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Stercum
Yep, that title is Latin. And it's a curse word. Try to figure it out :P
Anyways, this past week has literally sucked. Last Saturday on the way home from my sister's, my car died. It began making terrible sounds, along with backfiring (or at least a smaller version of the noise), and losing power. I managed to make it to a little store right before my house and pulled over. In the end, my father-in-law made it to my house in it, but we still have no idea what is wrong with it. He has been super busy, so he finally looked at it Tuesday, and still doesn't know. He has to buy the reader for the comp. chip in it. Wish me luck.
Sunday, I woke up with a terrible terrible cold. I felt horrible all day, but still managed to do some homework. I figured out that my car wouldn't even be looked at at about seven that night. Attempted to find a way to school and failed. So I missed all four of my classes Monday. There was a highlight of Monday but I'm keeping that to myself :P I had an idea for a ride, but I woke up Monday with a migraine and just said "screw it." So yeah. I was really upset about that. Plus, I never got rid of my migraine. I managed to read throughout the idea because it didn't hurt, but I couldn't use my computer or even barely watch tv. I tried all my methods for getting rid of it and it REFUSED! Stercum.
So, Tuesday, still had a migraine. My husband's aunt took me to work however, and finally it went away around 11. I was so happy. But I was too exhausted to really care. Sad, huh? Still no word on the car either. My sister won a spa party through the bank and it was Tuesday night at 6:30. I rode with a friend we had invited. We started over with a cleaning scrub, and then a lotion that heats up on your face and helps cleanse it. That was cool. We proceeded to use instant manicure stuff on our hands and that smelled wonderful. Finally, we came to several other things. It was a sales pitch, but the lady was nice and we knew her from high school. We got to put pedicure stuff on our feet, wrap them in plastic bags, then put on heated socks (those were awesome). Our feet sat like that for a while. We got magazines with the products, a sales pitch, tried different lotions and smelt different things. Oh, and a lip therapy thing which was interesting. Then, with background music to boot, she put damp hot washcloths on our face that had this Detox bath soak on them. OH MY GOD I LOVED IT. It was so soothing. She turned off the light and went through some relaxation stuff and I loooved it. It was great though because my sister's little boy came in and said "Time for eats!" before my brother-in-law could stop him. We all died laughing. Finally, we went through a bit more, played a game for five dollars off, and someone got to draw for a prize. Heather, we missed you! I ordered the detox stuff. It was AMAZING! I was so relaxed. For ten minutes. At the same time, my husband texted me towards the end of that he had locked his keys in his car and I needed to ride back with Nikki (the friend who brought me). -sighs- I'm having my own party so I can get the free hot/cold wrap.
So, I wind up back in Bowling Green at 9:30 pm. With homework I needed to do that was at home. -sighs- My husband got off at 10. I realize that I don't have a key to his car. He needs me to help unlock it manually. Which results in us spending almost two hours trying to hold a pry bar, use the hanger, and a flashlight to see. My wrists were KILLING me. It just wouldn't work, and he's done it before. Finally I think to call a friend, and he comes and geniusly twists the hanger to catch the top of the door handle and unlock it. -sighs- It was after 1 am when I collapsed into bed. I also found out that my father-in-law needs thing-a-ma-jig to read my car's comp. that night.
Wednesday, I made it to school. I was sick, exhausted and just down right grumpy. Sean woke me up that morning to tell me the cats spilled apple juice on my laptop and not to turn it on. My bibliography which I thought was due was on it and no where else. OMG. I talked to the teacher and she informed me it was moved to Friday. Then mentioned the primary document that I forgot to read. Luckily it was only eight pages and I did that during a break. Latin was fun and I found out he forgot to pass an attendance sheet around Monday, so I got a free absence - THANK GOD. The day went okay, and after I got home I did a little work and watched The Avengers. I had another migraine.
Thursday, well that's today. Still nothing on the car. Still working on the bibliography and my paper for my other class. I've gotten great feedback on it from fellow students (required in my online class) and the writing center. They've all pointed out the ending, but it was a cop out. The girl from the writing center averaged 10 um-s a minute (I counted) in her audio feedback - I wanted to punch something. She was really sweet and said I had beautiful writing/voice though. I feel spiffy. Less stressed. No headache. Nikki, one of my besties and my "person" put this on my Facebook wall:
"I know you have had a rough past 2 weeks and I sorry, but I want you to know I love you and I am always here for you. I give you hell and pick on you all the time because I luvses ooo!"
Aw, I love her :) Tomorrow I have to drive my husband's car, get dog food, and come home to work my butt off. Next week is fall break and I am really looking forward to having the time off. Plus, it will be awesome at the faire. I am sad that I have a paper due the Monday right after break, because I will have to do that this weekend. It never ends.
Anyways, this past week has literally sucked. Last Saturday on the way home from my sister's, my car died. It began making terrible sounds, along with backfiring (or at least a smaller version of the noise), and losing power. I managed to make it to a little store right before my house and pulled over. In the end, my father-in-law made it to my house in it, but we still have no idea what is wrong with it. He has been super busy, so he finally looked at it Tuesday, and still doesn't know. He has to buy the reader for the comp. chip in it. Wish me luck.
Sunday, I woke up with a terrible terrible cold. I felt horrible all day, but still managed to do some homework. I figured out that my car wouldn't even be looked at at about seven that night. Attempted to find a way to school and failed. So I missed all four of my classes Monday. There was a highlight of Monday but I'm keeping that to myself :P I had an idea for a ride, but I woke up Monday with a migraine and just said "screw it." So yeah. I was really upset about that. Plus, I never got rid of my migraine. I managed to read throughout the idea because it didn't hurt, but I couldn't use my computer or even barely watch tv. I tried all my methods for getting rid of it and it REFUSED! Stercum.
So, Tuesday, still had a migraine. My husband's aunt took me to work however, and finally it went away around 11. I was so happy. But I was too exhausted to really care. Sad, huh? Still no word on the car either. My sister won a spa party through the bank and it was Tuesday night at 6:30. I rode with a friend we had invited. We started over with a cleaning scrub, and then a lotion that heats up on your face and helps cleanse it. That was cool. We proceeded to use instant manicure stuff on our hands and that smelled wonderful. Finally, we came to several other things. It was a sales pitch, but the lady was nice and we knew her from high school. We got to put pedicure stuff on our feet, wrap them in plastic bags, then put on heated socks (those were awesome). Our feet sat like that for a while. We got magazines with the products, a sales pitch, tried different lotions and smelt different things. Oh, and a lip therapy thing which was interesting. Then, with background music to boot, she put damp hot washcloths on our face that had this Detox bath soak on them. OH MY GOD I LOVED IT. It was so soothing. She turned off the light and went through some relaxation stuff and I loooved it. It was great though because my sister's little boy came in and said "Time for eats!" before my brother-in-law could stop him. We all died laughing. Finally, we went through a bit more, played a game for five dollars off, and someone got to draw for a prize. Heather, we missed you! I ordered the detox stuff. It was AMAZING! I was so relaxed. For ten minutes. At the same time, my husband texted me towards the end of that he had locked his keys in his car and I needed to ride back with Nikki (the friend who brought me). -sighs- I'm having my own party so I can get the free hot/cold wrap.
