The Girl Who Played With Fire

The Girl Who Played With Fire
By Stieg Larsson

So, I finished the second book in the Millenium series awhile ago, but things have been so busy, I haven't had any time to share my thoughts on it!
Anyway, like The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, this was an awesome book. I wish I could have had the time to finish it faster, but unfortunately my summer ended quicker than I had hoped.
But this book it definately a page turner, and its such a shame tht Stieg Larsson passed away so suddenly, because he really was a great writer. Who knows other worlds he could have created for us.
In short, everyone everywhere should read Steig Larsson's books. They are amazing and his death was a profound loss to the literary world.

Movie Star Mex

In case you don't know, Kalyumet in the campground in Clarion that my family has a seasonal spot at. This year, Kalyumet made their first commercial, and my little Mexican was one of the stars!

Click here to see her amazing portrayal of a game-playing, pizza-eating wild child.

Without a doubt, some of the finest acting I have ever seen. She deserves an Emmy or something. Such passionate pizza eating... it almost brought me to tears.

2010 BCHS Pet Walk

This was my second year participating in the Beaver County Humane Society Pet Walk. This year I raised $150 for the event, which was significantly more than I raised last year.



Just like last year, I went with my Aunt Karen and her Golden, Annie, because its just wayyyy too much stimulation for Zion.



Each year they have a few contests, best pet costume and best trick. If you think I abuse Zion by making him wear a costume for a few hours, I wonder what you're going to think about these people...






Even though Zion can't participate, I still love being a part of this event every year... look at the animals I get to help!

Fourteen Years

This post come a few weeks late, things have been pretty busy! But just a quick update regarding Mex and her aging.
On Augst 29th, Andrea turned fourteen. Fourteen is such a wonderful age, right?
Anyway, here's some pictures!





For her birthday I drew her a wonderful portrait of herself. I must say, the resemblance is striking.

New School, Huge Books!

Well, I survived the first week of vet tech school. And I have to say, I really, really enjoyed it!
The teachers are very friendly, the location is great, (Starbucks and McDonald's in walking distance!), and the bus ride in really is not bad at all. I actually kind of enjoy riding the bus, if you can believe it!
I get to eat lunch everyday in the beautiful park across the street, too.




Unfortunately the park comes complete with crazy, moocher pigeons that will kill you for a Dorito.
The only other misfortune is the GIGANTIC, HUGE reference book we have to use. The older students call it "the bible."






But, all in all, school, (and the new job), are great!