“Achieving the perfect harmony in life is next to impossible -- but you need to make the effort today.” Can you believe this nonsense? This is my supposed horoscope for today!
How am I going to achieve harmony when I have a power point presentation to prepare for next week, a project to work on (with a team, first meeting at 18:00!) and three courses to study for and turn in homework for with exams in 2 weeks? I have no idea! I’m going hysterical here, have you noticed?!
I’m munching on chocolate without tasting it (almost finished two boxes of truffles), I haven’t gone shopping in a long long time, and I can’t read my favorite books! How am I supposed to achieve harmony? How?
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
Little reading, lots of homework!
Well, that sums it up pretty neatly! I reread “Tall, Dark and Dead” and “Dead Sexy” by Tate Hallaway to calm my nerves.
“Obsession, deceit and really dark chocolate” by Kyra Davis was a mystery novel narrated by a mystery writer. Aside from this quirk, there was nothing interesting or new in the story.
“After Dark” (Ghost Hunters, Book 1) by Jayne Castle is another novel from planet Harmony, and the story of Lydia a Para-archeologist. Had I said I’m not going to read from Jayne Castle anymore? Well, I was wrong; her stories are growing on me! I kinda like all these ghost hunter stuff!
A couple of books from my favorite authors are out, but I don’t have time to read, how sad! I think I need a long hibernation, just me, some books, a warm fluffy blanket, and lots and lots of chocolate! Oh, I wish!
“Obsession, deceit and really dark chocolate” by Kyra Davis was a mystery novel narrated by a mystery writer. Aside from this quirk, there was nothing interesting or new in the story.
“After Dark” (Ghost Hunters, Book 1) by Jayne Castle is another novel from planet Harmony, and the story of Lydia a Para-archeologist. Had I said I’m not going to read from Jayne Castle anymore? Well, I was wrong; her stories are growing on me! I kinda like all these ghost hunter stuff!
A couple of books from my favorite authors are out, but I don’t have time to read, how sad! I think I need a long hibernation, just me, some books, a warm fluffy blanket, and lots and lots of chocolate! Oh, I wish!
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Live life to the fullest!
Chatting with old friends, making new friends, having friends over and going to parties, eating and drinking and being merry, sight seeing, and reading, I was fortunate to enjoy all these pleasures in a five day period and am happy there is more planed for this weekend. So much so that I totally forgot my established routine and had a hard time going to classes yesterday! Dragging my exhausted body and happy soul to school after a weekend full of fun was hard work, I tell ya!!! So glad there is no more classes for the rest of the week (just one on Wednesday afternoon).
Finished:
“Eye of Heaven” (Dirk and Steele, Book 5) by Marjorie M. Liu is the story of Blue and Iris. He can manipulate electricity in any form and from any source; she can talk to big cats and turn into a leopard herself, a match made in heaven! The book was a little violent and had more than enough gory scenes, but a happy ending never less.
“The Dark Highlander” by Karen Marie Moning wasn’t that attractive. I had a little problem accepting the characters and logic of the story. I’m not going to read any more of her Highlander books for sure.
I feel like I have to make some changes in my life style but everything depends on my schedule for next quarter. Let’s see what happens!
Finished:
“Eye of Heaven” (Dirk and Steele, Book 5) by Marjorie M. Liu is the story of Blue and Iris. He can manipulate electricity in any form and from any source; she can talk to big cats and turn into a leopard herself, a match made in heaven! The book was a little violent and had more than enough gory scenes, but a happy ending never less.
“The Dark Highlander” by Karen Marie Moning wasn’t that attractive. I had a little problem accepting the characters and logic of the story. I’m not going to read any more of her Highlander books for sure.
I feel like I have to make some changes in my life style but everything depends on my schedule for next quarter. Let’s see what happens!
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Beeez, Beeez! I is Beeezy!
Well, looks like it’s one post a week now! I had the good fortune of reading a little more than past few weeks. So here it goes:
“Sacrament” by Susan Squires is a historical romance with a vampire hero. The book is too long in my opinion; the author could have made two or three books out of this one. In grade of 1-10 it would make a 3.
