I leave DIA at 12:35pm on Sunday. I'm kind of nervous, but extremely excited! We have plans to eat lunch with a family friend before getting inked. It might be very interesting to see her reaction. Lovely woman and a very conservative Christian. T also wants me to take up her g-ma's offer for a meal on Monday since we're taking her to doctor's ( Read more... )

While reading the assigned chapter in my text book, it really stuck out to me how they emphasized that themes must not overpower the plot. If it comes off to heavy handed, then YA will lose interest and be distracted from the point. I enjoyed The Hollow People; however, I almost wonder whether the author was able to fully achieve what he wanted ( Read more... )

After waiting all semester for Christmas break, it is finally here and I have no idea what to do with myself. At the moment, Practical Magic is on TV, and I'm waiting until my chiropractor appointment. *sigh* I wish I wasn't so clumsy ( Read more... )

I just watched American Beauty again, and it made me stop and think about things. It's amazing how much we take everything for granted. Throughout the movie, the boy next door filmed things because he was able to see the beauty in everything. In addition, the father made it clear that it was through death that he was finally able to relax and ( Read more... )