Typewriter Day 

Reach As High As You Can Day

Russian Cosmonaut Day

Selena Day (Texas)

Single Mother Appreciation Day

Songkran begins (Thailand) [Extra day added in 2018]

Teak Awareness Day

Walk On Your Wild Side Day

Wear a Star Day

World Hamster Day

Yuri's Night (International)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Colorado Pint Day

National Buy a Loaf of Bread Day

National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

National Licorice Day

2nd Friday in April

Audubon Day [2nd Friday]

Fast and Prayer Day (Liberia) [2nd Friday]

Fry Day (Pastafarian; Fritism) [Every Friday]

National Dive Bar Day [2nd Friday] (Also 7.7)

Teal Day [2nd Friday]

Independence & Related Days

Halifax Independence Day (North Carolina)

Nye (a.k.a. Republic of Nye, f.k.a. Nye County; Declared; 2022) [unrecognized]

Tuposian Empire (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

New Year’s Days

Sinhala New Year’s Day (Sri Lanka)

Festivals Beginning April 12, 2024

Atlanta Dogwood Festival (Atlanta, Georgia) [thru 4.14]

Atlantic City Beer & Music Fest (Atlantic City, New Jersey) [thru 4.13]

Bone Sucking’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest (Apex, North Carolina) [thru 4.13]

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (Indio, California) [thru 4.14]

Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) [thru 4.13]

Moo, Brew & ‘Que Music Fest (Charlotte, North Carolina) [thru 4.14]

Orange Bowl Food and Wine Celebration (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)

Paris Book Festival (Paris, France) [thru 4.14]

Pear Blossom Festival (Medford, Oregon) [thru 4.13]

Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival (Ponchatoula, Louisiana) [thru 4.14]

Potent Strawberry Festival (Potent, Texas) [thru 4.14]

Rhododendron Festival (Hiawassee, Georgia) [thru 5.12]

St. Elias Food & Cultural Festival (Birmingham, Alabama) [thru 4.13]

San Joaquin Asparagus festival (Stockton, California) [thru 4.14]

South Carolina Strawberry Festival (Fort Mill, South Carolina) [thru 5.4]

World grits Festival (St. George, South Carolina) [thru 4.13]

Feast Days

Adoniram Judson (Episcopal Church)

Alferius (Christian; Saint)

A. Ligator (Muppetism)

Angelo Carletti di Chivasso (Christian; Saint)

Beverly Cleary (Writerism)

Cerealia (Old Roman Goddess of Grain, Ceres)

Chu-Si-Niu (Birth Goddess; Taiwan; Everyday Wicca)

Ekādaśī Tithi (Hunduism)

Eratosthenes (Positivist; Saint)

Erkembode (Christian; Saint)

Hygeia Asteroid Day

International Day of Human Space Flight (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Jord’s Day (Pagan)

Julius I, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Naughty Noodle Day (Pastafarian)

Print Olive Day (Church of the SubGenius)

Robert Delaunay (Artology)

Saba (a.k.a. Sabas the Goth; Christian; Saint)

Teresa of the Andes (Christian; Saint)

Tom Clancy (Writerism)

Transmigration of the Soul (Celtic Book of Days)

Victor of Braga (Christian; Martyr)

William Pellicone (Artology)

Zeno of Verona (Christian; Saint)

Islamic Moveable Calendar Holidays

Eid al-Fitr celebrations continue (Islam)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Uncyclopedia Bad to Be Born Today (because it’s Zombie Jesus Day.)

