MEET BROOKE SHIELDS

                                                                                                                                   


I've been hoarding collecting a lot of books lately, most of which were on sale. And as the number of books increased alarmingly in my room, I realized that there was already a need to buy a shelf to hold them in. Fortunately, I found the perfect one last month, but since my room was still such a huge mess then, I didn't buy it immediately. It was only last week when I've finally cleaned up the room a bit, and so the shelf was bought and delivered yesterday.

I know owning a bookshelf would make me happy, but when I saw it standing in my room, I suddenly just had this indescribable joy within me. It was beautiful! Then I remembered that when I was still a kid, and reading was still such a passionate hobby for me, I've always wanted a bookshelf I could call my own. So it was just like fulfilling a childhood dream! I was in absolute bliss! *^__^*

So here are close-up photos of my shelf, whose name by the way is Brooke Shields. Why? Well, it's a little complicated to explain, so I'll just leave it that way for you to wonder... XD

Top layer shows my latest books, which are mostly in sets.

Second layer holds all mangas, most of which are works by Clamp!

Big books at the far end are my Card Captor Sakura and Disgaea artbooks.

Third layer contains more mangas, including those I got from Japan, and my complete set of Slam Dunk.

Bottom layer holds my Dr Seuss collection, classic novels, etc etc etc

Lately I also got to chat with my cousin, and she told me her 10-year old son is an avid reader of fantasy books. It's so amazing how her little boy Shan can understand these kinds of books and how fast he can read them! I am just so proud of this kid.

So after much convo, we decided to exchange books! So I let her borrow some of my stuffs...

Lost by Gregory Maguire; Daniel X books 1-2 by James Patterson; The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke;

Artemis Fowl books 1-3-4-5-6 and The Supernaturalist by Eoin Colfer

... and she also lets me borrow her son's books...

Percy Jackson series (complete set of 5 books) by Rick Riordan;

Fablehaven series (books 1-4) by Brandon Mull;

The Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud; The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan

*jumps around in joy* 

Seeing so many books and seeing them in my shelf just makes me so so so so HAPPY!!!! ^_____________^

I wanna just curl up and read all of these!!!

I've always wanted to buy a pair of Chucks but just never really made it a priority...

... Until THIS!

Oh what joy! :)


A few months ago when I was in Manila, I found this...

... but they were for kids only! :(

I've always been a fan of Dr Seuss's works. And to see well-loved characters on a pair of good shoes really tickles my fancy.
I WANT ONE!!! I REALLY REALLY REALLY DO!!!
But I have BIG feet so there's absolutely no way I can fit into them. :(


And then my sister tells me there's more of them... 

... and there are adult sizes! ^____^♥


I immediately went to the local Converse shop and they had some Seuss-themed Hi Tops,but this was the only Low Top they had in stock:

Although I'm not familiar with If I Ran The Zoo, but I like this cos it's dark and not too conspicuous.

And browsing online, I also found THESE!!!

I don't know if all of these come in adult sizes and if they are available locally,BUT I WANT THEM ALL SO BAD!!! =___=

Now if there are only Chucks designed with my most favorite Seuss book then it will really be so so so much wonderful!!!

I don't care if you believe it.That's the kind of house I live in.
And I hope we never leave it.

SEUSS LANDING


At the Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park in Orlando, Florida, they have THIS!


[From Wikipedia] Seuss Landing is specially geared towards small children and is based on the works of author Dr. Seuss. It has several Seuss-themed attractions. There is also a Green Eggs and Ham Cafe and Circus McGurkus restaurant. One of the unique characteristics of this area is, like in the books, there is not a single straight line anywhere. Palm trees, curved by the winds of Hurricane Andrew, were even installed in the area to continue this theming. Rides and attractions include:

• Caro-Seuss-el, a carousel;
  
• The Cat in the Hat, a modern dark ride based on the book;
  
• If I Ran the Zoo, an interactive play zone for kids;
  
• One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, a spinning ride with musical riddle that will help riders escape water-spitting fish;
  
• The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride, a twin-track tour above and around Seuss Landing.

I've always loved Dr. Seuss books and stories since I was a kid, and have even started collecting them. I enjoy the rhyming words, and how the stories all seem to be so crazy in the beginning but just end up so beautifully. Everytime I open these books, I just feel a little happier. So I am very much pleased when I've read about Seuss Landing. Perhaps in the future I can visit this place and experience the ride inspired by one of my most favorite authors. ^__^


Here are some quotes by Dr Seuss I found at thinkexist.com. Hope you will like them as much as I do.

'The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.'

'Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.'

'Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.'

'Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.'

'Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.'

'You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.'