Bookworm

A few days ago my daughter and I were in Books For Less (where we usually stop by just because Sophie LOVES looking at new books) - then I thought maybe I can start reading something myself. I've been craning my neck and killing my wrist trying to get a good read from my mobile phone, which is not bad for the first 15 minutes, after that all I can think about is to find something else to do that's less painful..

Since I couldn't find the time to snuggle on a chair and waste my hours away on a good book, I've been satisfying my hunger for literature via free eBook downloads and have been stuck reading Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's masterpieces (mainly just the novels on Sherlock Holmes.) Not that I'm complaining, really! I absolutely adore that quirky detective but I've found some of the once intriguing cases easy to solve. I still love reading them anyway.

So back to that day at that book thrift store, I found myself looking around the fictional section and usually when I look for books I am drawn to bestsellers and well-know authors - and in this particular instance was no different. My eyes caught Stephen King... Bag of Bones.

I love him and how he writes his novels. I know most of his work are dark and into the macabre - but I've always been fascinated with his kind of stories. It's creepy but you just can't help but keep turning the pages. I remember reading one story from Four Past Midnight in the middle of the night, alone in my room.. creep-tastic!

I recall seeing Bag of Bones on the bookstore shelves over a decade ago and wished I could buy it. Of course back in college, I didn't have the money to just head on over to the bookstore and buy whichever I wished... so that was that...

When we got home from shopping I was so anxious to read the book, but alas, I needed to sleep early for work tomorrow. I finally got to read it while in the loo - don't ask! But within the first chapters I was ready to  ball my eyes out! (Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a bit but for real I was touched!)

Stephen King is just good with words and visuals.. it's like actually being in that very moment. Unlike some writers (Stephenie Meyer, take a hint!) who writes like a 14-year old girl.

I don't get the utter madness over these Twilight books.. Sure, Robert Pattinson made it all look "attractive" on screen but if they hadn't turned those into movies... Gee, I don't think I would've remembered reading any of it at all! Those so-called vampires are nothing compared to Ann Rice's Lestat. Now THAT was a super sexy vampire... and I didn't even have to imagine Tom Cruise to see that.

Gleek!

Eversince I heard Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" sung by the Glee cast, I have been hooked! I just can't get enough of that show. I wouldn't say the story as ground breaking... but the music definitely is engaging. They have a really talented cast and a quirky storyline.

I love everything about it. And I just find myself constantly laughing or singing along.

It's truly a breath of fresh air. I've gotten sick of all the crime, drama and whatnot that they constantly dish out on TV. I've almost skipped television altogether if not for this little gem.

Glad I was able to catch up with this season as it is about to come to it's end next week! I wonder what season 2 has in store for us GLEEKS!? I'm really excited about it!

Use Somebody!

'Use Somebody' by Kings Of Leon

I love this song!

Fresh Home-made salsa..

Just enjoyed our lunch with this yummy fresh salsa.. arguably way better than the bottled version.

And is best enjoyed with tacos and nachos..

which reminds me..

I'll be eating some later as I watch a nice romcom! ;P

Bitter icing on an already rotting cake...

Notice: From the looks of the title alone.. you shouldn't expect daisies and sunshine on this post.

It's been too long, and I didn't even want any of it.

I'm a very weird person (you haven't noticed?) and there are certain peculiarities that I would like to maintain... I'm not entirely a selfish person, I'm occasionally known to be quite generous. But, dealing with lazy (freeloaders) on a daily basis can wear me out.

People with no clear idea on how to be grateful. Nutters, absolutely nutters!

Alex Lambert - Everybody Knows (American Idol)

He could've done so much more.. too soon... too soon!
I wish AI will bring him back as a wild card! Such a waste! boo!

Lilly Scott Lullaby of Birdland (American Idol)

Bring her back!

Reindeer Baby

This was taken last Christmas (2009) while we were at the local mall. My daughter Sophie, decided that it was time to take a break from all the walking...

Life's a Beach!

The weather is supposed to be hot... they say it's the dry season... but why does the bleeping weather forecast show otherwise?!

The sea is calling to me...

I need to get into that swimsuit before it stops fitting me right. :-p

I wish this weather would make up it's mind already!

Beach here I come... :-)