Laboyraryan. Storyteller. Demigod.

While Mariah Carey may have wished for YOU last Christmas and Kelly Clarkson prepared a shopping list of wishes which she called her Grown Up Christmas List, I decided that I should also make a "wish" list -- a booklist that is [which I may be uploading soonest] -- of the books that I have read and wish to read [just like Shelfari]. I just feel that if I do my own list, it would have more of a personal touch rather than having it template-ready just like Shelfari's.

Well to start off, here's a little heart-warming story [Ha Ha!]:

Last Christmas season, while everybody was busy shopping and wrapping gifts for their loved ones, I, of course, joined the flow -- the celebration I mean. I did not want to miss that out. So, I went to different malls and stores to look for gifts for each member of our family. After buying everyone his/her own gift, I realized that I missed someone out ... ME! And so, as I have mentioned in my previous post, I decided to buy a book for myself.

It was a good start I think because honestly, I was never really a fan of books, I never even imagined myself being a librarian. The habit of reading just introduced itself to me while I was in college. I never really bought books. If I wanted to read a book, I would just borrow [or have someone borrow] from a friend. And in fact, the books that I've got now [at home, my personal ones] are all gifts and prizes. The habit of reading was just developed in me while studying college and intensified now that I am already working as a librarian. So, I guess I am still a young bookworm. More pages to go!

And with the start of 2011, I made a promise to myself that, aside from allotting a lot to food, I would a lot a part of my income to buying books and I plan to buy a book, if not every payday, at least every month.

I really wish that I could soon have my own library composed of the books that I have read and wish to read. That would take a lifetime of course!

**DISCLAIMER: All pictures are from Google.com

I hope that this yuletide season, more than the material things, we value the importance of intangible gifts -- knowledge, hope, peace and love.

I decided to do a "wish list", which is composed of wishes not just for me but for you as well :

1. This Christmas break, I wish that you bring down all the books and munch on them as much as you munch on all those festive dishes your mom or dad or yaya or whoever, will prepare for you! [Just refrain from eating while reading, some crumbs might fall on your pages]. 

2. I wish that you try to share the blessings that you have -- even if they're non-material things -- they say that "It's the thought that counts." [I suddenly thought of you, does that count?]

3. I wish that you try to read some books while waiting for Santa [or whoever it is that you will be waiting for].

4. I wish that I could read stories to young kids. You can try doing so too, with your younger cousins or siblings or neighbors. I wish that I could reach out especially to kids who cannot afford to buy their own books.

5. I wish that I could attend the Misa de Gallo , or the Simbang Gabi again to meet my old friends and to hear Christmas Carols being sung by the choirs [and not simply to go boy-hunting! Ha Ha!].

6. I wish that I could finish a book or two within the break.

7. I wish that everyone would see the coming year 2011 as a sign of new hope and learning and the year 2010, which we will be leaving or will be leaving us soon, as a year of good and bad experiences that help us become better.

8. I wish I could catch some long hours of sleep during the vacation [I'm quite deprived yet I'm happy because I know that despite the lack of sleep, I am doing something good] :)

9. I wish everyone would have a Merry Christmas! [with or without a special someone].

10. I wish that everybody would be happy. 'Tis the season to be jolly!!! ♪♫ Fa-la-la-la-la-la-laaaa ... ♫♪

/dmarco