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jackofallgeeks) wrote2004-07-16 08:01 am
jackofallgeeks) wrote2004-07-16 08:01 am
A Jar of Happy on the Shelf
So, last night Anastasiya called me up and, at one point, gave me a hard time because I'd "had it bad for Suzannah" before I'd met her (Anastasiya). I knew this, but apparently she hadn't.
It never occurred to me that Anastasiya might have thought that I'd broken up with her because I met Suzannah and thought she was 'Better.' I thought of quite a number of things that she might think (for a while, Anastasiya had a bit of venom for me), but that never occurred to me because I'd known that situation from the beginning. I think maybe she's got a little more closure on that, now.
Anyways... I'm reading The Giver and I really like it. I read about 130 pages yesterday, and I'll most definitely finish it sometime today. It's given me a little bit more of a starting-off point for that story I keep saying I want to write. After The Giver, I plan on reading this book of short stories by H.P. Lovecraft, then Salem's Lot, then The Divine Comedy (which I'll need to get a copy of). Then I'll tag on more books to the list as I go.
I'm liking this. I've always wanted to read more, but this is probably the first time I've actively worked toward said goal. It's great because, at my uncle's, there's really nothing else to do *but* read. I just need to keep myself a little more disciplined with video games and the internet, and take more time to read. I think I'd be happier for it.
Similarly, I think I should take pains to get back to running regularly (*rimshot*). I think that would make me happier, too, and exercise is good.
And to come full-circle, I might as well finish with Suzannah. I think about her a lot. I hope her arm heals alright.
It never occurred to me that Anastasiya might have thought that I'd broken up with her because I met Suzannah and thought she was 'Better.' I thought of quite a number of things that she might think (for a while, Anastasiya had a bit of venom for me), but that never occurred to me because I'd known that situation from the beginning. I think maybe she's got a little more closure on that, now.
Anyways... I'm reading The Giver and I really like it. I read about 130 pages yesterday, and I'll most definitely finish it sometime today. It's given me a little bit more of a starting-off point for that story I keep saying I want to write. After The Giver, I plan on reading this book of short stories by H.P. Lovecraft, then Salem's Lot, then The Divine Comedy (which I'll need to get a copy of). Then I'll tag on more books to the list as I go.
I'm liking this. I've always wanted to read more, but this is probably the first time I've actively worked toward said goal. It's great because, at my uncle's, there's really nothing else to do *but* read. I just need to keep myself a little more disciplined with video games and the internet, and take more time to read. I think I'd be happier for it.
Similarly, I think I should take pains to get back to running regularly (*rimshot*). I think that would make me happier, too, and exercise is good.
And to come full-circle, I might as well finish with Suzannah. I think about her a lot. I hope her arm heals alright.
Re: literature
I've already inundated you with reading suggestions, so I won't add any contemporary writing to the list (even though some of the good stuff has definite fantasy/SF elements/overtones).
Re: literature
I'll definitely be coming back around for more suggestions when I start looking for more books to read. I plan on making a list. *nods to this*