What makes me busy now.

I started my summer vacation by reading a lot of books I have, some are gifts from friends and others are forbidden books in our bookshelf. I am such a fan of quotes, yes quotes (from books or those written or said by very sensible people) , some we received through text messages or those we see as statuses on various social networking sites. So I decided to compile all my favorite quotes from books in a notebook (a notebook given to me by a good friend, Tinay). I really don't know why I'll give so much effort to it. My sister told me it's just because I am so bored and have nothing else to do than to wait for each day to pass. She has so much point there. But reading made me realize something I've never even felt before...


Reading was my worst enemy as a child. I hate it. I am more of an explorer of a child's little wonderland. I spent my childhood outside, running, jumping, walking, laughing, talking, and playing with children like me under the smiling sun or even dancing with the falling rain from the sky. I can't even imagine myself sitting in one corner trying to understand the words I never thought could tickle my imagination. Never did I realized that reading is one of the best moments in life. That the book you're holding, may be with a cup of coffee or tea, will bring you to a world you've never been. It'll give you new found friends from the characters you may or may not like. It will give you a feeling of belonging  because at one point in your life, you are one with them.  At most times, you will feel that deep connection that will make you cry, laugh, smile or even angered. You are attached. You are one with the story. It gives you the inspiration you needed. It nourishes your soul. It gives you that sense of fulfillment when you've finally reached the very last page may be with that mixed emotion of success or nostalgia because being one with them makes you miss every part of it. That's the magic  it can give you. It's like finally reaching your dream. Reading makes you whole......again.


I came up with this idea because I always loved looking back. To people, to places,to memories. With this, I will be able to look back not just plain words but magical words that will be helpful to the real world we live in. They say experience is the best teacher but you have to have that guide to face it all and I believe words from books are. I feel it especially in my life. 


We read not just to put something in our minds but to save it all in our hearts to make our everyday a good one. So, let's continue reading like it's the first time.


Warmly,
Macy :)