Head colds, books, surprise photographs and worries.
Seli tried to get me up at 2100 to go running yesterday. I told her I wasn't interested so she decided to take a photo of my laziness for future reference. It is so cold in the barracks that I have to wear layer upon layer in an attempt to curtail an oncoming head cold.
I refused to go with her on account of my own desire to finish The Bluest Eye. Yes, it is novel with a big sticker that says Oprah's Book Club on the cover. Ok ok, you can judge me. It's actually a very nice read.
I found it at the leisure library at Emerson Middle School over in Los Angeles when I was home late last year. I saw the lonely little girl on the cover and, since I have a soft spot for lonely little things, I had to pick it up.
What I love most about reading it is the fluidity of events. Although the story covers the lives of a number of characters, it's difficult to know at first whose eyes you are looking through because of the delicate nature of every character. It is only when you finally see the lives intertwine with previously established characters do you realize, "ah, so this jerk does have a heart."
Right now, my mind is on overdrive. I have so much to do before I get home (which should be within two months) and I am pulling my hair out stressing. I don't think I'll be posting anything spectacular until then. Mostly just grunting and moaning. :)
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and I think that photo sort of sums up what every morning is like for me. sigh. I mean, yawn.
Yes, it is no longer a sticker! It's now and forever will be a part of the book cover. Maybe we should start writing to Oprah "Miss Harpo, we appreciate your attempt at getting people who watch your show to read good books, but some of us cannot live with the stigma. Sincerely, The Hip Crowd" ha ha.
It's funny about the photo--I actually sleep in a bunk bed and have created with drapes what my roommates refer to as a 'bat cave.' I have to sleep during the day so I just put down the curtains and people barely even know I'm there.
wow i love the Bluest Eye!!! I have it on my blog too =]]]]]
its one of those books that you have to read below the surface of it all. anyways, i really hope that you don't get sick out there. and catch up on everything so that your mind can slow down lol =]
take care.