My Virtual Pet Panda

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While waiting for my email to attach my file at 530am in the morning...

Life can be so exhausting... So much is happening in such a short period of time...

Time... it comes and goes like the wind... fleeting..... away it goes... I can't catch it...

Tribulations... that is what I like to call the problems I go through every single day of my life... The pitfalls I pray I would not fall into, the slips and mistakes I hope I won't make, and the stupidity I dread so much I usually end up doing... But then again, all these things shall pass too... And I am grateful for the God who is in my life... He saves... Jesus... He sure is wonderful.... not only is He my Hero my Savior... He is my number one BESTFRIEND... I love Him...

Joys... I dont like calling them happiness... Happiness for me is fleeting... comes and goes with time... but joy... it is ever present... even if I am in the period of tribulations... I still feel joy... through suffering and pain, one can still feel joy... Rejoicing in spite of troubles... I like to think of it that way... Life will never be out of problems... But it is in the person to decide and choose to be joyful about it or not... To rejoice with the tides of life... to choose to think positively... To choose to appreciate the simple blessings in life like... family... friends... a home... pets... education... wisdom... learning something new... reading a book... remembering a sweet memory... talking to a loved one or friend... spending time with your loved ones... accomplishing something... playing a sport you love... jokes... even corny ones... crushes... puppy loves... a touch of the hand... a smile... a flower... the sweet fragrance of nature... the cool breeze... feeling fulfilled... a kiss... a hug... eating good food... enjoying your favorite music... sleeping... dreaming... taking a walk... ah... it's countless... Blessings will always be countless because we have a gracious and loving God... He is so benevolent... I like the sound of that word... The Lord is indeed a generous God... We just fail to see that... because we are so caught up in this world... with all our greedy wants and desires... we don't realize we already have so much to cherish... too bad... we end up neglecting these simple blessings... we mess up things... we ruin them... we don't take care of them... and then when it's too late... poof! they're gone and we realize how much we've lost... that we were so foolish to prioritize things that are so fleeting... we humans... run after such temporary things... we forget to value things that truly matter... I'm guilty of that too... What have I been doing lately? Being so caught up... being so busy... I need to tell someone I love him/her... well let me start now... I love you! God loves you too... I think you should know that... You deserve to know that... whoever you are... take time and treasure what you have now... don't let life get to you... enjoy the simple blessings you have right now... and by the way... God bless you!

While waiting for my email to attach my file at 530am in the morning... Geez... I haven't slept yet and I have a class at 11am. O well... I haven't written my thoughts out like this in a very very very.... LONG TIME... :)

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A Love Story by God

Mark Schultz - The Time Of My Life

He packed his bags when he was just 18
To see a world he thought he'd never seen
But he knew when he met her
That she was the girl
He'd been waiting for

And each night they spent talking on the front porch swing
And like it came straight out of a movie scene
But one night she stepped out as the sun began to set
When she got to the porch she found a letter that read

You're the only girl I'll ever love
And I'd do anything not to give you up
If I could only stop the world
When you're standing by my side
See I'm having the time of my life
Yes, I'm having the time of my life

The months went by it was their wedding day
A church on a hill wedding bells rang away
She looked like a princess
All dressed up in pearls
It was her proudest day

And he stood all alone in a darkened church hallway
He got down on his knees and he started to pray
He thanked the Lord for his family and the perfect bride
But he couldn't hold back what he was feelin' inside
And he said

She's the only girl I'll ever love
And I'd do anything not to give her up
If I could only stop the world
When she's standing by my side
See, I'm having the time of my life
Yes, I'm having the time of my life

Forty years went by and she lived most of God's plan
She stood alone in an attic, wedding dress in her hand
And she held an old letter written so long ago
But she'd never forget it
No matter how old

And as she turned to put the dress away
And pack up the years
He was standing in the doorway
With his eyes full of tears
And he held her

'Cause you're the only girl I'll ever love
And I'd do anything not to give you up
If I could only stop the world
When you're standing by my side
See I'm having the time of my life
Yes, I'm having the time of my life


Awwwwwwww.... This is a God-written love story..... I too pray and hope for someday....

