Saturday, 13 October 2007
Going.. going,,
Gone - for what I hope will be 2 weeks of sun & fun, rest & relaxation. And I hope to be back batteries recharged, revived and ready to go. Oops can hear the Son struggling with the suitcases, best go give him a hand..!
Monday, 8 October 2007
Being a better blogger - and books
Well I’m still a long way from it but was one of the things I said I would aim for in my last post. I must do better. Its irritating how life gets hectic. So apologies to the Cornish Dreamer who set a number of questions (a meme?? See still don’t know the blogging lingo!). I did start musing a while ago and even started writing something but did a Gordon Brown and dithered about and changed my mind several times so didn’t get anything finished.
The past couple of weeks have been a non stop whirl of wedding stuff – I normally love going to other peoples weddings but had been persuaded/ brow beaten into being a bridesmaid for a friend (at my age and cynicism!!). I’ve found out that when you are grown up being bridesmaid is not just a lot of fun of dressing up and going to a party as it is when you are 8 years old, but actually entails a lot of hassle, responsibilities, and expense. So I’m skint, knackered and relieved its over now as the wedding was last weekend. I am sure I will be tempted to come back to that subject another time, but for now, answers to the questions from Cornish Dreamer.
My reading
What do I like to read.
Absolutely anything and everything. My mother always said that I would sit at the dinner table and read the back of the bottles and boxes (stylish presentation of meals was never her thing). I may be a little more discerning now but I do like a mix. I love it when you pick a book and author you’ve never heard of but surprises you with how good or different it is.
Total number of books I have
Hundreds but wouldn’t like to really guess. As well as those I can see, there are boxes full in the garage. I tend to have a good clear out and send lots to charity shops every now and then – but do have a habit of visiting same shops and stocking up again!
Last book I bought
I’ve bought a few recently as am going on holiday soon but the very latest is The Memory Keepers Daughter by Kim Edwards
Last book I read
Have just re-read Captain Corellis Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres as I'm going to Kefalonia where the book is set (the book is, as with so many, much better than the film)
5 meaningful books
Animal Farm by George Orwell – I read this when I was in my teens and was fascinated
Watership Down by Richard Adams – this was the first book that made me cry (when I was little, I must add)
The five people you meet in heaven by Mitch Albom – a brilliant read, really moving and thought provoking
The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood – the first book I read by Atwood, I’ve been a fan since, and think the issues are as relevant now
Two Caravans by Marina Lewycka – goes from really funny comical moments to really sad and shocking. Those people who think immigrants have an easy time in this country should be made to read this!
The past couple of weeks have been a non stop whirl of wedding stuff – I normally love going to other peoples weddings but had been persuaded/ brow beaten into being a bridesmaid for a friend (at my age and cynicism!!). I’ve found out that when you are grown up being bridesmaid is not just a lot of fun of dressing up and going to a party as it is when you are 8 years old, but actually entails a lot of hassle, responsibilities, and expense. So I’m skint, knackered and relieved its over now as the wedding was last weekend. I am sure I will be tempted to come back to that subject another time, but for now, answers to the questions from Cornish Dreamer.
My reading
What do I like to read.
Absolutely anything and everything. My mother always said that I would sit at the dinner table and read the back of the bottles and boxes (stylish presentation of meals was never her thing). I may be a little more discerning now but I do like a mix. I love it when you pick a book and author you’ve never heard of but surprises you with how good or different it is.
Total number of books I have
Hundreds but wouldn’t like to really guess. As well as those I can see, there are boxes full in the garage. I tend to have a good clear out and send lots to charity shops every now and then – but do have a habit of visiting same shops and stocking up again!
Last book I bought
I’ve bought a few recently as am going on holiday soon but the very latest is The Memory Keepers Daughter by Kim Edwards
Last book I read
Have just re-read Captain Corellis Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres as I'm going to Kefalonia where the book is set (the book is, as with so many, much better than the film)
5 meaningful books
Animal Farm by George Orwell – I read this when I was in my teens and was fascinated
Watership Down by Richard Adams – this was the first book that made me cry (when I was little, I must add)
The five people you meet in heaven by Mitch Albom – a brilliant read, really moving and thought provoking
The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood – the first book I read by Atwood, I’ve been a fan since, and think the issues are as relevant now
Two Caravans by Marina Lewycka – goes from really funny comical moments to really sad and shocking. Those people who think immigrants have an easy time in this country should be made to read this!
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