I have the biggest stage fright ever. I spent excruciating minutes trying to say the word “through.” in front of a class. In college. I was reading an essay and my mouth kept saying “thooo.” Over-sharing here is part of my strategy to recover from this over-a-decade-old embarrassment. I wish my classmates could see me now, though, because when it comes to reading … [Read more...]
Loving Pre-Loved Books
I wish there were really good public libraries here in the Philippines, or even just one in the city where we live. I feel this lack every time I read about a wonderful children's book and it's very expensive or not available at all at the local bookstores. I do buy from Amazon.com for those hard to find gems, but it can be expensive when my list is making my husband's eyes … [Read more...]
Our Road to Reading
Our road to reading started with books. Lots and lots and lots of books. Our out-of-rotation books Did I say lots? Books that I selected for reading for the quarter I collect (hoard) books, I can’t help it. Special books that I keep in my closet And I accept donations from my sister who has less … [Read more...]