We call ourselves a “bookworm” or a “bibliophile” for loving and reading books. But what do you call a person who loves reading anything/everything (minus your private diary ‘cause that would be a chismosa or similar) from advertisements to the biggest encyclopedias?

Today, I spent more time in reading than planned. Sundays used to be a family day (bonding with the fam and stuff), but since this particular Sunday is cozier than expected so some of us chose to just take a loooong nap this afternoon. Well for me, reading made a lot more sense. I felt today was a very nice day to be productive in learning more and reflecting on myself as well.

You read the Bible. So what?

It actually makes me sad that people are thinking they’re different from each other because of religion (as one factor). Yes, we have different beliefs, but being in in a religious group cannot define us.

I am a Roman Catholic, and yes, I have a Jehova’s Witnesses’ Bible. It was given as a gift from a friend who tried to share her beliefs in Jesus. Well, as one  of those millennial kids, I posted a photo of it on IG and surprisingly got few questions like why did I accept the book, and if I changed my beliefs already, and if I were not a Catholic anymore.

I actually don’t understand why people are soooo sensitive when it comes to religion when we all believe in the idea of having a “God”. And it’s funny when people say we have only one God when they are actually celebrating Christmas and other ceremonies. I get that statues and other sculptures are just representations of the saints and people we read from the Bible. But isn’t claiming an unsure physical characteristics considers worshipping false Gods?

Anyways, I read the Bible - King James Version and this one. So what? Uhm. I don’t see any difference yet, so I believe it’s just all in the head of the people who really think we all differ from each other.

The beauty and the blogs.

Visiting some blogs including mine makes me realize I (already) miss editing and that I miss Writing again (as in formal literary writing) and that I need to improve more in uhmmm informal writing (or blogging) and photography as well.

There really are good blogs (there’s one of my post-it blog library^) that are very interesting that you tend to dig deeper and know more about the subject/idea or even the blogger. My favorite part in reading blogs is when an article pushes me to either make my own version of it or make me react about it. Oooh. Controversy. As of this moment, I have 18 more ideas/prompts grabbed from different blogs/bloggers I have no idea how to start writing about.

Let’s talk about the bibliophile in us.

So here’s the interesting part. After all the years of reading and letting my eyes hurt, it’s just now that I wondered: what would a person call himself if he loves reading more than just books?

I Googled it and learned that the Oxford dictionary suggests a term I wasn’t familiar with. “Omnilegent” sounds weird and wrong, I thought, but the word experts are telling us IT IS AN OFFICIAL WORD. So okay. Suddenly, the word “bibliophile” is kinda childish already.

Anyways, going back to being just a bibliophile. Aside from the books queued in my “to read” shelf, I downloaded an app which features self-published books and magazines and honestly these works are as interesting as those that are in the “trending” or “best-sellers” sections. Cheers to the bigger library in the house!

On being formal, corporate, and academic.

It’s been almost four years since I graduated and I haven’t taken at least one part of the exams yet! I really have to catch up with IA, law, accounting, and taxation if I still want to go with the flow of the competition (if you get what I mean).

As time flies, these books and notes for the exams are getting more and more complicated for me. I have experiences in particular processes and completely none with the others. My experiences makes the review confusing as there are questions popping in my head like why? What if? How about?

But the working life is an advantage as well, because I know the job already, and I’m exposed to the true-to-life challenges. I need to drive myself more into the bright side instead of the dark.

Closing this post with…

the realization that I actually like going back to my studies instead of finishing reading a novel. So instead of having a break from my review, I spend more time online than completing my Goodreads challenge. With the consequence of being annoyed and irritated.

I know I just posted my views on the undying issue in Grammar, but I feel like I need to vent about it again today.

Earlier, I’ve read a Facebook post addressed to the commenters of Maxine’s grammatical errors. I’m not a nazi anymore but I just don’t get why people can’t and don’t understand the importance of grammar. Yes, grammar is not the most important thing in communicating, but it doesn’t mean it is not important at all. It also affects the meaning of your statements, dearies. Some grammar usage are too poor, you can’t even understand wht’s she'ssaying anymore. Maybe that’s the bigger problem.

It is very unfortunate/disappointing that people are starting issues and huge arguments on little things while not seeing the big picture. Yes, speaking fluently in English doesn’t make you smart. Neither hating and bashing and throwing grudges to each other.

By the way, I just started submitting applications for a corporate job. Oh, I miss the “working girl” life. Pray and grind for a better week ahead, people!