Free Books Are Plain Lovely

Free Books Are Plain Lovely

Few weeks ago, I have found another program which caters to book lovers. Blogging for Books is similar to BookSneeze. They send you a free copy of the book of your choice for you to review. It's all for free. A win win situation, right? They have advertisement and you have your book.

When I first came across Blogging for Books, they were only offering books to bloggers based on the United States. This was a bummer for me since I'm from the Philippines. Disappointed, I left my email on the small box. They said they'll mail if ever they'll be capable of accepting non-US based bloggers.

Today's the day. I've received the mail announcement. Blogging for Books is now accepting worldwide bloggers. This was joy (of course, after a rough day at the office). Though hard copies are still not possible with bloggers outside US, I was still happy to receive a free e-book. I should buy a Kindle, a NOOK or an IPAD soon. Or maybe a smart phone. I instantly clicked on the email link and signed up. After running through the sites FAQs, I added the badge on this site. And picked my first book.


The available books for you to review are based on the preferences that you have made upon signing up. After breezing through the several available books, I have finally made my choice:



Umm, I won't spill anything about this book yet. Just wait for my book review. Stay tuned. For the mean time, if you want to sign up and receive your own copy too, then hit Blogging for Books right now.

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This Blog Has Been Claimed

This Blog Has Been Claimed

The foam retracts above the legible symphony.

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A Distressed Dramatical

A Distressed Dramatical

Right Brain.                    Left Brain.

Tick tock. Tick tock.

Write.                                         Create.

Tick tock. Tick tock.

Prose.                                                                    Technical.

Tick tock. Tick tock.

Pleasure.                                     Sacrifice.

Tick tock. Tick tock.

Eros.                                  Storge.

Tick tock. Tick tock.

Soon.

♥

This is a poetry prompt from Poets United.

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The English Language is Not That Complete

The English Language is Not That Complete

English is the universal language, but that doesn't mean it can take over every dialect. There are actually some foreign words that Mr. Webster can't translate.

L'esprit d' escalier {French}

• the feeling you get after leaving a conversation, when you think of all the things you should have said. Translated, it means, "the spirit of the staircase."

Waldeinsamkeit {German}

• the feeling of being alone in the woods

Meraki {Greek}

• doing something with soul, creativity, or love

Forelsket {Norwegian}

• the euphoria you experience when you are first falling in love

Pochemuchka {Russian}

• a person who asks a lot of questions

Pena ajena {Mexican Spanish}

• the embarrassment you feel watching someone else's humiliation

Cualacino {Italian}

• the mark left on a table by a cold glass

Ilunga {Tshiluba, Congo}

• a person who is ready to forgive any abuse for the first time, to tolerate it a second time, but never a third time

Gigil {Filipino}

• the urge to pinch or squeeze (or bite) something (or someone) that is unbearably cute

Or sometimes, gigil is the way that someone act if he or she is angry.

Let Blair demonstrate this for you.

See, one word can convey different feelings. How should I know? I'm a Filipino. 

I am one of the few who falls in love with words, how they tangle with each other, how they plant emotions, how they ignite a thought, how they sound when placed side by side. I fell in love with English, yet it is as magical to explore other foreign languages. Latin intrigued me when I was younger. My mom always uses the word, nunca whenever she's mad at me. It means never. Never shall I dare speak back at her.

As I sleep, I carry on with me the beauty of language in my dreams.

*All pictures via Tumblr.

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Magpie Mondays { Flamboyance in the Air}

Magpie Mondays { Flamboyance in the Air}

Flamboyance in the Air

I'm on a high.

Thankful that the world can see me.

Grateful that the world can see me.

Unguarded.

Free flowing.

Proud.

Varied.

And light.

How sweet it is

to let every fiber inside me

go afloat,

soaring,

yearning,

sashaying.

I am myself.

At long last.

You are very much welcome to visit my other Magpie Mondays.
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Oh, it's under the Poetry Prompts Section. 

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Aizanity Quote of the Day 05

Aizanity Quote of the Day 05

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As I progress from each Bible verse, my writing self thought of a thousand blog entries at once. How could I miss this one book whose every line relates to my life?

Bible Verse Inspiration: Ecclesiastes 1-8 

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Aizanity Quote of the Day 04

Aizanity Quote of the Day 04

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In buying fresh garments, always remember your closet pieces. That way, you will increase your mixing and matching prowess. 

- Aizanity 

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Aizanity Quote of the Day 03

Aizanity Quote of the Day 03

I started reading the Bible and everything started to get beautiful. 

- Aizanity

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Aizanity Quote of the Day 02

Aizanity Quote of the Day 02

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When you don't feel like going to the comfort room to check yourself as you arrive at the mall, head to some shop, pick up a garment, and hit the fitting room.

- Aizanity 

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Magpie Mondays {The Judgmental Guard}

Magpie Mondays {The Judgmental Guard}

The Judgmental Guard

and his metal detector 

You say I'm a no brainer,

with a light and happy 'tude.

You say I'm just a rich girl,

with plenty of swipes and maids.

You say I get so tipsy

after a half-shot of tequila.

You say I'm just somebody

That you can just push around.

Well, you are just like security,

who hit me with that scanner,

slowly from head to toe,

with traces of pretense.

I passed by once,

and that was your only chance.

You let me through,

and I slipped in.

Easily. Swiftly.

I swallowed the weed.

I have a micro chip bomb.

I can destroy your territory.

But I chose the other option.

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Dating Mr. Invisible

Dating Mr. Invisible

Dating Mr. Invisible

He's that mysterious cutie

Who hides beneath the handkerchief

He has this charm that is so witty

That's enough to grab a perky group of highschool chicks

He's that guy who gave you signs

That he, a stoic one, finally feels

And this sent shivers down your spine

As you also do feel the same

You watch some movies in the mall

And you two haven't paid much attention at all

And then when you go out for a stroll

Your hands stay put and never touch

Yes, he visits your home

Eat and drink and just chill out

But in his far and humble dome,

you never had the chance to go.

Taking pictures, yes you do

Goof around and smile and pout

But all these pictures of your boo

stay so safe in your private space

Your family knows him, face and swagger

They kinda like him, he's that boy-next-door

But your time to meet his is a lagger

Since it hasn't happened since forever

Wanting him has been exciting

Kissing him has been crazy

Dating him is never evolving

And it seems he keeps you waiting

Datin Mr. Invisible has been shared on Poetry Pantry.

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