Melissa Marr: Wicked Lovely
Finished - started strong but found it disappointing in the end. (***)
Stephanie Perkins: Lola and the Boy Next Door
Finished - enjoyable but didn't capture my heart like her first book (***)
Heidi E. Murkoff: What to Expect When You're Expecting
Current
« December 2005 | Main | February 2006 »
Picture the scene; three men hold a beaten up old dude who's glaring at the leader of their pack, a witch Doctor he's been hunting. The doctor sniffs, then opens his mouth to challenge his captive...
"There are two dogs fighting within you, one is good, one is evil. Which one will win?"
The bedraggled man lifts his head and meets his eye and with a mixture of resignation and determination replies...
"Which ever one I feed."
It has finally happened, my Father has finally cracked. He emailed me today to introduce me to the newest member of the Trundle familly; his growing midlife crisis aka his new red Porshe. He has been found standing at the front door druelling and purring. Next will be the pierced ear, the leather jacket and the Lovejoyesque mullet. It's a slippery slope! xc
When people first encounter the Trundle family most are dazzled by Dad's Superhero presence, Lisa's frenetic energy or Mum's donkey laugh. But once you get past each of these unique but quite upfront gems, once you scratch beneath the surface and become more than a passing friend, you earn the right to discover one of our best assets; my little/big brother and his dry wit...
Now we've set a date, getting married has become very tangible. The Church is booked, the dress has been ordered and I have five fantastic friends as my bridesmaids. Wanna meet my lovely ladies? They're pretty unique and I've chosen each of them for very special reasons...
Sometimes, when faced with a barage of deep films, all I want to see is the 'so-bad-it's-good' film that everyone secretly wishes they could admit they're interested in. Films of this ilk would include Con Air (dreadful film but I absolutely love it!), The Fast and The Furious (similar sentiment) and last night's offering Underworld Evolution...
Yesterday was the long anticipated meeting of the families. After Dad's spooky impression of Robert Deniro in Meet the Parents I was praying this wasn't going to be a disaster riddled, blundering, cringe inducing sequel as our two worlds colided and the people we love most in the world meet for the first time...
I have a very unique and very loved fiance. Despite his aversion to forward planning 21 people gathered at the dragon restaurant last night to celebrate his 30th Birthday. Lots of laughter, some innapropriate advances from Steve's boss and too much food were had by all. As we shared a mushy moment later in the evening I marvelled at how much had changed in a year. Last Birthday my sister had stood mezmorised at my slightly odd friend's handle bar tash, now he's my slightly odd fiance and I'm planning the rest of my life with him. Happy days. Happy Birthday Handsome xc
In the last 24 hours I have rediscovered the wonder that is 'Shuffle'. Mostly motivated by lazyness I've been listening to my iPod on shuffle and discovering the reems and reems of musical goodness that I'd forgotten was on there...
Continue reading "LOST is found and other keyboard stories" »
CENSORED! Ew - note to self look more closely at pics
I have been rejected by the nerd community! But never by Star Wars...
I love those random lunchtime quizzes that bring such joy and amusement! Which Star Wars character are you? xc http://www.liquidgeneration.com/content/a55hat.aspx?cid=1415
Self knowledge is a double edged sword. The positive is if you know yourself hopefully you can work your skills, strengths and weaknesses to their best, the negative is you're fully aware of when you're being a total loser...
I actually did it! I can't believe it! In five short days I have dressed my bridesmaids in the most gorgeous chocolate brown bodices and skirts and with the help of Mum and Lili I have chosen THE dress!
A jolt of terror tore through me as I looked down at my bare ring finger this morning. I was taking minutes in my morning meeting when I realised I left my engagement ring in it’s box on my dressing table. I felt like I’d done something really wrong and was almost glad when I missed my train to Brighton and had time to nip home and get it before the next one…
Saturday I succumbed to the first in a long line of watershed events... shopping for THE white dress. I needed moral support and a little creativity (teeny weeny budget, lots of imagination) so gathered Smiles, Helen and Bex for a hearty brunch (bagels with scrambled eggs and bacon!) and set forth to act like grown ups and enter the strange world of bridal wear...
There is nothing more enjoyable or condusive to work place harmony than long, luxurious, lazy, late lunches. Generally in a pub in Chi and with some vague excuse for a celebration. These 24-7 lunches are growing in the frequency (nearly every week now) and I can't say I'm complaining...
I love a new beginning, a new start, a new adventure. I'm a firm believer that everyone has the ability to improve and nothing is hopeless. Hence I am an ardent lover of New Year resolutions and have put a little thought into this year's...
Driving in the dark is a great conduit for conversation. Late and long road trips always lead to honest and sub-shallow conversation. Last night as Steve and I wound our way around the M25 heading back from Togger’s infamous New Years party we began to talk about juggling…
To start my year I thought I'd look back at the last one and see whether I've actually made any progress or just ruminate with a little more style than before. As I browsed through January 2005 in my blog archive, I stumbled on some very funny entries. My how life has changed in a year...
