For the past several days, I was not inspired enough to blog and share my thoughts. I don’t know why. These are those times when I prefer finishing the books I have started on my e-reader, just quiet moments listening to the noise of the day, the usual hustle and bustle of city life.
Finally, we’re done trimming the carabao grass (as usual) over the weekend. I love the nice clean look of our small garden. I counted the fruits of our langka (jackfruit trees) in all stages of growth. There were more than twenty of them and small shoots are still sprouting like crazy. Our two calamansi trees are in their flowering stage too. I just love the lemony scents of their flowers. They delight the senses in such a big way.
Have you ever experienced starting on a new book and a new author and having that big smile on your face because you found it? That feeling of bliss and well-being because you were inspired by the story? That feeling that everything is okay and you wish the story would go on? But such is the sad part, a story always has an ending. It may not be something you expected, it may not be something that you ever thought of, it may not be something that the story calls for, but precisely the ending sometimes leaves you breathless with that silly smile on your face because of such a moving encounter with a good read.
Some books I prefer reading slowly like Upstream by Mary Oliver. Taking those words in small doses so to speak. I always look at the dust jacket of the book and I smile because I have a copy. It’s actually my third book of Mary Oliver. Lately, I started reading Write It Down, Make It Happen by Henriette Anne Klauser, a sort of self-help book. There was a time during my college years when I got engrossed reading Psychology and Philosophy books. That waned over the years until lately. The latter speaks of writing down your goals and achieving them not in the spur of the moment perhaps but through the blessed days of your life. We speak of miracles, we speak of coincidences but I guess it’s God’s way of telling us to go on because He will never abandon us. Have faith in all you do.
Oh, I can’t believe it, I am on my 89th book in my Goodreads 2017 reading challenge. It’s about 59% and 36 books ahead of schedule. So glad of this.
Good morning everyone!
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hello 🙂
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I am always happy to read about your enjoyment from books, Arlene. It makes me want to switch off the computer, and start reading. Maybe one day…
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hehe, why don’t you start Pete? Thanks again, by the way.
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Reading is one of my favorite things to do. I read both fiction, and non-fiction. Your fruit trees sound amazing! Jackfruit is very tasty, and I enjoy making a curry with it sometimes. The other trees I’ll have to google, as I am not familiar with them. Happy reading and have a good week! 😊
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Hi Sabine, good morning. Calamansi is Philippine lime. We use it as juice or for marinating many dishes.
I am glad to know you like reading too.
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Next time I am at the asian grocery store I’ll check if they have those limes. Now I’m really curious! :0
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Please do Sabine, I think they are better than lemons.
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I just finished a book I enjoyed called “The Stars Are Fire” about the aftermath of a huge fire in Maine in the 1940’s.
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That, s nice Elizabeth. I love historical stories too.
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I do love a good read. If the weather is nice I’m happy in the garden with a book for hours. Hasn’t happened much lately, though. 😦
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So glad to know that you are also an avid reader Jo. I love your walks and the places you feature in your blog.
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