Alright so I've come up with another story idea, this time I think the plot is slightly more interesting, though I'm pretty sure this type of story has already been done before.

I'm going to start by writing up random scenes, from the top of my head - simply because that is easier for me. I'm not sure if I will be able to complete this story (or how long it will take me to write it), because I have an extremely busy schedule - 5 complete courses (day school + night school). So wish me luck!

That's all for now!!

"Leave my door open just a crack, 'cause I feel like such an insomniac,
You would not believe your eyes,
If ten million fireflies,
Lit up the world as I fell asleep"

So lately I've been having a very hard time falling asleep. It could be because of all the stress I'm going through. But that's nothing unusual; I'm always stressed, yet I've slept well before. I think I've developed a case of the insomnia, which I'm truly hoping is only temporary! My lack of proper sleep is interfering with every part of my life - school, social life, family life, and everything else. What can I do to relieve myself of this "temporary" insomnia? My dad has insomnia, but I have a feeling he developed it from his bad habits (of sleeping too late).

Although I don't notice this too often, maybe I also have a bad habit of sleeping late? I do tend to ignore my set "bedtime". Currently it is 2:18 AM - I was supposed to be in bed at 12!!

So anyway, that's what has been up with me lately - INSOMNIA! Which, again, I'm hoping is temporary. Sigh!

So here's what I have so far of my first story. I decided to name it Under the Cherry Blossoms. Please support me by providing constructive criticism! =)


Mahi opened her eyes and gazed mindlessly at the view above her. Her eyes traced the painted cherry blossoms that glided across her bedroom ceiling.

"Please, stop! Forgive me! Please..."

Mahi's gaze remained fixed on the cherry blossoms, but her ears listened meticulously at the screams that came through her bedroom window.

"They're at it, again - torturing the village farmers! Why can't they be a little more civilized and stop this daily foolishness?" Anee said, as she got up from her bed and veiled her flesh in a turquoise robe covered with astonishingly detailed embroidery.

Mahi gave in to the noise and pushed herself up from her bed. Picking up her black with golden embroidery robe, she walked to the grand door of the balcony and pushed it open. The balcony, like its door, was generous in size; it was as big as a small farmer's hut. On the left, there sat a large swinging couch, and before it sat an elegant coffee table. The balcony was lined with flowers and plants of every variation and gave the impression of a small garden.

Anee rushed past Mahi to the edge of the balcony. "Clear the field! The Princesses need their rest!" Anee shouted. "But Princess Aneela, this farmer refuses to pay his rent!" the guard insisted. "The Princesses gave you an order! Move out!" Mahi replied.

"Yes, your Highness". The guards bowed to Princess Mahima and Princess Aneela, and gave the whimpering farmer one last warning glance as they turned back to attend to their duties.

The farmer stood where he was, slightly tilting his head up in order to get a glimpse of the Princesses on the high balcony, and unsure of the events to follow. Princess Mahima gave a single wave with her hand, signalling the farmer to take his leave. The farmer's sorrow-filled face instantly gleamed with gratitude. He rushed towards the Palace Gate, looking back occasionally at the balcony where the Princesses stood. Mahi and Anee watched as the old, withered man walked past the Palace Gate, carrying his life in his hands.

It's my 18th Birthday today, and although I didn't really have an actual party, I still somewhat celebrated it. My friend Prisha came over; we ate cake, and fruits, and listened to music, and watched music videos, and took lots and lots of pictures!! Had fun actually!

To be honest, I wanted to have a proper party. But unfortunately, that isn't possible ... unfortunately.

Anyhow, I have so much homework, so many assignments. I don't even know WHEN I will be able to complete them. I'll find a way, with Allah's help.

So I've got my Character List under progress, and I've got an idea of what my story could be about, but I have absolutely no idea of what the title could be! Please, please all you creative people out there, lend me your Right Brain & help me out in my time of need!! Well obviously you'll need to know what the story is about in order to suggest titles. So I'll make it short:

The two Princesses of North Aazarah, Mahima & Aneela, reveal to you the dark-sides of Royalty. The land that they grew up knowing as dull & meaningless, becomes their most priceless possession. The two Princesses discover the love-filled people that hide within the broken huts, and find forbidden love under Cherry Blossom trees.

Okay so I'm not very good at writing. I'm awful, but I enjoy every effort I put into it. I'd really like to -for once- complete what I started & finish this story. Please help me think of a story title, and also offer me any type of constructive criticism possible!

THANKS in ADVANCE!

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the best procrastinator of all?

That's right! ME! I'm such a sinfully lazy person! Shameful! Its a disgrace! My whole life is based on procrastination. How I've spent the past 17 years of my life is simply a mystery to me. Why can't I set my foot on the ground? I feel as though I'm floating on a dream cloud, every day, all day; I can't seem to do anything on time or as planned!

My house has been a complete mess; a complete barn-house (as they like to say in Bangladesh!). I plan on cleaning it up, but never end up doing so. I plan on doing all my 5 prayers every day, but at least one of them somehow seems to slip through my fingers!

How will I ever live this life if I can't be a little more serious; if I can't even attempt to try; if I don't stop being so damn lazy?!