fit to be tied...

How spiffy are these personalized neckties for Father's Day? I don't know if I'll have time to whip one of these up this year though.

Do you have any great Father's Day gift ideas?

jane, jane, and more jane...

Finished reading Pride and Prejudice the other day. Loved it! A happy ending is always nice and it was all wrapped up so neatly, sometimes that's refreshing. No loose ends to ponder, just a good story that worked out in the end.

Now I have the movies to look forward to! I rented the Keira Knightly version and can't wait to watch it tonight. We'll see if The Husband will give in and watch it with me. I figure that he owes me since he's been away the last two weeks!

I'm trying to figure out when to watch the A&E version. How does one find time to watch a five-hour movie... break it up over several nights or a Saturday marathon!? Hmmm... we'll see!

Now, which Jane Austen book shall I read next?





















I've heard good things about all of them. Recently I've heard several people claim Persuasion as their favorite. What do you think? You were all so nice to chime in on my Pride and Prejudice decision, do you have a favorite Jane Austen novel?

decisions, decisions...

Just borrowed this from the library. I know, can you believe it, I've never read it? Crazy, huh?

Now though, I'm trying to decide... should I read it first or watch the movies first? I know, can you believe it, I've never seen the movies either!?

Will I be disappointed with the movies if I read it first? We all know, books are always better than the movie. Or is it better to know the whole story before venturing into the movie?

Okay then, which movie is your favorite? The A&E version, the Keira Knightley version or the Classic version?

Oh, the dilemmas I face...

captivated...

Finished Eclipse last Saturday and hmmmm... I'm still in an Edward fog. Captivated by this series. Slightly disturbed by my fascination with Edward. Not disturbed enough to need one of these...

















but disturbed enough to come across it in my quest for more Edward! Yikes!

These books really got me. Such a surprise, since they're nothing I would have ever expected to be tangled up in. Typically I'm a pretty practical girl. I've never been a fan of fantasy, nevermind vampires of all things. I'm not even particularly a romance reader. Mysteries are more for me. I'm not prone to obsessive fan-dom, I've even been known to chuckle condescendingly at Harry Potter enthusiasts. I don't waste time gushing over beautiful celebrities, yet here I am consumed by this fictional character. Ahhh... Edward, be still my heart.

My sister assures me that this daze will pass, that she was just as preoccupied after finishing the last book, but I'm not so sure... Do I even want it to pass since it's such a nice escape? Ultimately I do, as it's become somewhat time consuming or should I just say consuming. Ahem... here are some of the things I've found in my Twilight pursuits, things that make me unreasonably happy. Maybe they'll make you happy, too -- if you've taken the dive and fallen as hard as I have...

The first chapter of Midnight Sun, Edward's version of Twilight *sigh*

Some outtakes from Stephenie's books... Twilight and New Moon

Playlists from each book... Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse (and a website that's pulled them all up for you to listen to)

The back story of the characters via personal correspondence from the author, herself

Evidence that other adult women are as enamored as I am (possibly even more so)

More details from Stephenie (she's bewitched by Edward, too -- somehow that makes me feel better)

A movie to look forward to (please be true to the book). Edward incarnate. Isn't he beautiful?

Gah! Must. Stop. Is there a twelve-step program for this? Have you ever fallen head-over-heels for a fictional character? Do tell...

polaroids, swapping & flickr?...

I love this idea that I saw at flickr via Marta's inspiration ideas for her new "Back 2 School Swap."

Now, what did I do with my old Polaroid camera?

The swap looks like fun. I haven't done a swap yet. They always tempt me but I fear adding another to-do to my already endless list. To swap or not to swap... that is the question.

Also,someone please explain flickr to me... I see it everywhere. I know it's a way to share photos but otherwise I don't get it. Is it like blogging? Are there people's sites that you visit regularly to see what they've been photographing? Clueless...