Two things and then I must go... do things. Yes, that. Anyway.
1. Verdict on The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho: it's okay. The story in itself is kind of flimsy, but then again, it is supposed to be a fable. Because of this, that may be why certain elements (e.g. "show-versus-telling") might be different from the storytelling I'm used to. However, I still have a problem with the book.
*Hark! There be spoilers!*
Maybe?
It's that damn law of attraction stuff. I'm all for the underlying message of the story ("don't give up and strive for your goal"), but when it got to the "world helps you to win" stuff... I gritted my teeth. What I hate about that is if that were the case, wouldn't everyone be in a good place right now? Sorry, I can't buy into an ideology that says only a few can win but only if you think happy thoughts. And also, if the underlying thought is: "be positive or all the bad shit that happens to you is your own damn fault", that's enough for me to discredit it.
To be fair, The Alchemist encourages action, while The Secret doesn't. I'll give Coelho that.
TL;DR version: book wasn't that bad, yet had shades of "law of attraction" nonsense.
2. Apologies in advance to my friend who likes True Blood and the Sookie Stackhouse books (you know who you are). I tried to read Dead After Dark for the second time, but got barely past the second chapter and decided to quit. It's just not picking up. Sorry, I tried. I really wanted to like it.
That's about it. See y'all Friday...
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
26 Days
The countdown is for the day of my graduation, which is May 6th for those not near a calendar.
This took a bit longer to write since I had a WTF moment: my toolbar all but disappeared and couldn't fix the text font or anything. After about twenty minutes of combing through the Help section, I found the solution and switched to the new editor. Quite nice, actually. Wish I was told about this sooner. But whatever.
It's getting closer to 200 entries. Funny enough, I'm up to 188 tweets. I may get to 200 entries and 200 tweets at the same time. That would be awesome.
Of course, I promise to do the stuff I listed here.
One more thing... I'm working on a "Best 25 Songs (That I Have) of All Time" that I will post at the end of the year. The big thing is I've been listening to all my music (and do I mean all of it) so I can properly judge. 'Cause damn, it's over 5,000. Not 9,000. Yet.
*3 entries left until 200*
This took a bit longer to write since I had a WTF moment: my toolbar all but disappeared and couldn't fix the text font or anything. After about twenty minutes of combing through the Help section, I found the solution and switched to the new editor. Quite nice, actually. Wish I was told about this sooner. But whatever.
It's getting closer to 200 entries. Funny enough, I'm up to 188 tweets. I may get to 200 entries and 200 tweets at the same time. That would be awesome.
Of course, I promise to do the stuff I listed here.
One more thing... I'm working on a "Best 25 Songs (That I Have) of All Time" that I will post at the end of the year. The big thing is I've been listening to all my music (and do I mean all of it) so I can properly judge. 'Cause damn, it's over 5,000. Not 9,000. Yet.
*3 entries left until 200*
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Where the hell have I been? Well, here's the answer (albeit long-winded...)
A few days ago, I somewhat cryptically stated that my week had exploded. I didn't list what made it do so. To be honest, now that I look back, maybe that was too strong of an analogy to use. A better one would be that it was... you know what, screw analogies. Last week was just one that went wrong.
In my Music class, I had to turn in a rhythm composition piece (eight measures, simple meter, etc.) and when the class performed it, someone said it sounded like "The Nutcracker". "Aah, f***!" I shouted in my mind. I had a fear that my work would accidentally lift a rhythm from somewhere else, and my fear came true! I remained embarrassed for the rest of the class. My professor didn't hold it against me, saying something about rhythms aren't copyrighted. He was nice about it, even felt bad for me (or so I assumed). So, I didn't get into trouble. I even got some extra time to work out some homework I couldn't finish.
All of last week, I had been playing a hyped-up version of "Catch-Up". I've been reading and editing, slamming my head against my desk when I work on Music homework, and fretting about my Victorian Lit paper. On top of that, I fell ill again. This time, it was a good ol' head cold, complete with lingering cough and schizophrenic nose.
I've gotten no writing done, but that will change today. I'll write a little before I head to work. But first, I have to finish some more homework.
Reading? Well, I've been trying to obtain everything Haruki Murakami has ever written and I'm about seven books short. I started Zombie by Joyce Carol Oates about two days ago. It's honestly one of the most boring books I've read this year. And Shakespeare's history plays were more engaging than this!
Music? No practicing on Zimbra, unfortunately. I'm going to do that over the summer instead. It'll keep me busy.
Listening to music? I've been doing some listening and buying. I bought the Modern Lovers' debut album, The Velvet Underground & Nico, Fur and Gold, Prospekt's March, and Talking Heads' last album.
Finances? They could be better. I have plans to work a second job: be my parents' housekeeper. I'm saving up for a few things: a new laptop, a trip to Europe next year, and some random objects that I can't think of at the moment. I have plans to purchase two last things: the re-released LPs of Talking Heads' debut album and Remain in Light. Then, it's off to the saving party!
My job? It's going okay, but I need to work more. I'm starting to miss out on things. I'm going to talk to them about hours, make my case.
I also ordered my college ring, but my card hadn't been charged... how odd.
After that, things have been decent. The new week's shaping up to be something better than the last. I leave you, trying to figure out what to do next...
-Lindsey
In my Music class, I had to turn in a rhythm composition piece (eight measures, simple meter, etc.) and when the class performed it, someone said it sounded like "The Nutcracker". "Aah, f***!" I shouted in my mind. I had a fear that my work would accidentally lift a rhythm from somewhere else, and my fear came true! I remained embarrassed for the rest of the class. My professor didn't hold it against me, saying something about rhythms aren't copyrighted. He was nice about it, even felt bad for me (or so I assumed). So, I didn't get into trouble. I even got some extra time to work out some homework I couldn't finish.
All of last week, I had been playing a hyped-up version of "Catch-Up". I've been reading and editing, slamming my head against my desk when I work on Music homework, and fretting about my Victorian Lit paper. On top of that, I fell ill again. This time, it was a good ol' head cold, complete with lingering cough and schizophrenic nose.
I've gotten no writing done, but that will change today. I'll write a little before I head to work. But first, I have to finish some more homework.
Reading? Well, I've been trying to obtain everything Haruki Murakami has ever written and I'm about seven books short. I started Zombie by Joyce Carol Oates about two days ago. It's honestly one of the most boring books I've read this year. And Shakespeare's history plays were more engaging than this!
Music? No practicing on Zimbra, unfortunately. I'm going to do that over the summer instead. It'll keep me busy.
Listening to music? I've been doing some listening and buying. I bought the Modern Lovers' debut album, The Velvet Underground & Nico, Fur and Gold, Prospekt's March, and Talking Heads' last album.
Finances? They could be better. I have plans to work a second job: be my parents' housekeeper. I'm saving up for a few things: a new laptop, a trip to Europe next year, and some random objects that I can't think of at the moment. I have plans to purchase two last things: the re-released LPs of Talking Heads' debut album and Remain in Light. Then, it's off to the saving party!
My job? It's going okay, but I need to work more. I'm starting to miss out on things. I'm going to talk to them about hours, make my case.
I also ordered my college ring, but my card hadn't been charged... how odd.
After that, things have been decent. The new week's shaping up to be something better than the last. I leave you, trying to figure out what to do next...
-Lindsey
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