I've been in California the past several days, which was nice. But I've come down with bronchitis, which is not-so-nice. Especially when you have to ride on an airplane. Oh, what misery. At least tonight I can sleep in my own bed. . . .
While I was down there, I watched The Spiderwick Chronicles movie, which I liked very much. Somehow the ending left me a teensy bit unsatisfied, but overall it's an amazingly fun film that I had a blast seeing. I would definitely recommend it (and watch it again). And it was so cool and a bit insane seeing Holly Black's name on the big screen - I mean, I chatted with her online just a few months ago at readergirlz. How exciting for both her and Tony Diterlizzi.
I had about a week off from sickness this month, but otherwise I've been pretty flattened. I'm so behind with things - classes, a couple of book reviews, emails - which is frustrating. But I try to focus on the ups: Oscar season (I have a deep love for watching the Academy Awards), a fresh stack of books from the library (that's always thrilling), yummy muffins, making lists, planning and looking forward to things yet to come.
Only one more week left until March! Spring will be upon us soon. . . !
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By: Erin,
on 2/25/2008
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By: Erin,
on 2/7/2008
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Thank you all for the nice get well comments on my last post. They made me smile. :) I think I'm on the mend; I'm mostly just exhausted now with my still cold lingering.
Yesterday I read Cassie Was Here by Caroline Hickey. Now I'm beginning/in the middle of three books:
The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
Julia Gillian (and the Art of Knowing) by Alison McGhee
The Boggart by Susan Cooper
So, I want to know, what are you reading right now?
By: Erin,
on 2/5/2008
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I have been sick for the past six days. The first day or two I couldn't really read because I felt so awful. Since then I've managed a few light books that are easy on the brain:
The Nixie's Song by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi
No Cream Puffs by Karen Day
Trial by Journal by Katie Klise
Elvis and Olive by Stephanie Watson
I have also watched a movie and some TV episodes. And watched my brother play Super Mario Galaxy on our Wii.
Mom just started reading Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz out loud to me. So far it's really good and funny.
But mostly I have just been sitting on the couch feeling miserable.
By: Rebecca,
on 6/29/2007
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Rebecca OUP-US
Below is a poem by Buffalo Poet King Otho. Let him know what you think in the comments.
Hope you feel better soon :) I haven't seen the movie, but I've read the books...and it's really cool that you got to chat with Holly Black ;D
Feel better! Did you watch the Oscars?
Ugh, bronchitis stinks. I sympathize - I got it once, except in Hawaii, not California. At least you have the consolation of knowing these amazing authors...*sigh*.
Bohae - thanks!
Courtney - I did! So much fun...
Edge - you too can talk with authors once a month if you join readergirlz... :)
Hope you feel better soon :)
I'm so sorry you got sick Erin! Hope you feel better really soon!
I really need to see Spiderwick, it sounds pretty fun. Oh, I just watched HairSpray. Let me say that the fact that the main character was named Traci really blew me off track. It was kind of disturbing..
;D
loves!
Feel better soon! I have strep: all I have say about that - and I'm sure you'll agree - is YAY! for living in an age with antibiotics!
How fabu were the Oscars?! Diablo Cody (I thought she ROCKED that look), Helen Mirren, Keri Russell, the couple from "Once", Javier Bardem, Cate Blanchett, Marion Cotillard! I was in heaven...
Hehe, I loved that movie! xD Feel better soon. ^^
Feel better real soon!
Thanks everyone - and Laura, I hope you feel better soon, too.
YAy! Feel better soon.
Yes. It is the season for being sick. :(
I'll have to go see Spiderwick, I really liked the books.
Get well! :D
Get better soon Erin! I certainly know how you feel about being behind... my knee's been slowing me up these past few weeks.
Ack! You've certainly had a rough month. I hope you feel better soon.
Feel better soon!