What Dere Are You

Sliding a bar chord up the neck feels like opening a door to whole new colors; that's the quickest way I describe what it does to any chord, including what you're calling 'higit pa' chords. For me, a bar chord is primarily a movable voicing — it keeps the same interval relationships while shifting the root, which means the basic harmonic function of a chord stays intact but its timbre and register change. If I take an open 'higit pa' shape (imagine extended or added-note types like add9, maj7, sus2 — the practical idea behind 'higit pa' to me), and then reshape it into a barre, a few things happen: the highest notes might move to different strings, the bass note often becomes the same as the root of the bar shape, and the whole chord sits in a different sonic space because of where your fretting hand compresses and dampens strings. Physically, barring changes the balance of overtones. Pressing one finger across the strings creates a slight difference in string vibration and contact point, so you often get more sustain and a brighter attack on electric guitars, or a heavier, more percussive character on acoustic instruments. Extensions in 'higit pa' chords — like 7ths, 9ths, or added seconds — can either be highlighted or buried depending on which note ends up on top. When I play a barre version of an extended chord, I sometimes lose that delicate top-note color unless I deliberately place the extension on a treble string or use a partial bar. With distortion, barre voicings often sound thicker and more powerful because the doubled intervals and compressed finger produce stronger harmonics. On a creative level, barring lets me voice-lead smoothly across a progression. If I want to keep the same 'higit pa' quality but move the root, a barre shape is my shortcut to shifting the chord’s function without re-learning a new finger pattern. There are trade-offs: clarity of some extensions can suffer, and intonation or finger fatigue can become issues if you're forcing a full bar high up the neck. So I mix strategies — full bar for power and sustain, partial bars or hybrid fingerings when I want delicate top notes to sing. In practice, experimenting with where the extension sits, muting unwanted strings, or using the thumb as a bass fretting technique helps preserve those unique 'higit pa' colors. I still love how a single barred move can turn a mellow verse into a soaring chorus; it never stops surprising me.

If you're a fan of let's play and internet personalities, like me, you may know that Markiplier, whose real name is Mark Edward Fischbach, is currently dating Amy Nelson. She's not just his girlfriend, but a huge source of support for Mark. Amy is a graphic designer and illustrator, and she often attends gaming events along with Mark. Together, they make an adorably geeky couple that perfectly subscribes to the 'couple goals' concept for many fans.

Whenever a book grabs me like a punch to the gut, the themes hang around for days. Reading 'A Million Little Pieces' hit me that way — not gentle, not subtle, very loud. At its core the book is about addiction and the terrible, grinding process of trying to get clean. It's obsessive about the bodily reality of withdrawal: the physical pain, the cravings, the humiliations. But it isn't only about drugs; it's about the way addiction reshapes memory and identity, how someone can feel like they're living off fragments of themselves. Another huge thread is shame and accountability. The narrator wrestles with guilt, with violence he's committed or allowed, and with the consequences that ripple through relationships. There's this constant push and pull between confession and self-justification — it reads like someone trying to both punish and forgive themselves. I found the exploration of masculinity and power interesting too: macho posturing, fragile bravado, and the need to prove strength even while falling apart. There's also a meta-theme — truth versus storytelling. Whether you take the work as literal memoir or a shaped narrative, it interrogates how stories heal or hurt. Reading it on a rainy afternoon in a cramped café, I kept thinking about how transparency can be a kind of salvation, and how the messy, brutal details are sometimes what finally crack someone open enough to change.

There's something about that opening fanfare that still gives me goosebumps—it's pure cinematic bravado squeezed into television time. Alexander Courage wrote the theme for 'Star Trek: The Original Series' after getting a pretty clear brief: make it feel heroic, wide-open, and a little bit mysterious. Gene Roddenberry also added lyrics to the tune (they're rarely heard on the show) so he would have publishing credit; the music itself, though, is Courage's creation. The result is this sweeping orchestral melody that balances brass punch with warm string swells. I grew up catching reruns and would freeze when that trumpet-like line hit. The recording was done with studio musicians in Los Angeles, and the arrangement favors bold intervals and long, sustaining lines—perfect for suggesting vast starfields and the enterprise of exploration. It became more than a theme; it became a sonic logo for optimism about the future. Listening closely, you can hear how economical and memorable the motif is: it announces a world, not just a show, and that’s why it endures.

