Today is Thanksgiving here in the U.S.
Now, you may have noticed that the global economy isn’t exactly doing well. There’s war. Starvation. All sorts of bad, scary things going on.
So–just for today–how about sharing 7 things that you’re thankful for?
This can be about books, sure–authors you appreciate, books you love, an ode to your public library–but also, how about other things, too? Because in times like these, with bills piling up and disaster seemingly lurking around every corner, it’s more important than ever to stop and take stock of the things we’re grateful for. Family. Friends. Good health (I hope). Coffee and tea. Turkey. Sunshine. Wagging tails. Curling up with a good book.
So, how about it? Spread a little positive thinking and tell the world what there is to be thankful for.
First and foremost, HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all my friends in the US!
I have so many things to be thankful about and my heart is full of joy just thinking about how God has blessed me with a great family, supportive friends, talents and abilities to bless others, awesome Mother Nature for us to marvel and enjoy creation, a job that I'm passionate about, creative people all around me so that I could enjoy the works of art be it books, music or movies. I'm thankful to be ALIVE!
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Open the closest book to you, not your favorite or most intellectual book, but the book closest to you at the moment, to page 56. Write out the fifth sentence, as well as two to five sentences following.
FROM: HELLO, DOGGY! by Elaine Fox
“Okay. We’ve got someone new joining us today, as I’m sure you all noticed.”
All eyes shifted to Vicky Smith, who, for all her assessing looks, appeared uncomfortable under the scrutiny.
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Rhinoa of Rhinoa's Ramblings is hosting her very own "Manga Challenge" and I'm participating! This will be my first time reading manga (Japanese comics) and I think it would really expand my reading 'portfolio' by trying something new. Thanks, Rhinoa, for hosting this!
The rule is very simple: Read at least 6 manga novels in 2009 (crossovers with other challenges are fine and please feel free to read more!).
More about the challenge here and don't forget to indicate your participation at Rhinoa's blog as she has set up a Mister Linky for this purpose. I hope you will join in the fun!
Updated @ 29 December 2008: Here's the list of manga novels I have picked for this challenge.
Great to see you're participating in Rhinoa's challenge, Alice! Can't wait to see your list! I may participate in this...but my manga reads will be in Chinese although they're translated from the Japanese.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing about the Manga Challenge. I'm currently hosting the Jane Austen Book Club and our reading will conclude by May next year. Manga is interesting. I might be joining. Happy Thursday!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Hope you have a great day! The only manga I've ever read is Vampire Knight which I loved lol.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day!
ReplyDeleteThanks for signing up Alice. I'm hoping it's a lot of fun and opens people up to something they haven't tried before. I like your list of things to be thankful for. It's great that you love your job.
ReplyDeleteAlice, Happy Booking Through Thursday. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for blogging friends like you. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Alice, Happy Thanksgiving :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a cute book.
And that manga challenge looks interesting. Enjoy it.
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Hi bloghopping. I love reading too. Tha manga challenge sounds interesting. I'll check that out.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Great thankful list you have, Alice! Yes, we should appreciate life and thankful for what we are and what we have. :)
ReplyDeleteOnce again, HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all!
ReplyDeleteHi Melody! I enjoyed reading your thanksgiving list too. And... since this will be my first time reading manga, I'd have to do some 'homework' at the bookstores, most likely Kinokuniya. :D
witsandnuts, your Jane Austen Book Club sounds really good. Happy reading! I have only read Pride and Prejudice so far.I really hope you will be joining the manga challenge.
Hi Jen! Now, Vampire Knight sounds like a good place to start for the challenge. Thanks for highlighting it! :D
Beth, I hope you enjoyed yours too!
Hi Rhinoa, it's my pleasure to sign up. I am sure the challenge is going to be great and exciting. I can't wait to go shopping and start reading!
Sally, Happy Booking Through Thursday to you, too, and Blessed Thanksgiving!
Barbara, I thank God for you too. :)
Hi Naida, I enjoyed that one very much. It's a fun, quick read, especially after finishing a disturbing book like THE ALMOST MOON. HELLO, DOGGY! is funny, witty and cute. hehe...
Hi Jeanny, reading is so much fun, isn't it? Hehee... I hope you will participate in the Manga Challenge.
Melody, life is good! And even when times are bad, it will come to past...
To ALL: Have a great weekend!
Hey Alice, am thanks god for you too - my special friend :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see that you are enjoying HELLO, DOGGY by Elaine Fox. I got one of her book, but I'm not sure which one though.
About TRIBUTE, sorry I haven't managed to read much chapters but am trying to catch up. I hope that you did went ahead and read the next 5 Chapters...or are you done reading it? It okay if you did :)
{{hugs Julia}}
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll like Elaine Fox's book. She's actually quite good and so far, I enjoyed all her stories. :)
Don't worry about TRIBUTE. I'll wait for you to finish it. I'm done up to Chapter 25, waiting to finish the last 5. Will wait for your 'green light' before I zoom off. Hehehee...
Hi, Alice! I hope you are having a great weekend. Thank you for the Thanksgiving wishes. :-) Hopefully I will get a chance to visit your recent SPCA posts early next week. I have family visiting all weekend and haven't been able to get online much.
ReplyDeleteMy parents had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with our other relatives in the States. I'm still waiting for my brother to send some photos.
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful for a loving family, great friends, a nice home and good health.
Hi Wendy! I'm quite sad that weekend is ending soon but I did have a great one. I hope you are enjoying yours too. Don't worry about visiting (though I do hope to see you here very soon) and enjoy time with your family! :D
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel, I hope you'll share those photos with us. :D