Sunday, February 15, 2015

It's Monday! So much to do, so little time

With this being my last semester of nursing school, there are all of these extra papers and other odds and ends that are getting thrown into our course work to round us out before we graduate. I may be alone in this but I actually kind of prefer it when our grades are mostly tests with maybe a small paper or project as well. I don't like getting bogged down with "busy work" that really doesn't contribute much to our overall learning and doesn't seem to be making us prepared to be better nurses. The class content and our clinical (practical experience) seem to be the most important and at least help me the most. However, alas, they didn't take my view into consideration. ;) So... rant over.
Reading has been pretty good though. I actually can't find my family's copy of Watership Down so I'm thinking I may have to check it out from the library. :( On the other hand, I may just read something else for the Monthly Key Word challenge (which is what I'm reading it for) but I really want to re-read it so we'll see. Listening to the Anne of Green Gables series has been going well and has reminded me why I love those book so much. :) All of the chapters are about 15-25 minutes long, which is perfect for my driving time.
Also, I finished watching Firefly, which I loved! The fact that it was canceled after one season makes me mad! I already miss it! :( However, I did start Leverage, which is great as well but a different kind of show. I'm steadily becoming addicted to it. :( Just what I need to eat up my study time. ;)

Finished this week

  • none

Currently Reading

  • Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery (re-read) (audiobook)
  • The Valley of Vision
  • Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte- The first book that I've disliked but I'm eagerly turning the pages to find out what happens. 

Coming Soon (hopefully)

  • Watership Down by Richard Adamas (re-read)

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16 comments:

  1. DebbishFebruary 15, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    I loved Firefly as well. I can't remember if I mentioned this before, but make sure you watch the movie Serenity - based on the show. It ties up some loose ends etc.

    Deb

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    1. Lois TinúvielFebruary 16, 2015 at 6:03 AM

      Thanks! I actually watched Serenity before watching the show. My Dad's a big fan of it and was trying to get me interested in it and I guess he thought watching Serenity first was the best choice. It worked obviously but also spoiled a lot of stuff for me. :( However, I hope to re-watch Serenity soon to see how my perspective of it has changed since I've watched the show.

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  2. MysticaFebruary 15, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    I like your description of Wuthering Heights. I don't think I've seen it described quite like that before!!!!

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    1. Lois TinúvielFebruary 16, 2015 at 6:04 AM

      It was the best way I could think up to describe it. It's just really weird. :)

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  3. Sheila (Bookjourney)February 15, 2015 at 10:03 PM

    Wuthering Heights was one of the first classics my book club read - most everyone disliked it but I liked it just because I finished it ;)

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    1. Lois TinúvielFebruary 16, 2015 at 6:05 AM

      It's always nice to finish books and that does put a positive spin on them. :)

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  4. BronaFebruary 16, 2015 at 12:22 AM

    Wuthering Heights is a very annoying book, I agree. It felt like a young teen angsty version of what they thought adult romance & passion would be like! But now that I'm much older, I wonder if I could apprecaite it for it's gothic thrill instead?

    I'll watch out for your review :-)

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    1. Lois TinúvielFebruary 16, 2015 at 6:06 AM

      You might. It definitely has something to it that is keeping me turning the pages. But yes, teens! Ah! I can see why it's "Edward and Bella's favorite book". :(

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  5. CynthiaFebruary 16, 2015 at 4:04 AM

    I read Wuthering Heights for the first time last year and did not like it. I do not understand how it is considered a romance. Their relationship is so dysfunctional and abusive. I hope you enjoy it more than I did. :)

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    1. Lois TinúvielFebruary 16, 2015 at 6:07 AM

      Exactly! It just doesn't strike me as a romance at this point. None of the characters seem to have real love for each other and they're all incredibly selfish.

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  6. Emma LitttlefieldFebruary 16, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    Am a big Firefly fan. Totally agree it was madness to cancel it. I remember crying through most of Watership Down. I am not sure why because I don't remember the story but also not sure I want to read it again. Emma

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    1. Lois TinúvielFebruary 16, 2015 at 6:08 AM

      Madness indeed! :( It was such a great show!
      I remember Watership Down had a sad ending but I can't remember what exactly happens. That's why I should re-read it!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 16, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    OHHH L. M. Montgomery!! Another kindred spirit! I hope to see you around my blog

    Katelynn
    www.literarychameleon.blogspot.com

    New Follower!

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  8. Julie @ Smiling ShelvesFebruary 16, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    I remember feeling meh about Wuthering Heights when I read it. Probably means it's time that I revisit it and give it another chance...

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    1. Lois TinúvielFebruary 16, 2015 at 6:44 PM

      I think it's always fair to give books a second chance... I doubt I'll ever want to with Wuthering Heights though. We'll see. :)

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