Just a collection of ramblings...
Insomnia is a bugger. It hasn't been as bad as that night last week, but I haven't been able to sleep before 2 AM ever since. I think I'm going to break down and take something tonight. I hate wasting my days off feeling like a slug
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Due to a general lack of energy, I have been a very bad ICLW-er this month. But I still have two days, so hopefully I will be able to get caught up.
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I watched the season 5 opener of Jon & Kate last night. I have been a fan of their show for a long time, and I have avoided all the tabloid junk that has been out there lately. I have to say that I am sad for them and for their kids. There is a strong argument that they brought it on themselves, opening their lives to tv like that... I get that. But I also think that they are in the middle of a severe crisis, and having to deal with it in front of the cameras can't be easy. I keep them in my prayers (as dorky as that sounds).
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I have a new story idea percolating. It's been a while since I have done any serious writing, but I think all the teen fiction I have been reading lately has gotten me inspired. I spent some time last night working on some character development and it felt really good.
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I want my new glasses! It's been almost three weeks since I ordered them. I'm going to have to call today and find out what the hold up is.
I hope that everyone is well and that ICLW has been way more productive for everyone else than it has been for me. I also hope that all my friends down south had a wonderful long weekend.
Seems so odd that many of us know more about the reality TV folks then our own neighbors and such. And yet, that's it isn't it? So many of us now have e-life as well as real life. And I don't think it's OK for some to say "they brought it on themselves," whether I know them or not, they still deserve some empathy. Just a thought. Peace.
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I hope you've been able to get some sleep.
ReplyDeleteI've been reading a lot of teen lit myself, it's so enjoyable and such quick reads.
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LOVE your new layout. I'll have to checkout the website one of these days. :)
ReplyDeleteI watched Jon and Kate last night too. I hate judging people I don't know...yet I found myself repeatedly judging Kate. I've watched prior seasons, and she just seemed very fake to me, especially during the birthday party set-up.
With that being said, I don't care who the "celebrity" is, I hated that the paparazzi was there to capture the Kiddos' 5th birthday. It doesn't seem fair!
Best of luck with your writing! How wonderful!
And lastly, please check out my blog when you get the chance. I've nominated you for an award. You rock! :)
I also watched JK+8. I have to admit to being sucked into it with all the media hoopla. I do feel bad for the kids.
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Good Luck!
I'm drawn into the Jon & Kate thing, too, although I didn't watch the end of last season because it was getting boring. I watched the show last night and it made me really sad!! She hasn't treated him very well... like EVER, but I always thought they could pull it together. I didn't get that sense last night. :(
ReplyDeletePlease do join in the book challenge. Most people are maintaining a list somewhere on there blog. Mine is part of the original Book Challenge post and I just edit the post to add each new book.
ReplyDeleteI hope you manage to catch some zzzzz soon. My students (13 yrs old) keep telling me about all the teen lit they read and are urging me to read it too, Twilight at least they say. I've been resisting but Im sure it would help in my understanding of them more...
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