Getting hooked on Stieg Larsson books..

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

So I'm trying to check out a copy of "The girl who plays with fire" and I'm 159 from the top! I may as well get a copy from Amazon or book store!

The first book was incredibly fast paced==what a page turner! We discussed it at last book club meeting that my boyfriend and I are in.

The book was intense and a bit scary, but it was also incredibly well written!

I can't believe the author died before the books were published. It would have been great to have 5 books of this kind. I'm really now wondering what the next book will be like.

In the first book: there was dark humor, intrigue, strong woman figure, and some abuse. It was difficult to read in some parts, but not difficult enough to put down. The movie was very well done too. I like that it was a foreign film. Now, there may be an american version of film made! Even though I really don't like that idea, I probably will see it. They're deciding on the appropriate actress to play Lisbeth Salander. But I have to say...Lisbeth was not a very appropriate character...you cheer for her, worry about her, and also are saddened by her past. Although she is expressionless at times, she expresses so much! Michael Blomquist...somewhat of an unapologetic womanizer, or man who gets lured in easily by women is charming and kind despite his not seeming to know who he's affecting. I thought the book was alive in it's communication to readers, and just very highly readable overall. I have taken a break from reading the series and now desperately want a copy of next book!

Om Namoh Shivaya by Satyaa and Pari

Om Namoh Shivaya by Satyaa and Pari

Remembering...

...going through papers recently and saw a note from my sister from 1991! I was going to Orange Coast Community College then. I was very happy being in college. High school was a good experience too, but I put friends and athletics first *I was a cross country runner and competed in Track and was on the JV soccer team for two years.

The note from her was sweet and she was proud of me for doing well in my coursework.

Those were the days! I had a 1982 Red Toyota Tercel. My cousin sold it to me and I loved that car! Unfortunately, was in a car accident and the front end was crushed a bit and I took it to car shop and they said it was a loss...

I used to play tapes in the tape player! I remember listening to the band, Soul II Soul and going to my dance classes on other side of campus. That was the highlight of the day for me.

Some things that I think of when I think of this time period:
goofy times with my friend, Kim.
A love thang with someone special *Kim introduced us.
The Doors movie was out!
Dates before the love thang (went to Catalina, rode in a dune buggy, wine and cheese parties in Huntington Beach, listening to Live music).
Learning Classical Guitar
Going to eat at outside cafes on Campus with friend, Michelle (good patty melts!)
My hair was long and curly and college was new to me...and I was in a fashion show on campus. They spotted me while I was reading my books on a break from class. Who knows...maybe I could have been a model! *well, I woulda liked the free clothes! But I'm too talkative for that. :)

Life then...and now=a work in progress. I made lots of friends and was actually sad to transfer to Cal State Long Beach. At first I thought I'd be lost in the crowd...but then I started classes in my major: "English 'option in creative writing'" and met some very good friends..in poetry class and from the apartment I moved into...saw the ad posted on kiosk area on campus (old school Craig's List).

I'm remembering...

Swimming around...

Love love the ocean!!! If summer could be year round...that would be grand, because I could pop in the ocean and snorkel, body surf, or just float and do the backstroke all the time.

I love the way the water surrounds me and the feeling of being in water...

It's like a safety net for me...especially when I'm feeling crabby. :)

We have been given such a gift...and I think the ocean would appreciate it very much if we all took good care of it.

I feel like a little kid writing this, but this is serious stuff. Enjoy the ahhh moments of being in the water...the refreshing cool, the waves, the fun=but also enjoy taking care of the living sea and all other living items in our world.