“Silver master” (Ghost hunters, Book 4) by Jayne Castle is a Sci-Fi romance about people 100 years in future in a planet name Harmony, a colony from earth. Psy powers are common but strong and strange ones are frowned upon. A matchmaker and an investigator are linked by an ancient artifact and persuade by mafia. They fall in love and live happily ever-after!
This one was book fourth in the series but I’m not sure I want to read more about this world and its people’s love life!
“The Plain Janes” by Cecil Castellucci and Jim Rugg was a comic book about 9/11 and its effect in a teenager’s life.
“Slave to sensation” and “Caressed by Ice” by Nalini Singh were book one and third of a Sci-Fi romance series about a parallel universe where people are in one of the three caset: Psy (those who have psychic powers), Changelings (Were-anything) and humans. Psy are the ruling caset by help of a program installed years ago. Silence stripes young Psy of their emotions when they are still babies. Psy grow up to be robotic unfeeling logical people. In the “Slave to sensation”, a powerful but damaged Psy starts to trust her feeling and see the truth of Changeling's society. She falls in love with a were-panther and the rest is history!
In the “Caressed by Ice”; a Psy soldier and assassin is feeling quite tender toward a Were-wolf who was abducted and abused in book one. They both have some learning and adjusting to do until they can find their happily-ever-after.
Then I checked “Shadow Touch” by Marjorie M. Liu. The story of Artur (he can read the history of things with touching them) and Elena who can perform miracles and heal any disease. Well, book two of Dirk and Steele novels was not as great as I thought but much better than book 3 (“the Red heart of Jade”). I wonder why all Ms. Liu’s heroes should be damaged and abused? Why can’t she see the attraction in strong perfect men? And what is the name of book 4? I can't find it anywhere!
And then finally I read “Your Coffin or Mine?” A Novel of Vampire Love (Dead End Dating, Book 3) by Kimberly Raye. Lil is busier than me in this book! She is looking for Ty (maybe he is abducted if he can’t call), is matching a variety of beings, is dodging her mother’s calls, playing bride maid to her would-be sister in law, and adopting a cat! Wow, talk about multitasking! Very fun and funny book, all in all. Loved it!
“Sacrament” by Susan Squires is a historical romance with a vampire hero. The book is too long in my opinion; the author could have made two or three books out of this one. In grade of 1-10 it would make a 3.
“Silver master” (Ghost hunters, Book 4) by Jayne Castle is a Sci-Fi romance about people 100 years in future in a planet name Harmony, a colony from earth. Psy powers are common but strong and strange ones are frowned upon. A matchmaker and an investigator are linked by an ancient artifact and persuade by mafia. They fall in love and live happily ever-after!
This one was book fourth in the series but I’m not sure I want to read more about this world and its people’s love life!
“The Plain Janes” by Cecil Castellucci and Jim Rugg was a comic book about 9/11 and its effect in a teenager’s life.
“Slave to sensation” and “Caressed by Ice” by Nalini Singh were book one and third of a Sci-Fi romance series about a parallel universe where people are in one of the three caset: Psy (those who have psychic powers), Changelings (Were-anything) and humans. Psy are the ruling caset by help of a program installed years ago. Silence stripes young Psy of their emotions when they are still babies. Psy grow up to be robotic unfeeling logical people. In the “Slave to sensation”, a powerful but damaged Psy starts to trust her feeling and see the truth of Changeling's society. She falls in love with a were-panther and the rest is history!
In the “Caressed by Ice”; a Psy soldier and assassin is feeling quite tender toward a Were-wolf who was abducted and abused in book one. They both have some learning and adjusting to do until they can find their happily-ever-after.
Then I checked “Shadow Touch” by Marjorie M. Liu. The story of Artur (he can read the history of things with touching them) and Elena who can perform miracles and heal any disease. Well, book two of Dirk and Steele novels was not as great as I thought but much better than book 3 (“the Red heart of Jade”). I wonder why all Ms. Liu’s heroes should be damaged and abused? Why can’t she see the attraction in strong perfect men? And what is the name of book 4? I can't find it anywhere!
And then finally I read “Your Coffin or Mine?” A Novel of Vampire Love (Dead End Dating, Book 3) by Kimberly Raye. Lil is busier than me in this book! She is looking for Ty (maybe he is abducted if he can’t call), is matching a variety of beings, is dodging her mother’s calls, playing bride maid to her would-be sister in law, and adopting a cat! Wow, talk about multitasking! Very fun and funny book, all in all. Loved it!
