You have no idea how much I have been waiting for this; a piece of the blog to hold in my hands.
The blog has been speaking to me for as long as I can remember, everything that he writes just touches me in a way, I don't think anyone could ever not relate to the words, so abstract that they make all the sense in the world.
I think I have started beginning my sentences with "and" even more often after started reading "I Wrote This For You."
Yesterday, I started reading and by the time I reached the end of the dedication list, I felt the tears in my eyes, I felt like I matter, I felt like it was my best friend writing. Or my mother, or someone that came to visit Cairo for the few days and it was like knowing them forever (I have someone in mind)
It felt like the world wouldn't be the same without me. Because, I know that I am one of those people; those who "paint the world each day with the colours of their feelings."
I am also one of those who hope. So this book was written for me.
And it was written for you. It was even written for Aristotle and Rosa Parks. And those of us with day jobs that don't feel as great - or special - and forget to notice the magic that is everywhere they look. This book is a perfect reminder that magic is always around, it is in your every breath.
The blog has been speaking to me for as long as I can remember, everything that he writes just touches me in a way, I don't think anyone could ever not relate to the words, so abstract that they make all the sense in the world.
I think I have started beginning my sentences with "and" even more often after started reading "I Wrote This For You."
Yesterday, I started reading and by the time I reached the end of the dedication list, I felt the tears in my eyes, I felt like I matter, I felt like it was my best friend writing. Or my mother, or someone that came to visit Cairo for the few days and it was like knowing them forever (I have someone in mind)
It felt like the world wouldn't be the same without me. Because, I know that I am one of those people; those who "paint the world each day with the colours of their feelings."
I am also one of those who hope. So this book was written for me.
And it was written for you. It was even written for Aristotle and Rosa Parks. And those of us with day jobs that don't feel as great - or special - and forget to notice the magic that is everywhere they look. This book is a perfect reminder that magic is always around, it is in your every breath.
Let me not forget to mention that it is not only the words that speak, the photos do too. Those photos were taken with me in mind. The pop of colour, the land far, far away, waiting for me to find out about. The sense of curiosity that is the sole drive behind travel, and love, and friendship...
"..these things can exist and you're not quite sure how they existed without you knowing about them before."
It is not always about love, or maybe it is, or maybe it never was, but I would like to think it is. Everyone needs to hope more, to believe more, to love more and to give more chances (this is how you are given more chances) and that is what the book is about.
It is the perfect wake up call. The perfect new year's gift. The perfect Valentine's day gift as well. (most definitely the best birthday gift)
All I have to say is, simply, this book is beautiful. And if like me, you believe that this year is yours, then this is the best way to start your year.
Coming up: Part 2: Moon
2 comments:
I keep seeing tweets about this book/blog and I've never been to it before - so thank you for helping me discover it :) Definitely want to look out for this! Happy 2012 :)
Hello Sara! How are you? I love your blog btw. And I love IWTFY, could you tell me where you got the book from? Is it at the bookstores already? I can't wait to read it. Happy new year's :)
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