Random posts from a writer who loves cats and coffee. An American Democratic woman with chronic illness (respiratory) who lives to read, write, and binge watch Netflix or Hulu. Married to a hot foodie who plays lots of video games. I'm not just a broken human, I'm also uniquely maladjusted but fun!
Scavenger hunt day!
http://thebookmonsters.com/bout-of-books-15-scavenger-hunt/
I did all five using Instagram and sharing on my @penminion Twitter account.
Yesterday was not a very productive reading day. The muse struck, so I was writing. Then cleaning. Topped with some bizarre moments. I only managed another chapter in the book. Something is better than nothing though! #boutofbooks
Which of my "book and a beverage" pics do you like more?
Two villains I'd like to see face off from books are Lord Voldemort from Harry Potter and Hannibal Lector from Red Dragon. Oh sure, one has the killing curse, but the other has those super psychological tactics. And we know that He Who Must Not Be Named got that way due to parental issues and bullying. My money is on the good... er... BAD doctor to win. Liver, anyone?
http://www.bookbinges.blogspot.com/2016/01/bout-of-books-challenge-villain-mash-up.html
I read another two chapters of The Name of the Wind yesterday. #boutofbooks
Here's my rainbow of books.
https://bookybecksa.wordpress.com/2016/01/06/bobchallengerainbows/
I'm ready for a brand new #boutofbooks day. Looking forward to getting fruther in the book. Last night a friend (the one who loaned me the book) asked how far I was. "This far," I replied, holding my fingers a tiny bit apart. He laughed and asked what scene last happened.
More "official" update from day 2:
I've read the first 5 chapters of The Name of the Wind. I also read and edited a chapter of Brian's work in progress, and Nicki's short story.
Would you rather:Lend books to someone who dog-ears pages or to someone who reads with cheesy Cheetos fingers?
I rarely trust people enough to loan them my preciouses. The people I do trust are writers, and therefore love books and treat them with the care that I do. Honestly, if I got a book back in either condition, I'd just go buy a new copy. And I know what you're thinking, "but what if it was a 1st edition?" Ha ha ha- like I'd loan those of books I love. Better odds that I'd give a kidney or half my liver.
Would you rather:Be able to meet one character of your choice or meet one author of your choice?
This question is too ambiguous. "Meet" doesn't specify anything. I "met" She-Ra at a store when I was 6 years old. Her costume wasn't accurate. She didn't know who Swiftwind was. And I "met" her after standing in line for a very long time, only to get less than 2 minutes to chat. Sure, it was neat at age 6. But would I stand in line today to meet a comic-con version of a cartoon character? Maybe the Avengers, but because of who they are as actors, not who they play. That's not meeting a character.
I'm going to have to go with meeting an author. Because "I was in line at the gas station behind Stephen King," still sounds interesting.
Would you rather:Never be allowed in a book store again or never be allowed in a library again?
Tough call. "A" meaning only one, or are all of them implied? I love owning books, so I'm going to go with the library choice, and hope that I could still get into the two where my local Wrimos meet a few times in November.
Would you rather:Have to choose one of your favorite characters to die in their book or have to pick one of your favorite couples to break up in their book?
Hmm... Harry Potter does, arguably, die in his book. And we see how that turned out. Game of Thrones... ha! Yet, off the top of my head, I can't name a favorite literary couple (that makes it). So I'll pick the break up.
Would you rather:Be required to read Twilight once a year for the rest of your life or The Scarlet Letter once a year for the rest of your life?
Twilight.
http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/01/bookhuggles-we-have-winners
I am a #bookhuggles winner. The odds were ever in my favor since I played almost every day.
For #boutofbooks I'm reading "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss. I have two hours set aside today so far to devote.
My #insixwords to describe myself were:
A broken human reads and writes.
Looking forward to the Twitter chat tonight.
Thinking about doing this challenge.
https://m.facebook.com/coffeandagoodbook/photos/a.284326781684444.65232.284148681702254/880027748781008
Looks like fun.
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Philosophical debate:
I was watching a television show.
Why is it that, on a first date, the person can buy you flowers, balloons, food, tickets to entertainment, or even gifts; but if the person gives you money (the equivalent of any of that), it's a bad thing? It's possibly prostitution. So it's illegal (in many places).
Any thoughts on either topic?
Have a friend that would like to weigh in?
You are given a finite amount of time. Throughout your life you will be asked to trade this time. Some will be exchanged for sleeping. Part will be devoted to sharing time with those you love. Time will likely be traded for money, which is what we call work.
It is a choice, how you spend your time. Not always a good choice, of course, but a choice. Those who are an exception to this rule always have it the worst, for they are incapable of even having access to the choice to die rather than suffer.
This new year, this 2016, be mindful of time. Use it well. Trade it for happiness and betterment whenever possible.