So, I wind up back in Bowling Green at 9:30 pm. With homework I needed to do that was at home. -sighs- My husband got off at 10. I realize that I don't have a key to his car. He needs me to help unlock it manually. Which results in us spending almost two hours trying to hold a pry bar, use the hanger, and a flashlight to see. My wrists were KILLING me. It just wouldn't work, and he's done it before. Finally I think to call a friend, and he comes and geniusly twists the hanger to catch the top of the door handle and unlock it. -sighs- It was after 1 am when I collapsed into bed. I also found out that my father-in-law needs thing-a-ma-jig to read my car's comp. that night.
Wednesday, I made it to school. I was sick, exhausted and just down right grumpy. Sean woke me up that morning to tell me the cats spilled apple juice on my laptop and not to turn it on. My bibliography which I thought was due was on it and no where else. OMG. I talked to the teacher and she informed me it was moved to Friday. Then mentioned the primary document that I forgot to read. Luckily it was only eight pages and I did that during a break. Latin was fun and I found out he forgot to pass an attendance sheet around Monday, so I got a free absence - THANK GOD. The day went okay, and after I got home I did a little work and watched The Avengers. I had another migraine.
Thursday, well that's today. Still nothing on the car. Still working on the bibliography and my paper for my other class. I've gotten great feedback on it from fellow students (required in my online class) and the writing center. They've all pointed out the ending, but it was a cop out. The girl from the writing center averaged 10 um-s a minute (I counted) in her audio feedback - I wanted to punch something. She was really sweet and said I had beautiful writing/voice though. I feel spiffy. Less stressed. No headache. Nikki, one of my besties and my "person" put this on my Facebook wall:
"I know you have had a rough past 2 weeks and I sorry, but I want you to know I love you and I am always here for you. I give you hell and pick on you all the time because I luvses ooo!"
Aw, I love her :) Tomorrow I have to drive my husband's car, get dog food, and come home to work my butt off. Next week is fall break and I am really looking forward to having the time off. Plus, it will be awesome at the faire. I am sad that I have a paper due the Monday right after break, because I will have to do that this weekend. It never ends.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Ode to my Fellowship
So, Heather is awesome. And part of my fellowship. That's right, peeps, I am now calling you my fellowship. Of course... there's only two people who read this thing. I need seven more. I must make nine. MWAHAHA, thanks for the idea Heather. I'm so nerdy it's scary. On a better note, Heather came up with it. What does that make her? (I don't know how you didn't realize you were a nerd, dear!) To continue with the very sad LOTR nerdness, my marriage band has elvish writing. And this was Tolkien week. That's right, it's also the 75th anniversary of The Hobbit. Today was the day to have Second Breakfast. Sadly, I was in class. Sucks, right?
I got a Gandalf Bobble Head. It's so freaking cute. Becky proceeded to say, "When someone tries to pass, yell, YOU SHALL NOT PASS! and speed up." OMG I died laughing. And I shall now always think that. That's right idiots. You shall not pass me. Gandalf will refuse. Makes me wish my window rolled down. -sighs-
I'm sure there were a million other things that Heather, Becky and I rambled about that would be funny. I just have a sucky memory. Heather bought a game called Origins. Let's just say, Chip off the Ol' Block has a whole new meaning. We ate pumpkin cheesecake, knitted, did homework, rambled and dreamed. It was a wonderful night. Even better, I got my Gandalf. Did I mention that?
School is kicking my butt. Of course, it would help if I just really really wanted to do anything. Anything at all. I wish I could curl up in bed and not move for several days. It's frustrating. I want to do well. I just don't want to do anything. Snap, circular logic. I went and talked to my professor of Latin after class in his office. Apparently I am the only one who has been in four weeks. Aren't I special? I made a joke about just always being a suck up to teachers and we both laughed. Sadly, it's almost true. However, he's a giant dork and pretty cool and I did need help. I want to do well enough that I'm willing to seek it. Sort of. When I want to do anything.
I made Heather's blog. Isn't it sad that that's a huge highlight for me? Heather, we need lives. Speaking of lives, during a documentary in class there was an add for New Zealand and traveling there. I recognized the places immediately. And it showed Hobbitton. I nearly cried. 100% Middle Earth. OH LORD TAKE ME THERE! I sighed after it, and my friend Emily looked over at me and laughed. Oh, Middle Earth. Oh! They have translated The Hobbit into Latin. So cool. My Latin professor showed me Winnie The Pooh in Latin. It translates into Winnie that pooh. Isn't that terrible? He thinks they were going for Winnie the famous pooh. Not much better. Actually, maybe worse.
I'm trying to think of something cool to report. Or even say. I have nothing. Of course, no one reads this so I don't suppose it matters. .... Was that supposed to cheer me up? I think it just depressed me. Back to writing. Writing. Cutting actually about nine pages from my story so I can submit it. Lord, that sucks.
I'm sure there were a million other things that Heather, Becky and I rambled about that would be funny. I just have a sucky memory. Heather bought a game called Origins. Let's just say, Chip off the Ol' Block has a whole new meaning. We ate pumpkin cheesecake, knitted, did homework, rambled and dreamed. It was a wonderful night. Even better, I got my Gandalf. Did I mention that?
School is kicking my butt. Of course, it would help if I just really really wanted to do anything. Anything at all. I wish I could curl up in bed and not move for several days. It's frustrating. I want to do well. I just don't want to do anything. Snap, circular logic. I went and talked to my professor of Latin after class in his office. Apparently I am the only one who has been in four weeks. Aren't I special? I made a joke about just always being a suck up to teachers and we both laughed. Sadly, it's almost true. However, he's a giant dork and pretty cool and I did need help. I want to do well enough that I'm willing to seek it. Sort of. When I want to do anything.
I made Heather's blog. Isn't it sad that that's a huge highlight for me? Heather, we need lives. Speaking of lives, during a documentary in class there was an add for New Zealand and traveling there. I recognized the places immediately. And it showed Hobbitton. I nearly cried. 100% Middle Earth. OH LORD TAKE ME THERE! I sighed after it, and my friend Emily looked over at me and laughed. Oh, Middle Earth. Oh! They have translated The Hobbit into Latin. So cool. My Latin professor showed me Winnie The Pooh in Latin. It translates into Winnie that pooh. Isn't that terrible? He thinks they were going for Winnie the famous pooh. Not much better. Actually, maybe worse.
I'm trying to think of something cool to report. Or even say. I have nothing. Of course, no one reads this so I don't suppose it matters. .... Was that supposed to cheer me up? I think it just depressed me. Back to writing. Writing. Cutting actually about nine pages from my story so I can submit it. Lord, that sucks.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Only two weeks till...
The Maryland Renaissance Faire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Isn't it amazing? My sister's mother-in-law made it for me ( I call her la la -- mother-in-law-law - get it?). I owe her so much! It is so beautiful, it feels amazing!! It's so comfy! I cannot wait to wear it.
In other news, not much going on. School is crazy. Updates tomorrow. To Homework!!
Saturday, September 15, 2012
It!
"Oh no I said it!" "Oh no I did it again" "AHHH"
So, I'm watching Monty Python and The Holy Grail. My English Lit teacher showed us a clip in class Wednesday (Huge bonus points for him), and it made me want to watch it again. Once again I am procrastinating, but I had my Latin test yesterday, and I knew it!!! I answered all the questions without problems and had all three charts memorized. I am very proud of myself. I also have made 100% on both of my vocabulary quizzes.
