my barnes & noble dreaming sessions
A David Cho Exclusive
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Usually, in the CANON, I explore creating a fictional universe with the hopes that you’ll follow along with your own world. Every fourth week, I’m releasing an AU story or an exclusive with one of the members of Apple Hair. This time, we have an entry from David Cho. He’s going to be talking about daydreaming, one of his favorite activities.
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Hey everyone. It’s David. Today, I’m giving you insight into one of my favorite places and probably my favorite activity.
Barnes & Noble is located at the Ala Moana mall, and sadly it’s the last huge bookstore on the island. I remember the days with multiple locations, and a chain called Borders, but sadly most of them closed down.
Thanks to the rise of BookTok, this Barnes & Noble location has been getting a lot of love. And in a return to the store, I decided to pair my browsing with my daydreaming, making a concoction that would probably do us a lot of good in this chaotic world.
Since training for debut takes up most of my energy, I found that my “dreaming sessions” are the best way I can refill, taking in all the quiet and peaceful moments that I can stumble upon while giving the time for my brain to imagine in the way it’s intended to.
I even wrote a poem on my latest visit, while browsing the special editions with sprayed edges and intricate patterns that ranged from flowers and vines to seashells and flames.
It’s been a while since I was able to
Fully relax
Not only to recharge
But to realize the beauty in the things around me
In the times of dreaming during sunlit hours
Reminders come to me,
Filling me up like God’s love
Telling me that these quiet moments aren’t gone to waste
It’s likely obvious that I wasn’t able to fulfill my dream of being a social media poet. But sometimes, when I’m in such a beautiful area, and when the mood’s just right, the words come to me.
I want to encourage you to create as well. Because your story is just waiting to be dreamed. Maybe you can join me in a dreaming session this week. Allow yourself to think about the possibilities. And if the future’s much too overwhelming, you can find a bit of beauty in something like a special edition book. Sure, it might cost fifty dollars these days, but allow yourself to memorize the weight of the novel in your hands. I promise you that these daydreaming sessions aren’t a waste.
Much love,
David Cho
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