Dear Child,

You have searched for true love in your own way. But My ways are not your ways. I want to script a beautiful tale just for you, but first you must trust Me with the pen of this precious area of your life. Will you let Me write your love story? (from the book "When God Writes Your Love Story")

Love,
The Author of True Love, The Creator of Romance
God

Dear Lord,

Yes LORD! May Your prevailing will be done in my life... in my love life as You please... May You be the Author and Perfector of this love story... I give to You with all my heart, the pen to my love story... I trust You know what is best for me... I am willing LORD to follow You wherever You may lead me... I desire to let the Great Author write page by page the love story of my life. May Your will be be my will. May Your will be done. AMEN.

Love,
Your beloved princess and daughter

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Wait Upon the Lord

Wait Upon the Lord
by Emily Matthews

Waiting is the hardest
when we feel our need is great,
But it helps if we remember
that our God is never late.
He knows our deepest longings.
and He times things perfectly.
For in His love, He only does
what's best for you and me.

Waiting... in this fast-paced world... waiting sure is not easy.
We want what we want NOW! ASAP! If we don't get it, we feel all sorts of negative emotions, like disappointment, sadness, anger, vexation, and the like... BUT WHY? Why can't we be patient and wait... Is there anything wrong with waiting??? Why do we all have this mindset that we hate to wait, when in fact, waiting is better than hurrying things up or rushing things?

Lately, I have experienced something that has really tested me and my faith...
In the past, I have experienced surrendering to God my studies, my pride, my anger, my family, my friends, my weaknesses, and even strengths... yet there has always been one big struggle of surrender in my life and that is my heart... In a past relationship, God has told me to surrender and to let go... it was one of the toughest decisions I had ever made in my life... because it was definitely not an easy thing to do... however, due to that obedience, I have discovered much blessings... a better and stronger relationship with my bestfriend, and with the Lord. I also have learned so much from that experience of surrender... I learned to value people, to be content, and to love... to truly love and what it means to love...

Love is not about expectations. It is not about getting what you want or satisfying yourself. It is a wonderful and precious gift you give without expectations. You love because you want to love. It is a committed choice. You love not because you expect your love to be reciprocated. In the same way you give without expecting anything in return. That is love.

After some time, I was able to show this kind of love... I have finally learned to love... everything is going so well... but then God told me to do something... something so difficult... God told me to wait... I want to love that person so much right now... I am overflowing with this love for that person that I just want to love... But God told me to stop, and to wait. If you were in my situation, what would you do?!?

I have to struggle with myself for some time... but I know deep inside that in the end I have to follow God because I know that He knows what is best for me... But IT IS SO DIFFICULT! I WANT IT SO MUCH NOW!!! These past few days, I was so happy loving that person... and being loved in return... but I know that we have to surrender everything to God... Soon... as in right that very moment...

No beginnings are easy... It is not easy to let go of things that that so important to you... especially if you have really love them... Now God has told me to surrender the one I love to Him... That sure is not easy to do especially if everything is like a dream come true and there is really no problem except that God wants you to surrender it to Him because He wants you to WAIT...

I love God more than anything else... above all else... I seek to do His will... and now there is this one thing that am holding so close and wanting so much for myself... and because of this I know that God wants me to surrender it to Him so that He may take the lead in this matter... This is what I want also yet in spite of that, it is not easy to give it up to Him... Trusting something to God in all other aspects has been easy for me... but when it comes to this thing... when I do not know what will happen in the future.... I really had a difficult time... I trust God... but I know that there is fear in my heart that I will lose this very important person in my life if I give him up to God... Fears like - if we wait maybe someday our feelings for each othere would have changed... nevertheless... I still desire God above all else... I know that whatever happens I can never turn my back on my God... It has been my commitment to Him ever since long ago... I will not back down on my principles... I will stand up for my God... I know He loves me and wants only the best for me... that is why He is asking this from me... He knows what is in my heart... He knows my deepest longings and desires... And I know He takes all of these in considerations... He values them and gives importance to each detail... that is why I know in spite of my fears, I know I can trust Him... I see only the present, yet His ways are higher than my own... He sees the future... I know He has a big and wonderful plan for me... and so much more blessings ahead especially if I surrender this to Him...