I have been feeling sick off and on all week, and my second class was canceled yesterday. That meant that after I finished my test at 9:30, I didn't have another class until 12:40. I just couldn't wait around that long, especially since I could miss my last class six times. I headed home, and unfortunately hit Brownsville too soon. The parade for the fair was at nine, and I figured after ten it would be smooth sailing. Sadly, no. I got there at fifteen after on the edge of town and it took twenty-five minutes to get through the traffic and out of Brownsville. I was not happy. Got home, collapsed and slept for a few hours. Then I watched some Angel. Wound up with a migraine. Tried to ignore it and it went away for awhile. I did all the dishes (finally!) and cleaned. I sat down to read and about 10 pm my migraine hit with a certain force of evil. I felt utterly sick and tried to fight it. I laid down in bed in complete darkness and knew I was going to lose the battle. Proceeded to take pepto bismal and lay back in bed. I lost. I ran to the bathroom and threw up. Lord, I have avoided that for a while. Haven't had a migraine that bad for ages, either. -sighs- However, on a good note, the pepto bismal was the only thing I tasted since I had just swallowed two spoonfuls of it.
I'm trying to think of anything that is remotely amusing, but really can't. I met Heather Wednesday to help with some math. She was doing word problems, which really is my weakest area. I helped with some of it, but sadly didn't really help much. I felt useless. On a better note, Barnes and Noble has pumpkin cupcakes in which are to die for, as well as their pumpkin spice lattes and fraps. OOOHHH Fall, how I cannot wait for you.
There is a writing competition at school and I think I shall enter. I never when these things but I can try. There is also a magazine calling for entries and maybe I will try that as well. Wish me luck.
'Skip a bit brother.' "Count to three. No more or less. Three shall be the number thou shall count and the number thou shall count will be three. Four shall not be count, nor shall two unless thou proceeds to three.'
Ah, so funny.
So, I'm watching Monty Python and The Holy Grail. My English Lit teacher showed us a clip in class Wednesday (Huge bonus points for him), and it made me want to watch it again. Once again I am procrastinating, but I had my Latin test yesterday, and I knew it!!! I answered all the questions without problems and had all three charts memorized. I am very proud of myself. I also have made 100% on both of my vocabulary quizzes.
I have been feeling sick off and on all week, and my second class was canceled yesterday. That meant that after I finished my test at 9:30, I didn't have another class until 12:40. I just couldn't wait around that long, especially since I could miss my last class six times. I headed home, and unfortunately hit Brownsville too soon. The parade for the fair was at nine, and I figured after ten it would be smooth sailing. Sadly, no. I got there at fifteen after on the edge of town and it took twenty-five minutes to get through the traffic and out of Brownsville. I was not happy. Got home, collapsed and slept for a few hours. Then I watched some Angel. Wound up with a migraine. Tried to ignore it and it went away for awhile. I did all the dishes (finally!) and cleaned. I sat down to read and about 10 pm my migraine hit with a certain force of evil. I felt utterly sick and tried to fight it. I laid down in bed in complete darkness and knew I was going to lose the battle. Proceeded to take pepto bismal and lay back in bed. I lost. I ran to the bathroom and threw up. Lord, I have avoided that for a while. Haven't had a migraine that bad for ages, either. -sighs- However, on a good note, the pepto bismal was the only thing I tasted since I had just swallowed two spoonfuls of it.
I'm trying to think of anything that is remotely amusing, but really can't. I met Heather Wednesday to help with some math. She was doing word problems, which really is my weakest area. I helped with some of it, but sadly didn't really help much. I felt useless. On a better note, Barnes and Noble has pumpkin cupcakes in which are to die for, as well as their pumpkin spice lattes and fraps. OOOHHH Fall, how I cannot wait for you.
There is a writing competition at school and I think I shall enter. I never when these things but I can try. There is also a magazine calling for entries and maybe I will try that as well. Wish me luck.
'Skip a bit brother.' "Count to three. No more or less. Three shall be the number thou shall count and the number thou shall count will be three. Four shall not be count, nor shall two unless thou proceeds to three.'
Ah, so funny.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Breathe in... Breathe out...
I'm sitting here having to rewrite a commentary for class. I forgot about it, wrote it twenty minutes before class, and of course was given a C. Ah well. We all get to redo them and make a letter grade higher. Still, I sit here trying to figure out what to say, and I'm just like... screw it. I wonder if Heather has a new blog entry? Then I go back to my paper... three sentences later... I need to blog. Yep, so here I am folks, all bloggy like.
School has been crazy already and for whatever reason I am just about to procrastinate myself to death. I have lucid moments where it makes sense to study and these moments where I'm like ANGEL! BLOG! FACEBOOK! SLEEP! Yeeeeaaah. I'm in trouble. Apparently, according to my training on stress at work Friday, it can be a sign of hyperstress. Hehehehe.... sadly that makes sense. That and I have one year left so for the first time ever, I'm pretty sure I've hit a burnt out point. -sighs- This cannot happen. I refuse. Wish me luck with that, please?
Heather and I joined a book club again. The same one we met in last year. This one might actually have more than just us and the professor in it. I'm excited but it also means I need more time, less procrastination. I also need to hide my nook from myself - I finished the fourth Anita Blake book. Even better, Heather had a dream about me teaching her magic because we were trapped in school. The hilarious thing is she told me right after I decided I was researching the history of magic and how it evolved as a crime for my history thesis. And I'm studying Latin - I tell you - it's a premonition. Though I wonder why we were trapped in school... Hmmmm
I got my hair cut yesterday and proceeded to spend uber money on shampoo and conditioner. I wanted to try something new and it made my hair feel GREAAT! We shall see. Becky and I shopped then met up with the rest of the family for the fair. It was fun and reminded me of the days in high school when studying was something I never had to do, homework was almost nonexistent, and I didn't really have to worry about any bills. Pah on it all. We ate funnel cake, rode the Sizzler, danced around like crazy people, and all in all had a fabulous time! Today I might be going back out with Stephanie - see procrastination. My ear is killing me, and I did not think through the rushing wind/pressure of the rides..... too late now.
So, anyone have any ideas on Beowulf? Or um... what I should rewrite? -sighs- I hate when I ramble, it makes things harder for later. On a brighter note, I am Phi Alpha Theta president again. Oh, and my anniversary (four year) is Thursday. I ORDERED MY RING!!! THE ONE RING TO RULE THEM ALL!! MWAHAHAHAHAHA..... And, in October I get to go to the ren faire again! I am suuuch a nerd.
Watched Mirror Mirror last night. My favorite part (I'm such a dork) was when Snow White decided to go to the village. She walks up to the guards and says "I'm going out" This is the following conversation, ad libbed a bit.
"Can she do that?"
"I don't know"
"I don't either. She's going though"
"I won't tell if you don't"
"Deal"
"She's going out!" (to the other guards)
"Pinky swear?"
"Pinky swear."
Ah. It was a pretty good movie.
School has been crazy already and for whatever reason I am just about to procrastinate myself to death. I have lucid moments where it makes sense to study and these moments where I'm like ANGEL! BLOG! FACEBOOK! SLEEP! Yeeeeaaah. I'm in trouble. Apparently, according to my training on stress at work Friday, it can be a sign of hyperstress. Hehehehe.... sadly that makes sense. That and I have one year left so for the first time ever, I'm pretty sure I've hit a burnt out point. -sighs- This cannot happen. I refuse. Wish me luck with that, please?
