Meme time!
Day 14 → A non-fiction book
I just started reading this book yesterday, but I am already enjoying the hell out of it: The Accidental Buddhist by Dinty W. Moore. (I do not know if that is his given name, or if it's just a nickname he got stuck with as a child, but if it's his given name, his parents are a special kind of sadist and it's no wonder he stumbled into Buddhism.)
I picked it up because I've been reading about Buddhism lately, but there are different types and it's all pretty confusing and complex (as religions tend to be) and I figured that reading about another Westerner stumbling through the learning process would make me feel better about my own confusion. Turns out that it really does help; a lot of his reactions to some of the teachings have been the same as mine, and his sense of humor about the whole thing makes for a quick, entertaining read. I'm also learning quite a bit about Buddhism in the process, mainly that I just need to relax about it (my biggest struggle in life) and not worry so much. I suppose it wouldn't interest you unless you already had an interest in Buddhism, but if you do, I recommend it.
Day 01 → Your favourite song
Day 02 → Your favourite movie
Day 03 → Your favourite television program
Day 04 → Your favourite book
Day 05 → Your favourite quote
Day 06 → Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 07 → A photo that makes you happy
Day 08 → A photo that makes you angry/sad
Day 09 → A photo you took
Day 10 → A photo of you taken over ten years ago
Day 11 → A photo of you taken recently
Day 12 → Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 13 → A fictional book
Day 14 → A non-fictional book
Day 15 → A fanfic
Day 16 → A song that makes you cry (or nearly)
Day 17 → An art piece (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.)
Day 18 → Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 19 → A talent of yours
Day 20 → A hobby of yours
Day 21 → A recipe
Day 22 → A website
Day 23 → A YouTube video
Day 24 → Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 25 → Your day, in great detail
Day 26 → Your week, in great detail
Day 27 → This month, in great detail
Day 28 → This year, in great detail
Day 29 → Hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days
Day 30 → Whatever tickles your fancy
In other news, my fabric has arrived from the fantastic Denver Fabrics! Yayayayay. Not the same as browsing in the store, of course, but it's better than being stuck with Joann as my only fabric source. Fucking Joann. Having said that, I dragged my mom to Joann this afternoon to partake of their current $1.99 McCall's pattern sale, and to pick up thread and buttons for my jacket. This weekend will be spent sewing, needless to say. I imagine there will also be swearing at some point.
I just started reading this book yesterday, but I am already enjoying the hell out of it: The Accidental Buddhist by Dinty W. Moore. (I do not know if that is his given name, or if it's just a nickname he got stuck with as a child, but if it's his given name, his parents are a special kind of sadist and it's no wonder he stumbled into Buddhism.)
I picked it up because I've been reading about Buddhism lately, but there are different types and it's all pretty confusing and complex (as religions tend to be) and I figured that reading about another Westerner stumbling through the learning process would make me feel better about my own confusion. Turns out that it really does help; a lot of his reactions to some of the teachings have been the same as mine, and his sense of humor about the whole thing makes for a quick, entertaining read. I'm also learning quite a bit about Buddhism in the process, mainly that I just need to relax about it (my biggest struggle in life) and not worry so much. I suppose it wouldn't interest you unless you already had an interest in Buddhism, but if you do, I recommend it.
Day 01 → Your favourite song
Day 02 → Your favourite movie
Day 03 → Your favourite television program
Day 04 → Your favourite book
Day 05 → Your favourite quote
Day 06 → Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 07 → A photo that makes you happy
Day 08 → A photo that makes you angry/sad
Day 09 → A photo you took
Day 10 → A photo of you taken over ten years ago
Day 11 → A photo of you taken recently
Day 12 → Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 13 → A fictional book
Day 14 → A non-fictional book
Day 15 → A fanfic
Day 16 → A song that makes you cry (or nearly)
Day 17 → An art piece (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.)
Day 18 → Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 19 → A talent of yours
Day 20 → A hobby of yours
Day 21 → A recipe
Day 22 → A website
Day 23 → A YouTube video
Day 24 → Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 25 → Your day, in great detail
Day 26 → Your week, in great detail
Day 27 → This month, in great detail
Day 28 → This year, in great detail
Day 29 → Hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days
Day 30 → Whatever tickles your fancy
In other news, my fabric has arrived from the fantastic Denver Fabrics! Yayayayay. Not the same as browsing in the store, of course, but it's better than being stuck with Joann as my only fabric source. Fucking Joann. Having said that, I dragged my mom to Joann this afternoon to partake of their current $1.99 McCall's pattern sale, and to pick up thread and buttons for my jacket. This weekend will be spent sewing, needless to say. I imagine there will also be swearing at some point.