So...What is the BEST Book You've Ever Read?

Wassup, ya'll? It's T.R. back again with another great question placed upon his lap by the fabulous Mrs. G. Today's subject deals with a very, VERY dear book to me.

Though I may not have it in my possession at the moment (before I began typing this blog, I placed an order for it on Amazon. Yezzir!), this particular book continues to poke at the inner "Big-Kid" in me, and make me smile at the same time. It is a book that is so simple, yet it takes the reader on such an adventure in such a short amount of time that one can't help but smile and realize how timeless the book really is. Yes, ya'll, this book is THAT GOOD. You don't believe me? Then pick up the next copy of If You Give A Mouse A Cookie... and see for yourself!

Why is this book such a masterpiece in my eyes? My honest answer? I have no clue. But, this book is one of the few that I can sit down and read, and read, and read...and every single time that I read it, it will amuse me over and over again.

Even the spin-offs are great: If You Give A Pig A Pancanke, If You Give A Moose A Muffin, If You Give A Cat A Cupcake...yes, they're all classics. Laura Joffe Numeroff knew what she was doing when she wrote this material. Like...for real. The original book, my favorite in this case, still remains the "OG" of all children's books when it comes to my personal taste.

I can't explain fully why I love it because there's so much to it. The pictures and scenarios are entertaining, cute, and just plain funny. The storyline and the pace of the book makes you WANT to turn the page to see what happens next. The amount of imagination and creativity put into this book shows just how good it is. I'm a Big Kid at heart, like I said before, so when I come across a book like this, I can't help but grab it, take a sit-down, and read it. It takes me back to years when life, in a sense, was simple. Fun. Entertaining. New...it gives me the ability to set aside the "semi-mature, young adult" side of me, and revert back to my own innocence. I Love the fact that it can do that. Really. I do, and I'm not afraid to admit it, either.

I Love this book. Plain and simple.

So what is the BEST book I've ever read?

If You Give A Mouse A Cookie..., by Laura Joffe Numeroff.

I'll holla at you later.

Peace, Much Love, and God Bless.

--T.R. McKnight

So...What does an "English" Major "Look" Like?

Ok, let me first start this off by letting you know that I am probably THE coolest blogger you'll ever come across. Naaaah, just kidding. But yes, I do have a penchant for typing and expressing myself through words, so I'm going to warn you now...sometimes I may type...and type...and type. But I'll assure you that it's good stuff. If not, well, read another blog. ;^P

Just kidding, ya'll.

There's a question that I have been posed with from a wonderful lady, who I'll refer to as "Mrs. G.," which asks me what I personally think an English Major, like myself, looks like.

Well, to me...an English Major looks like what he or she is trying to express. When it comes to the core values of being an English Major, one may find that it easier to portray what you want to portray through the use of words, stories, poems, blogs...the works. Writing ourselves down, in a sense, is what gives an English Major a sort of "backdrop," if you will, that allows one to fully get their show on the road.

Now, before you start developing pre-conceived notions of English Majors being "Nerdy," or "Drama Kids," or "Straight and Narrow"...let me tell you something...

...Wait, I lost my train of thought.

Give me a second...

Ok, I'm back. Like I had stated earlier, we are what we want to express. I am a writer by heart, and I love poetry and Hip-Hop, so with English being my main course meal of study, I am further learning and developing my literary, writing, and grammar skills. Not only am I doing this for improvement of my abilities, but I am doing this because it gives me the chance to look at things from another perspective...the Reader's and the Writer's perspective.

And last time I checked, you didn't need a pocket protector or highwater khakis in order to do that.

So what am I saying? I'm saying that an English Major is a reflection of their own personal expression. I have yet to meet a person who can simplify themselves in the form of a mathematic equation, and I doubt there's a person who is willing to actually try. If you know such a person, refer them to me. I've got to see them for myself.

But in closing, if you think about it...a dancer dances to express themselves. A pianist plays with emotion to display what they feel. A chef prepares stylish and tasty meals to exhibit his passion. And an English Major writes...to give you an insight on who they are. And once one can see that, then you'll truly know what they look like.

So there you have it. I hope I didn't go too far off course...I'm getting graded for this. X^D

But hey, I hope you enjoy reading this one. I'll have more blogs coming, so keep your eyes open. I just may bring some of my old MySpace material here. And yes, I said MySpace.

I'll catch ya'll later.

Peace, Much Love, and God Bless.

--T.R. McKnight