Heather and I joined a book club again. The same one we met in last year. This one might actually have more than just us and the professor in it. I'm excited but it also means I need more time, less procrastination. I also need to hide my nook from myself - I finished the fourth Anita Blake book. Even better, Heather had a dream about me teaching her magic because we were trapped in school. The hilarious thing is she told me right after I decided I was researching the history of magic and how it evolved as a crime for my history thesis. And I'm studying Latin - I tell you - it's a premonition. Though I wonder why we were trapped in school... Hmmmm
I got my hair cut yesterday and proceeded to spend uber money on shampoo and conditioner. I wanted to try something new and it made my hair feel GREAAT! We shall see. Becky and I shopped then met up with the rest of the family for the fair. It was fun and reminded me of the days in high school when studying was something I never had to do, homework was almost nonexistent, and I didn't really have to worry about any bills. Pah on it all. We ate funnel cake, rode the Sizzler, danced around like crazy people, and all in all had a fabulous time! Today I might be going back out with Stephanie - see procrastination. My ear is killing me, and I did not think through the rushing wind/pressure of the rides..... too late now.
So, anyone have any ideas on Beowulf? Or um... what I should rewrite? -sighs- I hate when I ramble, it makes things harder for later. On a brighter note, I am Phi Alpha Theta president again. Oh, and my anniversary (four year) is Thursday. I ORDERED MY RING!!! THE ONE RING TO RULE THEM ALL!! MWAHAHAHAHAHA..... And, in October I get to go to the ren faire again! I am suuuch a nerd.
Watched Mirror Mirror last night. My favorite part (I'm such a dork) was when Snow White decided to go to the village. She walks up to the guards and says "I'm going out" This is the following conversation, ad libbed a bit.
"Can she do that?"
"I don't know"
"I don't either. She's going though"
"I won't tell if you don't"
"Deal"
"She's going out!" (to the other guards)
"Pinky swear?"
"Pinky swear."
Ah. It was a pretty good movie.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Just a quick post:
Hey! A historical fiction writer is having a contest. Here is a link to one of his books:
http://thearrowchest.yolasite.com/
And the link to the contest:
http://robertparry.wordpress.com/elizabeth-birthday-celebration-giveaway/
http://thearrowchest.yolasite.com/
And the link to the contest:
http://robertparry.wordpress.com/elizabeth-birthday-celebration-giveaway/
Monday, September 3, 2012
I'm Not Dead Yet
(Title anyone?)
All right, so the first week is over. And I must say, thank god that it is, and THANK GOD FOR LABOR DAY!!!! It is so sad that I needed this three day weekend already. Sadly, after today I'm looking at a very scary vocab quiz in Latin on Wednesday. -shudders-
So, first week down. Everyone cheer! Heather and I have barely had time to text, we have both been so busy. I've only seen my sister once. Work was long and usual. Classes. Well, Latin seems like it will be very rewarding, if I do not scare myself to death from the stress of learning a new language. I've been trying to memorize these words and I am not having such a great time at it. I seem to be doing the drills okay, though there is one I haven't touch because I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT WANTS -AHHHH-
Ahem. English Literature seems like it will be interesting, although slightly boring. The teacher seems fun, but he is scatter brained, bless his heart. He goes off on random topics. Beowulf is also the first thing we are doing, and I have that almost memorized. (Go Dr. Langdon!) I've read it about four or five times now, not to mention reading it in high school. I have to write a commentary for the class, which I shall do in a little bit. I do like my teacher for this class, and I think it will be fun. I also have it with some people I know, which is always a plus.
20th Century Europe is interesting. It's a lecture class, but the teacher also really likes feedback and getting us to analyze things. For whatever reason, I'm more fond of straight lecture because I like learning more than listening to other students. Of course, this may be because I'm always either the only one out of three that will talk or my past experiences with Civil War girl and the guy who ever shuts up but only repeats what the teacher has said. And oh yeah, he's in this class. Yay meeeee. I'm also never so fond of modern history, but hey, at least we talked about the Eiffle Tower and Paris!
Senior Seminar is going to kick my butt. I have to figure out a basis for a research topic later today, so that should be fun. Coffee anyone? And I have to be original. Crap! A 25 page research original paper. Oi, the fun this shall be. Sadly I'm scared and looking forward to it. I seem to have this emotion a lot..... Oh, and civil war girl is in this class. AHHHHHHH.....
My Advanced Composition class online is going pretty well. I have it with quite a few friends which is awesome. I'm not sad about dropping Nonfic but I really need to remember to change my major Wednesday. This class is all about editing and your own writing, so I think I will really enjoy it. After all, I always wanted to be an editor, I just refused to move to New York.
Well... that's a recap of my classes. So far as anything else, Friday I didn't do too much, and Saturday, Nikki and I went shopping at Goodwill and then to Opry Mills. They close at nine which is just plum ridiculous. I did get the absolute most comfy sweat pants (and they make my butt look good!). Yesterday I read an Anita Blake book (That's two for this weekend), and sat around without electric for almost two hours. I even did homework. Early. Oh yeaaaaah.
Today, so far I've just sat around, started a third book, done some homework, and will eventually get off my butt, do dishes, shower, go see my sister for a bit, and come back to do more blasted homework. Life is so much fun during school, isn't it?
I have no really funny conversations to relate. I had a few, but I waited so blasted long to blog that I've lost them. Sad and disappointing, no? I shall strive to be more funny, like Heather. Or Angel. (Heh, oh yeah, I've been watching Angel...) Well, It is a three day weekend. I had time to slack off right? Right? Please say I did....
All right, so the first week is over. And I must say, thank god that it is, and THANK GOD FOR LABOR DAY!!!! It is so sad that I needed this three day weekend already. Sadly, after today I'm looking at a very scary vocab quiz in Latin on Wednesday. -shudders-
So, first week down. Everyone cheer! Heather and I have barely had time to text, we have both been so busy. I've only seen my sister once. Work was long and usual. Classes. Well, Latin seems like it will be very rewarding, if I do not scare myself to death from the stress of learning a new language. I've been trying to memorize these words and I am not having such a great time at it. I seem to be doing the drills okay, though there is one I haven't touch because I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT WANTS -AHHHH-
Ahem. English Literature seems like it will be interesting, although slightly boring. The teacher seems fun, but he is scatter brained, bless his heart. He goes off on random topics. Beowulf is also the first thing we are doing, and I have that almost memorized. (Go Dr. Langdon!) I've read it about four or five times now, not to mention reading it in high school. I have to write a commentary for the class, which I shall do in a little bit. I do like my teacher for this class, and I think it will be fun. I also have it with some people I know, which is always a plus.
20th Century Europe is interesting. It's a lecture class, but the teacher also really likes feedback and getting us to analyze things. For whatever reason, I'm more fond of straight lecture because I like learning more than listening to other students. Of course, this may be because I'm always either the only one out of three that will talk or my past experiences with Civil War girl and the guy who ever shuts up but only repeats what the teacher has said. And oh yeah, he's in this class. Yay meeeee. I'm also never so fond of modern history, but hey, at least we talked about the Eiffle Tower and Paris!
Senior Seminar is going to kick my butt. I have to figure out a basis for a research topic later today, so that should be fun. Coffee anyone? And I have to be original. Crap! A 25 page research original paper. Oi, the fun this shall be. Sadly I'm scared and looking forward to it. I seem to have this emotion a lot..... Oh, and civil war girl is in this class. AHHHHHHH.....
My Advanced Composition class online is going pretty well. I have it with quite a few friends which is awesome. I'm not sad about dropping Nonfic but I really need to remember to change my major Wednesday. This class is all about editing and your own writing, so I think I will really enjoy it. After all, I always wanted to be an editor, I just refused to move to New York.
