Tatami & Tanlines: Book #2

Sunday, April 04, 2010

Book #2 - The BookThief

While I was in Australia I sat at a lunch with some university contacts in Melbourne. The discussion gravitated to books and all of the Aussies were raving about a little book called "The Book Thief." Written by an Australian author and taking place in World War II, I decided to give it a go. After making Ken literally drive all around town to get a copy and finding it in the "Teen" section, I wasn't sure what to expect. I started it at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday and finished it at 9:30 p.m. on Friday. And I got teary. Definitely got teary. And I knew what was going to happen!!!

1 comment:

Kenneth said...: I can honestly say I've never cried when reading a book. Unless you count me in the corner bawling and in a fetal position after reading Twilight.; 8:17 AM

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My 101 List

1. Make the Pioneer Woman’s cinnamon rolls

2. Visit New Orleans

3. Visit either Portland or Seattle

4. Do a pub crawl in Chicago

5. Learn how to crochet an Amigurumi

6. Develop 401(k) and other savings accounts

7. Spontaneously head to a concert, theatre event, sporting event on a weekday night

8. Pay 10 strangers compliments.

9. Bake a cake from scratch.

10. Host a theme party.

11. Throw myself a ½ birthday party.

12. Write a will.

13. Read 20 books.

14. Join a CSA (Community Support Agriculture) group.

15. Make a loaf of bread from scratch.

16. Throw Brooke a successful bridal shower.

17. Stop the car and jump on a swingset for a short break.

18. Drink a small glass of red wine with my meal everyday for two weeks.

19. Write my toast for Brooke’s wedding.

20. Find a source for grass-fed beef.

21. Go to the dentist every six months for one year (two visits).

22. Get my Mac fixed.

23. Get up early every day for two work weeks to workout.

24. Try 30 new recipes.

25. Go one week without eating any high fructose corn syrup.

26. Enroll in a yoga class.

27. Print and frame trip photos.

28. Make ice cream from scratch.

29. For one month, write down three things that I am happy for on a daily basis.

30. Attend a film festival.

31. Go to the top of the Sears (?) Tower.

32. Complete a Friday NY Times Crossword puzzle without cheating.

33. Update my resume.

34. Bake a pie with Grandma.

35. Vote.

36. Go with Mom on an overnight adventure.

37. Eat at the restaurant of a famous chef.

38. Take a vitamin every day for two weeks.

39. Watch the entire “Lost” series.

40. Write a “Letter to the Editor.”

41. Get my oil changed before the mileage comes up.

42. For one week, spend 10 minutes in mediation a day.

43. Use a tooth whitening kit at the beginning of each year (2011, 2012).

44. Send Valentines to friends & family.

45. Go somewhere with Intrepid Travel.

46. Make a mix CD for a friend.

47. Watch all 3 Lord of the Rings movies in a row.

48. Spend an entire day in my pajamas (not when I’m sick).

49. Do another breast cancer walk like Avon or Susan G. Komen.

50. Go golfing with Dad.

51. Go to a Working Women happy hour.

52. Send a care package to someone in the US

53. Send a care package internationally.

54. Give a presentation.

55. Go three days without the internet.

56. Go three days without TV.

57. Watch the sunrise.

58. Go one month without meat.

59. Attend a book signing.

60. Re-read “Infinite Jest.”

61. Try a new hair color/style.

62. Strike up a conversation with five random strangers.

63. Attend a professional conference.

64. Visit three new states.

65. Decide whether I want children & proceed accordingly.

66. Develop a skin care regime that includes sunscreen on my neck & hands.

67. Discuss future at company with director (re: location – South Bend or otherwise).

68. Be involved in three new projects at work.

69. Decide whether to get a Master’s to promote myself in International Education.

70. Eat a Blizzard.

71. Tell someone exactly how I feel.

72. Take a photo a day for 30 days.

73. Spend a fun day with Brooke.

74. Learn how to take the best advantage of sky miles.

75. Wear my glasses in public for three days.

76. Clean my jewelry.

77. Write 10 letters/emails to companies for good work/unsatisfactory work.

78. Buy all perishable groceries for the week at a farmer’s market.

79. Get 3 people to purchase Envirosax.

80. Start a filing system for tax returns, important documents, etc.

81. Volunteer at a charity event.

82. Skinny dip.

83. Get life insurance.

84. Attend a real NYE party.

85. Shop only local for 2 weeks.

86. Go one month without my debit card.

87. Talk one person into make a 101 list.

88. Blog every day for a month.

89. Attend the Nutcracker ballet.

90. See a band that I’ve loved for a long time live (Franz Ferdinand, Jenny Lewis, etc.)

91. Go 2 weeks without Facebook.

92. Go for a challenging hike.

93. Tip 50% for exceptional service.

94. Go to a pancake breakfast held by a local organization.

95. SECRET.

96. Give blood one time.

97. Make truffles.

98. Order something “off the menu.”

99. Kiss in the rain.

100. Spend 5 minutes a day meditating for one week.

101. Create a new 101 list.