Laura over at Musings tagged me for this meme. Sorry it took me so long to respond. I had to think about it for awhile because most of my ‘weirdness’ is related to books, and we’re all weird that way! Though, I did think of one book related thing most people don’t do. Anyway….
THE RULES:
Link to the person who tagged you
Post the rules on your blog
Write 6 random things/unspectacular quirks about yourself
Tag 6 people at the end of your post and link to them
Let each person you have tagged know by leaving a comment on their blog
Let the tagger know when your entry is posted.
6 THINGS
I was in the Middle East when Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990. My family was a little freaked out about it but I never felt in any danger.
I’ve been to both Alaska and Hawaii and was pregnant both times but with different sons.
I can wiggle my ears, but I can’t curl my tongue.
My husband and I got married after only 3 months of dating. (Not really recommended, but we’re still going after almost 18 years!)
I like to get up in the middle of the night to read and/or check my bookmooch wishlist. I’ve gotten several books that way!
I don’t like change. At all. Even if it’s good, it takes me a long time to adapt.
I’m going to bend the rules a bit and say if you’re reading this and want to play along, consider yourself tagged. Weirdness is fun!
Mrs. S is hosting a challenge to read as many books as possible during July. Click on the button for more info. She’s also written a meme to get us started:
1. Describe yourself in one sentence
I’m a wife, a mother to two wonderful teenage boys, and an avid book lover.
2. What book will you start the challenge with?
Undiscovered Country by Lin Enger
3. Where is your favourite place to read?
I like to read outside by the pool, in bed, and on my comfy leather couch.
4. What is your favourite book of all time?
Probably Jane Eyre and/or Persuasion
5. Remind us all of your challenge target
I’m going to say 10 because even though some months I’ve been reading over that, I’m going to be working full-time soon and won’t have as much time to read as I used to.
My books for the challenge (I’m going for 10):
Undiscovered Country by Lin Enger (2008, 320 pp.)
The Bible Salesman by Clyde Edgerton (2008, 256 pp.)
The God of Animals by Aryn Kyle (2007, 336 pp.)
The Photograph by Penelope Lively (2003, 231 pp.)
What Was Lost by Catherine O’Flynn (2008 in the U.S.)
I’ve seen this movie meme floating around about quoting your favorite movies and letting people guess what they are. Here are mine. The first one is probably the toughest. I’ll post the answers in a few days if no one guesses. Remember, no googling the quote — that’s cheating!
So, your Holiness, now your priests are dead, and I am left alive. But in truth it is I who am dead, and they who live. For as always, your Holiness, the spirit of the dead will survive in the memory of the living. [The Mission guessed by Susan]
Well, technically speaking, the operation is brain damage, but it’s on a par with a night of heavy drinking. Nothing you’ll miss. [Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind guessed by Carrie]
And death shall have no dominion. Dead men naked they shall be one with the man in the wind and the west moon. When their bones are picked clean and the clean bones gone they shall have stars at elbow and foot. Though they go mad they shall be sane. Though they sink through the sea they shall rise again. Though lovers be lost love shall not. And death shall have no dominion. Another hint: The book it’s based on was originally written in Polish. Another quote: Earth. Even the word sounded strange to me now… unfamiliar. How long had I been gone? How long had I been back? Did it matter? I tried to find the rhythm of the world where I used to live. I followed the current. I was silent, attentive, I made a conscious effort to smile, nod, stand, and perform the millions of gestures that constitute life on earth. I studied these gestures until they became reflexes again. But I was haunted by the idea that I remembered her wrong, and somehow I was wrong about everything. [Solaris guessed by my sister Jamie]
Your life, as you know it… is gone. Never to return. But they learn how to walk, and they learn how to talk… and you want to be with them. And they turn out to be the most delightful people you will ever meet in your life. Another hint: Lip my stockings!! [Lost in Translation guessed by Petunia]
I cannot hear them, but I know they are making a hash of it. What do you think? Music is… a dreadful thing. What is it? I don’t understand it. What does it mean? [Immortal Beloved guessed by Carrie]
My dear young man, don’t take it too hard. Your work is ingenious. It’s quality work. And there are simply too many notes, that’s all. Just cut a few and it will be perfect. [Amadeus guessed by MLight]
We’re the sons of peasants. Glory, and riches, and stars are beyond our grasps. But a full stomach, that dream can come true. [A Knight's Tale guessed by Amy]
I like to see a man of advancing years throwing caution to the wind. It’s inspiring in a way. [Groundhog Day guessed by Janiejane]
I can feel it. I can feel it. My mind is going. There is no question about it. I can feel it. I can feel it. I can feel it. I’m a… fraid. [2001: A Space Odyssey guessed by CJHill]
You all wanna be looking very intently at your own belly buttons. I see a head start to rise, violence is going to ensue. Probably guessed we mean to be thieving here but what we’re after is not yours. So, let’s have no undue fussing. [Serenity, guessed by Bookfool]
a) What issues/topic interests you most–non-fiction, i.e, cooking, knitting, stitching, there are infinite topics that has nothing to do with novels? Christianity, history, computer programming, and science.
b) Would you like to review books concerning those? Not really, though I did review a few last year. I much prefer fiction.
c) Would you like to be paid or do it as interest or hobby? Tell reasons for what ever you choose. I’m not a good enough reviewer to be paid, but no, I wouldn’t be interested at this time of my life anyway. I have too many other commitments.
d) Would you recommend those to your friends and how? Yes, with caution. Only if I know someone is interested in those topics.
e) If you have already done something like this, link it to your post. My best non-fiction titles from last year were the following:
1. Wild Swans ****1/2 by Jung Chang (2007 #1 Best Non-Fiction) 2. The Bookseller of Kabul **** by Seierstad (2007 #2 Best Non-Fiction)
f) Please don’t forget to link to whoever tags you. I linked to the two people who tagged me above.
If you haven’t done this meme yet and want to, consider yourself tagged!
I’ve been so late in recognizing these awards I’ve received. Thank you so much, everyone! Caribousmom, Framed, Suey, Amy, and Julie gave me the Make My Day Award, and Raidergirl3 and Teddy gave me the Mwah Award. I hope I didn’t leave anyone out. Let me know if I did.
I’m going to give all 7 of you both awards. I love reading your blogs, and I love our little (but growing!) book blogging community. It’s so great to find kinship with like minds.
I am also going to give a special shout out to Raidergirl3 for helping me moderate The Pulitzer Project, 888, and Book Awards Challenge blogs. Thank you so much for all your help. It has blessed me tremendously!
"For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? (1 Peter 3:12-13, ESV)
I’ve seen this movie meme floating around about quoting your favorite movies and letting people guess what they are. Here are mine. The first one is probably the toughest. I’ll post the answers in a few days if no one guesses. Remember, no googling the quote — that’s cheating!
