Today's blogpost is going to be shorter than usual, but hopefully you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it! As I am a big fan of reading, (although I haven't had time to do so in a while - oops), I thought that I would share two of my favourite books with you all, and the things that I learned from them in the process. Books are one of my favourite things about life, because so much meaning and thought can be placed into a few hundred pages that express so much passion and emotion, which never fails to facinate me!
The first book that I am starting with is, 'All The Bright Places' - written by Jennifer Niven.
I read this book in the Summer of this year, and as a sufferer from mental illness, I felt this book really connected with me and therefore anchored my attention and emotions too. I learned that:
1) Sometimes bad decisions lead to meeting the right people.
2) Spend time doing things that you enjoy, with the person you enjoy being with.
3) Don't dwell on the past, look forward to the future.
4) You mean a hell of a lot to someone, even if that is just one person.
5) Someone is always there that cares about you. Always.
6) There is always someone you can talk to. Always.
7) The world wouldn't be the same without you. You make a mark on this Earth.
8) No one is perfect. We all have personal flaws, problems and insecurities.
9) Be yourself. Don't change for anyone.
10) The right person will love you, for YOU.
11) Life will never go as planned, bad and unexpected things WILL happen.
12) Don't rush into things. Wait until it is the right time for you.
13) Don't let the outside influence change your view on someone.
14) Appreciate everyone that you have around you. You never know what will happen or when it will be too late.
15) Don't wait on things, do what makes you happy in the present moment.
16) Take every opportunity.
I seeeeriously recommend this book to EVERYONE; it is SO good. This book carries so many messages that need to be seen by the whole world; just so everyone can understand that there is no perfect life or way of living, but if you live life to the best of your ability and enjoyment, that's all that matters. I'm not going to lie, I did cry at the end of this book, not to spoil anything - but I would advise you to carry some tissues just in case. (PS: the characters are VERY emotionally attachable, well, they were to me anyway.)
The second book that I am sharing is 'Paper Towns'; I had this book for about a year until I finally decided to read it, or should I say, became motivated to read it before the movie came out in cinema. I read this book during Spring of this year, I think, and it was a book that I really enjoyed! However, I recommend the book over the movie; in all honesty, I was quite disappointed by the movie, actually.
1) Friendships won't last forever.
2) Don't ever feel worthless because you care so much about someone; they probably care about you too.
3) Life is an adventure, enjoy every single moment.
4) Take risks and opportunities.
5) Do things that make you feel excited for your whole life.
6) Share moments with people that you really want to be with.
7) Life will never be a smooth ride, there will be bumps and cracks.
8) Never let anyone discourage your ambitions.
9) You will never please everyone.
10) People will always be cruel and bitchy.
11) Do what the heart wants.
12) Never doubt your instinct.
13) You don't have to be popular for someone to notice or achknowledge your importance.
14) Life will never be the same without you.
15) Live in the present moment, don't live for your past or your future.
16) Don't live to please others, live to please yourself.
Again, I really really reallllllllyyy would recommend reading this book, especially if you are a John Green fan! This book gave me so so much excitement whilst reading it and some things that are written in there, I really took to heart; hopefully, from the things I've learned, I will live by them and apply them to my life so that I can enjoy every living moment!
That's it for today! I hope that whatever I have written has inspired or helped someone out there, or even encouraged you to read these books! After reading these books and reflecting what I have learned from them has really opened my eyes, and also taught me things that I wouldn't have realised if I didn't write this post, so maybe you should try it to!
See you all later!
Asia xox
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