Driving this morning did not exactly go well. I am finished with Nu-Way, though. I decline further comment.
Just heard from
The Leaky Cauldron that there's a new expansion pack for The Sims. Usually that wouldn't peak my interest, 'cause I'm not into that game (*cough*meganandstephanie*cough*), but this one's called "Makin' Magic." Apparently it has features just like all the stuff from the Potter-verse: spells that backfire (like Ron's Slug-Belcher Curse from CoS), moving paintings (e.g. the Fat Lady), and a magical shopping center (Diagon Alley). That's pretty cool, even if it nearly rips off Harry Potter themes. Wonder if J.K.'s heard about this yet...?
I just got back from the library. I picked up some books for me, some books for school, and
How to Go to College (Almost) for Free. That last one is the result of time-killing shelf-browsing while I waited for my mom and the rugrats to come back from the dollar store. This is a crucial summer for financial aid and college decisions, and despite my whining, I'd best get started on the easier stuff now.
I finally finished my book today:
Scribbler of Dreams, by Mary E. Pearson. It's a Romeo-and-Juliet type story. Kaitlin Malone, the protagonist, switches schools and meets the guy of her dreams, Bram Crutchfield. They fall head over heels for each other. The problem? Kaitlin's father killed Bram's father and went to jail for it. Bram doesn't know who Kaitlin really is (she uses her mother's maiden name for anonymity). So Kaitlin lies over and over to cover her tracks, to avoid losing Bram. but deep down she knows she has to tell him sometime. The real conflict is whether Bram will still love her if he knows who she really is.
[::checks email, silently screams with glee:: My books are on their way!] Okay, so this book was pretty good. Kaitlin's journal is excerpted a few times during the story. For the most part, I didn't like her style. It seemed too flowy and mystical. It was more like poetic verse (is that prose?) than journal writing. I prefer reading stuff that's more down-to-earth (like Fearless). The less metaphorical parts were great, though.
Regret is a lonely companion. Its hands are cold. Its words, empty. It whispers what might have been; it taunts me with the foolishness of my lies. So much regret for my lies that hurt him, but there is one lie I will never forget -- the lie that allowed me to love him.
I thought this one was worth my while, but it wasn't a page-turner. I wasn't as drawn into it as I could have been. It has the outlines of a romance, but there's some substance as well. I give it 7/10.
Rajni is having sleeping problems. From the way she describes it, it's like insomnia with a side of restlessness and some stress to add flavor. Hope you get it under control soon, girl!
Oh, and I got my ACT scores back today. Finally! English: 34, Math: 27, Reading: 35, and Science: 24. Composite: 30. Not terrific, but still really good (the max is 36). I know I saw an ACT vs. SAT chart somewhere... oh, I think it was on Mrs. Anderson's wall. Oops. Anyway, once I figure out how that compares to my SAT score, I'll know which one to use for admissions applications in the fall. Ack. If I don't have to do SAT II's, then my standardized testing is over. If I do, I will just stress then and not now. Now all I'm waiting on is my score from the AP English Language Exam. ::crosses fingers:: C'mon, 3! I felt good about my essays, so I should be okay.
Going out with Greg, Thomas, and Alanna tomorrow. Bowling and
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl at Hoffman. Should be interesting, fun, and possibly embarrassing, as I have not bowled since last summer (I think) and I'm not very good at it anyway. But I know how to put up the bumpers. :o)