Premieres

Bend it Like Beckham (Film; 2002)

The Birds, by Tarjei Vesaas (Novel; 1957)

Bullwinkle Buys a Fence or Pickets Charge (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 361; 1965)

The Coup, by John Updike (Novel; 1979)

Desperately Seeking Susan (Film; 1985)

Detective Conan: The Fist of the Blue Sapphire (Anime Film; 2019)

The Emancipation of Mimi, by Mariah Carey (Album; 2005)

42 (Film; 2013)

Fritz the Cat (Animated Film; 1972)

Garth Brooks, by Garth Brooks (Album; 1989)

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Film; 2024)

Grace Under Pressure, by Rush (Album; 1984)

Grand Hotel (Film; 1932)

The Hamlet, by William Faulkner (Novel; 1940)

The Hay Ride (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1937)

Hound Hunters (MGM Cartoon; 1947)

Impromptu (Film; 1991)

It’s All in the Stars (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1946)

It Would Be So nice, by Pink Floyd (Song; 1968)

I Want It That Way, by The Backstreet Boys (Song; 1999)

James and the Giant Peach (Animated Film; 1996)

Justice League vs. Teen Titans (WB Animated Film; 2016)

Lake Wobegon Days, by Garrison Keillor (Novel; 1985)

Little Toot, by Hardie Gramatky (Children’s Book; 1939)

Live Through This, by Hole (Album; 1994)

Mad Max (Film; 1979)

Missing Link (Animated Film; 2019)

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (Film; 1936)

Mr. Tambourine Man, by The Byrds (Song; 1965)

Murmur, by R.E.M. (Album; 1983)

Oberon, by Carl Maria von Weber (Opera; 1826)

The Pebble and the Penguin (Animated Film; 1995)

Penguin Highway (Anime Film; 2019)

The Pink Pro (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1976)

Pluto’s Kid Brother (Disney Cartoon; 1946)

Rebecca (Film; 1940)

Rock Around the Clock, recorded by Bill Haley (Song; 1954)

A Rock for Rock or To Each His Stone (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 362; 1965)

Save Rock and Roll, by Fall Out Boy (Album; 2013)

Shake, Rattle and Roll, by Big Joe Turner (Song; 1954)

The Shadow of a Gunman, by Sean O’Casey (Play; 1923)

Sink Pink (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1965)

Smitten Kitten (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1952)

Strange Lady in Town (Film; 1955)

String Along in Pink (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1979)

The Sweetest Thing (Film; 2002)

Tender Is the Night, by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Novel; 1934)

The Terminal Man, by Michael Crichton (Novel; 1972)

21 Jump Street (TV Series; 1987)

Wasting Light, by the Foo Fighters (Album; 2011)

Whoa, Be Gone! (WB MM Cartoon; 1958)

Woodchopper’s Baby, recorded by Woody Herman (Song; 1939)

Yertle the Turtle, by Dr. Seuss (Children’s Book; 1958)

The Zen of Seeing, by Frederick Franck (Philosophy Book; 1973)

Today’s Name Days

Herta, Julius, Zeno (Austria)

Davorka, Julije, Sofija, Viktor (Croatia)

Julius (Czech Republic)

Julius (Denmark)

Julius, Udo, Ullo, Ulrik, Uudo (Estonia)

Janna, Janni, Julia, Juliaana, Julius, Juuli (Finland)

Jules (France)

Herta, Julius, Zeno (Germany)

Akakios, Anthe, Anthi (Greece)

Gyula (Hungary)

Giulio, Zenone (Italy)

Ainis, Jūlijs (Latvia)

Damijonas, Galkantas, Julijus, Jūratė (Lithuania)

Julie, Julius (Norway)

Andrzej, Iwan, Juliusz, Siemiodrog, Wiktor, Wiktoriusz, Zenon, Zenona (Poland)

Sava (Romania)

Estera (Slovakia)

Constantino, Julio (Spain)

Julius, Liv (Sweden)

Destin, Destinee, Destiny, Dulce, Walker (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 103 of 2024; 263 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 5 of week 15 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Fearn (Alder) [Day 27 of 28]

Chinese: Month 3 (Wu-Chen), Day 4 (Bing-Wu)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 4 Nisan 5784

Islamic: 3 Shawwal 1445

J Cal: 13 Cyan; Sixday [13 of 30]

Julian: 30 March 2024

Moon: 18%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 19 Archimedes (4th Month) [Ptolemy]

Runic Half Month: Man (Human Being) [Day 3 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 25 of 92)

Week: 2nd Week of April

Zodiac: Aries (Day 23 of 31)