Are you an out or in the closet book blogger?

Idle Chit-Chats is where @ Jules Bookshelf talks about bookish and non-bookish topics that is related to a bibliophile

 

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Sorry for that really really weird title hahaha! But really let's talk bout' this haha.

When I first started blogging, no one ever knew about it. Not even my parents or classmates knew about it. I did share it to my bff since highschool. Tho she doesn't really understand it, she's happy that I'm happy haha, (Mostly tho we fangirl when the fave author we love responds to me/her/our tweets ) my mom only found out when she saw me typing a blog post. (She's a big fan now haha, in a cute/embarrassing kind of way, she even tells her co-workers about it haha) and gradually people knew about it as well.

Mom? You told them?

Tho I have always tweeted my reviews on my account on Twitter, but I never imagined anyone I know even thinking of clicking it. But yes, eventually a lot of my reality friends knew about it until it became common knowledge that I was indeed a blogger.

It was a cute experience to be honest. I was always seen as the reader kind of girl so they weren't really that surprised about it haha. They were a bit surprised about having a blog in itself. They thought I was this bigshot famous blogger when I really wasn't haha. But yes when blogging became "part" of my life it was easier for my parents to understand my complete love for books (so when bookish events come up, they totally understand that I'd want to go :D ).

Let me welcome some of my friends who are here to write about their experience on this topic :D

First person to share is a personal friend of mine. And she shares her first opinion on me. She's also a blogger, more lifestyle in genre. Dyanne of  D-Ture

1. What was your first impression of me?

I seriously have NO idea. HAHA. But I kinda think it was that I sorta sensed some leader type in you.
(Seriously tho, I have an OCD when it comes to projects, so I tend to be bossy and my friends know this so I only say sorry to compensate haha) 

I was a leader type? hahaha didn't think people would see that in me haha. I'm quite lazy but I do take responsibilities seriously.
 

2. Was it obvious that I was a really big avid reader?

No, not really. You probably seemed one but I never imagined you to be that big of a reader until you mentioned about your book blog! And I was actually like, Ohmaygahd, someone understands me!

I do. I do. Haha, I was glad I could influence you to love Rose and Connor too ;) 
 

3. Were you able to relate to me? Did I influence you in anyway when it comes to anything bookish or blogging wise?

I sure did! Especially on the blogging aspect. A lot of people haven't really accepted the fact that blogging is now a young industry. Most people still see them as nothing but a hobby. It was nice to know that at least 1 of the thousands of people in Mapua, understands me in this way.

Hm, I've long been into reading since I was but a little child. I think it kinda helped that I have some friends in Mapua who's really into reading as well. (who actually turns out to be waaaay more into reading than me) I've kinda detached myself from books since I started college but it's good to know that I could have a sort of reading buddy to gush about all things reading.

AND GUYS WE DID GUSH. I SWEAR WHEN SHE FINISHED KISS THE SKY ALL WE COULD TALK ABOUT AT THE TIME WAS HIM. AND ONLY HIM HAHA.

this is how we were when we talked about Connor Freaking Amazing Cobalt! :D hahahahha

So you see it wasn't a really big big thing, but I guess them knowing about my book blog made them understand me more and they always take that into consideration. (They know that I always stop when we go through a bookstore hahaha). Inah of The Bibliophile Confessions also shares her firsthand experience about blogging on our "real life"

When I decided to start blogging about books, I didn’t want my friends to know about it. I was a bit shy, I guess and I didn’t want to them to read my reviews about the books I’ve read, although I’m pretty much eager to share book recommendations to them, of course! Maybe I didn’t want them to judge me and well, writing my reviews in English because I don’t casually speak in that language when it comes to talking to them. I’m not good when it comes to handling compliments. I get too flustered and all red, which is pretty funny.

When I created my blog, I made a separate Twitter account for the blog and to share all my book love. It was kind of fun living with two identities. I told my closest friends, my roommates that I do blog and review books. But since I have a lot of friends and most of my friends know how much of a bookworm I am, the word got out that I am a book blogger. I was kinda nervous they would look at me in a different way, most of them didn’t. Some treated me like I’m someone famous. It was embarrassing and funny at the same time. I was shy about it at first but I decided to shake it off and be proud of that fact that once I ramble about books, I could go on for hours. My friends love that about me.

