A Blog Post For The End Of A Week

Ok a few housekeeping things:

A bunch of my blog posts are in the wrong order now ever since the big Blogger debacle.  So . . . that's really just to let you know that I honest to goodness did know what day it was when I wrote this.

Actually, I guess that's really only one housekeeping item.

And this is a short post because today was a bit weird.  The sort of day where you have leftover moussaka for breakfast and take a nap at 6:00 in the evening.

Ok here goes.  We're leaving for Hawaii in less than a week.  I can't wait!  It's my first time and I have been looking forward to this trip for about 2 years now.  We're going to a friend's wedding and I basically started saving up for and planning this trip ever since she told me they told me they were engaged.

I got a dress for the wedding, too.  It looks like this:

I however, do not look like that.

The other thing I did was go to the library.  Now I finally have the book that I've been meaning to read for months:

When The Game Was Ours - Larry Bird and Earvin Magic Johnson

I don't know a single thing about basketball.  I don't give a single care about basketball.  But there is something so touching about two grown men, different in every possible way, who share a deep and profound connection.  I can't wait to read this story and learn all about how that connection developed.













Alright, so that's it for now.  I realize this blog has been a little book heavy lately.  I promise there will be more crafting to come.  Like the incredible bracelet I'm going to make to match my dress for the wedding.  And the really awesome idea I've got for some new necklaces and possibly earrings.  Stoke!

Wednesday - What Should I Read Next?

I love books.  But most times, I don't finish the books I start.  My bookshelf is overflowing with books I've mostly read, half read, started or not even opened.  I just love books.

This morning, I stumbled across this awesome website:

http://www.whatshouldireadnext.com

Just type in the title of a book you really enjoyed (or in my case, a book whose first few chapters you enjoyed) and it will suggest more titles for you.  This is perfect for me, because now I can buy even more books to fill my bookshelf with and not read.

Fantastic!

**UPDATE**

I just found this!  I think I died and went to heaven:

Original link

*UP-UPDATE*
This site provides another great way to choose your next book based on what you're in the mood for:

www.whichbook.net

Speaking Of Books . . .

Since we've been talking about books, I wanted to share this:

The World's Most Beautiful Libraries!

I'd also like to point out that my very own favorite local building made the list - Vancouver's Central Branch.

Photo Credit:  The Book Wurrm


I have spent many hours in that library - it is indeed incredible inside and out.  Many of the other libraries on the list are phenomenally gorgeous as well.  I might have to add a few of these cities to my must-travel list.

Enjoy!

My Current Booklist

I just realized I didn't write anything on Wednesday OR Thursday!  What a sloth! *

So to make up for it here is a list of books I currently have active bookmarks in:

Absolute Sandman - Volume 1 - Neil Gaiman

This book literally and figuratively weighs 6.5 lbs (I weighed it with my figurative kitchen scale).  The artwork is breathtaking and the stories are delightfully fantastical.  Last night when I couldn't sleep I read one about dreaming cats.  I recommend the series if you're a fan of comics or graphic novels.  Just don't get the Absolute edition - it's way (weigh haha) too heavy to read comfortably in any position.







A History of God - Karen Armstrong

If you've ever noticed that God seems like a different guy depending on which book of the bible you're reading, this will help you understand why.  As with anyone, the authors of the bible were influenced by the cultural and religious traditions of the communities they lived in.  No matter your religious orientation, this is a fascinating read!










The Alienist - Caleb Carr 

I just started this one.  Well, I just started it for the second time.  I have a tendency to start books and then stop reading them for long enough that I need to start again.  But I'm enjoying it so far!  It's about an alienist (which is apparently olde-timey speak for psychiatrist) who tries to catch a killer.  Maybe I'll write more about it later, or maybe you like the cover so much you'll go out and read it yourself and then you can tell me about it ;)





Okay, now you can enjoy your Friday!


*UPDATE*  - I knew I wrote a blog post on Wednesday!  It's back now.

Breakfast!

I love breakfast.  Actually, I love cereal.  I definitely eat too much of it!  Here is my post-stagette Sunday morning:

First - fill your bowl with delicious, heart-healthy berries.  Blueberries are best for you, but I really hate them so I cover their flavor up with my favorite - Raspberries!  Raspberries were also my grandmother's favorite and eating them reminds me of her.  Which is especially good on Mother's Day!

Second - Add plain, organic yogurt.  I know, it's plain.  But if you're gassy like me, it'll be worth it.  Trust me.  Also - top with hemp seeds.  They are so much fun!  Full of protein (and calories - go easy!), taste all buttery and with two added bonuses.  1 - It makes you feel like a badass for eating them because they're hemp.  2 - They end up in the little nooks and crannies of your mouth so it's like a scavenger hunt making sure you got them all.  Fun!

 Third - Top with cereal!  This is Kashi Go Lean Crunch.  SO GOOD!  And very, very crunchy.  I'll be honest - I added a lot more after I took the picture.  It didn't look as pretty by then, though because you couldn't see the berries anymore.

Fourth - Lug your 25lb copy of The Absolute Sandman into the living room, sit in the morning sun and enjoy your brekky while you read.