KloudManc's Room of Requirement

  Spoiler Alert! For my Halloween post this year, I want to share the two most popular and talked-about anime in recent years — Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer! Demon Slayer Demon Slayer (or Kimetsu no Yaiba in Japanese) is a dark fantasy action series set in Japan during the Taisho era. It follows the kind-hearted teenager Tanjiro Kamado whose life is shattered when his family is attacked by vicious demons. Tanjiro joins the secretive Demon Slayer Corps in order to find a cure for his sister Nezuko and fight back against the demon scourge threatening humanity. He’s joined by the clumsy yet talented swordsman Zenitsu Agatsuma and the tough, boar-headed Inosuke Hashibira. Together, they go on epic adventures facing down powerful demons while also meeting many memorable and quirky characters along the way. While the plot deals with dark themes, Demon Slayer balances this with plenty of humour and heart-felt moments. Tanjiro’s dedication to his sister and kind spirit, along with the c...

  Easily one of the best games released in 2023 The 2018 PlayStation 4 exclusive Marvel’s Spider-Man was a monumental achievement that set a new bar for superhero games. Developed by Insomniac Games, it received universal acclaim for its engaging open world recreation of New York City, fluid web-swinging traversal, and spectacular combat. Fans and critics alike praised it as one of the greatest virtual interpretations of the character. This was followed up in 2020 with Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, a standalone expansion that introduced Miles as a playable hero with his own unique bio-electric abilities. It garnered similarly glowing reviews for creatively building upon the foundations of the original. Now, with the power of the PlayStation 5, both of these fan-favourite wall-crawlers are teaming up for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 in 2023. This sequel has pushed the envelope even further for comic book video game adaptations, the dynamic web-swinging duo have once again set new sta...

Playing a musical instrument is a great way to give your brain a rigorous workout. Learning to read music, train your fingers, and coordinate between your eyes, hands, and ears activates numerous regions of the brain involved in memory, motor skills, hearing, timing, and more. As you continue practicing and advancing your musical skills, you'll be strengthening neural connections and even growing gray matter in areas like the auditory cortex. This can boost cognitive functions like focus, information processing, and working memory. Some research has found structural differences in the brains of musicians compared to non-musicians, especially in areas related to fine motor control and sound processing. Challenging your brain by learning piano, guitar, or even just basic melody and rhythm can keep your neural pathways active and adaptable. Plus, musical training from a young age can give developing brains a boost. Playing an instrument takes patience and discipline, but I find it imm...

  What is your ‘Why’? I discovered Simon Sinek’s work a decade ago while searching for ways to help the organisation that I worked for define itself. His ideas about  finding the ‘why’  were impactful and illuminating. It’s fascinating to see that these ideas have resonated with not only businesses but also individuals in their personal lives. Most of us struggle to articulate our purpose Finding your purpose is a simple yet profound idea. However, most of us struggle to articulate what our purpose is. To me, this is the crucial step before setting goals and making plans in life. Why do we do what we do? As I have written in another post about achieving success in life, Alistair Campbell’s book “ Winners and How They Succeed ” provides a useful roadmap for having goals, strategies, and tactics. But before setting any goals, it’s essential to figure out the “why.” Why are you setting these objectives in the first place? This is the missing piece of the puzzle that comes be...

  A spectacular season finale Today, I want to talk about one of my favorite shows right now:  The Wheel of Time . I just finished watching the action-packed second season, and I have to say, it was amazing! The season finale left me wanting more, which got me to start reading the books. The show really stepped up its game in terms of plot, character development, visual effects and action scenes. The second season explored more of the rich and complex world, introducing new cultures, locations, magic and creatures. It also deepened the relationships and conflicts among the main characters, as they faced new challenges and enemies along their journey. A world where women have all the power If you haven’t heard of it,  The Wheel of Time  is a fantasy series based on the epic novels by Robert Jordan, produced by Amazon Studios. Set in a world where women wield the One Power, a source of magic that can corrupt and drive men insane, the story creates a fascinating contras...