Toe socks! Keep each individual toe snuggly and warm :) I'm not sure if it's funny or weird or pathetic but finding a pair of toe socks tucked away in the back of my sock drawer just made my whole day. Now each one of my toes is being loved by its own little toe blanket. Yep, I think I'm going for weird on this one. I don't care though, it's always the little things that make me happy. Post-its in fun shapes and colors, rainbow sharpies, coloring books, giant crayons, pink shoes, you get the picture. I relish in little things that make me smile and I try to surround myself with as many as I possibly can. The only thing better than relaxing on the couch, reading a good book, drinking a cup of coffee, is relaxing on the couch, reading a good book, and drinking a cup of coffee wearing a pair of toe socks :)
Yesterday was "New Book Day", a day I don't get to celebrate as often as I would like. "New Book Day" is the day one book gets finished and I get to go through the process of picking the next epic adventure to embark on. And yes, I actually do celebrate it every time I finish a book and pick a new one. If you don't want to believe me, you can ask Dustin how many times he's heard "Guess what! It's NEW BOOK DAY!!!". My saying this is often followed by loving comments about my nerdular nerdience (made-up words that he read in a Penny Arcade comic years ago that have now evolved into a term used to refer to my love of books and science).
Sometimes the process of picking out a new book to read is long and thoughtful and sometimes it's quick and dirty. This time there was little to no effort at all. Yesterday I had finished reading a text book on folklore, which was actually more interesting than it sounds. It followed how stories are passed from generation to generation from one place to another and how they change from culture to culture. Needless to say, after reading that one I wanted to read something a little lighter and with an actual plot. 
So anyways, as I was putting away "Studies in Folklore" I looked at my bookshelf and just sitting there, not even in line yet was "The Hunger Games". This series of books has been sitting on my "To Read" list for a little while now (OK it's been since the release of "The Hunger Games" two years ago but who's counting). I had brought this copy home shortly after my surgery when Dustin not only told me to buy it, but also that he wanted to read it. As this does not happen very often, I jumped on it like a ninja and bought the book before he could change his mind. The combination of its convenient location on my bookshelf and the hype surrounding the recent release of "Mockingjay" sparked my interest at an optimal time.
So anyways, as I was putting away "Studies in Folklore" I looked at my bookshelf and just sitting there, not even in line yet was "The Hunger Games". This series of books has been sitting on my "To Read" list for a little while now (OK it's been since the release of "The Hunger Games" two years ago but who's counting). I had brought this copy home shortly after my surgery when Dustin not only told me to buy it, but also that he wanted to read it. As this does not happen very often, I jumped on it like a ninja and bought the book before he could change his mind. The combination of its convenient location on my bookshelf and the hype surrounding the recent release of "Mockingjay" sparked my interest at an optimal time. 
You are in for a huge treat!!! Hunger Games and Catching Fire (book 2) are a easy but very entertaining read! Full interest and captivation enjoyed by yours truly - TG. Also got my little sister and niece hooked on them!
ReplyDeleteI finished Mockingjay (few hours after it came out:) ) and, umm, feel free to stop at the first 2 books. I know you won't - neither would I, but I was let down.
Maybe some toe socks will make book 3 equal the first 2... or maybe you will see a silver lining that I did not.
PS: I forgive for all slights against Twilight, as you, at least, read them and gave your own creative opinion rather than let others make one for you. I hate it when people join a 'haters' bandwagon and would never accuse you of stooping.
PPS: Any recommendations for Greek Mythology reads? Along the same lines as the Folk Lore one?
I actually just bought a big fancy Greek mythology book a little while ago, it's mostly history and not so much the actual stories. If you want, I'll try to remember it next time I'm heading to the BBV and you can check it out.
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