Somewhere in Cubao

There's this place somewhere in Cubao, Quezon City, called Cubao Expo (Cubao X). Inside the compound are bars, thrift shops, shoe stores and bookshops. But I like to call it second-hand bookshops because the books that they sell there are second-hand. Get it? Get it? Oh, nevermind.

Happiness is a stack of books!

One of the second-hand bookshops there does not have enough space to put all the books that they have on a rack or on a bookshelf so they just stack it, as seen in the photo above. The books that they sell are so cheap you're going to own ten books (or more) if you have a five-hundred peso bill with you. While rummaging through the stack of books inside, I found a King Solomon's Mine by H. Rider Haggard and bought it for just thirty-five pesos. SWEET!

Inside Remnants

Another second-hand bookshop called "Remnants" can also be found in Cubao X. I think the owner's first name is Remy (Ate Remy), that's why it's called Remnants. The books that they sell are half-the-price compared to the original price. But not all books. Somewhere inside the shop are stacks of back-issues of Reader's Digest magazines. So if you're missing an issue in your collection of Reader's Digest magazines, just go to Remnants and find a specific issue you're looking for.

More books!

So if you don't have ENOUGH money to buy books in major bookstores, just go to the second-hand bookshops in Cubao X and enjoy yourself! If you find the book that you're looking for, buy it and say thanks to the owner or the people/person in charge and tell them your name. They'll surely remember you! 

Why do you love to read?

Many people have already asked me that question, and I always answer them: "BECAUSE I LIKE TO." 

Meh. Here's why. I was five years old when my dad taught me how to read. The first word I learned to read was "manok," the Filipino word for "chicken." I was so proud of myself that time I even invited my cousins to come over to our house to show them that I just learned how to read! A family occasion took place a few weeks later. I told my relatives that I learned how to read a few weeks ago. They were amazed (of course) and they told me to read whatever they want me to read. The product name of the bag they own, their wristwatch's brand name etc.

When the day of my birthday came, I received a lot of gifts. One of them was "The Land Before Time (Beginner Books) Box Set." After I've read all of them in just one day, I asked my parents if they could buy me more books for me to read. They agreed and bought me a bunch of books the next few days. Also, everytime before I take a nap in the afternoon, my mom would tell me stories of lost kittens (and how they found their way back to their parents) and many other interesting stories. I love reading because I'm always amazed at stories that I read. I don't know why, but everytime I read, I feel so calm and in peace. Reading takes me to places I've never been before. It expands my knowledge and my... wait for it... wait for it... IMAGINATION. 

So there you go. The reason. No. Reasons why I love reading. 'Nuff said.