About a week ago, one friend discovered my blog-related Twitter and decided to follow me. I was surprised and I freaked out a little at first because she was the only one from my school, besides my co-blogger Jem, who knows about my Twitter. The thing is, after I realized that it’s cool for me for people to know that I’m a book blogger, I put a link of my blog related Twitter account on my personal one. I just didn’t think people would actually click it.

A friendly advice, unless you’re not comfortable with people finding out you’re a book blogger, I think it’s totally okay for your friends or family to know. Besides, isn’t our love for books is what pushed us to become a book blogger? There’s nothing wrong in sharing and proclaiming our love for books to other people. Last thing, always be proud to be a book blogger!

I agree with Inah here :D I wasn't really a big blogger, but I am proud that I am able to share my love for books and converse with other book bloggers as well. That I think is the best thing about this. So whether you're an in/out of the closet book blogger. It doesn't matter because we all love books all the same and we are so proud of that :D

So yeah that's my discussion today! I hope you guys had fun reading it and hope to see you soon. *here's a gif of Loki winking :D

How about you? Does your family know? Maybe your bestfriend? Tell me your story :D

Idle Chat: YA Withdrawal

My lack of interest with YA

Idle Chit-Chats is where @ Jules Bookshelf talks about bookish and non-bookish topics that is related to a bibliophile

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Idle-Chat: The good guy that got away

Idle Chit-Chats is where @ Jules Bookshelf talks about bookish and non-bookish topics that is related to a bibliophile

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Idle Chat: Professional VS Personal

Idle Chit-Chats is where @ Jules Bookshelf talks about bookish and non-bookish topics that is related to a bibliophile

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Idle Chat: The Pressure of Blogging

Idle Chit-Chats is where @ Jules Bookshelf talks about bookish and non-bookish topics that is related to a bibliophile.

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Idle Chat: Does your beliefs/experience affect how you rate/review?

Idle Chit-Chats is where @ Jules Bookshelf talks about bookish and non-bookish topics that is related to a bibliophile.

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Idle Chat: What kind of music do readers like?

Idle Chit-Chats is where @ Jules Bookshelf talks about bookish and non-bookish topics that is related to a bibliophile.

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Music & Books

Everyone would know that since I'm a book blogger that I always read books, but that isn't always the case, because I actually love listening to music as well.

I've been the kind of person that loves drama in books, I love deep dark stories, and I also like love romance to a fault, and I think it reflects on my taste in music as well. Being a hopeless romantic, I've been enamored with a lot of pop/rock music turned accoustics by Youtube artists. Wondering why Youtube? Because a lot of accoustics by these artists tend to be more soulful and emotional, compared to the original (at least to me it is).

Demons by Imagine Dragons is one of the best examples I have. I'm sure some of you might've heard Boyce Avenue, at least once. They're my goto guys for pop/rock/other genre's turned accoustic songs. And Demons is only one of my faves from them. I'm sure everybody who's a reader who've done speed reading once. And when I do that, I usually have background music with it. Up beat, fast and catchy :) And that song is a medley by Pentatonix: Daft Punk.

Its upbeat, fast and impressive. Since its all acapella with no other instruments what so ever. So now, you're probably wondering why I'm sharing to you this post? It just occured to me that a lot of music can be related to books these days, and I think, our taste in music kinda relates and reflects our taste in books as well. I love it when books have that meaning and hidden story in it. I love how it portrays a kind of emotion whether love, hate or desperation. I think it also relates to to book. I love it when a book is emotional and deep as well. And like in books, its pretty rare to find the book and music that could make you cry. I'm not someone who's considered as a "musician" but I can definitely appreciate good music when I hear it. I think that music reflect on our taste in books as well. We are all different, kind of readers and listeners as well. As books are changing, music is changing as well. Have you noticed that a lot of music these days have more sense and meaning to them. Deep things like Pretty Hurts by Beyonce (That was epic :D), I think the song can be related to book as well 'cuz it covers the subject of "insecurity", "the idea of perfection" and "beauty" in its true essence. Like books, music also defines who we are. Because the things that we listen to is usually what we feel in that moment.

