I finished "Villa Incognito" by Tom Robbins on Friday. Sometimes it just takes a bit for me to type an entry. So this book was great, as I think Robbins' books are. Now, I can offically say I've read all of his books. I thought I could before until I found out about this one. His sarcastic, witty writing combined with a good story makes for a fantastic read. Although, I do know some people who can't get into his books. I'm not really sure why as I've always thought his books are pretty easy to read. But, I suppose they do take some getting used to. You have to follow a plethora of characters sometimes and the storylines are a little absurd. But, that's why I like them. Stretch the imagination. His stories incorporate intellect and imagination. 2 things, I'm fond of. He always does a lot of research too, which shows in the works he produces. Reminds me a lot of Vonnegut. This one did not fall short, which made me happy, as I was ready for all the intellectual stimulating absurd things he could throw my way.
Now I'm reading "Naked" by David Sedaris. Back to good old absurd everyday things. It's good. He's pretty funny and pokes fun at all the outlandish things from his childhood and whatnot. And, finally the library has "Sellevision" by Augusten Burroughs on hold for me. I'm picking it up tonight for after I finish this one. I'm excited to read it. It'll round out my Burroughs memoirs.
I found a writing contest I was going to enter. Then, I found out I had to find a new computer. Then I procrastinated. It's been about a month since I've had a home computer now. My monthly budgeting has gone out the window. And I need to actually start writing a story. Although, I did find some more contests online because I don't think I'm making the cut for this one. I don't have enough time. Oh well.
Just noticed there's a scheduled outage on this site in about 20 minutes. I'd better cut this short...
Please donate money to me...for my computer memorial fund...please...
Why is chocolate so damn good?!?! Yummy.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Friday, September 08, 2006
All stressed out and no one to choke
So, my computer is officially deceased. The memorial service will be soon and I'll be reciting a eulogy. I think I'm just going to dive in and get a brand new computer (or as new as I can afford, at least). I think it's time.
I finished, "Dry", the 2nd memoir by Augesten Burroughs yesterday. It was good. I do enjoy his writing style and am fascinated by his life. I've even placed his 3rd memoir on hold at the library, but it still says "request pending". I'm going to embark upon another Tom Robbins book, assuming that I can make it to the library before it closes tonight. I didn't know that he had written another one and I'm a bit disappointed that I had no idea. I prided myself thinking that I've read all Robbins' books, but alas that was my mistake.
I'm just a bit in a funk lately. I'm hoping this weekend I'll be able to cheer myself up. We shall see. My martial arts class isn't helping as I haven't been too happy with it lately. It's becomming a chore to go to class. Wondering if I should move on and find another one? I just hate the thought that I'm giving up. I've paid for this month, so I'll go through the next few weeks and see how I feel after that. Part of it is the parking lot there. It's such a hassle to park because there aren't enough spots and there isn't much street parking close-by there. I don't like thinking about walking to my car in the dark after class. I have to leave early to sit and wait in the lot for someone to leave to get a parking space and even then it's a big pain. Plus I don't really have any friends in my class. There's no one for me to relate to, being the only girl, and there's the fact that I'm in my late 20s and most of the other student's are 14 year old boys. And my ankle still isn't healed. I think most people think I'm being a baby about it. So, I thought that I just needed to be tougher. Well, that was a mistake, as I hurt it again in class on Tuesday night. Back to the brace for me. Argh.
Work is stressing me out. Too much. Too many stupid and annoying people too. And there is really nothing I can do about it, but try and get through it. I think I'm stressed with a lot of things, not just work. I have a lot on my mind lately. Too many things. Last weekend was a nice, long weekend. I thoroughly cleaned my apartment, at least there's that. I also saw "Little Miss Sunshine" last weekend with my neighbor and his boyfriend. It was an awesome movie. I loved it. And another neighbor of mine made me dinner on Monday. That was really cool. All home made. Mmmmmm.
High holidays are coming up. Sucks, that they fall around the weekends this year. Lots of temple. And fasting again. woo-hoo...
I hate allergies.
I hate black widows (had a fun black widow infestation scare this week).
I hate stupid people.
I hate people.
I like chocolate, popcorn, french fries, hot showers, Grr and maybe one or two other things.
Maybe I can redo my patio chairs this weekend.
I finished, "Dry", the 2nd memoir by Augesten Burroughs yesterday. It was good. I do enjoy his writing style and am fascinated by his life. I've even placed his 3rd memoir on hold at the library, but it still says "request pending". I'm going to embark upon another Tom Robbins book, assuming that I can make it to the library before it closes tonight. I didn't know that he had written another one and I'm a bit disappointed that I had no idea. I prided myself thinking that I've read all Robbins' books, but alas that was my mistake.
I'm just a bit in a funk lately. I'm hoping this weekend I'll be able to cheer myself up. We shall see. My martial arts class isn't helping as I haven't been too happy with it lately. It's becomming a chore to go to class. Wondering if I should move on and find another one? I just hate the thought that I'm giving up. I've paid for this month, so I'll go through the next few weeks and see how I feel after that. Part of it is the parking lot there. It's such a hassle to park because there aren't enough spots and there isn't much street parking close-by there. I don't like thinking about walking to my car in the dark after class. I have to leave early to sit and wait in the lot for someone to leave to get a parking space and even then it's a big pain. Plus I don't really have any friends in my class. There's no one for me to relate to, being the only girl, and there's the fact that I'm in my late 20s and most of the other student's are 14 year old boys. And my ankle still isn't healed. I think most people think I'm being a baby about it. So, I thought that I just needed to be tougher. Well, that was a mistake, as I hurt it again in class on Tuesday night. Back to the brace for me. Argh.
Work is stressing me out. Too much. Too many stupid and annoying people too. And there is really nothing I can do about it, but try and get through it. I think I'm stressed with a lot of things, not just work. I have a lot on my mind lately. Too many things. Last weekend was a nice, long weekend. I thoroughly cleaned my apartment, at least there's that. I also saw "Little Miss Sunshine" last weekend with my neighbor and his boyfriend. It was an awesome movie. I loved it. And another neighbor of mine made me dinner on Monday. That was really cool. All home made. Mmmmmm.
High holidays are coming up. Sucks, that they fall around the weekends this year. Lots of temple. And fasting again. woo-hoo...
I hate allergies.
I hate black widows (had a fun black widow infestation scare this week).
I hate stupid people.
I hate people.
I like chocolate, popcorn, french fries, hot showers, Grr and maybe one or two other things.
Maybe I can redo my patio chairs this weekend.
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