Even if I told myself lots of times that I would not buy a book unless I finished reading all the unread books in my room, deep in my heart, I know that would never happen. I just have to accept the fact that I'm going to be financially broke one day because of my weekly book shopping. But I don't really care. Books make me happy. Reading is my passion. I wouldn't mind being hungry as long as I have books to read. At least if I die, I'd die happy with a book in my hand.
Okay. Enough of that.
Yesterday morning, I went with my parents to the cemetery to visit my grandfather. Ever since he died last November 2005, it has been my parents' weekly ritual to visit him in the cemetery. My siblings and I sometimes go with them. After visiting my grandfather, my parents would go to the grocery and other stores in the neighborhood to buy the things needed at home. So after our visit yesterday, we went to SM Fairview to buy some school supplies needed by my younger brother. My Dad was hungry so he went to Jollibee together with my younger brother, older sister, and niece to eat. Mom and I went to National Bookstore to buy the supplies needed.
I wanted to check out the books on sale but I was with my Mom. We just bought the things needed and went to Jollibee. Since I was not hungry, I decided to go to Book Sale while they were eating. I was not able to check out the other shelves because I had limited time. Luckily, when I squatted on the floor to check out the books, I saw this book. I immediately got it and paid for it.
The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck (paperback, P80.00)When we went home, I ate lunch and continued reading Shopgirl by Steve Martin until I fell asleep. I woke up at around 3PM. I was not contented with my book adventure earlier that morning so I decided to go to SM North and TriNoma to visit the bookstores there.
My first stop was at Fully Booked, SM North. I haven't been there for a while so I spent an hour browsing at the books. I saw lots of books that I like but didn't buy any. I just strolled at the mall for a few minutes before going to TriNoma.
I immediately went to Powerbooks as soon as I arrived in TriNoma. Again, I saw lots of books that I like which I didn't see in Fully Booked. I made a mental note of the books I'll buy in the near future.
When I was at the Children's Section, I saw copies of Eric Carle's books. One of his books, A Very Hungry Caterpillar, is included in my list of favorite children's books. After some deliberation on whether I'll buy or not, I decided to buy this book. There's no use arguing with myself.
1, 2, 3 To The Zoo: A Coloring Book by Eric Carle (P188.10)I also bought the latest issue of Read Magazine.
Read MagazineAs soon as I paid for my purchases, I immediately went out of the store. It was dark outside the mall. When I looked at my watch, it was already past 7PM. I was so engrossed at the bookstore that I didn't notice the time.
So there goes another weekend in my life.
So there goes another weekend in my life.
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