You can say that I'm a diverse reader as I enjoy reading a wide variety of genres -- from dystopian to contemporary to fantasy. And I think that reflects on my music taste too. I mainly listen to indie/alternative rock bands such as Florence + The Machine, The 1975, Coldplay, and the lot. But I also listen to pop music when I'm feeling bored or jumpy. Oh and EDM is a guilty pleasure of mine. Classical music is another favourite. So you can also consider me as a diverse music enthusiast.

~ Miguel of The Quirky Reader

When it comes to reading, I'm a sucker for dystopian and post apocalyptic young adult novels. I love a strong, no nonsense heroine, an oppressive government or regime and a revolution brewing, those oppressed finally taking a stand. But when it comes to music, you'd think I'd probably listen to inspiring songs, Eye of The Tiger comes to mind. But no, my taste in music is nothing at all comparable to my favourite book genre. When it comes to music, I'm really laid back. I love Coldplay, Kings of Leon, Wolfmother, The White Stripes, but I love Jeff Buckley. Jeff Buckley drowned in 1997, aged only thirty one. Like any author, he was an artist that brought music to life, telling a story through verses he delivered. The moment I heard Lover, You Should've Come Over (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_eLuk4RjIQ), I was undeniably in love. But my favourite song of all time is without a doubt, Purple Rain by Prince (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LJlx8mMQ88). He's known for being eccentric and just downright strange, but no no can doubt what a huge influence he's had on the music industry. But I love old school tracks from the eighties, from Run DMC and the Beastie Boys, to Jodeci and R Kelly of the Nineties. Growing up in that era, I probably won't stray too far from what I know. But like books, I'm always looking for music recommendations.

As long as it isn't a boy band [Just got to say that this made me laugh]

~ Kelly from The Diva Booknerd 

And that ends our discussion post for today, I know that this is not your average bookish post, but books aren't the only things we enjoy, right?

What about you? What kind of music do you love?

Idle Chat: Blogger Friendship

Idle Chit-Chats is where @ Jules Bookshelf talks about bookish and non-bookish topics that is related to a bibliophile.

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Idle Chats: What I like in a book

Idle Chit-Chats is where @ Jules Bookshelf talks about bookish and non-bookish topics that is related to a bibliophile.

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Idle Chat: DNF Reviewing

DNF Books

Idle chit-chat is a random post I do here @ Jules Bookshelf that talks about stuffy about books, reviewing and blogging.

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Idle Chat: The Crucial Co-Blogger/Co-Reviewer

My opinion about Co-Blogging and Co-reviewing

Idle Chat: What kind of Reader are you? + Babble

Hi Guys!!!

So most of you might or might not know this but I had my birthday yesterday :D October 29. Its not really that big of a celebration. But because of it, I got books from my awesome parents :)

my small haul :)

And to to something for my birthday post. I decided to have a little chat with you guys, my awesome readers

What kind of a reader are you?

Idle Chat: Where I read, When I read, How I read

Where I read, When I read, How I read.

So, Its been a long time since I had something to talk about, and since I haven't finished reading Immortal Rules yet, I might as well share the where's, when's, and how's in my reading.

Where I read

I could read anywhere, even in the most noisiest places. I read both paperbacks/hardbacks and using my e-reader. Since I bring either of the three most of the time, I would read everywhere as long as its comfortable, well lit, and spacious. I don't like reading when I'm all hot and sweaty (which is pretty hard since I live in a tropical country), but as long as I feel like it, I can read almost everywhere.

When I read

I read almost all the time, whenever I'm bored, inspired, or even tired. I could always squeeze a few minutes of my time to reading. Though I have limited free time now, with all my other responsibilities. I always find time to read. The times I don't have time to read would be when I'm at school, when I'm sick, or if I'm still hung over a book I've read recently.

How I read

I read in a fast manner, most people get shocked over how fast I could finish a book, just in a span of a week, (I can read 3 book or 2 in a week, in a busy schedule). Other than being a fast reader, I usually appreciate books that are engaging and interesting, if it turns out to lack the kind of character that could keep me reading, I could easily put it my to "to hold" list.

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So yeah, those are the things about my reading, how about you? Where, when and how do YOU read?

Idle Chit-Chats: Addiction towards Series

Addiction toward Series

So, Its also been a long time since I've wrote things like this, and I think with my lack of reading lately. I've missed writing in my blog. >.<

So, lately I've been reading a few post from the blogs that I've been following when I saw one post from Nancy from Tumbling Books. That certain post from her, is actually how she explained how she was a "series quitter". All of her reasons are reasonable, but while reading it I found my own reasons why I like reading series.

