"It's more important to be happy, than to be well-dressed."
-Iris Apfel
"That's my age--that's how I measure it. I wasn't born wearing a watch, and I never got used to wearing one..."
-Grace Jones
These are my spirit animals.
Read MoreI think I've found him. And I haven't read a word he has written. Excited to pick up both of these books!
*cues J. Lo circa 2004. Excuse me while I grab my shades and huge glasses*
I have a story to tell....
So, here I am sitting at my desk and reading blogs, when I should actually be helping students, when I see this headline: "Shonda Rhimes and Dee Rees Tapped to Produce New Series Based on 'The Warmth of Other Suns'". This means nothing to you now, but by the end of this post, you'll know why I'm saying:
"Look at God!"
"The Warmth of Other Suns" is a book that came out a few years ago, and brings us tales of The Great Migration. When it was released, Chicago Public Library held an event that I attended. The event was fun, full of fanfare, and I knew the book would be equally as awesome, but I didn't check it out.
I know, I know, but before you decide to take my Black card and/or my bibliophile (that's such a chic word) card, let me explain!
I'm incredibly interested in these stories, and the topic, but I was beginning graduate school, and just knew I wouldn't have time to read for fun. Because Grad School.
Cut to last Saturday (my birthday, woot woot), family, mimosa-filled me and Barnes and Noble. While looking for books, I came across "The Warmth of Other Suns" and thought, "Hey, maybe it's about time I actually pick this up and read it!" So I bought it.
Look at God.
Okay so, God knew that this brilliant piece of literature was coming to the small screen, knew I'd be watching, and put it on my heart to purchase it on my birthday. #signsarereal
Happy 28th birthday to me!
I absolutely can not wait to finish reading this book, review it (I haven't done one of those since January), and sit in front of my tv to see what amazing-ness Shonda and Dee Rees will gift me.
Stay tuned! This is a larger book, so I PROMISE I will give updates as I read. Sorry to those other two books, but you've been moved to the back for a moment.
It's never too soon to plan for the future right?
I'm still not finished with January's "Fire Shut Up in My Bones," and my goal is to complete it this weekend, but I need to start thinking about what I will read next month.
I'm one of those people who likes themes, so I'm basing my decision on February's theme. The question is: Which theme should I choose? Should I go with Black History Month, Love and Romance, or Feminism (I'll explain later)?
Black History Month Picks:
Feminism. I chose feminism because Feminism and February both begin with the letter f. Does it work? Yes.
Oddly enough, I don't have any picks at all for the love and romance category. This bothers me because I fancy myself a full-on romantic. Perhaps one of my many readers (insert sarcasm here) has suggestions?
Or should I save Feminism for March?
Let the indecisiveness set in!!! Hey, at least I'm consistent.
Happy reading!
So, here I am, sitting at my cubicle, crafting what could either be the best decision of my life or a waste of $120. Only time will tell.
My challenge between now and Thursday is to find a book that I want to read for January. The issue with that though is that I'm the kind of person who can really get lost in a book store, physical or online, and/or library. Instead of just picking one title, rocking with it, and moving on, I agonize over the decision, and before I know it, I've spent no less than 2 hours with nothing to show for it.
Wish me luck!