At that moment, i felt like I was Abraham... God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac to Him... Abraham loved Isaac but He loved God above all else... so even if it hurts... even if it is not the easiest thing to do... Abraham did it because he loved that Lord with all his heart and desired to do what God's will is... In the end, God blessed him... for in obedience there is so much blessings...

Owkay... so I know what I have to do... and so I did it for my God! I told the guy that we had to wait on the Lord... as in WAIT... we can only be friends for now... bestfriends... At first he was depressed but then I found his response later as the best expression of love he has ever shown to me... He is willing to wait... because I am worth waiting for... and that He too wants to do what God wants for both of us... He is going to keep on praying for me... asking for me from the Lord... He is going to wait for me... [awwwwwwwwwwww......]

I realized something myself... I love this person so much... and I want everything to work out perfectly... and the only way for that to happen is if I will commit everything to God... for His plans and ways are perfect... Because I love this person so much, I will wait for him too... I will surrender him to God... because I love him that much... He is that important to me... that I want everything to be super ok not only now but more importantly in the future... I will wait for Him in the Lord, I will continue to pray for him in the Lord... If it is God's will that we really are going to be for each other then great, Hallelujah... that would be so wonderful! if not then we really are not for each other and it is still good that we waited at least there would be less hurts. Whatever it may be... May the Lord's will be done! Amen...

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

In HIS PERFECT TIME... He will give me the desires of my heart... I seek YOUR will above all else. I surrender to You and commit to You once again all that I am... I will live my life for You... I trust You Lord... May Your will be my will... May Your will be done... AMEN!

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With All I Am

Hillsong United - With All I Am

Into your hand
I commit again
with all I am
for You Lord

You hold my world
in the palm of Your hand
and I'm Yours forever

Jesus I believe in You
Jesus I belong to You
You're the reason that I live
the reason that I sing
with all I am

I'll walk with You
wherever You go
through tears and joy
I'll trust in You

and I will live
in all of Your ways and
Your promises forever



In HIS PERFECT TIME... He will give me the desires of my heart... I seek YOUR will above all else. I surrender to You and commit to You once again all that I am... I will live my life for You... I trust You Lord... May Your will be my will... May Your will be done... AMEN!

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My VERY First REAL Blog Entry: Pondering Maw...

Whoaw! It has been such a long time since I wrote anything in this blog. In fact, I really don't do blogs... I made this blog because it was required by my prof... We were required to post summaries, reviews and other homework here... So in other words this blog was simply used for academic purposes. Haha... however... I used to love to write a lot... back in HS I used to write for the school paper... editorial section... wherein I used to voice out my opinions a lot... more on about my faith and principles... I miss that... That is why from now on.. I have decided to write once again... There are times when I want to voice out something deep inside me but I just could not express them into words... Somehow thru writing, I am able to bring them out... the unspoken words from my mind and heart. Words seem to unravel more easily for me through writing well in this case... typing haha... I guess I really am more of a writer than a speaker...

Who am I?

I am simply mawself! Je m'appelle Franchere. Je suis feminin. Je suis étudiante. Je étudie à De La Salle University - Manila. Awww... I like french... well I just know a little. I am taking up elementary french as an elective class this term. Anyway to simply translate the above information. My name is Franchere [fran-she-rie]. I am female [so that you know hehe]. I am a student. I am studying at De La Salle University - Manila. To add more information about me... You can just call me France, Cherry or Mawie. I am fond of these three MAIN nicknames. I am a sentimental person. I love to eat and sleep. Even if a eat a lot, I never gain much weight. So I am still as thin as ever. I do hope I'll gain some weight next time... Not too much... Just enough... I love to sing... It is my passion to sing especially for the Lord. My voice is made for Him. I am also a drummer [ok so I am still just learning]. I am single and available for the Lord. In HIS TIME, in HIS PERFECT TIME, I believe He has someone in mind for me. Someone who is truly a man of God and a man who has the heart of God. So I WILL WAIT IN THE LORD [even if it is sooo difficult]. I LOVE my family and friends so much... I love the Stand [our Christian Band]. WE play alternative Christian music. I am a vocalist and an aspiring drummer in the band. Ahem... I am currently taking up a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a specialization in Instructional Systems Technology. I LOVE IST!!! THE BEST SPECIALIZATION EVER!!!

