So, one book down 29 to go. Not that great of a pace but I'm still confident.
I just recently re-read the Hobbit. Not sure if re-read is the right term because I'm not sure i ever actually read the whole thing. I think i read part of it, enough to make me seem like i was reading it and understanding it, way back around the age of 12. I didn't remember anything past Bilbo getting the ring, so it was great.
Anyway, i was quite pleased with it and had my usual feeling of sadness that I get when i finish a great book. The "i wish the story didn't end, now what?" thing.
I have also been reading Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Klosterman on and off. Almost finished with that so we're basically on 2 books down. That book is fucking hilarious, i highly recommend it to anyone who has a love of sarcastic gen x pop culture. Its one of those books that i wish i wrote. It kind of makes me sad when i read stuff like that because i feel like whatever and whenever i write now I'll just be ripping it off. But i think its something you can't avoid. And i should stop fooling myself and actually write something before i start critiquing my writing ability.
Currently reading Dry by Augusten Burroughs. Very good piece of memoir. Like a non braggartly A Million Little Pieces. (which i didn't believe before all the poo-poo blew up, just ask Sara Cina, we would argue about it) I'll Write more after i finish it.
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"It kind of makes me sad when i read stuff like that because i feel like whatever and whenever i write now I'll just be ripping it off. But i think its something you can't avoid. And i should stop fooling myself and actually write something before i start critiquing my writing ability."
Dan, you have have your own perspective, one that nobody can duplicate, similar to the authors you read. Writing your own words can never be "ripping off", maybe inspired. And I agree ... your should write more.
me to write mor two so english get gooder.
I enjoyed reading your blog more than I ever enjoyed anything by Chuck Klosterman, so put that in Chuck Klosterman's pipe and have him smoke it or you can smoke it if you want (I don't advise you to, that's kind of the point) ...
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