I'm always on the lookout for libraries to dive into new books, and I've found that local libraries are usually the best bet. If you're in a city, the public library branches tend to have consistent hours, often opening around 9 or 10 AM. Libraries like the downtown branch in my area are open on Saturdays, perfect for weekend book browsing. You can check your city's library website or apps like Google Maps for real-time updates. Some libraries even have cozy corners with great lighting, ideal for losing yourself in a novel. I once stumbled upon a hidden gem of a library in a quiet neighborhood—small but packed with fantastic reads.

I’ve been curious about 'Book of Dreams' myself, especially whether it’s made the leap to the big screen! From what I’ve gathered, there isn’t a direct movie adaptation of 'Book of Dreams' as of now. The title itself is a bit ambiguous—there are a few books and even games with similar names, like Dave McKean’s graphic novel or the 'Dreams' series in fantasy literature. It’s possible you might be thinking of a specific one, but none have been officially adapted into a film yet. That said, the idea of a 'Book of Dreams' movie is super intriguing. Imagine the visuals! If it’s the Dave McKean version, his surreal, mixed-media art style would translate beautifully into a cinematic experience, almost like 'MirrorMask' but even dreamier. Or if it’s a fantasy novel, the potential for world-building and epic sequences would be insane. I’d love to see a director like Guillermo del Toro take a crack at it—his flair for the fantastical would be perfect. Until then, we’ll have to keep dreaming (pun intended) or revisit similar vibe movies like 'The Fall' or 'Pan’s Labyrinth' to scratch that itch.

'Freeuse Family' falls squarely into the erotic fiction genre, specifically targeting readers who enjoy taboo fantasies with family dynamics. The story revolves around unrestricted sexual relationships between family members, which places it in a niche subgenre of adult content. What makes it stand out is how it blends everyday family interactions with explicit scenarios, creating a contrast that fuels the fantasy. The writing tends to focus on emotional connections alongside physical ones, which adds depth compared to typical smut. It’s not just about the acts—it’s about the forbidden tension and the ‘what if’ scenarios that play out in a seemingly normal household. If you’re into this genre, you might also check out 'Taken by the Family' for similar themes but with a darker twist.

If you're hunting for steamy romance manga you can enjoy without worrying about shady scanlation sites, there are a surprising number of legit options—and I get excited every time I find a new one that treats creators right. First off, look at the big English manga publishers: VIZ and Kodansha distribute a lot of romance and josei material through their apps and on Kindle/ComiXology, often with professional translations and clean page scans. BookWalker Global is another great bookstore-style option that often runs sales, and it's a reliable place to buy volumes by publisher (Kadokawa and others). For more explicitly adult content, FAKKU is the go-to legal platform for hentai manga in English; they license and translate works that would otherwise only live in Japanese stores. If you prefer webcomic/webtoon formats or serialized chapters, Lezhin Comics and Tappytoon carry a ton of mature romance and BL/yaoi/GL titles with clear mature tags and pay-per-episode or pass systems. Piccoma is huge in Japan and has branched out with English availability in some regions, while Tapas and WEBTOON also host mature romance stories (more often manhwa/webtoon than traditional manga) and sometimes offer free chapters or episode passes. For casual library borrowing, don't forget Hoopla or Libby/OverDrive—I've found full volumes of romantic seinen and josei there from time to time, which is brilliant if your library has good licensing. A couple of practical tips from my bookshelf: use tags like 'josei', 'seinen', 'mature', 'ecchi', 'BL', 'yuri' and 'romance' when searching, and always check the age verification and regional availability—they matter because mature content is gated differently across platforms. If you want high-quality translations and to support creators, favor buying volumes or paying for episodes rather than relying on free unofficial scans; publishers and creators get paid that way. And yes, reading on official apps often unlocks extras like higher-res pages, color pages, or author notes—little things that make rereads more enjoyable. Personally, I love curling up with an official volume of a messy, grown-up romance like 'Scum's Wish' or the emotionally complicated pages of 'Nana to Kaoru' because the print quality and translation nuance make those steamy beats land better. Happy hunting—your wallet and the creators will thank you.