The vacation is nearly over!
It has been a glorious few weeks. I have been going to Los Angeles meeting up with people from my old school days in Junior High and High school. It was been a treat, thanks facebook! I must say too, that I have enjoyed these outtings with people mostly because I really feel happy with my life. I am at a point where things are really positive! Of course there ARE issues, but I feel as if they are all points that I can control…hahaha, I am such a control freak! But it’s true, I might want to get a new job, so I’ll find one. I might want to learn a new language in a foreign country, so I might do it in the near future. All these possibilities and very little to stop me. I’m happy!
My relationships are pretty good too! This summer OD came back from his travels in Europe and my grandmother came to visit LA for a 6 weeks. It was great!!! I spent a majority of my vacation in LA and as a result I feel I became closer with my OD and grammy. OD in fact said he really liked Hugh because he’s changed me for the better. I’ve grown and matured! =) I must mention he is 21! I didn’t want to burst his bubble and tell him that while this is certainly true, he has done the same.
I have managed to read quite a lot too this year and I hope to read more. I was hoping to start reviewing books and films I’ve watched as I have always wanted to do, but I have gotten lazy!! When I’m on vacation I’m in neutral! =)
Film Review: John Adams, HBO Miniseries, Disk 1 (***1/2 stars out of 5)
Very interesting, but more so if you are into history. It can be very overly dramatic, but I can only imagine that those days when they were drafting the declaration of independence, this was the biggest dilemma the continental congress had dealt with. It was very informative and the characters are a bit dry. The strongest and most interesting character is Abigail Adams. A strong, clear thinking, intelligent woman who is always counseling her husband. It is a film that keeps your interest but again, if you aren’t into history it wouldn’t keep your interest for too long. Disk 1 focuses on “The Boston Massacre” 1770 and the Declaration of Independence (1775) process. We need to watch Disk 2.
Also, OD suggested I watch Weeds, so I hope to get into that soon! Perhaps after John Adams! =)
BOOK REVIEW: Water for Elephants, Sara Gruen (**** stars)
Entertaining book. It is a wonderfully written book with a lot of twists in the plot. It keeps your interest and you won’t want to put it down. It was also full of great details in regards to the circus life which at times was a bit confusing only because there was terminology I was unfamiliar with. However, the whole story was full of great characters, genuine friendships and unassuming evil villains. Unassuming, because you would never think they would be the villains in the story from reading the impression the main character, Jacob has from them at the beginning. It was a great read. You finish the book with so much food for thought, especially since the author decided to weave in the past with the present. Jacob as a 90 year old widow living in a nursing home, dealing with a mind that is beginning to be touched by age and an existence unfamiliar to what he’s always known. It makes you wonder what you will be remembering years from now and who you will be telling, a bunch of nurses at a home or with your family. 4 stars for being captivating and thoughtful!
I am now reading Middlesex by Jeffrey Euginides