Well... that's a recap of my classes. So far as anything else, Friday I didn't do too much, and Saturday, Nikki and I went shopping at Goodwill and then to Opry Mills. They close at nine which is just plum ridiculous. I did get the absolute most comfy sweat pants (and they make my butt look good!). Yesterday I read an Anita Blake book (That's two for this weekend), and sat around without electric for almost two hours. I even did homework. Early. Oh yeaaaaah.
Today, so far I've just sat around, started a third book, done some homework, and will eventually get off my butt, do dishes, shower, go see my sister for a bit, and come back to do more blasted homework. Life is so much fun during school, isn't it?
I have no really funny conversations to relate. I had a few, but I waited so blasted long to blog that I've lost them. Sad and disappointing, no? I shall strive to be more funny, like Heather. Or Angel. (Heh, oh yeah, I've been watching Angel...) Well, It is a three day weekend. I had time to slack off right? Right? Please say I did....
Fall Reading List
Okay, so this is just my Summer reading list continued into another semester. I think in January next year, I will just start a new reading list for the whole year. If you don't want to know anything about the books, I will occasionally have major spoilers, as a WARNING!
Anita Blake Series: http://www.laurellkhamilton.org/works/
1. Guilty Pleasures (8/31/12) -287-
So, I am rereading the Anita Blake books. I must say that I love them as much as I ever did. As always, I'm attracted, I think, to characters who aren't sure what to do as they change and life changes. Anita is certain in the first book that there are bad and good guys. By book three, she will be realizing this isn't always true. Anita Blake is hilarious, full of sarcasm, and she collects Stuffed Toy Penguins. Oh wait that's it. I love her for that, :P Penguins! Someone else who collects Penguins. Of course, she's cooler and tougher than I will ever be. Still, it's awesome. In this book she deals with master vampires, and kills the big bad evil, as always. Anita is a zombie queen. The writing is well done, and progressive. Yep. I just don't have a lot to say on this one. Read them!
2. The Laughing Corpse (9/2/12) -285-
This book definitely covers the gruesome world. A zombie rises and the raiser loses control. It proceeds to eat people. Lots of people. By tearing them apart. Hamilton can really manage to detail the sick and disgusting. If you are squeamish, don't read them. Luckily, I manage. Anita is still dealing with Jean-Claude. I'm happy to say that I have read books further in the series (I'm honestly not sure how far I read. Darn it, why I haven't I been doing this longer?). Anyways, I really like the characters in this book, as well as the story lines. I do know that sometimes I hate hearing the same details repeated about characters, RPIT and other things. I understand she has to, in case people just picked up the book. Still, it can be annoying anyways.
3. Circus of the Damned (9/3/12) -288-
I find it interesting that at the end of every book, Hamilton has started including notes. Different insights. This is the last book that has Anita sure of what is evil or good. I must say, that as the world evolves, it is interesting to see the decisions that the characters make. In this book Anita is fooled by a master vampire over a million years old. I find that in every book, the crimes and the violence and the sexual tension grow. Not every crime has to be as gruesome, but each strikes at different truths. As with the Rachel Morgan book, I find it fun to imagine what life would be like in the modern world if such creatures were real (they might be) and if we knew about them. I truly believe that the US would let the vampires become citizens and have rights. Obviously I love the writing. Read the book!
4. The Lunatic Cafe (9/6/12) -312-
I should have reviewed this one as soon as I wrote it. Of course, Anita is always challenging others. She's a smart aleck. She's brave beyond belief, even if some of it comes from being down right stubborn. The shapeshifters take a larger role in this book and she finally starts to see Richard for the werewolf he is. I'll admit it right now that he was never really a favorite of mine. He is just too condemning of Anita. It would never work. Of course, that's a huge spoiler, because I'm pretty sure at some point they break up. Anyways, I like Jean Claude. Ah well. The things people will resort too are always astounding. Amazingly, even though I know these crimes can't be committed, others just as shocking are. The world is insane. Now add the monsters.
5. Bloody Bones (9/10/12) -336-
I really need to stop reading during the semester. There is a reason I normally don't. -sighs- So this may be the last at least for a week. Heh. Anyways, The Anita books are always amazing. I get drawn into the story and I have to keep reading. It takes true will power to lay them down to do something else, like sleep or homework. I like this especially because it introduces the world of the fey into the mix. I love these books because there are all new concepts, like rotting vampires, special powers, and necromancers. Of course, Anita's power is growing as well. These books always surprise you. I do know that the sex starts soon in the books, and I warn you, if you are faint of heart, do not read them. I read many of them when I was in high school and small things start coming back to me. It's weird.
6. The Killing Dance (9/17/12) -354-
This is the book where things begin to be amped up. I really like Edward. But he informs Anita that there is a hit out on her and from there things go crazy. Edward comes to town to help her, because as normal, he can kill more things if he keeps her alive, than if he tries to kill her. For whatever reason, Edward also interests me. He's a crazy but not so crazy character who fills a purpose and is unlike many others you read about. I like him. Anita likes him, though she is wary of him. This book is of course all about finding out about the hit, and trying to cure Richard of his squimishness. This is also the first book we finally have a sex scene. Trust me, honey, it goes down from there. Eventually these books turn into a book that you can open just about anywhere and find a sex scene. And Hamilton is inventive. Really inventive. It's also just downright interesting plot, so you keep on trucking.
7. Burnt Offerings (9/21/12) -375-
This is the book when the council comes to visit. It is very interesting. I have to say, that Hamilton manages to transform the world of vampires into something new. I would say I'm dadgum tired of vampires but I love Hamilton's books. It helps that she has necromancers, shape shifters and all manner of supernatural (preternatural) creatures. There is also something that is always new, always unexpected that Anita has to deal with. These book manage not to be one story dragging on forever, but individual stories that coincide with the same character. I don't mind how many of them there are. You could stop whenever you want to. But who wants to? This books are wonderful.
8. Blue Moon (9/24/12) -396-
This book delves more deeply into Anita's and Richard's proplems. Richard has some serious issues in accepting himself and who he is. He also cannot accept Anita. They keep falling into each other though, and this time, Anita has run to his rescue even though they aren't currently together. This book brings in Demons for the first time, which was really interesting. It also answers some religious questions for Anita. I liked this book quite a bit, but then I like all of them. Honestly, I'm getting tired of Richard. His self-denial is just darn annoying. Go figure. Anita loves him though, and it's insane to see what they try to do to be with each other. Oh, and the munin. That is some interesting stuff.
9. Obsidian Butterfly (No clue) -556-
New monsters, new town, new vampires. This book concerns Edward. I like Edward, as I have stated but he has got himself into some serious stuff, and he calls Anita in. It deals with their relationship's, Ted (Edward's legal personality) and his new problems, and the new big bad that is trying to take over this part of town. I must say that the new abilities are really cool. Anita is also still trying to figure herself out and what is going on. She learns in this book that she has to stop running from herself. I love this book simply because I got to learn more about Edward, and Anita sees a whole new side of him. The idea of soul mate is also brought up and that was incredibly interesting. This may be one of my favs of the Anita Blake series.
10. Narcissus in Chains (10/13/12) -551-
This book had some warped stuff. I haven't mentioned but slowly and surely sex is coming up more and more in these books. Anita has finally given in and come back to the guys. She's stopped running, and it's nice. I love that Anita is always changing, having to learn to accept who she is and everything that means. Micah is a new character and I really like him. This is a great book, full of Jean-Claude and all the others I like. SPOILER ALERT - Richard and Anita are finally over in this book and I'm happy. I was just so over him. He finally accepted himself, but he cannot accept Anita and it pisses me off. END SPOILER. On another note, these books are getting harder to read in public. They are kinda turning into porn.