I am a growing Christian, a child of God, His daughter, His princess. I am proud to be a Christian, and I never regretted being one. Life is tough, it is tougher without God. I am nothing, but because of God, I have everything. Life is meaningless without the purpose God has set out for me... for this reason, I desire His will alone, that His will be my will as well... Whatever I do, I do it not for myself but for you Lord, to glorify you with all that I am... I LOVE YOU LORD!!!

"In my life, the pride and honors, I give to my parents; all the glory and thanksgiving I give back to You Lord, and the learnings are what I gain for myself." - Franchere S. Chan

So what's up?????

Today... I really feel weird... I am happy for a lot of things... yet at the same time... I feel a bit down.... Hahahaha... But that was a while ago... Now I feel happee again... I am soooo... moody... I found out a lot today... I realized a lot of things too... I like that about life... Whatever happens, you will CAN always pick up a bit of lessons from every situation one is in. It is just that sometimes we either are too blind to see these tiny pieces or we refuse to pick them up... People usually focus on the negative side of things... That is why we worry or become sad or feel bad... [GUILTY] There is a saying that we should count our blessings rather than our failures or misfortunes... I strongly believe in that! We have to be optimistic... to look at the brighter side of things ALWAYS even if the situation is already so bleak... That is called having a positive outlook in life. The glass is always half full not half empty. This is easier said [typed] than done... Hehe... Well I guess almost all if not all the positive and good things/actions/deeds/virtues in this world are easier said than done... especially if you don't really feel like doing them. Example, when we are in love with our bf/gf, we can't help but dote on them, love them with all that we are... But can you do the same for your parents who likes to nag and restrict you with rules and regulations you feel are unfair? your siblings who are nosy and irritating? or to that poor little kid starving in the streets? Is it easy? The answer for most of us is no. Simply because it is not natural for us. We don't feel like it... But the point is, what is the right thing to do... in my case, as a Christian, what would JESUS DO? What is right in the eyes of my Lord and King? Nevertheless, Christian or not, doing the positive thing is always so much better than not. Usually it takes up more time, and more effort from us but then again most of the time, the things we build with the most effort from ourselves are the things in this world that gives us the most fulfillment. Have you ever tried making a really difficult project? It was so difficult that you felt you were in the verge of failing yet you kept on trying your best to finish it... And then you passed and maybe even received a perfect GPA of 4.0 for that particular project. What did you feel? YOU felt GREAT!!! So much fulfillment... Same goes for relationships and other things in life. Even if there are problems, even if there are really times wherein people are so unlovable, but in the end, if you never gave up. Instead you kept on being positive towards all of these and kept on looking at the brighter side of things... learning from them and reacting positively... in the end, you will see the rainbow behind those dark clouds... hehe... you know what I mean? FAITH! Faith is to believe and trust that even if you don't see something, you are still willing to take that risk to hold on to it. I have faith in God. Even if I do not see Him, I have faith that He exists, that He loves me, that He died for me, and that He is with me always. I have faith in Him that He has "... plans to prosper me and not to harm me, to give me a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11. Some people call it dumb. But hey! Those people must have at some point in their life experienced things like love, care, joy, happiness or peace. We do not exactly see [physically] all of these things, yet we have FAITH that they exist. This faith is further strengthened when we experience them. I have faith in God more and more each new day because I experience Him in my life. So in life to have a positive outlook, have faith in the beautiful and good things in life especially towards God. In my walk with God in this journey called life, I also learned something extremely essential... In almost all situations if not all, 90% of the end result is based on our reaction towards that particular situation, and only 10% on the incident itself. Meaning if we react positively towards something, most likely the end result is also more positive than negative.
EXAMPLE: Your mother kept on nagging you to start studying for your quiz and stop playing computer games.
SITUATION A: You got angry at your mom, and talked back at her. Due to this you were grounded and you failed your quiz. Aside from that, you hurt your mom's feelings, your feelings were also hurt, and your relationship with your mother was strained.
SITUATION B: Inside you may be fuming already, but you decided to hold your calm. You stop playing and studied. After a while, you felt your anger fade. You are able to study for that killer quiz and passed it. Your mom became proud of you because of your obedience. You developed a better relationship with your mother. She might even add an extra something to your allowance.
Based on the two situations, we can clearly see that situation B brought about a better result. (+) plus or multiply (+) = (+) unlike (+) plus or multiply (-) = (-) or vise versa.

