Jemima J by Jane Green - I love Jane Green books anyway, but this one I especially like because it is about a woman who is really overweight, sees what she might look like with her face digitally attached to an athlete's body - and becomes so inspired that she gets really into exercise (perhaps a little too much) and loses lots and lots of weight. I have re-read it heaps of times and it always makes me feel like it's something I could do - for a few hours anyway......my self-discipline and lack of willpower with food is my downfall. Sigh.
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold - I have just re-read it as it is coming out as a movie with Mark Wahlberg next year and is being directed by Peter Jackson. It is incredibly well written and easy to read. It is not a very nice story and a horrible thing happens, but I love how it's written. I also like that the story is not perfect and it's emotional and sad and real.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt - this is a favourite from many years ago and I have been meaning to get around to re-reading it as well. It took me a while to get into, but it was worth it. It's about some college students in Vermont and they get up to some interesting mind-altering type of things related to Greek History. I like the historic reality of it and the decadence in some parts.
Today was a better day than yesterday, although now the #$*)#$) student has made several accusations which are being investigated. How annoying. They don't have any substance, but it is still a pain as it means filling out lots of paperwork and reporting, which is a bl88dy nuisance, especially when time is scarce.
After work, it was such lovely weather that I took Flynn for a walk up the Maitai - it is deceptive how quickly it gets dark, which I don't particularly like when walking along out of the way areas. Then I went up to see my grandmother who had a knee operation yesterday. She was good. I spent about 40mins there. I will pop in tomorrow as well.
Looking forward to the Amazing Race tonight. And Outrageous Fortune - yay. I love it.
1 comment:
I will have to read Jemima J...I don't think I have read that one.
Shame one of your students s being a &*($%^...don't let it get you down, concentrate on the great work you are doing with the others!!
Talk to you soon,
M
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