11. Cerulean Sins (Not sure) -560-
This is really the first book that Anita has to deal with vampires directly in Europe. Musette, Belle Morte's stand in, comes to see Jean Claude. There are some interesting discoveries made in this book, and Anita truly has to walk a fine line in dealing with Musette, and Belle. Vampire Politics are very confusing, but I suppose after hundreds of years they would be. She is also having to deal with being happy for the first time and figuring out exactly what that means. This book was really good, and I can't remember all the major details because somehow I forgot to list it. Which probably means I'm reading way too much this semester. Go me!
12. Incubus Dreams (10/25/12) -702-
So, first off, this book seriously amps up the sex levels. Anita winds up having sex with ... three or so more people and one when they are furry. Still, she makes leaps and bounds with two of her relationships and Richard finally seems to come around to everything a little bit more. She forges her own triumvirate, which is really cool. There are new leaps and hurdles they have to find. I liked this book more because it focused on them, more than the murder investigation that was going on at the moment. I really liked that. I'm missed Edward a lot. Have I mentioned that? Dadgum it, he needs to show up again. This book and sex.... lord it's some interesting stuff. Really makes you wonder about some of the things and whether or not to try them....
13. In The Sanctuary of Outcasts by Neil White (10/27/12 ) -309-
This is creative nonfiction and though I'm not happy with the genre right now I am enjoying this book. You can see him changing through his experiences and I like it. I also am a people watcher so it's interesting to see the "lepers" from his point of view. The memories and the changes that Neil White goes through are very worth reading. His love for his children is touching and his own problems and choices as he looks back upon them makes us feel for him. Overall, I mostly loved the stories of the people surrounding him more than than his own hangups. He screwed up majorly - but then we all do. This Sanctuary seems like a lovely place. The story is touching, and teaching. It's worth the read, and it doesn't take that long.
14. Micah (10/28/12) -109-
I was supposed to stop reading for this weekend, and then I figured out that this book was only 109 pages.... so I read it. I remember my boss was pissed because this book cost just as much as the ones that were 500 pages. Which isn't fair. Still, as I said on the last, it was really great to focus on Anita and her life whether than the crime being committed. It was even better to see Anita alone with only one of the men in her life: Micah. It allowed room for him to grow as a character, and we learn more about his past. it also allowed us a chance to see them together, how they interact and what that means. There was also a very long steamy sex scene. I mean, she can't write one book without it. I get it dealing with Anita's powers and all, it's just so far from where Anita began, it sometimes really is crazy.
15. Danse Macrebre (Not Sure) -576-
This is the giant scare for Anita. After having crazy amounts of sex, even on the pill, she hits a pregnancy scare. She has to make some huge decisions, and also deal with growing levels of power for all concerned. She has about ten different men to worry about being the father, she's having to deal with her animals trying to pick their own mates, and her body continually trying to shift even though it cannot. This is an interesting book because it looks upon the lifestyles as well as each man and how willing they are to help Anita. It gives a whole new side to many of them, and once again makes me want to punch Richard in the face. I'm always wanting to punch Richard in the face.
16. The Harlequin (11/13/12) -448-
EDWARD WAS BACK!!!! Yep, I was so happy! I love Edward. I love him even more after book. I think that Hamilton is exploring telling more of just Edward's story in the comic books or whatever, and that I would love to read. Cause I love Edward. Oh, and this book makes me want to punch Richard in the face even more. I love as well the fact that you learn even more about vampire culture in this novel, and the Mother of All Darkness. There are some pretty giant revels in this book, Anita learns to be okay with being happy for the most part, and new power levels are reached, as always. It's pretty dadgum awesome. GO THIS BOOK!
17. Blood Noir (11/18/12) -326-
This book allows us to see more of Anita and Jason. I really like Jason. He's awesome and his relationship with Anita grows in this book, which makes me happy. Richard also takes another huge tumble into nothing, and I'm glad when he makes fewer and fewer appearances. There is just so much of that you can stand. The book also deals more with The Mother of All Darkness. The interest of the ultimate vampire in Anita Blake is very interesting. Anita travels to a small town so that Jason can visit his dying father. He winds up in huge trouble because he looks just like someone. Trouble follows Anita everywhere she goes. There is very little interaction with Jean-Claude and this has pretty much been the case for awhile. I'm missing him a bit.
18. Skin Trade (11/20/12) -486-
In this a previous serial killer comes back and sends Anita a gift in a box. She has to travel to Las Vegas to deal with it and it causes her problems with Jean Claude. Edward comes back in this book. Have I mentioned how much I love Edward? This book wasn't was great as the others, but Edward makes up for it. From the reviews I saw it apparently didn't go over well with other readers. At least there was a tad bit least sex in this book. I do think Hamilton seriously needs to tone down the land of Sex in the books. I understand that Anita has sexual powers and all that jazz, but it gets a bit ridiculous when I feel like I'm just reading porn.
19. Flirt (11/23/12) -117-
This book was a nice aside. However, the person who bought it on their nook was pissed because it is only 117 pages and it cost as much as all the rest. It was a small look into Anita's mind, new developments in her power, as always, and of course, it had to have one sex scene. I'm actually a bit tired of the sex. There's just so much of it. That and Hamilton loves to describe in minute detail every single person that Anita comes close to (especially men) in over detail and immediately. It is almost annoying how obsessed she is with eyes. At the same time, I understand it. Still crazy however. It is a short book. We get new Lions. We learn a little more about another community, though there were some unanswered questions. I'm still waiting for a blow up fight between Anita and Jean Claude because he's not but been barely mentioned in the past three or four books. :(
20. Bullet (---) -356-
I'm currently reading this. I must say that I am tired of the blasted clothing descriptions. I seriously just went through about ten pages of nothing but descriptions of how hot the guys who surround her on and everything they are wearing down to their shoes. The shoes which she had already mentioned. NO ONE CARES THAT MUCH! In the beginning it was kinda neat. During huge functions, it's awesome. Just for one meeting, no one cares what color shirt everyone has. And I have heard the description of Micah's eyes so many times I hate them. Once a book is just dandy fine. -sighs- More on the book later.
21. Hit List (----) -320-
22. Kiss The Dead (---) -368-
23. A Kiss of Shadows ( ? ) -480-
24. A Caress of Twilight (12/29/12) -368-
25. Seduced By Moonlight (12/30/12) -432-
26. A Stroke of Midnight (12/31/12) -416-
For School: (I'm not including all of them but the ones that are more like novels)
1. Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell -213-
This book was way better than I ever expected. It's a work of creative nonfiction, and it comes from the writers own past during the Great Depression. The story is well written and he tells the simple truths of life. From being so poor that you have to beg for money (which is illegal), sell yourself, sell your possessions, try to get any job possible, or simply wander around from spike to spike, forced to ramble because of government rules against tramps. It's heatbreaking, soul-searching pain, full of memories, tears, and the compelling force that just makes someone want to live. Really, read it. Even if you aren't interested in history (heck, I'm not even fond of modern history), it's an amazing story.
2. Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott -237-
This also was much better than I thought it would be. It's a book about how to write, which I usually hate. However, she uses her own life, memories and thoughts to convey how she writes and what worked best for her. She isn't so much demanding you write a certain way, but giving ideas on how to make yourself a writer. It has nothing to do with writing style. Simple rules, instead, like writing a little bit every day, keeping index cards to write down ideas, not worrying about publishing because it isn't the end all of all things like you think it is, but to write for yourself because it's what you enjoy. She shared some beautiful memories and her personality shines through her writing like a beacon of hope to other lost writers. If you like to write at all, I would actually recommend this book.