So what's up with all these opinions and stuff above??? Just some stuff I like to share to people who might pass by and read this simple blog of mine. These words are the voice of mawself. Things inside me that are principle based as well as things that I learned in my journey in this life. They are reflections of my thoughts today. People sometimes wonder why I am the way I am. Hehe maybe if you keep on reading my blog and my future entries, you would know why. I plan to do the same... To know more about myself as I blog. Sometimes, writing it down, helps oneself to understand thyself... reflecting about the inner thoughts deep inside me...

Hmmm... There is still so much more I want to type... BUT I think it is time to stop blogging because it is already 4am in the morning... I am sooo dead later. I still have a morning class to attend to... WAHAHAHA.... Lights off.

Listening to Nichole Nordeman - Brave and Nichole Nordeman - Hold On
[Happy Mawie]

Thank you Lord for the peace you bring to my heart...
I lay all my problems, worries and anxieties down at Your feet...
I trust You and commit myself once again to You...
I choose to follow You...
I desire to do Your will...
May Your will be done in my life... AMEN!

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Who am I?

my self poem

I was a bit of clay... ugly and unrefined...

I was hardened and rough... dirty and useless...

Then one night, the Potter looked at me and smiled...

"I shall break you...mold you and make you into

a wonderful jar... You shall become a beautiful clay jar..

You shall hold and contain my treasure... my gift...

let anyone who is willing take part in it and be blessed..."

I was a simple sound… nothing much to hear…

Just a noise in the background… a hollow echo...

Then one night, the Composer and Conductor of the Universe

Listened to me and said…

“I shall compose you into a song…

People will listen and hear… The melody of your voice is my

Instrument to let them know of my treasure… my gift…

With your voice you will testify…

With your voice you will glorify the King of Kings...”

I was piece of paper… blank and empty…

I was plain and nothing special…

Then one night, the Author saw me.

He lifted His pen and started to write on me…

“I shall write you into a beautiful story…

In it are small and great things…

They will tales of wonders… some sad… some happy…

With these tales you will glorify…

They shall testify the grace and love of thy King…”

I was lost but now I am found.

I was blind but now I see.

I was deaf but now I hear.

I was mute but now I speak.

God found me and now I am His.

He changed me inside out.

He gave me a new life… a new me…

The old has gone, the new has come.

I am a Christian, a child of God…

I am simply myself… I cannot deny that.

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Assessment About Tantease

www.tantease.tk

a. use of effective images

In terms of use of images, it was effective because they are able to take great photos that are enticing to the eye. They are able to send the message they want to send through these photos. The photos are also able to speak for themselves. They were able to get good models who would show that they look good in those clothes. As well, they were also able to take photos which focused more on the clothes not the models. As a result, they are really tempting the user to buy their product. Aside from the good choice of photos, they were also able to place or position them properly in the website. There is also a good blending and contrast of colors which makes the colors of the clothes they are selling stand out. They are also able to show the different styles of a certain type of clothing through the use of photos. This is convenient for the prospective buyer because he/she could easily choose which he/she wants to buy and compare them with other styles. There are also photos of different cloth color combinations of that particular clothing which also helps the user choose which is the color combination that he/she prefers. Overall, these photos will give the prospective buyer a convenient time to choose from a variety of choices.

b. structure and navigation

The structure of the side is very professional yet it gives the site a friendly atmosphere. This combination gives the site a feeling that this is a place where you could order and buy, but at the same time warmly welcomes the customer to the website. It also seems that this site would target buyers or customers who are probably teenagers or fun goers based on the design and structure of the website.

The navigation is simple and easy. It is not confusing.

c. functionality of the buttons/command and services

The buttons are also simple. They directly tell you what will happen if you click that particular button. They give direction to the user for easy navigation. There is also a button for ordering online which is good because it would be convenient for the user to order immediately if he/she finds something he/she likes.

