TODAY
I am here in NJ. I got in around 12:30 to visit my mom and my aunt for their birthdays. Also, there was an extra surprise, because my cousin TJ also came! He came on his own and did not tell anyone (except for me) that he was coming! My mom and aunt were VERY surprised when he came around the back door!!!
On the bus ride to NJ, I finished reading The World According to Garp. I really enjoyed it and was utterly engrossed in it the entire time I was reading it (as I am with all of John Irving's books). However, it was certainly not my FAVORITE of his books. I have also read A Prayer for Owen Meany and The Cider House Rules, and I preferred both of them over Garp. I think what bothered me most was the graphic descriptions of violence; I found it to be pretty disturbing. Also, the unfaithfulness of the married characters was upsetting. Some of the violent scenes almost made my stomach feel ill! This is a true testament of the power of Irving's storytelling and command of language and characterizations and descriptions. Anyhow -- NOT my favorite of his, but definitely a good book.
Then, once in NJ, I went on a quick jaunt to AC Moore with my aunt to just pick up some yarn so that I could start a baby blanket for my cousin's baby. I will be going to a baby shower in April for my cousin and his wife. I really needed to get started on the blanket for it to be done on time. Today I did a SIGNIFICANT chunk of crocheting, so that was a good feeling!
I am having fun with TJ and the fam -- we ate dinner, had birthday cake, and played some card games. We watched SNL which is the only reason I am still awake! I think it is time for me to turn in!
Zzzzzz...
On the bus ride to NJ, I finished reading The World According to Garp. I really enjoyed it and was utterly engrossed in it the entire time I was reading it (as I am with all of John Irving's books). However, it was certainly not my FAVORITE of his books. I have also read A Prayer for Owen Meany and The Cider House Rules, and I preferred both of them over Garp. I think what bothered me most was the graphic descriptions of violence; I found it to be pretty disturbing. Also, the unfaithfulness of the married characters was upsetting. Some of the violent scenes almost made my stomach feel ill! This is a true testament of the power of Irving's storytelling and command of language and characterizations and descriptions. Anyhow -- NOT my favorite of his, but definitely a good book.
Then, once in NJ, I went on a quick jaunt to AC Moore with my aunt to just pick up some yarn so that I could start a baby blanket for my cousin's baby. I will be going to a baby shower in April for my cousin and his wife. I really needed to get started on the blanket for it to be done on time. Today I did a SIGNIFICANT chunk of crocheting, so that was a good feeling!
I am having fun with TJ and the fam -- we ate dinner, had birthday cake, and played some card games. We watched SNL which is the only reason I am still awake! I think it is time for me to turn in!
Zzzzzz...