DuckAndChips

i lost hope in hong kong. i’m jaded.
          	
          	i do not stand on either sides. though i do not fully agree with the extradition law.
          	
          	but even with such radical means, the government still turns a blind eye to the issue.
          	then what’s even the point to continue?
          	
          	think about the Occupy Central in 2014,
          	even with that, the decision wasn’t even taken into consideration.
          	what’s even the point to strive for our freedom?
          	
          	i wouldn’t talk about police, as i would not like to generalise all the police; nor would i like to talk about the protestors, same reason
          	
          	but you know, protestors are here for a reason, police are here for a living, they both have things they value: their families, their loved ones, their homeland
          	
          	China would not let our chief executive scrap such law, and then so would out chief executive to set a precedent for future demonstrations.
          	
          	China is really taking back the autonomy from Hong Kong, bit by bit; but even so, China may think HK is still a part of HK, and such actions would bring no harm
          	
          	different stakeholders, different conflicts
          	
          	but really, if we have to go to that extreme, and still, we receive no change in the decision, no freedom
          	
          	then i pretty much lost hope in hong kong, really.
          	

CountessYubi

I guess I’m a stereotypical nosey American haha but this issue is really concerning and I’m hoping for the best outcome. 加油!
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DuckAndChips

@CountessYubi
          	  
          	  yea i understand that this issue is getting more and more complicated as more and more countries get involved in it, and to be very politely honest, the China government’s minds are quite hard to be altered in my opinion.
          	  
          	  now the government has “halted” the law, but still “halting” only means that the procedure can continue in anytime from the current stage (which is already half-way into the initiation).
          	  
          	  idk but like i don’t know if it’s just a political gesture or a give up sign from the government :/ because according to some politician it’s probably difficult for the government to return to the policy-making procedures before the termination of this term’s government; but at the same time the government has every chance to reboot the procedures and go straight to the final stage of discussion.
          	  
          	  anyways, i’m so, so glad to see someone care about the issue in Hong Kong <3 we really need people like you :)
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CountessYubi

Oof this is such a strange subject. I know it’s not my business but I still care, especially as I really wanted to go to HK next year  
          	  It seems like some are looking to America to see what we do, but I don’t think this is something we should interfere with. We always protest and so naturally the US will defend HK. But I’m afraid of the ties that could be severed with China if we do push too hard. 
          	  
          	  The extradition law is strange in that most countries allow you to escape persecution if you flee to them. This to the US was to protect people’s religious rights. It was done with good intent so to see it reversed is just not something we agree with. 
          	  
          	  Peaceful protests is something we turn to to get our way, but rn even it’s not working for us in the US and things are getting violent. 
          	  
          	  It’s just such a hard topic to talk about. Why protest if nothing will change? It could just be a statement thing and I understand that point tbh
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DuckAndChips

i lost hope in hong kong. i’m jaded.
          
          i do not stand on either sides. though i do not fully agree with the extradition law.
          
          but even with such radical means, the government still turns a blind eye to the issue.
          then what’s even the point to continue?
          
          think about the Occupy Central in 2014,
          even with that, the decision wasn’t even taken into consideration.
          what’s even the point to strive for our freedom?
          
          i wouldn’t talk about police, as i would not like to generalise all the police; nor would i like to talk about the protestors, same reason
          
          but you know, protestors are here for a reason, police are here for a living, they both have things they value: their families, their loved ones, their homeland
          
          China would not let our chief executive scrap such law, and then so would out chief executive to set a precedent for future demonstrations.
          
          China is really taking back the autonomy from Hong Kong, bit by bit; but even so, China may think HK is still a part of HK, and such actions would bring no harm
          
          different stakeholders, different conflicts
          
          but really, if we have to go to that extreme, and still, we receive no change in the decision, no freedom
          
          then i pretty much lost hope in hong kong, really.
          

CountessYubi

I guess I’m a stereotypical nosey American haha but this issue is really concerning and I’m hoping for the best outcome. 加油!
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DuckAndChips

@CountessYubi
            
            yea i understand that this issue is getting more and more complicated as more and more countries get involved in it, and to be very politely honest, the China government’s minds are quite hard to be altered in my opinion.
            
            now the government has “halted” the law, but still “halting” only means that the procedure can continue in anytime from the current stage (which is already half-way into the initiation).
            
            idk but like i don’t know if it’s just a political gesture or a give up sign from the government :/ because according to some politician it’s probably difficult for the government to return to the policy-making procedures before the termination of this term’s government; but at the same time the government has every chance to reboot the procedures and go straight to the final stage of discussion.
            
            anyways, i’m so, so glad to see someone care about the issue in Hong Kong <3 we really need people like you :)
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CountessYubi

Oof this is such a strange subject. I know it’s not my business but I still care, especially as I really wanted to go to HK next year  
            It seems like some are looking to America to see what we do, but I don’t think this is something we should interfere with. We always protest and so naturally the US will defend HK. But I’m afraid of the ties that could be severed with China if we do push too hard. 
            
