Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Yesterday may have been the highest rated Oscars ever, but it was also the 110th birthday of Dr. Seuss. His books are an American childhood staple, a timeless treasure. I may have been born in the states, but I didn't read my first Dr. Seuss book till I was an adult. I feel like there are so many great life lessons to take that it's relevant at any age. It's hard to have something appeal to such a wide audience. Take a read at this Huffington Post article  on the lessons you can learn as an adult.

There's a manager in my office that gave his direct reports the book Oh, The Places You'll Go with a personalized note inside as a gift for when they would move on to another bigger and better role within the company. When I had heard this I thought, "Wow, what an awesome and thoughtful gift." When I become a people manager, I hope to remember that gesture and follow in a similar path. I love the idea of a book as opposed to a card, and that's saying a lot since I LOVE CARDS. I did after all work at Papyrus for 2 years after I graduated from high school.

Speaking of that book, I love the image and message so much so I painted the book cover on a canvas as a baby shower gift for my coworker a year ago. I had never painted something like that before but I think it had turned out great. It currently hangs in his son's room. His son, Ben, also celebrated his 1st birthday yesterday! What a cute coincidence, huh? I thought so. I'm excited to be babysitting him soon!

I hope to one day have children and read them all of the Dr. Seuss books. Maybe even have themed rooms or parties; who knows? I may change my mind by then or not. I just know that I'm a fan of the characters, stories, and life lessons. Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Thank you for everything!

What's your favorite Dr. Seuss story?