3. The Beautiful Mrs. Seidenman: A Novel by Andrze Szcypiorski -208-
This was an interesting take on Poland during WWII. The characters are look backwards from after the war, during communist war, onto the past of WWII and the Nazi rule. The different feelings, characters of all religions, and people from all sides really gives a different take on how to feel about the Nazis during WWII and truly proves that not all Nazis were Jew-haters and terrible people. Sometimes people are forced into actions that they do not wish to do, and other times they simply are trying to survive themselves. This really was a great piece of work and I really enjoyed reading it.
Total Pages: 10,781
Anita Blake Series: http://www.laurellkhamilton.org/works/
1. Guilty Pleasures (8/31/12) -287-So, I am rereading the Anita Blake books. I must say that I love them as much as I ever did. As always, I'm attracted, I think, to characters who aren't sure what to do as they change and life changes. Anita is certain in the first book that there are bad and good guys. By book three, she will be realizing this isn't always true. Anita Blake is hilarious, full of sarcasm, and she collects Stuffed Toy Penguins. Oh wait that's it. I love her for that, :P Penguins! Someone else who collects Penguins. Of course, she's cooler and tougher than I will ever be. Still, it's awesome. In this book she deals with master vampires, and kills the big bad evil, as always. Anita is a zombie queen. The writing is well done, and progressive. Yep. I just don't have a lot to say on this one. Read them!
2. The Laughing Corpse (9/2/12) -285-This book definitely covers the gruesome world. A zombie rises and the raiser loses control. It proceeds to eat people. Lots of people. By tearing them apart. Hamilton can really manage to detail the sick and disgusting. If you are squeamish, don't read them. Luckily, I manage. Anita is still dealing with Jean-Claude. I'm happy to say that I have read books further in the series (I'm honestly not sure how far I read. Darn it, why I haven't I been doing this longer?). Anyways, I really like the characters in this book, as well as the story lines. I do know that sometimes I hate hearing the same details repeated about characters, RPIT and other things. I understand she has to, in case people just picked up the book. Still, it can be annoying anyways.
3. Circus of the Damned (9/3/12) -288-I find it interesting that at the end of every book, Hamilton has started including notes. Different insights. This is the last book that has Anita sure of what is evil or good. I must say, that as the world evolves, it is interesting to see the decisions that the characters make. In this book Anita is fooled by a master vampire over a million years old. I find that in every book, the crimes and the violence and the sexual tension grow. Not every crime has to be as gruesome, but each strikes at different truths. As with the Rachel Morgan book, I find it fun to imagine what life would be like in the modern world if such creatures were real (they might be) and if we knew about them. I truly believe that the US would let the vampires become citizens and have rights. Obviously I love the writing. Read the book!
4. The Lunatic Cafe (9/6/12) -312-I should have reviewed this one as soon as I wrote it. Of course, Anita is always challenging others. She's a smart aleck. She's brave beyond belief, even if some of it comes from being down right stubborn. The shapeshifters take a larger role in this book and she finally starts to see Richard for the werewolf he is. I'll admit it right now that he was never really a favorite of mine. He is just too condemning of Anita. It would never work. Of course, that's a huge spoiler, because I'm pretty sure at some point they break up. Anyways, I like Jean Claude. Ah well. The things people will resort too are always astounding. Amazingly, even though I know these crimes can't be committed, others just as shocking are. The world is insane. Now add the monsters.
5. Bloody Bones (9/10/12) -336-I really need to stop reading during the semester. There is a reason I normally don't. -sighs- So this may be the last at least for a week. Heh. Anyways, The Anita books are always amazing. I get drawn into the story and I have to keep reading. It takes true will power to lay them down to do something else, like sleep or homework. I like this especially because it introduces the world of the fey into the mix. I love these books because there are all new concepts, like rotting vampires, special powers, and necromancers. Of course, Anita's power is growing as well. These books always surprise you. I do know that the sex starts soon in the books, and I warn you, if you are faint of heart, do not read them. I read many of them when I was in high school and small things start coming back to me. It's weird.
6. The Killing Dance (9/17/12) -354-
This is the book where things begin to be amped up. I really like Edward. But he informs Anita that there is a hit out on her and from there things go crazy. Edward comes to town to help her, because as normal, he can kill more things if he keeps her alive, than if he tries to kill her. For whatever reason, Edward also interests me. He's a crazy but not so crazy character who fills a purpose and is unlike many others you read about. I like him. Anita likes him, though she is wary of him. This book is of course all about finding out about the hit, and trying to cure Richard of his squimishness. This is also the first book we finally have a sex scene. Trust me, honey, it goes down from there. Eventually these books turn into a book that you can open just about anywhere and find a sex scene. And Hamilton is inventive. Really inventive. It's also just downright interesting plot, so you keep on trucking. 
7. Burnt Offerings (9/21/12) -375-This is the book when the council comes to visit. It is very interesting. I have to say, that Hamilton manages to transform the world of vampires into something new. I would say I'm dadgum tired of vampires but I love Hamilton's books. It helps that she has necromancers, shape shifters and all manner of supernatural (preternatural) creatures. There is also something that is always new, always unexpected that Anita has to deal with. These book manage not to be one story dragging on forever, but individual stories that coincide with the same character. I don't mind how many of them there are. You could stop whenever you want to. But who wants to? This books are wonderful.
8. Blue Moon (9/24/12) -396-
This book delves more deeply into Anita's and Richard's proplems. Richard has some serious issues in accepting himself and who he is. He also cannot accept Anita. They keep falling into each other though, and this time, Anita has run to his rescue even though they aren't currently together. This book brings in Demons for the first time, which was really interesting. It also answers some religious questions for Anita. I liked this book quite a bit, but then I like all of them. Honestly, I'm getting tired of Richard. His self-denial is just darn annoying. Go figure. Anita loves him though, and it's insane to see what they try to do to be with each other. Oh, and the munin. That is some interesting stuff.
9. Obsidian Butterfly (No clue) -556-New monsters, new town, new vampires. This book concerns Edward. I like Edward, as I have stated but he has got himself into some serious stuff, and he calls Anita in. It deals with their relationship's, Ted (Edward's legal personality) and his new problems, and the new big bad that is trying to take over this part of town. I must say that the new abilities are really cool. Anita is also still trying to figure herself out and what is going on. She learns in this book that she has to stop running from herself. I love this book simply because I got to learn more about Edward, and Anita sees a whole new side of him. The idea of soul mate is also brought up and that was incredibly interesting. This may be one of my favs of the Anita Blake series.
10. Narcissus in Chains (10/13/12) -551-
This book had some warped stuff. I haven't mentioned but slowly and surely sex is coming up more and more in these books. Anita has finally given in and come back to the guys. She's stopped running, and it's nice. I love that Anita is always changing, having to learn to accept who she is and everything that means. Micah is a new character and I really like him. This is a great book, full of Jean-Claude and all the others I like. SPOILER ALERT - Richard and Anita are finally over in this book and I'm happy. I was just so over him. He finally accepted himself, but he cannot accept Anita and it pisses me off. END SPOILER. On another note, these books are getting harder to read in public. They are kinda turning into porn.
This is really the first book that Anita has to deal with vampires directly in Europe. Musette, Belle Morte's stand in, comes to see Jean Claude. There are some interesting discoveries made in this book, and Anita truly has to walk a fine line in dealing with Musette, and Belle. Vampire Politics are very confusing, but I suppose after hundreds of years they would be. She is also having to deal with being happy for the first time and figuring out exactly what that means. This book was really good, and I can't remember all the major details because somehow I forgot to list it. Which probably means I'm reading way too much this semester. Go me!