            The extradition law is strange in that most countries allow you to escape persecution if you flee to them. This to the US was to protect people’s religious rights. It was done with good intent so to see it reversed is just not something we agree with. 
            
            Peaceful protests is something we turn to to get our way, but rn even it’s not working for us in the US and things are getting violent. 
            
            It’s just such a hard topic to talk about. Why protest if nothing will change? It could just be a statement thing and I understand that point tbh
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DuckAndChips

hello guys
          just wanted to update you guys on my recent life and the lonely abandoned book
          
          first of all, i just want to say i still love every single one of u
          
          to summarise: school has been tough.
          asian education systems aren’t the best.
          entry exams are one-off and are wanting people to be excelled in every aspect;
          though in fact people are made
          to shine in a specific, yet beautiful angle
          
          still, i love my book and i want to continue.
          but maybe only when i have extra time
          to escape from this tedious heap of revision.
          
          another thing, i still wanted to train my writing,
          for my own sake and for the exam’s sake,
          so that i could stand out to compensate for my other weak subjects
          
          i’ll release a new book full of random thoughts of mine and maybe some random plot ideas
          and it’d be great if u guys could follow along and guide me through the journey towards the final exam
          
          thank u for reading this and ily so much <3

HoneyitsAriana

@DuckAndChips ayeeee cookie! I'm always here if you need me xx and I'm loving the new book ❤
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DuckAndChips

@CountessYubi awwww thanks :(( <3
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CountessYubi

@DuckAndChips I’ll be your cheerleader if you need! The little angel on your shoulder! Just remember ‘Gracie is cheering me on’ even if it’s from afar  
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DuckAndChips

i’m extremely, extremely sorry
          
          but my heart is all on my orchestra now
          
          i promise, when the competition is over, i will write more, i promise

DuckAndChips

@HoneyitsAriana ❤️❤️❤️❤️ TAT <3
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HoneyitsAriana

@DuckAndChips i love you ❤️ take care and keep shining, babe
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DuckAndChips

i’m really sorry that i didn’t have time to check wattpad. TAT i’m extremely grateful for all of you guys’ support, and i love you all to the greatest <3 you guys have given me motivation and support to keep moving on, thank you all i love you all <3333 TAT
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HoneyitsAriana

Aweee- where are youuuuu?
          
          "You are the stars, the moon, and everything in between." -unknown

HoneyitsAriana

"Time and distance are merely numbers"-unknown
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HoneyitsAriana

Im really glad you're not annoyed x) i love youuuuuuu, cookie!❤️
            
            "The language of friendship is not words but meanings."-Henry David Thoreau
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DuckAndChips

@HoneyitsAriana nooo i ain’t annoyed i’m more then happy to read your quotes!! <3 thank u honeyyy you too stay golden! :DD
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HoneyitsAriana

*sprinkles glitter on your message board* hiyaa!!

HoneyitsAriana

Today's quote!!
            
            "If the clouds do not weep, the meadows will not laugh" -Abdu'l Baha 
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DuckAndChips

that’s great!!<333 awwww thank u ;DD
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HoneyitsAriana

Well, I hope you don't mind, but I'm definitely going to be posting a quote a day ❤️ you can tell me to stop though-
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DuckAndChips

i just figured my plot for if i<3 is kinda unclear so imma explain it here again:
          
          josh was bullied by hugo ->
          josh drowned ->
          rescued by technician(Issac) ->
          after discussion with principal, decided to transfer to new school ->
          at new school, in opening ceremony, saw the coach of the programming team(Issac) ->
          recalled memories ->
          met classmate(Haruto)
          
          ok so this is basically the plot line up until now, hope this can clarify
          i’ll go over my chapters and edit them so that the plot becomes more clear
          thanks for reading ;)

DuckAndChips

@hydrus-iv hmmmmmm i wonder ;)
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hydrus-iv

@DuckAndChips TELL MEH WHO IS MAIN BOI ;-; i neeed to knowwwww
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Fluffinabox611

@DuckAndChips  Thank you for finally clearing that up... I thought he drowned and then got introduced to a classroom...
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