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I’m a reader. It’s a habit I formed at an early age, and one I still enjoy. Recently, I’ve been reading (or rereading in some cases) some of the “should read” books. I’m currently wading through Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s 100 Years of Solitude and, perhaps contrary to the title of the post, I’m enjoying it. The prose is beautiful, the descriptions vibrant, and the use of magical realism is nearly perfect. But it is a bit of a struggle, and I’m not sure why. With just under 100 pages to go, the book has become like the last round of a heavyweight bout. When it’s finished I know I’ll appreciate the outcome, but really… can we wrap this up already?
Next on the list is Jhumpa Lahiri’s Unaccustomed Earth, then back to the “should read” list with a little Nabokov.
Light summer reading at it’s finest.
Because I know you care.
The weekend was a good one. Friday at work wrapped up with some (potentially) exciting news, then transitioned to drinks with the wife and a good friend. We were home by 8:45 and asleep within an hour. I woke up ten hours later.
Apparently I was tired.
Other weekend highlights include:
- Seeing (500) Days of Summer
- Enjoying homemade beef teriyaki (with homemade teriyaki sauce to boot… I win)
- Getting the house cleaned up
I recognize some would take issue with the last bullet, but I’ve got to be honest. While the process of cleaning is at best draining and dull, the result is usually worth it.
As far as (500) Days is concerned, I recommend seeing it. It’s funny, honest, and I can’t recall seeing a movie like it for some time. Additionally, the soundtrack kicks ass featuring – among others – The Smiths, Simon and Garfunkel, Spoon, Feist, Carla Bruni (yes, that Carla Bruni; and a “well-played” to the wife for calling it out), and Patrick Swayze.
What. Like you’ve written anything better than She’s Like The Wind.
Anyway, check it out.
