Monday, September 19, 2011

Just go with the FLOW!


Hello dear blogettes. Long time no… Blog? LOL

Well we have been pretty busy with our 9-5 lives a.k.a Work sothat’s why we have neglected this page for a while. And besides we didn’t doany travelling or wandering around as of late so nothing to post in there. Butwe did recently go to an amazing place especially for those bookworms outthere. It’s called the Flow. I’m sure most HK’ers has heard of it, if not, itis a shop full of books… 2nd hand books that is. But nonethelessthey are still worth visiting.

Most of the books despite being previously owned are well kept andvery readable. Once you visit this place, Dymocks and PageOne will look like abig scam. I know they aren’t but in Flow you get to buy books for $20(HKD) andup! Actually you can get the Comics at $8 a piece, couldn't get any more awesome than that!

So the price and the books are the upside. The downer is thatbecause of the many many MANY books in the shop it sort of crammed up into onevery little space and having more than 5 people inside is a big stretch. Sosorry for claustrophobic people this may frighten you. But if this doesn’tbother you, like us, then please take time to visit.

Aside from books they also sell DVDs mostly of the TV series. However, we do suggest that you bring a list of book titles or authors you wanted to checkout or buy because like we said the place is pretty crowded, with book, and although majority of them are arranged alphabetically the new ones are somewhat scattered all over the place so be sure to have a little note of what you are looking for because that is what failed to do! 


Anyway, to end this post, check out our pictures. It’s not much because webarely talked yet alone take pictures inside the shop.


 

Whoop! There it is! 



BTW, Shop is open every day at 12:00pm and closes at 7pm. :)


Books bought and spent:

Bex
Chicken soup for the Christian Family: $55.00 [Looks Brand New]
Super Hero Comics (for little brother Andrew): $155 [$8 for each]
Total:  $210

Jcel
Eat Pray Love: $ 22 (with plastic cover, how awesome!)
The Alchemist: $ 78
Cirque du Freak series, Book 1-3: $ 20 each
The Uglies: $ 38
Sydney Sheldon (2 books): $29 each
Thank you for the memories: $ 38
There's no place like here: $39
Total: $333


Till our next Adventure, 
Ann & Jcel 



Wednesday, September 7, 2011

When I say I Am a Christian by Carol Wimmer

Last weekend, my friend and I went to this second hand book store. It was filled with many books [of course], magazines & DVD's. But 1 book caught my attention, it was the "Chicken Soup for Christian Family". There were many stories of people from different backgrounds and denomination. This book made me realize how blessed I am to have a Godly-parents who raised me up to know that without God, I can do nothing! - There are times that we take for granted the small things, never knowing that what we have all along is what we really needed - nothing else! I have learned that God is more than enough for me and I thank Him dearly for my wonderful Family and my friends. 
One particular poem that was in the book caught my attention. This was written by Carol Wimmer and I feel like It's worth sharing ... enjoy!  





When I say I am a Christian
by Carol Wimmer

When I say, “I am a Christian”
I’m not shouting, “I’ve been saved!”
I’m whispering, “I get lost!
That’s why I chose this way”

When I say, “I am a Christian”
I don’t speak with human pride
I’m confessing that I stumble -
needing God to be my guide

When I say, “I am a Christian”
I’m not trying to be strong
I’m professing that I’m weak
and pray for strength to carry on

When I say, “I am a Christian”
I’m not bragging of success
I’m admitting that I’ve failed
and cannot ever pay the debt

When I say, “I am a Christian”
I don’t think I know it all
I submit to my confusion
asking humbly to be taught

When I say, “I am a Christian”
I’m not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are far too visible
but God believes I’m worth it

When I say, “I am a Christian”
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache
which is why I seek His name

When I say, “I am a Christian”
I do not wish to judge
I have no authority
I only know I’m loved