I've taken over my sister's computer...Ha-ha-ha!!!
In one week, I should have enough money for a new computer, just one more week. I can't wait!!!! Course then I will probably have to wait if I want to get the computer to my own specs. Still...One Week!!!
Over the weekend I read
The King's Speech...a wonderful and interesting book to read. Then tonight we went to see the movie. I really enjoyed it! Of course they took some liberties with the actual events, but still a great movie! I love to pick out the actors and actresses in these movies. I totally didn't recognize Jennifer Ehle, but I think I did recognize her mouth. :-P
Then today my library got another interesting book,
The Good, the Bad, and the Barbie. It is a really interesting book. I learned a lot about Barbie and the history of Mattel. I wish that they had more color pictures throughout. I was really impressed by the woman behind Barbie, Ruth Handler. She was such a bold and determined woman! Very cool.
Also over the weekend, I read
Fat Cat by Robin Brande who wrote
Evolution, Me, and Other Freaks of Nature. Both are excellent books. I like how Brande has her characters work through the steps of a problem. I felt that Fat Cat was a little more didactic towards the end, but I don't know that teens will mind that. With Fat Cat, I felt like the story, while not totally predictable, didn't have any huge surprises. That said it was the kind of book that I enjoy reading because I enjoy the character's journey. I loved the main character. Very plucky and industrious, but not beyond the realm of possibility. The supporting characters were great too, I especially liked her characterization of the best friend's boyfriend: halfway between clueless and long suffering--perfect!
So now you know how I've been spending my time away from a computer. :-) I'm hoping for snow on Friday...more time to read!