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Its been some time since the last time I contributed my knowledge of Naruto upon my fellow learners, but there has been good reason. I've been trying to understand how izanami worked before I had spread anymore word about it. The way it works is that, to begin the technique, the caster must voluntarily decide to act, while the Sharingan is used to memorise the bodily sensation of that instant like a photograph (represented as: A). The user must then replicate the same sensation intentionally while using the Sharingan to memorise that instant as well(represented as: A'). Izanami then overlaps the two identical bodily sensations (A and A'), creating a loop. The flow of time and events that occurs between the two memorised sensations will replay in an infinite loop. Despite being able to become consciously aware of their situation, the victim is unable to significantly alter or escape from the inevitable progression of these events, except by acknowledging the results of what they have done and stop trying to run away. Whilst under the effects of the technique, the target will stand motionlessly as the loop of events continually replays inside their mind. Because this technique was created as a counter to Izanagi, the victim is able to escape the infinite loop by simply accepting their fate. I know right, shocking! I want to be able to use this technique all the time! However, I dont want to lose sight in any of my eyes, but I don't think I will because my Sharingan is eternal hahaha. Overall, this further feeds my prediction that Sasuke is going to be calmed from his evil intentions and assisst Naruto in defeating the masked man that calls himself Madara. Well, looks like I'm going to be waiting another week so that I can see how Itachi is going to stop this Edo Tensei. I'm sure its going to just as epic as his Izanami, but I wonder if he will have to sacrafice another eye to do so? Read all about it on mangapanda.com. Jikan dake wa oshiete kuremasu....jaa, mata.

road trippin'

The Disenchantments by Nina LaCour is a road trip book filled with moments of disenchantment,  mistakes, misunderstandings, first love, the freedom of becoming a young adult, and destiny discovering. Weaved throughout is a passion for art, music, and the importance of creativity.

This book has a hippie feel to it (doesn't the cover scream 1970s with that vintage rainbow shirt?), but actually takes place today. I recommend it for a bit deeper Summer read that adults will enjoy but it still has all the themes that young adults will connect with.

Hairs/Pelitos by Sandra Cisneros

Title: Hairs/Pelitos
Author: Sandra Cisneros
Illustrator: Terry Ybanez
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Inc.
Published Date: 1994



     Hairs/Pelitos is about a young Mexican girl and her family. She compares the hair of all of her families members to different things, because each member has different hair. In the end she remembers her mother’s hair with great fondness. It smells like bread and reminds her of all the things her mother does for the family.

     I really liked the dual language that the books has. Having both the English and Spanish is pretty awesome. Children that read this book will be able to see the translation and get an understanding of how Spanish is different from English. It will help both Spanish speaking and English speaking kids. If more childrens books were like this, children would be able to have more than one language growing up. I think this is important in growing up. It doesn’t have to be Spanish or English, but any other non-native language will help kids understand other cultures.

     The illustrations are pretty basic, but do a great job of showing the audience what is going on with the storyline. I did have to reread a few parts to understand what some of the images were portraying. This isn’t bad, it was probably just me anyway. The colors are very bright and vibrant and remind me of the Mexican culture.

     I had fun reading this. I hope more people will look into it. It is from The House on Mango Street novel in verse from Sandra Cisneros.

Tschüß!
Rena

*reposted from my blog kawzmikworld.wordpress.com