I've always been addicted to series. I found myself constantly wanting to read the sequel if its already available. I consider it a bad habit of mine since that because of that certain trait I couldn't concentrate on reading other series. One of my examples would be The Mortal Instruments, I remember reading all of the books straight. I didn't try to read other books because I was just too addicted with it.

I'll go give you all of the reasons about my trait.

Idle Chat: Freedom from the bindage

This week has been very stressful. Being with the exams and all, I found myself encountering many problems. So, I'd like to talk about my thoughts on "expectations" and what's the goods and bads about it.

The word "expectations" is something really heavy if you think about it. Many things are held just by that simple word. Yet, everyone of us has our own expectations to try and reach for. I can't say for myself that I had reached expectations. They were just there, and as much as I want them to disappear or just slip away, I can't fight it. I can't hide from it.

Sometimes, its a bit of a nightmare. Expectations often feels like being trapped, or pressured to do good. It BINDS you to strive harder, even to a point where it feels too hard to endure. It makes you do something desperate that you wish, you didn't do it. It can change the way you look or see about something. It can change you. Worst of all, it might not be for the better.

Yet, behind the heavy parts, and pressure. Expectation really is good for everyone. It challenges us to do better, it pushes us to the edges of our safe zones, so that we test our limits. It makes us do unimaginable things, that we thought we couldn't do. It makes you see another perspective. It can change you, for the better. And after all, those challenges that you face, it feels like you're FREE from being chained, being trapped. It makes you feel better, and more confident of yourself.

It sounds deep and scary, and it is. Even though all of us have expectations, some of us still don't know how to cope with it. I know I have (most of the time ^^) a hard time to cope with it, and sometimes I'm overwhelmed, too overwhelmed that I just wanted to lie down and rest, and forget about it.

That led me to just face the problem later, it did nothing to solve my dilemma, and in the end, I still had to face it. But afterward, after all the hard work is over, you feel content, proud even, for facing your problem.

I don't know how this could help, or how it could even spark your interest. But I wanted you to know, that having expectations isn't really bad. You just have to look at it in the good way. Face it, head on. Do your best, and if you're tired? Its not bad for you to rest, just make sure you stand up again, and move on. Because afterwards, you'll get the fruit for all your hard work.

Idle Chat: Love me for me

Do you feel like you're being enclosed by the walls, or feel burning stares behind your back? This is probably the most weirdest moments I could experience. Being an only child only adds to the intensity of the awkwardness I sometimes feel whenever they expect something from me.

I'm sure that you experience these kind of things as well. We often have people we would want to please or we feel obligated to make them happy or proud of you. Sadly some of the people we try to please so much might not feel contented with what you try to give to them.

I have faced this kind of problem before, thankfully I found a way to solve this. Here's the thing this is the problem we often face.

<--- This is mostly the reason why we try to do everything as best as I can.

It's hard to not feel fear, because you want them to notice you, to respect you, to love you. Its instinct to want people to like you. You wouldn't want them to give you hating glares when you meet them in the hallway or whisper behind your back. Even those who say they don't care, in truth are just as hurt when people criticize them, harshly.

It hurts, if your friends hate you, if no one trusts you, and if everybody doesn't want to be with you.

http://sun-is-always-shining.tumblr.com/

                Well, this is the truth --->
You don't need to please all of them. They don't affect you as much as you affect yourself. You shouldn't see yourself as a loner or loser, 'cuz your not. You can be the best, as long as you see yourself that way. Do you think that they're perfect? No they're not, they're just the same as you are.

 Don't go down with them, you are not low. You can be higher than the blue sky as long as you respect yourself, love yourself, and most of all ACCEPT YOURSELF.

It won't hurt to know how special you are. You don't know, maybe someone likes you because of your weird hazel eyes, maybe someone likes to be your friend because of the way you laugh like there's no tomorrow.  Endless reasons to why MANY people will want to be with you. Yet, some don't know it at all. They continue to think they're not worthy of being someone's friend, or they think they aren't pretty enough, smart enough, funny enough,

http://leilockheart.tumblr.com

"But sometimes people are beautiful. Not in looks. Not in what they say. Just in what they are."