Friday, November 9, 2007
“Express yourself!"
“Express yourself! Do something creative!” This was the most recent (Wednesday night) fortune cookie massage I got, right after a math exam! It takes more than twenty four hours after stressing over exams (two in 3days, studying for them for a week) for the creative juice to flow! Anyway, I calmed myself by re-reading “Moon Called” and “Blood Bond” by Patricia Briggs.
Last week after finishing that Toxicology exam, I had a day and half to spend on:
“Soul Song” (Dirk & Steele, Book 6) by Marjorie M. Liu. Well, I like “Tiger Eye” much better. But “Soul Song” was better than “The Red Heart of Jade”. Should I reserve judgment and look for “Eye of Heaven” and “Shadow Touch”? Hooom! Maybe!
“Blame it on Cupid” by Jennifer Greene was a plain old-fashion romance with no trace of supernatural what so ever. Kind of refreshing! And nothing special! Girl meets boy. Boy is a player; girl doesn’t want to be tied down. They fell in love and change their nature and settle down with happily ever-after!
Then “Dangerous games” (Riley Jensen, Guardian, Book 4) by Keri Arthur. I don’t think I’m up for all the violence in her books. I curb my curiosity and won’t read anymore of Riley Jensen's adventures. She is a hybrid of vampire and werewolf, very sexy and very kick ass, but she has something missing. She does not appear real. Her character is lacking something!
And finally, “A lick of Frost” (Meredith Gentry, Book 6) by Laurell K. Hamilton. I enjoyed it! I loved it! I want to read it over and over! Merry is defending her guards against her uncle’s (King of light and Illusion) accusations, she is bargaining with Ash and Holly (twin half-breed goblins), tries to pacify Frost and Rhys, is surviving her aunt (Queen of night and darkness) attentions, and is carrying twins! Wow! Talk about action packed! But the ending! Ah, Ms. Hamilton is so cruel! How could we wait a year (at least) for the next book?! What will happen at the hospital? Will Merry get to sit on the golden throne or she remains in dark court? What happens to Frost? And Mistral? What about other guards, will they have to go back to the queen? Eeeeeeesh! I can’t wait! It is not fair!
But the book was great, I tell ya!
Last week after finishing that Toxicology exam, I had a day and half to spend on:
“Soul Song” (Dirk & Steele, Book 6) by Marjorie M. Liu. Well, I like “Tiger Eye” much better. But “Soul Song” was better than “The Red Heart of Jade”. Should I reserve judgment and look for “Eye of Heaven” and “Shadow Touch”? Hooom! Maybe!
“Blame it on Cupid” by Jennifer Greene was a plain old-fashion romance with no trace of supernatural what so ever. Kind of refreshing! And nothing special! Girl meets boy. Boy is a player; girl doesn’t want to be tied down. They fell in love and change their nature and settle down with happily ever-after!
Then “Dangerous games” (Riley Jensen, Guardian, Book 4) by Keri Arthur. I don’t think I’m up for all the violence in her books. I curb my curiosity and won’t read anymore of Riley Jensen's adventures. She is a hybrid of vampire and werewolf, very sexy and very kick ass, but she has something missing. She does not appear real. Her character is lacking something!
And finally, “A lick of Frost” (Meredith Gentry, Book 6) by Laurell K. Hamilton. I enjoyed it! I loved it! I want to read it over and over! Merry is defending her guards against her uncle’s (King of light and Illusion) accusations, she is bargaining with Ash and Holly (twin half-breed goblins), tries to pacify Frost and Rhys, is surviving her aunt (Queen of night and darkness) attentions, and is carrying twins! Wow! Talk about action packed! But the ending! Ah, Ms. Hamilton is so cruel! How could we wait a year (at least) for the next book?! What will happen at the hospital? Will Merry get to sit on the golden throne or she remains in dark court? What happens to Frost? And Mistral? What about other guards, will they have to go back to the queen? Eeeeeeesh! I can’t wait! It is not fair!
But the book was great, I tell ya!
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