Don't cry because it's over....

On one of my inscribed leather bracelets I offer the quote by Dr. Seuss that says, "Don't cry because it's over, smile  because it happened". I like that  - I guess it's just another way of telling people to see the glass half full and not half empty.  I'm trying to feel that way tonight but it's not working so well.

 I just finished reading a book and now I feel that same old empty pang that I get after I read the last page of a book I have really enjoyed. The sadness when you know that the story is over - it's like a good friend moving away. Tonight it was The Help by Katheryn Stockett. I wasn't sure if I would like this book. I usually don't want to read books that are getting a bunch of hype - but I really like the new actress Emma Stone and I knew I would want to go and see the movie. Just wanted to read the book first. Such a great book filled with great character studies that really give you a great insight into the relationships between the three main female characters.
Even now I wonder what Skeeter might be doing or how sassy Minny is being - I guess that is the sign of a good book.  I just wish it didn't leave me feeling so empty. 

I hope in a couple of days I can smile because I got a chance to read this great book, but for right now I'm just kind of content in being sad and remembering what a great time we had over coffee and 420 great pages.

I ♥ The Help.