A New Year With Old Friends and An Interesting Book

Wow, it sure is late. . . . . I'm actually sitting on my friend Kelpo's bed as I type this one : )

Okay, my New Year was interesting this year. My parents dragged me last night to my neighbor's (who, incidentally, I haven't seen in FOREVER!!) New Year's Eve party, and that wasn't too fun. I like her, but her boyfriend stood next to me and lit random things (like potato chips, soda cans, napkins, etc) on fire. It was very freaky, so I left.

I thought it would be kind of rude to come to a party, eat their food, and then leave; so I tried to be sneaky and leave discreetly. I couldn't go back to my locked house (and it was below freezing outside) so I went to my other neighbor's house and that was more fun. We played cards and talked as we watched the people in Times Square freeze to death ^_^

So on January 1st, I went to my friend Kelpo's house for a New Year's Day party. This was fun, there was a long counter of good chocolate, cake, and chips. The adults talked, and the kids played poker and foosball. I got lucky at poker (we were playing Texas Hold 'Em) which was cool, 'cause I typically have bad luck, so maybe 2009 will be a good year after all.

But one dude who was there also freaked me out. What is it with strange guys at parties? *Note to self: Don't give any guys that I meet at parties my phone number, they all seem to have strange, hidden qualities* This guy didn't light things on fire, but he was on pot. Whoo, great example for the little kids there. He also offered us some stolen watches, which we didn't buy.

So then Kelpo's mom suggested that Plexy and I sleep over, and we both said yes! So I am currently sitting on Kelpo's bed typing this while Plexy and Kelpo meditate.

As for the interesting book, I recently finished reading Memoirs of a Geisha. I also rented the movie, and I was impressed. Admittedly, it got a little dull at times, but it really captured the meaning and essence of the book well. The acting might have left something to be desired, but all in all it was worth renting. But it couldn't hold a candle to the book.

The book Memoirs of a Geisha was interesting from start to finish. I think that has something more to do with Arthur Golden's writing style than the actual story itself. His book really sucks the reader in, which is good, because I know I would've dropped the book and labeled geisha as Japanese prostitutes if he hadn't captured my interest so early on. The story of Sayuri really is fascinating, and I'm glad that I read it all. Her choice at the end is controversial, though, and I probably wouldn't have done all of the things that she did for love. For us normal people, we probably wouldn't have gotten the happy fairy tale ending that Sayuri had if we took the risks that she took.

As for what I'm reading now, I've made a deal with my boyfriend. He'll read Twilight if I read The Hobbit. So, I'm stuck reading The Hobbit. It definitely would not be something that I'd be drawn to on my own, but I'm glad that he's making me read it. It actually is a good book, and I might just have to read the other books by J.R.R. Tolkien.

There's only so much of winter break left : ( I'll probably have to get some homework done tomorrow. Specifically, EOC review stuff. . . . .

NO MORE PROCRASTINATION FOR ME!! I'll make a promise to myself, the next time I log on to blog something, I'll have done at least ten problems of my geometry review!

~I love you readers!!