After I wrote the blog the other day about "Room" I emailed the author, Emma Donoghue. I have never emailed an author before but I thought I would send her a quick email to let her know I enjoyed the book. Well lo and behold, she wrote me right back.
I thought that was pretty neat.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Under: End of Story
There is longstanding debate in the toilet paper world of "Over or Under"? I am firm believer that under is the only option. I have no idea why. Under feels right and over feels wrong and I have no reason to support it. Sort of like in skating, when you're doing circles and one way feels right and one way feels wrong? Well, toilet paper going over is the wrong way crossovers in the hockey of my life.
That's all. I wanted you all to know that.
Reading Rainbow #1
I don't know how many reading friends I have out there. But I am going to start posting really good books I find, in case you want to read them too. I will keep the posts short so they aren't all cheesy and book report-y. Just a little suggestion in case anyone has similar tastes in books and might enjoy the ones I've enjoyed.
The first one is "Room" by Emma Donoghue. I read it in two days. I couldn't put it down. It is about a boy Jack and his mother who live in a room together. The mother was kidnapped 7 years prior and neither have left the room since. The book is written from 5 year old Jack's perspective.
Favourite of the Day: I installed a new shower head today. You know the kind where you turn the head and the water sprays in all different ways? I love it. Also, I have my voice back. It may be the voice of a 12 year old boy, but at least it's a voice.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Top Ten Annoying Words
I am both fascinated and intrigued with the English language. Primarily when it is used properly and makes sense. Is that too much to ask? I may be somewhat of a word/grammar snob. I don't necessarily think that is a horrible thing to be.
Here are the top ten words that annoy me most. This list may depict me as a whiner, so I will later create a list of the top ten words I love.
Here we go:
1) Prolly. This makes me crazy. It appears to be the lazy way to type 'probably'. Not that I think that typing 2 extra letters is all that much work.
2) Kindygarten - Kindergarten? Sure. But Kindygarten? With a "y"? Maybe you should go back to Kindergarten and learn the alphabet.
3) Gongshow - WHAT IS THIS?? Is it really anything? No. When I hear adults use this phrase, I can only shake my head. Find some adjectives people.
4) "That's How I Roll" - Okay. This is a phrase, not a word. But I still hate it.
5) Seen - Used in the correct context, this can be a wonderful word. But preceded by the word "I" and I want to take my pen and stab you. I always want to correct people when it is misused but it happens so frequently I would be making a name for myself. A name that rhymes with witch.
6) Yous - Well, this isn't actually a word. Surprisingly though, I hear it more than I should. For example "I seen yous at the movies on Friday." This could only make sense if there were a pack of female sheep at the movies on Friday. But that doesn't make sense either now does it.
7) GoGurt - It is not so much the word but the actual product I find revolting. Therefore, the word makes me cringe. Yogurt you drink out of a tube? Augh. I am not sure why it bothers me so much, but it does.
8) Irregardless - I am surprised by how many people think this is a word.
9) Literally - I don't hate this word. I just hate the frequent misuse of the word. It is so overused it is in danger of losing its literal meaning. It should only be used to distinguish between a figurative and literal meaning of a phrase. However, that is not the case. There is an entire blog devoted solely to track the abuse of it. Check it out here. (It's quite funny).
10) Epic - Once upon a time this word was used to describe heroic deeds in literature or film. It was rare and held high honours. But now everything is epic which is basically saying that nothing is epic. This word has been ruined.
Favourite of the Day: Since it is early in the morning, I will refer to yesterday when I got to meet baby Nicco for the first time. I love babies and he is a cute one!
P.S. Link up your top ten list over at Oh Amanda!
Here are the top ten words that annoy me most. This list may depict me as a whiner, so I will later create a list of the top ten words I love.
Here we go:
1) Prolly. This makes me crazy. It appears to be the lazy way to type 'probably'. Not that I think that typing 2 extra letters is all that much work.
2) Kindygarten - Kindergarten? Sure. But Kindygarten? With a "y"? Maybe you should go back to Kindergarten and learn the alphabet.
3) Gongshow - WHAT IS THIS?? Is it really anything? No. When I hear adults use this phrase, I can only shake my head. Find some adjectives people.
4) "That's How I Roll" - Okay. This is a phrase, not a word. But I still hate it.
5) Seen - Used in the correct context, this can be a wonderful word. But preceded by the word "I" and I want to take my pen and stab you. I always want to correct people when it is misused but it happens so frequently I would be making a name for myself. A name that rhymes with witch.
6) Yous - Well, this isn't actually a word. Surprisingly though, I hear it more than I should. For example "I seen yous at the movies on Friday." This could only make sense if there were a pack of female sheep at the movies on Friday. But that doesn't make sense either now does it.
7) GoGurt - It is not so much the word but the actual product I find revolting. Therefore, the word makes me cringe. Yogurt you drink out of a tube? Augh. I am not sure why it bothers me so much, but it does.
8) Irregardless - I am surprised by how many people think this is a word.
9) Literally - I don't hate this word. I just hate the frequent misuse of the word. It is so overused it is in danger of losing its literal meaning. It should only be used to distinguish between a figurative and literal meaning of a phrase. However, that is not the case. There is an entire blog devoted solely to track the abuse of it. Check it out here. (It's quite funny).
10) Epic - Once upon a time this word was used to describe heroic deeds in literature or film. It was rare and held high honours. But now everything is epic which is basically saying that nothing is epic. This word has been ruined.
Favourite of the Day: Since it is early in the morning, I will refer to yesterday when I got to meet baby Nicco for the first time. I love babies and he is a cute one!
P.S. Link up your top ten list over at Oh Amanda!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
This week's secret:
This was on Post Secret this week.
I'm pretending it's for me.
Favourite of the Day: Getting a sweet email from an old friend.
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