It’s good to be back.
I haven’t been feeling well the past days so blogging has taken a back seat. Arrggh…the aches and pains of getting old. It’s quite nice to read other people’s thoughts once again and look at the lovely photos after a self-imposed absence from blogging. Sometimes, I feel so lazy to even boot the computer and check my e-mails. I just checked my stats and saw some previous posts which kept appearing on my most read/top posts. This blog entry is actually my 1675th one. I think I’ve already covered almost every subject that I wanted to share in cyberspace.
In between taking naps now and then and drinking lots and lots of water and buko juice (young coconut juice), I’ve finished three books in four days. I would have wanted to visit Nissa’s family last weekend but I always find it a challenge to commute on my own. Nate had fever too, so with Nissa so we survived on Viber, Skype and text messages. Thank God we are okay now. Hopefully, we could be together either on Saturday or Sunday to celebrate Josef’s 31st birthday.
A friend recently commented on one of my notes at FB about the books I have on my list. I couldn’t remember how many books I’ve read before including those of Nissa’s that she used to collect (Charmed series, Sweet Valley High and Sweet Valley University). You would probably classify them now as YA books, chick lit or contemporary ones. I grew up on M & B when I was in high school and all books were borrowed from the library. I have some all-time favorites though. They taught me so many things. Here’s my short list:
1. Markings – Dag Hammarskjold
2. Seasons in the Sun – Rod McKuen
3. All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten – Robert Fulghum
4. The Little Prince – Antoine de Saint Exupery
5. The Prophet – Kahlil Gibran
6. Tuesdays With Morrie – Mitch Albom
7. Letting Go – Morrie Schwartz
8. The Heart of Loving – Eugene Kennedy
9. Gift from the Sea – Anne Morrow Lindbergh
10. Jonathan Livingston Seagull – Richard Bach
11. Why Am I Afraid to Tell You Who I Am – John Powell
12. Simple Moments – Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD
13. Charlotte’s Web – E. B. White
14. I Like You Just Because – Albert Nimeth, OFM
15. Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor E. Frankl
16. The Fountainhead – Ayn Rand
17. Embraced By the Light – Betty J. Eadie
18. It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It – Robert Fulghum
19. A Christmas Carol – Charles Dickens
20. Grow Something Besides Old – Laurie Beth Jones
I actually blogged about this on 15 Books, 15 Minutes years ago (list of 15 books you can recall in 15 minutes). I hope you’re not getting bored reading a blog post all about books. I just started on my second book of Lisa Genova called Love Anthony and it’s about autism. Remember Still Alice?
‘The Prophet’ is a great book Arlene. Although I am not religious, it got me thinking about spiritual things, and about how a decent life should be lived. That’s a nice list, and I am glad to hear that you are feeling much better.
Best wishes as always, Pete.
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The Prophet is a favorite book Pete. I read all his books but so far, this is the best he has written so far.
Thank you, I feel okay now.
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I am sorry you are not feeling well Arlene. Perhaps you just over did it a bit? I was highly impressed with your nearly 1700 posts! That is quite remarkable. I thought coming up on 200 was pretty good, hahahaha. Boy was I wrong! I am glad you are feeling well enough to blog today. Make sure you get your rest though as your body needs time to heal. Have a wonderful day.
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You won’t believe this Tina but sometimes it gets tiring too sleeping as early as 8pm and waking up at 3am. the weather here is changing now. I wonder if summer has ended officially. We’re getting rains/thunderstorms almost every afternoon now.
How are you?
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Our summer is just beginning but we have had a lot of rain and storms. Likewise, the heat has scorched many of the states drying them up while others are completely flooded. Its crazy weather.
I continue along my path with some days being more challenging than others. However, I trust the Lord will lead me to the point where I am needed or where I can do the most good. Thank you for your kindness to ask after my welfare. I pray great and abundant blessings upon you and your family. God Bless!
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…the inevitable climate change. Crazy weather.Every time the rainy season sets in, I can’t erase that inner fear of super typhoons and flooding. High-rise buildings are sprouting all around us here contributing to the over populated city life and horrendous traffic.
Take it easy Tina. I am praying for your health and well-being. Thank you so much for keeping the family in your prayers too. Enjoy summer, I hope it won’t be too hot as it was here.
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happy reading, Arlene! 🙂 glad you’re a lot better now. i’m still recovering from that nasty bout.
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Good to hear that you are well now lolaWi. Nate had fever for about three days on and off so the pedia requested for a CBC, awa ng Diyos, they ruled out dengue. Thank God he is okay now.
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Glad you are feeling better xxx I used to read sweet valley high and university books when I was younger : ) and a post all about books is the best kind of post!
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Thank you Lucy! Yeah, it’s nice to be back.
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Hi Arlene,
I hope you are feeling better!
Warmly,
Naomi
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I am doing quite okay now Naomi, thanks!
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