I'd hardly call TTSS simply a book of the moment. It's very definitely a classic, and it's on my to-read list as well. I'm definitely looking forward to the new film. I'm gonna have to rewatch the original first to refresh my memory, methinks.
I think that's one of the things that makes it different from the others I listed. That and the fact it's probably very intelligent, non-sensationalist and doesn't try to piss off people to get publicity. Unlike my sister, who has just forced me to change my plans for the day. Why am I awake at 5am? Oh yeah, her f***ing alarm clock went off at 4.30 in the f***ing morning, and I'm expected to be up at 6 anyway to see her off to Japan. If she thinks after this debacle (on top of leaving the landing light on until 1am meaning I couldn't f***ing sleep because some bright spark put the switch in her f***ing room) I'm travelling across the country to wave her off at the airport she's another thing coming. 3 1/2 hours sleep because the stupid girl has no concept other people actually exist and have long days ahead of them.
Haha word count for me is very important. But i don't know if it's going to be a limit for my novel Terra when i start on the main story. Im too busy trying to figure how would it play out, but i know that one of my fantasy short stories on this thread has something to do with it. I think i'll work on the myths and short stories for it first, so then i can build upon the universe i have been procrastinating on. Ive got 4 maps drawn out, but that's the only thing im close to done with. Eventually i'll get the time and motivation to just work on a whole bunch of stuff then changing and revising it. I do talk about my novels alot, but lately i haven't much. Im too busy staying up till 1 in the morning studying for school, cause it's one of my main priorities. So i will hopefully begin soon. That's my little note when it comes to word count.
Dropped her off anyway. Her parting words (ringing in my ears for five months) were 'shut up, your opinion doesn't matter.' I'm not going to bother any more.
That sucks your sister treated you like that, Dante. At least you won't see her for a while eh? I'm preparing myself to spend a lot of money today. I have to get some stationery (one of the two best, and only good, things to go shopping for, the other being books of course), but I also want to get a CD and some clothes. I'll probably not bother with clothes though because I hate shopping, especially clothes shopping. Bah, I really should get some new clothes though.
Let's just hope she's up on Japanese culture, as they may not like her attitude. <don't think I'm trying to be offensive, 'k? I'm not>
We reckon it'll kill or cure her. Either's fine with me at the moment, it has to be said. Last couple of years she's been a nightmare to deal with. This year in particular she's just gone her own sweet way expecting myself and our parents to pick her up and drop her off at all hours of the day and night. Any help offered to her has been thrown back in our faces. And then there's the flouncing round like the world owes her a break (it doesn't - it's just she thinks the world revolves around her). I have to say I haven't covered myself in glory with how I deal with her, but I'm so pleased I'm not dealing with her until February. On the plus side, I've now snatched a couple of hours of sleep and feel vaguely human again. I'm playing my first game of the new season tonight (hoping a certain L**ds fan is playing, simply because I always have blinders when he's playing against me, provided he doesn't dislocate my knee first!), and I'm definitely in the directors box on Saturday. Having seen an article on the Town website, I'm hopeful that the chairman's other guests for the day will include Sir Patrick Stewart.
FLY, DANTE! FFLLLYYYY!!! D8 So...anyone else taking Art History I? I am, and it's fun. We're studying Ancient Persian art.
I said I hope he'll be there. Chances are he won't be, but he is a die-hard Town fan, is in the area at the moment and has been doing appointments with Dean. I'm a bit more bothered that I'll (finally!) be meeting Andy Booth. Though if I do meet Jean-Luc, I'll be sure to get a photo.
Speaking of sports, the NFL opener is tonight. The scene in Green Bay is INSANE. Schools there let out early (see, this is why I wish I lived there) and the concert lineup is pretty star-studded, as is the game. Should be a good one!
I've just finished writing my internship application letter. Yesterday I wrote a grant (for a different internship). I blogged last night. I feel mutha-lickin productive.
lol There are so many things I never hear about until long after they are no longer relevant. Hooray for living in caves!
Same here. I purposefully force myself to avoid the news, only relying on what my fellow fourmers on the internet and my family tell me.
Everyone keeps saying that the stimulus package failed. How did it fail if it created jobs? Maybe the crisis was larger than the reaction. Given that it was a lack of regulation that led to the crisis in the first place, maybe deregulating business is not an answer. I'm so fed up with the US government right now...
As far as I can tell, everyone's fed up with their own government. Which is why I ignore it and just live my life to the fullest.
Hey, Mr. Productive, come finish my homework? I'm so close...so very close...but also so very tired... Sometimes I have to turn the TV off because I'm so frustrated that I just want to bang my head against a wall. Edit: Since this is what most of the articles I'm being forced to read deal with...anyone following this Google Books thing?
I kind of wish the whole thing would go away, just so I don't have to read any more articles about it. I'm fine with writing 1500 word article critiques every week, but can the articles I read please not all say exactly the same thing?
