The Oak Tree - Veiled Magnificence

Leisure.
This is the word to describe these couple of days I got back here.
It has been a long time since I was free to sit cozily on my chair, holding a book, sinking into an intriguing story, feeling as how the characters in the story feels for hours.
This feels so good.
I've always missed those time when I was lying on the sofa in the living room or sitting in front of my study table, reading a story attentively until I was unaware of things happening around me.
I once loved reading like crazy. Yes, like c-r-a-z-y.
My free time was all about reading.
I read until my dad got annoyed and worried I'd really go crazy when he saw me carrying books wherever I go. Alright, I admit that it was a bit too much. I read while I was having meals, traveling in vehicles, and even in the toilet.. :p
But I couldn't yet find any disadvantage about reading. I never feel reading is wasting time like I'd feel that way if I was doing something else. Reading gives me a sense of contentment and safety.
Bookworm's Pride. :D
I'm grateful of my primary school teacher who had chosen me as a librarian, which I think is the reason that I was destined to fall in love with books.
At first, I read story books with many colourful illustrations. As my vocabulary increased, I read books with more words and less pictures. Finally, I read books with small words throughout the entire pages. I still remember that I felt great when I've finished a novel (probably my first novel) with the title '兔老爷'.
That be-with-words-all-the-time period was until I'd entered secondary school.
I read less books due to some reasons.
I was distracted by school activities, homework that was heavier, and for these couple of years, internet.
I was never quite sticking with TV, except some awesome movies and animations. But it was internet, which included social network and games that occupied lots of my free time. When I was aware that my time for books has obviously lessened, I know it was because of the appealing of internet. It isn't easy to resist the urge to hang on internet, the temptation is too strong.
I feel sad and regret sometimes that my interest to books has dimmed somewhat.
Harry Potter series is the greatest story ever. Recently I found The Hunger Games and The Last Song also not bad. I miss those 武侠小说 written by 金庸 also.
Books in English has dominated my reading list recently. But currently I'm shifting back to books in Mandarin, and found my reading speed has declined a little. -.- Phew~ back in reading literature-atmospheric novels. Hope to find surprise. =)


The pleasure of attending a book fair - with my dear friends. =)

The Sunflower - Liveliness and Vividness

Second day entering my reverie portal. =)

Today is quite a lively day, that's why i used sunflower as the title, as it gives me a feeling of liveliness.

Sometimes i long for an adventure, like how i was always yearning for an adventure like the characters in the fantastic novels i read when i was younger. Especially Harry Potter, my favourite book always.

I'd always complained to myself that life is too plain, dealing with all the homework and stuff. So i've even once quite determined to write a 'novel' mimicking the wizarding world of Harry Potter, except that the story happened at my hometown. XD And i indeed had started written it, on an ordinary exercise book, in Mandarin. I've created a list of the characters' names, and i remember i've been quite satisfied with my writing. It's only halfway (actually not even one tenth of way) finished, because i got stuck at one plot. It's actually something, an important memory for my childhood, but sadly, i couldn't find the book anymore! How careless i was to lose it! Maybe i've stacked it together with some books to be recycled and... (sigh) But i've read it many times, so i still remember how the story went on. =) Tell you later when it's time. ;D

Quite funny the ideas now in reminiscence.

When i was even younger, it was so often that i imagined one day i'd find myself actually different from others, in some sort of way.. Maybe you've done the same imagination as i've? Every child has their own dreams right? :D

A nice day today - watching an exciting drama in the morning, going out with dear buddies and bought some clothes that i've never bought before in the afternoon, laughing at our cute Hippi's funny behaviour, ate a delicious ice-cream that i didn't eat for a long time, and had a nice chat with my dad, mom and sis after going shopping (mom had a good harvest) in the evening.

I love my family and my buddies.

Hope everyday is so simple like this.

Anyway, there's always some setbacks. Life won't always give you what you want. This's the reality, and everyone is bound to accept it.

Pray for grandmom, and hope that everyone stays healthy always.

Best wishes to everyone. 

With love,

Reverie

The Ferns - Aura of Nature and Authenticity

Today is the very first day the forest had been explored.

The first step into the misty atmosphere of the morning forest brought me the sight of a huge, flourish fern, wearing a soothing green, blooming over the damped soil covered by fallen leaves.

The feathery fronds somehow gave me a mysterious feel, and I was revered by its unwavering spirit inhabiting the forest.

The rain slowly dripped through the leaves of the enormous trees of unknown names overhead, and the temperature dropped quickly, giving a chilly sense all around me.

A small path leading the way to the unrevealed view ahead.

With authentic curiosity, I continued to tread on the browny leaves, ready to be embraced by nature.

Today, the journey of R-E-V-E-R-I-E begins.