Oh the joys of writing!! (and a semi-clean room)

*egasp!* sniffle*sob* sigh* deep breath! I'm sorry I can just hardly...contain my... *gasp/sob* tears!! Of joy, that is. Oh! it feels so go to be semi-back. I WILL NOT promise anything! But I'm really trying to be "back". I miss this! I hope you missed me too, just a little?
 Anyway, why haven't I been blogging, you may ask. Well, work has been crazy busy, home has been crazy. Just plain crazy. And my room has been an absolute mess as a result of the fact that I cannot seem to learn to put things where they belong as soon as I am done with said thing. I wait till that elusive ''later'' which never comes.
 So, I have these things planned for the future, as far as when, who knows? But 'what' I can give you.

1.  A movie review on After the Thin Man, or maybe I should start with The Thin Man which came first in the series.
2. A book report (at least a week apart from the movie review) on one of the following. The Two Princesses of Bamarre, Eight Cousins, Just Ella, or The Royal Diaries series. All of these are young adult/children's books, but I am of the belief that a children's books don't have to be scorned by ''serious'' readers. Besides, if you are taking your reading seriously, you're doing it wrong. *cough* Mr. Darcy *cough*
3. Rambling Observations, just because I actually really liked writing those.

 And I'm sure I'll think of more, or, as always, if you think of anything you'd like to see/read, comment! Tell me so!! I adore comments.

Oh, sad news, my cat ran away over Independence Day.

And I hope this little bit of Daycare Dialogue (oooh I sense a blog feature, maybe monthly when I've collected enough material) makes your day the way it made mine.

We'll call the little girl who said this "Anne"

Anne: Miss Stephanie, do you like jelly beans?
Myself: Yes, I like 'em a lot!
Anne: how 'bout gummie bears?
Myself: Oh yes! I like gummie bears too.
Anne: Jelly beans come from unicorns.
Myself: Yeah?
Anne: Yeah, an' gummie bears come from pegasuseses.

I hope you've had a good smile, bless God and goodnight!
 Stephanie

Pictures From Seattle

My sister took me shopping in Seattle for my birthday (belated, yes, but still delightful). It was a beautiful day, and we had a lovely time that has given much food for writing! It's my opinion that the fun little moments make or break a book, and now I have more of my own moments to pull from, we have yet to see the results they produce though...

The only things I actually bought were two Elizabeth Gaskell books, "North & South" and "Wives & Daughters" and flowers for my mommy.

Fairest : A Book Review

 

So, I tend to ramble, and ruin plots because I like to know what to expect in a work of fiction. I actually like those long blog posts that give away half of the plot of a book or movie. Especially if there is an element of sadness to it. That, however, is beside the point and a whole other story I'm just gonna drop now.

SO, to explain, no there is too much, let me sum up.

(teehee)

Yes. This is a book I recommend. It is third in the "Enchanted" series (You know, Ella Enchanted) And if you are thinking something like ''Oh, the movie was pretty 'young', I didn't really like it all that much". Then you need to go read the book. The book is better. (Ohh, I hate saying that, I really try not to compare books and movies of the same title anymore, but the book is just better!)

I really like historical fiction/fantasy that has no real set time or era. The un-specificity (It's a word, but don't look it up, I may be wrong) of it appeals to me as a reader because I feel more like I could be part of it. Unfortunately, try as I may, that is something I never can quite feel when I read Jane Austen. Not completely anyway.

Well, anyway, despite this series being written for a younger set of readers, think tweens-early teens, I never feel like it's too watered down for me or anything like that. Now, given, it is a quick read. But it is well written and I think anyone willing to enjoy themselves

Good Morning!!

It's good to be back!!

I am sorry. So, so sorry. (A Doctor Who-ism, if you don't get it, I pity you.)
  No, but really I am so happy to be back in the blog-o-sphere, and so sorry I left for the relatively short time that I did. Boy, it sure feels like forever to me!
 What is new since I last typed to you? Not much, except that on the recommendation of a trusted friend, I began watching Doctor Who with my not-so-little-younger-sister. We love it. A lot. What's not to love about a tall, dark, and handsome man who can take you anywhere in time and space on your first date? Especially when he has a British accent, great hair, and a wonderful sense of style! (I mean, four button suit, trenchcoat, and Converse sneakers!?!)    
 Well, that's just David Tennant (Whom you may remember as the Collins-y type character, Rev. Gibson in  He Knew He Was Right. Yeah, he's completely different, don't worry. I haven't even mentioned Christopher Eccleston, who I thought was amazing, and I'm not going to comment on Matt Smith because I am going to hate him at first because David Tennant is gone...
  Oh, my, stars! Did I just really fan-girl for three paragraphs?!? Forgive me? Thanks. On a side note it's fun to identify the period film actors and actresses in just about every episode.
  Okay, moving right along. I think I have something worked out for keeping this thing by this thing you do know that I mean the blog updated. But I'm not going to elaborate or promise anything because just about every time I do something falls through. I am not a very good planner you see. And to that a new job, house work, playing chauffeur, and just in general, this thing called ''growing up'', life is hectic. But I can, and moreover will promise that I am giving my best to work this out. In a way, this blog is living my dream. I want to write and write and write, but a big part of that is having strangers read it. This blog allows me to do that without paying to have my words published! Yippee!
 Soooooo... I'm working on reviews, and general ramblings and hopefully you will see much more of me very soon indeed!
 Till then,
        ta!
      ♥ Steph