Just that simple, no other reasons.
No more hiding, your beauty is coming.
Do not worry, for haters gonna hate.
But remember WE love you in every way.
             ----- By Jules

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Thank you for reading this idle chat segment :) For more inspiring pictures please go to the following websites:

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Idle chat: The ideal guy

Love... what is love?

Wow, I never thought I would make a blog about this particular subject, guess its time to do it.

Whenever I hear the words: "Ideal Guy", my first thoughts are, the one, or true match, most people think of those words this way. But sometimes in life, you would end up liking or maybe even loving the worst person you could ever imagine.

Some girls dream to have the most popular guys as their boyfriend's or maybe even a husband, some want to have a normal boy as their boyfriend or partner, but even if you are in love with a person. Is he/she really the one for you? When you're in love, you see all the good things in a person, like how funny he is, how handsome he is, or how smart he is. When you see him, your world just brightens and it seemed like everything is perfect. That my friend is blind love.

Imagine love like a microscope, if you love someone, you would always look or see every detail about him/her, how he eats, how he acts, even how he talks. I know for a fact that whenever I have a crush on someone(or when my friend has crushes) just by looking at his back, or maybe even hearing his voice. You instantly know its him. It's instinct to have attraction to someone(especially if he or she's handsome or pretty).  We're like faeries, we like pretty things. The wrong thing most people act about love is that people love not with their hearts but with their eyes ( - by One direction member), you don't love a person just because he has good looks or cute eyes, or even a nice voice. Love is so much deeper than that.

And like in physical appearance, you accept the ones you love, in their worst and best times. Love is accepting every single thing that makes the person beautiful and ugly. That way the person trust you more, the person accepts you as much as you accept them. This applies to friends, boyfriends/girlfriends and even family. I know sometimes its hard to accept the wrongs that your loved ones had done, but how could you ever try to resist them? They've been there for you in your best and worst, accept them, care for them and honor them.

Its hard to truly love someone PERFECTLY because in doing so, we accept EVERYTHING about them, this involves the good and the bad. In my opinion, don't hurry yourself on finding your one true match. They'll come when its time. God plans great things, and that is one of them, to find someone who we will share our lives with.

That's my ideal guy, maybe someone like my father, or someone better than him (though i seriously doubt that), someone who would accept all the wrongs I've done, the achievements I've reached and everything that makes me who I am. Cheezy, I know. But a girl can dream, can't they?

Idle Chat: Why I seem to fall in love for "tough guys"

Why do i seem to fall in love for "tough guys"

Yeah... right XD

The truth is I've never fallen in love, well, not yet anyway. But I'm sure fellow book lovers, seem to be soooo attracted to the dark, tall and handsome types (I know I've been). I've encountered many books were I read about this very sober, attractive guy that doesn't seem to have a heart, or at least any interest in girls.

But somehow, every time that we encounter this certain person, we become so infatuated by them that sometimes we wish that certain person isn't a fictional character. Bad guys in fictional books (and in real life) are the same. We become interested when someone is unorthodox, or out of the ordinary. But what makes us really love a character is when we learn what kind of person he/she really is.

For example: In the Iron Fey series, Ash was first described as a villain (a gorgeous villain at that), but by the end of the series, we saw how Ash was willing to die for Meghan. (Gosh, I'm still swooning >.<)

In the Hex Hall series, I saw Archer as the typical alpha male of warlocks. He was famous, hot and powerful, but as I continued to read the series, I saw Archer not just a loyal and loving boyfriend(to Sophie) but an honest and true friend.

In my opinion, men try to put on this mask where they radiate a bit of soberness, and elite personality, they try to look tough and to put on this facade where they can never get hurt. But the truth is they are somehow a bit more fragile than girls. When they're hurt, they're hurt deep, if they're angry, then they're in a complete rage.

I once thought that boys were annoying beings :) , meant to annoy girls for all time, but being in highschool, I met many boys that had this facade of intimidation, but hid a heart as fragile as crystal. For me, I don't find a boy crying as cowardice, I find him brave, because he isn't scared of showing emotion.

It's a little sad, because unlike Ash or Archer. Only a few men actually show their true emotions and personality. Pride being one of the reasons. But any girl can dream, so I say to myself; "Dream on! Dreamer!" :)