Things I Love Thursday
"It isn't the great big pleasures that count the most; it's making a great deal out of the little ones."
Jean Webster
My mom's excitement about their vacation My parents are RV people, and it's pretty cute. My typically less-than-prepared mother has been pre-cooking meals and making plans for weeks. They're going east in search of pretty leaves to enjoy and photograph, and the current plan is to head up into Vermont. I've asked for maple syrup and white cheddar, but really, I'm happy to see how excited she is. (My dad is excited too, but my mom's cuter about it. And cute isn't usually a word I would attribute to my mother.)
The Thirteenth Tale I liked it from the beginning for Diane Setterfield's use of words, and it's clear that she values them very highly. Our narrator is a rather mousy character, but the story that is told is rich and complex and weirdly compelling. I found myself drawn into a tale in which the relationship between siblings - specifically, twins - is a central theme. Since I have no concept of sibling relationships as an only child, this particular literary theme is one that I rarely have interest in. But she made me care. Lovely and well worth seeking out at the library or bookstore.
Turning off the AC Hopefully, it's off for good. I waited until last Saturday to finally turn mine off, having tried earlier last week and come home to a sweat box after school. When I got up Sunday morning, I spent a while just listening to the ringing silence of my home before turning on the television. I'm not a fan of silence; I rarely turn off the television and use it as background noise no matter what I'm doing. But turning off the constant drone of the air conditioner is kind of like putting away the extra quilts and blankets on your bed in spring. The oppressive weight of the noise is gone. Happy.
Writing Just...writing. That's all.
Extra Credit the glasses Justin Timberlake is wearing while he promotes The Social Network; baked gnocchi with ricotta and marinara; cardigan weather; finding my favorite pasta sauce and buying 8 jars; long, quiet drives; others' assumptions that I am significantly younger than I am; Starbucks opportunities; lots of black eyeliner (further proof that I do everything in phases, including eye makeup); a very full pantry; awkwardness on scripted television; being so busy I barely have time to think for a couple of hours; new toothbrush day; steamed caramel cider - homemade!; paychecks; the gag reel on the last disc of a television show season - my favorite part, and particularly excellent when watching The Office; playing with wee kittens; the gorgeous stack of new books still waiting to be read; pink fingernails; another Sunday spent on a marathon (Entourage), but also using the time to write instead of being entirely useless; getting a call to sub in high school, finally; irreverence and heart existing together; polite people; thoughtfulness; Hawk, of course - hey, you, post more!
I remind you, again, that it's only polite to share. Let me know what's making your week!
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posted by nicalyse @ 12:13 AM
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This week:
-the ridiculously awesome workout last night that will probably keep me sore for another day
-spinach/feta/walnut/craisin salads
-Lacey from Flyleaf's voice live
-folded laundry (even if it is in piles around my room)
-successful experiments
-my friend's baby (she's my little frog)
- meeting my deadlines even though I had more than a few hurdles this week
- tarot
- candles
- home-made african feasts
- watching the games
- 7 year anniversaries and the second romantic comment in that time lol
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