It should be no shock to anyone reading this that actually knows me that I love to read. In fact, that is probably the number one complaint I have about motherhood is that I have no time anymore to read, and when I do have time I usually fall asleep! That being said, it should also be no surprise that I am absolutely one of those people who are incredibly reluctant to see a movie that has been made from a book I love.
My faith lately has been somewhat rekindled, however. First, there was the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series...the subtitled, Swedish version (I basically refuse to see the Daniel Craig, American version). AMAZING! If you haven't seen them, you need to. Even without reading the books, they are fantastic.
It was even further rekindled when I watched The Help on my recent flight back to Anchorage. (I also watched Friends with Benefits and laughed my ass of on the plane). Anyway, The Help was probably my favorite book that I read last year. So much that I even read it twice! I was really reluctant to see the movie, but I kept hearing so many wonderful things about it I finally checked it out. It was so wonderful, and even more incredible was that, not one time did I think, "Ugh, this is nothing like the book!" I still recommend reading the book first, I just wouldn't be me if I didn't.
So this leads me to actually wanting to go see a movie that just came out. Jonathan Safran Foer is up near the top of my list of favorite authors, and "Everything is Illuminated" and "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" are two of my favorite books. The fist was made into a movie a few years ago, it was a small, independent film that didn't get much attention, which is probably why it was actually done very well.
Now the second has been made into a move, and with my faith being rekindled, I think I may go out on a limb (test my luck, so to speak) and see it.
And to FURTHER test my luck, I also want to see The Hunger Games. I am currently reading the second book in this series and am IN LOVE with all the characters!
Showing posts with label books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label books. Show all posts
January 13, 2012
August 19, 2011
Awkward
So, does it make me a traitor to sit inside a Barnes and Noble and read my Kindle?
Took an unexpected trip up to Fairbanks for the weekend. Sarah's (my brother's girlfriend) mom was put in hospice care. Not really anything to do expect sit around, but I just got that feeling like I needed to come be here for them.
It's always an interesting experience being on the "other" side. And it's always a HUGE reminder of how patient's and their families perceive our actions as healthcare workers. Not an easy situation at all.
Took an unexpected trip up to Fairbanks for the weekend. Sarah's (my brother's girlfriend) mom was put in hospice care. Not really anything to do expect sit around, but I just got that feeling like I needed to come be here for them.
It's always an interesting experience being on the "other" side. And it's always a HUGE reminder of how patient's and their families perceive our actions as healthcare workers. Not an easy situation at all.
January 3, 2011
Another resolutions post
I am not normally one that makes resolutions. I mean, if I really want to do something or change something, I generally just do it. But there are a few things I have in mind for 2011...
1. I WILL get Mason potty trained. I know this isn't really up to me, but I would love for this to be accomplished sooner rather than later.
2. I really want to read more. I used to read all the time, and I really miss it. Of course, this will mean I'll need to stay up a little later, or maybe take less naps, but it will be worth it. When I worked at an orthopedic clinic it was so slow I would go through a book a week (on average), but now life is a little busier at both home and work, so reading has gotten pushed aside.
3. Of course, like everyone, I want to lose weight......this is kind of an ongoing goal.
4. Lastly, I want to work on accepting more help from people. I'm pretty bad at this, and I know this about me. Unfortunately, not letting people help leads to me being stressed and cranky, not to mention exhausted. I suppose along with letting people, and possibly even more important, is to work on asking people for what I need help with. Hmmm, maybe this resolution is doomed from the start.
I suppose that's it, unless something else comes to me. Good luck with all your resolutions, and wish me luck on mine.
1. I WILL get Mason potty trained. I know this isn't really up to me, but I would love for this to be accomplished sooner rather than later.
2. I really want to read more. I used to read all the time, and I really miss it. Of course, this will mean I'll need to stay up a little later, or maybe take less naps, but it will be worth it. When I worked at an orthopedic clinic it was so slow I would go through a book a week (on average), but now life is a little busier at both home and work, so reading has gotten pushed aside.
3. Of course, like everyone, I want to lose weight......this is kind of an ongoing goal.
4. Lastly, I want to work on accepting more help from people. I'm pretty bad at this, and I know this about me. Unfortunately, not letting people help leads to me being stressed and cranky, not to mention exhausted. I suppose along with letting people, and possibly even more important, is to work on asking people for what I need help with. Hmmm, maybe this resolution is doomed from the start.
I suppose that's it, unless something else comes to me. Good luck with all your resolutions, and wish me luck on mine.
June 14, 2009
MWF seeks...
Does anyone know if there are any book clubs in Anchorage? Preferably not one made up of middle-aged or older women? Please let me know what you know!
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