Sunday, July 29, 2007

Good grief!

If this is the period of Lent, I would have done a really good job of abstaining from doing something I reallly wanted to do, i.e. reading the final tome of Harry Potter.

Its been out for the past week.

I reallly seem quite amazing what this last book can do to all Fanatic Harry Potter fans.
The news reported the Qs at various major bookstores like Borders, who had specially timed release of the book to match those being released in stores across the rest of the world.

Fans of the Hp series came dressed in all sorts, witches' hats, full gryffindor's school attire, some even went dressed as mad eyed moody.

It must have been quite a spectacular sight.

Unfortunately for me, being quite clumsy and unable to stand the crowds because of the pushing and the waiting ( I am very impatient if you dont know yet) I refuse to jump on the bandwagon although it could have been some fun trying to do that with my hubby. hehe

In addition, being currently busy with school work and home duties ( the stress of it all ) I refuse to pick up the book which would then lead to me abandoning this world to escape into the magical world of magic =)

I've read ALL 6 HP books. I did not start reading the book when it was first launched. I only started reading all those books in 2005 when most of the books were already published. Even so, The Half-Blood Prince lead me to being irked because I could find no resolution and it seems so dark and terrifying for a young boy, I just couldn't wait to read the final installment of the series.

the ironic thing is that now that it is finally out, I am still refusing to get the book because I would like to finish it all in one reading. Which means I can only get it next week when I will have a really long weekend to look forward to.

But then again, I was wondering if I could embark on a short shopping trip to hongkong with my mummy then. If so, I would have to postpone the reading yet again till I have a longer break.

Damn it, that sucks!

Sunday, July 15, 2007

Not so much of an update actually..

for those of you who have been to my new abode, you would have known that the furnishing are very minimal. After having lived by myself for 4 months, I finally conceded defeat to the reality of our lack of storage space.

So we bought 4 items from IKEA last week. 2 chest of drawers for our thousand and one clothing/bedding and bathing needs and another 2 cabinets for the storage of our books and other barang like my craft materials. -.-

However, being the procrastinator that we both are, we have yet to organise our materials into the new storage areas. firstly, there was the problem of the smell. the acidic smell of laxcquer that accompanies all new furniture - is enough to put you off trying to keep your stuff in them until at least the smell dissipates. Then there is the other problematic issue of having to reorganise your barang so that they can fit nicely into the cabinets.

I am so lobbying for a maid right now. haha
And I think from the looks of it, we will finally get one soon. For us and only us.

bless the kind soul who gladly relieve me of this duty of having to pack up my uncountable bags of barang.

*grin*