I miss stepping out from the library with an armful of books, deciding which to read first on the trip home

Now I have to pay attention to my driving.

~Inkheart~

-by Cornelia Funke

Truly, truly a great story. The idea was fresh to me, and it was very easy to get into. But that was about it; once I was in it, it felt like it was dragging on for a long time.

It feels horrible to say it, but I honestly wanted it to just end so I could be done with it, and I've never felt that way about a book before. Don't take this the wrong way, the characters were wonderful and I loved the plot line, but it took forever for things to get going and happen.

The plus side to such a long book is the descriptions. They were good, if not a little drawn-out. I probably won't be looking to this book again for a re-read, but it was nice to read about someone who enjoys reading, and actually lived out an adventure inside and outside of her books.

a lack of words

I seriously thought I would get back to posting more consistently. And I have the time now, I just don't have anything to post about. So, if you want to hear anything from me, let me know.

those moments when it just breaks your heart

father of the bride scene. The first minute of the clip.

dancing and spinning and looking like a fool

Well, hello there. Haven't seen you in awhile.

This is going to be one of those infamous "uptade" posts that I personally don't like reading; but somehow I feel it is necessary due to my most unexplained absence.

I can't say anything interesting has been going on. My room has turned purple, I have turned 18, and I survived that blizzard that had everyone talking. Other than that, things have pretty much stayed the same, and I can't complain.

Oh, but there is something else. I certainly did read a lot. Wanna hear it? Too bad, I'm putting them down anyway!

Scumble by Ingrid Law: 4 out of 5

You Were Made to Make a Difference by Max Lucado: 2 out of 5

Trouble by Gary D. Schmidt: 5 out of 5

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling: 4 out of 5

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling: 3 out of 5

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling: 4 out of 5

Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer: 4 out of 5

The Year the Swallows Came Early by Kathryn Fitzmaurice: 3 out of 5

Crazy Love by Francis Chan: 3 out of 5

Mara, Daughther of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGraw: 5 out of 5

Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton: 3 out of 5

Coffeehouse Angel by Suzanne Selfors: 3 out of 5

A Curse Dark as Gold by Elizabeth C. Bunce: 3 out of 5

Candor by Pam Bachorz: 4 out of 5

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead: 3 out of 5

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle: 4 out of 5

Any Which Wall by Laurel Snyder: 4 out of 5

The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis: 4 out of 5

Walking with God by John Elderge: 2 out of 5