"There is an ecstasy that marks the summit of life, and beyond which life cannot rise. And such is the paradox of living, this ecstasy comes when one is most alive, and it comes as a complete forgetfulness that one is alive." - Jack London

These two sentences have profoundly affected my life.

Thing 1:
I went to the Akron-Summit County Public Library today and checked out Pride of Baghdad, written by Brian Vaughan and illustrated by Niko Henrichon. Yeah, it's a graphic novel. This is uncharted territory for me, and, quite frankly, a little bit frightening. Apparently it describes wartime life in current-day Iraq from the perspective of a ( Read more... )

I don't know why I torture myself by going to Petland a couple of times a month. I know my parents won't let me buy another pet, and I'll be leaving for college in a few months anyway. They're just so fun to play with and cuddle. :(

Today's choice was Siberian Husky. She was playful without being hyperactive, and soft. Even the pads of her paws were ( Read more... )

My dad finally broke down and agreed to help me move my stuff back to my old room. It's more organized now than it ever was, and I've finally got all my books on my bookshelf. It's nice.

All the snow from last night had already melted by the time I woke up this morning. I wish we'd just get a layer that would stay on the ground until spring.

Javs is now fifty-six books richer, having spent only six dollars.

Not only did I have an awesome night out with kewl people, but I also saved a field mouse's life. I've even got pictures to prove it, if I can figure out how to get them off my mom's phone. Well, I guess the pictures don't really prove the mouse was alive, but they do prove it existed. Trust me, it was alive ( Read more... )

Recent events:

• Read a 498-page book in three days, which is quite fast for me
• Decided said book is my favourite book ever of all time ever
• Received a letter from ( Read more... )