A post about . . . stuff, I guess.
I haven't done what I would consider an actual post in a while. I don't really think this particular entry will fill that void, either. Sorry, I'm sure all of you have been habitually checking your flist to see if I have updated. I realize I am simply that popular. /sarcasm
I have a few things to talk about though. So, here we go!
Lets start with the new Terry Pratchett book, Thud!. Its another book that has Sam Vimes as the main character. As I love Vimes' character, any book that Pratchett writes that focuses on Vimes is an instant favorite of mine. Those familiar with Pratchett's writing knows how his books are largely satirical. He pokes fun at a few things that have been big in our culture/world as of late in this book. The Da Vincci Code and the fanatical craze that has sparked up around it (and will not quiet down quick enough, in this librarian's opinion) is the main thing he pokes fun at, though there are some other things. My mind is not in review mode right now, so I am not going to go into it a great deal; but suffice to say, it was wonderful. Although, it should be said that his editor for this one was a bit lax, it seemed like there were misspellings on nearly every other page and there were instances of terrible grammar. However, it did not distract me from the story enough to make a dent in my enjoyment of the novel. I definately suggest it be read by all on my flist. I am going to be trying to get my hands on the companion book: Where's My Cow . . .
Second matter:
Writer_in_black loaned me her Firefly dvd's. A generous action that I must thank her profusely for. The reasons I have not dived into the series before now are myriad; however, the main one is this: I am not one for fanatical craziness. I just don't jump in with the gusto that others tend to. I sit to one side of it and shake my head in confusion. I knew that I would probably like the series, I just wanted to wait for the madness to die down before I exposed myself to it. I decided that the madness will not die down, so I might as well watch it (besides, I loved Serenity, may as well). So, why did I wait to watch it? Because I don't want to be a raving fan. Which brings me to reason number one why I must kill Liz, after I thank her: I am fucking freaked about this show now. The horrible fear I had about watching the series has come to pass. I am a raving Firefly fan now. She loaned the dvd's to me on Friday night, I have now watched the series through twice and a half. I just keep wanting more. Which brings me to reason number two why I must kill liz, after I thank her: THERE IS NO MORE!!! I mean, WTF?!?! What is wrong with you, Liz?!?!? How dare you get me addicted to something there is no more of? That's just inconsiderate! Seriously . . . :(
But, really, Liz . . . Thanks. <3
Third matter:
I miss my JB. I miss her terribly. Words do not describe how much I miss her. My mind has become almost constantly confuzzled because I am either pining away for her or I just can't think straight without talking to her every other day. I am so very proud of her and I am very glad she is doing something like this. Something she has always wanted to do. But, I miss her sooooooooo much. She texted me the other day saying that she misses me. I spent a good hour crying. God, I love her! And I miss her so much. Its going to be a long 2 years...
I have a few things to talk about though. So, here we go!
Lets start with the new Terry Pratchett book, Thud!. Its another book that has Sam Vimes as the main character. As I love Vimes' character, any book that Pratchett writes that focuses on Vimes is an instant favorite of mine. Those familiar with Pratchett's writing knows how his books are largely satirical. He pokes fun at a few things that have been big in our culture/world as of late in this book. The Da Vincci Code and the fanatical craze that has sparked up around it (and will not quiet down quick enough, in this librarian's opinion) is the main thing he pokes fun at, though there are some other things. My mind is not in review mode right now, so I am not going to go into it a great deal; but suffice to say, it was wonderful. Although, it should be said that his editor for this one was a bit lax, it seemed like there were misspellings on nearly every other page and there were instances of terrible grammar. However, it did not distract me from the story enough to make a dent in my enjoyment of the novel. I definately suggest it be read by all on my flist. I am going to be trying to get my hands on the companion book: Where's My Cow . . .
Second matter:
Writer_in_black loaned me her Firefly dvd's. A generous action that I must thank her profusely for. The reasons I have not dived into the series before now are myriad; however, the main one is this: I am not one for fanatical craziness. I just don't jump in with the gusto that others tend to. I sit to one side of it and shake my head in confusion. I knew that I would probably like the series, I just wanted to wait for the madness to die down before I exposed myself to it. I decided that the madness will not die down, so I might as well watch it (besides, I loved Serenity, may as well). So, why did I wait to watch it? Because I don't want to be a raving fan. Which brings me to reason number one why I must kill Liz, after I thank her: I am fucking freaked about this show now. The horrible fear I had about watching the series has come to pass. I am a raving Firefly fan now. She loaned the dvd's to me on Friday night, I have now watched the series through twice and a half. I just keep wanting more. Which brings me to reason number two why I must kill liz, after I thank her: THERE IS NO MORE!!! I mean, WTF?!?! What is wrong with you, Liz?!?!? How dare you get me addicted to something there is no more of? That's just inconsiderate! Seriously . . . :(
But, really, Liz . . . Thanks. <3
Third matter:
I miss my JB. I miss her terribly. Words do not describe how much I miss her. My mind has become almost constantly confuzzled because I am either pining away for her or I just can't think straight without talking to her every other day. I am so very proud of her and I am very glad she is doing something like this. Something she has always wanted to do. But, I miss her sooooooooo much. She texted me the other day saying that she misses me. I spent a good hour crying. God, I love her! And I miss her so much. Its going to be a long 2 years...