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Ever read a book you thought you could have written better yourself?


I could hardly write my own prayer. If I do not like a book and have difficulty finishing it the book may not be for me. I would leave the writing or rewriting to someone whom the story belongs.

With books at work (academic) - maybe edit, adjust examples, or illustrate a concept to fit needs of certain learners.  But then writing it better? I might as well write another book entirely. 


Thursday 13: March Celebrations



March 21st is full, isn't it? I didn't know most of these celebrations but I'm glad to find a couple relevant to me, like #4 and 8. Which ones interest you?


1. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
2. National Common Courtesy Day
3. National Teenager Day
4. National Single Parents Day
5. World Down Syndrome Day
6. National Flower Day
7. Twitter Day
8. Children's Poetry Day
9. Hump Day
10. Memory Day
11. National French Bread Day
12. California Strawberry Day
13. Fragrance Day

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  1. Eva @View from the HillsideMarch 23, 2012 at 4:05 AM

    I'm not a writer, but there are times when I'd like to be an editor.

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  2. Children’s Poetry Day | My Little ProfessorMarch 23, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    [...] Heaps of celebrations fill March 21st – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, National Common Courtesy Day…. Out of thirteen there are two that particularly attracted me: National Single Parents Day and Children’s Poetry Day. [...]

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  3. HeatherMarch 23, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Common Courtesy Day... Should be more than just one day! Thanks for visiting last night!

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  4. HazelMarch 23, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Indeed! It probably should even be every day.

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  5. NessMarch 23, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    I am new to blogging and this is interesting. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. LizzieMarch 23, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Fragrance day is really interesting. :) Btw, I also love reading books.

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  7. HazelMarch 24, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    Then welcome to my world!

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  8. juanderfulpinoyMarch 24, 2012 at 1:57 AM

    fragrance day really catches my attention.

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  9. CieloMarch 24, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    I wonder how they celebrate "Fragrance Day"...

    But I would choose no. 6 National Flower Day - I am a frustrated gardener and I would love to see flowers in full bloom during this festivity

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  10. Carizza ChuaMarch 24, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    wow Memory Day exists! hahahhaa this should be practiced and remembered

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  11. HerbertMarch 24, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    I dont think I can relate on this one although I love reading books :/

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  12. MatsumotoMarch 24, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    Like you I'd probably put down a book I don't like after two pages ^_^ I would want to be a proofreader somehow but my own writing needs to be edited and proofread.lol. I find number 1 interesting though that's doable it's not gonna be in this system of things.

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  13. RosselMarch 26, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    I used to read a lot. It's sad that I don't have much time to that now. Number one interests me.

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  14. URLApril 6, 2012 at 6:18 AM

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