tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626716032468548068.post2416672954047758236..comments2023-06-26T02:36:09.508-07:00Comments on Castles In The Air : Why We Read {AKA Why Books Are Epic}Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09697039373046836955noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626716032468548068.post-16755631275057439362017-07-22T12:21:01.123-07:002017-07-22T12:21:01.123-07:00GIRL OF COURSE I UNDERSTAND!!!!!
YES!! I know ho...GIRL OF COURSE I UNDERSTAND!!!!! <br /><br />YES!! I know how silly our obsession with books can look to others, and I understand what they feel. But I also know what I feel, and what I've experienced, and I know there's this thing about books that's so overwhelmingly wonderful and this feeling that I can't really explain, and this insane power that stories have and I just know how REAL it is to me. <br /><br />Ahh thank you!!!! I'm so glad you can relate!! <br /><br />BUT OK SOMETIMES I DON'T EVEN UNDERSTAND WHY I LIKE ORGANIZING BOOKS SO MUCH!! it's one of my favourite things ever XD <br /><br />I feel like one of the reasons I'm so drawn to the written word is because of how powerful and simple it can be, and it makes me so incredibly sad when words are just waisted or thrown about or overused or under appreciated because PEOPLE THEY CAN MEAN SO MUCH MORE <br /><br />Thank you so much!!! Hearing this made my day honestly, and is so encouraging. If I can just make one person smile or say 'hey me to' or understand what I write, it makes it so worth it. So thank you. <br /><br />LOTS OF LOVE TO YOU TOOOOO!!!!! <3 <3<br /><br />Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09697039373046836955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626716032468548068.post-47633799896132097682017-07-22T06:58:39.107-07:002017-07-22T06:58:39.107-07:00OKAY BUT YOU UNDERSTAAAAAAAAAAND!!!! <3 <3 &...OKAY BUT YOU UNDERSTAAAAAAAAAAND!!!! <3 <3 <3<br /><br />Oh. My. Gosh. <br /><br />ABBY.<br /><br />This post is stinking amazing and brilliant and should be read by all of our acquaintance and by all the others, too. Because it's validating for those of us who have these experiences, and it might help those who wonder why we devote ourselves to stories with such passionate, unwavering focus to understand us better.<br /><br />JUST ALL THE YES. Oh my word. I honestly don't even know how to touch on all the things I loved about this. Let's just say that this was one of those posts where I agreed with EVERY SINGLE POINT.<br /><br />"We've probably all re-organized our bookshelves at least once, to make room for our constantly growing collections, and we have enjoyed it far more than a normal human being aught too. (Aren't ordinary people adorable?)" << EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PARAGRAPH. XD<br /><br />"One of the best feelings in the world, is when you pick up a book and start reading, and you get that wonderful delicious feeling like you've finally come home, and you realize how much you loved these characters, that one castle, or the adorable ship that will never sail. And then you just sit on your bed, or in your chair and hug your book as tight as you can without damaging it and just feel like bursting because you're so happy to be back, and so sad you'll have to leave soon." << YES, THAT!<br /><br />"And then there are moments where the book itself is so beautifully written, and so simply powerful that you stop and scream and cry a little because this is how words are supposed to be used; not to hurt people, or not to use endlessly till they become useless, but to stop you in your tracks and make you think." << I -- I just -- wow. W.O.W.<br /><br />Okay, and then THE ENTIRE REST OF THE POST IS JUST ONE BIG LONG AFFIRMATION. So true. So beautifully expressed.<br /><br />This post matters, my friend. It means something to me. <3 You are gorgeous and amazing and gifted and thank you for being you and reminding me that I should be me, too. LOTS OF LOVE! <3<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626716032468548068.post-42935114704764601902017-06-13T14:37:21.619-07:002017-06-13T14:37:21.619-07:00Aw I'm so glad you enjoyed it Laura! I honestl...Aw I'm so glad you enjoyed it Laura! I honestly do to, and then you find a book that just blows you away and you remember why you fell in love with reading to begin with. <br /><br />YES THAT FEELING IS WONDERFUL!!!Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09697039373046836955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626716032468548068.post-68850328485805543292017-01-24T08:20:41.245-08:002017-01-24T08:20:41.245-08:00This post gave me chills. I often take books and s...This post gave me chills. I often take books and stories for granted, just reading and enjoying the story, but not relishing the feeling of being so completely immersed in a book. One of my favorite feelings in the world is where I will read a piece of shining description over and over. The words just seem to glimmer with beauty. It really is incredible. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15514396066746617960noreply@blogger.com