1. Will you run to the store or to pick up a kid looking a mess?
Absolutely.
I have no shame.
2. Do you finish a book if it’s boring or you don’t like it?
It depends on how long it is and how much hope I have for the ending redeeming the rest of the book.
I muddled my way through Blonde because I kept hoping beyond all hope it would get better.
It didn’t.
I pushed through the first hundred pages of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo which seemed to be all about the Swedish financial system, praying for redemption.
It came and the rest of the book totally rocked my socks.
Others, I’ve just decided it’s not worth wasting the small amount of time I have to read and so I give ’em the ole’ heave ho.
3. Beach or mountain vacations?
Never been on a mountain vacation but it sounds amazing.
I love the mountains, I love to hike, I love to camp (although it’s been years since I’ve been), and I’d love to do that with my family.
4. What thing/event says “winter will end and spring is right around the corner” to you?
In August, when it hits 65, everyone is in sweats and bundling up under blankets.
In March, when it hits 65, my babies can’t get those shorts and tank tops on fast enough.
And THAT is what tells me that spring is right around the corner.
The bare skin of my monkeys.
5. Would you prefer couples or family vacation?
I think both have their place.
I think both are important.
So, both. 🙂
I struggled through Wicked because I loved the musical, it never got better. But Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was worth it for me also. Mountain vacations are wonderful especially in July or August and home is in the south with endless 100 degree days in sight. On #6 you are SO SO correct both are very important.
Comment by SoonerLaura — March 16, 2012 @ 1:02 pm |
Ah! Wicked! That’s one of the books I walked away from! I tried to read it before seeing the musical and almost didn’t see the musical because the book was so terrible! Too funny!
Comment by abozza — March 16, 2012 @ 1:30 pm |
I just stumbled across your page through a friends friends friends blog and I wanted to thank you for this post! My husband just bought The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and I picked it up and As I started it I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it. After reading this ill give it another try!!
Comment by Cassy — March 20, 2012 @ 9:34 pm |
Thanks for stopping in, Cassy! Definitely give it another try. After the first hundred pages it’s fantastic!!! 🙂
Comment by abozza — March 21, 2012 @ 6:27 am |