Rediscovered Love

I have been reading ever since I can remember and yet I am rediscovering my love for the written word. I think it is because reading books for school is one thing and it is completely different to read a book on your own time. It is a shame how the youth of today is pushing books aside to play video games or watch TV. I almost feel reconnected to my youth in a way when I am reading. I also feel energized after I finish a great book - a new part of myself has been opened and explored.

It still amazes me how many wonderful books I have not read or even have heard of yet. So many characters to connect to, so many adventures to go on and still so many stories to experience. I want to encourage you to get a book and curl up in bed and read instead of watching TV this afternoon or tonight. Have a "date" with a great story tonight instead of your TV. Trust me, you will have fun...even more fun then if you were watching TV. I just read The Time Traveler's Wife, which I blogged about earlier - "What If Time Stopped?" and now I am reading "Ella Minnow Pea" which is turning out to be witty, charming and fun! Next on my list is Steve Martin's "Shopgirl."

Hope you find some time to rediscover your love for books or if you already have a love for books, then I am so happy to share this love with you!

Twittering

Twitter is like a mini blog. You can post links, thoughts, ramblings, etc. and it will all fit on one line to share with those that follow you! I have a Twitter...my user name is SLEAK...

Check out the site it's pretty cool and who know, you may create an account too!

Sunshine On A Cloudy Day

“Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.”
---James Matthew Barrie

“Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.”
---Anthony J. D'Angelo

“Daisies are like sunshine to the ground.”
---Drew Barrymore quotes

A Happy Heart

I wanted to share...

Things that make my heart happy...
My Top 15

---my blackberry (it's cute and practical)
---shirley temples (a long-time love affair)
---David Cook (I think he is talented and wonderful)
---towels just out of the dryer (warm and they smell so good)
---phone call from my parents (love them)
---daisies (the most friendliest flower)
---girlie movies (simply the best)
---praising God in the morning (a great way to start my day)
---blogging (it's addictive)
---theater (it's my life, it's my love, it's my air)
---best friends (through thick and thin)
---sleeping in (I wish I could do this more)
---going green (every small step counts)
---coffee (from home, from Starbucks, from anywhere)
---free stuff (things are just better if you don't have to pay)

Now make a fun list of your own!

True Meaning of Valentine's

This past Saturday was Valentine's Day. I realize that many people detest this holiday either because they feel it is to commercialized or because they are lonely. I can sympathize with both cases. I used to work for Hallmark and I know how crazy it is around Valentine's...we are up to our ears in red/pink/white cards, glitter, flowers, balloons, candy, etc. And I have had my share of guy-less Valentine's Days too...but ultimately I use Valentine's to show my family and friends how much they mean to me. This past Saturday I went to one of my friend's house with some other friends. We all had dinner and dessert, watched some movies and played some games and it was wonderful! I had the most fun and was able to enjoy all the "love" I had received that day! Valentine's Day is not about chocolate, flowers and going out to dinner with your significant other...it's about sharing with those who matter most the impact they have made on your life!