| | Hi all. So I know it's been a while since I've posted. I've found out that my other blog actually takes a lot of time throughout the week to post, so finding time to write about something here is harder. Well, maybe it's more about the fact that I have less exciting things going on than the drama of television (oh that's sad), and I just never know what to write about.
But I am planning on writing every time I finish another book, so here we go!
Books of 2009
Big Fish by Daniel Wallace
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
Nine Horses by Billy Collins
Death's Daughter by Amber Benson
Yeah, there's a big break there. But I am kind-of juggling books, so it means I'm taking longer to read both of the ones I'm juggling.
And yes, that last book is by that Amber Benson. You know, the one of Buffy fame? It was pretty good. If you're looking for a superb book of literature, it's not that, but if you're looking for some fun fantasy fluff to take on a plane, you're good to go. The cover is atrocious--I might play with my design skills and make up a new one--but the plot is interesting. The descriptions are nice (and sometimes horrifying), but I guess my one complaint beyond the cover is that the writing is a bit circa 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s all combined with references to "Not!" and "dipwad," among mentions of Kate Spade bags. I wouldn't have minded taking an editor's pen to it (I'm allowed to say that; I'm in publishing), but the story kept me interested and for a quick read, it was fun. I'd read a screenplay by Amber Benson before, which is why I decided to take the chance on this book, and I did enjoy it in the long run.
So what else happened since I've been away? I went to Philly with my friends. That was fun. The first time I've been to Philly and gotten out of the car (we drove through it when I was looking at Rosemont for a publishing program). I really had fun with them, though the travel was really stressful. Car rides really can seem longer than you'd think they'd be sometimes.
I also went home for my dad's birthday. That was fun. A long weekend at home. Of course it wasn't long enough, but I did get to see my family, some extended family, and family friends. Can't complain, right?
Last but not least, it's the first part of wedding season. In the next couple weeks, I'll have four friend married off--well, in their own couples. Stan and Amy get married this Friday, and Katie and JC are April 4, a week from Saturday. Sadly, I can't make it to either wedding (and don't think I'm not whining to Jack about that one...stupid recession), but I'm looking forward to stories and pics. Tons of them. And I fully intend to water up when looking at the pics (and that means you, Katie!).
I guess I must end this post with a picture, right? I'm trying to keep that a habit. So here's one from Philly. I tried to play with black and white photography while I was there, and I came up with some good shots. I don't think this is one of them, but for some reason I like it. I think it's the blurry nature. Anyway, here are my buds walking on the street at night. Feel free to tear it apart like savage beasts.
And with that, I shall turn back to the other two books I'm reading. Well, work first. Must make it to 5:00!
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