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teobesta

teobesta

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two things that anyone who came around the house found most annoying when i was a kid were
my constant pleading for stories
and my incessant whys
but all that stopped when i learned to read
and my dad taught me how to use a dictionary (one of my fondest memories for sure)
i have never been able to leave the world of books... more »
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  • j.luna

    j.luna says

    Hi. How are you doing? IQ84 is good, except for the last pages which seemed to be hurried by the author. It looks as though Murakami had a strong start but was drained towards the end. Can't blame him though, it is a gragantuan novel.

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Peter Matthews

    Peter Matthews says

    Hi Teobesta,
    Thanks for the note.
    I've not had time to talk on Shelfari (thought I keep reading books). I have been working a lot to develop the Research Cooperative as a place to help people who write about their research.... (http://researchcooperative.org). You can find me there!
    Cheers, Peter

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • 7asan

    7asan says

    heya.. yeah i actually did mention in my review of the book that there seemed to be lots of exaggeration in it!. so i totally agree. but i loved the book anyway. as a gay boy who lived there, in saudi arabia, for 15 years, i could really connect with the book. I went through ur shelf and wow u really seem to read a lot. i try to catch up with my readings but often very busy with my school life : ]. No i didn't like hitchens so much. Although i consider my self an atheist, but i thought his points were kinda shallow and some of his arguments were irrelevant and fruitless. so what are u reading now?! i saw lots of books on your shelf. I have just finished reading "snow falling on cedars" which i really liked. and now still thinking what to read next.

    Posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Rue des Boucher 14

    Rue des Boucher 14 says

    Yeah! I live In Fribourg. That is around 1:30hr drive from Geneva. Fribourg is located at the center of all improtant cities of Switzerland. Just at the center between geneva and Zurich, and also Basel. It is nice to be in Fribourg. I think I am lucky to be here.

    I am listening online music that I can invite you for free. Tigrigna music
    http://www.hazhazino.com/


    take care

    Posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Rue des Boucher 14

    Rue des Boucher 14 says

    Donot know Aziz or any other malaysian. even I do know veryfw Eritrean who are living in my City. I mean in Fribourg, Swiss

    Posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Rue des Boucher 14

    Rue des Boucher 14 says

    Merci! for responding. I am still around in Twitters and Face book though both can be hacked and some unwanted post may appear on ur wall.
    did u return from south Asia ? where are u at the moment?
    wishing all th best

    keep well !
    Mesfin

    Posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Rue des Boucher 14

    Rue des Boucher 14 says

    great shelf

    Posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • teresa S

    teresa S says

    Phantoms in the Brian? What is about? Is it about Health?

    Good news, Eric LED R&D got a big try order.

    Bad news, he thinks it is time to quit now.

    Teresa

    Posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • maydiwayatangnawawala

    maydiwayatangnawawala says

    hi, the Flips Flipping Pages is following the story of a murderer. Conclusions, observations, and insights will be shared at the book discussion on Saturday. Please join us. No joining fee, no hassle, no pressure--just walk in, and help us understand this man:

    "In eighteenth-century France there lived a man who was one of the most gifted and abominable personages in an era that knew no lack of gifted and abominable personages. His story will be told here. His name was Jean-Baptiste Grenouille"

    Book: Perfume by Patrick Suskind
    Moderator: Sumthinblue
    Discussion proper: September 26, 2009, 2 pm
    Venue: New Bombay Restaurant, The Columns, Buendia cor. Ayala ave.

    -----------------------
    You may also join the pre-discussion activity.

    Pre-discussion Activity (10 am)
    Perfume Making Seminar at Grasse Fragrance Company
    Ground Floor Saville Building
    8728 Paseo de Roxas Ave. corner Gil Puyat Ave.
    Makati City
    P300, inclusive of materials for two scents

    *bring book for swapping

    Book
    Available at National Book Store and Fully Booked, approx. P545

    Also available at Bookay-Ukay (definitely not P545)
    Once in awhile makes an appearance in Book Sale

    more details here ---] http://www.shelfari.com/groups/12439/discussions/138269/September-Book-Discussion-Perfume-by-Patrick-Suskind#unread

    Posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • PI V NOJ

    PI V NOJ says

    hi teobesta. =)
    i havent seen them for a very long time. the last time i saw joel g and mayd was may. since then, no communications at all because of my work. but dont worry,as soon as i see these people, i will let you know and i will say to them that you said hi.=)

    are you coming back to the Philippines? when?

    Posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Howard H

    Howard H says

    You got some very intersting looks

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • PI V NOJ

    PI V NOJ says

    we had our jap-lit book discussion at islandhoppers house in batangas. 'twas great! we made some origami stuff (i forgot the procedures though) , ate japanese food , wathced japanese anime , and raid the National Bookstore in batangas.

    we hope to see you soon, teobesta. keep in touch.

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • PI V NOJ

    PI V NOJ says

    hi teobesta. how are you? when will you go back here in philippines?

    hope to see you again and have a little chit-chat. =)

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • maydiwayatangnawawala

    maydiwayatangnawawala says

    FIRST QUARTER STORM: FLIPS FLIPPING PAGES & BOOKMOOCHERS PILIPINAS

    January 31 - The Best and the Worst, FFP Planning Sessions, Book Swap (2-7pm)
    Venue: Cafe Xocolat on B.Gonzales, Quezon City
    Details: http://www.shelfari.com/groups/12439/discussions/95194/January-s-Show-and-Tell-Session

    January 30-31 - BOOKMOOCH Booth in Ateneo High School Fair (8am-12MN)
    Venue: Loyola Heights, Quezon City
    Details: http://www.shelfari.com/groups/23735/discussions/93772/BOOKMOOCH-STAND-

    February 14 - History of the Book, Love Story Discussion, Book Swap (to be confirmed with Professor May)
    Proposed Venue: TBA

    March 13 or 27: March book discussion, book swap
    Proposed Venue: Island Hopper's farm in Batangas (negotiable)

    All dates except for January 31 (due to short notice) are still negotiable.

    We guarantee, all bookworm gatherings degenerate into a WHOLE LOT OF FUN! Maybe we'll see you around again, Teobesta! take care!

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • teresa S

    teresa S says

    Lao -- I don't think I would like to visit there. Why did you choose that? Is there anything special?

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Phige

    Phige says

    I understand. No rush. Will wait.
    thanks.

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • ms. rose

    ms. rose says

    oh, sorry! i think i picked it up from someone else as well. won't happen again, i promise.

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • maydiwayatangnawawala

    maydiwayatangnawawala says

    hi teo! thank for the email - it gave me a vision, of things to come and people and places to get to know. happy reading, wonderful traveling, and merry Christmas!

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • ms. rose

    ms. rose says

    hiya, teo^^. how's life?

    i've often wondered about the book you're reading now, 'the chrysanthemum and the sword'. what do you think about it?

    happy holidays, btw!

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • teresa S

    teresa S says

    Wow, you are great at updating what you read. And you really read a lot. And I forgot your exact day of birthday. Anyway it is coming,right? Happy Birthday.

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )