A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens

This is the second Christmas that I've read A Christmas Carol. Not much can really be said, other than that you should make it a Christmas tradition, too. Its not an easy read. Meaning, its wordy and at times hard to follow. The writing style isn't very modern... obviously. But its stil a great book, and it will remind you why you're really celebrating the season.

Right now I'm reading The Host by Stephenie Meyer. It's pretty long, so I was originally expecting it to take me awhile to finish. But so far, I'm loving it and I'm finding time that I may not necessarily have to get through it. It proves that Stephenie Meyer is way more than just Twilight. But I'll let you know more about it when I finish!

Christmas Catch-Up

My New Year's resolution is to keep up on my blog.
I'm not doing well...
Anyway, very quickly, here's a photo summary of Christmas 2010.






And finally.. cookies!

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I know I keep saying I'm going to update more.. I promise eventually I will. Maybe I'll make it my New Years resolution.
Anyway, I've been enjoying my couple weeks off so far. Even though I don't think I can be considered officially "off" if I'm still working every day.. But, thankfully, yesterday, today, and until the day after Christmas I am really OFF. No school, no work, (unless you count the slave work my mother forces on me), until the day after Christmas.
But between all the work, wrapping, and cleaning, I really have been relaxing. In just a little bit, we will be leaving for Ohio to see some family. So here's a quick update on the Christmas highlights from the last few weeks!
First, here's some pictures of the lovely door that a few of my friends and I created for VTI's door decorating contest. We didn't win, but it was still tons of fun.





The snowflakes are courtesy of my friend, Janice, who should clearly make paper snowflakes professionally.



And here's a taste of our Christmas decorations this year. They make me cheerful!









Hope everyone is enjoying Christmas time and they're break if they're lucky enough to get one!

L.A. Candy

L.A. Candy
By Lauren Conrad

I know I said I would be reading The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest next, but... I didn't.
Anyway, this book was actually better than I thought it would be. It was a fun, quick, easy read. It would probably make for a great beach read. However, I read it in December and it was still just as much fun.
Also, I know that I've been pretty absent on here lately, but finals are this week and then I have a whole two weeks of no school! I promise to give you a good update soon.
Hope everyone is enjoying the snow! I know I am... but I feel like the people in Minnesota aren't...

Columbine

Columbine
By Dave Cullen

Columbine by Dave Cullen is the first account of the Columbine tragedy that took place on April 20th, 1999. Its a unique perspective that will have you crying for everyone involved - including the killers.
Columbine reveals the truth about the massacres. It will change all of your opinions about the tragedy. It was not caused by bullies, video games, or violent television; it was caused by something that until now, no one understood.
I can't say much without telling the whole story, but I can tell you this: Its worth the read. I know I say that about every book, but this one will really change your perspective. Everything you thought about Columbine is wrong. Everything you thought about the killers is wrong. And everyone involved deserves your sympathy, especially the families of the killers.
A note on the publisher:
Twelve is a publishing company with a unique goal: to publish one book every month. But not just any book. They stive to publish only "Works that explain our culture; that illuminate, inspire, provoke, and entertain." I promise you they have done just that with Columbine, and I hope to find that every book they have produced is as powerful as this one.

Next up: The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest.

And also... nose: