A Visit to the Bookstore - MUCH NEEDED
Imagine setting out to do street photography, and take some pictures, only to end up in a bookstore, haha. That tells you a lot. The internet and social media have sure done us a lot of harm. Sure it has its pros, but then you start to wonder, "is it really worth it?" All these blips, skits, and reels, all that crap has reconditioned our brains. Now we only want to see short content and stuff. Our attention span has dwindled even more. Now anytime I pick up a book, it feels like my brain is tiring. It's pretty scary. I have decided to start consciously doing things I usually enjoy doing that don't involve phones. Taking a walk, going to a library, etc.
It's a classic bookstore located in a mall, albeit outside all the noise and bustle. The books are stacked nicely, with a very enticing display. I approached the attendant, an aged man, and asked him if I could take photos with my camera, and he obliged. I asked him if the books were cataloged professionally and he said no, but he was familiar with all the sections. The Librarian in me twitched.
There was a beautiful reading area too. Lovely mug, and vase. The enclosure was transparent glass, and to be honest, I have mixed feelings about it. One could easily get distracted, and still, you need that view sometimes.
I knew I had to get a book there. Not only because I wanted to, but because he allowed me take pictures of the store. I felt it was the least I could do. Books like Dan Browns' and co, weren't available but I settled for this gem and it has been beautiful
The scent, the view, everything was beautiful. Just what I needed. Amazing just being in the midst of books could be therapeutic.
Thanks for reading.
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I was thinking about going to bookstore the other day but I have some unread books, so scratched that plan😂
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Every bibliophile's curse.
Buying more books when you have tons of unread ones 🤣
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I just asked a friend to send me the book title the shack.. I was reading it at her place but I couldn't finish because she was also reading it.. I will make a review of it when I'm done..the book is on the lead image
Ah sweet. Would love to see what you put up.
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I can't read books with more than 200 pages anymore; instead, I want to read the summary, which is usually fewer than 50 pages long.
I wish I could go back to the days when I could read more than 200 pages since the internet has brought certain stuff into our lives.
The fact that you provided me with such amazing information is encouraging. My reading habits will be improved.
Thank you
You're welcome my friend. It's crazy how times have changed.
I'm trying to get back to the old days
It's very crazy ,I miss the good old days
I can relate to this. It seems like my brain has been rewired. Before, I normally read 4-7 books per month. My beast mode was 10 books. But now, it goes down to 1-2 given that I hoarded way too much. My goodness! Every time I read, I always feel sleepy. And I haven't visited a bookstore or a library for months already all because of online shopping. I guess I need to make time for this kind of me time one of these days.
Spot on. That's how I feel lately. The sleepy part is so true 😂
Even I, I do enjoy online shopping, haha.
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Nothing like going to a bookstore and letting yourself be, those of us who love books understand the feeling. Sometimes we go through reader blocks or, as you say, sometimes we are very absorbed by technology. It's also exhausting. It is good to find a space for oneself and do other things that connect us more with the earthly, so to speak. What a nice bookstore and it's good that you were able to take a book with you 💜
You're right. Reconnecting can be difficult, but it does also help a lot. I really needed the outing, and I was glad I got something.
Thank you so much for your comment
My guy, you know me I'm here for the photos 😂
Fantastic edit, first of all. The subdued, pastel tones work great. That cinematic look kills it so much.
I have to ask again, did you take these with your phone or camera, and which program did you use to edit them? 🤔
Na camera oh boss, haha. I'm happy at least someone noticed them, and ofcourse its you.
I actually just used one of my dark and Moody preset on lightroom, and then try to make it a bit cinematic and I liked how it came out 😌
I be photo man fa. No way I won't notice 😂
Keep up the great work!