It Whispered To Me, It Called...Sigh
By Catherine
@bluesa (15023)
Johannesburg, South Africa
October 24, 2017 8:36am CST
It whispered to me, ever so temptingly, it promised me adventure, a peek into another life, another place. I had to look away.
It whispered even louder, it made me yearn for exciting characters I knew I would discover, to make me dream of magical possibilities. I had to let it be, poor me.
It called to me, my eyes repeatedly being pulled toward it, I glanced at it ever so longingly, why oh why, could it not be, I just wanted some precious moments with it, you see. I had to bravely walk away. Maybe that book and I will soon find a day?
Yes, that is how I felt last night, I wanted to be able to sit and read this book that was just calling out to me, but I had no time. Have you ever just wanted a chance to sit and read and escape into a good book?
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 Oct 17
Yes and when I get that urge, I either do it right then or if I cannot do it then as there are important pressing things to take care of, I keep it in mind to make the time later to do it.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
25 Oct 17
@bluesa Wait till you have more time to enjoy the book. Some things can wait.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
27 Oct 17
Lots of times I have found a good thing to read online and being busy most of the time I could not settle into what I was reading altogether.
Hope you can get into that book soon and enjoy it.
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
30 Oct 17
Yes, when we're so busy, We can't settle into a good read. Thank you so much @lovinangelsinstead21 . But life is busier than ever 
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
30 Oct 17
@bluesa
That is like me today.
Things have changed around in ten minutes flat I just about know whether I am coming or going.
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@moffittjc (118341)
• Gainesville, Florida
24 Oct 17
I have a brand-new book that I've been dying to start reading, but just haven't had the time for it. However, I've taken this whole week off from work, and I plan on laying in my hammock in the backyard and reading the book all the way through from beginning to end!
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
26 Oct 17
@moffittjc nice that you were thinking of me. I hope your friend enjoys his time in South Africa. Good you started your book. That is going to take a while to finish.
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@moffittjc (118341)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Oct 17
@bluesa I was thinking about you today! A friend of mine who was visiting London is now visiting SA. I saw on his Facebook page this morning that he had landed in Johannesburg. I almost posted on his wall that I actually know somebody who lives there! lol
I started my book today. It's 701 pages long, and I'm on page 63. Woo hoo! At this rate, I should finish the book around the time we ring in the new year! lol
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@YrNemo (20261)
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25 Oct 17
I found an old novel which I had read before. I realized that I had forgotten completely how the story began and end. I had read a few pages, still a blank in my mind at the moment except that I recognized the name of the main character there 
. I am keen to read it but the moment I got home and had some free time, I fell asleep! 
. I am keen to read it but the moment I got home and had some free time, I fell asleep! 1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (34300)
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26 Oct 17
There are many times I just want to chill out and focus on one thing at a time and really enjoy the moment. Many times though, I am trying to do many things at once and let those moments pass me by. So, I do treasure anytime my mind drifts into peaceful thoughts and feelings, like a good book, music or event.
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
30 Oct 17
@dgobucks226 thank you, David. As you can see I am still not finding my feet. But, "baie dankie vir jou wense" (thank you for your wishes) 
And I wish you the same. 
And I wish you the same. 1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (34300)
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27 Oct 17
@bluesa I am sorry your so busy "C" Hope things lighten up soon. Mag jy 'n rustige tyd gou vind!
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@goodgirl_kakay (453)
• Philippines
24 Oct 17
yes I did experience such urge to read but chores block my way..sitting on my table are Sydney Sheldon"s which I promise I am gonna open one leaf and make sure I would finish ...it is sitting while I stare at it
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@goodgirl_kakay (453)
• Philippines
24 Oct 17
@Marty1 Master of the game 1982 released my brother gave it to me as a gift icould not find it anymore in bookstores here.
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@goodgirl_kakay (453)
• Philippines
24 Oct 17
@Marty1 He is an american novelist, my first read when I was 10 years old which is the Bloodline, while scowering my elder sister's reading materials she has plenty of novel collections.
from then on I read his novels more than I play.do try one please,I assure you every book he wrote is like magnet.once you started all you want to do is finish it all up.
He is gone now 2007
If tomorrow comes 1985 release should be your first read.just try
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
25 Oct 17
Till I completed the post, I was not clear about what you are talking. Sometimes, it happens with me that I want to read a book but I am unable to get hold of it so as to read it.
. Sometimes, it happens with me that I want to read a book but I am unable to get hold of it so as to read it.1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
27 Oct 17
@bluesa Hopefully, you will find time to read the book of your choice soon.
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
27 Oct 17
@dpk262006 thank you I sincerely hope so too.
I sincerely hope so too.1 person likes this
@just4him (305350)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Oct 17
Always! That's what I love about writing. My characters are always calling out to me to write even more and find out what they are doing or not doing or the trouble they are getting into or out of. It's always so exciting. It's the same when I'm reading. I want to see what that author did with the characters and how she or he wove the story.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
26 Oct 17
not books for me, but when i get so attached to a specific case study of my students, i sit down and read it intently.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
28 Oct 17
@bluesa when we have case colloquiums in school, it is knowledge gained from my students. it is shared knowledge for the teachers and the students alike.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
25 Oct 17
Oh that is awesome writing, while I was reading it I thought you were talking about a dream/dreaming.
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
27 Oct 17
@FayeHazel thank you so much! :-)
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
26 Oct 17
@bluesa My first 2 thoughts were actually Dream and the Movie... but it fits book perfectly. :-)
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