#005 - BOOK (and other less important things.)

I have finally got my hands on Etiquette and Espionage and it is glorious. For a proper review and fannish squeeing, see my Goodreads review. Suffice to say that it is totally and utterly worth TWO trips to B&N and the required unladylike begging of the paternal unit in order to get me there. It has also reminded me of my need to sit down and review things more often (and read things more often.)

In school news, well, it's starting to get depressing, if I'm honest. I kind of feel as though I'm constantly out of the loop compared to the closer girls -- and I'm not sure if it's just geography and my inability to drive, or what. Like apparently they're all planning a trip to YoGoCrazy after school on Valentine's Day when we get out early...and I wasn't invited. I know I have other things to do that night, parents' anniversary, guests, etc. -- but it would have been nice if they had even offered -- or at least asked if I could fit them in, mostly because I really would have tried to do so. It really makes me miss princessstarr, Mina, and everyone else even more. And then I write something like that and feel like an absolute girl.

Current Grades, overall, not happy. High B in Dental Sciences, suspicious as to how I lost .5 of a point on a quiz I thought I had aced rather thoroughly. Disappointed in self, attempting to avoid conspiracy theories about teacher disliking me. Aforementioned teacher suggested I not strive for perfection -- am currently unable to conceive of how to do such a thing.

Football Update: Fulham currently at #12 after coming to a draw with Norwich City today (well, yesterday.) Up a slot woo. Wish they had won though.

Crafty Update: Chrissy loved the baby afghan/crib blanket. I finally managed to deliver it on Wednesday, so that's wonderful.

Birthday Plots Update: Discussed with Granny the possibility of proper habiliment -- framed idea as "Birthday Present if possible ILOVEYOUPLEASE." She did not rule it out and we peeked at patterns and discussed mixing and matching and my weight. (Not good, but better than it once was, but not as good as it was before hols either.) Of course, having this discussion with the maker of copious Christmas cookies, cupcakes, chocolate chunk muffins and cakes for every holiday and birthday of friends and family living or dead kind of explains post-holiday weight loss slump.

Mentioned Dorian's to princessstarr. We shall see what comes of it after THE GREAT PITTSBURGH TRIP OF AWESOME (TM).

#006 - Good Life Great Progress

So, I had a good day today. After I blogged last night I began Ruby Red by Kristen Gier. I truly only intended to read a chapter, and instead, I ended up finishing the entire thing at about 4:27 AM. I may complain, but it's been awhile since I really sat down and indulged with books. Of course, my review is up on Goodreads. At my house, I've decided to read Guardian of the Dead by Karen Healey on princessstarr's recommendation. At Granny's, haven't quite decided yet, though I've downloaded several free steampunk novellas on my Nook to read and review.

Right now, however, I am currently drinking ginger ale (yummy but bad for me) and watching Giles & Sue Live The Good Life. I now want to watch the show that inspired it, which is basically a suburban British version of Green Acres with nosy neighbors like from Bewitched.

The GPToA (TM) Fund stands thusly tonight:
$69 in bills
$27 check from InboxDollars
$27 in rolled coins
$7 in unrolled coins
For a current total of $130

Tomorrow I intend to attempt to begin loosing weight again. Here's hoping.