Critique of the Book Stand
(Thanks to Febbie Alacapa a.k.a. The Walking Library, whose practical choice leading to the purchase of a book stand inspired one of my recent obsessions. Hehe.)
If you see the book stand as just a matter of luxury rather than an essential for efficient and comfortable study, think again. Seeing a number of diligent students with their book stands (geeks, as others would call them) in coffee shops would reveal that more and more are enjoying the unique experience. Sabi nga ni dad, parang videoke lang ito na may mic stand! At kapag naadik ka pa, baka maging dala-dalawa ang book stand sa study table.
As a future sales agent and in line with her La Union trip, Febbie lent me hers for a week. Hindi raw kasi siya masyadong makakapagbasa kaya mabuting iwan niya muna sa ‘kin. Akala tuloy ng iba kong mga kaibigan, kay father ko hiniram. “Pagbasa ayon sa kapitulo…”
Just before the lending period ended, I actively sought to have my own. To find something cheaper than Febbie’s worth Php 411, I went to National Bookstore Alimall Cubao and Eastwood. Though, I ended up with exactly the same “model,” adjustable for two levels or angles of comfort. Haha
There are some minor inconveniences, though. If you’re just starting to read say, a 600-page medium-sized book, you’d need a binder clip to hold the pages apart. And concerning the price, is it expensive because it’s “laminated” and light? Oh well, it might still be a worthwhile investment as you’ll be using this for years.
And what’s more: It helped me carry through long hours of review despite a persistent cough. ‘Di ko alam kung dahil sa gamot o pati sa book stand kaya nabawasan ang pag-ubo. ‘Pag nakayuko kasi habang nagbabasa, nakakaubo rin di ba? :D
Sabi ni Febbie, may book led light din siya na pwedeng i-clip para well-lit ang book! Nagduda tuloy ako na baka may USB electric fan din siya para presko habang nagbabasa. Fanatic ng CD-R king? With portable ref?!
If you see the book stand as just a matter of luxury rather than an essential for efficient and comfortable study, think again. Seeing a number of diligent students with their book stands (geeks, as others would call them) in coffee shops would reveal that more and more are enjoying the unique experience. Sabi nga ni dad, parang videoke lang ito na may mic stand! At kapag naadik ka pa, baka maging dala-dalawa ang book stand sa study table.
As a future sales agent and in line with her La Union trip, Febbie lent me hers for a week. Hindi raw kasi siya masyadong makakapagbasa kaya mabuting iwan niya muna sa ‘kin. Akala tuloy ng iba kong mga kaibigan, kay father ko hiniram. “Pagbasa ayon sa kapitulo…”
Just before the lending period ended, I actively sought to have my own. To find something cheaper than Febbie’s worth Php 411, I went to National Bookstore Alimall Cubao and Eastwood. Though, I ended up with exactly the same “model,” adjustable for two levels or angles of comfort. Haha
There are some minor inconveniences, though. If you’re just starting to read say, a 600-page medium-sized book, you’d need a binder clip to hold the pages apart. And concerning the price, is it expensive because it’s “laminated” and light? Oh well, it might still be a worthwhile investment as you’ll be using this for years.
And what’s more: It helped me carry through long hours of review despite a persistent cough. ‘Di ko alam kung dahil sa gamot o pati sa book stand kaya nabawasan ang pag-ubo. ‘Pag nakayuko kasi habang nagbabasa, nakakaubo rin di ba? :D
Sabi ni Febbie, may book led light din siya na pwedeng i-clip para well-lit ang book! Nagduda tuloy ako na baka may USB electric fan din siya para presko habang nagbabasa. Fanatic ng CD-R king? With portable ref?!
