David Sedaris.

So while Jake has been fawning over Jenny Owen Youngs (he never stood a chance stacked against Pocahontas/Missy Elliot covers), I've been reading Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris. A 50-minute delayed train followed by 3 hours of traveling home allowed me to make a sizable dent in the book and I'm madly in love with it. While it's an amazing narrative he usually has snide remarks or opinions that resemble a good blogger's best day. I'm pretty sure he himself would resent that remark and while I know that he's far and beyond blogging, it just strikes that tone to me sometimes. His wit makes me quite literally, laugh out loud, and his poignant moments shine brilliantly. Oh look at me, trying to review a book. Basically, this guy is the shit and I wasn't expecting it which makes him all the better, even when I disagree with some of his strongly held opinions.

Gah, I love The Book Thief.

1. Uglies-Scott Westerfeld
2. Pretties-Scott Westerfeld
3. Specials-Scott Westerfeld
4. Go Ask Alice-Anonymous
5. Girl at Sea-Maureen Johnson
6. The Perks of Being A Wallflower-Stephen Chbosky
7. Extras-Scott Westerfeld
8. Crank-Ellen Hopkins
9. The Bermudez Triangle-Maureen Johnson
10. Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison
11. The Key to the Golden Firebird by Maureen Johnson
12. Glass-Ellen Hopkins
13. Suite Scarlett-Maureen Johnson
14. The Book Thief-Markus Zusak

Book Thief.

I'm re-reading The Book Thief and ugh, it's just such beautiful storytelling and one of the most amazing stories I've ever read.

Reading distracts me, yay!

1. Uglies-Scott Westerfeld
2. Pretties-Scott Westerfeld
3. Specials-Scott Westerfeld
4. Go Ask Alice-Anonymous
5. Girl at Sea-Maureen Johnson
6. The Perks of Being A Wallflower-Stephen Chbosky
7. Extras-Scott Westerfeld
8. Crank-Ellen Hopkins
9. The Bermudez Triangle-Maureen Johnson
10. Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison
11. The Key to the Golden Firebird by Maureen Johnson

I love updates.

1. Uglies-Scott Westerfeld
2. Pretties-Scott Westerfeld
3. Specials-Scott Westerfeld
4. Go Ask Alice-Anonymous
5. Girl at Sea-Maureen Johnson
6. The Perks of Being A Wallflower-Stephen Chbosky
7. Extras-Scott Westerfeld
8. Crank-Ellen Hopkins
9. The Bermudez Triangle-Maureen Johnson
10. Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison

Porcelain kisses.

I hate crushes. I haven't seen him today and I feel antsy. ARGH.
I was also thinking about how he shouldn't want or like me. I'm so fucked up, especially at the moment. Alaska always seems to say it better than I can say it myself:
"You love the girl who makes you laugh and shows you porn and drinks wine with you. You don't love the crazy, sullen bitch."

The list.

1. Uglies-Scott Westerfeld
2. Pretties-Scott Westerfeld
3. Specials-Scott Westerfeld
4. Go Ask Alice-Anonymous
5. Girl at Sea-Maureen Johnson
6. The Perks of Being A Wallflower-Stephen Chbosky
7. Extras-Scott Westerfeld
8. Crank-Ellen Hopkins
9. The Bermudez Triangle-Maureen Johnson

More than on track...

1. Uglies-Scott Westerfeld
2. Pretties-Scott Westerfeld
3. Specials-Scott Westerfeld
4. Go Ask Alice-Anonymous
5. Girl at Sea-Maureen Johnson
6. The Perks of Being A Wallflower-Stephen Chbosky
7. Extras-Scott Westerfeld
8. Crank-Ellen Hopkins

Readinggg.

I think the whole not reading thing has made me less of a blogger. Reading compels me to write. It stirs ideas and words in me. I'm reading again.

This is getting out of hand.

I need to start reading again. NOW.

Commitment.

I went to Borders today with Nicole (no, not myself, my friend Nicole) and I bought The Bermudez Triangle by Maureen Johnson and Crank by I don't know, some person. They're really popular at the moment apparently. I want to make a list later of books I need and/or want so leave suggestions in the comments because I've actually been buying lots of books so I might buy the one you suggest, yay!


i keep a close watch on this heart of mine.
-Johnny Cash "Walk the Line"

Booooks.

I love the books I've been reading, Perks and Alice are already in my favourites. Love.

In the end...

I am knee-deep in The Perks of Being A Wallflower and it's as fantastic as everyone's always said. Normally I HATE references to The Catcher in the Rye or Holden Caulfield. Every new, different, or edgy book uses that reference. Just because it's a book about teens DOES NOT MEAN THE AUTHOR IS THE NEW SALINGER. That being said, this is one of those very rare and few books (and by rare and few I mean the only) that merits that comparison. It is Salingeresque with some Holden mannerisms while holding its own instead of trying to be a rip off of his work. I love it so far.

Earlier tonight my mom wanted to get out of the house so we decided to go to the movies. She chose Marley & Me and oh gosh. It was a fantastic idea to see that movie while simultaneously THE WORST IDEA EVER. I hadn't cried that hard in such a long time. My eyes got red and puffy and swollen. I had to stifle my sobs which subsequently sounded like choking. I don't know if you guys know this, most of the people reading this met me after the fact, but I used to have a dog. He was the most wonderful, loving, playful, AMAZING dog in the world. His name was Oliver and I had him since the day I was born till I was 16. I loved him with all my heart and he will forever be my first pet. At the end of the movie when Marley was going I remembered it all. That's exactly how Oliver was, he couldn't even move and his hearing was going. I think I was the only one besides my Dad who got to say bye to him. The day my Dad took him in to be put down I went out and talked to him and pet him and cried with him and said goodbye. He was fantastic and nobody could ever take his place in my heart. He was a big mutt, primarily German Shepard and was better than anything I could ever ask for. He was a better companion than most people. I don't tend to get emotional over people, but show me an animal in distress and I completely lose it. The movie helped me remember Oliver and it was nice to remember him, even if it brought up those painfully sad last few months together. Goddamn these cycles of life, but life is beautiful and I think even Oliver knew that.


the love you take is equal to the love you make.
-The Beatles "The End"

Na na na na na...

Today I went to Barnes and Noble to look for a new book to read. Especially since it's raining and that is perfect reading weather. I went acting like I was gonna search for something, but I knew I would end up getting John Green's Looking For Alaska cause I've been so into nerd fighting lately and all the nerd fighters rave about it not just cause they're nerd fighters. So I'm gonna start it tonight and probably read all night. Looove.