July 26, 2007

Harry Harry Harry

Yes, everything is all about Harry Potter. I finished the Deathly Hallows early this morning. Actually, I woke up early to continue reading, as late last night I did not want to rush the ending in a blurry state. The book was fabulous. I had really forgotton how much I love the series and think JK is pretty incredible. I don't think I am sad that there will be no more HP books, because I have just barely managed to keep the seven straight, but it is definetly a phenom to watch. I would like to join a book club just so that I can discuss the ending and no one around me has gotten there yet. In a few weeks I will have forgotten the finer details of the ending, alas my memory is really bad...

July 18, 2007

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you do not have


I still remember my first trip to the beach

I must have been 3 or 4 years old. The car got packed up and at the last minute I jumped in. I was anxious about where we were going and stared out the window the entire ride. I remember the windows being rolled up when we got on the highway and I could no longer stick my head into the wind and feel the breeze.
Once in the parking lot we all rushed out and raced each other down to the water. I didn't even stop to examine the dunes, or investigate the seagulls. The water was so cold and exhilarating, I swam and swam that day, in and out of the waves. Only later did I come away from the shore and felt the sand in between my toes and took in the smell of the ocean. I was happy and tired at the end of the day, as I got back into the car for the journey home. I made three quick circles around my tail and fell asleep in the back, among the towels.

July 17, 2007