Distraction
I am determined not to yammer about the election in today's post.But I am also extremely nervous about... um... the thing I'm not going to yammer about.
Therefore, the order of the day is: DISTRACTION.
First, my recent interview with the Shelf Elf. The Elf Herself asks some great questions. If you could live inside the world of any book, which one would you choose? Please distract me by telling me in a comment!
Next, a must-see. If you only watch one of the videos in this post, make it this one. Posted in honor of all teachers (especially, you, Mom). (And ganked from Melissa Marr, who had it first!)
And now, ladies and gents: I give you Beethoven.
Finally, an awesome, um, prairie dog moment.
(You can tell things are getting desperate around here...)
Yep. So, doesn't that prairie dog make you feel like going out and voting for BARACK OBAMA? Especially if you live in, oh, say, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Missouri, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New Hampshire??! THAT'S SURE HOW IT MAKES ME FEEL!!
Sigh... hang in there, people. It's almost over.
:o)
Comments
But when you asked, I realized I had to change my answer yet again to Magic Trixie. I am a quiet homebody who does not like adventure. Turns out it's hard to find YA worlds that are like that! (Because, um, they'd be boring and no one would read them.)
The real world caused me to grow up too quickly. I would live in Neverland, and I wouldn't come back until I was ready. All I want out of each day is love, comfort, and adventure.
Hmmm... I think I'd probably live in Tamora Pierce's Tortall if I could - I love those books!
--Sycamore
I should be writing right now, but I'm too nervous.
Jazz -- yay! I grew up in NE PA, so your comment especially made me smile. I hope you feel love and comfort tonight when the results come in :o)
Regina, that totally helps! Yay! :o)
And BtIW, I've been meaning to ask -- what's that gorgeous building in your icon?
I voted for Obama last Thursday. But I live in Texas, where it won't count.
When you write in your green armchair, do you sit in the chair as Emily Post intended, or sideways with your knees over the far arm? I find the latter to be a most comfy writing position.
(PS after you posted the picture of your book plan I made one too.)
Did you know that Publisher's Weekly has named Graceling as one of 2008's best books in the Children's fiction category? Check it out. http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6610357.html
Cheers for Graceling! Yay!
btiw -- it's such a gorgeous shot! And I'm right there with you... :o)
madforbooks -- ha ha! if COURSE you can pick 5 and squish!
EM -- thanks for the link!
And everyone: WAHOO FOR BARACK!!!