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Book Meme

I saw that Sarah Dessen (writergrl) did this, and since I LOVE her, I want to do it too. YAY.

1. One book that changed your life. I have to say Dark Angel by V.C. Andrews. I read that book, and the characters got under my skin so much. I just had to write that way.

2. One book you’ve read more than once. Just one? All right. Let me think. How about Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews.

3. One book you would want on a desert island. This meme is torturous. I guess it’d be Dark Angel.

4. One book that made you laugh. The entire Georgia Nicholson series has me in stitches.

5. One book that made you cry. Dreamland by Sarah Dessen. I cried and cried when I read it.

6. One book you wish had been written. Anything by Sarah Dessen. The woman is brilliant.

7. One book you wish had never been written. ….

8. One book you are currently reading. I’m reading Feed by M.T. Anderson.

9. One book you have been meaning to read. White Teeth by Zadie Smith. Someday, my friends. Someday.

10. Tag five people. Nah.

(Originally published at Anywhere Is…)

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Quickie Picture Post

Tony, Holly, Me
Tony, Holly, Me (looking like a dorkola)

Friday night, a bunch of people went to Damon’s to celebrate Holly’s 29th birthday. It was a lot of fun. I got to see Tony, who I don’t get to hang with often enough at all, and Holly’s mom was there. She shared her steak with me. Our favorite quote of the night was “…about that.” Good times.

Before that, though, Aidan had a good time discovering the world of Barbie:

Aidan Playing!

And I discovered a pretty flower blooming in the yard:

Flower

That’s all for now. Ohio State Fair post coming up next! πŸ˜€

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You know what I realized? I’m not a fan of “11” dates. For example, today is August 11th, and I’m not the least inclined to switch my calendar to reflect that.

I have a migraine. I took enough meds that the edge is taken off, but it’s still there, throbbing to remind me who’s in charge. I also feel a bit nauseated. My body is a hot mess. Not really. I’m more of a bundle of anxieties and nerves. So much stuff hanging in the balance. It’s like… standing on one tiptoe, leaning over and wavering, looking into a precipice, and waiting for the signal to go ahead and leap. Or maybe fall. Arms out, chest forward. Eyes closed. Fall into whatever’s waiting for me. Who am I kidding? I’ve already fallen. And I’m not in any hurry to get up.

So many strange things happening. *shakes head to clear*

Tomorrow, I plan to go to the Ohio State Fair. I will be broke, but I will have fun. Bob picked up an all-day ride pass for me, and there is a Scrambler, a Tilt-A-Whirl, a Power Surge, and other fun rides to twirl myself crazy on. There are deep-fried Twinkies to be had. And french fries roasted corn and hot dogs. Mini donuts. Unlimited refills on Kool-Aid. I will salivate over the smell of the ribs. I will stroll past the Native American guys playing the pretty music and think to myself “I will buy another one of their CDs, but next year, since I’m broke. Again.” I will walk past the bungee trainers and think “I did that a few years ago.” I will watch the helicopter go up and fly around, and stand there and let the wind from the blades blow my hair all over my head. I’ll make my way through the loghouse–the house that’s an ACTUAL Redwood log. I’ll go in the commercial building and try not to get suckered in by all the cool stuff they’re trying to sell. I’ll look around the flea market and feel nostalgic, even though they tend to have the same memorabilia every year. A butter cow will be gazed at. Ice cream will be shared, and inevitably, spilled. Pictures will be taken. Parades will be watched. Aidan will be photographed in whatever cardboard scenes they have up. I do it to the poor kid every year. And finally, I will spend time trying to convince everyone that the chickens ARE cool, dammit. These are things I do every year. It’s a tradition. It’s the Ohio State Fair.

But first, there is tonight. I’ve got to go to Meijer and get cat food. It’s NOT a choice. I’ll get a small bag tonight, and a bigger bag next week, after I get paid. Then I will have a bit of a rest, before I’ll meet up with people at Damon’s to celebrate Holly’s 29th birthday. Since I am broke, I will eat very little, if anything. But I will take pictures of the birthday girl. That’s free! πŸ™‚

I feel myself descending into that quiet, reflective and anti-social mode again. But maybe it’ll just be for a few hours this time, instead of several weeks and days. I’ll see how it goes.

(Crossposted at my Vox)

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Big Brother

My Dearest Erika,

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get Janelle out of there this week. PLEASE!!!!!!!!

Yeah, NOT happy that I had to go to cbs.com to find out who got evicted, thanks to a STUPID football game. Grr. WHY do they insist on pre-empting the ONE TV show I watch with football? UGH. It happens every year. I look forward to watching BB all day, only to turn on the TV to hear the sickening sounds of sportcasters, screaming crowds, and whistles.

Not fair at all.

Okay, going back to drug-induced sleep now.

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I’m Selling Some STUFF!

Canon owners, interested in some lenses far below retail price, and with free shipping?

BUY THEM FROM ME!

I have a 75-300mm Zoom lens up for bid: [Link] SOLD!

And a Tamron 11-18mm Wide Angle lens up for bid: [Link] SOLD!!

Help a sister out! πŸ˜€

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