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Reaction to Office Ergonomics Training: A Dozen Things You Should Know about Eyestrain

One of the most common things I experience is eyestrain especially since I am a BS ComSci student. This is especially true after using the computer for several hours and looking at the monitor throughout this period of time. Sometimes, if I use the computer for more than 12hours straight, I feel dryness of the eyes as well headaches. My eyes become tired and reddish. However, whenever I start feeling that my eyes are becoming strained, I would close my eyes for a while to relax my eyes and to lubricate them as well. Sometimes I would force myself to stay awake even if I am already so sleepy and even if my eyes are already closing on their own. Due to this, I not only feel as if my head is floating, I also start having double vision. There are also times when I watch TV and I feel my eyes strained. Aside from straining my eyes, I also have to look up which can also strain my neck after a while. There are also times when I watch movies on my friend’s computer monitor. The computer monitor is placed near the window. Sometimes, when the sunlight is bright, it causes a direct glare which frustrates me and my eyes a lot because it gives me a headache while watching the movie. Sometimes the Venetian blinds can solve the problem. But there are also times when the direct glare comes from the ceiling light of the room itself which really bothers my eyes.

All the while, I knew that my eyes are not comfortable with those situations above. However, I haven’t really thought about why they happen to me. Now I know that watching TV which is not on an eye-level is really eye straining. I also realized that glares are not only frustrating, they are also unhealthy for the eyes. Lighting is important especially when reading something from the monitor. I have always been told by my mother to not stay too close to the monitor because it is bad for the eyes. However, I did not know what is the proper distance. I did not know that the best distance to read documents in the computer is to read it as far away as possible yet at the same time they can still be clearly read. I think I will also try applying the 20/20 principle which I have never tried before.

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Avatar: Mawie

Avatar Name: Mawie

HISTORY

One of my current and fondest nicknames is Mawie. It started when I was still in high school. I am fond of giving cute pet names or nicknames to my closest friends. Usually, I give animal names or animal-related names to them because I love animals and also because these animals resemble my friends’ characteristics in some ways. Example, I call one of my bestfriends Panda because he looks and acts like a panda. He likes to sleep and he likes the colors black and white. I call my other bestfriend Polar Bear because he a white, big and chubby guy like a polar bear. However, it was not really me who gave myself the nickname “Mawie”. I always give nicknames to my friends, however, I myself do not have any animal nickname at that time. I do not exactly recall how it happened. All I remember is that, somehow, I do want any animal nickname like wolf, fox or the like, but I wanted something that resembles me and at the same time sounds good to the ear. My friends tell me I resemble a cat because sometimes I look like one especially when my eyes become very round and shiny or when I smile or when I am bit sleepy my eyes become almond-shaped. I also say “Meow” when I do not know what to say anything anymore or if I have no specific answer to one of my friends’ questions. They say that my personality resembles that of a cat because I have a strong personality. Also, I am affectionate or “malambing”, and at times I am “makulit” and act like a kid who loves to play. Like a cat I love to sleep, but when I am awake, I can’t take it if there is nothing to do (di mapakali). For me, the best cat characteristic that I resemble having is the cat’s survival ability. Even if life is full of trials, hardships, and problems, I will be able to survive and make the most out of these things (of course I attribute this strength to God). However, at that time, I do not want to be called “Cat” so I ended up having the nickname “Meow”. Also at that time, I was the managing editor in the school paper. I needed a catchy name for my editorial column so I called it the “Cat’s Meow”. Eventually, during college, the word “Meow” evolved into “Maw” and “Mawie”. Somehow it does suit me better in the sense that in Chinese, “Maw” means cat. “Mawie” simply means little “Maw”.

DESIGN AND COLORS

This avatar is the embodiment of my “Mawie” character and personality. I have a light complexion so the cat is white. My favorite color is purple or lilac. This is why I added this color to some parts of the avatar such as the ears, stripes, and even on the eyes. There are also two purple circles on the eyes of the avatar not only to emphasize my favorite color, but also because I wear glasses in real life.

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