Two Weeks

Classes start August 21, and I have a busy two weeks ahead of me. Next week is busy because of work. Week after next, I'll be out of town. So you have that to look forward to.

I have yet to get most of my books, because the effing bookstore hasn't put up the book orders yet. So it looks like I'll be paying full price like a sucker.

I did manage to weasel my way into a full class early, which makes me happy because I need that class this semester. It means I had to drop a class that I was really interested in, but I should be able to take that one next year. American Revolutionary Theologies...blending U.S. history and religion, fun!

I'm also taking a gym class for the hell of it. Badminton. Heh. Can't believe they give you credit for that. And it's like a workout that you can't get out of going to, except it's not exactly the most grueling sport in the world. I remember taking that in high school gym, and I'd beat the wrestlers and football players when we were matched together. They'd get really pissed off about it, too. Heh. I probably suck now, but still. Should be a good time.
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Finally finished Madame Bovary. It was hard to get through, and not just because I tried to start it when I was on vacation and people wouldn't leave me in peace for more than 2 minutes. It was difficult because I had very little sympathy for her, I must say. "God, I have to read more about this selfish little whiner? I'll watch Jurassic Park instead."

I'm down with the outrage over women's lack of choices in that time period and all, but she made things worse for herself. Can't blame everything bad or boring that happens to you on circumstance, dearie. And I found the ending suspect. Berthe--or the suddenly-appearing-when-it-fit-the-story "aunt"-- didn't inherit anything from her grandparents? Whatever. Makes it more tragic and all, I suppose.

Bleh. Who wants my copy?

Posted by Jenelle at August 4, 2006 08:49 PM | TrackBack