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Something I thought of:
Today I think I shall discuss one of the things I do to put myself in good cheer. When I am feeling especially sad and need to get in a good mood within 12-24 hours, I read books intended for children.
Anyone who read my journal knows I am a major Harry Potter fan. That's not just because the books are fun and magical and based loosly on real witch lore. It's because reading kids books can fill one with memories of how fun it was to think like a child, without bringing back any horrible childhood memories. In addition to the works of JK Rowling, I strongly reccomend Peanuts comics (there is a great anniversary ed which came out shortly before Schult's death.
Other fun kids authors I enjoy are Shel Silverstein, Roald Dahl, Maurice Sendak, Judy Blume (although she's light on the fantasy and is always tackling issues), and my newfound treasure, Lemony Snicket. These books in the "Series of Unfortunate Events" are fab. I am loving them! Of course, if you're in a more mysterious mindset try books like Nancy Drew, Trixie Belden or 'Cyclopedia Brown. Good stuff...
I think I'm going to buy myself the next 3 Unfortunate Lemony Snicket's for Valentines Day.
In other news, my HHB called the theatre today.
He sounded pretty hot on the phone, like he'd been smiling...
Anyone who read my journal knows I am a major Harry Potter fan. That's not just because the books are fun and magical and based loosly on real witch lore. It's because reading kids books can fill one with memories of how fun it was to think like a child, without bringing back any horrible childhood memories. In addition to the works of JK Rowling, I strongly reccomend Peanuts comics (there is a great anniversary ed which came out shortly before Schult's death.
Other fun kids authors I enjoy are Shel Silverstein, Roald Dahl, Maurice Sendak, Judy Blume (although she's light on the fantasy and is always tackling issues), and my newfound treasure, Lemony Snicket. These books in the "Series of Unfortunate Events" are fab. I am loving them! Of course, if you're in a more mysterious mindset try books like Nancy Drew, Trixie Belden or 'Cyclopedia Brown. Good stuff...
I think I'm going to buy myself the next 3 Unfortunate Lemony Snicket's for Valentines Day.
In other news, my HHB called the theatre today.
He sounded pretty hot on the phone, like he'd been smiling...