Day 14

Day 14: A Non-fictional Book

The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth for Dummies

Don't judge me.

Day 13

Day 13: A Fictional Book

American Gods By Neil Gaiman

I just finished this book last week and it was NOTHING I expected. Briefly, it's about the mythological gods and their roles (or lack thereof) in America. It wasn't as adventurous as I was hoping, but in no way did I want to put it down. This book really forced me to remember there are older things and older ways than what we know. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. I'm so grateful that the literary world has someone like Gaiman to keep the spirit of "grown up" enchantment alive.

Day 12

Day 12: Something That Tickles My Fancy

I love coffee. It does more than tickle my fancy. It fuels my life! It's delicious, it's energizing, and it warms your body and soul. The above image is 100% true. Ask my mom. She says I drink too much coffee. She lies!! 18 cups a day is NOT too much. I promise! (It's actually only three to six, fear not.) Who needs sleep?! I've got coffee!!

Day 11

Day 11: A Photo of Me Taken Recently

My birthday! It's the most recent photo of myself that I have. That really was a fun (albeit frigid) night. I was the birthday captain AND a queen. I was a very kind and just sovereign. Ruling is hard... but somebody's got to do it.

Not 1999

So... My last post (Day 10) was, as I feared, wrong. It's the head shot from Nutcracker 2000. I remembered this when I took another look at the photo and realized I had no braces. I got my braces off in September of 2000 (what a liberating day THAT was). Which means the photo could not have taken place in 1999.

There you go.

I should be on CSI.

Day 10

Day 10: A Photo of Me Taken Ten Years Ago

Meh heh heh. So... this was taken ten years ago (I think) and it's the oldest picture I have in my computer, so it's what you get. Wow... I look like a freaking baby.

This is my 1999 (I think) head shot. My ten year old head shot (I think). This makes me feel so old. SO OLD. Yuck. This was for Nutcracker. I was in 9th grade (I think). Good times! I miss having my dancing ability. Eh, what can ya do? I was on dance company in 99. I quit halfway through the year. It sucked. Pissed me off one too many times. I didn't tell the dance company director (director? teacher? leader? dictator? whatever you call her) that I was "quitting" I just dropped it from my schedule at the end of the second quarter. Bah ha ha! I was a vengeful little child. Anywho, that's what I think of when I see this picture. That, and I miss Marcia. I need to hang out with her more. It's interesting how few of my "dance friends" I still have contact with. Lacie and Marcia are the only ones, I think. I'm "Facebook friends" with almost all of them, but we don't even talk there. I think I'm sad about that. It just goes to show you who sticks around and who doesn't. "Friends" vs. "People you know". Something to ponder...

Day 09

Day 09: A Photo I Took

This would be Spectromagic. Commonly known as Spectro. This would also be the last time I watched this parade. The parade really isn't that bad as a spectator. Participating, however, is a whole other story. Anywho, I am particularly fond of this shot. With the (near) clarity of Artemis, and the castle in the background, it never fails to give my heart a smile. While I rave about my awesome powers of photography, this photo was, truthfully, pure luck. As it always is with Spectro.