12. Incubus Dreams (10/25/12) -702-So, first off, this book seriously amps up the sex levels. Anita winds up having sex with ... three or so more people and one when they are furry. Still, she makes leaps and bounds with two of her relationships and Richard finally seems to come around to everything a little bit more. She forges her own triumvirate, which is really cool. There are new leaps and hurdles they have to find. I liked this book more because it focused on them, more than the murder investigation that was going on at the moment. I really liked that. I'm missed Edward a lot. Have I mentioned that? Dadgum it, he needs to show up again. This book and sex.... lord it's some interesting stuff. Really makes you wonder about some of the things and whether or not to try them....
This is creative nonfiction and though I'm not happy with the genre right now I am enjoying this book. You can see him changing through his experiences and I like it. I also am a people watcher so it's interesting to see the "lepers" from his point of view. The memories and the changes that Neil White goes through are very worth reading. His love for his children is touching and his own problems and choices as he looks back upon them makes us feel for him. Overall, I mostly loved the stories of the people surrounding him more than than his own hangups. He screwed up majorly - but then we all do. This Sanctuary seems like a lovely place. The story is touching, and teaching. It's worth the read, and it doesn't take that long.
14. Micah (10/28/12) -109-I was supposed to stop reading for this weekend, and then I figured out that this book was only 109 pages.... so I read it. I remember my boss was pissed because this book cost just as much as the ones that were 500 pages. Which isn't fair. Still, as I said on the last, it was really great to focus on Anita and her life whether than the crime being committed. It was even better to see Anita alone with only one of the men in her life: Micah. It allowed room for him to grow as a character, and we learn more about his past. it also allowed us a chance to see them together, how they interact and what that means. There was also a very long steamy sex scene. I mean, she can't write one book without it. I get it dealing with Anita's powers and all, it's just so far from where Anita began, it sometimes really is crazy.
This is the giant scare for Anita. After having crazy amounts of sex, even on the pill, she hits a pregnancy scare. She has to make some huge decisions, and also deal with growing levels of power for all concerned. She has about ten different men to worry about being the father, she's having to deal with her animals trying to pick their own mates, and her body continually trying to shift even though it cannot. This is an interesting book because it looks upon the lifestyles as well as each man and how willing they are to help Anita. It gives a whole new side to many of them, and once again makes me want to punch Richard in the face. I'm always wanting to punch Richard in the face.
EDWARD WAS BACK!!!! Yep, I was so happy! I love Edward. I love him even more after book. I think that Hamilton is exploring telling more of just Edward's story in the comic books or whatever, and that I would love to read. Cause I love Edward. Oh, and this book makes me want to punch Richard in the face even more. I love as well the fact that you learn even more about vampire culture in this novel, and the Mother of All Darkness. There are some pretty giant revels in this book, Anita learns to be okay with being happy for the most part, and new power levels are reached, as always. It's pretty dadgum awesome. GO THIS BOOK!
17. Blood Noir (11/18/12) -326-This book allows us to see more of Anita and Jason. I really like Jason. He's awesome and his relationship with Anita grows in this book, which makes me happy. Richard also takes another huge tumble into nothing, and I'm glad when he makes fewer and fewer appearances. There is just so much of that you can stand. The book also deals more with The Mother of All Darkness. The interest of the ultimate vampire in Anita Blake is very interesting. Anita travels to a small town so that Jason can visit his dying father. He winds up in huge trouble because he looks just like someone. Trouble follows Anita everywhere she goes. There is very little interaction with Jean-Claude and this has pretty much been the case for awhile. I'm missing him a bit.
In this a previous serial killer comes back and sends Anita a gift in a box. She has to travel to Las Vegas to deal with it and it causes her problems with Jean Claude. Edward comes back in this book. Have I mentioned how much I love Edward? This book wasn't was great as the others, but Edward makes up for it. From the reviews I saw it apparently didn't go over well with other readers. At least there was a tad bit least sex in this book. I do think Hamilton seriously needs to tone down the land of Sex in the books. I understand that Anita has sexual powers and all that jazz, but it gets a bit ridiculous when I feel like I'm just reading porn.
19. Flirt (11/23/12) -117- This book was a nice aside. However, the person who bought it on their nook was pissed because it is only 117 pages and it cost as much as all the rest. It was a small look into Anita's mind, new developments in her power, as always, and of course, it had to have one sex scene. I'm actually a bit tired of the sex. There's just so much of it. That and Hamilton loves to describe in minute detail every single person that Anita comes close to (especially men) in over detail and immediately. It is almost annoying how obsessed she is with eyes. At the same time, I understand it. Still crazy however. It is a short book. We get new Lions. We learn a little more about another community, though there were some unanswered questions. I'm still waiting for a blow up fight between Anita and Jean Claude because he's not but been barely mentioned in the past three or four books. :(
20. Bullet (---) -356-
I'm currently reading this. I must say that I am tired of the blasted clothing descriptions. I seriously just went through about ten pages of nothing but descriptions of how hot the guys who surround her on and everything they are wearing down to their shoes. The shoes which she had already mentioned. NO ONE CARES THAT MUCH! In the beginning it was kinda neat. During huge functions, it's awesome. Just for one meeting, no one cares what color shirt everyone has. And I have heard the description of Micah's eyes so many times I hate them. Once a book is just dandy fine. -sighs- More on the book later.
21. Hit List (----) -320-
22. Kiss The Dead (---) -368-
23. A Kiss of Shadows ( ? ) -480-
24. A Caress of Twilight (12/29/12) -368-
25. Seduced By Moonlight (12/30/12) -432-
26. A Stroke of Midnight (12/31/12) -416-
For School: (I'm not including all of them but the ones that are more like novels)
1. Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell -213-This book was way better than I ever expected. It's a work of creative nonfiction, and it comes from the writers own past during the Great Depression. The story is well written and he tells the simple truths of life. From being so poor that you have to beg for money (which is illegal), sell yourself, sell your possessions, try to get any job possible, or simply wander around from spike to spike, forced to ramble because of government rules against tramps. It's heatbreaking, soul-searching pain, full of memories, tears, and the compelling force that just makes someone want to live. Really, read it. Even if you aren't interested in history (heck, I'm not even fond of modern history), it's an amazing story.
2. Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott -237-This also was much better than I thought it would be. It's a book about how to write, which I usually hate. However, she uses her own life, memories and thoughts to convey how she writes and what worked best for her. She isn't so much demanding you write a certain way, but giving ideas on how to make yourself a writer. It has nothing to do with writing style. Simple rules, instead, like writing a little bit every day, keeping index cards to write down ideas, not worrying about publishing because it isn't the end all of all things like you think it is, but to write for yourself because it's what you enjoy. She shared some beautiful memories and her personality shines through her writing like a beacon of hope to other lost writers. If you like to write at all, I would actually recommend this book.
This was an interesting take on Poland during WWII. The characters are look backwards from after the war, during communist war, onto the past of WWII and the Nazi rule. The different feelings, characters of all religions, and people from all sides really gives a different take on how to feel about the Nazis during WWII and truly proves that not all Nazis were Jew-haters and terrible people. Sometimes people are forced into actions that they do not wish to do, and other times they simply are trying to survive themselves. This really was a great piece of work and I really enjoyed reading it.
Total Pages: 10,781
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